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Volume 2011, Issue 01

January 2011TOPOGEAR NEWS

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Caribbean Sunrise 2010 Courtesy Rick Beach Photography

Allure of The Sea CruiseAs promised, our trip report aboard the

Allure. As they say..we went.we

saw.but not truly impressed. We have

previously traveled on another Royal Carib-

bean cruise and had high expectations. The

Allure being the worlds largest cruise ship,

we anticipated better.

We were not on their maiden voyage,

this being the 3rd sailing. To sum up our

experience...they need to do some work,

The ship its self is very impressive. Both

in size and the luxury of all of its decks andamenities. It was massive, sitting at the

dock.

We boarded with ease, though ID photos

were swapped on some traveling compan-

ions IDs. We wont go into detail. It

caused some complications later on the ship.

It was pretty amazing they are able to proc-

ess and move the 5000+ arriving passengers

so quickly through the boarding process.

Deck 8 was our favorite. Called Central

Park. Open to the sky. Just what you

would expect from the name. Tiled path-

ways that pass by real trees and vegetation,flowers, and places to sit and relax. Cafs

shops and restaurants. I even observed a

real bird hopping around in the flowers,

while hundreds of miles off shore. Hope-

fully the bird enjoyed its new surroundings

and didnt take flight up and out the top,

thinking home was on the shore, now many

more miles away.

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Copyright 2010 Rick Beach Photography

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To reserve your vendor booth or receive

more info contact Carrie at 702-346-7091

or email [email protected]

Dont miss this event going on January

15th & 16th. We understand there is also

a large car show going on in Mesquite this

same week-end. Come to Mesquite andhave some fun.

Great room rates and a fun weekend to

break up the winter.

See the full page ad toward the end of the

newsletter for more details.dont miss it!

Annual Ice Fishing Trip to

Ely , Nevada

The trip is scheduled for January

15th & 16th. The ice is good and the

mountains are calling. We made this

trip about the same time last year.

Check out our archived Newsletters.

We should have a trip report of this

years trip, in the coming February

issue.

2011 Backpacking Trip to

Havasu Falls,

Grand Canyon, Arizona

We are trying to get a head count on

the amount of people wishing us to

secure reservations/permits to go.

Email to [email protected] Wewill provide more details in subse-

quent Newsletter pages. Be sure to

let us know as soon as possible.

Once we call to secure reservations

we will not be able to secure more.
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Ports in St Thomas and St Maarten were

both enjoyable. Limited time in port means

you had to have a plan and get off the ship

early. Taxis and Water taxis become more

busy as the day wears on. Also the volume o

people in town increases. There are multiple

Cruise ships in port at the same time.

Allure of The Sea (From Page 1)

As with many places on the ship, Central

Park had live music from time to time.

Night time brought with it another change.

Pathway lighting and other muted light

from the ship, made this a pleasant escape to

just unwind and relax.

We shipped out of Ft Lauderdale bound

for the Virgin Islands area. The Bahamas,

St Thomas , and St Maarten. A storm was

on our tail the whole time toward the Baha-mas. A ship announcement came on that

due to the winds and sea conditions, they

would be unable to dock at the Bahamas.

This was a disappointment to some that felt

the Bahamas would be the highlight of the

trip. It was to be more sea time.

We found it odd the ship of this size

pitched so much. The swells were large.

Some were getting seasick. Personally I

took medication from the first day, through

the entire trip. I know I have a motion sick-

ness problem. Thankfully the medication

did its job for me.The Main dinning room food was one of

our disappointments. Service not quite up

to that we previously experienced, and the

same goes for that taste and quality. It just

seemed there were too many passengers, for

those providing the service. The Lobster

served on its special night was really taste-

less.

We also found the entertainment (Theater

shows) seemed over booked. We had made

reservations ahead of time. Literature

clearly states seats may not be held by other

people. Since seats are not assigned wefound ourselves moving toward what ap-

peared to be open seats, only to find them

held.

Our guess is people with reservations

where holding seats for those that didnt

have them. Toward the end of the seating

time there is a rush of overflow people

(those let in without reservations) . We

witnessed a verbal altercation between peo-

ple over held seating. We run back an

forth to numerous locations and ended up

with no seats. There seemed to be no crew

supervision or organization in any of it. Wefeel this needs real attention.

We can only suggest even though you

have reservations.get there and seated

very early. Again this appears to be a prob-

lem because there are so many people. We

have not experienced this on other cruises.

There are plenty of things to do. A Zip

Line, Climbing Walls, Wave Riders, Scuba

lessens, movies and endless food.

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. I had a personal goal to get my Scuba

Certification. So I took the lessons while on

board. Some long classroom hours, and a

live dive in one of the ships deeper pools.

Then we had 2 open water dives while at

St Maarten. We were picked up on the dock

by a dive boat and shuttled around a point

to a cove. Our instructors took us down for

2 dives, to double check all the skills we had

practiced. We had one student drop out

before the open water dive, but the rest of us

all passed the certification. Visibility was

rated on our paperwork at 2 feet. That partreally sucked but made us realize if we didnt

freak out in that we could dive in about any-

thing.

Our instructors were great. Very profes-

sional . I highly recommend taking the

course. It was challenging, but a very full-

filling experience.

CENTRAL PARK (Deck 8)

Be prepared for some high-tech features on

this ship. The TV in your room is more of

flat screen Computer. Complete with wire

less keyboard. You are able to monitor you

account charges, watch TV, or check abou

on-board activities via taped video.

You were supposed to be able to book on

shore excursions right from your room...bu

that never worked for us the entire trip. Wstill had to run down to guess services to han

dle that.

For those of you that have cruised be

fore..you know about all the photos they

take. In most cases you dont need to hand

them your sea pass any longer. They us

Face Recognition software and upload th

images to your file that you can review in th

photo gallery.too bad they didnt pipe that

into your rooms Monitor? We were amazed

at the technology they were using.
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St Maarten Business District

ALLURE View of Central Park below on Deck 8

St Maarten Town Dock

Courthouse St Maarten

ALLURE Promenade Deck (Deck 5)

McDonalds-St Maarten


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RECIPE CONTEST

We have a winner for our Monthly News-

letter RECIPE Contest. The Monthly winner

is sent a FREE Gift. Contest is extended to

future issues. Have your entry submitted by

the 15th of a month, for judging/publishing/

winning consideration in the following months

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A FREE gift is going out to our winner.

See the TOPOGEAR rules and submission

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We are changing some of the contest rules

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now open to recipes for both Dutch Ovens and

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There are now a choice of 2 prizes. A Mey-

erco G10 Tactical Folding knife, or a 9 inch

Dutch Oven Lid lifter. Winner gets to select

their choice of one of these two prizes.

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We are specializing in new 925 Sterling

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The photo above is some current examples

We wish to offer something affordable to

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We offer a selection that will be ever chang

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These items will soon start showing up o

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If you are looking for a specific item tha

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the latest inventory.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

TOPOGEARs

December Recipe

Contest Winner

Submitted by:

Doug McGee

Syracuse, Utah

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12-inch Dutch Oven2 whole Granny Smith Apples2 cans (8 Oz. Cans) Crescent Rolls2 sticks Butter1-1/2 cups Sugar1 tsp. Vanilla

Cinnamon, To Taste1 can (12 Oz.) Mountain Dew Soda

Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each

apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a buttered 12-inch Dutch Oven.

In a separate pan, melt the butter, then add sugar and barely stir.

Add the vanilla, stir, and pour entire mixture over the apples. Pour

the entire can (yes, use the whole can!) of Mountain Dew around the

edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake 40 minutes using

9 coals on the bottom and 17 coals on top of the Dutch Oven (about

350 degrees). Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet

sauces from the pan over the top.

Dougs Warning: WARNING: Prepare this dish at your own risk. It

is beyond imaginable. Dont forget Vanilla Ice Cream!

Editors Note: We tested this recipe and did a photo shoot during the process.

We followed the recipe with the exception of the apple type & soda (We didn't

have Mountain Dew on hand so substituted with Sprite) We didnt use diet.

We only had Jonagold Apples on hand. DO Cooking is very forgiving.

Dutch Oven Heat Three Up-Three Down RuIt is better to place more coals or briquettes on the lid o

the Dutch oven. Many Dutch oven cooks follow a sim

three up, three down rule. Measure the diameter of yo

Dutch oven and add 3 to estimate how many briquettes

place on the lid. Take 3 away from the diameter measu

ment and this is the number you need to place under th

Dutch oven.

If you have a 12 inch Dutch oven. 12 + 3 = 15. Place

briquettes on the lid of your oven.

APPLE DUMPLINGS

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For our fee we secure your entry

reservation/permit, and pay your

camping fees. We will then mail

you your confirmation along with a

trip outline and trip info. We will

meet you at the Camper Check-in

station in the Village of Supai.

The date is determined once

permits are secured. You are

welcome to sell or give away yourreservation. We are hoping for a

mid May or Mid June 2011 date.

This is not a guided tour. You are

on your own, responsible for your

own gear and your own safety. You

may hike down with us if you care

too. This may be a benefit for first

timers.

Be aware this trip is very

strenuous, and could be dangerous

if you dont stay alert on the trail .

Especially strenuous on the trek

back out.

Contact us via email

[email protected]

or by calling 702-203-0534 and

asking for Rick

Deadline to submit request and

approved payment is Jan 28th,

2011. There are no refunds after

this date.

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SpecialEvent

Backpack the Grand Canyon (Havasu Falls) 2011TOPOGEAR.COM

Dont miss our TOPOGEAR2nd Annual Backpacking trip into a remote area of the

Grand Canyon. This is a trip of a life time. No trip experience to this area is ever the

same.

You will pass through the Village of Supai, located in the Havasu Canyon, a south-

western branch of the Grand Canyon. This village has been inhabited by the Havasupai

since 1300 A.D.

So bring your pack and camera. Trek down the switchbacks and through a long slot

canyon to the breathtaking waterfalls. (Havasu Falls = 100 ft and Mooney Falls = 200 ft)

Camp with us, on your own, extend your visit.


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Please respect

fences and theprivacy of the

people who call

Havasu their

home. Do not

take pictures of

the people or of

their homes.

The Tribe also

assumes no re-

sponsibility for

safety of visitors.

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Backpack the Grand Canyon (Havasu Falls) 2011

Please note that this is not a guided event. We are only providing you a service of re-

serving your camping and entrance reservations. This is an unpleasant task since tele-

phoning is the only option. It starts Feb 3rd and is first come first served for all of 2011.

Last year it took us 2 days of constant calling to make it through. Prime weeks go fast.

You assume all liabilities for yourself and those in your party, on and during the trip.You are completely responsible for your own transportation to and from the trail head,

your safety during your trip, your food & water, as well as providing your own gear.

TOPOGEAR implies no liability. Please be aware you are able to make your own per-

sonal reservations via the Havasupai Tribe.

Your fees will be based on your length of stay using the Havasupai Tribe Fee Chart in-

cluding their 10% tax. TOPOGEAR includes an additional 10% Handling charge per

person to process credit card payments, provide information and secure your reserva-

tions. These fees, less the TOPOGEAR 10% handling charge, are re-fundable at any

time through January 31st, 2011 11:59PM by providing written notice. The TOPO-

GEAR 10% charge is non-refundable. No funds are refundable starting Feb 1st, 2011.

Our Attempts to secure entry & camping permits are for one of the following dates:

Choice #1 Camping the nights of June 14, 15 & 16 (hiking out the 17th)

Choice #2 Camping the nights of May 17, 18, & 19 (hiking out the 20th)

Choice #3 Camping the nights of Tues, Wed, Thurs in any available May or June week.

(hiking out on Friday)

You must pay for this event by January 31st. Payment (i.e. Check) must clear the bank

by this date. So be sure to submit early. Up until that date you can receive a refund

upon written notification. You have to be flexible to change to available dates.

Havasupai means people of the blue-green waters. This trip takes you to the spectacular

waterfalls of Havasu Falls and the isolated community of Supai. You can also hike a

short distance further from Havasu Falls, to Mooney Falls.

Supai village is located within Havasu Canyon, a large tributary on the south west side

of the Colorado River. The area is not accessible by road. This land is Havasupai Tribe

land, which lies outside the jurisdiction of the Grand Canyon National Park. You must

have permission to enter and fees paid to not only camp, but to enter as well.

The Havasupai Tribe does not permit its people to use alcoholic beverageson the res-

ervation. Drugs are illegal in Havasu Canyon as they are anywhere else. Tribal law

does not permit the bearing of firearms by anyone on the reservation, nor are ma-

chetes, either necessary, or useful in the campgrounds. The Tribe requests visitors do

not bring pets with them.

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Backpack the Grand Canyon (Havasu Falls) 2011GETTING THERE

The Trailhead begins a Hualapai Hilltop. (Arizona)

Hualapai Hilltop can be reached by driving 65 miles north on Indian Road 18, from RT 66, northeast of

Kingman AZ. This road is a paved 2 lane road, but desolate. Beware of cattle and wildlife on Indian 18,

especially after dark! There are no services so be sure to gas up in Peach Springs. Its a long round trip.

DO NOT use the road you see on some maps that comes directly from the South Rim area. It is a primitiveroad and requires 4-wheel drive, if even passable in the good months. It is safer and far faster to use I40 to

Route 66, to Indian 18.

TRAILHEAD PARKING

The Trailhead is known as Hualapai Hilltop. There are no permanent services of any kind, i.e. gas, food,

lodging or camping sites. There is no water, so be sure to plan ahead and bring that with you for the hike.

The parking lot is safe to leave your vehicle in, and there is a night watchman that patrols the lot. But please

do not leave valuables in your vehicle.

The lot is limited in size so car-pool as much as you can. The lot is basically a flat cut into the cliff. Oneside drops off hundreds of feet and provides a breath taking view of the canyon below. The cliff facing wall

shows signs of falling rocks. Cut vertical up 100 feet or so. On a previous trip we had hoped to sack out on

the ground next to our vehicle and leave at first light the following morning. We ended up getting stuck

parking along the wall (lot was full) and worried enough about rocks falling, that we surely didn't sleep un-

der them. Worrying about the vehicle was bad enough. Some people do sleep in their vehicles and leave in

the morning. We opted (after confirming with the locals) to leave late afternoon and make it down the first

couple of miles, completing the switchback, then sacking out that night off the trail. They didnt seem to

have a problem as long as you were well off the trail. But be sure to ask first. In this case respect the envi-

ronment. Leave no trace and dont tear up any of the plants. We had an awesome experience with a full

moon and stars. There is no man-made lighting for perhaps 75 miles, except for the village of Supai, which

we could not see?

DRIVING TIMES TO HAULAPAI HILLTOP

From Flagstaff 3-4 hours

From Phoenix 5-6 hours

From Las Vegas 5-6 hours

From Kingman 2-3 hours

International Airports/Closest major Airports:

Phoenix Skyharbor International Airport Phoenix, Arizona (PHX)

McCarran International Airport Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS)


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2010 FEE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change without notice)

Reservations for popular times fill up fast. Make your reservations in advance.

*FEES are subject to Change without notice. All Fees are taxable and paid at time of payment at 10%.

TOPOGEARS FEE to handle your reservation and pay your Havasupai fees is 10% times the total of theHavasupai fees and their 10% tax added together. We only arrange the Entrance fee, Environmental Fee,

Camping Fee and tax on those items. Other arrangements for Mules etc are up to you.

All visitors staying in the campgrounds must stop in at the camping office to pick up tags indicating you

have paid. The camping office is next to the grassy landing field across from the caf.

If you are with a large group, your designated leader should take care of the fees and pick up your

tags..

Entrance Fee Permit $35.00*

Paid per person upon entry, no discounts.

This fee is charged one time per visit. All visitors entering the Havasupai Indian Reservation are required to

pay this fee and check in upon arrival at the Tourist Office.

Note: Native Americans with a valid Tribal I. D. card or Tribal enrollment card are exempt from this fee.

Campground Fee per night/per person $19.00

Environmental Care Fee $ 5.00*

Paid per person at camp office

Example Camping rates for one person, 3 nights

Unit Fee Sub total

1 Entrance Fee 35.00 35.00

1 Environmental Fee 5.00 5.00

3 Nights Camping 17.00 51.00

-

Sub 91.00

10% Tax 9.10

Sub 100.10

10% TOPO Handling 10.01 (Includes time securing reservation, covering

- expenses such as credit card fees, sending out

$110.11 info, etc.. This generates no profit)

Fees are non-refundable once reservation is made and paid.

Optional Arrangements/Fees

Landing Fee if you arrive via $40.00

a non-Airwest Helicopter

Saddle and Pack horses

Round Trip $187.00

One Way $ 93.50

Restrictions apply. Arrangements must be made in advance through the camping office.

Helicopter Service (Hilltop to Supai) $85.00 per person/One way

Restrictions applyFlies only on Sunday & Monday Thursday & Friday (10AM1PM)


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You will start your backpacking trip from the parking area at Hualapai Hilltop. As you start off on the path

at the northwest corner of the parking area, a breath taking view of the canyon below awaits you. Once you

descend several thousand vertical feet, about 2 trail miles, you will be heading through the canyon in a

northerly direction. Maps and compass/GPS are really not necessary. The trail is well defined by years of

mule, horse, and foot traffic.

The canyon starts wide, and the trail slopes gently downhill, toward the Colorado River basin. You will be

heading first for the village of Supai. The area is sparse with vegetation of any size. There are no sources of

water, so be such you have an ample supply to make the trip. Total up your drinking and cooking needs.

During the summer months temperatures can reach well over 110 degress.

You will soon drop into a slot canyon that becomes deeper and more narrow. Vertical canyon walls thrust-

ing up toward the sky for hundreds if not thousands of feet. In the warmer months the shade is a welcome

sight.

The gentle slope of the trail will change in places to more steep areas. But nothing major. Remember,

horses and mules make this trip everyday. At places, depending on the time of year, there may water flow-

ing in and out of the gravel. Please dont attempt to drink this water.

While on the flowing water subject, please be aware of another issue. Check the weather before you enterthe canyon. Flash flooding can occur. Those not familiar with the desert, have no concept of the danger. It

may be sunny in your direct location, but pouring rain a few miles away. Should that rain occur up-hill

from you, a sudden wall of water many feet high and packing the force to move full size trees and boulders

may come thundering down on you. It would be moving too fast for you to out run or find safety by the

time you see it coming. People are killed every year in areas around the southwest. What appears to be

parched and dry ground, will not soak up heavy rainfall that can suddenly start and stop.


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The canyon will narrow as you proceed downhill. The walls become more vertical. You will see evidence

of water wear from past flash flooding. There will also be huge boulders and slabs of stones larger than a

house.

At many locations these nearly

block the whole trail. This is of

particular concern knowing themule and horse pack trains travel

this same route. You must yield

the way. Bear in mind the mules

and horses are often times un-

tethered and being run by people

on horse back. They are often

times loaded down with boxes of

mail, crates of food, or packs and

coolers of visitors. You must stay

alert and listen for their approach.

Often times their sound is muted

by large rocks, or the fact they are

just around the bend of toweringrocks.

Last year a friend of ours wit-

nessed a visitor hiking the trail

with his headphones on, and

iPod playing. He was oblivious

of the danger approaching. The

un-tethered horses thundering

down upon him.the rider at the

end of the string. The hiker was

struck by a passing ice chest

lashed on the side of the animal.The chest striking the hiker in the

head, and knocking him uncon-

scious. Luckily he was not

trampled to death. He apparently did not suffer any permanent injury. This is a warning to heed. Pay at-

tention and make sure you are out of the way!


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You will eventually come out of the narrow canyon into the south end of the village of Supai. You will

follow the dirt path, through fence posts on either side. You will pass by several places with homes and

horses until you reach a definite T in the path. Turn right (toward the east), then a short time later a definite

left turn to again generally head north.

Follow this until you enter the village. The Camper check-in building will be on your left. A short distance

beyond that is the post office & store. As you proceed north out of the village you will pass the school. A

chapel will be just beyond the school. At the chapel bear to the left.


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The trail left at the Chapel will drop slightly down and start to curve to your right taking you by several

homes on your left, rock and a small irrigation ditch directly off the right.

North of town you will pass the first waterfall on your left. The New Navajo Falls.

Beyond this you will cross over the stream on a

bridge. On the left just across the stream you will

pass burial grounds. PLEASE NO PICTURES of the

burial grounds. Please honor the local wishes.

Be aware that in 2010 there were damaging floods

that may have altered the terrain, trail etc. Even

some of these images taken in early 2010 may no

longer be accurate. This canyon is in a constant state

of change.

From the village continue about 2 miles to the camp-

ground. Shortly before the campground you will

come to Havasu Falls. The trail will drop rather

steeply in this area. Eventually leveling out below the

falls. Stop and soak in the beauty of the falls before

finishing up your days hike at the campground.

Hopefully Fern Spring is still running and the water

drinkable. Last year filters were not necessary. Be on

the safe side and have one of your party carry a filter.

Worst case scenario you may be able to purchase

gallon jugs of water back in the village. You may

want to ask around while in the village before pro-

ceeding to the campground rather than having to back

track for water.

Email [email protected] the latest update.


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Desert River Outfitters is located in

Bullhead City Arizona in Northwest-

ern Arizona on the lower Colorado

River. We provide kayak and canoe

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around the tri-state area of Arizona,

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