by justroughinit | Apr 14, 2020 | Arizona, Health & Safety, Hiking, Wildlife
It’s snake season (March through October), which means many of you have concerns about snakes on the trails – some are legit and some are overhyped. Like anytime you go hiking, you should be cautious and prepared, but you should not let the fear of snakes keep...
by justroughinit | Sep 13, 2018 | Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Havasupai, Hiking
We get questions about Havasupai on a daily basis, from “How long does it take to hike Havasupai?” to “Can I swim in Havasupai Falls?” So where are here to answer some of the most common questions. How Much Does It Cost to Hike Havasupai?...
by justroughinit | Feb 24, 2018 | Backpacking, Health & Safety, Hiking
While hiking is a fun way to get unplugged and a great workout, it is an activity that can lead to to very remote places with a big delay in rescue in the event things just don’t go as planned. Add the intense and unforgiving desert environment to the mix when...
by justroughinit | Mar 16, 2017 | Arizona, Hiking, Phoenix Hiking
The desert area surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale are ripe with hiking opportunities, from half day hikes just minutes from the City of Scottsdale to full day hikes in the Superstition Wilderness just east of Phoenix. The Sonoran Desert is home to unique vegetation,...
by justroughinit | Jan 17, 2017 | Arizona, Backpacking, Fun Stuff, Hiking, Outdoor Randomness
Whether you’re backpacking down the Grand Canyon or braving the cold in Yosemite, some of these backpacking hacks can help make your trip easier – or at the very least, impress some of your friends with your ingenuity! Just Roughin’ It’s first ever infographic...
by justroughinit | Dec 26, 2016 | Arizona, Backpacking, Fitness, Health & Safety, Hiking
Venturing into the great wide open for a few days for the first time? Or maybe you backpacked for Boy Scouts but you are neither a boy or a scout any longer. Whatever the calling to get you to get off the grid for a few days is irrelevant. The point is you are so...
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