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FALL COOKOUT
The Sedona Westerners Fall Cookout will be held at the Posse Ground Picnic Ramadas on Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 PM. Members are free and guest of members are $10. You can reserve your spot now by clicking here
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST ALERTS
Coconino National Forest Closures — Please click here for the latest notices from Coconino Forest Service.
Photo Contest Coming This Hike Season
Win Prizes & Eternal Fame!
What:
Westerner photo contest with the following categories:- Trials & Tribulations - when things go unexpectedly wrong for people
- Fun Times - silly camaraderie
- Postcard Perfect - beautiful scenic views
- Westerner Wildcard - for the great shot that defies above categories
Note: Photos must be from Westerner hikes or events and will be judged by Sedona Camera Club
How:
Email photo(s) to contest@sedonawesterners.org by March 14, 2027. Include the following with each photo:- Photographer's Name
- Date and Name of Westerner Hike / Event
- Category
Why:
Prizes!!! To be awarded during our last meeting (limited to one prize per person)
Fame!!! Winning pictures to be featured in the yearbook with accolades to the photographer
Featured Article
- Red Rock News - September 18, 2026
Hiking Medical Emergencies: Some things to watch for this hiking season Sedond’s red rock trails attract visitors from around the world, offering breathtaking scenery, challenging terrain, and year-round hiking opportunities. Yet even experienced hikers can find themselves facing unexpected medical problems far from help.
The Sedona Westerners, a social hiking club with more than four hundred members, emphasizes preparation and safety. As a new hiking season begins, it is a good time to review a few simple practices that can help prevent small problems from becoming serious emergencies.
One of the most important concepts hikers should remember is the acronym STOP: Safety First, Take Stock, Options, Plan and Proceed.
When an injury or medical issue occurs, staying calm and assessing the situation can prevent a bad outcome from becoming worse. Hikers should ...