Grand Canyon or Bust Part 5: Saguaro National Monument

Had a nice short easy peasy 7.3 mile recovery hike in Tucson today in the Saguaro National Monument. 85 degrees by noon (thanks climate change).

Grand Canyon or Bust Part 4: Silver Peak

Ira and I climbed another mountain today, Silver Peak, near Portal, AZ, in preparation for the Grand Canyon. I’m pretty sure this one, and Miller Peak on Saturday last, are more challenging than anything the GC has in store for us. 8.8 miles, 2.8 mph, and over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. I practically ran down the mountain as it was just easier it is so steep in parts. I. Will. Ache. Tomorrow. Friday: Mt. Wrightson in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. Another 9,400+ peak like Miller Peak, but with 4,000 feet of elevation gain. Can’t wait.

Grand Canyon or Bust Part 3: The Shrine

I hiked up to the Shrine here in Bisbee via the City Trail and Zacatecas Canyon. Speaking of the Shrine, what an abomination and why does the so-called smartest primate feel compelled to pee all over Mother Nature like some dim-witted dog marking his territory? Even the Graffiti Gods are shaking their collective heads in disgust.

After Saturday’s strenuous hike to 9,400, I opted for something a little easier, especially considering tomorrow is the Silver Peak hike. So, only 5 miles at 3.1 mph and only 1,200 feet of elevation gain.