| Name/Trailname |
Contact
Info
|
Type
of hike
|
Direction
of travel
|
Start
Date
|
Length
of hike
|
| |
| Mother
Goose aka Bonita |
mothergoose22
(at) yahoo
|
thru-hike
|
westbound
|
mid
October 08
|
|
| (Posted
9/6/08): I am planning to start a west bound thru hike mid Oct.
Just wondering if there are going to be any others out there. |
| |
|
Plastic |
pmazzolini
(at) yahoo
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
mid-March
|
first
5 sections
|
| (Posted
2/10/08): I'm planning on hiking sections one through four or
five with my son in March 08. If anyone has or is planning to
hike the Walnut Canyon alternate or section 3 this spring I
would love to hear about it from eyes on the ground. Also my
son who is eleven is hoping to be the first kid to hike the
GET en toto. Any other kids on the trail? I've been section
hiking the CDT for 7 years now and ran across the GET on the
web. Awesome job blisterfree. We live in Albuquerque so if I
can be of assistance to section or through hikers drop us a
line. Anyone through hiking this spring? |
| |
| Hans
|
hjanger
(at) msn.com
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
March
25 , 2008
|
2
weeks
|
| (Posted
2/7/08): 1st timer..Starting 3/25 in Phoenix, going solo to
Klondyke where joining up with 1 person to continue on to Morenci/Clinton
and exit. Need local transportation assistance. Also, travel
partner for first leg would be welcome. |
| |
|
Jeremy Joslin |
jeremy.joslin
(at) gmail.com
www.jeremyjoslin.com
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
Jan
7, 2008
|
5
days (Seg #1 & #2)
|
| (Posted
12/27/07): Flying from NY to AZ for the GET I've read so much
about. I've arranged transport via plane, train, and rental
car to get to trailhead for segment #1 but am having difficulty
arranging transport from Superior (end of Segment #2) back into
Phoenix. No rental car agencies, taxi services, or bus lines
that I can find online. Any suggestions? Please advise! |
| |
|
Chris Ramias (Lizard) |
cramias
(at) gmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
| (Posted
11/29/07): I live in Tempe, AZ and wanted to offer trail angel
services to any GET hikers. If you are a thruhiker and are in
need of a shuttle, place to stay, etc. Please contact me via
email. Like the other guy who posted, I'm a former PCT hiker
and am familiar w/ long distance hikers' needs. I'd also like
the chance to return the good will I've received on my own distance
hikes. |
| |
| Skeemer |
skeem3e
(at) netscape.net
www.trailjournals.com/skeemer
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
April
7, 2008
|
thru-hike
|
| (Posted
11/09/07): First let me commend you on this absolutely first
class website...very professional and well thought out. Just
browsing through it has me excited about hiking the GET. My
hobby is long distance backpacking and I have journalled my
previous hikes on www.trailjournals.com where it appears I will
be the first to journal a thru-hike of The Grand Enchantment
Trail. During the next several weeks I will begin my pre-hike
journal and I will have more questions as I start to do some
planning. My last couple of hikes, The Florida Trail and The
Buckeye Trail were solo. I would very much like a hiking partner
for the GET. Before you jump in and join me though, please read
some of my journals to get a flavor for my personality. It does
not appear that the GET is an easy trail to follow. If this
is the case, that is not a problem because during my last two
hikes I found myself relying on blazing that was inadequate
and "herd paths" that weren't there. Also, I think if I do it
with someone I will be less likely to get irritated when I lose
my way. My start date is very much uncertain at this point as
it lools like I may be re-hiking The Florida Trail this January
thru early March. It may very well be earlier. |
| |
| Mike
McKenna |
mckenna.mp
(at) gmail.com
|
thru-hike
|
undecided
|
undecided
|
undecided
|
| (Posted
9/12/07): Is it advisable to bring bear spray on the GET? Southern
New Mexico and Arizona aren't known for bear hazards as far
as I've heard, but I'd like know for sure... |
| |
Brett
Tucker
(blisterfree) |
blisterfree
(at) yahoo.com
(401) 742-5921
|
section
hike
|
westbound
|
mid-September
|
1
month +
|
| (Posted9/14/07):
Thru-lopping season is here again. A "thru-lop" is a traditional
long distance hike with a bit of self-serve trail maintenance
thrown in, loppers on the pack and at the ready. Other goals
include guidebook reconnaissance, as well as exploration of
several substantial new route options, all in preparation for
what I hope and expect will be a "best yet" GET experience for
spring 2008 hikers. |
| |
| Andrew
Skurka |
askurka
(at) comcast. net
508-259-9814
www.AndrewSkurka.com
|
thru-hike
|
undecided
|
April
2007
|
400
miles
|
| (Posted
9/4/06): My next big project is
the Great Western Loop, a 6,500-mile "best of the West" tour
that consists of the PCT, PNT, CDT, and GET. I will be using
the western half of the GET to cover part of the distance between
the CDT and PCT. (editor's note: Andy
will reach the GET portion of the GWL in October 07. Visit www.andrewskurka.com
for Andy's updates from the trail.) |
| |
| Rebecca |
renshiwo
(at) hotmail.com
|
thru-hike
|
undecided
|
Jan
2008
|
|
| (Posted
8/20/07): Hi all, My husband and I are looking to do a long
distance hike for 6-8 weeks this January and February. The GET
looks simply amazing, but we need info on the feasibility of
thru-hiking using snowshoes and/or cross-country skis when necessary.
