So I mentioned how we found the initial southern beginnings of the trail to be in excellent shape. For the most part it has remained the same. There are a few areas that need brushing or that ascend or descend steeply but we still applaud the work that has gone into creating this massive trail … Continue reading Trail Conditions
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688 Miles into the AZT : Coming into the “Big Ditch”
To leave the Flagstaff area the Arizona trail goes up around the snowy San Francisco Peaks and with a clear blue sky as background, they just "pop". Meanwhile the trail itself goes "crunch" or "squish" depending on the time of day that you cross the lingering snow pack. The land levels out around 6,000 ft … Continue reading 688 Miles into the AZT : Coming into the “Big Ditch”
450 Miles into the AZT
On this section of the trail from Roosevelt Marina to Pine we passed through the Four Peak Wilderness and the Mazatzal Wilderness both within the Tonto National Forest. This was a difficult week as we had to bypass a rest day at Roosevelt as there were no showers or laundry and the options for food … Continue reading 450 Miles into the AZT
Trail Angels
Trail Angels are big hearted people who do random kind things for thru hikers. Marnie who owns the Chalet Motel in Oracle is such a person. She will fetch hikers from the highway if they text her and bring them to her motel regardless if they are paying guests or not. She allows hikers to … Continue reading Trail Angels
300 Miles into the AZT
The trail goes from the town of Oracle to Roosevelt Marina during this stretch. The land changed from rolling open desert lands to flat ground to flowering hills near the Gila (pronounced Hila) River then through the Alamo Canyon and Superstition Wilderness. Chalet Motel in OracleMap of Roosevelt Marina at 345 milesDesert wildflowersGila Monster
200 Miles into the AZT
Map of 200 miles We move through the flat lands sprinkled with Saguaro cactus up to 8,000 ft which is the smoothest 5,000ft elevation gain we have ever done! Then transitioned to the graceful grassy flatlands. We came across a dead coati which is similar to a raccoon. More info can be found HERE. dead … Continue reading 200 Miles into the AZT
100 Miles into the AZT: LESSONS LEARNED
Snow is a motivating element on a hike, but two-faced, as it creates nervous survival tension underneath the soft beauty. You encourage yourself to keep moving to preserve your body heat. Eating almost frozen power bars while continuously hiking will not aid digestion.It is possible to hike for consecutive days with soaking wet footwear. TIP: put … Continue reading 100 Miles into the AZT: LESSONS LEARNED
The Arizona Trial (AZT)
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the first instalment of the Arizona Trial, our attempt to keep you up to date with our misadventures. Yes, we are wandering again and this time it is a thru hike of the Arizona Trail (AZT). This will be the longest hike we've ever done. It stretches 800 miles ( 45-50 … Continue reading The Arizona Trial (AZT)
Zip and Jobie Go Hiking 