AZH 6th Annual Anniversary Shindig Jan 16th - 18th 2009

Where - Cave Creek Regional Park - Group Campsite
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Ph: 623-465-0431
Fax: 623-465-9284

You will need to tell the ranger at the gate that you are with the Arizona Hikers Group. They will then hand you a map and tell you how to get to the Group Campsite. From what I understand they will not charge you the regular Entrance Fee if you are camping. I will collect your camping fees when you get to camp. If you are not camping and only staying for the day, then you will need to pay the Entrance Fee at the gate.

http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/Maps.aspx
Map -
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/pdf/2008%20maps/cave-creek-3d.pdf

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Let's start with #1....I'm broke and can't afford it among other problems.
#2.....see #1.
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paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

Well, since Hooli seems to be unreliable as a source of decent raw meat Shocked

...er, wait a minute

...that doesn't sound right... Say What?

anyway...I'll bring some country style pork ribs to throw on the grill. Mr. Green

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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I'll bring some cheese and crackers for appetizers and some firewood.

oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

Since I am only doing the hiking part, I will not be able to stay for any food, so I don't think I should be included on the list, plus I am broke, too. But I will hike, if that is ok!
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CatValet · Posted: 1/14/2009, 11:13 pm Post subject:

Put us down for special hot green salsa & chips, firewood and marinated chicken tenders.

GTG · Posted: 1/15/2009, 6:00 am Post subject:

I got the menu items updated, sorry for the skips and misses there y'all. I am really looking forward to this, there's a bunch of good food coming in.

DON'T FORTGET - If you want to hike with us Saturday, we are meeting at Spur Cross at 8:00 AM sharp
We also have a cool hike scheduled Saturday morning at 8:00 AM at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross

We are scheduled for the ranger led Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike with a stop at a rock art site and an additional ruin along the way. The cost for this hike is $3.00 per hiker -
Quote:

Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike (difficult) Join us for a 7 mile / 5 hour roundtrip trek into the backcountry to one of the premier archaeological sites on the Conservation Area. Participants need to be in good condition and familiar with what hiking on primitive trails for this distance entails. Participants must bring at least 1 liter of water. We recommend you have a hat, & dress in layers.

44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Ph: 480-488-6601
Fax: 480-488-2263

Map -
http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/pdf/2007%20maps/spurcross11x173d.pdf
Quote:

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located approximately 35 miles north of central Phoenix. Interstate 17, State Route 51, and Loop 101 can all be used to reach the park. From the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road head north on Cave Creek Road about 2.5 miles to Spur Cross Road. Turn north for approximately 4.5 miles to the public parking area. After 3 miles the road turns to all-weather graded. The last 1.5 miles can be confusing; continue north on the graded road past the green house, through the tall gateposts and on past the horse corrals to the signed public parking area on the right.

Get in here y'all!
GTG
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Valet2 · Posted: 1/15/2009, 8:55 am Post subject: more food

We're also bringing Broccoli/ Cabbage slaw and it has a little horseradish in it! Momma said, "Gotta have those veggies" don't ya know! Wink

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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

I'm definitely out;going broker by the minute.
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Deborah · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson

checked the National weather service for the weekend.
Lows in the 40's in Cave Creek. 44 sounds like good camping weather, with highs in the 70's

Laughing

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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

OK. thought I'd bring some chicken to grill, but the Valets beat me to it.. So instead I'll bring some Coffee (someone bring their pots), creamer, bananna's for pre-hike potasium. Don't see any plates, bowls (for the soups), utensils, so I'll bring that also (no need for those bringing food to bring that). And have firewood to bring. If I think of something else ???
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Deborah · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson

Menu change for me too.
I didn't have the gumption to do my pumpkin soup tonight and since I saw chili I will bring home made apple sauce with Arizona grown apples.
Should go go with pork chops.

Wink

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oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

Ok I can't come, I have too much to do, along with two baby showers to go to, geez, what is in the water. Sorry about that Crying or Very sad

Maybe next time. Have a great weekend!
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Deborah · Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson

Ha, off topic, but three teachers are pregnant at work too and all due at the same time.
Something was in the water in Tucson too! Crazy

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