Humphrey Summit via the trail

[Jim]

Which is better, orange marmalade, or whiskey?

[azbackpackr]

Ok, layers it is... (cold)

[oliverr99]

I don't mind layers, I do mind wind!

[Jim]

I don't mind layers, I do mind wind!

Yeah, I am no fan of it either. Still, in spring it is always windy up here. You can't predict the weather more than a few days out, and we got the day that looks to be the windiest for a while. It shouldn't be completely horrible, and with the shelters on the summit it might not be that bad.

[azhiker96]

Hmmm, I prefer Jamaican rum unless I'm south of the border. Then it's Cuban rum. For the poll, I'm not fond of orange marmalade and coke.

[JimmyLyding]

Orange marmalade? Too much pride up in Flagstaff. Sorry, sometimes they just write themselves! I shouldn't talk because I've never had an orange marmalade.
For my money the best evening constitutional is either beer or a big-bodied red wine

[azbackpackr]

Ok, you partiers, that's all good, but I still want to know how much snow we will be walking through. (I realize it would be pounded down by now by hikers.)

[joebartels]

Nothing of concern and nobody hates snow worse than me.

[oliverr99]

I prefer a cold glass of beer! mmmmm beer!

[Jim]

Per the NWS @ 11,493":

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph increasing to between 28 and 31 mph. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

[azbackpackr]

I guess I'm probably not going to show off my tan legs tomorrow! ;)

[Jim]

I'm wearing my zip offs.

[oliverr99]

Me too! and my long sleeve shirt, and a rain/wind jacket. I will be leaving in about an hour. Hope to see you all somewhere on the trail. What time did you all decide to start? Just so I can find you guys as you pass me on the trail while I am catching my breath.

[azbackpackr]

9 a.m., isn't it? Ok, I will wear my zipoffs instead of my scary camis.

[Jim]

9 AM!! Start Time!
Please call me at the number I sent out if you will be later than 905 or so. It isn't a cell phone, so call prior to 830 a I will have left my cave by then. FYI, I-17 and I-40 are roughly 40 minutes from the trailhead.

[azbackpackr]

I will probably be a little early, at least, I am going to try. Hate to miss the boat!

[Jim]

See everyone tomorrow morning.

[azbackpackr]

Almost ready to go!

[oliverr99]

I put this in the triplog also!
I am so sorry I missed you guys! I got up this morning, a little later than expected, went to my car, started it, and there was a nice light on the dashboard. Was not sure what it was, since it is a new car and decided to go to the dealership, since I did not have my guide book with me. It turns out to be the tire gauge, due to high altitude. DOH! Ok, so I went and had breakfast, and it was later than when you guys started. I was a little pissed that I did not meet you all. I did make it there, hiked in a little ways, catching my breath, turned around and went back, oh and forgot my camera. SOOOOOO, at least I got my feet wet a little and the scenery was beautiful. Someday I will make it to the top and meet everyone. Again, I apologize for not making it. :sorrry:

[azhiker96]

It's okay. It was very windy at the summit. We did get a great view of the new fire across the valley. I was kinda itching to get home so I dropped ahead of our group on the way back and beat feet. It was good to meet everyone on the trail and to see Joe again after several years. I guess I should get out more.

[azbackpackr]

It was a fun hike and great to meet everyone! Coming off the summit for about 100 feet or so I had to crawl, the wind was so strong I couldn't stand up! And it literally took my breath away. Strange experience. But once off that one spot it was just really, really windy, but I could walk again...

Thanks, Jim, for organizing the hike! I'm glad I went! I had fun later on, too, hanging out in Flag. Drove home early this morning.