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Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Aug 18 2018 9:51 am
by amanda_in_wanderland
I am considering a thru-hike of the AZT in the spring of next year. Is anyone else considering this? Would you like to chat further? I have hiked and backpacked a fair amount, but I have never done a thru-hike and would prefer to go with a partner or at least just have someone to brainstorm with. Thanks.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Jan 24 2019 10:05 am
by CaptainCox
I am looking to start mid to end of February.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Jan 24 2019 2:01 pm
by SANDMANATHF
CaptainCox wrote:I am looking to start mid to end of February.
In the same boat here! I'm not from the SW, any word on how the winter has been? I'm slightly worried its too early of a start date (unless winter was light) but thats when works best for me.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Jan 24 2019 2:05 pm
by MattaBhikes
@SANDMANATHF
At 5000 ft we got about 9 inches of snow, it when snowed in the valley (Phoenix) area, other then that it's been dry since.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Jan 25 2019 12:13 pm
by CaptainCox
@SANDMANATHF I’m in Yuma and it’s been pretty mild here. That is the best time for me to be able to go.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Feb 03 2019 12:58 pm
by Zski
@amanda_in_wanderland
March 5 AM start for me! Just bought the plane ticket. Anyone else?
Sue
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Feb 03 2019 4:10 pm
by edog1955
Probably see you out there, Sue. My flight arrives in Phoenix @ 2:30 pm on March 3rd. I’m still working on transportation down to the trailhead. Open to suggestions.
Re: Possible AZT thru-hike in Spring 2019
Posted: Feb 07 2019 12:30 pm
by jdesmara
I'll be landing in Tucson on February 21st at 2:00pm, if anyone wants to share a ride to the border!