On Jan 6, 2007, at 8:23 AM, TurquoiseB wrote: > Yes, it's a mile deep. If you're considering doing > any strenous hiking or biking, do read the guide- > lines provided by the Park Service. Especially > regarding water and carrying enough of it. Dozens > of people die there every year of dehydration, > many of them seasoned hikers from other countries > who are used to hiking long distances, but who > did not realize how much water they'd need in > a desert climate.
I would think going in a group would be the way to do this, safety in numbers and all that. Nice description. Sal