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:20180603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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:20260806T225638 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180525 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180309T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101252Z UID:30235-1527120000-1527206399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cascadia Cave DESCRIPTION:The Kalapuya people have lived in the Willamette Valley since long before the arrival of settlers in the early 19th century\, and their rock art is still visible at Cascadia Cave. Located on the South Fork of the Santiam River\, this area is both culturally and geologically significant. This site\, on the National Register of Historic Places\, has been used for almost 8000 years. It is on private land but the Sweet Home Ranger District has permission to lead guide tours.\nUSFS archaeologist Tony Farque will present an informative and entertaining talk about the Kalapuya and their connection to this site. \nDonations to the tribe representatives can be made if they attend this outing.\n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cascadia_cave-12148/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180517T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101318Z UID:30431-1527033600-1527119999@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_-12248/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180524 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180217T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101239Z UID:30139-1527033600-1527119999@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-12097/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180423T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101310Z UID:30375-1526774400-1526860799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Brice Creek withTrestle Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:Brice Creek is a beautiful drop and pool creek with fast running water at this time of year\, Trestle Falls\, upper and lower are on a side loop trail at the beginning of the hike. This is were most of the elevation gain will be. Wildflowers should be going strong. The loop trail brings use back to the main trail and we continue along the creek for the rest of the hike. This a car shuttle\, we will leave a car at the bottom to carry drivers back to the top of the trail TRIP CANCELLED\, RELATED TO LEADER CAR PROBLEMS. 5/19/18 1PM. I WILL PUT IT BACK ON ASAP. JANE URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brice_creek_withtrestle_creek_falls-12218/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180418T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101309Z UID:30365-1526774400-1526860799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt McLoughlin DESCRIPTION:Appropriate for beginner mountaineers with enough excitement for experienced folks alike! Venture south for expansive summit views atop Southern Oregon’s tallest peak\, Mt. McLoughlin. Carpooling from Eugene is encouraged as both leaders will be camping near Mt. McLoughlin evening of 5/19 after leading Mt. Thielsen. An Interagency or NWFS Pass is required for parking. A $5 drop box is also available at the trailhead for fee requirements. Currently conditions are warm in So OR so mosquito repellant is advised. We will depart from the Mt. McGloughlin Trailhead at 6:30am on Sunday 5/20. The trail follows mellow terrain for about a mile and continues as it intersects with the PCT for about a half mile after leaving the trailhead. After veering off the PCT expect rocky terrain below tree line as we wind through boulder fields. Above tree line we will follow the eastern ridge to the summit on exposed rocky slopes over non technical class II terrain. There is no access to water on this trail. Come prepared for a full day of food and water needed for hiking up hill for 4\,000ft of elevation gain. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_mcloughlin-12213/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180521 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180413T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101306Z UID:30347-1526774400-1526860799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yachats to Waldport DESCRIPTION:Please indicate if you can drive and number of passengers. We will drive to Smelt Sands State Park where there are bathrooms and arrange the car shuttle to Governor Patterson State Park. Once the drivers return to Smelt Sands\, we should start our hike around 10:30. Lunch will be at Tillicum Beach Campground. We should be at Patterson State Park sometime after 2:00. The minus 1.2 low tide is at 10:58am. Expect to get your shoes and socks wet when crossing the numerous streams especially the bigger ones like Big Creek. If we don’t have enough drivers\, we will hike to Big Stump and retrace our steps back to Smelt Sands. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yachats_to_waldport-12204/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180426T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101311Z UID:30381-1526688000-1526860799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Shasta DESCRIPTION:This is a climb to Mt Shasta’s summit at 14\,180 ft via Avalanche Gulch on the south side. Although not a technical climb\, it will require a considerable physical and mental effort to ascend over 7\,200 feet from the trailhead. The rewards include sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and peaks\, and the chance to (hopefully) stand on the summit of one of the most beautiful Cascade peaks. \nI’ll send more information before the trip\, but for now\, here’s a rough schedule. \nFriday: (Optional) Drive to Mt. Shasta and sleep in town or at the Bunny Flats parking lot/trailhead (6\,950 ft).\nSaturday: Ascend to Helen Lake base camp (10\,443 ft).\nSunday: Early am summit attempt. Return to camp for short rest. Descend to parking lot and drive home. \nConditioning and altitude\nAt 14\,180 ft\, Mt. Shasta requires a significant effort and can induce mild to severe altitude illness. The better your conditioning the better you will enjoy the climb and minimize altitude affects. Best methods include hiking uphill with a weighted pack\, running (hills if possible) and biking. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_shasta-12221/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180313T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101255Z UID:30259-1526688000-1526774399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb DESCRIPTION:Diamond Peak is a sprawling shield volcano south of Willamette Pass in Oregon’s Cascades. We will climb Diamond Peak’s Pioneer Gulch Trail to the southwest ridge. Initially\, the route will be snow-free\, then we’ll continue on snow to the summit. While not a technical climb\, Diamond Peak is still challenging and what feels like straight uphill. On clear days\, the views from the summit are magnificent. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-12160/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101251Z UID:30229-1526688000-1526774399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Thielsen DESCRIPTION:Join us to climb the “Lightning Rod of the Cascades!” Weather will determine departure time. Leader will email group with carpool info and meeting plans. Be prepared for snow or sunshine – it’s spring climbing season and we will plan to ascend as long as the conditions are safe! \nMt. Thielsen is a challenging hike before the climbing begins\, with nearly 1000 feet of elevation gain per mile; please be ready for the haul. Leader might conduct a conditioning hike in the Eugene area in the weeks leading up to the climb. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_thielsen-12145/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTSTAMP:20260806T225638 CREATED:20180218T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101241Z UID:30151-1526688000-1526774399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Yachats to Waldport DESCRIPTION:Please indicate if you can drive and number of passengers. We will drive to Smelt Sands State Park where there are bathrooms and arrange the car shuttle to Governor Patterson State Park. Once the drivers return to Smelt Sands\, we should start our hike around 10:30. Lunch will be at Tillicum Beach Campground. We should be at Patterson State Park sometime after 2:00. The minus 1.2 low tide is at 10:58am. Expect to get your shoes and socks wet when crossing the numerous streams especially the bigger ones like Big Creek. If we don’t have enough drivers\, we will hike to Big Stump and retrace our steps back to Smelt Sands. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yachats_to_waldport-12103/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR