While most visitors gather to gawk at the canyon from the rim look-outs and head for the gift shops, the more adventurous may find that a mule trip into the canyon will make their visit to the Grand Canyon truly memorable.
One chilly December morning when the wind was howling at the Grand Canyon, we got up early to attend the wrangler's briefing and watch the mule riders prepare for their descent into the canyon. Our photos and story will help you decide whether a Grand Canyon mule trip is for you.
- From the Mouths of Mules - Their VersionYou Don't Want to Go On This Trip!
- And Last But Not LeastA plea for tips.
- The Truth About TippingDon't the mules deserve tips too?
- The Riders are Told Once and then TwiceNo excuses for not knowing the rules.
- Orientation - Mule StyleLeave it to me. You'll have a great time.
- Head 'Em Up - Move 'Em Out!Riders are mounted, instructions are given.
- The Riders Brace Against the WindBrrr. It's cold out!
- The Men's Group Heads OutGroup by group, they head down the steep and narrow trail.
- The Trip is Stopped Before it BeginsStop! Something's wrong.
- Grand Canyon Mule Riders Experience Their First Switchback TrailIt's too late to turn back now!
- Grand Canyon Mules Traverse a Switchback TrailRiders peer down into the canyon.
- The Grand Canyon Mule Train Heads Through a Man-Made TunnelAnd off they go...
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