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Cannes is still a stronghold of traditional cinema, as its ongoing row with Netflix keeps reminding us. And contrary to the Cannes Lions, the film festival hasn't yet become the choice destination for digital, disruptive storytellers. Last year's inclusion of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's immersive piece Carne Y Arena in the official selection was nothing more than a timely exception.
This year, VR was once again confined to NEXT, the Film Market's section dedicated to innovation (with the inevitable blockchain being touted as the next trend in film distribution).
Read this: The best VR headsets to buy in 2018
Buried inside the "bunker" (aka Palais des Festivals), NEXT's 150 title market line-up was mostly a compilation of pieces that have already been shown on the festival circuit (Sundance, SXSW or Tribeca), with just a handful of premieres. Many producers are holding their new projects for Venice, which launched a dedicated competition last year, with an impressive setup to showcase VR as an artform.
Still, there were some interesting experiments on show, not to mention fresh tools and accessories that are helping to push virtual reality forward. Here's what we saw at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Sundance and Tribeca reloaded
With so few new pieces, Cannes was more an occasion to catch up with the best immersive content that premiered earlier this year at the leading North American festivals, such as Fable Studios' first episode of The Wolves In The Wall, a beautiful VR adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's book, or the first instalment of Spheres, the Darren Aronofsky-produced spatial series, in which you get to embody a star and experience what happens when you get sucked into a black hole.
Among the standout pieces getting a second run at Cannes, we should also mention BattleScar, an animated short produced by French studio Atlas V, which follows Lupe, a Puertorican-American girl (voiced by Rosario Dawson), through New York's rumbling punk rock scene in the late 70s.
This quirky, energetic piece makes clever use of the spherical space, alternating tiny 3D sets with floating 2D elements to create a compelling and stylish lean-in experience. Two more episodes are due later this year.
Another noteworthy piece was Vestige by Aaron Bradbury (LoVR), a 10-minute, room-scale, non-linear documentary exploration of memories. As you navigate the space in this touching story of loss and grief, you trigger new narrative branches, opening alternative pathways that make Vestige a unique experience.
Baobab's Crow: The Legend
Baobab Studios has been a household name in the animated VR world for some years now (Invasion!, Asteroids, Jack). Premiering at Cannes, Crow: The Legend's first chapter, written and directed by Eric Darnell, is based on a Native American tale about a crow who seeks to meet the almighty to bring back heat to the forest animals stuck in an endless winter.
Voiced by John Legend and Oprah Winfrey, the first chapter of Crow is a sweet, mildly interactive 12-minute stand-up piece for Oculus that confirms Emmy-winning Baobab Studios as one of the leading voices in immersive animation. The second chapter is set to debut later this year.
VR experiences go sensory
360 degree video was never more than a gateway to more immersive experiences. As VR headsets like the Oculus Go are getting more powerful, cheaper and portable, we can safely say the days of rotating swivel-chairs and stiff necks will soon be over. With creative software also improving dramatically, creators are turning their experimentation to more immersive, personalised and interactive experiences.
At Cannes NEXT, a few augmented seated experiences were on display to showcase how customised viewing devices can enhance immersive content.
Being an Astronaut is a companion experience to the two part 360 degree documentary Dans La Peau De Thomas Pesquet, which follows the French astronaut from the Russian training facility to his six month stay on board the ISS. Seated on a Cosmorider chair, you're in for a five minute amusement park-type ride into space. No interaction, a few shakes and rumbles, and back to earth.
At another booth, Positron and Intel were showcasing the Voyager, a full motion VR pod, which visitors could experience with companion pieces such as Dunkirk VR, Isle Of Dogs VR, and oddest experience of all, Le Musk, a romantic comedy from Indian composer AR Rahman, augmented with scents.
The seat rotates 360 degrees and pitches with six degrees of freedom in sync with narrated movement in the storyline, delivering smells via a spritzing device attached to the pod.
Because we are living in a VR world
- Tribeca: VR leaves Hollywood behindAn immersive lineup that's gone from gimmicky demos to futuristic filmmaking
- VR horror could get a lot scarierIt's going to learn what really makes you scream
- We try the location based Star Wars VR experienceImmersion like nothing else, but what does it need to really thrive?
- VR's next trick – helping with the opioid crisisWhy virtual reality is being taken into the hospital
Volumetric capture makes magic leaps
The most interesting advancements shown at Cannes were on the creative tools side, with volumetric capture technologies rapidly becoming the reference standard for VR content creation.
DVGroup, the leading French VR and digital innovation studio that stunned Cannes and Venice last year with their immersive live theatre experience Alice, unveiled VolumeCapture, a tailor-made solution that enables real-time 3D filming in conditions similar to traditional shootings.
