Matt - No band-aids or moleskin?

Daryl - Is that Vet tape similar to pre-wrap athletes use?

I usually carry a first aid kit with me on the trail. I was trying to figure out if I carry too much or too little. Those of you that carry a first aid kit:
What is included in your kit?
What do you regularly use from it?

I saw my first desert bighorn when I was 13 and hiking the Grand Canyon with my dad. We came around a bend and there was a huge ram perched on a rock. Majestic!

I had 4 knee surgeries by the time I was 21, since then I've continued to hike and within the last couple of years my knees would get really sore during and after a hike. My brother (who has never had knee problems) bought a pair two summers ago when he hiked Rainier and suggested I give them a try....

Here's a couple of articles on decommissioning the plant. http://www.sw-center.org/swcbd/Programs/watersheds/dams/fossilcreek.html http://www.aps.com/my_community/StoryArchive/StoryArchive_18.html One article said only the top 6 feet of the dam will be removed - that should make a pretty spectacular...

I just went to Fossil Springs for the first time this weekend. We backpacked in from the hilltop and shuttled a car so we could come out on the Flume Road. It seems that there is some disagreement on how long each of these trails are. On the Fossil Springs trail description it says its 4 miles one w...

In response to Abe's reply:
GREAT NEWS! -Thanks Abe

In response to napalm's reply: Probably the biggest one in recent years is up in Cave Creek. Black mountain is a county owned mountaintop conservation area, but the access areas have been competely surrounded by custom homes. These homeowners have completely restricted the access to the trails on B...

flechenbones wrote:Devils Landing - nice hike with good exposure.

Angel's Landing.

I have lots of friends in high places now. Come on, don't kid yourself. You don't have any friends. :D lines at the bookstore, finacial aid, etc.... I find out what books I will need on the ASU bookstore website. They will give you information on whether it is a required book or just recommended, t...

You can check out the tribes website at http://www.havasupaitribe.com
They have a lot of good info online.

Some people just like to mow the lawn, I guess. They're pretty level-headed in Arkansas, though. (You can tell because the tobacco juice runs out both sides of their mouths.) I understand the toothbrush was invented in Arkansas. If it had been invented anywhere else, it would be called a TEETHbrush...

Personally - I'm taking the Bus to work, Save money, frustration, and the environment all at the same time. Yea, well, that's easy when you only live 5 miles away from your work. You could probably get away with riding your bicycle to work. Come on - give me some credit. It's 9 miles. (and yes I've...

I'm supposed to go backpacking this weekend in Cottonwood and I am a bit worried that I won't be able to get gas to make the drive back home. Does anyone know how Northern cities are doing? I was in Prescott this weekend - No problems. I talked to my parents up there this morning and they were stil...

Here's an FYI for everybody: AZ State Parks Board is seeking outdoor enthusiasts to serve on their advisory boards. There are currently 10 openings for three advisory boards including the Arizona State Committee on Trails (AZSCOT). ASCOT represents non-motorized trail interests and promotes, develop...

I only had that experience once. I agree with Matt - make sure you rinse your dishes. In addition - you need to be real careful that you don't get dehyderated. Take the Immodium.

Try the Los Burros Trail in the Pinetop area, it a great trail - There are two loops a long loop and a short loop. The short loop is only 7-8 miles and the long loop is about 14. I did it in July and it was beautiful. There isn't a lot of elevation gain so it would be good for kids.

I'm also interested in taking a similar course. I've talked to several people that run wilderness programs, outdoor recreation etc. The two companies that keep coming up are Wilderness Medical Association and SOLO. Widerness Medical is out of Colorado and SOLO is from NH. So far neither company has ...

Jim Harris, spokesperson for the Arkansas Govenor was quoted in the Arizona Republic today: "My picture of Arizona is mostly dry desert," Harris said. "Here, everything is green and wet. You have to mow the lawn." Every proud Arizonan needs to email this man their best pictures o...

I also live for putting it off till the last possible minute then doing an all weekend writing/researching binge. I am also guilty of this - not becuase I love it, but because I'm usualy procrastinating until the last minute. (If I'm lucky I'm out on the trail until the last minute.) Last semester ...