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Month: November 2015

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 11 | 30 November 2015]

November 30, 2015November 17, 2019Leave a comment

Hiked at Matkat Canyon before lunch. Nothing major to note with the rapids except Upset Rapid. I decided to ride with Kelby because I was still freaked out from the last class 8 rapid. It seemed the safer choice-- but Kelby ended up having the worst line. We surfed the huge hole in the middle … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 11 | 30 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 10 | 29 November 2015]

November 29, 2015November 17, 2019

"A left hand run at Bedrock is not recommended" - Tom Martin, A Guide to the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon What an eventful day. Not even sure how to describe it, so I will do my best to make sense. Bedrock Rapid was BAD. Everything about it was BAD. Somehow Nick was slightly … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 10 | 29 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 9 | 28 November 2015]

November 28, 2015November 17, 2019

As the canyon narrows, we get less [if any] direct sun. It was very cold today. It rained a bit and looked like snow at the rim. Hiked to Elves Chasm. It was breathtaking. Also made a stop at Blacktail Canyon and hiked to the music room and the Great Unconformity. Really, really cool. Nothing … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 9 | 28 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 8 | 27 November 2015]

November 27, 2015November 17, 2019

The Gem Series. A big day for us in the Grand Canyon. Woke up to beached boats and had to wait for the tide to come in so we went for a morning hike to Monument Creek. I spent the morning freaking out over Granite, Hermit, and Crystal Rapids. I might have even cried a … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 8 | 27 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 7 | 26 November 2015]

November 26, 2015November 17, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving! "Nervous going into today, but things went really well. Everyone brought their A-Game. Nick did awesome on the oars and he sounded like he was having a blast." -AK's River Journal This was a HUGE day on the river. Hance was big, but surprisingly not as awful as I expected. Horn Creek was … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 7 | 26 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 6 | 25 November 2015]

November 25, 2015November 17, 2019

The rapids today were all pretty straightforward. The major obstacle of the day was the winds. So, so, so strong. Everyone got stuck in this huge eddy [nicknamed "the eddy of 1000 strokes"]. The canyon was narrow with the huge eddy on river left. Right as you are coming to a bend in the river, … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 6 | 25 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 5 | 24 November 2015]

November 24, 2015November 17, 2019

There was a rock slide in the middle of the night across the river from camp. I have never heard anything like it. We hiked to the iconic Nankoweap Granaries first thing in the morning. We arrived at the confluence of the Little Colorado River today. I was looking forward to playing in the crystal … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 5 | 24 November 2015]

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 4 | 23 November 2015]

November 23, 2015November 17, 2019

I hopped on the oars for the first time! Once I got into a rhythm it was pretty fun-- but I'm definitely not ready for anything other than flat water, and maybe small riffles. Visited Red Wall Cavern and took some iconic Grand Canyon photos. River Miles: 21.2 miles Camp: Upper Nankoweap [mile 53.1] Thirty-Six … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 4 | 23 November 2015]

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Overindulging

November 23, 2015October 23, 2017Leave a comment

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Where did 2015 go? My Thanksgiving is going to be very different this year. I will be enjoying Thanksgiving from Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon! How many people get to say that? Not too many, I'm sure. There will be turkey and … Continue reading How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Overindulging

GC2015 Trip Report [Day 3 | 22 November 2015]

November 22, 2015November 17, 2019

The turning point in our trip. Our trip leader broke his ankle on an excursion to the Silver Grotto and required a helicopter evacuation out of the canyon. I am super thankful for the experienced individuals we had on our trip who handled the entire situation seamlessly. A short day on the river an an … Continue reading GC2015 Trip Report [Day 3 | 22 November 2015]

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