Grand Canyon Rim to Rim - We got a cabin at Phantom Ranch!

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim - We got a cabin at Phantom Ranch!
The holy grail of Grand Canyon trips involves a stay at Phantom Ranch. It only took me two years of trying, but I finally got a cabin. This meant we could ditch the heavy backpacks and go with day hiking gear, while still splitting the Rim to Rim hike into two days. Not to mention having a stay at what is basically the hotel with the best views in the world. This was happening!
We decided to hike from the Grand Canyon North Rim to the South Rim to save some of the elevaton gain. We shuttled trucks from the South Rim to the North, then set up camp outside the park on the north rim so we could get an early start.
6:00AM, we were at the North Kaibab Trailhead, ready to start our long day. The North Kaibab trail descends dramatically into the Grand Canyon in the first few miles, dropping thousands of feet in elevation. After a while you come to Roaring Springs and the Manzanita Resthouse. This is where you meet up with the creek where you will be near flowing water all the way down to the Colorado.
About halfway through the hike to Phantom Ranch, you come up to Ribbon Falls. Ribbon Falls is a unique and beautiful waterfall that is not to be missed! Well, unless you're Tina and you're completely exhausted and ready to get to your cabin at Phantom Ranch. I went solo and don't regret it for a second. Ribbon Falls is amazing.
Continuing on, you drop further and further into the canyon. The walls close in on you in the infamous "Box". The Box in the Grand Canyon traps heat and can be brutally hot at times. Luckily, the creek is nearby for relief.
And then you're there. Phantom Ranch comes into sight. Whether you're day hiking rim to rim or overnighting, it's definitely worth a stop at the canteen at Phantom Ranch to grab a lemonade or other snacks and supplies.
But for us, this was our destination for day 1. We had an amazing cabin, complete with electricity, a flushing toilet, beds and even air conditioning! I'm definitely not used to that kind of luxury when I hike. There are also showers! The vibe at Phantom Ranch is not to be missed. So laid back and chill.
We woke up and hit the trail by 3AM on day 2. I'm disappointed we missed the views of the Bright Angel Trail from the Silver Bridge up to Indian Garden Campground, but it was September and the heat was oppressive. For about a mile after crossing the Silver Bridge, you are on a trail on a sheer cliff adjacent to the Colorado River. I can't imagine the views and will definitely be back to see them when it's cooler.
At Indian Garden Campgrounds, it was time for a quick refill on water and a snack. Then it was on to the relentless switchbacks of the Bright Angel Trail. The Bright Angel Trail offers great views of the canyon below, but it seems to go on forever.
And then....that's it. You're at the parking lot and your journey is over. The crowds of tourists admiring the overlooks are jarring, yet you barely notice them because....you just hiked the Grand Canyon.
Overall, it's life changing. The Grand Canyon has me hooked and I can't wait to go back. Again and again and again.
Music by Artlist:
Love of Mine - The Hunts
Something Left to Hold Onto - James Forest
Hey Hey Honey - HillTopTrio
Woodland - Laurel Violet
Honey - Sunriver
Music by Epidemic Sound:
Bo - Lo Mimieux
As Pure as Driven Snow - Across the Great Valley
The Untold - Ever So Blue

[@gaylepolovitch1951]

Love your hats, got to have a great hat😂😂😂😂

[@brendaelder6]

I just made the commitment to hike and explore more about 1 1/2 years ago. Young people LISTEN TO ME, do it now and not later. I regret putting off my adventures for so long. And for what? Because I was working? Years fly by quick. I waited until I was 55 with achy hips to start. That’s what made me say “what am I waiting for? “ Live while you can. We are not promised tomorrow. I now can’t wait to grab my aussies and head out usually October- April. I can only do short trails about 1-3 miles but we’re living our best life. My only regret I didn’t start years ago. Don’t wait. My fave memories are our sunset hikes together.

[@JerryArizona]

My wife and I just discovered our love for hiking 9 or 10 years ago. My main regret was wasting so much time doing dumb, forgetable things when I could have been out doing stuff like this in my 20's.

