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:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211212T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101953Z UID:33371-1639699200-1639785599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Not All Who Wander Are Lost DESCRIPTION:This wander will take us up and down hills\, through a hidden park then through the Wayne Morse woods. We will wonder at the gnome village on our way up to the reservoir on College Hill. We will wander back via neighborhood connector paths and wonder at the birds along the newly refurbished chip trail next to the Amazon Canal. Bonus points for those who know what the title of this hike is in reference to. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/not_all_who_wander_are_lost-25816/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33229-1639785600-1639871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Moonrise is 4:11 pm and sunset is 4:35. This will be the long hike on Trail 4 and then going up Trail 2. Look for us by my car a row or two or three down from the fee box. We can adjust the mileage depending on the weather. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25745/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101944Z UID:33309-1639785600-1639871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Midnight Lake DESCRIPTION:This is a good first-of-the-season trip for intermediate skiers (it’s really not appropriate for beginners). We’ll plan on heading up to Midnight Lake via the PCT\, then following the trail through the woods over to the road past Bechtel Shelter\, for a nice glide back to Pengra Pass and then the parking lot. Lunch will be at either Midnight Lake or at Bechtel Shelter. Depending on conditions\, it could turn into an out-and-back instead of a loop (for instance\, if it’s icy under the trees). Trip will be cancelled or re-scheduled if snow conditions are inadequate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/midnight_lake-25785/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211117T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101945Z UID:33319-1639785600-1639871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Restoration Project DESCRIPTION:This is our second restoration and stewardship project at the North Bank.\nThis time we will plant about 30-40 Oregon grape\, nine-bark\, Douglas spire\, and thimble-berry\, and then continue with ivy removal from trees. Some of volunteers would take on picking up some of the “micro” garbage that was left after the major cleanups. All the tools and supplies will be provided on the site on the day of the event. We’ll work 9- Noon.\nPlease park at North Bank parking lot\, the far north end of the Summit building side (near McMenamins North Bank)\n➽ Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike. Refer to main website page for information. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_restoration_project-25790/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211114T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101945Z UID:33315-1639872000-1639958399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:East Side Pisgah DESCRIPTION:hike begins at East Trail head\, Highway 58 to Pleasant Hill\, turn LEFT at top of hill (76 gas station on corner) Ridgeway Road. Approximate 1 mile drive to parking lot on left (Lane County Park pass required) This is an easy walk\, with lovely meadows We will reach the Pavilion and bathrooms at midpoint. There is one short\, shallow stream crossing where you might be comfortable with poles. And be prepared for muddy areas. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/east_side_pisgah-25788/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33227-1640044800-1640131199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 4:37. Current plan is take Trails 7\,3\, and 1 to the top. We will join a crowd of solstice hikers looking for the sun rays to light up the Mt. Pisgah Sighting Pedestal. We won’t wait around for moonrise at 6:50 pm. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead. To buy an annual pass and support the trails\, if you have time check out the websites for Friends of the Buford Park or Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah_winter_solstice-25744/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101943Z UID:33303-1640044800-1640131199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25782/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211223 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101935Z UID:33255-1640131200-1640217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25758/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211213T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101954Z UID:33377-1640304000-1640390399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Holiday Pisgah Bench Hike DESCRIPTION:We will somewhat quietly meander on Arboretum Trails to contemplate the quotes on the benches\, the sounds of rushing water\, and those we miss at the holiday season. Meet by the Bathrooms across from the Pavilion. Optional: Hiking to the summit. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/holiday_pisgah_bench_hike_-25819/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211215T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101955Z UID:33387-1640390400-1640476799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge DESCRIPTION:A December 25th chance to stretch your legs; greet the day with hiking friends\, old and new; and make room for holiday fare.