Several people have asked me what I use when I go backpacking, and how heavy everything is. I have spent a good deal of money buying specific gear for my needs, and the set up may not be perfect for everyone but it is for me. Here is my setup. “I am a participant in…
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…
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….
I went to Moab a few years ago and thought it was such a cool town, and I also visited Arches National Park on that trip. Recently I went on a road trip through Colorado and came back through Moab and this time I went to check out Canyonlands National Park. While I was driving…
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…
Horton Creek is one of my favorite hikes in Arizona and probably the one I have hiked the most times out of any trails other than the local mountains by my house. This trail shows pieces of Arizona that you wouldn’t think existed in this dry state. When someone asks me where the best day…
