archbishop
07-03-2010, 06:38 PM
I'm new this site, and I've never looked for a partner for a trip so I'm not sure how to write this, so if I leave anything out please let me know, or ask.
I'm looking for a hiking partner for Zion this fall. Date is the 19th of October to the 26th. I want to do the West Rim Trail OR the Narrows in a two day hike. I'm also planning on doing several of the smaller hikes on another day. (In the main valley.) I'm also wanting to try Angels Landing.
I'm a guy in my early thirties, I'm fairly conservative in all aspects of life. Reserved but friendly.
I'm from the Midwest and I'm an experienced backpacker. (I have all my own gear, of course.) I've been backpacking since I was a teen. I've never been out west so I don't know if I'll run in to any issues for hiking. (Can't imagine what issues might come up though.) I'd say my speed is moderate, but I do plan on pausing from time to time. My way of backpacking can be described as, very much an explorer in it for the journey, not in it to make time to the finish line. (I like taking pictures, so I'm sure I'll be pausing to shoot a bit.)
I will be flying into Vegas on the 19th of October. First order of business, I will be looking at a bit of property I bought and checking out some Ghost towns. (Modena being one of them.) after being around for a couple of days I plan on heading over to Zion. I don't think the altitude will be an issue, but I figured if I spend the first couple of days looking around I should be well adjusted by the time I do any real hiking. (Where I live is about 700 feet above sea level.)
If I do the Narrows I'm not even sure how to be prepared for that trip. I've read all the advice for wet suits etc. What I'm not sure about is how do you keep you feet from cracking from being in the water all day. Also, I'm only a fair swimmer. I can get around ok in a swimming pool, but that's about it. If I can't get a partner for this trip I won't do the Narrows for exactly this reason.
So, in short, I'm looking for a partner to hike with me on all, some, whatever. My neighbor who's an outdoors man, was going to come with me, but his wife won't let him go. (Snicker. Turn over your man card Brian.)
I know this is a bit for off, but I like plans made early. Let me know if there's any interest.
I'm looking for a hiking partner for Zion this fall. Date is the 19th of October to the 26th. I want to do the West Rim Trail OR the Narrows in a two day hike. I'm also planning on doing several of the smaller hikes on another day. (In the main valley.) I'm also wanting to try Angels Landing.
I'm a guy in my early thirties, I'm fairly conservative in all aspects of life. Reserved but friendly.
I'm from the Midwest and I'm an experienced backpacker. (I have all my own gear, of course.) I've been backpacking since I was a teen. I've never been out west so I don't know if I'll run in to any issues for hiking. (Can't imagine what issues might come up though.) I'd say my speed is moderate, but I do plan on pausing from time to time. My way of backpacking can be described as, very much an explorer in it for the journey, not in it to make time to the finish line. (I like taking pictures, so I'm sure I'll be pausing to shoot a bit.)
I will be flying into Vegas on the 19th of October. First order of business, I will be looking at a bit of property I bought and checking out some Ghost towns. (Modena being one of them.) after being around for a couple of days I plan on heading over to Zion. I don't think the altitude will be an issue, but I figured if I spend the first couple of days looking around I should be well adjusted by the time I do any real hiking. (Where I live is about 700 feet above sea level.)
If I do the Narrows I'm not even sure how to be prepared for that trip. I've read all the advice for wet suits etc. What I'm not sure about is how do you keep you feet from cracking from being in the water all day. Also, I'm only a fair swimmer. I can get around ok in a swimming pool, but that's about it. If I can't get a partner for this trip I won't do the Narrows for exactly this reason.
So, in short, I'm looking for a partner to hike with me on all, some, whatever. My neighbor who's an outdoors man, was going to come with me, but his wife won't let him go. (Snicker. Turn over your man card Brian.)
I know this is a bit for off, but I like plans made early. Let me know if there's any interest.