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grand canyon south rim in august 08

I am headed out go GC south rim mid August. I don't see many posts about GC--is anyone else going? Not quite sure what to bring w/me. I am working as a busboy.

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Permalink Reply by Fr3sh on July 19, 2008 at 7:07am: I would recommend Rouzer Hall. Even though it's not in the main area, it's very laid back. When you're in the Housing Office, let them know where you want to stay. They should be able to accommodate you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt S. on July 19, 2008 at 1:11pm: thanks for the info! I've heard Victor Hall can get a little crazy...Do you think I will be working 40 hour week?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by reggie on July 19, 2008 at 2:17pm: is it easy to get on i want to start in april of 09; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fr3sh on July 19, 2008 at 5:44pm: During the summer you will be working 40.
I've heard that the winters are dead. Mainly American workers are there and normally they get 2nd jobs and it's much easier to do so w/the international workers gone.
It's easy to get on, especially if you have years of experience in the position you're applying for.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt S. on July 19, 2008 at 6:35pm: Do they go outside of the GC to get their 2nd job? Also--what about phone service. I have Att/Cingular here, what works out there? Also, are there any large stores to shop in Flagstaff, like Walmart, or any wholesale clubs? Your info has been a big help.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fr3sh on July 19, 2008 at 7:11pm: You can get a 2nd job here at the park if you want or you can work in Tusayan which is a 10min (free) shuttle bus ride. I have AT&T as well and there's absolutely no signal at all and was disappointed when I found that out after arriving here (and they say they have "More Bars In More Places...right). Sprint and Verizon work here.
There are large stores in Flagstaff such as wal-mart,mall,and a costco.
No prob bro, I wish someone gave me insight of how the park was before I got here. I found out ALL this info myself.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by reggie on July 19, 2008 at 9:25pm: well i guess i better not come here for the summer i have att as well i think i better off at north rim; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sunni on November 18, 2008 at 2:51pm: The free shuttle to Tusayan only runs from Memorial Day-Labor Day. There is no shuttle into Tusayan at this moment and a taxi cost you $10, 1 way. So if you want to go into Tusayan quite a bit...make friends with someone who owns a car.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Fr3sh on July 19, 2008 at 10:37pm: so whether or not you have a signal is the deal breaker?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joleen Thornsberry on May 7, 2009 at 11:22am: I'm headed out to the south rim with a friend in about 2 weeks, anything essential that you can suggest? and how about being able to get a phone installed in the dorm rooms, I read somewhere that the jacks are pre-installed, just wondering how true this is.
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Permalink Reply by Katy Allen on August 21, 2009 at 6:03pm: I start working at GC south rim on 8/26/2009. I will be working as a Retail Associate.; ▶ Reply to This