Re: Death of Don Peterson
Hi Don, It is indeed a sad time now for the old guard of GC hikers with the loss of Don Peterson. We can only remember the good times we had as his...
tontowalk2003 2012-10-16 15:33:51 #70838
Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 42
[This fall 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 2012-10-16 14:21:01 #70837
Re: The Last of the Great Unknown
Congrats on Banff.
I was hiking in the Smokies this past weekend and you guys have some fans on the east coast who would love to see it! Any chance you'll...
sumiwada 2012-10-16 14:16:58 #70836
Re: Trip Report: Deer Creek-Thunder River Loop, With Descent of Midd
Using SOB (150) to access the river, and getting back up requires reversing 4 (sometimes 5) rappels. At each of the rappels the standard procedure for doing...
brian_alleyne 2012-10-16 12:23:19 #70835
Re: 150-Mile, Olo, Panameta (formerly DC Trip Report)
Mike,
Planning for an extra night for Panameta is a good option. Would be nice to get a little loop hike in without moving camp. And if for any reason the...
brian_alleyne 2012-10-16 12:07:32 #70834
Re: Death of Don Peterson
Very sorry to hear it. I had the pleasure of meeting and briefly hiking with Don and Adair during a day hike on the Hermit Trail perhaps 10 years...
John 2012-10-16 12:05:30 #70833
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
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