Peak 3465 from the intersection of Walkin' Jim Trail and Bg Jim Trail.

Walkin’ Jim Trail

2017-02-12 2

In late Fall, I set out a “program” for six months of hiking. I planned it so I got in some distance hikes, some elevation […]

South Mountain Loop

2017-01-27 0

Bajada → Ranger → National → Goat Hill → National → Bursera → Gila → National → Bajada I had planned to hike to Peter’s Cave, out near Tortilla Flat, in the Superstition […]

On the summit. Across the background are Bronco Butte, Continental Mountain, Black Mountain and the city of Cave Creek.

Quien Sabe Peak

2017-01-13 0

I first noticed Quien Sabe Peak’s distinct formation while hiking Cottonwood Creek from the Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek last April. I frequently plan hikes, then don’t […]

Hashtag Games, Jokes & One-Liners

2017-01-02 0

Most recent first … Mary Poppin’ Heads #BadGrittyReboots Thomas the Tank Engine Pulls a Train #BadGrittyReboots Bedknobs & Boomsticks #BadGrittyReboots Today, Pope Francis announced the […]

Agfa 35mm Camera

Top 40 Photos of 2016

2017-01-01 2

Last year, I decided to start summing up my hiking year in photos. A “Top 10 Photos of 2015“, if you will. No voting, just […]