Thank you all for your replies, I GREATLY appreciate it! I had been advised to Kaibab down, because of the lack of shade and how steep it is, plus, no water stops. I'll give it a try this time around. I hope to do this hike several more times, in a variation of ways. Wish me luck on my first try! Th...

Hi....I'm fairly new to this forum, but it has really given some great tips on different subjects. My friends and I are hiking down S. Kaibab next Monday, staying at Phantom Ranch, then hiking up Bright Angel on Tuesday. I know that these trails are heavily traveled, however, I have a question regar...