In the desert, water possesses a near-magical quality. A few of the more stunning water sources in the Grand Canyon will serve as the backdrop for this skills-based workshop. Descending North Rim’s Bill Hall Trail for a week in the Tapeats, Stone and Deer Creek drainages, this class will cover desert backpacking, Leave No Trace camping, water management, food storage, route finding, and the proper use of map and compass. A visit to Thunder River, the Deer Creek Narrows, Deer Creek Falls, and the banks of the fabled Colorado River will serve as watery rewards for those participating in this high-intensity backpack—one that includes off-trail hiking to and from Stone Creek. The class will rendezvous north of the Grand Canyon and carpool to the trailhead on rough dirt roads.

The ideal candidate for this class is a veteran backpacker in the Grand Canyon. Please inquire to see if you qualify.

Itinerary
Day 1 Meet at North Rim for an introduction before car pooling to Monument Point to camp
Day 2 Hike Bill Hall trail to upper Tapeats Creek
Day 3 Hike cross country to Stone Creek
Day 4 Explore Stone Creek (camp at Stone Creek)
Day 5 Hike cross country to Deer Creek
Day 6 Explore lower Deer Creek, hike Deer Creek trail to Surprise Valley
Day 7 Hike out Bill Hall trail, review and wrap-up.