EXACTLY what I did. I worked for the University system (U of A up here in Phx) and got to take that class for about $40. Also you have to enroll as a non-degree grad, adding about $50 to that. Still a bargain. Apply to be a non-degree student, then in the class, then just submit the tuition reductio...

Not to be lame, but I'm sure the landowners- i.e. the tribe- might have some rules. I think it might not be allowed, but best check with them.

You could always get down the creek to the "Entering Grand Canyon N.P." sign and fish there.

McDowell Mountain Park. I've only biked there. Pemberton is relatively flat and long and has some nice desert. There are various loops you could do.

It's $5 to get in, or at least that's what it was about 6 months ago.

Have fun!

Remember also that some of the "rangers" are interns with the Student Conservation Association. Due to lack of budget of NPS they use these kids, fresh-out-of-college newbies, who have to learn on the run and then staff a trailhead or desk. They're also paid about $100/week (plus housing) ...

If you have a nice telescope with a moon filter (moon is bright!!), you can align it with your digital camera, looking at the lcd screen on the camera to get it angled right, and get a nice picture! Of course if you have a REALLY REALLY nice telescope you can do this with Saturn and Jupiter too. Tha...

Yeah, just a follow-up. I'm glad you got the respectful tone of my post. In terms of training, the trip leader of my trip suggested I be able to do Piestewa peak twice before I go on this trip. While I didn't actually get to test that, it's probably a good goal. Although then, as above, you run into...

Please excuse if I misunderstood, but if this is going to be your first hike, it is important that you are well prepared, so that you can have a great time. Havasu falls is a long hike to get down (and back up of course!). For example, make sure your boots are broken in. Make sure you have blister b...

He was biking during the day. We conducted an "SAR" (10 mile hike) after dark. I'm sure the MSLT would understand.

Ha ha! Perhaps three times for me!

My husband lost his wallet last evening biking: Westworld-Taleisin Trail-Quartz Trail. (also up to the taleisin lookout). Started from AZ on the Rocks. It is square, made from black-and-white truck tarp material. The name on the ID inside is Shon Sweet. Cards are cancelled- sorry! There will be a re...

Hey- I think I saw some of your pictures on webshots? You use the same name, right? I was obsessively searching for pics of the campsite at the convergence, as we'd do it in 2 days.

Yes, I was only teasing about Kelsey. We should all be so healthy at that age! That's really great.

Thanks!

Lynn

No kidding. He spells photography "fotography." I've kind of classified him in his own category in my mind (i.e. with old-school telemark skiers, etc.).

Certainly has a lot of info though!

Just for anyone reading this for reference later on, I had a chat with Kurt (hikeaz), and the consensus is that it is something that cannot be predicted now, as conditions change. I'm going to get permits, wait until then, check conditions and do a out-and-back as far as we can go if there is too mu...

Cheers! I'll check that out!

Thanks for the info. Did you camp at the end of Wire Pass/intersection with Buckskin, or further down somewhere? As the above poster said, the water will surely be cold, but maybe I'll call the BLM up there and see if there actually is any water in there. All members of the potential group are from ...

In response to wetbeaverlover's reply: I really appreciate your advice. Better safe than sorry! I read some descriptions where they did not encounter water for quite a ways down buckskin gulch. Perhaps we could check out Wire Pass and do an out-and-back as far as we could go. Can you see how determ...

I'm thinking about planning an overnight here: Wire Pass to White House. I looked at the March (12) temps at the bottom of the Hike Description page, but they were for the Grand Canyon (top?) Temps from the city of Page website seemed slightly higher, high temps in the 60's. Question is, does anyone...