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| no partners | | My first Hike ever in this area and with Chad, was in 2012. It was time for a repeat, although in the Fall instead of Summer, and we wouldn't be doing the full enchilada this time. I was fine with that because I doubt if my current back situation would have handled it well. As it was, we turned around before reaching the pump station and I was ready for that.
Enjoyed a beautiful morning overlooking the Gila River while waiting for Chad to pick me up. Brought my canyoneering shoes, neoprene and wool socks so I wouldn't have to worry about getting my feet wet and getting cold. It was the right call.
Chad arrived and we were on our way. Everything looked promising for some colors on this hike and we were not disappointed. The sun was a bit harsh at times, but I made do with it and just enjoyed the day. Was a bit surprised that there weren't many birds and the only wildlife seen was a couple of deer by Chad. There has been some wild water come through in the last few years, as the piles of debris were thick and high in places. This place is getting pretty popular and I guess now, based on this day, driving along the creek is more of a thing than actually hiking it. Whatever. Those people are just getting small glimpses of the true world around the creek itself. It was a regular parade of vehicles there for a bit. With the harsher light to start, I was focusing more on the reflections when using the camera, but by the time we turned around, the light was getting better. Our favorite spots definitely delivered on this day.
After the day was done, we went back to camp and just enjoyed the evening with a campfire and more than a few more stories. It was awesome catching up with Chad again and revisiting these wonderful places. I would dink around the area for another day and a half before heading home. |
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| Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming, "Wow What a Ride!" |
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