Flagstaff to Bushcamp
18.5 miles
Mile 602.2
After spending yesterday hanging out with my parents, I found myself feeling prime and itching to get back on trail. Before heading back to the trailhead, we stopped for a tasty breakfast at the Toasted Owl.
By noon I was making my way towards Mt. Humphreys with my mom and dad in tow for the first mile.
About an hour in I joined a bypass trail that detoured around a section of the Arizona Trail that was closed for logging. Is spent the next two hours following a dirt road before rejoining the AZT near the base of Mt. Humphreys.
Back on the official trail, I wound my way through pines as I began to ascend the mountain.
Once I reached about 8000 ft I began seeing more and more snow, until the trail was completely hidden.
I made camp for the night next to Alfa Fia Tank, a mere mile from the ski resort Snowbowl.
Warm inside my cozy tent, I devoured the breakfast burrito I’d packed out from breakfast. It was nearly frozen, but still tasted delicious.
P.s. I woke the following morning to find snow falling hard with temperatures in the teens. I decided to wait it out in my tent rather than endure a miserable day of hiking. The snow persisted all day long, but I remained warm and dry inside my tent watching Netflix and snacking on trail mix.
Cheers!
Austin,
You are one tough guy.
Do you have heat? Is your camp location at least sheltered somewhat from the wind and cold?
Do you make a camp fire?
And what about smoores????
Remember it is a spring time.
Hang in there, you are a brave man ….
John Smithies
Man I sure wish I had had heat! No fire, but my tent was well sheltered. Bundled up in all my layers and sleeping quilt I was just barely warm enough. Sadly, no s’mores.
What an amazing trip. One little tent out there to keep you warm. Be happy. P
Thanks Linda!