Pine Mountain Overlook

I love my new Osprey Aura backpack. Today I carried 16 pounds in the pack and I will be increasing the weight as my training moves forward. I've booked a guided backpacking trip - 4 days & 3 nights in the Grand Canyon. It is a 5K descent/ascent and it will be the most challenging hike I've ever undertaken. I'm super excited about the trip.

[Mags]

You are progressing well! I love those big stones.

[Corinne C]

The Grand Canyon's hike is a challenging one. You're preparing well.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful rock formations. What made the hike difficult for me is that it is “backwards”. I’m used to starting out going up and coming back more easily down. Grand Canyon isn’t so bad going down, but the trip back up is brutal. Looks like you are training wisely for it though.

[GaryW]

Very nice!

[LManning (Laura)]

Love those rocks. Training will be fun!

[Jane Pittenger]

Oh, I see you are doing a guided hike so you wont get to choose hiking out at night in a full moon…too bad

[Islandgirl]

Sounds like a fun hike!

[Walks @ 7]

A hike of a lifetime for sure.

[Diana]

Fabulous capture of you on these wonderful rock formations. Your hike sounds so exciting.

[moni kozi]

These selfies really put nature into a totally different perspective. Very nice

[Susan Wakely]

What a great hike to look forward to.

[Kate]

You’re becoming a mountain goat, like Sugar!

[haskar]

Lovely light and details.

[Heather]

Beautiful shot with those amazing rock formations and that clear blue sky!