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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

Jerome Chavez is a wastewater operator for the National Park Service, but it's where he works and how he gets there that sets him apart. Almost every Tuesday for the last 26 years, Jerome has either descended or ascended the majestic South Kaibab Trail, on his way to or from work—at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Today, he has stories to tell and advice to share, all of which can help any GC hiker have a better experience below the rim. ******* 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) ******* 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  

The South Kaibab Trail is the most scenic of the Grand Canyon's main trails, with spectacular vistas for just about its entire 6.5 miles. You don't have to go all the way to the Colorado River to get the full Kaibab Experience; in fact, just a two-mile roundtrip can give you views and memories that will last you a lifetime. In this episode, we'll talk about all of the day hike options available on South Kaibab, whether it be out-and-backs to Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point, The Tipoff, or even the Phantom Ranch area if you're attempting a Rim-to-Rim or Rim-to-River. Do it once and you'll see for yourself why South Kaibab is the true "can't-miss" trail at the Grand Canyon. ******* 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 Hikers and Backpackers

Rim-to-River-to-Rim—better known to Canyon regulars as Rim-to-River—is the most popular of the Canyon hikes that begin and end on the South Rim. Following the breathtaking South Kaibab Trail to the bottom and the famed Bright Angel Trail back up to the rim, Rim-to-River is a difficult, 16+ mile journey with more than 9,000 feet of elevation change. This is not a hike to be taken lightly or without proper preparation and research. In fact, the National Park Service strongly advises against attempting this hike in a single day. In this episode—primarily recorded during the hike, as it happened—you'll learn all the do's and don'ts, all the places to stop, and what to expect before and during one of the most iconic hikes in the world. ******* 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 Hikers and Backpackers

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...

A Guide and Highlights of my Hike at the Grand Canyon South Rim. Join me as I hike the South Rim of the Grand Canyon going down the South Kaibab Trail to the Phantom Ranch and back up via the Bright Angel Trail in one day. HIKE DATE: May 20, 2023.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Robert Bendetti. Last year, he hiked through the Grand Canyon from the south rim to the north rim and back to the south rim (also known as the Rim2Rim2Rim). The route he took was 50 miles in length, with 22,000 feet (6,705 meters) of elevation change. He did this solo and unsupported in just 23 hours, on a day that reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius).   I'm not great with heat, so I'm not sure if I'll ever make it over to Arizona to hike the Rim2Rim2Rim. But I've seen videos of it, and the route looks absolutely gorgeous. If you want to get an idea of what it looks like, check out the links below for a video.   About Robert Bendetti Husband, father, hiker, and ultra-runner (ok, more like ultra-jogger). Robert is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE). As CFO he is responsible for all financial operations of the company as well as accounting, finance, contracts, purchasing, security, facilities, process automation, and IT.   Robert has an undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA from Kennesaw State University as well as a Masters of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) from DeVry. Robert is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Prosci Change Management Professional, and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.   Robert's volunteer activities include serving as a member of the Board of Trustee for the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) and serving as an advisor to the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Federal Credit Union.   Robert is also the President and founder of the Global CFO Council. The purpose of the Global CFO Council is to provide an educational and networking forum for Senior Financial Executives (SFEs) to share best practices, to discuss current financial issues, and to learn about current topics related to the performance of their jobs. There are 1,500 members in 32 countries.   Guest's Link LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbendetti/   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is the Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim The different ways to hike the Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim route How to train for the Rim2Rim2Rim What to pack: what food to take and how much water you'll need Extra precautions you need to take, whether you're hiking alone or with friends The most common mistakes people make when hiking the Rim2Rim2Rim The best times of the year to hike the Rim2Rim2Rim   Things We Discussed Bright Angel Trail  North Kaibab Trail  South Kaibab Trail  Hiking to the Plateau Point  Trans-Canyon Shuttle  Phantom Ranch  Personal locator beacon  YouTube video on the Rim2Rim2Rim record    Related Episodes 395 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When to Quit Your Adventures 370 Brad Borkan ~ How Outdoors Adventures Can Help You Make Better Decisions In Life (now with downloadable transcript!) 369 Holly Worton ~ Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone With Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

Hiking the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon at sunset. The wildlife on the way and the ups and downs of spontaneity.

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.

I've never spent much time in a desert. The closest I've come was on a short hike in the Grand Canyon. At the top of the South Kaibab Trail, the ranger checked that we were carrying enough water. We planned a short hike down the trail and back to the rim – only two or three hours. Going down was easy! It was morning. By the time we reached Cedar Ridge, our turn around point, we were hot and tired. We had dropped 1,000 feet in elevation. Now we had to hike in the blazing sun the one and a half miles back to the canyon rim. Step by step we climbed up the gravel trail. We wanted to stop, but there was no real shade and no place to get water. We drank every bit of water we carried and were ready for more when we reached the top! Water is important in a desert land. David wrote the 63rd Psalm while in the desert. Listen to his word in the first verse, “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” Do you seek God and his righteousness with the longing of one looking for an oasis in the desert? You should, because Jesus promised that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled! Please provide feedback and suggestions at: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/feedback/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

