Aravaipa backpack Fri/Sat/Sun 11/26 - 28

[hikeaz]

We have had a last-minute cancellation for this weekend’s Aravaipa backpack. We’re starting on Friday morning (carpooling from east Mesa) and will return to the valley on Sunday late afternoon. We are entering from the EAST entrance.

If you would like to join in, please contact me ASAP.



How can a stream only shin-deep cut a 1,000-foot deep canyon through the heart of the desert?
Aravaipa Creek is born of perennial springs in the 7,000-foot Galiuro Mountains. Fourteen tributaries join it in its journey to the San Pedro River. By the time the stream twists into the 11-mile canyon, its crystalline waters flow ankle to waist deep. The Aravaipa watershed was occupied by hunters and gatherers starting about 9,500 years ago during Archaic Period, and later by Mogollon, Hohokam, and Saladoan peoples.
Come out and see Aravaipa in all of its fall splendor on this wonderful backpacking trip. We will be entering from the east entrance again this year. Prepare for wet feet as we will hike in, across and through the creek the whole time. There are myriad side canyons to explore as well as a ruin or two. Photos > http://hikearizona.com/photoset.php?ID=6754

[RickVincent]

I'm doing a day hike in Aravaipa on Thanksgiving day. Hope your trip goes well. Bring back some pictures to share.

[Vaporman]

LoL, I got permits for those same exact days but I'm hitting the mazatzals to help with the search for Joe

[hikeaz]

LoL, I got permits for those same exact days but I'm hitting the mazatzals to help with the search for Joe

Yes - if I didn't have the whole crew to look out for (including some first-timers), I'd be joining y'all.

Best of luck in the hunt.

[big_load]

I hope it warms up a bit by then. I didn't drink my coffee fast enough at Powers Garden Tuesday morning, and it froze in my cup.

[hikeaz]

I hope it warms up a bit by then. I didn't drink my coffee fast enough at Powers Garden Tuesday morning, and it froze in my cup.

Sounds like it is/was a metal cup....

[big_load]

It was folding plastic cup. There were only a couple swigs left, but they froze solid in about 10 minutes. I unfolded the cup and ate the coffee ice.
Our 3L Platypus bags didn't freeze solid, but they came pretty close. I figure the low was in the upper teens, maybe around 20F. I didn't bother to look at the thermometer until a while later, when it was 25.

[hikeaz]

Oh, one of those origami cups....
We'll be @ about 2900' - I'm expecting about 60H & 28-30L. To me, this is the prettiest time in there - I can deal with cold feet for a coupladaze.
Anywhere away from the 'Black Friday' shoppers suits me just fine - the further the better.

[big_load]

Have fun! I really want to hike Aravaipa, but I'm tied up with family stuff on Saturday.