In October 2019, I undertook a huge backpacking trip in the wilderness of the Grand Canyon. Here are the pictures from that trip and also a memoir that I wrote while still fresh from the experience. Enjoy!
It Takes A Community to Hike a Jen - A Memoir
Me & G on the bridge over the Colorado River on our early morning drive to the trailhead on Day 1
The Mighty Colorado River
Off we go into the wilderness (Photo by A.)
View from our pack rest spot on the Esplanade on Day 1
Me and P. on our pack rest on Day 1
Wind and water create amazing things
Our camp on Day 1
Repping Moosejaw at camp Day 1
Our amazing group with an amazing backdrop (Pic by A.)
Are we having fun yet? YES! (Photo by A.)
The best rest stops ever
Gorgeous views
Typical daily canyon floor view
More canyon floor views
Breathtaking scenery
Meditating in a massive energy setting (Photo by G.)
Meditating in a massive energy setting 2 (Photo by G.)
Side hike to Whispering Falls
Lower Whispering Falls
Lower Whispering Falls 2
Sky view at Whispering Falls
Whispering Falls
S. halfway up the canyon wall
Slightly blurry photo of a fossil (they were everywhere!)
Day trip to The Slots along Kanab Creek
Day trip to The Slots along Kanab Creek 2
Day trip to The Slots along Kanab Creek 3
Day trip to The Slots along Kanab Creek 4
Day trip to The Slots along Kanab Creek 5
Along Kanab Creek
More canyon awesomeness
More canyon awesomeness 2
Our bivvie style tents
My emotional support kitty
Showerbath Springs
Our group again (Photo by A.)
Final morning together (Photo by A.)
Last day - hiking out