Minutes for Meeting of 11-19-97


Hi everybody... well it seems that Bill is stuck working for the next month and Wolfgang is off hiking across Africa... so I'll be filling in for awhile... enjoy!

BJ C------ ,
Ramblers Hiking Club Treasurer, Temporary Secretary/VP... : )

***** REMINDER *****
There will be no official meeting next week. However, if anyone would like to go on a day hike over Thanksgiving weekend, please meet in the Cactus Lounge Wed. Nov. 26 @ 5pm, outside the regular room. There is no room reserved for the meeting and none of the officers will be present. Check out upcoming events for some out-of-town hikes over Thanksgiving Break... and happy turkey day!

^Old business/hikes...^
  • Erich bushwacked up Pusch Peak in the Santa Catalinas along with Phil and others... there apparently were only a few traces of a trail.
  • Fran went up Rattlesnake Cyn. near Sabino. It is not really a trail, but an open ravine. He also bushwacked over the ridge to Breakfast Canyon. There are some nice areas left, you just have to explore a little!
  • The maps we ordered are in! So, if you want to plan any long trips in the future (or even some local hikes to different areas), feel free to ask Loretta for the maps. The latest additions to our collection are for the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Nat'l Park, Organ Pipe Nat'l Monument, Arches Nat'l Park, and Glen Canyon. There are also maps available for the Santa Catalinas, and a Guidebook to the Santa Ritas, and many others...just ask!
  • We have collected a total of $45 toward our $50 goal for our Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family. This money will be used to purchase Fry's Gift Certificates to help out a needy family of 6 for their Thanksgiving dinner. If anyone else would like to donate a couple bucks, it would be greatly appreciated. Call BJ at 695-1577.

^New business/Hikes/Caves?^
  • Mystery Hike... Saturday - Ross. Time/Location TBA...
  • Mystery Hike... Sunday - Ron. Time/Location TBA... (sound familiar?!)
  • Thanksgiving Trip to Bryce Cyn. National Park Nov. 26-30. Camping, hiking, cold weather, etc... contact Loretta, 795-6892, asap.
  • Work off that turkey hike, Superstition Mts., Sat. Nov. 29. Probably a hike to/near Weavers needle (Peralta Trailhead), meet at 9:00. Contact B.J. if interested and/or need directions, before Nov. 25, at 695-1577, or Nov. 26-28, (602) 277-0739 -phoenix. If you need a ride in the Phoenix area, no problem... just call.
  • Thanksgiving Backpack - Western Arizona, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.Contact Todd, 628-9842, or e-mail him.
  • Onyx Cave - Santa Ritas. May or may not be (hopefully) on Dec. 6-7. Contact: Kent 795-0346. More details to come.
  • Winter Break Hike/Backpack Santa Catalinas/Window Rock- Fri. Jan. 9-Mon Jan. 12. Contact Ross 623-1988 or by email.


That's it for now... watch for details on those ~~Mystery~~ hikes