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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee Chat

Apr 10, 2023 8:00AM—9:00AM

Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88258842148?pwd=aHhxR3VTeUlOdENXNk83MlRVMkM0QT09#success

JOIN US FOR ZOOM CAMINO COFFEE: Interested in learning or sharing information about the Camino? Or just having coffee with friends? Join us with a cup of your favorite morning beverage and talk about topics from the Camino to …?

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Arcadia Arizona Canal Walk

Apr 03, 2023 6:30AM—11:30AM

G.R. Herberger Park: 5802 E Indian School Rd.

This is the final long walk in the series of Are You Ready and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. We will walk east and see the historic Arizona Falls along the canal and then on to Little O’s Arcadia…

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Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, South Mountain Urban Walk

Apr 02, 2023 6:30AM—11:30AM

Walmart Parking Lot (2435 E Baseline Rd, park near 24th Street). We will meet on the WEST SIDE OF WALMART (closest to 24th Street).

This is the 3rd of four long hikes and provides a mix of terrain and a little bit of elevation to simulate a typical easy day on the Camino. We will begin walking from Walmart on 24th Street to the Highline Canal, along Baseline Rd with an optional coffee stop at Human Bean. We will…

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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter: Mountain View Park Hike

Apr 01, 2023 9:00AM—12:30PM

Mountain View Park: 9901 North 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

This is the 2nd hike of four and is a great opportunity to gage your preparations for the Camino this spring or simply enjoy the company of fellow pilgrims. Wear your pack and favorite gear on this moderate hike on rock and dirt path. The Charles M. Christiansen #100 trail is in the middle of…

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Hawksnest Trail Hike

Mar 31, 2023 8:00AM—12:00AM

Pima Dynamite Trailhead (28777 North Pima Rd). Pima Road just north of Dynamite. It is the first right into the parking lot after the traffic light at Dynamite.

This is the first hike in the series of 4 back to back hikes to help you dial in your gear and/or fitness. The hike will depart from the Pima Dynamite Trailhead and walk north on Hawksnest to the junction with Browns Ranch Road which will be the turn around point. This is an easy…

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Phoenix, AZ, Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee and Shell Ceremony in the Park

Mar 25, 2023 8:00AM

Roadrunner Park (3502 E Cactus Rd) at a Ramada on the EAST side of the Park. Look for our Valley of the Sun banner and bright Camino yellow tablecloths

Meet fellow pilgrims for coffee and Camino talk followed by our first Shell Ceremony of 2023. Everyone is invited to this event, especially any pilgrim setting off on their Camino this spring.

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Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101

Mar 23, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM

Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226

Made popular by the 2010 movie ‘The Way’, the Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrimage route that has been walked since medieval times by hundreds of thousands of people. We will cover why walk a Camino, the basics for completing a Camino (fitness, equipment, essentials for travelling in Spain, best times to go, etc.),…

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Scottsdale, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Granite Mountain Wildflower Walk

Mar 18, 2023 8:30AM—11:30AM

Meet at Granite Mountain Trailhead (31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262). From Rio Verde Drive turn north on 136th Street. The trailhead is approx. 2 miles north of Rio Verde Drive.

Distance: 6 miles for this easy scenic loop; the hike will begin at 8:30 am. Granite Mountain Loop is one of the best places to see wildflowers in the Valley. The trail is mostly sand and fine gravel, very comfortable to walk on with almost any kind of walking/hiking shoes. Total distance is about 6…

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Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 201

Mar 16, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

Zoom

Are you still actively planning and dreaming of your upcoming Camino? Are you looking for more info before starting your Camino? Do you have packing and logistics questions? This presentation is for you! We will provide a brief orientation of the Camino, followed by a discussion on traveling to your starting place and packing tips.…

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