Vickie in Palm Springs, California - Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness on the horizon
Vickie Kearney
- One of the hikers on the First Annual Cactus to Clouds Hike in 1993. This hike climbs 10,300 feet in one day to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto.
- Started hiking in her 30's.
- Has done Cactus to Clouds Hike 3 times.
- Hiked Grand Canyon Rim to Rim and Back Again two times (~24 miles each day, losing and then gaining > 5,000 feet of elevation).
- Has hiked Zion Narrows.
- Hiked the jungles in Costa Rica.
- Lifts weights and does exercise classes 5 days per week.
- Philosophy on fitness/wellness: "Gauge your workouts on how you feel. It is amazing how sometimes you get out on the trails, and that is all it takes."
Summit of Mt. San Jacinto - First Cactus to Clouds Hike - 1993
Vickie Kearney seated in middle
Rest of hikers from left: Sue Birnbaum, (do not recall name), Roger Keezer (who conceived the phrase "Cactus to Clouds"), Maria Keezer, and Ray Wilson.
Vickie Kearney seated in middle
Rest of hikers from left: Sue Birnbaum, (do not recall name), Roger Keezer (who conceived the phrase "Cactus to Clouds"), Maria Keezer, and Ray Wilson.
Vickie and Maria Keezer - Snow-covered Mt. San Gorgonio on horizon
Vickie, Maria Keezer, Sue Birnbaum - Palm Springs, California - 3/2020.
These ladies have been hiking together for over 25 years!
These ladies have been hiking together for over 25 years!
