The Obsidians

Rooster Rock via Trout Creek Trail
2025-04-27 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
2025-04-29 06:45 - 07:00, 2025-05-06 06:45, 2025-05-13 07:00

Crevasse Rescue Course Evening 1
2025-04-29 18:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00
Being able to rescue a partner from a fall into a crevasse is a basic skill that any mountaineer needs. This course in crevasse rescue will cover equipment used in crevasse rescues, self-rescue techniques, partner rescue techniques, problem solving when in a rescue situation, building rescue systems, leading a crevasse rescue, as well as crevasse avoidance and basic glacier travel. There are 2 evening sessions, April 29 and May 1, and a weekend session up on Mt Hood May 3-4.
The crevasse rescue skillbuilder consists of two evening lectures/practice sessions at the Obsidian lodge and one weekend over two day session at Timberline on Mt Hood.
Basic knowledge of mountaineering techniques and knots will be assumed for this skillbuilder. All techniques for crevasse rescue, such as anchor building, planning and execution will be taught in this class.
Lectures will take place on April 29 and May 1 from 6pm to 8:30pm.
The field session will be held at Timberline, Mt Hood May 3-4.
Overnight accommodations are not included in the class fees and are for each participant to plan on their own.
Gear requirements will be distributed well ahead of the class.

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
2025-04-30 08:00, 2025-05-07 08:00, 2025-05-14 08:00
Wednesday Spencer, Amazon Headwaters

Portland Gardens and more
2025-05-01 07:45 - 18:00
We travel by 13-passenger minibus to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Leach Botanical Garden, and the Mazama Mountaineering Center. All are located in southeast Portland. If time permits, another stop may be added. Cost is $81 ($65 for transportation, $8 entrance fee for each garden).
Meet at 7:45 am at the Valley River Center Park and Ride, west of Regal Cinemas, next to the bike path and river. We will depart at 8:00 am. Estimated return is 6:00 pm. Bring a sack lunch, sun hat, sunscreen, umbrella or rain gear.
To reserve a spot, send your check for $81 to Jim Northrop, 4955 West Hillside Dr., Eugene, OR 97405. For more information, email or call Jim at 541-343-3426.
If enough folks are on the waiting list, we might take a second minibus or repeat the trip the following week.

Crevasse Rescue Course Evening 2
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:30

Yachats to Beachside State Park Hike
2025-05-02 08:30

Mt. Pisgah
2025-05-02 09:10, 2025-05-09 09:10, 2025-05-16 09:10

Crevasse Rescue Course Field Session
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-05-04 23:59

Sawtooth Rock
2025-05-03 08:30

Lodge Art Gallery / Photography Hike
2025-05-03 10:00

Mt Hood Climb Monday 5/5/2025
2025-05-05

Paria Canyon Backpack
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-14 17:00

Horse Rock hike
2025-05-07 09:30

Mt. Pisgah East Loop
2025-05-09 08:00
Mt. Pisgah East loop hike

Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:30
Ribbon Trail Get Acquainted

Mt Pisgah Sunset/Full Moonrise
2025-05-11 19:00

Columbia Gorge Hiking
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-14 17:00

GameNight! (Note date changed from 5/15 to 5/13)
2025-05-13 16:30 - 19:30
GameNight
games
entertainment
social
fun
Lodge

Evening Hike. Willamette Riverbank/Alton Baker Park
2025-05-13 17:30
Evening hike: Willamette Riverbank/Alton Baker Park

King Castle Trail
2025-05-15 08:00

Lodge Grounds Work Party
2025-05-16 09:00 - 12:00

NOLS Wilderness First Aid Class
2025-05-17 07:45 - 2025-05-18 17:00

Larison Creek
2025-05-17 08:30
