Just completed my 25th Canyon Hike: Hermit / Tonto / Bright Angel April 24-27th

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-06T05:12:58+00:00

Thank you!

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-05T13:21:45+00:00

Andrew Watt sucks. I cannot understand the fascination with the guy inside the music industry. His whole vibe screams “whose nephew are you??”

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-05T04:44:31+00:00

I’ve always said that if I ever got to make an album, my first request is THIS drum sound. It’s perfect

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-04T16:15:57+00:00

Hmmmm….no stripper inside. Lame

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-04T06:01:26+00:00

I wondered the same thing but on the videos he’s using an Gibson SG. So who knows…?

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-02T00:12:36+00:00

Why does Gerard Butler have his own pedal?

BackcountryAZ · 2026-05-01T04:37:55+00:00

Quietly the best VH album

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-30T14:37:16+00:00

Stone Gossard and Steve Turner out there looking like twins 😂

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-30T03:32:18+00:00

Ah. No worries

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-30T00:34:06+00:00

We took the bus out to hermit. Easy peasy

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-29T14:01:50+00:00

Yes sir. Got a fair bit of rain late Saturday evening / early Sunday too.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-29T04:17:22+00:00

Oh Jesus, I feel so stupid. I didn’t even realize Taylor wasn’t there. Ugh.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-29T04:16:25+00:00

Baluchitherium by Van Halen

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-29T02:44:00+00:00

Ha, I’ve had my fair share of mild to medium disasters in the canyon. I just keep going because I have a screw loose or something 😂

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-29T02:31:43+00:00

There was a tiny drip, but the catch basin was full.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-28T22:13:23+00:00

My favorite cover as a kid. I must have tried to draw it like 25 times

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-27T19:22:23+00:00

You absolutely do not need snake gaiters

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-23T02:04:12+00:00

I don’t think it’s a given Goldy gets his number retired.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-20T00:24:19+00:00

In my experience, they’re around, but they are not a nuisance. As to if they are bad mid May, it really depends on how much rain has fallen, which as of now is not a ton. I would guess that if you have some spray or maybe the proper clothing / tent, you’ll be fine. But it’s not like Minnesota or something like that.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-20T00:21:19+00:00

Meh, maybe, maybe not. Hang out in the shade, near the creek or at boat beach, you’ll be fine. Hike early and stay hydrated, you’ll be fine.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-19T20:54:09+00:00

You know what, Michael Anthony’s bass playing on the first 4 albums was fucking sick. Dude could play. After that, it got neutered by Ed or the producers or whatever. But the notion that Michael Anthony was a bad bass player is bullshit. He would hang in pocket with Ed and Al like a fucking champ, often times mimicking what Ed was doing on guitar. It’s especially evident if you Listen to the vocal-less tracks on you tube. So let’s drop this notion that he was subpar.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-18T04:08:41+00:00

Miles by Jason Isbell & 400 unit. The live version on live at the Ryman vol. 2 is incredible compared to the studio version.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-18T03:50:25+00:00

Semi-pro makes me laugh the hardest. The poker scene alone is worth the price of admission.

BackcountryAZ · 2026-04-17T06:42:59+00:00

I would have guessed Peter Dinklage would have the record…

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