In response to joe bartels' reply:

Thanks Joe. I've had a look at your suggestion and I think it's perfect. Is this an area where I have to notify any authorities before entry or are permits required.

Regards

Bruce Armstrong

I am hoping to book a last main. flight from Toronto to Phoenix in the Last week of January for a week of trekking with a backpack and tent. Never having been to your area before I am wondering what the weather patterns are around that time and are there some rather difficult hikes somebody could re...