Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike - Recap, Tips, and Lessons Learned!
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- This is a follow-up to my last Grand Canyon hiking vlog where we hiked the rim to rim in a day! Since this is a popular bucket-list hike for so many people, I wanted to share a more detailed recap, hiking tips, and the lessons we learned!
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0:00 intro
0:40 full hike recap
8:18 how long the hike took
10:07 favorite part
13:06 hardest part
14:20 time of year we hiked
15:53 my backpack
16:33 clothing
19:42 shoes
22:02 hydration
23:36 headlamp
24:22 pacing tips
25:50 back to the north rim
I know this is a long chatty video, but I hope it's helpful if you're planning your own Grand Canyon hike! I added chapter markers so you can easily find the info you're looking for. Thanks for watching 😁
Where did you get your shirt, collapse water bottle, electrolytes packets and sandals?
When your hiking and having a hard go of it. Remember that your doing this for everyone who can't do this. I'm disabled and appreciate your videos.
Thank you!
Nice report. You covered the most important parts. I’ve done the rim to rim 3 times in the last 8 years, twice north to south & once south to north. I always went in late September when it would hopefully be cooler, although it was 102 degrees at Phantom Ranch one time. After researching desert hiking, I chose to wear a cotton shirt which I would normally never do. I soaked the shirt each time I would cross a stream. The cotton holds water better than a quick dry synthetic and it helped keep me cool. Another thing to know is that you can purchase ice at Phantom Ranch. I added quite a bit of ice to my Camelbak there, so I had cool water for the hottest part of the hike.
Same experience with cotton versus exotic "moisture wicking" synthetic shirt. A Ranger at Phantom Ranch looked at me with a smile on his face as we hung out down there, and asked me where we came from. We were from New England where synthetics and avoiding cotton is important. When we told him, he said, "you're not there now, you're in the desert. You WANT your shirt to retain moisture." The next time I went back, long sleeve white cotton shirts for me.
I did this exact same hike on May 17, 2018 in my mid 50s. It's a nice hike, took me and three of my kids 11 hours. Ditch the backpack and at most, use a hydration pack, or better yet, use a fanny pack that allows you to carry two liters of water. Long sleeve sun top with sun hat and shorts, no need to change clothes at all during the hike unless you want to change your socks at some point. Drink water / electrolytes on a time basis every 15 minutes drinking some. If you are trained and have the leg strength, you will actually find it easier to go much faster on the downhill and not arrest your momentum all the time.
Start ~20 minutes before sunrise and you will catch the sunrise at the Cocnino overlook and be able to walk the whole way down basically in the shade. It's an epic hike.
As a teacher, I only have summer to enjoy the outdoors. I don't get the luxury of taking vacation in October when it's cooler in the Canyon. We did an overnight R2R on June 16th. It was 120° in the shade at Phantom. It was crazy hot.
Two years later we did an R2R as a day hike in early June and we started at 3:30 am and went South to North. Much better that year as we avoided the heat of the day in The Box and had shade going up the NK.
Still the most amazing thing we've ever done. I love the Grand Canyon so much!
I have just recently decided that I want to do this before I am too old. I turn 60 this year. This was such a great explanation of what to expect and great tips!!
I’m 14 years old and yesterday I hiked rim 2 rim (south to north rim) in 14 hours and this video helped me prepare a lot.
Did the same North to South hike day after you did on May 18. Started at 5:15 AM. Finished at 7:15pm. About 105 at Phantom, super hot in full sun from Phantom all the way along the river, up the corkscrew to Indian Garden. Was 100 degrees at Indian Garden. Like you, kept wetting my shirt to keep cool. Thankful that it was mostly shaded from Indian Garden to Bright Angel trailhead. I rested 3 full days at South Rim and was 90 percent recovered. Then hiked back to the North Rim (and my car) descending South Kaibab, climbing North Kaibab. It was 3 miles shorter and in the 90s, not 100s, so overall a somewhat easier day. Took me 10.5 hours. Going Rim 2 Rim is an achievement but for someone who has the time and the patience to get reservations, the best way to enjoy the canyon is to do in early Spring, or late Fall when it's cooler, staying at Phantom or Bright Angel campground, making it a two day hike. Rim to Rim is endurance. Rim to River, then River to Rim is real enjoyment. If you can find a way to do it, that's the best . Best views in my opinion are on the hikes down from the rims, not when hiking up. Your vid was great and all your tips helpful. Thanks and good luck with all your hikes.
