That aboy eate that indain fig get out a water bottle and squeeze out the juice and you get to have fresh drink in the morning.good show question is where you protein powder.thanks for sharing.
Really enjoying your video of the AZ trail. Most people start from the south and go north, but I love it that you started from the north and going south because seen the trail and the views from that direction or just stunning. Thank you for posting this.🎉
Hey samir! Great video brother. I like how connected you are to nature when did you finish the hike? Like what month and stuff. I'm near Oracle and just wondering. Thanks again for sharing your passion brother
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I started 10/1/21 and finished 11/11/21. I hope you checkout the AZT near Oracle if you haven’t already. As someone from Tucson, hiking from Oracle to Vail along the Catalinas and Rincons was one of my favorite parts of this hike
@@habibihikes oh well! That's good news. Yes summerhaven and all that looks pretty cool. Looking forward to some different terrain. Thanks so much Habibi!
just wanted to shout out LOVE your videos Samir. I know you aren't in the process right now of lotsa videos per se... BUT this will help many people for many years to come. Love how you point out the cool nature! ~chief
That is so kind of you to say! Thank you very much. It’s funny because since I hiked the AZT, I have filmed other thru hikes like the JMT and Colorado Trail, but just haven’t gotten around to editing and uploading them. I’m currently in grad school in Flagstaff and it’s so time consuming, but I hope to post more videos at the end of the semester.
@@habibihikes That's so freaking awesome man for you to love the way you shoot. I understand I hiked the Colorado trail in 2020 and all those videos are just piled up. It does take a minute to get to. I was just in Flagstaff a few weeks ago I love that place and I went up to that observatory. You picked a good place to go to school brother! Nice vibe town. See you when I see you :-) I'll keep watching these because I'm doing the southern half this fall (sunflower to border) Your videos are helpful thanks again
I was doing a lot of day hikes and a few backpacking trips in the Seattle area before this hike to prep! I think the backpacking helped a lot more than day hikes though because it involved carrying a similar pack weight that I had during the azt thru hike
I cleaned my filter every time I got into a resupply town so maybe every 5 days. But I would say I got lucky and only ended up needing to filter water maybe 10 times the entire hike due to the large amount of cached water available at trailheads and forest road intersections
Congrats on this hike! I loved the vids, really well done! I even took the opportunity to read about some local history with Oak Flats. It's a shame we can't seem to have more respect and integrity when dealing with tribal lands. Also, I'm planning on taking on a few AZT passages this Fall/Winter and using a trekking pole tent setup. Did you have any problems with getting stakes into the ground? Thx and all the best!
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I have more I need to post from other thru hikes since this AZT one. I did not have any issue with stakes and highly recommend a trekking pole tent!
@@apocalypsemule5773 not a bad start date! Just keep in mind that the campground/general store at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon close 10/15 each year. If you can start a little earlier that might be less of a hassle. I think you can still hike into the park but the permit office may be closed.
@@habibihikes if tusayan is approachable (flood on the 22nd) then that's approximately 5 days from state line... you made one of the best films on the azt btw...
It was nice sharing your journey in a positive/honorable fashion (you left water for others when you had enough to get to next station as opposed to using the Trail Angel supply).
Thank you! As my first thru hike and one I had always planned sharing on RU-vid, I wanted to set a good example for new hikers. Lookout for my Colorado Trail video soon!
When I started I had an extra camera, tripod, and rain gear. I got rid of the three of those and that saved me about 6/7 lbs of unnecessary weight. I think the lack of intense weather makes the AZT easier to pack light for, but it’s so hot and dry that you are better off budgeting your pack weight with extra water for long carries.
Honestly I would say just from hiking a lot. I’ve only been learning this stuff for about 3/4 years now and it all comes from buying foraging/geology books as well as using plant identification apps like “Picture This”. You just take a pic of a plant and it will tell you what it is/more info on it. Sometimes it’s wrong but you learn!
