Geoffrey Garth writes: “In August, eight Sick Puppys floated the length of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River: Tommy Childs, Gary Dunn, Steve Elliott, Gary Faryniuk, Rick Heimbach, Phil McMorrow, David Patchen, and myself. Six of us had floated the top half of the canyon 10 years ago when we were all turning 60. It was an awe inspiring trip and we agreed that when we turned 70, we should float the full canyon. This was the year and we spent 12 days on the river, allowing us to slow down and soak up the grandeur and to avoid having to climb out up the Bright Angel Trail. We organized the trip with Hatch River Expeditions, and on learning that one of the Hatch guides was a Brown alum, we arranged to have him—Dave Kashinski ’93 was our trip leader. Dave has made 300-plus trips through the canyon and added greatly to what was a fantastic trip with jaw-dropping views around every turn, interspersed with some big white water. Getting to spend 13 days isolated from the rest of the world with so many Sick Pups, spouses, and new friends, was incredibly special. I wonder what we’ll do when we all turn 80?”
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