This year’s golf tournament will take place on the newly-renovated Champions Course at the Scottsdale TPC. The new design of this course makes it one of the premier golf experiences in the southwest United States. While the desert ravines and breathtaking views of Pinnacle Peak and the McDowell Mountains are still there, this par 71 course has been lengthened to more than 7,100 yards from the back tees, bunkers have been added, and greater elevation changes and wider putting greens have increased the range of difficulty. Holes 16, 17 and 18 will provide a dramatic finish! The conference tournament rate includes greens fees, cart rental and range balls, and a lunch and awards ceremony following play. The tournament will begin at 7:30am so please make your travel arrangements accordingly. Participants will receive details on other logistics in their confirmation packet.

Cost: $170.00 per person

Desert Hiking Adventure

Slip into your boots and explore the beauty of the desert from a more personal vantage point. The majestic McDowell Mountains rule Scottsdale’s dramatic horizon, and now you have a chance to escape the city and discover a world that’s naturally enhanced. View exotic desert plants, cactus forests, and Arizona wildlife on this authentic Sonoran adventure designed to accommodate hikers of every ability and interest level. Your guide, a seasoned mountaineer and trained naturalist, will describe the flora and fauna that come into view as you walk the same paths Native Americans did hundreds of years before your arrival. Guests should be comfortably dressed with athletic or hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for this activity. A box breakfast will be provided. Coaches for the hiking excursion will depart from the hotel at 8:00am and return around noon, so please make your travel plans accordingly. Participants will receive more logistical information in their confirmation packet.

Cost: $132.00 per person

Sonoran Desert Horseback Riding

Not long ago, getting around on horseback was the preferred form of transportation in the Valley. Take a step back in time and explore the Sonoran Desert from the saddle. Guides lead you into the heart of the desert, where mountain ranges and desert plateaus will make you forget you’re so close to the city. Take a surreal journey through one of the scenic jewels of the desert southwest. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for this activity. A box breakfast will be provided. This activity is limited to 50 participants. Please note that transfer time to the stables we will be using is approximately 40 minutes. Riders must be 8 years of age and older to participate and rider weight limit is 240 pounds. Coaches for the horseback ride will depart from the hotel at 8:00am and return around 11:30am, so please make your travel plans accordingly. Participants will receive more logistical information in their confirmation packet.

Cost: $162.00 per person

Four-Wheel Drive Desert Excursion

While the Sonoran Desert offers some of the most scenic, rugged terrain in the western U.S., there are few ways to access it. Enter the domain of the four-wheel drive vehicle for an off-road adventure you’ll never forget. Experience the full range of emotions, from awestruck wonder at the desert’s foreboding beauty to white-knuckle excitement as your seasoned driver executes the seemingly impossible. This ride includes a mini walk-about, where you can step out and experience the desert first-hand. Guests should be comfortably dressed. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for this activity. A box breakfast will be provided. Coaches for this excursion will depart from the hotel at 8:00am and return around 11:30am, so please make your travel plans accordingly. Participants will receive more logistical information in their confirmation packet.

Cost: $147.00 per person

 

Sonoran Desert Balloon Flight

There’s no better way to experience the tranquility of the Sonoran Desert. Board a gondola and climb to a thousand feet above the desert floor for a breathtaking flight during this 1-hour hot air balloon. Your FAA-certified pilot is an expert on the legends and lore of the area, and will supply a colorful narrative as the ride unfolds. Once you touch down, the occasion will be marked with a traditional toast and flight certificate ceremony. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, hat, and sunglasses for this activity. A box breakfast will be provided. Coaches for the balloon flight will depart from the hotel at 5:00am and return around 9:00am, so please make your travel plans accordingly. Participants will receive more logistical information in their confirmation packet. Hot Air Balloon Rides are dictated by season and weather conditions and subject to cancellation within one hour prior to departure time. All charges are waived if cancellation occurs due to weather conditions.

Cost: $235.00 per person