DV showcased this impressive technology during live shooting sessions at their Cannes offices, summoning the ghosts of Ed Wood and Bela Lugosi – both played by live actors – to present creative filmmakers with an all-in-one volumetric solution that captures 2D and 3D images at once, and enables immediate previews, including in VR.
Another interesting project was showcased by Swiss company Imverse, which has developed a technology that can create an entire 3D environment from a single 360 degree photo. Imverse can then drop you, the user, inside the experience, using real-time volumetric capture. Since everything is captured (including time), you can rewind the experience and meet yourself in what feels like a frozen moment.
Distribution, the elephant in the room
At Cannes this year, a major trend was figuring out ways to sustain the production and distribution of cinematic VR, which remains a niche for a somewhat limited audience. Traditional film and television being mostly funded by distribution deals and pre-sales, it will be interesting to watch how this chicken-and-egg situation evolves to fund quality immersive content beyond proofs of concept or "To be continued when funded" episodes.
So far, most VR content studios have been building their own hardware and software solutions to overcome VR production challenges. On the distribution side, the landscape is slowly converging, giving rise to VR-focused solutions providers, such as French film and VR distributor MK2, who after opening a major VR venue in Paris, is now going international, taking care of everything from content acquisition to tailor-made delivery systems geared toward location-based VR centres.


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Donald Trump minced no words after the killing of 3 police officers in Baton Rouge on Sunday. The presumptive Republican nominee took to social media and placed blame for the murders squarely on Obama's head, writing that the officers died because of lack of leadership.
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We are TRYING to fight ISIS, and now our own people are killing our police. Our country is divided and out of control. The world is watching
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016
Head Of Cleveland Police Union: OBAMA Killed Baton Rouge Cops, 'Blood On HIS Hands' – VIDEO
Just last year FBI Director James Comey said that ISIS was operating in all 50 states. Something to ponder is, did ISIS reach those thugs who targeted and killed cops in Dallas and Baton Rouge? I wouldn't be surprised.
Hillary Clinton, of course, is trying out reach to one of her core constituencies, Black Lives Matter. Apparently it doesn't matter to her that they've openly called for the killing of police with chants like "pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon." The head of Cleveland's police union even said Black Lives Matter is responsible for the recent wave of cop killings, along with Obama. Doesn't matter to Hillary, though.
"We need to listen to those who say 'Black Lives Matter.' Too many black Americans…feel like their lives are disposable." —Hillary
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 13, 2016
SICK! Black Lives Matter Celebrates The MURDER Of 3 Baton Rouge Police Officers— Obama Smiles
There have been 30 cops killed so far this year, compared to 14 in all of 2015.
If Clinton is elected, expect that trend to continue as she will do nothing to reign in her domestic terror supporters.
Do you believe Blue Lives Matter? If so, I'd suggest placing a check mark next to Trump in November.
Your vote could very well save a cop's life. Actually, probably a lot of them.
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I'm a lover of languages, all of them. I intend on learning as many of them as I can. I have French down, German is a work in progress and next up is going to be Irish with LearnIrish.com. I'm excited for this project to happen it's a really affordable way to learn a language. The early bird price is $8 for a year subscription. That's amazing! The program will include forums, a mobile app and native speaking resources. I love the idea of the language mobile apps. They make it so easy to refresh and learn on the go.
I'm so excited for this! In a funny twist of fate my Fella is an Irishman and I'm stoked to start this and to attempt to show off, fail miserably and laugh about it...until I get awesome.
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Life is mysterious, full of wonder and surprise, and if you allow yourself to live in each moment, you will enjoy the ride of your lifetime. A few months back I received a call out of the blue, the voice on the other end said "you came highly recommended to me for this upcoming video project I'm working on". ME?!? I thought to myself, as the voice continued on "I was told you were beautiful, photographed well, and had a
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"Wow! That's great!" you say, through gritted teeth, while thinking, "How the hell am I going to make a camel costume?!".
Of course, I could just buy one, but I do secretly, nay openly, enjoy making these kinds of things, and I am also congratulating myself that the teachers giving me this challenge is a testament to the Buzz Lightyear wings I made a few weeks ago. More on that later.
So if you find yourself in a situation where you need to make a camel costume. This is how you do it.
You will need:
2 x 4 litre plastic milk jugs, empty and washed
Strong craft glue such as PVA or ideally a hot glue gun
1 metre camel coloured material e.g. fleece
Scraps of other brown/beige coloured material
Variety of curtain tassels/trims/ ropes
Packaging tape
Black craft foam or cardboard
Large buttons (optional)
Stapler (optional)
1. To make the head cut the neck and handles off both the milk jugs as shown. Also cut away the remaining flat part from the side where the handle was. Choose one of the jugs to turn into your head piece.
2. To make the ears take the two flat parts of plastic and cut them into ear shapes. Bend a sharp flap at the bottom to use to stick the ears to the head as shown, using the packing tape.
