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1 Arizona Outdoor & Travel Club July 2013 Monday, July 1 Exercise Hike, Phoenix Mountain Preserve RATING: B- LENGTH: 5-7 mi ELEV GAIN: < 1000 ft PACE: Fast CO-LEADERS: Gary and Tom Meet at 7:45 am (depart at 8:00) at the parking lot, SW corner of 32nd ST and Lincoln, west of the Chase Bank building. This is a quick-paced exercise hike through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, which will encompass a variety of trails. Bring water and sunscreen. Cost to non-members is $5. Sunday, July 7 Babe s Hole Sycamore Canyon Wilderness (Flagstaff) RATING: C LENGTH: ~3+ mi ELEV GAIN: ~900 ft PACE: Medium LEADER: Larry ashcrofbks@yahoo.com Meet at 7:00 am (depart at 7:15) at the Park-and-Ride on the south side of Bell Rd., just west of I-17. We will carpool to the Kelsey Spring trailhead located 24.1 miles SW of central Flagstaff. A high clearance vehicle may be needed for the final 1.8 miles. From the Kelsey trailhead you immediately descend into a shady forested canyon of Ponderosa pine mixed with douglas fir, gambel oak and juniper trees. Most of the length of the trail is gradual up and down with only a few short steep areas. We may decide to additionally visit Kelsey Spring, Dorsey Spring or the cabin at Winter Cabin Spring. There are many spectacular panoramic views of Sycamore Canyon as you hike along the trail. Expect to stop for lunch & libations at Flagstaff s La Fonda Mexican Restaurant afterward. Bring sunscreen, hat, boots, plenty of water, snacks and $ for carpool. Children, well behaved outdoor dogs are welcome. The hike could be canceled if weather is a factor. Cost to nonmembers is $5. Monday, July 8 Exercise Hike, Phoenix Mountain Preserve RATING: B- LENGTH: 5-7 mi ELEV GAIN: < 1000 ft PACE: Fast CO-LEADERS: Gary and Tom Meet at 7:45 am (depart at 8:00) at the parking lot, SW corner of 32nd ST and Lincoln, west of the Chase Bank building. This is a quick-paced exercise hike through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, which will encompass a variety of trails. Bring water and sunscreen. Cost to non-members is $5.

2 Saturday, July 13 Downhill Hike San Francisco Peaks, Ride the Chairlift, and Mexican Food (Flagstaff) RATING: C LENGTH: 4 mi ELEV GAIN: 1500 ft PACE: Leisurely Option for C+ Hikers (uphill) LEADERS: Jeanie & Van (Call leaders by Wednesday July 10) Meet at 9:00 am (depart at 9:15) at the McDonalds in Flagstaff. I-17 ends as it enters Flagstaff. The McDonalds is on the left as you start through town. The leaders will already be in Flagstaff. We will hike downhill on the Arizona Trail from the Hart Prairie Lodge to Aspen Corner. Car shuttle involved. Any uphill hikers can start at Aspen Corner and go up. We will continue by vehicle to the upper Lodge and ride the Chairlift onto Agassiz Peak for fantastic views of dormant volcanoes and all the way to Grand Canyon. The chairlift is free if you are 70 or older. Then we will head down to La Fonda for great Mexican food. Bring snacks and plenty of water. Hike will be canceled in case of rain. No dogs. $5 fee for non-members. Sunday, July 14 Walnut Canyon National Monument Hike and Twin Arrows Casino (Flagstaff) RATING: D LENGTH: 2 mi ELEV GAIN: 200 ft PACE: Leisurely LEADERS: Jeanie & Van (Call leaders by Wednesday July 10) Meet at 9:00 am (depart at 9:15) at the McDonalds in Flagstaff. I-17 ends as it enters Flagstaff. The McDonalds is on the left as you start through town. The leaders will be staying overnight Saturday (see Saturday hike above). We will drive east on Interstate 40 about 13 miles to the National Monument. $5 per person entry fee (free with Golden Age cards). Walnut Canyon is lined on both sides with 700 year old Cliff Dwellings. We will walk down 200 steps to hike around the Island Trail and among 25 dwellings. ½ of the trail is closed for repairs so we will backtrack up to the top. We will hike around on top for views of the other cliff dwellings. After the hike we continue east on 1-40 to check out the new Twin Arrows Navajo Casino and have lunch. Admission ticket to Walnut Canyon is also good at Sunset Crater National Monument and Wupatki National Monument for the rest of the day if anyone wants to visit them. Bring snacks and plenty of water. Hike will be canceled in case of rain. No dogs. $5 fee for non-members. Wednesday, July 17 - Kelly Tank to Snowbowl Hike - Section of the AZ Trail (Flagstaff) RATING: B LENGTH: 10 mi ELEV GAIN: ~1500 ft PACE: Medium LEADER: Ralph Engler (H) or (C) Meet at 6:45 am (depart at 7:00) at the I-17 and Carefree Hwy McDonalds parking lot. This is a summer hike through the aspens, pines, and grassy meadows of a relatively new section of the AZ Trail. Bring water and sunscreen. No dogs or children. Hike will be canceled in case of rain. Cost to nonmembers is $5.