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

Are you planning a trip to the Grand Canyon soon?  Are you interested in seeing some cool geoscience features?  Join us today as we discuss a few great hikes to check out while visiting the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, USA.  We discuss hiking trails such as the South Kaibab Trail down to the aptly-named Ooh Ahh Point (so beautiful!), and end up at Skeleton Point for a full view of the Canyon in all its glory!  Alternatively, you could take the Bright Angel trail, a somewhat nicer hike because of all the restrooms and water stations every 1.5 miles, stop at the amazingly lush Indian Garden, and eventually make your way out to the Plateau Point for a dramatic view directly down to the Colorado River. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon has an amazing amount of views and hiking that are easily accessible to everyone, even if you don't want to hike very far. For instance, you could start by visiting the small cairns that contain actual samples of the 1.7 billion-year-old Vishnu Schist, or by walking the Trail of Time, where for every large step you take down into the Canyon is equal to going back in time One Million Years in the rock record! As always, don't feed the wildlife, and downhill hikers always yields to uphill hikers , and everyone yields to mule trains! If you want to hear an overview of the geology of the Grand Canyon, check out our previous episode covering the full history with detailed descriptions of the major geoscience features of the park.  The Grand Canyon has over 1.9 billion years of geology on display, and it is all very visible in a stunning landscape!  ——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ_A82nOMu0nIvZto6zMPqgEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.buzzsprout.com/Episode is LivePublished: Apr. 01, 2021 @ 6AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

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,

The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) has historically been a place for ultra runners to test their skills and endurance against the best in the world and a beautiful and challenging location for a long unsupported run. It's a classic Fastest Known Time (FKT) Route and the Canyon is a place of unparalleled beauty. The route is approximately 42 miles from South Kaibab Trail to North Kaibab Trail and back to South Kaibab with almost 11,000 ft of climbing. The long descents and ascents have beaten many a runner into a "death march" aka walking the final miles and the extreme heat and cold (depending on the time of year) can also take their toll. In this episode we hear stories from the current women's record holder, Taylor Nowlin, as well as a man who set an OKT (only known time) for a QUADRUPLE (or 8x R2R) for a total of 168 miles in one go, Christof Teuscher. Stories also from Sandi Nypaver and previous record holder Cat Bradley (a Western States 100 mile Champion). Cover photo by Nico Barraza. Music by Summer Heart. 

Description: Bryan and Danielle talk about their family trip to the Grand Canyon at Christmas time with the grandparents. The kids also share their impressions of the Grand Canyon. We also briefly talk about Montezuma Castle National Monument, which we visited on our way back to the airport.  Discussion includes the following: · Logistics (2:02) · Grand Canyon Lodging, South Rim (3:02) · The Rim Trail (6:44) · Grand Canyon Village (8:16) · Trail of Time (12:05) · Shuttle System (15:56) · El Tovar (18:41) · Yellowstone Winter Trip Report Episode 4.1 (21:58) · Bright Angel Trail (22:36) · History walk at Verkamp’s Visitor Center (27:10) · Tusayan Museum and Ruins (28:55) · Desert View Watchtower (30:20) · South Kaibab Trail (33:25) · Kids’ impressions (38:56) · Montezuma Castle National Monument (42:50) Resources: Grand Canyon Lodging Day Hike - Rim Trail – Grand Canyon National Park Day Hiking the Rim Trail Grand Canyon Village Mary Colter’s Hopi House Yavapai Geology Museum Trail of Time South Rim Shuttle Bus Routes El Tovar Dining Room Day Hike Bright Angel Trail - Grand Canyon National Park Verkamp’s Visitor Center Tusayan Ruin Mary Colter’s Desert View Watchtower Grand Canyon: South Kaibab Trail South Rim Village - Ranger Programs 8 Facts About the Grand Canyon You Never Knew Montezuma Castle National Monument   Actions Subscribe to our podcast from our website, https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook   Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks

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 ...

The dramatic conclusion of the The Great Pea Experiment; Ped across America with a road trip redux through five National Parks, seven natural wonders and The Argonath; and there’s good reason to celebrate our 13th Doctor. Discuss the podcast on Reddit. Support the podcast on Patreon. The Great Pea Experiment: riveting finale [00:19] The entirety of the pea harvest Ped across America: road trip redux [04:37] The whole trip on a map Bison warning (as Tom predicted) Ped’s kayak soundtrack: The Argonath! A fantastic resource for scenic drives Plastic Crazy Straw World, geyser style #overthinkingIt: from whence comes “awe”? Top seven highlights South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park Mexican Hat > Monument Valley, southeast Utah East Entrance, Zion National Park “The Narrows”, Zion National Park Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park Blacktail Ponds Overlook, Grand Teton National Park Lower Falls Overlook, Yellowstone National Park The New Doctor: it’s about “time”! [64:40] Just a wee bit of “controversy”, though Music by Lee Rosevere (CC by 4.0)