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GiqueCee

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9. I backpacked the Grand Canyon...

Reply to jfz9580m (Reply #4)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 01:54 PM

Apr 25

... in the week between Christmas of '75 and New Year's, which is probably why we were spared any scatological encounters. Celebrated New Year's Eve at Phantom Ranch, then hiked up Bright Angel Trail to the rim. Wore my sneakers like slippers, having burned my well- broken in boots for giving me blisters on the blisters my blisters had. Luggin' 50-odd pounds of winter gear was tough on the tootsies.

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Fascinating - thanks, Judi. erronis Apr 25 #3

And predictably - China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk jfz9580m Apr 25 #4

I am with you. Fly a drone and record for all to see. twodogsbarking Apr 25 #6

I backpacked the Grand Canyon... GiqueCee Apr 25 #9

WOW! SheltieLover Apr 25 #5

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Thanks for the clarification. paleotn Apr 25 #15

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