I know there is a newer trail which runs from the Broadway TH to the Peralta TH area ...... but what is the name of the trail(s)? ..... can't seem to find any info on the trail w/o knowing it's name.
Thanks.

Purchased one of the Orange SPOT locator/trackers ... wondering how best to carry it so it does not interfere with my movements but is in a position to maintain sat. contact for tracking ... any suggestions. Thanks.

Thanks for your help Joe.

Abuelo

Is the a trail from First Water TH (in the Superstitions) to the Massacre Grounds?

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Staying in east valley. Looking for places to snowshoe which would be possible day trips from the valley. Wondering about the M-Rim between Payson - Happy Jack or Payson - Heber areas. Anyone know of trails 1 - 5 miles in length which might be suitable for snowshoeing? Have been west of there to Gre...

Thanks for the comments. I, like Al, had a very old but great pair of original Vasque Sundowners (burgandy with light tan tounge) but after my broken ankle healed last year found I could no longer wear them (too tight). Went with the new Sundowner because of experience with the old ones and a prefer...

Have a new pair of Vasque all leather boots. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for shortening the break in period? Possibly a leather conditioning oil of some type? Other suggestions?

HELP!!!!!!!

Thanks.

Abuelo

Thanks to everyone for the comments and ideas. As soon as ankle/foot is back to normal will be checking out boots suggested. Intend to start using dual hiking sticks also.

Recently broke a ankle in accident while hiking. Have had couple of people suggest I might want to consider a higher boot (8"/10") for future hiking. So does anyone have experience/thoughts about use of 8"/10" boots for general hiking ..... mostly day hiking? Or suggestions for b...

In response to hikeaz's reply:

Thanks Kurt.

That's what a call a Great! response.

Abuelo

When doing the Salome Jug how difficult is it to get down into the creek bed/canyon?

Where is a good place to enter (climb down into) the creek bed/canyon?

All comments, suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

Thanks for the responses guys. You'd think at 65 I'd have these things worked out by now but this hiking/camping thing had to wait until I retired.

If the rated temp is 40 deg ..... how much can I lower it by using a silk bag liner? Any?

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I have a North Face Chrysalis, 18 oz sleeping bag. Can anyone tell me the temp range for it. North Face web site not much help.

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Would anyone happen to have an actual GPS reading for the "Boulder Flats" located off of the Pine Creek trail or on the Ballentine Trail?

Thanks.