Minutes for Meeting of 1-20-99

(updated information in blue)
Hello everybody,
Yesterday's meeting was a big one, 20 members were present including some new ones.
Last weekend's activities
* B.J. led a hike to Picacho Peak on Saturday, 9 people showed up for the hike. When they got to the top they saw a guy playing an accordian! (editor's note: it was actually a bagpipe). After the hike they went to DQ.
* Mike went to Baboquivari this weekend, he got close to the top but no climbing gear was available.
* Tristin hiked the San Fransisco peaks, she said it was really cool.
* Dave went hiking to the San Luis Mountains over the weekend, they are located to the west of Tucson.
* Wolfgang took a long hike in Catalina State Park this weekend. The Fifty Year trail is only 16 miles long. It was a pleasant hike with a lot of good views
Upcoming hikes and activities
* Wit is planning on doing a C+ or B- hike on Sunday. Details will be posted on the listserve hopefully soon. Leave from Park Student Center at 9:30 on Sunday morning. It should be a good hike for beginners. 721-8412 or wit@ece.arizona.edu
Hike update: This Sunday's beginner hike will be to Esperero Canyon. We will park at Sabino Canyoun and cross over. I would like to reach the point where we first see into Esperero. From there we can go to Mt. Miguel or continue up the canyon to Geronimo Meadow, or eve Bridalveil Falls. The hike will be a minimum of 4 miles. Bring good shoes, 2qt. water, lunch, and a rain coat incase of wind or rain. Warm, dry and still is the weather forcast. Rated C+.
* Tristin is planning to do a backpack in Sedona sometime in February. It will probably be about 6 miles total, sounds like fun! tristin@u.arizona.edu
* Dave will be leading a Sunday hike to Little Kimball in the Catalinas up Pontatoc Canyon and Finger Rock. He will leave from PSC at 7:30 am. This will be an A- hike. 881-5982
* Wolfgang will be leading a hike to the Catalina State Park on Saturday. Leave at PSC at 8:30 am to take part of the 50 year trail. 6-7 miles total--B hike. wolfgang@u.arizona.edu or 292-1744
* Loretta is going to the coordinator for the volunteer project at Saguaro N.P. This will involve the removal of fences, accident cleanup, trail brushing, and removal of exotic plant, and the installation of benches along a trail. The overnight project will be on February 20-21. If you have any questions call her at 795-6892 or email chasel@u.arizona.edu
 
That's all for this week, see everyone on the trails!
Phil Fenberg (Secretary)