by justroughinit | Jan 14, 2018 | Fun Stuff, Trails and Cocktales
Every hike deserves a refreshing cocktail as a reward, and what better cocktail than a Tennessee Mule after a long, or short, hike along the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon. “Why a Tennessee Mule?” you might ask being that Grand Canyon is in Arizona....
by justroughinit | Oct 28, 2017 | Fun Stuff, Holidays, Scary Stuff
It is almost Halloween and everyone needs more to read about ghosts, creatures and other ghoulish things that exist in the western United States. Today’s bedtime story, children, is about a couple monsters living here in Arizona and other parts of the...
by justroughinit | Oct 19, 2017 | Fun Stuff, Holidays, Scary Stuff
Hiking is not supposed to be scary, or is it? Aside from rattlesnakes, steep trails and absolute isolation, there is nothing to be afraid of. But, add some spirits to your hike and your hiking adventure gets that much more, well, adventurous. If you think I am...
by justroughinit | Sep 3, 2017 | Backpacking, Fun Stuff, Outdoor Randomness
Hiring a backcountry guide is a great idea for all sorts of reasons, but that is for another article. In short, if you’re looking to go backpacking in an area that you have never been or unfamiliar, hiring a guide can cut the learning curve substantially. Guides...
by justroughinit | Sep 3, 2017 | Backpacking, Fun Stuff, Outdoor Randomness
While out on your last guided adventure (or any of your guided hikes for that matter) did you ever wonder what your guide was thinking about throughout the time you spent with them? – besides their astonishment of your natural prowess in the great outdoors as...
by justroughinit | Jul 9, 2017 | Fitness, Fun Stuff
Jonesin’ for a lake adventure? SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) trips in the Phoenix area are a great, leisurely way to pass the time. Did you know that this area of Arizona encompasses 3 million acres of lakes just waiting for you to grab a paddle and go? ...
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