i use a 10 litre msr dromedary bag for my water but i don't really like it. what do other people use to store water on a week long trip? thanks Dave...
i am planning my first royal arch trip (4 other canyon hikes) two things i am interested in thati read about in trip reports. first is climbing Mt. Huethawali,...
Why does the 'search' feature for the group's messages only search the current page? There is a lot of historcal information within the posted messages that...
I will be on my way to Flagstaff tomorrow. First the shuttle down to Salt Lake City to the airport, then on United to Flagstaff via Phoenix. I will stay on...
Thanks for the PDF link which describes the plan to address the mine site, and environmental problems associated with it. I work in the Superfund program, and...
... Dave - You can rather easily get into Copper via the last side drainage west of the main bed. Follow that down a little way until you come to the old camp...
... It is non-technical and you should be able to see the route as you approach it - you scramble up a steep ramp over on the left side. Have Fun! - Drifter...
... It's been a long time since I was out that way - hiking from Tuckup trailhead around to Toroweap - but from what I remember, the springs don't amount to...
... the ... Scott, believe the way the "search" works is a Yahoo-designed function (not the group), but are you aware that by hitting the "next" button it will...
My first experience in the Grand Canyon was a similar one...it was October and we started out at the North Rim, having spent the night at Jacob Lake. When we...
Dave - I tried the Dromedary bags years ago, but didn't like the taste they imparted to the water. For many years now I have been using Platypus bags, and have...
Gary - when I quickly read your message I thought it said "Canyon Rebel..." - made me chuckle ;^) Enjoy your hike, be safe, and I look forward to seeing your...
From the south rim, hike down the S. Bass Trail. Once you reach the Esplanade, walk south across Darwin Plateau toward Mount Huethawali. The bottom of the...
... Yeah, some people seem to think the extra thickness is great, whereas others feel they're on a pool float at the feeling is weird. Would you say it feels...
John, What I like to do is fill it up with air, then get on and slowly let air out until you find your "sweet spot." This eliminates the pool toy feel. The...
I think you have Yahoo to thank for that. They changed the method of search a year or so ago. Someone here pointed out that you can use Google to get at the...
Dave, For normal hiking I carry the following: One Platypus Water Tank 6 for camp and extra carrying capacity, One Playtpus Big Zip 2 for the hydration sleeve...
I never did any superfund work when I was in the environmental industry as a geologist, but I understood that ~80% of the funds went to legal fees rather than...
Does anyone know where I can find Grand Canyon topos besides REI in the Phoenix area. I am still relatively new to the area and really only know of REI and...
I've gotten GC maps from the Arizona Hiking Shack in Sunnyslope on Cave Creek Road. http://www.hikingshack.com/ Tom Bourne ... anyone else on the group....
Can't say I disagree with ya, Owen. I was just trying to explain the process, and how the Orphan site will likely be addressed. ... industry as a geologist,...
Try these: A Wide World of Maps Inc 2626 East University Drive Phoenix, AZ 85034 Website http://www.maps.comu.com 602-279-2323 A Wide World of Maps Inc 2626...
Planning trip to this area would like information regarding wintertime access, routes to river or interesting information. I have read somewhere there are...
Thanks for the reminder and the url, Tom. I haven't visited this shop in awhile and I am looking for something different from the same-old REI stuff. Are you...
Hi Doug, yes, that Butte Fault trip is on my mind and I was trying to plan it out for this Spring with my friend Kent, (faithful Lt. from a previous GC...
Flow at Willow increases dramatically in the winter and might be a good bet in late February if the wet winter keeps up. I have gotten water there in Janauary...
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