BACKPACKING the Superstition Mountains | A Winter Camping Trip in Arizona
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2024
- BACKPACKING the Superstition Mountains | A Winter Camping Trip in Arizona // Have you ever gone backpacking during the winter? While most places are still covered with snow and rain, I decided to go on a winter camping trip in Arizona last week with a group of students and backpack through the Superstition Mountains.
The Superstition Mountains or “The Supes” as the locals refer to them are one of the premier hiking and backpacking destinations in the Southwest, located 1 hour east of Phoenix, Arizona.
I also got to try out some new backpacking gear on this trip! Thanks to my friends over at Gossamer Gear, I tried out a brand-new tent (The One) along with using an ultralight umbrella for the first time.
Join me as I explore this new-to-me area and go on a winter camping trip in Arizona, in February!
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The Superstition Mountains are absolutely my favorite place to hike in Arizona. Great views and easy access from the city. This video really captured the beauty of the area. Just wonderful. I camp out there 5-10 times a year and just love it.
It's also very popular so is a great choice for solo people just starting out. Lots of different trails to hike and plenty of trailheads. The only downside is that the trails are completely exposed and it's pretty easy to get overheated. Everyone, please be careful and carry plenty of water!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! I agree. This is a great area to try out solo backpacking, especially during the cooler months. I got the feeling no one really comes out here during the summer because it gets so hot and it's really exposed. I was so thankful I had my umbrella, even in February!
I also agree with you - carry plenty of water. There were water warnings at the trailhead. We were lucky when we came to visit, there was water everywhere, but understand that it isn't always like that out there. What a beautiful place. I can't wait to come back and visit again.
Love to hike in the Supes. Glad you got to hike it as well.
Thank you!
Isn't Lower La Barge Canyon so cool?! I was just backpacking out in the Superstitions a few weeks ago for the first time.. it's such a cool place!
So cool! I absolutely loved this while area and can't wait to come back and visit again soon.
You should try hiking in Cochise County AZ. I think you would enjoy Heart Of The Rocks.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to my list to check out.
@@TheHungryHiker BTW, our daughter is one of your students.
I live three hours northwest of Phoenix and have never done that hike. I can't wait to join your group.
Its such a beautiful area!
Your winter camping video is a beautiful reminder of the magic found in nature's embrace. It's as if I'm reliving my own snowy adventures in the mountains through your lens.Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for watching!
Sunday, March 03rd: Thank-you for this video. Beautiful! Happy Trails! Ross08
Thanks for watching!
I'm looking forward to this trip!!!
Yay!! It's going to be a fun one!
Really nice video! This is one of the places on my bucket list. I'm considering a single wall tent like one you have in this video for my planned SOBO PCT hike in 2026. However, I've been using a Marmot EOS1 (now discontinued) or the last few years and found it to be very light, waterproof, easy to set up being a free standing and very high quality. It only weighs a little over 2 lbs. The only down side is that the living space is tight. I'm looking at the Marmot Tungsten UL as an option as well. I like Marmot tents because they are very high quality and my experience with the EOS has been outstanding. Growing up I mainly used tarps for shelter but I stopped once I had too many bug experiences.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Good video, been there a couple of times (years ago), and remember the story of the lost Dutchman mine, calderas etc. Liked the tent info, great looking tent.
Thank you! It was fun to learn some of the history of the area and of course see it all for myself with my own eyes. I never really saw myself as a trekking pole tent user, but I'm convinced. I can't believe how light this tent is and how easy it is to set up!
Absolutely gorgeous thumbnail my friend, video is simply captivating and so atmospheric!
Thank you very much!
Umbrellas are the thing to have- you look fine- climate change is no joke! Nice sights! Thanks for sharing 🏃♀️🌿🧘🏼🙏
Umbrellas are pretty clutch for desert hiking. I'm a fan!
Absolutely stunning. What a beautiful place.
It really is beautiful out there. So happy we decided to check this one out in February.
Beautiful place!! No scorpions or rattlesnakes
It is a beautiful place and no, we didn't see any rattlesnakes or scorpions while we were out there.
What were the overnight temps when you were there? I'm on vacation next week and would love to explore those mountains with my dogs.
We were out here mid February and I believe the overnight night temps were anywhere from high 40s to mid 30s. The first night was colder than our second night. By now, I'm sure the temps are starting to warm up so overnight night temps will probably be a bit warmer for you while you're there. Have fun!
Ahhhhh ...
_The_ _Superstitions_
I've seen a few UA-cam videos on that range before. Of course those videos usually start with something along the lines of ..
_For_ _godsake,_ _Ruuuuuunn!_
Or...
_Dont_ _do_ _it!_ 😄😆😅
Maybe because they know how special this place is and they're trying to keep others for wanting to explore this area themselves? Or it could be clickbait. There are some interesting legends that come from these mountains though.
@@TheHungryHiker Very true.
This trip looks beautiful but all I can thinks about is how HARDCORE Chevelle’s jump was!!!
Also, thanks for showing the setup of GG The One. Your demo looks the least intimidating of any I’ve seen so far and for some reason the price point was much higher in my brain.
Chevelle's jump was hardcore and I'm so happy I caught it on video because I don't think I would've believed it if I didn't see it with my own eyes.
Also, I couldn't believe how easy setting up The One was! I like to practice setting up a new tent a few times at home before going on a trip, but since it's been snowing where I live, I never had the chance to practice before heading to Arizona. I watched a couple UA-cam videos and then winged it out on trail. Once I figured out the basis of setting up the tent like how tall my poles needed to be and the order that everything needs to be set up, it was a breeze and took no time at all.
Gteat view in Arizona
There are SO MANY beautiful views out there!
I've always wanted to go there. I lost some family there in a plane crash a bunch of years ago on Thanksgiving.
I'm from AZ, and I remember that being on the news. I'm sorry for your loss
Oh no. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Ty for posting. Can I ask how you booked your guide? We are planning a trip and have been looking for a guiding service for the supes
Our "guide" for this trip was actually one of the students in my online backpacking program for women who lives in Phoenix.