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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200830T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200226T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101615Z UID:31795-1598745600-1599177599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lower Columbia Kayaking Trip DESCRIPTION:Very Important: the total cost of this trip is estimated to be between $580 and $660; read the entire description! THE SIGNUP DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED to JUNE 20. We will be kayaking 3 days on the lower Columbia River\, mostly in the estuaries\, led by guides from Columbia River Kayaking. No kayaking experience is required. However\, be prepared to kayak on a large river that may have some winds. We will be on the river from 4-5 hours/day. Single and double kayaks will be available for rent. On the 2nd or 3rd day\, participants will have the option of visiting Cape Disappointment State Park and the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center or planning their own activity. This trip is a shorter and less inclusive version of a Road Scholar kayak trip on the Lower Columbia. Visit https://www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure/2288/kayaking-the-lower-columbia-river-exploration-and-discovery to read more about the kayaking trips and lodging.\nPlan to arrive by 4 pm on Sunday. Prior to dinner\, each person will check in at the kayak shop to be fitted for kayaks and safety gear. Meals may be on your own\, shared or prepared by the Duck Inn. One evening we will have a presentation on either the history or the birds of the area. Lodging for the 4 nights will be at Skamokawa Resport\, Condo 3 and the Lott house (www.skamokawaresort.com). Linens and towels are provided. Both buildings have kitchens\, living and dining areas\, as well as a view of the river. The 2 buildings have a total of 11 beds: 4 queens and 7 singles.\nA pre-trip meeting will be scheduled to discuss arrival times\, food\, car pooling and room assignments\, etc. Sign-up starts on Sat June 20 at 7AM for members; Tues.\, June 23 for non-members. TOTAL cost of the trip will be between $580 and $660\, depending on food arrangements. A check to cover the cost of lodging\, guide tip\, shared dinner food\, and trip fee will be due within 5 days of signup. (Check payable to the Obsidians and sent to Emily Rice\, 1615 E. 43rd Ave.\, Eugene\, OR 97405) . This payment is non refundable unless your place is filled by someone else. The other portion of the trip cost\, $307.32\, will be paid directly to the kayaking company by each individual. Information on how to do this\, their refund policy\, and other registration information will be emailed to each participant within a day of signup. If you choose to bring your own kayak instead of renting one\, the cost is the same. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lower_columbia_kayaking_trip-25012/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200715T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101650Z UID:32069-1598832000-1598918399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:This is not my usual flexible sunset hike–It takes two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top!! Last month\, we did iit in two hours. The moonrise is 7:38 pm and the sunset is 7:48 pm. We will take Trail 7 to Trail 4 DOWN to Trail 2 and then up 800 ft elevation on the east side. Look for us by my car\, one or two rows down from the fee box. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. The full moon is September 2nd. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25152/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200726T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101652Z UID:32081-1598832000-1598918399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hunt's Cove DESCRIPTION:This trail starts out along Pamelia Creek to Pamelia lake. At 3.5 miles we cross a creek on logs then climb up to a ridge with views of Mt. Jefferson. We will lunch at Hanks lake with reflections of Jeff and views of Cathedral Rocks. This is a 12 mile and 2\,150 ft elevation gain route. There is a difficult creek crossing between Hanks and Hunts lakes\, which we may or may not do. If time permits and we can find the user trail that goes from Hanks lake to the PCT\, we may go up for the good views above the lake\, this would be a 14 mile 2\,5000 day. \nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hunts_cove-25158/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200903 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200715T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101650Z UID:32067-1599004800-1599091199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25151/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200903 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200722T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101651Z UID:32075-1599004800-1599091199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25155/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200902T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200904T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200731T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101653Z UID:32087-1599004800-1599263999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Waldo Lake Kayak DESCRIPTION:Two nights and three days paddling Waldo Lake. This is for sit-inside kayaks 12 feet or longer in length. No inflatables or sit-on-top kayaks. Paddlers must feel comfortable navigating large bodies of water where swells\, wind or choppy surfaces might occur. Each paddler is expected to provide their own camping gear for two nights out and know how to stow it in their kayak for efficient travel. This trip will depend on a window of weather that allows for an enjoyable paddle. Rain\, wind or smoke will be reasons to cancel or postpone. \n Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the trip. Refer to main website page for information \n Meetup/Departure Location: Albertson’s in Eugene\, 30th and Hilyard URL:https://obsidians.org/event/waldo_lake_kayak-25161/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200905 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200828T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101701Z UID:32151-1599177600-1599263999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:East Campus Art Walk DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the 17th and Moss Street intersection. From our meeting place we stroll through the east part of campus looking at exterior art not included in last month’s campus art walk. We’ll see several of the Percent for Art pieces on the east side of campus and visit the city’s Frohnmayer Bridge where volunteers stenciled 17 different plants and animals native to the area. Bring your masks. We will social distance as we enjoy our walk. Most campus buildings are locked and will be unavailable for restroom breaks. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/east_campus_art_walk_-25193/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200906 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200827T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101700Z UID:32145-1599264000-1599350399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah DESCRIPTION:MEET at the North Trailhead. (Turn left — not right to the main gate/pavilion) Required to have a face covering to meet people on the trail! . Please read the COVID guidelines on our webpage. We will take Trail 3 to Trail 4\, then DOWN to Trail 2 and then UP 800 ft elevation on the east side. It will take two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25190/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200904T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101703Z UID:32163-1599350400-1599436799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Special. \n► Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/baldy_sunrise-25199/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200909 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200821T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101659Z UID:32137-1599523200-1599609599@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-25186/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200910 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200819T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101658Z UID:32129-1599609600-1599695999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25182/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200910 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200819T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101658Z UID:32131-1599609600-1599695999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25183/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200910T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200605T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101632Z UID:31937-1599696000-1600214399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Steens Mountain DESCRIPTION:Steens Mt. is located in southeast Oregon. It is a 39 mile fault block mountain. Its highest point is over 9\,000 feet and has 4 large glaciated canyons\, Kiger\, Wildhorse\, Little Blitzen and Big Indian. We will be camping at the south loop campground. This allows us to hike both BLitzen and Big Indiana without driving. One day will be driving to the top of the mountain and visiting Riddle Ranch. Riddle Ranch is owned by the BLM and has a person present through the end of September to explain its history. We should also be able to see the wild horses that are kept in the area. The 2 routes we could take over to the Steens will be discussed at the pretrip meeting on Friday the 4th at 6:00pm—the place not yet decided. I will call everyone by 9/2/20. Please remember to bring face coverings to the meeting. All Obsidian COVID policies apply to trip. The CG has water and good vault toilets. I have hiked both Biltzen and Big Indian. Car pooling\, is up to participants. If you are willing to take a person when you sign up indicate that. If you do not want to take a passenger\, please put 0 in the will take column. No sharing of food. All meals and snacks will be provided by each participant. I will have a means to heat water. I will not attempt to list all details of trip except to say there will be 1 creek crossing to get into Blitzen and 3 for Big Indian. In September the water will be low and we maybe able to do rock crossings. ERROR IN DATE\, 9/10 to 9/15.\n Meetup/Departure Location: TBA URL:https://obsidians.org/event/steens_mountain-25086/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200701T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101644Z UID:32029-1599868800-1599955199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Scott Mountain DESCRIPTION:This is a loop hike which visits several lakes (Scott\, Hand\, Benson\, Tenas) and the summit of Scott Mountain\, which has spectacular views in all directions\, dominated by the High Cascades from Mt. Hood to Diamond Peak. Most of the trail is in shady forest\, but there are patches of burned forest and a section on the border of lava and forest. The trail is in good condition with only one downed tree to work around (as of Aug. 1 scouting trip) but can be dusty. Mosquitoes should not be a problem by mid-September. Note to drivers: all but the last 0.9 miles is paved. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/scott_mountain-25132/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200828T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101701Z UID:32147-1599868800-1599955199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ribbon Trail Guest hike DESCRIPTION:CANCELED! Limited to 6 guests because of social distancing. Face covering required. Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians and see our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page. It is not necessary to do the hike if you have concerns about meeting people on the trail. Members can contact the leader if they would like to assist at jbjacobsen@comcast.net. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail_guest_hike_-25191/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200914 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200817T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101658Z UID:32125-1599955200-1600041599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Twin Craters Explora DESCRIPTION:This is explora-hike in Mt. Washington Wilderness. From HWY 242 hike to Hand Lake\, historic Hand Lake shelter\, along the massive lava flow and to the top of Twin Craters. Spectacular views guaranteed. After the lunch at the top\, we will return same way back. \n➽ Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/twin_craters_explora-25180/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200914 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200828T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101701Z UID:32149-1599955200-1600041599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ribbon Trail Guest hike DESCRIPTION:CANCELED. Limited to 6 guests because of social distancing. Face covering required. Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians and see our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page. It is not necessary to do the hike if you have concerns about meeting people on the trail. Members can contact the leader if they would like to assist at jbjacobsen@comcast.net. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail_guest_hike-25192/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200914 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200905T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101703Z UID:32165-1599955200-1600041599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:MEET at the North Trailhead. (Turn left — not right to the main gate/pavilion) If you need Required to have a face covering to meet people on the trail! . Please read the COVID guidelines on our webpage. We will take Trail 3 to Trail 4\, then DOWN to Trail 2 and then UP 800 ft elevation on the east side. It will take two hours and 15 minutes at a moderate space to get to the top. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25200/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200916 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200908T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101704Z UID:32175-1600128000-1600214399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE WILL NOT HAPPEN IF THE TRAILS ARE CLOSED. STAY TUNED.\nThis 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-25205/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200917 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200715T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101649Z UID:32063-1600214400-1600300799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE WILL NOT HAPPEN IF THE TRAILS ARE CLOSED. STAY TUNED. \nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)Social distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25149/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200917 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200826T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101700Z UID:32141-1600214400-1600300799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE WILL NOT HAPPEN IF THE TRAILS ARE CLOSED. STAY TUNED. \nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)Social distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25188/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200703T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101645Z UID:32033-1600473600-1600559999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt McLoughlin DESCRIPTION:We will be climbing Mt.McLoughlin\, the 5th highest mountain in the Cascade Range\, and the 19th highest in Oregon. It towers above the densely forested Sky Lakes Wilderness in Southern Oregon. We will be leaving the trailhead at 5am. There will be no officially organized carpooling. Please review the Covid-19 protocol on our website prior to signing up. Meetup/Departure Location: Mt.McLoughlin Trailhead URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_mcloughlin-25134/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200820T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101659Z UID:32133-1600473600-1600559999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup with SOLVE DESCRIPTION:For many years the Obsidians have participated in SOLVE beach cleanups. SOLVE is a statewide nonprofit organization that takes action every day to keep Oregon clean and green. They mobilize over 35\,000 volunteers\, and organize over 1\,000 cleanup and restoration projects throughout the state. Please sign up online and join me few miles north of Florence for a September’s Beach Clean-up.\nParticipants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate Have and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take.\n>>> It may be canceled or rescheduled. Watch out for updates. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beach_cleanup_with_solve-25184/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200918T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101706Z UID:32187-1600560000-1600646399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sunday urban saunter DESCRIPTION:An easy walk on the Middle Fork Trail starting at Doris Ranch\, proceeding to the cutoff to the Mill Race Trail and returning through old growth forest and historic Doris Ranch. \nObsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. \n Meetup/Departure Location: Doris Ranch Middle Fork Trailhead URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sunday_urban_saunter-25213/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200908T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101704Z UID:32173-1600646400-1600732799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte from Martin St. DESCRIPTION:Ridgeline Trail opened Friday afternoon. I hope for a sunny day. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_from_martin_st-25204/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T235959 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101613Z UID:31783-1600646400-1601164799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:John Day Fossil Beds & the Wallowas DESCRIPTION:Load bus at (former) Shopko site at 7:30 a.m.; Depart at 8:00 a.m. \nCome join us for a six-day\, five-night scenic tour of the John Day Country and northeast Oregon.\nExpect jam-packed (and some long) days. We will attempt to do all listed activities as time and weather allow\, but likely will not be able to accomplish everything. Bring your spirit of adventure.\nHighlights of the trip will include:\nDay One- Visit the historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge; tour the fantastic rock creations at Petersen Rock Garden; hike the trails or simply take in the view at Smith Rock State Park.\nLodging: Best Western Prineville Inn\, 541-447-8080\nDay Two- Tour the Painted Hills and Sheep Rock Units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; visit the Thomas Condon visitor center and museum; hike a trail at the Mascall Overlook; visit the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site.\nLodging: Best Western John Day Inn\, 541-575-1700\nDay Three- Walk around the dredge at the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area; tour the beautifully-restored Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City; take in the exhibits at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center (bring your National Park pass if you have one); drive the east side of the Wallowa Mountains through Halfway to an overlook of the Snake River Canyon.\nLodging: Ponderosa Inn\, Enterprise\, 541-426-3186\nDay Four- Pedal recumbent bikes/carts on the tracks of the old Joseph Branch railroad; tour the Valley Bronze foundry; rise 3700 feet in 15 minutes to the summit of Mt. Howard on a gondola; see glacial-carved Wallowa Lake and the lodge; walk the streets and see the bronze sculptures in Joseph.\nLodging: Ponderosa Inn\, Enterprise\, 541-426-3186\nDay Five- Tour the Pendleton Underground; see the 50 Rodin sculptures at the Maryhill Museum of Art and explore the outdoor sculpture garden.\n Lodging: The Dalles Inn\, 541-296-9107\nDay Six- Walk to the eerie “She Who Watches” petroglyph; take in the view at White River Falls State Park; visit the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; dig for fossils in Fossil; bungee jump (or watch) at the Crooked River Bridge\, the tallest commercial bungee jump in North America (300 feet above the river\, 250-foot swan dive) ($129 for first jump\, credit cards accepted\, reservations suggested). \nArrival in Eugene: We will likely have a late return to Eugene. It could be 6 p.m. or as late as 8 p.m. depending on time spent on the last day’s activities.\nFood: Bring a sack lunch for the first day. Bring a small cooler as we will pick up lunch fixings each day at a local store. Breakfast included with motel stays. Lunches and dinners on your own.\nBring: National Park Pass (Senior/Interagency Pass)\, rain jacket\, layered clothes\, good walking shoes\, camera\, binoculars\, sun screen\, water bottle\, small cooler for lunch supplies\, money or credit card for bungee jump. \nCost: $681.00 Members $693.00 Non-members $100.00 Deposit due at registration $190.00 due April 24\, $190.00 due June 24\, Balance $201.00/$213.00 due August 24\, 2020 \nPlease make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Sharon Cutsforth 541-746-4929\n 1120 South 39th Street\, Springfield 97478 \n Meetup/Departure Location: (former) ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/john_day_fossil_beds__the_wallowas-25005/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200820T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101659Z UID:32135-1600732800-1600819199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:End of Summer evening stroll #1 DESCRIPTION:Meet at Albertsons\, Santa Clara (parking lot closest to Burger King)\nEasy sunset hike on the north shore Fern Ridge Reservoir. Mix of beaten gravel path\, concrete bike path and sandy-grassy area.\n➽ Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take. > It may be canceled or rescheduled. Watch out for updates. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/end_of_summer_evening_stroll_1-25185/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200913T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101705Z UID:32181-1600732800-1600819199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:THIS HIKE WILL NOT HAPPEN IF THE TRAILS ARE CLOSED. STAY TUNED.\nThis 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-25208/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200920T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101706Z UID:32189-1600732800-1600819199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:End of Summer evening stroll #2 DESCRIPTION:Meet at Albertsons\, Santa Clara (parking lot closest to Burger King)\nEasy sunset hike on the north shore Fern Ridge Reservoir. Mix of beaten gravel path\, concrete bike path and sandy-grassy area.\n➽ Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. Please indicate your transportation preferences. If you want to drive by yourself\, please indicate “Have” and 0 for passengers. If you’re willing to take another person or more\, please indicate the number of people (not counting yourself) you could take. > It may be canceled or rescheduled. Watch out for updates. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/end_of_summer_evening_stroll_2-25214/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200924 DTSTAMP:20260713T000743 CREATED:20200802T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101653Z UID:32091-1600819200-1600905599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION: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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.)\nSocial distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the Obsidian website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols.\nIf you meet someone going your way\, MASK UP\, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way\, MASK UP and if that person doesn’t get over\, step aside and face away. If you are following within 8 feet of another person\, you should mask up. You are in their slipstream. People can change their pace and suddenly you’re too close. PLEASE DO THIS. \nIf you can’t see up the trail far enough to have time to put on your covering\, leave it on. Make sure you can quickly put on your face covering. Don’t congregate when you meet someone on the trail or on the summit. Maintain face coverings or stay 6 feet apart.\nIf you don’t feel well\, please don’t come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25163/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR