Running water: As in, "Is there running water in the Bright Angel Campground?" Definition: running water, as in "Yes, there is running water. It's called Bright Angel Creek." If you're looking for toilets that flush, they're a quarter mile away. The ones here require you to fill a bucket and quickly pour the bucket of water down the commode to "flush away" your bodily fluids. Anything more solid may require two buckets. Oh, and please be sure to leave a full bucket for the next serf.
Self-inflating: As in, "Our sleep mats are self-inflating." (Note: this must be said with a certain amount of superiority to a younger family member.) Definition: self-inflating, as in you must inflate this your self. What? Hunh? But? Oh, fine. Fortunately, Bridgers are known for their hot air and innovative sleeping arrangements.
This is Zach and Austin's outdoor version of the bunk bed. It should be noted Austin is sleeping on a self-inflating mat...that he blew up himself.
Cool off: As in, "Does it cool off at night?" Definition: Well, this one is all relative, of course. It does cool off. 80 is much cooler than 105. The best way to actually cool off is to sit in the running water.
While a lot of work had been done by other hikers to create pools for soaking, Gregg felt the seating was lacking.
Family style meals: Well, this is exactly what you think, but it's special at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Everyone here is hot, tired, smelly and exhilarated. You make best friends you'll never see again (except as they're passing you on the way back up). Family style dinners actually led to a few new discoveries. For instance, once you've bathed, you realize how bad you must've smelled, because now you can smell everyone else, and it's baaaad. Also, there is no lemonade as refreshing as a Lemmy Lemonade at Phantom Ranch. This holds true for the coffee, as well, but not the chocolate cake, surprisingly.
It's fine: As in, "How's your ankle/rash/severed limb?" "It's fine." (Note: this must be asked by a concerned adult and answered by a young man in the 16 - 25 age range.) Definition: I'm in extreme pain, but far too manly to ask for my mommy. Mommy?
OWEE, OWEE, OWEE!
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