Re: First time 70 year old non hiker from Nebraska in November who i
I have been a Grand Canyon hiker since 1969. I am now 78 years old. At 70 I did one of the most difficult hikes in the Canyon. I have also hiked from Lees...
Adair 2010-08-02 18:36:14 #61989
Re: Approximate Hours from Phantom Ranch to North Rim
Colleen
A ball park number is 10 hours. The pace tends to get noticeably slower the last 3 or 4 miles for me on the N. Kaibab. Planning your starting time...
PhilG 2010-08-02 18:30:44 #61988
Re: Approximate Hours from Phantom Ranch to North Rim
Hi Mimi, I think I remember it taking me about almost 5 hours from Phantom to South Rim. I had a fairly heavy pack (40-45 pounds) and this was in April. I...
Colleen 2010-08-02 17:22:32 #61987
Re: Approximate Hours from Phantom Ranch to North Rim
Hi Colleen,
How long did it take you to reach the South Rim?
That will give us some idea of how fast you move.
Mimi Morris...
maweber@ix.netcom.com 2010-08-02 17:06:44 #61986
Approximate Hours from Phantom Ranch to North Rim
Hi All,
I'm wondering about the approximate hiking duration (in hours) from Phantom Ranch to North Rim for those who've done it before. I realize this...
Colleen 2010-08-02 17:04:20 #61985
Re: Heat management for mid September
Those neck coolers work really well. I've had to take mine off after getting into the last 3-4 miles of the r2r (either direction).
Regards Steve...
sskalskii@comcast.net 2010-08-02 10:27:00 #61984
Re: Heat management for mid September
Lyn - With that early of a start, you should be in pretty good shape. The worst part of the SK going down is the switchbacks just below skeleton point. The...
mowcowbell 2010-08-02 09:07:46 #61983
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