I have to agree with Bob Hostetler about his comments on the ³lost² couple. One of the primary rules of being any place is to be aware of where you are. If...
I'd like to car-camp the night before my hike begins on Sep 8, ideally at Mather or less conveniently at Ten X. However, because of flight scheduling changes...
Most of those 14 miles follow Bright Angel Creek, which is perennial. There are many ares in Grand Canyon where water is scarce, but the North Kaibab Trail is...
Typical guy...wouldn't stop to ask directions. :-) I find it hard to believe that they didn't have a map and wouldn't have surveyed and backtracked; it's one...
Dove I have used the SPOT on my last several hikes. I was surprised to find last week that it even worked from deep within Kanab Creek with its high canyon...
Do you have a cell phone? The airline can call you and you pick it up since you still will be in Phoenix that night or early the next morning. I have gotten...
I am tired of buying and carrying large maps, and have finally decided I need to get some form of map software to print my own topo maps for GC and other...
I have Topo California and love it. Not so sure the one you linked to will zoom in enough for good detail of backpacking trails. ... decided ... for ... would ...
... John, A few thoughts: 1. There are places on the Internet that will print a custom-designed topo map for you. mytopo.com prints down to 18x14". 2. REI...
... Hello, We have just returned from a GC rim-to-rim hike. We had similar thoughts as yours regarding NWA and luggage not making it. We flew from Minneapolis...
Great! That's was I was expecting, but wanted to have a second opinion. We are equipped with filter and water purifier tablets, so things should be good. ...
I can't help with the Mather question, but I'll offer additional thoughts. I do the trip from out East every year (and I fly too much the rest of the...
Hi all, I may be out GC-way in October, and as such I may have the chance to grab a few days in the canyon. Still early, and maybe I'll go solo, but I might...
Hi Brian, I've taken my son camping at Ten X each of the last three summers and have never seen that campground even close to being full. Granted, we've...
I used to be a big fan of Topozone but they were recently bought by trails.com and I don't like services with a montly fee. A feature Topozone had which I am...
Hi John, I've only used one mapping product but I really like it. TOPO! Arizona covers the entire state in 5 levels, including two National Geographic ...
Is there any other trail that takes you from rim to rim beside the corridor trails (Bright Angel/South Kaibab and North Kaibab)? Inquiring mind wants to know. ...
That depends; do you want to swim, or would you prefer a bridge? :-) ... -- Roger Spaulding Rocky Mountain Data Center Oracle Corporation Colorado Springs,...
Hi John, I have 3 different mapping programs and I can recommend Nat Geo TOPO. I've even exchanged waypoints & breadcrumb trails with other GCH members from...
Hauling 1 quart/hour for coming down NK might be too much. I would suggest checking with the NPS BCO b/4 the hike too triple check the water faucet status and...
Just a warning, my last flight, the airline lost my luggage and it took them 5 days before they finally found it and delivered it to me. We are in the process...
If you have a schedule change, airlines are usually pretty good about giving you flexibility in switching your flights. Just tell them that although 45...
This trip experience makes a nice contrast in getting slightly off- route, but still knowing where you are and getting back on route. Obviously, there are...
It would depend on the strength of the current, how far across, the time of year, and if there are any biting critters in the river. Like alligators, or ...
Hi everyone - Thanks for the nice response from many of you requesting Bob's book. It's my pleaseure to mail them out to you. However, I've heard of some...
... I reckon we're at the mercy of any business that realizes their customers will eat any amount of crap thrown their way. I hope people turn against 'em and...
The 1:100,000 resolution is not enough for my taste, definitely prefer 1:24,000 which is the equivalent of the USGS 7.5 minute quads I've been using TOPO USA,...
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