Last post in this thread -- my rim to rim hike is just a couple of days away effective Monday. (Hike is on Wednesday.)
As I'd said, I'd post anything remotely helpful in terms of preparation for this hike.
Just about the last trip significant preparation job will be tomorrow, Monday. I'll call the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim to reserve a spot for me on the 5:45 AM (Wednesday) free shuttle to the Kaibab Trail trailhead. My understanding is that the time, cost, and timing to make the reservation is what I've stated. If not, I'll learn when I call.
Also, assuming that reservation is made, I'll scope out the parking lot by the trailhead Tuesday when I arrive. If it looks like there will be no problem with finding a space, with no scary signs prohibiting anything (like overnight parking) -- then odds are I'll just cancel the shuttle reservation. That will give me more flexibility on Wednesday morning in terms of how the timing actually works out for me (by using my own trusty 2001 Celica GT).
Either way -- the Trans-Canyon shuttle (don't confuse THIS with the North Rim trailhead shuttle!) from the South Rim back to the North Rim stops at BOTH the Grand Canyon Lodge parking area AND the Kaibab Trail trailheade parking lot (when I return Thursday).
Over and out -- next report will be THE trip report, in the "Trip Reports" section. (It might not be RIGHT away, but it will be "complete" and with pictures, as soon as my timing and energy level allow after return to fabulous Las Vegas.)
