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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on July 6, 2010 at 14:08

yes .. a big "DITTO" on ...."the trick is to stay away from the summer people and tourists...."

Permalink Reply by Ben on July 6, 2010 at 22:30

I would say my favorite trip would have to be when I dad, brother and I hiked the Grand Canyon from north rim to south rim. We spent 4 days hiking it and saw temperatures on the thermometer at Phantom ranch just before he crossed the Colorado River and it was showing 130 degrees fahrenheit. The keychain thermometer that I had with me got to hot and exploded at 120 degrees cause that was the max that it would go. Got to see alot of really neat sights down there. It was a really great trip and would definatly recommend it if you get a chance, but definatly a trip you need to prepare for physically because you want to be hiking at a good pace so that you can get up early and hike and be in your camp before it really heats up.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on July 7, 2010 at 12:18

i overpacked

talus slopes leading to bowl

bowl below causeway

me in bowl below causeway

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on July 8, 2010 at 14:02

.. a reference for the pics ..

Devil's Causeway, Flat Tops, Routt Natl Forrest .. about 3 mi horiz, 2K' vert .. about an hr out of Steamboat Springs, CO

overlooking Little Causeway Lake

I'm the little guy near the btm

..a great hike if you're in the area .. my daughter w/ friends camped below trailhead & hiked in/out in a day .. when not accompanied by +50 Dad ..