GTD Official Website: HAVASU FALLS Trip (Nov 18-23, 2016)

GTD PROGRAM	SWEAT DROP RATING	COMFORT RATING	POINTS CONTEST	EVENT COST
ADVENTURE	4.0 - INTENSE	HARDCORE	6.0	$799

2016 HAVASU FALLS Backpacking Trip
Nov 18-23, 2016 (Fri-Wed) - Havasupai, AZ

(3% "Tax" added when paying online to cover PayPal fees)

- PROMO VIDEO -
Check out this 4 minute Havasu Falls promo video!

- EVENT DETAILS -
The Specifics

EVENT:

HAVASU FALLS Backpacking Trip

DATES:

Nov 18-23, 2016 (Fri-Wed)

6 Days / 5 Nights TOTAL (first and last night staying in hotels)

4 Days / 3 Nights down in the Grand Canyon

COST:
(Includes event planning, 6 day event, multiple destinations, full-time guides, accommodations,
transportation, fuel, drivers, National Park entrance fees, camping fees, permits, visit to the
South Rim of the Grand Canyon, backpacking and camping gear, spiritual emphasis, & more)
(Does NOT include airfare, restaurant meals, or upgrades)

Check out these GREAT DEALS:

$799*/person

2 for $1548* ($774 ea)

MINISTRY PARTNER'S DISCOUNT: $749*/person (or 2 for $1498*)

Bill Me Later Available!! (now called "PayPal Credit")
(*Does not include airfare, restaurant meals, or upgrades)
(*3% "Tax" added when paying online to cover PayPal fees)
*ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT ARE TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND YOU CAN STILL GIVE OR SELL YOUR TICKETS TO SOMEONE ELSE.

IS THIS A GOOD DEAL? NO, IT'S A GREAT DEAL!!!

GTD offers a high quality trip for much less than you would pay other outfitters. We literally offer MORE for LESS! Here's what other outfitters are charging for Havasu Falls trips:
<> National Geographic: $4595 (9 days)
<> REI: $2799 (7 days)
<> Discovery Treks: $1125 (4 days)

UPGRADES (EXTRA COSTS):

Upgrade to individual private hotel rooms.... $TBD

TO REGISTER:

STEP 1: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER!!
STEP 2: Pay for the event.

START TIME:

Flight must arrive at PHX Sky Harbor Int Airport (Phoenix, AZ) by 11am MST (Mountain Standard Time) on Fri Nov 18, 2016

ENDING TIME:

Flight must depart at PHX Sky Harbor Int Airport (Phoenix, AZ) after 8am MST (Mountain Standard Time) on Wed Nov 23, 2016

LOCATION:

AZ (Phoenix / Grand Canyon South Rim / Havasu Falls / Phoenix)
BASE CAMP: Supai, AZ

MIN. PEOPLE:

MAX. PEOPLE:

AGE RANGE:

All Ages

ACCOMMODATIONS:

WHILE BACKPACKING: Tents (or Cocoon Hammocks) w/ Sleeping Bags & Pads

WHEN NOT BACKPACKING: Hotels (first and last night)

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Hotel rooms are booked based double occupancy with 2 queen beds. Unless married (or upgrading to a personal hotel room for an extra fee), rooms are shared by another participant of the same gendered.

MEALS:

Backpacking Meals are included with your trip. We will contact you prior to the trip so you can select your specific meals.
Restaurant Meals are not included with the price of your trip. There are approximately 6 restaurant meals during this trip.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

GTD PROVIDES ALL THE GEAR & EQUIPMENT FOR NO ADDITIONAL FEES!!!!
Includes event planning, 6 day event, multiple destinations, full-time guides, accommodations, transportation, fuel, drivers, National Park entrance fees, camping fees, permits, visit to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, ALL backpacking and camping gear, God-awesome experience, devotions, spiritual emphasis, and a lifelong memory!

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:

Hiking, camping, waterfall tours, optional day hikes to Mooney & Beaver Falls (and other destinations), swimming, amazing Grand Canyon South Rim views, all pictures taken by GTD

OPTIONAL ADD-ON'S:

***VERY IMPORTANT: HORSES, MULES, AND HELICOPTERS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE DATES YOU DESIRE. HORSES AND MULES ARE PRIVATELY OWNED BY HAVASUPAI INDIANS AND AVAILABILITY FLUCTUATES FROM WEEK-TO-WEEK BASED ON MANY DIFFERENT FACTORS INCLUDING THE OWNERS PERSONAL DAILY NEED OF THE ANIMAL. HORSE & MULE RESERVATIONS CAN NOT BE MADE UNTIL 1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP DATE. IN ADDITION, HELICOPTERS FLY ON CERTAIN DAYS, BUT EVEN THEN IT'S NOT GUARANTEED THAT A FLIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE. THERE IS A PECKING ORDER FOR WHO GETS FIRST OPTION ON FLIGHTS - TRIBAL INDIANS, VENDORS, AND THEN PAYING CUSTOMERS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Horseback Rental - ($187/round trip) (Payments are made in cash directly to the Havasupai Indians.)

Pack Mule - ($187/round trip for up to 130 pounds of gear) (cost may be shared between several hikers) (Payments are made in cash directly to the Havasupai Indians.)

Helicopter Ride - ($85/one way includes your gear) (Flying in or out on a helicopter is ONLY available on Sun, Mon, Thur, and Fri. Payments are made in cash directly to the helicopter company.)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare, restaurant meals, optional add-on or upgrades, items listed on checklist (see below).

REQUIRED WAIVERS:

GTD Waiver [Please print & complete prior to arrival] (Any participant under 18 must also have parent/ guardian sign each waiver)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

GTD events can be paid for with cash, checks, or debit / credit cards. To pay online with a debit or credit card click on the PayPal link near the top of this page.
If paying with cash or check click here.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:

GTD: 727-692-5296 (GTD cell phone - Doug Garner)

- BASIC SCHEDULE -
The Daily Agenda

Nov 18-23, 2016 (Fri-Wed)

FRI: Arrive in Phoenix. Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim. Dive to Hotel. (Daily devotions)

SAT: Drive to trailhead. Backpack 10 miles. Set-up camp. Camp. (Daily devotions)

SUN: Waterfall tours. Swimming. Optional day hike up to 7 miles. Camp. (Daily devotions)

MON: Enjoy Havasu Falls. Fun pictures. Swimming. Rest up for hike out. Camp. (Daily devotions)

TUE: Break camp. Backpack out 10 miles. Drive to Phoenix. Hotel. (Daily devotions)

WED: Drive to airport. Depart.

- HAVASU FALLS-
Did you know?

- Havasu Falls Is Known Throughout The World For It's Beauty -

EXCERPTS FROM HAVASUWATERFALLS.NET

"Havasu Falls is known throughout the world and has appeared in numerous magazines and television shows, and is often included in calendars that feature incredible waterfalls or beautiful scenery. Visitors from all over the world make the trip to Havasupai primarily for Havasu Falls.

The vibrant blue water contrasts against the striking red rocks of the canyon walls as Havasu Falls plunges nearly 100 feet into a wide pool of blue-green waters. This, the most striking waterfall in the Grand Canyon, sports a wide sandy beach and plenty of shady cottonwood trees to relax by.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium occur naturally in the waters of Havasu Creek. The pools and natural dams form when the calcium carbonate precipitates out of the water and deposits onto rocks, branches, or man made structures (after a devastating flood) building up over time. Havasu Falls and Havasu Creek get their blue color from the magnesium in the water. As the pools deepen and the calcium carbonate is slowly released from the water, the bluer the water appears as the relative magnesium content increases.

As the creek originates from a spring, the water rarely deviates from 70 degrees Fahrenheit year round."

- TRIP SUMMARY -
This is a trip like no other!

THIS IS A 6-DAY CHRIST-CENTERED TRIP

GTD's DestiNATION Program is designed to introduce you to some of the most amazing God-awesome works of creation found within our own nation. Our goal is to bring people to God's breathtaking works of art and allow God to move, inspire, and deepen our faith in Him. The Bible states a simple, but profound truth - creation reveals a Creator:

<>< Romans 1:20

"For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature."

<>< Psalms 19:1

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

Oftentimes we are so surrounded by man-made things that we are only reminded of the concrete testaments of man. It becomes easy to forget the power of God as we stop noticing the evidence of His power - creation. One of the many ways that God speaks is through His creation. It's one of the ways He humbles us while at the same time fills us up with deep appreciation and even deeper faith.

HAVASU FALLS will captivate you with it's amazing beauty! Over the course of 6 days GTD will hike with you 10 miles down into the Grand Canyon to experience one of Arizona's hidden treasures, Havasu Falls. We will explore the majesty of God's creation and even chase after a few adventures along the way. And that's not even the best part, we will also explore the majesty of God's presence through daily devotions, praise & worship, and nightly challenges from the Bible as we hang out and have fun together.

This trip will challenge you and potentially change your life as you grow closer to God, make new friends, encounter some new adventures, and visit some of the most incredible places in our nation... and even in the world!

- DISCOUNTS, PAYMENT PLANS, AND MORE -
GTD gives you more for less!

*ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, BUT ARE TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND YOU CAN STILL GIVE OR SELL YOUR TICKETS TO SOMEONE ELSE.

BUY NOW; PAY LATER! 6 MONTHS SAME AS CASH!

While we don't encourage debt we do encourage wise budgeting. Bill Me Later allows you to buy your trip today and then gives you 6 months to pay it off with NO interest. But make sure you pay it off by the deadline or else you will get charged with 6 months of back interest! (Bill Me Later is now known as PayPal Credit)

FOR GTD MINISTRY PARTNERS, GTD MEANS "Get The Discount"

It's very simple, GTD Ministry Partners always receive the lowest price offered on our Pay-It-Now Discount regardless of the date or payment deadlines! It's our way of saying thank you for supporting the work of the ministry. Want to know more about becoming a Ministry Partner and all the other benefits that come with it? Click here for details.

GET 2 FREE ROUND-TRIP FLIGHTS THROUGH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES!! AVOID DEBT & USE CREDIT WISELY.

Get 2 FREE round-trip airline tickets through Southwest Airlines!! If you apply for & get approved for their Visa Credit Card and spend $2000 in the first 3 months then you get 2 FREE round-trip airline tickets. We did this last year and racked up enough points for 4 free flights saving us $1300!!

Since debt isn't God's way we are not suggesting that you use this credit card to go into debt. But if you use the card wisely for all your normal monthly bills & expenses... and then pay the balance each month with the cash you would have paid for those monthly bills & expenses then you will reach the $2k very easily AND HAVE NO DEBT PLUS GET 2 FREE AIRLINE TICKETS!!

And GTD can benefit from this too. GTD will receive 5000 Reward Points to go towards our flights simply by calling 1-877-792-3584 to apply for this deal and telling them that Douglas Garner (Rewards # 00000000172670595) referred you. Now that's a great way to help out one of your favorite non-profits! Click on the picture for more details.

- CHECKLIST -
What you should bring.

MANDATORY ITEMS:

[ ] "Travel" Bible

[ ] Food money (Approx 5-6 Restaurant Meals)

[ ] Glasses/Contacts (if needed)

[ ] Necessary Meds (if needed)

[ ] SIGNED GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)

GENERAL CLOTHING:

- November avg temps on top of the canyon rim are high 40's during the day and low 20's at night.
- November avg temps down in the canyon are mid 60's during the day and low 20's at night.
- Check the forecast for the South Rim & Supai a few days before the trip. Pack accordingly.
- Layers of Clothing (It may become warm, super cold, or rainy. Layers are the best way to go!)
- Bring proper amounts of clothes for 6 days & 5 nights. BUT PLEASE DON'T OVERPACK!

[ ] Hotel Clothes (something to relax in before and after the hike)

[ ] Restaurant Clothes (eating out at local restaurants for a few meals; nothing super fancy)

[ ] Activity Shorts

[ ] Activity Shirts

[ ] Sweatshirts / Sweaters

[ ] Seasonal Jacket

[ ] Active Wear Pants / Jeans

[ ] Activity / Hiking Shoes

[ ] Sandals / Flip Flops

[ ] Modest Swimsuit
[ ] Hat

[ ] Socks

[ ] Underwear

TOILETRIES:

- Showers will be available at the hotels, but there are NO showers available at the Havasu Falls campground!

[ ] Soap

[ ] Shampoo

[ ] Toothbrush

[ ] Toothpaste

[ ] Deodorant (please bring!)

[ ] Brush / Comb

[ ] Hair Care / Gel / Spray

[ ] Razor

[ ] Shaving Cream

BACKPACKING GEAR (AVAILABLE THROUGH GTD):

*GTD can supply the following gear for you on this trip for no extra fee (or you may elect to supply your own gear instead of using GTD's gear). You are responsible for transporting all gear and personal luggage (including luggage fees) from your home to the backpacking destination and back to your home again.
[ ] Backpack
[ ] Trekking Poles
[ ] Cocoon Hammock or Small Tent
[ ] Sleeping Pad
[ ] Sleeping Bag
[ ] Miniature Backpacker's Pillow
[ ] 2 Lg Water Bottles (1-2 liters)
[ ] Water (fill up prior to trailhead)
[ ] Backpacker Stove / Fuel / Cookware / Utensils
[ ] Backpacking Meals & Some Snacks
[ ] First Aid Kit
[ ] P-Cord (Parachute Cord) (small amt)
[ ] Duct Tape (small amt)
[ ] Small LED Flashlight and/or Headlamp w/ Batteries
[ ] Small Roll of Toilet Paper
[ ] Wet Wipes (small amt: travel size)
[ ] Emergency Whistle
[ ] Signaling Devices
[ ] Poncho
[ ] Small Plastic Bags (1-2) (for wet/dirty clothes)
[ ] Zip Lock Bags (1-2) (Gallon Size)
[ ] Insect Repellent (small amt: travel size)
[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Travel Bible and/or Daily Devotional

[ ] GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)

OPTIONAL GEAR NOT SUPPLIED BY GTD:

[ ] Gloves (Optional use with trekking poles)
[ ] Hydration Pack (1-2 liters)
[ ] Pocket Knife (put this in your checked luggage)
[ ] Sunglasses
[ ] Lip Balm (small amt: travel size)