Dear Phoenix,
It’s difficult to travel when you’re a student, but a unique travel opportunity is available to ASU students. It’s called the ASU Outdoors Club, and it is a way for like-minded students to pool resources in a way to make adventuring more practical and social. Watch member Thomas Hawthorne describe his experience with ASU Outdoors Club.
Amanda
Dear Phoenix,
If you haven’t already gathered, I really enjoy backpacking. So I created a quick vlog explaining the items you will absolutely need if you plan on going backpacking. Give it a quick watch to get a feel for the kind of equipment you will need for a night in the wilderness with your feet as the only form of transportation.
Keep those feet in good shape!
Amanda
Dear Phoenix,
The artistic journals of Dan Eldon are an inspiration to me. Someday, I want to take the initiative and travel to a different country (far, far away from Phoenix) on my own. It’s nothing personal, Phoenix, but sometimes I just want to get away. I’m sure you understand. So, here is who Dan Eldon is and why I feel this way about him and adventuring as a whole.
Love and long adventures,
Amanda
Dear Phoenix,
The first time I hiked the Grand Canyon I went with a group of friends from church. We took the South Kaibab trail down, camped at the bottom of the canyon, and then took the Bright Angel trail up the next day.
I was amazed by how peaceful, beautiful and refreshing the hike was, even though I was sore and unable to walk well for the next few days.
I had the opportunity to return this past October for a simple day hike, and was just as amazed by the beauty that was such a short drive from Phoenix. My trip in October was even more beautiful as I was able to make the 5 mile return hike from Indian Gardens to the Bright Angel trail head by myself, at my own pace, where I could enjoy the nature around me on my own terms.
Keep on trekking,
Amanda
Postcards to Phoenix 