The Grand Canyon: Waiting for the the Go

Woke up to a much-improved weather forecast. Yesterday, the forecast was rain/snow. And I must say, it was actually mostly sunny not mostly cloudy. Doffed my jacket and gloves after about 30 minutes. And one can add 20 degrees to the temps down on the floor of the canyon at Phantom Ranch.

Killing time waiting for the shuttle bus to the South Kaibab Trail at the Yavapai Hotel gift shop. If this shop item is any indication, it looks like Mango Unchained and his fellow boors are getting ready to start selling off our national parks, as promised.

Grand Canyon or Bust Part 5: Saguaro National Monument

Had a nice short easy peasy 7.3 mile recovery hike in Tucson today in the Saguaro National Monument. 85 degrees by noon (thanks climate change).

Grand Canyon or Bust Part 4: Silver Peak

Ira and I climbed another mountain today, Silver Peak, near Portal, AZ, in preparation for the Grand Canyon. I’m pretty sure this one, and Miller Peak on Saturday last, are more challenging than anything the GC has in store for us. 8.8 miles, 2.8 mph, and over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. I practically ran down the mountain as it was just easier it is so steep in parts. I. Will. Ache. Tomorrow. Friday: Mt. Wrightson in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. Another 9,400+ peak like Miller Peak, but with 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Can’t wait.