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Thinking
of hiking all or part of the Grand Enchantment Trail? Go ahead,
shout it from the mountain!
Maybe you're
looking for a hiking partner, or perhaps you're simply wondering
who else might be out here (besides the musk hog and wild sheep).
For that matter, it's quite possible you'd just like to trade notes
and check reality with others in the fledgling G.E.T. hiking community.
Whatever the case, here you are and we're glad to have you!
There are
two ways to communicate and contribute here:
The GET
Discussion Forum is a place to interact with others about
the trail. From trip planning and prep, to trail conditions and
navigation, to walking the walk, or talking the talk thereafter
- as long as it relates to the GET, it's on-topic for the forum
and anyone is free to contribute. The forum's membership includes
prospective and veteran GET hikers, as well as folks with local
knowledge of the route. Those who have gone before are more than
happy to answer the questions of those who might like to go.
To browse
or join the Discussion Forum, click
here.
If you have
hiking plans along the GET, are looking for a trail partner, or
if you're a trail angel or have other announcements that would
benefit from prominent, long-term display, consider posting them
to the GET Message Board, below. Along with the Discussion Forum,
this message board can be a useful way to facilitate further networking
- such as by e-mail, phone, or public venue - directly between
interested parties.
Just
fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we'll
add your entry to the message board after reviewing it. Entries
will stay on the main board for about a year from original date
of posting, or we can remove or edit them per request. Oh, and
of course we'll alter your email address [with (at) instead of
@] in order to prevent spamming. New messages are automatically
posted to the Discussion Forum as well, which is where the online
trail community hangs out.
Even if your
plans are only vague and tentative, we encourage you to "use
the board" for the purpose of building momentum within the
trail community.
G.E.T.
Message Board
| Name/Trailname |
Contact
Info
|
Type
of hike
|
Direction
of travel
|
Start
Date
|
Length
of hike
|
| |
| Kevin
Manning |
kevinmanning
(at) hotmail.com
907-347-6648
|
thru-hike
|
westbound
|
Oct.
19
|
57
days
|
| (Updated
12/22/11): I finished the GET last week finally; hiked into
First Water Trailhead Friday morning, Dec. 16, after 57 days
on the trail. Had some pretty rough weather out of Safford.
Snowed on me for nearly 4 days straight in the Pinaleno Mountains
and never got above freezing. Was hiking through knee deep snow
for a couple of days and melting snow for drinking water because
my water kept freezing in my pack. Then the sun finally came
out and had a beautiful hike down into Superior. The last couple
of months on this trip have been some of the most enjoyable
times I've ever spent. Thanks, Brett, for all your work putting
the GET together. |
| |
| Matt
Gray |
MATT (at)
IGCAUS.COM
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
early
Oct
|
15-20
days
|
| (Posted
9/24/11): I'm looking to hike eastbound beginning Phoenix early
October. Looking for a partner who is interested. |
| |
| Dusty
Boogers |
stevan
(at) carolina.rr.com
|
thru-hike
|
westbound
|
October
23rd, 2011
|
quickish
- 35-40 days
|
| (Posted
9/24/11): Hi there folks, The GET is a Plan C if certain jobs
don't line up for the fall. |
| |
| Robert
Hart |
roberthart66
(at) yahoo.com
|
thru-hike
|
westbound
|
late
September 2011
|
730
miles
|
| |
| |
| Red
& Gary |
redandgary
(at) hotmail.com
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
5/17/2011
|
Monticello-Albuquerque
|
| (Posted
4/29/11): Looking for a ride from Albuquerque to T or C (Monticello)
on 5/17/2011. Last year we hiked from First Water to Monticello,
where we had to leave due to injury. Now it's time to get back
and finish. Any Angels in Albuquerque??? |
| |
| Anthony
Culpepper (Trippin Ant) |
trippinant
(at) gmail.com
912-222-7693
www.existenceinmotion.com/TWC
|
|
eastbound
|
05MAR2011
|
5700-5900
miles
|
| (Posted
4/16/11): I just wanted to let the GET community know that I
will be hiking bits of the GET and Brett's SKIT route as a part
of my Western Circle Hike. You can find more details and maps
on my website. I am currently about 650 miles into my roughly
6000 mile trek. I am now in the Phoenix area and have joined
the AZT fully now. My route will be AZT to the border, SKIT
to Safford (there is a road walk connection between the Dragoons
and the Chriachaua I have planned), the GET from Safford to
the Gila and then off on the CDT. Happy hiking to all who are
out this year. |
| |
Richard
K -
Grassy Lookout |
BigElk
(at) gmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
| (Posted
4/9/11): Grassy USFS Lookout (33-47'N, 107-28'W) opens on Monday,
4/11/11. Very windy and dry so far this year. There's always
a good cup of coffee and potable water for GET hikers. I can
point out some of the remarkable history and archeology you've
just walked through. Off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after May
1. Look forward to meeting you. RK |
| |
| Mother
Goose |
mothergoose22
(at) yahoo.com
www.postholer.com/mothergoose
|
section
hike
|
eastbound
|
March
17, 2011
|
330
miles
|
| (Posted
3/6/11): Heading out again to finish up what I started a couple
years ago. Hiking to Glenwood from Phoenix, then heading out
to the PCT. I have come to love the desert hiking, even with
carrying water. Mother Goose |
| |
| Apple
Pie and Greenleaf |
applepiepct03
(at) yahoo.com
www.trailjournals.com/APGET
www.arlettelaan.com
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
31st
of January, 2011
|
As
much as possible
|
| (Updated
1/27/11): We're starting the 31st instead of the 10th. [Original
post follows: Unless AZ and NM get dumped on again like last
year we'll be heading out to Phoenix on the 10th and attempt
to hike as much as we can winter conditions permitting.] |
| |
| Jellybean |
jeanmzortman
(at) aol.com
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
don't
know yet; Feb or March
|
700+
miles
|
| (Posted
1/27/11): Planning to hike with Tahoe Mike and company |
| |
| Tahoe
Mike |
machipman
(at) aol.com
|
thru-hike
|
eastbound
|
March
15, 2011
|
50
days?
|
| (Posted
11/30/10): Partner needed. I'm not looking to contemplate my
navel. It's nice to share the sights and experience with someone/others.
I typically hike about 2.5 MPH, AVG 2.0 with breaks. 20 miles
per day is usual with more OK for trail reasons. I'll slow down
gladly but will not go faster than I'm comfortable. |
| |
| Ron
Vaughn |
ron_vaughn
(at) hotmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
| (Posted
11/28/10): I am an experienced long distance hiker living in
Albuquerque NM. I am willing to provide shuttles from local
transit points (airport, bus, train station) to the trailhead
for GET hikers. [Contact Ron at the email
address above.] |
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