Overview By most definitions, Agua Caliente Hill is more of a mountain than a hill. Situated between the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, it…
Summary Four months ago, I purchased a pair of Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX shoes. Since then, I have put over 250 miles on…
Overview Bridal Wreath Falls is a short hike to a waterfall in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, east of Tucson. The…
Planning the Trip In late Fall 2017, just a few weeks after hiking across Zion, the itch to go backpacking again was already coming…
Overview Lower Tanque Verde Falls is a short hike near Tucson, Arizona that rewards its visitors with several waterfalls set in a narrow canyon.…
This article is part of a gear guide series on the "Big Three" heaviest backpacking items. These include your backpack, shelter, and sleep system.…
This article is part of a gear guide series on the "Big Three" heaviest backpacking items. These include your backpack, shelter, and sleep system.…
Overview West Fork Trail is a popular hike near Sedona, Arizona that takes you along a creek bottom surrounded by massive red rock walls.…
This article is part of a gear guide series on the "Big Three" heaviest backpacking items. These include your backpack, shelter, and sleep system.…
Overview In December 2017, Kim and I paid a visit to White Sands National Monument for a weekend getaway from Tucson. We had a…
