Minutes for Meeting of 08-23-2000

Ramblers!

We had a meeting packed with new info. and some review for the new folks. Howdy new folks, welcome to Ramblers hiking club!

Hanna, our beloved president has composed a rough draft for a Rambler's booklet. She is asking for any suggestions such as additional input and the style in which this brochure will be made. This pamphlet is promised to be ready by the next meeting. e-mail her at hanna@u.arizona.edu.

Ross is our "Gear Warden" and is in charge of equipment, which is available to you if needed. The equipment our club owns includes the following:

*5 man tent (best suited for car camping)
*volley ball net and ball.
*medium-large backpack. (hole in front pocket)
*small backpack.
*water filter.
*car camp stove.
*camping stove.
*3 first aid kits.
*3 kelty sleeping bags (rated at 25 deg. but more likely 60 deg. F)
*1 coleman sleeping bag (not rated but probably better than the Kelty's)
*1 box with 3 shrunken human heads.
*1 Coleman gas lantern

Wit (pronounced more like Veet) may do some adjustments to the listserv for people who have had problems getting involuntarily unsubscribed. He has proposed to do this Monday which could delay our listserv at that time.

--------Past Hikes:

Wolfgang lead a hike in the Santa Rita Mountains last week end. Jachen described the hike through Madera Canyon and the Super trail as being very similar to the Alps in Europe. Yodelay E Who? Although it rained slightly, it was a beautiful hike.

Micheal and Robbie did a bit of a naturalist hike at Saguaro National Park East. We hiked in the Rincon foothills of the desert scrub on the Douglas Spring trail and other networks of trails. A four foot Heela monsters almost ripped off my leg with its long sharp fangs. Actually the 10 inched gila lizard hid halfway in a gopher hole when I nearly stepped on it, cute little guy.

Hanna spent a fun-filled summer in Wyoming, and noted some hikes in Southern Utah, specifically Canyonlands National Park.

---------Hikes for the future:

1.) Ross is leading a hike in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Sunday the 27th at 10:00 am. The Aspen Loop trail is rated a C. Meet on the West side of the Park Student Union bldg. There is parking available there. Contact Ross for more details at 325-5912.

2.) Ramble in boulder country with a nearby water course as Stephen leads a hike to the Tanque Verde Falls. This hike is rated a C and will occur on Sat. 26th at 9:30. Again meet at the Park Student Union West side as we do with most hikes. Caution to those with an immense fear of heights. Contact Stephen at sanewcomb@yahoo.com

3.) Micheal is leading a hike Labor Day weekend into the Blue Range area. The plan is to leave Friday night, then camp. Saturday reach the Mogollon Rim and do several short hikes Camp near Hannagan Meadow. Spend all day Sunday in the Hannagan area with a choice of individual level hikes then rendezvous back to camp at Hannagan Meadow. Then back to Tucson by Monday evening. This is, I'm certain a rough description on my part. So stay tuned for more details from Mikey! contact: chamb@u.arizona.edu

Other Events:

Ross is having the RAMBLER PARTY at his place Wednesday the 30th. There will be slide shows, Pizza, partial Potluck, volley ball. You are welcome to bring other recreational devices such as Frisbees. Bring a few bucks for pizza. Come to 1724 North Campbell Ave, which is just north of Elm St. Contact Ross for time and other questions: 325-5912

If you would like to add to the minutes please do so by just replying to this message and all the Ramblers in town will get the word. I hope to see you at the party and future hikes. Ramble on my friends!

Robbie Hannawacker
(Vice President of the Ramblers, and I drive one too)