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re: Anyone ever been to the Grand Canyon?
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:38 pm to The Sundance Kid
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:38 pm to The Sundance Kid
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fun & safe trip
It can be one or the other but not both. Quit being a pussy.
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Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:39 pm to The Sundance Kid
Disregard every picture you have ever seen of the Grand Canyon. None of them do it justice compared to actually standing on the edge looking at it.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:40 pm to DrunkenStuporMan
quote:This. We walked up on the Canyon from a hill. When I cleared the hill and saw it for the first time I was like, "Holy F*ck!"
Disregard every picture you have ever seen of the Grand Canyon. None of them do it justice compared to actually standing on the edge looking at it.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:41 pm to ForeverLSU02
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Disregard every picture you have ever seen of the Grand Canyon. None of them do it justice compared to actually standing on the edge looking at it. This. We walked up on the Canyon from a hill. When I cleared the hill and saw it for the first time I was like, "Holy F*ck!"
What they said.
Also, you know how it was formed? True story- two Jews dropped a quarter down a rabbit hole.
This post was edited on 7/7/14 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:42 pm to The Sundance Kid
Did a 7 day/6 night float trip some years back. Visually, as stunning as you can imagine. The history, guides, whitewater (not racist), just everything is amazing. A couple of years later drove the south rim and concur with the opinions that we did not allot enough time.
I can not imagine what settlers must have thought when the wagon train pulled up to the rim and they looked into it.
I can not imagine what settlers must have thought when the wagon train pulled up to the rim and they looked into it.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:43 pm to The Sundance Kid
went 2 months ago, and it snowed 
didn't go down, but stayed up on the rim trail. wish I had more time, but want to go again
didn't go down, but stayed up on the rim trail. wish I had more time, but want to go again
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:44 pm to The Sundance Kid
Yes, went there as a teenager with my parents (Over 20 years ago).
Standing at the top of course it is a gorgeous view. Decided we would hike down it a bit. Bad idea if you are not in shape.
I was a skinny teenage and not an athlete. Coming back up sucked arse. If you go down on foot, make sure you are in good enough shape to come back up!
Standing at the top of course it is a gorgeous view. Decided we would hike down it a bit. Bad idea if you are not in shape.
I was a skinny teenage and not an athlete. Coming back up sucked arse. If you go down on foot, make sure you are in good enough shape to come back up!
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:44 pm to ForeverLSU02
Was there in January in 2011 when we went to the Auburn/Oregon National Championship game. Only got to stay one day. Spent most of the day in the car.
Um, it was cold. 20 deg, about two feet of snow and a 40 mph wind... Um, it was cold. LOL
It was my first trip and I will be going back soon so I can hike down into the canyon. Unreal place and it will be worth the trip
Um, it was cold. 20 deg, about two feet of snow and a 40 mph wind... Um, it was cold. LOL
It was my first trip and I will be going back soon so I can hike down into the canyon. Unreal place and it will be worth the trip
This post was edited on 7/7/14 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:46 pm to The Sundance Kid
The Sundance Kid
Carry plenty of water and make sure to hike all the way down.
Also, make sure to visit Havasu Falls at the bottom. It's a hidden paradise.
Thank me later.
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Taking a trip out there to hike it. Any OTers been and have some advice for a fun & safe trip?
Carry plenty of water and make sure to hike all the way down.
Also, make sure to visit Havasu Falls at the bottom. It's a hidden paradise.
Thank me later.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:47 pm to LanierSpots
If you hike down to the base of the canyon, be prepared for a temp differential of +/- 25 degrees warmer at the base than on the rim
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:49 pm to The Sundance Kid
My brother just did a two week rafting trip with a group of 14 earlier in June. He had a freaking blast.
Packed out a ton of food, beers, and supplies and just paddled and hiked for two weeks.
Packed out a ton of food, beers, and supplies and just paddled and hiked for two weeks.
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:50 pm to The Sundance Kid
This post was edited on 12/27/14 at 2:11 am
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:56 pm to ForeverLSU02
he needs to do some manscaping
Posted on 7/7/14 at 12:57 pm to Nado Jenkins83
Posted on 7/7/14 at 1:19 pm to The Sundance Kid
Have you trained any for the hike?
Posted on 7/8/14 at 1:23 pm to mizzoukills
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Havasu Falls
That place looks fantastic. Thanks for the tip.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 1:29 pm to The Sundance Kid
Here is more info for the falls
LINK
If you are wanting to do a hike to the bottom and back in one day...start EARLY and bring a ton of water with you.
Also, I'm assuming you are already pretty active. People train for Grand Canyon hikes. I see many people on local trails here with weighted vests or full backpacks training for Grand Canyon hikes.
Have fun! I've been to the Grand Canyon many times but have never hiked it. It is on my bucket list for sure.
Also...do a helicopter tour of GC. Well worth every penny you pay, the views you see from the helicopter are amazing and you will not get those views any other way.
LINK
If you are wanting to do a hike to the bottom and back in one day...start EARLY and bring a ton of water with you.
Also, I'm assuming you are already pretty active. People train for Grand Canyon hikes. I see many people on local trails here with weighted vests or full backpacks training for Grand Canyon hikes.
Have fun! I've been to the Grand Canyon many times but have never hiked it. It is on my bucket list for sure.
Also...do a helicopter tour of GC. Well worth every penny you pay, the views you see from the helicopter are amazing and you will not get those views any other way.
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