Rim ro Rim Runners
Since I am the person who started this most recent discussion of the impact of rim to rim runners, I feel the need to respond to Josh's questions:So let me...
Rebecca Ryder 2014-03-17 12:59:57 #75351
Re: Rim to rim runners
As I understand the point, it's not the runners who are the problem, but rather backpackers who slow up the traffic. I admit it does make sense for...
Will_2_Win 2014-03-17 12:24:37 #75350
Re: Rim to rim runners
This is a very touchy subject, and I know I am treading into potentially shark infested waters by even chiming, in. Well, I am a glutton for punishment, so...
surfer4887 2014-03-17 11:21:47 #75349
Re: Rim to rim runners
I see this as, first and foremost, an educational issue. The park produced an educational video for novice GC backpackers. Why not do the same for trail...
billferris2003 2014-03-17 08:29:56 #75348
Re: Rim to rim runners
Matthias -- I find this a little confusing. First you ask why hikers should have a preference over runners and then you propose excluding slow hikers on some...
Doug Nering 2014-03-17 08:27:36 #75347
Re: Rim to rim runners
We are, of course, asking for R2R people to be treated exactly like backpackers--required to get a permit and pay a small fee, and the numbers managed for...
jan_swafford 2014-03-17 08:26:52 #75346
Re: Rim to rim runners
The NPS could post the yield signs that some trails have with pictures of who yields to who. The signs don't work with the mountain bikers around Phoenix, but...
scott.marley 2014-03-17 07:39:54 #75345
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