Re: R2R2R in Jan/Feb
Usually to the tunnel, but sometimes not. It just depends on how much snow and how warm it is in between snowfalls. I have skied from the North Rim to the...
Old Hakatai Hobo 2013-01-11 05:09:23 #71785

Re: Permit! Yay!
Congratulations on getting your permit. Thunder River-Deer Creek is a spectacular area of the canyon. You'll enjoy it. I read in a later message that you had...
Bill Ferris 2013-01-11 01:11:47 #71784

Re: Sleeping Bag for Canyon in early June?
I use my 1# Western Mountaineering HighLite--they say it is good to 35 degrees. I have used it just below freezing (frost) and done OK in it with clothes on....
maryphyl 2013-01-10 21:15:56 #71783

R2R2R in Jan/Feb
I've done several one day R2R2R hikes, but only in May-Nov. Is the North Kaibab passable with only poles and catrax in Jan/Feb? I don't mind a little snow...
jgiel 2013-01-10 18:48:00 #71782

Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
Nothing like a cold brew after a long day in the canyon. A rock crib in the river cools the drinks down pretty quick. The empties hardly weigh anything...
Bob 2013-01-10 17:58:41 #71781

Re: Permit! Yay!
Arnie, there has been trail on the ledges from Tapeats to Stone since the mid-'70's at least and possibly earlier. One follows the rising quartzite ramp on...
Bob Marley 2013-01-10 15:59:09 #71780

Re: Permit! Yay!
I haven't hiked from Tapeats to Stone Creek since 1967, and there was no trail back then, but what we did after crossing Tapeats Creek was to go downstream...
arnierichards 2013-01-10 15:23:05 #71779

Re: Food Storage and Gear reduction
Ned, Any time I can help a friend lighten his pack by 16 ounces... Chris --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "ned.bryant" wrote: > > Ack, I've...
Chris Forsyth 2013-01-10 11:20:14 #71778

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