24.31 Picacho Mountain, Arizona, an adrenaline producing climb.
A fellow we met on Mount Wasson, Mike, suggested we try out the hike to the summit of Picacho Mountain. He described it briefly and it seemed to be much like Angels Landing in Zion. We found it had some common features with the Angel but they are each unique—great experiences but different. The editor was apprehensive when she heard that the length is 2.1 miles one way but the cumulative elevation gain is 1,800 feet with cables in quite a few places. She enjoyed some great whining although assured me it was all in good spirit. I’m still trying to figure out that classification of whining. She also told me that throughout the hike she decided ‘never again’. The following day, she also mentioned that she looks forward to repeating the climb. I’m wondering which of the dual personalities to believe. Nevertheless, she was grand all the way....as always. After reading the sign, the editor became a little tense. A view of Picacho Peak from Casa Grande Mountain. It illustr...