Re: Grand Canyon Expeditions Co.: Opinions On, Please ?

Bob,
  A number of years ago, my wife and I did a 1 week trip with Grand
Canyon Dories (part of OARS).

We walked IN to Phantom Ranch, and did a Helo transfer out at ? Indian
Bench ?

It wasn't a bad walk down, and you can get a mule tranfer of your
baggage.  If you want, you could mule down yourself.

As for the trip - the trip was GREAT.  Good food, good guides, fun
boats, small trip size, plenty of gear space.  Plenty of side-hike
time.

And, in the lower canyon, you have
  Crystal and Lava
  MatKat and Havasu

You miss: Naktoweep and Redwall Cavern

Ted

On 24 Nov 2003 06:40:17 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bob) wrote:

>Hello:
>
>Would appreciate any opinions on the Grand Canyon Expeditions Co.
>
>Thinking of signing up with them.
>I guess the normal things I'm after are;
>
>professional ?
>reliable ?
>well run ?
>etc.
>
>Also, any other suggestions for companies to consider would be much
>appreciated.
>
>My limit is (about) a 7 or 8 day trip, and I want to avoid the
>climb-out
>at Phantom ranch which i couldn't do anymore, so I guess I'm forced to
>consider a trip that ends up further downstream at Lake Mead.
>
>The Grand Canyon Expedition ones sound good, as the motorized raft
>doesn't turn me off particularly, and the fact that it is 8 days and
>ends up at Lake Mead sounds good, also.
>
>Good outfit ?  Others ?
>Any caveats ?
>
>What should I be asking about them, or trips in general ?
>
>Much thanks,
>Bob