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The Superstition Wilderness

Last Updated 1/29/2008

Just an hour East of Phoenix, in the Tonto National Forest, lies a magical desert called The Superstition Wilderness. We will hike across across the entire 160,000 acre wilderness traversing many beautiful, seldom used trails. Towards the end of our trip, we will pull out the map and compass and hike off-trail, summitting 5900' Superstition Mountain in the process. Why not get away from your frigid climate and see a wild and largely unhiked section of the country that cars cannot reach?

Then, after you've sparked your fitness and lost some weight (or more accurately, improved body composition), come back to bask in the hot tub at the Fiesta Inn Resort.

Superstition Mountain, AZ

Trip Leaders

Steve Silberberg, who lives in Hull, MA has many years of backpacking experience over a variety of terrains and guides most Fitpacking trips. Of all Fitpacking trips, Arizona is his favorite. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Heather Gillis spent 7 years as a backcountry Ranger with Olympic National Park. She is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Master Educator, and certified Yoga teacher.

Menus

We don't believe in austere eating regimens. Backpacking is a rigorous, rewarding activity. You must feed your body in order for it perform. Your body will dictate that you eat often. It's important to have fuel to feed it. Check out the sample menus . Note that this is not necessarily a comprehensive list. If you want to bring a big old chocolate cake, go for it. You'll not only hate carrying it over 50 miles through the desert, your body will most likely not desire the empty calories anyway.

The Weaver's Needle, AZ

Itinerary

The Arizona Fitpacking Trip will be from March 15-27, 2008. Here is the proposed itinerary.

Equipment List

Here is a list of equipment we suggest you bring.

Cost

$1500 per person double occupancy. Here, double occupancy means that you will share a room with someone else during hotel nights.

You will also be responsible for transportation to and from Phoenix as well as any restaurant meals during off days.

Covered expenses include hotel stays, trail food, ground transportation, emergency satellite phone service and equipment we provide. Personal calls on the sat phone as well as restaurant meals are your responsibility.

Route

Our journey will begin at the North end of the Apache Trail and traverse the Superstition Wilderness in an Eastbound direction. We'll see Reavis Falls, Reavis Ranch and Haunted Canyon, staying in the town of Roosevelt after the first week. During the second week, we'll see the Weaver's Needle and climb Superstition Mountain. Map and Compass skills are essential. Although we will teach these skills in Arizona, you may wish to read through a basic lesson