Re: Looking for opinions on crampons
I strongly recommend Kahtoola Microspikes. The In-step crampons are cheap but can be a real pain in the instep. They are minimally acceptable. I've used...
Al Hikes AZ 2011-11-05 21:42:01 #67254

Re: Nankoweap to South Rim Trip Report
Bill - great photos 0f an awesome adventure. Your comments on water management are familiar to anyone that has truly hiked the Canyon. That water in that one...
Al Hikes AZ 2011-05-16 11:46:45 #65726

Re: USPS Parcel post to/from Phantom Ranch?
I think you'll have to arrange MulePS delivery. Xanterra will pack-in and pack-out up to 35lbs per package. You have to have the package at the barn by...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-12-15 11:11:10 #63405

Re: Grand Canyon rescue stories sought for TV show
Helen - Josh is right that there is a great description of the Airmen rescue in Grand Obsession. You probably should read that book for background on the...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-12-15 10:53:09 #63404

Re: Grand Canyon rescue stories sought for TV show
Helen - sounds like you want successful rescue stories. The story of the 3 Airmen who were forced to bail out and landed in Shinumo Amphitheater might be a...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-12-14 09:46:33 #63383

Re: Interesting read about the ancient ones...
Craig Childs will be at the Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe on Sept. 27th to talk about and sign his new book Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-09-25 11:36:12 #62451

Re: Upper Ribbon Falls
Basically Norm gets you there - with his one correction: Here are some of my notes: To find Upper Ribbon Falls, we went to the Footbridge and then started...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-07-17 14:12:59 #61893

Re: We're on the road!
ICE!! When you get to Bright Angel Campground, hold your poles tightly and wade into Bright Angel Creek and find a spot where your knees are submerged - or...
Al Hikes AZ 2010-05-06 11:23:56 #61290

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