Lazarow World-Hike-About

Should a person wish to undertake a tough but reasonable hike, view outstanding and varied sights and come away feeling one has been tested and rewarded, undergo a hike of more than 2,000 feet in elevation gain over varied and changing terrain, then go no further than the 'Bear'. This mountain based on the outskirts of Sedona, one we have undertaken many times, encompasses most of what hiking adventures of short duration are all about. Because there are declines while rising and conversely inclines while descending, the total gain is considerably more than the recorded figure. Notwithstanding that, it just feels a whole lot longer and higher than the official figures. It was a few months over ten years ago that we returned from the top and I was in much pain. My hip had been bothering me for 8 years at that stage. During this period, I was in self-heal mode. Five days later, the pain had not subsided completely and so that's when I finally decided I had lost the battle...

One extremely tough day (Mount Ord) and a fair hike in Payson without much in the way of visuals, but nice enough. We remember the days of the preferred-old-fashioned bridges. Combination of steepness and scree will do it for you...not that you want the latter. Spring remains in the air The only people we met for the duration of the hike were two men who were returning on the trail/track. They were much smarter than us...they were in a 4-wheel drive. Why did we not think of it? They were searching for a shooting range and apparently did not find it. This is one of those that does not end. You would think Jenni might carry up a mattress and pillow. You'd be wrong. Something has to give...the rocks or the body. Guess which? Nevertheless, the accommodation since the advent of the virus is proving a wee bit uncomfortable. Mind you, the coloring was attractive. Many hotels/motels have ceased offering cleaning services. This is a typical result. ...