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Brag Time
This last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to hike the Grand Canyon with some of my in-laws, my father in law, Delwyn; my mother in law, Flo (she didn't hike, she was our driver); my sisters in law Monika & Alisa; and brother in law Jason (Alisa's husband). (There were also about 30 people there from my in laws stake in Glendale and some from Peoria.) It was such a great experience and I still can't believe I did it. We left early on Saturday morning and hiked from the South Kaibab trail head to the North Kaibab trail head, twenty one miles! It took me 10 hours and 10 minutes! It was definitely hard, but I felt so excited when I finished. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face! From the North Rim trail head my mother in law took me back to the lodge were we stayed. When I got to our room, I couldn't find my overnight bag anywhere! So I hung out for about an hour in my nasty sweaty clothes until we could locate my bag! And of course, by the time it was my turn to shower, the water was COLD! We stayed on the North Rim Saturday & Sunday nights. The lodge sits right on the edge of the canyon! There were so many gorgeous views, I took lots of pictures, but just added a few. They had a really nice restaurant, quite pricey, but when your hungry...who cares, right?! On Sunday we were able to have Sacrament meeting then we just relaxed and walked to some of the scenic lookouts. Monday morning we hiked back from North to South (I was one of the few women to hike back!) When we got out of the van at the North Rim trail head (at 6 AM) the temperature gauge read 28 degrees! Coming back it took me 9 hours and 40 minutes and was actually easier for me than hiking the other way. Anyways, I have an awesome sense of accomplishment. I trained for quite a while but still didn't think I would do as well as I did! Now I'm proud to say that I'm one of the few that has hiked the Grand Canyon "Rim to Rim to Rim"!
Delwyn, Me, Monika, Alisa & Jason @ S. Kaibab Trailhead Saturday morning
The lodge where we stayed is right on the edge of the canyon.
Monika, Me & Alisa at a North Rim lookout.
A couple of good pictures of the trail. On the left is the north side, the right is the south side.
I did it!! Me on Monday afternoon, back where I started at the South Kaibab Trail head, 42 miles in total.
Map of the trail we took.
Delwyn, Me, Monika, Alisa & Jason @ S. Kaibab Trailhead Saturday morning
The lodge where we stayed is right on the edge of the canyon.
Monika, Me & Alisa at a North Rim lookout.
I did it!! Me on Monday afternoon, back where I started at the South Kaibab Trail head, 42 miles in total.
Map of the trail we took.
14 comments:
YOU'RE SO AWESOME! I love those pics, too! I would hike just to stay at that logde--it looks so beautiful!
Nice job! That looks like it would be really hard but a lot of fun.
I know how hard to worked to prepare for that day and I am so proud of you for accomplishing such a HUGE goal. Next time, I want to hike it with you. *Char
Congrats, Trisha!! That is such a great accomplishment. You will always remember that. And to be able to say you did after having 3 kids is pretty cool!! WAY TO GO!!!!!
Nice...and you still look hot after a 10 hour hike! I've always wanted to do that...someday:)
awesome job trish, you defenitely did better then me, coming out you were smiling, coming out at the end i couldn't get the tears to stop coming i was dead and sore
Grand Canyon Hikers Rock!!! Please tell me you'll do it again with me some day. If not for the bragging rights, but the tons of hours we got to spend together before AND during hikes!
P.S. Alice the Great is a 'Trail Blazer' !!
WOW...I am so impressed. I dont think I could do that. I would love to someday!! It looks amazing!!
Nice job, that is so awesome. I've tagged you :) go to our blog for the rules! Have fun!!
Hey Trisha, Just found your blog and your family is beatiful. YOur wedding pics are so cute. Your so pretty. O ya i'm your new visiting teacher. I call you -k-
Jennifer Cauthen
Hi Trisha,
I just wanted to say that the black and white picture of your family is to die for! You guys are so cute and your kids are all smiling perfectly! Love it!
Oh my gosh!! Trisha! How are you? Remember me from SSSC? We are over in Buckeye now. Hope things are going well. Love your blog!
Wow Trish!!! Thats way fun! I am so proud of you. Hey, we are coming into town soon, so look for a drop by visit, so I can see those cute kiddos! Sure miss you!
michelle
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