BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191116 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191109T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101540Z UID:31517-1573776000-1573862399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Up-Down-Around-Up-Down DESCRIPTION:Departure Location: Albertson’s\, 30th St. & Hilyard\, Eugene \nNote the early start time.\nCarpool to Pisgah from Albertson’s at 30th St. Drivers need a pass.\nModerate/brisk pace.\nTo the summit twice. Up on #1\, down south slope on #6\, up east slope on #2\, back down #1. \nGood exercise. Back trails are usually not crowded. We will be home for lunch. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_up-down-around-up-down-24871/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191024T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101533Z UID:31461-1573862400-1573948799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Creswell Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location: Creswell Bakery\, 182 S 2nd St\, Creswell \nRide around Creswell:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31415556 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/creswell_loop-24842/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101540Z UID:31515-1573862400-1573948799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spring Blvd to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Meeting place is Spring Blvd Trailhead\, not so easy to find. (If you have a GPS app\, try: 4699 Spring Blvd or https://goo.gl/maps/NyfNTVxX1pcdoW6z6) \nIt will take around two hours to walk to the top of Spencer Butte.\nDepending on the weather and the stamina of the group\, we may divide into two groups at one of the trail junctions. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you need directions to the trailhead or if you want me to pick you up at Albertsons on 30th. If you want a shorter trip\, you could opt to meet us at the Dillard East Trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spring_blvd_to_spencer_butte-24870/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101532Z UID:31451-1573948800-1574035199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Rock DESCRIPTION:This is a nice low elevation trail through the woods and the periphery of the Deception Complex burn to Larison Rock\, which has nice views to the south. It is close in\, so the drive is not long. The hike is short\, but the climb is significant although spread out throughout the hike. It is\, however\, a MB trail\, so it likely is to be in decent shape. We probably will be back to LCC by early afternoon (2-3). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_rock-24837/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191121 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101535Z UID:31471-1574208000-1574294399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24847/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191119T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101544Z UID:31543-1574294400-1574380799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:This work party will focus on new plantings for the Lodge grounds. We will create a new planting bed above the Lodge with Oregon grape and sword ferns\, add a smaller bed in the parking area with red-twigged dogwood\, plant 3 or 4 giant sequoia in the far parking island and plant a Port Orford Cedar that Dave Predeek has grown from a cone and is donating to the Obsidians. Other than Dave’s cedar all the plantings have been collected from my property. If we have adequate help and time\, I hope we can gather some of the fall leaves both as mulch for the new plantings and to remove from grass areas so we don’t kill the grass over winter. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24884/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20190208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101429Z UID:30959-1574380800-1574467199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wallowas/Elkhorn Mountains DESCRIPTION:Come join us on November 22nd in a hiking and climbing presentation on the Wallowa Mountains. Jeff Carr and Ela Schmidt are currently working on their climbing guidebook for that region and would like to share those experiences with you. If you have ever wanted to hike in the Oregon Alps\, then this will be an evening well spent. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/elkhorn_mountains-24580/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191118T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101542Z UID:31533-1574380800-1574467199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SW hills to Iris Ridge DESCRIPTION:Meet at 25th Ave. and Hawkins Lane (off West 18th) in front of the Hawkins Reservoir for a hike in the Southwest hills. \nFirst we will take a short walk to the historic Mulkey Cemetery. From there we’ll walk sidewalks and some very steep neighborhood paths up to Iris Ridge park to walk the upper loop trail with views of the valley. We’ll return to our cars on sidewalks and paths back to our car.\nThere are signs warning that the steep\, narrow\, concrete paths may be hazardous and one uses them at one’s own risk. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sw_hills_to_iris_ridge-24879/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191124 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191024T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101534Z UID:31463-1574467200-1574553599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Brownsville Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location: Norma Pfeiffer Park\, Coburg. \nRide from Coburg to Brownsville\, round trip URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brownsville_loop-24843/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191125 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191104T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101540Z UID:31513-1574553600-1574639999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-24869/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191125 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191114T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101541Z UID:31525-1574553600-1574639999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cardwell Hill and Fitton Green DESCRIPTION:(Meet at Albertsons parking lot\, closest to Burger King\, Santa Clara 97404) We’ll carpool to Corvallis area and start our hike from Wren – Cardwell Hill Trail Trailhead. From there\, we will hike on the Cardwell Hill Trail along the Marys River and then northeast into Fitton Green Natural Area with minimal elevation gain. Then we turn south onto the Fitton Green North-South Trail and climb up to the Allen Thoop Loop for views of the Willamette Valley and Marys Peak. Afterwards we head back on the North-South Trail and turn west on Amy’s Trail (which follows a creek) then explore the Crestmont Land Trust on one of several trails. The final stint is northwest on Cardwell Hill Trail back to the parking lot. Most of this hike is on gravel roads but one dates back to the 1850’s. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cardwell_hill_and_fitton_green-24875/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191128 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101535Z UID:31473-1574812800-1574899199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24848/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191129 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101544Z UID:31547-1574899200-1574985599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Cold morning – Turkey day special.\nMeet at Martin Street trail-head. Hike will start promptly at 6:30 AM.\nForecast is sunny ☼ We should have nice sunrise at 7:24 AM. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise-24886/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191130 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191015T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101530Z UID:31433-1574985600-1575071999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Turkey Trimming DESCRIPTION:This is the 6th Annual Turkey Trimming hike! It’s a fairly fast paced loop hike\, not a saunter; after all\, the goal is to burn off a few of the calories we ingested the previous day! The elevation gains are mostly in short\, steep spurts. Each year\, I vary the route. This year\, it’s a distinct seahorse shape! The route: along Amazon parkway (Rexius trail)\, over a couple of the new pedestrian/bike bridges\, up a portion of the Ridgeline trail\, 1 block down Willamette and then zigzagging between Donald and Fox Hollow. You might just discover a road/path you have never been on. We will be back in the parking lot 12:30ish…… just in time for lunch. 1 toilet along the way. Much of the route is on paved\, low traffic streets\, but about 1 mile is on the Rexius Trail and .5 mile on the Ridgeline Trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/turkey_trimming-24824/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191201 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101434Z UID:31003-1575072000-1575158399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Checker Mallow Salvage & Planting DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we have a special plant salvage and planting project. We will salvage more checker mallow from along the Ribbon Trail. We will also plant checker mallow we salvaged last year around the Obsidian lodge. \nMeet at the Obsidian Lodge. There will be lunch provided at the Obsidian Lodge after the the outing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/checker_mallow_salvage__planting-24603/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191117T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101542Z UID:31529-1575158400-1575244799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cape Mountain DESCRIPTION:Starting at the Dry Lake Trailhead\, we will hike a counter-clockwise loop through the temperate rain forest along Princess Tasha Trail\, Scurvy Ridge Trail\, Berry Creek Trail\, and Nelson Ridge Trail. Although this is not a “view hike\,” there are several places where we will be able to see the coastline and Pacific Ocean. There is the possibility of seeing elk in a large meadow along Nelson Ridge Trail. There are also some impressive Sitka spruce\, Douglas firs\, and old growth Red cedars. The trip will proceed if the weather forecast calls for moderate or intermittent drizzle\, but will be canceled or postponed if heavy rain and cold\, windy conditions are forecast.\nNote to drivers: the last 1.8 miles or so is on a dirt road which is in pretty good condition overall\, but does have some potholes and shallow gullies. Certainly 4WD and high clearance is not necessary. Our hiking plans may be modified depending upon weather conditions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cape_mountain-24877/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191205 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101535Z UID:31475-1575417600-1575503999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24849/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191020T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101531Z UID:31439-1575590400-1575676799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Stocking Stuffer Hike & Luncheon DESCRIPTION:See the Obsidian web page for directions to lodge. Janet and others will be leading a three mile hike from the lodge on the Ribbon Trail\, with a follow up bowl of soup at the Lodge. If you don’t want to hike\, the lodge will be open for you to visit\, help Joella with the potluck and/or take the self guided art tour. Bring your plate\, bowl\, and utensils. Instead of trip fees bring a pair of new wool socks to be donated to the Egan Warming Centers. This is our 6th annual hike/lunch. Last year 50 of us collected over 150 pairs of socks. Guests are welcome but please sign up online. if you can help bring a soup\, salad\, bread or dessert\, call Joella at 541-344-9197 or email jbjacobsen@comcast.net who will forward the information to Joella. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/stocking_stuffer_hike__luncheon-24827/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191118T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101542Z UID:31531-1575676800-1575763199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Creek DESCRIPTION:Larison Creek is a great winter hike that is not in town. The trail head is a few miles past Oakridge on Hills Creek Reservoir. We follow a small river inlet along the reservoir and then up the river. We will stop for lunch at the “summer swimming hole”. Trail may be slippery in parts so poles could be helpful but not required. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_creek-24878/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191125T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T151205Z UID:31545-1575763200-1575849599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spring Blvd to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Meeting place is Spring Blvd Trailhead\, not so easy to find. \nIt will take around two hours to walk to the top of Spencer Butte. \nDepending on the weather and the stamina of the group\, we may divide into two groups at one of the trail junctions. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you need directions. If you want a shorter trip\, you could opt to meet us at the Dillard East Trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spring_blvd_to_spencer_butte-24885/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101545Z UID:31555-1575763200-1575849599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Meadowlark Prairie to Fern Ridge DESCRIPTION:Good trail\, open skies\, rural land and birds. Brisk walk in Eugene’s west outskirts. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/meadowlark_prairie_to_fern_ridge-24890/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101422Z UID:30895-1575849600-1575935999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Christmas Storybook Land in Albany OR DESCRIPTION:Load bus at 12:15 PM\, depart at 12:30 PM\nWe will drive I-5 North to the Santiam Rest Stop\, for a short break\, then to the Albany exit for our scheduled tour of Storybook Land at 2:00pm. We will see everything from Santa’s Village and Workshop to moving train displays. This event\, which has been entertaining Christmas lovers for over 40 years is provided and totally staffed by volunteers. Afterward\, we will travel to Corvallis for dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory on the Willamette River (cost included). Returning home via Highway 99\, we should arrive at approximately 9:00 pm. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR. Medical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: Members $78 Non-Members $80 Payment due November 21\n Please make checks payable to Obsidian Bus Trips Account.\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Adamcyk\, 541-302-8160\n 510 Spyglass Drive\, Eugene\, OR 97401\n. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/christmas_storybook_land_in_albany_or-24547/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191211 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101546Z UID:31559-1575936000-1576022399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park Winter Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Wilkens Shelter and we’ll explore all 3 areas of this 80 acre park. We’ll learn the history of the Native Plant garden\, walk several trails through the Rhododendron garden\, admiring new plantings and visiting the new What’s Bloomin’ board – I can promise we’ll will find something in bloom – and we’ll finish with some trails in the Forest. Easy pace. \nAnyone can extend the hike by walking more trails through the forest. I’ll be eating lunch at the shelter at 12:00 if anyone wants to join for a winter picnic – hot tea and goodies provided. \nCarpool with a friend and park at the Forest lot\, Rhododendron lot or there are a few spots on the street. Meetup/Departure Location: Hendricks Park URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park_winter_walk-24892/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191020T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101531Z UID:31441-1576022400-1576108799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 5:30 and moonrise is 5:17. I want to make sure that everyone gets to the top before the celestial events. Trail 1 has been repaired. I’ll probably suggest that we take Trail 7 and 1 to the top. We will take the main trail (#1 back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24828/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191212 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101535Z UID:31477-1576022400-1576108799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24850/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191213 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191204T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101549Z UID:31583-1576108800-1576195199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Suzanne Arlie Park exploratory DESCRIPTION:Dave and I recently scouted part of the park using the City’s online map for proposed trails. We found it a bit confusing but hope to learn more at the Dec 9 public meeting. Come out and get an idea of what the City plans for this area. Preliminary work has begun opening up some areas and planting new trees. Read about the plan at: http://engage.eugene-or.gov/airliepark.\nWe’ll start our hike from the east end of the upper parking lot at LCC. Watch this space for more details.\nNOTE: We will be hiking part of the time OFF TRAIL in an area that has been recently logged\, so the ground is uneven and difficult to walk on with hidden hazards. The City warns that there is poison oak and wood ticks in this area. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/suzanne_arlie_park_exploratory-24904/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101548Z UID:31573-1576281600-1576367999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Art Walk DESCRIPTION:This walk is an introduction to the UO’s artwork that is both hidden and in plain sight. \nThe walk begins and ends at Espresso Roma (825 E 13th Ave\, Eugene\, next to the Duck Store). The trip is considered exploratory. The plan is to finish by 12pm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_art_walk-24899/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191210T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101550Z UID:31595-1576281600-1576367999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:My plan is to walk along the river path to the North Trailhead and take Trail 3 and 4 to connect with the main trail to the summit. The return trip will complete the loop back to the cars. Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee/station signs. We meet one row down from the gate and pay station. If you don’t have a Lane County permit\, allow time to use a credit card at the pay station by trailhead. \nDepending on weather\, mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-24910/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191217 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191211T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101551Z UID:31597-1576454400-1576540799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Suzanne Arlie Park exploratory DESCRIPTION:Dave and I recently scouted part of the park using the City’s online map for proposed trails. We found it a bit confusing but hope to learn more at the Dec 9 public meeting. Come out and get an idea of what the City plans for this area. Preliminary work has begun opening up some areas and planting new trees. Read about the plan at: http://engage.eugene-or.gov/airliepark.\nWe’ll start our hike from the east end of the upper parking lot at LCC. Watch this space for more details.\nNOTE: We will be hiking part of the time OFF TRAIL in an area that has been recently logged\, so the ground is uneven and difficult to walk on with hidden hazards. The City warns that there is poison oak and wood ticks in this area. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/suzanne_arlie_park_exploratory-24911/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191219 DTSTAMP:20260714T134523 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101536Z UID:31479-1576627200-1576713599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24851/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR