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SUMMARY:Ray Benson Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:Snowshoe to North Blow Out Shelter at Ray Benson Sno Park. Depending on the conditions will be between 4 and 7 miles\, our goal is to go the distance\, please be in good shape to participate.  \nDrivers: need snow park pass\, recommend vehicles with AWD and/or carry chains.  \nMany participants like to stop at Takodas afterwards for an early dinner\, beverages. Please check with your driver and choose accordingly. \nThis trip may be rescheduled if the conditions are not great.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ray_benson_snowshoe-26323/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230115
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230110T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102215Z
UID:34377-1673654400-1673740799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Depending on weather\, I plan to take  the Incense Cedar Trail through the Arboretum and then back trails- 5\, 56\, 6- to the summit.\nMileage and elevation could vary depending on the weather (rain). At the summit\, you may choose to head directly back to the parking lot or continue to the North Trailhead and walk back along the river.\nIf you don’t have a Lane County pass\, allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station.\nIf questions\, Email at jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-26325/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230115
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230113T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102218Z
UID:34405-1673654400-1673740799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Thurston Hills Rain Wander
DESCRIPTION:Quartz Park\, Springfield (2300 S 60th St\, Springfield\, OR  \nMiles and elevation are approximate. Dress for liquid sunshine.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills_rain_wander-26339/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102213Z
UID:34359-1673740800-1673827199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eagle View Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Where is Eagle View Ridge you may ask?  It’s what I call the ridge directly north of Stag Lake.  The elevation is about 6500′.  We will start from Crescent Lake Sno-Park and head up the Fawn Lake trail\, pass Fawn Lake on the east side\, and head northwest to the top of the ridge.  If conditions are right\, it’s a great descent off the ridge\, be ready for some turns! Drivers will need a Sno-Park permit.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eagle_view_ridge-26316/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230113T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102218Z
UID:34407-1673827200-1673913599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marilyn Lakes / Gold Lake
DESCRIPTION:Snowshoe to Marilyn and Gold Lakes. We’ll park at Gold Sno Park then cross the highway. \nThis trip will be limited to the first 9 who sign up unless there are more drivers. If you can drive\, please have AWD or carry chains and indicate your ability to drive in the sign up area. \nPlease have appropriate layers\, prepare for weather changes. Microspikes are always a good idea for this hike as the parking lot and highway can be icy. \nTrip may be rescheduled if weather changes.\nYou should be in good shape\, this is not considered a beginner snow shoe.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_gold_lake-26340/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230118
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102202Z
UID:34281-1673913600-1673999999@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-26275/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20220929T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102142Z
UID:34131-1674000000-1674086399@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-26198/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221104T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102153Z
UID:34217-1674086400-1674172799@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-26241/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102204Z
UID:34295-1674172800-1674259199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2. #4  and #1 then return on 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-26284/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230115T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102219Z
UID:34409-1674172800-1674259199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ray Benson
DESCRIPTION:The weather for Friday is looking very good right now so we finally have a chance to go snowshoeing.  We’ll park at Ray Benson and head to the North Blowout shelter.  Depending on conditions we’ll either take the short loop back to the parking lot or make a longer trip to Island Junction shelter.  Mileage for this trip could very from 4 to 7 miles.  A stop at Takoda’s afterwards is a possibility.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ray_benson_-26341/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230122
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102203Z
UID:34285-1674259200-1674345599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Creek Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:This activity is on Sat.\, Jan. 21st\, it is weather dependent so leader will keep in touch with you if the planting is cancelled.\nWe are partnering with SE Neighbors on this project. The trees will be planted along E. Amazon and W. Amazon.\nWhat: 100 bare root trees provided by the city include: alder\, choke cherry\, bitter cherry\, and cascara. All of these are suited to that part of Amazon Creek\, and all are shorter stature so would be less likely to impact nearby powerlines in the future.\nWhere: The 100 trees will be spread out throughout the reach from Snell to 30th\, with approximately 65 between Snell and Fox Hollow\, 125 or so between Fox Hollow and 30th. Another 10-20 will be planted on the East side. They will be planted linearly but there will be gaps where there are already mature trees.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_creek_tree_planting-26277/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230122
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230116T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102219Z
UID:34411-1674259200-1674345599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Martin to Spring
DESCRIPTION:Mileage and elevation is an estimate.  From Martin Street we will take the Amazon Headwaters Trail to Fox Hollow\, Dillard\, up Baldy and down to Spring Blvd. Trailhead. Once we get to Baldy and depending on the weather and group interest\, we have some shorter options for our loop trip to get back to our cars.\nIf questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/martin_to_spring-26342/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221230T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102210Z
UID:34335-1674345600-1674431999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Redtop Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The Obsidians have been leading ski trips up Red Top Mountain since 1940\, the era of the Snow Trains which sometimes unloaded at Crescent Lake. Nowadays\, with splitboards and AT bindings\, it has become quite a popular destination. Please bring climbing skins that fit your boards\, although in good snow conditions it is possible to climb up using fish scales or pattern bases. If the snow is deep our group may ski down the steep shots to the north side of the mountain and pass Pretty Lake on the way out. We usually ski up for about 3 hours and down for at least 90 minutes.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/redtop_mountain-26304/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102202Z
UID:34283-1674518400-1674604799@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-26276/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102200Z
UID:34265-1674604800-1674691199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Salt Creek Falls
DESCRIPTION:See water falls\, lake\, deep woods…..The hike is somewhat level ……cliffs in the area…..Can be difficult if there is a lot of snow
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salt_creek_falls-26267/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102204Z
UID:34297-1674604800-1674691199@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-26285/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221127T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102157Z
UID:34247-1674777600-1674863999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Hikes after the fires Potluck - Bill Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes us on a slide show tour of new and changed trails he discovered while updating his “100 Hikes” guidebooks for Oregon. Sullivan will also talk about what’s changed because of recent wildfires\, tell how to get permits for trails with limited access\, and describe terrific but overlooked trails.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hikes_after_the_fires_potluck_-_bill_sullivan-26256/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230122T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102220Z
UID:34419-1674777600-1674863999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:We have options to shorten the mileage—depending on the group and rain.  I’ll try to have my car in the row(s)  below the fee box and gate so that it is easy for us to meet\, sign up. etc. . I plan to take back trails (down Trail 4 and up Trail 2) to the summit. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles to 7 miles at a steady pace. \nEstimated time close to 3 hours.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-26346/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230129
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102216Z
UID:34381-1674864000-1674950399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ridgeline Drainage
DESCRIPTION:The project will be working on drainage on the Ridgeline from Willamette and 52nd to the Tie Trail. \nMeet at the Willamette and 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Willamette.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_drainage-26327/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230121T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102220Z
UID:34417-1674950400-1675036799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Carpenter Bypass Explora
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Amazon Park for a short scenic drive via Lorane Hwy and Teritorial Hwy\, to Lorane then hike through the wood. We will hike on well-groomed mountain bike trails and old logging roads.\nMiles and elevations are approximate. Distance and elevation record will be updated after the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/carpenter_bypass_explora-26345/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230121T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102219Z
UID:34413-1674950400-1675036799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Nye Beach to Yaquina Head
DESCRIPTION:Midweek update – Wed PM\, Jan 25: The weather is looking better and better. It will be sunny but chilly\, so bring layers. Bikinis not recommended at this time\, but it should be a lovely walk on the beach! \nWe’ll park at the Nye Beach turnaround for a 3.6 mile beach stroll north to Yaquina Head for lunch.  Low tide is at 1:14 PM so we’ll have plenty of time to explore the lighthouse\, the views\, and the tidepools at the Yaquina Head Marine Gardens. \nSo far\, the weather looks good – some clouds\, some sun peeking out\, no rain.  If a storm comes up I may cancel\, so CHECK YOUR EMAIL! \nMeet on the RIGHT-hand side of the Jerry’s parking lot (that’s your right as you drive into the parking lot from 99)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nye_beach_to_yaquina_head-26343/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102211Z
UID:34343-1675123200-1675209599@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-26308/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230103T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102213Z
UID:34361-1675123200-1675209599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:First Obsidians Blood Drive -January
