At the Grand Canyon

September 19, 2009 at 3:46 pm (CLS, On the Trail)
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The team is currently at a layover at the Grand Canyon.  They will hopefully be able to post pictures and stories tonight or tomorrow.

They have been traveling.  When crossing the Kaibab Plateau, they had to pass around a wildfire; but the horses did well despite the smoke.

Their days typically start at 5:30am, with taking care of horses, getting breakfast, and packing up camp.  They try to be on the trail by 10am.  Each day, they travel 10-16 miles, getting to the next camp around 5 or 6pm.  In the evenings they take care of the horses, get dinner, take care of any school or other work, and are asleep by 9pm, ready to do it again the next day.

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SattPhone Call

September 14, 2009 at 9:09 am (On the Trail)
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This morning we got a call from the Jacob Lake.  The expedition team wished to share the following update:

  • The solar panel was inadvertently cross-wired, and thus fried.  A replacement has been ordered, but until the logistics crew can pick it up, the blog will be updated in this manner.
  • They are having beautiful weather and are now in the pine forest near Jacob Lake.
  • Paul has had to walk the entire time because Moki has been such a handful.
  • Everyone is learning a lot.
  • They are about 2 days behind schedule.
  • Everyone say hi and thank you to their family, friends, and everyone else supporting this journey.

Hopefully, the solar panel will be replaced by this time next week and the expedition team members will have an opportunity to write from the trail.

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