Grand Canyon NP (Double Crossing)

My wife dropped me off at the Bright Angel Trailhead on the South Rim, the start of the 50 mile rim-to-rim-to-rim run. I was very grateful for her getting up this early. The run started at ...

2008-07-06T01:38:12Z

jfsavage
My wife dropped me off at the Bright Angel Trailhead on the South Rim, the start of the 50 mile rim-to-rim-to-rim run. I was very grateful for her getting up this early. The run started at ...

At the Colorado River, 12 miles into this run. This picture uses a small tripod - a great device.

2008-07-06T01:38:39Z

jfsavage
At the Colorado River, 12 miles into this run. This picture uses a small tripod - a great device.

Taken by an early morning hiker. He had just set off from Phantom Ranch.

2008-07-05T05:10:42Z

jfsavage
Taken by an early morning hiker. He had just set off from Phantom Ranch.

This is one of the two bridges that crosses the river. The mules won't cross this bridge because they can see through the grating, so they have to be taken to the only other bridge on a one ...

2008-07-06T01:39:08Z

jfsavage
This is one of the two bridges that crosses the river. The mules won't cross this bridge because they can see through the grating, so they have to be taken to the only other bridge on a one ...

This is one of the cabins available at the Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the canyon for hikers that don't want to camp. You have to book up way in advance. Phantom Ranch also has a cafete ...

2008-07-05T00:42:32Z

jfsavage
This is one of the cabins available at the Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the canyon for hikers that don't want to camp. You have to book up way in advance. Phantom Ranch also has a cafete ...

This is a view of a box canyon on the path up to the North Rim. The box canyon is quite pretty, but feels like it goes on forever. The slope is gentle, so you can make good progress both up ...

2008-07-05T05:13:41Z

jfsavage
This is a view of a box canyon on the path up to the North Rim. The box canyon is quite pretty, but feels like it goes on forever. The slope is gentle, so you can make good progress both up ...

A view looking backward from part way up the north rim towards the Colorado River. You get a sense of how narrow the path is and the drop to the side (exposure). I did not have a problem wit ...

2008-07-05T05:15:34Z

jfsavage
A view looking backward from part way up the north rim towards the Colorado River. You get a sense of how narrow the path is and the drop to the side (exposure). I did not have a problem wit ...

Another hiker took this photo. This is a good representation of how wide the North Kaibab trail north of the cottonwood campground. It is not too narrow, but the drop of is long and passing ...

2008-07-06T01:39:55Z

jfsavage
Another hiker took this photo. This is a good representation of how wide the North Kaibab trail north of the cottonwood campground. It is not too narrow, but the drop of is long and passing ...

This is the Supai Tunnel; there is water just north of the tunnel, along with restrooms. This is the last water before the north rim, or it would be if there was water at the north rim! You ...

2008-07-05T05:29:58Z

jfsavage
This is the Supai Tunnel; there is water just north of the tunnel, along with restrooms. This is the last water before the north rim, or it would be if there was water at the north rim! You ...

Looking back from close to the north rim. You can see the trail running along the canyon wall starting just by my right elbow. From here heading south, the path drops down to the bridge you ...

2008-07-06T01:43:26Z

jfsavage
Looking back from close to the north rim. You can see the trail running along the canyon wall starting just by my right elbow. From here heading south, the path drops down to the bridge you ...

Jonathan reaches the trailhead on the North Rim. Unlike the South Rim, which has shops and hotels right at the Bright Angel Trailhead, the tourist facilities at the North Rim are another tw ...

2008-07-05T05:26:51Z

jfsavage
Jonathan reaches the trailhead on the North Rim. Unlike the South Rim, which has shops and hotels right at the Bright Angel Trailhead, the tourist facilities at the North Rim are another tw ...

This is a view across the canyon to the South Rim, 25 miles away. How hard can it be? Well, seeing the return journey makes it a little tougher ;{

2008-07-05T05:27:56Z

jfsavage
This is a view across the canyon to the South Rim, 25 miles away. How hard can it be? Well, seeing the return journey makes it a little tougher ;{

It was very cold at the North Rim, and much warmer down in the valley. I was very glad of the extra clothing - the ultralight (5 oz) waterproof was great.

2008-07-06T01:45:17Z

jfsavage
It was very cold at the North Rim, and much warmer down in the valley. I was very glad of the extra clothing - the ultralight (5 oz) waterproof was great.

This is the view back down the bright angel trail towards the Colorado River. The Bright Angel trail has several water stops; at Indian Gardens Campground, 3 miles below the rim and 1.5 mile ...

2008-07-06T01:48:09Z

jfsavage
This is the view back down the bright angel trail towards the Colorado River. The Bright Angel trail has several water stops; at Indian Gardens Campground, 3 miles below the rim and 1.5 mile ...

I arrived back at the South Rim at approx 5:15 pm and took a bit of a rest. The double crossing took me about 14:15, which is very slow, but it was not a race. The 120 pictures taken account ...

2008-07-06T01:50:19Z

jfsavage
I arrived back at the South Rim at approx 5:15 pm and took a bit of a rest. The double crossing took me about 14:15, which is very slow, but it was not a race. The 120 pictures taken account ...

This is the record taken from my Polar RS800 HRM. You may need to view this at 'original' size to see the text. As you can see, there are just two hills ;}

2008-07-06T01:51:02Z

jfsavage
This is the record taken from my Polar RS800 HRM. You may need to view this at 'original' size to see the text. As you can see, there are just two hills ;}