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Welcome to the Desert Packrat, a site dedicated to information on hiking, mapping, camping and climbing with an emphasis on Tucson, Arizona. Why Tucson, you ask? Simple. For the past 36 years, this is where I have lived.
And in this time, I have realized what a special place Tucson is and what it can offer for outdoor enthusiasts. With a quick 30 minute drive the scenery near Tucson can change from saguaro cactus to aspen and birch trees. Combine this with the fact that Tucson enjoys 198 sunny days a year (25th among cities) and an average January temperature of 51oF you begin to understand why so many visitors come to the Southwest.
Why Desert Packrat? This was a nickname given to me because of my fascination with gear. So explore and check things out. I'm sure you will find lots of interesting information. As always, your feedback and recommendations are always welcome. Enjoy! and Hike On!
The content of this website is mainly based on the experiences of the author. However, is some instances the information presented originates with other sources. In most cases, the author has attempted to credit and site these sources, but inaccuracies or omissions may exist. If copyright or trademark issues exist. please contact the author immediately. Please consider that this website has no commercial purpose or profit to the author. The purpose of this website is to stimulate discussion about desert outdoor activities and to direct those interested to information, both public and private in nature. All information presented directly by the author is welcome for distribution. The information provided in this website is not a substitute for qualified instruction or personal experience. the author assumes no liability for the use of or reliance on this information by any visitor. It is each individual's responsibility to have the proper knowledge, experience and gear to enjoy outdoor activities safely. The author makes no claim or representation, and accepts no responsibility, regarding the quality, nature, or reliability of the sites accessible by hyperlinks from this website, or sites linking to this website. | ||
