Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 9
The tram site mentioned on the opposite Redwall rim had a lot of items left behind in the early '70's. There was even a flattened wood building there I think....
Bob Marley 2012-09-13 11:46:09 #70545
Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 9
[This month marks the 30th anniversary of the through hike from Lees Ferry to Grand Wash Cliffs, completed by Robert Benson and brothers George and Allen...
chris.forsyth 2012-09-13 09:51:05 #70544
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 6
I have frankly forgotten where George had the caches at South. Allen had wanted to attempt a direct climb to the Redwall. I belayed him up a wall to the left...
Adair 2012-09-13 08:48:52 #70543
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 8
These have been a fun read. Thanks for posting them!
Sumi
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sumiwada 2012-09-13 05:35:02 #70542
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 6
George always hiked down from the rim to place caches. He usually spent a year or more placing them. In the South Canyon I remember having a problem with the...
Adair 2012-09-12 18:04:05 #70541
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 6
Hi Keith, you're right. Most people here have George's Loop Hikes book and he's widely considered to be a GC legend. I never had the good fortune to meet...
rich_rudow 2012-09-12 12:47:18 #70540
Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 8
[This month marks the 30th anniversary of the through hike from Lees
Ferry to Grand Wash Cliffs, completed by Robert Benson and brothers
George and Allen...
Chris Forsyth 2012-09-12 10:10:57 #70539
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