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vance432
Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 7 Location: phoenix
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Posted: 9/7/2006, 10:16 pm Post subject: i need some hiking buddies |
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I'm fairly new to hiking, however, I did plenty in the military. My friends are either married or not adventurous. I've lived here for three years and have only seen the hard tops of AZ. Anyone interested in showing me around let me know. Thanks. |
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 9/7/2006, 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Join one of our group hikes; check the "Events" forum for planned Group hikes plus spur of the moment hikes. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
http://members.tripod.com/~evenstar/index.html
http://www.arizonahikers.com
When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 9/7/2006, 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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<tempted to ask if he cleans and does windows, but I won't> |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 4:01 am Post subject: |
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Married people don't hike?? Seriously, this group is a good one! Keep checking, check out the forums on this site, there'll be some hikes coming up close to Phx. now that it will be getting cooler. Also, go to REI or other backpacker store, get yourself a guidebook to the Superstitions. There are also some guidebooks (someone else fill him in, please) to some of the most accessible hikes around the city you can start out with. These areas may be sort of crowded, but will start getting you acquainted with the various hiking locales. Most people have a hike closest to their home they go to often for a workout, such as Camelback or Squaw (Piestewa) Peak, and save the more distant ones for when they have more time.
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 5:24 am Post subject: |
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Suz wrote: |
<tempted to ask if he cleans and does windows, but I won't> |
I'll ask! We HAVE to know!
Hey Vancenumbers! Do you do windows and clean house? How about cooking?
Welcome to the site and do keep an eye out as there is always a hike going on and the best way to get involved is to show up at one of the GHOTM's and introduce your self! The next one coming up is...Kachina, camping in the beautiful Lockett Meadows! If you come to the GHOTM be prepared to eat! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 5:28 am Post subject: |
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Married people don't hike??
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No, they are not allowed! Believe me, I know |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 5:36 am Post subject: |
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We ought to start a movement towards prenuptual agreements for all hiking enthusiasts. The prospective spouse, if a non-hiker, agrees to allow X number of weekends per year, plus numerous hours for dayhiking.
On the other hand why would any of us marry a non-hiker? Is there anything more important than hiking? Oh, well, that. Yeah, ok when you're young, but loses its #1 importance later on in life.
Moral of the story is: Never go on a date with a non-hiker. It could lead to marriage to a non-hiker. Very dangerous to one's sanity! |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 5:38 am Post subject: |
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The prospective spouse, if a non-hiker, agrees to allow X number of weekends per year, plus numerous hours for dayhiking.
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I've tried that method as well, doesn't work as well as it sound.
Vance, like they are saying, come out on one of the GHOTM's. They are always a good time. |
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LongStoryShort
Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Doha, Qatar
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 11:08 am Post subject: |
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I'll take you running if you want.
Good thing Maggie hikes. _________________ Happiness is being high on the food chain. |
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vance432
Joined: 07 Sep 2006 Posts: 7 Location: phoenix
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 3:35 pm Post subject: none |
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I've got the books, the gear, the knowledge of where everything is at. I'm tired of going by myself. I'd travel the state each weekend if I had a group to hike with, or at least someone else. I clean my apartment rarely do I clean my windows. I run everyday as well but, thanks for the offer. Other than the group hikes does anyone get together on their own and go? |
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DesertRoux
Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 397 Location: Scottsdale
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Vance,
A few of us are doing the Blue Ridge section of the AZT tomarrow. (SAT-SUN) Your more than welcome to join us if you like.
That goes for everyone also. I know its short notice but the more the merrier!
_________________ Good people... drink good beer.
-Hunter S. Thompson |
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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Sure - happens all the time (unless you're married - as Tim pointed out).
Your best bet is to pick a place you want to go, then post your plans here and see who wants to go with. Or you can just post and ask who is going somewhere any given weekend and somebody is bound to be going somewhere for a hike.
Once you've been to a GHOTM though, you'll know a lot more people and that process will be easier. Trust me - once you've gone to a GHOTM (or any of the social gatherings for that matter) you'll leave several pounds heavier and several friends richer. _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
- Abraham Lincoln |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Daddee wrote: |
Sure - happens all the time (unless you're married - as Tim pointed out).
Your best bet is to pick a place you want to go, then post your plans here and see who wants to go with. Or you can just post and ask who is going somewhere any given weekend and somebody is bound to be going somewhere for a hike.
Once you've been to a GHOTM though, you'll know a lot more people and that process will be easier. Trust me - once you've gone to a GHOTM (or any of the social gatherings for that matter) you'll leave several pounds heavier and several friends richer. |
What he said! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Tommy
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192
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Posted: 9/8/2006, 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going on a quick jaunt up the Holbert trail tomorrow in South Mountain if anyone is interested. 5-6 miles RT i think. Plan on leaving from the TH at around 7 am. pm or post or just show up if interested. |
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