9,000 miles Lynn Warren Pete does it again! Last year he set a club record of 8,000 miles and this year, on May 24, maybe a couple of weeks ahead of schedule, Pete raised the bar and set another club record by reaching 9,000 career miles on an interesting nine-mile loop hike which required crossing…
“Canyon Crushers” celebrate milestones Lynn Warren Sixteen hikers enjoyed a scenic hike to the dam in Ford Canyon in nearby White Tank Mountain Regional Park on April 30. The hike was especially memorable as the group was treated with champagne, cheese and chocolates since Diana, Kay and Ruth were celebrating the achievement of 1,000 career…
Pete Williams The PebbleCreek Hiking Club did two sunset hikes on March 11 in nearby Skyline Regional Park. 20 members of the club got together to do late afternoon hikes at two levels (4 miles and 5.7 miles) and then enjoyed light snacks as they watched the sunset. It was a very interesting hike as…
Pete Williams On March 8, 20 members and two guests from the PebbleCreek Hiking Club did a hike on the Roadrunner trail along the shore of Lake Pleasant. With the Lake at over 85 percent full, this hike was really close to the water. On the hike that day were Dave Schuldt, Scott Phillips, Bob…
Lynn Warren Daisy Mountain is one of two rounded mountains almost directly east of the Anthem Outlet Mall. Although the mountains don’t look particularly intimidating from I-17, the climb to the top is steeper and more strenuous than it appears. On January 5, six “B” hikers climbed the east peak and paused for a photo…
Lynn Warren The Hiking Club conducts several overnight trips during the season and set a record in November by having 57 hikers and non-hikers enjoy several days in St. George, Utah, just a short drive from Zion National Park and Snow Canyon State Park. For three days, 42 “B”, “C” and “D” hikers challenged the…
PC Hikers explore a Maricopa Trail Segment Lynn Warren The hiking club’s regular season runs from September through April but a small number of hikers challenge the summer heat to enjoy summer hiking and to find new trails for the next season. On July 20, six hikers left Eagle’s Nest at 5:30 a.m. to beat…
PC Hiker sets another record Lynn Warren Another year, another 1,000 miles! It was just a short year ago that Pete Williams set a club record of 7,000 career miles and this year, on June 5, on a hike in Woods Canyon in Sedona, he enjoyed a champagne toast with fellow hikers to celebrate adding…
PC Hiker passes another milestone Lynn Warren On May 29, eight PebbleCreek hikers left early for a 10 mile hike exploring the connection between the eastern part of the Estrella Mountain Park near Phoenix International Raceway with the more frequently used western section of the park. During this hike Bill Halte was honored with a…
Pete Williams The PebbleCreek Hiking Club held its annual spring potluck picnic at Sunrise Park on April 20. Over 60 members of the club attended and feasted on outstanding dishes made by fellow hikers. The weather cooperated and was very pleasant this year. Our regular season of hikes concluded May 5. While there are a…