This summer I am hoping to do a 14er with a class 3 section to the summit, so interested in finding hikes here in northern AZ that have class 3 sections/stretches. This will be my first class 3 14er, I've been on one with a class 3 move, but not a long section. I have not been able to find any prac...

I would say 10-12 is a good starting point, just from a logistical standpoint. More than that and the group size becomes unwieldy and an obstacle for smaller parties to navigate. Most wilderness stuff isn't intended for groups. Everything from parking to trail width, water source use, etc. I dislike...

I work in aviation, which is also a major hobby for me. When I was up there in April, I thought it looked very much like a foundation, including the cinder-blocks around the perimeter. There was nothing to suggest helipad, which would likely include the painted "H" in a circle, a windsock,...