Of the five million + annual visitors to the Grand Canyon less than 1% of them will dare to embark on this journey to explore the depths of the canyon below. Of those who try, approximately 250 will need to be rescued each year. So, how can one properly train for a successful journey?

According to the National Park Services website it is NOT recommended to try hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim in one day. Ideally, those wanting to embark on the hike will camp in the base of the canyon at Bright Angel Campground, Cottonwood Campground, or stay at Phantom Ranch. Those staying overnight will need to acquire the necessary permit and of course lodging reservations well in advance.

My sister wanted to hike this for her 50th birthday and somehow (because I have severe FOMO and also thought it would make an amazing video) I agreed to go along on the journey. She has run marathons and loves to push the limits of what she can do. I, on the other hand, enjoy a nice six mile hike with dinner and drinks afterwards. Or, if I really need a thrill I’ll just join the locals and jump off our nearby 50 foot bridge into the river below. (She is a firm NO on that)

So, why did we go against all professional recommendations and hike from rim to rim in one day? Apparently, because she knew she could do it. That grit, paired with responsible training and preparation helped us succeed. Failure wasn’t an option….mostly because rumor has it that a rescue from the Grand Canyon comes with a 15K bill. I didn’t know how to verify or deny this rumore, but I knew it was a bit pricey for my pockets.

The birthday trip dream team consisted of 4 of us ladies between the ages of 40-50. This video is a detailed outline of what each of us did to train, what if anything we would do differently, and how we felt the training helped throughout the hike. Each of us began our training 2-3 months out from the big day.

Visit my blog for written details on how to train for this hike:
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