Before the Hike

BEFORE THE HIKE: CPR/EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAINING INFO

In view of the recent injury and the real possibility that someone else may be hurt on a Muleteam hike, we should explore getting some training for those who are interested. I have arranged for Dave Perry, Bisbee Fire/EMS to meet us on Saturday December 3 at 9:00am at the Courthouse. Dave is in charge of CPR and Emergency medical training. He will give us a short introduction to his program. We will put what we have learned on the Blogspot, see who is interested, and then work with Dave on a future day, time and place for the training. - Doug

HIKE UP MILLER CANYON TO THE HOLENSTEIN MINE

Join the Muleteam on Saturday December 3rd for a hike up the Miller Canyon trail in the Huachuca Mountains to the old Holenstein Mine. The mine dates back to the 1880’s with little ore produced. The trail has a little of everything: some easy footing and some rocky uphill, for a roundtrip of about 5 miles and an elevation gain of approximately 1,450 feet. Dogs welcome on leash (Wilderness Area rules). Bring water, lunch and poles if you like. Meet at the Old Bisbee courthouse  fountain at 9am. Carpool if you wish. For more details contact Sandy at slajudice@yahoo.com or 520-353-5124.

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BACKTRACK - Injury update 

Sorry I ruined everybody’s hike that day! 🤣 Thanks for whatever part you had in the rescue efforts.  Everyone was really wonderful! - Jayne

(Photo below and one more at muleteam.shutterfly.com)

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SIDETRACK

ALTERNATE DECEMBER 3rd ACTIVITY: SAN PEDRO BEAVER SURVEY

Muleteam regular Mike Foster (sarjuesos@gmail.com) is very involved in the AZ Watershed Management Group and is promoting a Bi-National San Pedro Beaver Survey. If you're interested, contact Mike. He has a lot more information, including a virtual orientation and training on December 1st at 6:00-7:00pm.

Come search for signs of beavers all while taking in the beautiful views the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) has to offer. Be a part of a team in a bi-national effort to further understand beaver activity in Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. We are looking for volunteers to join us in hiking along and in the San Pedro River for several miles in search of beaver activity such as beaver dams, lodges, and chews. Additionally, we are looking for assistance shuttling the volunteers from the survey endpoints back to their vehicles. The 2022 U.S. Beaver Survey will occur on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00Aam to 4:00pm. 

Your efforts will help us determine where and how many beavers have taken up residence in the San Pedro and its tributaries! For more information and to sign up, please visit the Watershed Management group website at:

https://watershedmg.org/event/2nd-annual-bi-national-beaver-survey-san-pedro-riparian-national-conservation-area-sprnca-dec

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

DECEMBER
3 - Holenstein Mine in Miller Canyon with Sandy
3 - San Pedro River beaver survey

10 - NW Mule Mtn Mosey with Susan

17 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains with Brad
24 - Hike to the cross above Old Bisbee with ?
31 - Old Bisbee Stair Sights hike with Larry

JANUARY
7 - Fort Bowie with Molly
14 - Beyond the Little Boquillas ranch near the San Pedro with Sandy
21 - Galena to Gold Gulch with Elizabeth
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18
25

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25

APRIL
1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
7-8 - Chiricahua overnight at Turkey Creek with Carol
15 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
22
29

MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken

Injury Backtrack

THANKSGIVING

There is no hike Saturday, Nov 26. 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and maybe go on the Bisbee home tour.

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BACKTRACK - Mule Mtn Ridge / Injury

Deb Van Schaak led the hike last Saturday with 19 people. Halfway on the desert trail and about 2 miles from a road Jayne Powell fell and broke her ankle. 

Deb's update:

It was a long day, but what cool heads and wonderful teamwork everyone displayed. I heard more than one comment from the Search and Rescue team about how well the Muleteam handled the accident, so thank you.

I wanted to give you all an update on Jayne's broken ankle, along with contact info if you'd like to reach out to her. Jayne was transported by helicopter directly to Tucson. She broke not just one, but three (!) bones in her ankle and it was determined she'd need surgery. The surgery didn't happen until Sunday, so she spent a second night in the hospital and returned home yesterday. The surgery went well, but she'll have to be non-weight bearing on that foot for 10-12 weeks. 

Last night I spoke with Sara (who was with Jayne in Tucson) and texted Jayne. Jayne expressed her gratitude to the Muleteam, ending with "y'all are a wonderful group of people and I feel like I made some more lifelong friends up on the mountain. Helluva way to do it though!". She'll be in Bisbee for at least two more weeks, and calls, texts, snail mail, and visits would be appreciated. And lastly, Jayne would appreciate any pictures you might have of the rescue. Here's her contact info:

Jayne Powell

PO Box 1422 (37 Art Ave) Bisbee

email: jayneandduke@msn.com

(928)853-8471

Photo below is Search and Rescue attending to Jayne. More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

DECEMBER
3 - Holenstein Mine in Miller Canyon with Sandy
3 - San Pedro River beaver survey

10 - ???
17 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains with Brad
24 - Hike to the cross above Old Bisbee with ?
31 - Old Bisbee Stair Sights hike with Larry

JANUARY
7 - Fort Bowie with Molly
14 - Beyond the Little Boquillas ranch near the San Pedro with Sandy
21
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18
25

