Re: Therma-a-Rest sleeping BAGS
Meh. $350 for 14oz of 750-fill down doesn't sound all that exciting to me. High-end bags/quilts are using 900-fill down these days and, if you do the math,...
sumiwada 2013-03-27 09:12:19 #72452

Re: Tanner-Escalante-Grandview Hike
Thanks for the 'pre-report'. My son and I will be heading down Tanner this Saturday. --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Ferris" ...
sumiwada 2013-03-25 10:25:32 #72421

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
I plan to bring a sleeping bag and bivy sack. Any concerns camping at Yuma Point in Mid-April in this fashion? Keep an eye on the forecast and expect...
sumiwada 2013-03-05 19:14:20 #72248

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
Bob, I think the OP had requested Hermit (BM7) for the second night but didn't get it, and the BCO had sent a tentative permit with two nights in Boucher use...
sumiwada 2013-02-05 16:46:04 #72047

Re: New Message, Subject: GC First Timer from Mountains, Boucher-Her
I think Boucher's a great peak-bagger-style trail. A little gnarly in spots but lots of fun. I think you'll be fine. I hiked it in mid-April and we weren't...
sumiwada 2013-02-05 15:27:29 #72044

Re: Treating Colorado River water
Thanks for all the feedback. @Rich, thanks for confirming what I suspected about field-cleaning the Hyperflow. @Josh, I didn't know that the Miniworks is...
sumiwada 2013-01-28 19:06:19 #71947

Treating Colorado River water
I'm curious what kind of water filtration/treatment you all use in the Canyon for those hikes that depend heavily on Colorado River water. I'd like to...
sumiwada 2013-01-28 11:29:03 #71929

Re: Thunder River-Stone Creek-Deer Creek via Bill Hall
I think your biggest risks are (a) crossing Tapeats in May and (b) the long day from Stone Creek to Deer Creek, especially if it's a hot day. Late May is...
sumiwada 2013-01-26 07:59:53 #71888

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