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GRAND FACTS: “Thanks to its dramatic changes in elevation, the Grand Canyon contains multiple microclimates. . . This means that the weather can be drastically different in different areas of the Canyon. A mere 8 miles separates the coldest, rainiest ranger station (Bright Angel) from the hottest and one of the driest (Phantom Ranch) – you could be bundled up on the North Rim looking down on people hiking in shorts!”
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Shoes
Accessorize properly
Sun protection
Drink water
PRO TIP: If you aren’t taking a tour and are driving alone or hiking in the Canyon, make sure you pack a winter travel kit with emergency items. If you’re not sure what to include, start with:
- Shovel
- Windshield scraper & winter windshield-washer fluid
- Lock de-icer
- Cell phone & charger. Consider investing in a solar-powered one if you hike regularly.
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Hand-cranked or battery powered radio
- Non-perishable food and water
- Matches and candles
- Extra hats, socks, and mittens
- First aid kit with pocket knife
- Necessary medications
- Blankets
- Tow chain or rope
- Road salt and sand
- Booster cables
