We were worried about the wind, but it did not happen. Once past Mule Ear you enter the upper canyon. In fact, I do not remember anything of note for this day on the water. It was simply smooth sailing although I kept expecting the weather to impact the boating. Surprisingly, Fossil Camp was available so we grabbed it. That made for an easy out day of six miles to Mexican Hat for myself. Everyone else was in for the duration. I have noticed over the last few visits here that the fossils are disappearing via the hammer and chisel route. Sad to see that.