Phoenix arizona freelance photographer andrew pielage can't stop exploring the canyon

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Phoenix Arizona Freelance Photographer Andrew

Pielage Can't Stop Exploring the Canyon
http://www.explorethecanyon.com

From Landscapes and wildlife to history and adventure, what’s
the one thing about the Grand Canyon that has intrigued you?

What a tough question…I think the thought of seeing something
new every time is what keeps bringing me back to the Canyon.
Being down to the bottom 25+ times you would think you have
seen it all. But that is never the case. Every single trip down the
Canyon, I see … Continue Reading



If this is your first visit to Grand Canyon, what motivated you to
visit? If this is a revisit, what’s your reason for wanting to come
back?

Always seeing something new is the juice that keeps me coming
back to the Grand Canyon. My most recent trip was last week
on a six day backpacking adventure starting on the Bill Hall trail
down to the Esplanade to Tapeats Creek and back over Surprise
Valley to Deer Creek Falls. Being a huge fan of the Canyon I had
always heard about large … Continue Reading



What are five things your Backpack to the Canyon must
contain?

1. Water. Whatever you think you may need, double it! You can
never have to much water in the Grand Canyon.
2. Water. Yep. Mentioned it again. I can’t stress how important it
is to have it. Throw in some Gatorade or Crystal Light mix to spice
it up a little. Continue Reading



What is the best way to get to the Grand Canyon – By Air, By
Road or By Rail? Why?

I am going to have to go with road on this one. I love road trips
and although the South Rim is one heck of a beautiful drive from
Flagstaff, it does not compare to the diverse landscapes you will
see driving from Flagstaff to the North Rim. I don’t want to ruin
the surprise by the high desert plateaus to the majestic Vermillion
Cliffs to the high alpine forests will be just a few of the sights you
will see. Breathtaking landscapes around every corner.



What is travel to you in one word?

Adventure



What are three tips for an awesome budget trip to the Grand
Canyon?
1. Camp. Budget or not, I am a huge fan of camping out. Stay in
one of the campgrounds at either the North or South Rim.
Everything is close to walk too.

2. Enjoy all the museums, interpretive/visitor centers and art
galleries while you are there. Sure the helicopter tours are
great but so are all the activities you can do for free right on
the rim. Continue Reading



What type of camera did you bring? Any tips on shooting the
Grand Canyon?

I brought my Canon 5D Mark II this time. A little bulky but you can’t
skimp on your camera when you are visiting one of the seven nature
wonders of the world. Always bring the best camera you own.
Always have your camera handy on the trail because magical things
happen all the time at the Grand Canyon. Keep it in your pocket or
in your backpack so you can grab it at a moments notice.
Wide angle lenses is great but don’t limit yourself. The Grand
Canyon has little treasures too just wanting to discovered. A tiny
frog or a small blooming desert flower, never stop looking.



What surprised you about the Grand Canyon?

How wonderfully removed you can become at the bottom of the
Grand Canyon looking up at the rim less then 10 miles away. I
remember on a backpacking trip a few years ago, laying out on a
rock in shorts and a t-shirt as I witnessed a snow storm on the
rim. Being surrounded by its might walls at the bottom is a
completely different experience then looking down at them from
above. I would encourage everyone to do both at least once.



As a travel destination, how would you rank the Grand Canyon
from 1 to 10?

10



Tell us a little about yourself!

My name is Andrew Pielage and I am a freelance photographer
based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Born to an adventurous mother
and geologist father, my childhood was spent exploring the
back roads of Arizona. I had been to the rim of the Grand
Canyon many times as a child, but it was not until high school
that I did my first backpacking trip to the bottom. It changed
my life forever. Now fifteen years later, I have tallied 25+ trips to
the bottom and one ten day rafting trip from Lee’s Ferry to Lake
Mead. And I still have more trips on the list =)



Phoenix arizona freelance photographer andrew pielage can't stop exploring the canyon

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