Was hoping for an up close view of the snow on the Four Peaks yesterday, but the road is closed part way up. Still turned out to be a nice little drive, its fun to actually see running water in the usually dry creek beds. Location: Four Peaks Wilderness, Tonto National Forest, Arizona
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Finally found time to look through pictures of last weekends adventure. We braved the weather and spent the weekend up at Grand Canyon National Park. As always, was a great trip! Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Had a nice Sunday morning hike at Papago Park this weekend. We are relatively new to the area and I do like all of the mountain parks and hiking/running/biking options right within the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area. There is a handy back way to access the park on McDowell Road. Location: Papago Park, Arizona
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Love all the recreational trails that run right through Scottsdale, AZ. Great for getting outside during the week when you don’t have time to hit the back country. Finally found a use for my old Forerunner with a broken band as well. Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'It’s a bummer living in the city, but from the Phoenix metro it’s not a long drive before your out in the wilderness, in this case the Four Peaks Wilderness Area in the Tonto National Forest. Location: Four Peaks Wilderness, Tonto National Forest, Arizona
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Stationary bikes are, well, boring We have been making good use of our Akonza Sport stationary bike, but it shouldn’t be a surprise that sitting indoors spinning your wheels can get pretty mind-numbing pretty quickly. The television helps, but it’s still tough to stay on the thing for longer than 45 minutes. If only I […]
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Eh, it works. This phrase pretty much sums up my feelings towards the Akonza Sport. Indoor equipment is handy to have when you don’t have the time to get outside, but it’s not exactly where I want to be spending my money. The Akonza Sport is a relatively affordable solution that does its core function […]
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'The go-to guide? This is a great guide book that explores 50 day hikes on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior. The hikes range from 2 to 12 miles long and are all designed to be completed in one day. A lot of the trails are actually quite longer, but Slade offers loops and […]
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Fits like a glove? After a relatively long hiatus from running, I decided to get at it regularly again. I picked up my old Skechers GoBionic Trail shoes, and after a brief examination of these old friends, I quickly decided I needed new shoes. So I jumped on the internet and started hunting around. I […]
wp_link_pages( array( 'before' => 'Field guide? Do I have to take it with me? Overall Hal’s book is an excellent resource for a new trail runner, ultra runner, or aspiring ultra-marathoner. He covers everything one could possibly imagine you would need to know to enter the sport and start racing. From nutrition to technique to bowel movements to race […]
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