[@Adventurewithnhia]

It’s so crazy how good your videos are, and views and subscribers don’t match what you deserved. The shots, editing, adventures, camera weight and just quality is a joy to watch. I was looking for hiking videos in Arizona and Utah and found your videos and a fan from the first video and been watching so many of them. Thank You for your work and adventures, new subscriber.

[@JerryArizona]

Love comments like this. Thanks, man.

[@hikinganddrone]

Good sharing my friend 👍👍👍

[@pappysproductions]

That looked awesome

[@lauragriffith4857]

Great video!!!

[@jrlong3490]

Well done you two.

[@JerryArizona]

It's about time we did R2R!

[@gaylepolovitch1951]

Just found you guys,, wonderful ❤

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Jerry and Tina, just want you to know that whenever you post, I jump the queue of any other subscriptions offered to watch & view your posting first! It never disappoints!!! Thanks you two.

[@Tbpker22]

Great hike and comments - thank you!

[@DustySoles0826]

Tina is my soulmate 🤣🤣 This is me on EVERY backpacking trip.

[@JerryArizona]

Tina's pretty alright. Despite her protests about never hiking the Grand Canyon again, I keep getting permits and planning hikes there......(That's probably why she's always giving me the finger.)

[@DustySoles0826]

Lol...I love it! Y'all are fantastic.

[@matthewmaxwell3845]

Have never eaten at Phantom Ranch.....but the Lemonade is the bomb!!!!

[@JerryArizona]

I think I had about 6 lemonades. Fantastic.

[@georginaott6473]

Beautiful hike and Ribbon Falls so gorgeous.

[@MilkywaySoulTribe]

What a great trip beautiful scenery and lots of hiking in the heat but well worth could be the best trip every what a work out AMAZING

[@JerryArizona]

My buddy invited me along on a grand canyon backpacking trip earlier this year. Got me hooked. I was so glad I was able to get Phantom Ranch and take Tina on a rim to rim hike. We've been back twice since and have another trip on the books for later this year. Amazing place.

[@alexlz3369]

Loved the hat!! “Puerto Peñasco” That’s where Im from!… Did that hike in July 2019 1 day, it was brutal! Greetings from SA, TX. 👣🤙🏽

[@JerryArizona]

July.....that had to be a furnace. The Puerto Penasco mention reminds me; I need to get to a beach soon.

[@Ping.Tom2357]

My husband and I were Grand Canyon,too. But we do not have enough time to travel. We need return for work And I made some video.too! Thanks for sharing!👏👍❤️🌹

[@bernardcrane750]

Tina can check that trail off her bucket list. She is a real trooper. Now for Mexican! Cerveza frio.

[@thomtompkins9696]

Great video. I've done that trail and it beats you down pretty well. I dont blame her for being exhausted and a little cranky with you !!

[@JerryArizona]

It doesn't help that I stick a camera in her face when she's at her most exhausted....But I blame her. She married me. She knew what she was getting into.

[@79366813arizona]

There is something magical about having food and a couple of beers in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Great video.

[@JerryArizona]

I swear I had about 6 lemonades. Awesome experience and Phantom Ranch did not disappoint.

[@JaxBespoked]

Waves of nostalgia for Ribbon Falls. It's been 20 years but I long to return.

[@JerryArizona]

It gets a hold on you. We went back 2 weeks later...I'm still sore.

[@milaarezina8079]

Tina, you're my sister from another mother. 😂 I love and need your hat!

[@JerryArizona]

Ironically, I bought a hat more similar to hers. Doesn't hit the backpack. (Not that I will admit that to Tina.)

[@JoeCoachTV]

It is a wonderful place where you can see beautiful scenery.~!!👍104

[@susiebennett6953]

Great video I have done the rim to rim in a day . This is definitely the most true to the experience video :). Beautiful ❤️ but hot ! Great experience

[@jamieh3157]

Makes me nostalgic. Planning to hike it again October’23

[@ChocOHLot]

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt... in 98. Enjoyed the video very much, thanks...

[@hawaiiguy1640]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@d.chamblee6924]

Ditto on the person below this! So love your videos...so proud of ya to have made it all that way..my body so appreciates you 🤣

[@MarkfromArizona]

Thank you so much for this adventure ! Lovely all around and your wife is a real trooper. Found your channel on my recommendations and subscribed. Thank you...

