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Well, we're definitely ON/GO for a HAZ hike up Bear Mountain near Sedona on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. As of August 24 these Hardy Hazites have said they are interested in going:
ck1, Steven, GTG. Sande J, Paintninaz, Mike, Mike t, azhiker96, nealz, and olesma. GREAT!
We deleted the poll because Saturday was clearly a unanimous choice.

Besides a great hike on a pretty good trail, Bear Mtn also offers four other "perks:"

First, there's ample, safe parking at the Bear Mtn. TH. This will be nice so people can meet with each other before and after the hike with plenty of "elbow room."

Second, the Bear Mtn. hike route provides numerous natural "resting" spots that will be nice places for HAZites to stop and hang out for a water break or a snack spot.

Third, there's a wide variety of views on the Bear Mtn hike. Bear Mtn. shows off most of the Verde Valley and a big chunk of the Sedona cliffs and headlands.

Fourth, there's a real nice spot at the top where everybody can have lunch. Nice view of the SF Peaks off in the distance. Hopefully, they will be snow-capped by then.

We will update the above tentative roster periodically so, if you're interested, just tak on a reply at the bottom of this topic. THANKS!


J&S in Gold Beach, Oregon

I like the idea of an annual hike...the AMC (Arizona Mountaineering Club) has an annual Thanksgiving weekend at Joshua Tree...I liked that idea...maybe HAZites can do something similar...

If I'm free that weekend, not at my parents, i would love to go. i just read Teva Joes description of Bear Mountain and that looks like a really neat hike. I vote for Bear Mountain.

Count me in too. I had a great time on our last hike together.

GTG

I like planning ahead! Count me in....(and will someone send me a reminder?)
Sande J

Count me in...it will help ease the guilt of eating all that Thanksgiving food knowing I can work it off in a day or so!

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Count me in for this one! Great idea J&S!

Hey, Montezumawell!
I just read your bio. I like you guys! You're pirates! All those covert trips -great stuff!

My wife and I are in depending on work schedules. Too soon to know that yet. Will update when it (schedule) becomes available. Looking forward to meeting more HAZ members.

I can go either day! Great idea!

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I don't have my Turkey Day weekend plans nailed down yet but if I'm in town, I'd like to go too! Great :idea: idea.

-Nealz

Count me in too. I'll be very interested to meet a few more people that didn't show up to the chili shindig - plus that is a great time of year to hike up in Sedona.