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| partners | | Friday at noon I got a text from a friend letting me know they had an extra permit for Aravaipa. It's been a few moons since I'd been so I pulled a few things off the shelf, threw them in the truck, and headed east. Our group was a little discombobulated as four had headed downstream early in the afternoon, while the rest of us camped near the trailhead for the night and headed out in the morning.
The forecast was for rain. Lots of it. Of course, rain only reveals more of the secrets here. Morning drizzle provided flat light and dull colors on the hike in, but eventually stopped and some sun also peeked through.
After setting up camp we headed to hell in search of the others. Somehow we hiked for hours and never did find them. Regardless, another splendid day in the wilderness.
Back at camp, the others returned shortly after us and we managed to keep a fire burning and stay mostly dry through a libatious evening under a steady rain.
In the morning we lit some large birthday candles as we packed up camp. Before everybody was packed up, the rain picked up in earnest. Nate headed out before me and I set out to catch up. Decked out in proper gear and the benefit of an umbrella, only my feet were wet, but several times I heard large rocks falling from the cliffs above me and once a huge widowmaker dropped from a tree along the bench. Soon the creek began rising and running brown.
The next couple of miles were filled with pure delight as I splashed through the stream with a dozen waterfalls pouring off the cliffs on each side of this magnificent canyon. The rain kept my camera tucked away for the most part, but I actually think some experiences are best left to words.
At the trailhead Nate and I waited for the others to exit and on the way out we all met up at the ... BONUS **Now Open** Klondyke General Store  |
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