Feb 16 2024
Mount Lemmon Rising majestically to 9,171 feet above the Sonoran Desert, Mount Lemmon stands as Arizona’s most remarkable sky island—a biological wonderland where desert meets alpine forest in spectacular fashion. This towering peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains offers an extraordinary escape just 45 minutes from Tucson, where temperatures drop 20-30 degrees from base to …
Feb 15 2024
Humphreys Peak Rising majestically to 12,637 feet above sea level, Humphreys Peak stands as Arizona’s highest summit and a remarkable testament to the state’s ecological diversity. Located within the Kachina Peaks Wilderness in Coconino National Forest, this dormant volcanic giant offers outdoor enthusiasts an extraordinary journey through multiple life zones—from high desert scrubland to pristine …
Feb 15 2024
Mount Baldy Rising 11,409 feet above sea level in eastern Arizona, Mount Baldy stands as the state’s fifth-highest peak and the crown jewel of outdoor recreation beyond the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. This extinct stratovolcano, known to the Western Apache as Dzi̧ł Łigai (White Mountain), offers outdoor enthusiasts an unparalleled wilderness experience where sacred …
Mar 06 2022
Rising over the palms and the Pueblo Revival and “desert school” building designs of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, are the desert peaks that form the Phoenix Mountains. This winter I got to explore the second highest peak of the Phoenix Mountains, Piestewa, during my Christmas/New Year holiday. Winter is a lovely time for exploring …
