AZ: Grand Canyon – Coming Full Circle in the grand Cove Canyon

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Dropping in the canyon was spectacular. What was to be in front
of us? I didn’t know. I just knew we had the right amount of
rope and we were up for the challenge. What’s incredible about
canyoneering in the Grand is being able to drop into all the
layers that make the Grand. You get to know each layer…its
drops, its downclimbs, its boulders and you are challenged with
each later.

Adventure ahead

As we kept dropping, each layer was as stunning as the last. Our
first night at camp was at a confluence between the Redwall and
Muav. We cooked our meals, looked at the stars and were treated
to an all night serenade by an owl in canyon. For real? This my
life I kept thinking, we all did.

(sidebar 3: Cassy brought in fresh veggies and crazy stuff to
make the most incredible Thai Noodles with peanut sauce. It was
incredible epic and delish!)

The next day we finished the canyon with one rappel after
another. An important note about the Grand…rappelling with a
heavy pack is one thing but most of these rappels have awkward
starts and go free hanging. Belay please!

Guest Rave by Cameron McMillan at CanyoneeringUSA