Rich - One of my hiking partners, Keith, explored the back side (south side) of Chamberlain and said the going got pretty tough at the end. He did not try to...
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chris.forsyth
Nov 5, 2008 6:55 pm
Rich The final Redwall section is short with no exit. My excursion below the rappel pouroff took me into the Muav (see photos). I'm feeling confident that...
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rich_rudow
Nov 5, 2008 6:49 pm
Hi Richard, that was really a nice TR! Did you find the route up to the rim of Chamberlain? If so, how was it? It seems like a good way to access the Kanab...
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rich_rudow
Nov 5, 2008 6:03 pm
Ray, I've done this slot a number of times and you'll burn a lot of energy "trying" to stay dry, especially with a pack on. And unless you're a really good...
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rich_rudow
Nov 5, 2008 5:35 pm
Chris, looks like an outstanding adventure! Thanks for posting the TR. During your Redwall slot bypass could you get a sense of whether the Redwall slot was...
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Bob Bordasch
bordasch
Nov 5, 2008 3:48 pm
I spent a layover day in Upper Phantom in 1990 (doing Steck's loop hike from Tiyo Point). Three of us managed to hike down Phantom Creek to Phantom Ranch,...
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Russell & Kandice Ownby
russellownby
Nov 5, 2008 12:34 pm
Hurrah! That was awesome!! Thanks for the posting and photos. Cheers!...
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fk_urban
Nov 5, 2008 12:33 pm
Planning a visit in early December 6th or so up to the 9th possibly. What should we expect from S Rim? Have crossed S-N and N-S and have done Clear Creek and...
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Adrian Jantzi
redhiker03
Nov 5, 2008 6:39 am
Hi Ray......the answer to question #1 is No. We found many places in lower Phantom where you could not avoid the water.....this would still be the case even...
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Ray Richardson
rmrichar
Nov 5, 2008 4:59 am
Adrian, Thanks for the great trip report. I'm planning a backpacking trip to that area, hoping to spend a couple of nights upstream in Phantom Canyon around...
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Tracey W
schellbachsb...
Nov 5, 2008 2:26 am
Chris, Jaw-dropping post! Wow. You guys rock-- and those pictures---breathtaking. Traci ****** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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chris.forsyth
Nov 5, 2008 12:26 am
ADDENDUM I neglected to credit the folks who had provided valuable information regarding this route. Many thanks to: Lawrence Antonelli Bob LaRoche John Azar ...
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chris.forsyth
Nov 5, 2008 12:23 am
This is a summary of a weeklong loop hike in the vicinity of Crazy Jug Canyon. Participants were Bob Hostetler (trip leader), Bob Greene, Mark Harris, Doug...
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larry rider
lrider117
Nov 4, 2008 3:10 pm
Read everything and anything you can..you have the time. Make it work for you, and you will have a great trip. Ask lots of questions. Larry SoCal ... ...
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Darin
zapitety
Nov 4, 2008 3:06 pm
... was a looooong day - took the backpacker shuttle from the B.Office at 5:30am, started from the Hermit trailhead at about 6, came out the Waldron Trail...
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Darin
zapitety
Nov 4, 2008 2:57 pm
... was a looooong day - took the backpacker shuttle from the B.Office at 5:30am, started from the Hermit trailhead at about 6, came out the Waldron Trail...
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Chris Hughes
heron848
Nov 4, 2008 2:42 pm
Thanks Larry. One less thing I have to think about right now. Just 7 months to wait until I can order my permit! Chris ... Get your permit first....
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becki_s19
Nov 4, 2008 2:11 pm
I tried looking it up on the web, but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know what the average estimated output of Roaring Springs itself (and not just how...
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Jamie Compos
jcdt1980
Nov 4, 2008 12:40 pm
I did Hermit Rapid as a day hike on September 28 of this year. It was a looooong day - took the backpacker shuttle from the B.Office at 5:30am, started...
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ffeagans
Nov 4, 2008 3:21 am
Wow - 40 years. And your doing it on Thanksgiving again! I am glad you named it Cranberry, and can't wait to read about your encore hike....
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tmbanzai
Nov 4, 2008 12:17 am
I imagine many others faxed for March permits on Halloween night. I just saw my bank account online and they have, at the very least, put a hold on funds for...
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Brian Alleyne
brian_alleyne
Nov 3, 2008 10:25 pm
Jerry, I was at Hualapai Spring last year, and Vaughn Spring the year before. Altough both visits were in spring, it was clear that both are reliable water...
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larry rider
lrider117
Nov 3, 2008 3:08 pm
It can wait. They have several Vans..and increase them as needed. Get your permit first. Larry Socal ... From: Chris Hughes <chris@...> Subject:...
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Chris Hughes
heron848
Nov 3, 2008 3:03 pm
Any idea how quickly the Trans-Canyon Shuttle fills up in October? We have a R2R planned for early October 2009 and I'm wondering if I need to book the shuttle...
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Tracey W
schellbachsb...
Nov 2, 2008 11:13 pm
HI Adrian, You brought back a lot of memories, especially when you got "chilled" in phantom creek as you were almost to BA creek. We had the same experience a...
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Pittypatt@...
nanasrsz
Nov 2, 2008 8:22 pm
Howdy all, Today was the semi annual meeting of the Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association and it was very good. Lots of great stuff accomplished. The ...
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Darin
zapitety
Nov 2, 2008 4:57 pm
Richard - Thanks for posting the link to the trip report and pics. Looks like a great place to go to explore slot canyons. Not sure I would have been able to...
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richard2425848
Nov 2, 2008 1:41 am
Hi All - Bob Holland, Keith Beaty, and I recently completed a hike from Sowats Point to Chamberlain Canyon to Showerbath Spring. You can view our trip report...
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bobhostetler
Nov 1, 2008 3:10 pm
Dave, Thanks for a fun route and have a good time on your reunion hike. The picture I sent you a few years ago on the "new" chockstone is still in the photos...
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Darin
zapitety
Nov 1, 2008 1:31 pm
... Jag - thanks for that suggestion. Should be a great way to get my legs ready for the big pack heading down the SK trail the following day. That first day...
