Every time I watch your videos, I learn something new. Love the idea of putting ice in the hydration pack for a warm weather hike. I also love the concept of using a handkerchief to protect your neck from sun. Thanks for sharing your advice with all of us.
Your tips are always welcome because as an experienced hiker you have a lot to offer. All this is still packed into the beautiful scenery of the Grand Canyon.
I sure enjoy your video very much, especially the one you mentioned about filling ice in your 3L water bladder. That was excellent idea. I have never heard of anybody talked about it. You are brilliant. Thank you for sharing your own experience with us. Good job.
LOL, you are too kind. I really enjoy the cold water, especially on a hot hike and I am suprised that more people do not use that strategy. I appreciate your comment.
I have always been a weather watcher, especially because i don't like hiking on really windy days. I have started to only put what I need in my pack instead of everything 😅 You always give great informative information! 😊
Thank you. I am always focus on temperature and precipitation and forget about wind, so I try to do better every time. I appreciate your comment and wathcing!
This video is really epic. I have booked a room at Bright Angel Lodge this fall and I hope to hike rim to rim and I am thankful to you for providing these great tips and tricks. I have enjoyed it a lot. Thank you again and great work, GC.
Sounds great, best of luck on your rim to rim. I believe the location of Bright Angel Lodge will give you great access to the trail, if you are taking Bright Angel, and eliminate any transportation issues on South Rim. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Very good tips and tricks. Also beautiful views of the Grand Canyon in the background. Have a great weekend.
GCHiker, you have done it again. I have enjoyed watching all of your videos and this one in particular is the best I have seen. Thank you for sharing your expertise and great work presenting it. I am impressed. Good job 👍
What a nice video this is. I am very impressed and thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with us. So many wonderful tips and tricks that most of us never thought about them. Great work, GC.
Aloha, I will be hiking the Canyon for the first time next months. I like to thank you for all the GC videos you made they have been very helpful with my planing, Keep them coming. Mahalo
Thank you. I wish you all the best luck on your hike, it will likely be very ot in a few months, so be prepared for the heat! Starting at night can often give you a break from the heat. Best of luck!
I love this. I need all the help I can get. I am constantly learning and really appreciate the information you’re sharing. Thank you! ❤ I wear neck gaiters during the winter season but I will start wearing them year round. They really do help. The leg gaiters are a hit and miss. I still get sand and rocks in my shoes. Any advice for this?
Gee thanks for your kind comment. I find that non-WP or GTX shoes admit a certain amount of fine dust and tiny rocks. That could be the situation in your case. I always wear a GTX shoe at Grand Canyon because of the water crossings I usually encounter. Sometimes the shoe gaiters gap at the top, which might let in rocks as well. I always try to cuff my sock over the top of the gaiter, which limits this problem. Also, on some shoes, even with the gaiter, rocks get in the tongue area, then as you put them on or take them off, the rocks fall in the shoe. Stretching the gaiter to the end of the laces can reduce but not eliminate this issue. Also, sometimes existing rocks migrate from below the insole into the upper shoe. Those are just a few random thoughts, let me know if you find a solution to this issue and thanks for your comment.
I will definitely try the sock trick. I forgot my gaiters once but I had two neck gaiters and safety pins. I folder both gaiters and pinned them onto the bottom of my joggers. Surprisingly, they worked out great but they looked ridiculous. Since then, I’ve tried out a few different styles and will look into the shoes you mentioned. Thanks again!
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 I hope it works out. The first gaiters I saw were bandanas across the top of the shoes, I guess that is the budget way to do it, although the pre-made ones are much easier. I appreciate your comment.
I actually say that to myself every time I hit the trail. Unless it is dangerously cold, I try to under-dress, and I am happy about that later in the day. I started the dual headlamps for better depth perception, particuarly in the early dawn times, when I had a hard time seeing the trail, and it has worked out really well for me. I do at least an hour of hiking in the dark and I am suprised that fewer than 1 in 100 of the hikers use the strategy. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!
Every time I watch your videos, I learn something new. Love the idea of putting ice in the hydration pack for a warm weather hike. I also love the concept of using a handkerchief to protect your neck from sun. Thanks for sharing your advice with all of us.
Thanks for your kind comments and thank you for watching. All of these things I have learned along the trail.
Your tips are always welcome because as an experienced hiker you have a lot to offer. All this is still packed into the beautiful scenery of the Grand Canyon.
Aw, thanks so much. The Canyon stands on its own in fantastic scenery, so I try to record there whenever possible.
thanks for sharing your "Top Trail Tips & Tricks" presentation
informative and interesting
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Thanks so much for watching!
정말 멋진 길입니다. 좋은 트레킹 시간 되세요. 좋은 정보 감사해요.
Yes, it is a spectacular trail. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
I sure enjoy your video very much, especially the one you mentioned about filling ice in your 3L water bladder. That was excellent idea. I have never heard of anybody talked about it. You are brilliant. Thank you for sharing your own experience with us. Good job.