[@dmerth]

Timing is everything!

[@matthewsresilientways]

Another Big Ditch video! :) I might be a bit jealous. ;) I didn't realize there were so many bridges on the North Kaibab Trail. I've just done the Bright Angle Trail down to the river, then turned around and went back out on Christmas Eve years and years ago. Oh, and air conditioning!! I didn't know that existed down there either!

[@JerryArizona]

Man, I was so excited for the AC. I figured we'd have to sit outside in the shade or in the creek until it got dark and things cooled down. Phantom Ranch was amazing.

[@willienillie6337]

Thanks for sharing. You guys were awesome.

[@BB-nd7be]

thank you, this was lovely to see! l'm about to hike this July 2-July 8 and staying 2 nights at phantom ranch. now I know what I am in for. wow, training now :) ❤❤❤

[@JerryArizona]

Definitely be careful with that kind of heat. This was September, so (maybe) cooler than you'll see. Definitely want to take off early. UV protection, salt chews (lifesavers!), electrolytes, etc. Be careful and enjoy.

[@WanderedOff]

We hiked NR to SR June 2021 but we camped over 4 nights. Our deodorant melted 😂 Such an amazing hike!! Hot as heck!!! Great job!!

[@JerryArizona]

Ha! In June? I bet. And thanks.

[@BaryNusz]

Jerry, that hat is fine for a costume party or something, otherwise you need another hat - almost any other hat. Heck, get a hat like Tina's :)

[@JerryArizona]

Yeah. Already ordered one. It worked, but so many better options. It's OK for day hikes, but not with a tall backpack.

[@desert_alpine]

Thank you for sharing and continuing to inspire others to get out there!!

[@daviddoege7562]

You two are awesome! Loved your trip and video. Wife and kids did it twice. First time was with our daughter who was three and son was six. We stayed one night at bottom. Second time was with our other daughter who was also three and out son who fifteen at that time. Kelsey our other daughter who had went the first time had passed away with an astrosytoma tumor. The trip was awesome both times. We complained too but the kids were troopers on both trips. Oh how I would Love to do it again! Thanks for sharing and rekindle old memories❤Thank you, David

[@JerryArizona]

So sorry to hear about your daughter. But I'm glad you have those memories with her (and your other children.) It's incredible. (And impressive your kids made it that young!)

[@markdenney3903]

Jerry and Tina good to see you out and about. Long story short did rim to river to rim in a day 91 and 93 bright angel and kaibab trails south side only. You guys did great. Love the video and keep it up.

[@JerryArizona]

I'm currently obsessed with South Kaibab and will be going back to do it. The views!

[@markdenney3903]

@@JerryArizona yep great views but so hot. Good luck. ps my wife and I did it together the second time I did it.

[@carolleimbach6407]

What a hard hike. So beautiful though. Glad it wasn't me. 🤣

[@lorioleary]

Jerry, My husband and I watch all your videos. Living vicariously for sure! Tina: I gotta know the name & brand of your hat. Seriously, freaking love it!!!

[@JerryArizona]

Awesome! And her hat is "Go Kuvera". Just a generic brand on Amazon.

[@lorioleary]

@@JerryArizona many thanks!

[@aceyorba]

Great job on filming and editing this trek. 24 miles and you only got flipped off twice. Awesome stuff..

[@JerryArizona]

Well, at least I only recorded being flipped off twice.....I'm sure I earned a few more along the way.

[@bobdurna3588]

Another enjoyable video from you two. Enjoyed the footage Jerry took of the trail to and from Ribbon Falls as few take the time to record that portion. Sporty look with the hat Jerry…kinda reminds me of the tequila salt sombrero I use to salt the rims of my margarita glasses. Sporty look….congratulations to Tina for preserving on such a difficult outing and thanks for sharing..

[@JerryArizona]

Tina did great. And she has already been talked into going back. This time, I'm ditching the Puerto Penasco hat for something like hers. Not sure how I can make fun of her hat if I'm wearing the same one, but I'm sure I'll find a way.

[@eddiebrady6351]

Well done!

