Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike: Mistakes Were Made
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- čas přidán 6. 10. 2021
- The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike has been on our bucket list for what seems like forever. While it offers some of the best views of the Grand Canyon, it's also almost a marathon in distance with 6,000FT of climbing (at the END of the trail), making it one crazy challenging hike. We somehow thought it would be a good idea to start at the South Rim (Bright Angel trailhead) at dawn and try to make a 2PM shuttle pick-up at the North Rim (North Kaibab trailhead). Ummmm....yeah. That didn't go well. As you'll see, this was one chaotic, yet spectacular R2R trail running adventure that we will never forget!
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Wow. I just have to say I was speechless when I saw how understanding Adam was and how he literally carried Elise part of the way. What a supportive partner!
Yes he definitely does have his moments. Sometimes after being together for so long (10 years for us!) it's easy to take a good partner for granted, but moments like that do a good job of reminding me how lucky I am! ❤️
I thought that was her dad
You just made me cry😭 I felt for you Élise 💕Happy to see that you made it up. And Adam, you rooting for her, carrying her and suffering just as much!?? If only the whole world could be made of people like you🙏🏼
Stephanie that is such a sweet thing to say, and it made us feel so much joy and gratitude. Thank you so much for supporting us with real love and kindness -- it makes it all feel worthwhile. ❤️❤️
So well said Stephanie ❤️
Feeling tired is a heads up to take a rest , & if your out of food & stuff , u should maybe call it a day ,💖☕🍯🍶
That's freaking AWESOME guys. Your energy gives me motivation. Hope you're celebrating your accomplishment!
Thank you so much, Kiara! Yes we were out in Arizona for a friend's wedding where Elise was a bridesmaid, so we had two full days of wedding celebration right afterwards (and the father of the bride even mentioned our marathon in his speech!). We're so happy to provide you some motivation. There is nothing better than outdoor adventure for both the body and the spirit! ❤️
Wow, one of your best. Elise, I've been watching all your videos and I've seen you evolve into a super strong hiker. So seeing this makes us realize just how far you guys pushed this one. Great to see that. you both finished. And yeah, admitting mistakes is awesome and keeps your content real. Big help to those who try this next!
Thanks so much, Michael. We were pretty embarrassed about bonking, and it's making us feel a lot better to have such supportive friends say things like this. We truly appreciate it, and we'll keep on keeping it real and admitting when we screw up because, as you say, it's probably the best thing we could do to help others prepare. Thanks again -- this was a definite cheer up! ❤️
OMG, I love the way you support each other! And your footage even though you were so tired. Amazing! Thanks for the wonderful adventure. Rest and relax a bit. So inspirational🎃
Thanks so much, Mary! We have def been resting and relaxing -- it took our legs a good few days to recover from that one. But now of course planning another adventure! ❤️
No, Elise crying is not embarrassing at all. It was a beautiful moment seeing the obvious love between you two when one is down, the other will sacrifice and help carry the burden for the other. The fact that you two have such a strong bond when going through adversity and physical trials is incredible, and it's honestly something I hope that I will be blessed with myself in the future.
Thank you so much -- that is very kind, and beautifully said. We really appreciate it, and believe that with such a positive and empathetic outlook you are destined to find a strong and mutually supportive bond as well. ❤️
HOW did I miss this? Great job and an excellent vid!
Thanks Steve -- so glad you finally saw it! Definitely one of our most memorable adventures ever! ❤️
Awesome video. And I can't believe you both run on these trails with these steep drop offs just a couple of feet away. You are certainly much more sure footed that I am. Kudos to Adam for carrying Elise during her bit of a breakdown and to Elise for allowing us to see that even the best of hikers can be pushed to total exhaustion and have a moment of collapse. Your emotion was real and raw. You two are my hero's.
Aw thank you so much, that really makes us feel happy. We were of course a bit embarrassed about bonking at the end, but everyone has been so incredibly nice and supportive about it that it's almost making us feel proud in a weird way. Anyhow, we so appreciate you always supporting us with such uplifting words. ❤️
I watched this video again…..it’s stunning, you two really worked as a team, it was the only way, a good lesson in life, when things get tough, press on, be determined and never give up…..the rewards are endless with the right attitude……it has made me think how I should just push myself when I do my island coastal cliff walks…..thank you both for your time and sharing…..you really show the very best in America…..can do, will do dogma……cheers guys x
Heck yes! We really agree with that philosophy. And the coastal cliff walks sound absolutely amazing!! ❤️
I love you guys! You make such a great team…so much love & support for one another. I love the Grand Canyon.
Great video!
Thanks so much, Debbie! We really needed each other on this one. Totally support your love for the Grand Canyon. We had been up top before, but never really understood how fantastic it was until going down into it this time. Wow, what a place! ❤️
Whew! Glad it wasn't an injured ankle or something like that. You two did it! Love the adventures, so fun! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Kirk -- and sorry to scare you! Yes Elise was totally fine after catching her breath, but definitely lesson learned about not crying while breathing hard. Very happy you're liking the adventures -- hopefully some other great ones coming up in the next couple months if weather and fires permit!
That was incredible, guys! Glad you kept going and pushing through and made it on time. Elise, you are very inspiring! Beautiful place. Would love to go there someday.
Thank you very much, and yes! You must go to the Grand Canyon and hike all the way down it one day. We had been along the top before, and that is beautiful no question, but it is nothing compared to what it's like to actually hike down into it. You will never forget it, and never regret it!
