Day 1- Scouting

5/1/11  After making the 8 hour drive from Southern CA, we arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the early evening. The plan is to scout out the trailhead, parking situation, and food options in preparation for the next day's run.
DSC00119 Our first view of the canyon from Grand Canyon village near Bright Angel Lodge. My adrenaline immediately stars pumping for the next day's run! I hadn't been...
Our first view of the canyon from Grand Canyon village near Bright Angel Lodge. My adrenaline immediately stars pumping for the next day's run! I hadn't been…
DSC00123 The El Tovar hotel on the South Rim. Most people probably have a few 50M runs under their belt before doing the 44-48 mile R2R2R, but this will actually be my...
The El Tovar hotel on the South Rim. Most people probably have a few 50M runs under their belt before doing the 44-48 mile R2R2R, but this will actually be my…
DSC00129 Dad scouting out the Bright Angel trail for tomorrow. The plan is for my dad to hike down to the river and back while I run R2R2R solo. In my experience, doing...
Dad scouting out the Bright Angel trail for tomorrow. The plan is for my dad to hike down to the river and back while I run R2R2R solo. In my experience, doing…
DSC00126 A look down at the Bright Angel trail through Indian Gardens and out to Plateau Point. Beyond Plateua Point you can see Bright Angel Canyon, where the North...
A look down at the Bright Angel trail through Indian Gardens and out to Plateau Point. Beyond Plateua Point you can see Bright Angel Canyon, where the North…
DSC00128 The famous gift shop at Grand Canyon village practically built into the cliff wall. My nervousness about the run is starting to fade as I soak in the amazing...
The famous gift shop at Grand Canyon village practically built into the cliff wall. My nervousness about the run is starting to fade as I soak in the amazing…
DSC00130 There are A LOT of warning signs in the village, at the trailhead, and along the trails. And actually very little information about the trails themselves. The...
There are A LOT of warning signs in the village, at the trailhead, and along the trails. And actually very little information about the trails themselves. The…
DSC00136 I know the purist way to do R2R2R is to camp, but we decided to elimate any extra variables for this trip, and stick to a hotel. So we stayed in Tusayan, less...
I know the purist way to do R2R2R is to camp, but we decided to elimate any extra variables for this trip, and stick to a hotel. So we stayed in Tusayan, less…
DSC00137 A good sized male elk crossed the road not far in front of the car. Now it's time to find some dinner, check into the hotel, and get to bed early and be ready...
A good sized male elk crossed the road not far in front of the car. Now it's time to find some dinner, check into the hotel, and get to bed early and be ready…