Quote Originally Posted by DownUnderFamily View Post
... we now think it will be too difficult in only a few days.
I would not just give up like that, and completely forget about it. When you are in Denver, you will get to hear the weather forecasts... including the weeklong forecasts. Why not wait to decide till then. At the time of the year you are travelling, this trip can easily be made without reservations. You can make all those decisions when you are in Denver. It would be a shame to miss out on the Grand Canyon, if the weather happends to be nice when you are over there. And the drive from Denver to the GC, as above, is such a spectacular drive, over very good roads. If the weather is fine, and the forecast is for continuing fine weather, there is no reason for you to miss all that.

On the other hand, if the forecasts are for storms, and snow and blizzards, etc., book a flight to OC, and enjoy the time with your friends.

Lifey