BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191223 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191203T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101549Z UID:31581-1576972800-1577059199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:East Skinner Historic Homes Walk DESCRIPTION:This is a short walk through a historic section of Eugene located on the eastern side of Skinner Butte. Many of the old Victorians date from the 1850s to 1920s and were home to some of Eugene’s early residents. \nThe walk begins and ends at the lower level (Provisions) of the 5th Street Market. Arrive a few minutes early to enjoy a coffee. The walk is expected to take 1.5 hours. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/east_skinner_historic_homes_walk-24903/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191224 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101548Z UID:31579-1577059200-1577145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South University Holiday Lights Walk DESCRIPTION:The tree-lined neighborhood of South University contains a wonderful mix of homes from the early 1900s\, many of which are adorned with Holiday lights. We will be walking the neighborhood enjoying the views while learning about 12 historic structures. \nThe walk begins at Oolong Teahouse (1607 E. 19th Ave.\, Eugene\, next to Price Pucklers Ice Cream). Plan for our walk to last 1.5 hours. Afterwards\, warm up at McMenamins on 19th with a beverage and/or a burger. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_university_holiday_lights_walk_-24902/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191224 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191216T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101551Z UID:31601-1577059200-1577145599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park - Ridgeline - LTD DESCRIPTION:Meet at Hendricks Park in the parking lot across from the shelter at Fairmount and Floral Hill at 8:30 a.m. \nRoute:\n– Hendricks Park to 30th St via Ribbon Trail; sidewalks to Spring Trailhead;\n– Ridgeline Trail to approx. 1 mile west of Willamette St Trailhead;\n– sidewalks and back ways to 29th and Willamette St;\n– LTD bus to downtown and EMX to Walnut St Station;\n– sidewalks back to Hendricks Park . \nTotal mileage/elevation is approximate\, it is not more than 11 miles.\n3+ miles are on pavement. \nThere is one short (4 – 5 minutes) steep/muddy/slippery user trail.\nIncluding the bus\, at a moderate pace this takes about 5 hours.\nRestroom options are limited.\nSome of the paved walks are steep and I will cancel the trip if conditions are icy.\nWe will arrive downtown around lunchtime\, you may want to drop out and eat there. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park_-_ridgeline_-_ltd-24913/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191225 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191209T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101550Z UID:31589-1577145600-1577231999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: Due to holidays\, this trip is Tuesday instead of the usual Wednesday. \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 wintertrips@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. \nTo 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24907/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191216T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101551Z UID:31603-1577232000-1577318399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge Holiday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday at our 2nd annual Iris Ridge Christmas day hike. \nOpened in 2017\, this is one of the newer trails on our Ridgeline system. \nMeet at Wild Iris Park — at the intersection of Bailey Hill Road and South Bertelsen Road URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge_holiday-24914/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191227 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101552Z UID:31607-1577318400-1577404799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Day After In-Town Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at the 24th and Amazon parking lot. (This is off 24th toward the west side of Amazon park) \nWe will climb College Hill and head south toward Blanton Ridge. Then loop back and return by a mostly different route. 99% on pavement. Some steep sections. \nThe current weather forecast is for clear sky and upper 30s. If sidewalks are icy from overnight freeze\, we will walk up the Amazon bike path or otherwise modify the route.. \nThere are numerous lunch/coffee spots for those who want to do a shorter walk. Restroom options are limited. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_day_after_in-town_walk-24916/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191229 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191226T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101552Z UID:31609-1577491200-1577577599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. I’ll try to have my car in the row below the fee box and gate so that it is easy for us to meet\, sign up. etc. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails (Trail 4 and Trail 2) to the summit\, Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles 7 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 2 ½ – 3 hours so bring snacks. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one at the credit/debit card pay station by trailhead. No cash! \nIf questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-24917/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191230 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101545Z UID:31549-1577577600-1577663999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Fawn Lake DESCRIPTION:This trip will be cancelled if snow conditions are not good. I should have a good idea if it will go 6 days prior to scheduled date. If the snow pack is not sufficient to cover blown down trees\, we may do Midnight Lake or Bechtel Shelter trail system.\nThe trail begins at Crescent Lake Son-Park and continues steadily uphill for 3.5 miles. We’ll have lunch at the lake and hope the weather is clear to enjoy views of Redtop and Lakeview Mountains. The ski out is almost entirely down hill and makes for a fun glide if conditions are right. An icy surface would make it challenging. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fawn_lake-24887/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191230 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191215T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101551Z UID:31599-1577664000-1577750399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Walk through the Solar System DESCRIPTION:Meeting point: Day Island Road parking closest to the duck pond. (in Alton Baker Park) \nThe one to a billion model is a fine addition to Eugene. We will see the planets probably starting with Mercury\, then Mars\, then the Earth\, Venus\, and stop briefly at the Sun. We will cross the deFazio bridge and walk downstream on the south side of the river past Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus. If the weather is not suitable\, we won’t go to Neptune. I will offer another surprise addition\, although we won’t plan to view it on this walk. It is really neat\, but you have to come to know where it is. I want to finish no later than noon URL:https://obsidians.org/event/walk_through_the_solar_system-24912/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101533Z UID:31455-1577836800-1577923199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year’s Day - Butte - Short DESCRIPTION:Our 8th annual New Years Day Hike will hopefully have clear skies and a spectacular view. Meet at the (Main) Spencer Butte parking lot — the paved one with the steps. We will toast in the New Year and share easy to eat snacks. \nI’ll adjust the route or cancel or substitute if there is ice on the steps. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_-_butte_-_short-24839/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101538Z UID:31493-1577836800-1577923199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day - Butte - Med DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location: 52nd & Willamette Trailhead — (This is NOT our normal Wednesday trailhead! Nor is it the main Spencer Butte parking lot\, which is about 1.25 miles farther up Willamette St). If you head South on Willamette\, around 46th you’ll go through a light and then up a hill past the Sunset Gardens cemetery. At the top of the hill you’ll pass 52nd street on your right\, and there will be our gravel trailhead lot to your left. https://goo.gl/maps/mcn2s8UX7dWHNHFq7 \nThis is a slightly-longer\, “Medium” version of Janet’s New Years hike. We will leave a little earlier and aim to see all the Obsidians at the top. Choose the version that works best for you. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_-_butte_-_med-24858/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101539Z UID:31503-1577836800-1577923199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:New Year’s Day - Butte - Long DESCRIPTION:This is a ‘longest’ variation of Janet’s New Years hike for those that want to start the New Year off strongly. We willthe earliest and aim to see all the Obsidians at the top. Choose the version that works best for you. \nReminder that this is a Leave No Trace hike and no feeding the squirrels or throwing apple cores. Thank you. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_years_day_-_butte_-_long-24864/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200104 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101546Z UID:31557-1578009600-1578095999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:EmX/River hike DESCRIPTION:Meet at the LTD downtown station near lobby area. Update your Honored Bus Pass to the new one that can be scanned or apply for a new one. It doesn’t take long but come a bit earlier. \nI plan to board EmX around 9:40 to Springfield station where we can begin our walk back\, around 10:00. We will pass through Island Park\, to the River Path\, Knickerbocker Bridge\, The Frohnmayer Bike Bridge to the Peter DeFaxio Pedestrian Bridge and to City Center. The route could vary but perhaps 1 ½ hour to two hours depending on stops. Optional lunch. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/river_hike-24891/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200105 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101547Z UID:31569-1578096000-1578182399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Long Timber Brewing Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location: 180 N 5th Street\, Monroe\, Oregon \nRide around Monroe:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31433353(copy & paste to another window to view) Lunch after ride at the brewery. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/long_timber_brewing_loop-24897/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200109 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101536Z UID:31481-1578441600-1578527999@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 wintertrips@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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24852/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T235959 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20190514T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101502Z UID:31227-1578528000-1578787199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Cabins DESCRIPTION:Nine Obsidians can stay in three deluxe cabins at Cape Lookout State Park on Oregon’s magnificent north coast. You can take a beach walk on a sand spit extending into Netarts Bay\, another hike up the cape from the beach campground and down the other side of the cape to a beautiful and secluded beach\, and yet another hike along the top of the cape to lands end; all meals on your own except two dinners; meet at Shopko parking lot 9:15 AM. Carpooling arrangements will need to be arranged ahead of time; we will take 3 cars.\nRegistration November 1\, November 5 for non-members;\nCost $85\, $95 for non-members;\nPre-trip meeting 4:00 P.M. January 5\, 2020\, location (TBA);\nNo refund for cancellations after December 15 unless someone takes your place;\nMail check payable to ‘Obsidians’ and wsend to Evelyn Nagy\, P.O. Box 10412\, Eugene\, OR. 97440;\nPlease note\, mixed gender room share likely. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cape_lookout_cabins-24718/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200111 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101546Z UID:31561-1578614400-1578700799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 4:53 and moonrise is 4:59. We will take Trail 7 and 1 to the top. If questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net \nI won’t cancel but if it is raining hard\, we probably won’t go to the top.\nJanet URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24893/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191119T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101543Z UID:31535-1578700800-1578787199@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-24880/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101547Z UID:31565-1578700800-1578787199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:12 Bridges Loop DESCRIPTION:Riding the river path around the Willamette River. Lunch after ride at Hideaway. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/12_bridges_loop-24895/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191011T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101529Z UID:31429-1578787200-1578873599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Carl G. Washburne loop DESCRIPTION:This will be 40% good forest trail and 60% sandy high tide beach hike. Be ready for beach creek wading.\nAfter the hike\, some of us will stop in North Florence for a lunch. Please join us. \nUPDATE 1.10.2020\nDue to medical reasons\, I need to cancel Sunday’s coastal hike.\nI am sorry for bad news. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/carl_g-_washburne_loop-24822/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101545Z UID:31551-1578787200-1578873599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Ganderflanking DESCRIPTION:Ganderflanking is an old word from the county of Wiltshire in southwest England. It means “aimlessly messing about” or “walking about aimlessly.” It is also associated with “larking about” which is defined as “to behave in a silly way because you think it is funny.” The hike leader won’t do much leading. We’ll just start walking and make decisions impulsively at trail junctions. By now you can guess that the listed distance and elevation gain don’t hold much meaning. We’ll want to stay together but there might be assistant leaders that go off with groups on sort of a sub-wander. But we will have to rendezvous at some point. After all\, we do have to get back to the parking lot. On the last ganderflanking we did everyone got a number. When your number came up you made the decision which way to go at a trail junction. \nPisgah has enough miles of trails to keep us wandering aimlessly for hours. But\, fear not\, we’ll avoid walking all day. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_ganderflanking-24888/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191220T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101552Z UID:31605-1578787200-1578873599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Midnight Lake DESCRIPTION:This is a good first trip of the year for experienced skiers. We’ll leave from Gold Lake Sno-Park\, ski in the flat road to Pengra Pass\, then head over to the PCT. Here the trail makes a steady climb through the trees until it levels out for the stretch to Midnight Lake\, where we’ll stop for a snack or early lunch with the gray jays. From there we’ll continue in a clockwise direction on the rolling terrain over to Abernethy Road and Bechtel Shelter\, for another potential break. From there\, it’s a long downhill glide back to Pengra Pass and back to the Sno-Park. \nThe route might be altered if necessary due to snow conditions\, but will remain comparable in length and difficulty. