A beautiful backdrop for Arizona Trail work sessions (photo by Lori Anderson)
Lori Anderson
Ray Peale, who has been coordinating trail maintenance work sessions with the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) for several years, has moved and will be unable to continue in his role representing the Hiking Club as steward of Oracle Passage #13. I’ve been assisting Ray since October of 2023 and will take over for him. Ellie von Michaelis has graciously volunteered to assist.
Work sessions are the third Wednesday of October, November, January, February, and March. Work generally consists of trimming back vegetation, improving drainage on the trail, socializing, and taking photos of the lovely scenery. The Arizona Trail Association provides the tools for our work sessions. We leave the lower MountainView parking lot by 7:30 a.m. and meet ATA personnel around 8 a.m. for a safety briefing. We return to our vehicles around 11:30 a.m. for refreshments.
We’re hoping to see some familiar and new faces when work sessions resume in October, the first work day being Wednesday, Oct. 16. The sessions will be added to the club’s website for sign-ups. If anyone has questions, please email Lori Anderson at [email protected].