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(OP) User ID: 1040189 United States 06/29/2012 12:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I agree with you OP on "moments in time" stuff. Photos are nice, but be sure to personally experience the surroundings - don't hide behind a camera. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 6289134 Also - WATER WATER WATER WATER... did I mention water? Unfortunately hundreds of tourists find themselves in trouble out west by not having enough water. it may not FEEL hot in the shade, even in 120 degree weather, because of the 0% humidity, and you don't sweat, so dehydration comes on sudden and hard. Other than that, have fun. If you are going with a tour group they should be able to make sure you are all safe and sound. If you tromp over to Sedona, and like to go off roading (no tour guide), stop at Sedona ATV and Buggy [link to www.atvsedona.com] great people, good prices for the area, great equipment, and they make sure you have everything you need! Anyway.. have a blast .. and I repeat - WATER. Well,...I am in Las Cruces NM right now and it is supposed to get to 105 or so today,...so,...but, I hear what you are saying about water. I have/had a friend in Sedona, wonder if she still lives there? "Photos are nice, but be sure to personally experience the surroundings - don't hide behind a camera." I guess you said it best. Cameras are cool but the experience is King. I will try to get some pics to post for my GLP peeps though,...especially if I run into some longwalkers. Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 05:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just finished reading Mississippi by Raft. Awesome. Out of11 young men 8 of them died. You ca read it in 2 days. Bring a gun! Quoting: LEGION FOR THERE ARE MANY 1509227 LEGION Bring gun,...check. Hey!! Who pinned this shit??????? Thanks:) Z Last Edited by zacksavage on 06/29/2012 05:06 PM Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 05:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you do end up at Havasupai, the only place they don't want you taking a picture is at the cemetery. They ask you don't take their pics unless you ask first but everything else is a-okay. Quoting: D'Light 15359896 Thanks D,...I will end up in havasupai somehow now that it has been brought to my attention. Hm,...Wonder why they do not want pictures of the cemetery? The camera must been a real soul-catcher. Z Last Edited by zacksavage on 06/29/2012 05:13 PM Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1471245 United States 06/29/2012 05:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey did this same tour once. Bring LOTS of water. Canyon gets very very hot! Never leave your group, we had one who walked off for potty break lost them for four hours. When we found him he was almost fully dehydrated. I can't stress water enough. It's very hot. Wish you an awesome trip it is so much fun. Oh also in the beginning take the donkey down we walked and the 7 or 8 miles became brutal. The canyon has it's own climate down inside, the lower you go the hotter it gets. |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 05:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hey did this same tour once. Bring LOTS of water. Canyon gets very very hot! Never leave your group, we had one who walked off for potty break lost them for four hours. When we found him he was almost fully dehydrated. I can't stress water enough. It's very hot. Wish you an awesome trip it is so much fun. Oh also in the beginning take the donkey down we walked and the 7 or 8 miles became brutal. The canyon has it's own climate down inside, the lower you go the hotter it gets. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1471245 I will be drinking the river water,...have done so for many years now. I like to died when I first started, but now,... I can and do drink damn near any water source. Part of my training for this year I guess. Thanks just the same though. Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 13079166 United States 06/29/2012 06:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Take a hat, preferably wide brim, something crush proof... or at least a baseball cap. The guides might let you take off the helmet through the non-rapid sections and you'll be glad to have it. Useful on the side canyon hikes too assuming they catch some sun. Only desert rookies go without. Read John Wesley Powell's "The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons" before you go, if you get a chance. [link to en.wikipedia.org] First white man through the canyon, no maps, wooden dories, one arm... MOST of those on the expedition made it through alive. -- |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 8433248 United States 06/29/2012 07:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A thought you may not have had OP. When the rafts go to shore, be especially careful going off from around the cleared areas, as there are more rattlesnakes than you can shake a stick at. Would be a bummer to have to end your trip because of snake bite. Good luck to ya! |
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User ID: 18708205 United States 06/29/2012 07:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good Luck!!! Oh, and if you hear Banjos playing, PADDLE FASTER!!!! All That Is Necessary For The Triumph Of Evil, Is That Good Men Do Nothing - -Edmund Burke Everything I Know I Learned From GLP, but don't believe a damn thing you read on this website. A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all outta gum. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 14121418 United States 06/29/2012 08:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is a huge problem you have all these old out of shape people that the last time they spend a day camping was in their made up girl scout cookie tent. Now they are old and want "adventure" Yet have no outdoor skills and are in an A/C office all day long getting fat, Guess what happens? they break bones and are hauled out like free willy, while being splashed water and ice because they can't deal with the environment. If you are an outdoresman more power to ya but if you are not do us a favor cancel the trip and go rent a cycle paddle boat with an umbrella at your local park pond |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 08:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | WOW OP!! Enjoy the heck out of your trip!! What could be better. The Grand Canyon rafting trip is a great way to spend a vacation!! Quoting: CuriosityCat1 Lots of sunscreen...but I know you know that :) Don't use the stuff, but I do know I should. Idk man but I just got back from Aruba and I love traveling and getting away from it all!! Wow rafting in grand canyon takes some guts. Have fun man!! Quoting: Philligan Looks like it's been a great year for both of us! Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 08:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Take a hat, preferably wide brim, something crush proof... or at least a baseball cap. The guides might let you take off the helmet through the non-rapid sections and you'll be glad to have it. Useful on the side canyon hikes too assuming they catch some sun. Only desert rookies go without. Read John Wesley Powell's "The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons" before you go, if you get a chance. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 13079166 [link to en.wikipedia.org] First white man through the canyon, no maps, wooden dories, one arm... MOST of those on the expedition made it through alive. -- Well,...I am wearing a nice wide-brim as I type this. Guess I'll take it. I saw a IMAX presentation of Powell's trek 20 years ago when I hiked into the canyon. Crazy adventurer loving folks involved in that. Thank you kindly. Good luck, stay safe and have fun. Let's hope there's some civilisation for you to come back to in 2 weeks! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 13264059 Oddly enough,...when I get back I have to go directly into the wilderness. That's my job. Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 08:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I hope you have a great time but keep away from the rodents! Quoting: Rabid_Wolf Catching fish is fun, the plague, not so much. Wise words indeed,... Fortunately,...my lips ain't that pretty pard. Haha,... A thought you may not have had OP. When the rafts go to shore, be especially careful going off from around the cleared areas, as there are more rattlesnakes than you can shake a stick at. Would be a bummer to have to end your trip because of snake bite. Good luck to ya! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 8433248 Yeah,...I bet the place is crawling with snakes. Hm,...maybe I won't have to take much meat then?? Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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(OP) User ID: 1251196 United States 06/29/2012 08:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is a huge problem you have all these old out of shape people that the last time they spend a day camping was in their made up girl scout cookie tent. Quoting: Ready2bugout Now they are old and want "adventure" Yet have no outdoor skills and are in an A/C office all day long getting fat, Guess what happens? they break bones and are hauled out like free willy, while being splashed water and ice because they can't deal with the environment. If you are an outdoresman more power to ya but if you are not do us a favor cancel the trip and go rent a cycle paddle boat with an umbrella at your local park pond lol,...who may call me an outdoors-man if it will make you feel better. In fact,...I think I can take you 4 out of 5 friend. Z Free your mind,...your ass will follow. --- parliament funkadelic |
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