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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
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UID:34651-1680825600-1680911999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Trestle Falls loop
DESCRIPTION:With recent rain and snow\, Upper and Lower Trestle Falls should have good water flow.  This beautiful forest with old growth and maples is a pleasant destination in all seasons. Trillium\, Oregon grape and bleeding heart might be in bloom.  This is my favorite hike!\nPlease meet at LCC and continue to the Cottage Grove Walmart parking lot near the LTD stop where I will meet the group and lead you out to Lund Park Trailhead where we will trek east on Brice Creek trail.  After a mile\, the Trestle Falls trail climbs for about a mile to Upper Trestle.  We’ll continue past and return to the east end of Brice Creek trail\, hike west and take a side trail to Lower Trestle Falls.\nMany stops can be made to enjoy the beauty\, and have snacks or lunch.  Those who like may grab a bite and a beverage in Cottage Grove afterward\, where I can give recommendations
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/trestle_falls_loop-26463/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230315T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102244Z
UID:34591-1680825600-1680911999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:East Trailhead – from Eugene\, drive east on Highway 58 towards Pleasant Hill.  Turn left on Ridgeway Road at the 76 Station and drive 1.7 miles to the parking area on the left.   The parking lot is small\, but vehicles can also park on the main road if necessary.  Lane County Parking Pass is required to park in the lot.  Remove any valuables from your vehicle.  There is a porta potty at the trailhead. We will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4 and then #1 and returning on trail #6
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26433/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230327T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102249Z
UID:34631-1680652800-1680739199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:52nd Street/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This hike to Spencer Butte Summit will take from 2.5 to 3 hours\, with less elevation gain and a mile shorter than the Wednesday conditioning hike starting at Martin St. \nHike will start at 11:00 AM at the trailhead; arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. \nPark on 52nd Avenue if lot is full.  Caution: leave nothing valuable or visible in vehicle.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26453/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230305T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102242Z
UID:34573-1680652800-1680739199@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 7:44pm and  full moonrise is 7:31pm. (Current plan is to take Trails 7\,3 and 1.  Faster hikers usually include a section of Trail 4. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass \, please\, please allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26424/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230130T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102222Z
UID:34431-1680652800-1680739199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.   ===NOTE : NEW TIME===\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-26352/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230210T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102232Z
UID:34499-1680566400-1680652799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are two ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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.\n2. Another 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-26387/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230108T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102215Z
UID:34375-1680393600-1680652799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Crater Lake SS/XC
DESCRIPTION:We will be staying in 2 houses at Union Creek “Resort”. Rooms will be shared; 8 persons in each “deluxe” vacation home. Members may sign-up starting Monday\, Feb 13\, 7am; non-members- Feb 15. Within 5 days of signing up\, mail a check payable to the Obsidians to Lana Lindstrom\, PO Box 5506\, Eugene\, OR 97405. Cancellations: no refund unless someone takes your place. Several of the beds are “kings”; if you’re willing to share a king with the same gender friend\, please let me know. Weather dependent\, on the way to our lodging\, we will xc ski or snowshoe in the Willamette Pass area. On April 3\, we’ll drive up to Crater Lake and hopefully have stunning views of the lake while skiing or snowshoeing. On the last day\, we may hike along the Rogue River near Prospect or do another snow activity.  Breakfasts and lunches on your own (coffee provided). The 2 dinners will be potluck. The cost is $115 for members. A pre-trip meeting will be organized in late March.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/xc-26324/
CATEGORIES:Extended Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230327T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T144119Z
UID:34635-1680220800-1680307199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Edgewood Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:Edgewood Trail
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/edgewood_nature_trail-26455/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230221T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102238Z
UID:34545-1680220800-1680307199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Rally
DESCRIPTION:Camp Hawkins is in the Sawtooth Range near Stanley\, Idaho\, August 6-12. If you are interested in this adventure\, be sure to attend. We will discuss the registration process\, camp logistics\, and show slides of the primitive campground\, the area\, and orecreational opportunities. \nSocial time 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM; Potluck begins promptly at 6:30 PM; Presentation begins 7:30 PM. (Signing up online for the potluck is optional. You’re welcome to attend without signing up.)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/summer_camp_rally-26410/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230130T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102222Z
UID:34433-1680134400-1680220799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Silver Falls Trail of 10 Falls
