by Paty | Feb 11, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
What gear do you plan to pack to ensure you have a safe rim-to-rim (R2R) hike of the Grand Canyon? There’s an endless list of items you to consider. But, you’ll probably need to strike a careful balance between being prepared and carrying too much...
by Paty | Feb 5, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
How long does it take to complete a rim-to-rim (R2R) hike of the Grand Canyon? In terms of distance, it’s only between 21-24 miles, depending on which route you take. So, with sufficient planning and training, this hike can certainly be done in a single day. But...
by Paty | Jan 28, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
In my last post, I discussed many of the pros and cons of hiking the Grand Canyon NOBO versus SOBO. This post is a continuation of that topic, but takes a more in depth look a the two different trails you can use at the South Rim and which might be better for your...
by Paty | Jan 21, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
Are you wondering which direction is best for hiking the Grand Canyon? Or why it is that so many rim-to-rim (or R2R) hikers start at the South Rim and go northbound? If you read my earlier blog posts, then you already know I hiked the Grand Canyon in both directions...
by Paty | Jan 17, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
Carefully managing your water supply on a long hike can be a real chore. But you can’t tackle long distances if you’re dehydrated. Thus, on an extremely strenuous hike like the Grand Canyon, water becomes a critically important topic. In my prior post...
by Paty | Jan 14, 2019 | Grand Canyon, Southwest US
Deciding what time of year to hike the Grand Canyon is the first major decision in planning a rim-to-rim (R2R) or a rim-to-rim-to-rim (R2R2R) hike. You’ll need to choose a date that maximizes your chances of success while simultaneously minimizing the many...
