NORTH RIM GRAND CANYON 7-6-11

We had breakfast in the North Rim Dining Room.  Well fortified we tackeld the North Kaibab Trail.  We obeyed all the rules - know the weather, dress in layers, go slowly, rest often, drink lots of fluid - except the don't hike in the middle of the day.  The first section to Coconino Overlook was .7 miles and an 800 ft drop in elevation.  This is where Tom said enough and headed back - smart, smart boy.  A, Barb and I continued on another 1.3 miles and 650 ft drop to the Supai Tunnel.  Gorgeous views and all, but it was ify going back.  Ali forged ahead, 30-year-old that she is, but even she was surprised at the rough going. Barb and I were just greatful to make it back.  Around the park is posted a picture of a very fit and attractive man in hiking gear saying , "We rescue 250 people a year off the trails.  Most of them look like this".  The trip back to the South Rim was a pleasure and although it was a long trip we were very glad that we did it.