Quite a story! Glad everyone made it out in one piece (or I guess pieces with the fracture). I prefer early starts - always better to start early and slow than late and in a hurry.  ... View more

Great advice! Sat phones are so vital for safety when out on your own. Additionally, I always bring some sort of filtration and some Pedialyte packets for easy electrolytes.   ... View more

This is awesome!! I’ll be sure to keep an eye for these while traveling.  ... View more

AmyB, This is some absolutely vital information. Heat exhaustion is no joke - I appreciate your tips. An electrolyte kit is a must and I’ll be bringing that along.  Thanks for the help 🙂 ... View more

Hikermor, Thank you for the response! Hiking down the South Kaibab trail at night sounds  like a fantastic adventure. I’ll be purchasing a wide brimmed hat as noted. Looking forward to some early starts and days spent in the shade.     ... View more

Marc_OV_AZ, Thank you for the AWESOME response. This was very helpful - I appreciate you taking the time to write this (along with everyone else who has responded). I’ll be sure to take all your notes into consideration when heading out. I’m aware the heat is no joke and trips must be treated with caution.  ... View more