Well the heat is upon us!
So its time to go for a swim!
Saturday June 19th 05:30 (5:30am) depart time Chevron I-17 & Carefree Hwy.
A drive up the I-17 to Sedona exit then east to the trail head.
Trail is 3.5 miles ONE way, As for kids... if your willing to carry them 7miles go for it if they can do it on there own power then all the better!
Yes I know this is Fathers Day weekend but what better way to kick it off?
The hike is not that bad (yes easier that manping) and theres a water hole we can jump in and swim around in!
The boys & I did this Last Year
If we leave around 5:30 am we should be there no later than 8 roughly 1.5-2hr to the water then we swim, Jump. Pack a lunch to eat while there!!
WATER start drinking it on Friday!! if you have a way to purify the water then feel free to re-fill at the creek. IF not then, a camelpack & extra water should do you just fine, Remember rough total of 7miles.
Depending on how long we stay & swim Id guess we could be home between 6-7ish (west siders)

So post up if you want to go!!

Attending:
Paul (Sc00b)
Heather
Matt
Steve (co-worker)
Kelly (co-worker)
AZCA
Scott Z.
Bill

Maybe's:
Avis
Mike (co-worker)

May be up for this, I'll let ya know!

Same. Very interested but I'll have to see about juggling/shifting things around.

I d love to go on this run bu theres no way my kids could make the hike

Bill88xj wrote:I d love to go on this run bu theres no way my kids could make the hike

yeah figure 7 miles round trip... you'd have to probably carry them 6.9 of those miles.
One day man! they'll be old enough for it!

Sc00by wrote:yeah figure 7 miles round trip... you'd have to probably carry them 6.9 of those miles.
One day man! they'll be old enough for it!

Yup, and then one day you'll be old enough they have to carry you!

I'm officially in. Only issue is that I'll need to hitch a ride up there. I assume there'll be a meeting place?

Gotta see about a birthday party first. Then I'll know.

Paul, will you carry my water? :)

Skatchkins wrote:Paul, will you carry my water? :)

In some cultures, you just proposed to Paul.

HAHAHA!!!
Good one Mike! Wold be great if you can make it! Bob??? you in??

Im in, got a sitter for the kids. Meet you all at the chevron at 530 am!

Where is this mystical Chevron located?

OK updated the main post so read up :)
Any questions let me know, Also meet up time pushed up :30 min we meet at 5:30am

When you say "not as bad as mamping..." how bad are we talking?

fatbob309 wrote:When you say "not as bad as mamping..." how bad are we talking?

Im talking some up & down hill stuff but nothing like the decent / ascend you seen 1st hand at mamping (think that was 700-900 in elevation?) Id say no more than 400 in elevation change on this hike

Sounds good! I'm clear to drive up there so a ride is no longer needed!

As far as hydration it's not a bad idea to drink some Pedialyte. 1-2 gallons Friday! No soda, sugary or caffeinated drinks. I know, life is horrible.:rolleyes:

AZCA jeeper wrote: No soda, sugary or caffeinated drinks.

I'm out. Oh wait... I was never in. Well, i'm double out now!

Talking to my sister about it... will know by Friday.

fatbob309 wrote:Talking to my sister about it... will know by Friday.

Sounds good man!

no beer soda junk food what are you trying to kill me I NEED MY PRESERVITIVES!!!! i am out and my have to form a protest. discrimination i say. where is al sharpton and jesse when you really need them??????