Re: Yipes ! excessive heat warning in the canyon & water shortage at
People Hiking to Phantom Ranch must be self-sufficient and be prepared to carry or treat all drinking water. Xanterra South Rim LLC has temporarily suspended...
John 2013-06-28 13:43:39 #73442
Re: November permit advice
I thought I'd recently read an account that the warning sign at Horn Creek had been removed.
At any rate, IIRC the trail from IG to Horn is extremely easy...
John 2013-06-28 13:42:01 #73441
Re: November permit advice
I have come up from the river to rim in December. That trail (BA) is like a
freeway. A head lamp or moonlight (preferred) is fine, I think.
I'm slow and I...
Ken 2013-06-28 12:18:09 #73440
Re: November permit advice
Thanks for the feedback. I did not consider Horn Creek as an alternative to Indian Garden but it could work out. I guess carrying water to Horn Creek from...
ravi_jmt2013 2013-06-28 11:09:17 #73439
Re: November permit advice
Sounds like a fun itinerary. If you hike South Kaibab-Hermit, you could potentially cache your vehicle at Hermits Rest and take the shuttle to South Kaibab...
Bill Ferris 2013-06-28 10:47:50 #73438
Re: Thunder River in November
The Thunder River-Deer Creek area is awesome. If you get the permit, you're gonna love it. The thing about weather is this: climate is what you expect but...
Bill Ferris 2013-06-28 10:23:19 #73437
Re: November permit advice
You would have no trouble ascending s kaibab. That recommendation is for hot weather as there is not a lot of shade and no water on the trail(no water on...
maryphyl 2013-06-28 09:50:37 #73436
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