LOL, you are too kind. I really enjoy the cold water, especially on a hot hike and I am suprised that more people do not use that strategy. I appreciate your comment.
I have always been a weather watcher, especially because i don't like hiking on really windy days. I have started to only put what I need in my pack instead of everything 😅 You always give great informative information! 😊
Thank you. I am always focus on temperature and precipitation and forget about wind, so I try to do better every time. I appreciate your comment and wathcing!
Love bananas on the trail! I have had a few smashed ones though. Please thank the videographer! Thanks for the tips!!
Good point, I always try to get to the bananas on the first break!
This video is really epic. I have booked a room at Bright Angel Lodge this fall and I hope to hike rim to rim and I am thankful to you for providing these great tips and tricks. I have enjoyed it a lot. Thank you again and great work, GC.
Sounds great, best of luck on your rim to rim. I believe the location of Bright Angel Lodge will give you great access to the trail, if you are taking Bright Angel, and eliminate any transportation issues on South Rim. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Very good tips and tricks. Also beautiful views of the Grand Canyon in the background. Have a great weekend.
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment. Having the Grand Canyon as a backdrop makes the videos easier!
Great information for hiking. Thank you very much. Good job, GC.
Glad you enjoyed it!
GCHiker, you have done it again. I have enjoyed watching all of your videos and this one in particular is the best I have seen. Thank you for sharing your expertise and great work presenting it. I am impressed. Good job 👍
Thanks, you are much too kind. I very much appreciate your watching and your kind comment.
Heartfelt and useful. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching!
What a nice video this is. I am very impressed and thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with us. So many wonderful tips and tricks that most of us never thought about them. Great work, GC.
Thanks so much, I appreciate your watching and your continued support!
Aloha, I will be hiking the Canyon for the first time next months. I like to thank you for all the GC videos you made they have been very helpful with my planing, Keep them coming. Mahalo
Thank you. I wish you all the best luck on your hike, it will likely be very ot in a few months, so be prepared for the heat! Starting at night can often give you a break from the heat. Best of luck!
@@RationalTalk thank you.
This video is the best tips and tricks for all hikers and I very impressed by this video. Thank you GC hiker. You have done a very good job.
Thanks so much!
Another great video with awesome tips
Thanks so much, I appreciate your watching!
Great video, GCHIKER. Thanks for sharing. I have enjoyed watching this video very much. Good job 👍
Thanks so much!
What a great video this is. Thank you for sharing. Good job,GC hiker.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible video, very informative my friend ❤👍
Thanks so much for watching!
This is a very easy to understand and helpful video. I sometimes eat a banana while walking long distances. This doesn't seem to be a mistake🍌
I think bananas make a great snack! Thanks for your comment and thank you for watching!
A friend called me a walking pharmacy the other day...seems like I have a pill for something either for myself or Otis! lol
Like the boy scout motto, "always be prepared!" Thanks for watching!
I love this. I need all the help I can get. I am constantly learning and really appreciate the information you’re sharing. Thank you! ❤
I wear neck gaiters during the winter season but I will start wearing them year round. They really do help. The leg gaiters are a hit and miss. I still get sand and rocks in my shoes. Any advice for this?
Gee thanks for your kind comment.
I find that non-WP or GTX shoes admit a certain amount of fine dust and tiny rocks. That could be the situation in your case. I always wear a GTX shoe at Grand Canyon because of the water crossings I usually encounter.
Sometimes the shoe gaiters gap at the top, which might let in rocks as well. I always try to cuff my sock over the top of the gaiter, which limits this problem.
Also, on some shoes, even with the gaiter, rocks get in the tongue area, then as you put them on or take them off, the rocks fall in the shoe. Stretching the gaiter to the end of the laces can reduce but not eliminate this issue. Also, sometimes existing rocks migrate from below the insole into the upper shoe.
Those are just a few random thoughts, let me know if you find a solution to this issue and thanks for your comment.
I will definitely try the sock trick. I forgot my gaiters once but I had two neck gaiters and safety pins. I folder both gaiters and pinned them onto the bottom of my joggers. Surprisingly, they worked out great but they looked ridiculous. Since then, I’ve tried out a few different styles and will look into the shoes you mentioned. Thanks again!
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 I hope it works out. The first gaiters I saw were bandanas across the top of the shoes, I guess that is the budget way to do it, although the pre-made ones are much easier. I appreciate your comment.
A fool in the morning & a genius in the afternoon.
I like that
In all seriousness I never thought about 2 lights.
I actually say that to myself every time I hit the trail. Unless it is dangerously cold, I try to under-dress, and I am happy about that later in the day.
I started the dual headlamps for better depth perception, particuarly in the early dawn times, when I had a hard time seeing the trail, and it has worked out really well for me. I do at least an hour of hiking in the dark and I am suprised that fewer than 1 in 100 of the hikers use the strategy.
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!