Going to Edwards, Colorado this summer and I was wondering if anyone has any hiking preferences in the area? I would prefer to hike up to peeks on rims and not...
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jeff
kpig751
May 4, 2012 10:07 pm
Closest 14er trailhead to Edwards would probably be Mount of the Holy Cross. Long long one day trek. Many do it as an overnight. If recommendations aren't...
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cgptsnaz
May 7, 2012 12:40 pm
Do you know if Ed is looking for help this summer at the Thunderbird? I am in Flagstaff and thinking of cycling up if theres work....
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siwst852
May 8, 2012 2:19 am
Hello everyone. I have been doing research on my upcoming visit to Zion and ran across this group. I love Joe Braun photos so I feel like a member already I am...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
May 8, 2012 2:31 am
The shuttle service should bring you right to the trailhead (or fairly close), they can point you in the right direction but it's always a good idea to carry a...
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mojave_ben
May 8, 2012 2:42 am
Jeff talked about exposure on the way down from Obs Pt. It is interesting. If you fell off the trial you would die. Yet, the trail is a pretty smooth path...
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kkrtrek
May 8, 2012 5:41 am
On day two, why don't you take the (free) Zion Shuttle to Weeping Rock and hike to Observation Point (and back)? Are you concerned about the climb? You won't...
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Steve Stoddart
siwst852
May 8, 2012 10:40 am
Wow thanks for all the quick responses. What a relief about finding the trail I will just go ahead then. I don't want to do this from weeping rock to OP and...
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tanya_o0o
May 10, 2012 4:49 pm
Help us pick a title for our book!Give us a title for our new book. Ideas from others so far.... A Zillion Hikes in Zion National Park (and a Few More Nearby)...
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Madmxe@...
madmxe
May 10, 2012 4:54 pm
In a message dated 5/10/2012 9:49:39 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Hiking in the Majestic Southwest Scenic Trails of the...
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hwstockman
May 10, 2012 4:54 pm
"Southwest" seems a little broad to me. Since I live in southern Nevada, I tend to think of the southwest as including the Mojave, Death Valley, and...
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tanya_o0o
May 10, 2012 4:58 pm
It does include the Grand Canyon, but you have an excellent point. Also: I just got a letter from our editor, and it seems the shorter the better! ... Nevada,...
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tanya_o0o
May 10, 2012 5:00 pm
Thanks! That is about the length the editor seems to want, but I can see how SW is a problem as just mentioned. The editor really wants Zion in the title...
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Madmxe@...
madmxe
May 10, 2012 5:40 pm
In a message dated 5/10/2012 10:00:05 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: Hiking in the Majestic Southwest Change Southwest,but keep...
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tanya_o0o
May 10, 2012 5:43 pm
Yep! I need to go and bury my head in editing now. Keep up the ideas! The editor seems like she is going to choose today. I sent her all that I had so far...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
May 10, 2012 6:23 pm
Many things went through my head when I read this post and I found myself at a loss for a perfect title. Every time I think of Zion/Bryce/Escalante and the...
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tanya_o0o
May 10, 2012 6:25 pm
Thanks Jeff! I agree! ... myself ... Zion/Bryce/Escalante ... pictures ... "Gorgeous!" ... Mere ... has ... want ... can ... speaks for ... remote...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
May 10, 2012 6:28 pm
Just out of curiosity I looked up Zion with a Thesaurus: Main Entry: *heaven* [hev-uhn] <http://thesaurus.com/help/luna/Spell_pron_key.html> Show IPA Part of...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
May 10, 2012 6:29 pm
Zion - A place where God lies ... -- Jeff Schaber ... Be who you are, say what you feel. Because those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind!...
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Jeff Schaber
p40whk
May 10, 2012 6:30 pm
Stupid fat fingers! I meant "Lives" not "Lies" [?] ... -- Jeff Schaber ... Be who you are, say what you feel. Because those that mind don't matter and those...
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Randi
advntr_inxs
May 10, 2012 7:01 pm
In God's Country Hiking in and around Magestic Zion National Park  Every time I drive into Zion, I hear U2's song playing in my head (and heart) ~ :)  ...
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hwstockman
May 10, 2012 7:12 pm
No offense meant to anyone, but I wouldn't put any reference to God in the title. Even though I like and often use the phrase "God's country," some people...
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Randi
advntr_inxs
May 10, 2012 7:42 pm
Too non PC Mr. Stockman?  Religion aside, I think mention of God and the name Zion are synonymous. I don't suspect Atheist's, Pantheists, Deist's,...
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hwstockman
May 10, 2012 9:05 pm
Not at all. But Tanya and Bo want to sell the book to a wide audience. There are people who will just look at the title when browsing in the bookstore, and...
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Bob Bauerle
brownsignbob
May 10, 2012 9:42 pm
My suggestion is "Hiking High and Hiking Low" Subheading: "Bo and Tanya's Personal Guide to Zion NP, the Southwest Plateau and Canyon Country" Bob...
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Cliff
kol84b
May 10, 2012 10:51 pm
I like Randi's suggestion. I think that the subtitle makes it clear what the book is about. Cliff...
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jeff
kpig751
May 11, 2012 2:18 am
Zion: Bucket List Hikes Well, that probably won't fly, but would like to come up with a descriptive adjective that is more punchy or crunchy than Favorite or...
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tanya_o0o
May 11, 2012 4:43 am
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I don't do religion or politics - they scare me! I think 20 of the 50 hikes are Zion. Laughing - you have a good...
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Joe Braun
bodhijoe
May 12, 2012 2:11 pm
Well I'm too late to suggest, but I do like "Bucket List" in the title--it's different and to the point. And I'd keep God out. Not just because it alienates...
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jeff
kpig751
May 13, 2012 5:33 pm
But it's never too early, Joe, to give us the epic blow by blow re: South Guardian. Looking forward to the the trip reports. jeff...
