Harcix
08-06-2013, 10:29 AM
Hi.
We will be coming over from Ireland to Vegas and the first part of our trip is gonna be a roadtrip to see the beautiful nature thats around that area. This is our first trip to states. Road trip dates - 26august - 2september (8 days, but thats including leaving las vegas in the morning and then returning on 2nd to bring back the rental car daytime)
We have decided to visit these places (i think in this order):
toroweap - to see grand canyon without the crowds. camp overnight ( i know that we have to bring our own wood)
The wave very early in the morning, then bucksin gulch slot canyon later.
Drive to Bryce canyon via Cottonwood Road, maybe check Grosvenor Arch on the way
Bryce Canyon (overlook and then there are some trails)
Zion Canyon (angels landing, peekaboo slot canyon)
Hoover Dam
I would love to hear your input - which places / hikes i should not miss in those places? What should we change, remove or include instead? Also general suggestions? Maybe willis creek instead of some other slot? i dont know. We would like to see most striking and as diverse places as possible.
Our car will be a Grand Voyager minivan, im aware that if it rains we can not reach certain places.
We will be sleeping in the car and then maybe stay 1 - 2 nights in a hotel/motel/guesthouse when were tired and dirty. We dont have a certain time plan, we`ll just play by ear as they say, well try not to rush.
We dont want to do any rock climbing or bring any ropes or get wet. We are no sissies, but we wont have any "gear", just backpack with food and water etc.
I have some further questions:
I suppose nights are cold in those areas right?
What about mosquitoes? Do we need any anti-spray?
How about sleeping under sky on ground - dangerous (creepy-crawlies, snakes etc)?
Also any suggestions for android smartphone - anything to find the remote places / make hikes easier? Ive downloaded alpinequest and have loaded waypoints for the wave but thats it. We`ll have satnav for car / roads.
Any essential stuff to pack? i can think of comfy shoes, water, food, sun cream, hat, phone with gps, printouts with directions.
Thanks for answers and if i remember anything else, i ll add it later.
SO EXCITED about the trip!!!
We will be coming over from Ireland to Vegas and the first part of our trip is gonna be a roadtrip to see the beautiful nature thats around that area. This is our first trip to states. Road trip dates - 26august - 2september (8 days, but thats including leaving las vegas in the morning and then returning on 2nd to bring back the rental car daytime)
We have decided to visit these places (i think in this order):
toroweap - to see grand canyon without the crowds. camp overnight ( i know that we have to bring our own wood)
The wave very early in the morning, then bucksin gulch slot canyon later.
Drive to Bryce canyon via Cottonwood Road, maybe check Grosvenor Arch on the way
Bryce Canyon (overlook and then there are some trails)
Zion Canyon (angels landing, peekaboo slot canyon)
Hoover Dam
I would love to hear your input - which places / hikes i should not miss in those places? What should we change, remove or include instead? Also general suggestions? Maybe willis creek instead of some other slot? i dont know. We would like to see most striking and as diverse places as possible.
Our car will be a Grand Voyager minivan, im aware that if it rains we can not reach certain places.
We will be sleeping in the car and then maybe stay 1 - 2 nights in a hotel/motel/guesthouse when were tired and dirty. We dont have a certain time plan, we`ll just play by ear as they say, well try not to rush.
We dont want to do any rock climbing or bring any ropes or get wet. We are no sissies, but we wont have any "gear", just backpack with food and water etc.
I have some further questions:
I suppose nights are cold in those areas right?
What about mosquitoes? Do we need any anti-spray?
How about sleeping under sky on ground - dangerous (creepy-crawlies, snakes etc)?
Also any suggestions for android smartphone - anything to find the remote places / make hikes easier? Ive downloaded alpinequest and have loaded waypoints for the wave but thats it. We`ll have satnav for car / roads.
Any essential stuff to pack? i can think of comfy shoes, water, food, sun cream, hat, phone with gps, printouts with directions.
Thanks for answers and if i remember anything else, i ll add it later.
SO EXCITED about the trip!!!