Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Hey Mike,
You say you live in AZ...if you are in Phoenix, I have two pieces of advice for getting in shape for the GC:
1. Hike Squaw Peak.
2. Repeat.
You'll...
Ken 2011-07-09 13:50:50 #66229
Re: Grand Obsession
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas" wrote:
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> For a pad, I like my Exped Synmat 7 UL. Similar specs to the NeoAir but comes with a patch...
Bessie Hyde 2011-07-09 09:47:02 #66228
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
   Since you want to hike, I would suggest you take it up now. Get your boots on and start walking everywhere. Find some local trails, join a...
Marsha Kesselring 2011-07-09 08:22:21 #66227
Re: Grand Obsession
Thanks for all the great information everyone. I really appreciate the
comments and suggestions. I plan to start looking at REI, etc in the very
near...
Lorie Erickson 2011-07-09 07:13:47 #66226
Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Need to lean on the experience of the group. I have lived in AZ for 30 years, been to the Canyon 7 times. While I have done some hiking off the rim, I have...
Hoozyer Mike 2011-07-09 07:10:59 #66225
Re: Grand Obsession
Agree about the Montbell bag. I found my #3 very comfortable, great summer bag. It was 42 degrees F when I woke up last Sunday, and I had not zipped the bag...
Thomas 2011-07-09 07:09:42 #66224
Re: Grand Obsession
I second the favorable opinion on the Montbell Spiral Hgger #3. I spent a night last week in mine, in the low 40s, with just shorts. It was the first outing...
Thomas 2011-07-09 07:09:41 #66223
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