This question is slightly off topic. I hope it doesn't violate the rules of the forum. I am toying with the idea of a backpacking trip in Canyonlands NP. in early or mid May. I normally shot with my beloved Arca 4x5, but probably I will not bring it with me on this trip in addition to all the camping gears, foods and water. So the question is a LF question by association( through a LF shooter ).
If I make it, I will be traveling with my wife. Both of us only have limited backcountry camping experience, a 4 day trip in Grand Canyon. We have been to the Canyonlands before, but we didn't do the Needles and Maze. I really like to do a 3-4 day hike into Maze and some short day hikes in Needles. So, I am asking for the suggestions on the trails. Because we are averagly fit and know nothing about climbing. I would like prefer the trails that have some water source so that we don't have to carry three day's water supply, and trails without climbing. Some scramble is ok.
From what I read, all the trail heads in Maze seem miles away from where a passenger vehicle can go. Do I have to rent a 4 way drive or there are some outdoor services that will provide a lift with some fee? Because I am not going to carry my LF gear, I need a light weight camera. I think that I may like to rent a Hassablad/Fuji xPan. Any comments? This is primarily a hiking trip not a photo trip. I could live with a point-and-shoot camera, but the xpan doesn't weight much more.
Thanks
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