Really appreciate your channel. Thank you for sharing all of these amazing and beautiful journeys.. Much love and positivity sent your way. ♥️
Thank you, Veronica! That makes us feel great to hear. It's so wonderful to know you have people caring pulling for you -- especially when things get rough like they did at the end of this hike! ❤️
Oh my goodness. I love you guys! Nothing beats 'Ranger Angel' and 'Cheeze It' when you are feeling down. I am so happy that you got the help when you needed it. Nice to see your big smiles at the end 😊
Haha yes! Ranger angel and Cheese Its are definitely a match made in heaven!! Thank you so much for your support -- we really did feel a lot of joy at the end. Exhaustion, but joyous exhaustion! ❤️
I have seen several of your video's now, and all are well done. But the drama in this, captured so much of what happens to all backpackers at some point but seldom makes it to the video. Well done and thanks for showing that human side that so often gets missed. By far your best video yet. You guys are living my dream if I was 30 years younger.
Wow thank you very much -- that's a lovely compliment and we're really happy you liked this one so much. We were of course embarrassed about bonking, but made a decision to just lean into it and acknowledge our limitations and mistakes, and now we're really glad we did. We do feel super lucky to be able to do these things, and if we can manage to early retire one day and do them full time then we will def be living our dream too! ❤️
You guys are awesome, beautiful scenery, what an amazing journey and pushing through, totally cool.
Thank you so much! It really was an incredibly beautiful place, and we felt super lucky to be out there right in the middle of all of it (and to barely make it to our shuttle at the end!). ❤️
I watch this video at least once a month whenever I need a little extra encouragement in any facet of life. The support for each other and determination you both show is so so inspiring! Currently going through a tough season of life, thank you for helping me through it ❤️
April so sorry to hear you're going through a tough season, but really happy to know that you're taking care of yourself and seeking out inspiration and encouragement. We've both been through some really dark times as well, and keeping a positive outlook is definitely the thing that's gotten us through. Very glad that we can be a part of that process for you, and here's predicting that some beautiful things happen for you this summer! ❤️ -- A & E
So awesome! Glad you guys made it! I did Rim to Bottom back to Rim earlier this year mid-winter when it was so cold. Grand Canyon park rangers are some of the best people on Earth. We passed shuttle time and had to walk miles but luckily an angel ranger picked us up at a spot she wasn’t supposed to and saved us a mile of walking in super cold winter by doing so.
Wow that's a great ranger angel story, Hadhinah! We totally agree with you. We always stop and talk to rangers no matter what park we're in, and they're always amazing people. Props to you for doing it mid-winter as well -- it must have been so freezing, especially on top!🥶
Once again, such a beautiful spot and such great perspective from the Colorado River. Thanks, Adam, for getting Elise through the hard part, and thanks to the ranger who helped out, too. I remember the GC trip from many years ago, Elise, and yes, you have come a long way since then!! Love you both.
You raised her well, Bob -- that is one tough woman!!! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Takes after her Momma, Adam.
That was a GREAT super exciting video. Thanks for getting so much of one of THOSE hikes. Your support and enthusiasm for each other is amazing. You cry any time you want...you're always smiling after. Cheers
Thank you so much! That's very kind of you to say, and we totally agree. Nothing wrong with some tears in the moment, as long as you have a joyous and adventurous attitude overall! ❤️❤️
This is freaking awesome Elise and Adam! So genuine to show your vulnerability. Had a moment like this recently hiking to the Big Pine Lakes. You both dominate these adventures and videos, and the passion behind them is something unique and beautiful each time. Love you both!
Thanks Jamie! We are LOVING getting to hear other people's bonking stories, and of course it's making us feel so much better about what happened to us. We are so lucky to have this supportive community! Jealous that you were up at Big Pine Lakes -- we love it there! And could totally see how bonking could happen as you continue to gain elevation into those higher lakes. Anyway, we really appreciate your kindness and support! ❤️
OK - so now I don’t know who I love more, Elise for toughing through her gentle mist from exhaustion, yet worrying about disappointing Adam, or Adam for demonstrating his sincere devotion to Elise and her feelings while showing he’s got something extra in the tank! Bless you both -- the smiles at the end hide a bit of the story, but it reveals an enviable characteristic in each of you!
Bill that's such a lovely and eloquent comment. We really appreciate your support, and the way you phrase it makes us feel genuinely good about ourselves. Thank you very much, from both of us. ❤️❤️
That was amazing, I love to watch your videos. Thank you !!!!
Thanks so much Cynthia! It gives us real joy to think about you enjoying the videos ❤️❤️
Extraordinary feat!
Amazing adventure guys!
I was nervous all the way up, as if I was hurrying too.
Greatest video yet 👏
Thanks so much, Diego! It means a lot to us that you were feeling this hike with us -- and our apologies for putting you through that bonking at the end! Seriously, so happy you liked this video -- can't wait to show you the adventures we have coming up the next few months!❤️
Living vicariously through y'all. Great job on a tough trek.
Haha yes! We were kind of wishing we could have lived through that those couple miles vicariously too 😂 But it all worked out in the end. ❤️
That was very neat, thanks for sharing all of the deets…even the bonking.
It's our pleasure! Thanks for saying you appreciate the bonking. We've really been trying to share both sides - the joy which these adventures mostly are, but also the pain, or fear, or, in the case of bonking, embarrassment. Very glad you enjoyed, and we promise to keep on keeping it real!
Super great run both of you guys!!! As I said it before, I love the support of each other... Nice video and great views of the canyon....
