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:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180611 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180531T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101328Z UID:30503-1528588800-1528675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tire Mountain DESCRIPTION:Nice wildflower hike through multiple meadows. The group will decide whether to actually hike to the top of Tire Mountain (which has minimal views due to growth of trees). If not\, we will turn around after the last meadow making our hike about 6 miles round trip. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tire_mountain-12286/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180427T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101312Z UID:30385-1528502400-1528675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Shasta- Hotlum-Bolam Route DESCRIPTION:Join us for a slog up the North Ridge of Mt Shasta. Unlike the popular Avalanche Gulch on the South side\, this route sees much fewer ascents\, despite it’s many qualities. \nIt’s a non-technical route involving a single night on the moraine at 9\,400ft near a stream with great views. There’s no crevasse hazards\, and nothing above class 2 terrain\, with modeate snow to 35º \nBring overnight gear\, crampons\, standard ice axe\, helmet\, harness\, 2 locking carabiners\, and 2 prusiks. If anything deserves protecting\, it’s the last snow field before the summit\, because the runout below is dangerous and the snow may be icy and precarious. \nI’ll provide a long form description of what to expect for those who join. \nPlease inquire if you’d like more information! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_shasta-_hotlum-bolam_route-12223/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180610T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101251Z UID:30227-1528502400-1528675199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen- Graduation Climb DESCRIPTION:Let’s climb Mt Thielsen! This will be a one day\, drive-over-drive-back kind of trip. Thiesen is a great mountain because you get the forested hike\, the spicy ridge\, and one-pitch technical climb\, with all pieces being not too long. \nAs we get closer to the date\, we’ll determine meet-up place. We’ll meet around 3am and drive to the trailhead. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen-_graduation_climb-12144/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180224T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101245Z UID:30183-1528502400-1528588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wicked Portland Walk DESCRIPTION:This is a historic (exploratory) walk of downtown Portland’s wicked past (yes\, we will be eating\, enjoy a coffee or two\, and making a trip to Powells on this trip). \nPortland is now home to swank eateries\, posh coffee shops\, and a lively urban scene\, but at one time it was a wild seaport town with a wicked and lusty underworld. For decades\, weathered sea captains bartered in blood money for shanghaied recruits and seedy saloon grifters preyed on freshly arrived tenderfoots from the east. Portland was a place where rotgut whiskey flowed freely\, bordellos floated on the Willamette\, votes could be bought for a pint of beer\, saloons numbered 1 for every 40 people\, murder was common\, and corruption was a way of life. \nAlthough I’ve been to these locations this is the first time trying to piece together a good chunk of Portland’s historic wickedness. Everyone on this trip will help with digging up old stories\, finding locations of former saloons\, and trying to peel back the facade to reveal Portland’s colorful history underneath. We’ll also be looking at the cities modern side and artwork while we walk. \nThe trip begins & ends at the Eugene Amtrak Station. In Eugene\, please be outside the front of the train station by 7:20 am to board the bus. Car parking at the station is $6 and permits can be purchased at the outside kiosk outside. Our walk in Portland will have a relaxed pace\, there will be frequent stops\, and we’ll grab a bite of lunch somewhere. The plan is to be finished by 2 pm-ish\, allowing for personal free time in Portland to visit Powells etc. and to grab some food for the train. We should be inside Union Station by 5:30 pm for seat assignments. We’ll be back in Eugene by 8:40pm. \nINSTRUCTIONS:\nAfter signing up for the trip on the Obsidian website you will need to book the following at Amtrak.com; a round trip from the Eugene Amtrak Station (EUG) to Portland Union Station (PDX)\, round trip tickets can run about $58\, this is cheaper for seniors. \nThe bus/train combo we are taking this trip is:\nA. Leaving on Amtrak BUS #5544. 7:30 am – 10:15 am\nB. Returning on Amtrak Cascades TRAIN #505. 6:05 pm – 8:40 pm URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_wicked_portland_walk-12119/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101232Z UID:30085-1528502400-1528588799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Iron Mountain Geology DESCRIPTION:We will check out the wild flowers and briefly note some of the fascinating volcanic and glacial geology. We will hike at a moderate pace with plenty of stops for water\, snacks and photography. We will be hiking counter-clockwise on the loop. Be prepared for possible patches of snow in the saddle between Iron Mountain and Cone Peak. If we encounter snow\, hiking poles (at least one) can be helpful. Participants have the option of climbing the switchbacks up to the summit or having lunch at the west side trail junction. We will need at least 3 drivers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/iron_mountain_geology-12067/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180607 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180518T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101319Z UID:30437-1528243200-1528329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte -Afternoon DESCRIPTION:This is an afternoon edition of the weekly aerobic hike starting at the Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast and a great way to train for summer hikes. Guests are welcome. To 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. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_-afternoon-12251/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180607 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101244Z UID:30173-1528243200-1528329599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Guests are welcome. It is a great way to train for summer hikes.\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. Please call the leader if any questions URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12114/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180516T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101317Z UID:30423-1527984000-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted Morning DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day with a MORNING Get Acquainted hike on the Ribbon Trail. Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start 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/get_acquainted_morning-12244/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180516T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101316Z UID:30421-1527984000-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day with an AFTERNOON Get Acquainted hike on the Ribbon Trail. Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start 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\nBut Drive 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/get_acquainted_afternoon-12243/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180421T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101310Z UID:30373-1527984000-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Horse Pasture Mountain DESCRIPTION:Horse Pasture has one of the best views of the 3 Sisters and great wildflowers. The summit has the remains of an old fire look out. The trail starts in the woods and it breaks out on a rocky open slope where you can see the summit that when you reach it will give you a 360 degree view of the surronding country. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/horse_pasture_mountain-12217/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180321T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101256Z UID:30269-1527984000-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploding Whale Hike DESCRIPTION:Take a hike to the site of the exploding whale near Florence. Our walk will also pass the location of a memorial noting the solemn and mysterious stranding of 41 Sperm Whales in 1979. Gray Whales will be migrating just off the coast so keep an eye open. Come prepared for sun\, rain\, wind\, or cool temperatures. Bring lunch and snacks. \nMeet at the Target (West 11th in Eugene) parking lot and drive to Florence. In Florence\, drive south over the 101 bridge and turn west on South Jetty Road for 2 miles making a right at the “Y” onto Sand Dunes Road. Park ath the South Jetty Dog Ponds (alternate parking is an 1/8 miles back on the same side of the road) where we will set up a shuttle and drive north 5 miles to the South Jetty #7-Whale Memorial parking lot (pit bathrooms are available). We will be hiking up the jetty then south down the beach and back to the cars. \nIn 1970 a whale carcass near Florence became so foul smelling that local residents wanted it gone. An idea was hatched to use dynamite to blow the putrid mass into tiny little bits so scavengers would take care of the problem. What could go wrong? The result was a massive explosion that blew chunks of blubber far into the sky and onto cars and observers up to a quarter of a mile away. A car suffered some significant damage. Fortunately\, no one was injured\, but many were covered in goo. A TV report of the incident is classic viewing on the web. The story has become a local legend and it is known internationally as just “the exploding whale.” URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploding_whale_hike-12165/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180312T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101255Z UID:30255-1527984000-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dorris Ranch to Clearwater DESCRIPTION:This is a beautiful hike along the Middle Fork Willamette River. There is very little elevation gain. Most of the hike is in the forest and it should be cool enough to dress lightly. Take snacks as we will rest at Clearwater Park and then retrace our path back to where we started. Bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water at Clearwater and Dorris Ranch parking lots. Approximately three hours. Meet at Dorris Ranch\, Springfield\, upper-level parking lot behind the bathrooms.\nOptional lunch at Plank Town. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dorris_ranch_to_clearwater-12158/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180603T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180415T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101309Z UID:30361-1527897600-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pueblo Mountain DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at SEHS and carpool to this Eastern Oregon peak that hasn’t been visited by the Obsidians since 1985. A turnout on Arizona Creek road will serve as our trail head. We will car camp Saturday night at the Virgin Valley Campground in the Sheldon NWR\, hike Sunday morning\, and then return to Eugene late Sunday night although this could adjusted based on group preference and the weather forecast. \nAt 8\,632 feet\, Pueblo Mountain is the highpoint of a fault-block range sandwiched between Steens Mountain and the Nevada border. This exploratory hike (leader hasn’t hiked this route before) is a peak baggers triple threat; it is the 21st most prominent\, 22nd most isolated\, and 52nd tallest peak in Oregon. This area is home to western juniper\, mountain mahogany\, quaking aspen\, pronghorn antelope\, and mule deer. There is no trail so this will be cross country travel thru fairly open country. There will be some moderate scrambling across rocky terrain. Hikers should be very fit and comfortable with cross-country group travel. Milkshakes at the Fields Station will be our rewards for a successful summit. \nVehicles should have decent clearance\, 4wd is preferred. Gas stations are far and few between in this area so drivers should plan on refilling their vehicles well before they would in town. Email me at eric160634@gmail.com with any questions. Additional details will be sent to participants about a week before the hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pueblo_mountain-12211/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180529T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101326Z UID:30491-1527897600-1527983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate National Trails Day with early morning hike.\nMeet at Martin Street Trailhead. ☼ We will leave promptly at 4:44AM.\nSunrise is 5:31 AM. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise_-12280/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180512T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101315Z UID:30411-1527897600-1527983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted Hike--Morning DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day with a MORNING Get Acquainted hike on the Ribbon Trail. Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start 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/get_acquainted_hike-morning-12237/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180330T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101302Z UID:30311-1527897600-1527983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:This month we will work to re-establish the tread along the upper portion of the West Trail. We may also clean the kiosk\, check ditches\, and pick up litter. \nMeet at the main Willamette Street Trailhead parking lot\, the paved on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/national_trails_day-12186/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180603 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180312T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101253Z UID:30239-1527897600-1527983999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Hood DESCRIPTION:Climb to the top of our amazing state. Meet to carpool from Eugene at Coburg rd Shopko at 8pm Friday evening June 1st or meet at Timberline Wy’east lodge climbers hut at 11:30pm. Climb via standard south side route to the Hogsback and ascend Old Chute or Pearly Gates depending on conditions. Descend to Timberline. Celebrate our success (or drown our bitter sorrows) with milkshakes at the DQ in Sandy. Return to Eugene late Saturday afternoon. This climb requires considerable physical and mental stamina. Climbers may be asked to do a pre-climb training hike with the leader to evaluate their fitness. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_hood-12150/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180603T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180328T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101259Z UID:30287-1527811200-1528070399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yachats DESCRIPTION:Stay @ beach house just south of the Adobe….Pot luck Fri\, Sat. you will need to make breakfast & brown bag lunch\, I provide Sunday breakfast\, Saturday hike\, take bus to Waldport walk along beach back to Yachats….8 mi one way…..Friday hike Amanda trail…. Cost is $75…there will be 2 double beds & 2 bunk beds for sleeping….. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yachats_-12174/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180602 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180512T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101315Z UID:30413-1527811200-1527897599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Campus Symbol Walk DESCRIPTION:We will take LTD Bus 28 at 9:10 to U of O arriving at 9:19 LTD UO Station Bay (B) east of the Bookstore. The goal for the walk is to find outdoor ornamentation and sculpture symbols before we visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at 11:00 or so to see the Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads by sculptor\, Al Weiwei. They are on exhibit through June 24. It is the First Friday so Museum is free. Optional lunch at Art Museum. If more convenient to meet at the UO Bus stop\, please email: jbjacobsen @comcast.net\n If everyone wants to walk\, we will depart earlier and skip the bus. I plan to walk back. Visit this link for our campus search. https://library.uoregon.edu/architecture/oregon/sculpture There is a lecture about Weiwei\, Friday May 18 at 3:00 at Lillis\, Room 112. The mileage is a guess. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/campus_symbol_walk-12238/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180601 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180518T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101318Z UID:30435-1527724800-1527811199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hwtrs/Spencer Butte-Afternoon DESCRIPTION:This is an afternoon edition of the weekly aerobic hike starting at the Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast and a great way to train for summer hikes. Guests are welcome. To 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. Please call the leader if any questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-afternoon-12250/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180601 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180425T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101311Z UID:30377-1527724800-1527811199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Ridgeline DESCRIPTION:This will be another slow and easy hike along the Ridgeline Trail. We will start at 52nd Street and Willamette to walk to Blanton Trailhead and back. To get to the trailhead\, go out Willamette. Park on 52nd street itself. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_the_ridgeline-12219/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180530T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180330T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101304Z UID:30327-1527638400-1527811199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Banks-Vernonia Cycling & Recycling DESCRIPTION:This is an overnight trip. Rooms have already been reserved at the Best Western\, Forest Grove; participants will pay upon arrival. The cost for a shared room including breakfast is $58 pp. E-mail the leader if there is someone you would like to room with. The trip starts with a tour of the Garten Materials Recycling Facility in Salem at 10AM. In the afternoon\, we will go on a 26 mile bike ride on low traffic roads near McMinnville called Muddy Valley\, or explore the area on your own (the Evergreen Museum which houses the Spruce Goose is in McMinnville). After breakfast on Thursday\, we will ride the rails to trails Banks-Vernonia State Trail [more recycling!]. There are 3 possible options – 42\, 28\, or 16 miles RT. Lunch in Vernonia at a local restaurant where we can park our bikes inside. Cancellations: hopefully you don’t cancel\, but if you must\, please do so at least 48 hours in advance or the leaders will be liable for your hotel room. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/banks-vernonia_cycling__recycling-12194/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180531 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180330T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101302Z UID:30309-1527638400-1527724799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:For this outing\, the first Wednesday evening outing of the summer we’ll be getting some much needed brushing done. \nMeet at the Willamette & 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12185/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180531 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180219T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101243Z UID:30169-1527638400-1527724799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Guests are welcome. It is a great way to train for summer hikes.\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. Please call the leader if any questions URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-12112/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180530 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180302T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101249Z UID:30207-1527552000-1527638399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise hike DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 8:46pm and moonrise is at 8:55 pm I plan to take trail 17 and 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. 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\, check out the websites for Friends of the Buford Park ($50.00) or Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. ($50.00/$40.00 for seniors). URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise_hike-12134/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180529 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180329T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101300Z UID:30297-1527465600-1527551999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Masonic Cemetery to Obsidian Lodge DESCRIPTION:Departure Place 25th and University\, Main gate with signage—not the dead end road to the Abbey. 
We will stroll through the cemetery up to the Obsidian Lodge and on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. I want us back at the cemetery by noon for Taps at the Public Square and a visit inside Hope Abbey Mausoleum for coffee and cake. I’ll email you the March 26\, 2018 Register Guard interview with Obsidian Karen Seidel about the interesting residents of the Mausoleum. See the link for more \ninformation: http://www.eugenemasoniccemetery.org/memorialday.html
 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/masonic_cemetery_to_obsidian_lodge-12179/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180528 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180404T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101305Z UID:30333-1527379200-1527465599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Tidbits Mountain DESCRIPTION:Hike through a mix of old-growth forest\, meadows in bloom with spring flowers\, and possible patches of snow as the trail traverses the north side below the summit of Tidbits. Be prepared for a scramble at the end up to the old concrete pad where a fire lookout once stood–now providing a great viewing platform. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tidbits_mountain_-12197/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180515T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101316Z UID:30419-1527292800-1527379199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt.Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. I’ll try to have my car in the row below so that it is easy for us to meet\, sign up. etc. Depending on weather\, I plan to take back trails (#4 and the steep #2) to the summit\, avoiding the the crowded main trail #1. Mileage and elevation could vary but around 7 miles at a steady pace. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. We will divide into two groups if pace varies. Once we reach the summit\, you have the option of going back down on the main trail or the less steep one. Suggest purchasing a year pass online from Friends of Buford Park since their volunteers help maintain the trails. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. (I decided not to hike the Ridgeline since there is big race.) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-pisgah-12241/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180527 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180430T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101312Z UID:30387-1527292800-1527379199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dog Mountain DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dog_mountain-12224/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180526 DTSTAMP:20260806T161642 CREATED:20180517T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101318Z UID:30433-1527206400-1527292799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Talking Stones Walk DESCRIPTION:Departure Location: Alton Baker Park main parking area\, middle of the eastern lot\, by the disc golf hut.\nOur walk will visit 15 talking stones that dot Eugene and Springfield’s Whilamut Natural Area. Our outbound trip will include areas near the Canoe Canal\, and our inbound walk will cover the area near the river trail. This will be a moderate pace. The plan is to return to our cars between 5:30pm & 5:45pm as to get an early start on a long Memorial Day weekend. Wear layered clothes as needed and bring water. \nThe Talking Stones were designed to serve as educational and cultural reference points\, as well as being beautiful art objects. The 15 stones reintroduce words of the Kalapuya language. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/kalapuya_talking_stones_walk-12249/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR