Re: Saddle Canyon Access
Scott, do you know if the redwall cliff at Saddle is substantially bolted, or are slings required? If not bolted what are the anchoring options - trees,...
Ken Stahley 2014-04-08 08:01:44 #75594

Re: Water information for Boulder and Lonetree
I can't speak to anything west of there, but a little over a week ago there was plentiful water from the south Cottonwood spring to where Tonto crosses...
Fhar Miess 2014-04-08 08:01:14 #75593

Re: Saddle Canyon Access
"Gary?"Same thought, but I think you generally have to assume not, until it become impossible. Otherwise too many false positives; too many reasonably...
Will_2_Win 2014-04-08 07:26:21 #75592

Re: Saddle Canyon Access
Bring lots of rope, it is hard to imagine a rappel in the Redwall at Saddle being 200ft. If I remember correctly it's nearly a full piece of Redwall from top...
scott.marley 2014-04-08 06:52:56 #75591

Re: Saddle Canyon Access
Thanks for the replies, and I hope there will be more. I will definitely look at the other routes being proposed. The packraft does not interest me because...
klkks1000 2014-04-07 23:45:39 #75590

Re: rescue beacon with GPS ?
Yeah, saw it at this comparative review:http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Personal-Locator-Beacon-ReviewsThe verdict: it's heavy, almost as expensive as the ACR,...
johngeyles 2014-04-07 22:17:04 #75589

Re: Saddle Canyon Access
Now that is a possibility I didn't think of.
aguabug 2014-04-07 17:13:44 #75588

Re: Saddle Canyon Access
The river in that section is brushy in places, has game trail other places, but is quite walkable. I wouldn't advise a straight descent down Saddle Canyon. If...
aguabug 2014-04-07 17:13:11 #75587

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