13th ANNUAL SAN PEDRO HIKE & PICNIC
Join the Muleteam this Saturday March 4th for a special relaxing and fun event: our 13th Annual Potluck Riverside Picnic along the San Pedro River. We start at the Historic Fairbank Townsite and walk along a flat and easy trail, first to see the 100+ year old cemetery and then then mill ruins until we get to the river in only about 1½ miles. At the riverside, we spread out the tablecloths, put out the food and drinks and have a long, relaxing lunch. We ask that everyone bring some food or drink to share. Rumor has it that beer & wine have usually been smuggled in. All the plates, utensils and glasses will be provided. After lunch, everyone has the option to either return to Fairbank the way we came, or continue the longer loop route along the river (about 4 more miles). Meet March 4th at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse, from which we can car pool to the Fairbank Townsite parking lot. For any questions, contact Doug at (520) 432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday March 4th for a special relaxing and fun event: our 13th Annual Potluck Riverside Picnic along the San Pedro River. We start at the Historic Fairbank Townsite and walk along a flat and easy trail, first to see the 100+ year old cemetery and then then mill ruins until we get to the river in only about 1½ miles. At the riverside, we spread out the tablecloths, put out the food and drinks and have a long, relaxing lunch. We ask that everyone bring some food or drink to share. Rumor has it that beer & wine have usually been smuggled in. All the plates, utensils and glasses will be provided. After lunch, everyone has the option to either return to Fairbank the way we came, or continue the longer loop route along the river (about 4 more miles). Meet March 4th at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse, from which we can car pool to the Fairbank Townsite parking lot. For any questions, contact Doug at (520) 432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.
Alternatively, hikers may meet us at about 9:40am at Fairbank. The trip is about 40 minutes from Bisbee: Route 80 past Tombstone, left on Route 83 across from the Checkpoint for about 6 miles. Fairbank lot is on the right.
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BACKTRACK - Guindani Canyon
Carpooling to Kartchner Caverns State Park we met up with more hikers from Whetstone and Sierra Vista until we numbered 17 hikers and 1 poodle. Under cloudy skies at the start we went around the backside of the mountain and ah, the sound of waterfalls, water babbling over rocks, such a precious sound here in the desert were we treated to for almost half of our hike. We must have crossed the running creek at least 20 times before we started up the mountain. Going up the wooded side with oaks and conifers we were treated to the manzanitas in bloom. Up on the saddle we lunched with much more sun than we started with and just a few interesting clouds that were fun to look at. Then down the sunny, open side of the mountain with gradual switchbacks where we noted outcrops of petrified wood which is what then geology student Richard Thompson was in the Whetstones to study in 1995 when he discovered what would become the Arizona state dinosaur, Sonorasaurus thompsoni. Water, rocks, flowers, sun and clouds: that’s what makes hiking more than a cardio workout. - Monica
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SIDETRACK - Muleteam Shirt Deadline
Free shirt for all hike leaders this season! Doug Reiniger has offered to pay for your Muleteam shirt, so let me know your size now or you miss out on this offer.
Muleteam Shirt only $10
Place your order before March 1 for a new printing of Muleteam shirts. 100% heavy cotton, natural color.
Sizes S, M, L, XL, or XXL ($2 extra). Text or email with your name, quantity and sizes.
Pick up and pay at courthouse fountain before a hike (no special deliveries).
Text: 520-224-4951 Email: larryjmilam@gmail.com
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SIDETRACK - CorpsAfrica reception
Friday, March 3, 3-5pm at the Courtyard in Brewery Gulch
CorpsAfrica recruits, trains and sends college-educated Africans to live in remote villages in
their own countries to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local
people. Please join us to learn about this innovative new effort, which we hope you will support.
The reception will include a silent auction with exotic items from Africa and Roka treats.
RSVP to Anne Reiniger at areiniger@wyoming.com or call/text (307) 690-6625.
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FLASHBACK - First Annual Muleteam Fairbank Riverside Gourmet Picnic 2010
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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023
MARCH
11 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Larry
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25 - Miller Peak in the Huachucas
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 - Wood Canyon Plus with Lindsay Susan and Deb
29 - Hike and Carr House presentation with Mike Foster
MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken
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