In response to whereveriroam's reply: Coffe Flat Mountain loop does sound like the appropriate name for this one. Dripping Springs to Hoolie Bacon (Red Tanks trail) is very nice and scenic. We are planning a future trek for an overnighter to check out various side canyons that look way too cool. Th...

We did an awesome killer loop day hike in the superstitions yesterday. I was wondering if this hike has a name, if not I'll right one up for a new hike. Here it goes: From Peralta TH, Take the Ducthmans Trail to the Coffee Flat intersection. Take the Coffee Flat trail to Dripping Springs. From Dripp...

It's a shame we have to factor in punks ruining a place that the rest of us treasure and take care of. As I said I wasn't prepared for that kind of offroading so the next time I go I will be. I'm still thinking of putting a few rocks in key places to make it a little better though.

So what are we supposed to do? I'm game for fixing it, and i'm not talking about making it into a super highway but at least so people with a high clearance vehicle can make it. How does this sound? Anyone game for this kind of "trail/trailhead" repair? How is the rest of the road to Torti...

I'm sorry but this road sucks the big one. I've driven several backroads in Arizona class 5 and below. I have a 2003 Tundra 4x4 and I only made it half way up the second "step". You could say I was a little bitter at the fact that we got up early and drove from Prescott Valley only to be s...

In response to napalm's reply: The Kelty Moraine sucks, I took two back to REI both with the same problem, stitch busted in the same exact place. I only used it once on both occasion with very little weight. I then went to the Gregory Stinger, good for canyoneering. I primarly use my Camelback H.A....

In response to overrocked's reply: Indian Lands: Get a Permit Private Land: Get permission or Don't go. There's a reason it's private. Switchbacks: Don't do it, it's what gives hikers a bad name and gets areas closed! Closed Areas: Well let's think, it's probably closed for a reason, maybe it's bec...

Not always, but sometimes, I carry my Ruger P89 DC 9mm. The ammo you use is somewhat of debate as well in some cases. I use Federal Jacketed Hollow point 115 grain. Too much grain will make the bullet go straight through a person with little effect. A lower grain will give the bullet time to "m...

I'd do this one again with you Joe, but I have to work Thursday. Plus I'm getting married this Saturday :D . We've been planning this for over a year now, and can't wait! We're doing Arizona for our honeymoon, rafting the Colorado in Grand Canyon, Canyon De Chelly, four days in Paria Canyon, then if...

To snick33: "Incidentially, I know Cakewalk and I'm sure has a plan "B" and a plan "C"...."

That's good, I wouldn't want to think anyone on HAZ would be that careless.

Joe and Sara
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger" F.N.

Yikes! Too bad it's dead though. I wonder what he used to kill it, some sort of missle launcher or something?

Joe and Sara
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger" F.N.

In response to 'Cakewalk' "I like to hike alone, I never tell anyone where Im going, and I often go off trail - If something tragic should happen, I suppose the authorities will have to look for circling birds to find me." Most search and rescue missions are for "Dayhikers" not b...

Good, Let them keep thinking that. :wink: As for me, when I moved from Texas to Arizona in 97' I thought the desert was awe inspiring to say the least. :) Some people are very narrow minded on what beauty is and looks likes. It's sad that a Governor would say something like that but like always, pol...

I use the Pre-Mac MWP. It's a british military design. It's lightweight, kills everything including viruses and has a flow rate of three minutes per liter. It has been tested and approved by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. It is also safe to use in cold conditions. The down side ...

Matt, just like Glenn said every folder has a "pin" and when put to the test will break and then your SOL. This is one of the main reasons, besides strength that I don't carry a folder. In fact my backup knife is the same knife I carry as my primary, a Frosts-Mora sweeden. They're fairly c...

Yes Glen the swedes do make the best cutting edges around. Leave it to the vikings to produce good steel . I also have a Gransfors axe, wow now thats sharp!
Joe

Ever since man walked he has needed a good cutting tool. Yes, I agree rambo type knives serve no real purpose in the bush. I carry a Frosts-Mora Sweeden, nine inches total length, four inch blade. Good basics you want in a knife are: A full tang, comfortable handle, wide sharpening bevel, straight p...

After reading Joe B.'s summmary of Upper Pumphouse wash and that he rarely wore hiking boots and only wore Teva's I tried it. Man, I'll never go back to hiking boots. :) I started off with a pair of 'Hurricanes' but later purchased the 'Terra Fi' model which were way more comfortable and have sticky...

We use an Oylmpus C-740 Ultra Zoom, 3.2 mega pixel CCD sensor, 10X zoom 38mm-380mm (35mm equivalent) 30X seamless zoom (10X optical X 3X digital) Quicktime movie mode, etc... :o It's a good digital camera, awesome zoom, good macro. Not as small as some tiny digitals but slightly bigger than a box ca...

Good job Abe! I only run short distances, usually with something heavy in my hands
Good Photos!