Originally Posted by
Emily
We went through Heaps last Friday and Saturday. Me, my husband, Dad & brother. It was the first time for all of us. Wow, what a canyon. Conditions were perfect - no difficult pothole escapes, lots of swimming. We planned on one long day, but were prepared for two, which was very good thing since we took two full days. (Our poor families at home were a little worried & angry at us for leaving our four children for Grandma to raise...) The hike in from Lava Point is gorgeous, the canyon is unrelenting, dramatic and awe-inspiring, the unplanned night we spent under the stars was actually fairly comfortable and the final raps were one of the coolest experiences of my life. Didn't get a ton of pictures, but it was an experience I won't soon forget, and to get to have it with people I love was especially neat. Perched on the bird's nest, I just felt so lucky to be where I was & get to see the beauty & perspective in Heaps.