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Topic: Aravaipa |
SkyIslandHiker
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Views: 4892
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 1/28/2012, 8:17 pm Subject: Aravaipa |
I hiked Aravaipa West in early December which was near the peak of autumn color. Here's what it looked like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/message/6494
Bill |
Topic: My Toyota was stolen :( |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 11
Views: 8699
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Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 12/3/2011, 8:36 pm Subject: My Toyota was stolen :( |
A somewhat related story:
Arrests made in theft from cars parked at Scottsdale trailheads
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2011/12/02/20111202arrests-made-theft-from-cars- ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 88
Views: 53509
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Forum: Events Posted: 12/3/2011, 7:37 pm Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Our Sierra Club group ended up switching permits to the West end due to road concerns on the East end. The fall color has not quite yet peaked on the west side of Aravaipa Canyon. The fall color sho ... |
Topic: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 88
Views: 53509
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Forum: Events Posted: 11/30/2011, 7:18 pm Subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
Sat is do what you want -- One option is to hike up Hell Hole Canyon.
On Saturday I'll be day hiking Aravaipa East with a Sierra Club group so perhaps I'll run into some of you.
Bill |
Topic: Wallow Fire Closures |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 32
Views: 21238
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 6/2/2011, 5:52 pm Subject: Wallow Fire Closures |
Per the White Mountain Independent:
"The United States Forest Service has closed the Apache Sitgreaves Forest. The following campgrounds and areas are closed, including Big Lake Recreation area, ... |
Topic: Phoenix/AZ day hike recommendations! |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 6
Views: 4854
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/1/2011, 2:31 pm Subject: Phoenix/AZ day hike recommendations! |
If you come to Tucson instead you'll have several 8,500-9,400 foot mountain ranges close by with cooler temperatures to hike in.
Bill |
Topic: New map |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 5
Views: 4041
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 1/26/2011, 8:25 pm Subject: New map |
Is the 2010 edition an improvement over the previous edition? Sometimes newer is not better.
Bill |
Topic: Weekend hikes |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 7
Views: 4813
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 1/18/2011, 3:57 pm Subject: Weekend hikes |
Not sure what part of AZ you're from but you can find links to hiking groups around the state in the "Hiking Clubs" folders here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/links
Bill |
Topic: Another new server again! |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 15
Views: 56382
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Forum: ** Announcements ** Posted: 1/8/2011, 8:54 pm Subject: Another new server again! |
Super fast loading including the photo gallery. Thanks Todd!
Bill |
Topic: New Years Day on Mt. Wrightson via Gardner Canyon |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 1
Views: 2407
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 1/3/2011, 2:14 pm Subject: New Years Day on Mt. Wrightson via Gardner Canyon |
Sam Hikes and I got together for a snowy trek up Mt. Wrightson on New Years Day. Trip report and photos here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/message/4747
If all or some of the photos ... |
Topic: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 157
Views: 69934
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Forum: Events Posted: 12/30/2010, 10:47 am Subject: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness |
Desertgirl,
Wow, gorgeous photos!!!!!
Bill |
Topic: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 157
Views: 69934
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Forum: Events Posted: 12/10/2010, 9:34 pm Subject: Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness |
Such a wonderful hike as always. I think I prefer Aravaipa's colors in the Fall and I can't wait to come in from the East end.
Here's what the east end looked like last weekend:
http://groups. ... |
Topic: Fall color hikes |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 6
Views: 7055
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Forum: Off-Trail Area Posted: 10/4/2010, 5:52 am Subject: Fall color hikes |
What about around Thanksgiving to Ash Creek?
The fall color along Ash Creek (Galiuros) is usually gone by Thanksgiving. |
Topic: Fall Colors |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 7
Views: 6855
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Forum: Flora & Fauna Posted: 9/19/2010, 6:18 pm Subject: Fall Colors |
Escudilla - around the turn of the month Sep/Oct:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/message/3117
Ash Creek (Galiuros) - early November:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/message ... |
Topic: Santa Ritas Loop |
SkyIslandHiker
Replies: 5
Views: 3591
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Forum: Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions Posted: 9/17/2010, 8:20 am Subject: Santa Ritas Loop |
There are sprays of wildflowers, most every color as you get up higher.
Wildflowers were getting pretty good earlier this week. Take a look:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TucsonHikers/message/4 ... |
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