Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Perfect. Simulating actual conditions of the trip as closely as
possible.
Dan/Seattle
On Jul 12, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Lyn Schnug wrote:
> We did several...
Daniel Fox 2011-07-12 09:20:59 #66250
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Mike
My partner and I did a Rim to Rim hike two years ago when I was 55. You didn't say if you already had the permits or what amount of time you planned on...
Lyn Schnug 2011-07-12 09:07:56 #66249
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Hi Lorie,
Mt SI comes to mind first. It's about 30 miles from Seattle right off
90 in North Bend.
4 miles of good trail that climbs 3000'. It's very...
Daniel Fox 2011-07-12 08:55:36 #66248
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Loire,
Mt Si is close to Seattle with great elevation gain. Work your way up to doing
it on a 90 degree day.
It's been my experience that an active hiker...
bary bruner 2011-07-12 08:43:34 #66247
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Dan,
Since you're from the Seattle area, what are some good hikes that you
recommend around here? I'm getting ready for a week hike in the Grand in
late...
Lorie Erickson 2011-07-12 08:09:28 #66246
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
This seems like excellent advice - the best training is in conditions/
terrain similar to the goal event. Just hiking in areas similar (both
climate and...
Daniel Fox 2011-07-12 08:00:17 #66245
Re: Bucket List- want to do a R2R and need advice
Hey Mike,
I'm a Phoenix hiker as well. We hike the GC about every other month and usually other hikes every month across the valley and to the north and...
brewswapguy 2011-07-12 07:45:48 #66244
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