Grand Canyon in Winter
Anyone ever camp in Grand Canyon during winter? I was thinking of going around Christmas and New Years. Thinking of camping at Mather CG and would luv to see the Canyon in snow.
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We have been there when there was snow on the ground and it is fantastic for viewing and photography. We had the DGKs during what was then called "Easter Break", now spring break, so sometime around mid-March. Not much in the line of crowds and roads clear. I too vote for Trailer Village, we have used Mather as much or more than TV but with cold and snowy weather, electric is nice.
We both have disabled signs so for us it is nice to drive to all points. The shuttles are better than driving except for the waits at times. Neither of us can stand still for long so a five minute wait requires a walker or wheelchair and they are difficult to get on and off the shuttles. The drivers will help and most visitors but still a hassle.
Good luck and if you have the ability to put a filter on your camera, get a polarizing filter. I have pictures from one of our AK trips and the blue of the glaciers comes out fantastic. The filter gets rid of the ice glare. As an added benefit, it is easier to clean than your lens.
We both have disabled signs so for us it is nice to drive to all points. The shuttles are better than driving except for the waits at times. Neither of us can stand still for long so a five minute wait requires a walker or wheelchair and they are difficult to get on and off the shuttles. The drivers will help and most visitors but still a hassle.
Good luck and if you have the ability to put a filter on your camera, get a polarizing filter. I have pictures from one of our AK trips and the blue of the glaciers comes out fantastic. The filter gets rid of the ice glare. As an added benefit, it is easier to clean than your lens.
