"Dynamite" shed, seen about 3 miles - 4 miles into the hike.

1st vista of the canyon, after our initial 2-mile climb. Eric quoted as "alright guys, it's easy hiking from this point on."

much of the trail looked like this.

much of the trail looked like this.

one of many 'vistas'. You had to keep looking up, sometimes a single clearing provided this view, and then it was gone.

1st campsite, the next morning.

view of 1st campsite, the next morning.

view of 1st campsite, packing up in the morning.

meadow, on 3rd day.

meadow, on 3rd day.

campfire and Joe's feet, 1st night, since Joe went to bed early on 2nd night.

orange spotted salamander. Eric's take-home pet.

same salamander in hand.

Scenic vista at mile 15. Looking South.

Scenic vista at mile 15. Looking North.

Scenic vista at mile 15. Looking down.

Scenic vista at mile 15. Looking North.

Scenic vista at mile 15. Looking North.

50+ degree slope, looking down from the trail.

Scenic vista. Looking North.

Scenic vista. Looking South.

Pic and the view.

Pic.

meadow on day 3.

2 happy idiots. 12 miles from Northern end, this clearing, in E's opinion, would make a great campsite. H2O .25 miles North, maybe.

much of the trail looked like this. morning, day 2.

morning, day 2.

morning, day 2.

morning, day 2.

much of the trail looked like this.

campfire, 2nd night.

much of the trail looked like this.

much of the trail looked like this.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

4 guys on an outcropping.

3 guys on an outcropping.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

2 guys on a rock.

2 guys on a rock

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

view from North end of gorge, 3 miles until end.

West Rim Trail, northern end.