Didn't the high country get a ton of snow recently? I too would like to know the condition of 191! I want to use my cabin as basecamp, and get acclimated. I just don't think I could make it out, even with 4 wheel drive.

In response to hikeaz's reply: Twice , the machines would not take my money, i had to use a credit card:( If you are an illegal alien, does that mean you still have to pay? If you use a friend's car, and don't pay, does that mean your friend's credit rating will be affected? Why can't there be a da...

In response to hikeaz's reply: If anybody can go for me:) I'm planning on hiking picacho peak. I sure would like to know what we can do for the poor blind diseased bighorn sheep, caused by the introduction of goats. We can't transplant them, and who is going to hunt down the goats? Maybe I'll go if...

In response to lind2116's reply: Welcome to HAZ, There are wonderful area parks here in Phoenix, if you want to get your feet wet, just pick up a bleartooth map of Phoenix Area Mountain Parks, when you decide where you want to go, give a holler at least a day ahead of time, and give it a go.:) The ...

In response to joe bartels' reply: no, except for area closed. Reasoning. I don't mind if respectful people walk on my property to get across is to go somewhere else. I am not super-territorial. In fact, I am not territorial at all. Since I LNT, and I don't walk on cyrogenic soil, if I can help it,...

I've seen elk on 260 several times. Once there was a huge buck at the gas station in Heber. Other times there were 3 or 4 does on the side of the road just past the series of 4 or 5 signs warning of elk on 260. Since I'm usually hauling a loaded or empty trailer, I am always going pretty slow on tha...

In response to AZ_Hiker's reply: I've used 3 methods for lightening up on cookware. Everybody has their standards. sooo method 1: simple open top pepsi can stove, roof flashing windscreen, wire mesh pot support, 1 lb coffee can painted black on the outside with grill paint, metal lid with pull tab,...

Even on places I've been before i carry a topo and compass. It's alot of fun to put names to the features you're seeing. I'm going to the Verde rim from the west side this weekend. topozone is what I'm using for Pine Mountain. I print out the area i'm going to and the instructions to the trailhead o...

I like a balaclava better than a hat, it keeps the drafts out better. I don't like to be in a tent because with the extra 10 degrees warmth I always get condensation. Venting seems to defeat the purpose of the extra warmth. I'd like to investigate getting a bag cover for extra protection from the wi...

In response to matt gilbert's reply:
Matt, in case no one responds, Maybe you could try the backpacker.com forum or do a search there on Europe

In response to Abe's reply: I am so amazed, that they are actually going to remove the slash. Most logging interests don't do this. GREAT NEWS.

In response to salcock's reply: I work in N. Phx, and am interested in doing some training hikes after work. I rarely see a response to an individual on the main board, so I thought I'd post here, but look in your messages for specific time and place.

In response to Diane Tuccillo's reply: Yes, I have seen the damage. And it is terrible to behold. I always thought it was the prolonged drought that caused the bark beetles to take hold. Once a tree's resistance is down, the bark beetles can take over. I think we have the drought to blame for the b...

In response to Nighthiker's reply: I sure am tempted to nap during the day, and venture out at night. It's just been too hot, for too long

tHANKS! looks really good on tranparency. can't wait to try it out.

Here's a recipe for salad in the wild. Just make sure you know what you're picking, perhaps consult a nice desert plant guide first or ask, tour Botanical gardens. Nice to know (just in case) Prickly pear fruit, salsify root, purslane(not too much), squaw berries, holly berries, chewable ends of hor...

In response to plummer150's reply:
if you can read Yahoo's story about Dust storm in our solar system. It should increase our shooting stars viewing. I think it also affects the atomosphere worldwide.

In response to matt gilbert's reply: Nope,,, don't use the alcohol stove for cooking. Strictly hot water heating only..... But I do use wood for cooking,,,,, if it's permitted. I tried a simmer device which just opens a slot above the burner, but it burnt the hell out of my cupcake. So far i haven'...

I have a really really old digital Panasonic 1.0mp? that actually uses a removable hard drive. (superdisk)It holds tons of pictures, I didn't even use up all the space when I went to the Canyon.And it weighs like 3 lbs too :roll: I think the rechargeable battery would wear out before the thing would...

I plan for 8oz an hour when hiking, and fill up the 70 oz again for dinner and breakfast. then fill up the 70 oz again for a day's hiking. I have always drank every last drop by the time I get back. If you practice enough, you'll get to know what you use on average. It's a good idea to eat salty sna...