Arizona Snow Run...

[AZKJ]

Now's the time to start planning for a short notice snow run!!!

I mentioned in another thread that we are supposed to get our first significant winter storm today (rain in the valley, snow above 6,500 ft) when o8k started talking about playing in the mud and rompin in the snow. For those who've never been to Phoenix... yes, a winter rain storm is a big deal here in the Valley of the Sun and is actually headline news.

The two trails I have in mind are:

- Four Peaks, Wells #44 (we ran this last summer, when it snows it's an entirely different trail).

- Bradshaw Mountains, Wells #34, which runs from Bumble Bee to Crown King and then on into Prescott via the Senator Highway. This is a very scenic and interesting run after a light to moderate snowfall.

When the snow hits the higher elevations, I'll bump this to the top for those that can make a short notice run.

Here are a couple of pics to get you interested:

Driving towards Four Peaks from the 'Rolls' area...

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Four Peaks (since we were alone, we didn't attempt to go across to the other side)...

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I threw these in to show what happens when we get a few days of heavy rain in Phoenix (it's only happened once the twelve years we've been here). Photos taken at 67th Ave, just north of Southern on New Year's Day 2005.

The Salt River, a normally dry river bed, actually becomes a river...

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People turn out to see a river with water in it...

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[desertkj]

I'm thinking I may try to do some forest roads up in the Coconino National Forest when I am positive there is snow on the ground. I could be up for the Four Peaks trail. Honestly, I'm not sure if I want to do a more difficult trail in the snow. The chances of damage to my DD and also of gettting yourself into a seriously bad situation when not required seems a little unneccessary.

 

[AZKJ]

Honestly, I'm not sure if I want to do a more difficult trail in the snow. The chances of damage to my DD and also of gettting yourself into a seriously bad situation when not required seems a little unneccessary.

FYI... the Bradshaw Mountain trail is not difficult, a few humps and bumps here and there in the trail. There's really no chance of damaging your KJ. Getting stuck is the only issue and a strap will get you out. We feel the same about tearing up Beth's Liberty. We wouldn't go on any trail if we thought there was a chance of doing damage to it other than scraping the skid plates....

 

[o8k]

sounds like and adventure... Im interested... Nice photo of the peaks btw!!! Shawn, you've now survived the worst man yull be fine

 

[Signcutter21]

Sounds like fun, playing in the snow. oh wait, I hate snow. Well I hate other people's driving in the snow. I like it. Dreading going back to the midwest for the holidays. Sure it will be coming down hard just for me.

So Casey when are you planning on running this trip?

later, mike

great pics AJ. So where's the rafts for the Salt River? Where is it dry, up north or south of the "party" rafting area?

 

[K Dje Ryu]

Arizona Snow

I thought that was an oxymoron. (rotflmao)
Nice pics though. Looks like a blast.

 

[AZKJ]

There's another winter storm going to blow through starting tomorrow afternoon. They're calling for rain in the valley with the snow level dropping down to 6,500 feet by Saturday. Looks like a snow run may not be too far off this year....

 

[AZKJ]

There's snow in the high country!!!

 

[M&P40]

i managed to get saturday off if anyone else is interested i am down for a trip to play in the snow

 

[desertkj]

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