Prescott Hiking Club
Prescott, Arizona

Club Policies

Basic Club Rules
 
1) Never leave a hiker behind.
2) Leaders wait for others at trail junctions.
3) Members should hike with the group appropriate for their abilities.

Hike Facilitator Responsibility

The designated leader is responsible for the route and progress of the hike. For the safety and convenience of all, hikers should not scatter or go off on their own.

Religion and Politics

The Prescott Hiking Club has always had an “unofficial policy” of not discussing politics and religion on hikes. We recognize that these two subjects create intense personal feelings and convictions, but no one should be forced to listen to several hours of conflicting viewpoints on the trail.
 
Therefore, please limit your comments about these two subjects to a few minutes. Preferably, choose other subjects to discuss.

Scents

Hikers should not wear perfume or other heavily scented personal products when they are hiking. Some members are allergic to or bothered by such scents, and it would be appreciated by all if these products are avoided during hikes.

Cell phones

Hike leaders may ask that all cell phones either be turned off or put in airplane mode for the duration of the hike.  Keeping hikes free from cellphone interruptions will enhance participants experience, while addressing some individuals’ sensitivity to cellphone transmissions.  The airplane mode setting will still allow usage of cellphone GPS apps.

No Dogs, No Guns

Dogs are not permitted on the weekly hikes; however, they are permitted on certain club sponsored campouts.  Service dogs specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.  Guns are never permitted on PHC Club hikes.


And, we should make sure that we are custodians of the trails and forests; we pick up trash, but leave everything else for future hikers.