Re: May 2013 hiking advice
Step for step, I think that the New Hance is the hardest trail on the South Rim. It's uneven, twisty, rough, brushy, etc. If you take four beginners down it,...
Andrew 2012-12-10 21:06:46 #71440
Re: Tanner Creek Dayhike
Assuming that you mean Tanner Creek as in Tanner Trail:
I don't think the lower end of Tanner Creek would be very interesting - just a long, sandy slog to...
Andrew 2012-10-23 21:28:32 #70931
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 23
Josh,
I agree - these journals have a ton of interesting material beyond the "we found a break ..." stuff. Robert highlights any encounter with alcohol, but...
Andrew 2012-09-27 22:17:17 #70687
Re: USGS Quads @ BLM Field Offices?
To add to my earlier post:
You can go to store.usgs.gov ,
( or http://www.usgs.gov/ )
and click Map Locator & Downloader
That lets you search for, and...
Andrew 2012-08-06 11:10:46 #70348
Re: USGS Quads @ BLM Field Offices?
You can download full-resolution, full size PDF files of the 7.5 minute quads ( store.usgs.gov ???? ) , and then figure out how to print the relevant sections...
Andrew 2012-08-05 20:41:57 #70345
Re: Utah Flats
Scott,
Most people can come down the South Kaibab to the river in 2.5 or 3 hours. To me, that's too soon to take a long break (the legs get stiff, the pack...
Andrew 2012-07-23 23:31:34 #70286
Re: S. Rim day hikes
Bill,
Any of the South rim trails makes a great day-hike. Just be ready for the long, steep climb out at the end. (but you probably got a sense of that on...
Andrew 2012-07-05 21:40:51 #70130
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