Day 1 of my Grand Canyon Backpacking trip (from February 25th). This shot was taken about three hours into our descent. In front of me are two fellow hikers and one of our guides... behind me was one other hiker from our group and our other guide.
@dutchothotmailcom thanks Estherā¦ so glad I put in the hard work to train for this ahead of time but I have to tell you that the next morning I could feel those quads had been used like never beforeā¦ not painful but I could definitely feel them!
@pamalama thanks Pamā¦ this was an amazing hikeā¦ views were incredible and I loved every stepā¦ in fact I hope to do a rim to rim trip in September.
@ludwigsdiana Oh Dianaā¦ so sweet of you to say that I am fit and your comment made me feel greatā¦ so thanks so very much. I worked so hard to prepare (three months) and I was actually very ready for thisā¦ now I want to stay in shape because I hope to go on a longer rim to rim trip in Septemberā¦ it goes from North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch and then back up Bright Angel trail and adds about 10 more miles to the mix. I would not see the South Kaibab trail again that have been featured from my day 1 photos. I should know in May if my guides are able to get the permits for the trip. Fingers crossed!
@jb030958 You should do it Jennieā¦ it is an amazing tripā¦ this trip was called Rim to River since it went from the South rim back to the south rim but I hope to do rim to rim on my next adventureā¦ it goes from the north rim to the south rimā¦ you can read about it here: https://www.mandyleaphoto.com/product-page/rim-to-rim-grand-canyon ā even though this trip is listed as happening in October Iāve talked with the guides and they are going to request permits for September & I am hoping the permits get approved and I get to go.
@ljmanning thanks Lauraā¦ the entire journey was so breathtakingā¦ I was overwhelmed with the beauty and diversity of the landscape.
@wakelys Susanā¦ thanks so muchā¦ it was an incredible experience and I had so much funā¦ the three other hikers were a lot of fun to hang out with as were the guideā¦ the food was great and I just had the best time.
Thanks KV for the info! I would love to do the Rim to River first as you have done. I will look up that same website and put in Rim to River. That next trip you are planning sounds great as well. Keep us posted!!
I just sent an email to Mandy Lea asking about their future Rim to River trips. Looking forward to a response!
@danette thanks Danette.
@dutchothotmailcom thanks Estherā¦ so glad I put in the hard work to train for this ahead of time but I have to tell you that the next morning I could feel those quads had been used like never beforeā¦ not painful but I could definitely feel them!
@pamalama thanks Pamā¦ this was an amazing hikeā¦ views were incredible and I loved every stepā¦ in fact I hope to do a rim to rim trip in September.
@ludwigsdiana Oh Dianaā¦ so sweet of you to say that I am fit and your comment made me feel greatā¦ so thanks so very much. I worked so hard to prepare (three months) and I was actually very ready for thisā¦ now I want to stay in shape because I hope to go on a longer rim to rim trip in Septemberā¦ it goes from North Kaibab to Phantom Ranch and then back up Bright Angel trail and adds about 10 more miles to the mix. I would not see the South Kaibab trail again that have been featured from my day 1 photos. I should know in May if my guides are able to get the permits for the trip. Fingers crossed!
@jb030958 You should do it Jennieā¦ it is an amazing tripā¦ this trip was called Rim to River since it went from the South rim back to the south rim but I hope to do rim to rim on my next adventureā¦ it goes from the north rim to the south rimā¦ you can read about it here: https://www.mandyleaphoto.com/product-page/rim-to-rim-grand-canyon ā even though this trip is listed as happening in October Iāve talked with the guides and they are going to request permits for September & I am hoping the permits get approved and I get to go.
@mittens thanks Marilyn.
@bkbinthecity thanks Brian.
@ljmanning thanks Lauraā¦ the entire journey was so breathtakingā¦ I was overwhelmed with the beauty and diversity of the landscape.
@wakelys Susanā¦ thanks so muchā¦ it was an incredible experience and I had so much funā¦ the three other hikers were a lot of fun to hang out with as were the guideā¦ the food was great and I just had the best time.
@koalagardens thanks Katrina.
I just sent an email to Mandy Lea asking about their future Rim to River trips. Looking forward to a response!