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, (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