My friend Katrina and I’s first time out to Madera Canyon was on Martin Luther King Day. That day was optimal due to the cool weather and national park fee waiver for the holiday. We chose the loop based on its shorter estimated completion time of 2.5-3 hours and its good reviews. Driving into the […]
Starting at the upper Butterfly Trailhead, the trail almost immediately opens up to amazing views of the North-side of Mount Lemmon. The trail weaves around the side of the mountain and gradually descends, which unfortunately means the way back to the car is ascending. However, incredibly unique plants, including ferns, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, yucca, […]
We took the option of parking at Picnic Area 7, just off Waterfall Canyon Road. This saves almost a mile of walking through flat, desert terrain and puts you right at the base of the mountain. It wasn’t long before we began the ascent via switchbacks. Though the incline is steady, the trail here is […]
Length: 4 miles round trip Trailhead Elevation: 8,700 ft. Gain/Loss: +1,500 ft. Difficulty: Moderate Dog Friendly: Yes The Inner Basin Trail is really a gem of a hike located in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks. If you like strolling through aspen groves on well marked and photogenic trail than this is the hike for you! The trail […]
The hike down to the creek is fairly easy. Starting early in the day, you will find the sun on your backs and relatively shaded by the trees on either side as you descend down into the canyon. You’ll arrive at an open section of the trail with large rocks and pools that may or […]
We started our hike on the Waterfall Trail, but you could easily add it to the end of any of the other trails. From the entrance of the park, make a right onto White Tank Mountain Road and then a left onto Waterfall Canyon Road. We parked at the trailhead, which will be on your […]
Retail: $21 Company: Deejo Friends Luc Foin and Stéphane Lebeau originally designed these ultra-lightweight knives for the hiking and backpacking enthusiasts who were searching for an alternative for clunky pocket knives. What they found in 2010, however, was that not only did the outdoor enthusiasts love these knives but people from all backgrounds were buying these […]
Retail: Various Company: Humangear Humangear is a company that is dedicated to designing innovated and functional outdoor equipment and have been doing so in San Francisco since 2007. Their mission is to develop “real gear for real humans” which translates into the company really caring about their products and their customers. Humangear CEO Chris Miksovsky says […]
Retail: $19 Company: Sawyer For more than 30 years Sawyer has been making products for outdoor protection. These guys take pride in using science and rigorous testing practices to create some of the safest and most reliable products in the industry. Their product lines include water filtration, insect repellents, sunscreens, and first aid. Basically all the […]
Retail: $21 Company: Deejo Friends Luc Foin and Stéphane Lebeau originally designed these ultra-lightweight knives for the hiking and backpacking enthusiasts who were searching for an alternative for clunky pocket knives. What they found in 2010, however, was that not only did the outdoor enthusiasts love these knives but people from all backgrounds were buying these […]
Retail: $159 Company: Stio This is a fashion forward, modern outdoorsman company with a great mix between style and technology. These guys not only make some really advanced products but they also do it with great color concepts, cuts, and design. Hailing from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Stio is in the perfect location to design, test, […]
December 5, 2016 Cameron Jarman Retail: $140 Company: Teva “Teva was born in the Grand Canyon back in 1984, when a river guide rigged two Velcro watchbands to an old pair of flip flops and created a shoe that wouldn’t float away. Three decades later, we’ve grown up into an icon of comfort and utilitarian […]
Retail: $140 Company: Teva “Teva was born in the Grand Canyon back in 1984, when a river guide rigged two Velcro watchbands to an old pair of flip flops and created a shoe that wouldn’t float away. Three decades later, we’ve grown up into an icon of comfort and utilitarian style. How you choose to […]
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