Canyon Lake Hiking and BBQ
2025-11-22 10:00 - 19:00 UTC
Come enjoy a fun and relaxing day with us! We’re taking an easy, scenic hike on the Boulder Canyon Trail and then heading to the beach. We’ll have plenty of time to swim, play games, and enjoy a delicious barbeque. It’s the perfect, low-stress day to just hang out and have fun.
🗺️ Location: Canyon Lake
🌄 Activity: Hiking and BBQ
🏔️ Skill Level: Low
📌 Total Miles: 5
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: Gas and BBQ
⛅ Weather: 70s
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Building in Trader Joe’s Lot
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking Shoes, Water, Snacks, Sun Protection
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A Weekend Ski Trip to Snowbowl
2025-12-04 16:00 - 2025-12-07 23:00 UTC
We will head up to Flagstaff, AZ for a weekend of skiing at Snowbowl. Instead of camping, we are going to split an air bnb. We will head up to Snowbowl the first night and then will ski Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Then we will return to campus by 11pm.
You should bring: ski/ snow board gear (unless u want to rent), snow clothes (snow pants, jacket, gloves, etc.), clothes, food and maybe some back up water.
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Battleship Mountain
2025-12-06 08:00 - 18:00 UTC
Join me for a break from studying with a difficult day hike in the Superstitions. Battleship is a distinctive looking mountain, if you squint hard enuph, it kinda looks like a battleship! This is one of my favorite hikes in the Superstitions. We will get great views of Weaver’s Needle and Canyon Lake with fun and easy scrambling to get there.
This is an 11.3mi +1,847ft hike with class 3 scrambling at the end. All Trails Link

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Devil's Bridge Hike
2025-12-13 10:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join us on a fun trip to one of the most famous spots in Arizona! An amazing natural wonder, Devil’s Bridge is located near Sedona in Arizona’s beautiful Red Rock country. This trail takes you to a giant, natural sandstone arch – a great reward after a fun hike.
🗺️ Location: Sedona – Devil’s Bridge Trail🌄 Activity: hiking🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate📌 Total Miles: 3.9👥 Max People: 15🗞️ Costs: gas⛅ Weather: High 54F, Low 34F🧭 Meeting Place: McDonald’s on Rural and Apache🧳 What to Bring: a good pair of hiking shoes, Water, Snacks, enough clothes
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Snowbowl Day Trip (WINTER BREAK)
2025-12-17 06:00 - 21:00 UTC
We will be going up to Snowbowl resort in Flagstaff for a fun day of skiing and snowboarding! We will be leaving at 6am on December 17th, drive 3 hours to Flagstaff, and arrive at the ski resort at 9am when it opens. We will spend the day at Snowbowl until 4pm when the resort closes, and either get dinner in town or drive home to Tempe. It will be cold throughout the day, so bring very warm clothing! It is recommended you buy lift tickets as soon as possible, as prices go up the closer it gets to the date. Snowbowl tickets are available for purchase online at https://www.snowbowl.ski/lift-tickets/
You may choose to bring your own gear or rent gear. You can rent gear from Snowbowl or choose to rent from another shop such as Ski Pro for possibly cheaper prices.
We will not be meeting at Trader Joe’s for this trip because it is over winter break. We will be meeting at the Snowbowl Parking Lot at 9am, with all drivers leaving at 6am. Passengers must contact their drivers beforehand to arrange their own pickup/meetup before driving to Flagstaff.
Snowbowl: https://www.snowbowl.ski/lift-tickets/
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Utah Hiking + Skiing (WINTER BREAK)
2025-12-18 06:00 - 2025-12-23 17:00 UTC
This will be a 6 day, 5 night trip.
12/18: Travel. Arrive at Arches National Park. Do a short afternoon hike and set up camp. *If it’s too cold, we will go to a hotel. It all depends on the comfort level of those that sign up and how the weather is when we get closer.
12/19: Hike. As of right now the trail is to be determined depending on group size, experience and interest. After the hike, drive to Canyonlands. Set up camp.
12/20: Hike. As of right now the trail is to be determined depending on group size, experience and interest. After the hike, drive to Salt Lake City. Set up camp.
12/21: Time to either explore Salt Lake City and the surrounding area or to go skiing at Park City Mt.
12/22: Time to either explore Salt Lake City and the surrounding area or to go skiing at Park City Mt.
12/23: Head to Denver, CO. Travel.
You should bring: Enough warm clothing for a 6 day trip. For the hiking/ camping portion of the trip, bring water bottles, personal hygiene items (toilet paper, toothbrush, etc.), a flashlight, shoes, portable charger and food. If you are planning on hitting the slopes, bring snow clothes and gear or be prepared to rent at the mountain.
Utah Hiking/ Skiing – Google Sheets

