Lucky we're not in the Grand Canyon this week. I'd prefer to not be in the situation the rescued boy scouts were in. I've been concerned with training to hike with a lot of weight on my back, not how to survive flash flooding. My friend also gave me a book she's reading about all the people who've died hiking in the Grand Canyon. Although I'm choosing not to read it at this time I'm told most of them died because they have no common sense. At least I have common sense - and a guide!
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best advice? Don't pack anything cotton.. Get supplex nylon/polypropylene breathable clothing. It'll keep you cool and it dries in no time. It's also antimicrobial so you can pack less clothing since the clothes don't retain germs and smell. Bring a couple pairs of good thick wool socks to hike in with a polypropylene sock liner and a nice pair of WELL BROKEN IN hiking boots. Once you pack, go back and throw out a third of that stuff cause it's all about keeping weight looooow. Don't know if they'll supply trekking poles but if they don't, get some! OK have a great day!
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