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ridgegirl - Oct 9, 2007 3:55 pm
RaftingI didn't hike the rim trails, but I spent 28 days rafting through the canyon. It was an unforgettable month and a trip of a lifetime. In 2005 I spent three days hiking above and below Havasupai Falls.
icypeak - Aug 23, 2007 7:51 am Date Climbed: Feb 6, 2004
South RimSpent 3 days exploring the canyon. February is a great time to go, no crowds. Can get a little chilly but the light sprinkling of snow on the rocks in the early morning is breathtaking.
lcarreau - Nov 13, 2007 11:03 pm
Re: South RimThis is new ground for me. You're right! February is the
best time to go. I worked on the South Rim for 9-1/2 months.
stinkycheezman33 - Aug 21, 2007 10:12 am
sunrise, south rimabsolutely beautiful...
ibndalight - Jul 24, 2007 9:40 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2007
South KaibabHiked down to the bottom stayed in bright angel campground and slept under the stars then hiked out the next day. Make sure you get and early start no later than 5am otherwise it get very hot!
velodurt - Jun 30, 2007 12:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2007
Rim to RimOur third time below the rim, but our first R2R. Hiked down the North Kaibab, stayed at Phantom Ranch 2 nights, hiked out via the Bright Angel. First day was near 110 degrees F...record high for the day, but then a front moved through and brought the best temps we have ever experienced in the canyon! Perfect! My new favorite hike! Trip report and pics on our website
Natural Born Hikers-Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
Chris - May 16, 2007 6:46 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
A R2R2R though the fires of hell!A 51 mile Rim to Rim to Rim with Michael(smudge), Chris(miztflip), Eric(thebeave7), Charles(CharlesD), Kari, and Joy. Unbelievably hot (110-ish) day made conditions less than ideal.
Can't wait to get back this fall (Oct/Nov) for a shot at a sub-12 hour double crossing!
smudge - May 15, 2007 11:43 am Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
Hot, hot, R2R2Rwith thebeave and crew...a hot 51 miles. Can't wait to do it again in cooler temps.
thebeave7 - May 14, 2007 10:43 am Date Climbed: May 12, 2007
Rim 2 Rim 2 RimDid the one day full 50 miles, starting at the Bright Angel TH, down S Kaibab, to N Kaibab, back up Bright Angel. Temps were atrocious, probably the hottest day of the year, and near record temps. Midday peaked at over 110 in the Box and around Phantom Ranch. The heat hit us all pretty hard, making the return trip slow, very very slow. Hiked with Chris, CharlesD, Chris F(Mitzflip), Michael(Smudge), and Kari. Definitely would not do that again under those temps.
Mike Zastoupil - May 9, 2007 11:26 pm
Great Trip With My SonSouth Rim to Phantom Ranch. We stayed at the Bright Angel Campground. Great four day trip. You have to love a hike that you can get a cold beer at the end of the trail
st_mcchristi - May 9, 2007 11:59 am Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2007
Over the Edge VegWent out with a vegitation crew from the grand canyon trust and cleaned out tamarisk with a group of friends over 5 days, absolutely awesome! went down south bass trail to copper canyon, got the opportunity to explore copper canyon from top to bottom, cant wait to go back again someday
klwagar - May 8, 2007 11:25 am
Hermit and beyondA few days down the Hermit and along the Tonto and back.
rasgoat - Apr 24, 2007 9:13 pm
Not bad for a reverse mountainbeautiful place
2skinners - Apr 21, 2007 4:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Drove South RimVisited this popular place. But will hike Rim to River and back at least. If I have enough energy and days, I will do Rim to Rim to Rim.
Sarah Simon - Apr 20, 2007 3:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2005
I could never get bored with this placeSpent several nights in the Canyon, covering Tonto Planteu, river and rim. This natural wonder never ceases to amaze me. Magical.
chudder - Apr 11, 2007 9:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 1993
Bright Angel Trail - Spring Break 1993Hiked to the river and back up with my parents and brothers. We took turns supporting our parents up the last few miles as their knees were shot, the sun was going down, and there was still patchy snow on the ground. Good bonding experience and a fun hike.
Vic Hanson - Apr 1, 2007 1:07 am Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2006
Down Bright Angel, Up KaibabThere was fresh snow on the trail going down, and of course the rangers said crampons were necessary, but not having any, I went ahead and did it anyway, with no problem. Just over 6 hours roundtrip. A great hike, fabulous views.
taw6644 - Mar 17, 2007 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Mar 14, 2007
South Kaibab to Bright AngelWow, this hike was amazing. Decsended the South Kaibab, and the colors were something else. Camped at Phantom Ranch and came back up Bright Angel the next day. Coming up was grueling. I can't beleive my dad made it. Hats off to him. Its a must-do hike.
Bubba Suess - Mar 9, 2007 10:55 pm
Hiked the canyon.I have made several trip to and into the Canyon. I have yet to do a rim to rim trip though.
Hyadventure - Feb 20, 2007 10:04 pm
Day trip R 2 R 2 R July 1999Hike from the North rim to the river and back 30(?) miles and the last 5 are the steapest. It was nice soaking my feet in the ice cold river. Nice to be able to buy a cold drink and make a call from Phantom Ranch.