Hey hazers, I live in southern Cave Creek. I've seen coyotes dozens of times around Dynamite and Tatum, and running cross Cave Creek Road north of Pinnacle Peak. About a month ago I saw 7 javalinas crossing Deer Valley Road just east of 7th Street (the only time I have seen javalinas since I've been...

Hey,

Does anyone want a whole box of backpacker magazines? There is about a year's worth- up till last months issue, I think.

I'm moving and they are free- just have to pick them up (near South Mountain- pm me for the address if you are interested).

I'm throwing them out on Friday.

Mike

Hey folks, Been quite a while since I have been on the site. I've had about all the life changes I can stand. Anyway, I have some gear I'm trying to sell, thought I would put it up to see if anyone is interested. Please pm me if you have interest, I think I can still remember how it works. Joe- site...

Definately wasn't green- although I guess it could have been bleached from the sun. Joe's description was adequate- looked like very thin saturated paper. I can't say tactically, cuz I didn't touch. Do Fremonts even produce the tell-tale Cottonwood "Fluff"? Honestly, I don't think I have ever seen a...

There is a photo of the stuff in my lower Barks photoset. I remember it as well- I thought it was some type of algae.

Liz- that book was called Angels in the Wilderness, by Amy Racine. I haven't read Death in the Grand Canyon, but I have read Death in Yellowstone. Man some people have no common sense! I mean- to try and put your kid on a buffalo for a picture- even I will only go so far for a shot! The stories abou...

Thanks Joe! I'll check Barnes out.

Into Thin Air got me started on reading a slew of adventure/survival non-fiction. I think Black Sun reveals much more about Abbey personality, although Desert Solitare is of course much more popular. Running the Amazon by Joe Kane is an awesome read. Sandstone Spine: First Traverse of Comb Ridge is...

joe bartels wrote:Here here to the joy of HAZ and Festivus that brings out the best of us!

Festivus! Good one Joe- hope your holiday was wonderful and all that tinsel not too distracting!

Mike

I don't even try anymore. Hiking pants and trekking poles are becoming disposable for me- I'm thinking of just going with the Wal-mart trekkies-not paying big bucks for me just to destroy them!

I bought a new pair of REI convertibles about two months ago- already getting holes in the knees!

Was it in the summer?? Maybe it was the vapors that had those ladies acting strange!! Dude- I couldn't resist!! Haaahhah hee..hee.. Theres no way in H E double hockey sticks I could ever pick up someone while hiking...usually I'm sweating up a storm and probably smellin' like a wet elk. Love-struck ...

I think the Supes are supposed to be good for rattlers- 'specially in the late spring. I ran into a beautiful diamondback right in West Boulder Canyon last Spring- my first encounter. We saw one little baby coiled up and half frozen last April around Waputki. I also was buzzed a few times- in the da...

al1inaz wrote: Would low gaiters keep the spines from going through the mesh on your Vasques?

I'll bet they would! I'll have to try it! Thanks for the tip Al!

I have incredibly flat feet as well. My feet have "spread" it seems- I'm up to a 13 wide (my normal every day shoe a year ago was a 12). I wear Vasque Breezes and love them- although I haven't done much really rough off trail desert hiking- they might pick up some spines through the mesh. I've tried...

Hi Sonia, If you are truly interested in hiking- the last thing you want to do is scrimp on shoes or boots. If there is anything in the hiking gear category that you want to be careful with- its your footwear! Your boots are gonna take you places, and you definately want to make sure they bring you ...

Here's an experience I haven't forgotten... Freedom stands on the slick rock In the red dust blue morning And leaves no footprints But stretches yoga-style The asleep-in-the-dew-rice-cake-morning position Pointing at God with a skyward finger Left foot against right leg Armpit hair waving like burnt...

Well, that just gives me ANOTHER reason to hike Baldy again! I've hiked it twice and didn't go to this summit you are describing either time. I came close my first hike- I took a spur trail to the top and came out about 100 yards from the bald spot. I think Randy, Clark and I would have done it the ...

You've come exactly to the right place, Lopez! Welcome to the best source on AZ hiking info on the net! In the tabs above, click the drop down on the MAIN tab, and browse the articles. There is a wealth of info there, from choosing boots to dealing with bears. There are multitudes of books out there...

I've done 10- but I've done many of them a few times. I'd rate the ascents as my favorites- Humphreys and Browns, but they are all great.

In response to Matt Hoffman's reply: Wow- thanks Matt! I appreciate the compliment! I've been given a wealth of tips- from Randy, Trish, Joe...plus reading a lot of books and internet sites. I'm also poised to take a couple of upcoming two day workshops. Hiking has kinda "opened up" an interest in ...