Colorado Skiing/ Mountaineering (WINTER BREAK)
2026-01-02 06:00 - 2026-01-09 22:00 UTC
This will be an 8 day, 7 night trip. We will be staying in a hotel just outside of Denver. There will be a couple of groups on this trip: Ski People, Mountaineering People, Denver/ exploring People. Based on what you want to do each day, a group of people will be going to the mountains to ski, mountaineering or to the city to explore Denver. For the group of people that want to go skiing, we will be visiting 3 different mountains: Winter Park, A Basin and Copper Mountain. Just be aware that all of these mountains accept the icon pass. If you only want to get out on the slopes for a day or two, you might want to purchase a day pass. I have also heard that A Basin has some good student discounts, so that is something to keep in mind. For the mountaineering side of things, that will be determined at a later date. Those that want to explore the city can decide upon destinations based on group interest later.
Prices: Be prepared to spend $150.00 on breakfast and lodging for the whole trip. Everything else depends on whether or not you need to rent gear or not.
1/2: Travel to Colorado.
1/3: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/4: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/5: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/6: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/7: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/8: Ski, mountaineer or explore Denver.
1/9: Travel back to campus.
You should bring: enough warm clothes for 8 days, ski/snowboard gear or be prepared to rent, snow clothes if mountaineering or be prepared to rent, mountaineering gear or be prepared to rent, anything else you might take on a trip this long or want to have with you.
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Arizona Hot Springs Camping, Hiking, Swimming
2026-01-16 16:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00 UTC
Just a reminder to not stick your face under the water in case the amoebas eat you
🗺️ Location: Arizona Hot Springs
🌄 Activity: Camping, Hiking, Swimming
🏔️ Skill Level: Medium
📌 Total Miles: 6
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: Gas
⛅ Weather: ~65-70, clear weather
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts Building
🧳 What to Bring: Camping Stuff (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad), Swimming clothes and a towel, plenty of water
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Picacho Peak
2026-01-19 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
We will be doing a day hike a Picacho Peak on MLK day (around 1hr 20m south of Tempe).
This is a strenuous hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain over 1.7 miles. There are several sections where you pull yourself up with chains. While the hike is steep, there is no scrambling or anything technical.
Check it out on All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/picacho-peak-via-hunter-trail
There is no limit on how many people can join as long as there is enough drivers
Make sure to bring gloves as the chains are cold this time of year.
There is a fee of $20 per car to enter the park
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Picket Post Mountain Day Hike
2026-01-24 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
This will be a more challenging day hike rated on AllTrails as Hard to Strenuous. There will be lots of incline and some sketchy trail sections that have been described as class 3 scrambles (1 being the easiest, 5 the hardest). These scramble sections have been described as other hikers as “not too exposed”, but if you have a fear of heights that can’t be controlled, maybe don’t do this one. It is a 4.2 mile out and back hike with an elevation gain of ~2000 ft. I would NOT recommend doing this for your first/first few hikes. I myself am expecting this to be challenging. However, if you have done some moderately strenuous hikes before with similar statistics as this one, I think it will be a fun challenge. You will need to have good hiking shoes that have real traction, plenty of water (probably double what you think you need), lunch preferably packed with you to eat at the summit, and a very positive attitude. Picacho Peak is a good prerequisite for this hike, but Picket Post will probably be harder. On the bright side, there is a really cute mailbox at the peak that has a register and souvenir collection we can add to!
Here is a good video showing some of the hikes terrain and scrambles for reference!
https://www.tiktok.com/@sassysalsaaa/video/7582409511906954510?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7517858290845615629
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Sedona
2026-01-24 14:00 - 2026-01-25 18:00 UTC
Trip Plan
Saturday:We will be dispersed camping near Sedona.
Sunday:The next morning, we’ll drive to Sedona for a short hike, choosing either Soldier Pass or the Cathedral Rock Trailhead. This will be an easy, beginner friendly hike. After the hike, we’ll head back.
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Grand Canyon National Park Hiking, Camping
2026-01-30 14:00 - 2026-02-01 16:00 UTC
Grand Canyon Trip (South Rim)
30 Jan – 1 Feb
Day 1 (30 Jan)

Leave ASU Performing and Media Arts (in Trader Joe’s lot) at 2:00 PM
Arrive at Grand Canyon East Entrance around 6:00 PM
No ranger checks after 6:00 PM at this entrance
Stop for dinner
Dispersed camping for the night (outside GCNP)

Day 2 (31 Jan)
Wake up and enter Grand Canyon South Rim

Mather Point
Yavapai Point + Geology Museum
Rim Trail to Grand Canyon Village
Bright Angel Trail (short hike)
Hermit Road viewpoints (sunset)

Approx walking Day 1: 5–6 miles total
Camp again at dispersed camping (Optional)
Day 3 (1 Feb) (Optional)
Optional morning Grand Canyon visit (short hikes / scenic spots)
Otherwise start return trip
Return to Tempe by 4:00 PM or earlier
Important (Read This)
As of Jan 1, 2026, all international visitors must pay $100 per person. We will try to avoid this by entering after 6pm at the less popular gate. This might be avoidable with an America the Beautiful pass purchased last year. The fee is new and details have not been clarified yet.
Camping

Dispersed camping near Grandview Lookout Tower
If it snows before the trip we will pay for camping at the Mather Campground ($30 per site, around $7.50 per person)
Only Propane Fires around

Must-Visit Spots

Mather Point
Yavapai Geology Museum
Grand Canyon Village
Bright Angel Trailhead
Hopi / Mohave / Pima Points (Hermit Road)
South Kaibab (Ooh Aah Point)
Desert View Watchtower

Cost

Gas
If gate attendant is there $35 per car + $100 for international students

Not sure if they will check ID of every person to enforce the surcharge law starting Jan 1, 2026. Bring your IDs, just in case.
🗺️ Location: Grand Canyon National Park
🌄 Activity: Hiking, Camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Easy
📌 Total Miles: ~3-4 miles per day
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: $20-$30 / person
⛅ Weather: Hi 46°F Low 20°F Precipitation 25%
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gears (ten, pad, sleeping bag), water, hiking shoes, warm clothes
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Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail Car Camping, Hiking
2026-01-30 16:00 - 2026-01-31 20:00 UTC
We’ll be heading to Tucson on January 30th. We’ll spend the night camping there, and the following day we’ll hike Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail.
🗺️ Location: Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail🌄 Activity: Car camping, hiking🏔️ Skill Level: Difficult📌 Total Miles: 8.4👥 Max People: 20🗞️ Costs: 20 $ Gas⛅ Weather: High 70, Low 45🧭 Meeting Place: ASU performing and Media Arts🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear (Tents, sleeping bags, sleepings pads)
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Tortilla Flat / Canyon Lake hiking, driving, exploring
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
We will be doing a scenic drive up to Tortilla flat saloon for lunch and then afterwards possibly a very short hike and or exploring the surrounding area of canyon lake
🗺️ Location: tortilla Flat / Canyon Lake
🌄 Activity: hiking, driving, exploring
🏔️ Skill Level: easy
📌 Total Miles: TBD
👥 Max People: 25
🗞️ Costs: Gas, Food
⛅ Weather: high of 60 F, low of 40 F
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts Building
🧳 What to Bring: A hat, some water and a sweater
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Climbmax Rock Climbing
2026-02-06 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix)
Come check out the Climbmax climbing gym and take advantage of our $20 day pass with free gear rentals deal!

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Spring Kick Off – Gillespie
2026-02-07 12:00 - 2026-02-08 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Spring Kickoff Trip near Gillespie, Arizona is all about an easy outdoor weekend and a relaxed start to the season. We’ll meet up, caravan out, and set up a car-camping base with plenty of time to hang out, cook, and get to know everyone. This trip is designed to be low-stress and beginner-friendly, with a simple setup, good conversation, and a classic Sonoran Desert campsite vibe.
For anyone who wants to stretch their legs, we’ll also do an easy hike nearby with great desert views, then head back to camp for more downtime. Expect a laid-back schedule, campfire time, and a chance to connect with new members while we talk about upcoming spring trips.
Bring your car-camping basics: tent, sleeping gear, warm layers for the night, water, food, and sun protection. This is the perfect first trip if you’re new to camping or just want an easy weekend outside.
Google Maps Location of Kickoff: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qxcfjSZp78fhB5zc6?g_st=ic
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Lower La Barge Box Trail Hiking
2026-02-08 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us on a challenging hike through La Barge Boulder Canyon to La Barge Pool, where we can take a dip before heading back. This hike involves boulder hopping and an elevation gain of approximately 2000 feet, so make sure you’re prepared.
🗺️ Location: Lower La Barge Box Trail
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Difficult
📌 Total Miles: 11
👥 Max People: 15
🗞️ Costs: 10$ Gas
⛅ Weather: 70s
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking gear, plenty of snacks and water
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Wilson Mountain Trail Hiking & Camping
2026-02-12 17:00 - 2026-02-13 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us on an exciting trip to Sedona, where we’ll be spending a night camping, then we will hike Wilson Mountain the following day! Wilson Mountain is the tallest mountain in the Sedona area and offers an incredible view of Sedona and beyond, including Oak Creek and the San Francisco Peaks. We will be departing from Tempe at 5PM on Thursday, then will set up camp around 8PM. We will return on Friday evening after the hike. Don’t miss this incredible adventure!
🗺️ Location: Wilson Mountain Trail
🌄 Activity: day hiking, camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Hard
📌 Total Miles: 11
👥 Max People: 16
🗞️ Costs: Gas
⛅ Weather: 65F high, 44F low
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear, hiking shoes, water
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San Diego ⛱️ (FULL)
2026-02-13 13:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Trip Plan
Feb 13 (Friday):We’ll leave Tempe around 1:00 PM and drive to Cleveland National Forest, which is approximately a 5 hour drive.
Feb 14 (Saturday):We’ll head to San Diego to spend the day at the beach and exploring the city. In the evening, we’ll drive back to our campsite (about 1 hour from San Diego). Note: We will not be camping on the beach.
Feb 15 (Sunday):In the morning, we’ll do a short hike in Cleveland National Forest, then start driving back to Tempe, aiming to arrive before 5:00 PM.

