Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

So…. what now?

Hello fellow hikers, Sitting here, 4 months after completing the 3 1/2 year “self imposed” journey of hiking the Arizona trail – northbound and southbound, I am trying to better understand how the venture has changed me and what I … Continue reading

Posted in Tips & Tricks | Comments Off on So…. what now?

AZT Finished 05-30-2020

1600 miles (Out and Back)…. 3 years 9 months 28 days. 90 hikes. 🙂

Posted in Hikes, Tips & Tricks | Comments Off on AZT Finished 05-30-2020

Done with the Matazals!!!

Hi All, Just keeping you posted on the progress. Tom and I just completed all the AZT day hikes of the Matazal Wilderness. Monster mountain climbs, long approach trails and skinny overgrown / dangerous trails. Will try to get caught … Continue reading

Posted in Tips & Tricks | Comments Off on Done with the Matazals!!!

Still Hiking – Closing in on the finish

Hi All, Tom and I are still at it !!!! Up to hike #82, mile 1447, now. Completed the missing 40 mile section in the Rincon Mountains (outside Tucson) and currently chipping away on the “tough” Mazatzal Wilderness. Updating the … Continue reading

Posted in Tips & Tricks | Comments Off on Still Hiking – Closing in on the finish

Hike #A – Summit Humphrey’s Peak – 10 miles

This gallery contains 10 photos.

Location :Snow Bowl Parking Lot near to NOBO Mile Marker 603 Date: 8-22-2019 Weather: Light clouds, starting temperature 65 degrees and the turn about 75 degrees. Total Mileage Completed : Zero mile on the AZT Hike Description: So not officially on the Arizona Trail, … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on Hike #A – Summit Humphrey’s Peak – 10 miles

We’re still going……

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Tom and I are still hiking. Completed nearly most all of the North of the North Rim section of the AZT. Amazing up there. 1350 miles down only 270 to complete. Will catch up on the blog soon. Also been … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on We’re still going……

PBD Ultralight “3-1 TRAILPACK”

Hi all, Interest in more information on the 3-1 Trailpack – 31 liter frameless ultralight backpack? Check out this PDF. Ultralight 3-1 TRAILPACK If you want to order one, just email us. cs@packbackdesigns.com Jim T.

Posted in Gear Reviews, Tips & Tricks | Comments Off on PBD Ultralight “3-1 TRAILPACK”

1200 miles but a lot left to do….

This gallery contains 1 photo.

So…. 75% – 1200 miles done, completed and in the bag – on the quest for dayhiker fame and legend. Ok…. well maybe not. On this venture of mine, I historically have created a post at these major milestones; giving … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on 1200 miles but a lot left to do….

2019 We’re Back !!!!

Hi All, Tom and I are back on trail. Just finished Hike #68 so I am about 8 hike posts behind. Promise to catch up soon. Broke thru 1200 miles a couple days ago on the double “Out and Back” … Continue reading

Posted in Tips & Tricks | Tagged | Comments Off on 2019 We’re Back !!!!

PBD Ultralight 3-1 Trailpack

This gallery contains 6 photos.

So…. We did it. Tom and I made a backpack…. well…. we designed one and our wonderful friend Anne made it for us. Ok…. actually she ending up making 5 backpack prototypes… but here it is. PBD Ultralight 3-1 Trailpack. … Continue reading

More Galleries | Comments Off on PBD Ultralight 3-1 Trailpack