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By Davy Crockett This weekend (mid May each year) the North Rim of the Grand Canyon opened for the season. Thousands of hikers and ultrarunners make their pilgrimage to the canyon to hike or run across this amazing wonder of the world. I have been producing short videos for the new Grand Canyon History YouTube channel. I thought it would be interesting to also publish these as a podcast episode for you to listen to. The video versions of these shorts of course have many historic pictures to see. Please subscribe to that channel. Some of these shorts come from my best-selling book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. You can get my book on Amazon.
California wildfires ripped through L.A. this year, killing 29 people, destroying more than 18,000 buildings, and putting wildland fires back into the headlines. But what's it like being one of the poorly-paid workers sent in to risk your life to fight the flames? Wildland firefighter Nathan Bell has ‘held the line' across the United States: in Elk City, Idaho; on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Utah; and in the desert conditions of Sedona, Arizona. For 16 hour workdays, for weeks away from home, he will hike up a mountainside towards a raging fire with a 40 pound backpack on his shoulders, and a chainsaw over his shoulder. And his starting salary is less than a worker at Burger King... In conversation with Olly, he exposes the back-breaking, exhilarating life of a wildland firefighter - and the unspoken trauma so many of his peers experience ‘between seasons'... _______ Meanwhile, in The Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart investigates the trend for A.I. makeovers. From LolaAI, the ‘stylist and shopping copilot' baked in to Open Wardrobe, to the at-home body scans offered by Bodymapp, can Ollie get himself a fresh Spring look - using only A.I? As ever, frankly, the results are mixed… _______ Elsewhere, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox pops into Kiiroo to see how their teledildonics have adapted to the world of OnlyFans - and answers a listener question from a new Mum struggling with sex after breastfeeding. Once a source of pleasure, her boobs now feel sore, sensitive, and more like functional tools than instruments of intimacy. Will they ever feel sexy again? With the help of breastfeeding peer support worker Emilie Wardle, Frome Birth Talk's Lucy Plummer and sex and relationship therapist Rhian Kivits, Alix explores considers the under-discussed issues of milk mishaps in the bedroom and babies getting a little too handsy; and proposes new erogenous zones for when ‘boobs are off the table'... _______ Music this month comes from Manchester indie band The Lottery Winners, and their infectious single, ‘Turn Around'. It's our Record of the Month, and it's out now. _______ SUPPORT US - every penny counts: THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generous donations - independent shows like ours only exist with your support:
It's a family affair as Dawn is joined by her husband, director Andrew Melby, to HILF this awe-inspiring natural wonder of the world. On a recent road-trip to Los Angeles from Minnesota, Dawn and Andrew stopped in the Grand Canyon. The beauty, wonder and mystery of the place inspired Dawn to take a deep dive into the history. …and who better to go down with?—- SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - It Happened in the Grand Canyon by Todd R. BergerBook - We are Going in The Story of the 1956 Grand Canyon Midair Collision by Mike NelsonWant more rock hard Geology?Wanna visit? Start here! ---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Crazy Rich AncientsSee more of Andrew's work: https://andrewmelby.comCheck out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a CoffeeFind your next favorite podcast on BIG COMEDY NETWORK.---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.
In this episode, we sit down with Gautama Reid, better known as “G,” to hear his inspiring trail running story. G started trail running in 2020 and just finished his first trail 100-miler at the Wild Goose Trail Festival this past September.G takes us through the highs and lows of his journey, sharing the lessons he learned during his epic adventure at the Grand Canyon this fall, where he ran from the South Rim to the North Rim.Throughout our conversation, G emphasizes the transformative power of community and the impact of people who believed in him when he was just starting. He credits these connections as the driving force behind his evolution as a trail runner, from tackling shorter distances to conquering the 100-mile mark.G's story reminds us all of the strength we can find in ourselves and the importance of the people who lift us up along the way!
On today's newscast: Early snow storms are a good sign for the Colorado River and Arizona, the Tonto National Forest is replanting saguaros burned in a 2020 wildfire, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park transitions to winter operations, and more. Plus, President Biden formally apologized for the U.S. government's role in running federal Indian boarding schools last month. One of the dozens operated in Arizona is reflecting on the apology.
On today's newscast: The Navajo Nation Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Apache County over delays in processing early ballots, Grand Canyon National Park officials want to increase campsite fees on the South or North Rim, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors allocated $2 million to thin thousands of acres on the west side of the San Francisco Peaks, the Hopi Tribe connected the public water systems to a new regional system after elevated arsenic levels were found in drinking water, and more.
Kevin Fedarko now has two Grand Canyon-related best sellers to his name: The Emerald Mile and his latest book, A Walk In The Park, which chronicles what he calls the "spectacular misadventure" of his through-hike of the 700+ mile length of the Canyon. Kevin recently gave a talk at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, and we were there to record every word. The audio quality isn't up to our usual standards, but we think you'll enjoy it nonetheless. ***** Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here. ***** The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here. ***** To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie. ***** Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com. ***** The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be. ***** For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com ***** For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms: YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
On today's newscast: Dozens of bison were relocated from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, a Republican congressman wants Chiricahua National Monument to become Arizona's fourth national park, the ADEQ wrapped up an emergency project to protect the Hassayampa River at a mine near Prescott, and more...
A variety show today as we cover topics from hiking in the heat to wearing headphones to North Rim mule rides to a spouse's perspective of their Canyon hiker and much more...with the Grand Canyon Hiker Dudette—my wife, Zeena Speciale. ***** Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here. ***** The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here. ***** To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie. ***** Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com. ***** The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be. ***** For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com ***** For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms: YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
Join Tom (aka Leo) and Vince Gabriel on this episode of Ask Vince as they discuss Vince's recent hiking adventure at the Grand Canyon. Vince shares his experience of attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim and back again, a challenging 50-mile journey. Although he didn't complete the hike, he met a fellow hiker who turned out to be a valuable business connection. They discuss the importance of listening to your body and mind, and how experience and trust play a role in overcoming uncertainty and fear.If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com.
The Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) is an iconic and challenging trek in the Grand Canyon National Park. As the name suggests, it involves traveling from one rim of the canyon to the other and then back again, covering a round trip that spans the width of the canyon twice. Typically, participants start either from the North Rim or the South Rim, descend to the canyon floor via one of the trails (such as the Bright Angel Trail or the South Kaibab Trail), traverse the canyon bottom, and then ascend to the opposite rim using another trail. They then turn around and repeat the journey in reverse, returning to their starting point. The R2R2R is extremely strenuous and requires careful planning, preparation, and fitness due to its significant elevation changes, rugged terrain, and exposure to extreme weather conditions. This past weekend, I completed this adventure. Here is my story Video of episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/yE_c2UgO6V4?si=Jw-VSBmBH28m6_KQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50kready/support
Summary: Finches visit Arizona in the winter. Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out which finches may visit us in winter. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Arizona's Winter Finches,” by Charles Babbitt The Cactus Wren-Dition Winter 2023 Transcript Cheryl-Intro Some finch species are highly prone to irruptions-which are occasions when large numbers of birds take flight and regularly move hundreds of miles beyond their normal winter ranges in response to food scarcity especially cone and seed crop failures. Kiersten and I did a podcast last year about irruption in the bird world so check out that podcast to get more information. In the winter of 2022-2023 was such a situation when Evening Grosbeaks, Cassin's Finches, Red Crossbills, Pine Siskins, and Lawernce Goldfinches were reported in large, unprecedented numbers at many locations around the state of Arizona. These are the nomadic winter finches of Arizona. Kiersten-Red Crossbills The Red Crossbills are the oddest of the group. When you get a close look at their bill you will see what looks like a deformed beak with the lower mandible crossing under the upper mandible. This allows the crossbill o pry open tightly closed cones to extract the seeds, an evolutionary adaption that gives them access to a unique food source. Red Crossbills are resident breeders in much of Arizona's upper elevation forests. In flight years, however, irruptions can bring roving flocks from out of the state swelling numbers in mountainous areas and sometimes bringing these boreal invaders into the lowlands such as the Phoenix Valley. Cheryl-Pine Siskins Pine Siskins are one of the smaller winter finches often confused with the House finch. These little birds are year-round residents in Arizona's high country they are famous for their periodic irruptions. Movements are irregular and sporadic with birds being quite common some years and entirely absent other years. Pine Siskins have sharp narrow bills they use to extract seeds from the cones of a variety of conifers. In winter, flocks are often seen at feeders, with the Lesser Goldfinch and the House finch, or in weedy fields. These birds are quite personable and a person can get quite close to them before they will take flight. Pine Siskins are recognized by their steaky breasts and the bright yellow markings on their wings. In flight they show a distinctive yellow wing stripe. Kiersten-Evening Grosbeaks Of the winter finches, Evening Grosbeaks are the most striking. These stocky birds have evolved massive cream-colored beaks which are unmistakable and which are used like nutcrackers to feed on a variety of large seeds, catkins and even small fruit pits. In northern Arizona these birds might be seen feeding in winter on Russian olive fruits and juniper berries. Male Evening Grosbeaks are yellow and black with a distinct yellow forehead and eye brow and large white patches. Females are mostly gray with a yellowish-green collar and black and white wing markings. In Arizona Evening Grosbeaks breed very locally in the high country. In the winter they form large noisy flocks. Like the other winter finches Evening Grosbeaks have irruptive years, and when they do these birds delight bird watchers and the bird feeding hobbyists by crowded around seed feeders to eat sunflower seeds. Cheryl-Cassin's Finch Cassin's Finches are restricted to northern Arizona mostly the regions of the Kaibab Plateau and higher elevations of the Hopi and Navajo tribal lands. In the summer you are most likely to see them in pine and mixed conifer forests on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Males are easily recognized by their bright raspberry red caps and rosy tinged faces and breasts. Females are plainer with streaked breasts. Cassin's finches are migratory and irruptive with great variability in distribution and abundance. In some winters they can be quite common and be found in the low foothills of the phoenix Valley. When they are around, they visit finch feeders, often mixing with Pine Siskins, and other local finches. As spring warms the foothills you can spot these hardy finches gathered in trees where they sing incessantly. Kiersten-Lawrence's Goldfinches Some years Arizona is visited by winter finches not by the north but from the west. These are Lawrence's goldfinches, colorful birds whose breeding range is mostly the coastal ranges and foothills of the Sierra Nevada of California. There these birds occupy a variety of habitats including dry foothills, open woodlands and adjacent grasslands. In sporadic and unpredictable flight years some depart their breeding range, heading eastward in the southern part of Arizona. Lawrence's Goldfinches are a soft gray color with gold markings on the wings and chest. Males have black faces with contrasting pink bills while females tend to be less colorful. Lawrence Goldfinches are seed eaters. As with the other winter finches, seed crop failures due to drought or even more recently, massive wildfires are probably the principal driver of this birds' periodic movements into Arizona. Cheryl-Closing The question has been asked if scientists will ever be able to predict winter finch irruptions. Maybe. East of the Mississippi River, with the data compiled and the network of observers, the bird world enthusiasts attempt predictions of which winter finch will have a flight year. But in the west and especially the southwest with our mountainous terrain, diverse and widely separated habitats, and the lack of a network of observers, predictions are unlikely. Truly the unpredictability of the Arizona's winter finches is what keeps the mystery and excitement in the sightings of these birds when they appear.