SAN DIEGO ITINERARY
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Saguaro Lake Swimming/Grilling
2026-02-14 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
We will be going to Saguaro Lake on Saturday and we will be swimming and grilling.
Must buy a Tonto Pass to park at the lot. It is usually $8-$15 per car. You can buy the pass on site or at local gas stations.
Parking Lot: Butcher Jones Recreation Site
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Picketpost Loop Hiking & Camping
2026-02-14 16:00 - 2026-02-15 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us for car camping and hiking in Superior, AZ. We’ll head out Saturday afternoon and spend the night camping. On Sunday, we’ll hike a section of the Arizona Trail around Picketpost Mountain. You can expect creek crossings and stunning mountain views. Don’t miss this adventure to one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona!
🗺️ Location: Picketpost Loop
🌄 Activity: Hiking and car camping
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
📌 Total Miles: 9
👥 Max People: 20
🗞️ Costs: 10$ gas
⛅ Weather: High 63, Low 50
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU performing arts and media center
🧳 What to Bring: Camping gear
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Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail Hiking
2026-02-15 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
Join us on a challenging hike through the Weaver Mountains up to a beautiful view of the Yarnell Valley and then down a short decent down to the memorial for the Granite Mountain Hotshots. This hike does involve around 1700 feet of elevation gain over 2 miles with very little shade along the trail so be prepared for that.
🗺️ Location: Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate/Hard
📌 Total Miles: 7
👥 Max People: 15
🗞️ Costs: 25$ Gas
⛅ Weather: High of 60°F, Low of 40°F, Overcast
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: hiking shoes and at least 2 liters of water
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AZT Seg 1, Miller Peak, and Coronado Cave
2026-02-20 09:00 - 2026-02-22 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us for a packed weekend of backpacking the first segment of the iconic Arizona Trail plus poking our heads in Coronado Cave!

Friday: Drive down to trailhead, check out Coronado Cave, set up cars for point to point hike, car camp
Saturday: Hike to Miller peak and camp: 11.6mi +5,100′
Sunday: Finish hike and drive back to Tempe: 15.2mi +1,700′

IMPORTANT: This hike starts at the Mexican border so an encounter with Border Patrol is very likely.

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Bob Bear Trail to Fossil Creek Waterfall Hike
2026-02-21 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
🌊 Bob Bear Trail → Fossil Springs Adventure
A Hidden Oasis Hiking Experience in Arizona | Must Do | Pet Friendly

Trip Overview
Bob Bear Trail (Trail #18) leads hikers deep into the Fossil Creek Wilderness to one of Arizona’s most beautiful hidden water destinations. The trail descends into a canyon where clear turquoise water, waterfalls, natural pools, and lush greenery create a rare desert oasis.
Important Reality: The hike down is easier and downhill. The return hike back up is steep, exposed, and significantly more difficult.

Trail Start
The hike begins at the Bob Bear Trailhead Parking Area. This is the official starting point for the Fossil Springs hike.

Vault toilets are available at the trailhead
No drinking water or food services are available
Ensure all supplies are prepared before starting

Step-By-Step Hiking Route
Step 1: Descend Into the Canyon

Follow trail signs pointing toward Fossil Springs or Fossil Creek Dam
The trail begins with rocky terrain and loose gravel
Vegetation includes desert shrubs, agave, juniper, and manzanita
Expect a steep descent of approximately 1,300–1,500 feet

The descent provides expansive canyon views and gradually transitions from dry desert landscape to greener terrain as elevation decreases.
Step 2: Scenic Canyon Exploration

The first few miles provide panoramic canyon viewpoints
Terrain remains rocky but becomes increasingly scenic
The air becomes cooler as hikers approach the riparian zone

Step 3: Enter Fossil Springs Riparian Zone

Lush vegetation appears including moss and ferns
The first views of the iconic turquoise water become visible
Shaded areas become more common near the creek

Step 4: Reach Fossil Creek Dam and Waterfall
This area marks the primary destination of the hike and is approximately 4–5 miles from the trailhead.

Must-Do Activities at Fossil Springs
🏊 Swim in Natural Pools

Clear turquoise pools provide ideal swimming locations
Water remains cold but refreshing year-round
Water shoes are strongly recommended due to slippery rocks

💧 Explore Fossil Springs Waterfall

Water emerges directly from underground springs
Strong and consistent flow creates natural cascades
Excellent photography and relaxation opportunities

🕳 Explore Travertine Cave

Natural cave formed from mineral deposits and water erosion
Located near waterfall areas
Provides a unique geological experience

🍽 Rest and Lunch Break

Best taken near shaded creek areas
Hydration and energy replenishment are critical before return hike

Return Route
The hike returns using the exact same trail back to the trailhead.

The return is entirely uphill
Limited shade along most sections
Expect slower pace and higher physical demand
Most hikers find the return significantly harder than the descent

Safety Information

Carry at least a gallon of water per person
Wear proper hiking footwear with strong traction
Bring electrolytes and high-energy snacks
Protect against sun exposure with sunscreen and hat
The trail is remote with limited emergency access
Save enough energy and water for the uphill return

Environmental Responsibility

Follow Leave No Trace principles
Pack out all trash
Do not disturb wildlife or natural formations
Glass containers and campfires are prohibited
Dogs must remain leashed at all times

Trip Highlight
Fossil Springs is widely regarded as one of Arizona’s most beautiful natural water destinations. The trail combines rugged canyon hiking, rare desert greenery, mineral-rich turquoise water, waterfalls, and cave formations, creating a uniquely rewarding outdoor experience.

🗺️ Location: Bob Bear Trail, Fossil Springs / Fossil Creek Waterfall
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Moderate
📌 Total Miles: 9
👥 Max People: 40
🗞️ Costs: Gas $20-$25
⛅ Weather: High 50°F, Low 23°F, Wind 4mph
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Plenty of water, Snacks full of Carbs, Swimsuit and water shoes if interested, Towel
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A Mountain Night Hike
2026-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Old Main Fountain, 400 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
We’ll be doing a quick, easy hike up A Mountain on Tuesday night! No hiking experience or equipment required! We will enjoy the beautiful view of the Tempe skyline at night and make some new friends! There’s no need for a driver or a huge time commitment on this trip since we’ll just be walking from campus.
We will be meeting at the fountain in front of Old Main and leaving by 7:30PM. We should reach the peak no later than 8:00PM. We will have a good amount of time to hang out and chat at the peak.
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Hot Springs (Backpacking)
2026-02-28 07:00 - 2026-03-01 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us for a beginner’s backpacking trip to the AZ Hot Springs! This is an easy 3-mile hike just downstream from the Hoover Dam. There is tons of stuff to do in this area outside of chilling in the hot springs. We will leave Tempe at 7 am on Saturday.
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Lone Mountain Day Hike
2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
This is a short, enjoyable, and beginner friendly trail that offers breath taking views onto Bulldog Canyon, Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Mountains in the distance.
🗺️ Location: Lone Mountain
🌄 Activity: Hiking
🏔️ Skill Level: Beginner
📌 Total Miles: 2.3
🥾 Total Elevation Gain: 757 Feet
👥 Max People: 15
🗞️ Costs: 10$ Gas
⛅ Weather: High of 92°F, Low of 63°F
🧭 Meeting Place: ASU Performing and Media Arts
🧳 What to Bring: Hiking shoes and water
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Oregon Backpacking - Spring Break
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-14 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This trip will be a multi-day road trip and backpacking experience through California and Southern Oregon, blending a few major city stops with some of the most scenic landscapes on the West Coast. We’ll break up the drive with stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco, then continue north along the Pacific Coast Highway (US-101) into Oregon. While there, we’ll explore coastal cliffs and beaches in the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor (the picture), hike the Trail of Ten Falls, where you can literally hike behind the waterfalls, backpack into the old-growth forests of Opal Creek Wilderness, (here we’ll swim, cliff jump, and see some amazing waterfalls), check out some amazing views of Crater Lake National Park, and finish with a proper night’s sleep and some real food nearby in the town of Klamath Falls (which has natural hot springs btw). There are some costs for sure, but it will be 1,000,000% worth it and I’m super excited!
The full itinerary (with costs) is below.

