Quartz Peak - Jan 9th 2010 ( Saturday)

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Some of us are headed up to Quartz peak .....do you want to go?

http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=95

Its a serious Elevation gain hike (~ 2500ft in < 3 miles) so please read up & be prepared...

Our goal is to be at TH by 8:00 am ish...

When : 9th Jan 10
Where: Quartz Peak
When: 8:00 am ish @ TH
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Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

Bummer, already made climbing plans.

I think it sounds like fun, haven't done that one.

Shawn · Posted: 1/7/2010, 6:28 am Post subject:

Already have plans, but it it a great hike.
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randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

Was just up there last weekend - one of the better hikes around PHX.
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

Another wonderful day! Thank you Ambika for leading us in a great hike! Great place to eat John! Can't wait to see your pictures Angela ( and Ambika)! I had a wonderful time!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

It sure was a great day to be hiking ...a perfect day in the desert wilderness! We all did great and had a great time! The trail was much nicer than I expected Very Happy

; the company was great. Got to meet John and trade tales ...

Angela & Linda -- You both did wonderful! More adventures await! Hiking

Dinner was at Raul & Teresa's -- quite excellent Mexican food! I had a sonoran enchilada -- a 1st!
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

You really pick great hikes Ambika. I thought the view were wonderful. I don't think there was one part of that hike I didn't enjoy!

Thank you again!
Linda
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tibber · Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix

What a wonderful day in the AZhood. These types of hikes, it's good to have folks around you who support you and encourage you as you hike those almost endless false summits and where the Peak keeps getting further and further away.

At the same time as you are increasing your breathing, you realize how lucky you are to have great comraderie and scenery that makes the occasional lacking of air worth every breath and every step! As we neared the top the mica flashes at you everywhere and we're thinking "bling" and so we designated this "THE BLING HIKE".

We all agreed that this was a much more beautiful hike than we were led to believe and the drive on the dirt road, at least this day, wasn't nearly as difficult as others had suggested. This climb was kind in places as it leveled somewhat to let you catch your breath. But of course, the ultimate reward was at the top sitting amongst the quartz rocks Cool

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I didn't realize until this morning that I had taken nearly an hour worth of video, almost all of it while walking. It turned out pretty good. I haven't even looked at the pictures. Thank you Ambika for asking me to join you Crazy

and thanks to Linda and John for coming along. It's always great fun when everyone enjoys every moment... well almost every moment... of a wonderful hike in the wilderness.
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

I was happy this morning to realize that I really wasn't sore! I think I am finally beginning to get into shape.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Happy Hikers on Quartz Peak

My photos are up: http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albun76&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Shawn · Posted: 1/10/2010, 2:56 pm Post subject:

Great Shot!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

http://www.brazilbrazil.com/main.html

Great read on history of the Sierra Estrellas
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