Tag Archive for hiking

Ready to Lead a Hike?

Warren Wasescha Someone once said if we don’t have hike leaders, our club is just a picnic and some monthly meetings. Thankfully, we have a number of dedicated hike leaders who make our hikes happen. But we could always use more to keep the hiking calendar full. Not sure you’re comfortable leading a hike? It’s…

Hikes Are in Full Gear

Warren Wasescha On a clear day you can see mountain ranges all around the Valley, and when you look at the last two calendar months of hiking, the club has already hiked in most of those mountain ranges this season. We get around, and you will, too, when you hike with our club. Already, the…

Hiking Club Dates to Remember

Warren Wasescha The fear of missing out—ever have that feeling? Most teenagers do. For me, I had it when this season’s hiking season had begun and I was still in Minnesota. For others, it’s not remembering important club event dates. So, here are some dates and locations to mark on your calendar: Like hiking and…

Let the Hiking Begin!

Warren Wasescha Welcome to the 2021-22 hiking season. It officially begins this month. Let the fun begin! If you like hiking, we’d love to have you join us. We are a friendly, inclusive group of hikers who welcome all able-bodied hikers. Our goal is to make group hiking fun, challenging, social, and safe. We hike…

Have a Favorite Hike?

Warren Wasescha Talk to anyone in the Sun Lakes Hiking Club and, undoubtedly, they have a favorite hike. With hundreds of different hikes the club has led over the years, there are a lot of good choices to consider. The hardest part of this exercise, however, is to narrow it down to one or two…

Hiking in the Off Season

Warren Wasescha Our Sun Lakes Hiking Club hikes officially November through April. But what do club members do for the other six months of the year? If you are lucky enough to summer in Colorado or other points north, the options are easy. If you stay in the Valley where temps often prevent rigorous hiking,…

Can You Name Your Favorite Mountain Range?

Warren Wasescha Hike for a while in the Valley and you’ll experience a very different feel as you hike each mountain range. Take Camelback, for example—an icon in the heart of the metro area. Everyone knows it. It’s located amidst some of the most desirable and expensive properties in the Valley. It’s a very aspirational…

Making Smart Choices When Hiking

Mellow hikers enjoying Wild Horse/High Noon Trails in Hawes Sonoran System with Red Mountain on the left. (Photo by Jim Savage)

Warren Wasescha I stopped my hike early and turned back towards the trailhead the other day. I decided I did not want to make my wife a widow. She was expecting me home for dinner with friends and jokingly said she did not want to go out with them by herself. It was the right…

Friendships Within the Hiking Club

Warren Wasescha I’ve been hiking with our club for five seasons now. I have hiked at all levels. I have hiked with many club members, both old and new. The one thing I’ve noted along the way is how friendly the club has been to me and to others. And it’s rewarding to see the…