Arizona Trail Introduction, When to Hike NOBO SOBO Stats Elevation FKT Which Direction, Distance AZT

Great video! I’ve never done an overnight hike in my life but I’m retiring soon and considering hiking this trail. I would like to go NOBO, is mid September too early of a start date?

Stefan, thank you for this incredible info dump on the AZT! Your vast experience on this trail (4x?) has benefitted me greatly!

Watched a few of your videos... great work!

Ok SOBO say Sept 1st vs NOBO mid May.... how much snow are we talking about? And what equipment did you need?

great video! I know you mentioned there will likely be snow on a sobo hike. I know weather can be unpredectable, but I'm wondering what it is generally like that time of year? Is there a lot of rain/storms, does it get super cold/super hot. I'm imagining it being very mild weather all around with no bugs, maybe pretty cold at night - but not sure if thats naive thinkin lol

Great trail. I think it's too good to hurry through, though. Good chilling to be had out there.

Thank you!

what's the best way to reach the northern terminus for a southbound hike? is there a shuttle service?

well done amigo 😊!!!!!!

You said the highest peak is just over 9000 feet but then you said the first 3 climbs are 10,000 foot mountains. Perhaps I misunderstood?

I'm going northbound again Calves, hope I see you out there again. Thanks for the cuties.