DESCRIPTION:Meeting location: Best Buy Springfield parking lot to the far left (SE)  corner as you enter. Silver Falls Trail of 10 Falls \nThe water flow on this wonderful hike should be powerful this time of the year. The canyon is lush with greenery year round. We might see the earliest of spring flowers emerging. \nThe hike will start at the North Falls parking lot. There will be a lunch break at the South Falls Lodge (about 5 miles in) where there is usually a fire going if we need warmth\, and food/beverages can be purchased. After lunch we will hike one mile on the Rim Trail\, then drop back into the canyon on the Winter Falls trail and enjoy a number of the waterfalls a 2nd time viewing them from the opposite direction as we return upstream to our start point. \nOption: When we arrive at the South Falls Lodge\, folks have the option of relaxing there and waiting to be picked-up after the rest of the group completes the loop.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls_trail_of_10_falls-26353/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230330
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102207Z
UID:34315-1680048000-1680134399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.    NOTE: TIME CHANGE NEXT WEEK. 8AM\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-26294/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102212Z
UID:34351-1679961600-1680047999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are two ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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.\n2. Another 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-26312/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230302T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102242Z
UID:34571-1679788800-1679875199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah Long Route w/Options
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place: Mt. Pisgah\, West (main) Trailhead\, by the bathrooms. If you don’t have a Lane County pass\, be sure to allow time to purchase one with a Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the fee box by the upper trailhead. \nWe should see lots of spring flowers on this hike! We will follow the Incense Cedar Trail and Trails 5\, 56 and 6 to the summit\, where we will gather for water and a snack. (At this point\, those who prefer a shorter hike can return from the summit directly via main Trail 1\, a total of about 5 miles and 2-2.5 hours.) To complete the long route\, we will descend on Trail 2\, then follow Trails 4 and 3 around Swing Hill to the North Trailhead\, and finally return to the West Trailhead along the river trail. It will probably take about 4 hours to hike the 9.4 miles. We can adjust the route if the weather is poor.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/options-26423/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102240Z
UID:34559-1679702400-1679788799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amanda Trail to Perpetua
DESCRIPTION:We will carpool to Yachats and walk the Amanda Trail to the shelter at Cape Perpetua and back. It is a 7 mile hike\, with just over 1\,000 feet of climbing in total.  The weather may be rainy\, so definitely bring along your rain gear! The entire route is well marked with “Oregon Coast” trail signs. We follow 101 briefly\, with the ocean on the right\, then cross 101 at Windy Way. We leave the highway and are in the forest for the hike up\, with intermittent views of the ocean through the trees\, then head through an open conservation easement and down to the Amanda statue and storyboard. There’s then a bridge/stream crossing and fairly steep uphill for approximately 1 mile. Closer to the top there is another stream crossing (without a bridge)\, and the trail to the stone shelter subsequently intersects with the more heavily traveled loop at the top of Cape Perpetua.  Great views!  We’ll head down the way we came up; those who wish to may join in a meal in Yachats before heading back to Eugene.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amanda_trail_to_perpetua-26417/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102216Z
UID:34385-1679702400-1679788799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge Drainage
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we’ll be in a park we haven’t been to in a while\, Wild Iris Ridge\, clearing drainage. \nMeet at the Wild Iris Ridge Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Bailey Hill Road. Work party goes from 9-12 am.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge_drainage-26329/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230323
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102207Z
UID:34313-1679443200-1679529599@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-26293/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230320T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102247Z
UID:34611-1679356800-1679443199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:Spence Butte sunset at 7:26PM. Nice weather and great views. New Moon rises at 7:31 AM\, but will not be visible.\nWe will be down at 52nd parking lot by 8:30PM.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_new_moon_spencer_butte-26443/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102213Z
UID:34357-1679356800-1679443199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 6:45am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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.\n2. Another 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-26315/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230223T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102240Z
UID:34561-1679270400-1679356799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:** Meet by the bathrooms by the Pavilion. **  We may decide to have two groups.  Celebrate the spring equinox\, the first day of spring at 2:24pm while taking a walk on the arboretum trails. In years past we have seen fawn lilies and camus. Optional to take Trail 35 up to the main trail and perhaps take Trail 3 for a longer loop around Swing Hill.  “The vernal equinox marks the turning point when daylight begins to overtake the darkness and the North Pole begins to lean toward the sun again. This is the time of year when we begin to experience more life force creative energy within our minds and bodies.”