3. To make the eyes cut black foam or card to the size of the inner circle of the necks of the jug. Alternatively, if you happen to have large buttons that fit like I did, you could use them. Glue them on the sides of the head then use more packing tape to secure the necks of the jugs on top to make the eyelids or socket shapes.
4. Cover with material. Use a combination of staples, PVA and/or your hot glue gun to stick the camel coloured material around the head. The way I did this was to drape it over and mark the shape of the eyes by running a pen around the circle of the eye sockets. Then you can cut the holes for the eyes, which will hold the material in place while you cut around the ears etc. Leave a good amount of material to fold under the rim of the head piece and secure with glue inside. This will help with a snug and comfortable fit on the head. Fold any excess material around the nose a bit like you would fold corners of a bed sheet, to give the contours of the nose and mouth.
5. Cut more material to cover the front and back of the ears. Glue down. Cut a smaller ear shape from a darker piece of material to make the inner ear. Glue down.
6. To make the eyelashes - a really important feature of the camel - I used rectangle strips of black craft foam, and cut thin strips part way down like a comb, then bent these back and stuck them around the top of the eye socket. Black card would work just as well and before I found the craft foam I thought about using half a toilet roll and painting it black.
7. To make the nose and mouth detail cut a three-pronged strip of foam or black card and stick with glue.
8. To make the reins glue your chosen curtain tassels around the bottom of the camel head and some braiding across the nose. This really gives an impressive finishing touch to the camel's head.
9. For the legs I tied on a tail to an old pair of trousers. I made the tail by plaiting strips of the same camel-coloured material.
10. For the body I made a simple no-sew tabard. Fold a rectangle of material in half (about 60cm x 100cm for my 4 year old), and cut a hole in the centre of the fold for the child's head to go through. For the hump cut an oval shaped piece of material (about 30cm x 20cm), place a handful of pillow stuffing underneath and glue it on round the edges to the back of the tabard. Secure the tabard to the child by tying a length of braid round the waist.
And that's it! No picture of the whole shebang yet as we had to get it down to the school for dress rehearsal etc. I am pretty pleased with my efforts and I hope this gives some inspiration if you are ever stuck in the same delightful predicament.


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There are new TB vaccines already developed that need to be tried in humans to assess their efficacy.
The researchers had previously shown that production of interferon gamma by T cells in response to TB antigens is a more specific marker of TB infection.
The researchers hypothesize that this can be used as a reliable early marker of TB vaccine efficacy. The researchers expect to show a significantly increased reversion of this test in household contacts of TB patients given Isoniazid prophylaxis treatment for 6 months.
|Condition or disease
|Drug: Isoniazid Drug: Placebo of Isoniazid tablets 300mg
|Not Applicable
Current efforts to control the spread of tuberculosis are failing. An increasingly large number of new generation vaccines are being produced and a plan for assessing their ability to prevent disease and treat infection needs to be developed.
The MRC Labs in The Gambia is well positioned to conduct safety and immunogenicity studies and also to conduct trials of the therapeutic effect of these vaccines in preventing disease in case contacts who are infected.
This study is part one of a three-step plan to develop a reliable early surrogate marker of the therapeutic efficacy of new TB vaccines.
The three-step plan is as follows:
- Evaluate the ability of isoniazid, known to be effective in the treatment of MTB infection, to revert the antigen-specific IFNg-ELISPOT in ESAT-6 and/or CFP-10 positive contacts of TB patients.
- Compare the ability of different combinations of a TB vaccine and isoniazid to revert the ELISPOT in a 4-arm randomised trial using:1) isoniazid alone, 2) a TB vaccine alone, 3) a combination of isoniazid and TB vaccine, and 4) placebo
- Compare, in a randomized trial, the ability of TB vaccine or vaccine plus isoniazid versus isoniazid alone to prevent the development of secondary disease.
For this first step the researchers will test the following hypothesis:
- Those receiving isoniazid have a significantly higher reversion rate of MTB-specific responses as measured with IFNg-ELISPOT assays compared to those who receive a placebo.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|214 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Double Blind Placebo-controlled Randomized Trial of Isoniazid for the Reversion of a Positive IFNg ELISPOT in TB Case Contacts
|Study Start Date :
|October 2004
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2008
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|June 2009
Active Comparator: A
Isoniazid arm
Drug: Isoniazid
Isoniazid 900mg, tablets, twice a week for 6 months
Drug: Isoniazid
INH 900mg twice weekly for 6 months
Placebo Comparator: B
Placebo of Isoniazid tablet 300mg
Drug: Placebo of Isoniazid tablets 300mg
Isoniazid BP 0mg twice weekly for 6 months
- Qualitative IFN-g ELISPOT reversion [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
- Quantitative IFN-g ELISPOT reversion [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|15 Years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy person aged 15 years and above
- Normal medical history and physical examination
- Normal biochemistry and haematological indices
- Mantoux ≥ 10mm
- Negative HIV antibody test
- No serological evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
- Normal Chest X-ray
- ESAT6 and/or CFP-10 peptides and ESAT6/CFP-10 protein positive (≥10 SFC for ESAT 6 or CFP-10 and ESAT6/CFP-10 protein).
