Arizona Outdoors Club

Weekly Meeting (MU 207)
2024-03-12 19:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-19 19:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-26 19:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 19:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 19:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-16 19:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
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Collaboration with ASU Home Base Initiative --- Telegraph pass trail
2024-03-16 08:00 - 14:00
This would be an awesome opportunity to meet new people from home base initiative group from downtown campus who is passionate about improving mental wellness for young people and we all agree that being in the nature is great for our mind! We will be doing the telegraph trail on south mountain which is beginner friendly and we will be back in tempe in time if you also wants to attend the kickoff trip at night!
Trip leader: Andy Ma 5162059980
Saturday 8AM – 2 PM
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Spring Kick-off
2024-03-16 15:00 - 2024-03-17 10:00
Get ready to kick off spring in style with an unforgettable desert rave in beautiful Arizona desert! Join us for an all-night party under the stars featuring the electrifying beats of DJ Mckenzie. It’s the perfect opportunity to dance the night away with friends in the stunning desert landscape. Admission is just $10 per person, making it an affordable and thrilling way to welcome the season. Don’t miss out on this epic event that promises to be an experience you’ll never forget. Secure your spots now and get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring in the most epic way possible!
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Beginners Backpacking - Superstition Mountains
2024-03-23 09:00 - 2024-03-24 13:00
Are you interested in a backpacking adventure? We invite you to participate in an overnight backpacking adventure through the Superstition Mountains. We will cover a distance of 5 miles, ascending 500 feet in elevation, to reach our campsite situated near the base of Weaver’s Needle.
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Hiking Black Canyon Trail and camping in Mayer
2024-03-23 10:00 - 2024-03-24 14:00
We will be hiking part of Black Canyon Trail and we will be camping on a ridge near Mayer, Arizona off I-17. This is a beginner level trip and it should be a fun chill trip. Weather should be nice since we will be at lower altitudes. The campsite will be car accessible and it’ll be a nice little trip.
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Hot-springs beginners backpacking
2024-03-29 15:00 - 2024-03-31 17:00
Join us for another exciting beginner-level backpacking adventure and social gathering at the Arizona Hot Springs! This trip is perfect for those new to backpacking, featuring a 3.5-mile journey to our campsite. We’re setting out on Friday, March 29th, at 3 PM, but if you prefer to depart later or even on Saturday, that’s completely okay. Our itinerary includes ample time to relax in the hot springs and explore the surrounding trails. Plus, Las Vegas is just a 30-minute drive from our starting point, offering a great opportunity for anyone interested in experiencing the city.
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Jack's Birthday Trip
2024-04-12 14:00 - 2024-04-14 15:00
Hello, everyone it will be my 20th Birthday on Friday and we are going to go to Stoneman Lake for the weekend. The trip will be chill and fun. We will be camping for two days, hiking, and exploring the area up there. It’ll be a fun birthday trip and I hope everyone can come. There is a limited number of spaces so text me before you sign up.

Ladies Sunset Walk and Movie Night
2024-04-12 17:30 - 22:00
Laid back Sunset walk and Movie night for the ladies of AOC. Come join us and connect with other ladies in the club as we enjoy Phoenix’s beautiful sunset, and come back after to watch a movie with popcorn and baked goods! We will be meeting at 5:45-6 and then heading over to Papago to enjoy the sunset. In terms of a movie, we will vote once everyone is here; however, here some options:

Into the Wild
Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Alpinist

Please let me know beforehand if anyone has any allergies as I will be baking, feel free to bring snacks if you’d like!
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GRAND CANYON CAMPING AND HIKING
2024-04-13 09:00 - 2024-04-14 18:00
Come join me on this 2 day 1 night camping trip to one of the most spectacular locations in the world. We gonna leave Saturday morning 9AM and be back by Sunday evening. You will get a chance to camp by the rim and hike the south kaibab trail to see Grand Canyon at the golden hours. On Sunday we will also see some lava field near flagstaff on the way back!
Andy Ma 5162059980

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Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail
2024-05-04 07:30 - 11:30
Join me for the last day hike of the semester! Congratulations to those graduating this semester. Let’s celebrate on the hiking. 5/4/2024 Saturday
Trip leader: Emilio 623-666-2190
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Salt River tubing on Sunday
2024-09-01 09:00 - 16:00
Hey y’all this is Andy I’m leading a salt river tubing trip this Sunday Sep 1st at 9AM. For new members the tube rental is around $25 per person plus gas which you pay your driver. We will have a bucket to put some belonging while tubing but they are gonna get wet!!!
We will meet at the McDonal’s on Rural road (1205 S rural road) by 9 AM, driver can also prick passengers up if needed. Don’t forget to bring sunscreens!
We uses a carpool system so just add your name in the driver or passengers column in the sign up sheet then put down your number.
trip is full for now!
Any questions text trip leader:
Andy Ma 5162059980

CAMELBACK SUNSET HIKE !!!
2024-09-13 16:00 - 19:00
If you cannot make our fall kickoff for whatever reason, no worries! Come join a Friday sunset hike at Camelback mountain Friday evening Sep 13, the day before our fall kickoff trip. Bring lots of water, sunscreen, a flashlight if you have it, and positive vibez. See you there.
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2024-09-18
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Jerome and Sedona Camping/Exploring Trip
2024-09-21 09:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00
Join me on a trip around Sedona and Jerome. We will be exploring Jerome on Saturday and getting dinner, then on Sunday we will explore Sedona and drive back to Tempe Sunday afternoon. This trip is great if you have not been to Sedona or Jerome. This trip was requested by popular demand so spots may fill quickly. Also if you have already been to Sedona multiple times please allow for new people to have space to go on this trip, since we would like to have people who have never been to experience our great state. If you need any help feel free to reach out to me and I hope to see you there.
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10/4 Friday Sunset Hike @ South Mountain
2024-10-04 04:30 - 19:30
Hey friends come join me on this intermediate 5 mile hike that takes you up from the Vally floor to dobbin’s lookout, one of the most beautiful places to see sunset in Phx. Elevation gain is 1122 ft so there are gonna be some ascending so as always bring 2L of water and sunscreens. Hiking shoes recommend.
Trip leader: Andy Ma 5162059980
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Oktoberfest in Flagstaff!
2024-10-05 09:00 - 2024-10-06 12:00
Join us for the Oktoberfest in Flagstaff on October 5th. Tickets are 10$, buy them in advance! Will be available at the door, but for more $. All ages are welcome at the festival. for more info about the event and tickets. Tickets
We will also walk around and explore Downtown Flagstaff and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. We will camp near town off the 17, and socialize around the campfire after the event
one or two night camping option Available, heading up Friday afternoon, or Saturday morning. will be heading out Sunday morning after a group camp breakfast, free of charge.
Be sure to bring extra spending cash for the festival and for your driver!
Text Rob for more info@ 480-703-2573

Oktoberfest in Flagstaff Group B
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00
Same schedule with the original trip.
For people who are not invited to Rob’s trip but still want to explore flagstaff
Open to all as long as there is a driver available
Trip leader: Andy Ma 5162059980
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Chiricahua NM Fall Break Trip
2024-10-12 10:00 - 2024-10-13 20:00
Drivers Needed!!
Trip currently only open to drivers, everyone else add name to waitlist. We will drive to the Chiricahua National Monument on Saturday stopping in Tucson to eat and maybe do a quick hike in Tucson, the head to a campsite just outside the park, then in the morning we will do the 8 mile big loop trail around all the main features in the park and head back and we can stop in Tucson for food on the way back as well.
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Bob Bear Trail to Fossil Creek Falls - TRIP CURRENTLY FULL
2024-10-19 07:30 - 19:00
Hi all! We will be doing a day hike out to Fossil Creek Falls near Strawberry, AZ. This a challenging route, totaling 8.4m (13.5km) round trip with roughly 1,500ft (457m) in elevation gain on the way back. This area is absolutely beautiful, with amazing views and wildlife, as well as spots to jump into the water and cool off along Fossil Springs trail. If you are signing up, please be prepared for a physically challenging hike and bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen. There is no reservation parking at the trailhead after Oct 2nd, meaning parking works on a first come first serve basis. With this is mind, we will be meeting early (7:30am) in order to secure spots for vehicles.
Please text your driver before adding yourself into their vehicle!
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Happy Halloween! Beginner camping/lake exploration near Payson
2024-10-19 10:00 - 2024-10-20 15:00
The trip is currently being reorganized, and sign-up is locked. More details to come at our next meeting on 10/16
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10/26-27 Edge of the world camping
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-10-27 20:00
Hey y’all this is gonna be an adventure that takes you to an off the beaten bath and unforgettable camping spots above Sedona. We will be on top of a canyon with unbeatable view of all the red rocks in Sedona.
Warning: There are 25 miles of dirt road one way, high clearance vehicle strongly recommended. (But 2WD is possible if you are brave enough).

Trip leader: Andy Ma 5162059980
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Mount Humphrey’s Peak
2024-11-01 18:00 - 2024-11-03 13:00
This is a trip to summit the tallest mountain in Arizona at 12,633ft! We will car camp Friday November 1st and start the hike early Saturday morning. This trail is typically 16.7 miles but the road to the trailhead is closed adding a 6 mile round trip road walk. Bringing this up to a 22.7 mile with 4,550ft elevation gain. This should only be attempted by strong hikers! We will then car camp again Saturday and drive back to Tempe Sunday.
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Biosphere Trip & Catalina State Park
2024-11-02 09:00 - 17:00
The Biosphere is an indoor sustained ecosystem with several biomes that was used to study what it would be like for humans to live in domes on mars or the moon. We will head to Tucson and visit the biosphere for 2 hours then after, if the group wants we will do hike at the nearby Catalina state park. Everyone on the trip will need to sign up and pay by the Thursday before the trip,
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Battleship Mountain
2024-11-09 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for this 11.3 mile 1,847 ft out and back in the superstitions! This will be a moderately difficult day hike. The last mile will be a scramble.
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Flatiron
2024-11-16 08:00 - 16:00
Flatiron!! This is a moderately difficult 5.5 mile 2,627 ft elevation gain day hike in the superstitions. The parking lot is in Lost Dutchman State Park with a $10 entrance fee.
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