Comments on: ‘Let’s Talk Water:’ Backpacking the Grand Canyon’s Gems https://thebigoutsideblog.com/lets-talk-water-backpacking-the-grand-canyons-gems/ America’s Best Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:23:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Michael Lanza https://thebigoutsideblog.com/lets-talk-water-backpacking-the-grand-canyons-gems/#comment-251119 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:44:38 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=64257#comment-251119 In reply to Corey McNamee.

Hi Corey,

Thanks for the compliment, glad you like the story. No, I don’t know at all what water conditions will be like on the Gems Route and in those specific canyons right now. I suggest you check with the backcountry office. Given the hot weather recently and normal conditions at this time of year, I wouldn’t expect any snow at the rims.

Good luck.

]]> By: Corey McNamee https://thebigoutsideblog.com/lets-talk-water-backpacking-the-grand-canyons-gems/#comment-251118 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:28:23 +0000 https://thebigoutsideblog.com/?p=64257#comment-251118 Thanks for the great write up. Could you say with some confidence that if there is still snow on the rim, that at least the major canyons Ruby, Saphire, and Turquoise would have flowing water ? Thanks

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