Grand Canyon North Rim: Thunder River

ZenPhx · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 15

I'm back to two slots now for the trip I'm planning in October.[/b]
The group will total 4.

The Thunder River hike is spectacular (this will be my 8th trip), demanding, and aims at one of the most beautiful canyons on earth (Tapeats Canyon). So if you're in shape to carry a 50-60 lb pack approx 9 miles in and 1 mile down, and if you're an easygoing congenial personality, then consider joining us. (We will require a song, poem, or poignant story sometime during the hike as part of your committment Very Happy

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We will camp, at large, in the upper Tapeats Canyon. (Hikes to either Deer Creek or Stone Creek are possible during the stay).

The dates are: Drive to the North Rim: Monday Oct 9 (approx 2pm)
Hike down on Tue morning Oct 10
Oct 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 in Tapeats Canyon, etc
Hike out Sat afternoon & Sunday morning Oct 14/15 (Sat night camp on the Esplanade)

I'll be happy to answer questions about the trail, logistics, etc
(Also Todd (GTG) and Mike (mike T) know this hike well)
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GTG · Posted: 6/23/2006, 12:46 pm Post subject:

I was going to join in on this one but scheduling wasn't Zen'd up for me. this is a great trip. Be ready for Talent Night!

GTG
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Hikngrl · Posted: 6/23/2006, 4:12 pm Post subject:

Dang! Already commited to a great hike during that time!
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ZenPhx · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 15

You should cancel !!! Razz

...just kidding.

But the Tapeats Amphitheatre IS awsome.
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Hikngrl · Posted: 6/23/2006, 9:07 pm Post subject:

I want to do that hike in the worst way! I will do that hike some day! I was hoping to get it in this year but then lots of changes in my life made it so I will have to put it off a bit....
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doug · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 281 Location: Avondale, AZ

This is a great hike, it ws my first trip in to the canyon. A must do for any body that is hooked on the canyon.
Wish that I could go, but I'll be working 72 hr weeks the month of Oct. Crazy

AnnaTBabe · Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 2

Sounds like a great trip, Zen; if I wasn't already going, I'd sign up in a flash Very Happy

You must remember this...a fish is just a fish.

AnnaTBabe

ZenPhx · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 15

Only 1 permit slot left for this trip. (See first post in this topic for dates/description).
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jkern15674 · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 208

Sorry, I bagged permits for this one for the end of sept. Our plan is to descend through deer creek narrows rapping off the four waterfalls including the 180 footer at the end. Shocked

We will then stash the rope and gear on the esplanade and continue down to the colorado. We then hike up stream to tapeats and thunder river. If time permits we will explore thunder river cave system and hike out on day 5.
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Hikngrl · Posted: 7/2/2006, 5:42 am Post subject:

Sounds like a great trip Jason!
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GTG · Posted: 7/2/2006, 11:04 am Post subject:

Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

jkern15674 · Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 208

Ya just to lighten up the load. We have 2 nights at tapeats campsight.