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Topic: Snowy Sups in Spring |
DAB
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Forum: Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions Posted: 5/14/2011, 7:02 pm Subject: Snowy Sups in Spring |
It started with a plan to hike Grandview at the Grand Canyon, but extreme winter weather conditions had us changing our route to the Superstitions.
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/viewtopic.php? ... |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
Replies: 22
Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 5/5/2011, 8:43 pm Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
Sorry for the post and bail. While I didn't do the Canyon we did do an overnighter in Sups. Which was a first for me. I'll post more soon. |
Topic: Snow on the Superstitions |
DAB
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Forum: Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions Posted: 4/10/2011, 9:02 pm Subject: Snow on the Superstitions |
Go figure, I rescheduled my trip to the Grand Canyon due to low temps and snow. As an alternate, we head to the Superstitions to so a quick overnighter with the known chance of lots of rain. Get this. ... |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
Replies: 22
Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 4/5/2011, 7:08 am Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
With rain and snow all day Saturday - I think Crown will be in order.
Not looking forward to 16 degree nights after a day of rain, snow and cold. Hmmm. |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
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Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 4/4/2011, 7:20 am Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
Max and Davis - thanks for the encouraging words. Agreed, I really want to be at the Canyon. So, I'll plan on the forecast getting better and pack thermals to compensate for my cheap bag.
Besides, ... |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
Replies: 22
Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 4/3/2011, 7:39 pm Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
Go figure, finally get a permit and a time I can do the canyon, and the weather forecast is for rain, cold, more rain, and possibly snow and nights in the twenties! I guess, water sources won't be an ... |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
Replies: 22
Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 4/2/2011, 8:23 am Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
Agreed Davis, I wasn't in the market for an 80$ bear container for some pesky canyon rats. LOL.
Good call on hanging the stuff sack from the tree, or just a generic plastic container.
I'm lookin ... |
Topic: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
DAB
Replies: 22
Views: 16893
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/31/2011, 11:05 pm Subject: 3 years later, finally going to the Canyon |
Well, I've finally got a permit to hike in the Grand Canyon (apparently my schedule and the back country office are totally different).
It's just a 2-dayer and we are doing Grandview down to Cotto ... |
Topic: REI Flash 65 Backpack |
DAB
Replies: 4
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Forum: Equipment & Gear Posted: 3/11/2009, 8:15 pm Subject: REI Flash 65 Backpack |
Ain't it funny - the gear thing. I have a 1x used pack, and I found myself eyeing that pack too. It doesn't have that metal frame support running right down the middle of your back like the old UL mod ... |
Topic: Luck with standbye Canyon Permits |
DAB
Replies: 1
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/11/2009, 8:12 pm Subject: Luck with standbye Canyon Permits |
Hey all, long time. I keep lurking and love viewing all the trip pictures, but work and life at home have the upper hand right now.
Anyways, we've been trying to get a permit for a Canyon trip for ... |
Topic: 2008 Resolutions!! |
DAB
Replies: 35
Views: 10552
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Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 6/13/2008, 4:03 pm Subject: 2008 Resolutions!! |
Dang, I sure missed this one. I will go ahead and add what was a goal and is now complete - just so I can feel the accomplishment.
I had only 1 - Do my first backpack. check.
The first week ... |
Topic: Best tent deal at 2 pounds |
DAB
Replies: 1
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Forum: Equipment & Gear Posted: 5/14/2008, 9:09 pm Subject: Best tent deal at 2 pounds |
I picked up the REI Chrysalis UL - 1 person free standing tent.
http://media.rei.com/media/o/1448975.jpg http://media.rei.com/media/y/1448988.jpg
The total package is just at 3 pounds. But if yo ... |
Topic: 1st Canyon Trip - Havasupai Falls |
DAB
Replies: 10
Views: 4508
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 5/14/2008, 8:26 pm Subject: 1st Canyon Trip - Havasupai Falls |
I had a couple questions that I thought I would share - that way if anyone new like me plans the trek they can get some ideas.
Any suggestions or advice I need to know before I go?
If you plan on ... |
Topic: 1st Canyon Trip - Havasupai Falls |
DAB
Replies: 10
Views: 4508
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 5/6/2008, 7:10 pm Subject: More pics - sorry - should use the gallery |
And the first breath taking view - just in time too - I almost dropped dead!
http://az-burts.smugmug.com/photos/290557800_bi5UT-M-1.jpg
Home sweet home:
http://az-burts.smugmug.com/photos/2905592 ... |
Topic: 1st Canyon Trip - Havasupai Falls |
DAB
Replies: 10
Views: 4508
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 5/6/2008, 7:09 pm Subject: 1st Canyon Trip - Havasupai Falls |
Well, I just got back from my first real overnight backpack trip!
Unbelievable! Inspiring, challenging, exhausting and mind clearing.
I had no clue how beautiful the hike in would be. I was con ... |
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