Royal Arch via Pt. Huitzil
Posted: Jul 24 2011 2:53 pm
As of August 19th, we've filled the five permitted slots for this trip (cross-posted on two other sites...). Day Hikers are very welcome! Feel free to sign up as long as you understand this. Should there be a cancellation or change, I'll post as soon as possible.
Planning a 5-day excursion to Royal Arch via Pt. Huitzil. Don't have the permits in hand just yet but figure it's best to plan ahead ...
For those of you familiar with this hike, it's a rare opportunity to reach the less-traveled Western side. Planning on leaving sometime between the last week of September and the middle of October. We'd leave Wednesday and drive to the trail head where we’ll car camp to get an early start on Thursday. Check out the HAZ triplogs if you're curious about what's in store.
More details to follow once we’ve nailed down dates and gotten some interested parties… If you have an interest in going, sign up and PM me! Especially welcome are those with climbing experience (I'm not an avid climber...).
BE ADVISED: This is among the toughest hikes in the canyon. It requires a short (20ft) rappel; you must be comfortable negotiating steep slopes, exposed rock faces and other obstacles (no problem for HAZ folks!).
Planning a 5-day excursion to Royal Arch via Pt. Huitzil. Don't have the permits in hand just yet but figure it's best to plan ahead ...
For those of you familiar with this hike, it's a rare opportunity to reach the less-traveled Western side. Planning on leaving sometime between the last week of September and the middle of October. We'd leave Wednesday and drive to the trail head where we’ll car camp to get an early start on Thursday. Check out the HAZ triplogs if you're curious about what's in store.
More details to follow once we’ve nailed down dates and gotten some interested parties… If you have an interest in going, sign up and PM me! Especially welcome are those with climbing experience (I'm not an avid climber...).
BE ADVISED: This is among the toughest hikes in the canyon. It requires a short (20ft) rappel; you must be comfortable negotiating steep slopes, exposed rock faces and other obstacles (no problem for HAZ folks!).
