Grand Canyon Trip Checklist

- GRAND CANYON TRIP PACKING LIST -

What you should bring

MANDATORY GEAR:

[  ]  "Travel" Bible

[  ]  Food money

[  ]  Glasses/Contacts (if needed)

[  ]  Necessary Meds (if needed)

[  ]  SIGNED GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)

OPTIONAL GEAR:

[  ]  Camera (you will definitely want to bring this!)

[  ]  Favorite Snacks / Energy Food

[  ]  Extra Money

GENERAL CLOTHING:

   - Avg temps are in the low to mid 40's at night! Early season snow is possible. Mid 80's during the day.
   - Check the forecast for Williams & the Grand Canyon a few days before the trip. Pack accordingly.
   - Bring proper amounts of clothes for 6 days & 5 nights.

[  ]  Cabin Clothes

[  ]  Restaurant Clothes
[  ]  Winter Clothes

[  ]  Activity Shorts

[  ]  Activity Shirts

[  ]  Sweatshirt

[  ]  Seasonal Jacket

[  ]  Active Wear Pants / Jeans

[  ]  Activity / Hiking Shoes

[  ]  Sandals / Flip Flops

[  ]  Shade Hat

[  ]  Swimsuit(s) & Towel

[  ]  Socks

[  ]  Underwear

[  ]  Thermal Underwear

TOILETRIES:

   Warm showers & hair dryers will be available.

[  ]  Soap

[  ]  Shampoo

[  ]  Toothbrush

[  ]  Toothpaste

[  ]  Deodorant (please bring!)

[  ]  Brush / Comb

[  ]  Hair Care / Gel / Spray

[  ]  Razor

[  ]  Shaving Cream

- DAY HIKING & OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING CHECKLIST -

Plateau Point (Bright Angel Trail), Rim-to-Rim, & Havasu Falls

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DAY HIKING & BACKPACKING GEAR CHECKLIST

(SCROLL TO THE HIKE YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO DO FOR YOUR GEAR LIST)

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 HIKING GEAR FOR PLATEAU POINT (BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL) & RIM-TO-RIM TRAIL: 

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This is mandatory gear that you must bring if you are hiking.

NOTE: Any item below with *** next to it means GTD has extra gear that you can borrow for free while supplies last. You need to contact us to reserve that gear and to arrange a time to pick it up so that you can pack it in your checked luggage.

RECOMMENDED HIKING CLOTHING:

   - Avg temps are in the low to mid 40's at night! Early season snow is possible. Mid 80's during the day.

[  ]  Shade Hat

[  ]  Quick-Dry Cargo Shorts

[  ]  Quick-Dry Shirt
[  ]  Cold Weather Clothes (layers)

[  ]  Underwear (1 per day)

[  ]  Thick Wool Hiking Socks (1-2 per day)

[  ]  Hiking Shoes (DON'T BUY NEW SHOES; BLISTERS!!) (use broken-in hiking shoes)

[  ]  Gel Insoles Inside Shoes (just a thought)

[  ]  Flip Flops or Sandals (after the hike)

GEAR LIST FOR PLATEAU POINT (BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL) & RIM-TO-RIM TRAIL HIKERS:

[  ]  Backpack***

[  ]  Trekking Poles*** w/ Gloves (highly recommended to help reduce the impact on your knees)

[  ]  2 Water Bottles or Hydration Pack

[  ]  Food & Extra Food (we will be purchasing this in AZ prior to the hike)

[  ]  Layers of Clothing (We will be going from autumn weather into a desert & back up to autumn weather)

[  ]  Extra Clothing (In case we get stuck in the canyon overnight... a very unlikely chance of occurring)

[  ]  Poncho

[  ]  Shade Hat

[  ]  Sunglasses

[  ]  Sun Screen / Lip Balm

[  ]  Pocket Knife (make sure you put this in your checked luggage)

[  ]  Insect Repellent (travel size)

[  ]  First Aid Kit***

[  ]  Emergency Whistle***

[  ]  Signaling Devices***

[  ]  Small Flashlight (or Headlamp) w/ New Batteries

[  ]  Extra Batteries

[  ]  Toilet Paper (restrooms will be available every 2-3 miles, but bring a small amt of TP, just in case)

[  ]  1-2 Plastic Bags (kitchen size; variety of uses)

[  ]  2 Zip-Lock Bags (gallon size; very handy)

>>>  Map (everyone will be given a trail map)

