Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Rating System
Corrected version of my previous post ...
Since it's time to talk specifics, perhaps ...
> 0) Papago wall along Escalante route (3+,e1+,A,I,G)
> 1) going...
John 2012-01-14 12:44:08 #67921
"arrow" in Chuar
Some time ago, I was walking up Chuar from the river. I saw an arrow pointing up Chuar ( N, I guess)- well before the still site.It was chopped in the rock on...
dove 2012-01-14 10:49:18 #67919
Proposed Grand Canyon Rating System
This discussion deserves its own thread. On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 3:57pm, Brian Alleyne wrote:
First of all, any rating system has it's limitations, and...
Bill Ferris 2012-01-14 09:19:15 #67918
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
Bob, that rating seems about right for 21.7. There can certainly be no debate about the 'X', unless is was rated 'X+' :)
Benson's Redwall route out of...
rich_rudow 2012-01-13 21:28:34 #67917
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
I like the rating system below. It is straightforward, detailed enough, and covers all of the important points. So I guess we have to start rating now and...
JoshC 2012-01-13 19:30:24 #67916
Re: Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
How about exit route from the river, on reservation side, mile 21.5 written up in Harvey's Treks book.
I would rate it (M, e3, B, II, X). It qualifies as a...
Bob Marley 2012-01-13 16:31:53 #67915
Proposed Grand Canyon Route rating system...
First of all, any rating system has it's limitations, and exceptions. In addition, there is always subjectivity involved. But also, these systems have their...
brian_alleyne 2012-01-13 15:57:46 #67914
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