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Topic: looking 4 2 more Gr Cyn lovers to 4 comm raft trip in 2015 |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Other Outdoors Activities Posted: 7/28/2014, 6:24 am Subject: Re: your lottery application for Gr Cyn rafting |
Curious to know if you drew a permit for the 2015 river run. Per your suggestion, I may try to get on a private trip for 2016. -Don
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/river.xml
https ... |
Topic: looking 4 2 more Gr Cyn lovers to 4 comm raft trip in 2015 |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Other Outdoors Activities Posted: 4/15/2014, 8:35 pm Subject: looking 4 2 more Gr Cyn lovers to 4 comm raft trip in 2015 |
I've been through a few times.
We did a 'painless private' through Donnie Dove's 'Canyon REO' in Flag - Rented Rafts, Kitchen, Food Pack and Shuttles a few years back - About $1000 FOR 21 DAYS!
As ... |
Topic: 4-day/night backpacking trip - recommendations? |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 4/15/2014, 8:17 pm Subject: Re: 4-day/night backpacking trip - recommendations? |
Greetings fellow hikers!
Two experienced Minnesota backpackers seeking recommendations on 4-day hike in Arizona September 20-24 (arriving in Phoenix Saturday AM, departing Wednesday PM). 30-40 mil ... |
Topic: Young to Payson Hike, anybody been there? |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/15/2013, 7:32 am Subject: Young to Payson Hike, anybody been there? |
The old 'Mail Trail' goes from Young to Gisela, which is south of Payson.
The Hell's Gate trail will get you from just north of Young, down through Tonto/Haigler creeks and up the other side - exit ... |
Topic: YakTrax PRO - as new - Just $10.00 |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Classifieds Posted: 2/17/2012, 12:41 pm Subject: YakTrax PRO - as new - Just $10.00 |
As new (used for 3 miles) pair of YakTrax 'PRO' traction aid device/crampon. size 'small'. ('small' = Women's 6.5 to 10 or Men's 5 to 8.5)
Easy to take on and off
Removable performance strap secures ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Events Posted: 12/1/2011, 2:08 pm Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
No one is answering the phone there to take the partial cancellation! I have already tried twice.
Must be the day for their Christmas party.......
Here's the general email address for the Saf ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Events Posted: 12/1/2011, 9:56 am Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
just a thought...
Although the BLM charges $30 to 'process' a refund, with 10 hikers ($50) it still makes sense money-wise .... with the added bonus that you will open up those (Friday) permits for ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Events Posted: 11/28/2011, 9:02 am Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Just returned yesterday, 11/27. The road is the best that I have seen it in a while. One of our group got her Chevy Cavalier to the Turkey Creek T/H (aka wilderness boundary). |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Events Posted: 9/7/2011, 6:40 pm Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Oh appreciate the updated info......good thing we caught that NOW! LOL
---making the adjustment
De nada.
Even though he is stationed at the WEST end, that BLM ranger is a royal PITA (think Barney ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Events Posted: 9/6/2011, 9:46 pm Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
...... I have gotten the group leader's permission to bring Sadie ,,,,,.
Excerpted from:
Can I take my dog?
No. To prevent harassment of wildlife or other visitors, dogs and other pets are not p ... |
Topic: change of plans....heading to Phx |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/17/2011, 7:28 pm Subject: change of plans....heading to Phx |
Paria, Buckskin Gulch, Wahweap hoodoos, Soap Creek, Cathedral Wash, Water Holes. Taylor Cabin.
If you go to M.V., look into Keet Seel, which is on the way. |
Topic: Reliable water in Superstition Mts |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/17/2011, 7:21 pm Subject: Reliable water in Superstition Mts |
Charlebois, Bluff, Whiskey, Labarge, Reavis, Reeds Water are all good.
Likely Randolph Sp. is good too.
If you're heading to the eastern sups, post again & let me know the proposed route. |
Topic: Day Hike in the Superstitions |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 1/25/2011, 9:15 am Subject: Day Hike in the Superstitions |
Thanks all for the input. One constraint - I don't have a 4WD vehicle anymore so need to start from a readily accessible trailhead.
You may alrady be aware of this, but on hikearizona.com, you mig ... |
Topic: How busy are the Supes? |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 11/23/2010, 6:55 pm Subject: How busy are the Supes? |
Well... I usually just throw it as far off the trail as possible.
Oh.. and leather gloves are a big help in handling the catclaw - not those fabric 'gardening' gloves, but real leather.
Your help ... |
Topic: How busy are the Supes? |
Cynhikr
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 11/23/2010, 5:31 pm Subject: How busy are the Supes? |
You are welcome.
I would like to see if it would be possible for you to carry a pair of hand trimmers with you, making a few improvements here-and-there, so as to maybe improve the trails a little m ... |
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