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WHO DAT?

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WHAT'S THAT PATCH MEAN? Maybe you've noticed hikers sporting colorful Arizona Hiking Group patches and wondered what they represent. Since they became available in September, several hundred trekkers have attached patches and stickers to their gear in hopes of running into other group members while out on the trails. Members on a group hike in McDowell Sonoran Preserve Arizona Hiking Group is a virtual meeting place, photo-sharing site and educational resource on Facebook. Established in September 2012, the group has grown steadily to over 7000 members. Group admins seek to foster a friendly, nonsense-free zone where hikers of all levels and backgrounds feel welcome in sharing their experiences and asking for advise. Haters, trolls and off-message interlopers will feel the swift swing of the "ban hammer" because the group values on-topic dialogue. Issues such as heat-related hiking tragedies, trail etiquette, land stewardship and preparedness are vigorously discussed...

ARIZONA HIKING GROUP

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Have you been seeing these colorful patches attached to hiker packs, shirts and hats while trekking Arizona trails?  They signify that the wearer is a member of the Arizona Hiking Facebook Group . The group has over 23,000 active members who share their hiking adventures, photos and advise. Join us and get a patch (NOT a requirement) of your own, too. CHECK IT OUT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428020817423751/ ORDER PATCHES HERE: https://arizona-hiking-group.myshopify.com/ GROUP STANDARDS OF CONDUCT The goal of Arizona Hiking group is t o provide a forum for hikers of all levels to share experiences and tips. As a member, you are expected to: � Contribute helpful and inspiring hike-related posts. � Respect fellow members by keeping comments civil. � Stay on topic. � Provide positive feedback and encouragement. � Disagree constructively, not hatefully. �Do not post business ads and links to draw readers to your social media sites/website/Instagram/blog/store/YouTube cha...