Warren Wasescha With new safety measures in place, Ginny Metz from the hiking club sent out a survey to all members asking them how they felt about hiking in a COVID-19 world. Many responded, and a wide range of responses were given. Some were not going to be hiking this season, but for reasons other…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2020
A Different Hiking Season Come November
Warren Wasescha With COVID-19, you might be asking if the club will be hiking this upcoming season, beginning in November. The answer is a resounding yes, but with some changes to help keep you safe. For starters, no social dinners, picnics, brunches, special hike, or endorsed lunch stops after a hike. It’s too risky being…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Sun Lakes Hiking Club: Snake Smarts
Warren Wasescha As a hiker during warmer months, can you ever not think about rattlesnakes on the trail? Same here, so I found a great article from Associate Professor Dale DeNardo of the Arizona State University School of Life Sciences, who studies rattlesnakes. Here in part is what he had to say about snakes and hiking: Q:…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
Sun Lakes Hiking Club—Remembering Your Favorite Hikes
Warren Wasescha Talk to any hiker, and they all have their favorite hikes: Mormon Loop and Hidden Valley Trails at South Mountain, Peralta Trail in the Superstitions, Quart Peak in the Estrellas, Ford Canyon in the White Tanks, Camelback Mountain. These and many more are the treasures that, when combined together, make the Valley one…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Sun Lakes Hiking Club Highlights
Warren Wasescha December kicked off with a 4.5-mile hike by the Mellows led by Bob and Karen MacFarlane on five trails at South Mountain, while the Motivateds, led by DeEtte Faith, hiked 11 miles via the Gateway Trail to reach Tom’s Thumb to give a “thumbs up” to this majestic peak in the McDowell Mountains.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Sun Lakes Hiking Club – our season has begun!
Warren Wasescha Nov. 1 kicked off the new season with a picnic, where we announced the location of our 2020 Special Hike Feb. 25-27. This time, we’re exploring the trails and sights of the Tucson area. If you have an interest, let Sherrie Conner know at [email protected]. It is always a great time. Spaces are…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Sun Lakes Hiking Club – Come join us for great hikes and camaraderie!
Warren Wasescha Our Hiking Club is a great way to enjoy nature with others, while seeing parts of the Valley and beyond that you might not get to see otherwise. We are a friendly, inclusive group that welcomes all able-bodied hiking enthusiasts! Check out our website at www.meetup.com/sun-lakes-hiking-club to view descriptions of our hikes and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Sun Lakes Hiking Club 2019-2020 Season – Dates to remember!
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Tight squeeze
Warren Wasescha One of the great things about the Sun Lakes Hiking Club is that you get a chance to see and experience areas of the Valley in a very different way. Take for example South Mountain. From the ground looking up, it’s just an average-looking mountain. But travel up the Mormon Trail to the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Hikers cool off along the Mogollon Rim
Warren Wasescha The club’s off-season hikes began this summer with a 6.3-mile hike on Houston Loop Trail along the Mogollon Rim near Payson, AZ, 4800 feet above sea level with temperatures 20 degrees cooler than in the desert, 90 miles away – a nice respite from the summer heat enjoying nature with friends. While our…