chumley wrote:I think it was a more Wild and Free river before they decommissioned the power plant. Quite the irony.

Conservation is great, but they advertised the hell out of it and what they "accomplished", which really defeated the purpose IMO.

Breakfast Burritos: At Home dehydrate or purchase freeze dried onions, bell peppers. Grab some tortillas, OvaEggs Powdered Egg mix, salsa packets, just add water hashbrowns( in the carton), and the dehydrated whatever you want to add. The powdered eggs cook up just like real eggs or frozen egg mixtu...

I thought this years was alot harder than last year. I really liked all of the organizational changes that they did. No delays on the obstacles and the parking was a million times better. Our team of 5 finished in 3.5hrs. Electric eel was hitting hard this year but the electroshock therapy was weake...

The Hippy wrote:@allanalxndr are you already signed up? I need more guys to throw my tiny self over the berlin walls

Yes. I have myself and a few buddies signed up for Saturday.

I did the one last January and am looking forward to doing this coming one.

There is no issue with the safepacker and the firearms availability or accessibility. It keeps the firearm secured, protected and out of the way. Will work with most packs and can adjust based on the thickness of any hip belt.

te-wa wrote:coconino/chevelon/ here i come. trout, beware.

Nice! Good luck.

Wish I could swing this trip but it just doesn't appear be happening yet. Have fun everyone!

Man we were up there a few weeks ago, it was awesome. If I didn't have plans I'd be in. Maybe next time!

These would make a nice addition to our packs. http://www.uvpaqlite.com/
Last a lifetime, cheap, reuseable.

Has anyone one been up 172A to rogers trough lately was going to go up there this weekend i heard they did work out there recently would a car be abel to make it or is it still HC only? I was up there yesterday. The road is nice but still rough in some areas. I personally would NOT be comfortable t...

joe bartels wrote:for anyone ever in need of finding boundaries you can type names of forest/wilderness/nps into the search box on MapDEX and find them
http://hikearizona.com/map.php?QX=878

Do you happen to have everything broke down in the ranger districts?

I think we will be hearing a lot more of these stories this year with all of the Fire activity in the area. AZGFD has released a few different warnings because of the bears possible displacement.

chumley wrote:Dane Canyon will offer eternally more solitude. But I'm also unaware of any fires near Chevelon Canyon ... do you have any more information on that?

Durfee Fire just north of Chevelon Lake. Started 6/3/2011 currently at 107 acres - http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf

Planning a 2 night backpack for this coming up weekend and am looking for something that included water. Was planning on hiking Chevelon Canyon but heard there is a fire around there right now. Has anyone been to Canyon Creek lately? If so, how secluded is it? How does it compare to Dane Canyon? Go...

ineedtoeatnow wrote: Thanks Allan!

No problem! Enjoy. It's definitely one of my favorite places!

Greer Lodge is always a big part of the gossip mill in the eastern end of the White Mtns. It usually employs a lot of local people, especially in summer. It will be interesting to see what the investigation turns up. I heard they brought in the Feds. Could be just another rumor. ATF is assisting in...

I have never been or stayed there but was hoping to make it up there this summer. They are still open and operating, it was the history lodge building that burnt to the ground. Latest from their website: The Greer Lodge Resort & Cabins sits on 25 acres and contains 60 Buildings. Today, one of ou...

Fox 10 Phoenix -

Fire Destroys Historic Greer Lodge

Online: http://www.greerlodgeaz.com

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/lo ... n-05102011
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_no ... izona-fire

ineedtoeatnow wrote:Hey guys I was just curious if you just filtered the lake water or if there was a substantial stream or other source you used. This place looks amazing, and I can't wait to check it out for an overnighter!

Right now all of the run off is done so its straight from the lake!