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Grand Canyon, AZ
 
Mandy Lea Photo is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
Kendrick Callaway is Wilderness First Responder, Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Management, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector certified.
Mandy Lea is Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certified. 
 
Have you ever stood at the rim of the Grand Canyon or gazed at a photo and wondered just how “grand” it really is? Sure, the view from the top gives you an idea, but the only way to truly experience the magnitude of the Grand Canyon is to dive in to the bottom! Journeying down to the Colorado River isn’t for the faint of heart; about 5,000 vertical feet discourage most tourists from making the trek to the bottom. Join Kendrick and Mandy on a guided backpacking and camping trip to the depths of the Grand Canyon where we’ll spend four days and three nights surrounded by a natural beauty that most tourists can only dream of.
Our route will take us to the iconic Phantom Ranch nestled at the bottom of the canyon, where we’ll spend two nights in the nearby Bright Angel Campground and have a full day to explore. On our way back to the South Rim we’ll spend a night at Indian Garden Campground and enjoy a side-trip to one of the best inner canyon views there is!
The Grand Canyon has been a huge source of inspiration for us over the years. This backpacking and camping trip gives us the chance to share this breathtakingly scenic place with others. Backpacking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon will test your limits and is only intended for those in good physical condition. On this trip we will provide more services than your typical guided backpacking and camping experience. Our goal is to take people to a place they might not be able to reach on their own and share our knowledge of backpacking, hiking, and camping.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Guiding services from a company operating legally within Grand Canyon National Park. We have all required Commercial Use Authorizations and backcountry camping permits.
All necessary gear for tent camping, if needed. Of course, you can use your own gear. This includes:
Ultralight two-person tent
Down sleeping bag
Inflatable sleeping pad
Inflatable pillow with pillow case
Backpack
Trekking poles
Dinnerware kit (collapsable plate, collapsable coffee/tea mug, long-handled spork)
MicroSpikes (foot traction in the event of snow/ice on upper sections of trails)
Portering of tent camping gear. This is first come, first serve based on space in our backpacks. This includes:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Note: If a client insists on using their own gear and having it portered we reserve the right to refuse carrying it based on size and weight. Our gear is REALLY lightweight and packs down small, which allows us to offer portering services.
Pre-trip review of each individual’s backpack and all the gear they intend to bring.
Three nights of backcountry camping reservations below the rim of the Canyon
Transportation to our starting point via the Grand Canyon shuttle bus
All meals while backpacking
At least one meal dinner at Phantom Ranch Canteen
A breakfast at Phantom Ranch Canteen
The remainder of our meals will be camp-cooked breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
We will set up and take down camp every time, but will take time to teach anyone how to do this, if interested
We will cook all meals for participants
One text to family/friends from the bottom of the Canyon via our Garmin inReach satellite communication device
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
National Park entry fees
Transportation to/from Grand Canyon National Park
Any transportation within the park that’s not on the shuttle bus
Accommodation on/near the rim of the canyon before/after workshop
Any food/drinks purchased before entering or after exiting the Canyon (even if we meet as a group for these meals)
Any items for sale at Phantom Ranch not included in the provided meals (snacks, beverages, souvenirs, beer, wine, etc.)
Portering services of all non-camping gear (personal clothing items, water, snacks, miscellaneous gear, etc.)
Gratuity for your guides (optional)
 
Group Size Limit: 4 to 9 clients plus 2 guides
(Note: Group size will be determined by the type of backcountry camping permit we are issued from the National Park. We reserve the right to cancel any trip that doesn’t meet our required minimum number of clients. Most of our trips will be limited to 4 clients and 2 guides.)
 
Bring a friend (or three!) and save!
See special group pricing. If you would like to pay separetly, contact us!
 
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