Friday, June 25, 2010

Havasupai Falls Backpacking Trip


At the beginning of June, Dustin backpacked to Havasupai Falls with some of the teenage guys and leaders from church.



Hiking through a tunel to get to one of the waterfalls.


Jumping off Cliffs...

...Dustin only jumped off the small ones.


Dustin's brother, Chris, and cousin, Casey also went.


The trip was a huge success!
The group:
 

They left at 4 a.m. and drove to the trail head.
It's just over 10 miles down the canyon to the campsite.
View on the hike down:
During the days they hiked to various waterfalls and swimming holes.
Those who jumped off the high falls:

They stayed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and hiked out Friday.
(The paid mules to pack out their gear.)
No injuries aside from sunburns, bruises and minor sprains.

I wish I had more photos, but Dustin was behind the camera for most of them.
I will get more from the others who went.
Dustin said it was one of the best things he's ever done.
The photos just don't do it justice.











Dustin wants to go back.
I have wanted to do this hike for years.
I was sad I couldn't go on this trip, but it was guys only.
We hope we can go together soon.