Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Josh, I appreciate your points. I should clarify that I was responding primarily about the points whether the "no wheels" policy is arbitrary or unjustified,...
cheops82 2014-05-05 16:38:15 #75833

notes from Royal Arch and Pt Huitzil
Just got back from doing the Royal Arch loop, with entry via the Pt Huitzil route. Rather than doing the full trip report, and because I think people mainly...
johngeyles 2014-05-05 16:36:30 #75832

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Not directly related but several years ago - more than 10 - we saw a someone using a wheel chair at BA. He'd come down on a mule and was staying at Phantom...
Rob Brading 2014-05-05 12:36:01 #75831

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
I am aware that there are River Trips that go with folks who are wheelchair bound. These may be paying customers on a Commercial trip, or specially organized...
surfer4887 2014-05-05 12:31:59 #75830

transport available to remote trailheads
Folks, a fellow named Tim Wilson posted here awhile back offering rides to remote trailheads. We used him for transport to, and pickup from, the Pasture...
johngeyles 2014-05-05 09:57:00 #75829

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
I don't see "no wheels" as an arbitrary policy. The exclusion is primary for safety concerns which are not limited to the safety of the rider, and it's very...
Doug Nering 2014-05-05 08:55:49 #75828

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
I agree everything you stated and am not advocating change, but you can not deny someone access because of their handicap (the primary intent ADA act). While...
pikewrench 2014-05-05 05:37:41 #75827

Re: Royal Arch and South Bass conditions
Quick update, as I just got out ...Road: pretty dry, but some good-sized ruts. I think a regular car would be very dicey. A Subaru could probably do it,...
johngeyles 2014-05-05 01:01:39 #75826

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