I have been looking forward to this hike for several months after completing the Thunder River - Deer Creek hike last fall.  Art Just, my long time friend, and Marsha, one of my contributing authors, are joining me.  Marsha is a very experienced Canyoneer and we are glad to have her on this hike.  Our plan was to go down the New Hance Trail, up to Hance Creek, then to Horseshoe Mesa, and finally out the Grandview Trail.  I had my permit in hand when a rock slide closed the Grandview Trail, making that trip impossible.  I called the Backcountry Office and got my permit changed to go down the New Hance, east across the Escalante, and up the Tanner.  This will be an aggressive and lengthy itinerary, so I hope we are up to the task.  The New Hance is a little unique in that there is not a parking lot at the trailhead.  Shari, Art's wife, is here with her car also, and is going to help get people and gear to the trailhead.  I am going high tech with my new hiking GPS with topographical software installed and a pocket size digital recorder.

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