| Join the Hiking Club... The hiking club is a great place for you to meet good people, go on great hikes and river trips, see the Southwest, and enjoy Flagstaff. The club has gone to places such as Zion, Canyonlands, Hot Springs, Sedona, and the San Juan River. So come to a meeting and see what we are all about. more...... Meetings... Club meetings are held every Thursday at 7pm. We are currently meeting in the Gillenwater Lobby until we find a more permanent location. map... National Parks...
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Gear Rentals... A more comfortable Backpack... One thing that I hear all the time from backpackers is "my backpack is so heavy. One important thing to remember with your pack is that you need to carry it up on your illiac crest and not down on your hips. The illiac crest is your hip bone on the side of your body. This is important because it puts all of the weight form your backpack on your skeletal structure and not on you muscles. Another thing to help you get a more... comfortable backpack is knowing how to correctly pack the weight in the bag. This will make a huge difference the next time you go out into the woods. more... |
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to Check Out... Check out the new Helpful Info page, it's full of great information on hiking other areas, local guide books, camping tips and help for finding new gear. more... Medical Corner... With winter on us and the weather getting colder it's important to know what to do about hypothermia. more... One of the most problematic injuries for hikers is the blister on the foot. Make sure that you know how to deal with blisters before you get them. more...  San Francisco Peaks |
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© NAU Hiking Club 2002
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Design By BC Productions