Leaving the Trail | Average Hiker

March 26, 2020 6:30 am

I absolutely LOVE long distance hiking, but making the decision to leave the trail during these uncertain times was not hard for me.

Manning Camp | Average Hiker

March 25, 2020 6:03 am

I mistakenly thought Manning Camp was at the summit, so I found myself becoming unusually frustrated when I continued climbing. So much is psychological.

Climb to Grass Shack - AZT | Average Hiker

March 22, 2020 7:28 pm

The climb up to Grass Shack Campsite, via Mica Mountain, was beautiful.

A Little Trail Magic - AZT | Average Hiker

March 20, 2020 9:45 am

Sometimes the best pizza in the world is the unexpected pizza. This was definitely the case today as a shared a large pizza at a trail head.

Bottled Up Hikers | Average Hiker

March 20, 2020 3:30 am

I love the mining interpretive plaques in the Santa Rita mountains, but they are a mileage killer for me! Still love the history lessons though.