Finding caches in the middle of the interstate near Table Mesa Road
Today it is mostly a random exploration of an area near Table Mesa Road including a section that is difficult to access in the median of the interstate
Lonely exploration of Orme Road
One more solo trip before our team is reunited this time exploring Orme Road finding caches and meeting cattle and sheep
Viewing the start of Gladiator Fire from Sunset rest area
With our team split one of us is taking a short jaunt to the Sunset rest area to find caches and unexpectedly be witnesses to the start of the major Gladiator fire near Crown King
Climbing on Bill Williams using Bixler Saddle Trail
Today we explore the Bill Williams area climbing on the Bixler Saddle Trail and encountering turkeys and elks while enjoying great views
A long but beautiful hike to Ballantine Cabin
Today we hike the Ballantine Trail about halfway to Ballantine Cabin passing by The Boulders and enjoying great views and the flowering desert
Rimview Trail exploration in Page
We start the day with an exploration of the Rimview Trail in Page that follows roughly the contour of the airport
On the way to Page
We leave Friday late afternoon and after staying overnight in Flagstaff make our way to the Page area on Saturday enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way
A day in the Saddle Mountain area
We spend this Sunday exploring the Saddle Mountain area with some outstanding views and old caches
Deer Creek Trail to Gowan Burial Site
In the afternoon we hike about 3 miles to Gowan’s grave following the beautiful Deer Creek trail
Snow on Mount Ord
We start the day with an exploration of Mt Ord with unexpected snow at higher altitudes