BK’s Second Solo Grand Canyon Trip

My brother Chris (a.k.a. BK) is heading down the Grand Canyon on his second solo rafting trip starting Saturday Jan 12. If all goes according to plan he’ll finish the 297 miles on Feb 10 at South Cove. He is carrying a spot locating device which will update every 10 minutes while he is on the water. When he is at camp there will be no updates. We’ll all be able to follow along below.

BK in Grand Canyon Jan 2008

BK in Grand Canyon Jan 2008

The first time he did this solo trip in January 2010, it was quite an adventure for him as Arizona experienced some serious storms which required many multi-day layovers. The long-term forecast for this January is dry. Flows are expected to be 9,000 to 16,000 cfs all month. Good luck, BK. We’ll be watching. Happy Gonging.

Chris at the start. Leaving the known and pushing off into the unknown.

Chris at the start. Leaving the known and pushing off into the unknown.

Grand Wash Cliffs at the end of the Grand Canyon

Grand Wash Cliffs at the end of the Grand Canyon

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  1. OMG: nobody told me in time for me to give Chris my traditional scolding!!! Please pass on Jim and my best wishes for a wonderful, peaceful trip, and that I will chew him out bigtime at my earliest opportunity if anything goes sideways. Will be following along…
    Mel

  2. Chris is at about the 220 mile point with 77 miles remaining. He’s texted things like “Naked Handstands in the Sun” “Lovin My Life” and has noted that he has the river to himself. After camping for several days he’s going to do a big 50K day today.

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