Thanks Antonio -- we love that you appreciate our teamwork, and are glad the views of the canyon turned out ok. It's always hard for us to look at the footage the first time, because of course the camera can never truly do justice to a magical place like this, but it's nice to hear that the views come across well. ❤️
Awesome.
I just did the R2R north to south last Wednesday. Always an a s s kicker.
Thanks for the video.
That is so dope! We'd love to do it that way at some point too, or even both ways if we can manage an R2R2R one day. Good for you!
Elise - I've had moments just like this on trails that I thought were going to beat me. Like you, I have an amazing partner (my husband) who takes care of me and encourages me when I think I can't do it. You guys are so awesome together. Thank you for posting this and showing that even athletes such as yourselves have their moments. It's refreshing to see and I love watching your videos. I'm glad everything worked out in the end and thank goodness for that ranger angel. So awesome! :D
Aw Danielle, now don't go making me cry over here! This was so incredibly sweet and thoughtful. You are right that often what you need most on the trail is just someone who believes in you. Looking back on it all now, it seems so ridiculous that I started hyperventilating because I was worried about letting Adam down - he probably would have gotten a kick out of walking into the North Rim hotel and begging them to let us sleep somewhere....anywhere (on our Tour du Mont Blanc trip it was called begging to sleep in the "boot room" of little hostels along the trail). But next time I'll remind myself of this experience and remember I've got one of the best hiking buddies out there (aside from your hubs of course). We've been thanking the trail gods every day for that ranger angel! One day we hope to pay it forward 😊
You guys sharing not only your triumphs and victories, but also the trials and missteps along the way, is much appreciated. It makes the content and yourselves more "real". After watching you guys quite a few times and enjoying the content I'm now a happy subscriber!
Thanks so much, Matt! We were of course feeling a little embarrassed about bonking at the end, but totally agree with you that it's more important to be real than glamorous. Hopefully we'll have plenty of triumphs ahead, and it's okay to admit that we got kind of humbled on this one. Grateful that you appreciate that, and of course that you're joining us for the future adventures!!
Wow..amazing and grueling adventure…🎉
It was so great, Paul! The Grand Canyon is just a whole amazing other thing when you're all the way down in it. Just gorgeous. Of course now we're thinking about Rim to Rim to Rim. 50 miles would be truly brutal, but at least then we wouldn't have a time cutoff! ❤️
2:44 Geez. I would definitely trip or roll an ankle and fall over the edge if I ran that! Great job finishing the run/hike! Elite athletes!
Haha thanks Chris! In fairness, the trail is actually pretty wide in most places -- we never felt scared at all of falling. Now spraining an ankle? Yeah, that was a concern, especially for Adam when he was running and filming at the same time!
That was totally epic. We hiked down the Angel Bright trail once, almost to Indian Summer, but we knew we had to hike back out. We just found a pace (slow)and made it back safely.
There's a sign that says "Hiking down is optional, hiking back up is Not" I really read that sign
closely. Great music and singing too. And big love to pop tart king for carrying Elise, you really shined right there man.
Thanks Jim -- glad you saw this one. We felt a little awkward about bonking, but mistakes happen and in the end it was still one of our favorite adventures. But I'll tell you this -- when I go back to do Rim to Rim to Rim I am definitely eating more carbs earlier!! --A
Bonking is cool. We call it "gassed out" when your arms are toast from holding on, and your legs are rubber. Love to you both. Jim@@LiveHardxLoveHard
Oh man, you guys are amazing ! First time ever I saw someone RUNNING UP the North Rim trail. Great job and thanks for sharing the video :-)
Thanks so much, Benjamin! It was definitely harder than we had expected -- we just hadn't accurately factored in how much glycogen we would burn running at altitude, but it was a great lesson learned and an amazing memory!! ❤️
Thank you for sharing! Dynamic!
Thanks so much! It's a pleasure to share these adventures with you! ❤️
The way you support each other is sooooooo beautiful.... Congrats 💜❤️💚💛
Thank you so much! When we edited the video we were feeling really awkward at first about hitting the wall toward the end the way we did, but now we're so happy we showed that part and how we got through it! ❤️
Hey guys you never cease to amaze me! Love you both! You guys so rock; as a marathoner myself, I would highly recommend you guys eating and taking something more substantial to eat than pop tarts or cheese eats; some gu's, bananas, protein bars, etc are much better and sustainable carbs; I certainly know the feeling of bonking; not a fun experience at all; still so much props to you both!
Thank you, Mark! You are of course totally right about the food. We did have some good sustainable stuff with us in addition to the Pop Tarts, but did not eat enough carbs early enough, and should have had some gu's for sure. We just hadn't counted on that level of glycogen burn (maybe you burn more at altitude?). Anyway, really appreciate the support and advice. Bonking is kind of embarrassing but it's also a great way to learn not to make the same mistakes again! ❤️
Wow you guys did awesome!Thanks for another incredible video-very inspiring!
Thank you so much! We were kind of embarrassed about finishing so weakly, but at least we made it!! ❤️
What a Super Challenge! You guys were dope !!! Keep up with your adventure challenges. That’s what life is all about. Ten stars for sharing.
Thanks Emi! We totally agree with you -- life is all about keeping on challenging ourselves. Very happy to share this one, and lots more exciting adventures in 2022! ❤️
Heck yes to the Rim to Rim! Covid ruined our plans for that trip back in May 2020 but planning it soon! I loved seeing you two support eachother through the tears 😭!
