Grand Canyon Bound!

My old friend Ken has been doing an annual backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon for several years.  I have always thought this would be an awesome thing to do and a great segway from from our damp PNW winter to summer.  The perfect should season getaway.

We chatted about this a month or so ago and I with my new retirement status looming I asked if he was going this year... 

Fast forward and our backcountry permit has arrived for a six day hike that is start March 14th. 

Our friend Dale will also be joining us so this really gives me something to look forward to and prepare for.  How grand!