Re: Where have all the packrafters gone?
Harvey did most (if not all) of his air mattress-hiking before 1963 when Glen Canyon Dam was completed and Lake Powell filled. The Colorado River water was...
oriska1964 2012-05-09 20:14:35 #69355

Re: Where have all the packrafters gone?
I tried a matress once, thinking I was going to float across, just above Unkar, waded out in the frigid water, but as soon as I tried to hop on, I slid right...
Old Hakatai Hobo 2012-05-09 19:57:18 #69354

Soap Creek
There are several inscriptions at Soap Creek. (I think 3) I can't make them out via picture. Can anyone supply? thanks Dov
dove 2012-05-09 18:19:07 #69353

Re: Where have all the packrafters gone?
People seem to have forgotten or never knew that Harvey Butchart used an air mattress in essentially the same way that modern-day pack rafters use their ultra...
oriska1964 2012-05-09 16:17:23 #69352

Re: Where have all the packrafters gone?
It seemed to me that Sara was pointing out that if all backpackers can do float trips on their backpacking permits by simply checking a box, there would be a...
Bob Marley 2012-05-09 16:11:59 #69351

Re: Where have all the packrafters gone?
Over the last ten years, 90% of my Grand Canyon Hiking has been on day hikes. My question is: How would anyone know when your hike began or when it is...
oriska1964 2012-05-09 15:53:59 #69350

Re: Historic Maps
Many of the old trails including the old Grandview Trail (upper and lower portions), old Bright Angel Trail (upper and lower portions), old Hance Trail, and...
oriska1964 2012-05-09 15:35:18 #69349

Re: Historic Maps
Bill, The old Bright Angel Trail from Indian Gardens to the river followed an old telephone line down the ravine just east of where its present route goes...
oriska1964 2012-05-09 15:31:50 #69348

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