Arnie Fonseca Jr. is training to become the oldest person to ever complete a quadruple crossing of the Grand Canyon—R2R2R2R2R—which he soon plans on doing at the age of 65. A big part of his training regiment is completing multiple Rim-to-Rim-to-Rims, the first of which he took on this past week. But the thing is, it's currently winter, and completing an R3 is VERY difficult in such conditions, because of snow and ice and the closure of the North Rim for the season. In spite of all his Canyon experience, Arnie faced some unexpected challenges, and hearing about how he dealt with them is something that will help all of us on our Canyon adventures. ***** To reach Coach Arnie, he insists you can call or text him at (602) 390-9144, or find him (@ArnieFonsecaJr) on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. ***** For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com ******* For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms: YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) ******* For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for: Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More
For two decades, the town of Castle Valley has celebrated the beauty and versatility of the hard shelled gourd. During the 20th year of the Castle Valley Gourds & More Festival, the many gourd-esses of the past joined the festivities for a retrospective of gourd regalia. Plus, the Western megadrought is getting some attention from an unexpected music icon. And later, our radio partners report on managing the buffalo herd on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. // Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent discusses the homicide suspect who was arrested south of Moab following a four hour barricade on Highway 191. She also talks about Lynn Jackson, a Grand County resident, who plans to run for the Utah House of Representatives in District 69 once Phil Lyman vacates his position. Gwen Dillworth of The Times-Independent discusses the hold ups with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project and commercial honey bees in national forests. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News covers the Moab Police Department's new data system and the University of Utah's record-breaking enrollment this year. // Show Notes: https://www.kzmu.org/gourd-esses-grace-castle-valley-festival-in-20th-year-plus-the-weekly-news-reel/
By Davy Crockett This part will cover additional stories found through deeper research, adding to the history shared in found in the new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Grand Canyon rim to rim hikes and runs become very popular as thousands descend into the Canyon each year. Fastest known times for R2R and R2R2R runs are broken. In 1991, Jerry Chavez, a Vietnam veteran of Leadville, Colorado, worked for the NPS. He operated the pump station at Indian Garden, which pumped water up to the South Rim. He lived year-round at a nice residence down at Indian Garden. Chavez was also a member of the park's 20-member rescue team and kept in shape by running rim-to-rim. Chavez said that the “dumbest thing” he saw was people hiking without food or water. “Chavez had seen a lot of weird things in the Canyon, including a guy hiking in a dusty tuxedo and women in high-heel shoes.” Often, he would rescue hikers suffering from heatstroke. One recent case was particularly bad. He remembered, “When I saw that man, he looked like death. We had to carry him up a mile. His temperature was 109. We were running water from a creek and kept pouring it on him. When they flew him to Flagstaff, he still had a temperature of 105. The doctor called and said whoever worked on him saved his life. The guy walked out of the hospital as normal as can be.” Chavez was awarded a National Park Service achievement award. Out-of-shape parents were often seen bringing down small children. On a winter day in 1989, Chavez was out for a run and found parents with two small children and heavy packs. “The kids were lying in the snow and crying. I told them, ‘You're going to have to carry those kids out.'” He offered to help, but the father refused and yelled at the kids about 2-3 years old. Finally, Chavez got permission to rescue the kids and carry them out. Amphitheater High School Double Cross During the summer of 1991, cross-country runner Virginia Hope Pedersoli (1974-) and others from Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, achieved a double-crossing giving publicity to the feat to other high schools. The group went down South Kaibab at dawn and reached the North Rim in ten hours. They ate lunch and headed back, finishing in the early morning at about 3 a.m. for a 21.5-hour double cross. Pedersoli said, “It was awesome. Walk until you are dead and then walk some more. It's hard to explain. While I was doing it, I wanted to quit, but after I was done, I wanted to do it again.” She went on to win five state championships in track and cross-country and competed in track and cross-country at the University of Arizona. President Bush on South Kaibab Trail On September 18, 1991, South Kaibab Trail was totally shut down with federal agents crawling around it with rifles and large binoculars. President George H. W. Bush (1924-2018), visited the Canyon and descended down the trail with a group that included Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan (1928-2019). The president wore loafers that became coated with dust and sweat drenched the back of his shirt. He chatted quite a bit about the views and the fishing in the Colorado River and at Phantom Ranch. He really wanted to get to the bottom, but they turned around after going down 685 feet to Ooh Ahh Point. After they turned around, Bush left most of his group behind and powered up the trail. His hike lasted about an hour and covered 1.8 miles. Major Destruction of the Kaibab Trail in 1992 During February 1992, a major rockslide destroyed a large portion of the North Kaibab Trail between Supai Tunnel and the bridge across the ravine below. It took out nearly 9,000 feet of switchbacks. The slopes had been soaked by early winter rains, became very muddy, and then crashed down into the canyon. Bruce Aiken at Roaring Springs reported, “Rebuilding the trail is going to be very difficult. It will take at least two months, maybe longer.” Hikers were given directions to use the Old Br...
By Davy Crockett This part will cover additional stories found through deeper research, adding to the history shared in found in the new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Rim To Rim in the 1950s In 1950, two 15-year-old boys from Los Angeles discovered that hiking rim-to-rim was a lot harder than they thought. While resting down at Phantom Ranch, they ran up an $8 unpaid bill and then decided that there was no way that they were going to hike back up. “So, the two youths ‘borrowed' a pair of mules at the ranch and rode to the top, tethering the mules at the head of Bright Angel Trail. The boys next headed south, stopping en-route to Williams, Arizona, at a service station where they pilfered $20 from the station's cash drawer.” Their trip ended there after some officers arrested them. Get Davy Crockett's new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Read more than a century of the history of crossing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. 290 pages, 400+ photos. Paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and Audible. Phantom Ranch Guests Arrive by Helicopter On October 29, 1950, Vesta Ledbetter Malone (1912-1995), of Missouri, Phantom Ranch caretaker with her husband Willis Wayne Malone (1910-1997), received a telephone call from Mrs. Jerry Evans of Cody, Wyoming in the afternoon requesting dinner and overnight accommodations for three people calling from the gauging station on the Colorado River, near Black Bridge. “There was nothing unusual in this, as late hikers often showed up at Phantom Ranch about dinner time. But when Mrs. Evans walked up to the ranch attractively attired in a fresh green silk dress complete with matching handbag, and of all things, high-heeled pumps, Mrs. Malone did a double take. ‘We're the folks that landed on the sandbar in the helicopter a little while ago.'” The pilot, Edwin Jones Montgomery (1912-1990), who established the first commercial helicopter operation in the country, in Tucson, Arizona, walked in and explained that his helicopter's motor had conked out over the canyon, but he had glided to a sandbar, and they walked a half mile to Black Bridge. “They established a record as the first Phantom Ranch guests to arrive by helicopter.” The next day, the three rode out of the canyon on mules. A few days later, Montgomery and two of his employees made repairs. “When they attempted to fly out, they flew only about a mile and one half downstream before the motor stopped and the plane dropped into the water. A team of mules pulled the craft out of the water.” There it sat near the bottom of the Bright Angel Trail. The machine had to be dismantled and packed out of the canyon by mule. Maintenance Needed Neglect was noticed in 1950 because the federal government had cut back on Grand Canyon funding for eight years, starting with World War II. Appropriations to the Park were only 50 cents per park visitor. Rotting benches were seen and trails were in poor shape. Rangers were only paid $1.50 per hour and could not work overtime. The old CCC barracks on the South Rim was being used as housing for employees. Some new projects were started, a water storage system was built at Cottonwood Campground to help deal with occasional water outages. A crew of eight worked there for three months. The water tank can still be seen. In 1951, about 8,000 people rode the mule train to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and about 1,000 stayed overnight at Phantom Ranch. Hundreds of additional people descended on foot. The 1952 winter snowfall was so severe that in January, the Kaibab Trail was closed for the winter. Two employees of Utah Parks Co. rode a snow cat to the North Rim to repair the telephone line. “But they found the wires broken by so many fallen trees and in such a tangled condition that the repair work was abandoned.” Black Bridge finally received a new coat of paint. The last time it was painted was in 1934 by the CCC. It took two men six days to paint the 440-foot-lon...
The lovely Tina Merritt joins us once again to talk all about her journey to the Grand Canyon. Not only that but Tina went to hike one of the most difficult trails out there, the R3 or Rim to Rim to Rim. That's going from the south rim of the Canyon to the North Rim and back to the South Rim. Just shy of 50 miles, Tina talks about her experience with Project Athena, heat induced hallucinations, and a SNAFU at the North Rim which resulted in a 10pm dinner with a 12am wake up time. Tina's hard work and resilience training over the years has paid off since she was able to conquer this beast of a trail. Congratulations, Tina! We
Nothing makes you feel like you're in a national park more than staying in a rustic, historic cabin in the woods. (Or on an ocean bluff or the rim of the Grand Canyon.) In this episode, we describe many of our favorite cabins throughout the NPS system and recount our experiences staying in them. With views of everything from stunning mountain lakes to the rugged Badlands and bugling elk and brown bears hanging out just yards from our front porches, these cabins offered us a unique and unforgettable park experience. It was fun for us to reminisce on all our cabin stays, and we hope our stories encourage you to check a few of them out for yourself as you travel through the national parks. Here are a few of the cabins we discus in this episode: · Lake Crescent Lodge – Olympic NP, · Cedar Pass Lodge – Badlands NP, · Zion Lodge, · Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, · Bryce Canyon Lodge, · Big Meadows – Shenandoah NP, · Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel – Yellowstone NP, · Colter Bay Village – Grand Teton NP, · Brooks Camp Cabins – Katmai NP, · And many, many more! The best way to support our podcast is to become a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out. And don't forget to check out our new online merch store and www.dirtlander.com. Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com. To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By Davy Crockett This part will cover additional stories found through deeper research, adding to the history shared in Part 2 of this Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim History. These stories can also be found in the new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. By 1927, Phantom Ranch was well-established at the bottom of the Canyon. The new South Kaibab trail was complete, and the Black Bridge was nearing completion. On the North side, the North Kaibab trail up Roaring Springs Canyon was also nearing completion, which would make the rim-to-rim hiking experience much easier instead of using the "Old Bright Angel Trail" that went steeply up to the North Rim. During the early 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) had a camp across from Phantom Ranch and worked on many significant projects, including the River Trail along the Colorado River. Their story can also be found in Part 2. Get Davy Crockett's new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Read more than a century of the history of crossing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. 290 pages, 400+ photos. Paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and Audible. Power and Pump Stations at Roaring Springs A hydroelectric plant below Roaring Springs was completed in 1927 to pump water up to the North Rim. The plant comprised two turbines connected to generators, powered by water from a small diversion dam on Bright Angel Creek, that was brought a half mile through amazing wooden tubes/troughs. Power was then generated for the pump house, to lift water 3,870 feet to the North Rim through 12,700 feet of three-inch steel pipe which can still be seen today. Water was stored in a 50,000-gallon reservoir on the Rim. The heavy machinery to construct the plant and pump station had been lowered on a special tramway that was constructed. “It had to have angle stations in it to get around high cliffs. There were two cables to the tram, one to carry the load, and the other moved by a big steam engine which furnished the power to haul the loads along on the big cable. The tramway worked exceptionally well and added its own new chapter to engineering history. It was two miles in length, but its lower end was 4,000 feet below its head-house where was located the big engine that operated it.” Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim In 1927, construction began on a large hotel, camp, and related facilities on the North Rim. “This will contain large lounging rooms, recreation hall, storeroom, dining room that will seat 200 persons, kitchen with cold storage plant, shower, baths, and accessories. Sixty-two two-room guest lodges of log construction will be provided.” The Utah Parks Company agreed to develop a water supply and establish electric lighting and sewer systems, and telephone lines. They hoped to have everything complete in fifteen months. The Grand Canyon Lodge, finished in 1928, became a special place to escape the summer heat in the days before air conditioning. It was designed by architect, Gilbert Stanley Underwood (1890-1960) with a Spanish-style exterior and an observation tower. On the top floor, employees stayed in a dorm. Underwood also designed the original lodges at Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks. In 1930, the new National Park Service Director Horace Marden Albright (1890-1987) said, “The Grand Canyon lodge, including the housekeeping units, employees' quarters, and other facilities is the finest tourist development in the national park system. The availability of water through the hydroelectric power and pumping plant constructed at Roaring Springs is an outstanding factor in the general development.” The help at the Lodge were young men and women from colleges, recommended by their faculty. “The students did all the work, acting as clerks, porters, chambermaids, waiters and waitresses, chauffeurs, and guides. They acted also as entertainers, capable of putting on a musical or literary program of good quality. Moreover, they had to be young people of good moral char...
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By Davy Crockett. You can read, listen, or watch In 1906, David Dexter Rust (1874-1963) established a permanent camp near the confluence of Bright Angel Creek and the Colorado River that they name Rust Camp. They dug irrigation ditches and planted cottonwood trees by transplanting branches cut from trees found in nearby Phantom Creek. The camp was visited mostly by hunters going to and from the North Rim. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) visited the camp in 1913 for a few hours and it was renamed to Roosevelt Camp. By 1917, the government revoked the permit for the camp, and it became deserted. As the Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919, funds became available to develop the park and its trails. Phantom Ranch, a Grand Canyon jewel was ready to be built. Get Davy Crockett's new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Read more than a century of the history of crossing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. 290 pages, 400+ photos. Paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and Audible. In 1921, The Fred Harvey Company started major construction near Rust/Roosevelt to establish a tourist destination at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Designs were under the direction of Mary Jane Colter (1869-1958) and the structures were architected by others. Initially, the ranch was referred to as “Roosevelt Chalet.” Early in 1922, progress was reported, “The Fred Harvey Co. have had a force of 15-20 men constructing Roosevelt Chalet near the mouth of Bright Angel Creek. Substantial stone cottages and a central mess hall and social center are well underway. No expense is being spared to make the camp one of the great attractions for Grand Canyon visitors, especially those who wish to make the mule-back trip from rim to rim via the new Kaibab suspension bridge.” The new bridge was being used daily by park rangers and Fred Harvey pack trains. Soon Colter insisted that the ranch be named after the side creek nearby, named Phantom Creek. Phantom Ranch was initially advertised to be a sort of halfway house for South Rim sightseers who wanted to make a three-day trip to Ribbon Falls and back without camping out or make a seven-day trip to the North Rim and back. Phantom Ranch was initially advertised to be a sort of halfway house for South Rim sightseers who wanted to make a three-day trip to Ribbon Falls and back or make a seven-day trip to the North Rim and back. “For tourists making rim the rim trip, it is a natural stopover and resting place. It is reported visitors are coming in increasing numbers to the North Rim from Utah points. The longer trips can be taken either in hiking or horseback parties. In each instance, there are government guides with each party and these men, besides knowing every inch of the country, are entertaining with their short talks on the points of interest that are encountered. Phantom Ranch opened on June 15, 1922, with four cabins, a lodge with a kitchen, and a dining hall. The ranch was designed to be self-sufficient, with an orchard of peach, plum, and apricot trees. Also included was a chicken shed and yard, a blacksmith shop, a water reservoir, and a barn. Additional cottonwood trees were planted. The cabins had two beds, a fireplace, baths, showers, running water, and eventually telephones connected to El Tovar Hotel on the South Rim and electricity. The first telephone line from Phantom Ranch to the South Rim was completed in 1922 and worked well. Phone stations were also at Pipe Creek and Indian Garden. It was boasted, “It is the deepest down of any canyon ranch in the world. Nothing is like it anywhere else.” More improvements to Phantom Ranch were wanted, but Ralph Cameron (1863-1953), who built the Bright Angel Trail and had fought for control of the trail and mines for years, became an enemy of the National Park. In 1922, as a U.S. Senator for Arizona, he fought hard and succeeded in denying $90,000 of funds for Park improvements. He said the expenditure of the funds would be “wo...
By Davy Crockett You can read, listen, or watch Running the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim and back is one of the ultimate experiences for ultrarunners. Before the Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919, there were several individuals who helped to bring attention to the wonder of the world and set the stage for rim-to-rim travel in the future. In 1913, getting to the North Rim from Utah was still a difficult endeavor, requiring support and guides. Roads to the rim were still primitive. Traveling rim-to-rim involved nearly 100 Bright Angel Creek crossings and a dangerous climb up to the North Rim. Visitors to the Rim were mostly hunting parties, looking for big game hunts. But as more of the public reached the Canyon and told others of their spectacular rim-to-rim adventures, more efforts were made to open up the North Rim to anyone desiring to go there. Get Davy Crockett's new book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. Read more than a century of the history of crossing the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim. 260 pages, 400+ photos. Paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and Audible. J. Cecil Alter - Weatherman Adventurer J. Cecil Alter John Cecil Alter (1879-1964) was born in Indiana in 1879, the son of a civil engineer and surveyor. He studied at Purdue University in Indiana. In 1902, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, taking on an assistant position in the weather bureau office which oversaw 65 stations throughout the state. He soon married Jennie Oliva Greene (1874-1949) and quickly developed into an influential pillar in the community. He became widely published with papers such as, “Agriculture in the Great Basin.” By 1905, he became a frequent contributor to the local newspapers and developed a wide following. Besides his weatherman duties, he became an editor for a monthly magazine, The Salt Lake Outlook, with interesting articles about farming, mining, and business in Utah. In 1910, he took over as section director for the weather bureau office in Salt Lake. By 1913, Alter was fascinated with the automobile and became experienced driving cars to tough places. He successfully drove up a rugged canyon road to Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon above Salt Lake City. In August 1913, he set off from Salt Lake City, hoping to reach the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in three days and be the first person to drive an automobile all the way to the rarely visited North Rim trailhead at the head of Bright Angel Canyon. Edwin D. Woolley Jr. Four years earlier, in 1909, Edwin “Dee” Woolley Jr. (1846-1920) who had overseen the creation of the first trail down from the North Rim to the Colorado River took two automobiles on a round trip from Salt Lake City to his cabin on the North Rim, proving to skeptics that it was possible. He had shipped gas by horse wagon up to the Kaibab Plateau to support the vehicles, which had to receive many repairs along the way. The cars made it to within three miles of the Rim. Alter wanted to prove that it was possible to drive all the way to the North Rim trailhead. During 1913, some rugged tourists visited the North Rim from Utah by horseback, horse wagons, and none were trying to get there in automobiles. To get there without getting lost, hired guides were needed from Woolley‘s company, because of the various networks of trails, cattle paths, and dirt roads on the Kaibab Plateau. Alter's automobile nearing North Rim Alter's journey took place in August 1913 and Utah readers were fascinated with his adventure written up in newspapers across the state. He made the successful drive to the trailhead with his wife and another couple. They then drove an additional few miles to an overlook called Greenland. He praised efforts taking place to establish a usable road to the canyon by the forest service, and believed that the views on the North Rim were better than the South Rim. He wrote, “I confidently expect that every automobile that has the courage to start will ret...
This week Melissa Biggs Bradley transports you to the Grand Canyon for a conversation about how to get the most out of your trip to one of the greatest natural wonders in the United States. President Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a national park in 1908 and famously said, "Leave it as it is. Man cannot improve on it; not a bit. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is keep it for your children and your children's children and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see." The vast canyon was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and welcomes millions of visitors every year. To give a sense of its size, it spans a full mile in depth and is even larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. Whether you're interested in hiking from rim to rim, or more simply marveling at its beauty, or somewhere in between, you should plan to visit the Grand Canyon at some point in your lifetime. In this episode, Melissa welcomes Geno Kelly, a retired Arizona firefighter who has 45 years of experience guiding, rafting, and of course, hiking in the national park. He has a strong background in wilderness safety and a remarkable understanding of the unique geology, high desert flora, and history of the area. His depth of expertise and knowledge is astounding, and his true calling lies in helping travelers craft their own adventures to the Grand Canyon.
Show #130 – #thetriple – On this month's Trail Show, special guest Charlie “Kansas Express” Janssen runs us through the logistics and chaos of hiking the Triple Crown in a calendar year, POD speaks on Italian grizzlies, mushroom rescues, a van on the AT, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, D-Low and Disco […] The post The Trail Show #130: Calendar Year Triple Crown first appeared on The Trail Show.
Wir haben wieder unsere Eindrücke aus der letzten Woche vom USA Roadtrip für euch. Am Start diese Woche unser Helikopter-Rundflug über Las Vegas, Hundebetten von Philipp Plein und die bisher unvergesslichste Unterkunft der Reise. Co Host Julien macht Papa Stefan klar, wie man South richtig ausspricht. Vielleicht hätten wir doch zum North Rim des Grand Canyons fahren sollen? Warum das nicht ging und wie viele McDonald's Filialen wir bisher gezählt haben, lösen wir in dieser Episode auf. Anschnallen, Yallah, Abfahrt. Wie versprochen hier noch der Link zur Unterkunft im Zelt. https://www.booking.com/Share-zRrLxY
The Trick is The Click If there is anything we learn in life, there is always something to figure out. You would think after a lifetime of figuring things out; we wouldn't need to do it anymore. But every day, another mystery pops up. It can feel like you are on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon looking for a shortcut to the North Rim. Since showing up and going for it every day always serves up challenges. But experience teaches us to trust that something will click. The answer we are seeking will arrive - if we're patient. Sometimes it will click in our minds in a big way. Others will slip in unnoticed. In any case, the trick is the click. When it happens, life is good. We've all had clicks in life. It's a millisecond in time when you figure out a math problem as a child. It's when you realize that too many french fries, even though they are a vegetable, aren't good for you. Later in life, it happens when you learn to put your car keys in the same place so that you can find them the next morning. The click is when everything makes sense, you get it, you figure something out, and you know what to do next. The click is also where you make decisions and momentum is established. It is where dreams become a reality, and you determine your destiny. Those clicks; are pretty powerful. Whatever you seek in life, refining your ability to focus on your outcome is key. When you allow space for the clicks that unlocks your path, you get there faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blissful has one of the most extraordinary experiences of her hiking life – walking into and out of the Grand Canyon.In this episode:With a snowstorm coming and temperatures dropping into the teens, Blissful decides to catch a ride and skip ahead.It's just more ponderosa pine forest and straight to the national park permit office.It's down hill, but steep and hard walking all in direct sun through layer-upon-layer of bright reds and oranges through tourists and rim-to-rim runners. Her itinerary on the Kaibab Trail to Cottonwoods Campground is considered "aggressive" because she's all alone.The path appears to hang in midair as it finally meets the Colorado River, then up to a site she shares with lovely AZT hikers. The next morning is the opposite – finally alone entirely up to the cold and snowy North Rim, through a tight opening with only the song of a canyon wren. After such beauty, the road is a let down and she accepts a hitch back to trail and a night in a muddy meadow. MUSIC: Poema del Pastor Coya by Angel Lasala as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, pianoSupport the show
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is truly one of the most magical places I've visited. We recently took our first trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and I want to share everything you need to know to make your visit to the North Rim amazing. I'll share where you can stay, practical tips to make your time enjoyable, things to do while you are at the North Rim, and where to go for the best views of the canyon.
In Episode 36, Michael and Julian talk about1. Preparing for a Hurricane. Julian explains why he is already blase about hurricanes but explains what you need to do in the event of a hurricane2. The Grand Canyon. Many people who visit are disappointed. We explore some of the activities that are likely to make this trip one of the highlights of your life3. Bank Robberies. The USA was famed for bank robberies in the Wild West period when they were frankly very rare. They are ubiquitous in today's America. We take a humorous look at today's bank robberies.Other Show NotesLearn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobookExcerpts, reviews, and more available hereConnect with Julian via:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInConnect with Michael viaTwitterLinkedIn
We are so sorry that the Half Dome episode didn't yield any audio! We will be re-recording this tomorrow, but for this episode we are bringing you highlights from our Wheeler Peak 13,000 ft climb and our experience at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon! Tumbles and Cranky go over all the specs of these two amazing hikes and hope you will visit and experience this too!
Stay for the 7th Question Stretch to hear how one of the Host's was stranded at the Grand Canyon! Along the way, test your knowledge of the Grand Canyon with questions focused on the National Park, geography, geology, culture, climate, critters and more! Whether you've visited the Grand Canyon from north, south, east and west, or you've never been, our hope is to educate and inspire you about this Wonder of the Natural World. Seth and Chloee once again host this week's Travelin' Trivia Episode. To keep up with their latest travels, follow @sethmalcolm76 on Instagram. Visit their landing page to access the Travel Down Wander Blog. Subscribe to Stay Up to Date on their latest articles! Each question and answer provided on Travelin' Trivia is researched and referenced from reputable sources throughout the industry. That is not to say mistakes aren't made. If you notice an error while listening, please bring it to their attention and the correction will be provided in a coming episode! Listener Feedback Form (scroll to the bottom of the home page) To learn more about each topic discussed in this weeks Travelin' Trivia episode visit the reference below. Question 1: What United States President... Question 2: You've seen me from the rim... Check out what we would bring on this Day Hike in our recent article "Five Day Hiking Essentials" Question 3: While the average distance across the Canyon is only... Question 4: The Grand Canyon is so large that it influences... Question 5: At a truly ancient 1.84 billion years old, what is the name of the oldest known rock... Question 6: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you but this is my first time visiting the Grand Canyon... Question 7: Due to the isolating nature of a miles deep... Question 8: The most common way for Canyons to form is... Question 9: In 2021, the Grand Canyon welcomed approximately 2.2 million visitors... Question 10: While the Grand Canyon has been a National Park since 1919... Bonus Question: The Grand Canyon has been home to native cultures... We hope you enjoyed the show! Join us next week for... Kentucky Trivia! See y'all then! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-malcolm7/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seth-malcolm7/support
Hiking tips and an overview of my hike across the Grand Canyon on May 22, 2022. Follow me starting at the North Rim as I take you down the North Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch and then going up the Bright Angel Trail finishing at the South Rim.
