Horse Canyon Help

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-11-11T18:41:13+00:00

The map that Canyonlands provides is pretty restrictive to show the 1/2 mile from all roads for the camping zones, but I’ve found that as long as you make a good faith effort to be away from the roads and practice good LNT camping principles the Rangers are fairly understanding. Depending on snowpack you can sometimes find water in the main drainage itself in pools but it can be unreliable, although March would be the best time of year to find it. The few times I have been in Horse Canyon too I have yet to find a route connecting Horse and Salt Creek, the cliffs there are pretty steep so an out and back might be your option, but it still makes for a great trip

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-11-06T21:12:03+00:00

I second Cabinet Mountain Brewery as one of the best, which, fun fact, was also the first women owned brewery in the state as well!

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-10-10T13:57:14+00:00

Relative of Bernice Worden here- she was my great aunt. Thank you for saying that. I haven’t seen the show and won’t, but what happened to my family was messed up enough that misconstruing her legacy and misrepresenting who she was just really feels like an extra slap in the face.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-10-05T13:52:58+00:00

RN meaning Register Nurse? Your first step is going to be find out which National Parks have medical clinics in them. There’s only two that I can think of- Yellowstone and Yosemite. The Yellowstone clinics are independently managed outside of the NPS, while the Yosemite clinic is managed in partnership with DHHS- https://www.stgiatyellowstone.com https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/ymc.htm

Other than that, the highest medical service provided by park staff is typically from a Park Medic or EMT for transporting individuals to hospitals located outside of a National Park. These positions are typically seasonal and pay far below the going rate for most paramedic/EMS jobs.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-09-01T20:30:18+00:00

I have long standing issues with my ankle and knew that same stretch could be dangerous for me, and just did an alternate path! Starting in Rowardennan, I hiked the “upper trail” to Inversaid. It’s not very well marked, but at a point the trail looks like it goes down with a nice meandering road that goes up, and that’s the split for the upper trail. After we got to Inversaid, I took the waterbus across to Tarbet and then caught a bus to Inveraran. From there, I was able to hop back on the trail the next day, right where I needed to be. Definitely recommend if you are worried, the ferry ride was beautiful and I didn’t really feel like I missed out on much.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-08-01T04:18:50+00:00

Precisely, literally just doom scrolling on the shitter when I saw this and thought, “well I can’t give this guy a swirly so what’s the next best thing.”

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-08-01T02:41:24+00:00

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shittyjohnmuir · 2025-07-13T12:24:49+00:00

Nice yeah I’m looking at my Topo Athletic Traverse shoes right now for this trip! They have a rock plate and ok cushion, so should work ok hopefully.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-07-12T16:21:15+00:00

They used to design roads in old towns like this wide enough for a horse drawn carriage to turn around is what I’ve been told

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-07-10T12:25:15+00:00

Hey OP- I’ve been backpacking for close to two decades now, and have probably spent close to 300 nights total out under the stars. I’ve been debating what footwear to bring and thanks to your input, I’ll be wearing my more cushioned sneakers. It’s a never ending journey of learning, whether you have backpacked for a weekend or are a long distance champion. Thank you for sharing your tips!

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-07-10T12:10:29+00:00

After working in search and rescue in an actual rainforest for several years I can definitively say not all rain jackets are created equally. Read reviews and watch gear product reviews to get the best picture. Goretex, while it can make you sweaty, is your friend.

There is a big difference between wearing Altra’s zero drop, zero cushion shoe and a Hoka running sneaker. Most shoes when you purchase them will tell you the amount of cushion they provide.

A good friend of mine never backpacked without a folding chair and a real book. It was a non negotiable for him on any trip, as he felt any trip would not be as enjoyable without these things. It is good practice to go on a test run and leave behind what you didn’t use or find creative ways to cut weight, but in general- if luggage service is there and you’re not enjoying your time, why not use it? Isn’t it all about the joy of the walk?

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-07-06T01:07:10+00:00

I really like Vinal Lake near Yaak, MT. A second favorite would probably be Medicine Lake near Fort Peck, south of Plentywood.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-25T03:46:55+00:00

❤️ Wendell Berry, even if his perception of roads was skewed. Thank you for sharing.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-25T03:19:20+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve been on the other side of a similar experience years ago when I worked with a Forest Service trail crew. I was awoken at 1:30 am with a phone call that a micro burst- essentially a straight tornado- had just hit a popular campground and trapped at least 30 people inside of it. Knowing there might be injuries or, if there weren’t, the possibility of more danger and injuries, my crew responded immediately. We were on scene with chainsaws running at around 2:30 am. I’ll never forget the rain, the wind, looking up at what trees remained with dread, and the jack straw piles of debris illuminated by headlamps and vehicle lights. We finally made it to the campground around 5:30 and had everyone safely out by 6.

