[Larry Lucido]

Note to self: Don’t vacation on north rim of Grand Canyon in December without a Jeep, a satellite phone, a winch, and a very athletic woman.

[eyedigress]

Larry, there are a few more notes I would put in that jeep.

I have history of the Plateau in Winter and it isn’t always good.

That family was stupid given all the tech today and should be charged every man-hour to get them out.

[cpdiii]

Note to self: Don’t vacation on north rim of Grand Canyon in December without a Jeep, a satellite phone, a winch, and a very athletic woman.

The rare times I hike in isolated areas I know my cell phone is useless. I carry an aviation transervier. I can go to the emergency frequency and get help if needed on 121.5. Never needed it and I do not go to the North Rim in winter, that is stupid. I am glad that this family survived despite their stupidity;

[HotHunt]

When I was in college at Arizona State in the late 60s, my fraternity had a New Year's function on the north rim. We got snowed in and were unable to leave for three days because our rented Greyhound bus couldn't navigate the road out.

None of us really cared. We all had dates for the trip so it was a "learning experience", if you get my drift. :-)

[Rapscallion]

If you plan to vacation in a remote or even a near-remote area of Arizona, carry emergency clothing, food, water and communications. You never need these things until you do need them. Trust me. I have met the rangers doing searches for lost “civilians” and the lady that owns the bloodhounds. Those are great things, but not all stories of lost people end well! Always ask yourself “What will I do if....?”