Hello hikers! Well...I didn't make it into the Canyon this last weekend. Instead I nursed a nasty little cold that put me down for a few days. I didn't mind it too bad as the weather here in Arizona turned snow/rainy (in Sedona we rec'd about 2" of rain off and on since last Friday).

Crampons or cleats will be needed at the top 500' or so on all trails now and until spring.

The road to the North Rim was officially closed last Friday (Dec. 7th)due to the recent (and ongoing) weather conditions.

I'll try to keep you all posted as conditions change.

Happy Holidays to all!!!
Brian Lane