Fitness & Health • Too Old 2 Slip?
TL;DR As we age, our reflexes slow. This makes recovering from a slip more difficult. (And therefore, the likelihood of falling from a slip greater.)-----------I took my 90-year old widow friend to PT...
View ArticleBackpacking • 50 mile loop in the superstitions. water prospects?
Hey all, planning a somewhat last minute 4-night loop in the supes for mid-january. I have a lot of backpacking experience but this will be my first time in Arizona specifically, and I'm hoping to get...
View ArticleGPS & Electronic • Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for...
It took Lewis six days to get her passport back. Her violation? Possessing a satellite GPS device without permission from Indian authorities.Always best to check local regulations before traveling,...
View ArticleGear • The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device
A plastic aqueduct provides new pathways for relief.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/maga ... ticleSharePatiently waiting for Chums to review of this device.Statistics: Posted by Pivo — Dec 18 2024...
View ArticleFire & Area Closures • Horton Fire area closure
Closure affects [ Horton Creek Trail #285 ] , [ See Canyon Trail #184 ] , [ Babe Haught Trail - Hatchery to Knoll Lake ] , [ Derrick Trail #33 ] , [ Promontory Trail #278 ] , portions of the [ General...
View ArticleBackpacking • january superstition backpacking trip help
hi thereat the start of january, a friend and i are flying into phoenix for a quick backpacking trip in the superstitions. we are experienced backpackers (mostly in the sierra, utah, and the...
View ArticleFauna • Squirrels in the news
Are they becoming omnivores or just po'ed?https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks ... 988436.phpStatistics: Posted by Alston_Neal — Dec 19 2024 2:19 pm — Replies 2 — Views 49
View ArticlePolitical, Like Farmed & Dumpster • Congress passes bill to increase...
As the House struggled to fund the government past Friday, the Senate did pass the Explore Act Thursday afternoon, sending the outdoor recreation package on for President Joe Biden’s...
View ArticlePolitical, Like Farmed & Dumpster • Sedona Realestate
Must be one hell of a vortex, there. [ youtube video ] At least a money pit, for sure.Statistics: Posted by Jim_H — Dec 21 2024 6:17 am — Replies 2 — Views 22
View ArticleGeneral • Rural Roadless China
Several videos by a young Chinese you tuber. She seems to specialize in rural roadless homesteads/temples in somewhat difficult to access locations. Good use of a drone for initial visuals. The first...
View ArticlePolitical, Like Farmed & Dumpster • Shea Basalt volcanic fissure
Does anyone know much about this volcanic fissure named Shea basalt? FYI....it is off trail near the black canyon trail in cottonwood.Statistics: Posted by tgshattuck — Dec 27 2024 2:08 am — Replies 0...
View ArticleTrail Chat • re: cooking gear, food, stolen
Hi All-I was just out on a four-day backpack in the Supes that got abruptly cut at night 3. When I returned to my basecamp at Second Water, someone had removed my hanging bag. I lost a brand-new...
View ArticleFauna • Grand Canyon Alligator
Over 20 years have passed since this story happened. I must have been under a rock to have not heard about it before. I'm guessing @gummo is familiar with the story of Clem the Alligator. Interesting...
View ArticleTrail Chat • Water question re: Boulder Canyon Loop from First Water TH
Hi all, my partner and I are planning to break this loop up into a two-night backpacking trip in a few days. This will be our first time in the Superstitions. Just wondering if we can expect to find...
View ArticleBackpacking • water AZT#18 Reavis Canyon
Im thinking of hiking this section next week. Has anyone been to these potential water sources lately ? Ive seen the "FarOut" data. mile 311 Reavis trail canyonmile 318 Rogers springmile 324 Reavis...
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