Rich has eyed this canyon at river mile 162L for years now, and he got the chance to put a trip together that would allow filming, packrafting, and a rim-to-rim from the south side to the north side using these remote canyons. The biggest headache was the vehicle shuttle logistics, which required two vehicles and two drivers who would drive an extra 14 hours so that we didn't have to. So off to Havasu land, where we camped on some flats before heading off to the rim across miles of sage and black brush.
Here we are wondering how we're going to get down there. The 90 minute Coconino ledge traverse was scary scary:
Bill taking a picture of Sinyella at sunset from our camp area on the Esplanade.
Dan's camera set up for one of the most beautiful rooms in the Redwall.
Guy warming up in the sun between raps and swims.
Beautiful Redwall.
A big series of drops in the Temple Butte before we can get safely down to the river.
This drop was nearly 300'. Notice the river in the distance, as daylight is running out.
The sun setting while we packraft several miles to Tuckup beach for camp.
Rich & Co. hiking up through friendly Muav narrows and patios.
Rich hiking the last leg along the Esplanade, with The Dome in the background. What a fantastic trip!
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