I have never been to the Grand Canyon during the hot summer months but after 2 winter trips I can only say that winter is a fantastic time to do this trip. The temperatures may be colder and the daylight hours less but on the plus side there are no issues with food and coolers, less water has to be drunk, the sun still shines and has some warmth, and even better you can go days without seeing another group and there are no issues with camping spots. as opposed to the the busy hectic summer months when commercial trips predominate and can turn the Colorado River into a version of rush hour!

Here is a slideshow of some of the many photographs that were taken by the group; this selection is just of photographs taken by myself and Fran. Enjoy them and I hope they convey how special and awe inspiring this place is to be in for a few weeks; as they say a picture paints a thousand words!