Conquer the Trail to Hidden Valley
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM
The adventure starts with a climb and offers stunning views right away. We’ll climb to Fat Man’s Pass, a narrow pass between two giant boulders, and into Hidden Valley. Then we’ll rock scramble a bit before we hike to a rock tunnel with ancient glyphs.
If you’re looking to take advantage of the gorgeous weather, explore the history of the Hohokom people, see the stunning natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, join me for Conquer the Trail to Hidden Valley.
Distance: 3.8 miles, Duration: 3 hours, 958 ft of elevation gain, Rated: Moderate, Location: Mormon Trailhead, South Mountain, Phoenix.
Total Body Conditioning
Tues & Thurs at 6:30 or 8:30 AM MST
In this 60-minute online session I’ll challenge you to a full-body conditioning routine. Our circuit training will start with an invigorating warm-up and end with a rewarding cool-down.
In between we’ll strengthen our cardiovascular and muscular systems while practicing balance and primary movement patterns.
All fitness levels are welcome. Your $200 monthly subscription includes 8, 1-hour training sessions and a 30 minute nutrition coaching session.
Science and Sunshine
Friday-Sunday, 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
In this outdoor adventure and learning experience we’ll use a compass, binoculars, and a magnifying glass to let loose our natural desire to know. We’ll pasuse on the rocks to spend time drawing and reflecting on what we’ve see.
If the students in your life are ready to ditch the digital noise, join me for Science & Sunshine. *Designed for ages 4-10. Miles 1.8, Location: Pima Canyon Trailhead, Duration.: 1.5, Rating: Easy, Cost: $45 per person.
Foundations for Healthy Heating
Wednesday, December 8th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Let’s get together live online to learn sustainable solutions to balanced nutrition from a professional with personal experience. My greatest qualification to help you with your goals is my success in reaching mine.
We’ll learn to identify whole, nutrient dense food and how to impliment 5 healthy habits for good nutrition. You’ll discover that food is energy and you can find balance. I offer this FREE workshop once a month and just 8 “seats” are available.
Mountaintop Circuit Training
Daily at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
We’ll begin this outdoor fitness experience with an energizing warm up. Next we’ll take in gorgeous city views while we complete a strength routine.
Then we’ll challenge our cardiovascular system with a hill climbing hike. Finally we’ll focus on balance and flexibility as we cool down.
Book this session to burn tons of calories in a beautiful setting and finish feeling accomplished. Miles: 2 Elevation: +252, Rating: Moderate, Location: Javalina Trailhead, South Mountain. Cost: $55 per person.
The Art of Seeing
Daily at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM
Ditch the digital noise and escape to the natural world to practice the art of seeing. We’ll pause at 3 serene locations to take Naturalist-style field notes and observe, question, and reflect on the interconnections of the uniquely beautiful Sonoran Desert.
As we hike along we’ll learn about the vegetation, geology, insects, and animals that surround us. If you are looking quiet moments in a serene, natural setting, join me for The Art of Seeing.
Distance: 2.0 miles, Duration: 1.5 hours, 200 ft of elevation gain, Rated: Easy to Moderate, Location: Javelina Trailhead, South Mountain, Phoenix. Cost: $ 45 perperson.
Discover a Petroglyph Rock Wall
Daily at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM Tues.-Sat.
Kids and adults alike enjoy this trail. It takes you through a picture-perfect stretch of the Sonoran Desert with rugged canyon walls looming above you. You’ll end at one of more than 400 amazing petroglyph sites.
Here the the Hohokam left images of people, animals, and an array of mysterious designs. While their language is lost to us we can still walk in their steps, sit where they sat, and ponder thier messages from the past.
Distance: 3.0 miles, Duration: 1.5 hours, 200 ft of elevation gain, Rated: Easy to Moderate, Location: Javelina Trailhead, South Mountain, Phoenix. Cost: $45 perperson.