So I did Grand Canyon Rim to River...
Feb 12-13, 20262 people1 min read
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Brittany Stratford
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
3
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
4
Sub-10lb kit on Grand Canyon Rim to River.
We went North Kaibab to inner canyon camp with a next-day climb out starting at 4:45 AM wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Gear that worked: Gloves, Offline maps.
A light puffy was enough for dawn starts on the rim.
Ratings: 4 overall, 3 difficulty, 5 scenery.
The boring prep stuff matters.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on exposed ridges eased after sunrise and made pacing simple.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
Tap lines moved quickly, still worth filling before exposed climbs.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know where water is.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
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