Arizona Winter Run Planning

[Bruce Huling]

I was thinking to put together a run this winter looping through very scenic southern arizona (about 800 miles). Having done this trip many times on m/c it should be very nice in the p car. It would go like this- Day 1, meet at Harahs resort in Maricopa Az (good place to overnight if you are coming in from elsewhere) for breakfast. Saddle up and lite out for southern arizona via back roads through Sells, Arrivica and across the mountains and up to Kit Peak Observatory. Do some site seeing, then down the mountain and over to Rio Rico to the resort for the first night. Time permitting, we may stop at the Titan Missile museum and take a tour of the nucear missile silo's. Day-2- Early start and make our way through patagonia (rolling hills, wine and cattle country) stopping for lunch in a secret place I wont print, and perhaps go to a vinery that has some good stuff. On through the mountains again to Tombstone where its time for a draft and watch the tourists oogle the hollywood cowboys. Saddle up and head for Bisbee and the world famous Copper Queen Hotel. That night is reserved for La Roca (Top Ten Restaurant in Az (chef escaped NY)) an the firehouse pub (live band). good time to site see the hostoric district and check out the antiques and thrift shops which have some really god deals. Others may opt for a tour of the mine, or just hang out on the deck and watch people. Next morning head out after breakfast to make the return loop up through globe over the mountains at "top of the world" and back to Phoenix.
Anyone interested? Drop me a line and I will firm up the plans. Its ALL two lanes as I despise freeways unless absolutely required. Lots of scenic stops and gawking, so no iron butts, bring the ladies. This is SOUTHERN arizona, so if you have not been there, its almost all above 4000 ft elevation with rolling grass hills, trees, and depending on when we go, weather.
My best timing would be, say February 6-8 weekend (could rain, could snow in mountain places, but usually clear and 60, i.e., perfect). Having done this on a m/c for years the weather can always go either way, but usually is really nice. Hey! What am I thinking?? Im in the p car, with a heater, a thermos of coffee, and tunes! No bug splatter, chattering teeth, water running down the back of my leathers, goggle fogging ride!
any interest? BE aware Gruppe B will attend.
Cheers

[DonDavis]

Sounds like fun. If I have another Porsche by then, count me in.

[MarkY]

I might be up for this. Keep me posted.

[JR911]

Bruce,

Sounds like a great ride!

Put me down as a may-be, and keep me posted.

BTW...we will let you be the first car with your radar V1 unit!!

[DByers]

Okay I have marked this in pencil on the calender. Keep me posted as we get closer. I would really like to make that drive, sounds like a blast.

[jrb964]

Hey sounds great, let's try and make it happen.