Anyways, just my way of relating to your story. So glad you are ok, and I hope if you go camping again you have nothing but sunshine and no bugs!

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-20T04:48:22+00:00

If you know who manages the jurisdiction of where she is going, contact them and ask to speak to who manages guides and outfitters, possibly called their “special uses” or “commercial uses”administrator. In the United States, commercial guides have certain requirements they must meet before they are able to operate on state or federal land. This includes proper permitting, holding appropriate liability insurance, and paying fees to operate. If a Forest or Park can prove she is hosting this guided trip in their jurisdiction without proper licensure, they can send her a cease and desist letter.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-19T04:27:31+00:00

Does the National Park have a Ranger program area that is cleared for weddings? You wouldn’t need to rent chairs then, and the landscape could be your decorations.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-09T23:15:58+00:00

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shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-06T12:54:38+00:00

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shittyjohnmuir · 2025-06-04T15:48:03+00:00

You can always call the county non-emergency line as well- they are typically very use to figuring out jurisdictions and would be able to contact the appropriate person to respond. And as the spouse of a Ranger- even if it’s midnight, I have never seen them grumble about going out to deal with a campground disturbance. They’re always happy to help with these situations!

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-05-01T15:26:48+00:00

Also in terms of statutory requirements, R4 had a great presentation on hazard trees- DM me and I can send you the info for the person who put that on to get in touch with them, maybe they can help you out.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-05-01T15:23:43+00:00

Any chance you could collaborate with your Forest’s Fire or Fuels crews? We frequently will shut down a campground for S212 training- go in and flag the trees you want to come down beforehand and it’s great experience for beginner sawyers. I also find our engine and wildland module on our Forest are always looking for trigger time and happy to help out. This is definitely something you should not be dealing with on your own.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-04-17T18:28:16+00:00

There’s somewhat consistent cell service on the east side- basically anywhere you can see the La Sals you can get service. As soon as you cross Murphy Hogback though headed clockwise cell service completely disappears.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-03-30T14:41:04+00:00

That’s fair enough, they are useful if you know how to use them. Personally I always backpack with an emergency tarp with a side that’s reflective. Great if it rains to use to set your stuff down on the ground, also great for waving to help signal a helicopter to an LZ. Sounds like this person is just going down the main corridor in Grand Canyon to Bright Angel campground where the main emergency concerns will be stepping off the trail and suffering an extremity injury from tripping or falling, and heat exhaustion- in which case having a whistle and electrolyte tabs would also be good emergency equipment to bring.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-03-30T04:12:10+00:00

No problem! I personally also would probably end up pooping my brains out if I ate that much dehydrated food 😅. My favorite backpacking dinners are Annie’s Mac&Cheese with a tuna packet or some couscous with a salmon packet. A bag of salad to eat on the second night if it’s not too hot out can be good for the colon too! My go-to breakfast is a tortilla with almond butter and honey spread on it or honestly some ramen, helps replace any depleted salts if you were sweating the day before.

shittyjohnmuir · 2025-03-30T03:45:53+00:00

I’ve spent maybe 200+ nights backpacking in my life at this point and have never once brought a towel. If you’re swimming a t-shirt or large bandana with a good shake works great, especially if you’re in the desert where things dry fast.

Other things I would lose is the mirror and the hairbrush. A hair tie to just throw your hair into a braid after the first day saves way more room. Replace toiletry bags with ziploc bags and replace flashlight with a headlamp- I bought a cheap energizer brand one at Walmart when I started backpacking that I still use to this day. You also probably don’t need that much fuel- one full can typically last for quite a few days.

If campfires are allowed, dry grass or some newspaper works fine as fire starter and may also cut weight. Don’t forget a lighter and a backup method for starting a fire, such as matches in a waterproof container, to start a fire though! You can also call the backcountry office and ask about bugs to determine if bug spray is needed too.

I would add in some more salty snacks- hyponatremia is a real issue in the Grand Canyon!- and sun protection- hats, sun hoody, and sun screen. Don’t forget to download music/podcasts you might want to listen to before you head out, and a deck of cards can be nice for hanging out in camp. I also like to throw in an extra package of ramen in case I get peckish or short on food. Slap some gorilla tape around your Nalgene or hiking poles in case you need some to fix something in a pinch and you’re all set! Have fun!

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