dustcap
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Re: has montezuma's tomb been found ...?
Paul,
I'm sure you have heard of the "free" Google Earth program by now. Over the last several years (since it first came out) I have spent many, and I mean many, hours touring areas that I intend to search ahead of time using that program. I even do a "virtual fly over" from several different directions to get a real good "feel" for the terrain before I go.
Unfortunately that area of the Superstitions you were discussing in this forum on March 31st is still "undefined" as far as detail goes, but the elevations are somewhat accurate. Perhaps a little computer time using that, or similar programs would help to inform you as to what to expect so "hiking to get a lay of the land" is not required once you get there so you can spend more time on your area of interest. Of course, the view from the ground is unparalleled and is in itself a treat.
I have been in those mountains more than a few times, both on foot and on horseback and agree the trip is worth it, every time. Once you've been there you can't forget it and your mind will replay it over and over before the next trip. But I still come back saying to myself “I wish I had taken more pictures or a little more time “on that place” or “in this area.”
If you are planning on attending the LDM Rendezvous this year, try it before you come. Randy says it will be on Oct 24th ,25th and 26th. Clay Worst will be speaking Friday night. Just remember what he said on the Discovery Channel. In a nutshell "Don't ask... cause I won't tell you."
Enjoy,
Ken “dustcap” Chichester
Cubfan64 said:I WAS in West Boulder Canyon for quite some time though, and that's west of Weaver's Needle, but to be honest I wasn't really in any position to do that much exploring on this trip. I was pretty much out there to hike as much as I could and get a decent "lay of the land" so to speak so when I read about things I can picture their approximate locations in my mind.
Paul,
I'm sure you have heard of the "free" Google Earth program by now. Over the last several years (since it first came out) I have spent many, and I mean many, hours touring areas that I intend to search ahead of time using that program. I even do a "virtual fly over" from several different directions to get a real good "feel" for the terrain before I go.
Unfortunately that area of the Superstitions you were discussing in this forum on March 31st is still "undefined" as far as detail goes, but the elevations are somewhat accurate. Perhaps a little computer time using that, or similar programs would help to inform you as to what to expect so "hiking to get a lay of the land" is not required once you get there so you can spend more time on your area of interest. Of course, the view from the ground is unparalleled and is in itself a treat.
I have been in those mountains more than a few times, both on foot and on horseback and agree the trip is worth it, every time. Once you've been there you can't forget it and your mind will replay it over and over before the next trip. But I still come back saying to myself “I wish I had taken more pictures or a little more time “on that place” or “in this area.”
If you are planning on attending the LDM Rendezvous this year, try it before you come. Randy says it will be on Oct 24th ,25th and 26th. Clay Worst will be speaking Friday night. Just remember what he said on the Discovery Channel. In a nutshell "Don't ask... cause I won't tell you."
Enjoy,
Ken “dustcap” Chichester