We are currently in Phoenix, AZ at a Flying J for the night. It is very warm and we both have short sleeves on.
We left the Grand Canyon today. We had loads of fun while we were there. We stayed at Camper Village for two nights (Which is a full hook up site for $32 a night plus $2 a person over one), then at Mather Campground last night (Which is a dry hookup site for $15 a night).
The view from all the lookouts and areas around the rim were spectacular. We did not go hiking due to all the snow and ice on the trails, but we saw several people who were brave enough to get some hiking in. We took a lot of pictures, but nothing does it justice other then seeing it in person. Did not see anyone riding mules down the trails, but we did see 2 rangers getting mules ready to go down the canyon to check trails and pack in supplies for the ranger station at the bottom of the canyon.
We meet some people who work at the various lodges and restaurants at Grand Canyon. They work through Xanterra, so we stopped off at their human resource building and got applications. They also run the lodges in other national parks, so we can apply online with them to work at our choice of parks. We told them we would be available next winter, if they need any help.
The prices for groceries and daily living were very steep. Bananas were 89 cents a pound. People who work at the bottom of the Grand Canyon at Phantom Ranch have to hike down to go to work and back up when they are done. The rangers work one week on and one week off. The ranger we talked to said she thought that Xanterra employees work a 12 day stretch and then get 4 days off. The rangers also get to have there stuff take down by special mules. The workers at Phantom Ranch must hike in all there stuff or use a $65.00 duffel service, which is also available to the guest. Guess we will have to work up top for a few years, at least this is what Airaday thinks….lol
We left the Grand Canyon today. We had loads of fun while we were there. We stayed at Camper Village for two nights (Which is a full hook up site for $32 a night plus $2 a person over one), then at Mather Campground last night (Which is a dry hookup site for $15 a night).
The view from all the lookouts and areas around the rim were spectacular. We did not go hiking due to all the snow and ice on the trails, but we saw several people who were brave enough to get some hiking in. We took a lot of pictures, but nothing does it justice other then seeing it in person. Did not see anyone riding mules down the trails, but we did see 2 rangers getting mules ready to go down the canyon to check trails and pack in supplies for the ranger station at the bottom of the canyon.
We meet some people who work at the various lodges and restaurants at Grand Canyon. They work through Xanterra, so we stopped off at their human resource building and got applications. They also run the lodges in other national parks, so we can apply online with them to work at our choice of parks. We told them we would be available next winter, if they need any help.
The prices for groceries and daily living were very steep. Bananas were 89 cents a pound. People who work at the bottom of the Grand Canyon at Phantom Ranch have to hike down to go to work and back up when they are done. The rangers work one week on and one week off. The ranger we talked to said she thought that Xanterra employees work a 12 day stretch and then get 4 days off. The rangers also get to have there stuff take down by special mules. The workers at Phantom Ranch must hike in all there stuff or use a $65.00 duffel service, which is also available to the guest. Guess we will have to work up top for a few years, at least this is what Airaday thinks….lol
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