>>>  2-Way Radios (10 of these will be split up among small groups of hikers)

>>>  DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables

   <> RIM-TO-RIM HIKERS ONLY:

               [  ]  Compass

               [  ]  Fire Starter / Lighter & Matches

               [  ]  Water Purification Tablets

               [  ]  P-Cord

               [  ]  Duct Tape

               [  ]  Multi-Tool

RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED HIKING GEAR:

[  ]  Camera w/ SD Card (fully charged)

[  ]  Money (grocery store near campsite; optional $85 helicopter ride; etc)

[  ]  Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Meds (small amt: travel size)

[  ]  Anti-Chafe Cream / Vaseline

[  ]  Gatorade Mix

[  ]  Caffeine Drink Mix

NOTE: The following gear will be hiked in with GTD Guides and only available if you are with them when you need it:

>>>  Guide's First Aid Kit

>>>  SPOT (GPS Emergency Signaling Device)

>>>  GPS

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 HIKING GEAR FOR HAVASU FALLS BACKPACKERS (OVERNIGHT CAMPING): 

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This is mandatory gear that you must bring if you are hiking.

NOTE: Any item below with *** next to it means GTD has extra gear that you can borrow for free while supplies last. You need to contact us to reserve that gear and to arrange a time to pick it up.

RECOMMENDED HIKING CLOTHING:

   - Avg temps are in the low to mid 40's at night! Early season snow is possible. Mid 80's during the day.

[  ]  Shade Hat

[  ]  Quick-Dry Cargo Shorts

[  ]  Quick-Dry Shirt
[  ]  Cold Weather Clothes (layers)

[  ]  Underwear (1 per day)

[  ]  Thick Wool Hiking Socks (1-2 per day)

[  ]  Hiking Shoes (DON'T BUY NEW SHOES; BLISTERS!!) (use broken-in hiking shoes)

[  ]  Gel Insoles Inside Shoes (just a thought)

[  ]  Flip Flops or Sandals (after the hike)

GEAR LIST FOR THE HAVASU FALLS HIKERS (OVERNIGHT CAMPERS):

[  ]  Backpacks***

[  ]  Trekking Poles*** w/ Gloves

[  ]  Cocoon Hammocks*** or Small Tent

[  ]  Sleeping Pad***

[  ]  Sleeping Bag*** (must be rated for 40*F or colder)

[  ]  Miniature Backpacker's Pillow

[  ]  2 Lg Water Bottles or Hydration Pack (1-2 liters)

[  ]  Water (fill up at cabins)

[  ]  Food & Snacks (purchase in Williams; more info below)

[  ]  First Aid Kit***

[  ]  Pocket Knife (make sure you put this in your checked luggage)

[  ]  P-Cord (Parachute Cord) (small amt)

[  ]  Duct Tape (small amt)

[  ]  Sunglasses

[  ]  Small LED Flashlight w/ New Batteries

[  ]  Partial Roll of Toilet Paper (just in case)

[  ]  Wet Wipes (small amt: travel size)

[  ]  Emergency Whistle***

[  ]  Signaling Devices***

[  ]  Poncho

[  ]  Small Plastic Bags (1-2) (13 gal kitchen bag for wet/dirty clothes)

[  ]  Zip Lock Bags (1-2) (Gallon Size)

[  ]  Insect Repellent (small amt: travel size or share with others)

[  ]  Sunscreen & Lip Balm (small amt: travel size or share with others)

[  ]  Toothbrush & Toothpaste (small amt: travel size)

[  ]  Deodorant (small amt: travel size)

RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED HIKING GEAR:

[  ]  Camera w/ SD Card (fully charged)

[  ]  Money (grocery store near campsite; optional $85 helicopter ride; etc)

[  ]  Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Meds (small amt: travel size)

[  ]  Anti-Chafe Cream / Vaseline

[  ]  Gatorade Mix

[  ]  Caffeine Drink Mix

RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER CAMPING SLEEP CLOTHING:

   (Avg temps are in the mid 40's at night!!!)

[  ]  Thermal / Long Underwear (shirt & pants)

[  ]  Synthetic Gym Pants x 1

[  ]  Lightweight Jacket

[  ]  Knit Cap
[  ]  Thick Wool Socks
[  ]  Gloves

NOTE: The following gear will be hiked in with GTD Guides and only available if you are with them when you need it:

>>>  Guide's First Aid Kit

>>>  SPOT (GPS Emergency Signaling Device)

>>>  GPS