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david staub · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 151

I just made my reservations for the Havasupai for June 23 and 24. It took the better part of two days to finally get through. But my reservations are made. The prices are still the same and really are a steal for the beauty and adventure of the place.

If you plan on going, I strongly recommend that you make your reservations now!

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

I think I'll be going in April. I'm just deciding on dates.

It seems like it always takes forever to get in contact with that office down there. Sometimes I think they're just not in sometimes.

david staub · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 151

I had been told that the phones go down all the time. So I figured that was the problem. So I called the Tribal office just to see what was going on and they said that they were just really busy.

Billy is normally pretty cool and really a lot more business than we would expect. I spoke with a woman and she sounded very frazzled.

I have no idea what crowds are like in April. But if you want to go in June, you need to make the reservations now.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Yeah, I've always gone in March just to avoid the crowds. It's usually right around 70 degrees, perfect for hiking.

But the mornings are a little chilly in the campground, since it's in the shadows. I thought I'd bump it up to April, but the crowds have been my main concern.

I should call now.

david staub · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 151

It was pretty crowded when we went the first week of June last year. It was pretty warm, but down in Mooney in the morning it was almost deserted. We found a camp spot right away. I would have liked to camp across the river just because there were few people over there. But I didn't want to have to cross the river early in the morning when we left.

I learned that I won't carry food for anyone but myself and will limit the clothing that I take. You really only need a couple of t-shirts and a swim suit.

The night before we backpacked out, we realized that we had more food than we needed and didn't want to have to carry it out. So we sought out the pungent smells of marijuana, followed the smell, and gave our food to them. We figured they would have the munchies.

BTTAndy · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 43 Location: Hotel Yorba

AAHHHH the pungent smells..... Now I know why its your favorite place. :popcorn:

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

david staub wrote: we sought out the pungent smells of marijuana, followed the smell, and gave our food to them. .

You can gaurantee that's gonna be down there too. Anything goes on the Indian Res.

moabfool · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 674 Location: The Sunset

Sombeech wrote: Havasu Falls.

The most photogenic waterfall in the world. The fact that it's in the middle of the desert, and abundant with gorgeous color combinations, adds to the unbelievable atmosphere.

I'll agree that Havasu Falls is pretty, but I didn't see any pictures of Navajo Falls. Navajo Falls is the single most amazing place I've ever been.

BTW: We went the first week of August last summer. I was a sceptic, but I'm sold that July/August is the best time to go.

Sorry if the picture is funky. It's my first try.

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

moabfool wrote: BTW: We went the first week of August last summer. I was a sceptic, but I'm sold that July/August is the best time to go.

I just might have to try this summer. I'd like to spend a little time at Navajo Falls as well.

Have any more pics?

moabfool · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 674 Location: The Sunset

Sombeech wrote: Have any more pics?

Sorry I took so long. I wasn't bored enough/didn't have bad enough cabin fever to be on the board much.

People from my group have more pictures but I haven't gotten them yet. For now check these out. I'll post again when I get new pictures up.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/moabfool/album?.dir=34ed&.src=ph

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

Quote: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/moabfool/album?.dir=34ed&.src=ph

Cool pictures... I hope you don't mind I uploaded a few. :cool2:

James_B_Wads2000 · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 10:30 am Post subject:

Yeah moabfool, nice pics. Just on question: With all them hot women in the water, tell me at least one of them went topless?

Good news everyone, I have confirmed my reservations for Havasupai on June 12-15. I am really looking forward to it. A big group from my sister’s ward goes down there often and they invited me along. Unfortunately the wife will not be going on account of her delicate condition (my son is due in December). But I will be going with my sister and her oldest son and daughter, they are great fun. I am a little leery about going with the churchy folks though. They are good people, just not my type of people (ie no topless women). I plan on taking my camera and filling my 1 gig card with photos. I plan on hiking in but taking the helicopter out.

I know you guys have been over this before, but I there is one thing I should not forget to take what would it be? Or what is the one tip you could give me to make my trip great?

James

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12128 Location: The Rubbish Bin

James_B_Wads2000 wrote: Or what is the one tip you could give me to make my trip great?

James

For me, this canyon is all about the photography. I learned that the best time to take the pictures is in the morning or evening. If you get any sunlight in your photos (shining on the canyon walls) it will throw off the whole balance.

Hence, the difference in my two photos below. Most of your photography will be from the shadows, just because that's where the paths are. Just try to keep the sunlit rock out of the photos.

Also, I really enjoyed my hammock down there. Bring some snorkeling gear! You will not be disappointed.

shaggy125 · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject:

James_B_Wads2000 wrote: I there is one thing I should not forget to take what would it be?

Your swimming suit... or not. I guess if you want the girls to go topless... :bootyshake:

James_B_Wads2000 · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject:

shaggy125 wrote: James_B_Wads2000 wrote: I there is one thing I should not forget to take what would it be?

Your swimming suit... or not. I guess if you want the girls to go topless... :bootyshake:

When it comes to nudity I am a free as a bird type hippie, I have no shame. But I think if I were to drop my pants in front of the Mo-Mos the shock would probably make them end up going into a coma.

James