[@JohnPaul-ts8dq]

Jerry with that Hat, one might ask for your green card. 😂. PS great video.

[@climbjt]

G.C. Doesn’t get any better. Problem is, what goes down must come up

[@JerryArizona]

I love the signs that say "Going down is optional, climbing out is mandatory." Brutal, but worth it. Saw a dude doing R2R2R in a single day though. Insane.

[@marcusshumway4946]

Great video guys

[@HM-mq3hh]

We just started watching your video and loved all of them. We think you guys are super cool. Your video wouldn’t be as amazing if there’s only one of you. Great partnership. Happy hiking guys.

[@JerryArizona]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately Tina works every other weekend, so I get out more than she does, but she'll be out there every chance she gets.

[@brettbarr4811]

Awesome video! I loved the music!

[@JerryArizona]

Thank you. I got an Artlist subscription and am really liking the music too.

[@SteveBruton-vz5xq]

Another great video Jerry. So far I've been unsuccessful in obtaining a backcountry permit, but we'll just keep trying. I just returned from tent camping at Mather and day hiked Bright Angel and South Kiabab trails. I thought you might appreciate a short story. Your ears had to be burning. We were hiking Bright Angel and stopped for a break at the 1.5 mile Resthouse. We struck up a conversation with a group of guys, and it was not long until one of them mentioned your name. As it was, he too is a big fan of your channel and has also watched just about every video you've made. We visited 15 minutes sharing stories of your videos. It's almost like family.

[@JerryArizona]

That's crazy! I will never, ever get used to being recognized or the fact that people I've never met could meet and talk about these videos. I just love making them. And it's great that people enjoy them. I'll let you know a secret; just randomly check the current availability of Phantom Ranch online. As often as possible. That's how we got this. I didn't have any luck with the fax in reservation system for backpacking the main corridor.....although I'll keep trying that too.

[@stevebruton4248]

@@JerryArizona thanks for the tip Jerry. Just know there are a bunch of us out here in TV land that consider you a friend.

[@westcoastislander6699]

South Kaibab Trail. There's a reason why there is a stop on the trail called OohAhh Point. It can be stupid hot when it's hot, and it can be stupid windy when it's windy. But the views are outstanding and they give you lots of excuses to stop many times, repeatedly, while slogging up the many stairs... (Those stairs are officially called "retainers" per a park trail crew member. Looked like stairs to me... 🤔). Your content is immensely inspiring to get back down to my old stomping grounds. Thank you!

[@JerryArizona]

I need to do South Kaibab. I've seen videos of the views and they look insane.

[@WRIGHTWAY5280]

Excellent video. You're a fun hiking partner. I have property a little over an hour from the Grand Canyon. I've hiked twice this year at the South Rim, but only to the first reststop. It's magnificent. Thanks for taking us along.

[@stevemoore3951]

Thanks for another great video. I haven’t done R2R but have done Rim To River To Rim via South Kaibab up Bright Angel twice. It was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. I got slight vertigo going down the switchbacks of South Kaibab at the very beginning both times. Never had it before or since. I agree with you that it has very spectacular views. I’d love to do the route the two of you did and for sure stay at Phantom Ranch. We all really appreciate the quality videos you put up for us. And OMG…from the 3 Mile Rest House up it was a killer !! I kept thinking it’s “just” going up Squaw Peak a couple of times 🤣

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks! I hiked out from Indian Gardens with a backpack earlier this year and it was so much harder this time coming from the river. Absolutely brutal. And like you said, it just doesn't end. Still worth it.

[@dlrunner]

South Kaibab is more difficult I think. Shorter, but no shade, less water, steeper. Doing what you did in one day is more impressive than staying at Phantom for the night.

[@stevemoore3951]

100% agree that South Kaibab is more difficult going up@@dlrunner

[@erickquintanilla7371]

Carmen San Diego. Man you took me back to my childhood.

