Sunday, September 2, 2012

Grand Canyon - North Rim


Kaiser at the North Rim
We went to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon for three days during the last week of August.  Kaiser did great on the long hot journey from Phoenix.  The Vessey's joined us with their tent.  We all hiked the North Kaibab trail down to roaring springs on Sunday.  The literature says its 5 miles one way down to roaring springs.  The park map says 2 miles.  We took a GPS and it said we hiked 7 miles.  Either way, it was grueling 14 mile hike.  At least for me.  The hike back up was tough and the sun was hot.  Martin made it back an hour and 45 min. before Liz, Aaron and I. We dubbed him "Stamina Man".  He met us at the top of the trail with beers and the car to take us back to the campground.  My husband is the best.


Size matters - in this case.  Smaller is better.
Stopping on the side of the road on the way to the North Rim (Vermillion Cliffs in the background)
Near the top of the North Kaibab trail

 
Near the bottom at Roaring springs

Kaiser at the campground
Me and Martin
Its not a trip without a touch of class!

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