Christmas in the Canyon?

[Hikngrl]

Looking for a TR and pictures from our lucky members who spent Christmas in the Canyon!!!!!
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[desertgirl]

Getting there girl! Hold ya horses ....BTW we saw a lot of them!
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[Tom Treks]

Well as it ends up, me and Tracy weren't so lucky this time around. I came down with some kind of stomach illness that we think was food poisoning or the like on X-mas eve later on in the evening.
I was pretty much down and out for X-mas and most of the day after.

We thought about chancing it and head down to IG on Sat to meet up, but saw that the weather wasn't going to be too inviting for camping out, so opted to opt-out. I'm kind of glad now that we did, but not glad at the same time.

Sorry Ambika and Guru. We were looking forward to the trip. It was a good thing that we didn't push it though, I'm thinking that I would have been pretty uncomfortable.

There's always next year I guess. Hmmph. Hope you had a good time.

[bigfoot]

Sorry that you could not join us in the Cyn. Hope you are feeling better now and all geared up for the upcomging new year celebrations and hike. It was pretty hiking weather. Clear blue skies (not very amenable for pictures...but good for hiking), tons of snow on the ground - we had a white XMAS - becoming a tradition for the 2 of us. T'was very cold at IG - below 20F - we managed to bum an extra and abandoned sleeping bag from the Ranger - the extra bag helped us stay more than toasty in the tent. Had a very nice and relaxing time
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[desertgirl]

On a cold winter's day

Photos are up Here
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albun44&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Trip Report to come next
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[Hikngrl]

Oh you guys! I am so sorry! I know you were stoked about Christmas in the canyon. Maybe one day Todd and I can plan to go with you! That would be fun! I wanna see the canyon in fresh snow so baddly!

Ambika, I am glad you and Guru had a good time and managed to stay warm! By the way there is no such thing as a non beautiful picture of the Canyon!
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[tibber]

Wonderful photos. I guess if you're going to be cold, you might as well make the most of it and get some great shots! Well done I'd say.
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[SkyIslandHiker]

Wow, those photos are Arizona Highways material! Pretty neat seeing snow at the top and fall color below.

Bill
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[sirena]

Beautiful photos! The fall colors and the snow are a great combo.
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[Davis2001R6]

Awesome photo's Ambika, I just love that place in snow. So peaceful and empty in winter for the most part as well.

[oliverr99]

Your pictures were gorgeous, of course! Did you guys wear Yak-Traks for hiking in the snow?
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[Hikngrl]

Thanks for taking me along Ambika!
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[beckett]

What a great experience! Thanks for sharing with all of us!

Linda
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