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Hey Gerald,

What are you doing out here in Arizona? I am originally from here, but I lived in Toledo from '92-'98. I moved back here in '98. You came at the right time, the weather is much nicer now than it has been. It's only going to get better for the next four months.

Robert
 






No, orange.
 






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This is the photo I saw then made the post. Looks yellow, but looking at the other photos it's obviously orange.........still.
 






What a day.
Check out that picture. I would have never believed the gorgeous trails this close to Rick in Phoenix. We need to get a major run in this area. I could easily spend a week here.

I just ran the Broken Arrow trail near Sedona - one of the prettiest and most scenic I have ever run - and between that trail and what I've seen here, this place deserves a major run. Rick has told me how others are reticent to come here because of preconceived notions about Phoenix, but I am telling you this place has all it takes!

Beautiful!
 






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You didn't *need* that tow strap Gerald, did you?

Looks like a great place to wheel. I'll have to make it out there some time.
 






Gerald, don't tell me you had to break out the strap :eek: Or did you have to yse it to pull Rick out :D J/K
I agree with you on the run though. I don't know if you remember me telling you, but I grew up right there in the middle of all that. 20 minutes from Sedona, 35 From Prescott, 90 from Phoenix. I have traveled tons of miles on thoes back roads and know of a few fun places there in the Bradshaw's (the mountain range Crown King is in). If we can get enough interest I would definatley be up for a run back in my old stomping ground.
 






Strap? Not there, no

But I had an interestingly pucker moment earlier on a rather hairy hill and elected to keep the strap, just in case for the next couple of obstacles.

The trail offered some great ones but at each challenge there was a bypass so that a stocker could make it through - however I suggest skidplates be mandatory for the trip.
The town had a for-real old fashioned saloon that was still in business: complete with a few geezers at the bar, a turn of the century pool table section, a diner in the back, and a group in the beer garden in the back yard. The second floor appeared to be used, probably boarding the proprietor of the saloon. It was a look into a life decades ago.
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The ambiance was surreal, like something out of a movie. I couldn't believe a place like this still exists in this century.

The scenery was breathtaking. I am telling you guys, this is a great place to plan a future major run. It is fascinating to think that this area was in a stone's throw of Phoenix and 99.9% of the snowbirds here would never guess what was so near.

Rick picked up a ragged looking hitchiker (that I would not have let near my vehicle) on the way down the mountain. As Rick learned, he was a caretaker for a local mining co-op and Rick let him off of a local spur which holds great promise for a future exploration up to his mining claim.

Time for some Serious Arizona Explorations?

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Man I sure miss Sedona! I'm game for a run up there.
 






Originally posted by mrboyle
If we can get enough interest I would definatley be up for a run back in my old stomping ground.

I would go! Rick, plan it , and they will come!:bounce:
 






Why not?

Hell , We're game too . I lived in Mesa for a while , I'm cravin' some Long Wong's Cafe . Maybe Perry/Terry , 2Tone , Joe , Matt (o'yeah I forgot he's not 1 of us anymore, LOL) AND ALL THE OTHER Colo. people can caravan ? Maybe stop off @ the Grand Canyon on the way ? Sounds good to me . BTW , That rack looks really good Gerald , and of course the Pumpkin' :exporange is lookin' good too . :D
 






Man do I wisk I lived out near you guys. That looks awesome.
 






I'd be up for a run there. It looks like I won't be going to Truckhaven for both logistical reasons and doubts about Splat's performance out there. However, I'd probably be up for AZ!

Rick, you have a comfy couch? :D
 






I would be up for an arizona run again. The only way I can afford it though is to camp though. Can't afford to rent a hotel room and all that stuff. Let me know and I will try to make the run.

Matt
 






Rick,
did you have a target or were you trying to hit the side of the hill?
J/K.

Man its really sinking in on how depraived we are on the east coast. dont get me wrong we have tellico and some other spots, but that place screams with naked beauty. i had to stop my boss and show him these picks we almost started crying together.

very impressive you guys thank you for sharing.
gabe
 






Originally posted by BUCHVILLEMAN

Man its really sinking in on how depraived we are on the east coast. dont get me wrong we have tellico and some other spots, but that place screams with naked beauty. i had to stop my boss and show him these picks we almost started crying together.


And thats just the pathetic stuff they have in arizonia. Just wait till you wheel in california they got everything you want here.

Matt
 






Having been born and raised in Arizona and having spent 29 of my 35 years here, the one week I spent in Colorado made me wish I lived there. The scenery left me speachless. If I knew I could convince my Wife to go with me, I would be there in a heart beat.:redexp:
 






You guy's think you have it rough? On Long Island we get to wheel at construction sites. :eek:
 



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Matt (Rock Ranger) and Alec,
If and when the AZ run happens. I still have relatives and friends all over Arizona, so if either of you need a place to crash I might be able to hook you up. If not there are hundreds of places to camp (ie: state campgrounds, private camps or just pitch a tent any where in the forest).
 






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