Based on the winter, we would probably start in Albuquerque
and hope that we miss the spring snows by hiking west. Any input
for our idea (just found out about the GET this weekend, so
we are in the baby steps of planning) is most welcome! |
| |
|
Friends
Hiking Club
|
moovyoaz
(at) earthlink.net
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
3/24
to 3/25 2007
|
16
miles
|
| (Posted
4/21/07): Friends Hiking Club (www.friendshiking.com) did the
Safford-Morenci Trail (GET Segment 13). See the hike description
at HikeArizona (www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=10243).
Many thanks to Simblissity for the best available info for this
trail! |
| |
Brett
Tucker
(blisterfree) |
blisterfree
(at) yahoo.com
(401) 742-5921
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
March
4
|
40
days, PHX AZ -
Monticello NM
|
| (Posted
3/2/07): Spring hiking season is upon us. :) I'm planning to
begin on the early side at PHX and hike as far as Monticello,
along the way flagging, cairning, and lopping as needed. Will
mostly walk the main route, incl. Aravaipa Canyon, but will
take the Turkey Creek & Black Rock alts. (Seg 8) and explore
the San Mateo Pk & Burma Rd alts. (Seg 27-28). Will note trail,
snow, and fording conditions throughout, and report to the GET
Forum when possible from towns. Or leave me a voice mail with
call-back # if in need of more timely info. |
| |
|
Patrice
& Jay D.
|
paris2
(at) msn.com
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
Dec
1, 06
|
2
segments, 50 mi., 5 days
|
| (Posted
2/16/07): We hiked the first two segments just after Thanksgiving,
06. Weather was excellent although we did wake to frozen water
bottles a couple times and some night wind. Helps to catch an
early start to make miles because it's dark around 5 p.m. along
the creekbeds. Found water at all (but only) guide indications.
One small addition: found larger pools at Clover Spring some
300 yards down creek. Had hoped to do more but got too ambitious
coming down out of the higher country and Jay developed some
nasty downhill blisters. We'll be back to do more! |
| |
| Jim
Taglia |
cafecantagallo
(at) hotmail.com
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
end
of march or so
|
all
of it, should i be so lucky
|
| (Posted
1/26/07): i'm just starting my planning and hope to thru hike
this spring, i'd love input from others in regards to timing,
weather, and gear lists from others who've done a chunk or two
or the whole shebang |
| |
| Judith
Gustafson (Two Legs) |
twolegs
(at) adelphia.net
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
March
12, 2007
|
to
Alma or Gila H.S.
|
| (Posted
1/8/07): I hope we'll hear some feedback from Trippin' Ant on
his GET hike ... Patrice & Jay D. -- did you do some December
hiking out of Phoenix? How was it? I'm planning to do about
300 to 350 this spring, then must return home for the ADZ. May
return in May for 2nd half. Anyone else going in March? |
| |
| Dave
Brunstein (Lucky) |
Ariztazer
(at) yahoo.com
(480) 567-6353
|
thru-hike
|
undecided
|
any
|
400
miles+
|
| (Posted
12/02/06): I live in Phoenix, AZ. If any GET thru-hikers need
trail angel help through the western section, a ride, or a place
to stay, give me a call or send me a note. If you're thru-hiking
or doing a major chunk (400 miles+) I'll be glad to help. I
did the PCT in '04 so I'm familar with the needs of long distance
hikers. |
| |
| Sly
|
slyatpct
(at) aol.com
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
April
7, 2007
|
7-8
Weeks
|
| (Posted
11/24/06): I plan on starting an eastbound thru-hike starting
on or near 4/7/2007. Potential partner(s) welcome, email me
for details & contact number. |
| |
| Patrice
& Jay D. |
paris2
(at) msn.com
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
Nov
28/29 '06
|
15/18
days; 200-300 miles
|
| (Posted
11/20/06): We're hoping to do several sections out of Phoenix
and soak up some December sunshine. Will report back since I
haven't seen any winter reports. |
| |
| Anthony
Culpepper (Trippin Ant) |
aeculp
(at) pocketmail. com
912-222-7693
|
thru-hike
|
westbound
|
mid
october 06
|
month
plus
|
| (Posted
10/2/06): I am finishing my hike of the PNT and I am still concidering
a GET walk for OCT/NOV. I would assume by the volume of rain,
this monsoon season, that water is not going to be a major issue.
I plan to head south to ABQ around 18 Oct. (editor's
note: Anthony started westbound from ABQ on Oct 26) |
| |
| Colleen
Clemens |
tarbubble
(at) yahoo. com
|
|
|
|
|
| (Posted
9/27/06): just a bit of cheerleading. i have been excited about
the idea of the GET since i first stumbled across your site.
i'll have to wait until my kids are a little older to tackle
this, but i'm incredibly excited to see your completed guidebook
and live vicariously through the descriptions. |
| |
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