The Great Grand Canyon Expedition- Day 7 Final Day
Up early as usual, but this morning was a bit different. We had to pack up the sleeping bags, pillows and tarps in one bag and empty our day bags and re-pack everything into our duffel bags. We had a cold breakfast and broke-down camp. Now that is was over, it went by quickly. We did not have far to go, just about 3 miles and it was calm all the way. We passed more interesting lava formations. Hexagon columns formed and some looked like they exploded at the surface. It was quite artistic to look at.







We stopped at Mile 187 at the Whitmore Helipad. Everyone was weighed, their bag was weighed and then assigned a seat on the helicopter. My first helicopter ride and I was assigned the co-pilot seat. Perfect view for our trip to the Bar 10 ranch.






Once at the ranch, we were able to take a shower! The first hot water and real soap in a week. We checked into what has to be the world's smallest airport station. Took a quick shuttle to the runway and boarded the charter flight back to Boulder City. Then it was the shuttel back to the hotel.

It was another scenic flight.






Our guides were the best. Trevor was our primary chef and he did an outstanding job. He was often our hiking guide too. Micaela was a "work along" which means, she did the "camper" job as did Trevor in exchange for doing the trip for free. you would have never known this was her first time. Jake was our crew leader and he drove one raft while Riley drove the other. They all had great knowledge of the geologic formation of the canyon, knew all the stories about Powell and the many expeditions as well as every other canyon traveler. It was a pleasure to get to know them and they are certainly skilled at what they do. Every time I think about going through those huge rapids, I am amazed at their skill. Well done.



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