Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 45
For my money, this day as much as any shows what a strong hiker Robert Benson must have been (perhaps I'm stating the obvious). I have done this hike a...
Chris Forsyth 2012-10-19 11:55:08 #70884

Re: West Fork of Separation Canyon
I'm no expert on JWP, but I wasn't aware that he had ever visited the Himalayas. --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "John" wrote: > > > Haha,...
arnierichards 2012-10-19 11:52:21 #70883

Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 45
[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 2012-10-19 11:46:36 #70882

Re: Questions About Planned 2 Day Hike from South Rim to Cottonwood
I suspect your first time down Hermit, especially with a backpack, will go slower than you think. It's not a complicated trail, but there are rockslides,...
Frank Feagans 2012-10-19 07:23:28 #70881

Re: Questions About Planned 2 Day Hike from South Rim to Cottonwood
First and foremost, "Cottonwood Campground" (CCG) on North Kaibab and "Cottonwood Creek" (BG9) are two VERY different places. Which one do you have a permit...
sumiwada 2012-10-19 06:54:40 #70880

Re: Questions About Planned 2 Day Hike from South Rim to Cottonwood
#1. - Not at all realistic, based on your post, in my opinion. A 16.7 mile first day??? How long did S. Kaibab take you and how did you feel afterwards? Did...
Jeff 2012-10-19 06:35:13 #70879

Questions About Planned 2 Day Hike from South Rim to Cottonwood Cree
I am doing a backpacking trip with two friends Nov. 3 through Nov. 9 and wanted to throw a few questions out to the forum. First of all we are all 35-45 year...
toddesalter 2012-10-19 04:51:10 #70878

Re: West Fork of Separation Canyon
Haha, but didn't the good Major say "it is a region more difficult to traverse than the Alps or the Himalayas" ? He was rather prone to exaggeration though,...
John 2012-10-18 23:09:06 #70877

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