Rim to rim in one day? Oh my god. I've never done it but I know enough to know that's pretty strenuous.
Great wrap up video and tips. Working up my stamina to attempt the hike this fall. Good job guys!!
This reminds me so much of our experience backpacking a section of the Under the Rim trail at Bryce Canyon combined with our earlier hike that day (Queens Garden/Navajo) Trekking Poles were a savior, switchbacks were killer, electrolytes and a snack so important even for the shorter hikes, lots of water, and the moisture wicking SPF protection layer is a must! The next day fatigue/soreness was not nearly as bad as we thought it would be... but we were walking funny!! Jersey ladies hiking Utah for the first time! It's so important to look back and see what you could have done better and note what worked. Thank you for your video. We are newbies to the CZcams hiking sharing community, looking forward to sharing more of our adventures and following along on yours and others! ✌️
i.can't.WAIT. to do this! totally soaking in ALL of your tips! thank YOUUUUU for sharing all of it! yayayay!
Excellent video! Love your channel! Looking forward to seeing more of your upcoming adventures! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nice job!! Thanks for all the info! I'm planning on doing this hike next year.
Super helpful, thank you so much. I'm doing this for the first time in June and we will be hiking at night and into the morning to avoid the heat... you're info on gear was also super helpful, ordering some swag now. Happy Hiking!
Congratulations. That was a tough one. I appreciate the post hike update. Good job you two.
Thank you Margaret! It was fun to talk more about this hike and share some of the details that didn't make it into that last video.
Thanks for showing this hike. Hope you're fully recovered! 💛💙
I'm fully recovered now, but it took a solid week to get back to normal!
Thanks for all the tips , wife and I will do R2R later in the year we really liked your video. Great job you guys
I’m really glad you guys started around 5am, most of the videos I watch are of people starting in the dark and when I eventually scratch this off of my list I want to see the entire hike as well and start around the time you did. Great info, thank you!!
You're welcome! I'm so glad we started when we did. That morning section was so beautiful!
My husband starts Rim2Rim2Rim at midnight and I always tease about the "big cats". He isn't afraid but I sure would be.
Wow! I can see why people that aren’t prepared or properly conditioned find themselves in trouble! That hike is no joke. Great job to both of you!
Thank you for sharing your tips and experience!
Excellent video
Back in 87 me and two friends did the thunder river trail all the way down to the river and back up the north rim in July. 28 miles in three days.
Considering where you live, yeah that heat had to be brutal. I was living in Las Vegas at the time, so it didn't bother us so much.
Water never tasted so good in my life. That is the one thing I remember most.
Thank you for all the great information! It is very helpful while planning my own trips.
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!
27 minutes of defining type 2 fun! So awesome!
Yup... now that I've forgotten about all the struggle, I'm thinking about when I'll do it again 😂
I just did the S Kiabab to Bright Angel last week. It was epic. I loved your summary. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a great day to get out for some fresh air. Glad this came up on recommended.
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Thanks for sharing guys 🤙💥
I don’t think I’ll be hiking the Grand Canyon anytime soon but this video was so great and informative!
... Amazing video ,, scenery is beyond incredible ....
.. I have followed you for a couple of years now and know you are a skilled outdoors woman and a very experienced hiker ...
This type of hike is not on my list but love to see what makes it on so many other
s .... when you mentioned 'heavy' backpack I was curious to see what that entailed considering it was to be a one day thru hike...
.. I totally am a huge advocate of trekking poles and staff's ,,they can be a life saving tool in so many ways ...
.. I have heard of many fit hikers struggle with this trail by pushing limits ,, not staying hydrated ...
I hope those in the future see this video and keep the ego's in check ... hate to think that those beautiful sights will be their last ....
.. Really enjoy the adventures you and Nick show .. Nature has SO much to offer and when experienced with skills and good information ,,can make memories forever ...
Good job! Such an accomplishment. My husband and his friend do Rim2Rim2Rim every April. He is 52. I admire him so much. Last year he accidentally left his water on north rim, obviously his wife wasn't with😉 and got quite nervous since water wasn't turned on but he made it out.
I have that same Gregory pack! The most comfortable day pack I've ever used, I love it!
