Mike, Steven, Jesse, and I drove down on Friday night, pulling into the camp site in the park around 11:30. We set up as quickly as we could so we could pass out. I don't think we slept too well - and 5:30 came awfully early. We met up with the shuttle at the visitor's center at 6.
The drive up to the trail head took about an hour and ten minutes, and the last half was up a windy, unpaved road. I almost puked at one point in the drive, and Mike actually did the second we stepped off the van. Quite the beginning!
The first part of the hike was through a ranch, and it took a couple of hours before we actually dropped down into the canyon. There is no trail - you just follow the river. It was rather intense. Here are a few photos.
Some random tractor on the ranch.
Without realizing it, we formed the "Blue Team" by all wearing blue shirts.I think the boys were trying to send out good vibes for the BYU game.
I assure you that's not why I wore it (but I'll stop my comment there).
Jesse was the happiest camper to be out playing in nature.
We spent about 50% of the hike in the water, from our anklesup to our stomachs. It made for tricky footing and more
than one fall on my behind. Thanks heavens for the hiking sticks!
Jesse enjoyed the look on my face when he told me we had to find our way down this waterfall. (There was a trail around it - but I was thoroughly freaked for about two seconds.)
The entire Blue Team. The canyon certainly was impressive!The entire expedition was 16 or 17 miles. That's a lot for one day - even by "Knight" standards! It was gorgeous, though, and definitely an experience to remember.
But I hurt right now. Everywhere. A lot.
But I hurt right now. Everywhere. A lot.
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I love vomiting, that was awesome.
I hurt too. Mostly all over my legs. And my right foot that I destroyed. I love Ibuprofin. And hobbling around like an old person. And actually sleeping in a real bed last night. Emphasis on the word *sleeping*, since I didn't do much of it Friday or Saturday night.
But yeah-- amazing hike. I had no idea what I was getting into, but it was fun :)
ya it was beautiful. I feel kinda bad tho, i may have been too focused to be much fun. looking back i don't recall myself goofing off that much, bummer. It was fun tho, and now that i know what it's like, i would like to do it again some time.
I too am sore, but i feel much better today. and sleeping in my bed was heavenly. If we do it again, i am getting a good walking stick ;).
WOW. Those pictures are AWESOME. Looks like I missed out on some great scenery, and a heinous hike...
I'm feeling better, but I'm still rather gimpy. I think you're right Steven...we were so focused on getting it done that we didn't goof off a lot.
holy crap, now i'm the one who's jealous. i always regretted not hiking the narrows when it was literally down the road from my last job. someday...
and can i just say, holy beards! good work on those things, guys.
you guys rock and i just....love ya!
Well, I have to disagree with Jeff on his last comment...WHAT THE GRIZZLY ADAMS is up with those nappy beards!?! Is that the style these days, or are you guys just rebels... hehe! But, "who am i to judge another"...right!?! =) Love you guys!
so ya, i really want to spend a night in the narrows. we need to go backpack it sometime! and i definitely need to be more chill! also, a buddy of mine form work is going to havasupai this weekend, how lucky for him. I'm jealous of that punk!
Kate just wishes she could grow a beard half as cool as those. i'm on to your game, missy.
yeah kato, you know we got the gift of beard from chuck norris! incidentally, crunchy tells me he may be tempted to beard out someday!
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