Grand Canyon
2010
around Memorial Day
Jim Wheeler's observations
road-trip summary
Pueblo Bonito ruins in Chaco Culture, northwest new mexico
a 2-day Rim-to-Rim hike through Grand Canyon
Vermillion Cliffs including South Coyote Buttes (near 'The Wave'), Paw Hole and White Pockets
Horseshoe Canyon's "Barrier Canyon Style" pictographs in central utah
in all, a 3000 mile 17-day road-trip via Moto Guzzi
take a hike to the bottom of Grand Canyon
South Rim to Phantom Ranch, then back to South Rim- 2007
North Rim to Phantom Ranch, then out to the South Rim - 2010
if you're into maps
download my Garmin MapSource file (requires Garmin MapSource software - get it here )
Colorado River arrives at Grand Canyon Desert View, looking North toward the Vermillion Cliffs - N36 02.474 W111 49.609 if you're into maps take a hike to the bottom of Grand Canyon gear credits hosted by
Ancient "Barrier Canyon Style" pictographs, 7000 to 9000 years old, in Great Gallery, Horseshoe Canyon
Horseshoe Bend in the Colorado River, south of Glen Canyon but north of Grand Canyon - N36 52.756 W111 30.636
White Pockets near South Coyote Buttes and 'The Wave' in the Vermillion Cliffs
Chaco Culture
Pueblo Bonito was believed to have been occupied between AD 828 and 1126 - N36 03.620 W107 57.691
Just south of the ruins at Chaco Wash, Fajada Butte was revered by these peoples as the abode of their diety.
Pueblo Bonito was a large complex, originally 5 stories high with over 650 rooms - N36 03.620 W107 57.691
It was believed to have been occupied between AD 828 and 1126.
Grand Canyon
a Rim to Rim hike, descending from the North Rim, spending the night at Phantom Ranch, then hiking out to the South Rim
take a hike [ photo-tour ] North Rim to Phantom Ranch, then out to the South Rim - 2010
These are views from the South Rim of Grand Canyon.
The hiking trail visible is the Bright Angel Trail, which ascends from the Colorado River below and climbs to the Bright Angel Lodge.
Hermit's Rest, the western-most overlook on the South Rim - N36 03.746 W112 12.627
Vermillion Cliffs - including South Coyote Buttes (near 'The Wave'), Paw Hole and White Pockets
Custom Tours & Shuttles: Paria Outpost and Outfitters
Steve & Susan Dodson 928-691-1047 outpost@paria.com
Paw Hole - N36 55.508 W112 00.972
South Coyote Buttes - N36 57.489 W111 59.476
White Pockets - N36 57.578 W111 53.850
Horseshoe Canyon Rock Art "Barrier Canyon Style" pictographs in central utah - N38 26.817 W110 12.779
Ancient "Barrier Canyon Style" pictographs in Great Gallery, Horseshoe Canyon
pre-historic dinosaur footprints - Allosaurus - N38 28.020 W110 11.921
N38 28.058 W110 11.919
"Top of the World" above Moab - N38 43.232 W109 15.969
Moto Guzzi in Navajo Nation, Kayenta rock towers above
South Coyote Buttes - Jim, Steve Dodson (the guide), Bastien COMBES & his dad take a break from hiking
View some of Bastien's and Jean Pierre's photos here
Custom Tours & Shuttles: Paria Outpost and Outfitters
Steve & Susan Dodson 928-691-1047 outpost@paria.com
Here's a map of my entire route
Chaco Wash ruins and Pueblo Bonito, Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, Vermillion Cliffs and Paria South Coyote Buttes, Barrier Canyon (now called Horseshoe Canyon)
download my Garmin MapSource file (requires Garmin MapSource software - get it here )
South Rim to Phantom Ranch, then back to South Rim- 2007
North Rim to Phantom Ranch, then out to the South Rim - 2010
photography: Canon 5D and 20D digital SLR camera bodies
Canon EF 24mm f1.4L, Canon EF 35mm f1.4L, Canon EF 50mm f1.2L, Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II zoom,
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS zoom, Canon EXT.EF 2x II lenses
shot in Canon camera raw, processed in PhotoShop CS4
geotagging: Garmin gpsMap76cs
conveyance: Moto Guzzi California 1100i (1995)