- Index case is sputum smear positive
- Index case has chest X ray (CXR) characteristics of TB
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant female
- Haemoglobin <8 g/dl
- Previous history of tuberculosis
- Clinical case of tuberculosis
- Current participation in another clinical trial, or within 12 weeks of this study.
- Any other factor that might increase the risk of an adverse outcome from participation in the trial
- Significant history or evidence of skin disorder, allergy, immunodeficiency, organ specific disorders causing significant immunodeficiency.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00130325
|MRC Laboratories
|Banjul, Ksmd, Gambia, Po Box 273 Banjul
|Principal Investigator:
|Philip C Hill, MPH FRACP
|MRC Laboratories, Gambia
|Principal Investigator:
|Roger H Brookes, PhD
|MRC laboratories, Gambia
|Study Chair:
|Richard A Adegbola, PhD FRCPath
|MRC laboratories, Gambia
Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Prof. Tumani Corrah, Unit Director, MRC (UK) Laboratories, The Gambia
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00130325 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|August 15, 2005 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 13, 2010
|Last Verified:
|January 2010
Keywords provided by Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clinical trial
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Mycobacterium Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Antitubercular Agents
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Fatty Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Hypolipidemic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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Oh, North Shore, how we just adore your calm-watered, Instagram-worthy beaches. Some of the North's beaches have already made our top lists for beaches at Pittwater, around the Harbour and on the Northern Beaches, so here are some more that are ideal for kids to paddle in.
1. Northbridge Baths
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OMG….how gorgeous and tranquil is this place! Definitely have a new beach/ harbour swimming spot crush. It only took 30mins for us to get here, parking was easy and the walk down was short, plus not as steep as I was expecting. Then we were greeted by a peaceful, picturesque enclosed swimming spot with a big shallow area for the little ones to splash and dig in. There is a bbq, shade, toilets and it is FREE Only nice to have would be the kiosk opening more than just Saturday mornings. #sydneyharbour #freeswimmingspot #freewaterfun #parramattamums #parramattakids #lifeisgreat #gloriousspringday #funinthesun #newcrush #knowwhereiwillbethissummer
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2. Chowder Bay
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We're also giving a shout-out to nearby Sandy Bay Beach, for the perfect TOTAL family day out, where on-leash dogs can join in on the fun! At Clontarf, you'll find BBQ's, a netted swimming area, a cafe, a sit-down restaurant called "Clonnys", a shaded playground suitable for toddlers to 12 year olds, gazebo style shelters, a grassy play area in the reserve and bike paths around the sand.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Humphreys Peak Trail in Arizona
Today's post is all about day hiking Humphrey's Peak Trail in Arizona. This post is a guest post from another awesome outdoor blogger, Timmothy, so if you enjoyed this post be sure to check out his bio at the bottom of this post to learn more about him and see where you can connect with him further. I'm really excited about this one, Humphrey's Peak Trail has been on my list for quite some time now because it is the tallest peak in Arizona. I sort of have this dream that one day I will climb all the high points in the 50 states... only time will tell! Right now it's not my focus, because I'm trying to grab more of the California Fourteeners, but if I ever find myself in Arizona, I will definitely put this on the plan! Without further ado:
Humphreys peak- Quick Info:
The Humphreys Peak Trail, located just north of the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, is one of the most popular hiking trails in the entire state. At 12,633 feet, the summit of Mt. Humphreys marks the highest point in all of Arizona. During its peak hiking season, the hiker traffic on the Humphreys Peak Trail likely rivals that of nearby well known trails such as Havasu Falls, and the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel and Kaibab trails. After all, the allure of climbing the highest peak around draws many to this strenuous hike.
Humphreys Peak is the highest point in Arizona's San Francisco Peaks. The San Francisco Peaks, often referred to as a mountain range, are actually the exploded remains of a large Stratovolcano that once towered over the Colorado Plateau. At its zenith, this volcano is estimated to have risen to nearly 16,000 feet in elevation. 200,000 years ago, the San Francisco Volcano erupted, blowing the top off the mountain, and creating a giant chasm now known as the Inner Basin. Subsequent periods of glaciation have morphed the mountain into its present state. Today, Humphrey's Peak marks the highest point of what remains of the ancient caldera.
