Re: Hermit Trail Conditions
Bob,
Thanks for the input. :) I checked the archive and *think* I know
what I need in terms of crampons. I also appreciate your offer to
update me on...
starkeysa@navair.navy.mil 2001-03-01 12:27:54 #7226
Re: water purification
I've used an MSR for years and like it. I've used several other filters and don't like any of them anywhere near as well. I've got the large one, not the...
Rob Brading 2001-03-01 12:06:37 #7225
Re: Hermit Trail Conditions
I would recommend carrying crampons,even if there's no snow going in, there
may be going out. My instep crampons have two tough leather straps with
buckles...
Joseph Heywood 2001-03-01 11:09:52 #7224
basalt to unkar
I have gone Basalt to Unkar below the Basalt Cliffs (per Harvey's
book). I thought going on the Tonto; that is, skirting around Apollo
to drop into Unkar...
menkes@home.com 2001-03-01 09:59:51 #7223
Re: Hermit Trail Conditions
Last night the South Rim got another 2-4 inches new snow. All the
South Rim trails are snow cover, icy on the upper portions. I
recommend the light weight...
bob41@grand-canyon.az.us 2001-03-01 09:16:01 #7222
Re: water purification
I have an Extream bottle filter, but cannot recommend it. It is
too slow and too much work. I often use my own gravity system
made from a First Need filter...
Bob Bordasch 2001-03-01 09:08:41 #7221
Re: water purification
Any thoughts/experience re: the in-the-bottle filters like the Seychelles
Bottoms Up, or in line gravity filters? Would these tend to clog quicker?
Tom
Tom Bourne 2001-03-01 08:34:38 #7220
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