Cynhikr
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.
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Posted: 3/25/2004, 6:42 pm Post subject: Grand Canyon backpack - permits available |
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Hi All,
Due to a cancellation, two spots on this trip have opened up.
So, if you'd like to backpack the Canyon, please contact me @ kurt@ibmmonitors.com or 602-339-8780
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Itinerary (dates are certain; where we camp/explore is approx.):
Thu. APRIL, 22nd - Start @ Grandview T.H. to Horseshoe Mesa , and then to Cottonwood Creek, staying @ Cottonwood
Fri. 23rd - dayhike Cottonwood, then short hike to the Grapevine area (at large camping) ...explore Grapevine Canyon
Sat. 24th - hike to Grapevine proper & dayhike down Grapevine, staying in Grapevine "area"
Sun.25th - hike over to Cremation & dayhike there or ?....staying @ Cremation, or west of Cremation
Mon.. 26th - dayhike down Cremation TODAY, staying @ Cremation, (or this day, push over near the Kaibab & dayhike down to Phantom Ranch for beers & cards)
Tue. 27th - Hike out & gorge @ B.A. Lodge
Miles are about an avg. of 6+/- per day WITH your backpack
re. 'splorin side canyons & such, there's no tellin'..
The whole trip T/H to T/H is about 27-28 +/-miles, plus side trips....
For trip reports & pics see: www.kaibab.org (backcountry)
Thanks,
kurt
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---Benjamin Franklin
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