Re: First Time hiker!!!
You can also use the stairmaster at the gym. You know the thing with the big revolving stairs. Forward obviously simulates uphill, while turning around and...
JoshC 2013-07-17 08:12:47 #73537
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
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