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Topic: change of plans....heading to Phx |
rosechild
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/20/2011, 11:59 am Subject: change of plans....heading to Phx |
Oops....I meant what are my chances of getting a walk-in permit this time of year? |
Topic: change of plans....heading to Phx |
rosechild
Replies: 7
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/19/2011, 5:38 pm Subject: change of plans....heading to Phx |
Good stuff! I see that Paria and Buckskin Gulch are part of the famous Wave. I'd heard of this fabled hike and would love to do it someday. I've also heard permits are near impossible; stories of peop ... |
Topic: change of plans....heading to Phx |
rosechild
Replies: 7
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 3/16/2011, 3:52 pm Subject: change of plans....heading to Phx |
hey all,
It's good to be back on here! Hubby and I were planning an 11-day hiking / camping trip through southern Utah and parks Zion, Bryce, Arches, etc. Long story short, circumstances will most ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/22/2009, 8:59 pm Subject: Saguaro NP |
Shawn, you're telling me 2200 ft of elevation gained in 3.2 miles (from Happy Valley). My legs were feelin' it!!! |
Topic: Rincon Peak |
rosechild
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Forum: Trip Logs & Trail Descriptions Posted: 12/22/2009, 7:09 pm Subject: Rincon Peak |
My husband and I summited the peak, via Miller Creek TH/Happy Valley Saddle camp, on Dec. 11. Lots of snow most of the way up, up to 6 inches in places. Crampons would have come in handy. It was just ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/22/2009, 6:54 pm Subject: Saguaro NP |
We are back and recovered! Despite our original plans being sidelined by the winter storm, we had a great time. Ended up scrapping the Catalinas altogether. The storm had recently passed when we arriv ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/6/2009, 9:08 pm Subject: thx backpacker! |
I have been watching the weather closely as well, since that is the time we'll be there. I think Tues. we'll opt for a dayhike (maybe Seven Falls to see if the falls are going), and then a hotel at ni ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/4/2009, 6:16 pm Subject: Hutch's Pool camping |
hi backpacker,
What is the campsite at Hutch's Pool? Also, would you recommend Seven Falls at all? |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/4/2009, 5:19 pm Subject: Saguaro NP |
The website says camping at Karchner is first-come, first-serve only, no reservations ? |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 12/4/2009, 1:52 pm Subject: Saguaro NP |
Thanks all! Another question: good camping near Tucson? We're planning on exploring the Katchner Caves one day, before heading into the backcountry. Any good campsites you can recommend (preferable th ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 11/30/2009, 3:50 pm Subject: Saguaro NP |
Thanks everyone!!! |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 11/21/2009, 11:45 pm Subject: thanks! |
Looks like we might add Hutch's Pool to the trip. The pictures look beautiful! Thanks for the tip! I see, though, that Hutch's is not in SNP, or if it is, not in the wilderness area. We are looking fo ... |
Topic: Saguaro NP |
rosechild
Replies: 30
Views: 19289
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Forum: Hiking, Backpacking & Camping Posted: 11/20/2009, 11:14 am Subject: Saguaro NP |
My husband and I are planning a trip for early Dec. We are from out of state, and looking for the full "desert" experience, some backcountry would be great. We are looking at spending a coup ... |
Topic: hiking Rainier |
rosechild
Replies: 6
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Forum: Out of State Hikes Posted: 6/7/2009, 9:51 pm Subject: to Desert Boonie |
hi there -
I'd love to learn your experience on the mountain. Did you go with a giude? How difficult would you say it is? How long is the summit from Camp Muir? What time of year did you go? Anyth ... |
Topic: hiking Rainier |
rosechild
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Forum: Out of State Hikes Posted: 6/1/2009, 8:16 pm Subject: hiking Rainier |
Has anyone summited Mt. Rainier in WA that can tell me about it? |
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