Had a great time, even though I was only holding down the fort :-) Hope to see you all when I'm healed up!

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I'm planning on starting from Tucson in the middle of Jan and hiking 200 miles North...Any suggestions on water, resupply spots, and other important facts that I might not know coming down from Maine? How cold can i expect it to be?... And when people talk about "snow" how much are they ta...

Hi all...just curious whether anyone's been in area of Charlebois Spring or LaBarge Spring recently and might know whether there's any water right now (since this winter's been so dry). Thanks!

I am so glad it is getting cooler for hiking here in the valley ! I used to live over by SOuth Mountain which made it so easy to go hike after work. Here is my problem. I work from 7-3:30. I now live at Gilbert Rd and the 60. The sun is starting to set earlier and earlier but I want to be able to do...

Thank you all so much for the info/advice. I think I will attempt to hike in the morning. I never realised the sun was up at 4:45 am during the summer (Partly cuz Im reallllllly not a morning person - but in the interest of my health and hiking - I can become one LOL) If I was able to do an hour hik...

I have become an avid hiker. Thanks to hiking I lost 75 pounds last winter. Im really worried about this summer though. Last summer when the heat came I was forced to stop hiking because it just got too hot and hikes became miserable and it was only like 95. I normally hike after work 2x per week fr...

Samantha was the name of my best friend growing up. (My doxie dog) She lived to be 17 years old. I think Samantha is a beautiful name. My votes in ! congrats !!!

Chalos for me

Ramen, chunk tuna and Franks louisiana hot sauce ;)

Looking for mature guys who can keep up with this physically fit senior for week day and/or weekend hikes in the north country. Also enjoy mt. biking and enjoy the great outdoors on leisurely hikes.

I have a friend who's lived in AZ for 3 years but never seen anything outside the desert... He's moving soon and I want to show him what AZ has to offer. We're hiking somewhere Sunday and I want to take him somewhere beautiful, with pines, and water... but a fairly easy hike that's within 2-3 hours ...

I like the lighter foot wear when it is just me, but as a Scout Leader I can tend to be the pack mule for major outings and a heavy pack is typical.

I was using a pair made by Merrell that were great. The boots that was fore mentioned was what I am considering. I need a pair that wont leave my barefoot in the back country. Some boots from Danner are on my list as well. Just want some input on experiences people have had good and bad. Being a Sco...

In response to domromer's reply: Boil them in clean water till pink and then change them into spiced water{what ever you want to spice it with. I use cajun hot sauce} boil for about 10 min. Then eat em up. My Boy Scouts love em :) First boil causes them to defecat and rids them of the grit and mud ...

I have worn the cleats off of my trusty hikers. I am looking at a couple of different ones for hot weather and rocky terrain.

I like the Converse® 8" Composite Toe Side Zipper Boot and the Bates® M-9 Desert Assault 9 in. Boots.

Any input would be great.

I hiked a LOT pre-kids. I miss it, and I'm starting to get back into it. I live in Mesa. I am not real crazy about deseert hiking. an anyone recommend hikes that will push me but not kill me as I get started again?

It depends on were I'm going on what I carry. My 1st choice is my Kimber 45acp with "Black Talons" in two clips on my hip when I belive the predator may be a 2 legged wacko. When I'm in Bear country like Bear Creek Canyon in Colorado I carry my Rugger Super Red Hawk 44 magnum. In regards t...

In response to diesel's reply: Water fall trail at the White Tanks with Webelos 1 Scouts on Sunday. This will be the first hike for some of the new boys to Cub Scouts.

We're taking our Cub Scout Pack up to the Crown King in a couple of months and I was looking for any info on a fun hike with a cool destination like a old structure or maybe a ruin. ( Cub Scouts are as young as 1st Grade to 5th ) Any ideas would be appreciated