Spent last week running a Mule-assist for the Grand Canyon Field Institute. One lucky fella on the trip. Mules were down very late on Tuesday: didn't get in until 5 PM. Rockslide on the Bright Angel, so they couldn't start down till noon, and then they were very vexed. I guess if they aren't chosen by then, they figure they get the day off. Sjors says lots of rock slides this spring.

Saturday hiked to Horseshoe Mesa. Much, much nasty ice and snow. That trail is narrow and slippery enough without adding complications. Picked up a colman inflatable mattress that weighed 9 pounds (!) and carried it out. Mucho karma points for that one.