Congrats on the hike 🎉
It is such a great backpack! Thanks for commenting Taylor!
Thank you for sharing your tips and gear used
this was an amazing video idea 😊
Glad you liked it! I've never done a video like this, so it was fun to try something different and share more of the hiking experience. 😁
I love those capilene sun hoodies too! They are my summer uniform.
That's one of my bucket list hikes. I'm not there yet physically for the uphill. Just hiking down to 3 mile resthouse (from the south) and back was tough, but that was summer so I'd like to see how far I can get now.
So amazing! Thanks for sharing the story! I don't know if I could do it, but you've got me thinking. I'm so slow, so maybe a stay at Phantom Ranch is possible. Downhill is so hard! Congrats! What an awesome adventure. It's inspiring!
Downhill is rough!! Glad you enjoyed this video. It was fun to make something different and share more of the details from the day. Thank you for commenting 😁
Well done! That is such an accomplishment! I hope that there was a massage in your calendar after you did that. I was at the South Rim about a week and a half ago and while we weren't doing any hikes outside of the Rim Trail (I'm afraid of heights so even just approaching the rim was a lot for me) we met a woman that had just finished going from the South Rim to the 3 Mile rest house and back up. And even on a cool mid-October day she remarked how hot it was down in the canyon. So I'm sure that sneaks up on people doing the full hike. Again - congrats!
The heat was bad on the 15th when I did it. I would recomend heat training, like hiking in Vegas where I live. I have the same hoodie & live in it for hiking. Great post hike video. Great info.
The canyon shuffle. Everyone gets it and your calf’s feel like 10 pound bowling balls! Congratulations!! Well done!
They were so sore! The pool helped a lot, but sitting on the shuttle for hours definitely did not haha
@@amanda.outside I totally understand!!
Many a times I've considered carefully how to step up onto a sidewalk after hiking in the Canyon.
Hello Amanda thanks for sharing 👍 😊 really helpful looked stunning
You're welcome Don! Glad it was helpful!
Yes. Always always take you headlamp, flash light, something.
Good tips, thanks for sharing! What food or snacks are best to bring along?
Did a 4 day trip on New Hance trail and was 100 at the Colorado, I took a nap with legs in the River and was still hot, oven hot. Grand Canyon is level 2 fun = sucks while your doing it but awesome memories and glad you did it after.
I have the same pack! I've had it for about 1 year and holding up great. It has just enough room for a day hike. I'll have to look into the shirt. Hate😠 using sunscreen. I feel like I've been tared and feathered. Something I like to keep all the time in my day pack is a battery back up for phone and headlamp. Great follow up video. 👍😊👣
Hiked the canyon twice, way back in the day (1998 & 2000). My kids thought we were trying to kill them but we STILL talk about those trips today. We hiked the north rim to phantom ranch 1 year and rafted from Lee’s fairy to Phantom ranch and out the south rim then following trip. Do it, be safe and get outside. 🥾
That's awesome!! What an incredible memory. I know this is something I'll always remember too. I think the next thing I need to do is a rafting trip... ☺️
When you said not again reminded me when I did Angel's Landing I was like I have to do this! I'm not coming back! There's no way I'm coming back! Haha. Loved it but won't do it again...maybe. 😄 I will do the trail again tho just not the Angel's Landing part, just to Scouts lookout.
Thank you for your insight to do this challenging hike. If you were to do it again, what time of year would you go? Thx!
I need to get some electrolights stuff, I always forget to take something like that.
Hi! Thank you so much for your video! I absolutely loved it! I have a few questions:
How many times did you spend at each break?
Why did you choose mid-May? any other months would you recommend to do this hike in?
How did you prepare for this? physically and mentally?
I'm planning to do this hike soon and I'm actually getting a new day-pack just for this hike! do you think 38L was too much just for a day hike? I love Gregory packs and would probably get one but not sure about the size? 38L or if you can do it again you would do less than 38L? like 30L maybe?
Thanks for the info, I didn't know there was a shuttle option for the after hike. Is hiking the canyon a one way? Do some people start the other way? Why did you decide to go the way you did? Do some people camp half way and then finish the next day? Thanks. 🙂
I’ve done r2r2r and rim2river2rim “a lot” in the past two years. I am a huge believer in Sun Hoodies to manage sun exposure winter or summer. There is never a good time to get baked in the sun and sunscreen isn’t the answer (imho). The nicest one I found is the Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake hoodie. It feels as close to wearing nothing as possible but keeps the sun off. The capilene is nice but a bit thicker, it is good for soaking with water as it will hold water better but I prefer the Crater Lake.