Yes Julie! You're going to love it -- what a beautiful hike. Our one piece of advice is to leave early if you're trying to make that 2 o'clock shuttle. We left at 6 because we wanted to maximize our light for filming, but that late start very nearly bit us in the butt. If we'd left even an hour earlier the whole thing would have been a lot more relaxed, so we definitely recommend that even if it does mean you miss some of the early views in the dark. ❤️
I'm always looking forward to your new videos. I did this in May but in opposite direction, from North Rim to South Rim. This video brings back a lot of memories. I'd love to see you guys do the Enchantments Trail in Washington. It's one of the most beautiful hikes I've done. You'll love it.
Thanks so much Jennifer -- and congrats on your R2R as well! Yes the Enchantments is very high on our list, along with Rainier. We just need to find a month or so to do a big Washington trip to visit Adam's family and climb like demons! ❤️
Kudos for literally showing the ups and downs of trail running! You guys are great at encouraging and supportive each other! So easy to get worn out on the way down, the elevation on the way back up is nothing but burn!
Thanks so much, Joe! We really did want to show that honestly. We've of course been catching some flack for it, but in truth it's really hard to know what the body's limits are until you find them. And it's not like we were going to die out there from bonking or anything -- we just would have had to walk slowly and missed the shuttle. You said it exactly right -- it was the early part that got us. We hadn't counted on so much glycogen burn from the long down and flat parts before the climb started. But a great lesson learned!
I enjoyed this one. In point of fact, I’ve enjoyed all of your nicely produced videos. Mostly because it’s clear you enjoy each other and you enjoy what you are doing, and you are very good at what you do. Thanks much and please keep the videos coming !
Thanks very much for saying that -- it made both of us feel really good! We're having a great time making videos and sharing them with you guys, and it seems like for every adventure we do we hear about two others that sound amazing, so we will for sure keep them coming! ❤️
Well done guys what a brutal trip but you did it!
Thanks very much! Ya we definitely didn't give ourselves quite enough time with that 2 o'clock shuttle, but it was a great lesson learned about always starting earlier than we think we need to when there's a hard cutoff time! ❤️
Congrats on your athletic feat, amazing footage and, most important, great partnership!
Thank you Vincent! We were definitely feeling really lucky to have each other toward the end of that hike. You're right -- a good partnership is for us the most important component of really being able to test ourselves on hard things. ❤️
What a great video! Glad to see you both conquered it (and happy to see Elise is ok)!! Truly inspiring.
Thank you so much, Emmie! Honestly not sure if we conquered it, or it conquered us -- but as you say, at least we made it back ok. So happy you liked it! ❤️
Everyone should experience a full on bonk once. No joke. It shows you how far you can go when you think you're absolutely tore back. Great job guys. Thanks for sharing the misadventure. Great for all to see that we are all after all only human. You pushed the limits to the line and beyond. Great recovery and great finish.
That is honestly the best statement about bonking either of us has ever heard. We have been feeling exactly how you describe -- sort of proud of finding our limits even through the embarrassment of bonking, and the way you put it captures it perfectly. We don't want to experience it again, but are truly glad that we experienced it once. ❤️
Came here to say I’m super pumped to watch this tonight! Y’all are one of my favorite creators and seeing an upload from y’all is so exciting! I’m looking forward to watching the adventure :)
Awesome Reagan! Super excited to hear how you like it -- this was def one of our most challenging adventures yet! ❤️
Love you guys! Reminds me of a time I did a canyon run in Australia. I was feeling so good that I decided to push it without considering the steep climb out of the thing at the end. Completely blew up! Started cramping in my legs and my chest became constricted. Luckily I could pull myself up by arms using the handrail. Horrible feeling but great to get to the end...
Brian thanks very much for sharing that story -- quite similar to ours! We've been feeling pretty embarrassed about bonking so hard, and it's been really great and encouraging to hear other people's bonk stories. Like you say, the worse it feels the better it feels to get to the end. And getting to that shuttle felt like freaking heaven!! ❤️
Amazing ! Your level of fitness continues to amaze me. Elise kudos for not giving up even when obviously hitting the wall ! I really admire your low impact running style Youve figured out a form that really conserves energy. Adam you're amazing for always hitting every challenge with a grin like a kid at Christmas! I believe you would have carried elise until you made it or passed out thats love!
Looking forward to all your adventures. Much love!
Thank you so much for saying that, William! I've been working really hard on my running form (which does not come naturally to me), and even though I bonked on this one I do feel it improving. And you're right about Adam -- he carried me and then he bonked too. But if he'd had to he would have rested and then carried me again. I'm really lucky to have a partner who will always sacrifice himself like that! --E
Wow! Freaking amazing and that’s one crazy hike to do. What I loved the most is how you supporting her and even carried her! Holy cow! Not that she’s heavy but the exhaustion to even get through the hike alone yet carry someone. Definitely exhausting. Way to go! 👏 It’s all about team work! 💪🤗
Thanks Fay! Yes the carrying part was interesting, because in the moment all I cared about was being there for Elise and we had no choice but to keep moving, but it definitely also burned the rest of my glycogen because 5 minutes later I could barely move uphill. We were quite a sight at that point, but as you say -- teamwork (and a ranger with Cheeze-Its) got us through! --- A
Not sure of the actual day you completed the R2R, but we hiked it from North to South on 10/7. Took about 10 hours with stops at Pump House Ranger station, Phantom Ranch and lastly Indian Garden. We were really lucky with the weather, having mild temperatures and cloudy skies until the last three miles at the South end. It rained all the way and the winds picked up making it cold and wet. Needless to say we had our struggles getting up the steep climb out to the top. Once we grabbed a hot shower and some food we felt much better. Congrats on completing the run. Well done!
