by Cameron Jarman on December 20, 2014 Mt. Baldy is a lush, beautiful hike with amazing views through the forests of the White Mountains. As the 5th highest peak in the state of Arizona (2nd outside of Flagstaff’s San Francisco peaks), Mt. Baldy elevates to a whopping 11,409 feet. The peak raises above the tree line […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 23, 2015 with 1 Comment After crossing the finish line of a local running race, my wife was given this cute little tube of hydration tabs that looked a lot like the Airborne tablets used to fight colds and whatnot. In fact, when she brought … Read More Gear Reviews, […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 6, 2015 LifeStraw by Vestergaard is a portable water filtration device designed to convert contaminated water into clean, drinkable water. The LifeStraw was specifically designed for individual use and filters a minimum of 1,000 liters (264 gallons) of water which is enough for one person for one year. The device […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 2, 2015 The Hells Hole Trail is a nice hike through pine forests, high desert scrub, and beautiful pink granite pools. The most attractive selling point for me on this 10-12 mile hike is that Hells Hole and the Salome Wilderness offer solitude and silence that surrounding areas have lost. […]
by Cameron Jarman on January 9, 2015 The icon of the Superstition mountains lies just beyond the Fremont Saddle. The Peralta Trail is a 2.5 mile hike to a famous saddle known as Fremont Saddle that overlooks the most iconic rock formation in the Superstition Wilderness. Length: 4.9 miles round trip Elevation: 2,400 Difficulty: 2 Rating: […]
by Cameron Jarman on January 4, 2015 The Dutchman’s Trail – Black Mesa loop is an easy/moderate hike in the western part of the Superstitions. It’s main attractions are views of the famous Weaver’s needle, seasonal water sources, and an easily accessible and enjoyable loop hike. Length: 9.3 miles round trip Elevation: 2275 Difficulty: 2.5 […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 12, 2015 with No Comments Havasupai is one of the most well known and photographed waterfall destinations in the world. Consisting of five major waterfalls including the most famous “Havasu Falls”, this oasis in the desert should be on the top of any backpackers bucket … Read More Hikes Desert, […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 22, 2015 with 2 Comments Today is April 22nd, the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Started in 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered … Read More Hiking Tips, […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 6, 2015 with No Comments I have owned several knives in my lifetime but for some reason have never purchased a Morakniv. Well, this year I received one in my stocking for Christmas this year and I was so excited to get out and cut … Read More Gear Reviews, […]
by Cameron Jarman on April 22, 2015 with No Comments Today is April 22nd, the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. Started in 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered … Read More Hiking Tips, […]
by Cameron Jarman on March 14, 2015 with No Comments Here is a picture I took that I have hanging in my home. It is in the middle of an Arizona Indian reservation and reminds me of wide open highway and beautiful weather. I really like the red rocks in … Read More Photography Desert, […]