Next Meeting: Aug 14th 2024
Meeting Time: 6:30
Place: Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center
1776 Airway Ave, #B
Kingman, AZ 86409
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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MEETINGS/FIELD TRIPS: GET YOUR CALENDAR OUT AND MARK THESE DATES
MEETING
Thu, Jul 25, 24 Meet at Maverik at 06:30 AM Gypsum Rose , Jasper, Fossils Free 60 miles Between Topock and Golden Shores
Sat, Jul 27, 24 Meet at Maverik 07:00 AM Dobell Ranch (petrified Forest) @$40/bucket 250 miles I-40 past Holbrook. Lunch is Included.
Sat, Aug 10, 24 Meet at Maverik at 07:30 AM Nelson City, Ghost Town $20.00 110 miles
Tue, Aug 27, 24 Meet at Maverik at 07:30 AM Nelson City, Ghost Town $20.00 110 miles
Sat, Sep 14, 24 Meet at Maverik, Alamo Lake – Slot Canyon 80 miles
Tue, Sep 24, 24 Meet at Maverik Grand Canyon – Diamond Creek $16.50 70 miles Bring Lunch. No Rock Collecting.
Sat, Sep 28, ALAMO Flourite 80 miles
Sat, Oct 5, 24 9am – 4pm Alpaca Farm Alpaca Days 20 miles Help with Club Sales, Sell your own
Sun, Oct 6, 24 9am – 3pm Alpaca Farm Alpaca Days 20 miles Help with Club Sales, Sell your own
Sat, Oct 19, 24 Vulture City Ghost Town and Mine outside of Wickenburg 140 miles
Thu, Oct 24, 24 Vulture City Ghost Town and Mine outside of Wickenburg 140 miles
Sat, Nov 2, 24 Dino Valley 220 miles
Sat, Nov 16, 24 Alamo 80 miles
Notes for all field trips: As trips are finalized we will put in Meet times.
Meet time is 30 mins before Departure time. Always be at least 10 minutes early to departure time at Field Trips. At Departure time the group will leave without you.
1st Aid Kit: Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Cactus, sharp rocks, stinging or biting bugs are constant.
Spare Tire: Always have a regular spare tire, aired up, and the tools to change it.
GAS: Always start the Field Trip with a full tank of gas. Most of our day trips will leave some in the case of emergencies.
Food & Water: Always have water, at least a gal. Bring something to eat or snack on, you know your needs better than anyone. We will normally eat Lunch together to socialize. Know your Heat Tolerance-Know your limits, do not go by someone else's abilities or limitations in the heat.
4WD: Always assume you will need 4WD and good clearance. Most of the places we go are off road, through sandy washes and up rocky inclines. Dealerships do not always outfit your 4WD vehicle
with good off-road tires, check that your tires can bear the weight of a loaded vehicle over pointy rocks. We can never guarantee that the road-unless paved- will be passable, even with 4WD. The
roads are subject to change every-time it rains. When 4WD is required we will try to find parking and shuttle everyone to site.
NOTIFY TRIP LEADER if you are going to leave the group. Do not leave this to others. The trip leader is responsible for everyone on the outing.
Tools for Collecting: Rock hammer, Chisel, small Shovel, Safety Goggles- A hammer is paramount. A regular hammer will work, but, the preferred tool is a rock hammer with a striking face on one side
and a pick on the other. A chisel is important, and in a pinch, a sturdy screwdriver will do the job. A small shovel is not necessary, but can come in handy. Depending on how much effort you want to
exert a full size shovel is good, a regular pick is handy, and a good long pry bar, pointed on one end and flattened on the other, can really be useful. Safety goggles can save your eyes from the chips
that fly off of the rock you are beating.
Bucket or Bag- A 5gl or 2gl bucket will work, a bag or an old backpack is easier to carry. Just know what you can handle and do not rely on others to pack your rocks back to your vehicle.
Spray Bottle-This is very handy to see what you just picked or dug up. It is also good for a quick cool down, clean your hands, etc. Hat & Gloves-The hat can provide shade for your face and block the
sun from your eyes as you search for rocks. A good pair of leather gloves will prevent small cuts and abrasions, cushion the blow of a hammer or chisel, and help eliminate blisters and splinters.
Also Bring: Folding Chair or stool, Sunscreen, Big Hat, Wear old clothes that can get dirty, Good solid shoes or hiking boots
Fun Facts to Know and Tell: Never lay your hammer (or anything else) down and walk away from it with the thought you will find it again. Painting part of it with a loud neon color will let people know
it is yours when they come across it. Don't pile "your" rocks and walk away. On the rare chance you locate the spot again, your rocks may not be there. No one is going to take them on purpose, but
things look different in nature to others. Someone will think they just "lucked" onto a great find. When your bucket or bag is full, go and empty it and then return to collecting. A whistle can be a life
saver. It can summon others or help locate a stray.
** Use google maps to get a good idea of each location *
