Starting From Zero A Beginning Hikers Guide {Written by Summit Hut Gearhead Dave Weeks} I decided to start this blog post as a way to document my journey of getting back into hiking shape. Recently I had to have spinal surgery, and at the time, I was unable to hike further than about 3/4 of…
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Your Quintessential Hiking Checklist to Prepare for the Next Adventure
Hiking is one of the most amazing ways to unwind and detox from mundane city life. It is a lot about the journey and the beautiful trails rather than the final destination. Imagine the breath of fresh air, the pleasant sunlight on the skin, and the tranquility in the lap of nature. Be it a…
Best Hiking Clothes for Women: Stylish Outfit Ideas for Outdoor Adventures
Introduction Hiking is an exhilarating activity that allows women to explore the beauty of nature while challenging themselves physically. To fully enjoy the experience, it’s crucial to have the right hiking clothes for women that provide comfort, protection, and style. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of women’s hiking gear, including…
Benefits of Hiking for Your Social, Physical and Mental Well-being
It’s always a good idea to step outdoors and breathe a cusp of fresh air! When they say hiking, it only means stepping out in nature and moving from point A to point B while having a slightly high level of heart rate. Hiking is actually an excellent way to step out and experience your…
Havasupai On My Mind
Summit Hut Gearhead & Contributing Blogger- Summit Hut Oro Valley Store Manager, Jeremy Asher. February 1st is coming up fast, and you know what that means… This is your opportunity to secure some much sought after Havasupai Permits! I had the chance to go and visit Havasupai for the first time several years ago and…
Backpacking in Aravaipa Canyon
Aravaipa Canyon is one of the best kept secrets in Southern Arizona. With its towering canyon walls, lush vegetation, abundance of wildlife, and the ever flowing Aravaipa Creek, it is a wonderland waiting to be explored. Aravaipa Canyon is a protected Wilderness Area. Only 50 people a day are allowed to enter the 12 mile…
Campfire Cookin’
Spending time around a campfire with friends and family is a great way to spend a relaxing weekend. It’s made even better when there is delicious food to share! Cooking on a campfire may seem intimidating at first, but planning well can make it feel just as easy as cooking at home. Our Summit Hut…
The Best Places to See the Desert in Bloom
Picacho Peak State Park Happy Spring! If you haven’t already noticed, the wildflowers are out in full force in the Sonoran Desert. Driving around Tucson, you can see Mexican gold poppies, desert marigolds, brittlebush, desertbells, and scorpionweed, all bursting with color. Picacho Peak State Park There are many accessible parks and open space to view…
Kathy Simko’s Arizona Trail Trek – Entry 7 – The Last Leg
The last leg of my AZT adventure – Flagstaff to Utah- was both eventful and spectacular. On the morning of May 13th (Day 53), my two travelling companions and I, met up at the corner of Ponderosa Pkwy and Route 66 in Flagstaff and headed northward, stocked to the gills as our provisions needed to…
Kathy Simko’s Arizona Trail Trek – Entry 6 – Cold & Wet In The North
As we began the second half of the Mazatzal’s, the weather turned wet and cold. Cutting wind, rain and hail became part of the normal routine and we all started to feel and look ragged and trail-weary. Furthermore, we hadn’t had a shower or clean clothes for fifteen days…”EW!” Swimming in a lake sure does…