Canyon Solitude ~ 
                        A Woman's Solo River Journey Through Grand Canyon
                                       by Patricia C. McCairen



Cover of Canyon Solitude        Map of Grand Canyon        Back Cover of Canyon Solitude

             



After years of river guiding, Patricia "Patch" McCairen became the first woman
 to solo raft the 277 miles of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon.
The culmination of a journey to a freer existence, Canyon Solitude 
tacks gracefully back and forth between McCairen's journey 
down the river and her personal quest to live true to herself.


From the Book:
Solitude has a sound all its own, a feeling, a special vision. 
With each stroke on the oars, I draw myself deeper into its realm.
 The Canyon is familiar, yet strange, like an old friend under new 
circumstances. My senses sharpen, taking me beyond myself, 
beyond my fears, into another world. Within two miles of 
Lees Ferry, the well-known walls have risen quickly on 
either side of a river that has wedged itself between solid 
rock. The rest of the world has disappeared. It is just 
the Canyon, the river and me. To be here, that is 
all there is. Nothing more is necessary. 
Nothing more exists. 




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"As more women dare to challenge society's expectations, 
McCairen's marvelous accomplishment may come to 
seem routine. For now, it is simply inspiring."
 - New York Times Book Review




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The following images were taken during the trip.
 The first is by Dwight Morgan; the rest are by Patch.
 They are not in the book.





Beginning the Journey          Cooking Breakfast
Beginning the Journey                             Cooking Breakfast

Sunshine Lady Stranded          Tying Down the Load
     Stranded at Naudaloid                                      Tying Down the Load for the Day


Alone on the River           Camp for One           Hiking Fern Glen Canyon
Near Elves Chasm                                       Kanab Creek Camp                                   Hiking in Fern Glen Canyon      


The Lower Granite Gorge
Rainy Day in the Lower Granite Gorge




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Softcover ~ 7-1/4" x 5" ~ 246 Pages ~ $19.50




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                     Enjoy the Journey,
                                   Patricia "Patch" McCairen
                              PatriciaMcCairen@gmail.com