That's awesome, Cam -- congrats! Ten hours is a perfect length of time -- good fast hiking pace with some time for a break or two. That would have been perfect amount of time for us as well, allowing plenty of space for filming and soaking in the water, etc. But alas, we had to catch that damnable shuttle. Still, it made for a very memorable experience!
Amazing...rim to rim is incredible and you jogged most of it! I was just there in May and we did the Kiabab trail down to (almost) skeleton point and back up. Down was pretty easy, up was a beast. I couldn't imagine doing rim to rim. Impressed and encouraged to better my own health!
Dave that make us so pumped to hear! Providing inspiration is literally our favorite thing to do, so it's super motivating for us to hear that this is encouraging to you. Kaibab is definitely a beast, but so worth it. ❤️
Now that was an intense trek! You both rock.
Thanks Edward! We might have made it a little too intense with the 2 o'clock time limit and not foreseeing we could bonk 😂, but definitely a great lesson learned and an incredible memory! ❤️
Best CZcams video I've seen this year ...Very Interesting and exciting to watch🤗
Thanks so much, Bob! That really means a lot to us. Very glad you enjoyed it, and lots more adventures to come! ❤️
November is the best time to hike Rim to Rim. Cool weather, no snow. I hiked the South Kaibab to the river and up the Bright Angel Trail in about 8 hours, back in 2018. There are a lot of posted warning signs to discourage hiking in 1 day, but that's for summer/hot weather days.
It was one of the most challenging hikes of my life for sure. It's always harder to go down and hike up (compared to hiking up and going down), because you already loose some energy by the time you're at the bottom. And the lack of oxygen at +6000 ft really takes a tool.
Yes, you have it exactly. It was actually the energy cost of running down and across that made us bonk while going up near the top. We were thinking heck, we've done lots of 6000 foot climbs, but forgot we hadn't done them after already running 15 miles at altitude. Definitely a lesson learned. And South Kaibab to river to Bright Angel in 8 hours is badass -- good for you!!
I think the North Rim’s elevation is more than 8,000 ft. above sea level, & the South’s is 7,000 ft.
@@kevinkasp Yes, that's correct. What I meant was that the lack of oxygen takes a toll on your body as you climb up above the 6000 feet mark. The last 1.5 miles at the Bright Angel trail were very challenging to me.
Absolutely and utterly amazing. I didn’t see the “no babies were harmed during this hike”....😁
Hahaha you're right Bill, we should always put that disclaimer whenever Adam has to give up significant vertical that he's just worked hard to gain. He was NOT happy! 😂
Insanely beautiful and absolutely hardcore you guys!! To see you guys push through the pain is inspiring!!
Thanks so much! We honestly both were feeling a bit embarrassed by how it all went down with the bonking and running out of time, but you guys really know how to lift our spirits and remind us that it's okay to experience challenges on the trail. It's just about persevering and picking yourself back up when you're down!
Awesome, Guys!! Loved it..I did about 2 miles of that in winter and was scared out of my mind...Was beautiful to watch!
Thank you so much! Omg that must have been scary in winter. There are some places where you really wouldn't want to slip off the edge!
Great adventure as usual. I cried with you Elise. Adam was so supportive and strong. I watched this with my husband and I asked him, will you carry me if I can't walk? He said he love to but he is not that strong. Lolz 😀 Anyhow, love you guys. Be safe and hopefully we can run into you guys some day, some trails.
Hahaha Samantha that is so great you watched it with your husband -- it made us both really happy to hear that funny story! We definitely hope to run into you on the trails as well! ❤️
Superb athletes, even more-SUPERB HUMAN BEINGS!!!!!
Bob, thank you! It's a real thrill to us that you follow our adventures, because you've inspired so many people. And to hear you say such kind words about us is very humbling and gratifying. We're really honored. 🙏❤️
You are also a superb, and humble human being.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Bob is the man....
Well done! R2R can be a sufferfest when you're on the trail, but it's well worth it
Thanks much! Yes we made it more of a sufferfest than it needed to be with that time pressure, but we're already looking back on it with affection as a great and fun adventure where we learned a lot about our bodies and our willpower!
Really well done guys for pushing on through - that brought back the memories.! My wife and I did this a few weeks ago and the last mile nearly killed us - definitely the hardest hike we've done. We also hiked Mt Silliman in Sequoia from your recommendation and it was amazing! Keep it up!
John we are so STOKED that you did Silliman!! One of our all-time favorite hikes, with so much beauty and solitude. And congrats to both of you on R2R as well! Did you guys have time pressure for the shuttle too? Or were you smarter than us and started early enough? Probably you were smarter.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard We didn't actually realize there was a time pressure for the shuttle - we assumed they ran through the day.! We did the route in reverse, finishing at the top of Bright Angel trail sometime after 2pm - I'd read somewhere that it might be a little better to deal with the Sun. We were really fortunate that it was a relatively cool day.
Yes we were lucky that way too. If it had been a hot day, we'd never have made that shuttle!
You two are amazing. Made it look soo easy. Congrats. So proud of you.
Thanks so much, Sherry! Haha it was honestly feeling pretty easy until we got behind schedule and had to try to run up that last 3000 feet -- then not so much 🙈. But still, it was a great adventure. ❤️
Honestly so happy I found this page. I’m tearing up with how much you both support eachother in one way or another. Amazing inspiration.
