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Name/Trailname	Contact Info	Type of hike	Direction of travel	Start Date	Length of hike

Katie	katiegerber3 (at) gmail.com katiegerber.com	thru-hike	eastbound	early April 2020	thru
	(Posted 3/16/2020): So appreciative for all the planning resources and looking forward to an excellent and challenging desert hike.

Mark and Ilona	markrswanson (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 28, 2020	PHX to ABQ, ~7 weeks
	(Posted 3/6/2020): We needed a spring hike and have already done the AZT (2017) and the CDT from Crazy Cook to the Malpais (2019),both of which offer a more primitive experience than the PCT. The only available Aravaipa Canyon permit (April 6) is determining our initial itinerary and start date.

Thomas	thomas.hemscheidt (at) gmail.com thomashikes.blogspot.com	thru-hike	eastbound	03/15/2020	Early May
	(Posted 3/6/2020): Thanks for this labor of love.

Nathan (g-string)	Njg18 (at) humboldt.edu	thru-hike	eastbound	Feb 18 2020
	(Posted 3/6/2020): Going early. I hope not too early.

Bill Smyth	wrsmyth93 (at) gmail.com +12508378623	thru-hike	eastbound	March 11 2020	Thru or April 30 2020
	(Posted 3/6/2020): Doing my first long distance hike. Really excited that timing for this lines up well with my work schedule. Would like to not do the entire trail solo, but as I am on a fixed length of time will be looking to travel quickly when I can. Looking forward to getting worked and experiencing some new terrain!.

Cruise	cruisehikes (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 2020	775 miles
	(Posted 1/2/2020): Doing what I do best. Hoping for a good challenge.

Steve "Autumn Leaves " Goobic	stevegoobic (at) yahoo.com 3153235753	thru-hike	eastbound	March 8, 2020	Phoenix to Albuquerque
	(Posted 1/2/2020): Hoping I'm not starting too early. Would be great to hike some of this route with another who will be thru hiking as well. Looking forward to an amazing adventure of navigating through the incredible landscapes of this part of the southwest. I hiked the AZT northbound in 2018 and I am finding this incredible need to immerse myself in this wonderful terrain again. I understand that this will be the hike I've been searching for since I first set out southbound on the AT in 2002.

Bob "Trekker" Brewer	trekker4 (at) aol.com 432-294-4307	section hike	eastbound	Spring 2020	to E Terminus
	(Posted 11/25/2019): Have 3/8 done to Safford AZ. Depending on snowpack in Gila Wilderness, plan to begin in Apr/May. At age 76, slower now, but have 10K mi+ total, & all section hikes Triple Crown. If you're also slower, or in no hurry, you're welcome to join me.

Mike Mungoven	mungo60 (at) gmail.com 9072992873	section hike	eastbound	March 1 2019	To Safford/255 miles
	(Posted 3/2/2019): Thanks for the great resource. Made planning simple. Two of us making this trip, both looking forward to a good challenge.

Mike "Purple Haze" Elliott	juelliott (at) msn.coom 520-906-5832 www.trailjournals.com/purplehaze4	thru-hike	eastbound
	(Posted 6/6/2018): Finished my thru-hike on May 21! Really enjoyed the varied desert, Wild West and mountain terrain, rugged and remote wilderness, frequent wildlife sightings and a bit of mining and history. Not without its challenges however (refer to journal). Thanks Brett, for putting the GET together and the resources to plan to journey.

Bruce Walters	brucewalters123 (at) gmail.com 4062025570	section hike		Fall 2018
	(Posted 4/10/2018): I live in Mesa during the winter and volunteer for the forest service at First Water trailhead. Will be happy to help any hiker with transportation or information about the Superstitions.

Zuul	ohheyitszuul (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 2018	770 miles
	(Posted 3/31/2018): There is no more waiting, only Zuul. Thanks for the route and the website and the caring about those of us that come after!

Handlebar	rick.ostheimer (at) gmail.com 330-398-6551 trailjournals.com/handlebar	section hike	eastbound	3/24/2018	~500 miles to Winston
	(Posted 3/18/2018): After 174 zeros I plan to complete the GET hiking EB from First Water to where I left off at NM59 (or perhaps a little further where it's easier to hitch.)

Mike Smith	Mikeollies9 (at) gmail.com 8603672545	thru-hike	eastbound	April 7, 2018	5 weeks
	(Posted 3/11/2018): Been restless ever since 2017 PCT hike.. ready to fuel the stoke!

Mike Unger	mikeunger057 (at) gmail.com 2066045538	thru-hike	eastbound	3/14/2018
	(Posted 3/9/2018): I'll be hiking with Naomi "The Punisher" Hudetz.

Dale "Trail Dale" Painter	brickpainter (at) yahoo.com 2315193994	thru-hike	eastbound	March 16 2018
	(Posted 3/8/2018): I plan to start in the Superstitions and hike solo to the Clifton area where my wife (and a friend) will meet me. She will then provide resupply support from our small travel trailer as I continue east-bound. The town guide seems to have good information on campgrounds but we would appreciate any other ideas or options for campgrounds that provide her with accessibility to key trail-heads.

Beardoh & SweetPea	info (at) longdistancehiker.com www.longdistancehiker.com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 5 2018	~770
	(Posted 3/6/2018): Looking forward to challenging ourselves on this hike. Thanks for all of your work, Brett!

Fartbag	carl88carl (at) msn.com	section hike	eastbound	May 2 2018	1 month (Safford to ABQ)
	(Posted 2/24/2018): After plan-changing "navigational issues" in Segment 14 last year, back this year with a GPS to finish what I started. Obligations are forcing a late start, hopefully see someone out there!

