Karen - thanks. I missed the link to this page, when I looked at the Backcountry Updates and Closures page. I finally got green light to stay for a weeks...
Chris, I think the only problem here is nomenclature variety and here's the best way I can describe it. There are two basic types of filters (may be more, but...
I hope the road is fully open by Nov 15th. I'd like to ride the bus out to Hermits Rest, take a dayhike, then return by bus to Bright Angel lodge. ... not be...
Karen - I have a Boucher to BA hike Nov 7 - 11 (2 nights Boucher, Monument, IG, out). Can you tell me the condition of Boucher Trail? Any route finding ...
The other replies pretty much covered all the bases. I would just reiterate the following: 1. Use hiking poles. Absolutely key to save your knees. 2. I did...
One more thing. This is probably a silly question but have you already made meal reservations at Phantom? (Usually made a year in advance). I just wanted to...
... There are strict limits on the number of people per site. I don't think there is a specific limit on number of tents though the physical area of the tent...
Sean, Sorry to be slow to respond. I get the digest form of the e-group and your message just arrived in it today. Yes, the buses are picking hikers up at the...
Last Friday we arrived at Zion NP. A interesting drive from Vegas; going through such great little towns like Hurricane, St George, Virgin, etc. The next day,...
Thank you, Karen, this was the info I was seeking. My concern had primarily been that with the West Rim Drive closure, fewer hikers would have been using the...
If anyone is planning to hike the Redwall rim on the East side of Marble Canyon you'll find a very large pothole in Tatahatso Canyon at the top of the Redwall...
The pot holes in the Supai at the junction of Royal Arch Canyon and the canyon coming off Pt. Huitzil have plenty of water right now (100's of gallons). There...
I had a chance to eye a possible route in the area Gary suggested. It MIGHT go. Unfortunately, I was too tired and low on water on the way up from Toltec to...
Thx Rich: re: http://f9g.yahoofs.com/groups/g_1103266/8b51/__sr_/2e7e.jpg?grAg_6IBn6qORZAD Doable, perhaps, but sure looks like a long way out-of-the way,...
Hi Bob, the cliff in the photo is part of the cliff line that contains the 20' rappel and is just 1/4 mile Southeast of the 20' rap. I agree, there is little...
... Rich, What precautions if any did you take when heading down the section between the base of the high falls below the Royal Arch and to where most boaters...
Rich, Thanks for the additional photos. I think your photos comfirmed what I and my hiking partner concluded about three weeks ago when we searched for an...
I have tried calling the BCO and general information phone number several times, and the message I get is "I'm sorry, the number cannot be completed as...
... The BIC phone number listed at the bottom of the referenced page lists: 928-638-7875 "Backcountry Information Center staff answer information telephone...
It seems strange to observe that people used to do the so called "Royal Arch rappel route" but didn't rappel... Instead, we free climbed it - going up or down...
Drifter, it could also be observed that if you're hiking off a River trip - not that you're necessarily talking about that - there is some comfort in knowing...
Anyone hear about a hiker that died Saturday on S. Kaibab trail? Also I heard early in the afternoon on same trail a man needed emergency help because of a...
... That may be true today, John, but I was referring to 1) the days before Sat phones (when we used to do this from the river;) and 2) a rim to rim backpack I...
Steve, there were no special precautions printed on the permit. Obviously, we were highly aware of the Kanab amber snail from prior ranger discussions and did...
