Leaving the Ecsalante Route and joined the Tonto trail that climbs to then follows the contours of the Tonto Platform. Our first obstacle of the day was ascending the bluff just about our campsite. We lined the packs up tricky bit.
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| Ken leads the tricky bit |
The second obstacle was descending the scree slope on the other side.
Next was a bush wack along the river bank to Hance Rapids where we topped up our water and watch some rafters descent the river.
After this it was a day steady climbing with spectacular views. Our destination was Hance Creek which was the only water source after leaving the Colorado River.
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| Leaving the river |
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| Up to the Tonto Platform |
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| One step back to a 1000 ft drop! |
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| Following the side canyon the head of which is Hance Creek and our stop for the night |
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| Looking down to our campsite at Hance Creek. The winds really howled down this side canyon. |
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| Camp three |
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| View into the side canyon from camp |
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| Bedding down |
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