3 years later, finally going to the Canyon

sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

Well hopefully you're already off enjoying your trip...

Back in March 2006, we had permits to descend New Hance, camp a night there, then go to Horsehoe Mesa, then up the Grandview on the 3rd and final day. The day before we left, it snowed 2 feet on the rim and the temps were around 10 degrees. We decide to descend anyway, and tt the Colorado River at Hance Creek when we arrived? No tent needed - probably got to around 40 at night, beautiful weather. A few sprinkles here and there, but it was really pleasant! The photography was amazing, too, with the clouds adding an extra dimension. Hopefully you have/had a similar experience
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azbackpackr · Posted: 4/8/2011, 5:54 am Post subject:

sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

I had completely overlooked that - the gov't shutdown will close the park (and all national parks). Run down the trail fast!!!

Talk about a trip with solitude....it'll be a ghost town when he gets out of there! Might be like a scene out of a horror movie
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azbackpackr · Posted: 4/8/2011, 9:28 am Post subject:

Well, he will have to get there today. Otherwise, they won't let him in.

It is raining and snowing up here in Flag right now.

azbackpackr · Posted: 4/9/2011, 4:44 am Post subject:

YAY, cancel my last remark, Canyon to stay open. (Don't cancel the rain and snow remark, though, snow has fallen overnight and it is still coming down, although I think it is too warm to stick very long.)

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Hope you had some break from the weather this weekend and managed to enjoy your 1st canyon trip! The 1st one is always one you will not forget.
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DAB · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 152 Location: Surpise, AZ

Sorry for the post and bail. While I didn't do the Canyon we did do an overnighter in Sups. Which was a first for me. I'll post more soon.
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azbackpackr · Posted: 5/6/2011, 10:23 am Post subject:

DAB: It's all good! Sups, Canyon, whatever!!! Glad you got out there!