[@TheNotLostNomad]

Haha! Thanks for the shoutout at 18:10! Love ya Tina, I’m glad I could be the D*ck this time! I was routing for you guys and I’m so glad you accomplished it! It’s a beast of a hike. Jerry, great job shooting this…you made me feel every step down in the box. And the music was genius! You really captured the struggle and the heat that makes this hike so difficult. It was crazy to see the Colorado so murky and brown…so different than the crystal clear water you and I had in March. So happy for you guys and great job creating a masterpiece to relive it! Hope to see you guys again soon! -Clint

[@JerryArizona]

Yeah man. We'll get that South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trip eventually.....maybe we should go up Hermit's. Not sure if I can convince Tina to tag along or not after this one.

[@TinaArizona]

Can’t wait to hit the trail with you again, Clint. You’re good people!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

@@JerryArizona hey you convinced her to tackle this…they say it’s like child birth…remember all the good and only a portion of the bad. Just enough to make you crazy enough to go at it again!

[@TheNotLostNomad]

@@TinaArizona I can’t wait as well! Both you and Jerry are good people! I’ll see you guys again soon!

[@rexbrowning1436]

Love your videos keep showing the cool places in Arizona that most people don't get to experience for themselves

[@Skfoster64]

I did it in 1987 when I was 26. Down the South Kaibab, then a day or two later up the Bright Angel - the longest day of my life - and that was in January!

[@JerryArizona]

With any luck, I'll be hiking that route soon. The views from S Kaibab look amazing.

[@michaelyates3424]

Epic hike, with two flip-off's by Tina, you know it's real good couple of days. Thanks for sharing.

[@artisticwife4889]

WOW! You guys really did it! Congrats! Also, the "shup up" perfectly encapsulates many hiking couples, on trail. :)

[@JerryArizona]

I get both. But I earn them.....

[@billj5645]

Oh so much fun! Some years ago I went down the South Kaibab, stopped at Phantom Ranch for a drink, then went up the Bright Angel trail all in one day. It wasn't that bad. Or was it that bad. Yes it's really hot in the inner canyon. I was almost 40 then, I wouldn't try it now.

[@JerryArizona]

It was that bad. Then again, at 40 I was running up and down Camelback Mountain for fun, so maybe it would've been easy. Regardless, it's worth it.

[@pattilingafelt8348]

P.S. I enjoyed the video immensely! We went down to Phantom Ranch on mules many years ago but have wondered what it would be like to hike. This will probably be the closest I ever get. Thanks for the opportunity!

[@highhopesoutdoors6204]

Bravo! Bucket lister, imo. 👏👏

[@JerryArizona]

It's intimidating, but I've hiked into the Canyon at various points several times now. Once you go, it gets ahold of you...

[@LMay64]

Beautiful hike. I did a rim to rim a few years ago, but that Cabin is a game changer! We did it in 4 days in May. My toes hurt so bad after going down from the North Rim that I ended up hiking in crocs for the final 3 days. They felt amazing. I had a permit to do Hermits Trail and Tonto Trail for 5 days about the same time you did this one. We were pretty worried about the heat warnings and not having water going up BA trail, so we were able to re-permit for late October. I'm not regretting my decision to delay! Thanks for the great video and commentary. I love that you both have a great sense of humor.

[@JerryArizona]

Much better to hike in the cooler weather. Unfortunately they close the north rim right when the weather gets good. Tonto trail is great. Did part of that on a backpacking trip earlier this year. The canyon is amazing and addictive!

[@Dirtbag.G]

Amazing as always!

[@having-fun-while-i-can]

Glad you guys finally did it. Must admit, going up Bright Angel was way easier than expected, not easy but easier than expected.

[@JerryArizona]

When I did BA earlier this year, it was a breeze. With a backpack. I kept telling Tina that. This time it was not. I think the extra 1,500ft of elevation gain from the Colorado and the heat probably contributed to the added difficulty. Still worth it.

[@baldophil1386]

Bravo...!

[@jerryphillips7330]

Well, you guys struggled as seasoned hikers, so this cuts me out for ever doing this hike in and out. I have friends who have done this and they say, you can do it. I am afraid i would get down there and not be able to get back out. I wish I could hike down and helicopter out.

[@JerryArizona]

You can always break it up more. Indian Garden, Bright Angel and Cottonwood all have campgrounds to make it a 4 day/3 night trip. We saw groups of different fitness abilities down there. Some suffered more than others, but as far as I know, everyone made it out. Definitely want to work up to it and train though.

