Mule Trip to Phantom Ranch

Last weekend I was lucky enough to take a mule trip to Phantom Ranch with my parents.  It was one of the hardest things I have ever done but also one of my favorite things.  I will remember it forever.  We stayed in one of the cabins for two nights and rode out again.  We had beautiful weather and a wonderful time.

 Getting ready

 Mom meets Marcy

 It was a beautiful morning

 Still some ice and snow on the trail in the shady areas

There were more switchbacks on the way down and back than we could count

A well deserved break at Indian Garden

Dad and Mona

Chalula and I

Back in the saddle

Down to the Colorado River!

Crossing the Black Bridge

The rest of our mule train

We made it!

Our home for two nights

Chalula enjoying her day off

The bottom of the Grand Canyon is beautiful

Silver Bridge

Bright Angel Creek

Quiet morning at the Ranch

 Hiking on the North Kaibab Trail

More of the North Kaibab Trail

Starting out to the rim

Dad and Mona on Black Bridge

 Our mule train

 Can't beat the views

Best picture of the whole trip

More unbeatable views

 

We came up that?

Another view back the way we came. 

Camera battery died at this point but other than a few sore muscles, we made it out just great.  Happy Birthday Mom and Dad!  Can't wait until we do a Colorado River trip for your 80th!