Re: First Time hiker!!!
Julie,
I'm not one with vast experience like some of these others, but I've got some info that can help. Coming from Indianapolis, I totally understand the...
Brian 2013-07-17 06:45:02 #73534
Re: First Time hiker!!!
I planned on leaving Phoenix around 330 am that day. I know it is not ideal but unfortunately that is our only option since we have prior obligations. My...
jools578 2013-07-17 06:40:22 #73533
Re: First Time hiker!!!
Pack weight is critical for any hike in the canyon. With a short overnight,
your pack can be very light. Everybody is different, but resist the urge to
take...
David Dube 2013-07-17 06:40:15 #73532
Re: First Time hiker!!!
You're getting a lot of great advice about the hike itself. I wanted to comment on the training aspect of it. I'm a Chicagoan, so training for elevation is...
chicago_hiker 2013-07-17 06:20:29 #73531
Re: First Time hiker!!!
I'm from the midwest as well. No good hikes with elevation change nearby to train on. So what works for me is going up and down stairs. I work my way up to...
Matthew 2013-07-17 05:44:56 #73530
Re: First Time hiker!!!
Hi Julie,
I'll be there with my son the same week, but we'll miss you by a day! :(
You're already getting really good advice on logistics and temperatures....
originalgiri 2013-07-17 00:38:49 #73529
Re: First Time hiker!!!
You've got a great hike planned and you're gonna love hiking in the Canyon. Since you're planning to drive up from Phoenix on the morning of October 1, I'm...
Bill Ferris 2013-07-16 20:07:24 #73528
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