Any south Scottsdale north Tempe TACO PEOPLE?!

ouch, man. Sorry to hear that. I had ankle surgery a few years back so I know the feelz. The 8th would probably work better seeing as how my birthday is on the 9th, so I could potentially convince/force the gf to camp and do a hike then...lol

 

If we camp up on the ridge line near the trailhead there are a couple trails around there including passage 20/21 of the AZT although 20 would prob be the better one to hike as 21 just follows the road for a long while.

 

Well, I'm down for whatever. I used to hike up to class 3/4 fourteeners in Colorado all times of the year and I'm a rock climber, so I'm good with whatever people want to do. The gf is all about the views though whereas I like intensity and challenge.



I like to get down with the get down.

 

Nice I am trying to plan a trip up to CO in the summer to do the Alpine loop and Imogene pass, planning on knocking off a couple 14'ers if the ankle is better.

If you like climbing in the snow Agassiz in Flag is really good. Only permitted to climb while it is snow covered. Multiple routes but the most direct is going up through the ski resort which is allowed and following the ridgeline to the top. AZ's 2nd highest peak and if you are really adventurous you can hit AZ's Highest peak nearby
https://www.summitpost.org/agassiz-peak/150289

 

Funny you mention that. I've already discussed hitting Humphrey's with the gf. I have also seen Agassiz online as well, so these are definitely on the to do list. lol

 

I do a little backpacking, rockclimbing myself! Browns peak is fun as hell good scrambles eve though I prefer something in the 5.10+ range! Snow at Chevelon Creek is fantastic! Great trout fishing here!

Well didnt know if you meant "climbing" as climbing mountains with my taco....or rock climbing...I have my answer now! Ha!

 

Nice, man!! Yeah, in regards to rock climbing I am definitely a 5.11 climber in sport but have degraded in my bouldering skills as of late. I just signed up at Focus here not too long ago to get myself back into the swing of things after a 3-4 month break. You go to any of the gyms or strictly outside?

 

I will be in CO in August! Already planned out! Imogene Pass here I come! My buddy owns a lodge in Bayfield, CO just east of Durango....gonna fish a couple nights there and head on over!

 

This was my favorite local training area and I have been trying to find something comparable to that around PHX. I've done echo and another one up in Scottsdale, and while they are a challenge in their own right, I miss being able to do my run down the back end of the Manitou Incline.

 

I used to climb heavily at Phoenix Rock Gym and Climbmax....more at Climbax though....haven't climbed at all since last June and only a few sessions before that due to tearing my wrist (sept '18) and getting rear ended and fuct up by some lady on her cell phone...broke rib #10, grade 3 AC tear right shoulder, Concussion, neck injury, permanent optic nerve damage (right eye), right calf tear...the norm. Just got diagnosed with PCS- Post Concussive Syndrome due to my ol' brain not healing right after the accident.

Doing better and have been cleared...actually nervous to climb! AAahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Soon mountains! Soon I will have these meaty little fingers inside you! SOOOOOOOON!

 

Oh man! I dont think we have anything quite like that! But we got some gnarly inclines to run round here!

 

Ahh the Manitou stairs saw that when i was researching the Barr trail. If you want some local butt kicker hikes i can certainly let you know about them.

If your looking for climbing heres a good spot. https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/visit-the-preserve/recreation/rock-climbing/

Something I'll probably end up getting into down the road.

 

You guys are getting me amped

 

@Carter'sTaco @barretta @barretta @OmegaMan73 @BajaClimber
Here's the spot I'm thinking for a campsite 33°42'26.1"N 111°20'15.2"W The weather is looking reasonable right now, above freezing light to moderate winds. That spot sits on a ridge and offers views west for sunset and east over the lake. If it is taken, there are a ton of other spots up there or heading down El Oso on the lake side.

 

Camped there before! Awesome spot! Done a lot of bear hunting in that area off of El Oso Rd. Largest bear taken out of AZ was north of Punkin Center there off of Denton Trail...saw a nice cinnamon sub-adult sitting on a log last year coming down the backside of Four peaks toward roos! He was just chillin! Super cool, Im in! Some good tracks not too far from there! Also Workman Falls in just north next to the Hells Hole Trail! BA!

 

Looks great! I’ve been wanting to go up in that area for a while. Only been here for about 4-5 months so I’m still exploring.

 

Meet at the staging area off the 87? https://goo.gl/maps/4yGv2c4tKq52

What time everyone thinking?

 

I'm down for some Wheeling but not for camping or hiking right now

 

I'll be with my GF so I wont be hiking either...at least not more then 25 yards or so! Definitely wheelin' definitely camping. I can meet Saturday at basically anytime.