Past | All
Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Feb 13, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St. Chandler AZ 85226
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
View More
Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 12, 2024 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Event
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 …?
View More
Fountain Hills, AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino Frances Trek at the Library
Feb 12, 2024 11:30AM—12:30PM
Fountain Hills Library: 3001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Are you intrigued by the idea of walking the Camino Frances in Spain but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin, local residents, who recently walked the entire length of the Camino Frances–all 1000 kilometers. Share their experience and get some helpful hints that will help you put a fun itinerary…
View More
Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 Hike – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 10, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Directions: North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles). Meet at the benches by the restrooms.
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
View More
Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 – Paradise Valley REI
Feb 08, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the West Coast of Spain, along the 500-mile Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or…
View More
Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Intro to Camino, Herberger Park to Soleri Bridge Stroll
Jan 27, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM
MEET: G.R. Herberger Park parking lot at 5802 E Indian School Road, 85018. Look for the Camino shell flag for the specific meeting spot in the parking area. The parking lot fills quickly, you may need to utilize street parking and walk back to the meeting place. There is a rest room available near the parking lot.
ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We will walk 2 miles/3.2K, level and easy via the Arizona Canal Trail…
View More
Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Petroglyph Hike at South Mountain
Jan 20, 2024 3:30PM—6:00PM
Directions: Pima Canyon Trailhead (4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix 85044). From I-10 exit Baseline Rd and go West to Pointe Parkway. Take the first exit from the roundabout to continue on Pointe Parkway. At the second round about take the 3rd exit (essentially going around the roundabout to the left side) and past the light at Guadalupe. Take the first right onto 48th St and then an immediate left at the park entrance near the golf tee. Drive to trailhead parking lot.
This hike is a mix of easy (2 miles), moderate (2 mile) and difficult (.5 miles) terrain to give you a sense of how your body (and gear) respond over the different grades you will encounter on the Camino. In addition, this hike features 6 areas of Petroglyphs from the Hohokam Indians – all within…
View More
Online: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Cathedral Architecture on the Frances
Jan 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Zoom. Mountain Standard Time
What are the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino? The cathedrals! Walking the Frances provides the opportunity to see many of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. Local pilgrim Vernon Meyer will explain church architecture and the history of Cathedrals along the Frances. Whether you plan to walk the Frances or already have, this presentation…
View More
Phoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Petroglyph Hike at South Mountain
Jan 17, 2024 3:30PM—6:00PM
Directions: Pima Canyon Trailhead (4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix 85044). From I-10 exit Baseline Rd and go West to Pointe Parkway. Take the first exit from the roundabout to continue on Pointe Parkway. At the second round about take the 3rd exit (essentially going around the roundabout to the left side) and past the light at Guadalupe. Take the first right onto 48th St and then an immediate left at the park entrance near the golf tee. Drive to trailhead parking lot.
This hike is a mix of easy (2 miles), moderate (2 mile) and difficult (.5 miles) terrain to give you a sense of how your body (and gear) respond over the different grades you will encounter on the Camino. In addition, this hike features 6 areas of Petroglyphs from the Hohokam Indians – all within…
View More
Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Jan 11, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI - 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226. Register for this event on the REI Classes and Events website
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
View More
Chandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Feb 13, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI: 870 N 54th St. Chandler AZ 85226
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Coffee/Chat
Feb 12, 2024 8:00AM—9:00AM
Zoom Event
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 …?
View MoreFountain Hills, AZ Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino Frances Trek at the Library
Feb 12, 2024 11:30AM—12:30PM
Fountain Hills Library: 3001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Are you intrigued by the idea of walking the Camino Frances in Spain but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin, local residents, who recently walked the entire length of the Camino Frances–all 1000 kilometers. Share their experience and get some helpful hints that will help you put a fun itinerary…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Trail 100 Hike – Phoenix Mtn Preserve
Feb 10, 2024 10:00AM—12:30PM
Directions: North Mountain Visitors Center at 12950 N 7th St is off of 7th Street in Phoenix - between Thunderbird (Go South 1/2 mile) and Northern (Go North 3.4 miles). Meet at the benches by the restrooms.
Join us for a moderate five mile walk in the middle of the Valley. We are lucky to have the Phoenix Mountain Preserve so accessible in the midst of the large metro area. Bob is very familiar with these trails and will lead us starting on Trail 100. Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, your own first…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 – Paradise Valley REI
Feb 08, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Paradise Valley REI
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the West Coast of Spain, along the 500-mile Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more information or…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Intro to Camino, Herberger Park to Soleri Bridge Stroll
Jan 27, 2024 9:00AM—11:30AM
MEET: G.R. Herberger Park parking lot at 5802 E Indian School Road, 85018. Look for the Camino shell flag for the specific meeting spot in the parking area. The parking lot fills quickly, you may need to utilize street parking and walk back to the meeting place. There is a rest room available near the parking lot.
ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and decide if they can/want to do it. We will walk 2 miles/3.2K, level and easy via the Arizona Canal Trail…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Petroglyph Hike at South Mountain
Jan 20, 2024 3:30PM—6:00PM
Directions: Pima Canyon Trailhead (4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix 85044). From I-10 exit Baseline Rd and go West to Pointe Parkway. Take the first exit from the roundabout to continue on Pointe Parkway. At the second round about take the 3rd exit (essentially going around the roundabout to the left side) and past the light at Guadalupe. Take the first right onto 48th St and then an immediate left at the park entrance near the golf tee. Drive to trailhead parking lot.
This hike is a mix of easy (2 miles), moderate (2 mile) and difficult (.5 miles) terrain to give you a sense of how your body (and gear) respond over the different grades you will encounter on the Camino. In addition, this hike features 6 areas of Petroglyphs from the Hohokam Indians – all within…
View MoreOnline: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Cathedral Architecture on the Frances
Jan 18, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Zoom. Mountain Standard Time
What are the most architectonical “jewels” of the Camino? The cathedrals! Walking the Frances provides the opportunity to see many of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. Local pilgrim Vernon Meyer will explain church architecture and the history of Cathedrals along the Frances. Whether you plan to walk the Frances or already have, this presentation…
View MorePhoenix, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Petroglyph Hike at South Mountain
Jan 17, 2024 3:30PM—6:00PM
Directions: Pima Canyon Trailhead (4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix 85044). From I-10 exit Baseline Rd and go West to Pointe Parkway. Take the first exit from the roundabout to continue on Pointe Parkway. At the second round about take the 3rd exit (essentially going around the roundabout to the left side) and past the light at Guadalupe. Take the first right onto 48th St and then an immediate left at the park entrance near the golf tee. Drive to trailhead parking lot.
This hike is a mix of easy (2 miles), moderate (2 mile) and difficult (.5 miles) terrain to give you a sense of how your body (and gear) respond over the different grades you will encounter on the Camino. In addition, this hike features 6 areas of Petroglyphs from the Hohokam Indians – all within…
View MoreChandler, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Camino 101 at Chandler REI
Jan 11, 2024 6:00PM—7:30PM
Chandler REI - 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226. Register for this event on the REI Classes and Events website
Come learn about the preparation involved that will allow you to hike from France to the coast of Spain, along the Camino de Santiago! Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino pilgrim walking at least 100km. Whether you just heard of the Camino and are looking for more…
View More