I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon for almost a week in January, 2014.  I traveled with my best friend Tim and we hiked down the South Kaibab trail and back out the Bright Angel trail.  The best thing about the trip was every 100 yards was a totally new view.  These videos just don’t come close to being there yourself.  If you want a brief summary, this article provides a great brief overview of the hike.

 Hiking Down the South Kaibab Trail

This is a steep way down and totally amazing views the entire way.  The following video does a good job on the overview and I recommend full screen if you are on a desktop. We were carrying about 30 pound packs (including a beer or two).  Well, Tim had a heavier pack.  We also had help from the mule train to carry provisions down so we could stay in the campground in style!

Hiking out the Bright Angel Trail

We were still beat up a few days later, but nothing that 3 Advils and an ace bandage could not help with.  This was just as amazing but in a canyon instead of the ridge trail of the Kaibab.  It took us 9.5 hours to get out but I know we stopped all the time for checking out the views.