A tribute to the life and times of Chico Artist David Michael Sisk, aka "Sisko", who was Born on October 7th, 1945 and died March 21st, 2021 of a heart attack on the North Rim trail of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico, California. The forum consisted of Sisko's wife Beth Sisk, local artist and dear friend Dylan Tellesen and Sisko's daughter Brae Sisk. After the forum a handful of attendees shared memories and words of inspiration on the impact Sisko had in their lives. Recorded at the "Sisko Lives" art exhibit at the Museum of Northern California Art on Thursday, May 26, 2022. The youtube video of the event can be viewed at >>> https://youtu.be/qv14ljaPa7U --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imagining-community/message
When visiting Grand Canyon National Park, one of the world's seven natural wonders, should you visit the North Rim, the South Rim, or both? In this episode, we talk about what makes both rims of the canyon unique, and explain the differences in infrastructure, scenery, number of visitors, etc. We share information about lodging, camping, hiking trails, scenic drives, and some wildlife sightings unique to each rim. While the South Rim is where most people go to experience the Grand Canyon, you won't want to miss the less-developed, rugged scenery of the North Rim. Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com. To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeffery Weitz has been a General Contractor in both California and Oregon for the past 30 years, and is currently the owner and principal broker for North Rim Commercial Realty. Jeffery and his team specialize in the development of investment retail, hospitality, office & Industrial properties in Portland OR. Check out the North Rim website here.
How do you remember important life moments? People often of preserve memories through physical objects like stamps, photographs, artwork, stickers, or other collectibles. The stickers on ranger Hannah's water bottle commemorate the experiences that lead to her first Park Service job on the North Rim of Grand Canyon. Listen to her story in the latest episode of the Behind the Scenery podcast!
The Problem: The problem addressed in this episode is compound. You have this fear of missing out (FOMO), but you're afraid to try things. This fear may be age-based, ability-based, embarrassment-based, or fear of failure-based. Regardless of the reason, something is holding you back. Hopefully this episode will give you some mojo. My brother-in-law's brother-in-law is Anthony Mireles from Beaumont, Texas. Tony is 67-years-old, he's a former Marine, and he's a friendly guy. He's a family favorite and he's an extreme athlete. He's run countless marathons and ultra-marathons. He loves adventure and he has an incredible pain threshold. I've always admired Anthony. About a year ago, I was pursuing one of his Facebook posts. He was recounting a recent adventure. There were images of him dirty and fatigued doing something darned impressive. In many of his posts he's surrounded by fellow adventurers who look young, fit, and supportive. I thought, I need to be more like Tony. I need to go on an adventure. I want to meet and bond with like-minded people. I reached out to him with a private message. I quipped that I would love to join him on one of his endeavors. I had a classic case of FOMO—the adventure, the mastery, the comradery, I wanted that. In September of 2021, Tony called to invite me on an epic fitness challenge with 6 of his friends. The Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim Hike in the Grand Canyon is 42 miles long with 11,000 feet of climbing. You start at the South Rim, walk down the South Kaibab Trail to the Colorado River and then you climb 6,000 feet up the North Kaibab Trail to the North Rim. Then you reverse course and end back where you started. Tony, however, was proposing doing this non-stop. Most R2R2R hikers sleep the night after making it to the North Rim before the return journey, but not Anthony's band of brothers. After a day of vacillating, I committed. A couple of days later, I bought my plane tickets. That was my Burn the Ships Moment. I spent the money so now I had to actually do this thing. During the last part of September and the first part of October, I walked, walked, and walked some more. But I had no confidence that my training was adequately preparing me. I was anxious. On Sunday morning October 16, 2021 at 5am, 6 Texans and 1 Ohioan ranging in age from 36 to 67 started walking down the South Kaibab Trail. At 10am the next day, I finished what I'd started 29 hours and 42 miles earlier. Here's a link to my Facebook post if you'd like to see some great pictures and read the particulars. But there are more characters to this story. After I posted my accomplishment on Facebook, I noticed that an old friend, Marie Miller Bird, and a new friend, Sue Markovitch, enthusiastically commented and mentioned that they too had done the R2R2R Hike. This podcast was fated! In this episode Marie and Sue talk about their fascinating motivations for this epic quest. We also discuss our experiences during the hike and how this effort impacted us. These women have a wonderful story to tell. I desperately want to go on a future hiking adventure with them. What you can do About it: You have this fear of missing out (FOMO), but you're afraid to try things. Here are some suggestions: Seize opportunities when they present themselves. Don't let age hold you back. Don't let fear of failure hold you back. Burn your ships! End FOMO by simply taking action.
Protestors gathered outside the Arizona Democrat's office in support of the Save Oak Flat Act to protect Indigenous sites where a copper mine is planned. Plus, the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix continues the Southwest holiday tradition of luminaries, the road to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon closes for the winter, and Arizona reports more than 4,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 33 additional deaths. ---Host: Natasha Yee Producer: Connor Worley Contributors: Sydney Witte, Alexa Glidic
Have you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer at a National Park? Bob Derr has been volunteering on the North Rim of Grand Canyon for six years in emergency services. Join us as we discuss his time here and and the value of volunteering.
#125 - R2R2R or R3 is running the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim, usually starting at the South Rim to the North Rim and back to the South. Although it can be started at the North as well. I discovered Pete Peterson through a video he posted of his R3 in a running group and after looking at more of his videos, I wanted to have him on the show. His story is familial yet fascinating and will definitely inspire you to get out and create your own running adventure! For all information about Pete and everything talked about in Tales From the Trail, please go to the website: www.martharunstheworld.com to contact me, email me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com
Sassquad RD Kim Levinsky is in the hot seat sharing about her recent runventure at the Grand Canyon! Keilynn Hopkins did a fantastic job dishing out the questions for this interview. On Thursday April 15th, Kim covered 54 miles and 12,200 ft gain and 12,200 ft loss as she traversed the Grand Canyon solo traveling down the Bright Angel Trail, across the box, up to the North Rim, back down and then up the South Kaibab Trail. You can check out the youtube video that Kim put together here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldH3DrykuzY&t=1985s
John & Adriane chat with Derek Pedersen, Blake Rowe, and Riley Rowe shortly after they completed the Rim to Rim to Rim Challenge at the Grand Canyon. They started at the South Rim around 3am, hiked into the canyon, crossed the bottom, hiked up to the North Rim and then returned to the South Rim that evening around 7:30. 49 miles, 11,000 feet elevation gain, 100 degree temps at the bottom of the canyon, and unlimited lessons learned along the way. Check out their story and why they are encouraging us all to do something harder than we think we can handle. Let's go! lovetheprocess.com @lovetheprocess.mindset Hosts: John Pfeil @johnpfeil Adriane Pfeil @adriane.pfeil Guests: Derek Pedersen @derekpedersen3 Blake Rowe @kunufromthe425 Riley Rowe @theofficialrileyrowe
In this episode we document our hike out of the canyon, the gorgeous North Rim Lodge, and gear, food, clothing for the trail. We started this day with an AWESOME breakfast at the ranch, followed by an even more AWESOME dinner at the Lodge after some hot, sweaty mileage. We seriously want to go back and do it again, this experience was so challenging and rewarding!
We did rim-to-rim South to North, with a full day down in the canyon at Phantom Ranch to explore and enjoy! Our adventure started with a long shuttle ride from the North Rim, where we staged our car (and a well-insulated cooler of frosty beverages), and ended with amazing views of the canyon from the North Rim Lodge whilst sipping a Prickly Pear Margarita at sunset. Part One covers the start of our adventure and our hike into the canyon down the South Kaibab trail, as well as our day of exploring from Phantom Ranch - including scorpion hunting, tales of tragedy, the importance of hydration, a hidden waterfall, and a unique Civilian Conservation Corps installation. Part Two will get into our hike out and enjoying the North Rim Lodge. Hope you enjoy joining us on this adventure!References:Fedarko, K. 2008. They Call Me Groover Boy. Original from Outside Magazine, Jul 2008. I read it in this awesome book - Out There: The Wildest Stories from Outside Magazine. Falcon Press Publishing. April 2018.National Parks Service site for the Grand Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htmXanterra for Phantom Ranch lottery: https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging/phantom-ranch/Correction: In reference to scorpions, I say "keratin," I meant "chitin," this is what happens when you're used to talking about mammals... reference for scorpions lighting up under UV light here! https://www.terminix.com/blog/bug-facts/why-do-scorpions-glow-under-ultraviolet-light/
Part two of Trust The Trail Podcast two part series on backpacking the Grand Canyon. We sit down with the ALL female Badass Backpacker Group that spent 5 nights deep into the Grand Canyon from the North Rim. What did they learn about themselves? What did they learn about pack weight and how to manage […]
A Guided Trip Into the Grand Canyon; This is a two part series on Backpacking the Grand Canyon. On this episode we are LIVE from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon as we give a detailed trip report on backpacking the Thunder River Deer Creek Loop and give you a behind the scene sounds […]
In this episode: Adam Sandler noted fan of the International House of Pancakes, Weekend Movie Pick, Serving Celebrities, Grand Canyon National Park Bison Hunt at the North Rim, Dumbass of the Day, FDA's Menthol Cigarette Tobacco Ban, In-studio with Karen Dalessandro, and Throwback Throwdown Live!
Grand Canyon National Park is seeking skilled volunteers for North Rim bison reduction. The online application period is open May 3rd and 4th to all qualified adults after which a lottery drawing will be held to select 12 final volunteers for the fall cull. Advisors Austin Atkinson and Garth Jenson bring you this podcast with an exclusive interview with Park Service Employee Kaitlyn Thomas to go over the details as well as a follow-up discussion with local guide and bison expert Russ Jacoby. Application to be a Volunteer AZBisonStewards.com Bison Removal FAQ NPS Bison FAQ Let us know your opinion and what else you'd like to hear about this lethal removal program.
In episode 55 I'm creating a series of special podcasts for those who want some guidance as they descend down the North Rim at the Grand Canyon. I'll take you 14 miles, all the way to Phantom Ranch. Hope this helps!
