Coachella Valley Hiking Club Blog

New Hike that we are going to put on the club schedule

The hike is called  El camino del Rey

Link to video of hike

Trip to Amboy Crater and Kelso Dunes

Last weekend we went on a club car camp to the Amboy Crater and the Kelso Dunes. We left at about 8:00 AM. and in the morning we climbed  the trail to the Amboy Crater. Apparently, it is one of the youngest craters in the US having gone off about 2000 years ago. It was well worth the trip.

Setting up camp at the Kelso Dunes, we waited until dark to do a moon light hike on the Dunes. We ended up climbing to the top of the Dunes. The moon light wasn't much help. By the time we got close to the top, some of us were crawling on our hands and knees. Several people were heard to remark that it was the hardest climb they had ever done, at least for a three mile hike.

We had a great dinner cook by Ron and in the morning we visited the Kelso Train Station. Afterward some people went off to see a mine. The pictures are by the famous photographer Astrid. The last picture is of Chuck who was on his first camp out. He had a good time.

                   

On March 22 club members, friends, and relatives of Hank Koenig got together on a ridge in the Mecca Hills. Several people had containers of his ashes and people spoke about what a great guy he was. A plaque
had been place the day before. It was a very moving occasion for everyone there. Hank is going to be missed.

       

Plight Of Missing Hikers Will Make Great Movie

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Hike for Hope

On March 2, 2008, the club took part in the 10th annual Hike for Hope. There were more hikers than ever even though the fee was raised. Here are some pictures. 

 
 

Hike to Faux Murry Peak led by Larry

More pictures from David.

Here are some pics of an ODC hike to Faux Murray Peak that was led by Larry Liguori. Pictures courtesy of Udi Katz as were the sugar-free cookies and the Robert Mondavi Cabernet. This was a fast-paced, mostly off-trail hike of about 10 miles that led us past a group of homeless hikers and somebody named Eric.

                                                                                                                  David M.

Pictures from Dave of the Red Rock Area

Here are some pictures from the noted hiker and upper desert resident Dave.

Myself and 7 others met up due west of Vegas on Saturday March 1 for a 13 miler. As it turned out, 4 plus hours of hiking just wasn't enough adventure for the $5.00 price of admission, so Dag and I decided to backtrack and experience these wonderfully beautiful rocks from a different perspective. Aptly named Red Rock Canyon, the pics speak for themselves as do the smiles on our faces.

                                                                                                          Dave M.