Amy, Kameron and Jill warming up for their first full day on the river.

Lisa's happy to finally be on the river and leave the rest of the world behind.

Bob too!

Lisa trying her hand at the oars.

Our good friend and boat partner, Alex Heindl.

Kim negotiating our first big water – House Rock Rapid (Mile 17).

Desert Bighorns along the Colorado.

Bob's girl!

Alex enjoying one of his favorite places.

Upper Marble Canyon geology (from top to bottom). Kaibab Limestone, Toroweap Limestone, Coconino Sandstone, Hermit Shale, The Supai Group (mixed rock type) and Redwall Limestone.

Vasey's Paradise (Mile 32) where we filled water containers for the first time.

The thousand-year-old Anasazi bridge.

Redwall Cavern (Mile 33) is a great lunch stop.

The view from inside Redwall Cavern.

The traditional football game when stopping at Redwall.

Rain and hail before making camp at Buck Farm Canyon (Mile 41).