K2
2025-04-01 05:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver)
Join me on a beginner’s hike to the summit of K2! Located in the Pakistani Himalayas, K2 is the 2nd tallest mountain in the world at 28,251′!
We will meet at Trader Joe’s 5 am and leave for LA from there. Once reaching LA, we will grab a raft from Walmart and cross the Pacific Ocean. We’ll stop for breakfast in the Philippines and continue on to the eastern coast of India. From there, we will mount camels to the village of Askole, where most start their trek to base camp. We’ll grab lunch here and start the short 100mi +19,000′ hike to base camp. This takes most people about a week, but, I’m confident that we can do it in a few hours. Finally, the push to the summit is a 6.2mi +10,000′ hike that I’m confident we can do in 2 hours. After reaching the summit, we will make our way back down to town before sunset. Finally, we will push through the night and do everything in reverse to make it back to Tempe before classes on Wednesday.
Please bring hiking shoes for this one. Despite being a beginner’s hike some people on All Trails noted that this would be difficult in street shoes

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Chiricahua National Monument
2025-04-04 18:00 - 2025-04-05 20:00 (America/Denver)
Friday:
Leave at 6:00 Drive to the National Monument and dispersed camp nearby
Saturday:
Hike the Big Loop (10 miles 1,700 feet elevation gain)
Drive back
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Chiricahua Peak [Chiricahua Post-trip]
2025-04-06 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
This is a post-trip to Sam’s Chiricahua National Monument.
Join me on a mission to hike the 10 tallest peaks in Arizona. This trip will take us to AZ’s 7th tallest peak at 9,763 ft. The hike is 8.6 mi & 3,400ft of elevation gain.
We will be day hiking the peak starting around 8 or 9 am Saturday morning. If you’re not coming for Sam’s Chiricahua National Monument trip, you can either meet us for camp Saturday night or meet us at the trailhead Sunday morning. Please coordinate with your carpools and let me know your plan.

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Grand Canyon Trip
2025-04-11 10:00 - 2025-04-13 15:00 (America/Denver)
Friday: Drive to Grand Canyon and stay at a dispersed camping site in Kaibab National Forest just outside of the park. There will be no amenities at the camping site, make sure to bring plenty of water. My car will leave at 10:00am but others can leave later.
Saturday: Main group will get up at 6:30am and begin hiking a little after 8:00am on the South Kaibab Trail which we will take to the tipoff point (see picture below). This will be a 9 mile (14.5 km) hike with a 3,200 foot (975m) elevation gain. The trail requires no technical skills, but is difficult just because of the elevation change. If people want to join but don’t want to hike this trail we can have a second group that does an easier hike. We will camp Saturday Night at the same spot as Friday night
Sunday: Drive back to Tempe
Costs: Gas, Entrance Pass ($35 per car)
Still room for more drivers if you are interested in driving text me (602-499-0585)
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The Tipoff (Hike End):

Clear Creek Canyon Backpacking
2025-04-25 13:00 - 2025-04-26 17:00 (America/Denver)
Join me for a beginner’s backpacking trip to Clear Creek Canyon just north of Strawberry and Payson. We’ll plan to meet at Trader Joe’s at 1 pm on Friday (but this time is flexible) and return Saturday at 5 pm. The first 0.5 miles we descend into the canyon, from there we walk through the river, so plan on getting wet and bringing good water shoes! We’ll hike about 3 miles down the river and find a good place to camp.
Water Shoes ($15-35)

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Picketpost Mountain Trail
2025-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Join us for a fun intermediate level hike to Picketpost Mountain — the perfect way to relax before finals week! It’s a 4-mile hike. We’ll meet at Trader Joe’s at 9 AM and should be back around 4 PM. Text me if you have any questions!
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Sotah: Zion the Narrows and Bryce Canyon NP
2025-05-09 09:00 - 2025-05-12 22:00 (America/Denver)
Join me for one last trip to southern Utah, also known as Sotah! We’ll be hitting some Sotah classics such as Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Zion the Narrows, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Leaving the Friday of finals week and returning the following Monday, we will spend 4 days exploring Sotah.
Plan on getting wet for The Narrows in Zion. You will likely be submerged up to waist deep or, depending on water levels, even fully submerged. So make sure to wear good water clothes and shoes. It’s also helpful to have hiking poles or a stick to keep stable in the water.
Water Shoes for the Narrows ($15-35)

Fri 9th: Leave around 10 am to make it to the Pink Sand Dunes for sunset, camp outside of Zion
Sat 10th: The Narrows bottom-up in Zion NP, 9mi +700′ RT, camp outside of Bryce Canyon
Sun 11th: Hike small trails in Bryce Canyon NP, camp outside of Bryce Canyon
Mon 12th: Drive back to Tempe, stop at The Nautilus and White Rocks Hoodoo, maybe more

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New Member Car Camping Trip at Stoneman Lake
2025-08-30 09:00 - 2025-09-01 12:00 (America/Denver)
Hi, everyone this will be our first AOC trip of the year and I am very excited to bring all of our new members on an introductory camping trip to beautiful Stoneman Lake. We will be camping for one or two nights depending on preference and it will be a very nice trip to get introduced to the club. On this trip I will teach people how to make a basic fire, how to set up tents, and how to camp in general. This trip will be a nice and relaxing first trip for new members in the club. Existing members please do not sign up for this trip (unless you are a driver) as this trip is intended for our newer members of the club to get to experience these great outdoors.
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Bannon Creek Hike Prescott
2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:30 UTC
This is a chill moderate 5.2 mile hike with 669 feet of elevation gain. The hike starts at a lake and goes through the nearby forest. There is a $3 parking fee per car at the trailhead.
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Salt River tubing
2025-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 UTC
We’re heading out for a Salt River tubing trip this Saturday at 9 AM! For new folks, tube rentals are about $28 each. We’ll be tubing for around 2 hours, and we’ll tie all the tubes together with a rope so we can hang out, play music, and socialize while floating. We’ll also have a bucket for stuff while we’re on the water, but just a heads up—it’s all gonna get wet!
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Water Wheels Falls Day Hike
2025-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
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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Arizona Outdoors Club Kickoff Trip
2025-09-13 09:00 - 2025-09-14 15:00 (America/Denver)
Join us for our annual Arizona Outdoors Club kickoff trip! We’ll be heading out for a one-night camping trip near the Mogollon Rim (close to Young, AZ)—a beautiful spot to enjoy the cool pines, starry skies, and fresh mountain air.
We’ll provide burgers, hot dogs, chips, and water for everyone, so just bring yourself, your camping essentials, and a sense of adventure. This is a perfect chance to meet fellow members, relax around the campfire, and kick off the semester with great food, good company, and the outdoors.
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Clover Creek Canyon Backpacking
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 UTC
This is a super chill backpacking trip in the West Clear Creek Wilderness near Payson. The trail is only about 4–5 miles round-trip with barely any elevation gain, making it perfect for beginners. We’ll hike through meadows and pine forest, cross a few easy creek spots, and set up camp near the water. It’s a relaxed overnight adventure—great for anyone looking to try backpacking for the first time.
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Coconino National Forest: Kachina Trail
2025-09-19 14:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 UTC
A moderate 10.5 mile out and back hike through Coconino National Forest. Expect 1,509ft in elevation gain with lots of meadows, forests and nice views.
This is a 2 day, 1 night trip. You should plan on bringing a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, plenty of water, snacks, as well as a good pair of shoes.
Trip Plan: Coconino National Forest: Kachina Trail – Google Docs

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Indian Maiden Falls Swimhiking
2025-09-21 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Join me on a trip to Arizona’s most secluded swimming hole! Although it’s just a 3.5-mile (7-mile RT) hike to the falls, it’s quite the adventure to get down to the swimming hole. With a 2,000ft drop over 1.8 short miles, it’s a very steep hike to get up and down into the canyon. When in the canyon, we will have to swim through the river or shimmy along the walls to get to the falls.
You must know how to swim! Make sure to bring sun protection (sun hat) and lots of water (3-4L), it will be a high of 90 and sunny! AllTrails link, make sure to read the reviews!
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Night Hike: South Mountains Javelina Canyon to Mormon Loop Trail
2025-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
This is a 5.8 mile out and back night hike that should take around 2.5-3 hours to complete. The route has 856ft in elevation gain and some interesting overlooks of the city lights.
We will meet in the Trader Joe’s parking lot at 7pm and should make it back around 10 or 11pm the same night.
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Flatironx2 Training Hike (Difficult)
2025-09-26 04:50 - 11:30 UTC
This hike is designed to prepare for a 44 mile backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon. It will be difficult in two ways. 1. We will meet outside of Trader Joe’s at 4:50 am in the morning and will leave by 5:00. 2. Despite the fact that this is a short hike, the elevation gain is significant. The plan is to summit Flatiron not one, but two times for training purposes. It is imperative that we meet at the specified times for this trip, as this is the only way to avoid dangerous hiking temperatures. Leaving early also serves as good preparation for the hike we are training for in the Grand Canyon.
You should bring a good pack to carry your items, at least 6 water bottles worth of water, an easy to carry lunch, snacks, sunscreen, a hat and a good pair of hiking shoes.
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Collaboration Trip with Nature at ASU
2025-09-26 15:00 - 2025-09-28 12:00 (America/Denver)
Join us for an unforgettable two-night camping trip hosted in collaboration between Arizona Outdoors Club and Nature at ASU! This trip is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students, explore Arizona’s beautiful outdoors, and learn about local ecosystems in a fun, relaxed environment. This trip is open to students of all experience levels—whether you’re a seasoned camper or a complete beginner. It’s a great chance to relax, meet new people, and experience Arizona’s natural beauty while learning more about the environment. We will be camping near Bear Canyon Lake.
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Saturday Flatironx2 Training Hike (for those who can't make Friday)
2025-09-27 04:50 - 11:30 UTC

Humphreys Peak Fall Colors Backpacking
2025-09-27 07:00 - 2025-09-28 22:00 UTC
Come see fall colors on a difficult backpacking trip up Humphryes Peak! Humphrys is the tallest mountain in Arizona at 12,852 feet! We’ll be summiting via Wetherford Trail and taking Snowbowl back as a loop, which will be about 22mi +5,500 feet total. To split this up, we’ll be doing it in two days as a backpacking trip camping at Fremont Saddle (11,357′), just below tree line.
The dates for this trip may change as we see if this is going to be an early or late fall. Make sure to bring warm clothes, it will be cold at the top! Expect below freezing temps at night.

The Plan:
Saturday: Leave Tempe at 7am, drive up, hike to Fremont Saddle (11,357′), 8.4mi +3,400ft, and camp there
Sunday: Summit Humphreys, hike back to the car via Snow Bowl, 13.6mi +2,100ft, grab food, drive back to Tempe

