Reminder:  Full Moon Hike July 25th @ 7:30 PM (this is a FREE event)

The Summer Full Moon Events will be 3 tiers

* Full Moon Hike @ 7:30 PM see information below:

* Help Hydrate the Homeless:

I am have decided to host the Thirst Aid through the end of summer.  Therefore, we will continue having a 3-tier event for July &  August.  St. Joseph the Worker, is a non-profit that assist homeless individuals in securing permanent, full-time employment. 

* Help Hydrate the Homeless -- donate cases of bottled water or make a tax-deductible financial contribution to SJTW.

* Dinner @ Gallagher's (since Aunt Chiladas closes at 10)

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Details:

Full Moon Hike

Difficulty:  Moderate, with a little steep climb, up to the Ridgeline.  There is a part of the Ridgeline, going down, that has loose gravel as well.

Mileage:  4.0

What to bring:  Plenty of Water--NO LESS THAN 1 LITER, good hiking shoes, snacks, a camera to capture the beautiful moon.  Some hikers like to bring flashlights, but it's not necessary.  Between the full moon and the city lights, we have never had difficulties seeing the trail.

Directions:  Take I-10 East (towards Tucson) and get off on Baseline Road.  Head West till 46th Street and make a left.  Now, you will come to a point in the road where it appears to be a driveway.  It is not.  It is part of the street.  Drive all the way till the road ends and park in the 2nd parking lot on the left.

Please Note:  Do not park in the 1st left parking lot.  This is a business lot and you may be towed.  If our parking lot is full, you may park along the street.

We might see some wildlife, as well.  We have encountered rattlers, coyotes, and even javalenas.  During one of our hikes, a pack of coyotes actually crossed the trail, less than 10 feet in front of us.  The main thing to remember is you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

Remember, know your strength and weaknesses on the trail.  If you're a beginner, take your time on the trail.  I will try to have a sweeper in the back, to ensure that everyone is safe.

I am trained & certified as a "Wilderness First Responder", so my pack might be larger than the rest of yours.  The first and foremost thing about a hike, especially a full moon hike, is safety comes first. 

We will be joined, by other Meetup groups as well.  See you on the trail

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Hydrating the Homeless:

Bring cases of bottled water and Teri Ann will drop them off at SJTW.  If you donate 10+ cases, your business website link will be featured on her website FREE for 60 days after the donation.  Water and financial contributions are tax-deductible.

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Dinner @ Gallagher's

For the summer we will be having our dinners at Gallagher's since AC closes so early.  If you do not want to do the hike, come join us for dinner.  We should be there between 9:30-9:45 pm.

3220 E Baseline (NE corner of 32nd Street/Baseline)
Phoenix, AZ
602-437-0981
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I will be driving a silver Dodge Dakota with a picture of a dog and horse on the back window.  I look forward to our next full moon hike and hope everyone will contribute water for the homeless.  Remember, how hot AZ gets during the summer and there have been several deaths of the homeless each summer.

Teri Ann 602-579-1437

"Man injured on hike rescued" 

This was the title of an article in today's paper.  A 54-year-old man hiked for 20 minutes when he got his foot caught in a crack.  Thankfully, he had enough water and food with him.  But, most importantly he had his cell phone with him.  He called for help around 5:30 am, so he had started his hike early, which is very smart during the summer intense heat.

This is the 94th hiker that Phoenix Firefighters have rescued this year.  This does not count the people that have been rescued by the Maricopa County Sheriff Mountain Rescue Posse.

Remember to always carry your cell phone with you.  I have run into hikers that have left their phones in the car because they did not get a signal.  It doesn't matter, at one spot you might not get a signal, but at another spot you may.  Plus, you can use the light from the phone as a signaling device.

There have been several recent rescues off Camelback Mountain, as well as other trails this summer.  This is due to the Hiker(s) being unprepared for the AZ heat....it can kill. 

Tips for Summer Hiking:

• Hike early in the morning (there are times I am on the trail between 4:30 am and 5 am.
• Bring Extra Water -- NO EXCEPTION (you may not drink it all, but you might save another life)
• Wear proper summer hiking clothes, that allow the air to flow through you.  Do not wear bluejeans in the summer.  They will get wet from your sweat and will not dry.
• Carry your cell phone with you @ all times.  You may not get a signal, but always carry it with you because when you dial "911", it's supposed to go into Analog mode.  Also, you can use it as a signaling device.
• Tell a family member, or friend, your itinerary.
• Take snacks to energize you during your hike.
• Cut your mileage down during the intense heat.  I normally hike less than 5 miles per trip.
• Have a safe hike by always being prepared for the unexpected.
  

Beginning in August, our guided hikes will resume in Flagstaff for the following trails:

•  Humphrey's Peak
• Mount Elden Lookout
• Little Bear Trail
• Kachina Trail
• Abineau/Bear Jaw Trails

• Ladies Hiking Boot Camp will resume in October
• Accepting 1-on-1 fitness/nutritional consultations & programs
• Flagstaff guided hikes are on hold until the forest is opened at the end of July, due to the recent carelessness of a camper that did not put out his fire completely
• Special Family Rate: Nutritional & Exercise program:  We will come to your house and meet with all family members and determined what their fitness/nutritional needs are.  We will even go through your cupboards and tell you what to throw out and what to keep.  A family that plays together, stays together.