THIS IS A TWO PART SERIES MARCH 7 & MARCH 14 PLEASE REGISTER ONLY IF YOU CAN ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS Want to learn some Spanish before your Camino? Want to brush up on what you learned years ago? Join us for both two-hour instructional/conversational Spanish sessions where we’ll review: Introductions Directions Lodging Navigating the bus/train…

Total distance: 8 miles; Elevation: Max-Min difference 730 ft This hike is intended for aspiring Pilgrims who are planning to participate in our 10-mile RU Ready hikes on March 20~23, or who simply want something a bit more challenging than our typical hikes. As always, please assess your hiking abilities as you consider doing this…

Join us for this monthly get together to discuss “all things Camino” while enjoying your favorite morning beverage. Bring your questions about your upcoming Camino, and one of our veteran pilgrims will answer them.

Join REI for a presentation hosted by local partners about walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path…

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…

Nothing says the Camino like St Patrick’s Day!! However donated kilts make for a fun chapter event and is a great excuse to gather. Meet under a Ramada at the Dreamy Draw Trailhead – look for the banner. We will start with an easy 5K walk near the Ramadas on a mix of pavement and…

This is the 1st of four back-to-back long hikes. It is on desert trails and includes a steady climb to simulate a typical day on any Camino (like leaving Pamplona) except this trail will be rockier. Join us for one or all of the walks in this series as a great way to dial in…

Day 3 of our Are You Ready Series. Join us for this 10.6 mile hike lead by Darryl & Kathleen Toupkin. The hike will include some elevation gain as you traverse from Westworld to Gateway.

This is the last in the series of four walks intended to help pilgrims dial in their gear. The terrain on the canal simulates the Meseta – flat and no shade but easy to walk on, and a nice place for conversation. Elevation gain: None Easy training hike along the Arizona Canal, starting at Granada…

Join us to celebrate Spring pilgrims and send them off with a special blessing that has been used through the ages. Every 2026 pilgrim will receive a shell from our chapter, many have been brought back from Santiago by last year’s pilgrims, to carry on your journey and be reminded of the support you have…