Fly or drive into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). The best time to arrive is between 9AM and Noon, but if you have everything in order and are "ready to go" for a 3PM departure, you can arrive later.
We will pick you up at the airport and will attempt to consolidate trips so please be patient as you may be waiting up to an hour or possibly more for pickup.
We will assemble at: Guide Deb's House, 12419 S Suki Ct Phoenix, AZ 85044
While you should have already had a virtual equipment shakedown with one of our staff pre-trip, we will go over a few items again to make sure you are prepared.
If necessary, we may take a quick trip to REI Tempe, 870 N 54th Street, Chandler, AZ, for forgotten or last minute equipment
Make your own trail mix bar
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Your spare bag(s) will be kept at the home of Fitpacking guide, Deb. Please keep these to a small amount if possible.
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s): Trailhead
Shuttling will take about 2.5 hours
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at TBD, To Be Determined Site(s): Trailhead