Saturday, 19 August 2023

Half of us woke up nice and dry and half wet and miserable. We had not put up the tents before, so setting up after dark was not attractive, and we had only had very brief small showers previously, so people did not set up tents.

Top of mind this morning was the 35-pound weight limit - we were all close or over the limit. Many, including myself, threw out all items we would not need, like remaining toothpaste and suntan lotion also there was a garbage bag for items to toss that could be reused - like clothing items. Those who were wet were worried that the water weight would hurt them.


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When we were weighed no one was refused or asked to slim down - so they were lenient which eased everyone. We flew a helicopter to the Bar 10 ranch and then a plane ride from the ranch back to Marble Canyon with no issue. Best part of the day - a real shower at the Bar 10.

Cal and the lead photographer Kerrick James on the last day watching the loading of the equipment.
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From the plane a view of Kanab Creek drainage toward the Colorado River.
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Another view of Kanab Creek as it winds its way toward the Colorado River at the top of the photograph.


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