Grand Canyon Photos - Awesome!
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Chris Kouba
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Vegas will normally be over-run, with the minor exception of major shows (like SEMA)/holidays/festivals/fights/movie filmings/etc... when it will be MOBBED. The good news is that it typically wouldn't matter how hot it is outside, as Vegas is meant to be enjoyed inside.
The Grand Canyon south rim is actually pleasant in the summer as it's at ~7000' (~2km). The north rim is ~8k' and even cooler- so much so that it's closed in winter due to snow. The further down you go, the hotter it gets- there may be snow on the rim and 90's at the river. If you're staying at the top, there are facilities year-round but the activities may be restricted in the colder months.
I was there in Nov and camped at the bottom with my dad for two nights. It was just about perfect, cool but not cold, although we did get snowed on while climbing out (it was just a dusting though). Pics HERE.
David - are you planning more of a coast trip or have you thought yet about how to connect SEA to GC? If you're up for a stop, I'd be happy to meet you anywhere but something tells me you'd enjoy stopping here- the WAAAM.
Chris
Ian Anderson
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Many thanks Chris
Great photographs, but a bit more "back to nature" style than my wife would go for.
I would think the timing of our trip would be early March so by the sound of it we could see some white peaks
Ian
Great photographs, but a bit more "back to nature" style than my wife would go for.
I would think the timing of our trip would be early March so by the sound of it we could see some white peaks
Ian
David Morton
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That sounds like a plan Ian, Let me see the WEC race dates but I don't think March would be a problem. I'll come over this evening for a pint and we can have a chat.
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Silverstone is the first on 12 April so March sounds brilliant.
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Silverstone is the first on 12 April so March sounds brilliant.
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David Morton
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Chris,
mainly a coast trip though my friend in Seattle will set up some drums of butchers offal to tempt the bears on the volcanoe area and I can finally get a shot at one.
After a night or two in the Seattle area we'll set course to your area. How do we get to the GC? Still working on it but probably Los Angeles - GC - then maybe Phoenix to San Diego and fly back home from there. I'm allocating about two weeks at the moment though our tickets on BA are quite flexible
Dave
mainly a coast trip though my friend in Seattle will set up some drums of butchers offal to tempt the bears on the volcanoe area and I can finally get a shot at one.
After a night or two in the Seattle area we'll set course to your area. How do we get to the GC? Still working on it but probably Los Angeles - GC - then maybe Phoenix to San Diego and fly back home from there. I'm allocating about two weeks at the moment though our tickets on BA are quite flexible
Dave
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David Morton
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Early March for the Grand Canyon seems the concensus of opinion here in the UK.
David Morton
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Does the second weekend in March (14th and 15th) suit anyone? I'm totally flexible so its only an arbitrary weekend / point in time.
Chris Kouba
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From US News & World Reports Travel:
"March-May: This is one of the best times to visit. Temperatures are on the rise, and the throngs of summer tourists have yet to arrive. However, keep in mind that some areas of the park — namely the North Rim — may still be off-limits due to lasting snow. Also, the canyon's differing altitudes make it difficult to stay ahead of the weather. Although highs tend to range between the low 50s and around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures can fluctuate drastically. Pack plenty of layers."
This is exactly what I was thinking. It will be 20-30° F or so at night and probably 50-60° during the day. Probably no precip, but potentially overcast, and snow will likely limit hiking below the rim, and possibly access along it at the top as well. You'll still be able to view it from the top and it can be gorgeous with a coating of snow over all the other colors below.
I won't be joining there but I don't have anything currently on my schedule for that week or so prior for a visit Dave- other than work...
Just Googled a little more, looks like it was a little cooler this year at night than I thought:
Grand Canyon Village March Weather 2014 - AccuWeather Forecast for AZ 86046
CK
"March-May: This is one of the best times to visit. Temperatures are on the rise, and the throngs of summer tourists have yet to arrive. However, keep in mind that some areas of the park — namely the North Rim — may still be off-limits due to lasting snow. Also, the canyon's differing altitudes make it difficult to stay ahead of the weather. Although highs tend to range between the low 50s and around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures can fluctuate drastically. Pack plenty of layers."
This is exactly what I was thinking. It will be 20-30° F or so at night and probably 50-60° during the day. Probably no precip, but potentially overcast, and snow will likely limit hiking below the rim, and possibly access along it at the top as well. You'll still be able to view it from the top and it can be gorgeous with a coating of snow over all the other colors below.
I won't be joining there but I don't have anything currently on my schedule for that week or so prior for a visit Dave- other than work...
Just Googled a little more, looks like it was a little cooler this year at night than I thought:
Grand Canyon Village March Weather 2014 - AccuWeather Forecast for AZ 86046
CK
David Morton
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Thanks Chris. My wife seems to hate temps above 20c / mid sixties in Fahrenheit so 60f daytime is fine.
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