BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101520Z UID:31359-1569369600-1569455999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24786/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190925 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190923T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101527Z UID:31409-1569283200-1569369599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We need to:\n• Pressure wash handicap parking area. You would probably want storm boots and pants (the heavy duty\, impermeable rain gear) and ear protection to do this.\n• The blackberries are encroaching all around the grounds perimeter\, so if you want to work on cutting them back dressing in thorn resistant long sleeved shirt and long pants would be good\, along with heavy gloves\, pruners and/or loppers.\n• The gutters on both the Lodge and the storage building need cleaning. This would involve working from a ladder.\n• Ivy and poison oak are climbing and taking over some trees and needs to be cut out. This would likely mean contact with the poison oak so knowledge of your sensitivity to it and how to deal with it would be important if you want to take this on.\n• We need to clean up the areas that we recently expanded our mowing into to the south and west of the Lodge. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24812/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190923T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101422Z UID:30893-1569196800-1569715199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Olympic Peninsula DESCRIPTION:Load Bus 7:30 AM\, depart 8:00 AM\nThis trip offers opportunities for both group and individual exploration. We plan to take our time driving around the peninsula\, starting near Olympia and returning to Oregon via the beautiful Astoria-Megler Bridge. We will drive along the Hood Canal\, stopping at a waterside State Park. Although we are somewhat limited in where we can take the bus in the Olympic National Park\, we will drive to both the Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest visitor centers\, allowing time for short hikes. Our schedule will include a visit to pebbly Rialto Beach near La Push. We will spend two nights in Port Townsend (Harborside Inn) and one night in Port Angeles (Red Lion Hotel); both are on the waterfront with many points of interest within walking distance. As we travel on to Forks we will enjoy the natural beauty of forest\, lakes and rivers. Our fourth night will be at the Forks Motel. Be sure to bring a rain jacket as Forks gets about 120 inches rain per year. We will visit the Forks Logging Museum before continuing south on Hwy. 101 to Raymond which features steel sculptures of wildlife and people. We will also find a special point of interest here. On to Astoria\, our stay is at the (Comfort Suites Columbia River)\, which has a great view of the river and a nice adjacent walking trail. Our final day will include visiting the Maritime Museum\, the Astoria Column and lunch at the famous Camp 18 Restaurant and Logging Museum. We should return to Eugene before 6:00 p.m. A complete itinerary will be available at the Bus Rally and by request.\n Bring: National Parks Pass (Senior/Interagency Pass)\, rain jacket\, layered clothes\, good walking shoes\, camera\, binoculars\, sun screen\, bird book and a small cooler for lunch supplies. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR.\n Medical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: $760.00 Members $772.00 Non-Members $100.00 deposit due at registration $200.00 due May 15th\, $200.00 due July 15th\, Balance $260/$272 due August 15th\nSingle supplement $340.00\n(Checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips) REGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Phelps\, 541-726-0118\n2774 Viewmont Ave.\, Springfield\, OR 97477 Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_the_olympic_peninsula-24546/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190920T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101526Z UID:31403-1569110400-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee/station signs. We meet one row down from the gate and pay station. If you don’t have a Lane County permit\, allow time to use a credit card at the pay station by trailhead. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails like #4 or #5 and #2 to the summit\, avoiding the main trail #1. Our route will include a view of the burn area. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 6 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. The route is longer and harder than taking the main trail to the summit. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-24809/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190824T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101525Z UID:31393-1569110400-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Coffin Mountain / Bachelor Mt DESCRIPTION:Rain is predicted for Sunday. This trip is canceled and a new six mile hike will be posted for Mt. Pisgah. Coffin will be rescheduled for the following Sunday\, the 29th. Watch onlline sign up he trips to be posted.\nEmail me a jbjacobsen@comcast.net\nJ URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_bachelor_mt-24804/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190503T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101500Z UID:31209-1569024000-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mount Hubris DESCRIPTION:This is a multi-pitch trad climb meaning we will place protection as we go and then rappel from the top. The climb is located in northern California and is on solid granite. Those signing up for the trip will need advanced rock climbing skills including climbing vertical rock (rated 5.6)\, belaying a lead climber and rappelling. We will be leaving Eugene around 4 PM on Friday\, drive down and camping at Castle Rock state park\, then get up at 4:30 AM to climb. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mount_hubris-24709/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190922 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190417T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101456Z UID:31173-1569024000-1569110399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SOLVE Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Please join thousands of volunteers on Saturday\, September 21\, 2019 from 10AM – 1PM for SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup – part of International Coastal Cleanup.\nWe will participate in cleaning area around Berry Creek\, 8 miles north of Florence.\nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to you on the site. \nLet’s stop for lunch after the cleanup. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/solve_beach_clean_up-24689/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190501T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101459Z UID:31201-1568937600-1569196799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen Creek DESCRIPTION:4 mi in/out full gear\, Sat. day hike 8 m Meetup/Departure Location: My house URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen_creek_-24705/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101522Z UID:31373-1568764800-1568851199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24793/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190917T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190405T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101453Z UID:31149-1568678400-1568937599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Women's Twin Lakes Canoe/Kayak DESCRIPTION:Over 3 days we willl be exploring several lakes off of the Cascade Lakes Highway: North & South Twin Lakes\, Hosmer Lake\, Sparks Lake\, and perhaps the Deschutes River. The Twin Lakes Resort located on South Twin Lake will be our headquarters. We have reserved cabins 2 & 3; view them at https://twinlakesresort.net/accommodations/cabins \nThe trip fee covers the cost of the lodging and the Obsidian trip fee. Dinners will be potluck style. Online signup for members will begin on June 23. (Non members can sign up starting June 26). The payment of $90 (members) must be mailed within five days of sign-up to: Emily Rice\, 1615 E. 43rd Ave.\, Eugene OR 97405. Cancellations on or before August 15 will forfeit $15. Cancellations after August 15 will receive a $70 refund only if the space is filled by another person. A pre-trip meeting will be held the week before the trip to discuss carpooling\, schedule\, food\, etc.\n Meetup/Departure Location: determined at the pre- trip meeting URL:https://obsidians.org/event/kayak-24677/ CATEGORIES:Extended Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190918 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101443Z UID:31071-1568678400-1568764799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mapping Yellowstone Wilderness DESCRIPTION:UO geographer\, Jim Meacham\, has spent the last two decades capturing data from the greater Yellowstone area. With that data he has created a series of maps and data-rich graphics. Jim has collaborated with wildlife biologists\, geologists\, historians and many other experts and researchers to publish a pair of atlases about the region. He will discuss his work and share a selection of maps and stories from these projects. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mapping_yellowstone_wilderness_-24638/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190915 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190827T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101525Z UID:31395-1568419200-1568505599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:We will be doing fall cleanup and maintenance (mowing\, weed whacking\, weeding beds) to get things spruced up for the ExploraTalk and the start of other fall Obsidian functions. It may still be too dry to use lawnmowers and if so we will use weed whackers to cut back some of the summer’s growth. If you have a weed whacker that you could bring it would be a plus. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24805/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190913T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190915T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190704T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101516Z UID:31327-1568332800-1568591999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Waldo Lake Weekend DESCRIPTION:### Please arrive with your own vehicle or arrange for your own carpooling. Campsites are not reservable after Labor Day so the sites are first come first served. You are responsible for paying for your own camping site\, about $22/night. ###\nThis is a 3-day (2-night) camping trip to Waldo Lake. Day hikes for the trip will be determined around the Friday night campfire.\nFriday 13th: arrive at Waldo Lake on your own schedule. We will be camping at the southern-most campground on the lake (Shadow Bay Campground). Sites in Loop B will be our first choice; with Loop C and D as alternates. If Shadow Bay is unexpectedly closed we will find space in the North Waldo Campground. There is a full Harvest Moon tonight – possible night hike. \nSaturday 14th: Hike as needed. For those who wish\, they can try to the find the Waldo Tree. If you know where it is\, please don’t spoil the fun for those who want to locate it. Participants are given a general direction\, two photos\, no map (yes\, the tree can be found). \nSunday 15th: Hike as desired; return home on your own schedule. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/waldo_lake_weekend-24769/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190528T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101505Z UID:31249-1568246400-1568332799@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 at 7:28 and the moonrise is 7:19. I plan to take trail 17 and 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. Full harvest moon is September 13 but the 12th has better times to see both events. If someone would like to also lead this trip on the 13th\, please do. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24729/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190912 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101520Z UID:31357-1568160000-1568246399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24785/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190905 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190729T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101519Z UID:31355-1567555200-1567641599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n  To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24784/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190901T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T235959 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101425Z UID:30923-1567296000-1567900799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Glacier Park SC DESCRIPTION:For details\, click on the Summer Camp page in the middle of the home page at www.obsidians.org. We have had quite a few cancellations. Pl monitor the website if you are still interested in attending. Otherwise\, pl cancel yourself. Within 5 days of your status changing to “Signed up”\, mail the registration form (available online) along with a check for the full amount to Obsidian Summer Camp Registration\, PO Box 51510\, Eugene\, OR 97405. If you change your mind about attending camp\, please cancel yourself so that those below you have an accurate picture of their chances of attending. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/glacier_park_sc-24562/ CATEGORIES:Summer Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190829 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190403T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101452Z UID:31141-1566950400-1567036799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: My hikes are leave no trace and do not feed the animals. The first is obvious\, but sometimes people think throwing apple cores is acceptable. It is not. The second is bad for the animal\, encourages approaching of people\, with subsequent biting\, is a nuisance to others\, and treats wild animals like a petting zoo in which we are in control. Enjoy your snacks\, enjoy the hike\, and enjoy the animals. \nIf this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org.\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. 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 on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24673/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190829 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101433Z UID:30997-1566950400-1567036799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ridgeline Retaining Wall Replacement DESCRIPTION:We don’t have a project yet. But\, we’re certain we’ll be doing some trail maintenance. \nMeet at the Fox Hollow Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel lot on Fox Hollow. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_retaining_wall_replacement-24600/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190828 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190816T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101524Z UID:31389-1566864000-1566950399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Broken Top Crater Lake/Tam McAuthur DESCRIPTION:This hike starts @ Three Creek Lake. We will hike 2.5 miles to the viewpoint on Tam McAurthur Rim then continue along the trail and a user trail 2.2 miles to Broken Hand. We will hike around Broken Hand. This small section of trail is narrow and has drop off on one side\, so caution is necessary. Once around Broken Hand we will be able to look down on Broken Top lake nestled in the crater. This lake is sometimes called “No Name Lk”. We will be able to hike along the rim for awhile and scramble down a good trail to the lake.\nIt is a long\, but very rewarding\, day. If weather is clear we will have up close views of the Sisters. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tam_mcauthur-24802/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190811T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101524Z UID:31387-1566691200-1566777599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Waxmyrtle trail and beach DESCRIPTION:Hiking the trails along Siltcoos River. (8 miles south of Florence\, OR)\nYou can join our group 9:10 AM at Florence\, OR @ Safeway\, parking lot closest to gas station. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/waxmyrtle_trail_and_beach-24801/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190715T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101517Z UID:31335-1566691200-1566777599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sweet Creek DESCRIPTION:Easy beautiful drop and pool Creek with water falls. We may\, depending on group choice\, include lunch in old town and or a beach walk. Golden age pass will take the place of NW Forest Pass. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sweet_creek-24773/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190820T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101524Z UID:31391-1566604800-1566691199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Early morning special.\nMeet at Martin Street Trailhead. ☼ We will leave promptly at 5:45 AM.\nSunrise is 6:26 AM. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise-24803/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190825 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190426T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101457Z UID:31187-1566604800-1566691199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mount Thielsen DESCRIPTION:Mt Thielsen is the perfect first Oregon mountain to climb. It is about a 10 mile trip round trip. Then\, there is a great ridge with a bit of exposure that we will scramble up. Then we put on our harnesses and climb the final rock to the summit. Participants need to be comfortable with exposure and need to be in good enough physical shape for a 12 hour day. Meetup/Departure Location: TBD URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mount_thielsen-24696/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190731T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101523Z UID:31377-1566518400-1566604799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Scott Mountain Loop DESCRIPTION:Scott Mountain Loop is one of my favorite hikes. We will hike to four lakes; Benson\, Tenas\, Hand and Scott Lakes. We will have amazing views of cascade peaks from the top of Scott Mt. We hike through old growth forests\, meadows\, the western edge of a major lava flow and one of the best picture spots for the Three Sisters.\nBring your swim suit or water shoes if you would like to take quick dip in Tenas Lake. I plan on lunch on the top of Scott Mountain. Later in the hike there is a great spot for huckleberries (hopefully they will be ripe).\nWe will likely be back in Eugene by 5 PM.\nThis is a long hike with a moderate fast pace due to the distance. If you have questions please call me. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/scott_mountain_loop-24795/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190822 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190403T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101452Z UID:31139-1566345600-1566431999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: My hikes are leave no trace and do NOT feed the animals. The first is obvious\, but sometimes people think throwing apple cores is acceptable. It is not. The second is bad for the animal\, giving it food that is not healthy for it\, causing obesity and early death\, encourages approaching of people\, with subsequent biting\, is a nuisance to others\, and treats wild animals like a petting zoo in which we are in control. Enjoy your snacks\, enjoy the hike\, and enjoy the animals\, as they all are. We are visitors to their home. I know others feed them\, but not on my hikes. \nObsidians are responsible for picking up litter in the upper part of the trail. We have a couple who are great doing it\, but anybody is welcome to help. Maybe consider bringing a plastic bag for anything you see. \nIf this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org.\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. 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 on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. s from Canyon Drive Street sign with the hiker symbol. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24672/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190820 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190803T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101523Z UID:31381-1566172800-1566259199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak: PCT and Mt. Yoran trails DESCRIPTION:To make this a one-way hike we will do a key exchange and divide into two hiking groups. Joel Greer will lead one group and Steve Adey the other. \nOne group will start at the Vivian Lake trailhead (by Hemlock Butte) on W side of Diamond Peak. They will hike E on the Mt. Yoran Trail\, past Divide Lake\, and then N on the PCT to the trailhead by Pengra Pass near Odell Lake. See Sullivan #97\, Divide Lake and #95\, Midnight and Yoran Lakes. \nThe second group will do the reverse\, starting at the Pengra Pass PCT trailhead by Odell Lake and hiking S on the PCT and then W past Divide Lake to the Vivian Lake trailhead. \nTheoretically we will meet in the middle. And find a vehicle at the exit point. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak_pct_and_mt-_yoran_trails-24798/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190819 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190715T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101517Z UID:31337-1566086400-1566172799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cape Perpetua DESCRIPTION:We will park at base of Cape Perpetua. We will hike along the Devils Churn and down to the Blow hole. We will cross back under he highway via tunnel and continue back to the trail to a extremely large cedar. The last thing we will do is climb the trail to the top of Perpetua for view. This is a steep trail and the speed will be adjusted to allow for rest breaks it is also short. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cape_perpetua-24774/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190818 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190810T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101524Z UID:31385-1566000000-1566086399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spring Blvd to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:Meeting place is Spring Blvd Trailhead\, not so easy to find. You will get to see the culvert that the Obsidians put in a few weeks ago. If you need directions to the trailhead or want me to pick you up at Albertsons on 30th\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net\nDepending on the weather and the stamina of the group\, we may divide into two groups at one of the trail junctions. I\nIf 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-24800/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190818 DTSTAMP:20260715T090218 CREATED:20190731T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101522Z UID:31375-1566000000-1566086399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rigdon Lakes DESCRIPTION:This is a hike that William Sullivan added back to the top 100 Hikes of the Central Cascades. The trail starts along Waldo Lake and then turns North to venture around the Upper & Lower Ridgon lakes and Lake Kiwa. About 70% of this area burned in 1996 but is coming to life with new young trees now 4-12 feet tall. The treasure of this hike at this time of the year are HUCKLEBERRIES. Hopefully ripe -we will snack along the way. Bring a container to fill at our lunch stop. We will also stop for a swim in Waldo Lake. We should be back to Eugene around 5 PM. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rigdon_lakes-24794/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR