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Campgrounds & Road Conditions :: RE: FR 172 to Rogers Trough

Author: Sande J
Posted: 3/9/2010, 6:49 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Oh, okay I know that road...but I didn't drive on it, so hard to say. It looked like it was okay at the beginning. Post a condition report if you get out there....
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: wanderingsoul
Posted: 3/8/2010, 10:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Oh my gosh you guys, I'm really sorry to hear for ALL of your losses.

Just plain Sad. As SandeJ said, I hope insurance covers you all.

Thank goodness None of you were hurt in the process of the theft. People are getting crazy these days !!!
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Campgrounds & Road Conditions :: RE: FR 172 to Rogers Trough

Author: Nighthiker
Posted: 3/8/2010, 9:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Forest Road 650, instead of returning on FS 172.

Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Goldmine Trail in the San Tans.

Author: Nighthiker
Posted: 3/8/2010, 9:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Take note of the boundary, not a good idea to be on the rez. without approval.

Campgrounds & Road Conditions :: RE: FR 172 to Rogers Trough

Author: Sande J
Posted: 3/8/2010, 6:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

I am not sure what Happy Camp is....hmmm, may have been there before but didn't know it...so I don't think I can answer that one
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: Sande J
Posted: 3/8/2010, 6:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Wow...I am not alone...
COLIN! Things that make you say "aw crap!" ( or worse!)
I hope your insurance covers the laptop....
Diane....that's even worse....hope insurance takes care of them!
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: Rainfall

Author: Shawn
Posted: 3/8/2010, 10:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

We are growing a desert fire season right now. BLM will have it's hands full.
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: Hikngrl
Posted: 3/8/2010, 6:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Oh my! The theives are very busy these days as they got my parents whole truck last week! It was found on Friday night in Eloy! They haven't been able to see it yet so we don't know what damage took place but we will find out today when they go to pick it up..."they" say it is " drivable" thats all the info they go when they called at 11:30 Friday night when they found it.
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: Rainfall

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 3/8/2010, 3:04 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

A good year for sure! Wonder how the fire season will shape up. Last year was very bad for business around here, if you're in the business of firefighting, that is!
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Goldmine Trail in the San Tans.

Author: mr2005
Posted: 3/7/2010, 10:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I was way off what I was looking for. I did the goldmine trail last week and it wasn't what i looking for.
Is there a trail that goes to the top of the circled mountain ( not sure of the name)? is this reservation land?

Thanks,

Off-Trail Area :: Rainfall

Author: Nighthiker
Subject: Rainfall
Posted: 3/7/2010, 2:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Noted the rainfall station nearby is a little over 6 " so far for the year. Most of my camping areas along the "Rim" have at least 4' of snow. Quite the year so far.

Campgrounds & Road Conditions :: RE: FR 172 to Rogers Trough

Author: Nighthiker
Posted: 3/7/2010, 1:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Any chanceof going back out and coming out via Happy Camp ?

Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions :: RE: Sirena's Arizona Trail Talk comes to Phoenix

Author: Nighthiker
Posted: 3/7/2010, 1:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

May make the Tempe presentation.

Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: ck1
Posted: 3/7/2010, 1:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

SandeJ,

Thought of you the other day. On Thursday morning I went out to my truck (parked in the "spot" next to my house where I have parked for 6 years) and discovered my driver window shattered. Snagged my work bag with the laptop inside. Big pain in the rear. Sucks.
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Campgrounds & Road Conditions :: FR 172 to Rogers Trough

Author: Sande J
Subject: FR 172 to Rogers Trough
Posted: 3/7/2010, 12:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Just a post in regards to recent conditions of FR 172..which has definitely been graded in many areas. I consider it to be in very good shape as compared to the last few years. There are the usual trenches in some of the drainage areas, but no problem negotiating them. The excess water should be considered right now for the couple of bigger creek crossings but not that big of a deal if you hit it right. Took me much less time to drive the whole route than normal.
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Events :: RE: Salt River Commercial Raft Trip April 11

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 3/7/2010, 6:22 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Insane, I now have 20 people signed up! Wow! I am wondering if I should call the company and reserve a 4th raft, since raft #3 may be full by midweek. I have several friends who keep telling me they "might" sign up, which would fill raft #3.
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 3/7/2010, 6:20 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Too bad all the hiking clubs can't organize some sort of volunteer watch program at the worst trailheads. Maybe they could, actually...

I had heard that King's Canyon was bad, over in the Tucson Mtns. but at least there you have the choice of parking in the AZSDM parking lot.

I copied and pasted the original post to a HAZ thread that popped up the other day, so if anyone is interested they are talking about it over there as well.
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: SkyIslandHiker
Posted: 3/6/2010, 7:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

For what it's worth, from the November 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine:

Best all-season tires for pickups and SUVs:
General Grabber HTS
Continental CrossContact LX

Best all-terrain truck/SUV tires:
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo

Bill
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Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions :: RE: Sirena's Arizona Trail Talk comes to Phoenix

Author: SkyIslandHiker
Posted: 3/6/2010, 7:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I saw Sirena's presentation at Summit Hut in Tucson and it was well worth attending!

Bill
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Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions :: Sirena's Arizona Trail Talk comes to Phoenix

Author: sirena
Subject: Sirena's Arizona Trail Talk comes to Phoenix
Posted: 3/6/2010, 10:26 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I will be doing my Arizona Trail talk/slideshow at both Phoenix REI locations this month. At 6:30 pm on Wednesday, the 24th of March at the Tempe location- 1405 W Southern Ave, and at 6:30 pm on Thursday, the 25th of March at the REI in Paradise Valley- 12634 N Paradise Village Pkwy. Hope to see some of you there!
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: Hikngrl
Posted: 3/5/2010, 4:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

Thanks for posting this picture Ambika! Tom, Tracy and I have made arrangement for you and Todd to do this one for your grad climb! I know you will love it! The tall one in the center of course!
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: SkyIslandHiker
Posted: 3/4/2010, 3:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Deborah wrote:

Happens alot here in Tucson too!

Seems like most of the Tucson area car clouting problems are at the Tucson Mountain trailheads.

Bill
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: desertgirl
Posted: 3/4/2010, 8:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

Tom Treks wrote:

*GULP*

WOW Tom! The Vertical world awaits!!!! Good Luck! I will be think of ya'll when I am staring at the Towers of Paine! ( I am just going there to stare not climb)

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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: mr2005
Posted: 3/4/2010, 6:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

azbackpackr wrote:

Here's an Alaska forum about trailhead thievery and what the forum folks want to do about it:
http://alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/trailhead-thieves-suck.html

it sucks that ths is so common.

Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: GTG
Subject: tires
Posted: 3/4/2010, 5:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I've had the BFG Trails tires as well. Worked for me since they came with the truck. Next set was Michelins from Costco. They did great and yes the set cost about $600.00 + and those were cheap tires and I think I got $60.00 during one of their Michelin special deals they run. My current set of tires is a Cooper Courser AWT which I have been told is a decent tire although they're not super quiet.

One thing to remember is that the best tires in the world will not wear well unless rotated properly and on schedule.

GTG
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Park Closures... Lost Dutchman, Picacho & Others...

Author: jmzblond
Subject: AZ State Park Closures ~ Apache Junction Board Meeting 3/17!
Posted: 3/3/2010, 6:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Next Board Meeting March 17, 2010, at Apache Junction City Council Chambers

Arizona State Parks keeps 9 Parks Open, 13 More Will Close.

The Arizona State Parks Board on January 15 voted to keep nine parks open and close the remaining thirteen State Parks in a phased series of closures starting February 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks remain closed due to previous budget reductions.

Parks closed on February 22 included Lyman Lake State Park and Homolovi Ruins State Park.

The next park closings will occur on March 29, 2010 and will include Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde, Roper Lake State Park in Safford, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.

The final phased closings will occur on June 3, 2010 and will include Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson, Alamo Lake State Park in Wenden, Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, Picacho Peak State Park and Red Rock State Park in Sedona.

The nine parks that will remain open are ones that generate the most revenue back into the parks operating revolving funds. The parks that will remain open include Buckskin Mountain State Park in Parker, Catalina State Park near Tucson, Cattail Cove State Park in Lake Havasu City, Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area in Show Low, Kartchner Caverns State Park in Benson, Lake Havasu State Park, Patagonia Lake State Park and Slide Rock State Park in Sedona.

The remaining parks will continue their agreements with other entities or will be passively managed by an adjacent park. These include Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, Verde River Greenway State Natural Area and Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park.

Four parks would remain closed. These include Jerome State Historic Park, McFarland State Historic Park in Florence, Oracle State Park, and San Rafael State Natural Area.

For more information about the 27 State Parks, statewide hiking opportunities, off-highway vehicle trails, and other outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities in Arizona, call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free 800-285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.
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Announcements :: RE: Crossing Rainbow Bridge

Author: glemyr
Subject: One year Ago
Posted: 3/3/2010, 2:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 68

It was one year ago today that Hooli crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I think of him every day and tell Rich that I am trying to take care of him as well as Hooli did. Rich just says "Yea Right" at least it's getting warmer in Michigan now.

Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: KFarm
Posted: 3/3/2010, 12:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

If I had a choice for an all around tire for off-roading by far it would be the BFGoodrich AllTerrain TAs. Although pricey they offer triple ply side wall protection and an awesome tread pattern. There is no comparison between the BFG Trails as these are OEM tires and as we know all OEM tires suck, unless you buy a Jeep Rubicon as they come with BFG MT which is an awesome offroad tire but not the best on road.

Like you I find my self needing to buy tires for my Dodge Ram 1500. Not wanting to fork out +1K in tires, I've been looking for alternatives. I am now steering towards getting some Cooper Zeon LTZ as I have heard good things about the tire and they are in a price range I am willing to spend. The cheapest I have found is a Sears. Although they do not have this model in your size they to have some good offerings. Check them out and do some research.

Sears Tires
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: sbkelley
Posted: 3/3/2010, 10:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

Have fun guys!
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Events :: RE: Salt River Commercial Raft Trip April 11

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 3/3/2010, 9:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Ok, so I talked to them just now. They are going to hold a third raft for my group. And they confirmed that I have 16 people in my group right now.
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Events :: RE: Salt River Commercial Raft Trip April 11

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 3/3/2010, 9:00 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Yes it should be fun. I have filled the second raft, have 16 paid people. I have not met ANY of them, or if I have, I don't remember. Most of them are from the TRACKS Pinetop area hiking club, except of course for Deborah, who is a fellow SAHC member.

So, I'm assuming the rafting company has a third available raft, if anyone is still interested. My daughter, her friends, and a couple other people who told me they are "definitely going to sign up" have not paid yet as far as I know, so I hope they don't wait until there are no more rafts left. I probably should call them to find out.
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Events :: RE: Salt River Commercial Raft Trip April 11

Author: threedogz
Posted: 3/3/2010, 8:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

I did this a couple years ago and it was really fun. Should be a good year for it with all the snow/rain.
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: ghoster
Posted: 3/3/2010, 8:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I bought Pirelli ATR Scorpions for my truck and it really made a difference in the ride. I bought them online from Discounttiredirect.com. Free shipping!! Then had them mounted for a decent price. These were the cheapest way to get a really good tire and a deal on them too, it came out much cheaper when figured out. Eliminates the middle man price hike. But that worked for me, others might not like to do this.

Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: Shawn
Posted: 3/3/2010, 7:08 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Costco carries Michelin, you might check prices there.
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: Tom Treks
Posted: 3/3/2010, 5:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

*GULP*
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: Tom Treks
Posted: 3/3/2010, 5:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I agree that BFGs totally suck. I've had two vehicles in a row that came with them, and both sets were the noisiest pieces of crap I've ever had. Replaced the last set with a decent amount of tread still left.

I have always searched down the "best deals" for auto parts, but this time I went with one of the "best rated" tires. I'm glad I did and have been very happy so far.

Michelin LTX A/T2 from Discount Tire. They are $186 a piece for your size but well worth it in my opinion. Great traction for an on/off tire but the best part is they are extremely quiet on the road. I have had them for almost a year now and they don't show much, if any, wear at all.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tires/michelin/product/submitProductSize.do?r=AFHINT%7Cpc%7C85215&pc=34866
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: paintninaz
Posted: 3/3/2010, 5:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

Yep! Diane is too. Todd and Tom are taking the class! We're gonna be having lots of fun!!!!
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: desertgirl
Posted: 3/2/2010, 8:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

Are you assisting for this session as well ?
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: Trishness
Posted: 3/2/2010, 5:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Thanks again for all your comments and suggestions. I was told to check out Performance Tire in Mesa and will also check out Red Mountain Tire. The more I'm hearing on The Big-O Big Foot the more second thoughts I'm having about purchasing them (road noise, tire wear and soft sidewalls). I don't need them immediately but have to purchase within the next two months before I leave for a big road trip to Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: CannondaleKid
Posted: 3/2/2010, 2:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Just looked at my tires to get the correct name... Sport King A/T (Not Road King), however (keeping in mind Sun Ray's comment about road noise) they may be a bit more aggressive than you want. For me tire noise or a harsher ride are of little concern, I'm willing to trade both for a tough tire with plenty of grip.
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Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: Sun Ray
Posted: 3/2/2010, 1:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

I'm on my second Ford F-150 and have been pleased with Bridgestone Dueler A/T as replacement tires. I want a tire that is quiet on the highway and these are. I became aware of them when I noticed them on a lot of trucks. They were also the recommended tire at my local Fletchers Tire Store. Good luck... so my choices!

Off-Trail Area :: RE: New Tires for the X-Terra

Author: CannondaleKid
Posted: 3/2/2010, 7:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Yup, I agree on the Big O Big Foot. I had something tossed under my car that caught between the suspension and right rear tire which make a nice circular slice all around the inside of the tire. I thought, ok, I have the guaranteed replacement, but unfortunately the size I had was discontinued... all these new tall tire/wheels now. Not being able to come up with a replacement, I knew I had to buy 4 tires, although I had over 60% of the tread still there.
After 6 more stops at different tire shops I gave up for a few days, running on the original spare (not a mini spare, just original size tire) even though it was smaller in diameter than the rest.

A couple days later I was driving along McKellips by Recker and noticed Red Mountain Tire & Auto, a place I'd driven by many times but had never "noticed" previously. I stopped in there with my litany of seeking the right tire. With a true confidence Jason said "this will be your last stop." And thankfully he was right! It took some digging and they have to get them the next day, but we came up with the best deal. Oh yeah, now I can't remember the exact tire... Road King AT something.
We had looked at them, the Goodyear Wranglers and BFG Long Trails, but what Jason said really made sense. He said that with the off-roading I do, I'll tear up a sidewall or simply ruin a tire well before the tread will wear out, so it makes little sense to buy the "best" ("expensive") tires.

So I got the ones most reasonable and was out last Saturday with them and absolutely loved them! More grip than the Big O's were when new, much more responsive, and best of all had much tougher sidewalls. (I cut one of the Big O's easily last year in the same place where I drove on Saturday and all there was this time were scuff marks on the sidewalls)

I can't vouch for the tires in your size Trish, because my CR-V has only 15" rims, and the vehicle itself was never intended what I've been doing or where I've taken it, but so far I'm happy with the tires I got @ Red Mountain Tire.

FYI, they are independent so they can get almost any tire, and coincidentally Kim's (the owner with husband Todd) family started Big O tires and she has been in the business for 30 years.
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Other Outdoors Activities :: RE: AMC Technical Outdoor Climbing Class

Author: paintninaz
Posted: 3/2/2010, 7:49 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 89

If anyone is interested, the Spring class with AMC starts next week!!

There's still time to register!!!!

For more info, and to register online, go here... http://www.amcaz.org/Schools/Basic/Basic.htm
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Aravaipa Canyon

Author: Deborah
Posted: 3/1/2010, 4:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

I would suggest you keep looking everyday! Slots are primo this time of year.
I am waiting for a slot to open at the end of March. I see the East side did have some slots opened today, but the people I am wanting to backpack with want to go in from the West. Hopefully, we get in there. It should be fantastic with all the snow this year!
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: Aravaipa Canyon

Author: Daniel Eagan
Subject: Aravaipa Canyon
Posted: 3/1/2010, 3:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

My annual trip to Tucson falls on Easter weekend this year, but the slots for Aravaipa Canyon are filled for April 3 and 4. Do slots ever open up, and if so, when should I check? A week before?

Events :: RE: AZH Climb to Conquer Cancer, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010

Author: wanderingsoul
Posted: 2/28/2010, 11:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

Sounds like you all had a Great time. Was thinking of you that morning looking up at the sky, little cloudy and cool but was supposed to clear up by midday. Glad it didn't rain for you and by Noon it was Sunny!
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: Deborah
Posted: 2/28/2010, 7:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Happens alot here in Tucson too!
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: azbackpackr
Posted: 2/28/2010, 5:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Hey fellow San Diegan! Born and raised there! Thought about moving back there, but since it is so crowded it is not very appealing. My husband and I go hiking every day in summer here in eastern AZ, and if there is even ONE car at a trailhead, we will often decide to pick another trail. (And people still wonder why I moved up here? Go figger.)

I wonder if car alarms are helpful? I guess in a lot of places people ignore them.

I have heard of people using an old beater car, and sometimes not even locking it, for their trailhead car. There used to be a lot of problems in parts of Colorado. People said old beater cars were less interesting to thieves.

Here's an Alaska forum about trailhead thievery and what the forum folks want to do about it:
http://alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/trailhead-thieves-suck.html
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Events :: RE: AZH Climb to Conquer Cancer, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010

Author: beckett
Posted: 2/28/2010, 5:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 28

I posted the photo of the group in the gallery. Sorry, but I don't know how to embed it into the post.
Linda
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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping :: RE: Trailhead Theft...Heads Up

Author: bbzebrageek
Posted: 2/28/2010, 3:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

That is very good advice - that has been happening a lot more out here in Cali too. Another tip for everybody - put everything away and out of site BEFORE you get to the parking lot or trailhead. Thieves often times will hang out and watch, waiting for a good time to break in and watch what people put into their trunks. I have seen very nice cameras, lenses, wallets, purses and other equipment stolen from the trunk or glove box. It's sad we have to worry about our cars while we are out enjoying nature and peace!

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