Date: March 1-3, 2012
Location: Palm Springs, CA 92264
Hiking Difficulty:  Moderate
Trail Type: Well maintained trail

Come spend a fun and relaxing weekend with Great Outdoors as we explore the beauty of Palm Springs.  We will explore one of the trails in Indian Canyons on Saturday and a local hike on Sunday.  Indian Canyons have magnificent groves of California Fan Palms and make a breathtaking contrast to the massive rock formations and beautiful desert landscape.  Snow capped mountain peaks in the distance complete the startling and beautiful contrasts of the area.  A moderate path winds down the canyons as we hike along the meandering stream.  An enchanting oasis awaits us….

Note: Women may be attending.

“Comfort Camping” at the Palm Canyon Resort Saturday, March 2nd.   Check-in time is 4:00 pm, checkout on Sunday at 10:00 am. 

• Optional – Friday night stay (March 1st) – Check-in 4:00 p.m.
  

What’s included:

• 1 or 2 night stay in a 2-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen.   The 2-bedroom villas have queen-sized beds in each of the bedrooms or a queen and 2 twins.
• Complimentary Reception after the Saturday hike.
• Saturday night dinner. 
• Continental breakfast on Sunday. 
• We will provide peanut butter, jelly & bread if you wish to make a sandwich for the Sunday hike.  Bring your own lunch and snacks for the Saturday hike. 

Final Payment is due 2/25/13. Fee is non-refundable but is transferrable if you find someone to take your place.

Price & Reservations: THE GREAT OUTDOORS MEMBER PRICE WILL BE APPLIED TO GAY OUTDOORS MEMBERS. The price will be $60 per person for 1 night stay and $110 person for 2 nights stay. This includes reception and dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday. Once you have signed up, I will forward instructions where to mail the check for the weekend trip.

* 1 night, Saturday, March 2nd, $60 shared room per person

* 2 nights, Friday-Saturday, March 1st and 2nd, $110 shared room per personSingles will be assigned a twin bed unless you request to share a queen bed with another hiker. Please indicate Single Bed or Shared Queen and the number of nights when signing up.

This trip will also be attended by members of Great Outdoors, of which I too am a member.

Palm Canyon Resort – Directions & Info

2800 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 866-1800.  Directions:  from downtown Palm Springs, go south on S Palm Canyon Drive about 3.5 miles.  http://www.thepalmcanyonresort.com/about/