Bearclan's Hiking Sedona Podcast

Trails in Review - Airport Loop and AZ Cypress trails. Two different locations in Sedona giving you two tremendous viewing areas with easy enough hiking that the entire family can do them. Take a listen and remember, it's ALWAYS about Safety first!!!

My dear friend and Hiking Buddy on occasion; Randy Fridley, decided to come talk to me and share his wealth of experience and knowledge with all of you. I've known Randy for many years and we've hiked together several times and one thing I can truly say is that when we hike, we both Learn something. Mostly about ourselves, but also about each other and Sedona. What a beautiful moment captured in time. THANK you Randy for all you do and all that you are!!!

Classifications! UGH! Why do they call it a Mountain and not a Mount? What is the difference between a Mesa and a Plateau? A little 'Techie' but still important information while hiking an area you aren't quite familiar with, or maybe, it has been a question in your head for years and wondered how they came up with these terms. Let's solve those questions NOW!

Sharing the microphone and Sedona with hikers from around the country as well as some locals. It provides everyone a different perspective on all the things I have been expressing in my previous episodes. Today's talk is with a young man named Carter. He has hiked Sedona multiple times, but he is still a young man of 18 so it gives a little more of a youthful perspective.

Where can you go and How to stay on the Trails. We try to make Sedona as accessible as possible for all types of hikers. We are seeing major foot and cycle traffic increases and we are working harder to ensure you can't get lost or that you are on the right trail for your hiking, biking or equestrian pleasure. Signage, markings and maintaining trails.

Equipment needed to hike Sedona. It is as with anywhere else you hike. Know the terrain you are going to hike and bring what you believe to be the best equipment to keep you safe. This Podcast lists the critical items and the Options for them. Be safe Always and don't become a statistic.

Indeed! 7 Days and 77 Miles. From Bear Mountain all the way to Bell Rock. Exploration has its perks, but Survival is KEY! When people ask me if I know about Sedona...I give them this example. I don't get into the deep details of each hike, but you will get the idea behind my efforts. It has been my most impressive achievement in hiking ever since snow shoeing the Long Trail in Vermont, but that was done in sections. This hike, was just me and Sedona for 7 days!

The Sweet and Simple Diamonds in the Rough. Awesome Trails with easy access and gorgeous views. Some adventurous ups and downs and switch-back style walk/hikes. These are sure to get you wanting to come back to Sedona! Family Fun and Fantastic Features. Some of the BEST that Sedona has to offer!

What is Bear's FAVORITE hike in Sedona? Well, you have to listen to find out. Some listeners that know me, will find it easy to figure out. Just to be clear, Bear has been hiking Sedona for over a decade and has hiked all of the trails here. Knowledge of the terrain and the difficulty is critical to staying safe while hiking. But...you can CRUSH it if you have the skill-set!

Stay on the Trails! The damage to the Eco-System could take millions of years to regrow. Respectful Hiking means you will do your best to not damage anything. We have over 180 trails in Sedona for your pleasure and it takes more than just the Forest Service to keep it Beautiful! Friends of the Forest and Keep Sedona Beautiful are two groups of people that dedicate their free time to help keep the trails wonderful. Don't forget, you don't want to pay the bill for a Helicopter Search & Rescue lift because you got stuck somewhere OFF trail!

How can you find the best trail for your skill-set? A majority of people come to Sedona with no idea of where they want to hike or if they do, its because they saw something on the internet or read a post on social media that gave them the motivation to give it a go. Safety is always Priority One here in Sedona, so we want you to enjoy your time here but SAFELY! This Podcast will review the reasons why you want to have a Second Opinion about where you hike.

Safety is always first. Vacations can end in a bad way if you aren't aware of what you are doing or more importantly, what the terrain is like. Research first and then decide where you CAN hike.

Real simple...the Views! This Podcast introduces you to some of the in depth reasons Sedona is as magnificent as it is. Geology and just plain Spectacular!!! Welcome aboard as we examine all the hikes Sedona has to offer!