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/midnight_lake-24915/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200116 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191025T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101536Z UID:31483-1579046400-1579132799@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 wintertrips@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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24853/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20200112T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101557Z UID:31647-1579132800-1579219199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:U of O Campus Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at the U of O Knight Library (1501 Kincaid)\, inside front main entrance on the west (right side facing the library). Parking can be difficult. \nThis will be a “plan it as we go” walk\, suggestions welcome. If the weather is nasty we will spend more time indoors looking at few exhibits\, checking student art\, visiting the new buildings on 13th\, and so on. There are plenty of historic trees\, odd sculptures\, a graveyard and such outside. \nMaybe lunch? URL:https://obsidians.org/event/u_of_o_campus_walk-24936/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200119 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191209T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101550Z UID:31591-1579305600-1579391999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Nickerson Loop DESCRIPTION:UPDATE (2): THIS TRIP IS CANCELED DUE TO THE HIGH PROBABILITY OF HAZZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS.\n PLEASE TEXT OR CALL ME AT 541-653-0741 TO ACKNOWLEGE THIS CANCELATION. THANKS\, T.R. \nUPDATE (1): There will be plenty of snow. The main question for go/no go is road conditions. I’ll post another update around noon on Friday. As of now WE NEED ONE MORE DRIVER. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nickerson_loop-24908/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200119 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20200106T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T150715Z UID:31633-1579305600-1579391999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spring Blvd to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Meeting place is Spring Blvd Trailhead \nIt will take around two hours to walk to the top of Spencer Butte. \nDepending on the weather and the stamina of the group\, we may divide into two groups at one of the trail junctions. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you need directions. If you want a shorter trip\, you could opt to meet us at the Dillard East Trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spring_blvd_to_spencer_butte-24929/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200120 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101547Z UID:31567-1579392000-1579478399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:100 Mile Bakery Loop DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: 4th and A Sts\, Springfield \nWe’ll explore the hills and country roads around Springfield: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29000873 (copy & paste to another window to view) \nLunch after ride at the Public House/Bakery. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/100_mile_bakery_loop-24896/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200120 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191207T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101549Z UID:31587-1579392000-1579478399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Redtop Mountain DESCRIPTION:From the Crescent Lake Sno-Park we will take the Pretty Lake Trail and ascend the east side of Redtop. We will plan to ski down either the east or north side depending on conditions and group desire. Its possible we will loop back via Pretty Lake. Mileage should be between 8 and 10 miles. Prepare for a long day and turns on the way down! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/redtop_mountain-24906/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20200103T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101554Z UID:31627-1579478400-1579564799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bechtel-Midnight Lake-Odell Overlook DESCRIPTION:This is a nice\, longer snowshoe out of Gold Lake Sno-Park. ***DUE TO ABOUT 7 FEET OF SNOW AT CASCADE SUMMIT SNO-TEL AND REPORTS OF DIFFICULTY GOING MORE THAN A MILE AT THE START OF THE ROUTE YESTERDAY\, IT IS POSSIBLE THERE WILL BE A ROUTE CHANGE\, MAYBE ONLY AS FAR AS BECHTEL SHELTER\, MAYBE NORTH OF 58. THERE WILL BE MORE SNOW\, FOLLOWED BY DRY CONDITIONS FOR ABOUT THE 42 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TRIP. STAY TUNED. \nIt is just over 2 miles to Bechtel Shelter via Marianne Trail (far west loop)\, then to Pengra Pass Road and cut off and enter the Diamond Peak Wilderness for the mile trip to Midnight Lake. After that\, we will backtrack a little and then take the PCT to Odell Overlook for lunch. We will return by way of Diamond View (which it no longer is) and then a long downhill back to Abernethy Road and the Parking Lot. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bechtel-midnight_lake-odell_overlook-24926/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200122 DTSTAMP:20260714T094217 CREATED:20191228T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101552Z UID:31611-1579564800-1579651199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Intertwine: a conservation story DESCRIPTION:In 1982 Mike Houck was told by officials “there is no place for nature in the city”. Today\, Metro\, the regional government\, owns 17\,000 acres and local park providers own several thousand additional acres of parks and natural area. Mike will describe the evolution of The Intertwine\, a Portland-Vancouver regional system of parks\, trails\, and natural areas. Together government and nonprofit organizations have worked for thirty years to protect biodiversity and watershed health across the urban and rural landscapes all the while ensuring the region’s residents have access to nature where they live\, work and play. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_intertwine_a_conservation_story-24918/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR