Fossil Creek Waterfalls Hiking
2026-04-04 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
🗺️ Location: Fossil Creek in Pine, AZ
🌄 Activity: Hiking to the falls and optional swimming
🏔️ Skill Level: easy
📌 Total Miles: 2.2 miles
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 190 ft
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: gas, possible permits
⛅ Weather: tbd until week of trip
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: water, good shoes, snacks, swimsuit and towel if you’re swimming, hat, sunscreen
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Las Vegas
2026-04-04 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00
🌵 Tempe → Las Vegas Road Trip
March 28 – March 29 | 1 Night Desert Escape
🚗 March 28 – The Drive

9:00 AM – Leave Tempe
~4.5–5 hr scenic desert drive.

1:30 PM – Hoover Dam [LINK] | Must Do
Walk across • Memorial Bridge views • Lake Mead photos
~1:50-2:00 PM – Stop at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign [LINK] | Must Do
Take Pictures without waiting in the line

2:00–2:30 PM – Arrive Las Vegas Strip [LINK]
Park centrally. Reset. Energy up.

🌆 Vegas Core Experience

3:00 – 6:30 PM
Sunset Strip Walk | Must Do
Bellagio fountains • Venetian canals • Eiffel Tower replica • Pyramid replica (Luxor Hotel and Casino) • Explore major casinos

7:00 PM – Dinner [LINK]
Simple $10 fast food. Refuel.

8:30 PM – High Roller [LINK] | Must Do
30-minute night skyline ride.

9:15 PM – Sphere [LINK]
Watch from the outside.

9:45 PM – Fremont Street [LINK] | Must Do
LED canopy show • Street performers • Old Vegas vibe

11:30 PM – Casino Experience

[OPTIONAL] If you want awesome Pizza, try Flour & Barley [https://maps.app.goo.gl/URT7dN3hSxxnJcXq9]

Fixed small budget. Play for the vibe.

🌌 Night Camping – Lovell Canyon (Best Free Option)

📍 Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping

36.06696634675884, -115.56048441459284

• ~40 min from the Strip
• Completely free (Forest Service land)
• Dark skies & quiet mountain desert backdrop
• Multiple pull-outs along Lovell Canyon Road (good for large groups)
Arrive ~12:30 AM. Stargaze. Sleep.

Optional campsite – Lake Mead BLM Dispersed:

36.315829214198374, -114.37542756869787

Free boondocking near lake views • Rougher access roads •
Some nearby areas (Government Wash / 8-Mile) have had overnight restrictions since 2024.

🌄 March 29 – Valley of Fire Morning

9:00 AM – Valley of Fire State Park | Must Do(Optional if tired)
Scenic drive • Fire Wave viewpoint • Elephant Rock • Epic red sandstone landscapes
~2 hour from the Lovell Canyon (OR: 50 min drive from Lake Mead). Unreal sunrise colors.
Location: 36.49585683907795, -114.52866608578192

11:30 AM – Drive Back to Tempe
Arrive ~4:30–5:00 PM

💰 Estimated Cost Breakdown (Per Person)

🚗 Shared Vehicle Costs
Gas (700 miles ÷ 30 mpg = 23.3 gal @ $4.4)
$103 total
Valley of Fire Entry (per vehicle)
$15 total
Split between 5 people → $24 per person

👤 Individual Costs
Food (depends on what you eat/bring)
$$
High Roller Ticket
$35
Optional Gambling
minimum = $5

Estimated Total Per Person:
$60
(Minimal gambling assumed)

Essentials Covered: Full Strip Walk • High Roller • Fremont • Desert Camping • Valley of Fire
Minimal spend. Maximum experience.
Vegas lights. Desert silence. Red rock sunrise.

