North Rim - Grand Canyon

After Zion, we loaded into the car and made our way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s a beautiful drive out of the park and into the pines of the Kaibab. There was snow in the forest – basically a 180 degree shift from where we had spent the previous three days. The campsite was in the pines and had plenty of shade from the Sun – a much more comfortable place to relax than in the heat of Zion. A few hundred yards from our campsite we got our first glimpse of the Canyon from the north side. I was surprised how much different the vegetation is on the North Rim from the South Rim. Lots of pine trees and there was even some snow on the ground left from the winter.

















Highlights:

Hiked to bottom of grand canyon

Saw Colorado River

Doug/Apple on the canyon rim

Star party

Trail of tears to the GC lodge


















In all, we hiked 50 miles in 4 days, including at least 1.5 vertical miles. It was intense.

Good Documentary on the War in Afghanistan

Restrepo is in limited release right now, but it is definitely worth checking out if it is playing in your area.

Also, there is a companion book about Battle Co.'s experiences in the Korengal Valley called War. I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but my friend who was in Afghanistan with the 173rd recommended it.