All in all, this past summer was a solid one. Though I didn't rock climb as much as I would have liked, I did more than enough backpacking. Also got in some canyoneering and even a road trip. The following is a bullet pointed summary of "My Summer Vacation" ( think back to grade school after a summer off.....nostalgia, eh?).
1. Hiking up Humphrey's Peak (sometime in May)
I can't remember exactly when I did this but it was my 3rd attempt to the summit of Arizona (12,634 ft) with my 2nd successful peak bid. The hike isn't particularly difficult but a blizzard at
the saddle like the one I experienced during my first attempt will stymie even the most intrepid of hiker. Bo the Dog came along this time and had a good time hanging out on the roof of the region. For more info on Humphrey's check out this link:
2. Overnight trip into the lower end of West Clear Creek Wilderness Area (5/22-23). Though I forgot the camera, I did remember to bring Bo. We hiked in about 6 miles and made camp at one of the many creek crossings. Yes, there are about a million redneck idiots who visit the lower end of this unique desert riparian zone, but one can only carry two 30 packs so
far. Thus, tranquility that befits its Wilderness designation awaits any who dare venture more than 2 miles deep. Info on W. Clear Creek can be found here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/west-clear-creek-boat.shtml
3. Full Moon Ride (6/6)
This was my 3rd time doing this ride which starts at Cinder Hill Overlook in Sunset Crater National Monument and ends some 20 miles later at Wukoki Ruins in Wupatki National Monument. Luckily, it's down hill almost the entire way, and as the name suggests, we ride solely by full moon. Though the ride isn't much of a physical challenge, its nocturnal nature coupled with the silhouetted volcanic craters that blanket the area make the Full Moon Ride a classic of Flagstaff living. A of both parks including start and end points of the ride can be seen here: http://www.nps.gov/PWR/customcf/apps/maps/showmap.cfm?alphacode=wupa&parkname=Wupatki%20National%20Monument
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