Several weeks ago we noticed a fire scar at Skeleton Point on the South Kaibab. Today we wiped it out. We brought our big packs and garbage bags, with a couple of shovels, and carried out 28 pounds (we weighed it) of charcoal and fire ash. One can still tell where the fire was, but not as easily. After the summer rainy season, there won't be much left.

We also tried out the vinegar on some of the stubborn graffiti that I have been eyeing every day I hike down. July, your heart is gone. Matthew, 2008, you are history. The Graffitinator strikes again.