Grand Canyon Insights: Tales & Trails from Below the Rim
Join us on April 4th, 2020 for the fifth
GCHBA Grand Canyon Hikers Symposium
 The Grand Canyon is viewed by six Million visitors per year, but the comparatively few who backpack & hike below the rim observe a different perspective on the mysteries and secrets there to behold. At the : Cline Library • Northern Arizona University 1001 Knoles Drive • Flagstaff, AZ 86011 View interactive map General Admission – FREE The GCHBA was established to share these insights, and in the past 15 years we have held multiple Symposiums where canyon enthusiasts come together and share their adventures illustrated with picture, maps and videos.  | The Cline Library Seating is limited to 400, so please make your reservation in advance. Reservations to attend.  |
Grand Canyon Hikers & Backpackersis a 501(c)3 organization and your donation is tax-deductible as permitted by law. Donations accepted. Your donation of any amount is greatly appreciated and will help underwrite this special event. | You can make donations through PayPal here: or on our Eventbrite page by adding your donation with ticket registration here. |
After-Show EventWhen this year’s Symposium ends, GCHBA Members and others plan to gather at the 1899 Bar & Grille for a non-hosted after-show social. We hope many of you can join in and share your adventures. |
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1899 Bar & Grill |
307 W. DuPont Ave. |
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| This year’s event The selection of 15 presenters, this year, include a broad range of topics from family hikes to extreme destinations and jaunts to journeys. We will also have with us Larry Wieland from the Panorama Project – which if you have searched for that breathtaking Grand Canyon viewpoint online, you have probably come across his stunning 3D imagery.  THE GC PANORAMA PROJECTFull program and details from our presenters. Ned Bryant….Western GC Loop adventure Lee Chandler… The Dome Jamie Compos…Deconstructing the End to End 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 spacer |
Symposiums through the years
Example of Symposium Videos available for Backcountry Memberships with the GCHBA.org. Disc III “Grand Switchbacks” Track 5 “Clear Creek to Asbestos” by Chris Forsyth.
Echoes & Reflections Symposium
One Foot Forward Symposium
Grand Switchbacks Symposium
Inaugural Symposium
October 10, 2010
April 4, 2009
October 20, 2007
April 8, 2006
see you there …
…The Grand Canyon!
This is the home page for Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association (GCHBA). The mission of the GCHBA is to Promote, Encourage and Advocate for the interests of the hiking and backpacking community in the region of Grand Canyon. Please click on the NEWS link on the menu bar to learn about our current issues and projects.
Formed in 2000 as a way for concerned citizens to band together, the organization’s goals include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the do-it-yourself hiking and backpacking public’s timely access to the Grand Canyon.
- Encouraging and fostering communications between the hiking and backpacking community and the appropriate Federal and Native American agencies.
- Aiding in the goals of safe and enjoyable do-it-yourself wilderness backpacking trips.
- Protecting the wilderness resources of Grand Canyon.
- Providing a forum for the do-it-yourself hiker and backpacker.
The GCHBA has held three Hikers and Backpackers Symposiums, conducted numerous Service Projects working directly with personnel from Grand Canyon National Park, and we are actively engaged in numerous Resource Management issues of importance to do-it-yourself hikers and backpackers.