Great videos. We are doing a section hike in late May. 7 days. Can you recommend a passage / section we HAVE to do? Northern part of the trail? Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I haven’t hiked the AZT in May yet but two sections come to mind as must do’s for me. Obviously the Grand Canyon is highly recommended so Grand Canyon village to Orderville trailhead (nobo miles 691- 763) would be doable in 7 days and you get to experience the Grand Canyon and Kaibab NF. Vail to Oracle (nobo miles 117-208) is in the desert/southern section but crosses into two sky island pine forests. Beautiful desert and mountain views in the Coronado NF and Saguaro NP. I also steward part of that section. Have fun!
Thank you for documenting your thru-hike. It was really nice. I think it's the first one I've watched that was a SOBO hike. Also, thanks for putting the segment name and number in the bottom left corner as you hiked. That's great information for future thru-hikers. Again, thanks!
I appreciate the comment! There are very few sobo azt hikes on RU-vid so I’m glad you found mine and enjoyed that perspective of the 800 miles! Currently editing more hiking videos and a Colorado trail thru hike video so lookout for that👍🏼
Good idea! I’m currently editing footage from my hike of the Colorado trail. I’ll try to make a 2022 gear review that includes what I used on the Arizona trail.
@Habibi Hikes Can't wait to see it. Your editing skills are light years ahead of mine. My videos are more vlog style I guess, but thanks for the kind words brother.
Thank you for those kind words! I have used a plant identification app called PictureThis for a few years now, but the most common way I learn things is by taking photos of plants/animals/insects that I am not familiar with then I look them up once I get home. Love to learn!
Pros: fall foliage and also you are generally less likely to encounter snow (although I hit snow in Flagstaff) Cons: less water than Nobo spring season and much fewer wildflowers than in spring. Water availability makes nobo spring the more popular choose but sobo in the fall is totally doable!
Really nice series. I live in Tucson, too, so I know a number of these passages somewhat, though I haven't yet through-hiked the AZT. Some friends and I often go camping near that tall, steel tank in the Black Hills. We call it Algae Tank. That whole area is pretty sweet. I've biked a few miles on that section and walked all over those hills, on and off trail. And I've been doing the hike from Redington Pass up the Italian Spring trail on the north side of the Rincons nearly every September for a few years. Amazing place. Makes for a good 3-day weekend. Thanks for sharing your walk. Looking forward to your Colorado Trail vids.
I was born and raised in Tucson and I can’t believe this was my first time actually hiking up the Rincons, such a great section, would love to hike it nobo now. Glad you enjoyed man!
Really enjoying your short AZT series! FYI 14:44 that is black locust, and it's a cuddly lap kitten compared to cat claw. I'm guessing you've already found that out.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it dude! I’m halfway done with the Colorado trail right now so that video series should be released in a month! I thought it was cat claw since this trail worker told me to watch out for it that day but the desert really doesn’t have a shortage of plants that will poke you 😂
Oh, hey! Take a mayonnaise packet and squirt it into a tuna packet. Good idea, I will probably do that on my next outing. Great video! Unbelievably gorgeous scenery. I've never hiked in the West.
Hi and thanks, Habibi Hikes for sharing. Wow, are those lovely iconic Desert Purple Martins having atea party on the top of cactus? Did you receive "Good Fortune" from them? Well done and keep coming. 🙋♀🙋♀🛶🛶
That is a Kuhl Sun Hoodie I got a year ago but I think they re-designed it and sell it as the AirKuhl Hoody. Thinner than the REI brand so definitely preferable for warmer weather. There’s no drawcord on the hood but it’s tight enough not to blow off in the wind 👍🏼
Nice hike. Love the video. I always start laughing when an AZT through hiker gets to the Grand Canyon, looks at the miles, and declares its going to be a couple of easy days! 🤣 Congratulations on surviving the SK climb! 👏
