Suggested Packing List

LUGGAGE AND ID

Each student should bring two bags:

1 – SUITCASE

Each participant should bring one regular sized suitcase which will be checked at the airport. Airport regulations state that all bags must be tagged on the outside with the actual traveler’s name and address.

2 – CARRY-ON

You should also pack a carry-on which should ideally be a backpack. This will be used on the airplane, as well as a travel bag for touring days. You will use it to carry your camera, extra clothes, water and snacks. Please pack personal items in the carry-on bag (such as medication, money, contact lenses or glasses) along with a change of clothing in case of luggage delays. Affix a luggage tag with the traveler’s name and address on the outside.

3 - IDENTIFICATION

All participants must have ID with them as outlined:

• 18 and older: photo ID such as driver’s license
• 17 and under: non-photo ID such as birth certificate, library card, student ID or social security card

CLOTHING

• WATERPROOF JACKET –preferably with a hood
• PANTS AND SHORTS - waterproof pants, jeans, shorts
• SHOES – tennis shoes or hiking boots suitable for walking. Please bring two pairs.
• SOCKS and UNDERWEAR
• SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS – suitable for layering
• BATHING SUIT

OTHER ITEMS

• CAMERA and FILM- stock up at home, it will be much more expensive at the National Park
• WATER BOTTLE – Make sure it has a good seal so it does not leak in your backpack
• ZIPLOC BAGS – to keep camera and film dry in the event of rain
• SNACKS – All meals are included, but you may want to bring granola bars, power bars or other portable, sealed snacks.
• SUNDRIES – toiletries of your choice including SUNSCREEN
• TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK
• WRISTWATCH

WEATHER

This is an outdoor adventure, so remember to think PRACTICAL over fashionable.

February – March

Spring in Northern Arizona has a high temperature around 55 and a low at night around 20.  Be prepared for anything!  We could experience warmer days or we could have cold rain and snow. The most important thing is to be prepared for wet and cold weather with waterproof clothing and enough layers. You can always take the layers off if it is warm.

April – May

Late spring typically has high temperatures in the 60s and lows in the 30s.  Again always be prepared for wet and cold weather. 

June - September

Summer in Northern Arizona is typically sunny with high temperatures in the 80s and lows at night in the 40s. HOWEVER, June is the beginning of the monsoon season, where rain can come in quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically.  We could have beautiful, sunny 80 degree days or we could have cold rain or snow.

October – November

Fall typically has high temperatures in the 60s and lows in the 20s. Beautiful fall days are typical but rain and snow happen throughout the fall and winter months, be prepared.  

December – January

Winter typically has high temperatures in the 40s and lows in the teens.  Snow is likely. 

We suggest that you check the weather online at www.intellicast.com in the days leading up to the trip. The code to type in for Grand Canyon weather is GCN.