Hiking inquiry - Grand Canyon

[RyManUtah]

Anyone have experience climbing down and back up the old Bar-10 pack mule trail on the North Rim, in one day? Thinking about giving it a go. 
Some really interesting flora in the canyon, so I would like to walk. Thanks. 
 

[daltonbourne]

Training for this type of hiking involves preparing your body physically and mentally to overcome the challenge of this extreme outdoor activity. From acclimatizing your body to high altitudes to improving your fitness, you should prepare a few things for high-altitude hiking.

[daltonbourne]

 

On 10/27/2022 at 10:20 PM, daltonbourne said:

Training for this type of hiking involves preparing your body physically and mentally to overcome the challenge of this extreme outdoor activity. From acclimatizing your body to high altitudes to improving your fitness, you should prepare a few things for high-altitude hiking.

Altitude hiking is different from regular climbing or hiking because it can cause high-altitude sickness, which is very difficult for climbers. you need to prepare your body by doing the steps: doing high-Intensity interval training, learning to familiarize deep breathing, etc.

[Darold Petty]

RyManUtah,  I don't know your vacation schedule, but I would highly recommend an extended stay at the canyon bottom adjacent to the river.  My wife and I did a week long trip, descending far west of the south side tourist area and exiting up the Bright Angel trail.   The canyon is alive with very interesting flora and fauna.  We even witnessed and enjoyed an afternoon thunderstorm that changed the river water from green to colorado in just a few minutes,  with ephemeral cascades shooting off the cliffs.  This was a great hike ! 

[RyManUtah]

1 hour ago, Darold Petty said:

RyManUtah,  I don't know your vacation schedule, but I would highly recommend an extended stay at the canyon bottom adjacent to the river.  My wife and I did a week long trip, descending far west of the south side tourist area and exiting up the Bright Angel trail.   The canyon is alive with very interesting flora and fauna.  We even witnessed and enjoyed an afternoon thunderstorm that changed the river water from green to colorado in just a few minutes,  with ephemeral cascades shooting off the cliffs.  This was a great hike ! 

This is a great idea! I’ve driven to the north rim a couple of time, slowly. Via very jagged dirt roads, it’s about 4 hours from my home. Wouldn’t even need extended time off.

I’m least concerned with the altitude. I’ve summited 33 mountains in Utah above 10K’, and recently Nevada’s Wheeler Peak for the second time. 
I enjoy hiking with the ancient bristlecone pines.