[@BrokenDrum9]

Ribbon Falls - best part of the hike.

[@JerryArizona]

Ribbon Falls was amazing. Wish I could've convinced Tina to go. That stretch was just so hot and went on forever. She was just ready to get it over with. That moss is like a soft carpet and the water felt so good though....

[@jamesstrader9059]

Awesome video. I hiked the North Rim trail down and back in 1985 and this video shows how beautiful but taxing it is. In July, 2022, I was in the ER in Flagstaff. My room mate was a 70 year old from Illinois who attempted this trail with his sons. He collapsed near the bottom and was rescued by the park service with a helicopter. He had nothing but kind words for the park service. The group had done research and done most things right. But this video shows how taxing the hike can be even going down. The two sons reversed steps and hiked back to the north rim. It was very difficult for them. Well done to Jerry and Tina and this is one of the most beautiful videos ever. Thank you!

[@JerryArizona]

You're welcome and thank you. Definitely a tough route. Glad everyone was OK.

[@ktpinnacle]

July? Brutal for ANY age.

[@pw2883]

Hi Jerry, Another great hiking video. You captured some magnificent landscape plus wildlife beautifully. Great camera work! Also very entertaining dialogue between you and Tina. My most memorable hikes usually include a certain amount of pain and suffering. I hope Tina reflects back on this rim-to-rim hike, after she has recovered, and views it as a positive experience instead of being a sufferfest.

[@JerryArizona]

Yeah. I have a bad habit of catching her right at the worst part. She'll be back. Maybe.

[@VRCCSharkey]

Type 2 fun!!

[@jimgerkemusic]

Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@wandaneuschwander47]

There just are not other videographers doing content like you and Tina that are this informative with style you have Jerry. I have given it an honest look but not only are your trips beautiful it's your editing and it's Tina.okay I say something every video like broken record lol

[@JerryArizona]

Thank you. As a hobbiest at this, I really, really appreciate comments like this.

[@wandaneuschwander47]

@@JerryArizona sorry so late here worked hard today hey listen you are long past the hobby thing. You either got an eye or a feel for it in your gut or you don't . My brother was known as Wino Joe and I worked with we photographed and we're published in Easy rider " In The Wind" section many times our specialty was motorcycles and our lifestyle we specialized in black and white and such you are a natural . I don't give out these compliments easily you and Tina have a relationship that is symmetrical to your love of hiking and outdoors but it takes much more to edit and the music and what you are able to catch on your video it all fits together so nicely and it is a great deal of sacrifice in your lives to tell the story. You deserve the compliments. Thank you so much

[@daynacase8528]

Lovely music choices 🎵

[@paulashaham6282]

Proud of you Tina! You did it! I hiked to Phantom Ranch back when I was about 12 with my family from the South Rim. It was great fun then. Went back in my twenties with some army type leather boots. My Achilles’ tendon felt like it was being hit by a hard object coming back out every step. Never thought to go bare foot (that would have been better!). And I never went back again either. It is grueling! But, quiet beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us! Well done!

[@JerryArizona]

The right shoes are so important. Makes all the difference.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Great videos; it’s gorgeous down there.

[@chrisgerritsen2376]

Awesome you two! I can’t quite convince my wife to hike this with me, although I am also persistent. Just excellent you two! This time Wanting to do Tonto’s Trail as well. Thanks for posting and always look forward to your posts!

[@JerryArizona]

Start her out on easier stuff with a big pay off. If she gets into it, work up from there. I did Hermit Trail to Granite Rapids to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel earlier this year. It was incredible and one of my favorite trips.

[@chrisgerritsen2376]

@@JerryArizona Yes, great plan Jerry! I certainly am going to do that and sure it will get Kathy excited to start exploring. Our son started me on Picacho Peak, type II fun until the reward at the top was so awesome! After that everything was achievable. Thanks Jerry!

[@wisestguy]

Nice Video as usual, way to go Tina!

[@veronicagrinstein1021]

Great job! Loved it! Thanks!

[@TheAdventureMentor]

Awesome! You don't know how happy I would be if I were there, right now, doing this same trail.

