It's Done - but am I finished?

On 28 Feb, 2011, my son-in-law Jake and I started hiking the Grand Canyon with the purpose of finishing two 5 mile segments of the Tonto trail that are separated by 12 miles. It was a last minute trip. His wife, (my fantastic daughter Jenn) and my beautiful wife Susie were headed off to see another of my daughters in Arkansas. A perfect opportunity to head South.

The details of this hike will be posted on my Grand Canyon blog, but we made it. The trip was a success. Jake is still alive and kicking - though moving a little slower than usual. (Sorry about the knee Jake). I think that Jenn was a bit worried that I didn't like her hubby and that there might be an accident along the way. (I've read the book "Death in the Canyon." There are many ways and opportunities for accidents to happen. However, I had an enjoyable time with Jake. Hopefully he enjoyed the hiking, camping and driving as much as I did.

On March 1st Jake and I hiked the Tonto from Hermits Creek to Boucher Creek which finished off that 5 mile segment. Then on March 3rd I did a solo hike on the Tonto from Indian Gardens to the tipoff on the Kaibab trail which finished off the last 5 mile segment. I then completed the route with a descent from the tipoff to the Bright Angel Campground and then back up the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Gardens.