The Shocking Truth About Backpacking in the Grand Canyon that Nobody tells you

Описание: Backpacking in the Grand Canyon is one of the most life-changing experiences you can have. Words really don’t describe what it’s like to spend a few nights below the rim.
It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion.
And to be fair here, it’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to cover every little tip and trick for backpacking in the canyon.
I’ve spent quite a few nights below the rim and this special place requires a lot of special skills.
My favorite weather source is weather.gov. You can get pinpoint weather forecasts. Phantom Ranch, the hotel at the bottom of the Rim to Rim Corridor, has the closest weather station to the canyon bottom. HOWEVER, keep in mind if you are headed off-corridor, a lot of the temperatures (especially in the eastern end of the park) are several degrees hotter than Phantom Ranch.
My next favorite resource is the Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers (  / gchba  . There are a lot of really serious, well-knowledged and helpful people in that group.
If you’re intimidated by backpacking in the Grand Canyon, don’t beat yourself up. That’s the appropriate response to such an intense environment!

LASTLY - let’s talk water caching.
Here’s how you should label your cache (I use a piece of tape).
Put
Your name, permit number, and the date you expect to leave.
As I mentioned in the video, I’ll give myself 2 extra days so no one takes my cache in case I’m late!

Additional Quick tips:

Dip your shirt in water on hot days. This can be like wearing an air conditioner! Long-sleeve cotton shirts are preferable for really brutal heat.
Carry hiking poles! Your joints will thank you - especially on the downhill!
Tell someone your plan. And be sure to check in with them when you get back.

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✨ Additional Resources ✨

Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and enter Grand Canyon NP at no charge (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024

You MUST have a permit to backpack in the Grand Canyon, here are the details:
Grand Canyon Backcountry Permit info: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/46...

Map for planning your Grand Canyon Backpacking adventure: https://bit.ly/4esKS7q

Top things to do in the Grand Canyon: https://bit.ly/grandcanyonactivities
Grand Canyon hikes you’ll want to put on your bucket list: https://bit.ly/grandcanyonhikes
Top Grand Canyon views: https://bit.ly/grandcanyonviews

✨Safe and responsible hiking
Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit
Hiking Safely in the desert: https://bit.ly/deserthikingtips

✨Discover more about visiting the Grand Canyon like a pro:
When to visit the Grand Canyon: https://bit.ly/3WlSQKk

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OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O
Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn
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Granite Gear Blaze (for any overall weight above 30 lbs): https://alnk.to/ge87E1A
BRS 3000 Campstove (budget-friendly, but flimsy): https://alnk.to/dezeYeS
Platypus Gravity Works Filter: https://rei.pxf.io/POvV9e
P&G Purifying Packet: https://amzn.to/3SPB7YN
Alum Powder: https://amzn.to/4jGUKNz
Sea to Summit UL 10L Collapsible Bucket: https://amzn.to/44dB4wg
Silver Shadow Mini Sun Umbrella by Six Moon Designs: https://alnk.to/6xMrH5r
Gossamer Gear Hands-free Umbrella Pack Clips: https://alnk.to/aWFoduk
One Hydration Drinking tube for SmartWater Bottle: https://alnk.to/4XxCRKZ
Ratsack medium: https://amzn.to/45R7GNz
Sunscreen stick: https://amzn.to/43PDbq9
REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe
Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO
Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5
Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q
Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r
Gossamer Gear Thinlight foam pad: https://alnk.to/eZIOMik
Thermarest NeoLoft Pad: https://rei.pxf.io/VxvY9R
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✨Time stamps:
00:00 - intro
00:23 - Managing the sun and heat
00:36 - Extreme temperature differences between the rim and river
01:04 - Shade management tips
01:22 - How to beat the heat
02:56 - Is backpacking in the Grand Canyon hard?
04:24 - Are maps and GPS devices accurate in the Grand Canyon?
05:11 - What skills do I need to backpack in the Grand Canyon?
06:05 - How to find water in the Grand Canyon
07:44 - Filtering water in the Grand Canyon