Comments on: Grand Canyon Tips

By: Pablo Honey

Pablo Honey — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:20:33 +0000

What are you talking about? I happen to love hiking, I just never get the chance to do it. I’d be down for the G.C. anytime.

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:40:12 +0000

Rube, I saw several families with young children doing the overnight hike. The youngest child was probably 8 or 9. With your posse you’re still probably a few years away from making a full on family vacation out of it, but If and when the time comes you’d have a blast.

It was also be a really cool “just guys” or “just girls” type of trip. We have some ladies in the church who make the trek every December (when it’s nice and cool and ideal hiking conditions).

If my brothers were at all into hiking (they aren’t) I’d definitely do it with them. Maybe I could get all 4 of my brothers-in-law to do it though.

By: RubeRad

RubeRad — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:04:36 +0000

I find that wicking sock-liners (thin inner mini socks made of Cool Max or some such) prevent blisters very well. All the friction takes place between your two pairs of socks, not on your skin.

Very enjoyable post Daniel, someday I would like to hike the Grand Canyon (oopx, does that count as out loud?), and when I do, I will be back here to pay close attention to your tips!

By: danielbalc

danielbalc — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:18:26 +0000

“Mole skin” should have been “moleskin” . It’s sticky on one side and fuzzy on the other. You stick it on your feet where you are most prone to blisters. In my case I should have put it on my heel.

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By: Aunt Jo Anne

Aunt Jo Anne — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:05:08 +0000

Loved the article with all the helpful info – PS What is mole skin?

By: Out of thin air

Out of thin air — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:58:08 +0000

One of your best posts ever. It brings back memory of the pain and agony of my many backpacking trips in the Sierras when I was young. But great memories.

By: Albino Hayford

Albino Hayford — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:21:56 +0000

Dude, this post was GREAT writing. You ROCK!

My favorite part:

This place was a living stereotype. I pulled up to Western tire and was greeted by a toothless grease monkey named Ed. As he walked up to the car gazing down at the tires he stretched out his grime covered hand and asked, “What can I do you for?”