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  • Covid Precautions

    RECOMMENDED COVID PRECAUTIONS PER CDC GUIDANCE:

    1. DO NOT HIKE if you are experiencing fever or flu-like symptoms; wait until your fever or symptoms have resolved.
    2. If you have tested POSITIVE for COVID, or any other infectious disease, please follow CDC guidelines.
    3. We encourage any Westerner who has had an exposure to a COVID-infected person, or is having symptoms, to strongly consider COVID testing.
  • Hiking Related Problems

    HIKING RELATED MEDICAL PROBLEMS

    Hiking Related Medical Problems by Dr. Curt Kommer

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    From blisters to snake bites, learn how to be prepared to prevent and treat medical problems that can happen when you are hiking. The information shared by Dr. Curt Kommer can help you make quick decisions when faced with injuries of yourself, a fellow hiker, or someone you run into on the trails. Please read and download a copy to reference at the beginning of each Hiking Season.

  • USFS

    NORTHERN ARIZONA FORESTS AND WILDFIRES

    Wildfire Status — Please click here for the latest information of wildfires in our area.

    Forest Service Road Status — Please click here for the latest status of Forest Roads in our area.

    Coconino National Forest — Please click here for the latest notices from Coconino Forest Service.

 

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  • Red Rock News - May 12, 2023Westerners Enjoy the Flagstaff Thawby Dick Williams

    Sandy’s Canyon near Flagstaff, buried in snow just a few months ago, shows signs of spring. Here, the Mustangs hike near Fisher Point along a pond that is not normally there.

    As normal readers of this column know, the Westerners hike many different trails and locations in our area.  Some depend on the weather, some depend on traffic or special events, and some are chosen for the abilities and desires of our specific hiking groups. 

    We venture north to the Flagstaff area normally in the Fall and late Spring.   This is to take advantage of the cooler temperatures on both ends and beautiful leaves in the Fall.  There is just something awe inspiring about the yellow aspens against the deep blue sky.  Given the normally heavy snowfalls, and closed trails, we tend to stay down here in the Red Rocks during the winter months.

    This season has been particularly tough on scheduling hikes ...

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