And just like that, the trip is over. The day started super early for Nick and I. We woke up to a cloudy predawn sky and a sprinkling of rain. We quickly packed up our gear, then helped with breakfast and getting camp cleaned up. It was a very warm morning and the Diamond Creek … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 23 | 6 February 2017]
Month: February 2017
GC2017 Trip Report [Day 22 | 5 February 2017]
River Day 22 marks our last full day on the river. The day started out with one of our last "big" rapids [class 5]. It is sort of funny to think about-- class 5 seemed massive the first day or so on the river, now they're just "meh". Interesting how perspective and mindset can shift … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 22 | 5 February 2017]
GC2017 Trip Report [Day 21 | 4 February 2017]
Fifth and final layover day!! Granite Park Camp is a wonderful place to have a layover day. It's a big, open, sunny camp. Everyone was in good spirits. We had a relaxed morning followed by a hike. Nick, Evan, JB, and I hiked up one of the side canyons for a few hours. It was a … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 21 | 4 February 2017]
GC2017 Trip Report [Day 20 | 3 February 2017]
How are we reaching the end of our journey already?? I'm ready for a shower, I'm ready for a run, I'm ready for my blood sugar to return to normal, I'm ready to see Sarge. But I'm not ready to leave this place. River Day 20 was a super relaxed day on the water. The … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 20 | 3 February 2017]
GC2017 Trip Report [Day 19 | 2 February 2017]
It's Lava Day!! I've written and rewritten this post several times. I've thought long and hard and went back and forth on how honest to be with this post today. I decided that I wouldn't be true to myself and my GC2017 experience if I didn't share the good, the bad, and the ugly. So … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 19 | 2 February 2017]
GC2017 Trip Report [Day 18 | 1 February 2017]
Of all the days on the river, this is the one I remember the least about. I have exactly one sentence written in my journal, and nothing about the day really sticks out in my mind. The most noteworthy thing about River Day 18 is that it precedes Lava Falls day. Energy was high. Everyone … Continue reading GC2017 Trip Report [Day 18 | 1 February 2017]
