Jimmy Z
First off we are only doing a day hike of Bright Angel Trail, we most likely will only go about 3-5 miles down ( Three Mile Resthouse or if we feel good, maybe the Indian garden ) and also we will be only be bringing a light day pack load, nothing too heavy.
I was thinking of buying some "real rugged hiking boots or hiking shows". But I was thinking in a practical sense, we live here in the Prairies (North Dakota) and I will most likely only be using these once at the Grand Canyon.
I have some really good and brand new Nike ACG trail runners that I use when running in trails, parks etc..
Since we are only going for a 6-10 mile day hike w/ a fairly light load, would my Nike ACG trail runners be appropriate for the scenario and setting?
Answer
You'll be OK. Watch where you're going...that's the important thing.
No good wearing super-class international mountaineering boots and putting your feet in a pothole and falling over and breaking your leg is it?
Some good the boots were then eh?
Eyes open, read the ground, take care, enjoy the place.
I go mountain running in trainers and cheap trail shoes...no classy stuff.
Done it for years. Still got two legs. Both working.
Have a good time.
You'll be OK. Watch where you're going...that's the important thing.
No good wearing super-class international mountaineering boots and putting your feet in a pothole and falling over and breaking your leg is it?
Some good the boots were then eh?
Eyes open, read the ground, take care, enjoy the place.
I go mountain running in trainers and cheap trail shoes...no classy stuff.
Done it for years. Still got two legs. Both working.
Have a good time.
A good runner's watch?
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My husband is looking for a good runner's watch. Something not too pricey. Can anyone help me out? Links are also very helpful.
Answer
Forbes magazine tested two good watches and gave very interesting reviews.
Garmin's Forerunner 201, which sells for about $160, even has a 100-by-64-pixel screen that can show you a map of where you've been and how to get back to where you started from--handy for trail and road runners, less so for those who train on a track, and Timex's Bodylink System, which sells for about $300.
It depends on whether your husband is a techno-gadget fan, but either watch is suitable and quite good. I'd buy the $160..just because $300 seems a bit excessive .
http://www.forbes.com/personaltech/2004/05/11/cx_pm_0511tentech.html
Forbes magazine tested two good watches and gave very interesting reviews.
Garmin's Forerunner 201, which sells for about $160, even has a 100-by-64-pixel screen that can show you a map of where you've been and how to get back to where you started from--handy for trail and road runners, less so for those who train on a track, and Timex's Bodylink System, which sells for about $300.
It depends on whether your husband is a techno-gadget fan, but either watch is suitable and quite good. I'd buy the $160..just because $300 seems a bit excessive .
http://www.forbes.com/personaltech/2004/05/11/cx_pm_0511tentech.html
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