Given the present imperative of social distancing (“physical” distancing would be a much better term!) the Chapter is hosting several online “virtual” events. Thursday, April 16th at 4:00 we’ll have a virtual Camino bookclub via Zoom. It’s likely that all of us have at least one Camino-related book on the shelf. Some of us have…

Two well-traveled pilgrims will share packing insights from their multiple Camino experiences–from different times of the year and on different Caminos. This presentation is about making smart choices when packing to walk a Camino. They’ll discuss essential necessities vs. nice-to-have items, the importance of carrying a comfortable backpack, and how that influences one’s comfort on…

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-m-hike?p=25401124 We will be adding on a 2.8 mile loop called The Cougar Trail (325 ft. elevation gain) as a warm up before we take on The “M” which is about 4 miles out & back (1,380 ft. elevation gain) and is listed as *MODERATE* and it is a doozie! If someone is unable to…

Bill Werme will be leading a monthly WNC pilgrims hike on the AVL Norte Camino, up to 10.4 miles long. Everyone is welcome.

You are invited to join the Boise Chapter in a ceremony to confer a blessing and present a scallop shell to those who will be walking or cycling a Camino in the near future. All are invited to attend and offer words of encouragement and advice even if you don’t have a Camino planned.

Join Richard and Pauline Rindone on Holy Thursday, April 9, 2020, as we make our way to the Santuario de Chimayó. A Holy Week Pilgrimage. We will meet at the Nambe Catholic Church between 8:30 and 9:00, and walk a moderate 8.2 miles to the Santuario — the hills are not very steep. Pack a…

For a thousand years, pilgrims from all over the world have geared up to spend weeks being physically, spiritually and culturally challenged by walking the ancient path of St. James in Spain. While wildly popular in Europe for decades, Americans are being drawn to this incredible route. But how do you prepare for such a…

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to ongoing and developing issues surrounding the coronavirus, Elaine is putting off her trip to the U.S. indefinitely. We obviously hope that we will be able to reschedule her at some point in the future. Join the Albuquerque Chapter for an interactive blend of storytelling and audience participation with Elaine Hopkins . The presentation is…

EVENT CANCELLED Contact the Chapter for further information: SiliconValley@AmericanPilgrims.org Come join the Silicon Valley Chapter for a Shell Ceremony and Blessing for Pilgrims walking the Camino for the first time in 2020. The scallop shell is a symbol of the Camino de Santiago. Wearing a shell denotes that one is a pilgrim, so pilgrims often…

Starting on Sunday April 5, Denise Bleakly will host walks on the Paseo del Nordeste Bike Path near the Erna Fergusson Library. We will walk the paved bike path up toward Pennsylvania and back, about 4.4 total miles. There is a slight climb to Pennsylvania, making this a good Camino training walk.