Re: Intro & Camp site request

Kim Buttleman (kbuttlem@usgs.gov)
Wed, 30 Jul 1997 16:27:16 -0400


At 02:41 PM 6/18/97 -0700, you wrote:
>For Bruce Schroeder...
>>I would be interested in hearing of favorite
>>campsites and recommendations from you that would make the trip
>>special. Especially interested in hearing from those who have been
>>through in the last 12 months.
>
>Beyond my summer rule of camps with early afternoon shade and late morning
>sun (think East/West), I like camps where one may also hike. Other than
>that you might consider:
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>North Canyon -- if you can beat the commercials there.
>Buck Farm
>President Harding or beach just below at Willie Taylor's grave
>Nankoweap (duh!)
>Carbon Creek (do carbon/lava hike)
>Unkar
>Rattlesnake Camp (just above Neville's RR)
>Monument Creek (hot, must claim early)
>Boucher (hike to cabin)
>Bass Camp
>Any between Elves and Blacktail (hike Blacktail)
>Stone Creek (the beach was there last year, now??) Hike to upper falls
>Directly across from Deer Creek
>Poncho's Kitchen (patio) or Big Eddy Camp (ruins)
>Kanab Creek (hot, snakes) Hike to whispering spring
>Ledges (cause it's sorta neat - beware tie up)
>National (the Dories are often there, might have fresh veges to trade)
>
>Enough. It'll be crowded down there right now. You might try your best to
>coordinate with the commercial boatmen, especially the rowing trips. They
>might also steer you to good smaller camps and will have the latest scoop.
>
>Have fun. And, uh, be careful at Tanner. It's a real rapid now.
>
>LEN
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Kim Buttleman
USGS, Reston, VA
kbuttlem@usgs.gov

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