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Grand Canyon Adventure – End of the Journey
Since December 19, 2016, when Anne brought up the idea of hiking at the Grand Canyon, there was a month or two of research, three monthly attempts to make a reservation at Phantom Ranch, and over 60 training hikes of various lengths and durations culminating in the final (and I must say awesome) success of Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Back to the Top
The full moon-glow competed with the rising sun above the canyon wall as we readied to depart Phantom Ranch. We had enjoyed our stay but were eager to accomplish the rest of our challenge. As promised the weather was great, starting off a little cool, but we’d be shedding our outerwear soon enough. The walk Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Phantom Ranch
You may remember I was sitting on a large rock at the end of my last installment (All Downhill, June 2nd). As I made notes on my cell phone about the day’s “activities” a nice lady named Maryann introduced herself and announced she had come to take me to my friends. She insisted on carrying Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – All Downhill
Our trip to one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders definitely qualifies as an “adventure of a lifetime.” Although geologists debate the issue, the Colorado River is given much credit for “carving” the Grand Canyon over millions of years. That thought alone is staggering when one views the mile-deep canyon. The landscape, texture, and scope Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Idea & Prep
I’m sure you’ll agree that many great ideas arise between friends while sharing Margaritas and a Combo Platter in a Mexican Restaurant. This is certainly true of the idea for our Grand Canyon Adventure. I’d like to say it was my idea, but it would never have occurred to me to suggest it. Fortunately, my Continue reading
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