Grand Canyon Pix at the Bottom!

[Kirk]

I was going through some old photos and found some from years ago when we hiked down and back. (12 miles w/ a mile vertical drop.) Here's a pic of Bright Angel Creek at the bottom:

And my DD and I on the way down:

And if you'd like the larger versions:


Creek Hikers

 

[jamsmom]

Beautiful! I have never been to the Grand Canyon, but have heard it is amazing. This must have been a few years ago because your daughter is younger

 

[JohnTBap]

Are you trying to impress us with the size of your backpack????

 

[helenabear]

Very cool! I've never been to the Grand Canyon myself, so I really love these Thanks for sharing these beautiful shots

 

[Luv2Roam]

Great pics!
Vacations pre-Disney.

My nephews grew up in G.C. Village. (Yep, parents worked in the park.) They have tourist stories that would make your hairs stand up.
Here's one of our experiences that almost became a nightmare. (Now we can laugh at it. But at the time... )
We were there New Years Day. Everything was ice covered, including the trails, which snakewind down. (Or at least did then. Been years ago.) We could only go down so far since the trails were slippery and treacherous. We were wearing hiking boots.
One slip and DH was heading for a 500 foot drop. No barrier, just a looooooonnngggg drop to a trail below.
He's on his back, trying to grab on to anything and dig his heels into the ice. He is sliding to the edge. I knew if I grabbed him I would go over too.
What stopped him from going over the edge? Mule crap. Never has poop been such a welcome sight and so needed!

 

[Kirk]

Originally posted by JohnTBap
Are you trying to impress us with the size of your backpack????

Actually I like the contrast! DD was 4 then and she HAD to be carrying a backpack This was a picture on the way down - you DON'T want to see me after the climb!!!