@cjalbertson Practicing with all my gear for the Grand Canyon on Monday. South Rim to North Rim and Back (R2R2R): ~42 miles and ~12k ft. Elevation Gain. I’m not a trail runner but I can pretend to be one with @brooksrunning Catamount Trail Running Shoes. @corosglobal Pace 2 watch with 30 hr. GPS battery life. -16 Gels. 2 bottles of K4 @ketoneaid -Been consistently taking @surphyto AltRed to improve oxygen delivery and defeat altitude. * Head lamp and waist lights because I’ll be starting around 4 AM. Hobbs Kessler destroys the Michigan state record with an 8:39.04 for 2 Miles - 55.00 FAT last lap. State record for 3200 en route 8:36.3. No. 4 all-time in US history! Another incredible run for high school star Hobbs Kessler at the NSAF USA Meet of Champions in South Carolina. What a close! Only high schoolers to go faster: 8:29.46 Lukas Verzbicas 2011 8:34.40 German Fernandez 2008 8:36.3 Jeff Nelson 1979 The first meet at the new Hayward Field is this weekend and the fields are INCREDIBLE. BYU, Colorado, Arkansas, & Iowa St all sending teams. NCAA champs Conner Mantz, Courtney Wayment, Cole Hocker, Wesley Kiptoo, and Edwin Kurgat all entered. Entries: https://goducks.com/documents/2021/3/28/Accepted_Entries.pdf Still some details to be ironed out about the Ethiopian Olympic marathon trials. But it is appearing increasingly unlikely that Kenenisa Bekele, the triple Olympic champion and second-fastest marathoner of all time, will be there. https://twitter.com/AndyNoise #AND3RSON #HeartFailureSurvivor #EnduranceAthlete In March of 2020, I slipped on the illegally dumped cooking grease in front of John’s Burger and couldn’t walk for 6 weeks. This was my first injury since I started Endurance Training in 1979. Then in late April of 2020, I ended up in the hospital for the first time in my life. The diagnosis was Congestive Heart Failure. This Vlog / Podcast documents my Sixth Decade of Endurance Training. The past Decade was about HOW FAR I could go. This Decade will be about HOW FAST can I go post Congestive Heart Failure. https://linktr.ee/AND3RSON --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support
March 1, 2021 (Season 2, Episode 14, 63 minutes) To see the Speak Your Piece shownotes incluidng the bios of this episode's guests, click here. From 1923 to 1972 the Utah Parks Company (a subsidiary of the Union Pacific Railroad based in Cedar City, Utah) hosted nearly every visitor that came through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The UPC transported, guided, fed, entertained and housed tens of thousands of paying tourist each year, using primarily a workforce of young men and women, ages 16 to 26 years of age.In this episode of Speak Your Piece, authors Ryan Paul and Janet Seegmiller, tell the story of the estimated 40,000 high school and college age students, who spent their summers working for UPC. Using hundreds of oral histories, written recollections and photographs, and other historical sources, they tell the stories of coming of age; hard work, comradery and conflict; the comical and revealing; and how tens of thousands of America's youth fell in love with Utah's and Arizona's magnificent, sublime national parks.Singaway, Working and Playing for the Utah Parks Company, 1923 to 1972 (2019), is available only through the Zion National Park Forever Project website.This workforce included "locals" and students from throughout Utah, and urban and rural youth from around the country, from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Nebraska and more. All hired to serve, prepare and care for the tourist, or “the dudes (referring to both men and women)” who traveled by train and buses, to stay in Union Pacific Railroad's lodges and Inns.The list of seasonal jobs included mechanic assistants, gearjammers (bus drivers), bellhops, maids, wood boys, linen boys, “talents” (including dance band members, singers, piano players and more), utility workers, nurses, switchboard operators, assistant wranglers, maître d', hostesses, waitresses, bus boys, soda fountain workers, janitors, clerks, dishwashers, bakers assistants, butcher assistants and finally cooks, including pantry prep workers, fry cooks, second cooks, sous chefs and in some cases even the chef.An exhibit regarding UPC's seasonal employees may be seen at Utah's Frontier Homestead State Park Museum.Other Recommended Readings: (1) To understand the vital link between the national parks and America's railroads see Alfred Runte, Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks (4th Edition) and (2) Seegmiller and Paul mention both the wranglers and the burros who transported guests up and down the North Rim of Grand Canyon, and mentioned Marguerite Henry's 1953 book "Brighty of the Grand Canyon."
How can a diverse set of skills be used to solve complex problems? This episode explores the uniqueness of the North Rim bison herd, and what it takes to implement a bison management plan that prioritizes a healthy ecosystem.
The thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not. Like, I could peer over the rocks of the Grand Canyon and proclaim that gravity is fake news, but if I lose my balance and fall into the wide-open mouth of that North Rim, I'm gonna die. Climate change is real, even if some people don't want to admit it. And we all have it within our power to make a difference by reducing our family's carbon footprint. When we talk about becoming more “eco-friendly” or “going green,” what we're talking about is shrinking our carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint, according to The Nature Conservancy, is “the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by [your] actions.” Everything you do either directly or indirectly that creates waste or pollutes the environment contributes to your carbon footprint. It's virtually impossible to bring your footprint to zero, but that shouldn't stop you from taking steps to make your impact on the environment smaller. The Work We Already Do “After registering unusually high temperatures across the globe, May 2020 tied with 2016 as the world's warmest May on record,” according to scientists at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. “The heat wasn't just limited to May. The three-month season (March through May) and the year to date (January through May) ranked second-warmest in the 141-year global record.” Most of us know we need to make changes, and many of us have already begun making over our routines to be more eco friendly. Maybe you've ditched bottled water in favor of a reusable tumbler, or you bring reusable bags to the store instead of putting your groceries into plastic ones. Better yet, you might have said “sayonara” to plastic straws – I mean, why not when there are so many fun reusable straws you can use? And I bet you recycle if it's available in your area. That one's a no-brainer! The great thing about all these swaps is that they're pretty painless. It's not much of a burden to carry some shopping bags with you, is it? But many of us get stuck when we try to go a step further beyond those popular changes. So here are 7 more ideas to reduce your carbon footprint without losing your mind. They're easy, inexpensive, and you'll feel good knowing you're doing your part to save the planet. Listen in for 7 SUPER EASY ways to up your eco-friendly game. Follow: @katiegrayofficial (https://www.intagram.com/katiegrayofficial) Show Notes & More: https://wp.me/pchJpD-ki --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/startgrowpivot/support
How fast can you run across the Grand Caynyon? How fast could you do going across 4 times without stopping?My guest this week is Crystal McGee. In October, Crystal set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for running from the North Rim to the South Rim and back, and then doing it all over again. In all, she ran 95 miles with 21,000 feet of descent and ascent. She finished in a time of 28:11:26 - the women's record for a quad-crossing.The best place to connect with Crystal is her Instagram account. You can also find absolutely stunning photos of her adventures there!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalmariemg/
In this episode of Part-Time Athletes, I interview Brian Raines about adventure cycling and bike packing. Brian is an established outdoor guide, writer, and publisher. He leads bike tours for several bike tour companies and has led tours for groups large and small from Maine to Florida and as far west as the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. He is also a kayak fishing guide on the Chesapeake Bay in his home state of Maryland. When not fishing from a kayak or on a bike Brian publishes the Chesapeake Edition of The Angler Magazine, sits behind the mic co-hosting and producing the Maryland Fishing Line podcast and the Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt gravel cycling podcast, and creates video content on YouTube for both channels.Host: BreOutside (Website; https://www.BreOutside.com | IG: @BreOutside)Guest: Brian Raines (Website: https://graveltraveldirt.com | IG @bnraines | IG: @MidAtlanticGTD)Topics: Adventure cycling, bike-packingContact: PartTimeAthletesPodcast@gmail.comEpisode Notes: This interview was recorded remotely on Nov. 25, 2020. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/breoutside)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/breoutside)
We took a trip to Great Basin, no wait Grand Canyon? North Rim or South Rim? What about both...what a trip! From freezing temperatures to passing through almost four states, we are so excited to share our very first trip to viewers like you! Hope you enjoy, until the next adventure! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2idiotswithacar/message
Allow me to introduce you to Chad Blackmon, Chris Coker, Noah Edwards, and Joseph Koca. Four friends who wanted the challenge and adventure of running from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim and Back again. This is their story... My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening! Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already! THANK YOU! Aaron Saft MR Runningpains Discounts: Kogalla - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains for 20% Off your purchase
Lance from Ruby’s Inn talks with Tim about how Ruby’s Inn has dealt with the pandemic since the Outdoors Show broadcasted from there a couple of months ago. On day two of Tim’s motorcycle trip he and his crew went down Highway 89 to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Tim chats with Guy Griffin about what you can experience at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Tony Martins is an outdoors photojournalist, Professional Outdoors Media Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation media member, business consultant and small business owner, Labrador retriever breeder and conservationist. Tony's feature articles have appeared in dozens of magazines over the past 24 years including Sports Afield, Successful Hunter, Predator Xtreme, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, White Mountain Outdoors and Universal Hunter, where he served as Field Editor, as well as online in blogs for 1800GunsAndAmmo.com, 1800Gear.com, and the Raging Mullet Hunt & Fish Club. He has hunted the world and is a remarkable storyteller.After 24 years of applying, Tony drew a bison tag for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona and completed that hunt just a few weeks ago. It's so fresh he has not yet put the adventure to paper and this is his first retelling of the hunt.Support SCI with Sportsman's Box - https://www.getsportsmansbox.com/sci-sweepstakesBook your hotel now for the 2021 SCI Convention in Las Vegas - https://showsci.org/hotels/Join, Upgrade or Renew with SCI and be entered to win awesome gear - https://www.safariclub.org/monthlysweepstakesSupport the show (https://my.safariclub.org/join/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=support_the_show&utm_campaign=tagsoup)
By Davy Crockett This is the third part of the rim-to-rim series. Read first Part 1 and Part 2 As the Grand Canyon entered the 1940s, the corridor trails were in place along with the Black Bridge across the Colorado River, making rim-to-rim travel on foot possible. By the early 1960s, a few daring athletes were hiking or running rim to rim in a day and even a few completing double crossings in a day. Credit goes to Pete Cowgill (1925-2019) and his Southern Arizona Hiking Club from Tucson, Arizona, who demonstrated to all that crossing the Canyon on foot in a day was not only possible but was an amazing adventure. The Boy Scouts in Arizona started to offer rim-to-rim patches to those who completed the hike. A rim-to-rim-to-rim patch appeared in 1963. Publicity for the patches were being published in national scouting magazines. That year a fifty-mile hike craze was also burning throughout the country attracting more hikers to the Canyon. Arizona State College in Flagstaff started to organize large rim-to-river and back hikes. Warnings were offered by the wise: "It is more rugged than anything you have every pictured. Despite its famed beauty, the canyon is a natural killer and hardly a year goes by that it doesn't claim at least one life in some way." In 1963, visitors topped 1.5 million and serious growing pains were felt at Grand Canyon Village with traffic, crowded lodging, and strained Park services. More development was needed but the big limitation was water. The quest for water would result pausing in rim-to-rim travel for more than five years. The Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline As you hike or run rim to rim, you see can see at times pipes and other indications that there is a pipeline buried under the North Kaibab and other trails. This is the trans-canyon pipeline which is the lifeblood for the South Rim and other locations along the way that supplies the water for your adventure. There is significant history behind the creation of this pipeline and several people even lost their lives during construction. As you travel rim to rim you should observe and know what once took place on the trails you travel including a massive 1966 flood, the most destructive event to the corridor inner canyon in recorded history. South Rim Water tankers deliver to South Rim Obtaining water for both Grand Canyon rims has always been a challenge. Since before 1900, on the South Rim, water was hauled in from 18 miles or more. By 1919, the Santa Fe railroad hauled up to 100,000 gallons per day to Grand Canyon Village. In 1926 a reclamation plant was built to reclaim water for non-drinking uses which helped some. Deep wells did not exist because of all the sedimentary rock layers. Rainwater would just run out of the rock and down into the Canyon. Tram lowering trailer In 1931 construction of a water system began at Indian Garden to pump water up to the South Rim. A cable tramway was constructed from the rim to about a mile above the Garden which was used to bring down a five-ton tractor to help with construction. The tram was removed in 1932 but signs of it still be seen 50 yards northeast of the 3-mile rest house. By 1934, the pump was in operation bringing about 150,000 gallons per day 3,200 feet up a six-inch pipe to the South Rim. The water was still supplemented during the summer with water tank train cars and million-gallon storage tanks. Portions of this pipeline are still visible. North Rim Over on the North Rim, there were a few springs a couple hundred feet below the rim. During the early 1920s. young Robert Wylie McGee would make daily trips to a spring to haul water by burro to Wiley Way Camp. He wrote, “The spring was about 5/8th of a mile, down in the mouth of a draw, west of the camp. The climb was probably a 200-foot change in elevation. Brighty (the burro) and I would make about four to seven trips daily. I filled the cans out of a wood barrel that the spring dribbled into using a b...
