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:20191017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101422Z UID:30891-1571270400-1571356799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Chinese History in Portland DESCRIPTION:Load Bus 7:30 AM\, depart 8:00 AM\nPortland’s Chinatown is our October destination. Located in “Old Town” are the remnants of a thriving Chinese community dating back to the 1870s. At one time it was the second largest Chinatown in the United States. This is an Oregon history story that we’ll experience at the new Chinese Museum opened in December\, 2018. We’ll also tour the beautiful and culturally inspiring Lan Su Chinese Garden. Lunch (included) will be at the nearby Golden Horse restaurant. We will look for the old underground tunnels and imagine the stories to be told. Businesses\, family associations and underground illegal activity thrived. In recent times\, with gleaming new developments happening in the “Old Town” historic district\, the Chinese community is moving to 82nd street on the east side of Portland. We’ll return to Eugene via the east side and down Hwy 99.\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: $75 Members $77 Non-Member Payment due September 26\nPlease make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION AND MAIL CHECKS TO: Marcia Claypool 541-736-3896\n2351 Loch Dr. Springfield\, OR 97477\n. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/chinese_history_in_portland-24545/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101520Z UID:31363-1571184000-1571270399@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 summertrips@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. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24788/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101443Z UID:31073-1571097600-1571183999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ecology of Surprise DESCRIPTION:Michael Nelson\, OSU Professor of Environmental Philosophy and Ethics and Lead Principal Investigator for the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest\, will delight us with the “surprises that come to light during forest research.” Michael will also provide us with an overview of the OSU sponsored Andrews Experiment Forest\, one of 25 major ecosystem research sites funded through NSF’s Long-Term Ecological Research Program. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ecology_of_surprise-24639/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191015 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20191007T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101528Z UID:31419-1571011200-1571097599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:McKenzie River Trail DESCRIPTION:** Meet up: Belknap Hot Springs Lodge Parking Lot. ** (scroll down to see all info) \n*Please note that this is a long and difficult hike that requires us to hike at a fairly rapid pace because of the short daylight hours. There will not be time for: sight seeing\, bird watching\, or mushroom picking because it gets dark much earlier before sunset in the dense forest cover and it’s mandatory that we stay together as a group. Even though there is a net loss of about 1500′ of elevation\, there are several climbs on this hike. We will end the hike at the Belknap access road which will be 5 miles shorter than doing the whole MRT. \n*The meet up place is at Belknap Hot Springs because several hikers are camping or staying in the lodge there for one or two nights. You are encouraged to do the same. However\, if you decide to drive out the morning of the hike from Eugene\, please allow at least an hour to arrive at Belknap. We will depart from Belknap at 7:30am and drive north on Hwy 126 to the north trailhead of the MRT near Fish Lake. We will need 2 cars to take us to the trailhead and 1 car back at Belknap to retrieve the 2 parked cars since this is a one way hike. We should be on the trail no later than 8:00am to assure being finished before dark. \n*It’s likely that the first couple of hours of the hike will be at or near freezing temperatures (or below). Be sure to pack a heavy jacket\, dress in layers\, bring gloves and a hat. The trail is often rocky so good hiking boots are a must. I’ve done the 26 mile version of this hike 3 times and several snacks and a good nourishing lunch is a must. With cooler temperatures\, water requirements will be 2 liters minimum. You can also bring a water filter to filter water right out of the river. \n*After the hike\, you’re on your own. Most of us will elect to soak in the hot springs pool for a while before driving to Takota’s for dinner. Those of you not staying at Belknap for the night will likely want to drive back to Eugene. This hike will be cancelled if the forecast looks like rain. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trail-24817/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190528T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101505Z UID:31251-1570838400-1570924799@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 6:32 and the moonrise is 6:35. .I plan to take trail 17 and 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. Full moon is October 13 but the 12th has better times to see both events. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24730/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191012 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20191005T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101527Z UID:31415-1570752000-1570838399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:Meet in parking lot on Q & Pioneer Pkwy in Springfield\, behind Sheri’s and Jack in the Box. We will do the loop clockwise and see all 10 waterfalls. This is an amazing hike with trails going behind many of the waterfalls. Fall colors should be amazing. The path can be slippery by the waterfalls and there are several sets of rock stairs. Bring polls if not 100% sure footed. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls-24815/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191011 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20191008T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101528Z UID:31421-1570665600-1570751999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coffin Mountain DESCRIPTION:As of 10:00 pm Wednesday night\, we are meeting at Dorene’s home to car pool. Call me if you sign up so we can make arrangements to car pool. Snow conditions on road or trail may change our destination\, perhaps only hiking one of the mountains or substituting a lower elevation hike. It is a two hour drive – Highway 22\, past Santiam Y junction- 12.7 miles\, and then left on Straight Creek Rd for 4.1 miles\, gravel Rd 1168 for 3.8 miles\, Rd 450 with immediate Coffin Mt. Lookout trailhead. It is 1.5 miles with elevation of 1020 ft. up to the lookout with beautiful views of mountains. Plan on lunch #1. Back at the trailhead\, we will drive up Rd 1168 for .7 miles\, park our cars\, and walk 2 miles up to Bachelor Mountain\, 1115 ft. We will have lunch#2 at the top where we will can look down into the Coffin and have even better views of Mt. Jefferson. Both of these are ridge hikes with continuous views of fall color and mountains. If you want to meet us in east Springfield\, email me jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/coffin_mountain-24818/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191010 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101522Z UID:31371-1570579200-1570665599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGEIf 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 summertrips@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.  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. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24792/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191008T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191009T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190624T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101512Z UID:31303-1570492800-1570665599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Slough Kayak/Canoe DESCRIPTION:The focus of this trip is boating across the South Slough estuary\, starting in Charleston and ending at the Interpretive Center on Wed\, Oct. 9 – the paddling distance is 5 miles. The $20 cost includes the car shuttle and a guide\, plus the trip fee. Participants will need to bring their own kayak (minimum 12′ long) or canoe\, or rent a solo kayak/life jacket from the Interpretive Center for $30 – pay the center directly (only 6 are available- e-mail the leader if you want to rent one) or rent locally. The Center’s kayaks are “sit-upons” – https://www.wildernesssystems.com/us/kayaks/tarpon-140. On the first day\, we will explore Cape Arago. Overnight accommodations are at Captain Jack’s motel in Charleston – the cost of a shared double room is $39pp or you can camp nearby. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Within 5 days of signing up\, mail a check payable to Obsidians to Lana Lindstrom\, PO Box 5506\, 97405. Cancellations: if you cancel\, you will not receive a refund unless someone takes your place. Sign-ups for members starts Aug 16\, 7am for members; Aug 18 for non-members. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/canoe-24757/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191008 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190810T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101523Z UID:31383-1570406400-1570492799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mckenzie River Trail DESCRIPTION:Hike along the beautiful McKenzie River trail\, which runs very close to the river almost the entire way. We will set up a shuttle and hike from Deer Creek to Paradise campground. Bring a lunch\, as always\, but don’t bring dessert… we’ll be enjoying ice cream sundaes! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_river_trail-24799/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191008 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190722T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101518Z UID:31345-1570406400-1570492799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Four In One Cone DESCRIPTION:This is the FOURTH ANNUAL CLARE TUCKER MEMORIAL FOUR IN ONE CONE HIKE \nSNOW UPDATE: I was doing trail work in the Willamette Pass area\, and the snow level was 5500′ (slight)\, with 4-6 inches in the forest over 6200′. There may be shaded or north facing parts of the hike (Four in One Cone faces south regarding trail)\, so expect maybe some snow and a few slick areas. It shouldn’t be a problem. \nThis is a solid moderate hike to Four in One Cone\, which was formed 1790 years ago or thereabouts. The trail leaves from 242 and goes 3 miles to the first of two volcanic areas. It then goes back into the forest before reappearing on the open plain with a path up to the cone which gains 160’. We will have lunch on the cone if the weather is favorable for it; otherwise\, we will eat in the woods\, where there is shelter. \nI’d like to be done no later than 3 and maybe 2:30\, since it gets dark earlier in October (then the sun runs “fast” compared to the clock). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/four_in_one_cone-24778/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190608T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101509Z UID:31279-1570233600-1570319999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Crabtree Valley DESCRIPTION:We will drive to the Safeway in Sweet Home\, stop for bathroom break\, and continue further northeast. From the trail-head\, we will hike down to a beautiful valley with a sparkling lake ringed by large firs and cedars. Waterdog Meadow overlook is our lunch destination. After the lunch we’ll bush-walk 0.8 miles through Skunk Cabbage\, and swampy Devil’s Club jungle to the area with dozens of huge trees\, including one of the world largest known Douglas fir\, “King Tut”.\n➽ Drivers be aware. From Sweet Home to Crabtree trailhead is a long drive on winding road. Last half mile is somewhat bad road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/crabtree_valley-24745/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191004T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190906T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101525Z UID:31399-1570147200-1570319999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Peregrine Traverse- Acker Rock DESCRIPTION:This is a 8-9 pitch mixed trad and sport climb in the Umpqua National Forest. We will drive down Fri night and climb Sat\, returning Saturday night URL:https://obsidians.org/event/peregrine_traverse-_acker_rock-24807/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190922T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101526Z UID:31407-1570147200-1570233599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Creek Search DESCRIPTION:A small stream that might have gotten its name when it used to spread out over a large area of the flat lands during flood stage. We will walk north on the new trail and bridges along Amazon Trail eventually to 18th Street where we will search where the creek appears and disappears\, turning around at the fairgrounds. Perhaps lunch downtown —catch Bus 28 back to Martin Street. If you don’t have a bus pass\, I’ll help you with that at the EMX bus station downtown. If you want a longer hike\, consider hiking the Amazon Headwater Trail before we start or walk back to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_creek_search-24811/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191003T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191004T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190722T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101518Z UID:31343-1570060800-1570233599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Lakes Trail DESCRIPTION:This is a car camp with a hike to Green Lakes.\, and optional hikes to Todd Lake or Sparks Lake. \nThursday\, October 3\n – Depart & Travel\n – Set Camp at Soda Creek Campground (campground is closed\, camping is free)\n – Optional hikes: Todd Lake ( 1.7 mile loop\, easy) or Sparks Lake (2.1 miles\, easy)\n – Parking at trailhead\, $5\, or America the Beautiful Pass \nFriday\, October 4\n – Hike Green Lakes Trail to the lakes\, returning via Broken Top and Soda Creek Trails.\n – Moderate\, 12.2 miles with 1200′ elevation gain\n – Return to Eugene URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_lakes_trail-24777/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191003 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101520Z UID:31361-1569974400-1570060799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: This is a leave no trace hike. Please do not litter\, and if you are so inclined\, picking up anything along the way is great. The Obsidians are responsible for the upper reaches of the trail\, and if you bring a plastic bag\, it makes it more likely you can throw in the extra poop bag that somebody left\, thinking they had done their job.\nIt is also a DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS hike. The last time I went up on top\, a squirrel was running across two women’s legs\, when they didn’t want him there. This occurs because the animals are habituated to food. Don’t add to the problem. It is not cute to think we are trying to tame animals that should remain wild. Thank you. mss \nIf 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 summertrips@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. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24787/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191002 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190929T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101527Z UID:31411-1569888000-1569974399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Marys Peak DESCRIPTION:We will drive to Junction City headed for Philomath and the Woods Creek Road to the North Ridge Trailhead #1350 (elevation 1300ft. ) It is 4.4 mile up to the day use Observation Point /parking lot and another .6 miles to the top of Marys Peak (3750 ft). The shortest route is up and back (not the loop to Connor’s Camp connecting with RD 2005). We should start the hike around 9:30/9:45—depending on how long it takes us to navigate Eugene traffic. It is marked as difficult but think of it as two moderate Pisgahs. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marys_peak-24813/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190920T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101526Z UID:31401-1569715200-1569801599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coffin Mountain / Bachelor Mt DESCRIPTION:I’M SORRY BUT I WILL PROBABLY CANCEL THIS HIKE LATE THIS AFTERNOON IF SNOW AND RAIN ARE STILL IN THE FORECAST. Could anyone go on Tuesday\, October 1? Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_bachelor_mt-24808/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190408T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101453Z UID:31155-1569715200-1569801599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Charlton Lake PCT via Tween Peak Trail DESCRIPTION:We will start from Waldo Lake Rd\, Tween Peak Trailhead\, hike east and then PCT north all to the beautiful Charlton Lake. After the lunch we will return back same way. \nSeptember 27. 2019 update:\nPer information received from Middle Fork Ranger district\, 5″-10″ of snow is expected around Waldo Lake.\nI am cancelling this outing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/charlton_lake_pct_via_tween_peak_trail-24680/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190801T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101523Z UID:31379-1569628800-1569715199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail DESCRIPTION: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\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so I suggest you get directions and map from Obsidian home page. No trip fees. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course\, turn right on Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. Spring Blvd deadheads\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians Inc. sign and gate(driveway) to your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-24797/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190929 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101434Z UID:30999-1569628800-1569715199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day DESCRIPTION:We will work in a Ridgeline adjacent park\, Wayne Morse Ranch park. Our project for this month is to cut tread in the park to bring it to City standard width. \nPoison Oak warning\, this park is known for copious amounts of poison oak. \nMeet at the main Wayne Morse Ranch parking lot\, the paved lot off of Crest Drive. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/national_public_lands_day-24601/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101429Z UID:30955-1569542400-1569628799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coffee Production DESCRIPTION:Physical and chemical considerations of coffee production with Christopher Hendon   URL:https://obsidians.org/event/coffee_production-24578/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101520Z UID:31359-1569369600-1569455999@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 summertrips@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. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24786/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101527Z UID:31409-1569283200-1569369599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We need to:\n• Pressure wash handicap parking area. You would probably want storm boots and pants (the heavy duty\, impermeable rain gear) and ear protection to do this.\n• The blackberries are encroaching all around the grounds perimeter\, so if you want to work on cutting them back dressing in thorn resistant long sleeved shirt and long pants would be good\, along with heavy gloves\, pruners and/or loppers.\n• The gutters on both the Lodge and the storage building need cleaning. This would involve working from a ladder.\n• Ivy and poison oak are climbing and taking over some trees and needs to be cut out. This would likely mean contact with the poison oak so knowledge of your sensitivity to it and how to deal with it would be important if you want to take this on.\n• We need to clean up the areas that we recently expanded our mowing into to the south and west of the Lodge. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24812/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190923T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101422Z UID:30893-1569196800-1569715199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Olympic Peninsula DESCRIPTION:Load Bus 7:30 AM\, depart 8:00 AM\nThis trip offers opportunities for both group and individual exploration. We plan to take our time driving around the peninsula\, starting near Olympia and returning to Oregon via the beautiful Astoria-Megler Bridge. We will drive along the Hood Canal\, stopping at a waterside State Park. Although we are somewhat limited in where we can take the bus in the Olympic National Park\, we will drive to both the Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest visitor centers\, allowing time for short hikes. Our schedule will include a visit to pebbly Rialto Beach near La Push. We will spend two nights in Port Townsend (Harborside Inn) and one night in Port Angeles (Red Lion Hotel); both are on the waterfront with many points of interest within walking distance. As we travel on to Forks we will enjoy the natural beauty of forest\, lakes and rivers. Our fourth night will be at the Forks Motel. Be sure to bring a rain jacket as Forks gets about 120 inches rain per year. We will visit the Forks Logging Museum before continuing south on Hwy. 101 to Raymond which features steel sculptures of wildlife and people. We will also find a special point of interest here. On to Astoria\, our stay is at the (Comfort Suites Columbia River)\, which has a great view of the river and a nice adjacent walking trail. Our final day will include visiting the Maritime Museum\, the Astoria Column and lunch at the famous Camp 18 Restaurant and Logging Museum. We should return to Eugene before 6:00 p.m. A complete itinerary will be available at the Bus Rally and by request.\n Bring: National Parks Pass (Senior/Interagency Pass)\, rain jacket\, layered clothes\, good walking shoes\, camera\, binoculars\, sun screen\, bird book and a small cooler for lunch supplies. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR.\n Medical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: $760.00 Members $772.00 Non-Members $100.00 deposit due at registration $200.00 due May 15th\, $200.00 due July 15th\, Balance $260/$272 due August 15th\nSingle supplement $340.00\n(Checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips) REGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Phelps\, 541-726-0118\n2774 Viewmont Ave.\, Springfield\, OR 97477 Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_the_olympic_peninsula-24546/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190920T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101526Z UID:31403-1569110400-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION: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. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails like #4 or #5 and #2 to the summit\, avoiding the main trail #1. Our route will include a view of the burn area. 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. The route is longer and harder than taking the main trail to the summit. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-24809/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190824T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101525Z UID:31393-1569110400-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coffin Mountain / Bachelor Mt DESCRIPTION:Rain is predicted for Sunday. This trip is canceled and a new six mile hike will be posted for Mt. Pisgah. Coffin will be rescheduled for the following Sunday\, the 29th. Watch onlline sign up he trips to be posted.\nEmail me a jbjacobsen@comcast.net\nJ URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_bachelor_mt-24804/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190503T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101500Z UID:31209-1569024000-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mount Hubris DESCRIPTION:This is a multi-pitch trad climb meaning we will place protection as we go and then rappel from the top. The climb is located in northern California and is on solid granite. Those signing up for the trip will need advanced rock climbing skills including climbing vertical rock (rated 5.6)\, belaying a lead climber and rappelling. We will be leaving Eugene around 4 PM on Friday\, drive down and camping at Castle Rock state park\, then get up at 4:30 AM to climb. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mount_hubris-24709/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190417T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101456Z UID:31173-1569024000-1569110399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SOLVE Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Please join thousands of volunteers on Saturday\, September 21\, 2019 from 10AM – 1PM for SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup – part of International Coastal Cleanup.\nWe will participate in cleaning area around Berry Creek\, 8 miles north of Florence.\nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to you on the site. \nLet’s stop for lunch after the cleanup. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/solve_beach_clean_up-24689/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T073446 CREATED:20190501T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101459Z UID:31201-1568937600-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen Creek DESCRIPTION:4 mi in/out full gear\, Sat. day hike 8 m Meetup/Departure Location: My house URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen_creek_-24705/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR