Adventures in the Sonoran Desert

Turkey Creek

My fascination with Turkey Creek goes all the way back to my first trip to the Southwest in 1998. Since then, this wilderness hike has taken on the mythic character of the Seven Cities of Cibola.

That Dang Mustang Peak

This time at least we climbed the right mountain, but once again there was a bit of a gap between our ambitions and our achievements. Mustang Peak was a great hike all the same.

Moon Over the Mustang Mountains

There were lots of surprises during a day hike in the Mustang Mountains, from remnants of an ancient sea bed to a modern-day smuggler's stash.

Finger Rock Canyon

Two years was just long enough to make us forget that Finger Rock Trail is an unrelenting uphill slog, made even steeper by 35-pound backpacks.

A Taste of Winter

Cross-Country Skiing in Flagstaff. Okay, so I remember wool knickers, three-pin bindings and pine tar. I also remember how to ski!

Agua Caliente Park

After six years in Tucson, I figured I knew every natural area worth the name. It's nice to be proven wrong. A visit to Agua Caliente Park.

Chivo Falls

Double Desert Rescue

Dear Canada.

In the interest of Libre Echange, we would like to relocate Montréal to the Sonoran Desert. In exchange, we offer you .... Phoenix!"