I'm sorry folks, but you just don't see people smiling like this standing on the rim.

Name: Tom Carrington
Age: 53
Status: Married to Vernay, daughter Amy
Occupation: Retired Captain, Lufkin Fire Dept., EMS, RN
GC Hiking Experience: none
Favorite part of the hike: The Box
GC Quote / Saying: "Hey guys, look at this rock."
Favorite Backpacking Gear: Camelback

Name: Sean Dupré (trip planner)
Age: 40
Status: Married to June, daughters; Alex (10) and Claire (6)
Occupation: HS Teacher, Wedding Photographer
GC Hiking Experience: Rim-to-River(3 days / 2 nights), 1997
Favorite part of the hike: Ribbon Falls
GC Quote / Saying: "This is not a race, it is an experience!"
Favorite Backpacking Gear: Jet Boil

Name: Richard Geraci
Age: 40
Status: Married to Missy, daughters; Sarrah (8) and Shelby (5)
Occupation: Owner, hearing aid dispenser
GC Hiking Experience: none
Favorite part of the hike: The Box
GC Quote / Saying: "I'm ready to get there, but I'm not ready to go."
Favorite Backpacking Gear: Timberland Hiking Boots

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