Grand Canyon Rim to Rim walk

[Squeak 17]

Is it a viable option to do the rim to rim walk in the winter months? Say early January?
the places I have seen on the web only advertise from May - Oct.

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[NWFlyer 2]

Google "rim to rim in winter" and some trip reports and even one trip organizer appear. So it's possible, but sounds like it can be more technical than in the summer, which makes sense. North Rim park/services are completely closed throughout the winter because of the higher elevation/snow levels, so it'd definitely take a lot more planning.

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[jackwallace 3]

How do you plan to get in or out on the north side? Its 8500 feet, so its winter. And an undependable version of winter. Sometimes feet of snow, sometimes mud or some mess in between. You can get hold of the forest service in Page and ask them about weather conditions. The north rim park isn't really closed in winter, just unmanned and the road in is closed. You can ski or snow shoe in, or out.

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[Squeak 17]

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How do you plan to get in or out on the north side? Its 8500 feet, so its winter. And an undependable version of winter. Sometimes feet of snow, sometimes mud or some mess in between. You can get hold of the forest service in Page and ask them about weather conditions. The north rim park isn't really closed in winter, just unmanned and the road in is closed. You can ski or snow shoe in, or out.

Well judging from that, I'd say it's a no, as a viable option. Thanks.

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[monkycndo 0]

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Well judging from that, I'd say it's a no, as a viable option. Thanks.

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[Squeak 17]

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Well judging from that, I'd say it's a no, as a viable option. Thanks.

Come on man, where is your sense of adventure?

Dude if it were just you and me or me and any other mate in AZ, no probs but I would NOT risk Mrs Squeak on that
now if you wanna book in for coming with me in Dec/Jan 13/14, let's look at doing it

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[jtval 0]

I was supposed to do it last august(2011) but I helped a friend move and blew out my back the day before the trip took place.

Still Have to do that route...
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[Divalent 89]

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Google "rim to rim in winter" and some trip reports and even one trip organizer appear. So it's possible, but sounds like it can be more technical than in the summer, which makes sense. North Rim park/services are completely closed throughout the winter because of the higher elevation/snow levels, so it'd definitely take a lot more planning.

But wait! He's from Australia, so it will be summer time for him.

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Google "rim to rim in winter" and some trip reports and even one trip organizer appear. So it's possible, but sounds like it can be more technical than in the summer, which makes sense. North Rim park/services are completely closed throughout the winter because of the higher elevation/snow levels, so it'd definitely take a lot more planning.

But wait! He's from Australia, so it will be summer time for him.

Uh no...

I loved watching Mr and Mrs Squeak deal with snow here a few years ago.

Not a trip I think either one of them would like to experience in Dec or Jan in the high elevations around the Grand Canyon

[Squeak 17]

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Google "rim to rim in winter" and some trip reports and even one trip organizer appear. So it's possible, but sounds like it can be more technical than in the summer, which makes sense. North Rim park/services are completely closed throughout the winter because of the higher elevation/snow levels, so it'd definitely take a lot more planning.

But wait! He's from Australia, so it will be summer time for him.

Uh no...

I loved watching Mr and Mrs Squeak deal with snow here a few years ago.

Not a trip I think either one of them would like to experience in Dec or Jan in the high elevations around the Grand Canyon

I'd happily do it with a couple of skilled up locals, buyt NEVER just Mrs Squeak and I

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My Life ROCKS!
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Google "rim to rim in winter" and some trip reports and even one trip organizer appear. So it's possible, but sounds like it can be more technical than in the summer, which makes sense. North Rim park/services are completely closed throughout the winter because of the higher elevation/snow levels, so it'd definitely take a lot more planning.

But wait! He's from Australia, so it will be summer time for him.

Uh no...

I loved watching Mr and Mrs Squeak deal with snow here a few years ago.

Not a trip I think either one of them would like to experience in Dec or Jan in the high elevations around the Grand Canyon

I'd happily do it with a couple of skilled up locals, buyt NEVER just Mrs Squeak and I

Yeah... I would love to see you on snowshoes...with a backpack suitable for that trip.

[AggieDave 6]

If you google "rim job tours" you'll find a lot of information that you might like.

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[Remster 24]

A couple of locals did a "rim to rim to rim" run a couple years ago. It was mid spring, and there was ice still on the path on the north side. So, they did what any sensible ultra runners would: removed their shoes and socks to get better adherence.

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[NewGuy2005 51]

Has anyone here done it one day? 26 miles is a long way, but it would be fun to do it without carrying all the camping gear. I suppose you could stay at Phantom Ranch to avoid that.

[Southern_Man 0]

Quite a few people run it, and of course they do it without carrying all the camping gear. Some of them do rim-to-rim-to-rim although those are people experienced w/ running w/ headlamps.

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[sundevil777 93]

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Is it a viable option to do the rim to rim walk in the winter months? Say early January?
the places I have seen on the web only advertise from May - Oct.

Here's the best place to go in the Grand Canyon (actually a side canyon), if you want the beauty. I've been there 3 times for several days each time.

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[Squeak 17]

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Is it a viable option to do the rim to rim walk in the winter months? Say early January?
the places I have seen on the web only advertise from May - Oct.

Here's the best place to go in the Grand Canyon (actually a side canyon), if you want the beauty. I've been there 3 times for several days each time.

int he middle of winter?

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[sundevil777 93]

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Is it a viable option to do the rim to rim walk in the winter months? Say early January?
the places I have seen on the web only advertise from May - Oct.

Here's the best place to go in the Grand Canyon (actually a side canyon), if you want the beauty. I've been there 3 times for several days each time.

int he middle of winter?

No, winter wouldn't be the best time to go there either.

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[jtval 0]

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If you google "rim job tours" you'll find a lot of information that you might like.

That's crazy. I googled that and saw that my sister works there. I didn't even know she moved to arizona.

Says she's the best rim jobber in 4 states.

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[AggieDave 6]

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If you google "rim job tours" you'll find a lot of information that you might like.

That's crazy. I googled that and saw that my sister works there. I didn't even know she moved to arizona.

Says she's the best rim jobber in 4 states.

I'm surprised you didn't see my mom.


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That's crazy. I googled that and saw that my sister works there. I didn't even know she moved to arizona.

Says she's the best rim jobber in 4 states.

And.....what is her name again ?


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