May and early June is the windiest time of the year in the Flagstaff area. I grew up just east of the Peaks and the wind there was horrible. There were times the winds would get up to 80 mph in that area. I always dreaded May. I hated that month. I didn't look at what month you hiked Humphreys before reading your TR. I thought to myself, "Did he hike this in May?" Sure enough. You attempted this the worst time of year when the winds are at its worst! I've never been on top of Humphreys when it was so bad that I could not summit, but I have seen some nasty wind.
I had never experienced anything like it! The feeling that the wind could actually pick you up and throw you off the mountain is pretty freaky! I have been in a lot more high wind situations after this hike but nothing remotely close to this!
Vladislav - Jun 6, 2006 5:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Quite an experience, I bet!Wise decision to turn around.
Luciano136 - Jun 6, 2006 9:36 pm - Hasn't voted
DefinitelyYes, I was quite impressed! It was amazing! Thx for reading!
TJ311 - Oct 26, 2007 7:55 pm - Hasn't voted
Smart MoveYes... I agree. Smart choice. You can go back and try again on another day. I bet that wind was just incredible though!
Luciano136 - Oct 26, 2007 8:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Smart MoveNever experienced anything like it!!! I couldn't believe it!
Steven Cross - Dec 8, 2012 12:08 am - Voted 10/10
May, bad time of yearMay and early June is the windiest time of the year in the Flagstaff area. I grew up just east of the Peaks and the wind there was horrible. There were times the winds would get up to 80 mph in that area. I always dreaded May. I hated that month. I didn't look at what month you hiked Humphreys before reading your TR. I thought to myself, "Did he hike this in May?" Sure enough. You attempted this the worst time of year when the winds are at its worst! I've never been on top of Humphreys when it was so bad that I could not summit, but I have seen some nasty wind.
Luciano136 - Dec 10, 2012 12:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: May, bad time of yearI had never experienced anything like it! The feeling that the wind could actually pick you up and throw you off the mountain is pretty freaky! I have been in a lot more high wind situations after this hike but nothing remotely close to this!