📅 DAY 1 | Fri, Mar 6
🚗 Tempe → Los Angeles → Central CA Dispersed Camp (near I-5)
• 9:00 am – Depart Tempe• ~3:00–4:00 pm – Arrive at Los Angeles (6–6.5 hrs)• Flexible LA hang (beach, walk, food optional)• Major grocery stop in LA (food for Days 3–4 + backpacking food for Days 5–6)• ~6:00–7:00 pm – Leave LA• ~8:30–10:00 pm – Arrive at dispersed camp near I-5 (3 hrs)
Showers: Optional truck stopDay 1 total (per person): $20–62

📅 DAY 2 | Sat, Mar 7
🌉 Central CA → San Francisco → US-101 (Pacific Coast Highway ⭐) → Southern Oregon
• 6:30 am – Depart camp• ~11:30 am–12:30 pm – Arrive at San Francisco (3 hrs)• 1–2 hr SF stop (overlook, short walk, lunch optional)• 1:30–2:00 pm – HARD departure from SF• ~2:00 pm – Begin driving north on US-101 (Pacific Coast Highway)• ~8:30–9:30 pm – Camp near Brookings, OR (7 hrs)
Showers: Optional truck stop (Eureka or Crescent City)Day 2 total (per person): $10–37

📅 DAY 3 | Sun, Mar 8
🌊 Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor – Day Hiking
• 8:00 am – Wake up• 9:00 am–4:30 pm – Drive + park + hike day with coastal overlooks, a longer coastal trail, and one beach-access hike• 5:00–6:00 pm – Sunset overlook• Dinner and camp near Brookings
Showers: None (solar shower optional)Day 3 total (per person): $10–15

📅 DAY 4 | Mon, Mar 9
💦 Brookings → Silver Falls State Park → Reposition Inland
• 6:30 am – Depart coast• ~12:30 pm – Arrive at Silver Falls State Park (6–6.5 hrs)• 1:00–5:30 pm – Trail of Ten Falls hike (7.4 mi, 4–5 hrs)• Evening dinner and short drive toward Opal Creek; camp nearby
Showers: Strongly recommended truck stopDay 4 total (per person): $22–34

📅 DAY 5 | Tue, Mar 10
🌲 Opal Creek Wilderness – Backpacking Day 1
• Morning – Sleep in, pack overnight gear• ~12:30–1:00 pm – Start hiking• Backpack 5–7 miles through old-growth forest• ~5:45–6:30 pm – Set up camp near sunset (stove-only cooking)
Day 5 total (per person): $10–18

📅 DAY 6 | Wed, Mar 11
🎒 Hike Out → Nearby Dispersed Camp
• 7:30–8:00 am – Wake up• Late morning to early afternoon – Hike out (5–7 miles)• Short drive (1–2 hrs max) toward Crater Lake• Camp, dry gear, rest
Showers: Optional truck stopDay 6 total (per person): $10–32

📅 DAY 7 | Thu, Mar 12
❄️ Crater Lake National Park → Klamath Falls
• Morning drive to Crater Lake National Park• 2–4 hrs at viewpoints and snowy rim (no hiking required)• Early afternoon drive to Klamath Falls (1 hr)• Arrive before sunset• Hotel/Motel check-in, shower, change• Dinner and drinks out together
Day 7 total (per person): $62–112

📅 DAY 8 | Fri, Mar 13
🚗 Klamath Falls → Halfway South → Dispersed Camp
• 8:00 am – Depart Klamath Falls• Long drive day (~12 hrs with stops)• Camp halfway south on CA desert / BLM land
Showers: Optional truck stopDay 8 total (per person): $10–32

📅 DAY 9 | Sat, Mar 14
🏠 Halfway Camp → Phoenix
• 9:00 am – Depart camp• ~3:00–4:00 pm – Arrive at Phoenix (6 hrs)
Day 9 total (per person): $10–15

⛽ Gas (estimated per person, total trip): $140–190💵 Total cost (per person, including gas): $315–465
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The Amazing Race to Big Sur
2026-03-06 09:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Two teams/cars race in an epic battle of wits, skill, and luck. First to make it to Point Sur Lighthouse wins!

Teams will start with 5 cards, cards can be powers or debuffs to throw against your opponents. Every 50 miles teams will draw a new card. When one team is physically passing the other the team in the rear must successfully land a slice of American cheese on there opponent’s car to enact a heed to head battle. Teams will then pull off to a convenient location and face off in one of the many location specific dual. The winning team will get a 5 minute head start

First to make it to the Point Sur Lighthouse wins!

In the last hour of the day the team in the lead will find a camp and time how long it takes the trailing team to arrive. The next day the leading team will get this much head start.

Rough plan of phases/days

The Desert: Tempe to Palm Springs
Los Angeles Area: Palm Springs to San Luis Obispo
The Coast: San Luis Obispo to Big Sur

Game will last roughly 6-8th. 9th we will start the drive back making any cool detours. The plan is to be back to Tempe before Tuesday 10th @ 5pm so Justin doesn’t get fired!

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New Mexico Road Trip – Desert Peaks, Caves, & White Sands (SPRING BREAK)
2026-03-08 10:00 - 2026-03-13 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This trip is a 6 day, 1500 mile scenic road trip through Southern Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, focused on iconic desert landscapes, rugged mountain hikes, massive cave systems, and 4 surreal national parks. We’ll start by cutting through Saguaro National Park, hike among towering rock spires in Chiricahua National Monument, summit the highest point in Texas at Guadalupe Peak, descend deep underground at Carlsbad Caverns, wander through historic mountain towns and alpine forests, and wrap it all up with sunset at White Sands National Park—one of the most unique landscapes in the U.S.
Weather:

Daytime high: 80 °F (26°C)
Nighttime low: 40°F (5°C)

Bring both warm and cold weather clothing! While we will be in the desert most days, we may encounter snow in our high-elevation destinations! There will also be some difficult hiking on this trip so be prepared!
Total Cost: ~$115
Itinerary (subject to change):

📅 DAY 1 | Sun, Mar 8
🌵 Tempe → Saguaro National Park → Chiricahua Mountains
• Meet at the APMA building• 10:00 am – Depart Tempe• Scenic drive through Saguaro National Park• Afternoon drive toward Chiricahua National Monument• Evening arrival and camp outside the park in the Coronado National Forest
⏱ Drive time: ~4.75 hours🏕 Camp: Dispersed camping in the Chiricahua Mountains

📅 DAY 2 | Mon, Mar 9
🪨 Chiricahua National Monument → Franklin Mountains → New Mexico
• 6:15 am – Leave camp• Morning hike: The Big Loop in Chiricahua National Monument (rock spires, hoodoos, unreal formations)• Drive through Franklin Mountains State Park near El Paso• Evening arrival at dispersed camp in southern New Mexico
⏱ Drive time: ~6.75 hours🏕 Camp: Mile 10 Dispersed (NM)

📅 DAY 3 | Tue, Mar 10
⛰ Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Summit Day
• 8:00 am – Leave camp• Drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park• Hike Guadalupe Peak (highest point in Texas)• Return to the same dispersed camp for the night
⏱ Drive time: ~1 hour total🥾 Big hike day🏕 Camp: Mile 10 Dispersed (NM)

📅 DAY 4 | Wed, Mar 11
🦇 Carlsbad Caverns → Roswell → Sierra Blanca
• 9:00 am – Depart camp• Timed-entry visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park• Drive through Roswell and see ALIENS!• Evening drive toward the Sierra Blanca area• Camp on BLM land near the mountain
⏱ Drive time: ~3.25 hours🏕 Camp: West Mesa Trailhead (BLM)

📅 DAY 5 | Thu, Mar 12
🏞 Mountains → Forests → White Sands Sunset
• 9:00 am – Depart camp• Scenic drive through Sierra Blanca• Visit Bonito Lake and do a hike• Drive through Lincoln National Forest (Cloudcroft area)• Stop at Benson Ridge• Arrive at White Sands National Park for sunset• Evening drive to camp near the Organ Mountains
⏱ Drive time: ~4.75 hours🏕 Camp: Baylor Canyon Rd Spur (BLM)

📅 DAY 6 | Fri, Mar 13
🥾 Organ Mountains → Tempe
• 8:00 am – Leave camp• Morning hike in the Organ Mountains (right next to camp)• Late morning / early afternoon drive back to Tempe
⏱ Drive time: ~6 hours🏠 Trip ends in Tempe
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