Nobody	Samueljohnbuettner (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 6th 2018
	(Posted 2/23/2018): Hopefully the desert out there isn’t too lonely. Hiked the PCT in 2017 (yes it was very snowy) and that didn’t satisfy my needs so I’ll be starting March 6th, hopefully I meet some other thru hikers out there

Dave Greenwood	dave45807 (at) yahoo.com 505-867-4520	thru-hike	eastbound	Early to mid March 2018	about 6 weeks
	(Posted 1/18/2018): Partner(s) wanted for GET thru-hike, hopefully someone with good navigation skills since mine are only average. Starting date and daily mileage are flexible. Big Sky - (AT 2010, PCT 2013, AZT 2015, WT 2016)

Mike "Purple Haze" Elliott	juelliott (at) msn.com 520-906-5832 www.trailjournals/purplehaze3	thru-hike	eastbound	3/19/2018	770 miles or so
	(Posted 1/16/2018): Will hike to Aravaipa Canyon, take a few weeks off for family obligations, then come back and finish this thing. Thanks, Brett!

Breakpoint	wellsk40 (at) gmail.com 541-400-8735	thru-hike	eastbound	3/19/2018	~770 miles
	(Posted 1/6/2018): Will be hiking with 'Climb High'. 1 of 2 big hikes for this Summer! :)

Teresa Johansen	tjohansen (at) comcast.net
	(Posted 8/23/2017): I live in Albuquerque and can help with local logistics assuming work allows. Things like pickup from trail / airport and possible place to stay before or after the hike. Feel free to reach out to me directly with thoughts or questions. Teresa

Handlebar	rick.ostheimer (at) gmail.com 330-398-6551 trailjournals.com/handlebar	thru-hike	westbound	8-30-2017	est.finish: mid-late Oct
	*(Posted 8/11/2017): Debating between 20 and 30* WM bag. Any recommendations?**

Clay Sims	csims19d (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	westbound	OCT. 10th 2017	around 45 days
	(Posted 7/20/2017): Myself and 2 others will begin hiking East to West once our summer season with the Forest Service ends.

Homework and Top Shelf	homeworkhikes (at) gmail.com soletosoil.com	thru-hike	westbound	9/15/17	800 miles
	(Posted 7/13/2017): Will be keeping up on the GET FB page if you want to contact us.

Tarp Tarmac / Ryan Pierce	ryan (at) signalfirearts.org signalfirearts.org	section hike	eastbound	4/13/17	+- 400 miles, 33-35 days
	(Posted 4/11/2017): Planning to hike from the west terminus to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. My first long hike and very excited to see this special slice of the SW. Maybe I'll see you out there!

Max Stoffregen	max.stoffregen (at) gmail.com 925.726.1879 Maxstoffregen.com	thru-hike	eastbound	3/8/2017	2 months
	(Posted 3/16/2017): Howdy GET'ers! I'm currently attempting an eastbound thru hike. So far it's been lovely. Would love to meet up with other hikers this season. Anybody interested in tag-teaming some sections going forward? I'm in Mammoth as of 3/14/2017, and heading out to Aravaipa on 3/15/2017. Happy trails yall!

Søren Jensen	jonson_7 (at) hotmail.com	section hike	eastbound	14-03-2017	377km
	(Posted 3/9/2017): I'm doing my first long solohike, eastbound from Phoenix to Safford. I'm coming all the way from Denmark, and I am really excited to see how the trail will treat me! :)

Heather "Steady" Werderman	hjwerder (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	3/92017	late April/early May
	(Posted 3/8/2017)

SimpleSole	1simplesole (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	Early April 2017
	(Posted 2/26/2017): Hiking with PBR.

Atlas "Blackout" Catlett	ajcatlett88 (at) gmail.com https://www.dustytrailsjournal.com	thru-hike	eastbound	3/10/2017	Ending Late April
	(Posted 2/21/2017): Experienced thru-hiker, hitting the GET for some solitude and desert before re-hiking the PCT. I expect to be moving pretty quickly but lets connect!

Eric "Delayed Gratification"	eshaw1447 (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	03/15/17	ending in May
	(Posted 2/20/2017): Starting the PCT May 3, this should be a good warm-up!

Lucy	lucy.bader (at) gmail.com 6787566690	section hike	eastbound	April 1st ish 2017	around 200 miles
	(Posted 2/2/2017): Hoping to start at beginning and end around Safford,AZ maybe? LOOKING FOR PARTNER(S) that are down to kind of take our time to soak it all in and respect the need for solitude. I am flexible with start time and length.

Sam / Spam	speckmansam (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	eastbound	late March 2017	<45 days
	(Posted 1/16/2017)

UTC Outdoors	AllisonOutdoors (at) gmail.com	section hike	eastbound	3/12/17	6 days
	(Posted 1/12/2017): University alternative spring break trip to teach students about respecting different landscapes! Looking to do seg. 1 & 2.

Birdman Bob	bobjtraveler (at) gmail.com	section hike	westbound	March 2017	100 miles
	(Posted 12/29/2016): My group has 212 miles of the GET left to section hike: South of Magdalena to Alma NM. We plan to do at least 100 miles in March or April 2017, but are unsure about the trail conditions and could use some advice.

Relic	plumbinator3 (at) aol.com	section hike	westbound	Oct 8 2016	variable
	(Posted 10/8/2016): going to hike some sections eastbound near Albq. at first, eventually just head west.

Hmmm and Basmati	lilianindrarobinson (at) gmail.com 508 693 2803	thru-hike	westbound	09/27/16
	(Posted 9/26/2016)

David Kiel/Glider	unclmrvn (at) hotmail.com glideonblog.wordpress.com. trail journals/glideon	section hike	eastbound	5/1/16	300 Miles from AZT to CDT
	(Posted 5/30/2016): I am currently on the trail connecting my Grand Loop hike from the AZT to the CDT. Check out my journal sites or search Going Loopy in the Wild West. I am hiking very slowly, taking it all in. I want to reach the San Juans in Colorado afer the snow melts, so I am not in a hurry. I have found the GET to be challenging, because I am not using GPS. (Mine crapped out just before I started.) The remote nature of the landscape has rewards far beyond some of the other trails. Lot's of solitude, with none of the annoying hike trash and party tribes as on the PCT. Alone out here. Glide On!

Chimichanga	peteygil (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	westbound	May 17, 2016	aiming for 28 days
	(Posted 4/27/2016): Anyone else heading out for a thruhike in May 2016? Let me know.

Emily Weintraub	mymarvey (at) gmail.com 267 456 2236	thru-hike	eastbound	March 23 ish 2016	less than 50 days
	(Posted 3/16/2016): This is my first thru-hike, I'm excited and anxious to get started. I welcome a partner for some sections, especially someone who has more experience with navigation. I'm in great shape, I do endurance running, swimming and biking so I think I'll be fairly fast, unless I get hung up by weather or I get lost.

John Z	johnzahorian (at) gmail.com youtube.com/johnzahorian	thru-hike	eastbound	april10-17 2016	4-5wks
	(Posted 2/29/2016): might be doing PHX-ABQ this spring, starting somewhat late due to a good snow year and a faster pace

Michael Rankin CATNAP	mikerankin27 (at) gmail.com 304-376-8017	thru-hike	eastbound	April 1, 2016	Thru Hike, until May 14
	(Posted 2/27/2016): I plan to hike Phoenix to ABQ starting April Fools Day 2016

Sarah	sarah.strohmeyer91 (at) gmail.com 6604415044	section hike	eastbound	2/26/16	Next 3 months
	(Posted 2/26/2016): Looking for partners to hike with. Generally out on Thursday through Sunday. This is a senior project in which I'll be hiking, researching and ultimately turning it into a guide book.

Nashville	adrien_anne (at) yahoo.com	section hike	undecided	4/16/2016	200-ish
	(Posted 2/24/2016): I have time for about 200+ miles.... thinking of doing Gila Hot Springs to Superior east or west... any suggestions, open to any 200+ mile stretch. ~ Thanks!

Kat	Khampton228 (at) gmail.com	thru-hike	undecided	September 1 2016	mid October
	(Posted 1/23/2016): Planning a solo thru-hike for this fall. Probably west-bound, although I have no firm plans yet about anything. Im trying to avoid Facebook, but would appreciate contact over email if anyone is interested. Mostly, the (exhaustive) info on the GET website seems to emphasize spring travel and I'm curious to know how different conditions are in the timeframe that I have for hiking this year.

Big Sky	dave45807 (at) yahoo.com 406-333-4777	thru-hike	eastbound	Early March, depending on snow	about 6 weeks
	(Posted 1/21/2016): Partner wanted for GET thru-hike, hopefully someone with good navigation skills. Starting date and daily mileage are flexible. Big Sky - (AT 2010, PCT 2013, AZT 2015)

BD Wren	billy50wyman (at) hotmail.com 505-218-1383	thru-hike	eastbound	4/5/2016	as far as my knee carries
	(Posted 1/21/2016): Starting a bit late, but hoping in the Nino year that's a good idea. Might stop at Hwy 60 near Mountainair (where I live). Hiked that segment north couple years back. Hoping my torn meniscus behaves....

Steve	steve (at) getlostoffroad.com	section hike	eastbound	March 2016	2-3 weeks
	(Posted 10/18/2015): Looking to possibly find a hiking partner for a section hike. I have between two and three weeks available.

Trekker	trekker4 (at) aol.com 432-294-4307	section hike	eastbound	March 5 2016	east from Safford
	(Posted 10/18/2015): Supposed to be a wet winter in 15/16; have to be in UT abt mid-May for W half of HT, w/Fireweed. Starting in early Mar may leave too much snow in Pinalenos & eastward for me; we'll see how much I can get done.

Hiker box and Heartbreaker	Freshmanbob (at) gmail.com www.theuncalculatedlife.blogspot.com	thru-hike	westbound	10/14/2015
	(Posted 10/18/2015): Hiked the AZT in the fall - hope to connect up before turkey day!

Fiction and Non-Fiction	Cbarnes320 (at) Gmail.com	thru-hike	westbound	September 26 2015
	(Posted 9/15/2015)

Sagebrush	sells (at) sagebrush (dot) com www.sagebrush-trails.com
	(Posted 9/11/2015): Long distance hiker now lives in Lemitar, near Polvadera. Often available for trail angel opportunities in Fall and Spring, including free rides from Polvadera to Lemitar truck stop or Socorro. Call, text, or e-mail.

Lonnie Brown	brownlonnie (at) gmail (dot) com 5056047412	section hike	eastbound	8/2/2015	6 days ~120 miles
	(Posted 7/17/2015): Starting at the beginning of section 34, on NM 60, 18 miles west of Mountainair. Finishing at the end of Section 39, Sandia Tramway lower terminal.

John S (Papi)	jwstopka (at) bresnan (dot) net	thru-hike	westbound	Week of September 13, 2015	end to end
	(Posted 7/16/2015)

Treehugger & d=rt	melissaaspencer (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	4/01/2015	Finished 5/25/2015
	(Posted 6/14/2015): www.trailjournals.com/GET2015

Sir-Hikes-A-Lot	sirhikesalot (at) yahoo (dot) com	multiple section hikes	eastbound	5/6/2014	Finished 5/24/2015
	(Posted 5/28/2015): My hike of the GET was in two sections: May 6th-20th, 2014 and May 14th-24th, 2015. The contrast between the two springs was incredible. Last year was hot and dry, with little water, and this spring was cool and moist, with readily available water. Thank you for all that you do. Cheers, Erik "Sir-Hikes-A-Lot" Antonelli

Casey	caseydtucker (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 16 2015	the whole thing
	(Posted 5/21/2015): Had an incredible thru-hike, completing the trail on May 6.

Not a Chance	amanda.timeoni (at) gmail (dot) com asthetrailturns.wordpress (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	First week of April


Wait Up	WaitUp2015 (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	3/22/2015	All the way through?
	(Posted 3/17/2015): Starting next week. Good Luck to everybody. Thank You, Brett for your dedication and diligence. Any and all success on this trip is a direct result of your efforts. Kevin

BASA	jtelles60 (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 15, 2015
	(Posted 3/7/2015): Starting March 15th. First half of hike I will be with my adult daughter.Second half of hike I will complete alone. Estimating I will be done by May.

Out of Order	alvarezdt (at) gmail (dot) com www.predictablylost (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Late February 2015	The whole trail if I'm lucky!
	(Posted 2/24/2015): Can't wait to get out and see it all! Grateful to have the chance. I'll blog about it on www.predictablylost (dot) com if anyone like to follow those sorts of things. Time to destroy another pair of trail runners!

Stacey and Bern	northwest.natural.moments (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 1, 2015
	(Posted 2/16/2015)

Trekker	trekker4 (at) aol (dot) com 432-294-4307	section hike	eastbound	abt 15 Mar 2015	abt 50%
	(Posted 2/11/2015): 2 section hikes planned already for 2015 & 2016; most of prep done for 2015.

Len G./'Al H.'	len5742 (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	4/1/15 (perhaps + or - a day)	6-7 weeks
	(Posted 2/7/2015)

Androo	andrew.robertz (at) aim (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	march 2015	long as I can
	(Posted 2/2/2015): I live in the UK. I'm just making preparations now. Aiming to start this March. I'm retired, so I have no time restrictions. I will do as much of the trail as I can. A companion would be good, especially at the start. See my last post - any advice/assistance is welcome.

Dragonfly	laurainpdx (at) gmail (dot) com 5039841578	thru-hike	eastbound	mid March 2015	entire trail
	(Posted 1/21/2015)

Purple Rain and Double Dog	surridgeryan (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 1 2015	7 weeks
	(Posted 1/14/2015): Thanks for putting this route together. Follow us on Purple Rain's facebook page or through instagram @purplerainskirts

Swiss Cheese	anthony.savino (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Mid March 2015	1.5 months
	(Posted 12/14/2014): Looking to do 15-25 mile days. Anyone else going to be out in 2015?

azdesertfather	azdesertfather (at) gmail (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	12/27/2014	3 to 3.5 days
	(Posted 12/14/2014): 2 of us planning to hike GET 7-8-9 using standard route. Any tips/info on most recent conditions appreciated.

gretchen k	gkrueger04 (at) gmail (dot) com 503-475-5986	section hike	eastbound	December 1 2014
	(Posted 7/11/2014): I am a 67 year old who would like to spend a few months on the trail. could you guys direct me in terms of the weather I might expect in december and january? And which parts of the trail would be snow free? I can look this stuff up but since I've never spent winters in your southwest I'd like to hear from experienced people. Thanks so much.

Bear	basstitus2 (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	none provided
	(Posted 5/11/2014): Where do I find info for sections 28-39 in trailguide? [ed. note: Additional guidebook chapters will be added as time allows, but it'll be a while yet (months, possibly many) before the guide is finished due to the massive amount of time and effort it entails. Hikers we've heard from seem to be getting by ok with the resources currently available.]

Androo	andrew.robertz (at) aim (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 2015	average time with some flexibility
	(Posted 3/22/2014): I live in Scotland and am 61 years old. I'm a keen walker here and in the Pyrenees (GR10). I've walked the entire John Muir Trail from Yosemite, enjoying the wilderness and challenge of navigation, carrying all food etc. I'd like a similar, self supporting partner on the GET, so together we can provide each other some mutual support in case of accidents such as broken legs etc. [In March of 2015] I'm planning to do the walk in a time-scale that is average but perhaps delaying at especially beautiful places etc. I have no strict time-scale constraints. I enjoy a chat (politics, culture, life etc) but am equally content with quiet contemplation. I play the fiddle and like traditional music. Any advice or interest welcome.

Zard	zardabq (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	3/16/14
	(Posted 3/16/2014): Starting today, the flight to PHX is in an hour!

Whitefish & Pace		thru-hike	eastbound	early-mid March	end to end
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Sir-Hikes-A-Lot	sirhikesalot (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	5/6/14	full distance
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Buck 30		thru-hike	eastbound	March 31, 2014	6-7 weeks
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Disco & Skittles	lawtong (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 2014	end to end


Dogwood	luvsolution (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 27, 2014	entire GET eastbound
	(Updated 5/18/2014): Only got 340 miles eastbound from Apache Junction on my anticipated thru-hike but it looks like I'll get the time off from work to do the rest of the GET WEBO in the Fall 2014. Congrats to all who completed or are completing their anticipated GET hikes.

Mark H	markhyams (at) hotmail (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	April 23 2014	Hwy 60 - ABQ
	(Updated 3/30/14): Hiking the last 100 miles, starting from US 60, heading north on April 23. Looking forward to meeting GETers and other folks along the trail!

Scott "Voyageur" Piddington	sp2mtns (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	8/24/2013	240 mi, Monticello-ABQ
	(Posted 8/23/13): After a 3 month hiatus to facilitate 8 week-long hikes with older Scouts in New Hampshire, it is time to complete the remaining 240 miles of the GET. Plastic is giving me a ride from ABQ to Monticello right where I got off back in May. Can't wait! Wooo hoo!

Kim "Blurb" Petersen	petersenkim88 (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	End of March 2014	730 miles
	(Posted 7/3/13): I have always wanted to do the Appalachian Trail but it has gotten too crowded. My wife and I are going to do the first part, to Aravaipa in three weekend section hikes and then in a five week period try to complete it.

Mary "Fireweed" Kwart	mkwart (at) gci (dot) net	thru-hike	eastbound	March 20	2 months
	(Posted 3/3/13): I completed the Arizona Trail last spring and am planning to hike the GET this year.

Scott "Voyageur" Piddington	sp2mtns (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 20, 2013	end to end
	(Updated 3/31/13): I will be flying into phoenix at about 7pm on Saturday, April 20. Would anyone out that way be willing to give me a ride from the airport to the Grand Enchantment Trail? (Posted 2/24/13): After plenty of solo time on the CDT and PCT, a partner could be nice.

EnviroPyro	CkwrkOrnge (at) aol (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	early-mid-March
	(Posted 2/20/13): Anyone else headed out on the GET this spring? Also curious as to whether anyone has sorted out how to get from the amtrak station in Maricopa to Apache Junction for less than $200

Alistair and Gail	aandgdesinfo (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Mid Feb 2013	about 9 weeks
	(Posted 1/24/13): Flying in to Phoenix on Feb 11th, will then get food organized and get to the start. We've hiked Superstitions, South of Picketpost and Aravaipa in previous Januaries

Mark	berrendo20 (at) gmail (dot) com	section-hike	eastbound	mid-March 2013	Superior to Mammoth
	(Posted 1/13/13): Haven't located anyone yet to accompany me on a section hike Superior to Mammoth (sections 3-5). Hiked sections 1-2 March 2010 couldn't get away last year. Getting close to having to make a decision on plane tickets. I'm in Virginia. Maybe my hike would fit in with your longer hike. Glad to talk to anyone. Thanks, Mark

Trail Name Here	Acmorris747 (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 2013	mid-March thru mid- to late- May
	(Posted 12/1/12): Partners wanted! Eastbound thru-hike, MARCH 2013. I've always wanted to thru-hike the AT, but can't take that much time with my career (architect). This looks like an interesting and gorgeous choice! ...And a good alternative to hiking only part of the AT--especially for the psychological payoff of accomplishing the whole thing, as well as the more serene feel of the experience. I'd prefer not to go it entirely alone, though, so is there anyone out there who wants to plan this with me?

Fashionplate Dan	Mr_Dan_bedore (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	29 March 2012	Phoenix to Albuquerque
	(Posted 4/19/12): Our group of originally 5, now down to 2 hikers - Dan Bedore and Don Johnson has reached Alma and Glenwood from Phoenix. All is well and the trail is tough but beautiful. Www.Bedore.org has my trip report up to date in Alma. Updates are posted whenever I find wifi, and photos will be posted after the trip. Enjoy

Rocco	tidbitruckle (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	4/9/12	7+ weeks
	(Posted 4/7/12): Detouring to Kearney or Winkelman to reprovision

Will T.	wtatman (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 20th
	(Posted 3/4/12): Attempting GET for the first time, feel free to contact me if you think we'll cross paths

Kevin Manning	kevinmanning (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	Oct. 19	57 days
	(Updated 12/22/11): I finished the GET last week finally; hiked into First Water Trailhead Friday morning, Dec. 16, after 57 days on the trail. Had some pretty rough weather out of Safford. Snowed on me for nearly 4 days straight in the Pinaleno Mountains and never got above freezing. Was hiking through knee deep snow for a couple of days and melting snow for drinking water because my water kept freezing in my pack. Then the sun finally came out and had a beautiful hike down into Superior. The last couple of months on this trip have been some of the most enjoyable times I've ever spent. Thanks, Brett, for all your work putting the GET together.

Matt Gray	MATT (at) IGCAUS (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	early Oct	15-20 days
	(Posted 9/24/11): I'm looking to hike eastbound beginning Phoenix early October. Looking for a partner who is interested.

Dusty Boogers	stevan (at) carolina.rr (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	October 23rd, 2011	quickish - 35-40 days
	(Posted 9/24/11): Hi there folks, The GET is a Plan C if certain jobs don't line up for the fall.

Robert Hart	roberthart66 (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	late September 2011	730 miles


Red & Gary	redandgary (at) hotmail (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	5/17/2011	Monticello-Albuquerque
	(Posted 4/29/11): Looking for a ride from Albuquerque to T or C (Monticello) on 5/17/2011. Last year we hiked from First Water to Monticello, where we had to leave due to injury. Now it's time to get back and finish. Any Angels in Albuquerque???

Anthony Culpepper (Trippin Ant)	trippinant (at) gmail (dot) com		eastbound	05MAR2011	5700-5900 miles
	(Posted 4/16/11): I just wanted to let the GET community know that I will be hiking bits of the GET and Brett's SKIT route as a part of my Western Circle Hike. You can find more details and maps on my website. I am currently about 650 miles into my roughly 6000 mile trek. I am now in the Phoenix area and have joined the AZT fully now. My route will be AZT to the border, SKIT to Safford (there is a road walk connection between the Dragoons and the Chriachaua I have planned), the GET from Safford to the Gila and then off on the CDT. Happy hiking to all who are out this year.

