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Past Activity

Stocking Stuffer & Lunch

  • Start date: 12/06/2016

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 12/06/2016

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Update 4:00pm Monday. Joella and I went up to the lodge and turned on the heaters and set up tables/chairs. We plan to open the lodge at 9:30.
Hike Departs From: Obsidian Lodge. We will probably divided into 3 or 4 groups.
This is the third year for our 3 mile hike on the Ribbon Trail with a follow-up potluck bowl of soup, salads, bread, and desserts at the Lodge. Instead of trip fees, bring a pair of new inexpensive wool socks to be donated to the Egan Warming Centers. Joella is coordinating the food – 541-344-9197 or email at joella.ew@gmail.com

  • Event Leader: Janet Jacobsen

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-206-1251

  • Event Leader Email: jbjacobsen@comcast.net

  • Assistant Leader: Joella Ewing

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Easy

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2017

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: update as of Nov. 26. Bring bowl, plate, utensils.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 3

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 200

  • Non-Member Fees: —

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

This was the third annual Stocking Stuffer event. I unlocked the gate at 9:00 and soon after, cars started rolling in. Decorated tables, a fire in the fireplace, and hot apple cider set the tone for our time together. Thirty-five people were soon busy taking care of the potluck items and deciding if raingear would be needed for the 10:00 Ribbon Trail hike. Mari Baldwin and I each led a group on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. Back at the lodge at 11:30, we enjoyed catching up on the news and meeting new members. There were seven delicious soups for us to sample. Thanks to everyone who shared their special foods and helped with the prep and clean up tasks. Joella Ewing did an amazing job of organizing the potluck. We collected 129 pairs of socks to give to the Egan Warming Center. It was a peaceful way to start the holiday season.