Minutes for Meeting of 05-16-2001

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 will continue to be held in the Forbes
building, Room 307, for the summer.

3.) For information about the club, hikes, and meeting places, check out
our website: [http://www.biocom.arizona.edu/ramblers/].

4.) Additional hiking information is available on Andy Flach's trail guide,
which is located on the Sierra Club website:
[http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/az/trail_guide/].


ANNOUNCEMENT: CLUB EQUIPMENT:

It is important to return all borrowed Ramblers Hiking Club equipment to
Ross ASAP: [rosslampert@hotmail.com] or 325-5912. In addition, Ross will be
out of town from June 20, 2001 to July 18, 2001. If club equipment needs to
be borrowed, then prior arrangements will need to be made.


PAST HIKES:

1.) Bill Birky went on a couple of hikes:
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Some recent hikes I did (both solo):

5/6/01 Wasson Peak via the Kings Canyon Trail. Lots of lady beetles on top,
first time in my experience on this mountain. Flowers are way down since a
month ago, except ocotillo, prickly pear, and cholla, which are spectacular.

4/29/01 Mt. Wrightson, up the Baldy Trail, down the Super Trail to
Josephine Saddle and then down the Baldy Trail to the parking lot. My first
time to the top since knee surgery last June. Many lady beetles on top (a
common occurrence in summer), and a Rock Squirrel has taken up residence
since I was there last over a year ago.

Bill Birky
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2.) Wolfgang went on a hike on the Dave Yetman Trail on Sunday morning,
hiking about 10 miles. He saw a rattlesnake, coyote, lots of lizards, and
many blooming cholla.

3.) Loretta lead a day hike up Mt. Wrightson in the Santa Rita Mountains.
Report is as follows:
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Since I won't be at the meeting I'll let you know how the Mt. Wrightson
hike went. We got a very early start (7:30am at the trail head) which
really worked in our favor. We got to the top in record speed and enjoyed
the limited view (it was very dusty). The clouds rolled in on our way down
and we did get some sprinkles. We got back to town about 3:30pm and stopped
for ice cream. Overall a very nice hike, lots of other hikers there too. I
can't remember all the critters we saw (birds etc.)

Loretta
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4.) Liz did a hike in Antelope Canyon, near Page, Arizona. There were lots
of lizards, mice, and snakes. She also went to Wupatki.

5.) Mike Gilliland went up to Mt. Kimball in the Santa Catalinas. He also
saw a rattlesnake.


FUTURE HIKES:

1.) Liz rescheduled her Sedona trip, with dates to be determined. If
interested, contact and RSVP Liz: [enc40@hotmail.com].

2.) Liz is planning a Memorial Day weekend trip to the White Mountains. If
interested, contact and RSVP Liz: [enc40@hotmail.com].

3.) Loretta is planning another "mystery trip", to be determined. Stay
tuned to the listserve.

4.) Loretta is planning a trip to the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico for the
Memorial Day weekend. Departure is Friday evening (5/25/2001) and the
return is Monday (5/28/2001). There will be some backpacking to some hot
springs along the Gila River. If interested, contact Loretta at
[llp2877@yahoo.com] or 977-3442.

5.) Ross is making arrangements for a 4-day backpacking trip in the Rincon
Mountains, east of Tucson, with information presented:
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I actually would like to make the departure time for the Rincon trip 6:00
PM on Wednesday, June 6. We will still meet at the PSU. Please RSVP, if
interested. I need your full name, address, phone number, and color, year,
make & model of your vehicle, as well as license plate number for the
purposes of getting a back country permit. The only group cost will be gas.
There is no fee for the permit, but it will reserve us a campground.
Thanks, Ross
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The return is on Sunday (6/10/2001). This trip involves backpacking up the
Turkey Creek Trail to the Spud Rock campground, setting up base camp, and
do day hikes from that campground. The 1st day is rated "A+", and the other
days are rated "B". If interested, RSVP Ross: [rosslampert@hotmail.com].

6.) Rob is planning a trip to the Chiricahua National Monument, some time
in June, with dates to be determined. If interested, contact Rob:
[rbaker@u.arizona.edu].


ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING RAMBLERS T-SHIRTS

Ramblers T-shirts are still 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: mediums, large,
and extra large. They are only $7 a shirt. Place your order to reserve you
shirt by making payment to our Treasurer Eric: [shiers@ag.arizona.edu].
Phone: 791-0232. NOTE: Old T-shirts are also available at a discounted
price of $5.00 OBO.


If anyone wants to add information or post additional announcements for any
hikes and club business, please feel free to use this listserve. Meanwhile,
keep Rambling!

Wolfgang