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Outside Magazine Septmeber 2000
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Drop Dead Gorges (cont.)
Deep Pockets: The Lowdown on Copper
Whether you plan to follow in the footsteps of famous outlaws or make new tracks in Copper Canyon's unspoiled wilderness, here are a few things you'll want to know.

WHEN TO GO
The rims of the canyons experience seasonal weather changes—from around 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to freezing temperatures and snow in the winter—but the canyon floors are almost always hot. They're at their coolest, about 65 degrees, from October to May.

GETTING THERE
El Paso and Tucson are the two stateside jumping-off points for Copper Canyon road trips. If you drive your own car, you'll need insurance from a U.S. company that specializes in car insurance for Mexico, such as Sanborn's Mexico Insurance (about $80 per week; 210-828-3587), based in San Antonio, or San Diego&150;based Anserv Insurance Services ($35 per week; 800-654-7504).

STAYING THERE
In Creel, I stayed at Casa de Margarita (011-52-1586-0045), a backpackers' haven. A bunk in a shared room costs $5 per person, including dinner and breakfast; a private room costs about $20. In Batopilas, try the rustic adobe Hotel Mary for about $10 per person.

OUTFITTERS
Columbus Travel (800-843-1060), based in Columbus, Texas, operates multiday hiking excursions into the canyons with prices ranging from $1,050 to $2,190 per person. California Native International Adventures (800-926-1140) runs hiking trips for $590 to $2,060
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