By Davy Crockett This is the second part of the Rim-to Rim story. Read/Listen/Watch to Part 1 here. Descending down into the inner Grand Canyon is an experience you never forget. Part one covered the very early history of crossing the Canyon from 1890-1928. Trails that could accommodate tourists were built, including Bight Angel and South Kaibab trails coming down the South Rim. A tourist in 1928 explained, "the Kaibab trail is a fine piece of work, easy grade, wide and smooth, while the Bright Angel trail still belongs to the local county and is maintained by it, and is steep, narrow and poorly kept up. Each person going down Bright Angel pays a toll of one dollar." There was no River Trail yet, so those who came down the Bright Angel Trail used the Tonto Trail at Indian Garden to connect to the South Kaibab Trail. "The Tonto trail was perfectly safe and the scenic views were wonderful." Phantom Ranch was established in the early 1900s. The same tourist continued, "It is beautiful down here now in the dusk with the towering cliffs above and a mountain brook singing along in front of my cabin, and the weather at least 20 degrees warmer than up on the rim, where the ground is covered with snow. After a hearty, well-cooked beefsteak dinner, I am settled in a one-room, stone walled, cement floored cabin, with a roaring fire in a cute corner open fireplace." The North Kaibab trail coming down from the North Rim was completed in 1928. The steep, rough Old Bright Angel Trail coming down the North Rim was abandoned and today is an unmaintained rugged route. A scary swinging suspension bridge spanned the Colorado River, bringing tourists over to Phantom Ranch. Multi-day rim-to-rim hikes had begun both from the North Rim and the South Rim. How all this came to be by 1928 is told in Part One. If you have not read, listened to, or watched Part One first, you should. Black Bridge On the Swinging Suspension Bridge In 1926. nearly 23,000 automobiles entered the park, bringing 140,000 visitors. As tourist traffic continued to increase to Phantom Ranch, a new bridge was needed. The swinging suspension bridge that was constructed in 1921 was nearly impossible to cross when it was windy. High winds had capsized it more than once. "In using the old swinging bridge, it was necessary for tourist parties to dismount in crossing, the animals being taken over one at a time. This caused congestion and delay at one of the hottest points on the trans-canyon trip." One visitor mentioned, "We crossed the Colorado river on a frail looking bridge, one mule at a time only, rider unmounted, and the bridge waving up and down under the weight. Having gained so much weight since leaving home, I was obliged to cross considerably in advance of my mule." Bringing down a main cable In 1927, $48,000 was quickly appropriated for a new bridge to connect the two Kaibab trails. Construction began on a new bridge on March 9, 1928 with nine laborers who established their camp on the confluence with Bright Angel Creek. The crew soon grew to twenty. All of the 122 tons of structural materials were brought down into the canyon on mules except for the massive four main support cables. Forty-two men, mostly Havasupai Indian workers, spaced 15 feet apart, carried the huge 550-foot main bridge support cables down the South Kaibab Trail on their shoulders, about fifty pounds per man. Each of the four cables weighed 2,154 pounds. Bringing down a wind cable “When they got to the bottom of the canyon, after getting rid of the cable, they went down onto a flat, gathered brush, made sort of a trench of it, and placed big boulders on the brush. Then they set fire to it. After the fire died down, they spread their blankets over a wooden frame that they had constructed, doused the rocks and live coals with water, and walked through this tunnel of blankets getting steam baths and then jumped into the muddy Colorado River.”
By Davy Crockett For both ultrarunners and hikers, the Grand Canyon is considered by most, one of the greatest destinations to experience. Thousands make their pilgrimages each year to experience the joy of journeying across the Canyon's great expanse, rim-to-rim (R2R). Crossing the Canyon and returning back is an activity that has taken place for more than 125 years. Native Americans crossed the Canyon centuries earlier. During the spring and fall, each day people cross the famous canyon and many of them, return the same day, experiencing what has been called for decades as a “double crossing,” and in more recent years, a "rim-to-rim-to-rim" (R2R2R). Anyone who descends into the Canyon should take some time learning about the history of the trails they use. This article tells the story of many of these early crossings and includes the creation of the trails, bridges, Phantom Ranch, and the water pipeline, the things you will see along your journey. Hopefully this will help you to have a deeper respect for the Canyon and those who helped make it available for us to enjoy. Grand Canyon Today - note the dates Introduction Today if you hike or run across the Grand Canyon you have choices. You can start from the South Rim or from the North Rim. A South start is more common. On the South side, you can use either the Bright Angel Trail from Grand Canyon Village, or the South Kaibab Trail that starts a few miles to the east, using a shuttle to Yaki Point. On the North side, the North Kaibab Trail is used. These are the main trails into the Grand Canyon and referred to as the "Corridor Trails," used by the masses and mule trains. Today, there are two bridges along the Corridor to cross the Colorado River, Black Bridge or Silver Bridge. When this history story starts abut 1890, there was no Grand Canyon Village, no Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and these trails did not exist. There were few visitors to either Rim because they lacked roads and there were no automobiles yet. Early miners used many places to descend. This article will concentrate on the corridor region near Grand Canyon Village where most modern crossings are taking place. Creation of Bright Angel Trail (South Side) South Rim about 1890 The upper part of Bright Angel Trail, coming down from the South Rim, was originally a route used by the Havasupai to access what became known as Indian Garden, halfway down the Canyon, about 3,000 feet below. In 1887, Ralph Cameron (1863-1953), future US senator of Arizona, prospected and believed he found copper and gold near Indian Garden. He said, "At that time my only purpose in building the trail was to use it in pursuing mining operations." Peter Berry Work began on December 24, 1890 and it would take 12 years to complete. In 1891 Peter D. Berry, (1856-1932), longtime friend of Cameron succeeded in obtaining rights for the trail, including rights to collect tolls which were not collected until 1901. Berry had also helped engineer the Grandview Trail (Berry Trail) further east. Other trails were being used. Hardy tourists were descending down to the Colorado River using the Bass Trail far to the west. By the end of 1891, after spending $500, and two months of labor, a very rough trail existed that descended the Bright Angel fault to Indian Garden. The trail's name John Hance Originally called the "Cameron Trail", by 1892 the trail was also named “Bright Angel Trail.” It would cost about $100,000 and 12 years to fully build, and at its height was worked on by 100 men. How did the trail get its name? This is a subject of entertaining legend and folklore. One story was told by "Captain" John Hance (1840-1919) who came to live at the Canyon about 1883. He was famous for his stories and yarns about the canyon. He said that a beautiful girl who the men thought looked like an angel came to stay at the Canyon and would descend often down the trail. One day she never came back up,
Our friends Laura and Gene join us to talk about their amazing circuit out west through Zion, Bryce, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and Valley of Fire State Park. We had such a great time hearing about these amazing places! Find us! Instagram - @fellowtravelerspodcast Facebook - @fellowtravelerspod Twitter - @Podcastfellow www.fellowtravelerspodcast.com for our episode trip photos Thank you! Katelyn Ice Marketing for our graphic Our music is "Having Fun in the Sun" by Yoav Alyagon
Beautiful first day of Fall at the North Rim. Wish you were here!
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Join me in 2020 at one of my Photog Adventures' Workshops! http://bit.ly/2lSlvY6 In this bonus episode, I take 30-minutes to highlight the 2020 Schedule to help you guys decide which adventure you would like to join me on next year! Go to PhotogAdventures.com and click on Workshops or use this link: http://bit.ly/2lSlvY6 Join me in the Bisti Badlands, North Rim, Toadstool Hoodoo, Escalante National Monument, Bonneville Salt Flats, Crater Lake & Oregon Coast, Southern Utah, New Zealand or the Faroe Islands! 2020 Photog Adventures' Workshops: http://bit.ly/2lSlvY6
"Give yourself physical challenges and they will create mental breakthroughs!" Last week we introduced MG’s latest “challenge and change” experiment, merging the metaphorical and literal concepts of climbing and understanding the endurance and strength that climbing brings. In this episode, we recap his adventures conquering the R2R2R Challenge from June 30-July 1, sharing lessons learned along with a few tales from this experience alongside a group of Ironman/entrepreneurs. Concepts from The Pressure Paradox dominated this challenge, highlighting the importance of the 3 P’s: Plan, Prepare and Practice. After all, the higher the stakes, the greater the importance of planning, preparing and practicing -- and these stakes were high! Except sometimes we throw ourselves a curveball during a challenge: MG never foresaw the possibility that he’d be trail running at least the first half of each day, but that’s exactly what he decided to do when a small fraction of the group took off at 4:45 a.m. in the early dawn — the goal was to get through the valley of the Grand Canyon as quickly as possible and beat the heat It was a gamble that paid off on day one: 25-plus miles of running/hiking, and a quick 9 hours later the South-to-North Rim was finished! Unfortunately, that same gamble on day two didn’t yield the same dividends: With about 12 miles left, two massive blisters formed on each of the balls of his feet. Among the incredible individuals he shared this trail-running experience with was author and elite, competitive Ironman Shay Eskew. While the entire group was a great inspiration to MG, Shay’s story was profoundly transformative, overcoming unimaginable tragedy to create a life lived to the fullest. (Check out his book, “What the Fire Ignited,” and stay tuned for a future H2G interview in Season 6!) Finally, another reminder from The Pressure Paradox: For us to experience our own mental and physical breakthroughs, we almost always must pass through our own sort of “Crucible," which, interestingly, is exactly the formula the Marines use to transform recruits into MARINES! (Note: Actual mileage Marines hike during this challenge is 54, not 25.) Listen in to hear more about the R2R2R challenge and the importance of consistently setting physical challenges that push your limits -- ones that are sure to create mental breakthroughs. Enjoy the episode! *** New listeners: By texting the word "HABITS" to the mobile phone number "33444" you will instantly receive your "hack"/habit tracker/habit development template, or you can download it here: thehabitfactor.com/templates. Feel free to share the episode and leave a review on iTunes! ***** Subscribe iTunes here! Subscribe: Android | RSS ***** TOOLS/BOOKS WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND: Grab your FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh The Magic of Thinking BIG! (David Schwartz) The Success Principles (Jack Canfield) Getting Things Done! (Allen's Great Book!) TRELLO! **HABIT FACTOR RESOURCES!!** The New HabitXP Planner! (FREE! The Habit Factor's Tracking Template) The Habit Factor® (website: BLOG, tips, tools and other resources) The Habit Factor® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Pressure Paradox® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Habit Factor app (iOS, Android) The Pressure Paradox™ **WEBINARS** Get Unstuck Course Habit Mastery: (FREE) Learn the process to Master Habit, Enhance Discipline and Strengthen Willpower: The 28 Day Breakthrough!
Hello monkiis, I've been waiting exacting 38 days to publish this episode. I am proud to say that after my initial failure (due to injury) I completed the 'Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim' trail run on May 13, 2019. It took me 17-hours and 45-minutes in total time. We started from the South Rim, Bright Angel Trailhead at 3am and finished at 8:45pm, returning to where we had started. (By 'we' my buddy Chad who had done the run a few weeks prior was kind enough to support me on the first and last 10-miles of my journey.) The total distance is 50-miles and you ascend and descend over 10,000 feet. It was a proper Misogi. It almost feels like cheating when you start in the dark. Time and distance pass at a very different rate when your perception is limited to the tight funnel of a headlamp. We crossed the Colorado river just as the sun was stating to rise and arrived at Phantom Ranch shortly after. This is where my solo journey started. It was 13-miles to the North from this point which meant that I would have to cover a marathon distance to get back to this point. I felt great until I hit the steep climb from the Manzanita water station to the North Rim. I was getting roasted in the sun and quickly ran out of water. After what felt like a never ending climb, there was finally no more trail leading up and I was suddenly at the North Kaibab Trailhead. There were a few cars and to my surprise, the water at the North Rim was on. This was a huge psychological boost as I had finished all my water during the climb up and it would have been quite challenging to consume the calories needed without water. I was also hot and took advantage of the water source to basically drench myself. I quickly cooled off and was now almost too cold. My biggest concern at this point was the heat. It was not even Noon yet and I would be descending to lower elevation where it would be 20-30 degrees hotter. I was considering just hanging out on the North Rim until the afternoon to wait out the heat, but I finally concluded that there was more than enough water along the way to keep me both hydrated and cool. As soon as I started down I felt significantly better. I made good time until the last 7-8 miles back to Phantom Ranch. My running pace was not actually that slow, rather, it was the constant stopping to drink and soak myself in the creek I was running next to. I arrived back at Phantom Ranch and found Chad waiting at our pre-determined meeting spot. It had taken me about 2-hours longer than I had estimated and I could tell that Chad was ready to get out from the canyon. The final segment required us to cover 10-miles and climb 5,000 vertical feet. The first 5-miles felt relatively good and it was uplifting to have a friend with me. However, once we left Indian Garden to climb the last 4.5 miles out, I felt completely worked. I was in pain pretty much everywhere. It was in a lot of places I had not experienced before. My method was to keep the momentum and just focus on the next step. Every once-and-a-while I would make the mistake of looking up and would see the massive wall still ahead of us. It looked impossible. We were on the most popular trail in the canyon, but there was a part of me that still did not believe that it actually went back to the rim. At last, we reached the tunnels which signal that you are very close to the end. Then, almost as if you are stepping into a new reality, there is no more up and you are standing back on concrete surrounded by signs, buildings, and flickering lights. We took a quick photo in the dark and hopped in the car to the nearest open establishment that sold hot food. I'm still processing this Misogi and will continue to share reflections, lessons learned, and more. It was all about maintaining the monkii-state-of-mind and I'm looking forward to continuing to distill exactly what this means. Click here to learn more about the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. Questions/comments/howls?info@monkii.co www.monkii.co
D'un côté, un des lieux mythiques que compte l'Ouest Américain, le Grand Canyon. De l'autre, un canyon moins connu mais tout aussi prometteur, le Zion National Park. Qui sera le poid lourd de ce onzième épisode de Partir Un Jour ? Avec en bonus, des conseils pour savoir s'il vaut mieux découvrir le Grand Canyon par le Nord, le Sud, ou l'Ouest et notre verdict sur le Zion National Park (spoiler : on ne s'attendait pas à ça).
Hello monkiis, I am psyched that by publishing this episode, I have achieved my goal of creating 12 podcast episodes in 2019. Sweet! I purposely set the bar a little low knowing that I could achieve this goal with relative ease and that would motivate me to create even more content. It's pretty interesting how even though I know I am basically 'tricking' myself, it still works. I recorded this episode out in a Ponderosa Pine forest, in the dark, just outside the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I was at a campground preparing to run the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim. Basically, you start at the South Rim, run 24-miles over to the North Rim, turn around, and then run 24-miles back. This totals out to 48-miles and over 10,000 vertical feet of climbing. It would be the perfect 'Misogi'. I first heard about this wild concept in Outside Magazine. In the article, Kyle Korver, an NBA basketball player and a group of friends are on a boat off the California coast. Their Misogi was to carry a 70+ pound rock under water for 2-miles. The took turns relaying the rock as far as they could go and eventually, they completed what felt like an impossible task. I didn't need to read much farther to be enticed. The article came out in 2014 and I was already attempting Misogi-esc challenges, but I didn't yet have a name for those endeavors. As soon as I heard of the concept of the Misogi I have fully adopted the principles as my own. The whole concept is to expand your imagination for what is possible. If you complete what once was thought to be an impossible challenge, what are your true boundaries? What I also love about the concept is that it is relative. The challenge is purely subjective and thus anyone can take on a Misogi of their own. It's also less above the physical challenge and even more so, the Misogi emphasizes building mental strength and fortitude. It's not something you do every week. So far, I've been attempting a Misogi about once per year. Enjoy! The monkii family wants to know, what is your Misogi? Click here for the Misogi Outside Magazine Article. www.monkii.co Questions/comments/howls?info@monkii.co
In this episode, we discuss a 7 day trip to see some of the best natural wonders that the US has to offer. We talk North Rim vs. South Rim for a Grand Canyon stay, hikes, adventures, altitude, and why you need to make it here if you've never been. Enjoy! Useful Links: Angel's Landing Hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy6K0KoMrco www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off at checkout www.theinfatuation.com www.marlosbakeshop.com - promo code TRAVIS10 for 10% off at checkout --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Kris and I were introduced a few years ago by phone and Facebook (thanks, Melanie Spring), but the trip was our first time meeting. And, I can tell you first hand, from two days in the Grand Canyon, that Kris lives and breathes what he preaches. It’s not surprising the Kris was the first one to reach the top of the North Rim after 12 hours of hiking on day one... since he’s competed in 8 full Ironmans. in 1996, Kris started Kris & Co., a manufacturers’ sales agency that represented and sold the coolest of brands to retailers across the northeast US. After running the business for 20 years from zero to 8-figures in revenue, he sold it to Justgot2haveit.com. In 2012, Kris started his coaching business, K2, and committed to being “all-in” on helping other leaders get similar results. He says his calling is “Empowering Better” in CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and their people to Kickstart Clarity to be better versions of themselves. K2 is hyper-focused on pushing you past your limits and defying your expectations. And you’ll hear that same enthusiasm in our conversation today. Today’s topic is larger than sales and marketing. It’s about beginning with the end in mind and getting clear on what your goals are and what you’re working towards. I like to joke with my clients that it takes exactly the same amount of work to build a business that you love as one that you hate. The difference is just your decision. So ask yourself what you’re working towards in your career, life and family. Can you clearly articulate it? Or, are you just looking to take advantage of whatever comes your way like so many people see as their only option? If you’re interested in being more intentional about making awesome happen in your life, check out Kris’s process for kickstarting clarity. Links: Kris Kaplan's website Kris on LinkedIn Simon Sinek - Find Your Why Cameron Herold - Vivid Vision Grasshopper Founder, David Hauser Produced by Flint Stone Media, LLC © 2018 Copyright Juicy Results, All Rights Reserved
In Episode 57, Rand tells us about his recent Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike through the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This spring he hiked the 42 mile route in 12 hours starting at the South Rim at sunrise, tagging the North Rim by noon, and returning to his starting point near The Yavapai Lodge by sunset - logging more than 20K feet of elevation change while on the trail. In the podcast, Rand tells us about the backcountry experience - with suggestions on how and when to hike the route and intel on what to expect while you are on the Trail. So click below for the show or track us down on Spotify. We just launched the podcast series this week on their network. Subject: Rim-to-Rim-to-RimInterviewees: RandInterview Date: November 1, 2018Runtime: 1:01:27 Download Now: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (WMA format 59.4 MB); Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (MP3 format 59.2 MB)
By Davy Crockett Both a podcast and a full article (Listen to the podcast episode which includes the bonus story about my love for the Grand Canyon, and the 1,000 miles I've run down in it.) Crossing the Grand Canyon on foot is something many visitors of the spectacular Canyon wonder about as they gaze across its great expanse to the distant rim. Crossing the Canyon and returning back is an activity that has taken place for more than 125 years. Each year thousands of people cross the famous canyon and many of them, return the same day, experiencing what has been called for decades as a “double crossing,” and in more recent years, a "rim-to-rim-to-rim." In 1891, crossings of the Grand Canyon using rough trails on both sides of the Colorado River, in the "corridor" area, were mostly accomplished by miners and hunters. Double crossing hikes, in less than 24 hours started as early as 1949. More were accomplished in the 1960s and they started to become popular in the mid-1970s. Formal races, for both single and double crossings, while banned today, are part of ultrarunning history. This article tells the story of many of these early crossings and includes the creaton of the trails, bridges, Phantom Ranch, and the water pipeline Grand Canyon Today - note the dates Introduction For those who have not yet had the experience of crossing the Grand Canyon, this overview will help understand the history. Today if you hike or run across the Grand Canyon you have choices. You can start from the South Rim or from the North Rim. It depends where you are traveling from. A South start is more common. On the South side, you can use either the Bright Angel Trail from Grand Canyon Village, or the South Kaibab Trail that starts a few miles to the east, using a shuttle to Yaki Point. On the North side, the North Kaibab Trail is used. These are the main trails into the Grand Canyon and referred to as the "Corridor Trails," used by the masses and mule trains. There are two bridges along the Corridor to cross the Colorado River, Black Bridge (used by mules and South Kaibab Trail) or Silver Bridge (Bright Angel Trail). When this history story starts, there was no Grand Canyon Village, no Phantom Ranch at the bottom, and these trails didn't exist. There were few visitors to either Rim because they lacked roads and there were no automobiles yet. It is believed that Native Americans crossed the Canyon for centuries in many locations up and down the canyon and early miners used many places to cross, including the Bass location. I have run double crossings using the Grandview Trail (twice) and Hermit Trail, so there are many possibilities. This article will concentrate on the corridor region near Grand Canyon Village where most modern crossings are taking place. Creation of Bright Angel Trail (South Side) South Rim about 1890 The upper part of Bright Angel Trail, coming down from the South Rim, was originally a route used by the Havasupai to access Garden Creek, 3,000 feet below. In 1887, Ralph Cameron (1863-1953), future US senator for Arizona, prospected and believed he found copper and gold near Indian Garden. The original idea for a trail was for mining. Work began on December 24, 1890 and it would take 12 years to complete. In 1891 Peter D. Berry (1856-1932) obtained rights for the trail, including collecting tolls. By 1892 it was called the “Bright Angel Trail.” It cost about $100,000, and at its height was worked on by 100 men. How did the trail get its name? This is a subject of legend and folklore. One story was told by "Captain" John Hance (1840-1919) who came to live at the canyon in about 1883 and was famous for his stories and yarns about the canyon. He said that a beautiful girl who the men thought looked like an angel came to stay at the canyon who would descend often down the trail. One day she never came back up and wasn't seen again. The truth is that John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) named the creek ...
Recently, I had an opportunity to take a small group of people on a special tour to the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim, Bryce Canyon, and finally Zion National Park. Here is my trip report from the North Rim. The other voice you hear on this podcast is my beautiful and wonderful wife, Miss Debbie! We do start the podcast with little highlights from some recent Death Valley Tours. Yes, I know. They have to be crazy to want to go to Death Valley in the summer. I think it's for some kind of honor badge or something. But I have done more Death Valley Tours in the last six weeks than I have done all year. Kind of unusual, but I love Death Valley, so I went along with it….
Host Skyler Irvine is joined today by Owner and Founder of Iconic Arizona, Nick Carmichael. They discuss topics such as building a brand as a side hustle, knowing when to go all in, and what the future of branding and apparel will look like. In Nick’s own words: “Iconic Arizona was born during our 10 Year Anniversary Tour of Arizona. Each brilliant and memorable location we visited, I searched for a good hat. I continued to be disappointed in the quality and style of the hats even after visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. A life-long hat wearer, I knew I wanted to fill this hole in the market and got to work. As a high-school teacher, and a father of 3, I worked well into the night learning about hats, patches, and sketching out some designs I thought represented Arizona. I hope to find others who love the beauty of Arizona and hats. Put Iconic Arizona on your brim.” For links and show notes, visit www.SkylerIrvine.com and be sure to check out www.IconicArizona.com for your next hat.
Jay Scott Outdoors Western Big Game Hunting and Fishing Podcast
Listen as Jay Scott talks with Utah guide David Virostko about Utah big game hunting. Don't forget the deadline is March 1st 2018. More on David Virotsko http://www.virostkohunts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/virostko/ Sponsors of the JSO Podcast goHUNT.com/Insider Sign UP for goHUNT INSIDER www.goHunt.com/JayScott Use Promo Code "Jay Scott" Get $50 goHUNT Gear Shop Gift Card http://www.kuiu.com/ or http://www.kuiu.com/blog/ http://www.phoneskope.com/ Use "jayscott16" promo code to get 10% off all products http://outdoorsmans.com/ Use "jayscott" promo code to get 10% off all Outdoorsmans Products More on host Jay Scott www.JayScottOutdoors.com Instagram @JayScottOutdoors http://gouldsturkeyhunt.com/ http://www.colburnandscottoutfitters.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbc2dA3sjOzWKdSxnyuz9g https://www.facebook.com/JayScottOutdoorsPodcast/
A visit to San Diego, Sedona, Meteor Crater, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon had Aingeal Rose & Ahonu discussing the question, "Can Places Change Us?" It arose from Aingeal Rose's mini-stroke episode, where she was taken into hospital in San Diego. After being discharged, they drove to Sedona to make "mother tinctures" from the vortexes for their Sacred Earth Waters project. After retrieving the sacred water, on their long journey north through Arizona into Utah they discussing the power of places, the masculine and feminine, the influence of past lives, the benefits of traveling, health issues, and the effect of an energetic reset! All this work is now published in the 100-book series entitled "Answers From The Akashic Records" and are available for only $7.99 each from Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2srkkxI. The Kindle books are only $2.99. You can also listen on iHeart Radio and on iTunes, on Google Play, or Stitcher Radio. Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
A visit to San Diego, Sedona, Meteor Crater, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon had Aingeal Rose & Ahonu discussing the question, "Can Places Change Us?" It arose from Aingeal Rose's mini-stroke episode, where she was taken into hospital in San Diego. After being discharged, they drove to Sedona to make "mother tinctures" from the vortexes for their Sacred Earth Waters project. After retrieving the sacred water, on their long journey north through Arizona into Utah they discussing the power of places, the masculine and feminine, the influence of past lives, the benefits of traveling, health issues, and the effect of an energetic reset! All this work is now published in the 100-book series entitled "Answers From The Akashic Records" and are available for only $7.99 each from Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2srkkxI. The Kindle books are only $2.99. You can also listen on iHeart Radio and on iTunes, on Google Play, or Stitcher Radio. Twin Flame Productions LLC Website | Newsletter | Consultations
Bonus Episode: A cold morning at the Grand Canyon. Alice Isn't Dead returns with Part 2. New episodes every other Tuesday starting April 4. Twitter Q&A with show creator Joseph Fink March 31: 11 am – @AlicePodcast, tag questions with #AliceIsntDead Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Joseph Fink. Narrated by Jasika Nicole. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Part of the Night Vale Presents network.
Deyl Kearin returns to the Runified Podcast (previously on episode 16) after completing the Grand to Grand Ultra, a six-stage, 170-mile race, starting at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona and finishing at the Grand Staircase in Utah. Deyl talks about this amazing running experience and how he uses his ability to run to improve the lives of others through Run4Poverty and Opportunity International. Opportunity International helps people in third world countries by providing significant microfinance loans. Deyl talks about how his family, friends, donors, training partners, and a random stranger Jonathan, all made his race possible. He also talks about how running ultra marathons for others enables him to connect with and help people around the world through the money he raises. Deyl would love to have others join him with Run4Poverty, so please, reach out to Deyl if you have any interest in using your running for something bigger than yourself. You can reach Deyl at dkearin@gmail.com.
There is so much to know when visiting the Grand Canyon with kids and LiLand Pang from Trekaroo shares where to go, how long to stay and tips for your trip. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Tamara’s time in Italy 10:33 - Talking with LiLing Pang about her time at the Grand Canyon 14:38 - Road trip 15:42 - North Rim vs. South Rim 19:33 - Drive between both Rims 20:55 - Best time to go 22:07 - Lodging around the Canyon 25:00 - Mule ride down into the Canyon and other activities 30:40 - Grand Canyon in a day or spending more time!? 32:50 - Safety tips 35:10 - Family photo spot 35:26 - Horseshoe Bend 36:05 - Favorite gear 27:33 - App of the week 41:44 - Giveaway from National parks episode ABOUT LILING PANG LiLing Pang is the Founder and CEO of Trekaroo. The Trekaroo website and iOS App is powered by a community of real families sharing their inside scoop on kid-friendly adventures. Savvy traveling families use Trekaroo to connect, get honest recommendations, build custom trip guides, and store a record of their family’s adventures. Find out more on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. TIPS FOR VISITING THE GRAND CANYON WITH KIDS There are two main areas for visiting the Grand Canyon -- the North Rim and the South Rim, and they are a few hours drive apart by car. Most families visit one or the other. Some of the sites you have seen pictures of are actually outside of the National Park For example, the iconic sky walk is actually just outside of the park. The North rim gets a fewer visitors because there aren't as many viewpoints or places to stay, and it is harder to get to. The South Rim a lot more popular, and the better choice for those who have not been before. The drive to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas is about a six-hour drive, but you can also fly into Phoenix. Spring and the Fall are the most beautiful times to go to the Grand Canyon when considering the weather. Keep in mind when booking where to stay: a lot of the lodging options in the park don't have air conditioning. Hiking the Canyon is a great way to see the earth's history with the layers of different rocks and dirt. Make sure to come prepared with supplies like sunscreen, water, the right shoes, etc. The East and the West of the canyon are not run by the national park service, they actually rest on tribal lands. BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO Yaki Point and an Mather Point are both popular places to take a family photo. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR LiLing is a big fan of ‘Keen’ shoes, which she brings on every trip. APP OF THE WEEK If you have an iPhone you can download the Trekaroo app. Uber is not allowed in Italy so ‘App Taxi’ is a great app that operates just like Uber, but with official taxis. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST El Tovar Lodge Bright Angel Lodge Trekaroo website FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!
The title for this week's episode “The World is Our Backyard” comes from the sign our special guests put out on the back of their RV. A little later on you'll meet Jim and Rhonda Phipps, two recent retirees, whose lifestyle has dramatically changed for the better thanks to their Roadtreking across the country in a Class B campervan…. Also this week, your questions, helpful tips, RV news and a special Off The Beaten Path Report. [spp-player] Mike and Jennifer begin by recapping their week in Hershey, PA at America's Largest RV Show, then they update the audience on their adventures with Bo, their nine-month-old Norwegian Elkhound puppy and his recent “Great Escape.”They share their travel plans for this week, heading out to do some boondocking in the woods with their granddaughters. [spp-timestamp time="2:13"] This part of the podcast brought to you by RadPower Bikes (www.RadPowerBikes.com_… an electric bike manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK One of the biggest challenges faced by RVers is finding that perfect campsite in the perfect place. [spp-timestamp time="12:38"] The problem is, the most popular campgrounds are booked up months in advance, sometimes even a year ahead of time. So, it can be very frustrating. The only way to get in is if someone who already has a reservation cancels. That means you need to spend a lot of time…. Checking. Well here's a great tip, originally passed along on our Facebook Roadtreking Group by Judy Bass. Judy has discovered a terrific online service. If you want to book a site at a public campground and there are no vacancies, go to yesyoucamp.com and enter the information - the campground you want, dates and length of stay desired. For $3 they'll check the site every 5 minutes and text you if something opens up. For no charge, they'll check every four hours and email you. If you book, they request a donation. Again, the site is to yesyoucamp.com. That's to yesyoucamp.com. Judy used the site and snagged a hjghly desireable spot on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon for this week, even though it's booked solid till the end of the season. The tip of the week is brought to you by Good Sam, the world's most popular RV organization, now celebrating its 50th year. LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Mark and Melissa in Des Moine, IA are getting a new Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL and wonder how lithium ion batteries behave in the winter time. [spp-timestamp time="16:44"] Jaqueline wants to know what innovation and “surprises” are coming from Roadtrek in 2017 [spp-timestamp time="20:30"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, and their Partner Dealerships Creston RV in Kalispell, Montana, and Wagon Trail RV in Las Vegas. Bringing You the largest Inventory of class B's from three locations. Listener Bill shares his recent experience with Creston RV in Montana [spp-timestamp time="26:58"] RV BASIC TRAINING The U.S. Forest Service recommends campers be prepared for minor injuries, sudden weather changes and other unexpected events by bringing the following items when they head out camping for any extended amount of time. How many items do you have tucked in your RV? [spp-timestamp time="28:44"] Candles Compass Flashlight Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device) Hat Insect repellent Map Nylon filament Pocket knife Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device) Prescription glasses (an extra pair) Prescription medications for ongoing medical conditions Radio with batteries Sunglasses Sunscreen Trash bag (makes an adequate poncho) Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device Waterproof matches This part of the podcast is brought to you by Campers Inn, the nation's largest family-operated RV dealership with 15 locations on the East Coast RV NEWS OF THE WEEK: Three stories this week - [spp-timestamp time="35:15"]
Caroline hosts Bill Hedden, Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Trust. (The wild lands of our collective soul in Utah have assumed human form to come tell us its story.) “Today, the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Uintah and Ouray Ute, and Ute Mountain Ute tribes have formally united to secure a presidential proclamation establishing a 1.9 million-acre Bears Ears National Monument… The five tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition have developed a visionary and workable plan for America's first national monument that will be collaboratively managed by the tribes and the federal government. Their proposal envisions a world-class center for the integration of Native American traditional knowledge and western science at Bears Ears. The Coalition's proposal has been favorably received by the White House and appointees in the Obama Administration at the departments of Interior and Agriculture. www.grandcanyontrust.org Bill Hedden is the Executive Director of the Grand Canyon Trust. Under his leadership, the Trust has helped clean up emissions from the region's coal fired power plants and remove radioactive wastes from the bank of the Colorado River. Hedden developed a leading program for reducing grazing damage on public lands, including purchasing two ranches covering 850,000 acres on the Grand Canyon's North Rim. The organization has led in developing ecologically sensible forest restoration programs and is partnering with Colorado Plateau tribes to win designation of the first-ever Native American national monument at the Bears Ears in southeast Utah. Hedden has a B.A. and Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University. The post The Visionary Activist Show – Caroline Hosts Bill Hedden appeared first on KPFA.
In this Travel Tuesdays episode, join us on a busy week of epic adventure as we explore Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Grand Staircase Escalante and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, all from our spot in Kanab, Utah. [player] From this episode: RV Park: Kanab RV Corral, Kanab, The post RFWH46: Travel Tuesdays, Kanab Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell and Grand Staircase Escalante appeared first on Real Food Whole Health.
This is an audio podcast made from the soundtrack of Hiking Information Video. Hiking in the Grand Canyon is so demanding that even people in excellent condition often emerge sore and fatigued. Yet small children, senior citizens, and people with physical disabilities have successfully hiked the canyon. A hike into the Grand Canyon will test your physical and mental endurance. Know and respect your limitations. Moderation is the key to an enjoyable hike. If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim, South Rim, or Tuweep, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Backcountry travelers must have their permit in their possession while in the backcountry. Once a camp is established, the permit must be attached to a pack, tent, or other equipment in plain view so it can be easily checked by rangers. Permits are valid only for the trip leader, itinerary, number of people, and dates specified on the permit. Permits for all overnight backcountry use must be obtained through the Backcountry Information Center at Grand Canyon National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm
Part 1 of the video tells you how to prepare for your hike or backpacking trip. Hiking in the Grand Canyon is so demanding that even people in excellent condition often emerge sore and fatigued. Yet small children, senior citizens, and people with physical disabilities have successfully hiked the canyon. A hike into the Grand Canyon will test your physical and mental endurance. Know and respect your limitations. Moderation is the key to an enjoyable hike. If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim, South Rim, or Tuweep, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Backcountry travelers must have their permit in their possession while in the backcountry. Once a camp is established, the permit must be attached to a pack, tent, or other equipment in plain view so it can be easily checked by rangers. Permits are valid only for the trip leader, itinerary, number of people, and dates specified on the permit. Permits for all overnight backcountry use must be obtained through the Backcountry Information Center at Grand Canyon National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm
Part 2 of the video tells shows an backpacking trip in progress and what to do when faced with a variety of situations during your hike or backpacking trip. A Grand Canyon hike can be one of the most challenging and memorable experiences of a lifetime. But no hike in the canyon is easy: the terrain is steep, dry and rugged. This video is designed to help you plan for and enjoy your hike into the canyon's harsh, yet fragile, environment. If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim, South Rim, or Tuweep, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Backcountry travelers must have their permit in their possession while in the backcountry. Once a camp is established, the permit must be attached to a pack, tent, or other equipment in plain view so it can be easily checked by rangers. Permits are valid only for the trip leader, itinerary, number of people, and dates specified on the permit. Permits for all overnight backcountry use must be obtained through the Backcountry Information Center at Grand Canyon National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm
Part 3 of the video provides a brief review of the Grand Canyon Hiking Information from parts 1 and 2 of this video program. If you wish to camp anywhere in the park, other than in developed campgrounds on the North Rim, South Rim, or Tuweep, you must obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center. Backcountry travelers must have their permit in their possession while in the backcountry. Once a camp is established, the permit must be attached to a pack, tent, or other equipment in plain view so it can be easily checked by rangers. Permits are valid only for the trip leader, itinerary, number of people, and dates specified on the permit. Permits for all overnight backcountry use must be obtained through the Backcountry Information Center at Grand Canyon National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm
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