Kendrick peak with overnight 8/9-10

[te_wa]

Kendrick Peak summit with an overnight stay at the old cabin (10,000')
all water must be carried in. weather will be nice, 70° and 45°.
there is a meteor shower peak that weekend so shelters are optional, but bring one in case of rain.

we are leaving the valley on Sat morning and returning Sun mid-day. carpool arrangements are in order.


the scoop: The Perseid meteor shower takes place once every year. According to a news release, this year it is expected to have the highest number of shooting stars on the nights of August 11 through August 14.

[tyrone anderson]

This sounds great - can I bring my wife? are there any other considerations?

[te_wa]

cool, Ty.
i think all that is needed is a shelter and sleeping arrangements rated to temps in the low 30's (to be safe)
I would also bring some rain gear, umbrella or something of that nature.
we would have to meet you there since we arent going to swing by Payson. Ok with you?

[tyrone anderson]

I can't wait - sounds like a blast

[fairweather8588]

Perhaps... We'll see how my schedule plays out...

[Hoffmaster]

Stop by Lake Mary. I'll be there all weekend fishing with one of my friends from work. We'll be the two goobers in the smallest aluminum boat you've ever seen.

[te_wa]

We'll be the two goobers in the smallest aluminum boat you've ever seen.

will it look something like this?

redneck_bass_boat.jpg

[fairweather8588]

[Hoffmaster]

Ours has a love seat on it.

[rally_toad]

ok I got that saturday off so Im in. Let me know on the carpool situation, meeting time and place, etc. Should be fun. Im looking forward to it.

[te_wa]

everyone on the east side of town can meet here in Fountain Hills- otherwise we will be at the trailhead by an estimated time of 10:30 am.
the hike is a short 4 miles so we will be at camp by 1:00 give or take time for lunch and photos. I dont feel like breaking a record to reach the top so I might slow down to 4 miles per hour.

tyrone, we might go thru payson to reach the flag area and stop by the lake to say hi to matt... its only about a 10 minute longer drive that way as opposed to going up the I-10
this is going to be fun

[tyrone anderson]

I like that way the best - and the more of you guys I can meet - the better. I may bring my 2 kids - my wife has plans this weekend.

[Hoffmaster]

tyrone, we might go thru payson to reach the flag area and stop by the lake to say hi to matt...

Please don't rearrange your schedule on my account. I have no idea right now what time I'll be up there anyway.

[te_wa]

naw, its just easier to go up the Flag way on the backside. No Anthem, no large trucks, no traffic. Prettier drive too, IMO.
Just have to get Wally's approval. Im sure he wont mind. As it is, the hike is only 4 miles and there is no rush to the top.

[wallyfrack]

I like the back roads. We'll have plenty of time to make it to Kendrick. :bigth:

[rally_toad]

Id be fine with going through payson as well, maybe a little bit longer, but a much more enjoyable relaxing drive, when you compare it to driving through phoenix and the 17.

[Hoffmaster]

I won't be at Lake Mary till 1pm or possibly 2 pm. My buddy has family obligations in the morning.

[te_wa]

then why dont you and your buddy* go up to Kendrick w/ us and then hit L. Mary on Sunday for 1/2 day?

*if of course he also backpacks.

[Hoffmaster]

He doesn't backpack, and honestly, I've done Kendrick a few times and catching pike at Lake Mary would be more fun to me.

[te_wa]

weather prediction will be 65-45. how sweet is that?!!
afternoon rain showers are very likely and Im going to bring an umbrella.
see you guys at my place on Saturday at 8am sharp. (or dull)