tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post5482603306998435537..comments2024-03-27T07:14:04.025-05:00Comments on On the Road of Retirement: Bryce Canyon National Park and a lesson learned…heyduke50http://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-32540345892078717532014-10-06T13:01:51.151-05:002014-10-06T13:01:51.151-05:00One of our favourites, great hikes and formations....One of our favourites, great hikes and formations.Danny &Shula Orenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446122460212051947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-73635021360978251092014-10-06T09:20:04.933-05:002014-10-06T09:20:04.933-05:00Not sure we'll make it to Bryce this time but ...Not sure we'll make it to Bryce this time but your photos make us want to go back. Too bad you aren't stopping at Cap Reef. We have a good group of hikers here.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-68580121899451666422014-10-05T17:23:14.492-05:002014-10-05T17:23:14.492-05:00Bryce is my favorite. We went 4 times this year. ...Bryce is my favorite. We went 4 times this year. It is amazingly beautiful. We had plenty of water when we hiked but that trip back up can really do you in. www.gypsyandthenavigator.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768559462437547221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-72351664166595452002014-10-05T08:47:46.316-05:002014-10-05T08:47:46.316-05:00We have had that same problem. When you are not t...We have had that same problem. When you are not that hot - you forget to drink enough. I also think the altitude makes it worse.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-91673750223461450912014-10-05T07:11:22.379-05:002014-10-05T07:11:22.379-05:00I'm guessing the dehydration was made worse by...I'm guessing the dehydration was made worse by the altitude. We had a similar incident a few years ago in Rocky Mountain National Park on a hike. The altitude really did me in. I was fine on flat surfaces, but as soon as there was an incline, I had trouble breathing. Glad it wasn't worse. Take it easy and enjoy the views. Bryce is amazing!!RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-57201559227146825342014-10-05T06:33:25.949-05:002014-10-05T06:33:25.949-05:00Glad you made it out ok! Those hikes are tough an...Glad you made it out ok! Those hikes are tough and the air is much drier there, adding to the need for more water than usual. Enjoy that nice $105 a week rate! Would love to find more of those...Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963752079169497181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-38115375121795823192014-10-05T00:13:30.071-05:002014-10-05T00:13:30.071-05:00Water, water, water - very important. That hike is...Water, water, water - very important. That hike is rated strenuous, glad you made it back up without any major problems. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-38304910946180474602014-10-04T21:29:12.537-05:002014-10-04T21:29:12.537-05:00Old self was John's old self that could hike w...Old self was John's old self that could hike without worry and the temp was mid to high 60's<br />MsHeydukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927901800335598064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-43619972539631797962014-10-04T19:40:10.284-05:002014-10-04T19:40:10.284-05:00Bryce is soooo gorgeous. Zion will not be the sam...Bryce is soooo gorgeous. Zion will not be the same next week. To which "old self" are you referring? What was the temp?Sometimes the best view is behind youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109381473612736727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-16086818687392763462014-10-04T19:25:18.527-05:002014-10-04T19:25:18.527-05:00One thing for sure is to take enough water to hydr...One thing for sure is to take enough water to hydrate yourself, it kinda sneaks up on you especially after you reach 40.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-62778251835433885942014-10-04T15:49:37.532-05:002014-10-04T15:49:37.532-05:00Great photos and someday we hope to make that trek...Great photos and someday we hope to make that trek.<br />You are right about as we age we need more hydration than when we were younger.<br />Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-53831622930964578732014-10-04T15:39:26.830-05:002014-10-04T15:39:26.830-05:00We, too, were surprised by how hilly it is down in...We, too, were surprised by how hilly it is down in the canyon. Hiking down into Bryce is not for the faint of heart. It truly is a beautiful place. Thanks for the memories and wonderful photos:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885468929827985437.post-40960008547548107582014-10-04T14:26:37.991-05:002014-10-04T14:26:37.991-05:00Bryce and the Red Canyon area are some of my most ...Bryce and the Red Canyon area are some of my most favorite scenic places in this country. Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com