Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
Brian, I'm confused by exactly what you mean here. I certainly agree that one should practice rope handling for a single-strand rappel, and jumaring - I...
John 2012-10-16 12:03:38 #70832

150-Mile, Olo, Panameta (formerly DC Trip Report)
Nice. I'm thinking add another day (?) to include a descent of Panameta, and a layover/extra day near the mouth of 150-Mile to ensure an early start, rest, or...
mikerogers_vt 2012-10-16 11:50:05 #70831

Re: Death of Don Peterson
I regret to inform the GC hiking community that today, 10/16/2012, Don Peterson passed away. Don and Adair Peterson began their GC hiking trips in the mid...
Don Mattox 2012-10-16 11:27:58 #70830

Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
I'm not Rich, but I walk slower than Rich ;-) Here is how I would plan the nights for 150/Olo... Add rest days as needed. With an early morning...
brian_alleyne 2012-10-16 10:01:32 #70829

Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
Hi Mike, There is also an ATC at the bottom of the first swimming disconnect in Fishtail ;-) Like Rich, (if rapping into water,) I also secure my rappel...
brian_alleyne 2012-10-16 09:44:48 #70828

Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
Mike, Hard to decide between the two options. They're both great, and very different. I will certainly be back to do both options again in the future, they...
brian_alleyne 2012-10-16 09:40:27 #70827

Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
DOH! I've even practiced on/off with my eyes closed to prevent that one...and yet... Then again, I did vote myself most likely to fumble. While we've got...
mikerogers_vt 2012-10-16 09:33:23 #70826

Re: Access to Fire Point in last week of March
Hi Rich, Does one have to drop off the Esplanade and then hike up Saddle to do the second option below? Or can one walk the Esplanade to Saddle Canyon then...
Scott 2012-10-16 09:23:41 #70825

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