Minutes for Meeting of 11-17-99
Greetings Ramblers!
Announcements:
1.) Important: Unless otherwise announced, the meeting place for all
hikes is behind the Park Student Center, in the parking lot.
2.) Also, future meetings for the rest of the semester, will be held in Forbes
307. Signs will be posted in case you forget!
Past Hikes:
1.) 5 people went on Liz's hike to Miller peak in the Huachuca Mountains
on Sunday. They observed great scenery and a great sunset.
2.) B.J. did a hike up Squaw Peak in the Phoenix area.
3.) Kyle did a bushwhack in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains by Ash
Canyon and Miller Creek to search for an observation spot for the Leonid meteor
shower.
4.) Jon and Hanna did a hike up Wasson Peak in the Tucson Mountains on Thursday
(Veteran's Day).
Future Hikes:
1.)
Hanna is leading a hike/bushwhack to the Kofa Mountains
and the Castle Dome Mountains, during Thanksgiving Weekend. Contact and
RSVP with Hanna: hanna@U.ARIZONA.EDU,
to make arrangements and for more information and planning.
2.)
Kyle is leading a hike/bushwhack to Table Mountain in the
Santa Catalinas. Rated A. Contact Kyle: kyle@U.ARIZONA.EDU, for
information. Main attraction is the scenic views toward the north.
3.)
Paul is planning to backpack to Mundo Perdido, starting on
Saturday (12/18/1999) and returning on Monday (12,20,1999). He will start
from Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday afternoon, spend Saturday night on a small
flat place on the ridge between Sabino Canyon and Brown Canyon in the
Baboquiviri Mountains. Sunday will be a bushwack, 1.5 miles to Mundo
Perdido, then either hike out or spend another night on the ridge. The hike
starts at elevation 3700 ft. The campsite is at 6000 ft. Mundo Perdido is
around 7000 ft. There is a trail to the campsite, so hiking in the dark is
no problem. It is expected; therefore, bring a flashlight. The temperature
will likely be below freezing at night. Also, bring 8 quarts of H2O, since
there is no water. If interested, contact Paul: 628-7091, or pns@U.ARIZONA.EDU. Definitely rated A.
4.)
Hanna is planning a 2-day backpacking trip in the Rincon
Mountains, 2 weekends, after Thanksgiving. Contact Hanna: hanna@U.ARIZONA.EDU
5.)
B.J is leading a trip Friday/Saturday immediately after
Thanksgiving to the Superstition Mountains, east of Phoenix. Contact B.J.: bcordova@AG.ARIZONA.EDU
6.)
During Thanksgiving, Joe is doing a hike up Mt. Baldy in
the San Gabriel Mountains in California. Contact Joe: jleisz@AG.ARIZONA.EDU
7.)
Ross is leading a hike on Sunday (11/21/1999) @ 9:00AM.
Call Ross: 325-5912. Rated C.
8.)
Jim MacDonald is doing a trip to Baja California on
Thanksgiving weekend. Contact jm@ureach.com
for more information.
*RAMBLERS*Y2K*PARTY*
UPDATE AND ANNOUNCEMENT: Join the Ramblers for car camping, hiking,
and our biggest reunion party ever!!
Thursday, December 30, 1999
Mid-morning: meet at the Group Campsite, Lost Dutchman State Park. The Group
Camp is reserved for us, Thursday only. Arrive as early as possible for
socializing, staking claim to the best camp sites. Per vehicle entry fee $5
and camp fee $10 per day.
Late Afternoon: Grommet Potluck in camp. Please bring your best culinary
efforts to share for this special event ... not just a bag of chips!
Early Evening onwards: Slide Show at park amphitheater! Bring the
greatest of your moldy slides, gourmet snacks, and hot drinks. Screen and electricity
are already available, Tucson people will bring Kodak projectors w/stackloaders.
NOTE: If rain or snow hits, go instead to: Viki Hervert’s (thanks to
Viki) at 5351 North Bluebonnet, Tucson;
phone (520) 743-7934.
Friday, December 31, 1999
Morning: Breakfast, followed by GROUP PHOTO!
OPTIONS: Day hikes and family fun, New Years celebration within the Lost
Dutchman State Park (for those not hiking in); Dayhike to Weavers Needle base
camp (due east of it on trail); Backpack to Weavers Needle base camp, the
New Year's tradition!; Ascent of the Needle (bushwhack and roped rock climb).
Saturday, January 1, 2000
OPTIONS: (These are available only if the world still exists!) Day hikes
and family fun, PARTY ON!, within Lost Dutchman Park; Day hike to Weavers Needle
base camp; Ascent of Weavers Needle (tradition); Backpack further into the
Superstion Mountains; Head homeward.
MORE DETAILS are available if you need maps or route descriptions. You
may call Guy at 881-7476 or John at 1-520-586-7300. Please check out
(Thanks to Dean) a beautiful Rambler Web site:
http://home.earthlink.net/~shough1/Ramblers/Ramblers.html
If you plan to attend, please email Sara at: oneil@azstarnet.com. Sara is keeping
track of our numbers and she'll want more info from you than indicated
here. JOIN US TO WELCOME THE NEW MILLENNIUM!
Good Rambling!
Wolfgang
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