Backpacking checklist (but don’t overpack, keep it as light as possible while bringing the essentials)
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Gold Digger Trail & Antiquing in Flagstaff
2025-09-27 09:00 - 19:00 UTC
We will be taking a day trip up to Flagstaff to hike the Gold Digger Trail to Two Spot Trail Loop on Saturday the 27th. The trail follows alongside Rogers Lake Nature Area which provides incredible views out to what I believe is Kachina Peak. It then wraps through some of the forest alongside Woody Mountain providing even more beautiful views over Rogers Lake. This is a great hike for beginners and will provide lots of opportunity for photography. After this easy-moderate 5.1 mi, 521 ft elevation gain hike, we will be heading in to town to browse a few antique stores. After spending some time in Flagstaff, we will take the 2-2.5 hour drive back home. Additional costs will include anything you decide to purchase from antique stores, optional lunch in town, and of course splitting gas between your car. There is a dirt road that takes us to the trailhead. It is 7 mi long and washboard style – it should be fine for non 4×4 or high clearance vehicles. The high on Saturday is 64 degrees, there is a 33% chance of rain in the afternoon (as of now), and it will probably be windy. You will need at least 1-2 liters of water, snacks, good hiking shoes or trail shoes, and layers. Additionally a backpack, hat or other sun protection, and potentially rain protection (umbrella or raincoat). Also bring your own money if you intent to eat or shop once we get to Flagstaff! We will be meeting at Trader Joes parking lot at 9:00am on Saturday morning. Please try to be on time as it will be a longer drive to Flagstaff.
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Bell Trail Day Hike (Now 9/28 - Open spots!)
2025-09-28 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
This is a moderate 7-mile round-trip hike on Bell Trail near Camp Verde with about 500 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the canyon and ends at “The Crack,” a swimming hole along Wet Beaver Creek. We’ll stop here to snack, swim, and possibly cliff jump before heading back. Please bring good footwear and plenty of water. There is a $10 parking fee per car at the trailhead.
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Night Hike: Piestewa Peak
2025-10-02 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
This is a strenuous 2 mile out and back night hike with 1,145ft in elevation. It is close to the Phoenix metropolitan area, so there should be some good views of the city.
We will meet in the Trader Joe’s Parking lot at 7pm and should make it back by around 11pm.
You should bring a headlamp/ flashlight, water and a good pair of boots.
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Brown’s Peak Hiking
2025-10-03 05:30 - 15:30 UTC
Join us on a difficult 4.9-mile hike to the summit of Brown’s Peak, the highest of the Four Peaks, with stunning views and sunny weather (75–98°). Spots are limited to 10 hikers—don’t miss this epic adventure!
🗺️ Location: Brown’s Peak
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Difficult
📌 Total Miles: 4.9
👥 Max People: 10
🗞️ Costs: Gas
⛅ Weather: Sunny, 75-98°, 8mph winds
🧭 Meeting Place: Trader Joe’s parking lot
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking shoes, water, lunch, snack
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Cathedral Rock Loop: Hill-line and Templeton Trail
2025-10-03 17:00 - 2025-10-04 20:00 UTC
This is a moderate level 7.5 mile hike in Sedona. The path passes along one of the four vortexes in the area, this one is known as the Cathedral Rock Vortex. There is a calm river on the route, so if you want to go swimming, remember to bring some swim gear.
This trip will be two days and one night. You should bring a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent, sunblock, hat, snacks, lots of water and a good pair of boots.
Trip Plan: Sedona, AZ: Cathedral Rock Hill-line and Templeton Trail – Google Docs
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Quartz Peak Trail Day Hike
2025-10-04 07:30 - 15:00 UTC
Looking for a rewarding desert adventure close to Phoenix? We will be hiking the Quartz Peak Trail! It’s rated as challenging, with sustained climbs and rugged terrain, but hikers are rewarded with amazing views of the valley and a unique summit studded with glinting quartz.
The last few miles of the road are not paved. AWD and a high clearance vehicle is highly recommended.
🗺️ Location: Quartz Peak Trail
🌄 Activity: Day hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate/Hard
📌 Total Miles: 5.6 miles
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: ~$10
⛅ Weather: 70°F
🧭 Meeting Place: Trader Joe’s
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking shoes, water, snacks
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Kendrick Peak, lava river cave and Oktoberfest (TRIP FULL‼️)
2025-10-04 08:00 - 2025-10-05 21:00 UTC
We’ll be heading to Flagstaff for Oktoberfest (https://flagstaffoktoberfest.com/, $15/per-person) , then exploring the Lava River Cave before car camping overnight. The next day, we’ll hike Kendrick Peak (about 9 miles with roughly 2,700 feet of elevation gain) and then drive back to Tempe. Don’t forget to bring headlamps for the cave.
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Humphrey's Peak
2025-10-04 18:00 - 2025-10-05 23:30 UTC
This will be a strenuous 23 mile out and back hike. We will car camp the night before at an ancient volcanic lava field and then set out early the next day. The plan is to wake up at 5 and be at the trail head by 6am. It should take approximately 12.5 to 13 hours to complete this hike and the elevation gain is 5,229ft. If you feel the distance is too much for you, it is ok to turn around and go back the way you came.
This hike is also a training/ test hike for the Fall Break Grand Canyon trip. So, if you feel confident with this hike, you can then sign up for the Fall Break trip.
It will probably be a later night, so if all goes well we should return to campus by 11:30pm.
Note: People in Tempe that are interested in this trip will meet in the Trader Joe’s parking lot. People on the Sedona trip that want to do this trip will have a car going from that trip to Flagstaff.
You should bring: tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, warm clothes/ layers (a jacket is recommended as it has been below freezing at night), personal hygiene items (toilet paper, toothbrush, Advil, etc.), a pack to carry what you need for the day of the hike, plenty of food and snacks, plenty of water and a good pair of hiking shoes.
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The Mighty 5 - Utah National Parks [FALL BREAK] (formerly Yellowstone)
2025-10-09 18:00 - 2025-10-14 20:00 UTC
We will be going to ALL FIVE Utah national parks on this amazing 1800-mile road trip!
We’re expecting below-freezing temperatures when camping overnight (around 25°F or -5°C), so make sure to bring lots of cold-weather gear! It will also be raining on 2-3 days of the trip, so rain gear is required. On some days, we’ll be driving very long distances, so please keep that in mind. Every day will be pretty busy, and we will be camping every night, so keep in mind that there won’t be utilities at any of the campsites! We’ll also be leaving Thursday night, so keep that in mind if you have any evening classes or Friday classes.
Itinerary (subject to change):
Thursday: (3 hours) Drive to Flagstaff at 6pm and camp near Sunset Crater at 10pm.
Friday: (7 hours) Leave at 8am, pass through Monument Valley, visit Arches National Park, arrive at camp at 8pm.
Saturday: (8 hours) Leave at 8am, visit Canyonlands, pass through Capitol Reef National Park, visit Bryce Canyon National Park and camp outside it at 8pm.
Sunday: (5.5 hours) Leave at 8am, Drive to Zion National Park and visit park, then drive to Great Basin National Park and camp outside it.
Monday: (6 hours) Leave 8am, Drive through Great Basin National Park, do some hiking, then drive to Las Vegas and explore city, stay in hotel or camp outside city.
Tuesday: (5 hours) Leave 9am, visit Hoover Dam, possibly hot springs, drive home to Tempe.

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Sierra Nevada Car Camping + Day Hiking
2025-10-10 06:00 - 2025-10-13 20:00 UTC
This will be a 4 day 3 night car camping trip with 22 mile day hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Yosemite National Park. There will be a group A and a group B for this trip. Group A will consist of moderate hiking and group B will be intense.
Group A
Day 1: Drive, establish a campsite, 5-7 mile hike through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, cache water
Day 2: To be determined (most likely going to be a shorter version of group B hiking)
Day 3: To be determined (most likely going to be a shorter version of group B hiking)
Day 4: Potential sightseeing, drive back
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Group B
Day 1: Drive, establish a campsite, 5-7 mile hike through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, cache water
Day 2: Glacier Point, Panorama Trail, Mist Trail, Four Mile Loop Trail
Day 3: Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, Pohono Trail to Dewey & Crocker Points
Day 4: Potential sightseeing, drive back

You should bring: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, layers (it will be cold), raincoat, hat, flashlight/ head lamp, a first aid kit, a pack for carrying all of your things for the day hike, personal hygiene items (tooth brush, toilet paper, Advil, etc.), plenty of food (think about bears when bringing this), plenty of water and a good pair of boots.

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