havasupai

Six years ago I went on my first backpacking trip. I was lucky enough to be heading to what I believe is the most beautiful place in the world; Havasupai. This isolated side canyon of the Grand Canyon is only accessible by horse, helicopter or a 10 mile hike. Six years ago, that hike was quite an ordeal, but the stunning azure waters and massive red walls got me hooked on backpacking. I could not wait to return and I finally got the chance this Spring break. This time, I had the photographic drive to document the trip, although I can say that nothing truly captures how this place looks.

Please comment, critique, share and above all, enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoy this magical place.










We hike off to the right around the corner.




The village of Supai is a bit behind the butte on the upper left.


A fine specimen of Arabian Death Cactus








These falls did not exist the first time I visited Havasupai. A flood in '08 carved out this ravine.












This is only about the lowest 1/3 of the chains required to get down.
















The trail and creek are the same thing for a good portion of the hike.




We found a mine shaft/cave in camp.














Kevin found a lasso on the trail and proceeded to wrangle us as we ignored him.






It would be hard to find a better group of people for a backpacking trip.


Thumbs up for kamping!

Thank you for viewing! And a footnote; thank you Cole for letting me borrow the Tokina fisheye lens.

sb dual meet

Here are the pictures from the dual meet against Santa Barbara HS. I believe we won.

Please enjoy the photos!

































Thanks for viewing!