Grand Canyon Rim to Rim - Day 1

What is the Grand Canyon's North Rim like in September? Backpacking adventure in Grand Canyon National Park begins at North Rim and ends at South Rim with stops at Cottonwood, Bright Angel (Phantom Ranch), and Indian Gardens. Kevin and Lorrie Cesarz made the trip in September (7-10) of 2010. It was Lorrie's first Grand Canyon experience, Kevin's second.

Music - Lucas Gonze's Ghost Solos - http://soupgreens.com/category/mymusic/

Day 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glDFryGtg4c - (North Rim to Cottonwood)
Day 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uIDyTr2O2c - (Cottonwood to Bright Angel)
Day 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6iHWOwQ_W8 - (Bright Angel to Indian Gardens)
Day 3.5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTzfB7-qMYA - (Tonto Trail to The Plateau)
Day 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZe1DdiAMY - (Indian Gardens to South Rim)

Planning a Grand Canyon trip? Hope this helps.

• Grand Canyon National Park - http://www.nps.gov/grca

• Backcountry Camping Permits: There is a non-refundable fee of $10 per permit plus $5 per person per night camped below the rim. - http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&am...

• Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim - 1-928-638-7875 (main number); 1-928-638-2611 (dinner reservations); Dining room has about 120 seats, beautiful, delicious food.

• Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim (Xanterra Resorts) - 1-877-386-4383; We stayed in a Pioneer Cabin (about $120); we also stayed in a Motel (about $110) - http://foreverlodging.com/lodging.cfm?PropertyKey=181

• Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim has a reservation calendar that you can track a year in advance - https://reservations.foreverresorts.com/ReservationCalendar.do?propertyKey=181#

• Phantom Ranch dinner reservations (Xanterra Resorts) 1-928-638-2631; they offer dinner (steak or veggie chili) and breakfast (bacon, eggs and pancakes); Dinners about $35-$40 each, Breakfast about the same price. Expensive but that's what it costs to haul food down into the canyon on mules.

• Grand Canyon Shuttle North Rim - 1-928-638-2820 Mailing address (Trans Canyon Shuttle, PO Box 348, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023); $80 per person. Trans Canyon takes cash or check and asks for half in advance. I have used them twice. They are safe, efficient and pleasant.

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[landrysg]

Just re-looking at your videos since my son and I have applied for a May 2012 R2R permit. We're keeping our fingers crossed! I wanted to get a better idea of conditions on the N Kaibab trail. Your pics of view of the Coconino Overlook is spectacular! And the section of trail in the redwall sure has a sharp dropoff. Thanks again for sharing your video.

[MrElshMedia]

@landrysg hoping you have spectacular weather in May. I've never done a spring canyon hike. Video of the N Kaibab, Coconino and redwall were taken in September on an overcast day (with a bit of rain). Only heads up is that going down this very steep portion with a full pack you want to be sure of footing. I slipped once taking a corner on a switch. Enjoy.

[MrElshMedia]

Thanks Trig. Learning a lot about motion stabilize. Toughest task was getting the shots and staying upright on a windy ledge. Good ideas on sound, as well.

[Jeenyus1983]

we did the 21 mile havasupai falls hike...it truly is a environment all in itself...most wouldnt beleive it untill they saw it....

[VideoImagesByTrig]

I love the color saturation. Beautiful shots. It looks like you used motion to stabilize, causing the warping shots, but better than the alternative.

I think you could have used some ambient sound so you could taper off the dialogue to the quiet background of the music. Or leave the background noise steady throughout. Love it when you can continue to hear the footfalls, the distant voices. That should be throughout.

Great job.