Quartz Peak

Posted: 1/15/2003, 11:04 pm Post subject: Quartz Peak

Since there is so much interest in this hike, When do you feel is the best time? Mid february? March? The more advance notice, the better...

Who has a 4 X 4? Where are you coming in from?
There is a gas station in the estrella ranch area we can meet and car pool the rest of the way in...

Im in Glendale so I'll be coming from I-10 West side

cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

sidhayes · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 116

I have never needed a four wheel drive vehicle on my dozen trips to Quartz Peak, from either the north or the south.

Arizonaheat · Posted: 1/31/2003, 6:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info Sid. I have never been there. Do you recommend a pickup or something else with high clearance, or do you do it in a car?

Cactuscat you know I want to go, the problem is I can't. Crying or Very sad

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sidhayes · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 116

I suspect that most cars could usually make it but I would bring a high clearance vehicle and keep it rolling across the sandy washes. I drive a 2 wd truck and have never been close( I think) to getting stuck. Of course, tomorrow, is another day.

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Heavy sand in spots; cakewalk's got a gteat story about it. Sid'd probably consider the ten mile hike from where cakewalk's car bogged down a "cakewalk".
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srlatty · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 270 Location: Ahwatukee

Like Sid says, a 2wd vehicle will make it. I feel more comfortable with one that has some clearance though. I have never come in from the north, only the south. My only concern would be the sandy places, wouldn't want to bog down out there like Cakewalk did.

Sid, even though none of us could keep up with you, would you like to join us?
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cakewalk · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 512

Nope! Im not driving my car!!

Actually it probably would make it, but Im having flashbacks about it already.

Sid, you should join us, I would love to meet you, Ive been frightened by you since I first started reading your posts on Haz!

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

To do a hike with the monster hiker himself! Crazy

Shoot, you'd be up and down by the time any of us sees the peak.
i have to say that i too have been frightened since i've read your posts on HAZ as well.
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sidhayes · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 116

I am speechless!

cakewalk · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 512

Hi - Im Sid hayes, I climb camelback 3 times in a row, in 20 minutes total time.... oh yeah and witha teaspoon of water!! Laughing

Im just messin with ya Sid! You are my hero for sure!

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jmzblond · Posted: 2/5/2003, 11:26 am Post subject:

I dont think I am going to make it to this one. Crying or Very sad

Thanks for the offer of the ride, Steve, but I still have to take down and pack away my Christmas tree and decorations!! Eek

Sorry gang, but I just have too much to do. Sad

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dennisbench · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 275 Location: El Mirage

Ok folks, where do we stand on transportation? We have under three weeks till this hike!! I'm really pumped about this hike!
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

I hope to make it and have Jeep Wrangler in West Valley.
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srlatty · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 270 Location: Ahwatukee

Ok, here is what I have so far:

South and East
Srlatty
Cactuscat
Kristyn
gps hiker
Cindy

North and West
Evenstar
Cakewalk
dennisbench
Canyon Dweller

Cindy, I included you since your last post about the wedding seemed to indicate that you might be able to make it. If so, we'll need your truck. Don't think my Jeep will handle 5

If there is anyone else that is interested in this hike, let us know. Yes

This hike is scheduled for Saturday, February 22. Meeting times and places will be posted when we get a clear understanding of how many people are interested in attending.

Sid, that invitation is still out there!
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