Grand Canyon Rim to River exceeded every expectation
Feb 13-15, 20263 people1 min read
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Fia Langshaw
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
4
Four-legged companion on Grand Canyon Rim to River.
We went South Kaibab descent w/ one night at Bright Angel area starting at 4:45 AM. Clear skies gave us big temp swings between rim and river. Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Already planning the next one.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Clear skies gave us big temperature swings between rim and river.
Trail
Upper switchbacks held some icy patches before sun hit them.
Water
We treated every water stop as optional and stayed over-prepared.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Keep music in your ears only.
- •Tape hot spots before they blister.
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Bring the rain layer even if clear.
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