📝 Trip Summary and Location Links
Tempe → Hoover Dam → Las Vegas Strip → Campsite → Valley of Fire → Tempe

🗺️ Location: Las Vegas
🌄 Activity: City Seeing, Camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Beginner
📌 Total Miles: 700
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 200ft
👥 Max People: 30
🗞️ Costs: ~$60 per person
⛅ Weather: High 79°F, Low 50°F, Wind 4mph
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts (APMA) near Trader Joe’s
🧳 What to Bring: Sleeping bag, pad, tent
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West Clear Creek Exploration
2026-04-04 15:00 - 2026-04-05 20:00
Join us for a camping and hiking trip in the Coconino National Forest. We will head out Saturday afternoon, spent the night car camping. Sunday we will hike the West Clear Creek Trail. The hike includes river crossings and swimming, so make sure to be comfortable with that and bring a swimsuit.
🗺️ Location: West Clear Creek Trail Hiking, Swimming and Car Camping
🌄 Activity: Hiking/Swimming/Carcamping/
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
📌 Total Miles: 9
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 800ft
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: 15 $ gas
⛅ Weather: Sunny, Low 45, High 80
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent), hiking gear, food, water, swimmsuit
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Water Wheels Falls Day Hike
2026-04-10 10:30 - 19:00
This is a short, easy 1.6-mile round-trip hike in Tonto National Forest near Payson, with only 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail includes small stream crossings, forest, and rocky sections, leading to a waterfall and pool where we’ll stop to rest, snack, and swim for the majority of the afternoon. Sturdy footwear is recommended due to slippery rocks, and there is a $10 parking fee per car at the trailhead.
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Mount Lemmon: Base to Peak
2026-04-11 06:00 - 2026-04-12 20:00
This is a difficult 12-mile hike with 7,000 feet of elevation gain, starting among saguaro cacti and ending in a pine forest. During the hike, you will travel through several different biomes as you gain elevation. We will leave Trader Joe’s at 6:00 am and hike to the top of Mount Lemmon, where we will meet the car camping trip. Drivers on the car camping trip will bring up our gear, and we will all camp at the top of the mountain. Then the next morning, we will hike back down and drive back to Tempe. The round-trip will be 24 miles over two days.

The number of people who can come will depend on the number of drivers for the car camping trip, but for now, there will only be room for 5 hikers; however, this could be expanded

Cost: Gas, $7 per car park pass
Weather: Low of 40 at night, high of 80 during the day (at base of mountain)
Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
Bring: LOTS of water, food, hiking gear. We will arrange the pickup and transportation of camping gear before the trip.
Difficulty: Justin (aka Experienced Hikers Only)

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Fossil Springs via Flume Road Trail Hiking + Swimming
2026-04-17 08:00 - 21:00
We’ll hike the Flume Trail to the Fossil Creek Springs, known blue water, caves, waterfalls, and fossils. There is little shade along the trail, so make sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen!
🗺️ Location: Fossil Springs via Flume Road Trail
🌄 Activity: Hiking + Swimming
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
📌 Total Miles: 10
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 1300ft
👥 Max People: 6
🗞️ Costs: 10$ gas
⛅ Weather: 70s
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Lots of water, snacks, hiking shoes
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Death Valley National Park – Milky Way Stargazing 🔭⭐️
2026-04-17 12:00 - 2026-04-19 21:00
We’ll leave Tempe and road-trip out to Death Valley for a few days exploring one of the most unique landscapes in the U.S. Along the way we’ll drive through the Mojave Desert, camp under the stars, and visit some of the valley’s iconic spots like salt flats, sand dunes, colorful badlands, and scenic viewpoints. Expect a mix of short hikes, sightseeing, and plenty of time to take in the vast desert scenery.
This is also one of the best times of the year to see the Milky Way, and Death Valley is one of the darkest places in the country—perfect for stargazing and night photography. The trip is meant to be relaxed and fun: good company, beautiful views, and an unforgettable desert adventure. Just come prepared for desert conditions and cooler nights. 🌙
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Brown’s Peak Day Hike Hiking
2026-04-18 07:30 - 17:30
Come hike to the highest point in Maricopa County! Brown’s peak is the tallest the of Four Peaks with an elevation of 7657ft. Fairly easy hike up to “the chute” which requires some class 3/ class 4 scrambling to get to the top of the peak (optional). Quick day trip with some great views, high clearance vehicles highly recommended to get up to the trailhead
🗺️ Location: Brown’s Peak Day Hike
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate or Advanced
📌 Total Miles: 5
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 1900
👥 Max People: 15
🗞️ Costs: $10 gas
⛅ Weather: Highs in the 80s
🧭 Meeting Place: APMA / TJ’s
🧳 What to Bring: Plenty of water, snacks, good hiking shoes
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Northern Arizona Monopoly
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
This will be a competition trip around Northern Arizona in a similar style to the race to Big Sur

Rules:
Northern Arizona is broken up into regions each worth a certain amount of AOC bucks (regions included based on number of teams):
Sedona: 800
Flagstaff: 800
Oak Creek: 800
Camp Verde: 500
Cottonwood: 500
Jerome: 500
Mt. Humphries: 500
Munds Park: 500
Prescott: 500
If 3+ teams:
Payson: 500
Strawberry: 500
If 4+ teams:
Winslow: 400
Williams: 400

Every region has challenges, each challenge you complete buys you a stake in that region.

Your percent owned of a region = the number of stakes you own in a region/total stakes earned in the game by all teams in region
The AOC bucks from a region = Regions worth x percent you own
Whoever has the most AOC bucks at the end of the game is the winner

example: If you have 3 stakes in Payson, and two other teams have 1 stake. Then you own 3/5 stakes and have 300 AOC bucks.
If you are the only team to complete a challenge in a region you have full ownership

Teams can use debuffs to slow down opponents
Each team starts with two debuff cards
You earn a new debuff card anytime you complete your first challenge in a new region.
You earn a new debuff when you become majority owner in a region (have the most stakes)
If you are the first team to complete a challenge in a region you earn two debuff cards.

No Navigation systems, only paper maps
All teams have Life360 on at all times
We will share a live calculator that

The game lasts two days
Saturday 9:00am – 8:00pm (Starting in Tempe and ending at campsite at Stoneman Lake)
Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Starting at Campsite and ending in Tempe)
Mandatory 30 minute lunch break required each day
you will lose 100 AOC bucks for every 15 minutes late to ending spot (Day 1, no penalty as long as you are on Stoneman Lake road by 8:00)

🗺️ Location: Northern AZ
🌄 Activity: Game
🏔️ Skill Level: Easy
👥 Max People: 30
🗞️ Costs: Gas TBD depend on gameplay
⛅ Weather: High in 60s Low in 30s
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear, food, water, maps
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White Mountains Backpacking
2026-04-25 08:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00
We’re headed on a beautiful backpacking trip to the White Mountains near Greer, Arizona! This is an easy beginner’s backpacking trip on the eastern edge of Arizona, with incredible mountain views and rivers along the entire trail. The trail is relatively short and flat, and is a great backpacking trip for first-timers! We will leave Tempe from the ASU Performing and Media Arts Building in the Trader Joe’s parking lot at 8AM on Saturday. Then, we will hike out 2.5 miles to the end of the trail, setting camp near the river and enjoying a cozy night under the stars. It will be cold at night, so bring several layers! On Sunday morning, we will hike back to the trailhead then drive back to Tempe, returning around 6PM. You can expect beautiful spring wildflowers, wild strawberries along the trail, and lots of crystal-clear water. Don’t miss this adventure to one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona!
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Flatiron Hike
2026-04-26 07:15 - 17:00
Join us for a challenging 5.9-mile hike up the iconic Flatiron under beautiful sunny skies! We will tackle a steep 2,647-foot elevation gain, so make sure to pack sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, snacks, and plenty of water. Meet us at the ASU Performing and Media Arts building (APMA) and let’s hit the trail!
🗺️ Location: Flatiron
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Hard
📌 Total Miles: 5.9
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 2647ft
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: Gas (~$5)
⛅ Weather: High 79° and sunny
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts building (APMA)
🧳 What to Bring: Lots of water, snacks, hiking shoes, sunscreen!
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AOC Officer Interviews
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | MU 225
Positions Open for Next Year:

2 Gear Managers Needed
2 Recruitment Officers Needed
1 Outreach Officer Needed
1 Sponsorship Officer Needed
1 Social Media Officer Needed
1 Secretary Needed
1 Merchandising Officer Needed
1 Technology Director Needed
6 Trip Leaders Needed

Interview Time: April 28th 6pm-9pm MU 225

Please click the “SIGN UP” button below to access the application form.
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Salome Jug Canyoneering
2026-05-02 09:00 - 20:30
Get ready to channel your inner child as we slide and jump down Arizona’s natural playground! Salome Jug Is a canyon that resembles a water park complete with natural slides! Join us for an epic day of sliding and jumping down this hidden gem!
To start we hike 2.7 miles down to the canyon. Then we slide down the canyons natural water slides and cliff jump off the cliffs for about a mile. If the water is too low (and it likely will be) we will have to do a 25 ft rappel to get off the last cliff. No rappel experience or gear is needed this will be a good place to learn just be mentally ready for it. Then we’ll hike out of the canyon 2.3mi +900ft. Read more about this here!
Make sure to bring plenty of food and water as well as cloths good for swimming. Everything you bring will get wet, I’ll bring a dry bag for people to put valuables.

You must know how to swim and be comfortable rock scrambling this is not a beginners hike!

Make sure to watch the video bellow to know the epic journey you’ll be treated to!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXUFPzjS8KA

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Point Lobos & Big Sur Backpacking!
2026-05-08 07:00 - 2026-05-11 20:00
Full Weekend Itinerary:
May 8 @ 7:30 am – May 11 @ 11:00 pm
This trip will be a 4-day road trip and camping weekend from Phoenix to the Central California coast, built around some of the best ocean views, rocky shorelines, cliffs, and coastal scenery in the state. We’ll spend the weekend exploring Point Lobos, Big Sur, Garrapata, and the Monterey / Carmel area, while keeping the trip as budget-friendly as possible by camping for free on BLM land at Williams Hill. Expect a mix of scenic hiking, beach time, swimming, coastal viewpoints, and a lot of driving, plus a stop at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is one of the coolest and most iconic parts of the area.
The full itinerary (with costs) is below.

📅 DAY 1 | Fri, May 8🚗 Phoenix → Williams Hill BLM Free Camp
• 7:30 am – Depart Phoenix• Long drive day west toward Monterey County• Grocery / food stop on the way• Arrive at Williams Hill BLM free camp in the evening• Set up camp, eat dinner, and get settled for the night

📅 DAY 2 | Sat, May 9🌊 Williams Hill → Point Lobos → Garrapata / Big Sur → Williams Hill
• 6:00 am – Wake up• 6:30 am – Leave camp• ~8:00-8:30 am – Arrive at Point Lobos• Hike Cypress Grove Trail for ocean views, rocky coves, cliffs, and shoreline scenery• Optional short coastal stop if the group is moving fast• Drive south through the Big Sur coast• Hike the Soberanes Point / Garrapata coastal area for open coastline, rocks, cliffs, and waves• Spend more time enjoying the coastline, stopping at viewpoints, and taking in the scenery• Drive back inland to Williams Hill• Camp there again for free

📅 DAY 3 | Sun, May 10🏖️ Williams Hill → Monterey / Carmel / Coast Day
• Sleep in a little after the long Saturday• Late morning head toward Monterey / Carmel• Spend time around the coast, viewpoints, shoreline walks, and food spots• Time to hang out, swim, take pictures, and relax at the beach• Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium• Keep the day flexible so the group can have a more relaxed coastal day• Return to Williams Hill for one more free night of camping

📅 DAY 4 | Mon, May 11🏠 Williams Hill → Phoenix
• 6:00-7:00 am – Wake up and pack camp• Depart for Phoenix• Long return drive with food stops as needed• Arrive back in Phoenix by night

⛽ Gas (estimated per person, total trip): $85-130🐠 Monterey Bay Aquarium (per person): $50-65💵 Total cost (per person, including gas): $150-240

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Grand Canyon South and North Rim/ R2R2R Support Camping
2026-05-21 16:30 - 2026-05-24 17:00
Come check out both rims of the Grand Canyon and help support the R3 hikers! Camping the night of the 21st on the South Rim, the 22nd on the North Rim, and the 23rd back to the South Rim again, exploring as much as you want along the way
🗺️ Location: Grand Canyon South and North Rim/ R2R2R Support
🌄 Activity: Camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Easy/ Choose your own adventure
👥 Max People: 8
🗞️ Costs: $80 gas
⛅ Weather: Highs in 70s, lows in 40s
🧭 Meeting Place: APMA / TJ’s
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear
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Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim Hike
2026-05-21 16:30 - 2026-05-24 17:00
Grand Canyon R3! Don’t sign up if you don’t know all that this entails. Plan is to drive up and camp the night of the 21st, hike South Kaibab to North Kaibab on 22nd and back on the 23rd, camp the night again and head back on the 24th
🗺️ Location: Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim Hike
🌄 Activity: Hiking and Camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Justin Plus+
📌 Total Miles: 45
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 11,000
👥 Max People: 8
🗞️ Costs: $40 in gas, byo food
⛅ Weather: Cold at the top (lows in 40s) and hot at the bottom (highs in 100s)
🧭 Meeting Place: APMA/ TJ’s
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear, camelback/plenty of water storage, endurance fuel
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Saguaro Lake Day Hike
2026-05-23 08:00 - 18:00
This is a scenic, moderate 5-mile round-trip hike along Butcher Jones Trail at Saguaro Lake in Tonto National Forest. The trail follows the shoreline with desert views, rocky sections, and overlooks of the lake, leading to hidden coves where we can stop to swim, relax, and snack. There are also some cliff jumping spots along the lake. Sturdy shoes are recommended because parts of the trail are rocky and uneven, and parking is around $10
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Yosemite Backpacking 🏕️
2026-06-18 09:00 - 2026-06-23 19:00
Full Weekend Itinerary:
June 18 @ 9:00 am – June 23
This trip will be a 6-day road trip and camping trip from Phoenix to Yosemite National Park, built around waterfalls, granite cliffs, Yosemite Valley views, rivers, meadows, and some of the most iconic hikes in the park. Days 1 and 6 will mainly be driving days, while Days 2-5 will be full Yosemite days.
The campsites we’re trying to get are at Camp 4, which uses 1-week-in-advance reservations. We’ll camp inside the park when we can, and on nights we can’t get Camp 4, we’ll camp about 40 minutes outside the eastern entrance. Because of this, the exact order for Days 2-5 is TBD and will depend on campsite availability, drive times, parking, weather, and trail conditions.

📅 DAY 1 | Thu, June 18
🚗 Phoenix → Yosemite Area
• 9:00 am – Depart Phoenix• Long drive day toward Yosemite / the eastern Sierra area• Food, gas, and grocery stops on the way• Arrive near camp later in the day• Set up camp, organize food/gear, and get ready for the Yosemite days

📅 DAYS 2-5 | Fri, June 19 – Mon, June 22
• 🌊 Full Vernal + Nevada Falls day: Hike from Happy Isles up the Mist Trail to experience Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall up close. This will be one of the biggest waterfall hikes of the trip, with steep granite steps, river views, and incredible scenery throughout the climb.  ◦ 🥾 6.7 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 4.5-5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Hard
• 🌲 Wapama Falls / Hetch Hetchy day: Explore Hetch Hetchy, walk across O’Shaughnessy Dam, and hike the Wapama Falls Trail along the reservoir. This day will have huge waterfall views, cliffs, bridges, and a quieter feel than Yosemite Valley. If the group wants to extend it, we can continue partway toward Rancheria Falls without committing to the full route.  ◦ 🥾 4.9 miles  ◦ ⏱️ 2.5-3 hours  ◦ 🟡 Moderate
• 🚲 Yosemite Valley bike + river day: Rent bikes and explore Cook’s Meadow, Sentinel Meadow, Lower Yosemite Falls, the Merced River Trail, Mirror Lake, and scenic Valley viewpoints. We’ll spend the day riding through the Valley, stopping for photos, and swimming or relaxing along the Merced River.  ◦ 🌊 Merced River Trail    ▪ 🥾 5.6 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 2-2.5 hours    ▪ 🟡 Moderate  ◦ 🪞 Mirror Lake Paved Trail    ▪ 🥾 2.1 miles    ▪ ⏱️ 0.5-1 hour    ▪ 🟢 Easy
• 🏔️ Panorama Trail day: Hike from Glacier Point down toward Yosemite Valley, with huge views of Half Dome, Illilouette Fall, Nevada Fall, Vernal Fall, and the surrounding cliffs. This will be one of the most scenic hikes of the trip and a strong final big hike.  ◦ 🥾 9.1 miles  ◦ ⏱️ About 5 hours  ◦ 🔥 Challenging

📅 DAY 6 | Tue, June 23
🏠 Yosemite Area → Phoenix
• Wake up early and pack up camp• Final bathroom/shower/food stop if needed• Depart for Phoenix• Long return drive with gas and food stops as needed• Arrive back home later in the day/night

💵 Estimated Costs Per Person
• Gas: ~$90-150• Yosemite entrance pass: ~$35 per vehicle, split by car• Camping: varies depending on campsite location• Bike rental: ~$35-50 if we rent bikes• Showers: small fee if we shower in the park• Food/groceries: ~$40-80• Total estimated cost: ~$150-300 per person
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Petrified Forrest National Park/Painted Dessert
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-21 13:00
We’ll leave Friday afternoon and arrive at Crystal Forest Campground in the evening. After setting up camp and getting settled, we’ll relax for the night and prepare for a full day of exploring on Saturday.
Saturday will be dedicated to seeing the best of Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll start the morning with a hike on the Historic Blue Forest Trail, followed by the park’s signature Blue Mesa Trail Loop, where colorful badlands and scattered petrified wood create some of the most dramatic scenery in the park.
After the hikes, we’ll visit Newspaper Rock to view hundreds of ancient petroglyphs and stop at Puerco Pueblo to explore the remains of an ancestral Puebloan settlement. We’ll then continue to the Giant Logs Trail and Crystal Forest, where some of the park’s largest and most colorful petrified logs can be found.
In the afternoon, we’ll head north through the park to experience the vibrant landscapes of the Painted Desert. Along the way, we’ll hike to Onyx Bridge, one of the park’s most remarkable petrified wood formations, and stop at the Painted Desert Overlook for panoramic views of the desert’s colorful hills and mesas.
To end the day, we’ll enjoy dinner and watch the sunset over the Painted Desert before returning to camp. We’ll break camp and leave early Sunday morning for the drive home.

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Apache Lake Raft Camping
2026-06-27 22:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00
Join me for a raft camping (raftpacking? packrafting?) trip on the Apache Lake, one dam up from Canyon Lake in the Superstitions. We will be parking at the Apache Lake Marina & Resort for $30/car and using inflatable rafts to boat 4.5 miles to the LeGrand Cove, where we will camp on the beach.

I have a raft that fits 5ish with gear and a one person inflatable kayak. If your buying a raft I recommend buying the Walmart special Ozark Trail Raft and paddles, currently going for $32. It fits 2 people, so you can split the price in half. Then, grab a life vest from Walmart. Or if you want to be fancy, you can rent a Kayak from the marina for $85/day. Or even a full Pontoon Boat for $550!
I also recommend getting some drybags so your valuables and sleeping bag don’t get wet, which can also be found at Walmart.

The Poormans Yacht:
Great Value Raft and Paddles: $32/2 = $16
Life Vest: $12
Total per person: $28
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Humphrys via Inner Basin
2026-07-24 15:00 - 2026-07-26 20:00
Escape the heat and hike to Arizona’s tallest peak at 12,633 feet! We’ll be hiking the seacret back way up on the inner basin trail. Not quite as hard as Weatherford but tougher then Snowbowl, Inner Basin is 16.2mi with 4,534ft of gain. Plan to day hike but if people are up for it we could backpack insted.
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Colorado Backpacking and 14ers: Chicago Basin Grand Slam
2026-08-13 08:00 - 2026-08-18 18:00
Deep in the San Juan Mountains lies the hidden kingdom of Chicago Basin — a remote alpine cirque guarded by jagged granite towers, wandering mountain goats, and four ancient 14ers: Eolus, North Eolus, Sunlight, and Windom.
The journey begins in the desert of Tempe, crossing into the high country of southwest Colorado before boarding the historic Durango & Silverton train into the Animas River canyon. From the Needleton stop, a steep 6–7 mile ascent climbs nearly 3,000 vertical feet into the basin, where waterfalls echo through the trees and peaks rise like stone cathedrals above camp.
Over 3–4 days in the backcountry, the summit team will attempt all four 14ers in a massive alpine push involving exposed scrambling, endless talus, thin air, and rapidly changing mountain weather. Total trip mileage is expected to land around 30 miles with well over 9,000 feet of elevation gain.
A second group will have the option to enjoy a more relaxed wilderness experience by backpacking into Chicago Basin and hiking up toward Twin Lakes beneath the surrounding peaks, taking in the alpine scenery without committing to the technical summit routes.
Whether chasing summits or simply immersing in the basin itself, the trip offers a rare chance to step into one of the wildest and most beautiful mountain landscapes in the American West.
🗺️ Location: Chicago Basin in the San Juan Mountains of Colorad0, North of Durango
🌄 Activity: Backpacking and Summit Push
🏔️ Skill Level: Advanced to Extremely Strenuous
📌 Total Miles: 14-32 hard miles
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 4500 – 10000 ft (at altitude)
👥 Max People: 12
🗞️ Costs: Gas ~$75, Train $120, Food
⛅ Weather: TBD
🧭 Meeting Place: TBD
🧳 What to Bring: Backpacking gear and food for 3-4 days in backcountry
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Lake Powell Exploration
2026-08-28 11:00 - 2026-08-30 18:00
Itinerary
🌊 Lake Powell 2-Night Lone Rock Beach Camping Itinerary 🚗🏕️
Day 1: Drive from Tempe + Beach Camp Setup 🏜️
11:00 AM: Depart Tempe. Head north on I-17 to US-89 N. Light traffic expected; quick stop in Flagstaff for lunch/gas if needed.
~4:00-5:00 PM: Arrive at Lone Rock Beach (north of Page ~12 miles, Utah side off US-89). Pay entrance + camping fee at kiosk/booth. Drive onto sand (follow existing tracks; high-clearance/4WD best but many 2WD succeed). Claim a spot near the water with views of Lone Rock.
💰 Prices for Day 1:
Entrance: $30 per vehicle (waived if you have a National Parks Annual Pass)
Campsite: $14 per night per vehicle → $28 total for 2 nights
Afternoon/Evening: Set up tent, canopy, and camp. Swim around, explore the beach/rocks. Grill dinner or easy camp meal. Watch the sunset over the lake. Quiet hours 10 PM-6 AM.
Overnight: Primitive camping (portable water, showers, toilets seasonal). Campfire OK in rings or below high-water line. 🔥
Day 2: Antelope Canyon Kayak Adventure + Horseshoe Bend Sunset 🛶🌅
Morning: Wake, quick breakfast at camp (coffee, bars, fruit).
~8:00-9:00 AM: Drive ~15-20 min south to Antelope Point Public Boat Launch. Pick up rented kayaks.
Kayak & Hike (4-6+ hours total):
Paddle ~2.5 miles each way into the Antelope Canyon water arm (stay to the side of main channel). Beach kayaks at the sandbar, then hike upstream into the stunning narrow sandstone slot (30 min to a few hours RT; bring water, snacks, shoes for sand/mud). Towering glowing walls, peaceful and adventurous—no crowds like the land tours. Return same way. Start early to beat afternoon wind.
💰 Kayak Cost: $60 per person/$40 For Two Person
Early-Mid Afternoon: Return kayaks, drive ~10-15 min to Page.
Late Lunch/Early Dinner in Page (~2-5 PM): Options like Big John’s BBQ, Dam Bar & Grille, El Tapatio, or similar (casual, $15-25/person). Groceries if needed. 🍔
Late Afternoon/Evening: Drive 5 min to Horseshoe Bend ($10/vehicle parking). Easy 1.5-mile RT sandy hike to the epic 1,000-ft overlook. Stay for golden hour/sunset glow.
Evening: Drive ~20 min back to Lone Rock camp. Night swim, campfire, chill under the stars. 🌌
Day 3: Dam Stop + Navajo Tacos + Drive Home 🏠
Morning: Wake, eat breakfast at camp. Pack up completely (leave no trace—pack out all trash).
~9:00-10:00 AM: Short drive ~15-20 min to Glen Canyon Dam / Carl Hayden Visitor Center (near Page). Free overlook, exhibits, bridge views (open ~9 AM-5 PM). Quick 30-45 min stop.
~10:30 AM onward: Drive south on US-89 ~50-60 min to Cameron Trading Post (right on highway, on Navajo Nation).
Eat Navajo tacos (fry bread with beans, beef/mutton or veggie, green chile, cheese, lettuce, tomato—regular ~$15-20, mini cheaper). Historic spot with gift shop and Little Colorado River gorge views. Eat in or to-go. 🌮
Continue home: From Cameron ~3-3.5 hours via US-89 S to I-17 S. Arrive Tempe by 6:00 PM.
💰 Full Cost Breakdown (Per Vehicle)
Entrance: $30 per vehicle (waived with National Park Pass)
Two Nights Camping: $28
Kayak: $60 per person (or $40 per person if sharing a 2-person kayak)
Horseshoe Bend Parking: $10
Gas (round trip): ~$120 (for most cars) → ~$100 for a 4-person car split
🗺️ Location: Lake Powell
🌄 Activity: Camping/Hiking/Kayaking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: $40
⛅ Weather: Highs Are In The Upper 70s. Nighly Lows In The 50s
🧭 Meeting Place: In Front Of Trader Joes
🧳 What to Bring: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Sun Protection, Water Shoes for Kayaking,
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Wilderness First Aid Course
2026-09-26 07:00 - 2026-09-27 18:00
From CAMRA:
Are you prepared?