[@HikerTrashHusbands]

What an adventure and a great video!

[@christopherjames1453]

Awesomeness!!!

[@hoaphuong003]

Awesome! That was a nice stay at Phantom Ranch! I love when she put her middle finger up 😂.

[@lawrencetyner7861]

My wife and I were very anxious to watch this video as we were big fans of yours last year when we took our western trip from Michigan last fall and stayed one night at Phantom Ranch. However, we were quite disappointed with this as it was filled with so much negativity about a place we consider the most beautiful spot on earth.😒

[@JerryArizona]

Sorry you thought it came off that way. I have a bad habit of sticking the camera in Tina's face when she's struggling and then asking what she thinks. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience though and actually just got back from an overnight there today. This time she said I couldn't ask her what she thought right when we reached the rim.

[@xbalance]

Hi, I love your content. I discovered your channel because I was watching lots of rim to rim videos. I went to the Grand Canyon for the first time on 9/27/22 and hiked the North Rim to the South Rim via Bright Angel, just like you. I did not stay at Phantom Ranch though and completed the hike in 11 hours. Before watching this video I had been disappointed in myself for not taking better care of myself during the hike such that I did not have the energy to hike South to North the next day. Thanks for making me appreciate what I accomplished as a 60 year old, and not focus on what I did not accomplish. Next year I am hoping to go back and do rim to rim to rim in 2 days. Cheers!

[@JerryArizona]

Definitely don't feel bad. The whole way we kept saying how it seemed impossible that anyone could do R2R in a single day. I couldn't do it, for sure.

[@dianepiranian1224]

Nor do I want to

[@stevetucker9181]

I am watching this video from a tugboat in Nome, Alaska, dreaming of rocks and trails and rivers and canyons and counting the days until I can lace up my hiking shoes. Thanks for another great video. It was a real morale booster ip here.

[@JerryArizona]

Wow! Alaska. It's got it's own beauty, for sure. Hope you get back on the trails soon.

[@mitchtrubisky999]

Doing this hike in late june during the daytime is hell on earth. I did it. Nearly died and I wish I was joking 😂

[@JerryArizona]

I cannot imagine how hot it would be down there in June! No thanks!

[@clayeewing]

Did this route ourselves, but in November. 17 degree start, beautiful descent, stellar overnight in Cabin 5, then up BA the next morning. 55 degree start and below freezing on S Rim. Tina: cold weather next time. it's still brutal, just not from the heat. The only way to do RTR: as a tourist not a racer.

[@JerryArizona]

Wish they'd leave the north rim open during the winter. They close it basically right when it's perfect GC hiking weather. Definitely nice to take it at a slower pace. We saw some guy doing R2R2R in a single day. That blows my mind.

[@clayeewing]

@@JerryArizona We stayed at Jacob’s Lake Inn; the road was still open so we could park in N Rim lot and hike down. We cleared everything with the rangers, including taking our friends to N Rim Lodge and area, took photos, talked with maintenance people, and just marveled at being there when everything was closed down. Was back at dawn thirty the next morning to hike down to our cabin, eat at the Canteen (bison stew), and hiked out. we’ve done five backpacking trips into the Canyon, three with daypacks and stays at Phantom, two down Hermits. None in summer though only the one down N Kaibab. We say we need to keep going to places we’ve never seen, but Grand Canyon….

[@KaiExploresLife]

First time visiting your channel and I was very entertained. I love the extras . Had me laughing so har. Tina is so funny. 😂

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks! And Tina is great, but don't let her know or it'll go to her head.

[@kevink8765]

You two had it easy. Picture this… you are sitting next to the dorm pool at ASU and your friend from North Dakota is graduating in a couple of weeks. For a graduation gift you suggest something memorable like hiking the Grand Canyon. She says sure but it would have to be the next day as she is busy with finals and graduation. Like an idiot, you agree. She goes off and takes a nap while you go and rent a car. You return and leave that night to arrive at sunrise at the South Rim Kaibab trailhead. Watch the sunrise and head down to Phantom Ranch. Have a beer (we’ll almost a beer, they only served Coors) and head back up to the South Rim via the Bright Angel trail. You make it to the top but your friend has to be back at ASU the next morning so you take the shuttle back to the Kaibab trailhead and then drive home while she sleeps. Yup two sleepless nights surrounding a down and back Grand Canyon hike. Doable in your 20s but only then.

[@JerryArizona]

Ah, college. Even then that sounds brutal though. Also, even as a Miller Lite drinker, I can say that Coors does not count as beer.

[@sweesuri7760]

Good Video. great story telling!

[@ivanilsonmelo2448]

Congratylasion Gerry end Tina, is beautiful place, my wife end I Wil Go to grankenion nex year, we fron Brazil. The vídeo is amazing!!!

[@xiaofenggong3181]

Easily the best r2r video I have seen ❤! I did it in May from south rim to north, it’s a great fun!

[@switchflare]

I've been wondering when you were going to do R2R. You can't be an Arizona Outdoors KZbin icon without it on your channel! I like your idea of cabin+steak at the bottom. We usually only stop for a bag of ice and some lemonade before heading back up the other side in the heat!

[@JerryArizona]

Right? About time! That lemonade is amazing. I think I had 5 or 6 cups of it.

[@cathymoore1739]

I LOVE the Grand Cayon. Did R2R North to South and stayed in Women's Dorm at Phantom one night quite a few years ago. Always think about going again. Your video is wonderful & fuels the fire for a repeat visit. Congrats to you & Tina! Love that you got the cabin and made the trek. If you never do it again, you'll always have the memories & bragging rights of R2R. By the way, Canyon Magic is contagious. 🥰 LOL Tina - "I do what I want" clip.

[@vyaki4791]

Hahaha 22:22 her reaction, I am laughing so hard. She is such a strong woman!! I think I would die before finishing this hike. You both are incredible, cannot stop watching your videos! So inspiring!!! Adding more hikes to my bucket list ❤

[@JerryArizona]

Thanks! And I get that reaction from her a lot. Not that it's not deserved.....

[@amyjones-lonestarhoosier2029]

Oh my gosh u two crack me up!! Tina I soooo know your pain! My husband and I hiked the hermit trail last year in October and even though it was breathtaking and amazing I thought I was gonna die before we finished. We did a 3 night 4 day backpacking trip down to the Colorado river and it was by far the hardest thing I have ever done. Great job!!!

[@JerryArizona]

Hermit Trail is great. Did that earlier this year with Clint. Awesome trip

[@Zaitz17]

Amazing video Jerry! im totally with Tina on this one... i would have been the same... never again lol. Beautiful scenery (and not just you in the flipped-up hat!) thanks for sharing another breathtaking adventure!!

[@JerryArizona]

You're welcome. And somehow I convinced her to go back this weekend, so 'never again' didn't last too long.

[@monicasehuprt3298]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I love watching your videos 😊

[@broletsdiginasmr5366]

Amazing hike with the bridge view.

[@waynebrown3266]

I go out and I do a 3+ mile round trip (admittedly some of it is fairly rugged) hike and am all happy with myself then I see the latest hiking video you post and am just amazed.

[@JerryArizona]

And we met someone who did this entire hike twice in a single day! We all do what we can and as long as we have a good time, that's all that matters. Always someone else that can do more. Just hike your hike!

[@stevethomas760]

A Grand Canyon river guide told me "it doesn't have to be fun, to be fun".

[@JerryArizona]

That is perfect. Some people watch my videos and say "Why do you even hike when you complain about it?" They don't get that the suffering and hard work is part of the fun. Even when it's not fun.

[@stevethomas760]

@@JerryArizona I raced whitewater slalom years ago. The day my hair got frozen to the inside of my helmet comes to mind. As you said it's part of the memory. Doing a Grand Canyon commercial river trip 5/18/24. The Canyon is one of my favorite destinations. Jerry, many people are living their dreams through you. Stay safe

[@salmonberryrestoration6976]

Wonderful narration of the trip for those of us who have not, and especially for those who probably will not, make the trip. I felt like I got to have a wonderful, very realistic and complete tour of a very beautiful hike. Excellent job of putting together a comprehensive and immersive tour.