The Grand Canyon
| Less than 1 percent of visitors to the Grand Canyon venture below the rim. The elevation change from the rim to the Colorado River is approximately 1 mile. I have rode a mule and hiked from the south rim to Phantom Ranch several times. Months of training make the 17 mile round trip relatively comfortable, so to speak. The journey is the reward and the views are found nowhere else on earth. Several of the trips have been with trail companion, co-worker, and longtime friend Jerry. Here are examples of images from the interior canyon taken over the years from what has become an annual adventure. |
Jerry, taking a break at Indian Garden.
| The endless switchbacks. |
| - All images copyright protected Dave Edwards Photography LLC 2011 - |
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| Hikers Cabin No. 10, Phantom Ranch |
| Fresh legs and ready to go. |
| Plateau Point |
California Condor
| Diane is third from the left. I am second from the left. |