jkruz Loc: Western Massachusetts

Back in February I had posted a topic looking for advice on a small, tabletop size tripod to carry down to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. I ended up purchasing a Leophoto LS-223CEX https://www.leofoto.com/products_detail.php?id=367. As this was our first (and definitely not last) hike to the bottom, there was a natural concern over pack weight and the ability to climb out 10.3 miles. With that in mind and the excitement of our adventure we flew into Phoenix, stopped in Flagstaff overnight then headed to the Canyon. Driving into the park, we stopped at many of the beautiful viewpoints. Looking deep into the Canyon at our last stop., it hit me...... we were hiking to the bottom of that beautiful ditch. Well, it didn't take long after we got to our room for me to start jettisoning all non essentials from the back pack. I looked at the tripod and it looked at me...... for a very long time before it too landed in the jettisoned pile. My thought was to enjoy this first hike down, the lay of the land, and the beauty of the canyon then next time.....
So here are a few images from our trip.

As the sun rose at Yaki Point

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From Desert View

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On the edge (South Kaibab trail)

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OOH AAH Point

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Tree Point (I just made that up)

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A sense of scale

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Post cards and ice cold lemonade.

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Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Lovely Pics of my favorite park. The trip down and back was always something I wanted to do. Time and age caught up too quickly before I could make it happen. I envy your trip. Hoping you post some good shots of the inner gorge canyon. Not many ever post the inner canyon. Can you do it???

jkruz Loc: Western Massachusetts

It is a gorgeous park. I understand about the time and age thing. It took 4 years to win the Phantom Ranch lottery to stay 2 nights. Probably would have been easier 4 years ago. I must admit, it was easier hiking 10.3 miles out than the 8 miles down. Knees and calves. I will post more photos tomorrow.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

An excellent set.

jkruz Loc: Western Massachusetts

Thanks

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Beautiful photos. Mahalo for sharing.

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

JKruz... what a cool hike ...and the pictures you got gives me some unique insight ....you must have tons more .., let ur rip ....

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, post more for those of us too old to make that hike!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Looks like a great trip. I like Tree Point.

Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA

Thanks for posting your trip both from the top and down to the interior, especially for those of us who will not make the trip down!

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nice set!

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

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fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

Love the way you rendered these. A really nice set!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Magnificent scenery captured in your photos!! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!