People I see absolute baked in the sun, red all over, ask me as I am running by.. “Aren’t you hot?” (I wear thin joggers too, head to toe coverage).. and the answer is No, I am usually cool as a cucumber and I guarantee I am cooler/more comfortable than them. They work surprisingly well in winter too, if the air is still I would wear just that down to 45 or so.
Undergarments are crucial as well, I use exofficio. Bad underwear = lots of heat retention and that is a bad thing.
Congratulations on achieving one of the most difficult hikes. This is a bucket list for me. Last time I was in the Grand Canyon was on a rafting trip on the Colorado River. You guys might actually enjoy that more because you will have time to camp within the canyon, go on day hikes and tackle a few white water rapids.
Would love to know everything in your pack. Bucket list!
Planning a trip to grand canyon in late November. Is it a good idea to try this during that time?
Mount Whitney….your next challenge!
You guys are so badass!
Nice recap for your previous video! I ran my 4th Rim2River yesterday and did the 10hr drive back home, today. Had an absolute blast and can't wait to return in mid-August for my 9th R2R run.
Nice job hiking in the Vivo's. I wonder if your feet would have been happier in a thinner sock, or maybe no sock, so that your forefoot and toes would have had more room, and maybe also stayed a bit less sweaty and maybe cooler? I run and backpack in Vibram FiveFingers, with no socks....so I don't know the answer to that question. I wear Vivo Primus Trails at work all day as a mechanic, and love them (with a very thin "dress" sock), but haven't worn a pair hiking.
A tip that might help with the use of your poles; The straps are for leverage, not for "safety". So bring your hand up through the bottom of the strap, and then open your hand, and bring it over the top of the strap, and grab the strap, and the grip. Slide your hand downward just a bit, until the strap "catches" your hand. You now have a ton of leverage on the pole, that will support your weight, as you apply it. Adjust the pole length, longer, for downhill use, and much shorter, for uphill use, typically, so that your forearm is about level when the pole is into the ground. This will give you maximum benefit from the poles, and really save you. (I run in the canyon w/o poles, because I'm running the whole thing)
Wow! Your 9th R2R, that's incredible.. and in August! Are you trying to beat a certain time or do you just love that trail and like doing it often? I can't even imagine the heat in August!! I've never tried the vivos without a sock, but that might work. Maybe I'll give it a try on a shorter hike and see how it feels. I appreciate the comment and tips!
@@amanda.outside Mid-August is their monsoon season, so the temps drop, there is cloud cover, and frequently rain/thunder/lightening/hail. It's an amazing time to run across the canyon.
My daughter and I started doing it when she was 15, as a celebration of our birthdays, 1 day apart, mid-Aug, and also as the year anniversary for me walking out of the chemo lab for the final time. Just a fun daddy-daughter cruise run. We did it 5yrs in a row. I returned in Oct on that 5th year and ran it solo for the first time, and have returned 2 more times, including '20 when I had to trailer a 2nd car, to run it solo. The solo efforts allow me to push the pace pretty hard, and they are a lot of fun. (vids on my channel)
I always debate on wearing my hiking shoes hiking or just sandals because I do wear my sandals most the time, especially living in Phx most the time, I have yet to wear sandals on hike tho.
I have no friends and would love to do this hike. lol. Is there a group online that gets together to do this awesome hike or something online? thanks.
Would late November be an ok time to do this?
How many hours did it take you to reach phantoms ranch?
Hi Amanda! I'm visiting Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon for the first time ever (eek!) in Late sept/early oct. Your channel has been LIFE SAVING. I would love some information on what to expect for weather and how to prepare for dispersed camping if you have content on that? I did look at the averages for the weather but thought maybe you would have a better understanding.
You are doing yourself a tremendous favor by making yourself tough.
no lost toenail from all that downhill stomping .? Nick had blisters, what did you give him for that ? And do you think a reflective umbrella would be worth the weight ? thanks
I did see some people hiking with an umbrella. I've never used one, so I'm not sure how much they help and if it's worth it. For Nick's blister I just gave him a Compeed blister care gel patch. He said it helped a ton. I always carry those blister patches just in case. I blister is a quick way to ruin a hike!