The San Francisco Peaks, though marred by a violent geologic past, are today an outdoor lover's playground. The entire mountain is crisscrossed by trails, and the Humphreys Peak trail is the most popular. The trail begins at the Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona's most popular ski resort, and ascends the west side of the San Francisco Peaks (hereinafter referred to "The Peaks" for short) via winding switchback trails. Along the way, the hiker will climb more than 3,000 feet, and travel through several different ecological zones, including Arizona's only region of Alpine Tundra.
humphreys peak hike Details:
~10 miles round trip
~3,000 feet total elevation gain
Trailhead elevation: 9,300 feet, if starting at the Arizona Snowbowl
Highest Point on the trail: Humphreys Peak, 12,633 feet
Estimated Time to complete: 5-6
No water source along the way, so bring plenty of water.
Dog friendly? Yes! But all dogs are required to be kept on a leash.
humphreys peak trail map:
Below is a map of the Humphreys Peak hiking trail. If you click on the image below you will be taken to an interactive map that you can further explore
Knowledge is power my friend, and I'm a girl who loves data. Get access to this trails GPX file PLUS my library of GPX files with tracks and waypoints for all the trails loaded onto the She Dreams of Alpine blog.
Load this puppy into your trusted GPS and rest easy knowing you have tracks to follow on your next hike or backpacking trip.
Look, I believe every hiker and backpacker should be self-sufficient, and that includes knowing how to practice smart navigational skills in the outdoors. This is something I teach in my backpacking program, but I want to give you a couple GPS options to get started. Don't ever risk getting lost, and don't rely on other people for your safety. Be empowered, take 100% ownership for yourself my friend. Here's what I recommend:
1) GAIA GPS Phone App: At a bare minimum, consider getting a premium subscription to GAIA GPS App. This App allows you to download maps in advance and take them offline into the backcountry. You can record your tracks, upload tracks from online to follow (like the one I have above), and so much more with this phone app, and GAIA is offering a special discount to those who subscribe online through my link above, 20% off their normal prices. But even if you don't use my link... please, at a minimum get a GPS phone app to help you navigate outdoors!
2) Handheld GPS: If you hike often or go backpacking, then I highly recommend you investing in a handheld GPS. I own a Garmin 64st and LOVE this device.
3) Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator: However, if you have a little bit more money to spend, if I were starting over, I'd get the Garmin inReach Explorer+ which provides not only GPS tracking capabilities, but also an SOS satellite search and rescue communicator. I own the Garmin inReach mini now and I pair it with my Garmin 64st, but you can save weight by getting this all-in-one solution.
When To hike humphreys peak:
Though Humphreys Peak sees ascents year round, the best and most popular time to go is in the Fall. The Fall provides a pleasant weather window between summer monsoon storms, and the first snows of Winter. Catch the trail in early October to see the Aspen groves in full Autumn regalia.
Getting to humphreys peak:
The Humphreys Peak Trail begins at the Arizona Snowbowl, which is accessed from Highway 180. From downtown Flagstaff, drive North on Humphreys street, and turn left onto Highway 180. Continue on Highway 180 for several miles until you reach the junction with Snowbowl road. Turn right, and follow Snowbowl road until you reach the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Park in the Hart Prairie lot, and follow the path across the ski slope to the beginning of the trail.
Hiking Mt. Humphreys can be conveniently combined with a trip to the Grand Canyon, and is easily accessed from the south rim. From the south rim of the Grand Canyon, head south on Highway 180. At the junction with Highway 180, and Arizona Route 64, turn left to stay on Highway 180. Turn Left onto Snowbowl Road, and park at Snowbowl. The total travel time from the South Rim to the start of the Mt. Humphreys Hike is no longer than 1.5 hours.
Camping/Lodging Information:
There are many options for camping or lodging both near the trail, and around Flagstaff. Within Coconino National Forest, you will find several established, pay per night campgrounds, as well as nearly endless free primitive camping. One thing I love about living in Northern Arizona is the mind boggling amount of free camping. Simply pick any Forest Service road, and find a spot. These roads go for miles in every direction, and there are plenty located near the trailhead.
A potential downside for many is that there are few to no amenities. Be prepared to pack in and out all of your food, waste, and water. There are few sources of above ground water in Northern Arizona, so make sure that you have an adequate water supply. Fortunately, Flagstaff is never too far away, so supplies can easily be had.
If you wish to camp at an established campsite, there is no shortage of options. Near the trailhead, there is camping available at the Arizona Nordic Center, which offers Yurts, as well as toilets. Though a little further afield, I would suggest finding a spot at the Lockett Meadow Campground. The Lockett Meadow campground is located in the Inner Basin of the peaks, and is easily the most picturesque campground in the Flagstaff region. From Lockett Meadow, the summit of Mt. Humphreys can be accessed via the Weatherford Trail, although not by the classic Mt. Humphreys Trail detailed in this post.
