Tom- thanks for keeping us up-to-date! I have been listening to it here at work however I have a ton of distractions.. Pete Borremans www.foodsack.org _____ ...
I have a friend joining a river trip at Phantom on July 17. He will be leaving the Flagstaff Airport on July 16 at about 3:30 pm to drive to the South Rim. He...
Just after entering the Southern edge of Tusayan you can turn right on FR 302 and camp in the forest about 1/2 mile back from the main road. There are a lot...
This is what Flag newspaper (Arizona Daily) is currently reporting on their website as of 11:45am MST (1445 EDT). No more details yet. http://azdailysun.com ...
The body was removed from the scene by NPS short haul helicopter, from about 800 feet below the rim. My condolances to the family. tom ... From : Peter...
Either the Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab trail will get him to Phantom. South Kaibab Trail: Pros: Only 6.2 miles to bottom Cons: No water available on...
-A route's description and relative "ease" for hiker(s)/climbers; and the requirements for a rescue team with equipment are two entirely different sets of...
... of ... Assuming that this was a suicide, I went through the Suicide chapter of "Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon" to see how may others had ...
I just joined the forum but have hiked in the Canyon since 1991. My Trip Logs are all available at 7days6nights.blogspot.com. As the blog name indicates most...
Norm, Good to see you posting. last time we talked, I was trying to convince you to do the Royal Arch route. You really ought to consider it. I'll check...
On Wednesday July 1, just as the sun was rising, Hollie drove us to the North Kaibab trail where we began our decent. The temperature was in the mid 50s, but...
... I believe they update it every time there is a new printing....adding the deaths that have happened since the last printing. This involves reducing...
Hi everyone, I'm planning on hiking Grand Canyon from South Rim on October 2-3 next fall, with 5 other good hikers. I was initially thinking of hiking corridor...
I have done the same hike you propose (Hermit/Monument/BA to rim), both east and westbound in the two-day frame. Let me just say that I feel like it's a very...
Oct is good hiking. I think your estimates are "reasonable estimates" and that anything from the rim to Monument and back to the rim will be extreme (not...
Hi Sebastian~ If you have one night in the Canyon, with the 2nd and 3rd being your hiking days, you may want to just plan on hiking in and out Hermit Trail to...
Great read so far... I'm going to show the entire report to my wife once you're done. She has shown an interest to hike a Rim to Rim to Rim with me next May....
Hi Sebastien, Since you're doing a one-night trip, you should be able to pack very light: no change of clothes, minimal food & fuel, etc. If you hike in & out...
sounds like most of my trips :O} Life without LOVE is like the Canyon without the RIVER....best to you/yours from doc ... From: Normhikes <normhikes@...>...
folks - We have a permitted hike in early October starting at North Kaibab and ending at Nankoweap. We plan on the higher routes mentioned in write ups by...
Over an eight day period in mid May, wildlife biologists from Grand Canyon National Park's Division of Science and Resource Management trapped four mountain...
Regarding that first long day. I can assure you that there is a nice camp site just after you reach the Tonto level on your way towards Clear Creek. You only...
LA -- Altho I have done the same point-to-point in the same direction as you plan, our footsteps will almost not cross anywhere. Since there is always water in...