Re: New Hance solo in oct
We just crossed the Little Colorado River (LCR) a few hours ago - (9-17-2013; 3p) running full mud and with a large flow.... This, as well as the Paria River,...
Wilderness 2013-09-17 15:24:52 #73898
Re: 50th Anniversary: Colin Fletcher Backpack Exhibit
I still think of the daily 'alcohol to clean and toughen' his feet.
Ken in NC
Ken 2013-09-17 11:47:13 #73897
Re: New Hance solo in oct
I wasn't going to say it, embarrassed, but I too had a slow go up NH. I
thought I was in ok shape.
It was the last 2 days of a 2 week trip from...
Ken 2013-09-17 11:45:06 #73896
Re: after rains? Jackass beta?
The rope is not essential at the fall in Jackass. It is an easy up or down climb. I would agree with Rich that mud or sand could cause an increase in...
Bob Marley 2013-09-17 11:00:48 #73895
Re: after rains? Jackass beta?
Matt, Jackass floods quite often. I once watched a big flood come through while at the Colorado river level. Dale and I climbed up canyon with some delicate...
rich_rudow 2013-09-17 10:35:08 #73894
Re: New Hance solo in oct
I could not agree more. We came out yesterday and we are both in shape. We had gone into Grandview on Friday night, so we were a bit fatigued. ...
Zach 2013-09-17 08:16:32 #73893
Re: New Hance solo in oct
Hi Pinny - this is a tip from an "older" GC hiker, and one who has hiked the NH quite a few times. For some reason, the NH seems to be extra difficult on the...
davegz_2000 2013-09-17 08:05:23 #73892
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