From the rim to the (Colorado) river, this indispensable guide describes the most popular route into the Grand Canyon and addresses the many possible hazards, gives advice on physical conditioning, and includes helpful charts, maps, and GPS waypoints for the best rest points.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
INTRODUCTION
- A Location Hike
- Human History
- Natural History
- Grand Canyon Region Weather
PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
- Hyponatremia
- Dehydration
- Heat Illnesses
- Hypothermia
- Falling
- Blisters
- Flash Floods
- Lightning
- Scorpions
- Waterborne Pests
- Altitude Sickness
- Drowning in the Colorado
PREPARATIONS AND PLANNING
- Choosing an Itinerary
- When to go
- Wilderness Permits
- Staying at Phantom Ranch
- Training
- What to Contemplate Before Descending
- Familiarizing Yourself with the Landscape
- What to bring
- Getting to Grand Canyon Village
- Getting Around Grand Canyon Village
- Grand Canyon Village and Tusayan Services
HIKING THE GRAND CANYON
- Suggested Schedules
- South Kaibab Trail
- Bright Angel Trail
- Side Trips from Bright Angel and Indian Garden Campgrounds
AFTER THE HIKE
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RECOMMENDED READING
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