Mikayla that makes us so happy to hear! Really happy that you found us and that you find the adventures inspiring -- that's super motivating for us! We hope you'll enjoy the big archive of adventures we've done over the last few years, as well as the new ones that we post every Thursday! ❤️
I have a huge fear of heights and watching Elise run along the trail side with that huge drop into the canyon below gave me a panic attack lol. You guys are such an inspiration and it was beautiful watching you guys support and go through that together ❤ as an avid hiker I have had moments like that myself where you feel stuck and trapped and it was so sweet to see you help her
Thanks so much, Danielle! Yes that was really a rough moment with all the time pressure of making the shuttle, and we would definitely recommend taking a more relaxed pace if/when you do this one. And you're so right -- any of us who do enough hikes, especially hard ones at high altitudes, will encounter moments like this and it's really helpful to have friends/partners that are strong and patient enough to help you through it! ❤️
Do you have any idea how many people have fallen into the Grand Canyon? Not worth running. And now, “ influencers”. Copy cats to follow.
Wow!!! You guys are amazing!! My wife and I have hiked 3/4 down and then back up the north rim side. That is some intense elevation swings that’s for sure, and you guys ran it from the south rim!!! Such amazing teamwork and support for each other, that’s what it’s all about. We are planning on hiking the rim to rim next spring. You guys rock!!
Thank you Tim! Yes if you've gone 3/4 of the way down the north rim you definitely know what we were going through out there. We don't mind long steep hikes, but we've never tried running that far and then going up thousands of feet, and had NOT counted on that level of glycogen burn. Make sure to give yourselves more time than we had when you do it, just in case! But you will seriously love it. One of our favorite adventures we've ever done just in terms of non-stop beauty. ❤️
Amazing ....totally wonderful ...I will hold onto your determination ❤️
Thanks so much, Deb! Determination really can get you through a lot of adversity, and we've found that developing it on hikes like this can make the trials and tribulations of regular life seem much easier to handle! ❤️
You guys pay the price and get
Another priceless experience! Love your videos!
Thank you Rob! We're really happy you're enjoying the vids, and the way you put it is absolutely correct. We definitely paid a price for this one, but that memory is going to last forever, even when we're older and can't do this kind of thing anymore. ❤️
One thing that always stuck out in my head when hiking the Grand Canyon was all the signs that said "down is optional up is mandatory" and the UP is no joke. So much respect to y'all. I could never imagine trail running this.
Those signs were very prescient, Kasandra! We really thought we had it dialed going in, but just hadn't counted on how much more glycogen we would burn by running at that altitude rather than hiking, and that darn near made us miss the shuttle. But in the end it made for some extra excitement, and also taught us a really great lesson about energy management that we will never forget! ❤️
Amazing endurance you two have. Your video provided a great virtual tour, and now the trip is on my bucket list! Thank you both and phenomenal job!
Thank you so much Steve! That's so awesome to hear that you've added R2R to your bucket list. You'll probably figure out a way to do it in much luxurious a fashion (i.e. not racing your butt off to make the 2PM shuttle), but any way you slice it the trail will NOT disappoint!
You both are so amazing. Love how you guys split up all the work and adventures together.... I need to find my adventure soulmate out there.
Thanks Martin -- we believe that you will absolutely find that soulmate, because adventuring together is the best way to forge a really strong relationship. When you meet and get along well with another adventure-oriented person, you will ultimately grow to be soulmates after adventuring enough together in enough different ways. ❤️
Glad to see you two made it. And it was great to cross paths on the trail. We've had a few adventures on these trails, which is why we booked a room on the north rim and had friends waiting with a car and a cold beer 😊.
Thanks Pete, was great to meet you too -- and so, so jealous about the car and cold beer. You most definitely did it right, and we most definitely made some rookie mistakes! But still a great adventure, and we're already plotting what we'll do for our return! ❤️
Nooooooo Elise you are like the Disney princess of hiking and I cannot handle seeing you cry! 😭 but I guess you have to remind us sometimes that you guys are human too! (Super humans lol)
Also I see you finally ditched the camelback 😉
Haha yes Brittany I finally broke down and got the vest, and of course it is amazing. And toe socks too, but I didn't want to tell Adam because he already thinks he knows everything! We were debating about whether or not to edit out my little breakdown because of course it was embarrassing, but decided it's important to keep it real when things are bad as well as when they're great (which they usually are). ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you for keeping it real. Its really important as content creators that you give your audience an authentic presentation. In this case its normalized how we must respect the mountains.
Thanks Maricela -- we will definitely keep doing that in the future (though hopefully won't make quite as many mistakes!).
You are two strong and wonderful souls.
Aw thank you, Katie! That makes us both feel very happy. ❤️❤️
Great news!!!! You both rock!! Glad this was a fantasic success story! Bonking sucks but you did it!!
Haha thank you so much. We love the way you put it -- bonking did suck, and it was embarrassing, but we made it and we def learned a lot as well! ❤️
You guys are champs ... thanks for sharing what you do that we wish we could.
Thanks so much -- we love sharing these adventures, and taking you to some crazy places. ❤️ And stay tuned, because we've got some crazy adventures coming up this fall!
Great video. I have always wanted to do this trail. The longest I (Kelley) have done is 19.8 miles in 8 hours. No running haha When I finished it was so much pain but so much pride and energy that I had done it.
Kelley that is exactly how we felt too - pain and pride in equal measures. You guys would love this trail. Just obviously give yourselves more time! ❤️
Running Grand Canyon is the most rewarding experience I ever have had. I learned more about myself in one day in the canyon than in a year outside of it.
