Karen Schickedanz SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members attending the club’s spring picnic in April elected officers for the 2015-2016 hiking season. They are Mike Wolters president, Randy Park vice president, Laurie Foster secretary, Fred Norris treasurer and Tim Butler associate chief hiking guide. Dave Sorenson, formerly associate chief hiking guide, succeeded Susan Hollis as chief hiking…
Karen Schickedanz Certainly there were some on the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club’s April trip to Palm Springs who were aware of the great hiking opportunities in the area, but for many others it was a delightful surprise. “It was my plan in this annual hiking trip to show people the beauty and diversity of hiking in…
Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club has completed three trail work events so far in 2015 on the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Work efforts were focused on two miles of trail going north from the American Flag Ranch to Webb Road northeast of Oracle. This section required some extensive brushing and…
Elisabeth Wheeler March is a prime month for wildflowers in the Sonoran Desert. SaddleBrooke hikers explored Picacho Peak and trails in Catalina State Park to discover the best displays of wildflowers.
Karen Schickedanz As summer approaches, many full-time residents in SaddleBrooke search for escapes into cooler climates. Or failing that we bring along a perfect portable AC! Come to the Wednesday, May 20 SaddleBrooke Hiking Club program and learn about a great summer travel and hiking opportunity in relatively nearby Colorado! Club members Roy Carter, Susan…
Karen Schickedanz Eighteen lucky members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club will be heading to a very special place this coming fall-—a place deep in the Grand Canyon with spectacular scenery. Not accessible by automobile, truck, or bus, Supai is a small Havasupai Indian village with access to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the…
Karen Schickedanz Continuing to feature adventures both far and near, the next two SaddleBrooke Hiking Club programs will feature Hiking in Tanzania and Mt. Kilimanjaro and summertime hiking in Oregon. First up, on Wednesday, March 18, is the program on Africa presented by Barbara and Jack Rosenthal. They hail from Montreal and have spent the…
Karen Schickedanz Allen Dart, executive director of the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, will be the featured speaker at the Wednesday, February 18 program of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club. Members and guests will have the opportunity to learn about archaeological sites in Arizona, many of which are considered some of the most important in the U.S.…
Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club supports Arizona’s National Scenic Trail through volunteer work on the trail. On Wednesday, January 21, eleven hikers improved a section of the Oracle Passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by collecting trash, removing overgrowth and improving drainage. The Arizona Trail Association provided guidance and support from Shawn Redfield…
Karen Schickedanz The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club can double your pleasure this month with two special programs. Each is open to any SaddleBrooke or SaddleBrooke Ranch resident; you don’t have to be a member of the club to enjoy the program. First up is a photo presentation by experienced hikers Frank Brier and Mike Wolters about…