Home   Board   AZH Gear  FAQ  Rules   Search Members  Articles  Calendar  Gallery  Links      Register Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in Search found 19 matches ArizonaHikers - Community Based Hiking Discussion Board Forum Index Author Message   Topic: Rock Climbing azrocks Replies: 4 Views: 2337 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 7/26/2005, 11:15 am   Subject: Rock Climbing Good idea to do the Arizona Mountaineering Club class, as they do a good job teaching safety, which is not something to learn on the rock. Club outing leaders will not take a minor without a responsib ...   Topic: The Jug azrocks Replies: 15 Views: 4293 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 6/8/2005, 8:04 am   Subject: The Jug I went thru on Saturday. A-Cross had a 'road closed' sign, as the road is washed out, but there was only 3 inches of water and no problem for a high clearance vehicle. The water was perfect, you might ...   Topic: Rock Climbing azrocks Replies: 37 Views: 14383 Forum: Other Outdoors Activities   Posted: 1/7/2004, 10:57 am   Subject: Rock Climbing I have ropes, slings, pro, the local guide books, and have been to a couple of the toproping areas in Queen Creek and the McDowells. I've never heard of climbing on the Cave trail, but that sounds fun ...   Topic: Spur Cross Opens Area to Horses and Hikers azrocks Replies: 2 Views: 2385 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 1/1/2004, 9:24 pm   Subject: Spur Cross Opens Area to Horses and Hikers NightHiker, this is specially for you ! http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/events.asp January 7 - Full Moon Hike Wednesday 6:00 pm Moderate Please join us for an evening of fun explor ...   Topic: On Civilization and the Wilderness azrocks Replies: 9 Views: 4462 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 1/1/2004, 9:12 pm   Subject: On Civilization and the Wilderness The Nature Conservancy often aims to restore their property to the state prior to modern man by erasing farm buildings etc. This denies that man is part of nature. When we destroy habitat and drive sp ...   Topic: Toughest Hike azrocks Replies: 134 Views: 51121 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 1/1/2004, 8:43 pm   Subject: Toughest Hike Sid's times for Squaw Peak, Camelback, Humphries, FlatIron, are consistently about a half of my best times, and record times for 5Ks etc are also about half my times, so he is just claiming to be a wo ...   Topic: Heat Injuries. azrocks Replies: 24 Views: 12614 Forum: Health, Training, First Aid   Posted: 6/4/2003, 2:56 pm   Subject: Heat Injuries. 20 years ago, we dayhiked the Grand Canyon with a liter of water, and the rescues were for dehydration. 10 years ago, the trip leader would make everyone carry and drink 6 liters, and I would chug ...   Topic: Red Mountain azrocks Replies: 20 Views: 11747 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 4/10/2003, 12:53 pm   Subject: Red Mountain Well said, Daddee, but I don't totally agree. Your own private property was stolen by superior military force, first from the Indians, then from the Mexicans. Is your respect for private property st ...   Topic: Water issue azrocks Replies: 9 Views: 5032 Forum: Off-Trail Area   Posted: 3/31/2003, 4:22 pm   Subject: Water issue The Muscovites are the world champion water wasters ? What's the US coming to ? We waste more of everything than anyone. Actually, I see Paradise valley tops Moscow's measly 380 with a manly 2000 li ...   Topic: Green Carpet azrocks Replies: 5 Views: 3362 Forum: Flora & Fauna   Posted: 3/14/2003, 4:02 pm   Subject: Green Carpet All the usual wild flowers are there, and when they are few and far between, you appreciate each one much more. I used to think that after a dry year it would take many years to build up the populat ...   Topic: Lake Powell silt!! azrocks Replies: 48 Views: 20451 Forum: Off-Trail Area   Posted: 3/14/2003, 3:53 pm   Subject: Lake Powell silt!! It's hard to believe in these days of Neanderthal leaders, but society is getting richer and more enlightened. I have to believe that someday Lake Powell will be drained and restored just like we cl ...   Topic: Looking for suggestions - 3 days! azrocks Replies: 12 Views: 5745 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 3/12/2003, 1:24 pm   Subject: Looking for suggestions - 3 days! can you recommend an area to camp? There's a really nice campground on the east side of Babo. It's a really beautiful area, and if your wife doesn't climb she would still enjoy the hike to Lion's l ...   Topic: Group Trip Breakdown azrocks Replies: 4 Views: 3272 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 3/12/2003, 1:13 pm   Subject: Group Trip Breakdown One reason trips fall apart is that everyone knows the trip may not happen so they make backup plans and choose at the last moment. I've found there are a handful of strong leaders whose trips alway ...   Topic: Four Peaks azrocks Replies: 10 Views: 5260 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 3/12/2003, 12:38 pm   Subject: Four Peaks I know some folks who do the 4peaks ridgeline every year. It takes them 12 hours, and they do the Supes Ridgeline in 8. They start from the south peak, Amethyst, and go north to Browns. It takes so ...   Topic: Separate trails for the wealthy ? azrocks Replies: 8 Views: 4476 Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping   Posted: 1/24/2003, 10:02 am   Subject: Separate trails for the wealthy ? The City of Scottsdale has been developing a Trails Master Plan for an integrated trail system throughout Scottsdale, linking to the McDowells. A homeowners group near Pinnacle Peak and Church a ...   Page 1 of 2 Goto page 1, 2  Next All times are GMT - 7 Hours Jump to: Select a forum Categories----------------Hiking, Backpacking & CampingTrip Logs & Trail DescriptionsOut of State HikesOther Outdoors ActivitiesEquipment & GearLightweight BackpackingOrienteeringTrail & Camp FoodCampgrounds & Road ConditionsHealth, Training, First AidPhotos, Literature, Art, WebsitesFlora & FaunaWildfires & Other Natural DisastersOff-Trail Area Community Center----------------** Announcements **EventsPollsQuestions & SuggestionsClassifieds  Disclaimer       Hosted by Gartman Technical Services.