Guides and Trips
Trips
Location: Fish Creek, AZForest: Tonto National ForestDuration: 2.3 MilesTechnical: 3A IIGear: - 20' Webbing- 3-4 Locking Biners- Rappel Ring or Rapide- Harness and gear (ATC/Locking Carbiner)- 2 200' Rope or 200' Rope x 200' paracord to retrieve rope.Dogs: No
Location:Fossil Creek Canyon, AZClosets Town/City:Strawberry, AZTrail Name:Flume TrailheadLength R/T:9.8 MilesDifficulty:ModerateFamily Friendly:Yes, but use good judgment. Must be a good swimmer.Pets:Yes, on leash.Notes:DO NOT USE THE PATH SPECIFIED. EXTREME CLIMB OUT IF FOLLOWING MY ROUTE. Stay on trails and pack in what you pack out! Preserve nature!
Technical Canyon. Technical-4.3 MilesCanyoneeringAttempt in Spring or FallDO NOT ATTEMPT DURING RAINFALLBRING GEARDifficulty-StrenuousTechnical GearRoute FindingScamblingGear-150' Static RopeHarness4 Carabineers15' WebbingFamily Friendly-NoNo childrenNot recommend dogs due to rappelsNotes-Rappel from the second rappel, where the two canyon merge. You will see a palo verde tree that screams "anchor to me". I brought 130' of static rope that barely made it down to the ground doubled over. You will need to hike back in to retrieve...
It was the perfect day for climbing. The weather was great with a few clouds blocking out the radient sun. I put on my backpack and gear and headed for the top. Once summitting, there were a few bolts, a large rock and a good sized tree to anchor to. The cliff is about 130', and it was a good thing I brought 200m of rope. Not much to say about this...
The sun peaked over the horizon as orange clouds blazed like a radioactive haze over the mountain tops. Already, the air was warm and dry. Cicadas were buzzing after their morning coffee and playing in the creosotebush. Cactus Wren tended to their nests, as the last of the coyotes ran for their dens from the scorching sun. We put on our packs and began our peaceful hike. Along the way, the trail slopes...
This trail begins at the North end of Arizona Snowbowl in the dense forest. The air was cool and moist, with earthy scents of pine and juniper. Lazy clouds drifted over, as noisy birds gawked eachother. We began our ascent toward the summit. The canopy of the trees engulfed the forest floor. Squirls and chipmunks danced and flirted around the base of huge pines. The trail was steep and scattered with living...
