Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Kendall, This was the same itinerary as my first hike in the canyon. You can read what happened by looking at post # 65299. We did survive, but it was rough....
brian_alleyne 2013-02-05 10:59:15 #72037

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Boucher is a tough trail, and except for the last day I think your plan is solid. It would be a long haul out from Travertine (at the Tonto) via either the...
David Dube 2013-02-05 07:43:01 #72036

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Hi Kendall, I believe your hiking intentions are very much doable. although it can get hot down by the river at that time of year. It can also be quite cold...
dlennerton 2013-02-05 06:56:19 #72035

Re: Bypass below Cathedral Wash
Hi Dennis, yes, that's right, the 6.5 Mile hanging valley is not how i exited, but is a little easier of a route in-out of this area. If you prefer climbing...
tom1hazel2 2013-02-05 06:46:13 #72034

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Sounds reasonable, given everything you said I would say do it. Good advice from Marsha below. Did you try Horseshoe Mesa-area permits? cottonwood or hance...
Jeff 2013-02-04 22:08:33 #72033

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Hi Kendall             The itinerary you propose is quite aggressive for a first time canyon hiker no matter how fit you are and...
Marsha Kesselring 2013-02-04 20:11:42 #72032

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Here's what I would recommend since you appear to be in good shape, have backcountry experience and are trained in long hard ascents/descents (those...
JoshC 2013-02-04 19:58:40 #72031

Re: Re; North Rim and Trumbull Road
Road conditions are bound to be changeable in April, I've been snowed on in that neighborhood in May. The BLM office in St George is a good source of info and...
Witton, David 2013-02-04 19:03:33 #72030

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