What happens if a medical emergency happens to you, a family member, or a friend while you are in the wilderness? Do you know how to safely respond to a life-threatening injury? Gain peace-of-mind in learning the same life-saving skills taught to outdoor professionals across the country.
This fast-paced, yet comprehensive two-day program will teach you skills for responding to medical emergencies in the backcountry. A blended course of classroom learning, skills labs, and outdoor scenarios for plenty of hands-on practice.
Topics covered in the two-day WFA course include:

Patient Assessment System
Principles of Splinting
Preparedness and Prevention
Environmental Emergencies
Long-term Patient Care
Soft Tissue Injuries
Bites and Stings

…and many other potentially life-saving skills!
Tuition includes:

SOLO’s Field Guide to Wilderness First Aid (current edition)
Wilderness First Aid Map
SOLO WFA certification card

Please Bring:

Notebook and pen for notes during classroom session
Water and snacks (sack lunch in lieu of eating offsite recommended)
Clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions, approximately 1/3 of the course will be outdoors, will require kneeling on dirt surfaces
Backpack with items you normally take into the backcountry. If new to the outdoors, you can download the WFA Gear List.

You must sign up through CAMRA’s Website: https://camra.ticketspice.com/wilderness-first-aid-september-2026

🗺️ Location: North Mountain Visitor Center
🌄 Activity: Class
🏔️ Skill Level: Easy
👥 Max People: 8
🗞️ Costs: $250 for course, gas
⛅ Weather: Hot outside, A/C inside
🧭 Meeting Place: APMA/ TJ’s
🧳 What to Bring: Water, food, backpack, and a good attitude
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