Re: Hiking with young childen
Wasn't there some guy around here a few years back who posted a trip report (with pictures !) of doing that hike with a REALLY young kid, like 5yo or...
johngeyles 2008-09-23 12:07:05 #52521

Re: Hiking with young childen
The issue that scares me the most are the narrow trails and extreme drop-offs. Kids tend to horse around. I know I would'nt trust my 8 yo grandson to keep...
salley schwartz 2008-09-23 03:59:23 #52520

Re: Hiking with young childen
What a great trip! If you are truly planning on going slowly you shouldn't have trouble. If the kids are used to hiking then they should be used to most...
ruthglenn 2008-09-23 03:59:19 #52519

Rim to Rim key exchange/lift ??
I'm planning a rim to rim this coming weekend. I would like to avoid the commercial shuttle if possible (expensive and the times don't work well). I'm...
cynpotato 2008-09-23 03:59:18 #52518

thinking May '09... or '10?
Sept '04 was our rim to rim adventure of a lifetime. Four women, friends all going through changes and seriously needing something to feel good about,...
photobunny_53 2008-09-22 22:38:33 #52517

Re: Hiking with young childen
Ah, one of my favorite topics and while the advice you'll get that this is too much for children this young, it really all depends. This may get lengthy...
Kam Pebler 2008-09-22 20:17:34 #52516

Re: Hiking with young childen
I don't think the canyon is any more extreme or dangerous than the average public school. Children make good hikers, providing they are equiped properly,...
Wayne Tomasi 2008-09-22 19:54:59 #52515

Re: Hiking with young childen
-Charles, When I read your post my first reaction was "no way". Then you mentioned that you would be hiking slowly and taking extra nights to camp and I...
pkbinder 2008-09-22 16:42:23 #52514

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