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Month: March 2010

  • A little climbing at the Hairpin Turn

    We’re getting confused trying to plan some gentle exploration of the expansive climbing near Tucson. We’ve looked online and in two different books, and none of them seem to agree. Ratings, climb names, even area names are often different in each source. At last I give up and just hike in to the very closest…

  • Loma Verde Loop in Saguaro National Park

    We make our first trip to the park in the evening for a quick introduction. The cactus here grow nearly into a canopy. There is an area called the “cactus forest”, but that’s what it all looks like to me. We do a quick loop over Pink Hill on very friendly trails. The warm, silky…

  • Lights out on the Catalina Highway

    On our way home from a short climbing outing in the darkening night, I notice the airbag light come on in the truck. As I puzzle over that, the speedometer and all the other gauges flatline. I puzzle more and consult Ann. The headlights start to dim, and we pull over but leave the truck…

  • Hidden Jewels Toprope

    We look for something close and easy for our first Tucson climbing outing, and settle on the Hidden Jewels area in the near foothills. The approach is nearly a mile of steep trail, which is a bonus for us. The giant saguaro cacti are everywhere! The heat makes us sweat, the air smells delicious, and…

  • Our First Nomad Destination – Tucson, AZ

    Our first priority in choosing a destination has been to indulge in some warmth, but Ann noticed that in Tucson we could possibly indulge in an abundance of moderate climbing as well. I will be working more to keep us afloat, but of course I will find time for outdoor exploration too. The first thing…