Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
#1 may be a tad aggressive, it is roughly 73 miles from Flagstaff to the South rim gate and another 10~15 mins to the bright angel lodge area depending on...
pikewrench 2014-03-01 16:27:54 #75147
raven rescue
Cute video of raven coming to humans for help extraxcting porcupine quills ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlwxLtFQcrYJohnP.S Don't you just hate it when...
johngeyles 2014-03-01 12:19:06 #75146
Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
In addition to the other helpful responses, I'd add:1. I'm very fond of Flagstaff. It's only about 1hr 15min drive from the south rim. Lots of great...
johngeyles 2014-03-01 11:26:42 #75145
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
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