Side of your knees hurt because of the IT band. Search ITB syndrome and there alot of stuff out there to help you strengthen the supporting muscles.
We're almost 60, so getting in shape this year
Great video! We did the rim to rim last year. Do you have a link to the yellow UV shirt?
Saw the link, thanks!
I have the same sun hoodie and love the idea of using it for the same reason (hate continuously putting sunscreen on my arms). But the few times I’ve worn it didn’t feel very breathable and was uncomfortable in warmer temperatures. Do you notice this? Maybe I just need to get used to it
For me, it feels pretty lightweight and breathable but in hot temperatures, I really like to get it wet to cool me down. Do you hike in humid climates? I wonder if that makes a difference. I mostly hike out west in dry hot climates.
@@amanda.outside thanks for the reply! That’s a good point about the humidity and might be part of the reason. I’ll have to pay attention next time I hike somewhere more desert-y
Would you recommend doing it the opposite direction South to North?
There will be more elevation gain going that direction. The north rim is higher than the south.
What time of year did you do the hike? Date? We are planning a 1st week June 2023
just found out mid may
Didn’t you get in the water and cool off?
All I know about the Grand Canyon is never make this trek between May and September. It is one of the most deadly hiking areas in the U.S. Mainly from people not taking enough water with them. Late Fall and early Spring is the only time to be hiking the Grand Canyon.
The Horse trail from the South Rim is probably that long downhill part decending into the Canyon. Some of the Mules will stumble and go down to their knees on that part. Never seen one fall but they'll certainly breakdown for a couple of steps. However the opposite is true for Mules when they are climbing. No four-wheel drive gonna follow you I guarantee
5:00 I'm pretty sure I would be in danger of passing out cuz I faint at the drop of a hat. I'd probably have to stop for an hour.
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
It's my 5th year in a row doing that same hike now. Twice out south kaibab and twice out bright angel. Although it does get easier and you learn allot there is still one thing I can't figure out.... how to make that shit plastic tasting water at phantom ranch to taste any better, man that stuff is horrible 🤣🤣
Would you go back and backpack this hike? I imagine you felt rushed and couldn’t really appreciate the scenery as much.
I go back and forth on whether I would want to backpack it. I can't decide! It definitely felt rushed at times, but I also loved the challenge of doing it in one day.
@@amanda.outside It is worth backpacking. It gives you time to see some of the other places (Plateau Point, Ribbon Falls, etc) that you probably had to rush on by. It is also neat to camp in the canyon. It does make the pack much heavier with the tent and other gear. We went in March and April to avoid the super high temperatures. Then you have to deal with a little snow at the high elevations - and the North Rim is closed so you have to hike back to the South Rim.
What do you do when you have to pee on hikes like that?
There are many outhouses along the trail that the national park provides.
Jogging on a trail with rock rubble is not a good practice, causing a sprained ankle or going into a full tumble.
Must be nice to have money to travel and see the country.me of course I have no money for anything like what your doing like I said must be nice. God Bless
Hiking is for everyone. Just get outside and find a local trail. It’s so good for your mental health. You don’t have to go far to find peace with nature. Best of luck!
@@Uturnsandgiggles well if you live in a city and have no vehicle your out of luck and some city's you don't want to go for a walk city's like Detroit,Chicago or cities like that where I'm at in Battle Creek Michigan there ain't too many places that you can go for a walk and not get out of the city cuz there ain't none if you ain't got a vehicle like me I don't have a vehicle you can't go anywhere boring as shit especially if you want to get out somewhere where it's peaceful yeah good luck if you got money you can do that if you don't have money your shit out of luck
@Grant Jones yes that is true but if you're in a city good luck finding a quiet place to go
@@dalevodden1359 I’m sorry Dale your current situation doesn’t allow you to get outside on a local trail. I hope the videos give you joy and encourage you until you are able to find a way to hike if that’s your thing. It’s not all about money, it’s just where you find your happy place.
@@Uturnsandgiggles that is why I watch the videos on camping and canoeing jives me hope to do it one day my bucket list item is to through hike the Appalachian trail God Bless
I had same knee pain. Just below the joint on the outside of the knee.
It's inflamed tibialis anterior muscle.
The exercise in this video saved my knee pain and I do it any time my knee starts to act up.
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