Richard K - Grassy Lookout	BigElk (at) gmail (dot) com
	(Posted 4/9/11): Grassy USFS Lookout (33-47'N, 107-28'W) opens on Monday, 4/11/11. Very windy and dry so far this year. There's always a good cup of coffee and potable water for GET hikers. I can point out some of the remarkable history and archeology you've just walked through. Off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after May 1. Look forward to meeting you. RK

Mother Goose	mothergoose22 (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	March 17, 2011	330 miles
	(Posted 3/6/11): Heading out again to finish up what I started a couple years ago. Hiking to Glenwood from Phoenix, then heading out to the PCT. I have come to love the desert hiking, even with carrying water. Mother Goose

Apple Pie and Greenleaf	applepiepct03 (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	31st of January, 2011	As much as possible
	(Updated 1/27/11): We're starting the 31st instead of the 10th. [Original post follows: Unless AZ and NM get dumped on again like last year we'll be heading out to Phoenix on the 10th and attempt to hike as much as we can winter conditions permitting.]

Jellybean	jeanmzortman (at) aol (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	don't know yet; Feb or March	700+ miles
	(Posted 1/27/11): Planning to hike with Tahoe Mike and company

Tahoe Mike	machipman (at) aol (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	March 15, 2011	50 days?
	(Posted 11/30/10): Partner needed. I'm not looking to contemplate my navel. It's nice to share the sights and experience with someone/others. I typically hike about 2.5 MPH, AVG 2.0 with breaks. 20 miles per day is usual with more OK for trail reasons. I'll slow down gladly but will not go faster than I'm comfortable.

Ron Vaughn	ron_vaughn (at) hotmail (dot) com
	(Posted 11/28/10): I am an experienced long distance hiker living in Albuquerque NM. I am willing to provide shuttles from local transit points (airport, bus, train station) to the trailhead for GET hikers. [Contact Ron at the email address above.]

Hey-Yo	harkj.01 (at) gmail (dot) com	section hike	westbound	Oct 6-8 2010	35 days
	(Posted 8/26/10): Hi - I'll be ready to escape civilization in early October. I'm heading west from ABQ to Safford. Look forward to more comm's from GET'ers . This is a solo excursion though I hope to meet fellow wanderers along the route for a chat.

Hearsay	vaporjourney (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	Sep 29 2010	730 miles plus bonus miles
	(Posted 8/3/10): Hoping to hitchhike to ABQ toward the last few days of September. After lining up some maildrops, I'll be hiking west as far as I can by November 8th, which will hopefully put me to the Superstitions and PHX... I will be uploading photos and text from my thru-hike starting at the end of September on my blog. I really want to share the beauty of this region with as many people as possible.

OfieToby	james_h_stephens (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	9/8/2010	730 miles, 80 days
	(Posted 7/29/10): This will be my first attempt at long distance hiking. So, I am not promising anything except to try and make a beginning. I will be happy to discuss plans with any prospective hikers. I live in Albuquerque, NM and am familiar with the NM and AZ terrain covered by the hike.

Red and Gary	redandgary (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Msrch 20 2010
	(Posted 2/5/10): We'll be heading out of First Water on March 20th. The plan is to go all the way. Looking forward to this one. Cheers.

Marmot	marmotwestvanc (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Feb 15 2010	45 days
	(Posted 1/16/10): Is there going to be anyone out there this early in the year? I have Feb/March off this year---so I'm starting about Feb 15th. Should take me about the same amount of time as the AZT. If the snow is too deep I'll take low route around it.

Alex Grove (Minkey)	hikerbiker (at) riseup (dot) net
	(Posted 12/06/09): What an awesome site. Way more detailed info than since the last time I checked out the site - that would have been a couple of years ago - and what a beautiful presentation! Thanks Brett for all you dreaming and work on this. Considering hiking this intriguing trail as part of a larger hiking adventure in the S.W. in spring 2011.

rainmanvt	rainmanvt (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	Jan 1 2010	as long as it takes
	(Posted 12/06/09): headed east from the supes.... any h20 info would be great... thanks.

Bill Dayton	adayton (at) stx.rr (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 2010	60-70 days
	(Posted 12/03/09): Looking to talk to anyone with information on what to expect, mainly about how difficult it is to follow the trail.

Arlette Laan (Apple Pie)	applepiepct03 (at) yahoo (dot) com		eastbound	mid January	as much as we can being so early
	(Posted 11/27/09): Greenleaf and I are looking at doing as much of the GET as we can weather and snow permitting. Doing lots of research right now to see where we're likely to get in trouble. ; )

Sage Clegg	sageclegg (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	flip-flop	~11/15/09	PHX-NM @ Alma
	(Posted 10/29/09): I had the opportunity to hike westbound through NM last fall and can hardly wait to see what the AZ GET has to offer. If all goes well with weather and health and such I hope to fly to Phoenix in mid Nov and hike eastbound to Alma/ Glenwood where I got snowed out last year. Hoping for another fall full of frigid nights, not too much snow, and many days of not quite knowing where I am, but knowing I am finding my true direction on the Grand Enchantment Trail. Oh- and if all goes to plan (like that ever happens..) I will get to turn 30 while I am out there- a 30 miler on my 30?

Liz Mares (La Zorra)	azlazorra1 (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	Oct 1 09	the whole GET
	(Posted 8/26/09): I'll be joining Tom Weir on a thruhike of the GET starting approx. Oct. 1st, westward. I'm very excited and looking forward to the navigational challenges.

Tom Weir	tom_d_w (at) hughes (dot) net	thru-hike	westbound	around Oct 1 09	7-8 weeks, the whole GET
	(Posted 8/21/09): Hello, I plan to thru-hike the G.E.T. westbound starting on or just after October 1st. I plan to finish just before Thanksgiving. Anyone else going to be out there? This sounds like my kind of trail, wild and lightly used.

d=rt (dirt)	firsttrxx (at) hotmail (dot) com
	(Posted 6/1/09): I simply want to let anyone concerned know I am o.k. after my sister's anxious message. I finished my thru-hike 5/13. It was a marvelous hike. Thank you so much, Brett.

Phil Vermeyen	pgvemeyen (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	Sept 15 09	thru end Nov.
	(Posted 5/3/09): I'll be working in Alaska through early Sept., and then plan to hike the GET beginning in mid-Sept. Anybody else planning to be on the trail then?

Brian	btruitt (at) gmail (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	May 23rd
	(Posted 2/12/09): I'm considering hiking a couple segments come the end of May with a few friends. I'm considering going through either the San Mateo Mts. or the Magdalenas. I'd rather the prior though because I've never been there. This would be segments 28, 29 and about half of 30 to get to FR 107 to be picked up. The other option would be to start at FR 107 and hike into the town of Magdalena. So for questions: how likely is it that the guide book chapters for these segments will be done by May? Barring that, the most helpful information would be on how to get from say, I-25, to the G.E.T. starting at segment 28. Can you drive on Burma Rd (we'll have a jeep to take us there)? I'd like to drive as far as possible to start. Walking from Monticello would add an entire day to our trip pretty much. I'll be buying the Topo CD in a couple weeks which will hopefully answer most of our questions. Any general words of wisdom about these segments would be handy as well. For instance, are there any particularly difficult to spot intersections where we need to switch trails? Missing forest service signs seem to be par for the course in the Magdalenas...

Shelly Skye	shelbel26 (at) gmail (dot) com
	(Posted 1/2/09): I too am reading everything here and waiting till I am liberated from the cycle of gainful employment. Two more years and I will be free to hike all the interesting hikes in this great land of ours. At that time I will be 60 myself and hope to hike east to west in the fall of 2011. Until then I try to stay in shape and backpack in the Sierras every summer. Thanks for writing about your adventures here as I for one appreciate hearing about others travels and explorations.

SeldomSeenSlim	john_provine (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	2009	3 months
	(Posted 12/19/08): Terrific website. Have pored over every word, and will again several times I'm sure. Do you have a record for the oldest thru-hiker? I'll be 60 then ... (Ed. note: As far as we know, it's the author, who successfully thru-hiked the GET in 2005 at age 33. The field is wide open.)


Mother Goose aka Bonita	mothergoose22 (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	mid October 08
	(Posted 9/6/08): I am planning to start a west bound thru hike mid Oct. Just wondering if there are going to be any others out there.

Plastic	pmazzolini (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	mid-March	first 5 sections
	(Posted 2/10/08): I'm planning on hiking sections one through four or five with my son in March 08. If anyone has or is planning to hike the Walnut Canyon alternate or section 3 this spring I would love to hear about it from eyes on the ground. Also my son who is eleven is hoping to be the first kid to hike the GET en toto. Any other kids on the trail? I've been section hiking the CDT for 7 years now and ran across the GET on the web. Awesome job blisterfree. We live in Albuquerque so if I can be of assistance to section or through hikers drop us a line. Anyone through hiking this spring?

Hans	hjanger (at) msn (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	March 25 , 2008	2 weeks
	(Posted 2/7/08): 1st timer..Starting 3/25 in Phoenix, going solo to Klondyke where joining up with 1 person to continue on to Morenci/Clinton and exit. Need local transportation assistance. Also, travel partner for first leg would be welcome.

Jeremy Joslin	jeremy.joslin (at) gmail (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	Jan 7, 2008	5 days (Seg #1 & #2)
	(Posted 12/27/07): Flying from NY to AZ for the GET I've read so much about. I've arranged transport via plane, train, and rental car to get to trailhead for segment #1 but am having difficulty arranging transport from Superior (end of Segment #2) back into Phoenix. No rental car agencies, taxi services, or bus lines that I can find online. Any suggestions? Please advise!

Chris Ramias (Lizard)	cramias (at) gmail (dot) com
	(Posted 11/29/07): I live in Tempe, AZ and wanted to offer trail angel services to any GET hikers. If you are a thruhiker and are in need of a shuttle, place to stay, etc. Please contact me via email. Like the other guy who posted, I'm a former PCT hiker and am familiar w/ long distance hikers' needs. I'd also like the chance to return the good will I've received on my own distance hikes.

Skeemer	skeem3e (at) netscape (dot) net	thru-hike	eastbound	April 7, 2008	thru-hike
	(Posted 11/09/07): First let me commend you on this absolutely first class website...very professional and well thought out. Just browsing through it has me excited about hiking the GET. My hobby is long distance backpacking and I have journalled my previous hikes on www.trailjournals (dot) com where it appears I will be the first to journal a thru-hike of The Grand Enchantment Trail. During the next several weeks I will begin my pre-hike journal and I will have more questions as I start to do some planning. My last couple of hikes, The Florida Trail and The Buckeye Trail were solo. I would very much like a hiking partner for the GET. Before you jump in and join me though, please read some of my journals to get a flavor for my personality. It does not appear that the GET is an easy trail to follow. If this is the case, that is not a problem because during my last two hikes I found myself relying on blazing that was inadequate and "herd paths" that weren't there. Also, I think if I do it with someone I will be less likely to get irritated when I lose my way. My start date is very much uncertain at this point as it lools like I may be re-hiking The Florida Trail this January thru early March. It may very well be earlier.

Mike McKenna	mckenna.mp (at) gmail (dot) com	thru-hike	undecided	undecided	undecided
	(Posted 9/12/07): Is it advisable to bring bear spray on the GET? Southern New Mexico and Arizona aren't known for bear hazards as far as I've heard, but I'd like know for sure...

Brett Tucker (blisterfree)	blisterfree (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	westbound	mid-September	1 month +
	(Posted9/14/07): Thru-lopping season is here again. A "thru-lop" is a traditional long distance hike with a bit of self-serve trail maintenance thrown in, loppers on the pack and at the ready. Other goals include guidebook reconnaissance, as well as exploration of several substantial new route options, all in preparation for what I hope and expect will be a "best yet" GET experience for spring 2008 hikers.

Andrew Skurka	askurka (at) comcast (dot) net	thru-hike	undecided	April 2007	400 miles
	(Posted 9/4/06): My next big project is the Great Western Loop, a 6,500-mile "best of the West" tour that consists of the PCT, PNT, CDT, and GET. I will be using the western half of the GET to cover part of the distance between the CDT and PCT. (editor's note: Andy will reach the GET portion of the GWL in October 07. Visit www.andrewskurka (dot) com for Andy's updates from the trail.)

Rebecca	renshiwo (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	undecided	Jan 2008
	(Posted 8/20/07): Hi all, My husband and I are looking to do a long distance hike for 6-8 weeks this January and February. The GET looks simply amazing, but we need info on the feasibility of thru-hiking using snowshoes and/or cross-country skis when necessary. Based on the winter, we would probably start in Albuquerque and hope that we miss the spring snows by hiking west. Any input for our idea (just found out about the GET this weekend, so we are in the baby steps of planning) is most welcome!

Friends Hiking Club	moovyoaz (at) earthlink (dot) net	section hike	eastbound	3/24 to 3/25 2007	16 miles
	(Posted 4/21/07): Friends Hiking Club (www.friendshiking (dot) com) did the Safford-Morenci Trail (GET Segment 13). See the hike description at HikeArizona (www.hikearizona (dot) com/decoder.php?ZTN=10243). Many thanks to Simblissity for the best available info for this trail!

Brett Tucker (blisterfree)	blisterfree (at) yahoo (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	March 4	40 days, PHX AZ - Monticello NM
	(Posted 3/2/07): Spring hiking season is upon us. :) I'm planning to begin on the early side at PHX and hike as far as Monticello, along the way flagging, cairning, and lopping as needed. Will mostly walk the main route, incl. Aravaipa Canyon, but will take the Turkey Creek & Black Rock alts. (Seg 8) and explore the San Mateo Pk & Burma Rd alts. (Seg 27-28). Will note trail, snow, and fording conditions throughout, and report to the GET Forum when possible from towns. Or leave me a voice mail with call-back # if in need of more timely info.

Patrice & Jay D.	paris2 (at) msn (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	Dec 1, 06	2 segments, 50 mi., 5 days
	(Posted 2/16/07): We hiked the first two segments just after Thanksgiving, 06. Weather was excellent although we did wake to frozen water bottles a couple times and some night wind. Helps to catch an early start to make miles because it's dark around 5 p.m. along the creekbeds. Found water at all (but only) guide indications. One small addition: found larger pools at Clover Spring some 300 yards down creek. Had hoped to do more but got too ambitious coming down out of the higher country and Jay developed some nasty downhill blisters. We'll be back to do more!

Jim Taglia	cafecantagallo (at) hotmail (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	end of march or so	all of it, should i be so lucky
	(Posted 1/26/07): i'm just starting my planning and hope to thru hike this spring, i'd love input from others in regards to timing, weather, and gear lists from others who've done a chunk or two or the whole shebang

Judith Gustafson (Two Legs)	twolegs (at) adelphia (dot) net	section hike	eastbound	March 12, 2007	to Alma or Gila H.S.
	(Posted 1/8/07): I hope we'll hear some feedback from Trippin' Ant on his GET hike ... Patrice & Jay D. -- did you do some December hiking out of Phoenix? How was it? I'm planning to do about 300 to 350 this spring, then must return home for the ADZ. May return in May for 2nd half. Anyone else going in March?

Dave Brunstein (Lucky)	Ariztazer (at) yahoo (dot) com	thru-hike	undecided	any	400 miles+
	(Posted 12/02/06): I live in Phoenix, AZ. If any GET thru-hikers need trail angel help through the western section, a ride, or a place to stay, give me a call or send me a note. If you're thru-hiking or doing a major chunk (400 miles+) I'll be glad to help. I did the PCT in '04 so I'm familar with the needs of long distance hikers.

Sly	slyatpct (at) aol (dot) com	thru-hike	eastbound	April 7, 2007	7-8 Weeks
	(Posted 11/24/06): I plan on starting an eastbound thru-hike starting on or near 4/7/2007. Potential partner(s) welcome, email me for details & contact number.

Patrice & Jay D.	paris2 (at) msn (dot) com	section hike	eastbound	Nov 28/29 '06	15/18 days; 200-300 miles
	(Posted 11/20/06): We're hoping to do several sections out of Phoenix and soak up some December sunshine. Will report back since I haven't seen any winter reports.

Anthony Culpepper (Trippin Ant)	aeculp (at) pocketmail (dot) com	thru-hike	westbound	mid october 06	month plus
	(Posted 10/2/06): I am finishing my hike of the PNT and I am still concidering a GET walk for OCT/NOV. I would assume by the volume of rain, this monsoon season, that water is not going to be a major issue. I plan to head south to ABQ around 18 Oct. [editor's note: Anthony started westbound from ABQ on Oct 26]

Colleen Clemens	tarbubble (at) yahoo (dot) com
	(Posted 9/27/06): just a bit of cheerleading. i have been excited about the idea of the GET since i first stumbled across your site. i'll have to wait until my kids are a little older to tackle this, but i'm incredibly excited to see your completed guidebook and live vicariously through the descriptions.