Tommy completed his New Year's Resolution of hiking rim to rim to rim under 24 hours. In fact, Tommy hiked R3 safely and successfully in 18 hours with no blisters.
Staci hiked rim to rim in 10 hours and 40 minutes which is about 4 hours less than her last rim to rim hike. She completed it safely and successfully in spite of combating neausea and light headedness.
Don achieved rim to rim in 10 hours and Neil achieved rim to rim in 10 hours and 40 minutes. This was the first time either of them had ever hiked in the Canyon. Not knowing what to expect, they completed it safely and successfully.
Tom Sr was able to personally see his daughter and son achieve a goal and be a part of it from the beginning to the end. He was there to see us off at the south rim, motivate us in the days prior, and be there on the north rim to watch us take the final 3 steps up to the trailhead - camera in hand, snapping pictures of their accomplishments.
Will there be another R3? For Staci, YES!!!! I swallowed my pride back at Roaring Falls, but there is just enough stubborness in me to make another attempt to conquer the Canyon.
Great hiking with you guys and getting to know you. Congratulations once again it was brutal by now the pain should have receded and the accomplishment should set in. Trust me, the more times you hike it the realization of your achievement will become more vivid without the cloud of pain. hahaha L&L Tom Senior
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