It started as a way to link the AZT with CDT. Then it grew into a thru-hike in its own right — a remote route linking two sprawling megalopolises. Phoenix to Albuquerque — in 700 miles. Brett Tucker is the mastermind behind the GET. Ever since I read his glowing introductory page, I knew I [...]
Tim on the ‘micro track’ / Hedgehog trail My feet were killing me as I mashed my way through the University, post Tucson Mountain ride. It was not a good feeling to be (seemingly) back where I was last year.I’m lucky that I was planning on transitioning back to platform pedals anyway. Because it seems [...]
Francisco invited Mark and I to check out some “in progress” AZT in the White Canyon passage. He needed to check out the progress himself, and wanted to verify with us the design and implementation of it. Francisco is a good guy who has attended IMBA training sessions. He knows his stuff. I jumped on [...]
They are anxious to get the Arizona Trail between Oak Tree and Fagan Lake rolling. So we’re somewhat in a rush to finish the flagging. It’s rough, rough country. The mountains are so steep that it doesn’t take much water to scour out the drainages. This means some very difficult crossings. The upshot is that [...]
Fritz is in town, and it was my (self-appointed) job to find lines that scare him. We did a loop of the lower 50 and chutes with Paula, then headed for the High 50. It’s always good riding up there, and the weather couldn’t have been better. How do you know Fritz is being challenged? [...]
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