That's really well said, Mark. We got one of our best lessons ever that day, too, about fueling up earlier and more often, and it's already paid dividends on two epic sufferfests since then! ❤️
You guys are amazing ! Thanks so much for sharing ! and Wow ! what a trail !
Yes Hugo! What a trail!! We honestly couldn't even believe it when we were on it. Super happy to share this experience with you! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Super glad you guys made alright !!
U guys are an inspiration. Glad the hike concluded well.
Thank you so much, Kedar! We really love sharing these adventures, even the difficult parts, and are delighted you're finding inspiration in them. ❤️
Great job you guys. I did this with my brother about 4 years ago. We actually did Rim to Rim to Rim. A total of 43 miles in 22 hours. No sleep, packed everything in and out. Nonstop hiking except for small breaks. The north side is a killer, but you guys should try the south side climb in the dark with headlamps. Put that on your list. We trained with hours of stair climbing in office buildings with loaded pack to avoid bonking. Nice work and keep it up. We are planning on doing some of your hikes in the near future. Just putting together a bucket list.
Jack that is so awesome you did that! R2R2R is definitely on our list, but we will not do it running. We'll take your approach and methodically hike the whole thing, making sure to get plenty of food along the way. Meanwhile, can't wait to hear which of our hikes you guys do -- please make sure to let us know!! ❤️
Haha thanks Jack -- we definitely will reach out prior to attempting R2R2R. And also will check out your Zion -- so sweet you took your daughter!
Wow I'm glad you made it and thanks to ranger angels. Stunning scenery. Great filming even with the time pressure. (BTW it's "kai-bAb")
Thanks so much, Ellen. Ranger angels really are the best! We've always loved rangers, meeting and talking to them, but now it's at a whole other level. Thanks for the kai-bAb -- our pronunciations have def been struggling lately. We also made a total hash out of Zion (which is supposed to be Zi-un to people in Utah). We need to start looking up pronunciations before we go places!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Just look for park youtube videos (I used one to double check kaibab.) I used to live in Santa Barbara and the streets are almost all in Spanish and the tourists had such a hard time with them.
Fantastic geology trip for me and I am not tired at all. Thanks for the fun field trip.🤠
Haha that's the way to do it -- happy we could take you to this geological marvel! ❤️
Amazing job you two! Most who have done Rim-to-Rim in a day can sympathize with how you were both feeling climbing out of the canyon. It is both an incredible physical and psychological challenge at the same time. Way to power through it! As I watch your video, my running partner and I are planning 1-day Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in spring 2022. 50 miles for my 50th! We did there and back with a day of rest in between a couple years ago and it was epic. BTW, we stayed at the North Rim Lodge for our down day and it is absolutely breathtaking. Watching you two physical specimens struggle even a little makes me wonder what it will feel like to turn around and do it all again straight away! Wish us luck!
Wow, Joseph, R2R2R is our dream! You are crushing it! We had contemplated giving it a go this time around but opted out because it would have made filming incredibly hard (all the beautiful shots looking down into the canyon would have been in the dark!) But it's a good thing we did because we got pretty slammed with work prior to this and never would have had time to put in the training for a monster like that. The R2R would have felt like pure bliss if we had just had one or two more hours instead of racing to catch the shuttle. It was so beautiful we just did not account for how much we would want to stop and film! Next time hopefully we will be able to take one more day so we can either shuttle our own car or stay at one of the lodges the night before to avoid any shuttle cut off time. Or maybe just go all in and do R2R2R 😜 Anyway, good luck with your training and definitely let us know how it goes!
Wow, great job! I did the R to R North Kaibob to Bright Angel in 2019, definitely the hardest hike I’d ever done up to that point. I don’t think anyone is ever prepared for that hike, at least the first time. The climb was brutal! To cap it off, tripped on one of the many metal pegs sticking out of the ground (you may have noticed) approaching Phantom Ranch, fell face down and knocked a tooth out! Oh well, it was all good and an ‘experience’ I’ll never forget, as it looks like you guys won’t either!
Wow that is an awesome R2R story! We gave every ounce of glycogen in our bodies, but you gave a freakin' tooth! You definitely have bragging rights on that one! And you're totally right -- it was an an adventure we will never forget, and we already are remembering even the really tough parts with fondness.
Absolutely amazing views… you two are a fantastic team… it came through more than ever in this video ❤️🇺🇸
Thank you so much! We were feeling embarrassed about bonking at the end, but other than the great views, having to support each other through that difficulty seems to be the part people actually are relating to the most. Not to say we're glad it happened, but at least now we're glad we put it in the edit. ❤️
I love you guys so much. Thank you for doing this and sharing with us.
Aw thank you Emmalee! We are so grateful for your love and support, and you know it's our pleasure and honor to share these adventures with you. ❤️❤️
One of my favorite adventures of yours; it not only shows the impressive athletic abilities the both of you have , but even more important the nurturing human side each of you have for the other. I hiked to Widforss Point (North Rim) a couple of months ago for some night photography of the MilkyWay and looked down the Grand Canyon many times as the sun was setting wondering how it would be going from Rim to Rim, well now I know. Glad you met the ranger (Angel) on the way up and seeing the smiles once getting to the top…well done.
Thanks so much! It's so nice to hear that you appreciated the human side of the video so much. We sometimes feel awkward about putting that stuff in, but the response on this video has made us feel a lot better about it. That must be a great place to see the Milky Way from, because it's not only high up but the skies are probably clearer than they would be on a mountain where water vapor collects. Glad we could show you the rim to rim -- hopefully we'll see the Milky Way from there whenever we get it together to do our next Grand Canyon goal: rim to rim to rim!
yall are athletes for sure...you all make it look so easy
Thanks Reiji! It felt easy for a while, and then suddenly really, really hard 😂 But at least we made it in the end!
