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Join us this Spring Break for a camping adventure in Grand Canyon National Park!  We are heading to this amazing, world-famous destination to experience God’s magnificent creation, learn about God through the hearing of His Word, to have fun, and to build lasting relationships and memories!

Activities

- A two-night backpacking trek from the canyon rim down to the Colorado River and back along a seldom used remote route. (some will opt out of this segment and choose activities on the rim).
- Remote base camp perched on the rim of the canyon with numerous above-rim and below-rim hiking options.

- Visiting the visitor’s center and various south-rim observation points.

- Night hike under the stars.

- Afternoon at the pool, Kingman, AZ.

- Sleeping under the stars and evenings around a campfire.

- Overcoming the hostility of the desert environment. 

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Space is very limited due to backcountry permit restrictions.  We expect a smaller than normal Spring Break group.  Reserve your spot early.

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The South Bass Trail is accessed via a long, remote dirt road, far from the tourists and busyness of the main park venues.  Our camp at the top is right on the rim of the canyon, a treat not possible in park campgrounds.  The trail is seldom used, at times poorly defined, and adventurous.  We would not expect to see another person on the route.  The strenuous hike is 7.5 mi each way, with 4400 feet of elevation loss and gain.  Participants should be in good physical shape.  We had a great time on this route seven years ago, and our youngest participant, only 4th grade at the time, did great!

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Trip Dates:

Sunday, 10 April to Sunday, 17 April

**Starting and ending in/near Las Vegas, NV**

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
    The skies display his craftsmanship.

Day after day they continue to speak;
    night after night they make him known.
They speak without a sound or word;
    their voice is never heard.
Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
    and their words to all the world.  

–Psalm 19:1-4

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The not-so-fine print:  This trip is not a cushy guided tour!  It is a camping adventure where every participant is a member of a team and helps out with setting up camp, cooking, clean-up, etc.  The Grand Canyon is a notoriously harsh environment, and potential for excitement is high!  Our remote backcountry campsites do not have toilets, water, or any amenities other than what we carry with us.  We sleep on the ground under the stars or in tents with the wildlife.  Temperatures in April can be very pleasant on the rim during the day and can drop below freezing at night.  Down in the canyon, temperatures can easily exceed 100 degrees.  Wind and sand or rain storms can come up unexpectedly, which can make camp functions like cooking, eating, setting up tents, taking the shovel into the desert for a bathroom visit, and sleeping very difficult.  There are limited opportunities for bathing during the trip.  Weather, vehicle problems or flat tires could alter plans.  That being said, we have always had a blast, even with the challenges - one thing that is guaranteed is lasting memories!  An adventurous spirit and a flexible attitude are required items on the packing list!

Cost:  The cost for this 8-day trip is $450.  A $50 deposit holds your spot.  Costs cover food, fuel, transportation from and to Las Vegas, supplies, park fees, a meal out, replacing, repairing, and upgrading equipment, and a small portion towards a scholarship fund to help those who are unable to afford the full trip cost.  We do not want financial hardship to be a reason anyone does not go – please contact the trip coordinator to ask about financial aid if there is a need.

Who:  We ask that any child under the age of 10 be accompanied by an older responsible person.  All minor participants will require a signed permission slip, release of liability, and a medical release form.  Adult participants are understood to be fully responsible for themselves and their accompanying minor children.

Equipment:  The packing list is linked below.  Minimal camping specific gear required.  Warm clothing will be a must.

Contact:  For questions, details, or to reserve a spot, please contact:   David Kissner

760.214.7144    DMKissner@hotmail.com

Permission

Slip

Packing

List

 

Itinerary

 

Medical Release

Flier pdf

Make Deposit or Payment:

Trip cost is $450 and a $50 deposit holds your place.  If you would like to make an additional contribution to support scholarships for those who cannot afford the full cost and equipment repair, replacement, and upgrade, that is welcome as well.  Please contact us about scholarships where there is a financial need - do not let cost be the reason you do not go! Please make checks out to The En Gedi Project or paypal to engediproject@gmail.com.

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