Adventure Hiking Socks Starting at(Boulder Crew Featured) Company: Farm to Feet Farm to Feet is a company “committed to the single, simple goal of creating the world’s best wool socks by exclusively using an all-American recipe: US Materials, US Manufacturing, and US Workers”. This company is serious about their products and Arizona Hikers Guide is here […]
GoBites come in three different options; Uno, Duo, and the Trio. The Uno is the smallest and lightest spoon/fork combo. The Duo is a really cool slide together fork/spoon combination that extends to make a longer version of the Uno. The Trio is the premium utensil set that comes in a special container that includes […]
Starting atPer Dozen Company: PROBAR The Probar story begins with Jeff Coleman and Jules Lambert and their personal drive for real food. Jeff found Probar while searching for a healthier lifestyle in Park City, Utah. After stumbling upon Probar he eventually bought the company outright and hired Jules to introduce the company to a wider audience. Being […]
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 list. The trek down to Supai, AZ is 8 miles and is quite an easy stroll […]
The Verde Valley was home to hundreds, even thousands, of ancient inhabitants and the remains of their societies are still intact for us to explore and learn today. There are hundreds of “cavates” carved by hand out of sandstone that litter the cliffs descending on the Verde River. Some of the cavates are known as […]
There are several factors to consider before heading out into the wild west. The three main factors I think of when planning my next trip includes the location/weather, the difficulty of the hike, and the duration. A great online tool is the Hydration Calculator on the Camelbak website. Location/weather: Arizona is one of the most diverse […]
This site is designed to help the new, the visiting, the advanced hikers, and everyone else in between. Our goal is to help more people feel confident in exploring our great state. My wife Casi and I have hiked all over Arizona and provide the most in-depth and personal trail reviews and recommendations on the […]
Length: Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground: 9.5 miles one way Trailhead Elevation: 6,860 ft. Gain/Loss: -4380 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 10/10 Solitude: Low/Moderate Season: All Year (Summer can be very dangerous) Dog Friendly: No The Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon National Park’s most popular and safest trail. The well maintained trail […]
The 42 mile journey down the historic Apache Trail is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in Arizona. Along the way you will pass ghost towns, goldmines, numerous one-lane bridges, three desert lakes, and an impressive concrete wall that created modern day Phoenix. This guide will give you all the information […]
Hey all, I just found out that one of my favorite outdoor companies, BUFF Headwear, just released a National Parks inspired collection of UV Buff’s. The company stated that it is their way to celebrate the national parks 100th anniversary and to help promote and give back to the American Hiking Society by donating a […]
Every trip takes some sort of preparation. This pre-hike checklist makes it easy for you to make sure your hikes are safe and enjoyable. Check yo-self before you wreck yo-self! 1. Check the weather The weather can determine a hike or no hike day. Weather in Arizona can be unpredictable and can ruin an otherwise […]
Length: 2.4 miles (round trip) Trailhead Elevation: 1,424 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,280 ft. Difficulty: Difficult Rating: 6/10 Solitude: Low Season: Winter/Spring/Fall Dog Friendly: No When you here people talk about “hiking Camelback” Echo Canyon Summit Trail is typically the trail they are referring to. This jewel in the heart of the Arizona urban sprawl is a […]
These are the various rating scales that are linked to each hike. These are all personal ratings and have been made up by me. These are in no way official but only reflect my own personal opinions of the hike/trail. Keep in mind that these ratings are coming from a twenty-something year old male who […]
About a year ago I took off on an impromptu day hike into the Superstitions. I had a few hours to spare so I jumped into my truck and headed out. Back then, I didn’t have an essentials list and would quite literally scramble through my giant containers of backpacking gear throwing stuff into my […]