Randy and Dawn overlooking Reno on Jones-White Creek Trail We are planning a trek to the Grand Canyon in October 2007 with Aunt Jackie in celebration of her 70th birthday (which was actually last year but planning this trip takes time). Jackie trekked the Grand Canyon with her mother Louise when she turned 70 and the trip ended up in a helicopter flight out of the canyon. Jackie has a different approach to the trip and plans to hike it, not once but three times within a two week period! If that sounds unbelievable, it is but I think she is serious.
We are on trek two and our group consists of Debbie, Randy, Holly, Mike, Ross and Michelle, Aunt Jackie, Bill and me...nine total. We plan to spend the first night on the rim of the canyon, hike to the Canyon floor, spend two nights, hike out and spend the final night on the rim.
TrainingWe are in serious training which involves lots of seriously good hiking food, of which chocolate is a staple as it is also used for medicinal purposes. Today we did the Jones-White Creek Trail again and still have yet to get it right. Somehow we ended up on Timberline Road amidst million dollar homes, looking for the hiking trail. Thanks to Derek, we hitched a ride back up the mountain to Galena Park. Now how we managed to do that is puzzling but the chocolate was good, for sure.
The next hike will most likely be from the Mt. Rose summit down to Davis Creek...if we can figure out how to stay on the trail. We did this hike about 15 years ago and there were too many people in charge, each planning a different course. We'll see how much wiser we have become in the past 15 years.
Meanwhile, I keep walking most days and keeping track of my miles on the pedometer. We want to be in shape and the time is drawing near. Today Bill and I hiked along the Carson River in Ft. Churchill. We brought Bailey with us, a good reason for dogs to stay at home. It was a hot hike and Bailey was too hot, constantly seeking a cool down in the trickle of river water. So...we spent time looking for her, being hot and eager to return home. There are so many more hikes to do and living near the Sierra Nevadas provides many different opportunities. We are so blessed. I'll keep you posted of our progress. Look out Grand Canyon for here we come!
5 comments:
How much chocolate are you bringing on the Grand Canyon hike?
I am certain that with each hiker bringing a supply, we should have enough. I understand there is a store on the canyon floor that also sells emergency supplies and I am sure that chocolate is included.
You guys are so brave. I wouldn't do it even blindfolded and tied on a mule.
Roberto, I wouldn't do it blindfolded and tied on a mule either.
Hey, we all did make it down and back up! What a great experience we had. Thanks for the invite, Linda. It was so great to meet and get to know your aunt Jackie!
Dawn
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