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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
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UID:34175-1668124800-1668211199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:We will continue the tradition of a Veterans Day hike started by the late Dave “The Griz” Lodeesen (1952-2021)\, who served in a helicopter squadron in Vietnam in 1971 and frequently wore a hat saying “Practice Peace.”  He founded the hike in 2016 and led it for four years.\nThis walk will go by two memorials by Skinner Butte and along the Willamette up to Valley River and either across and back east the other side or straight back.\nEverybody is welcome\, and I hope to see many veterans.  Nobody should feel at all out of place.\nWear what you wish\, and if you have a Griz story\, that would be welcome.  We will be done by 1130\, maybe earlier. \nWe will have this regardless of the weather\, although the Griz once told me in writing that Wind+Rain=Misery.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/veterans_day_hike-26220/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221012T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102146Z
UID:34167-1668211200-1668297599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Riverfront Park
DESCRIPTION:➳ Due to concerns about the effect of cold weather on seedling roots\, The City of Eugene suggested to move the hours from 9-12 to 10-1 \nWe will have the work party at the Eugene downtown Riverfront Park from 10AM – 1PM\nParking is at the old EWEB building parking lot. From there we will walk 0.2 miles to our work site.\nWe will be harvesting Alders and weeding on the river bank. For any question contact leader at darchey@comcast.net Meetup/Departure Location: Old EWEB building parking lot
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/downtown_riverfront_park-26216/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221012T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102147Z
UID:34169-1668211200-1668297599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.  Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and  immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge.  The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26217/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221018T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102148Z
UID:34179-1668211200-1668297599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:South Santiam Combo
DESCRIPTION:Our warm-up hike will be Lower Soda Creek Falls in Cascadia County Park (formerly Cascadia State Park). This pretty little hike will take us up 324 feet on a 1.4 mile out-and-back through lush forest to a waterfall. The trail has been closed for the last several years\, so it will a chance to check it out now that it’s been transferred to Linn County Parks. \nThen we’ll get back in our cars for the 13-mile drive to House Rock Campground\, where we’ll start the loop that takes us along the old Santiam Wagon Road.  I am finding wildly divergent reports on the elevation gain (587 – 1300) and the distance (4.7 – 7.9) for this hike\, so stay tuned while I figure it out.  Regardless\, it will be a moderate hike. \nDrive will be suitable for all vehicle types\, with a short strech of gravel at the end.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_santiam_combo-26222/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221023T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102149Z
UID:34187-1668297600-1668383999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Veterans Ride
DESCRIPTION:This bike ride will visit three veterans’ memorials and one peace memorial in Eugene and Springfield. The ride is relatively flat except for the moderate hill on 2nd St approaching Doris Ranch.\nVisit route:https://ridewithgps.com/trips/106298276?privacy_code=MoAymujTWwyIE87C \nAfter the ride there will be an optional lunch at 5th Street Market Meetup/Departure Location: Alton Baker Park Restrooms
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/honoring_veterans_ride-26226/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221103T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102152Z
UID:34213-1668297600-1668383999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lodge clean up
DESCRIPTION:Three events in the week following this cleanup. We want to do a thorough cleaning in a lodge\nI’d like to get the back door weather stripping and new door boor bottom piece installed. Hopefully\, this cleaning will give us an opportunity to talk about future projects. Jim will likely have some outside tasks\, weather permitting.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lodge_clean_up_-26239/
CATEGORIES:Lodge Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221109T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102154Z
UID:34223-1668297600-1668383999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area
DESCRIPTION:The weather forecast looks good.  The North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The up and down loop hike has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the Umpqua River. One can easily avoid the poison oak at this time of year. Expect a few sections of the trail to be muddy. We should start hiking around 10:00 and complete  the loop around 3:00.  It will be a steady moderate pace grouping up on hill tops.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-26244/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221006T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102144Z
UID:34153-1668470400-1668556799@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26209/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221103T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102152Z
UID:34211-1668470400-1668556799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GAMENIGHT!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of games at the Lodge from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. By signing up\, you’ll help us have an idea of about how many to expect\, but you’re very welcome to show up any time throughout the evening even if you don’t sign up.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gamenight-26238/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102140Z
UID:34121-1668556800-1668643199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26193/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221024T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102150Z
UID:34195-1668556800-1668643199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Dierdre Wolownick Honnold Talk
DESCRIPTION:This is a talk by climber Dierdre Wolownick Honnold\, mother of free solo climber Alex Honnold.  She started climbing in her late 50s and had her first ascent of El Capitan at age 66 with her second ascent on her 70th birthday. Come hear her fascinating story.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dierdre_wolownick_honnold_talk-26230/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221103T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102152Z
UID:34209-1668643200-1668729599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GAME NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/game_night-26237/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221015T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102147Z
UID:34171-1668729600-1668815999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2\, #4 and #1\, then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road. Afterwards those who wish may have lunch at the Sunrise Cafe close by.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26218/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221026T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102151Z
UID:34197-1668729600-1668815999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Potluck\, Marci Hansen
DESCRIPTION:Marci Hansen and Brian Larson drove their van to the border of Utah and Arizona to hike some canyons. You will see maps\, videos and photos and hear stories on how they did it\, and their recommendations.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/potluck_marci_hansen-26231/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102154Z
UID:34229-1668816000-1668902399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Silver Falls
DESCRIPTION:We’ll hike the full loop – Trail of  Ten Falls\, at beautiful Silver Falls StatePark. Parking pass: drivers will need either an Oregon State Park pass\, or can purchase a $5 pass from the kiosk in the lot.  \nPlease arrive at meeting place no later than 8:20 am\, for our 8:30 departure.\nNew participants\, 8:15 is encouraged. If you have any questions\, please give me a call: 949-677-1379
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-26247/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221114T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102155Z
UID:34231-1668816000-1668902399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ridgeline  Matsler Plaque
DESCRIPTION:There is a Ted Matsler plaque in the ground at the West Dillard Trailhead and the Blanton Ridge Trailhead.  Meet at the West Dillard Parking lot to hike to Blanton and back to find the plaques.  We will walk the Ridgeline Trail to Fox Hollow and 52nd & Willamette trailhead.  I think the hardest part is the next section from Willamette 52nd Trailhead at 964 ft. to the Blanton summit at 1280 ft.   Find out why Ted Matsler is honored for the Ridgeline Trail.  I hope you think it is much easier on the return trip to West Dillard.  (Optional: You could choose to turn back earlier.)  The west parking lot (on the west side of Dillard Rd) is around .2 miles past the East Dillard Trailhead\, easy to spot on the right before Bright Star Lane.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline__matsler_plaque-26248/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221121
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221017T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102148Z
UID:34177-1668902400-1668988799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Larison Rock (8th Annual)
DESCRIPTION:I’ve lead this hike right before Thanksgiving. It is an excellent workout with a long climb\, but the trail is in good shape\, and it’s close in. \nWe get on top for an early lunch\, and then we are back down and home early as well.\nThe rock itself has modest views to the south\, and it’s just a nice place to see every year.\nMight be mushrooms as well\, for those with a mycological interest.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_rock_8th_annual-26221/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221006T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102145Z
UID:34155-1669075200-1669161599@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26210/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102139Z
UID:34115-1669161600-1669247999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Sunset is 4:39 pm.  It is not a full moon hike.–moonset is  4:26 p.m.  The plan is to take 7\, 4 and 1 with an optional shorter route of #7 and #3 to the main trail.Look for us by my car a row or two or three down from the fee box. We can adjust the mileagedepending on the weather. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you do not have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_sunset-26190/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102140Z
UID:34123-1669161600-1669247999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26194/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221118T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102156Z
UID:34241-1669248000-1669334399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Robust Ramble
DESCRIPTION:This robust ramble through the neighborhoods will take us up to the Ridgeline Trailhead on 52nd and Willamette St. After a short uphill hike\, we will veer off onto the Maintenance spur trail to Owl Rd.\, where Matt and an Obsidian crew recently did some trail work. We will continue down and wend our way through the woods until we reach Martin St. and then walk back to Amazon Park via the bark path.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thanksgiving_day_robust_ramble-26253/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221024T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102150Z
UID:34191-1669334400-1669420799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Turkey Trimming
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the 10th Annual Turkey Trimming hike! We change the route every year. This is a fairly fast paced hike (not a saunter); after all\, the goal is to burn some of the calories we ingested the previous day. We start up a huffy puffy hill on 28th\, around the Laurelwood Golf course\, on the Ribbon Trail\, and back to the Amazon Community Center. Update: we will not drop down to the Laurel Hill area (too much noise from I-5); instead\, we will visit a secret native garden. The hike is on low traffic streets and trails.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/turkey_trimming-26228/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220103T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102003Z
UID:33445-1669420800-1669507199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Planting
DESCRIPTION:We will be planting along Blanton Ridge in areas that have had blackberries removed. \nMeet at the main Blanton Ridge Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_planting-25853/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221006T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102145Z
UID:34157-1669680000-1669766399@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26211/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102141Z
UID:34125-1669766400-1669852799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26195/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221102T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102152Z
UID:34207-1669852800-1669939199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Holiday night & Oregon Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Update:  There will be an assistant leader. l Meet in front of Prince Pucklers for an hour or so walk around the campus and neighborhood. Hopefully we can share pizzas at Hey Neighbor  or 19th Street Brewery where is more seating. At 5:30 we will walk a few blocks to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History for their Holiday Night to see the  posters and artwork celebrating Oregon’s great outdoors.  Free admission with a donation of canned food. Museum Store  features 20% off for museum visitors\, and 30% off for members plus h ot cider and refreshments. Sunset is at 4:35.  I will forward their newsletter with details about the event and/or visit their website.   Optional to just meet us at the Museum.  Please let me know if that is what you plan to do.\njbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/holiday_night__oregon_outdoors-26236/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221106T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102153Z
UID:34219-1670025600-1670111999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:McKenzie River Trust Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island with McKenzie River Trust. \nWe’ll work 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM on blackberry removal on the 2.5-acre plot\, recently adopted by Obsidians. Green Island is located ten miles north of Eugene\, at the confluence of the McKenzie and the Willamette Rivers.\nMcKenzie River Trust with generous support of dozen local organization and hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers researching\, restoring\, and protecting over 1100 acres of riverbanks\, forest\, islands\, channels\, sloughs\, and grassland.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trust_stewardship-26242/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221201T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102158Z
UID:34257-1670198400-1670284799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ray Benson Snowpark
DESCRIPTION:The weather and snow conditions look great next Monday for a snowshoe trip to Brandenburg shelter.  A stop at Takoda’s restaurant after is a real possibility.  Note that 8:00am is the departure time so show up a bit early.  This trip could be postponed for bad weather.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ray_benson_snowpark-26263/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20221117T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102155Z
UID:34233-1670284800-1670371199@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 trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \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-26249/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTSTAMP:20260614T140700
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102141Z
UID:34129-1670371200-1670457599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26197/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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