When Elise broke down I could SO relate, especially with the hyperventilating. That has happened to me a few times, especially if I am panicking or worrying about something. You guys are so relatable. Even though it seems like you have superhuman strength and endurance it's moments like these to remind us that you are still human like the rest of us. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks Liz, that's very sweet of you. I was a bit embarrassed about bonking and then hyperventilating for sure, but we're committed to showing what really happens whether good or bad. Fortunately, it's been mostly good so far ,but that was definitely a rough few minutes! ❤️ --E
Wow!!! You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing which not a lot of people has a chance to see in their lifetimes
Thank you so much! You are right -- it truly was amazing in person, and something that we hope you will get a chance to do at least once. And if not, we're proud to be able to take you there with video! ❤️
Adam is an absolute legend. And Elise is not only a beast on the trail, but she’s only thinking of others even at the hardest moments. You are both so inspiring
Thanks very much, Colby! I actually hadn't thought of it like that, but you're totally right. Elise was just worried about inconveniencing me if we missed the shuttle, not about the fact that she was hyperventilating. Thanks for the insightful thought and, as always, for your tremendous encouragement. -- A
Tears of joy right here you guys!!! That was EPIC!! Kate and I are so stoked for you and so proud of you. You killed it!
Grand Canyon Rule No. 1: Sometimes the Canyon wins, sometimes you win
Grand Canyon Rule No. 2: When the Canyon wins, AND IT WILL SOMETIMES, you MUST return for a redemption run. (So now you owe the Canyon)
Grand Canyon Rule No. 3: Add lightness and speed
You captured this adventure so well: The elation of starting out and going down into such a mind blowing place. The punishing nature of the trail with all those mule steps. The point at which it gets real. The point at which the realization hits of starting to feel it. The knowing that the worst is coming like a freight train. Then the devastation of climb out. Super effort by both of you, amazing footage (and my gawd, the time and distance I know that added!), and keeping the camera rolling for the blow up.... Just simply the best R2R that's ever been posted on the tube. Way to go!! Adam, you're a freaking machine for carrying her. Elise, you're made out of unobtainium, for wrecking yourself, and coming back from the brink of destruction. Unreal...both of you!!
Thanks for the shout out! That cracked me up!
We're heading there to run it again in 3 weeks, and that'll make 3 Rim2Rivers since May'20, and be a nice training run to ad to the 8 R2R's since 2015. Was just there mid Aug for the annual R2R and can't wait to get back!
Todd that shout-out was totally well-deserved. We truly couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again. And LOVE these rules. We definitely need to return and try for redemption -- and next time, do some darn training first (lack of training wasn't by choice -- just slammed with work, etc. last month. But next time we'll be ready!). Meanwhile, kick some butt on that Rim2River!!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I've done it on less than optimal training, and I assure you, it wasn't pretty. I've blown up, Kate's blown up, we've both blown up! You know the canyon is winning, when with 7.5mi and 5,000' of climb to go, your 15yr old daughter says, "Dad, just go in the bathroom and throw up. You'll feel so much better."
Amazing!!! I love you all so much! I was in a very precarious situation on a trail last week. I started to have anxiety and then I thought of Elise! I made it with a smile on my face! My heart was pounding watching you guys! Much love, Tzipi! ❤️ Where can I find your music?
Tzipi thank you for telling us that -- it makes me so happy and proud to hear! And so glad you conquered the anxiety and made it safely!! We will be putting out four songs in the next month or so, and will definitely let you know when and where once we figure it out! ❤️❤️ -- E
Wow….this is on another level….incredible scenery….flora and fauna…..and wow…..that’s a huge feat of endurance…..beautiful videography guys….thank you for sharing
Thanks very much, Karl -- one of our favorite adventures ever! The Grand Canyon is an amazing place, and it's impossible to really understand its beauty until you go all the way down into it -- we highly recommend it! ❤️
Watching you do this amazing hike once more as we are going to be doing it ourselves in may next year. I’ll be 56 years and you words are ringing in my ears: ‘If you can, you must!’. Can’t wait! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Yes Louisa! That makes us both so happy to hear! That is absolutely the right attitude. Please let us know how it goes!! ❤️
You guys are FREAKIN’ AWESOME!! Love the trail running footages. Seemed like such a super physically demanding trail, but also an invaluable experience🤟🏻
That's exactly right, Steve. We were a bit embarrassed by bonking, of course, but also learned some really important lessons about nutrition and running at altitude that will be super useful in the future. Really glad you liked the trail running footage! That was sort of by necessity, because it got to the point that we couldn't keep stopping to film so we shot more of it on the go, but glad to hear it turned out cool! ❤️
My first thought was, how on earth did you have enough water? That’s the biggest thing that is stressed, regarding being prepared for hiking in The Grand Canyon. Good job, and glad you had a ranger/angel!
Thanks Caroline! You're right about water always being the most important thing. Fortunately the Grand Canyon has several places to refill water, and we had them all listed out beforehand so we knew how much to fill at each stop (plus a little extra, just in case!). And we will NEVER forget that ranger, miraculously reappearing just exactly when we needed an emotional lift. ❤️
Wow! You rock! That was an unbelievable feat!😊
Thank you! Definitely a major bucket list item for us, and it deserved to be -- absolutely an incredible place!! ❤️