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Part 15 Colorado River trip Day 5–Diamond Creek pull out

Moon above the canyon Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
The moon greeted us high above the canyon walls at Diamond Creek the last morning along the Colorado River as I awoke from a dream of being on the water.
Packing under first light on canyon walls across from Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
We reluctantly packed under first light.
Deflated ponttons from S-rig Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
The deflated pontoons from the big S-rig awaited rolling and loading.
Staff waiting Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
Staff stared towards the river lost in thought.
Loading the S-rig Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
First the big S-rig.
Loading the Stout boat Diamond Creek Hualapai Reservation Arizona
Then the Stout.
View from Stairway Canyon camp Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Goodbye Colorado River, until we meet again.  Traveled 138 River Miles.
Vans that took us to South Rim Arizona
We rode back towards the South Rim chattering about this amazing experience where a plane awaited Dave and I at Tusyan Airport for the final trip home.
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Part 14 Rafting the Colorado River Day 4–The last stretch to Diamond Creek

S-rig Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
After Lava Falls rapid and towards the end of the last day on the river the rapids decreased in size and frequency.
Unknown rapid Colorado River
We started to call them ripples.
Indian Canyon pit stop Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Made a pit stop where you get a chance to pee in the river.  Yes, that’s how it’s done.
Mt Sheep along Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
The river seemed to slow into a lazy ride.
Gaelyn & Shelly on the stout boat Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Where I soaked up just a little too much sun in what staff called the “Queen Bee seat”.
Diamond Peak Colorado River trip Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Diamond Peak came into view.
Staff on the S-rig at Diamond Creek camp & pull out ~RM225.8 Colorado River trip Hualapai Reservation Arizona
And before we wanted this journey to be over Diamond Creek camp, our pull out point, appeared on the Hualapai side of the river.
Setting up camp & breaking down S-rig Diamond Creek pullout Colorado River trip Hualapai Reservation Arizona
We set up our last camp and helped break down the S-rig.
Breaking down the S-rig Colorado River trip Diamond Creek camp Hualapai Reservation Arizona
In preparation for the loading up in the morning.
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A mixed bag and sad goodbye

Weather station at ICP North Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Although the skies have turned a crispy blue in the last few days.
Clouds over canyon North Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
The previous few weeks have been cloudy.
Fallen aspen leaves Kaibab National Forest Arizona
The aspen leaves fall.
Snow on the meadows Kaibab National Forest Arizona
And winter is on it’s way.
Gaelyn at Lodge with morning canyon North Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
I only have two days of work left this season and although I’m ready to go it’s hard to say goodbye.
Grand Staircase Escalante Utah
Grand Staircase Escalante
Yet I’m also excited about the upcoming road trip with some other National Parks along the way.
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