Minutes for Meeting of 01-17-2001

Hello Ramblers!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.) Important: Unless otherwise announced, the meeting place for departures for all hikes is behind the Park Student Center, in the parking lot.

2.) Future hiking club meetings, for the spring semester, will continue to be held in the Forbes building, Room 307.

3.) For information about the club, hikes, and meeting places, check out our website: .

PAST HIKES:

1.) Wolfgang did a long hike in Saguaro National Park in the "network of trails" in Saguaro National Park East on Sunday. He saw javelina and white-tailed deer.

2.) Rachel did a hike in Saguaro National Park East to Bridal Vail Falls on the Douglas Spring Trail on Sunday.

3.) Michael lead a trip with 9 people to Joshua Tree National Park in California, camping at the Jumbo Rocks Campground. They hiked in the rock fields near the campground, then in the main part of the national park, and then in the Sonoran Desert region of the park. Robbie and Michael, on the return to Tucson, also explored the Saddleback Mountains, and saw several coyote. The also were at Table Top, which is now part of the newly established Sonoran Desert National Monument.

4.) Hanna did a hike up to Baldy Saddle in the Santa Rita Mountains, going up Madera Canyon, on Saturday. Although there was snow, it was nice and warm that day.

5.) Torsten did a hike past Baldy Saddle in the Santa Rita Mountains on Monday.

6.) Erich did a hike in the Pelloncillo Mountains on Sunday, going up a canyon and also to some hot springs.

FUTURE HIKES:

1.) Rachel is leading an over night backpacking trip in the Santa Catalinas. The plan is to leave the Sabino Canyon parking lot with a departure on Saturday (1/20/2001) @ 10:00AM, camp at Hutches Pools, and return on Sunday (1/21/2001). For more information, contact Rachel rhohn@email.arizona.edu

2.) Robbie is leading a trip out to the Wilcox Playa for some bird watching on Saturday, January 20,2001. For more information, contact Robbie Hannawacker hannawacker@hotmail.com

3.) Mitch is interested in doing some skiing, as follows: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Is anyone interested in going cross country skiing this Friday near the upper elevations of Lemmon (near the Mt Bigelow turnoff)? Give me a shout if you are. If the snow is still there, perhaps I could be talked into doing it Saturday too. Mitch: 574-2996 *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

4.) Liz is also planning a trip to the Superstition Mountains, with dates and times, as follows: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Hey Ramblers,

I am planning a weekend trip to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix for the weekend of January 27th/28th. The plan is to leave early Saturday morning, do a series of day hikes (rated B at the most) and car camp that night, maybe at Lost Dutchman State Park. The next day, we'll drive back via the Apache Trail (AZ 88, I believe), stopping to sightsee and do short hikes along the way. I expect to return to Tucson no later than 8 PM. *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Contact Liz enc40@hotmail.com

5.) Robbie is leading a hike to Ragged Top Mountain in Iron Wood National Monument on Saturday, February 3, 2001. If interested, contact Robbie Hannawacker hannawacker@hotmail.com

6.) Robbie is leading a hike into Rattlesnake Canyon in the Galiuro Wilderness on Saturday, March 3, 2001. If interested, contact Robbie Hannawacker hannawacker@hotmail.com

7.) Liz is leading a trip to the Grand Canyon for March 14-17, 2001, which is during the spring break. Details are presented here: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Hey Ramblers,

I am planning to do a trip to Northern Arizona over Spring Break. I am tentatively planning to leave Tucson on Monday March 12 and do at least a 1 night/2 day backpack (maybe longer) in the Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park. This area contains lots of multi-colored Chinle formations, and is really spectacular.

After that, I'll be heading to the Grand Canyon. I have a permit for a three-day, two-night trip in the Canyon. There are TWO spaces left on the permit (however, the Petrified Forest trip is wide open, we don't have to get the permit till we get there). Cost is $12.50 per person, plus gas. We'll need to meet in Flagstaff or the Canyon on the evening of Wednesday the 14th so we can begin hiking early on Thursday (15th) morning. We'll go down the South Kaibab Trail, and spend the night at the Bright Angel Campground in the bottom of the Canyon. The second day (16th) we'll hike halfway up Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden Campground. The third day we'll hike out of the Canyon, and return to Tucson that night or the next morning.

