Hi Kevin, it was neat to see, and you're welcome. I've been to the Superstitions dozens of times, and have seen them twice. I've also seen a bobcat there, but wasn't able to get it on film. Hopefully you can see some wildlife while you're there.

Hi AZ Hiker, that's good to know. I'm sure it's pretty solid. However, sometimes it surprises me the rocks that I can actually move, even though I think they're solid. I'm sure you had a fun hike of Dos Cabezas. Did you do the north head too?

@@ZacharyTeich-HikingTrainer Oh I tested it, first! :-) But after reaching the spot where I ascended and thinking, how the F am I ever gonna get down this (CRAZY cuz normally I'm a better down climber!), the way that looked most secure (in terms of the holds and the distance of the terrain below) was utilizing the chockstone for the climb... instead of the normal "here's go nothing!", the words from your video "don't be afraid to use the chockstone" were totally ringing thru my mind during that climb! Although I doubt you intended THAT kind of "use" of the chockstone! 😀 As for the North summit: I did not go for it (tight on time... AND VERY TIGHT on water!)... but still lots of piss & vinegar left, so I did a sweet 100% bushwhack on the return and grabbed the SWEET looking 6491 (up and over style!), which had some super fun scrambling. I CANNOT get the North summit off my mind, so I'll be heading back there VERY, VERY SOON to do it; and going an entirely different route (on the approach AND to reach the saddle) than the 2 most common routes everyone posts.

Hi Luke! I think I know you from somewhere.

@ Yeah me too.

Hi Joe, I would try to use them as little as possible. They do help to take a little bit of the load off the legs, and they can help you balance better on unstable terrain. But it's similar to walking with crutches in that you would get more used to them the more you use them, and you wouldn't condition the body to balance as much on its own, or without the assistance they provide. I use one occasionally, if I think it will help me, and sometimes that is more for pushing aside vegetation. I think Patrick used them on the Mt. Lemmon hike so he could take as much a load off his legs as possible, due to the distance we covered. You can always try to carry just one with you, and then use it when you feel you need to. Or even carry two in your pack and use them when you feel they'd help. I learned the hard way a few days ago about carrying something in my hands while hiking, but that's a little different than a hiking pole. I'll have that story in about 4 vides from now, since I'm behind. Hiking poles are something you have to carry, and I feel that overall you're better off not carrying anything in your hands. I haven't done a video yet about hiking poles, but hopefully I can do one eventually and go into as much detail as I can about this. Thank you for watching and subscribing, and I hope this helps. That's great that you live there and can hike there pretty often. It's a beautiful location.

@@ZacharyTeich-HikingTrainer Thank you for getting back to me with your insights. I've carried poles in/on my pack in the past, but I've never used them. I haven't taken them with me for at least 7 years. I agree with the idea that it's best to keep my hands free. Also while hiking I actively think about how I use every muscle in my legs and feet to control my movement up and down through this rocky terrain. So, in the end you helped confirm my current method of not using poles. I have a nice pack, but my longest hikes are only 5-6 hours right now so I don't carry all that much weight.

@@joeb2480 you're welcome, and yes, it's good to focus on balance and control, especially in tougher terrain.

Hi God, you read my mind exactly.

Hi Cameron, yeah, I have done quite a few. Hopefully they have benefitted people, and it's nice to be able to look back on them and relive the hikes myself. I saw your video, but I had to stop watching after a few minutes. When I went back later, it was gone. Did you have problems with it? Anyway, that's good that you made it up there. It was a fun little peak, and I'm glad the video gave you some info about it. Hopefully you'll get your video back up.

@ZacharyTeich-HikingTrainer thanks for the heads up. I'm not sure why it did that. I had posted a link and so a few people are still watching it. I was wondering why it wasn't getting many views. It went to unlisted for some reason. Anyway, it's reposted now.

Hi Timothy, that's good - I'm glad you got to go! That's a great description of how the mountains make you feel. It makes sense, and I've probably had similar thoughts as well. You do feel on top of the world, and bigger, but you also realize how big the world is, and that makes you feel small.

Hi Rudi, thank you, and thanks for checking them out!

Hi Nate, it would be nice to have more of both. It is a good reminder to appreciate time with your family. I think about them lot when I hike, and even during my couple nights at Big Bend this past spring I really missed them - way more than I thought I would.

Hi Wayne, thanks, and I thought it would be a good one to share. You're right, this is a great place to live for that reason alone. Being surrounded by all these mountains is awesome.

Hi Mike, thank you and thanks for the feedback. I'm still trying to improve, and give enough info and views without making the video too long. Yes, the views were great up there, and the summit was pretty neat too. Thanks for watching!

Hi HikingEngineer, I've heard about Klothos but I haven't looked into it or done it yet. I looked at the east summit of Muggins, but I was nervous about it, and also my brothers were already starting back down and I didn't feel like making them wait. I think it looked harder than the true summit, but there may have been another way that I didn't see. I'll watch your Klothos video when it's up. There are a lot of smaller, cool looking desert peaks all around that area, so I want to get back there too.

