Humphreys Peak

That was the most brutal hike of Humphreys I’ve ever had. We didn’t know it, but there was a wind advisory after we started hiking.

We met a hero at the summit, a guide who hiked Everest and was in a NOVA documentary.  He shared some incredible stories with the

We were planning on going the week before; but the winds looked pretty extreme. We were expecting 20mph winds at the summit. Hikers on the

35° • Started in at 7am • Summit at 9:30 • Hiked out at 10:15 • Off trail at 12pm. It was the most perfect

Great hike. Lots of other hikers. Trail isn’t well marked in places. It was fun to be above the treeline!

Reaching the summit of the highest moon in AZ was delightful!  The train is somewhat hard to navigate after the saddle, but we made it.