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Location: Cave Creek

PostPosted: 3/30/2010, 8:02 am    Post subject: Bright Angel Trail Grand Canyon Reply to topic Reply with quote

The trail was VERY icy from top to 3 mile rest house. Ice was a foot thick in places. Crying or Very sad
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Joined: 31 Dec 2005
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Location: Needles CA

PostPosted: 3/31/2010, 4:14 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Again, instep crampons, plus use two hiking poles. They used to sell the crampons at the village grocery store. Not sure they still do, though. Anyone seen them there lately? They had two versions, both were very cheap--one was under $10, in fact.
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Location: Scottsdale

PostPosted: 3/31/2010, 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Here is the latest Trail Updates from the NPS:

Detailed Trail Conditions
date posted Mar 25, 2010


Due to intermittent ice on the South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails it is recommended that hikers use hiking poles and wear external traction devices over their boots to minimize the risk of slipping and falling.

Wintery trail conditions at 7000 feet (South Rim) can be expected most years from December through late March or early April. Instead of attempting to find an updated trail report, which can be frustrating, especially when you can't get through to talk to a ranger, experienced hikers carry external boot traction (such as the in-step crampon) as part of their standard gear. This way you are prepared and can evaluate conditions at the trailhead.

*In-step crampons cost $12 to $15 and can often be purchased across from the visitor center at the main bookstore (928-638-7145) or at the park's general store (928-638-2234, ask for backcountry equipment). Recently supply has run down and crampons are back ordered, so calling ahead is recommended. Other options are often available but cost in the range of $22 to $60. Many of the outdoor stores in Flagstaff also carry the in-step crampon.

South Kaibab Trail (Mar-25-10): Intermittent ice on the trail, it is recommended that hikers use hiking poles and wear external traction devices over their boots.

Bright Angel Trail (Mar-25-10): Intermittent ice on the trail, it is recommended that hikers use hiking poles and wear external traction devices over their boots.

Hermit Trail (Mar-23-10): Hiking without crampons is not unreasonable, though cautious hikers may still want them to get through a few "slippery" spots.

South Bass Trail (Mar-22-10): Please read the South Bass trailhead access post elsewhere on this page for more info about that area.

New Hance Trail (Mar-12-10): Snow drifts thigh-deep to Coconino Saddle (top 1500 feet). Trail has been broken, but only by a single hiker. Trail alignment is not complete, so evaluate course wisely. Easier travel in the morning when snow is cold and set. Afternoon travel is very difficult. You will need to probe areas with hiking stick to insure you are on a hard surface. Multiple rockfalls in the Supai. Snowshoes would be of benefit.

North Kaibab Trail (Mar-12-10): Multiple feet of snow above Supai Tunnel.

Tanner Trail (Mar-10-10): The snow is about 3-4 feet thick at the top. Hikers will be postholing down about two feet from the Coconino rockfall steps to the rim. Below the Coconino the snow is patchy and then gone once you hit the 75 mile saddle. Be aware this report came in before the March 9 snow.
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