I just got some leather gloves from Home Depot. You don't need anything fancy - just something to protect your hands when you are using some of the rails (they are pretty nasty and better to ruin gloves than chew up your hands.) Anna

I am thinking earlier is better. Besides, if we go earlier then we can spend more time at DQ afterwards. (Not that I really ever eat such BAD food.) But hey, I am a glutton for punishment, so I suppose what ever the temp I will be alright. Anna

Thanks Cakwalk, for the encouragement and the offer to drive this way. I much prefer being a passenger. I will let you know when I am positive I can make it and if I need a ride. Anna

I have been thinking of going with to Picacho Peak, my only concern is that I don't want to hold anyone back. I know I can make it, just not sure what my overall pace will be. I live near Tatum and Bell, and if I were to go I would be interested in hitching a ride if anyone has room in their car. Th...

I would recommend 2000, I have that and can help you if you would like.

Have you gotten the camera to work yet? Most likely it is XP (which can become unstable when you are messing around with drivers, I learned this the hard way.) One solution is to install a secondary operating system and boot to that to use the camera. My favorite OS is 2000, haven't found anything t...

Hi everyone. I am looking for a good hike, not TOO difficult, for this Saturday. (Kids are away and mom wants to do something a bit more challenging, as well as different.) I don't mind driving a few hours to get there, but am fairly new to the world of AZ hiking and not sure of all the best places....