There are literally hundreds of books on the Grand Canyon. I have not used them for hiking, but there are some great ones about the general geology, history, and nature of the Grand Canyon. Down the Great Unknown comes to mind. It is an account of John Wesley's Powell's expedition into and exploration of the canyon in 1869.
If you go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and search for Grand Canyon, you'll get lots of guide books as well.
Thanks, Charles. If you can recommend special books, you could add them in the book-section on the left side. This would be useful for other people as well, I think.
Thanks, I'll keep my eyes open. I hesitate to add that book to the book list because SummitPost discourages books that aren't directly related to climbing the mountain.
When I first saw this in the "what's new" list, I thought to myself, "what the hell?!" But then I viewed it as an "inverse mountain", and I see you did as well. :)
As a summitpost page, however, this is a work of art. Great writing, great information. Thanks!
I have conciderd adding this one, but have choosen not to simply because its is not a mountain or a summit. I do agree that the effort is not much different then hiking a mountain.
Yes, I debated adding it also, but I love the Grand Canyon as a hiking destination, and think most visitors to this site would benefit from the info. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Excellent work. I'm thoroughly impressed. This page is thorough, but the GC is so big, tons more added would make the page just stellar. I'm inspired to consider returning to GC, where I haven't been since I was a kid. This page will always be top drawer, and can only get better!
great site! Propose everyone to hike the Canyon if he/she is there and he has the appropriate condition, even if he has just one day - about that, what I said in my comment. It's one of the most interesting hikes we - my wife and I - did!
OBIJUANKENOBI71 - Aug 5, 2002 11:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat idea the one of adding the great canyon. You have much material and work that to put in this page.
Cheers.
Juan
charles97 - Aug 6, 2002 10:59 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentMuchas gracias, Juan.
OBIJUANKENOBI71 - Aug 6, 2002 11:53 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentUn placer. Me alegra ver que sabes Castellano.
Hay mucho material para esta página, ánimo.
Un saludo.
Juan
charles97 - Aug 7, 2002 11:48 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentSé muy poco Castellano, pero trato de aprender.
Saludo tambien.
charles.
Rahel Maria Liu - Aug 6, 2002 4:58 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentDo you know a book about Grand Canyon?
Cheers, Rahel
charles97 - Aug 6, 2002 10:53 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentRahel,
There are literally hundreds of books on the Grand Canyon. I have not used them for hiking, but there are some great ones about the general geology, history, and nature of the Grand Canyon. Down the Great Unknown comes to mind. It is an account of John Wesley's Powell's expedition into and exploration of the canyon in 1869.
If you go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and search for Grand Canyon, you'll get lots of guide books as well.
Hope that helps.
charles
Rahel Maria Liu - Aug 6, 2002 4:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThanks, Charles. If you can recommend special books, you could add them in the book-section on the left side. This would be useful for other people as well, I think.
Cheers, Rahel
charles97 - Aug 6, 2002 5:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks, I'll keep my eyes open. I hesitate to add that book to the book list because SummitPost discourages books that aren't directly related to climbing the mountain.
keema - Aug 6, 2002 11:13 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood job on this "inverted" climb.
mpbro - Aug 6, 2002 4:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentCharles,
When I first saw this in the "what's new" list, I thought to myself, "what the hell?!" But then I viewed it as an "inverse mountain", and I see you did as well. :)
As a summitpost page, however, this is a work of art. Great writing, great information. Thanks!
-Morgan
Steven Cross - Aug 6, 2002 6:36 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI have conciderd adding this one, but have choosen not to simply because its is not a mountain or a summit. I do agree that the effort is not much different then hiking a mountain.
charles97 - Aug 7, 2002 11:53 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentYes, I debated adding it also, but I love the Grand Canyon as a hiking destination, and think most visitors to this site would benefit from the info. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Bob Burd - Oct 22, 2002 8:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentRandom wandering about Summitpost landed me here. Swell page!
Craig Peer - Oct 30, 2002 4:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAn " Anti - Summit " - equal but opposite of a true summit. I like it!
Dave K - Oct 31, 2002 10:10 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThis page is very well done! Not a mountain, but who cares? It’s natural marvel.
Alan Ellis - Nov 12, 2002 5:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentOutstanding. Not a peak, but deserving of a page of it's own.
Aaron Johnson - Nov 23, 2002 11:21 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent work. I'm thoroughly impressed. This page is thorough, but the GC is so big, tons more added would make the page just stellar. I'm inspired to consider returning to GC, where I haven't been since I was a kid. This page will always be top drawer, and can only get better!
Troop883 - Jan 13, 2003 1:15 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat Job, I like all of the trails listed. Keep up the good work!
stucki - Jul 15, 2003 1:15 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi Charles,
great site! Propose everyone to hike the Canyon if he/she is there and he has the appropriate condition, even if he has just one day - about that, what I said in my comment. It's one of the most interesting hikes we - my wife and I - did!
Cheers, stucki
big_g - Nov 2, 2003 3:52 pm - Voted 9/10
Untitled CommentCertainly not lacking in info. Good job.