\nHike will go\, whether Santa Claus came down your chimney or not. (Rain or shine) \n Meetup/Departure Location: Parking lot at intersection of Bailey Hill & Bertelsen Rds URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge-25824/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211229 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101943Z UID:33307-1640649600-1640735999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25784/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211230 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101936Z UID:33257-1640736000-1640822399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00. \nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25759/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211230 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211231 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101957Z UID:33397-1640822400-1640908799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte Litter Pick-up DESCRIPTION:The litter pick up hike is canceled. We will send an email to all of you. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_litter_pick-up-25829/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211112T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101944Z UID:33313-1640995200-1641081599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day -BALDY- long DESCRIPTION:I changed the departure time since we will not be going to the Summit. I have hiked to Meadow Junction twice and agree with Mike Smith’s explanation in his trip description why we should change to Mt. Baldy. If you want a longer hike\, there are some options. \nRegistered guests are welcome. If you haven’t hiked the Butte from Martin Street\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_-baldy-_long-25787/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101947Z UID:33329-1640995200-1641081599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day BALDY- med DESCRIPTION:We are leaving from the 52nd St. (dirt) parking lot to Mt. Baldy and then return. \nI CHANGED THE HIKE AFTER HAVING BEEN TO THE TOP OF SPENCER BUTTE THURSDAY MORNING. ABOVE 1600 FEET (ABOUT HALF WAY UP THE TIE TRAIL) THE TRAIL IS ICIER AND HAS TWO NARROW PASSAGES THROUGH BRANCHES THAT NEED TO BE REMOVED. THE STEPS ARE NOT SAFE FOR A GROUP\, WITH 2-3 INCHES OF ICE AND SNOW PRESENT. COMING DOWN\, I WAS EITHER SIDEWAYS ON A STEP\, WITH TWO FEET TO EACH STEP\, OR I ACTUALLY WENT AROUND THE STEPS ON THE SIDE. COMING DOWN THE LAST SET OF 12 STEPS WAS UNSAFE. MAYBE THE WEATHER WILL CLEAR\, BUT I DON’T SEE SIGNIFICANT MELTING FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THE TOP WILL STILL BE THERE\, JUST NOT FOR THIS HIKE ON NEW YEARS’ DAY. \nYOU ARE WELCOME TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. YOU MAY (1) CANCEL\, (2) DO PART OF THE HIKE\, OR (3) DO THE WHOLE HIKE\, WHICH IS LONGER WITH LESS VERTICAL GAIN. \nThere are two blowdowns on the Ridgline just east of the tie trail. They are passable. Expect some snow and ice\, but not a great deal\, except maybe on the shady spots of Baldy. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_baldy-_med-25795/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102000Z UID:33417-1640995200-1641081599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day BALDY - short DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Fox Hollow Trailhead on Fox Hollow Road. The hike has been changed because of unsafe conditions due to snow and ice on Spencer Butte summit. We will hike the Ridgeline Trail from the Fox Hollow trailhead to Mount Baldy. We will have a slowish pace and meet up with the hikers on the two other New Year’s Day hikes and share easy-to-eat snacks at Mount Baldy.\nBe sure to read the online COVID guide lines. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_baldy_-_short-25839/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211215T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101954Z UID:33381-1641081600-1641167999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:We leave Eugene and drive up Hwy 58 to Salt Creek Snow park. This is a loop that travels along Salt Creek Canyon with many view points. The trail turns and follows up up Berry Creek Canyon leading to a large waterfall before turning back toward the cars. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-25821/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220105 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211209T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101948Z UID:33337-1641254400-1641340799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Update as of January 3: Angie and I changed the time to 7:15 and the distance may depend on the severity of rain. \nThis hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25799/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220106 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101936Z UID:33259-1641340800-1641427199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25760/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220108 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20220105T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102005Z UID:33459-1641513600-1641599999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Butte Debris Raking DESCRIPTION:There are lot of branches on the main trail so we will brush/rake probably to the steps — depends on trail conditions. If we have enough people\, we can opt send a few down the Tie Trail to brush. Let Pat know if you don’t have a rake — we will bring an extra one. \nMeet at the main Spencer Butte trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/butte_debris_raking-25860/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211217T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101956Z UID:33393-1641600000-1641686399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nye Beach to Yaquina Head DESCRIPTION:Note new meeting place: Jerry’s Home Improvement Center\, Hwy 99 and Beltline\, area of parking lot to RIGHT of entrance on highway side. \nWe’ll walk north from the Nye Beach turnaround along the beach to Yaquina Head (3.6 miles). According to my back o’ the envelope calculations\, we should reach the tide pools at the Yaquina Head Marine Garden at 11:00\, just as the tide is at its lowest. We’ll stop there for some tide pooling\, some lunch and some exploration of the lighthouse\, before returning back along the beach. The tide will be coming in as we walk back\, so we’ll be on the lookout for sneaker waves. \nSince we don’t want to miss the low tide\, please be ready to leave at 7:30 because we won’t be able to wait! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nye_beach_to_yaquina_head-25827/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20220103T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102003Z UID:33449-1641600000-1641686399@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 \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-25855/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101946Z UID:33327-1641686400-1641772799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Midnight Lake DESCRIPTION:This is a good first-of-the-season trip for intermediate skiers (it’s really not appropriate for beginners). We’ll plan on heading up to Midnight Lake via the PCT\, then following the trail through the woods over to the road past Bechtel Shelter\, for a nice glide back to Pengra Pass and then the parking lot. Lunch will be at either Midnight Lake or at Bechtel Shelter. Depending on conditions\, it could turn into an out-and-back instead of a loop (for instance\, if it’s icy under the trees). Trip will be cancelled or re-scheduled if snow conditions are inadequate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/midnight_lake-25794/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211215T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101955Z UID:33383-1641686400-1641772799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Gold Lake DESCRIPTION:This is an early get reacquainted with your ski’s trip. Gold Lake is an easy 2 mile trip into the lake which includes a shelter. The route over a forest service road is wide and rolling. Lunch at the shelter. We will be parking at Gold Lake snow park. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake-25822/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211217T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T134110Z UID:33395-1641686400-1641772799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nye Beach to South Jetty beach DESCRIPTION:Nye Beach to South Jetty beach URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nye_beach_to_south_jetty_beach-25828/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211213T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101953Z UID:33373-1641772800-1641859199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lodge Cleanup DESCRIPTION:This will be a clean up effort before a AmeriCorps crew of 10 and their leader are housed in the Lodge for about 5 weeks. They will be using the Lodge as their base while they work on some newly acquired city parks land. They will also be supported by the Y who will provide showers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lodge_cleanup-25817/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220112 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211210T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101949Z UID:33343-1641859200-1641945599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25802/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220113 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101936Z UID:33261-1641945600-1642031999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00.\nEvery Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25761/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220115 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20220108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102005Z UID:33461-1642118400-1642204799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park photography DESCRIPTION:Bring a camera (or phone) and we’ll capture some of the winter beauty of our lovely park. Gnarled old rhodies have such fascinating lines. We can then use some of our pics for the kiosk that I maintain – you might be published! \nOr\, come and just stroll with us – it’s always beautiful in the park. Meetup/Departure Location: Wilkens Shelter URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park_photography-25861/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220114T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220116T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T133340 CREATED:20211217T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101955Z UID:33389-1642118400-1642377599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Deschutes River Canyon New Year DESCRIPTION:We’ll leave at noon from the Red Barn Natural Grocer @ 4th & Blair.\nStart the backpacking year because you can with this low-elevation dry-side hike of the enchanting lower Deschutes River canyon. Depart Eugene Friday afternoon. 3.5 hour drive to the Deschutes River St Rec Area. Hike approx. 2 miles up canyon to Rattlesnake Rapids\, camp. Saturday continue up canyon past striking rock formations and historic ranch and railroad sites along the Deschutes river to Fall Canyon Camp at milepost 10. Sunday pack up & enjoy the gentle hike out. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/deschutes_river_canyon_new_year-25825/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR