Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association


Hank Schnieder

GCHBA Board Member and GCHBA Treasurer

Age 53

PO Box 11806
Prescott, AZ 86304
928-541-7847
(work email) hank.schnieder@wulfsberg.com
(home email) hschnied@cableone.net

I've lived in Prescott since 1970, but didn't do very much hiking until around 1990 or so. I signed up for a geology class at the local community college that included a 4 day backpack into the Canyon. I've been fascinated by both geology and the Canyon ever since, and this is a wonderful area to study both.

I've hiked about all the named trails in the Canyon, some sections of abandoned trails, and a few off trail routes. I see new things every time I go there, even just tromping down the Bright Angel Trail again.

I do a couple hikes a year with the Grand Canyon Field Institute as an assistant leader, just for fun. Locally, in Prescott, I'm a member of the Backcountry Unit of the county's Search and Rescue group.

When I'm not out playing around in the Canyon, I masquerade as an electronics engineer. It's fun, and it supports my habit.

updated 11/8/03