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Bferrell at 18:26, 12 November 2024

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Bferrell: /* "Brag Board" */

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"Brag Board"

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Bferrell: /* "Brag Board" */

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"Brag Board"

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Bferrell at 00:51, 1 November 2024

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	After finishing and coming home, Elizabeth saw these cool medals over at [https://hikermedals.com/product/rim-to-rim-medal/ hikermedals.com], so I got each of us one (two for me, so I could display both sides).<br>		After finishing and coming home, Elizabeth saw these cool medals over at [https://hikermedals.com/product/rim-to-rim-medal/ hikermedals.com], so I got each of us one (two for me, so I could display both sides).<br>

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	~~Ready to Hang              Hung~~		Image:medal-1.jpeg\|Medal
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			=== "Brag Board" ===
			After finishing and coming home, Elizabeth saw these cool medals over at [https://hikermedals.com/product/rim-to-rim-medal/ hikermedals.com], so I got each of us one (two for me, so I could display both sides).<br>

			[[Image:R2R Brag Board1.jpeg\|400px]]     [[Image:R2R Brag Board2.jpeg\|400px]]<br>
			Ready to Hang              Hung

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Bferrell: /* The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started! */

2024-10-30T16:08:57Z

The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started!

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	Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>		Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>

	When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am. (my [[~~File:Rim2Rim_at_Grand_Canyon_2024.gpx.txt~~\|GPX File]] ~~take the txt off the end!~~)<br>		When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am. (my [[Rim2Rim_GPX\|GPX File]])<br>

	[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>		[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>

Bferrell: /* The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started! */

2024-10-30T16:06:50Z

The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started!

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	Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>		Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>

	When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am. (my [[File:Rim2Rim_at_Grand_Canyon_2024.gpx\|GPX File]])<br>		When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am. (my [[File:Rim2Rim_at_Grand_Canyon_2024.gpx.txt\|GPX File]] take the txt off the end!)<br>

	[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>		[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>

Bferrell: /* The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started! */

2024-10-30T15:39:47Z

The Rim-to-Rim / R2R / Rim2Rim Hike - Getting Started!

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	Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>		Like I mentioned yesterday, we all piled into bed early after dinner in the North Rim Lodge, and agreed to meet at the van by 3:25 am, and to be on trail by 3:30 am. I was up at 1:30, putting glide on my nipples and pretty much everything from mid thigh to belt line to avoid getting chafed by salt or just general rubbing friction. I drank a bottle of [https://drinklmnt.com/ LMNT] electroltyes, and made 2 more bottles up, and filled my hydration bladder. I rechecked my backpack had everything, nutrition, cameras and batteries, emergency gear and medicines, water filtration, headlamp, etc. I was ready early, and nervous... like when I did the marathon, and wasn't totally sure I could do it. At 3 am I woke Elizabeth, and started loading my stuff into the van while she got ready. Then it was time. (Here is [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/rim-to-rim-north-kaibab-to-grand-canyon-village?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map the trail on AllTrails]).<br>

	When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am.<br>		When I got to the van John and Tammy were walking up with their stuff. It was crisp and cool, mid 50's F. Everyone was in a good mood, but a bit nervous. We piled into the van and quickly covered the 2 miles to the trailhead. John was eager to get on trail, and skipped parking or hitting to pit latrines before getting on trail. That caused me to rush getting my cameras and sound gear full setup, as they were getting their packs on and getting their headlamps and flashing red LED rear markers running. It was much cooler at the trailhead, in the 40's with occasional gusty wind. We got a couple of quick pictures and then headed down the North Kaibab Trail. We were on our way by 3:30 am. (my [[File:Rim2Rim_at_Grand_Canyon_2024.gpx\|GPX File]])<br>

	[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>		[[File:IMG_1378.mp4]]      [[File:This puts hiking the Grand Canyon into perspective-Corine Green.mp4]]<br>

Bferrell at 23:46, 29 October 2024

2024-10-29T23:46:33Z

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	=== Phantom Ranch to 4 Mile Rest House ===		=== Phantom Ranch to 4 Mile Rest House ===
	Things get a little jumbled here, but I made good time to Phantom Ranch, arriving a bit after 9 am (9:~~15 I think~~). I took a good break, caught up on my hydration, refilled by bottles and bladder, and had a bottle of electrolytes with some mixed nuts (one snack-sized Ziplock of Kroger mixed nuts with some added macadamia nuts) and my "[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CRNHDTNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Nick's]" keto bar. I didn't feel hungry, being in ketosis, and I didn't want to knock myself out of ketosis, so that's all I ate during the hike.<br>		Things get a little jumbled here, but I made good time to Phantom Ranch, arriving a bit after 8 am (maybe closer to 8:30). I took a good break, caught up on my hydration, refilled by bottles and bladder, and had a bottle of electrolytes with some mixed nuts (one snack-sized Ziplock of Kroger mixed nuts with some added macadamia nuts) and my "[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CRNHDTNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Nick's]" keto bar. I didn't feel hungry, being in ketosis, and I didn't want to knock myself out of ketosis, so that's all I ate during the hike.<br>

