Actually, the buffalo were "cattalo," a cross between a buffalo
and what was originally a Hereford bull.
The remnants of "Buffalo Jones" heard of the 1900's are still in House Rock Valley and occasionally wander up on top of the Kaibab Plateau to the Grand Canyon.
Did a N-S Rim day hike with some friends a couple years ago and basically had about 0% fun. I hated it, didn't get to see anything and felt worse than when I came off Denali - I could hardly walk to the car in the parking lot. I felt like just laying down on the asphalt ... Your narrative and photos are excellent and I am going to use your trip report and pretty much copy it into an itinerary for a trip in the next year or two for me and my husband. I remember getting about a 5 minute rest stop at the Phantom Ranch and watching people drinking beer - it almost made me cry - HAHA!Thanks for posting!
I really enjoyed reading this report.
In 2004 I visited the Grand Canyon and did a day hike to Plateau point. I always said I would go back but never did. This has re-ignited my desire to do something similar one day.
Thanks
Nelson - Nov 23, 2016 11:49 am - Voted 10/10
Rim-To-Rim in 99 Hours?Wow, you guys are speed demons! Congratulations.
Nice dinner duds too, excellent sartorial choice.
Great TR!
Bill Reed - Nov 23, 2016 8:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Rim-To-Rim in 99 Hours?Yeah we were! Glad we thought to ship the right dinner duds. Gotta walk the talk at El Tovar!! Thanks buddy!
stoaX - Nov 25, 2016 3:22 pm - Voted 9/10
Great trip report!rim to rim is on my bucket list as well and your report made it move a few notches up!
Bill Reed - Nov 26, 2016 11:10 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great trip report!Thanks! It's an amazing trip, hope you get a chance to do it!
lcarreau - Nov 26, 2016 10:11 am - Voted 10/10
Pretty good for three retired guys ...Actually, the buffalo were "cattalo," a cross between a buffalo
and what was originally a Hereford bull.
The remnants of "Buffalo Jones" heard of the 1900's are still in House Rock Valley and occasionally wander up on top of the Kaibab Plateau to the Grand Canyon.
Bill Reed - Nov 26, 2016 11:13 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Pretty good for three retired guys ...Thanks Larry! Cattalo eh, good to know. Our shuttle driver told us a lot of the history of the area but I must have missed that.
lcarreau - Nov 26, 2016 2:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Pretty good for three retired guys ...Every thing's cool, but just remember ...
Seven days without beef makes one weak.
punchline - Dec 4, 2016 3:42 pm - Voted 10/10
Ditto on Great Trip ReportDid a N-S Rim day hike with some friends a couple years ago and basically had about 0% fun. I hated it, didn't get to see anything and felt worse than when I came off Denali - I could hardly walk to the car in the parking lot. I felt like just laying down on the asphalt ... Your narrative and photos are excellent and I am going to use your trip report and pretty much copy it into an itinerary for a trip in the next year or two for me and my husband. I remember getting about a 5 minute rest stop at the Phantom Ranch and watching people drinking beer - it almost made me cry - HAHA!Thanks for posting!
Bill Reed - Dec 5, 2016 10:20 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Ditto on Great Trip ReportThanks!! Good luck with your trip next year! It is an amazing journey when you stop to smell the roses (or to enjoy a cold beer!!).
MikeLJ - May 18, 2017 4:44 pm - Hasn't voted
InspirationI really enjoyed reading this report.
In 2004 I visited the Grand Canyon and did a day hike to Plateau point. I always said I would go back but never did. This has re-ignited my desire to do something similar one day.
Thanks
Bill Reed - May 27, 2017 12:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: InspirationGlad you enjoyed it-Hope you geta chance to do it!!