I would be interested in joining in as a last minute contender but it sounds as though Katies car may be full for the ride down? If there is room I could drive and/or carpool down to Tucson. Let me know. My car accommodates 5 comfortably. If you're old enough to remember station wagons that had a t...

@Jim_H Jim—We need to coordinate a Friday rendezvous to drive up to Mt. Lemon. We'll leave my car. I'm in touch with Kyle, and I think it's best that he and John drive directly to Catalina SP Saturday morning. I'll ride my scooter over and meet you there. Will call you Thursday after I return to Tu...

Jim—Is there a way for us to continue this conversation offline?

I live about 15 minutes from Catalina SP and am happy to do a vehicle shuttle. I do have a concern about the start time. I'm only in if we start by 7. It's toasty here regardless of the altitude. I just returned from Grand Canyon and even though it was cool, the extra weight and uphill slog increase...

So noted.

Do I just keep checking this site for status?

OK, I added my name at the top. Guess I misunderstood about the start time. Earlier the better. Since I live nearby, I'd be happy to bring a good breakfast for our group. McDonald's not necessary (unless that's your preference, of course).

I'm new at this, so I hope I'm following correct etiquette. I'd be very much interested in the Catalina SP–Mt Lemmon hike, and could do it on your schedule. Could camp the night before if necessary, although I'm an early riser and could just as easily drive the few miles from my home on Dove Mt. for...