Episode 15: Slow-Roasting (110º) In THE GRAND CANYON (🌵AZT 2025)

Arizona Trail Episode 15, The Grand Canyon (South Rim to Ribbon Falls)
Hey y'all, I got a little carried away in the Grand Canyon (nearly 500 video clips/200gb) so it worked out best in 2 parts. In this one we work our way down to the bottom of the canyon on a 110º day, then we try to beat the heat to Ribbon Falls.

Start this Thru-hike Here:    • Arizona Trail Episode 1: This Trail Has EV...  
Last Episode:    • Episode 14: Another Dumb Mistake (🌵AZT 2025)  
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00:00 Heat Warnings/First Glimpse of the Canyon
00:39 South Rim With The Fam
02:07 Stepping Off Into The Canyon (South Kaibab Trail)
06:59 Starting To Worry About The Heat A Little Bit
11:48 The Tipoff
13:40 Reaching The Bottom
16:58 Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch
21:25 The Hike Across The Canyon
24:32 Side Trail To Ribbon Falls
27:18 Ribbon Falls

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