Re: Rim to Rim
Hi Dennis,
As far as time goes, I've visited Ribbon Falls, Roaring Springs, talked to
people and rangers and got to the N. Rim at circa 9:30 pm. The new LED...
Steve Skalski 2013-05-09 11:27:49 #72872
Re: Rim to Rim
I have never been to the North Rim before! Would it be worth a layover day
there to see the sights on foot?
I am in good shape but don't like to hike real...
Dennis Ahl 2013-05-09 11:06:52 #72871
Re: Grandview Tonto S. Kaibab
Other than the well-stated addages, start early, rest in the shade between 1-5PM and so on, I would suggest Golite's 'Chrome Dome' it is amazing how much...
kurtibm 2013-05-09 10:59:57 #72870
Re: Bladders v. bottles
I said in an earlier post I carry 2 liter bladders and fill as I need them,
up to 12 liters.
2 dry camps and that's 12 liters.
And why crush your water...
Ken 2013-05-09 10:36:25 #72869
Re: Rim to Rim
   Just be prepared for cold night time temps on the North Rim in late Sept, a tent could help there. I love staying in a cabin when doing a rim to...
Marsha Kesselring 2013-05-09 10:27:17 #72868
Re: Grandview Tonto S. Kaibab
  Don't forget water management, that should be right up there with heat and lack of shade. There are long, potentially waterless stretches on your...
Marsha Kesselring 2013-05-09 10:20:16 #72867
Re: Bladders v. bottles
Only 6 two-liter coke bottles - NO PROBLEM!
They leave for water caches much better than bladders too...
Do you water cache bladders? Or carry a 12 liter...
TomJones 2013-05-09 09:54:06 #72866
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