I've hiked alone in the Canyon and highly recommend it.  My itinerary was for three nights, down Grandview and over to Hance Creek, then Cottonwood Creek, Horseshoe Mesa and out.  S Kaibab and BA are more popular trails, are you thinking day hike or overnight? ... View more

Ok this relates to hiking:  as you're hiking along, if you have a choice between a big step up or down and a smaller step up or down, take the smaller step, your legs will get less fatigued in the long run. ... View more

I've hiked at GC a lot.  I use two trekking poles, and for my knee I have a slide on compression bandage with an opening for the knee purchased from Walgreens and it works great. ... View more

Yes yes yes to the dogs!  I feel safer with mine along, plus she is great company.  I guess that's not really solo hiking though.  🙂   ... View more

Hi Digger, the weights above refer to the gear you are carrying but not food/water.  I can pretty much take the same stuff (well, that's also weather and location dependent) whether it's a two day or 8 day trip, just the food and water varies.  -Alane ... View more

Hi Heather- we use the resealable bags left over from Aldi tortillas.  They hold up well and we can get more than one use.   -Alane ... View more