Comments on: Grand Canyon reward trip

Question: Grand Canyon reward trip

growabrain — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:47:31 -0800

We want to take our company's employees for a bonus trip to the Grand Canyon. We are based in Southern California, and there will be about 15 people, going for 4-5 days in mid-September. Any suggestions as far as extra special things to see or do for them? We are thinking helicopter ride, nice hotels, things like that... Thank you for some crazy ideas -

By: amberglow

amberglow — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:53:43 -0800

vegas daytrip? donkey/muletrain to the bottom?

By: cali

cali — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:55:02 -0800

A bonus trip as in "another trip", or a bonus trip as in "hahaha, you thought you were getting a check but instead we will confine you with your coworkers for days on end and force you to do these predetermined 'fun' activities, sucka"?

By: jrossi4r

jrossi4r — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 16:58:25 -0800

Does everyone have their own room? Are you letting them bring a friend/spouse/SO? Because those would be tops on my list.

By: growabrain

growabrain — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:14:51 -0800

Actually, Cali, it will be a real September surprise for all involved, as in "Let's shut down the place for a few days and just go & have fun somewhere else for no immediate reason"...
We are 7-8 people at work + their s/o's -

By: theora55

theora55 — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:30:46 -0800

Haven't done it yet, but I was advised to do a rafting trip in the Grand Canyon duirng a full moon. From having been to Jellystone during a full moon, it sounds like great advice.

By: RockyChrysler

RockyChrysler — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:35:24 -0800

i live not far from the canyon in flagstaff. here's what you need to do: fly into pulliam airport in flagstaff; hire a coach to take you to williams; ride the grand canyon railway into the park (avoid traffic, see scenery, have unique experience); stay at el tovar (right on rim, right at train station, oldest/only hotel in park... very cool); spend days hiking several of the wonderful trails that descend the south rim;hire a 'copter i ya want, or mules; ride bus to desert view; hike a few a few more trails; ride train back to williams.

By: mr_crash_davis

mr_crash_davis — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:39:23 -0800

Hiking isn't always fun for everyone - perhaps some alternate plans for those who don't like to walk all day would be a welcome thing?

By: forallmankind

forallmankind — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:04:27 -0800

What do you do - I want to come work for you....

By: scarabic

scarabic — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:46:07 -0800

Hm... I was going to say a helicopter ride over nature's wonders isn't everyone's idea of a good time. Maybe offer a hike? crash is right though - pick a day when people have a choice of a few things, and make the hike one of those choices. Hiking in the Grand Canyon is one of the best things in the world, imho... others will not agree.

Also - don't feel the need to overwhelm people with fun/crazy stuff. Some people actually like to relax on their vacation. And this is a reward for hard work, right? Offer relaxing options.

By: davy

davy — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:28:44 -0800

Would a masturbation party be too risque?

By: fionab

fionab — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:02:05 -0800

Good massages after a hike, a place with nice hot tubs, hikes, helicopter rides, wine tasting, beer tasting, fireside hot chocolate, amazing breakfasts, and bring me with you!

By: yclipse

yclipse — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 05:57:38 -0800

Stay at the Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams, Arizona and then take the two-hour train ride on the Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim.

By: idiotfactory

idiotfactory — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:42:31 -0800

Check out the Organ Stop pizza joint in Mesa, AZ. It's the world's largest organ and provides quite the unique experience.

By: coolsara

coolsara — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:31:13 -0800

Mesa is about 200 miles from the Grand Canyon's south rim. Probably not too realistic unless you're flying into PHX. Pretty cool music, though.

By: growabrain

growabrain — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:43:26 -0800

Thanks to all -

By: blasdelf

blasdelf — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 23:30:46 -0800

Go to Canyonlands National Park instead, and go for some hikes. Much less tourist infested. I've taken 4 one-week trips there. Very easy hiking in canyon river beds, you can do it barefoot, and you rarely exceed %1 grade.

No tents necessary either.