Re: Hiking with young childen
Ah one of my favorite topics :) In a nutshell, as others have said, "depends on the kid(s)", and also on the parents. If the kids have been hiking since...
mojave_ben 2008-09-23 17:03:43 #52525

Re: Hiking with young childen
I recall meeting a family group doing a rim to rim. There was (mid 20's) mom & dad, (also quite young) aunt, grandfather & grandmother... and 5 year old son....
photobunny_53 2008-09-23 16:48:52 #52524

Re: Hiking with young childen
Yes, and it was a great story with corroborating pictures. the kid was 5 and they did a New Hance-Grandview loop. If you search the list archives, I'll bet...
Timothy Osburn 2008-09-23 16:34:21 #52523

Ride to the North Rim?
Hi All, Three of us need a ride to the North Rim (from the South Rim) on Friday October 3. We would prefer to avoid the shuttle, if possible. Not only...
kwmiller_99 2008-09-23 14:24:06 #52522

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

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