Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
James makes a very good point. Don't lay out your sleeping bags early in the evening and then climb into them later. My brother once got bit/stung by...
scott.marley 2014-03-01 10:25:04 #75144

Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
Hi Steve, have a great rip with your son. Hermits is a great first-time experience, with water, if you plan appropriately.Maswick Lodge seems to always have...
James Hayford ∆ 2014-03-01 09:57:39 #75143

Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
Hi Steve,For a backpacker friendly place to stay the Imax theater parking lot in Tusayan is pretty spacious. It's fine to camp in the end of the lot. It's...
scott.marley 2014-03-01 09:06:19 #75142

Re: Thanks All!
Try the River that Flows Uphill by Calvin. Interesting mix of Canyon river running and man's march up the evolution chain.
aguabug 2014-03-01 08:21:09 #75141

Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
Snakes and scorpions are highly over rated as backpacking problems. I have close to 1000 nights sleeping on the ground in Grand Canyon using a tarp for foul...
aguabug 2014-03-01 08:18:41 #75140

Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
Answers added after the question. Questions: 1. I'd be interested in hearing recommendations for "backpacker friendly" places to stay...
Ken 2014-03-01 07:52:42 #75139

Re: Malagosa
Hey Scott,I came down Malgosa in March 2012 and it goes. Day Hikes from the River suggests that you stay high on creek right past the various pour offs but...
peter_zinsli 2014-03-01 06:32:17 #75138

Re: Thanks All!
Thank you both. I do have the day hikes from the river and it's awesome. I'll have to read that one about the swimmers. Right now I'm reading "The Emerald...
Abby Sorrell 2014-03-01 06:32:12 #75137

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