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_spring_equinox-26418/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230318T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102246Z
UID:34607-1679184000-1679270399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy on a drizzly day
DESCRIPTION:Mt. Baldy hike from the Martin Street trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_on_a_drizzly_day-26441/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230203T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102223Z
UID:34443-1679097600-1679183999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Tour
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Stewardship* and Nursery Tour\n9-10:30am tour/hike : Join Jared Tarr from Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah to learn about the stewarded landscapes of the greater Mount Pisgah area and all of the good work Friends does enhancing habitat\, maintaining trails and producing plant materials for restoration. This walking tour will traverse the foothills of Mount Pisgah overlooking the North Bottomlands lease area held by Friends including a spectacular view of the confluence area of the Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River. We will learn about the history of volunteerism with Friends and ongoing opportunities to give back to this special place.\n10:30-12 stewardship: There is the option for participants to stay to participate in the Saturday nursery work party near the parking lot. \n*The park and mountain are located on the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people.\n**Parking there requires a Lane County park pass for your car. Carpooling is encouraged.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/buford_park__mt-_pisgah_tour-26358/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230108T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102214Z
UID:34371-1679097600-1679183999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Three Lakes Loop
DESCRIPTION:This outing offers varied backcountry terrain with excellent views of Three Fingered Jack\, Mt. Washington\, and the Three Sisters when the weather is clear. We’ll ascend a ridge leading to Three Fingered Jack then descend to Martin\, Booth\, and Square lakes before returning to the trailhead. \nPLEASE NOTE. Participants must be comfortable using parallel or telemark techniques to descend steeper slopes. Contact the leader prior to the trip if you are uncertain about the skills required to safely enjoy this outing.  \nDrivers are sometimes in scarce supply for winter trips. If you can assist with transporting skiers\, please indicate your availability. This will help ensure that everyone interested in the trip can participate.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/three_lakes_loop-26322/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230223T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102240Z
UID:34563-1679011200-1679097599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop & Lunch
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.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop__lunch-26419/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230312T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102244Z
UID:34589-1678924800-1679011199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Fawn Lake
DESCRIPTION:Finally a break in the weather so the snow conditions should be great for a snowshoe trek to Fawn Lake which will give us some beautiful views of Lakeview Mt.  If the weather report changes the date of this trip might also.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fawn_lake-26432/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102206Z
UID:34311-1678838400-1678924799@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-26292/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102212Z
UID:34355-1678752000-1678838399@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-26314/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20221218T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102208Z
UID:34323-1678752000-1678838399@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-26298/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230124T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34423-1678665600-1678751999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Basic Mountaineering Course
DESCRIPTION:This is the 2023 Climb School sponsored by the Obsidians and Eugene Mountain Rescue.  The course runs from March 13 through April 8\, 2023 and consists of four classroom sessions and two field sessions covering introduction to rock climbing and snow skills. Obsidian members and Eugene Mountain Rescue volunteers may preregister for the course by emailing Maryanne Reiter at mreiter1959@gmail.com.  Open registration begins Feb 20\, 2023.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/basic_mountaineering_course-26348/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230226T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102241Z
UID:34567-1678579200-1678665599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Spring forward Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine spring forward up to Spencer Butte. Moderate-fast pace.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spring_forward_spencer_butte_-26421/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
DTSTAMP:20260524T011939
CREATED:20230220T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102238Z
UID:34543-1678492800-1678579199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habit Area
DESCRIPTION: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. Perhaps a muddy section.  We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike around 2:30. It will be a steady moderate pace\, gathering on the hill tops. Plan for  a  snack break  at picnic table and a late lunch. If weather forecast is not favorable\, I will change the destination to Mt. Pisgah.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habit_area-26409/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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