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Caribbean Sunrise 2010
Courtesy Rick Beach Photography
Copyright 2010 Rick Beach Photography
“Allure of The Sea� Cruise
As 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 and
amenities. It was massive, sitting at the
dock.
We boarded with ease, though ID photos
were swapped on some traveling compan-
ions ID’s. We won’t 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. Café’s
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 didn’t take flight up and out the top,
thinking home was on the shore, now many
more miles away.
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.
Don’t 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 and
have 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….don’t miss it!
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
sales@topogear.com
We
will 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.
To reserve your vendor booth or receive
more info contact Carrie at
702-346-7091
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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 we
found 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 didn’t
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. We
feel this needs real attention.
We can only suggest even though you
have reservations….get there and seated
very e
arly. 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.
CENTRAL PARK (Deck 8)
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 of
people in town increases. There are multiple
Cruise ships in port at the same time.
. 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 part
really sucked but made us realize if we didn’t
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.
Be prepared for some high-tech features on
this ship. The TV in your room is more of a
flat screen Computer. Complete with wire-
less keyboard. You are able to monitor your
account charges, watch TV, or check about
on-board activities via taped video.
You were supposed to be able to book on-
shore excursions right from your room...but
that never worked for us the entire trip. We
still 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 don’t need to hand
them your sea pass any longer. They use
Face Recognition software and upload the
images to your file that you can review in the
photo gallery….too bad they didn’t 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
ALLURE Promenade Deck (Deck 5)
McDonalds-St Maarten
St Maarten Town Dock
Courthouse St Maarten
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is carrying a new line of Fine
Jewelry.
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
all. We hope to find and offer items under
the $200 retail range, with many under the
$100 mark.
We offer a selection that will be ever chang-
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distributor and many of our items are indi-
vidually hand selected when being pur-
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These items will soon start showing up on
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If you are looking for a specific item that
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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
newsletter.
A FREE ―gift‖ is going out to our winner.
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BBQ/Outdoor Cooking.
There are now a choice of 2 prizes. A Mey-
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
TOPOGEAR’s
December Recipe
Contest Winner
Submitted by:
Doug McGee
Syracuse, Utah
APPLE DUMPLINGS
12-inch Dutch Oven
2 whole Granny Smith Apples
2 cans (8 Oz. Cans) Crescent Rolls
2 sticks Butter
1-1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
Cinnamon, To Taste
1 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.
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Doug’s Warning: WARNING: Prepare this dish at your own risk. It
is beyond imaginable. Don’t forget Vanilla Ice Cream!
Cooking Tips & Tricks
(Send them to us!)
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 didn’t use diet.
We only had Jonagold Apples on hand. DO Cooking is very forgiving.
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It is better to place more coals or briquettes on the lid of
the Dutch oven. Many Dutch oven cooks follow a simple
three up, three down rule
. Measure the diameter of your
Dutch oven and add 3 to estimate how many briquettes to
place on the lid. Take 3 away from the diameter measure-
ment and this is the number you need to place under the
Dutch oven.
If you have a 12 inch Dutch oven. 12 + 3 = 15. Place 15
briquettes on the lid of your oven.
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Backpack the Grand Canyon (Havasu Falls) 2011
T O P O G E A R . C O M
TOPOGEAR
Special
Don’t miss our TOPOGEAR 2nd 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.
Event
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.
For our fee we secure your entry
reservation/permit, and pay your
camping fee’s. 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 your
reservation. 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 don’t stay alert on the trail.
Especially strenuous on the trek
back out.
Contact us via email
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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please respect
fences and the
privacy 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.
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 fee’s 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 fee’s, 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 fee’s paid to not only camp, but to enter as well.
The Havasupai
Tribe does not permit it’s people to use alcoholic beverages
on 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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GETTING 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. It’s 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 primitive
road 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. One
side 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 didn’t 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 don’t 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 the
Havasupai 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 café.
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 apply –Flies only on Sunday & Monday Thursday & Friday (10AM —1PM)
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Trail Map Distances
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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 area’s. 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 don’t attempt to drink this water.
While on the flowing water subject, please be aware of another issue. Check the weather before you enter
the 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 the
mule 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 towering
rocks.
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
sales@topogear.com
for the latest update.
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JANUARY 2011
Event: Crossroads of the West Gun Shows
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FEBURARY 2011
Event: Crossroads of the West Gun Shows
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Date: Saturday Feb 5th
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with love, from Dave’s heart to your home.
Brad Name, Vintage and Homemade. Vendor booths $25
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MARCH 2011
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