My friend Aaron has started a tradition where he hikes some trail in the Grand Canyon every year. I finally was 'tricked' into a nice easy hike this year. We started at the top on the South Kaibab trail, down to the Colorado River, and across to the Bright Angel Trail. After a short 10 hours and a nice easy 17 miles (and when I say easy, I mean the most difficult hike I've ever done) we conquered the canyon. The Park Service web site says that people shouldn't hike down and up in the same day, and unless you are in pretty good shape, you shouldn't. This hike is both physically and mentally demanding. By the last 3 miles, we were all completely exhausted and baby stepping our way to the top. It was a great 'life hike' and I look forward to tackling it again several more times. Hopefully when I'm 60 I can be as strong as my Dad and hike it with Cole and his buddy! Thanks for a memorable hike guys!
Good morning...it's 5:30am and we're ready!
Here comes the sun...fun to watch the canyon slowly light up.
Ok, the sun's up! Let's rock!
Me and my Dad. He is one tough hiker
The scenery
The crew
Ok...we made it to the river! Now comes the hard part!
Til next time Grand Canyon
