Recent content by heathcliff

Hi everyone, I know it's been a while, but I just recently did my trip and wanted to thank everyone for the excellent advice & give folks an update. Training - unfortunately I never did manage to make it outdoors through the winter. Between having 3 little kids (i.e. Saturday activities) and...

Great. Thanks for all the tips!! Will keep you guys posted next spring!

So, South Kaibab vs Bright Angel. Why go down one and up the other? Obviously it'd be nice to see more trails, but I'll be by myself, so I'm not sure if I can count on a ride in April from one trailhead to the other. I was going to do South Kaibab up and down (shorter distance, although if I...

Thanks for the tips, Chris. I had actually read your R2R2R trip report a few days ago when I was first researching the topic. It's nice to read it again now that I'm more familiar with the trail and some of the landmarks! It sounds like I need to call the park ahead of time to get a sense for...

Very helpful advice, jniehof! I'll definitely have to do more research on active water-stations as we get closer to next April. But it sounds like North Rim itself has no water around 4/10? I should be OK on water as I'm not a huge drinker and I've gone 17 miles (Lincoln Woods to Galehead...

I definitely appreciate all the advice, especially the R2R2R specific ones. It will certainly be a challenge, and I'll be happy to just survive it. Not at all looking to beat a certain time, etc. I will probably take it very easy coming down South Rim (walk or light jog at the most), and...

Oh and I also work in a building with 45 stories (Boston), so I can do stairs too. I hate it because it's so tough (not to mention boring) but it's probably a good workout too

Thanks for the tips! So the truth is - I don't like winter hiking because I'm somewhat lazy (logistically speaking). I ski with my kids in the winter, so it's a bit difficult to work in winter hikes on the weekends. I do have a nice treadmill that can go up to 15 degree inclines. Right now...

Hi everyone, I'm a new member so I apologize if this topic has been covered already. I'm curious as to how other members stay in hiking shape in the winter, short of doing actual winter hiking? I live in the NH area so I normally hike in the Whites, but I haven't done winter hiking in years...