The chief problem with Glacier is its terrain. Backcountry access is limited by rugged cliffs, scree fields, and loads of watersheds. Assuming you're toting a ~150 lb load, that could mean several trips across a rough landscape. We can do better. 13/
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Now, years ago, I'd recommend Zion. The red rock canyons are gorgeous, and the contours of the land mean that hiding a bag or two in hidden crevices is a breeze. Sadly, this option is no longer as viable as it once was. 14/
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The last time I checked, private vehicle access to Zion NP had been banned. Pity, really. The one time I drove through was in '94 in a decrepit '78 Dodge Aspen with bad brakes and a U-Haul. At dusk. Truly breathtaking scenery. Bad place to dump a corpse though. 15/
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How about the good ol' Grand Canyon? That's a better idea. Even coming up to the South Rim from Flagstaff, there are unmarked entrances into the park that allow you to bypass the front gate. There are also plenty of trails other than Bright Angel. Hidden trails. 16/
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Unfortunately, the grad student problem is still a big issue, only this time it's geology students. I remember running into two separate groups on a single two-night foray out to the Horseshoe Mesa in 2002. 17/
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Skip Saguaro. Sure, one more body out there in that desert won't draw much additional attention, but the chance you'll run into some Yeehaw weekend warrior with Border Patrol on speed dial makes it a bit too risky. Also, scorpions. 18/
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There's also a handful of high desert parks and monuments in and around Utah/Colorado/Arizona: Arches, Natural Bridge, Monument Valley, & al. Upside: plenty of carrion birds Downside: plenty of dickheads on mountain bikes. 19/
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I don't know anything about Joshua Tree. I sort of regret never visiting, but a good opportunity never presented itself. 20/
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Replying to @Spivonomist
idk after this thread the parks will be overrun w rookie hit men [HITPEOPLE!!] so a mixed bag of potential help/competition/wacky hijinx
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Replying to @BuucketHe4d @Spivonomist
not all of us are motivated by money
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some of us are motivated by the things that money can buy
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Replying to @MorlockP @random_eddie and
...like the ability to outsource workpic.twitter.com/9u6DzzPtzc
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I'm not saying I wouldn't take on the occasional odd job for spending money
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