For more info on camping, visit the camping page on the Coconino National Forest website.
The city of Flagstaff offers plenty of lodging options as well. One can choose to stay in the historic, old west style brick hotels in downtown, or from the dozens of motels lining Route 66.
Permit Information:
No permit is required to hike on the Mt. Humphreys Trail!
Day Hiking Gear Essentials:
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For a full detailed list on the gear I recommend for day hiking, check out my post on Essential Day Hiking Gear.
There's not a whole lot "extra" you need (besides the basics) for this hike, but I would like to reccommend a couple of things.
Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Poles (Womens) - Invest in a good pair of trekking poles and you will have them for a long long time. I've had theses for over 3 years now and they still seem like new. These are my favorite trekking poles, and they definitely come in hand for the really steep portion of this hike. You might be tempted to buy cheaper "twist" to lock poles, but honestly don't bother... they break super easily. I started out with a pair like that and they barely lasted me a year. Definitely just invest in a good pair that will last you a long time to come.
Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Poles (Mens) - Michael has the same exact poles as me, but in the "mens" style. He swears by them too, particularly for going downhill since he sometimes has knee problems. You might be tempted to buy cheaper "twist" to lock poles, but honestly don't bother... they break super easily. I started out with a pair like that and they barely lasted me a year. Definitely just invest in a good pair that will last you a long time to come.
Flagstaff Hiking Map- If you know me, I'm always a big fan of carrying a map and this particular map has over 330 miles of hiking trails in it, including Humprey's Peak Trail.
Grab my complete day hiking packing checklist:
Day Hiking Humphreys Peak-Trip Report:
Of all the trails in a region filled with beautiful trails, the Humphreys Peak Trail stands as the quintessential Flagstaff hike. I've hiked it twice in my three years living in Flagstaff. Both times were in October, and one was at sunset, and the other was at sunrise. Each time allowed a different experience. This trail report will be a blend of the two experiences.
The trail starts at the Arizona Snowbowl. Park your car at the Hart Prairie lot, and follow the trail across the ski run. The trail begins when the path enters the forest. From here, take gentle switchbacks through mixed conifer forest. After a short while, you enter the Kachina Peaks Wilderness. The wilderness boundary is marked by a sign, and a trail roster.
The Kachina Peaks Wilderness is so named because the San Francisco Peaks are believed to be the home of the Kachinas. In Hopi mythology, the Kachinas are the various gods and deities that make up the Hopi Pantheon. As such, the San Francisco Peaks are considered sacred to the Hopi tribe, as well as many other Native American tribes in Arizona. While recreating in the San Francisco peaks, please be mindful of this, and do not disturb any cultural artifacts that you may come across.
Due to its high elevation, the Humphreys Peak Trail sees itself winding through scattered aspen groves. In the Fall, the aspens turn to their beautiful fall colors. Like the nearby Kachina and Inner Basin Trails, the Humphreys Peak Trail may be one of the best places to see Fall colors in all of Arizona, if not the entire Southwest. As a result, expect to see the peaks choked with tourists crowding to see the leaves change.
Soon, the trail enters a portion of long and steep switchbacks. These switchbacks travel between a talus covered slope on the north ends, and a long, deep glacial carved valley on the south ends. As you come to the end of a switchback, you are afforded stunning views of Northern Arizona. This section can feel like the longest portion of the trail. You are traveling on long switchbacks, and the view is blocked by thick forest cover. Soon though, the switchbacks end, as the trail turns east into a glacial carved valley.
Here, at roughly 11,200 feet in elevation, the alpine transition zone begins. The thick conifer forest that characterized the lower portion of the trail gives way to smaller, hardscrabble, high elevation flora. Now that you are out of the thick forest, you can gaze across the landscape. Kendrick Peak and other cinder cones can be seen to the west, and the impressive massif of Agassiz Peak towers to the South. Below you are the chutes and runs of the Arizona Snowbowl.
While the views may be more impressive, the wind is more aggressive in this section. The topography, combined with less vegetation makes for a high speed wind funnel. This would be a good time to get out your windbreaker, and maybe another layer. As you climb higher, you'll find that the wind just gets faster, and the temperature drops further.
As you approach the saddle between Humphreys Peak, and Agassiz Peak, the trail begins to steepen, and the path becomes less obvious. It is common to accidentally hike off the trail in this section, so be cognizant of the path that you are using. Luckily, the path is fairly well marked by signs and cairns. If you do lose your way, it shouldn't be too hard to find your way back to the trail. When in doubt, look up to the saddle (the low point between the two peaks) and follow the path of least resistance.
Upon reaching the saddle, the hiker is greeted by expansive views to the east, west, and south. To the east, the hiker can peer down into the inner basin. The Inner Basin is a wide, deep glacier carved valley in the center of the peaks. This is where the mountain erupted, and today it forms a verdant, idyllic mountain valley. If you know what to look for, you can spot unmistakable glacial features, such as moraines, and striations. The view beyond the Inner Basin reveals many recognizable natural features, including Sunset Crater, and the red cliffs of the painted desert. At sunset, the shadow of the mountain can be seen stretching for miles across the landscape.
Enjoy the view, and feel some relief, for the hike is nearly done. From the saddle, it is only one mile of hiking to the Humphreys summit. To me, the saddle marks a clear demarcation between the lush, thick forest below, and the harsh, windswept tundra above. The path to the summit heads north, and follows barely visible path to the summit. In reality, it's less of a trail, and more of a light scramble across a talus field. The way to the summit is marked by wooden sign posts every few hundred yards. Before you leave the saddle, I like to find some reprieve from the wind by sitting next to a large boulder, and using the opportunity to eat some snacks, drink some water, and add layers.
The final push to the summit can feel harsh. The wind can be very fast, and it is cold at nearly any time of year. There were a few times when the force of the wind almost caused me to lose my balance. Trekking poles come highly recommended in this section. They may save you from falling on your butt, or twisting an ankle. The path also leads you up a few false summits. It can be disheartening when the end is in sight, and it turns out to just be a false summit.
The real summit will be marked by a wooden sign and a small wind shelter. A final uphill push will gain you the summit. Taking pictures at the summit will feel like a priority, but it can prove surprisingly difficult if not crouched beneath the wind break. When you do decide to brave the elements, the view from atop Humphreys Peak offers an impressive 360 degree view of Northern Arizona. To the south, the red rock cliffs of Oak Creek canyon can be seen. On a clear day, even the Grand Canyon can be seen to the north. This is easily the largest view for miles around. Though it does not quite reach the heights of the fourteeners in neighboring states, the 12,633 foot summit of Humphreys Peak is an achievement you can be proud of.
You can learn more about Timmy at his blog, Hike The Planet!
We hope you enjoyed this guest post from Timmothy. I can't wait to try this one out for myself and report back! If you're looking for another adventure out in Arizona, check out our complete guide to hiking the Havasu Falls Trail in Arizona.
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The Pumpkin Queen/
Just one week until Halloween! As I've mentioned many, many times before, Halloween is my favorite holiday. I've always been someone who thinks of fashion as a sort of costume anyway, so the chance to play that up and take it to the next level is something to be embraced in my books.
The old warehouse where Brian builds his furniture was a WWII supply depot, and significant ports of it are basically abandoned. You find the strangest things there - half finished pieces of art, plaster casts for lamps, old mannequins. There's something almost otherworldly about it, and I can't help but wonder about the people that used to work there.
This 1950s party dress is a perfect fit with the holiday at hand. I felt a bit like the child of Sally and Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas with my red hair and black and white stripes.
So, Happy Halloween to all you spooky guys and girls out there! I hope everyone has something fun in store for the week to come.
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Old Glory proudly displayed out front of our house. Kids running through the park waving banners. The Marine Band playing Sousa on the Mall in Washington. Pinning on our medals and joining other aging veterans as we march down main street accompanied by our high school drum and bugle corps and hundreds of flags. All of those events each June 14 reassure us of the meaning of passion for country and our freedom. The Flag Day ceremonies always produce the comfortable feeling that patriotism is alive and well.
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So, I've spent lots of time bad mouthing the twilight series. I never associated with the damn series before the first movie came on the market. I was surprised to hear there was a series of books about some sullen vampire who, for some reason, was still going to high school even though he was 100 yoa. When I heard tale became media frenzy involved him falling all about a fellow high school student named Bella Swann, my eyes nearly rolled out of my head. These were not books for me and I knew everything.
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Saturday 20 April, 2019 is the 10th World Circus Day! Organised by the International Circus Federation under the patronage of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, World Circus Day is a global celebration of the glamour, excitement, tradition and spectacle of the sawdust circle - and it's something EVERYONE can get involved in.
Here is the recipe for a perfect World Circus Day:
1/ Google 'Circus' and the name of your town or county. Find the circus appearing nearest to you and go along! If you haven't been for years, you're guaranteed to enjoy it!
2/ Buy some paper plates and a can of shaving foam. Spray the shaving foam on the plates to make some nice big custard pies, then go into the garden and have a good old custard pie fight!
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NRL Round 19 Roosters v Warriors – odds, tips and betting preview
THE third placed Sydney Roosters will take on the fifth placed New Zealand Warriors at Allianz Stadium at 2pm on Sunday afternoon for what is arguably the most highly-anticipated clash in round 19.
Just seven rounds of the regular season remain as teams charge towards the finals in September and a log-jam of sides make up the top eight, adding to the pressure of this clash.
Both teams have been on fire of late, with the Roosters looking for their sixth straight win and the Warriors chasing their fourth consecutive victory. Trent Robinson's side smashed the Panthers by 24 points to 4 last week, while Andrew McFadden's men secured another win at home, defeating the Storm 28 points to 14.
The Sydney Roosters will welcome back Aiden Guerra and the Warriors have named Jacob Lillian in the starting 13, however still haven't named star players Manu Vatuvei, Konrad Hurrell and Ryan Hoffman who are all recovering from injuries.
The New Zealand side has the edge of over the Sydney Roosters by 17 victories to 14 in their all-time match-ups and also possess a solid record at Allianz Stadium, winning 8 of 13 appearances.
Betting Summary:
The Sydney Roosters are all the rage in the head-to-head summary, with Sportsbet.com.au and Crownbet.com.au offering the best of the markets at $1.28. New Zealand fans will be licking their lips with juicy odds provided by Crownbet.com.au of $3.80.
The line is +10.5 to the New Zealand Warriors and Luxbet.com.au are offering the best odds for the Roosters at $1.96, while the Warriors' are $1.92 with Crownbet.com.au.
Roosters (1-12) $3.15 at Crownbet.com.au
Roosters (13+) $2.10 at Crownbet.com.au and Luxbet.com.au
Warriors (1-12) $5.35 at Luxbet.com.au
Warriors (13+) $11.00 at Luxbet.com.au and Sportsbet.com.au
Half/Full-Time Doubles:
Roosters/Warriors – $12.50 at Luxbet.com.au
Roosters/Roosters – $1.55 at Crownbet.com.au
Warriors/Roosters – $7.75 at Crownbet.com.au
Warriors/Warriors – $6.30 at Luxbet.com.au
First Try-Scorer:
Shaun Kenny-Dowall is the most favoured try-scorer for both sides at $8.00 with Crownbet.com.au and punters can get $8.25 for him to score the first-try of the second half at Luxbet.com.au. Kenny-Dowall has crossed the white-line 13 times so far this season. Daniel Tupou is always in the mix for first-try scorer, paying $9.00 at Sportsbet.com.au.
Some other key players include:
Michael Jennings (Roosters) – $10.00 at Crownbet.com.au
Blake Ferguson (Roosters) – $11.00 at Crownbet.com.au
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) – $13.00 at Sportsbet.com.au
Tuimoala Lolohea (Warriors) – $13.00 at Sportsbet.com.au
Tuimoala Lolohea (Warriors) – $17.00 at Luxbet.com.au
David Fusitua (Warriors) – $17.00 at Luxbet.com.au
Other Exotics:
A bet on the Sydney Roosters looks most favourable for this match, for extra value try taking total match points over 38.5 and a Roosters victory, paying $2.40 at Crownbet.com.au.
Another juicy wager is Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to score the first-try of the game and the Roosters to win, paying $15.00 at Crownbet.com.au. Tuivasa-Sheck is also in a try-scoring match-up with Warrior Sam Tomkins, paying $3.25 with Crownbet.com.au.


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The WSP Austrian Cannon is BACK!!??????????/
For those of you who have followed news on the Washington Square Park's missing, now missing again, Austrian Cannon, you know that it's been somewhat of a mystery over the past decade. The city had apparently taken it from its base in the Park due to corrosion and lack of upkeep, but there wasn't any real sense of where it was taken to, or who - or when - it was to be repaired by and replaced back.
And not to be outdone by itself, in the same form and fashion of mystery that it left, it was returned this past Wednesday morning (8/5/15) - right back to its base in the Washington Square Park. As members of the Washington Square Park Neighborhood Association and residents of the neighborhood, we're excited that our Cannon is back. In fact, this is the first time residents around here have seen the Cannon on its base ever since the area started to fill up with residential units in recent times.
But we have to be honest - we're almost certain that no improvements were made to the Cannon, and we haven't been given any information as to why it was returned in this fashion, or who made that decision. The reason why this is important to us is because there is a behind-the-scenes effort by the Neighborhood Association to refurbish this piece of history alongside some very interested folks in the community. Whoever you are in charge of this, please give us the opportunity to help!
Here's our pitch sounding like an episode of Unsolved Mysteries: If anyone has any information regarding the return the Cannon, please write, call, email, text, LET US KNOW! With that said, please get out and enjoy this historical artifact back in one of our historical city parks.
No sooner did we finish this post, we got a message that the Cannon is once again gone. As of the morning 8/7/15, the Cannon is missing. Oh city that we love...why such a good mystery you keep?!?????
Jason is co-Founder and Editor of the Rochesteriat, and leads up the Washington Square Neighborhood Association with his wife, Stefanie. We're going to make that Cannon great again, we just need the cooperation of the City, community, and those interested in saving a bit of Rochester history. Check out more @theRochesteriat or Facebook.