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learned some lessons on Grand Canyon Rim to River

Feb 12-13, 20266 people1 min read
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Thiago Ribeiro

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Difficulty
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Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Another Grand Canyon Rim to River in the books. We went Bright Angel down to river camps w/ a South Kaibab exit starting at 5:35 AM. Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning. Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees. Short version: Mark key waypoints. The kind of day that resets perspective.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Rim started cold and the canyon floor warmed up by late morning.

Trail

Stone steps were dry by mid-morning but still rough on knees.

Water

Water points were open, but we still carried backup capacity.

Crowds

Light

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Phone battery backup.
  • Test new gear before the trip.
  • Mark key waypoints.
  • Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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