by justroughinit | Nov 25, 2016 | Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Hiking
The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest places to hike in all the world. One of the classic treks in this unforgettable landscape is a hike from the North Rim of the canyon descending to the Colorado and hiking out on the South Side – what’s known as a Rim-to-Rim...
by justroughinit | Nov 7, 2016 | Arizona, Hiking, Phoenix Hiking
The weather has FINALLY cooled down and hiking season is now here in Phoenix! But where should you hike? I cannot count how many times someone from out of town tells me they are hiking Camelback Mountain – a 1,280 ft gain in elevation over 1.14 miles via the...
by justroughinit | Sep 6, 2016 | Backpacking, Fitness, Health & Safety, Hiking
I like to say if your butt don’t hurt, you ain’t hikin’. This means hiking is challenging and can bring about some common injuries – injuries that are preventable. Get back to civilization injury-free, in one piece and without the help of the local...
by justroughinit | Jan 18, 2016 | Dogs, Hiking
If you love the outdoors and love dogs, then you probably like to take them, well, outdoors. And, while the front country is very dog friendly, the backcountry adds many challenges for man’s and woman’s best friend. The majority of our favorite places to...
by justroughinit | Dec 22, 2015 | Arizona, Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Winter Hiking
While most visitors to the Grand Canyon experience its beauty in the spring, summer and fall, winter is still a great time to visit – mild temperatures in the inner canyon for the Grand Canyon hiker, fewer people, and the scenery is still amazing, especially...
by justroughinit | Oct 6, 2015 | Arizona, Hiking
Fall has barely begun, but spring – and spring break hiking trips – are just around the corner. Spring in Arizona has temperatures in the 70s and 80s, perfect for hiking. Check out our list of the 5 best spring break hiking trips in Arizona. 1. Grand Canyon So...
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