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25

APRIL
1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
7-8 - Chiricahua overnight at Turkey Creek with Carol
15
22
29

MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken

Mule Mtn Ridge

RIDGE TRAIL COUNTERSPIN

Join the Muleteam this Saturday November 19 and hike the Bisbee "Counterspin" high on the ridge trail above Bisbee. We'll start by walking up Tombstone Canyon before accessing the ridge trail via Locklin Ave. Once at the trail junction we'll hang a left toward Juniper Flats and then a right at the 3-way trail intersection and down into Zacatecas Canyon. This stretch of the ridge trail provides stunningly wild views! Once in the canyon, hikers will have a chance to choose their own way home, either by completing the loop via the City Trail, or meandering through the streets of Bisbee. The total distance is roughly 4.5 miles, with about 1,000 feet elevation gain. Bring water and a snack, we'll be back by lunchtime. Dogs are welcome. Meet at 9 am on Saturday by the old Bisbee courthouse fountain to start the hike. Free. For more information, contact Deb at (802)777-1499 or debvanschaack@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Perimeter trail

We were 10 on the Perimeter Hike today, and we still couldn’t keep together!  It was a cool, sunny beautiful day and some zoomed ahead while others took it slowly.  We managed, though, to eventually rendezvous at the top.  My eternal question about this hike remains: why does it always feel so much longer on the way back?  Answer me that, dear universe.  - Laura

More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

NOVEMBER

26 - No hike! - Go on the Bisbee Home Tour instead

DECEMBER
3 - Holenstein Mine in Miller Canyon with Sandy
3 - San Pedro River beaver survey

10 -?
17 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains with Brad
24 - Cross hike
31 - New Year’s Eve

JANUARY
7 - Fort Bowie with Molly
14 - Beyond the Little Boquillas ranch near the San Pedro with Sandy
21
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18
25

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25

APRIL
1
8
15
22
29

MAY
6 - Coronado Cave and farewell picnic with Doug

Perimeter Trail

HIKE THE PERIMETER TRAIL

Join the Muleteam this Saturday November 12th for a hike along the winding foothills of the Huachuca Mountains between Carr and Miller Canyons. This is a well-marked and relatively easy, level trail along the hillside with great views of the San Pedro Valley, Hereford and Mexico. We start at the first Carr Canyon Road parking area off Route 92, lunch at the overlook of a Miller Road parking area, and then backtrack to our starting point; about 7 miles roundtrip. Bring water and lunch. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet Nov 12 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool or join us at 10:00am at the Carr Road parking area. Back late afternoon. Gas donation to carpool drivers is appreciated. For more details call or text Laura at 206-715-6589 or mssmithlg@aol.com.

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BACKTRACK - Brown Canyon

13 of us, both new and regular hikers strolled along Brown Canyon with dramatic golden leaves of the sycamore trees. We stopped at the water trough for the group photo. Perfect weather for our lunch with a long view of the San Pedro valley. We saw quite a few bikers (some going too fast for us hikers), an old grave site, the historic ranch house and a baby tarantula. -Larry

More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com

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SIDETRACK - Music & Food Fundraiser

Dave Meraz who was a regular Muleteam hiker was recently involved in a serious accident and suffered a broken back. With mounting expenses and a wrecked truck the American Legion is trying to raise enough to purchase a new vehicle for him and help cover some of these costs. Please stop by and enjoy an afternoon and evening with several musical guests. Pulled pork sandwiches and baked beans: $10.

Sat, Nov 12, 3-9pm  •  American Legion 1422, Hwy 92, Bisbee

SIDETRACK - San Pedro Beaver Survey (alternate Dec 3rd activity)

Muleteam regular Mike Foster (sarjuesos@gmail.com) is very involved in the AZ Watershed Management Group and is promoting a Bi-National San Pedro Beaver Survey. If you're interested, contact Mike. He has a lot more information, including a virtual orientation and training on December 1st at 6:00-7:00pm.

Come search for signs of beavers all while taking in the beautiful views the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) has to offer. Be a part of a team in a bi-national effort to further understand beaver activity in Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. We are looking for volunteers to join us in hiking along and in the San Pedro River for several miles in search of beaver activity such as beaver dams, lodges, and chews. Additionally, we are looking for assistance shuttling the volunteers from the survey endpoints back to their vehicles. The 2022 U.S. Beaver Survey will occur on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00Aam to 4:00pm. 

Your efforts will help us determine where and how many beavers have taken up residence in the San Pedro and its tributaries! For more information and to sign up, please visit the Watershed Management group website at:

https://watershedmg.org/event/2nd-annual-bi-national-beaver-survey-san-pedro-riparian-national-conservation-area-sprnca-dec

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

NOVEMBER

19 - Mule Mountain ridge trail counterspin with Deb
26

DECEMBER
3 - Holenstein Mine in Miller Canyon with Sandy
3 - San Pedro River beaver survey

10
17
24 Cross hike
31 New Year’s Eve

JANUARY
7 - Fort Bowie with Molly
14 - Little Boquillas ranch near the San Pedro with Sandy
21
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18
25

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11
18
25

APRIL
1
8
15
22
29

MAY
6 - Coronado Cave and farewell picnic with Doug