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UPDATE: Location, Directions, Info: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6888&p=83678#p83678

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uh huh, pun intended...

Yes, it's time for a full-fledged summer camping/hiking/climbing/shenanigans adventure. Come one, come all... but don't say you didn't have time to clear your calendar (seriously, it's over 4 months from now)!

Date: Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12

Destination: Cabin Loop on the Mogollon Rim. We'll make a base camp that everybody can get to*, and if need be do a few shuttles to create dayhikes along the Cabin Loop. There are great opportunities for beautiful established-trail hiking in the cool pines, as well as off-trail exploration in rugged Dane Canyon (or Barbershop, Yeager, etc.)

If it's really hot (you know, over 80), there might even be a possible swimming trip over to Knoll Lake.

All of this is contingent on this part of the forest not burning down first.

Why this date??? It's Perseid Meteor Shower Weekend! That's right, despite a waning crescent moon rising after 2am, we should be subject to a weekend of debris from the Swift Tuttle Comet, which should provide a show of up to 50-60 meteors per hour (about 1/min). As long as the skies are clear.

This will of course require adult beverages and very late-night hiking to get away from the light of the fire, and time to readjust your eyes for better viewing. (The first time you'll ever be able to justify using that red light on your headlamp). If you haven't experienced a good meteor shower away from city lights before, it truly is something to behold! Bring a whole book of wishes, and see if they come true!

Details to follow. Just put it on your calendar now. No excuses.

* The new CNF travel management rule takes effect next month and there's a lot to learn about the new restrictions on travel and camping. As such, the exact location we will camp will be determined later. Nonetheless, you can expect it to be within 3 hrs of Phoenix. 2 hrs paved, and up to 20 miles on graded, sedan-accessible dirt roads. Don't be a wuss. Your Prius will love the fresh air!

Normally hiking solo or just with Tracey, and rarely hiking with as many as 3-4 people I must admit group events just aren't my thing.

That said, I realize my opinion isn't very relevant, but as many events as I've seen posted then seeing who actually attended, I agree with Jim here and I've always looked at the interested column in the same way...

Jim_H wrote:"this is a curious event, I like the fantasy of attending, but have no actual interest in ever doing so"

Whether Joe adds another column to reflect this reality or not... that's up to him... unless he throws it out for a vote. But since I don't have enough interest in how the vote turns out I might flip-flop on my vote... or even cancel it. ;)

i'm fairly new to hike AZ. this will be my first event with every one but i'm looking forward to it ill be there for sat/sun.

koonpup wrote:i'm fairly new to hike AZ. this will be my first event with every one but i'm looking forward to it

koonpup wrote:i'm fairly new to hike AZ. this will be my first event with every one but i'm looking forward to it ill be there for sat/sun.

Don't feel bad. I'm a 9 year member and this is my first group event!!! (although I do know some of the peeps going).

I plan on bringing some crudite and dips (homemade hummus perhaps and a homemade roasted aoili???) to share with all on Saturday evening. I also have some nice wood for a campfire.

See y'all next week and looking forward to it.


Trish

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again/meeting new people! dear everyone in the "yellow" column: kindly change that status to "green"! you won't regret it

Are you back in the AZ?
My name isn't really chumley.

lol not yet, but I will be back in time for this. I'll send you a text when it happens, Not-Chumley ;)

Im helping a friend move from globe to glendale hopeing to get it done in 1 trip if i do ill be out there saterday evening.

See everyone next weekend!
and my name is really Trish

It's starting to look like some of the "interested" people might want to plan on heading north next weekend! The forecast is calling for temps in the valley to push 115!

i cant wait. going north and out of the valley its going to be grate. My wife and my daughter might come to

Had to downgrade to "interested" on this...nursing an injury. Will probably be a last minute decision...

squatpuke wrote:Had to downgrade to "interested" on this...nursing an injury. Will probably be a last minute decision...

Larry,

Sorry about your injury but still hope to see you and the kids there!


Trish

i'll be coming from tucson on friday - leaving early from work to try to get there while it's still light outside.

Hmm. Let's see. What's 30-degrees worth to you?

Phoenix. Friday 112/87. Saturday 112/86. Sunday 112/86.
Campsite: Friday 82/60. Chance of Showers. Saturday 81/59. Chance of Showers. Sunday 81/59. Chance of Showers.
http://hikearizona.com/forecast.php?e=T ... kxTVE9PQ==

Seems like a no-brainer to me!

@squatpuke
It's ok Larry, even if you can't hike, come anyway! We'll designate you the camp cook! (maybe... )

@Outdoor LoverNot sure that offering a camp chore assignment is the best way to entice someone to go camping ;)

I'm really sorry I won't be able to make this one. I will miss seeing those I met last at Hart Prairie and meeting others. But the good news for me is that tomorrow I close on a house ON THE VERDE RIVER! Now I can kayak to my backyard!!!

Outdoor Lover wrote:@squatpuke
It's ok Larry, even if you can't hike, come anyway! We'll designate you the camp cook! (maybe... )

Oh No no no no.....I think Larry is a terrific guy but don't ask him to cook!

Last chance! I'm leaving in a couple of hours. If anything is unclear, PM or post soon and I'll try to respond before I go.

Otherwise, see you all this weekend!