Comments on: A Matter of Perspective: A Father-Daughter Hike in the Grand Canyon https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/ America’s Best Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:34:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103065 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:41:08 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103065 In reply to Bart.

Hi Bart, congratulations, sounds like it was a huge success and you planned it smartly. Now you can start planning your next family adventure!

]]> By: Bart https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103064 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 05:57:31 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103064 In reply to Bart.

Hey Mike
We had an amazing trip. We did a slightly different but more leisurely version in that we rested a day at Hance Rapids which was lovely. Then on to Hance Creek – the sections of the Tonto above the canyon were kind of spooky with the exposure since I was bringing up the rear and my youngest (age 11) was really nonchalant about her footing. Then Day 4 we went from Hance Creek to cottonwood Day 5 to the Mesa – that trek to the spring and back was really fun. Day 6 out grandview.

My girls were amazing. And their mom hiked from Hance Rapids out in Chacos after her 17 year old hiking shoes fell apart.

Thanks again for the quality beta on the canyon. Bart

]]> By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103063 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:06:47 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103063 In reply to Bart.

Hey Bart, congrats and have a great trip, it’s a beautiful hike. Let me know how your family likes it.

]]> By: Bart https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103062 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:49:30 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103062 Nice write up! Just got a permit for New Hance to Grandview for late March 2016. FYI I was told that applications can be mailed as early as the 20th and as long as they arrive by the 1st, they get same priority

Really looking forward to trip. Thanks for posting your experiences. Very helpful as my kids range from 10 to 17. We’re spending 6 days in there to allow for some shortish days to explore.

]]> By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103061 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:41:20 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103061 In reply to mtwaggin.

Thank you, she certainly is.

]]> By: mtwaggin https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103060 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:12:00 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103060 That is one awesome trooper of a youngster! Go Alex – GIRL POWER!

]]> By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103059 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:44:01 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103059 In reply to Kenny Ross.

You’re absolutely right, Kenny. And I’ll never complain about my kids being able to carry more!

]]> By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103058 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:43:24 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103058 In reply to Jeff Ross.

Great hike suggestion, Jeff, it’s on my list. Thanks.

]]> By: michaellanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103057 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:41:30 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103057 In reply to Joseph Johnson (@joew_johnson).

Hi Joe, I have thought about including a map of some kind, but haven’t done that yet for various reasons. I’ll give that more thought. Thanks for the nice words.

]]> By: Joseph Johnson (@joew_johnson) https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103056 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:32:16 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103056 Mike, I love your reviews (and writing style) of the trips, solo, with family, with kids only or with friends. Also, the “Make It Happen” info at the end of each article is excellent. One request, could you consider creating and including a map of the trailheads, trails and campsites? It may be very useful for many of your readers.

Also, I really get the joy that you express in your writing. Let me explain, on October 25 & 26, just a couple of weeks ago I was on a short overnight, 15 miles with two of my grandkids, Ethan 13 years, and Lexi 10 years. Ethan has been on canoe trips with me, but it was their first time backpacking. We had a great time on the Superior Hiking Trail, great time and talking together, weather, scenery and wildlife too. Keep the great stories coming!

]]> By: Jeff Ross https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103055 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:07:32 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103055 Michael,
Great hike, did this a year ago and loved every minute of it,
Think the next hike you should take your daughter on is Thunder River,
She would enjoy all the water,
http://www.allflagstaffhomes.com/Hiking_to_Thunder_River_in_the_Grand_Canyon/?Id=29994

Thanks for the blog,
Jeff

]]> By: Kenny Ross https://thebigoutsideblog.com/a-matter-of-perspective-a-father-daughter-hike-in-the-grand-canyon/#comment-103054 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:39:33 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=9994#comment-103054 Michael,

Judging by the difficulty of that hike, and the size of the pack she is carrying, Alex is quickly gaining ground on you as the biggest inspiration out there 🙂 Keep doing what you do, and thanks for sharing!

Kenny

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