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is the same event just removed from Obsidians online signup. Due to Obsidians online system limitations (unable to hold signup active throughout the month) I have reposted same “event” and moved names from old signup sheet to this new one.\nSo\, once again…. Happy New Year Friends!\nIn memory of my Mom I have created the First Obsidians Stewardship Blood Drive.\nMy mother’s name was Nada (1932-2019) which means Hope in Croatian. I can’t think of a more fitting name to connect Obsidians\, Community\, Stewardship and my memories. As a blood donor\, you’re not just giving blood\, you’re sharing life and hope with our communities throughout PNW\, from Bellingham\, WA to Eugene\, OR. Please schedule to donate blood this January.\nStep 1. Sign-up here at Obsidians website\nStep 2. Schedule blood donation at https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate\nStep 3. When you arrive at BloodWorks NW site to donate blood\, please request to donate under the Obsidians code “NADA.” Meetup/Departure Location: Any Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/first_obsidians_blood_drive_-january-26317/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230121T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102220Z
UID:34415-1675123200-1675209599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:InTown Mixed Media Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Shadow Wood Park by the picnic bench.  This park is close to the base of Dillard off of East Amazon.\nHike a figure 8 on a variety of trails\, roads and sidewalks from Shadow Wood Park to Hendricks Park and back.   We will be on a trail in the Skyliner Park (below Baldy)\, the Ribbon Trail\, and other trails that I don’t know the name of.  We will be on gravel and mud trails\, roads that are gravel\, or don’t have a sidewalk\, or have a spacious sidewalk.  Wear high vis because a few of the roads have no sidewalk (although they are low traffic).  We end the hike on a downhill note.  There will be hills early on and in the middle of the hike.  This hike should be fine in the rain!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/intown_mixed_media_hike-26344/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102205Z
UID:34301-1675209600-1675295999@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-26287/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102209Z
UID:34331-1675296000-1675382399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Masonic Cemetery at 25th and University near the interpretive signs and gate—not at the Abbey. From there we will walk through the Cemetery to hopefully  see the snowdrop flowers and a groundhog\, then on city streets to the Ribbon Trail\, by the Obsidian Lodge\, Hendricks Park and back to our cars. Be prepared for a steady uphill push for the first 30-40 minutes. Bathrooms at Hendricks Park. Update: We will only do the hike once —not do it again as in the movie\, Groundhog Day. Depending on time\, optional lunch or snack  at a place to be decided by the group. \nEmail me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have  questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/groundhog_day_hike-26302/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221217T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102207Z
UID:34319-1675382400-1675641599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Tahkenitch Dunes Backpack
DESCRIPTION:Ramble around the Tahkenitch Forest Islands on this easy backpack into the heart of the coastal dunes. Depart Eugene Friday\, 1.5 hour drive thru Florence to the TH at Tahkenitch campground. Hike approx. 3.5 miles via beach or forest trail depending on weather to protected basecamp in the heart of the dunes near Three Mile lake. Saturday we’ll day hike south following the lake weaving along dunes and forest islands returning via beach walk back to base camp. If we have a clear night\, we’ll also take a full moonlit ramble on the beach and search for phosphorescent algae. Depart Sunday.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tahkenitch_dunes_backpack_-26296/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20230129T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34429-1675468800-1675555199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Prairie View Loop @ Ikenick SP
DESCRIPTION:This snowshoe came out of my comment several years ago that “Somebody ought to do something about these trails here.”  Both of the Ikenick loop trails were unable to be completed because the diamond markers were no longer present. While Prairie View loop has no view of prairie\, is flat and on roads a good deal of the way\, it goes through some nice meadows (maybe prairie) pretty woods\, by several flowing streams\, and is not known by most people as a loop. Ikenick is often bypassed for whiter pastures\, but opening this loop was worth the falls\, dropped gloves\, wrong turns\, face plants caused by blackberry vines in summer\, that sort of stuff.  Those doing it will be among the first to have completed the loop in a long time. This is a solid moderate snowshoe that requires one be able to go a bit over 6 miles on a low elevation track.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/prairie_view_loop__ikenick_sp-26351/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102209Z
UID:34329-1675555200-1675641599@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 5:28 and full moonrise is 5:26.  Current plan is take Trails 7\,3\, and 1 to the top\,  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 allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26301/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTSTAMP:20260614T110313
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102200Z
UID:34267-1675728000-1675814399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marilyn Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Nice variety of views\, lakes\, shelter….B in shape……
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marilyn_lakes-26268/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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