Canyon Solitaire Index

At the invitation of my uncle Tom and my aunt Tess, Kelly and I visited Montrose, Colorado to hike and fish in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It was our first time fly fishing, and Kelly's first time camping, and our introduction was as perfect as it comes.

Hike Prep: Gearing Up

First Day: Partial Hike In

Second Day: Arriving at the River

Second Day: Fishing Lessons

Second Day: Dinner and Sunset

Third Day: Dawn, Breakfast, Fishing

Fourth Day: Last Day Fishing

Fifth Day: Hike Out

A Few Days Later: At the Canyon Rim

Last Updated Tuesday July 3, 2001