Re: First Time hiker!!!
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "jools578" wrote:
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> -what campsites are the best at bright angel?
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In my opinion, the sites along the...
ravi_jmt2013 2013-07-17 07:55:19 #73536
Re: First Time hiker!!!
If you call Xanterra every day (or every other) you will get meals. Be persistent. It is worth it for the experience alone.
Good luck. Have fun.
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Jeff 2013-07-17 06:46:02 #73535
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
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