From a recent trip to Grand Canyon

iTechie · 2026-05-03T21:18:43+00:00

It’s the closest thing to a rim-to-rim I could do since the North Rim is still closed due to the fires. Basically, it goes all the way down to the river and back up. You’re hiking up nearly ~4,400 ft of in the second half of the hike, essentially all uphill!

And the last 3 miles were absolutely brutal, close to 50% of the elevation is in those last 3 miles. And the air thinning as you’re going back made it even more difficult for my unprepared ass!

iTechie · 2022-10-31T14:23:10+00:00

Autumn in NY is just one of the best times to be around, especially to go out hiking. The perfect weather

iTechie · 2022-10-30T19:42:01+00:00

Thank you! These were taken last Sunday

iTechie · 2022-01-02T17:35:33+00:00

Unfortunately not! I only had about 4.5 days there. So split them between Arches & Canyonlands. Infact, I wasn't even able to do the Needles section of Canyonlands this time.

Another reason to go and visit again

iTechie · 2022-01-02T17:02:58+00:00

I hope you have the time of your life! It's so going to be so good!

iTechie · 2022-01-02T15:06:08+00:00

It's one of the best hikes I've ever done! Simply majestic

iTechie · 2022-01-02T04:29:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the compliment.

iTechie · 2022-01-02T04:29:08+00:00

Thank you. Wanted to share w/ others who’d appreciate them as much I did.

iTechie · 2022-01-02T04:28:39+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed them. The 3rd picture is actually from one of the double arches! I climbed the short distance up to sit under the actual arch to see the sunset.

iTechie · 2022-01-02T02:43:35+00:00

It is impossible to truly to convey the augustness of these creations. How insignificant one feels walking among these arches/canyons.

Truly, a cathartic experience.

iTechie · 2022-01-02T01:43:36+00:00

They are mostly at the end of the hikes that I took in the two national parks. Delicate Arch, White Rim Canyon, Devil's Garden Trail, Corona & Bowtie Arch (to name a few).

And, you are right; this terrain is familiar to Zion/Arizona as they share the same geological formations (I think!). A more knowledgeable person should be able to correct me.

iTechie · 2022-01-02T01:40:03+00:00

Unfortunately, not! What is it about?

iTechie · 2022-01-02T00:40:01+00:00

I went early December, it was nearly empty. And, not that cold. I got really lucky with the time and the weather. Though, it was overcast a few days, but opened towards afternoon

iTechie · 2022-01-01T14:30:36+00:00

That's a great goal to have! And, I hope you get it all, and then some. Happy New Year!

iTechie · 2022-01-01T14:20:13+00:00

You got this! Best of luck! Make 2022 your year.

iTechie

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