2011 hiking in the doldrums .....

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

Just seems like I cannot get out on the trail enough .... How about you ?
Hopefully the hikes this weekend and next in the Superstitions will make me fell better!

Off to Canyon Lake to First water this week & hope to tackle Aylor's arch next week ....

Where are you hiking, what are you doing ?
I want to see some backpacks thrown up here ... Wink

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MaxPower · Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 28 Location: Prescott, AZ

I too have been slacking off since about the 2nd week of January. After last weekend's hike up the Battleship in GC with Hank, I'm headed back to the canyon this weekend for another long day hike. Itinerary is still up in the air, but it might be down Hermit trail as far as Cathedral Stairs and back.
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paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

I'm right there with ya Ambika! It's been way too long since I've hiked and I need to get outside in the worst way!!! hissy fit

I'm looking forward to Saturday, it'll be good for the soul!

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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

I'm headed up early Saturday Morning for a 5 day (I hope) trip to Isis Temple. I probably won't get to the top, as I'm no climber, but it'll be fun to see how close I can get. If nothing else, I'll get to play in the Canyon again! Very Happy

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

How do you get to Isis Temple ?
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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

Trishness · Posted: 3/12/2011, 3:42 pm Post subject:

I've been grounded since mid-January due to ankle injury. Another month of PT and then back on the trails for me! But then it will be too hot for valley hikes Sad

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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Been attempting to get a camp site at Lost Dutchman for my popup, and stayed in a cabin at Deadhorse State Park last month. Missed two bicycle camping trips, was not able to get time off from work. Been hiking in the Goldfields.

Deborah · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson

My life sucks during the week. My life is great during the weekends.
I recommend you join a couple of meetup groups. Tucson Backpackers is an up and coming group here in Tucson.
Arizona Backpacking Club is very active in PHX.
We just did an over night on Coffee Flat this past weekend with TUB.
Although a bit warm during the day, the temps were super fantastic at night to sit around a little cowboy campfire.
I love the Sups!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Got out this past weekend -- Canyon Lake to 1st Water on a wonderful day -- met a pissy rattler & some cardinals that were rather amusing. And oh -- there was this 2 "tibber" tall Cholla tree .... possib;y the largets Cholla Tree I have seen!

Ah - my issues are not lack of company or loactions -- its usually lack of time due to more pressing matters like the rest of my life, competing interests and a small bit of work. Confused

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GeorgAz · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale

Only place I go lately is all over Papago and climbing some of the Buttes. Not extreme but on ly 2 mi from home. Just do it harder and longer! Thankful it's so close because you do feel like you're out there and has great views!

oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

I was a on a great roll, until the flu hit me! Now I am getting back on track, hiking after school. Just have not done much backpacking, as I like too. But that is what the summer is all about!
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Yes - we should set up some backpacking for summer
I'd love to do some AZT trail sections for this year ....
Chiricahuas ...
Mogollon Rim ....This area seems to elude me for both hikes & backpacks.
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tibber · Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix

I think Trish owes us a Cabin Loop Wink

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

Breaking out of the doldrums ....Hiking from Canyon Lake to 1st Water this past weekend

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