			John and Tammy caught up to me here a half our or 40 minutes into my "lunch" break, and we took some pictures and headed out together. They were right behind me all the way to the river, and we each took a few pictures of each other at the silver bridge before I started the hike from the River Trail to Bright Angel.<br>

	[[File:IMG_3366.mp4]]    [[File:IMG_3368.mp4]]    [[File:IMG_3371.mp4]]   <br>		[[File:IMG_3366.mp4]]    [[File:IMG_3368.mp4]]    [[File:IMG_3371.mp4]]   <br>

Bferrell: /* North Kaibab to Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campground */

2024-10-29T23:43:09Z

North Kaibab to Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campground

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	=== North Kaibab to Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campground ===		=== North Kaibab to Manzanita, Roaring Springs, and Cottonwood Campground ===
	One of the nice things about my Garmin InReach Mini is that it offers unlimited (even on the cheap recreational plan) unlimited "Check-ins". This just sends a quick message to whomever you specify that "I'm checking in, everything's fine". I agreed with Elizabeth up-front that I'd send these about every hour just so she didn't worry. You can see one of these messages below, and it shows your current location as well. I also signed up for Garmin's "[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397 SOS Rescue Insurance]" to defray the cost of a potentially expensive helicopter rescue, should it be needed. The north rim is at 8,241' elevation.<br>		One of the nice things about my Garmin InReach Mini is that it offers unlimited (even on the cheap recreational plan) unlimited "Check-ins". This just sends a quick message to whomever you specify that "I'm checking in, everything's fine". I agreed with Elizabeth up-front that I'd send these about every hour just so she didn't worry. You can see one of these messages below, and it shows your current location as well. I also signed up for Garmin's "[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397 SOS Rescue Insurance]" to defray the cost of a potentially expensive helicopter rescue, should it be needed. The north rim is at 8,241' elevation.<br>

	The first several miles down hill I didn't take any pictures, because it was so dark and technically difficult. I tried to keep up a good pace, the fastest I thought I could safely do, but also trying to keep up with the pace chart (below) that I had made up and was wearing on my arm (quarterback style!). I had hoped we could do 3.5 MPH downhill, but that proved unsustainable in the dark, and with the trail being very rocky with sandy dirt covering those and making them a bit slick.<br>		The first several miles down hill I didn't take any pictures, because it was so dark and technically difficult. I tried to keep up a good pace, the fastest I thought I could safely do, but also trying to keep up with the pace chart (below) that I had made up and was wearing on my arm (quarterback style!). I had hoped we could do 3.5 MPH downhill, but that proved unsustainable in the dark, and with the trail being very rocky with sandy dirt covering those and making them a bit slick.<br>

	Our first stop was the same Supai Tunnel (1.7 miles down the trail and 6,800' elevation) water and toilet area we'd visited on Tuesday by mule. The water was off, but I took a pee break, and then kept moving. The next stop was ~~Roaring Springs~~ at 5 miles and 5,220' elevation where we did make a quick water stop. This is where I changed my camera batteries the first time, but John and Tammy kept moving. The sun was about to come up, so it was about 5:30 am I think (2 hours into the hike). I didn't want to get lost (the trail is well marked, but they're not plentiful, and can be easy to miss in the dark). I didn't catch up to John and Tammy again until Cottonwood Campground, at 6.9 miles and 4,080' elevation. This was clearly after dawn, and we all put our headlamps away after making a toilet stop. Coming out of Cottonwood I would pass John and Tammy both, and not see them again until after my stop at Phantom Ranch.<br>		Our first stop was the same Supai Tunnel (1.7 miles down the trail and 6,800' elevation) water and toilet area we'd visited on Tuesday by mule. The water was off, but I took a pee break, and then kept moving. The next stop was Manzanita Rest Stop at 5 miles and 5,220' elevation where we did make a quick water stop. This is where I changed my camera batteries the first time, but John and Tammy kept moving. The sun was about to come up, so it was about 5:30 am I think (2 hours into the hike).<br>

			I didn't want to get lost (the trail is well marked, but they're not plentiful, and can be easy to miss in the dark). I didn't catch up to John and Tammy again until Cottonwood Campground, at 6.9 miles and 4,080' elevation. This was clearly after dawn, and we all put our headlamps away after making a toilet stop. Coming out of Cottonwood I would pass John and Tammy both, and not see them again until after my stop at Phantom Ranch around 8:30 am.<br>

	[[File:IMG_3784.mp4]]      [[File:IMG_3785.mp4]]      [[File:IMG_3789.mp4]]      <br>		[[File:IMG_3784.mp4]]      [[File:IMG_3785.mp4]]      [[File:IMG_3789.mp4]]      <br>