Mule Ride down Grand Canyon
May 9, 2003, 2:22 pm
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Mule Ride down Grand Canyon
I know from experience that these rides book up well in advance, but Im wondering if anybody here knows of a shortcut. Im willing to pay a premium if I can get two slots for the 2 day trip.
Ive called the reservation line 4 times over the past week and they are telling me they dont have any spots until October. Im calling the phone lines listed at
http://www.nationalparkreservations....anyon_mule.htm
As stated above, Im willing to pay a premium over the published price if I can still get two slots for the dates around May 19-22nd. Does anybody know any tricks?
Thanks very much.
Ive called the reservation line 4 times over the past week and they are telling me they dont have any spots until October. Im calling the phone lines listed at
http://www.nationalparkreservations....anyon_mule.htm
As stated above, Im willing to pay a premium over the published price if I can still get two slots for the dates around May 19-22nd. Does anybody know any tricks?
Thanks very much.
May 9, 2003, 5:57 pm
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No tricks to mention, but I would suggest going to the Grand Canyon w/all your gear for the two day trip.
Choose a non-weekend day and simply show up, early and cash at the ready.
Has worked at other "booked" events.
Choose a non-weekend day and simply show up, early and cash at the ready.
Has worked at other "booked" events.
May 11, 2003, 1:31 pm
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Thanks very much for your suggestion, sounds like a good thing to try.
Anybody else?
Anybody else?
May 13, 2003, 10:31 pm
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Mi Amigo,
Speaking from personal experience (when I was 23), your tush is gonna be sore; unless of course you're a 'real' Gaucho!
Dan
P.S. There's nothing like looking over the side from 10' up on a mule.
Speaking from personal experience (when I was 23), your tush is gonna be sore; unless of course you're a 'real' Gaucho!
Dan
P.S. There's nothing like looking over the side from 10' up on a mule.