Re: From an experienced GC hiker: What less scary backcountry trails
I'm very sorry to hear that Josh. I'm not certain anyone was implying they didn't happen, just that they happen very infrequently. I think another good point...
Bob Marley 2012-02-27 10:16:18 #68304
Re: From an experienced GC hiker: What less scary backcountry trails
Falls do happen. Someone we all know on this list lost his wife due to a fall in Western GC this weekend. Be careful around the edge!
-Josh
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JoshC 2012-02-27 08:53:07 #68303
Re: Battleship
Hey Ken, yes you leave the BA trail there at the 2-mile turn, the first switchback after the 1.5 mile house. There's at least two distinguishable paths that...
jcdt1980 2012-02-26 21:15:32 #68302
Re: From an experienced GC hiker: What less scary backcountry trails
Very interesting.
Thanks!
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Ah, rattlesnakes; here is one of my favorite...
Jeff 2012-02-26 21:07:16 #68301
Re: From an experienced GC hiker: What less scary backcountry trails
Ah, rattlesnakes; here is one of my favorite stories!
The most dramatic snake encounter I have ever been party to was between
Matkat and Olo Rapids on the...
Old Hakatai Hobo 2012-02-26 18:52:43 #68300
Re: Looking for trail/water report
Great photo-set Jamie! Thanks for sharing and for the info.
I hope to be hiking the same route in about a month, so I'll keep my ear to the ground on the...
originalgiri 2012-02-26 18:45:31 #68299
Vasey's Paradise
Did this a couple of years ago and found that the approach before the slimy, wet area was actually trickier than the wet area. Once beyond the dry area, I...
Ken 2012-02-26 18:45:31 #68298
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