Joey!! Welcome back! Man, I'd love if you are able to upload all your old videos! For new folks watching, Joey puts out some of the absolute best videos anywhere. His off trail mountaineering videos are spectacular!
The Backpacking Legend is back! So glad to see the best backpacking channel back up with new content. Welcome back Joey! Can't wait to watch your next one!
Tremendous video. Back in the 80's I hiked into La Barge Canyon with 5 of my buddies the last week of February. We had a couple of maps of the Superstitions. Nov. is typically a dry month so there was no streams running like you experienced. We found one spring that was actually a spicket with no handle, but were able to turn it with a Leatherman tool. We did find a large granite basin with some fairly clean looking water. We used a handkerchief to filter out the water bugs and floating debris and then purified it with iodine tablets. Once we arrived at La Barge Canyon we saw a very large ledge above the canyon floor where we actually had to climb hand over hand to reach it. The ledge was so large you could have parked a semi trailer in it. During our first night one of my friends starts yelling "get out of here". I looked out of my tent to see him standing in his boxers with a flashlight. It turns out he pitched his tent towards the rear of the ledge close to some very large boulders. He had invaded the home of a band of ring-tails cats and they were bouncing back and forth from the canyon wall to the side of his tent like a bunch of monkeys. Lots of people have died in the Superstitions over the years, very easy to get turned around.
Love a good latergram...! And loved seeing you be wowed by the Arizona desert! Some things to know about water in the desert - there's a lot more of it than we've been led to believe. There are fairly shallow aquifers underlying the Sonoran, Colorado and Mojave deserts (AZ and southeastern CA). Another thing is that you're never gonna get soaked by an AZ rain unless it's during the summer monsoon season. Finally, winter has only become cloudy on a regular basis in the last few years or 7. If someone has spent a lot of time here and is a sky watcher, they'll be able to vouch for the increasing "painting" of the sky, which leads to a gross brownish-gray overcast that you would not find until more recently. Same goes for southern CA (another place I watch the sky a lot)... and probably many more locales in the southwest. Glad your trip was such a success and thanks for treating us to all the water sounds 💦
Outstanding!! Keep up the excellent experiences. Thank you!! Hiked the supes in the 70s. We carried back then because there were miners back in there that didn't want us around.
Glad to see you back! I lived in Apache Junction for several years. Just 2 miles from 1st water trailhead. Did many day hikes in the Superstitions. Great video.
Welcome back and welcome to the Superstitions! They are practically my backyard. Haven’t backpacked them yet but looking forward to it. I’ve watched several videos and have never seen that much water flowing through! Glad you made it back to the trail, bushwhacking in that terrain is no joke!
Dude, having lived in Arizona for 70 years I have come to learn that everything in the desert either scratches, claws, bites or stings! Welcome to AZ! It’s a great state!
Thank you, Joey. I love the Superstition mountains, but I am unable to hike due to my dislocating knees. It is such rugged hiking there, but it is so beautiful! Thanks so much. PS, I've never seen that much water in the superstitions when I was able to hike. It was usually in the warmer months. And dry except for the springs.
Welcome back. Have seriously missed your channel. What an incredible adventure. Scared us a bit but knew with all your experience we had nothing to worry about Incredible walk in the spirits of the ancient cacti
Hey Joey, good to see you again and your hike. I spent a fair amount of time in that area a few years ago. Had a great time. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Nice shot of the C-17. I'll be back in the supes once we get a bit more rain. Your route was a good intro to the supes! Thanks for being you, Joey. Good luck to you and Cat on getting the truck fixed!
Good to see yeah back on your channel Joey. Was searching for a good winter multi day backpack away from snowy cold Canada and spotted yeah right away. The Superstitions look interesting. Trying to create a good 5 or 6 day loop of some kind there hopefully. Bit of a long flight so hoping for a longer trek into the wilds of Arizona. Take care from Vancouver.
Thanks Andrew, you can definitely do a big loop in there for 5 or 6 days. I would have stayed out longer but didn't have time. There are a few places in Arizona that look like great winter backpacking destinations, it's a for sure good place to go in January to get away from the snow and BC.
Great video dude, glad to see you back on the tube. Hope to see you out there one day. Looked a little sketchy for a bit towards the end…lol You stayed calm and it paid off. Take care man.
😎 I'm going back through there for a complete traverse all the way down the Livingston Range. I planned to do it this past summer but the smoke and heat got too bad and I left the area. But that route is at the top of my list for 2025!!
Great hike! Such a beautiful and unique place. Years ago, I took a 5 day horseback trip through there; highlight for me was the untouched ancient Indian dwellings hiding far back in the canyon. That is, untouched, except for the really valuable stuff which has been plundered from every site.
