Minutes for Meeting of 12-05-2001

• The Ramblers meet every Wednesday at 5pm in the Forbes Building in room 307.
• All hikes,unless otherwise stated, will meet for departure in the parking lot behind the Park Student Union. After 8pm on Friday the lot is available all weekend for general use.

• Susan, this past Saturday, hiked along the Ventana Canyon Trail. She got as far as the pools (in their stagnant and fetid condition) before turning back. She had quite an enjoyable time and hopes to hike the trail in its entirety next time.
• Steve, last week, hiked a portion of the Bear Canyon Trail and was coincidentally 'mistaken' as a bear. Today, he hiked another portion of the trail and passed Seven Trickles...err... Falls.

• Sunday, December 9th, Massimo would like to do some hiking in Saguaro East. He would like to depart at 10am from PSU. The specific trail and length of the hike would depend on the hikers and their preferences. All the trails in this area of the park have minimal elevation change and overall he would like to hike around 3-4 hours. Bring lunch and H2O. His e-mail is malagoli@u.arizona.edu.
• Susan is planning a hike along the Cochise Trail in the Dragoon Mountains. The trip will be either the 1st or 2nd Saturday in January and will leave PSU at 8am and return at 8pm. The trail is a very scenic 4.5 miles one way with minimal elevation change. Equipment would include H2O, lunch, gas money, dinner or money for dinner. Her e-mail address is scalhoun@u.arizona.edu.
• Dan is planning a trip for Thursday the 13th but is planning on sending a message to the listserv so keep your eyes and ears open!

• Michael is currently working on the NEW and IMPROVED Ramblers webpage. If you have pictures that you feel would be appropriate for the webpage, e-mail them to Michael. His e-mail is mdumke@as.arizona.edu.
• Hanna is planning a volunteer opportunity in which Ramblers would go to Millshoe Ranch where they are working to restore overgrazed land and refine grazing techniques. It would encompass an entire weekend of which the first day would include various odd jobs such as fence removal, painting or weed pulling. The second day would be available for hiking in the area. She is leaning more towards January 19-21st because it is a three day weekend. Contact Hanna if interested because she needs an approximate count when she calls the Ranch. Also, if you would be able to drive please inform Hanna. Her e-mail is hanna@u.arizona.edu and her telephone is 884-0131.

Equipment is available for borrowing to members of the hiking club, which is done by contacting Ross and signing it out. The following is the current Ramblers Hiking Club Inventory:

• 2 Backpacking Stoves
• 1 Coleman Dual Burner Stove
• 3 First Aid Kits
• 1 Large Stuff Sack
• 1 Compression Stuff Sack (1 Broken Strap?) 1 Fuel Funnel
• 2 6-Gal. Water Jugs
• 1 5-Ft. Floppy Roll Mat
• 1 6-Ft. Firm Roll Mat
• 1 Air Mat
• 1 Camp Trails Exterior Frame Pack (Ripped Front Pouch) 1 Kelty Exterior Frame Pack
• 1 Jansport Exterior Frame Pack
• 1 Maroon Sleeping Bag (Broken Zipper)
• 3 Red Kelty Sleeping Bags (Rated 25 Degrees ñ More Like 60) 1 Grey Sleeping Bag
• 1 5-Man Tent
• 1 Coleman Gas Lantern
• 1 Volleyball Net
• 1 Volleyball
• 2 Metal Canteens
• 2 Sets of Camping Utensils
• 1 Large Silver Tarp
• 1 Knee Brace