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September 01 Rim to RimWhen I backpacked across the Grand Canyon a few years ago, it was such a great trip that I didn't think it could possibly be topped by a return visit. But when I went back to the ol' Bright Angel trail again this summer, the trip was even better... because this time Shawna came along! We trained all summer, but when the moment of truth was upon us we made the rim-to-rim trek without incident... and felt pretty dang good, to boot. It was a week-long trip so there's a lot more than I could describe in a single blog post without making your eyes glaze over, but I'll list some of the highlights and also leave you with some fun pics to give you a flavor of the trip. If you want more details or want to see more pics, just ask me! -Jas Highlights:
This is the canyon we traversed. We started at the north rim (in the distance, at the horizon), and camped four nights until exiting at the point where I took this pic. The trail that's visible in the lower left ends at Plateau Point.  This is the group, taken at the north rim around 6am before we started the descent. Look, we're still perky. Left to right: Kirk, Alex, Dave, Shawna, Mick, Li, Jim, Kim, Jason, Paul  Cooling off under one of the little waterfalls along Phantom Creek.  The first of two rattlers (this one a diamondback) we made friends with in the canyon. He only rattled a little ;)  One hundred and twenty degrees at Bright Angel campground. Good thing there's plenty of shade under the cottonwoods and plenty of icy water in the creek!  Me and Shawna hiking up "the Devil's Corkscrew".  Stepping aside for a supply train that's headed to Phantom Ranch.  Reconstituted freeze dried Mexican food, yummmmm.  Watching the sunset at Plateau Point.  |
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