@@ZacharyTeich-HikingTrainer yeah I did Fortuna (easier, video up) but next time I drive thru wanna hit Mohawk and Muggins

@@HikingEngineer, we were almost about to stop for Little Mohawk Peak on the way back from Muggins, but we were tired so we kept going. I'll have to look at Fortuna. We might get back soon for the Mohawk Mts. highpoint, which is an AZ 2000ft. prominence peak.

Hi PoodleMom, thank you very much, and I'm glad the video helps take you there in a small way! The Organ Mts. are definitely beautiful, and I'm glad I got to stand on top of the Needle twice.

Hi Vincent, I would plan on 4-6 hours, just to take your time and enjoy the views.

Hi Dad, I can't remember, but it might be open. I know a lot of them are closed though.

Hi Bradley, no, but I haven't been looking either. If I start to post videos everyday of hikes then you'll know I found it and was able to retire and hike full time!

Hi RideAlongside, thank you! That's great, and we're fortunate here to have all the public land that we do. I haven't made it into Prescott yet, but close. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

Hi Man on the Brink, that's good, it's a nice peak. I think I know which ones you're talking about, but I haven't done them. They look pretty neat too, and probably haven't seen too many visitors.

Hi Gonzalo, thank you for letting me know this is not climbing. I had no idea. I will change the title to "Walking" up Elephant Tusk. I hope you didn't have to hop too far, "dude."

Hi Man on the Brink, you guessed correctly. It lived up to its name.

Hi Timothy, I think a lot of people feel that way, and the article I showed mentions that as well. It does look like it could be them.

Hi Victor, I like El Paso, and I especially like how it's situated around the Franklin Mountains. I hope you can make it back soon if you miss it that much.

Hi Brett, thank you, and thanks for watching! My Dad did it several years ago at age 62 with no training, and I would say for the average hiker it would take around 6 hours with the usual breaks for views. It's a pretty even grade the whole way up.

Hi Timothy, yes it was pretty nice. The rock higher up was really neat looking too.

Hello, thanks and thanks for watching!

Hi Ryan, that's neat. I thought I might notice it from my house, but I didn't see it at all.

Hi Phil, thanks, and yes it's too bad they're on fire again. Hopefully it will be out soon. The last scene was on the east side of 88, about half a mile north of the First Water Rd. entrance.

Hi Cameron, yes it's too bad about the fire, but at least it's in an already burnt area. It was neat to see the helicopter in action, and my kids really liked it.

Hi HappyComfort, I've driven on that road before. I'm sure they have a scenic view.

Hi Colby, we had permission to proceed from one landowner we talked to, and we would've turned around if he said no. I also left my name and number on my car across from another landowners house, who wasn't home when I knocked on his door.

Hi Giani, I don't think you can fly anywhere in the park itself, but you might try from the highway just south of the park. The highway winds uphill south of the park and El Capitan, and there is at least one place to pull over there and get some views. It should be still outside of the park boundary, so that would probably be a good spot to launch from. Although if you fly it north a little you will cross it into the park boundary then.

You're welcome, and thanks for watching. Yes, it shows entitlement, and probably other negative aspects of our society.

Hi Dana, thank you. I like Mt. Wrightson a lot, and hopefully you can return soon to hike it again. Too bad it was so crowded on the summit. Both times I did it there were some people, but not too many. At least you had the trail to yourself on the backside. Yes, it's a good hike for sure. Thanks for watching!

Hi GCV, thank you and thanks for talking the time to watch!

@@ZacharyTeich-HikingTrainer I hope you can share with us more videos of AJ. Thank you so much, and good luck.

@@g.c.v.8329 , I have many videos from the Superstitions and Goldfield Mts, but maybe I can do another video about the town sometime. I was thinking of doing a bike tour of Gold Canyon too. You're welcome, and thank you !

Hi Juan, thank you and thanks for watching! It's an awesome mountain, and maybe you'll be up there someday. Aside from getting to the trailhead, I may not have made it without my partner. It's definitely good to have some help on this one.

Hi Matthew, I agree with you, and I like the challenge of summiting a mountain with my own power. It is a satisfying feeling, definitely!

Hi Rudi, yes, there's still a lot of space here, which is good. Hopefully it won't fill up too fast.

Hi Wayne, you're welcome, and thank you for watching!

Hi Vector, you're welcome, and thank you for watching. Yes, peace and quiet and nice scenery are a great environment to be in!

Hi Dave, you're welcome, and thank you, and thanks for following along on the tour!

Hi Man on the Brink, thanks, and you're right, they are safer!

Hi Jimmy, I have done 53 of the 2000 ft. prominence peaks so far, so I have 20 more of them. And I've done maybe around 15-20 of the 1000 ft. ones.

Hi Isaac, that's neat. I didn't realize there were that many species of hummingbirds around here/AZ. I guess the state has a lot of variety in animal life, and not just the terrain or vegetation. Thanks for watching!

Hi Jon, sorry to hear that, but at least you made it out. Any mountain and hike can pose a risk, for sure.

Hi Charles, thank you, and thanks for watching!

Hi Joshua, I don't know, but it's at the end of the pavement, and right before the gate, on McGee Ranch Rd.

Hi Trailz, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the views. Thanks for watching!

Hi BMW, thank you, and thanks for watching it!

Hello, we thought about taking that trail at least one of the ways, but we would still have to pay if we parked at Catalina State Park. I think we could've accessed it from the north for free, but the park was easier.