If you can't make the whole trip, you are welcome to come on any part of it, as long as you can find transportation. Rachel has told me she will be driving up on Wednesday the 14th and can take passengers for the second half of the trip. Send me an e-mail if you are interested.

Liz *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

If interested, contact Liz at enc40@hotmail.com

8.) Stephen Newcomb is planning a trip to Paria Canyon in May. Information is as follows: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Ramblers,

I'd like to lead a Paria Canyon backpack trip just after the semester ends in May. Plan to do what Michael wanted to do, hike from Wire Pass to Whitehouse, and spend 3 nights in the canyon. The Paria reservation calendar is starting to fill up, and the actual dates (leaving in the evening of the first day) are, as follows:

Thursday, May 17 - Mon, May 21 (20 spots)

If you want to go on this trip and think you can fit it into your schedule, please email me ASAP. Paria Canyon is a relatively small canyon north of the Grand Canyon and Paria River empties into the Colorado at Lee's Ferry. Buckskin Gulch is a premier slot canyon in the US that empties into Paria Canyon. There are no technical climbs or repels, but the 3 night/ 4 day trip covers 21 miles between Wire Pass and Whitehouse, all basically walking along the canyon floor. There are areas where pools of water collect, but May should be a dry time of year up there. One spot requires climbing up (or down depending on the direction of travel) through a small opening in a wall of boulders. There is very little elevation gain or loss during the hike. You can read more about it here: http://paria.az.blm.gov

Steve *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

If interested, contact Steve: sanewcomb@yahoo.com

ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING COMMUNITY FORUM

New fees to enter public land: A University Community Forum on public lands entry fees will be hosted by the UA Nature Club, Thursday Jan 18th at 5:30 PM in Forbes room 307. New fees and camping restrictions have been instated in Sedona, on Forest Service Land. The Forest Service also has announced plans to implement a fee at Sabino Canyon, as part of the Fee Demo Program. Come to the discussion to learn more about these fees, where your money is going, and what this forebodes for future access to your public lands.

ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING RAMBLERS T-SHIRTS

The T-shirts are available. The shirts look great! They are made with Hanes preshrunk cotton. They are natural (a light tan) with dark brown print. The design on the back is an accurate drawing of a hiker's boots with cholla cactus segments stuck to it. On the front upper left, it has printed: RAMBLERS HIKING CLUB, with a list of seven important uses for the shirt in case of an emergency. There are 3 sizes available: 6 mediums, 12 Large, and 6 Extra Large. They are only $7 a shirt. Place your order to reserve you shirt by making payment to our Treasurer Eric: . Phone: 791-0232. NOTE: Old T-shirts are also available at a discounted price of $5.00 OBO.

SUMMIT HUT ANNOUNCES FREE SLIDE SHOW

Please join the Summit Hut, 5045 E. Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, on Friday, January 19 at 8:00 PM for a free slide show by adventurer and Summit Hut owner Dave Baker. Dave brings us "Arizona to Australia, Mild to Wild: Climbing Tales for the Gripped," a collection of slides and stories including a brief history of climbing in Southern Arizona and reminiscences of high adventure around the world. Dave's laid-back style and diversity of experiences are sure to entertain climbers, adventure travelers, and outdoors enthusiasts of all types.

The Summit Hut is a locally-owned Tucson business that has been equipping backpackers, climbers, campers, hikers, adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts with quality gear and clothing for over 30 years.

For additional information, or to pre-register call Terri Gay or Sharon Scott at (520)-325-1554 or email sharon@summithut.com

If anyone wants to post additional announcements for any hikes, etc., please feel free to use the listserve. Meanwhile, keep Rambling!

Wolfgang