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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 8/10/2011, 9:20 am Post subject: Paria Canyon Backpack ? |
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I am considering a Paria Canyon Backpack again in Spring of 2012. Permits can be had in Dec for March....or so Dates are not fixed -- Just picked Mar 22
4-5 day trip @ about 40+ miles
What is the overall difficulty level of this hike?
It depends on where you begin your hike and the depth of the Paria River. If you leave from the White House trailhead and hike to Lee's Ferry, the difficulty level is moderate. The terrain is slightly down hill all the way but footing is often insecure due to sandy, muddy, and rocky surfaces. Leaving from Buckskin Gulch or Wire Pass makes the hike more difficult. Rocky drop-offs and obstacles exist in Buckskin Gulch and conditions can change with each rainfall. All hikers should be in good physical condition. The lack of a trail means you will spend a lot of time walking in water. Extremes in temperatures also impact hiking conditions.
You need to be OKed by trip leader before you are included in the permit. If you are new -- please contact me.
White House to Lee's Ferry: 38 miles (three to five days)
General thought is to come in at White House & have a layover day there so that you can hike up Buckskin if you want to ...
This allows for some to head back out tto White House if they choose to.
Rest can amble down to Lees Ferry
Wire Pass to Lee's Ferry: 43 miles (four to six days) (We have already done this one)
Buckskin Gulch to Lee's Ferry: 47 miles (four to seven days)
Permits: http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/paria/plan_prepare.html#q4
Who is interested ?
1. desertgirl +1 _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 8/10/2011, 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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This is one I have not hiked yet. |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 8/10/2011, 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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I'd love to do this one but am saving my vacay time for Alaska/Denali in the summer....will keep my eyes open on it though. _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 8/13/2011, 9:12 am Post subject: |
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my spring break is March 10-18
Trish--I love alaska--haven't done Denali |
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windymesa
Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Peoria, Arizona
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Posted: 8/29/2011, 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Don't forget you have to carry out your and your dog's poop per BLM regulations! |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 8/29/2011, 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Been there, know that, they don't sell t shirts! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 8/30/2011, 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Wag bags are not that bad. |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 8/30/2011, 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hey you can always make up your own T-shirt. You could think of something really good to put on it... How bout something about a Wag Bag? Na that would be kinda icky...
Think hard Diane, I'm sure you would come up with somethng. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 8/30/2011, 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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I may wag, but I ain't no bag.
Been there done that got the wag bag.
Wag more, bag less.
Bag more, wag less.
Your mother uses a wag bag.
Your mother is a wag bag. |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 2/7/2012, 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Could not score permits so I will cancel _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 2/9/2012, 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear this. I was looking forward to some more pictures from that beautiful place. Maybe you can get some for another time. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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RedRoxx44 Queen of the Walkabout
Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167
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