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| Hiking | 16.10 Miles |
4,390 AEG |
| | Hiking | 16.10 Miles | 7 Hrs | | 2.93 mph |
| 4,390 ft AEG | 1 Hour 30 Mns Break | 15 LBS Pack | | |
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| no partners | | Hit the South Kaibab Trailhead at 9:30 AM. The Chimney was a bit icy but not slippery enough to warrant crampons. I was worried about my late start but I was surprised to find myself at the Tipoff an hour later. Don't remember the South Kaibab being that steep. My knees were screaming upon reaching the Colorado River, exactly two hours after starting out. My legs felt like jello. I tried not to think about the hard slog back up as I took an hour or so at Bright Angel Campground. I ate lunch by the river, watched some of the river runners pass the Silver Bridge, and took ample pictures. I saw a few robins and rock wrens, but no canyon wrens.
I started up the Bright Angel a little bit before 1 PM. I had never been past Indian Garden so this section of the BA was new for me. I knew Pipe and Garden Creeks put out a lot of water, but I was surprised by this little eden. There were a few Mule Deer along the way up, especially by the confluence where the two creeks met. I understand why they call it the Devil's Corkscrew, by the time I got to the Tapeats narrows I was wiped. Indian Garden provided solace and I rested for twenty minutes, eating a snack and finishing one of my liters.
Another herd of deer before ascending Jacob's Ladder. At this point, my camera died. I had hoped a quarter battery would last me the day. Stopped for a few minutes at 3 Mile and 1.5 Mile Resthouses to rest my weary legs. Much of the upper BA is a mushy, sticky slush. Not icy, but still slick. Made it to the top at exactly 4:38 PM.  |
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