We boldly begin these journeys with physical training and by planning our route to overcome fear of unfamiliar terrain.

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Along the way there are plateaus where the landscape has changed, the terrain is unfamiliar and the route to the next summit is unclear.

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Arizona also claims the third-fastest road: Route 77, which follows a narrow strip of green terrain alongside the San Pedro River as it winds through the desert.

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