08/18/2024
Grand Canyon: North Rim - South Rim - North Rim
Day 2 (Part 2)
South Kaibab Trail, South Rim to Bright Angel Campground
🥾 Miles: 7.49 ⛰️ Elevation Descent: 4,860'
Reaching the top of the Bright Angel Trailhead at the South Rim, I had a moment of reflection. Last time I was here, I battled heat exhaustion, vomiting at the 3-Mile Rest House, and enduring severe cramps in my abdomen, hands, and legs for over an hour. Despite being in serious distress, I managed to hike out with the help of a soon-to-be WFR. This time, three years later, I felt I had conquered that fear.
Hiking can range from easy to moderate, but once you venture into more challenging terrain, it becomes a test of endurance and resilience. These experiences are for those who embrace suffering, risking heat illness, fatigue, or injury in remote locations far from help.
This moment marked the halfway point of my journey, and it inspired me to complete the second half. The true adventure will start tomorrow.