TR: roaming the Parashant
Here are some pictures from a recent trip to the Grand Canyon Parashant, which is in the western part of the Arizona Strip on the north rim. Details, the full story, and a more complete set of larger...
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Thanks all for the comments and compliments.
"you've still got it, whatever 'it' is."
Jefe, you really know how to compliment a man, if that's what 'it' is.:B
Clearly I agree with the sentiment expressed that it's better to go find out that one doesn't want to negotiate a road/trail, than just assume it's bad. Had I been willing to work on that washout for an indeterminate time with a small shovel, I could have passed that point -- but I wasn't. Also, the Kelly Point road could (probably) have been done -- given enough time. But I had already spend 2 hours going ~3 miles, and had another 20 +- to go. And having to drive back was the final nail. Plus I was about 100 miles from pavement.
Criteria for a successful trip:
1) didn't hurt myself or anyone else. Check.
2) didn't break anything, even a flat tire. Check.
3) had a lot of fun. Mostly check.
4) learned a good deal about the area. Check.
"you've still got it, whatever 'it' is."
Jefe, you really know how to compliment a man, if that's what 'it' is.:B
Clearly I agree with the sentiment expressed that it's better to go find out that one doesn't want to negotiate a road/trail, than just assume it's bad. Had I been willing to work on that washout for an indeterminate time with a small shovel, I could have passed that point -- but I wasn't. Also, the Kelly Point road could (probably) have been done -- given enough time. But I had already spend 2 hours going ~3 miles, and had another 20 +- to go. And having to drive back was the final nail. Plus I was about 100 miles from pavement.
Criteria for a successful trip:
1) didn't hurt myself or anyone else. Check.
2) didn't break anything, even a flat tire. Check.
3) had a lot of fun. Mostly check.
4) learned a good deal about the area. Check.