Hi Joey, let me begin by complimenting you for an excellent video. The video was very clear and you did a great job of capturing all of the beautiful scenery and the ruggedness of the Superstition Mtns. What camera or cell phone did you use, the colors and clarity of the video was very good. I haven't watched any of your videos before , so apparently you are an excellent back packer. You proved capabilities by this TH-cam video. It was fun to your trip through the Sups, my hiking days are over. Your video brought old memories of hiking through the Superstition Mtns, first trip was in the late 60s when I returned from Vietnam. In the 60s especially the Sups very remote, little foot traffic and lots of old prospectors still looking for the Lost Dutchman Mine. It was suppose to be near Weavers Needle. My hiking buddies and I made numerous trips into the Sups during the 70s & 80s by foot and by horse back ( Don Donnelly Stables in Apache Junction) You did an excellent job of covering the area, logically planning your route, taking necessary supplies and paying attention to water. You went during the wet months; which was wise. We sometimes went during March & April, temperatures were still mild and water was plentiful. Thank you for sharing, you did an amazing job and obviously you are in great shape. It brought back many memories .....
Life's short bro. It's not a cliche. You made this video instead of dying. I applaud you. Many of us are not making such wise choices because we trying to work and stuff. Cheers
So it’s true that the paranormal is alive and well in the superstitions! I’ve only ever been there once, but completely lucked out started the hike at the Peralta trailhead and about 20 bighorn sheep were in the cliffs overlooking the parking lot. What a way to start it. Glad you’re back Joey.
Great video, nice to see the rain the desert, so glad you’re doing videos again. This is in my backyard so it was nice to see your hike only we don’t call it “the” weavers needle, we just call it weavers needle. Welcome back, your content was missed.
Hey there Joey, welcome 2 my back yard !!! Hope u get into Rogers canyon then hook up w the azt b4 u head back to ending. Either way u will enjoy it. Good hear from u old buddy !!!!😊
Hell yeah! Glad to see your videos again!
Joey!! Welcome back! Man, I'd love if you are able to upload all your old videos! For new folks watching, Joey puts out some of the absolute best videos anywhere. His off trail mountaineering videos are spectacular!
Can you give me the link so I can subscribe to the channel ???🤷♀️🤷♀️
The Backpacking Legend is back! So glad to see the best backpacking channel back up with new content. Welcome back Joey! Can't wait to watch your next one!
I am so glad that you are back on youtube. I have enjoyed you adventures with Cat, but have missed your awesome adventures.
Wow! that was just stunning to see. I was getting pretty worried when you couldn't find the trail! You are professional at what you do. Amazing!
Tremendous video. Back in the 80's I hiked into La Barge Canyon with 5 of my buddies the last week of February. We had a couple of maps of the Superstitions. Nov. is typically a dry month so there was no streams running like you experienced. We found one spring that was actually a spicket with no handle, but were able to turn it with a Leatherman tool. We did find a large granite basin with some fairly clean looking water. We used a handkerchief to filter out the water bugs and floating debris and then purified it with iodine tablets. Once we arrived at La Barge Canyon we saw a very large ledge above the canyon floor where we actually had to climb hand over hand to reach it. The ledge was so large you could have parked a semi trailer in it. During our first night one of my friends starts yelling "get out of here". I looked out of my tent to see him standing in his boxers with a flashlight. It turns out he pitched his tent towards the rear of the ledge close to some very large boulders. He had invaded the home of a band of ring-tails cats and they were bouncing back and forth from the canyon wall to the side of his tent like a bunch of monkeys. Lots of people have died in the Superstitions over the years, very easy to get turned around.
That's a cool story! I love listening to people's stories about that mountain. My favorite time to visit is when it's raining in the Sups.
Great to see you back, Joey! I appreciate seeing your thought process as you map out your trip along the way. And your visuals are so stunning!
Hope to see more of you on TH-cam…you have been missed. You’re one of the best!
Dude, yes! Welcome back!
Well, like the others, so glad to see you back. You truly put out some of the most epic backpacking videos.
Love your videos Joey. I did my first trip to the Superstitions a week after you. All that water was a pleasant surprise
Welcome back!! Ready for some epic videos!!
Beautiful and inviting when cool and wet. Inhospitable and deadly when hot and dry.
Thank you! I smiled big when I saw this. Missed seeing you. I have been so grateful and inspired by your videos.
What an awesome place! Good to see you out there! ❤
Love your videos Joey!! You’re a legend!! You’re videos and explanations during videos is great.
Really glad you are posting videos again.
So Beautiful!!! Arizona the Best 🌵🌞 💙🩵💙
Love a good latergram...! And loved seeing you be wowed by the Arizona desert! Some things to know about water in the desert - there's a lot more of it than we've been led to believe. There are fairly shallow aquifers underlying the Sonoran, Colorado and Mojave deserts (AZ and southeastern CA). Another thing is that you're never gonna get soaked by an AZ rain unless it's during the summer monsoon season. Finally, winter has only become cloudy on a regular basis in the last few years or 7. If someone has spent a lot of time here and is a sky watcher, they'll be able to vouch for the increasing "painting" of the sky, which leads to a gross brownish-gray overcast that you would not find until more recently. Same goes for southern CA (another place I watch the sky a lot)... and probably many more locales in the southwest. Glad your trip was such a success and thanks for treating us to all the water sounds 💦
Great to see you back!
Outstanding!! Keep up the excellent experiences. Thank you!! Hiked the supes in the 70s. We carried back then because there were miners back in there that didn't want us around.
Unique landscape. Glad to see you posting again. Your backpacking vids are the best.
First time viewing your adventures, and I am looking forward to watching more.
Great stuff as always, sir. I’ve been binge-ing your latest video drops. Love the footage!
So good to see you back again!!! Looking forward for some new great adventures. Love & Peace from Germany 😊
He’s back! Hell yeah. I hit like before I even watched the video!
Glad to see you back! I lived in Apache Junction for several years. Just 2 miles from 1st water trailhead. Did many day hikes in the Superstitions. Great video.
As others have said, Glad to see you are back.
Grateful to see you once more. You are a great communicator for the. Back of beyond outdoor community…
Welcome back and welcome to the Superstitions! They are practically my backyard. Haven’t backpacked them yet but looking forward to it. I’ve watched several videos and have never seen that much water flowing through! Glad you made it back to the trail, bushwhacking in that terrain is no joke!
Yay Joey! So glad to see your great videos again.
Welcome back! The video was amazing, a totally different perspective of canyon. Great videography!
Joey, it’s a treat to see you sharing your stories again! Thank you! Stoked to sit back and enjoy. Hope life is treating you well.
Awesome video love the trail. The scenery is the best.
You’re back! Yay!! Happy to see you are still going strong!
Dude, having lived in Arizona for 70 years I have come to learn that everything in the desert either scratches, claws, bites or stings! Welcome to AZ! It’s a great state!
Thank you, Joey. I love the Superstition mountains, but I am unable to hike due to my dislocating knees. It is such rugged hiking there, but it is so beautiful! Thanks so much. PS, I've never seen that much water in the superstitions when I was able to hike. It was usually in the warmer months. And dry except for the springs.
Same! We are lucky to call them home.
Wow. Great to see you again! Your videos are awesome. Please upload your old vids. The Supes are awesome. You’re playing in my backyard. Welcome back.
Welcome back. Have seriously missed your channel. What an incredible adventure. Scared us a bit but knew with all your experience we had nothing to worry about Incredible walk in the spirits of the ancient cacti
So happy you’re back!! Really enjoy your videos
I like to see the Arizona desert and the saguaros.
Glad to see you back Mr. Joey!! Hope you had an excellent year of backpacking.
Ohmygosh never thought I'd see you on my fav trail. Welcome to First water.
Holy crap! Welcome back
Hey Joey, good to see you again and your hike. I spent a fair amount of time in that area a few years ago. Had a great time. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Nice shot of the C-17. I'll be back in the supes once we get a bit more rain. Your route was a good intro to the supes! Thanks for being you, Joey. Good luck to you and Cat on getting the truck fixed!
The cactus on the trail was amazing!
Good to see yeah back on your channel Joey. Was searching for a good winter multi day backpack away from snowy cold Canada and spotted yeah right away. The Superstitions look interesting. Trying to create a good 5 or 6 day loop of some kind there hopefully. Bit of a long flight so hoping for a longer trek into the wilds of Arizona. Take care from Vancouver.
Thanks Andrew, you can definitely do a big loop in there for 5 or 6 days. I would have stayed out longer but didn't have time. There are a few places in Arizona that look like great winter backpacking destinations, it's a for sure good place to go in January to get away from the snow and BC.
Welcome back Joey! Awesome video as always.
Great video dude, glad to see you back on the tube. Hope to see you out there one day. Looked a little sketchy for a bit towards the end…lol You stayed calm and it paid off. Take care man.
Woohoo! Always love Joey vids!
Fantastic to see videos from you again Joey!
Excellent journey , always wanted to do the Superstitions back in late 70's & 80's but would never do it alone !
I would never do it alone either!
Such a great video!! TY
Enjoyed your video!!!❤
Awesome scenery!
Love the whole video and views of Battleship Mountain! Great hike Joey
And here I sat, thinking November couldn't get any better. Welcome back, Joey.
Another outstanding video, Joey, loved the scenery with the catcus and interesting rock formations.
Yay, you're back! You must have a lot of footage, which means my winter evenings just got much better. Thanks!
Welcome back! Subbed again, notifications on! Was nice to keep up with you on patreon and CG's channel while you were gone.
Dude ! Get some adjustable hiking poles ! Great video. Reminds me of a backpacking trip I did in Saguaro Nat. Monument into the Rincon Mountains.
Great to see Joey again!
My Own Summer!!
The Thunderbird Traverse with you and Patrick is one of your best!!
😎 I'm going back through there for a complete traverse all the way down the Livingston Range. I planned to do it this past summer but the smoke and heat got too bad and I left the area. But that route is at the top of my list for 2025!!
this is some classic arizona shit. Sharp, no trail, lots of rocks. Beautiful.
Great hike! Such a beautiful and unique place. Years ago, I took a 5 day horseback trip through there; highlight for me was the untouched ancient Indian dwellings hiding far back in the canyon. That is, untouched, except for the really valuable stuff which has been plundered from every site.
Awesome video. You are amazing and take us to amazing places. Please add you older videos!
Thanks for showing us this epic hike!
The legend returns….Had to re sub 🎉 another awesome locale
Real nice hike, it's been over 20 years since I've been there.
Joey! 🎉 makes so happy to see some new videos, glad you are well!
Great to see you ! Missed your videos. Been watching you on Cats videos.
Yay! Joey videos 💛💛💛
Great to have you back, man!
I love the smell of the desert in the rain
Me too!
Hi Joey, let me begin by complimenting you for an excellent video. The video was very clear and you did a great job of capturing all of the beautiful scenery and the ruggedness of the Superstition Mtns. What camera or cell phone did you use, the colors and clarity of the video was very good. I haven't watched any of your videos before , so apparently you are an excellent back packer. You proved capabilities by this TH-cam video. It was fun to your trip through the Sups, my hiking days are over. Your video brought old memories of hiking through the Superstition Mtns, first trip was in the late 60s when I returned from Vietnam. In the 60s especially the Sups very remote, little foot traffic and lots of old prospectors still looking for the Lost Dutchman Mine. It was suppose to be near Weavers Needle. My hiking buddies and I made numerous trips into the Sups during the 70s & 80s by foot and by horse back ( Don Donnelly Stables in Apache Junction) You did an excellent job of covering the area, logically planning your route, taking necessary supplies and paying attention to water. You went during the wet months; which was wise. We sometimes went during March & April, temperatures were still mild and water was plentiful. Thank you for sharing, you did an amazing job and obviously you are in great shape. It brought back many memories .....
Life's short bro. It's not a cliche. You made this video instead of dying. I applaud you. Many of us are not making such wise choices because we trying to work and stuff. Cheers
Glad you're back.
So it’s true that the paranormal is alive and well in the superstitions! I’ve only ever been there once, but completely lucked out started the hike at the Peralta trailhead and about 20 bighorn sheep were in the cliffs overlooking the parking lot. What a way to start it. Glad you’re back Joey.
Yay your back 👍🙂
Great video, nice to see the rain the desert, so glad you’re doing videos again. This is in my backyard so it was nice to see your hike only we don’t call it “the” weavers needle, we just call it weavers needle. Welcome back, your content was missed.
So good to have you back on TH-cam
13:09 pretty awesome - it’s a seriously ridiculous campsite.
Thanks for the tour! It’s beautiful out there
Good to see you back on TH-cam! The Superstitions are fantastic! Too bad you didn't get into Labarge box....it's incredible! 't
It's cool place superstition mountains
Hooray, glad to see you back other than quick glimpses in Cat's videos!
Your amazing hiker!
I can't believe I was unsubbed! Seen this video on my playlist...Re-subbed! Time to catch up!!! Thanks for sharing your Dash - Davey.
Amazing and stunning shots!
good to see you missed you nice video
32:24 When you say swimming hole, is that water safe?
Depends. For a fish, yes. For a monkey, maybe.........😎
This is my favorite area to hike and climb close to phoenix . So many great areas and trails to explore.
Hey there Joey, welcome 2 my back yard !!! Hope u get into Rogers canyon then hook up w the azt b4 u head back to ending. Either way u will enjoy it. Good hear from u old buddy !!!!😊
Siphon Draw is a challenging hike if you comeback sometime. Nice to see you on your channel 😊
Thanks for the recommendation! 😎
Welcome back, Kotter !!
Very interesting hike
Nice video man!!!
AWESOME!!!!
Quite the epic trip.
Welcome back 👍