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A New Adventure
9 to 5 Hiker is taking a sabbatical while I pursue a career change. Here’s what’s coming next.
Jim Burch
Nov 22, 2020
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Southwest Colorado is Good Cowboy, Mountain Fun
Southwest Colorado is Good Cowboy, Mountain Fun
Resting between the San Juan peaks and the Monument Valley plains is a unique Colorado gem that blends the best of desert and mountain.
Jim Burch
Sep 30, 2020
How to Find and Fix a Sleeping Pad Leak
How to Find and Fix a Sleeping Pad Leak
A punctured sleeping bad can wreck your sleep and ruin your trip. Here’s how to find the leak and patch it up before your next adventure.
Jim Burch
Aug 24, 2020
Morakniv Companion: An Ode to My Favorite Backpacking Knife
Morakniv Companion: An Ode to My Favorite Backpacking Knife
Why the Morakniv Companion Fixed-Blade is the best backpacking knife for your buck.
Jim Burch
Aug 7, 2020
Trail Tales & Adventures
Hiking the “Lost Mesa” Loop in the Superstition Wilderness
Hiking the “Lost Mesa” Loop in the Superstition Wilderness
A loop I just made up is the perfect 10-mile trek through the Superstition Wilderness.
Jim Burch
Jul 6, 2020
Off-Roading the Back Way to Crown King, Arizona
Off-Roading the Back Way to Crown King, Arizona
Between Phoenix and Crown King is a jagged Jeep trail that winds through desert and forest until it reaches the world’s best mountain town.
Jim Burch
Jan 27, 2020
Hiking Bear Creek Trail in Telluride, Colorado
Hiking Bear Creek Trail in Telluride, Colorado
The fresh pine, waterfalls, and wilderness are just a few steps away from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
Jim Burch
Aug 15, 2019
Hiking to “The Crack” at Wet Beaver Creek in Arizona
Hiking to “The Crack” at Wet Beaver Creek in Arizona
Someone knew exactly what they were doing when naming this wilderness watering hole near Sedona.
Jim Burch
Aug 9, 2019
Hiking the Kuilau Ridge Trail in Kauai, Hawaii
Hiking the Kuilau Ridge Trail in Kauai, Hawaii
We’re not in Arizona anymore. The Kuilau Ridge Trail in Kauai is an absolute showcase for the beauty of the jungle.
Jim Burch
Jun 14, 2019
Complete Guide to Backpacking to Havasupai in the Grand Canyon
Complete Guide to Backpacking to Havasupai in the Grand Canyon
Havasupai is a paradise tucked away in the Grand Canyon. Here’s how to get permits, make the hike, and hit all the hot spots along the way.
Jim Burch
Apr 30, 2018
Hiking Bear Mountain Trail in Sedona, Arizona
Hiking Bear Mountain Trail in Sedona, Arizona
There’s no place like Sedona, Arizona, and Bear Mountain Trail is one of the best ways to see its red rocks and green valleys.
Jim Burch
Apr 17, 2018
Backpacking to Flatiron in the Superstition Mountains
Backpacking to Flatiron in the Superstition Mountains
What’s known to most as a great day hike is known to few as an incredible backpacking getaway. This is how to backpack to Flatiron in AZ.
Jim Burch
Mar 12, 2018
Backpacking to Reavis Ranch in the Superstition Wilderness
Backpacking to Reavis Ranch in the Superstition Wilderness
Hidden behind the desert wilderness of Superstition Mountains is a lush orchard called Reavis Ranch.
Jim Burch
Dec 10, 2017
Hiking Humphreys Peak, Flagstaff, Arizona
Hiking Humphreys Peak, Flagstaff, Arizona
5 miles and 3,200 feet in elevation gain are all that stand between you and Arizona’s tallest peak.
Jim Burch
Nov 25, 2017
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