Here is where we are going: Map of Grand Enchantment Trail

We have a transcriber and photo editor lined up. Our extremely capable helpers are Sharon and Linda who have helped us with many hikes. Both of my friends are experienced travelers to exotic places like Australia, New Zealand, Belize, Hawaii and too many states to name. I appreciate their help with my alternate-mode-of-transportation journal.

Marta and Bert flying us to Mesa is infinitely more fun than any other means of travel to Mesa. They are such good friends to drop us off in out of the way places. Then they take the fast trip home. ;-)

Arizona residents are setting the standard for generosity and trail angeling. Water caching is a wonderful gift of Biblical proportions. Thank you, Dan, for the Freeman Road cache and the ride to First Water Trail Head.

Luke is taking care of the home front…again. His payback is that I will let him win at Mexican Train dominoes.

This adventure started as Blisterfree’s dream. I am glad that he has big ideas. I am also very happy that the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Ranger understands whatever it is that drives long distance hikers and is willing to help rather than impede their forward progress.

So it is our feet that GottaWalk but none of this would happen without the encouragement and assistance of so many people. We’re eager for freezing temps to triple digit temps, desert slogs, slot canyon stream wades, climbs to 10,000' and snow travel. Woo hoo!