 The mules are starting down the hill. |
 The intrepid explorer equipped with his trusty all-terrain sneakers. |
 It was super cold and there was a lot of ice and snow. |
 Knarly pines and geology at work. |
 The mules head up the hill. |
 We can finally see the Colorado river below! |
 The Black Bridge across the river. |
 The tunnel that leads to the bridge. |
 On top of the Colorado. |
 We have descended from 6,800 ft elevation down to 2,400 (river level). |
 The only thing missing here is a cold beer. |
 The river water was a refreshing 42 degrees. |
 We start going uphill at dawn, this time via the Silver Bridge. |
 It doesn't look that far but it's a long climb. |
 At Indian Gardens the heat is usually the problem - not so this time! |
 Middle of February - the trails are not very crowded. |
 Most visitors never venture below the rim - what a pity! |
