This seems to be a very common question in the climbing world. What is it that draws people into rock climbing? The answers can be endless but lets see if we can tackle a few of the reasons why people would want to dabble in such risky behaviors as some would say. These are observations…
I got extremely lucky and got a campsite at Mather Campground in the Grand Canyon National Park. From what I’ve heard you need to get these reservations ahead of time but like I usually do I rolled in with no plans and they happened to have one more site left. The Campground Not too many…
What is Lower Antelope Canyon? Lower Antelope Canyon is one of the most explored, and photographed slot canyons in Arizona. Rightfully so, it is gorgeous, and at different times of the day can create many amazing colors and hues, that are one of a kind. It is composed mostly of sandstone and clay, that has…
What is the Highline Trail? Well it is a trail that follows the Mogollon Rim outside the town of Payson, Arizona and it’s official name is the Highline National Recreational Trail. It is located in the Tonto National Forest. In my opinion, this is the most under-rated hike in Arizona. People talk about Havasupai all…
Canyon creek is an amazing little gem within Arizona! It is located near Payson, in the Tonto National Forest just under the Mogollon Rim roughly 20 miles away from the town of Young. The scenery is filled with ponderosa pines, rocky mountains, creeks and all sorts of wild life. I found this place by way…
To see the falls is a lucky site, it is a perineal fall along the Little Colorado River. It only runs at certain times of the year from the monsoon rains, and snow melt. At 185 feet tall, this makes Grand Falls taller than Niagara Falls. I went up to Grand Falls on a whim…
Havasupai is hands down the greatest backpacking trip of all time that you could take in Arizona. The red rocks of the Grand Canyon, paired with stunningly blue water attracts people from all over the world. Camping permits are hard to get and are generally sold out for the year a week after sales start….
For the past year and a half or more I have been rock climbing in all of my spare time, and recently I have really gotten heavy into it. I started climbing at a local gym by my house at a place called Blackrock Bouldering Gym and its a great place to learn the fundamentals and technique…
I have known about this little hike for some time now but had never taken the time to go hike it, I finally went a couple weeks ago and it was awesome! I went a second time with my mother and it was just as awesome! She loved it too. It is found near Lake…
There’s a tiny town in northern Arizona called Pine. There is tons to explore in and just outside of the town. Be sure to check out THAT brewery for my favorite beer! Theres also a lot of hiking and biking trails in the area, and this particular one is called the Barefoot Trail. I believe it…