3 Sunday, July 21 Kachina Trail Hike and Flagstaff Celtic Festival RATING: B LENGTH: ~12 mi ELEV GAIN: ~1000 ft PACE: Medium LEADER: Slow Mark mnashley@yahoo.com Meet at 6:15 am (depart at 6:30) at the Park-and-Ride on the south side of Bell Rd., just west of I-17. Join Slow Mark on the Kachina Trail as we use the Flagstaff Celtic Festival as cover to "go Celtic" on this hike. Highland dress, face-paint, fake swords or other (fake) weapons are welcome, just no "Heavy Horse." Storm activity may curtail the length of the hike and the optional "Celtic Charge" across Hart Prairie but not our ability to make a scene alongside other Celtic Warriors at a local restaurant! Remember..."They may take our lives, but they cannot take our FACE-PAINT!!! Bring sunscreen, hat, boots, plenty of water, snacks, and $ for carpool. Contact Mark if more details are needed. Hike will be canceled in case of rain. Cost to non-members is $5. Wednesday, July 24 U-Bar Trail Hike (Mogollon Rim) RATING: B- LENGTH: 8 or 9.4 mi ELEV GAIN: ~1100 ft PACE: Medium CO-LEADERS: Jim D hikingstickjim@yahoo.com and Jim L panamjim@gmail.com Meet at 6:45 am (depart at 7:00) at Wendy's in Fountain Hills, Shea Blvd. just west of Highway 87 (Beeline). The U-Bar Trail is part of the Cabin Loop, a system of trails that connect 3 historic cabins in the Mogollon Rim Country. Enjoy this scenic hike above 7000 feet elevation which features a permanent stream, grassy meadows, a variety of trees, and the ruins of an old cabin. We ll start hiking near the southern trailhead and hike north for 4 miles. Faster hikers can continue another 0.7 miles to Barbershop Canyon if they wish. This is an in-and-out hike with good trail conditions. Getting to the trailhead requires a long but very scenic drive along the Rim Road. Bring sunscreen, hat, at least 3 liters of water, lunch or snacks, rain gear, and $ for carpool. We ll consider stopping to eat before the drive home. Hike will be canceled in case of a monsoon rain. Cost to nonmembers is $5. Thursday, July 25 Happy Hour at Tommy Bahama s (Scottsdale) RATING: Island Tropical TIME: 4:00 to 6:00 pm LEADER: Mary Parke Wear your Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt and join us at Tommy Bahama s in Kierland Commons (15205 N. Kierland Blvd.,Scottsdale, phone ). This happy hour is for all of us hearty souls that summer in Arizona. Half price small plates including Ahi Tuna, Fish Tacos, Prime Beef Sliders, Macadamia goat cheese, Jerk Chicken Lollipops and more. $6 signature cocktails, $4 drafts and well drinks, $5 wine and $7 martinis. Stay after for dinner or shop for beach gear. Guests welcome! Saturday, July 27 Mount Elden Loop Hike (Flagstaff) RATING: A- LENGTH: 12 mi ELEV GAIN: 3000 ft PACE: Medium LEADER: Dan Rothman ( cell)

4 Call hike leader for meeting time and location no later than Thursday, July 25th. Some of us may wish to drive up and spend Friday night in Flagstaff before the hike. The hike starts with a steep 3-mile ascent to Mt. Elden Lookout, with beautiful views of Mt. Humphreys and the entire Flagstaff area and beyond. We ll then continue our counter-clockwise loop hike around the Mountain on a series of excellent, generally low-gradient downhill trails through lush forests of pine and aspen. The last section of the hike, on the south side of the Mountain, will take us back to our cars via the Pipeline and Forces of Nature Trails. There are some exposed sections, so be sure to bring your sunscreen, plenty of water, sturdy hiking boots and rain gear. Hike will be canceled in case of rain. Cost to non-members is $5. Monday, July 29 Exercise Hike, Phoenix Mountain Preserve RATING: B- LENGTH: 5-7 mi ELEV GAIN: < 1000 ft PACE: Fast CO-LEADERS: Gary and Tom Meet at 7:45 am (depart at 8:00) at the parking lot, SW corner of 32nd ST and Lincoln, west of the Chase Bank building. This is a quick-paced exercise hike through the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, which will encompass a variety of trails. Bring water and sunscreen. Cost to non-members is $5. This is a reminder that our embroidered AzOTC logo polo shirts are available in both men's and women's sizes. They may be purchased at club meetings and are offered at cost to members and non-members in a dazzling array of 14 color choices in both non-pilling 100% cotton ($29) and cotton/poly blend ($25). Club caps can also be ordered. The beautiful AzOTC logo has been brilliantly reproduced in all its 12 colors in a classy style that will show your pride in our club. Please see Bud Tasch at the monthly club meeting (or Jim Dickover when Bud isn t there).

5 2013 AzOTC Officers President: Dan Rothman Vice President: Bud Tasch (H) (C) Treasurer: Felix Puskaritz Secretary: Bev Koslow Past-President Dan Rothman Member Representatives Don Mowry Dave Richardson Al Zvirlbulis Webmaster Greg Cravener Database Administrator Don Mowry Membership Meeting Program Director Dave Richardson Public Relations Committee Chairperson Larry Ashcroft Activity Committee Chairperson Grace Chen Coordinators The following are Volunteer Activity Coordinators. Contact them if you need information or help arranging your activity. Please coordinate your activity schedule through the appropriate Volunteer Activity Coordinator. Hiking: Jim Dickover Adopt-a- Marilyn Schrab Highway: Bicycling: Karl Weinrich Social: Bonnie Tasch Mary Parke All activity write-ups MUST be submitted to the proper Activity Coordinator for review and approval before they are sanctioned events. Activities can be submitted to Activity Coordinators by . They are submitted to an Activity Coordinator, not to the Webmaster. Visit us on the web at Activity Rating Guide AzOTC activities are gauged by the following chart. Please consider the rating below and also the pace prior to signing up for an activity. "MEDIUM" (or unlisted) hikes have a pace of mph. A "FAST" pace is greater than 2.5 mph. A "SLOW" pace is less than 2.0 mph. Hike Ratings Rating Miles Elevation Gain A ,000+ ft. A ,000-4,000 ft. A ,500-3,500 ft. B ,000-2,500 ft. B ,500-2,000 ft. B ,100-1,500 ft. C ,100 ft. C/D ft. Bicycle Ride Ratings A miles on flat terrain or miles with hills. Road may have heavy traffic. B miles on flat terrain or miles with hills. Roads may have traffic. C miles on flat terrain, or 10 miles with hills. Quiet streets or bike paths. Equipment for A & B rides consists of a lightweight bicycle with multiple gearing, water bottle, tire pump, extra tube, repair kit, helmet and riding gloves. We also suggest bike shorts. Riders will not be left by the wayside, but are expected to be self-sufficient. A buddy system is in effect for the last two riders. Equipment for C rides consists of a bicycle in good, safe repair, water bottle, tire pump, extra tube, repair kit, and helmet. C rides will have a leader and a sweep. Members, please pay attention to the activity rating given a hike or bike ride. The ratings were designed to give participants an indication of the difficulty of an activity in advance. Some hikes and bike rides sponsored by AzOTC are arduous and can be dangerous for less experienced members. It is extremely important that members wear suggested clothing and carry required equipment (hiking boots, helmets, gloves, etc.). If you have any questions or doubts about the difficulty of the activity or your ability to participate safely, please contact the activity leader. We want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe time on AzOTC sponsored activities. Consumption of alcohol during an AzOTC bike or hike activity is prohibited. REMEMBER! A free membership can be earned by leading 8 activities per calendar year. Sign up 3 new members in a calendar year and earn a free AzOTC tee-shirt.

6 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ARIZONA OUTDOOR AND TRAVEL CLUB Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: How did you find out about AzOTC? New Member Renewal Member Individual Membership $20/year* Family Membership $30/year* Change of Address I would like to lead/co-lead an activity: Yes Interests: Hiking Biking Backpacking Camping Canoeing Travel 4x4 Other I/We, intending to be legally-bound members of the Arizona Outdoor & Travel Club (AzOTC), do hereby, for myself, my family, and my heirs, release all rights and claims for personal injuries or damages I/we incur while participating in AzOTC-sponsored activities. Applicant: Other family member: Date: Mail to: AzOTC, PO Box 21951, Mesa, AZ * The annual membership fee is due on September 30th each year, good through September 30th the following year, and is pro-rated as follows: Join Date Individual Family Prior to 12/31 $20.00 $ /1 to 3/31 $15.00 $ /1 to 6/30 $10.00 $ /1 to 9/30 $5.00 $7.50 Guest Policy We welcome guests! Please give us a try! We encourage guests to participate in activities (rules and space permitting). Non-members are charged $5 for all activities that are free to members. Selected activities are open to members only. For paid activities, non-members will be assessed an additional fee based on the cost of the activity. Guests must sign a liability release and be aware of the ACTIVITY RATING GUIDE. Guests must call leaders before participating in any AzOTC activity.