December 29th, 2009
I just got back from leading couple of day hikes at the Grand Canyon and while I was catching up on things around the office, I spotted this neat article in Saturday's Arizona Republic that's perfectly timed. It's titled " A Grand Winter; Have the Canyon all to
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December 23rd, 2009
A Christmas tree from Arizona? I know it sounds weird because you would think that Arizona would be supplying the US Capital building with a saguaro cactus and not a 85 foot Blue Spruce but it's true. Many people (including myself until I moved here 10 years ago) don't know that much of Arizona is covered with pine forest and this year's
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December 18th, 2009
I know this sounds morbid but I guess it depends on how you look at death. Does it make you feel lucky to be alive or does it put you into a uncontrollable depression. Anyway, there are two must read books for anyone looking to visit, have visited or are just itching to learn more about the mishaps of a small number of others who have. Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon by Michael
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December 15th, 2009
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced plans to create more man made floods of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. This reverses the Bush Administration policy that allowed one high water flow event on the river in 2008 to be followed by long periods of consistent flow.
The importance of this change in policy has to do with the effect that the Glen Canyon Dam (and the creation of Lake
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December 10th, 2009
Make sure you give yourself time to read this blog - it is long and requires active participation. Or, read if you are having trouble sleeping at night.
Overview:
There is no doubt that backpacking is one of the more challenging outdoor activities one might choose to do. It is not just the walking that makes it so demanding, but the additional weight and potential
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December 8th, 2009
Check out the January 2010 issue of Backpacker magazine and you will see why Just Roughin' It Adventure Company goes to Paria Canyon, Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Well, OK, Yosemite and Grand Canyon are givens, but there are more to these places than Rim to Rim trips and Half Dome day hikes.
To start, the cover has a great picture of Buckskin Gulch, one of the nation's longest slot canyons and part
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December 1st, 2009
Barely in time for cyber Monday - which was yesterday but who's paying attention - Just Roughin' It has launched it's online store!
Now you can buy some way cool stuff with our even way cooler logo. We currently have hoodies, water bottles and hats. This is just the beginning. We will be introducing new products early next
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November 26th, 2009
Since today is the day most of America is sitting down to a feast of a roast turkey with all the fixin's, I feel that it is appropriate to share our tried and true recipe for making Thanksgiving Dinner on the trail. This recipe can be made anywhere since these ingredients won't spoil. If you have been on one of our tours, you can attest to how delicious this tastes at the end of the day. Enjoy!
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November 24th, 2009
Effective February 1, 2010, Grand Canyon National Park will be changing the permit process as to eliminate the advantage locals have in obtaining permits to hike and stay multiple days in the backcountry (read the press release from the NPS). The current process allows those who show up at the Grand Canyon
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November 19th, 2009
Backpacking requires you to carry 20+ lbs on your back, depending on the number of days you are on the trail, and an essential part of having an enjoyable trip is making sure you are physically ready. Afterall, you wouldn't run a marathon without training, right? Well, the same rings true of backpacking trips and one of the most important areas to strengthen before your trip is your
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