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Rim to Rim is an extraordinary feat by any standards. You’ll start your morning bright and early in the crisp cold of the North Rim trail only to descend seven miles to the bottom of the canyon where you’ll traverse over multiple streams and rivers. We’ll pass the famous Phantom Ranch where we’ll stop for a much-needed cold beverage before heading on to the real challenge of the day: a 5500 foot climb out of the canyon to the bustle of the South Rim. Home again! And you just joined the ranks of thousands of hardcore tough-minded achievers!
Arrival
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) by noon PST. Transportation available upon request from Airport to South Rim. Here, we’ll have a team dinner and reorganize and pack for the North Rim journey.
North Rim Travel Day
Take 8 AM shuttle to North Rim. The shuttle ride takes approximately 4-5 hours of travel with a few stops along the way. We’ll settle into our cabins on the North Rim with plenty of time to walk the rim and take pictures. We’ll grab a team dinner at the North Rim dining hall fairly early and head to bed with plenty of time for sleep before our early wake up call.
Rim to Rim Hike
Early rise at 3-4am, to prepare ourselves to make our way to the North Kaibab trailhead. We will descend on the trail for roughly 7 miles, using our headlamps initially as it will be dark at our start. Once at the bottom, we’ll undulate across bridges and follow the trail to Phantom Ranch, which we’ll hit typically before noon. Here, we’ll grab a cold drink before more rolling hiking. Around mile 19-20, we start our climb on the Bright Angel trail, up and out of the canyon. Our goal is to beat sundown! Once on top of the South Rim and back in civilization, we’ll have a celebratory team dinner to reward ourselves for this incredible feat!
Departure
Transportation available upon request from South Rim to Airport. Please do not book your flight before 2 PM PST if transportation is requested.
As a part of this program, you will be offered training and preparation, beginning 16 weeks in advance of the trip. The training will be delivered in 2 parts:
The “Adventure” training is included in the trip fee and will be delivered each Tuesday evening at 7pm EST.
We strongly encourage you to join these calls, especially if this is your first trek of this kind. We will provide education and key information on what to expect and how to prepare.
If you cannot attend the meeting, there will be a zoom recording available for viewing after the meeting.
Lastly, there will be an online forum where you can post questions, pictures and other information to share with your Adventure Team but also receive responses from the Adventure Coach.
Arrival May 20
Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Transportation available upon request from airport to South Rim hotel. If transportation is requested, please arrive before Noon (PST). Meeting time 6:15 pm (PST) for Welcome Dinner.
Departure May 23
Departure: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Transportation available upon request from South Rim hotel to airport. If transportation is requested, flight should be no earlier than 2 PM (PST).
2 nights hotel accommodation on South Rim.
1 night cabin accommodation on North Rim.
Transportation to and from Phoenix Airport available upon request.
National Park entrance fee.
Shuttle from South Rim to North Rim.
16-Week Pre-trip Training Program Included: Weekly group calls and training plan to prepare for trip starting 90 days prior to trip departure.
* All pricing based on double occupancy
In order to secure your reservation a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 is due at time of booking.
All guests with unpaid balances will receive an email reminder with a payment link before Balance Due Deadlines.
The remaining balance of the trip is due as stated below:
Amount Due
Balance Due Deadline
50% of Trip Balance
120 days prior to arrival
Total Remaining Trip Balance
90 days prior to arrival
Unfortunately, for any balance not paid in full at deadline, trip will be forfeited with no refund.
Reservations made after Total Remaining Trip Balance deadline (shown above) will need to be paid in full upon time of reservation.
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE
We strongly encourage you to secure travelers insurance.
Refunds will be given as noted below:
Refund Amount
Full Trip Cost Less Deposit
121+ days prior to arrival
50% Trip Cost Less Deposit
91- 120 days prior to arrival
No Refund
90 days or less prior to arrival
Cancellations by BU Adventures:
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We reserve the right to cancel trips with inadequate participant attendance, in which case all money paid to BU Adventures will be fully refunded.
Do not book any airfare or travel before your trip is confirmed.