Past Activity

Glacier Park SC

Start date: 09/01/2019
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 09/07/2019
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

For details, click on the Summer Camp page in the middle of the home page at www.obsidians.org. We have had quite a few cancellations. Pl monitor the website if you are still interested in attending. Otherwise, pl cancel yourself. Within 5 days of your status changing to "Signed up", mail the registration form (available online) along with a check for the full amount to Obsidian Summer Camp Registration, PO Box 51510, Eugene, OR 97405. If you change your mind about attending camp, please cancel yourself so that those below you have an accurate picture of their chances of attending.

Event Leader: Lana Lindstrom
Event Leader Phone: 541-683-1409
Event Leader Email: lana_lindstrom@hotmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Summer Camp
Area Type:
Departure Location: See Trip Description
Rating:
Roundtrip total drive miles: 1700
Season: 2019
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: If camping: tent, sleeping bag, personal clothes and toiletries. Hiking equipment; 10 Essentials. More info at Camp Rally on Feb 22 and check the Obsidian website.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance:
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain:
Non-Member Fees: —
Committee: Summer Camp
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Purple mountains majesty with a few glaciers and patches of snow; U-shaped glaciated valleys; straddling the Continental Divide at Logan Pass; turquoise lakes in steep sided cirques; waterfalls galore; black and grizzly bears, moose, deer, big horned sheep, mountain goats, and a swimming shrew; at least 15 varieties of flowers in bloom; delicious thimble and huckleberries; and bright night skies with millions of stars - all contributed to a fabulous Summer Camp exploring the “Crown Jewel” of the national parks! Clear, sunny skies with temperatures in the low to mid-70’s made hiking very enjoyable… and the 45 mile per hour wind gusts on the Piegan Pass to Many Glacier Hotel hike were very memorable! The food, especially the lasagna and berry cobblers with whipped cream, were delicious. Having a pavilion to hang out in and making new friends during meals was gratifying. And hearing Jan A explain the 10 essentials of a stylish purse/first aid kit to Lyndell during the President’s tea was hilarious! What an outstanding summer camp!

I particularly appreciated the lead Obsidians who worked extra hard and long to be sure that food and drinks were served timely and cleaned up, dishes were washed, and the garbage was properly thrown out. Thank you very, very much:
Brewmasters - Dorene and Richard S
Breakfast - Randy and Jorry
Oatmeal chef - Diantha
Dinners - Michelle and Mary
Lunch prep - Jennifer, Laurie, Darko, and Darlene
Lunch set-up - Jan and Rich A, Keiko, and Susan
Lunch clean-up - Marguerite and Rich R
Evening Beverages - Barby and Carol P
Dishwashers - Bill and Dave H
Egg Boilers - Pat S, Nikki, Holger, and Lou
Camp Clean-up - John H
Hiker supplies monitor - Fumiyo
Greeters - Janet J, Kris and Nancy White
U-Haul trailer pullers - Randy and Steve C
Concessions - Carla
President’s Tea - Bea and Janet J
Registrar and Treasurer - John J
Booklet editor - Steve C

Twenty-seven Obsidians led a variety of hikes during camp; many led more than one. They ranged from strolls through wetlands to modest 5-7 mile hikes to challenging 13 milers involving a shuttle. Many hiked at least part of the Highline Trail and at least a dozen drove to Canada to hike to Crypt Lake. Thanks awesome leaders for doing the research and being willing to coordinate exploring this very special place.

I truly appreciate everyone’s efforts and commitments which resulted in an exceptional Summer Camp in a very special place!!! See related articles for additional information.