Description:

Please read this thoroughly before signing up- until you see "The End"! This 2 day trip has 2 activities: the first day is whitewater rafting through Ouzel Outfitters (https://www.oregonrafting.com/umpqua-1-day); the 2nd is hiking along the North Umpqua River. The $89 fee for members includes lodging in one of two Steamboat Inn houses (www.thesteamboatinn.com), a tip for the guides, and the Obsidian trip fee. In addition, you will pay a $149 rafting fee directly to Ouzel Outfitters (a link to our Ouzel reservation will be provided after you sign up online). The fee includes all the equipment and a hearty lunch. A detailed description of the rafting is on the link above; no experience is required, but you need to be able to paddle (read: healthy shoulders and arms).

The 2nd day is hiking along the river; it may include a key pass (2 groups start at 2 different trailheads and exchange car keys in the middle) or checking out the multiple waterfalls in the area. Some of this area was burned in recent fires.

Lodging: Each 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath house accommodates 6 persons. Rooms will be shared; two persons in each room. Dinner - tapas provided by the participants. BYOB.

Cancellation: Ouzel policy - full refund if more than 30 days. If less, $10 service charge. Zero refund if less than 48 hours. Obsidian policy - if more than 30 days or your place is filled by someone on the Wait List, full refund. Otherwise, no refund.

Covid policy - each individual should assess their own personal risk when deciding whether or not to participate. Masks will be optional and we will not be checking vaccination status.

Next steps: Within 5 days of signing up, mail a check payable to the Obsidians for $89 (members) to Lana Lindstrom, PO Box 5506, Eugene 97405. I will then e-mail you an invitation to complete the registration for Ouzel Outfitters and pay them $149 by credit card. Members have sign-up preference until May 10. The date for the pre-trip meeting will be set at a later time. ****THE END*****