I have an Irregular schedule, but would like to go about twice a week, and maybe outdoors when able. Checked out "lead" and willing to climb at PRG, AZR, and Climbmax. Shoot me an email at fritzski@aol.com if you're interested.

Hey guys, Like I said, I hope you go, but I just want you to be in the right frame of mind when you do. You can always back off, as long as you never get committed beyond that point, so just keep that in mind. In answer to Daryl's question: Don't expect "snow filled gullies and avalanches"...

I'm just recalling from memory and what I look at when I'm flying over. Fact is you can still die, or wish you did, on a fall from 3rd class terrain. I can assure you of this though, it will be very slow, careful going at best and could potentially develop into what climbers call an "epic"...

Hey guys, this sounds like an epic adventure! Just the kind of thing I would like to be in on. I gotta tell you, I just flew over this morning and the whole peak is covered in snow. Realize that normally nasty free climbed gullies will probably harbor ice for the rest of the winter. In permanently s...

Bruce and I will be climbing on the Fortress rock formation on the Cave Trail Fri. If anyone's out that day in the area please come by and say hi.

joe bartels wrote:you know what somebody once told me in the past

"if you had an ounce of man in you, you'd take the day off and do it"

Who would say such a lame, macho, thing just to put such pressure on a poor dude? :roll:

Did a little exploring in the jeep the other day. Took FR 287 north from the Haunted Cyn / steel bridge area up to Horrell Ranch. Good road with some large puddles, but high clearance should have no problem. The ranch is a regular estate with almost a mansion on it and looks to be in full operation....

I should've figured, Joe wins on his first guess! OF COURSE :? At over 7800' Mt Pinal is higher than Four Peaks, a little further as the crow flies, but definitely a shorter drive. This is still quite a low elevation to support Aspen, but tucked in a large canyon on the north side near the top at th...

I'm sorry! I forgot. Given the traffic facing anyone crazy enough to live in the world's largest cul de sac, it may be shorter to drive to Mt Lemmon than Camelback

Hint: Higher than Four Peaks, a little further as the crow flies, but definitely a shorter drive.

Good guess, but in my travels thru there I don't recall seeing any - (caveat: surely doesn't mean there couldn't be some up there somewhere)

I'm quite sure I have located the nearest stand of Aspens to the valley that can be found. It is a large and healthy stand that caught me completely by surprise. Anyone care to guess where?

I'll be happy to drop some hints if needed

You can get them at the Az Hiking Shack for about $89. They also have other models. Besides, they are awesome folks, you can actually touch, feel, and try them on, and I think its really important to support your local retailers in this online oriented world we're becoming.

I bought a pair of Five-Ten Water Tennies just prior to when ever other manufacturer decided to come out with their own version, so now there are so many relatively inexpensive choices. Look for "Sticky" or "Stealth" soles as opposed to your standard Vibram - the difference they ...

My partner and I will be climbing on Bark Canyon Wall for the better part of the day (Tues). It is the large wall up on your left as you descend to the bottom of the wash on Bluff Springs Trail. If anybody happens to be coming by, please yell up a hello and feel free to stop by .

Hey Randy. Wish I could meet up with you guys tomorrow night. When it comes to a subject like this, I'd be willing to admit you've probably forgotten more than I'll ever know! I sure like the Arc Teryx stuff for climbing also, but I can't say I know of any brand prouder of their stuff, and they don'...

3000-3500ci will cover you for one or two nights and still stay light. Internal frame is lighter and less bulky and the technology has come lightyears in comfort. Don't pay a bunch for built in hydration. A "sleeve" is nice and you can just put your old bladder in there and it shouldn't ad...

Bruce and I did "The Hand" on the NE corner of Supe Mtn. yesterday. I am convinced this has to be the most intense 5.6 climb anywhere. The difficulty level was indeed no greater, but the exposure is absolutely mind blowing. Humongous two rope rappell to end it. It was awesome. The hiking b...

In my opinion RMGC has a lot of potential and some good points - its cheap, uncrowded, and virtually all gear is provided free (shoes $1) which is great if you're taking a group of kids or the like. The biggest problem is the way they set their routes. I believe its done mainly by the teenage staff ...

ck, there are two small flat camping spots near the west edge that have rock walls built around them for some security and also a nice campfire ring.