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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202
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UID:34301-1675209600-1675295999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26287/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221222T080000Z
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UID:34331-1675296000-1675382399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Groundhog Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Masonic Cemetery at 25th and University near the interpretive signs and gate—not at the Abbey. From there we will walk through the Cemetery to hopefully  see the snowdrop flowers and a groundhog\, then on city streets to the Ribbon Trail\, by the Obsidian Lodge\, Hendricks Park and back to our cars. Be prepared for a steady uphill push for the first 30-40 minutes. Bathrooms at Hendricks Park. Update: We will only do the hike once —not do it again as in the movie\, Groundhog Day. Depending on time\, optional lunch or snack  at a place to be decided by the group. \nEmail me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have  questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/groundhog_day_hike-26302/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T235959
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221217T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102207Z
UID:34319-1675382400-1675641599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Tahkenitch Dunes Backpack
DESCRIPTION:Ramble around the Tahkenitch Forest Islands on this easy backpack into the heart of the coastal dunes. Depart Eugene Friday\, 1.5 hour drive thru Florence to the TH at Tahkenitch campground. Hike approx. 3.5 miles via beach or forest trail depending on weather to protected basecamp in the heart of the dunes near Three Mile lake. Saturday we’ll day hike south following the lake weaving along dunes and forest islands returning via beach walk back to base camp. If we have a clear night\, we’ll also take a full moonlit ramble on the beach and search for phosphorescent algae. Depart Sunday.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/tahkenitch_dunes_backpack_-26296/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230129T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34429-1675468800-1675555199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Prairie View Loop @ Ikenick SP
DESCRIPTION:This snowshoe came out of my comment several years ago that “Somebody ought to do something about these trails here.”  Both of the Ikenick loop trails were unable to be completed because the diamond markers were no longer present. While Prairie View loop has no view of prairie\, is flat and on roads a good deal of the way\, it goes through some nice meadows (maybe prairie) pretty woods\, by several flowing streams\, and is not known by most people as a loop. Ikenick is often bypassed for whiter pastures\, but opening this loop was worth the falls\, dropped gloves\, wrong turns\, face plants caused by blackberry vines in summer\, that sort of stuff.  Those doing it will be among the first to have completed the loop in a long time. This is a solid moderate snowshoe that requires one be able to go a bit over 6 miles on a low elevation track.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/prairie_view_loop__ikenick_sp-26351/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102209Z
UID:34329-1675555200-1675641599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Sunset is 5:28 and full moonrise is 5:26.  Current plan is take Trails 7\,3\, and 1 to the top\,  Faster hikers usually include a section of Trail 4. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26301/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102200Z
UID:34267-1675728000-1675814399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Marilyn Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Nice variety of views\, lakes\, shelter….B in shape……
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marilyn_lakes-26268/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102210Z
UID:34341-1675728000-1675814399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.  We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead.   This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette.  At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette.  Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive.  Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road.  Turn left on Blanton.  The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest.  In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-26307/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230209
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102205Z
UID:34299-1675814400-1675900799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26286/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230205T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102226Z
UID:34461-1675987200-1676073599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Maxwell Snowpark Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:The weather for this Friday looks good for a snowshoe trip to Maxwell Snowpark.  I plan on making the loop to the South Shelter.  A stop at Takoda’s afterwards is a possibility.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maxwell_snowpark_snowshoe-26367/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102201Z
UID:34273-1676073600-1676159999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.  Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and  immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge.  The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26271/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221222T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102209Z
UID:34333-1676073600-1676159999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Oregon’s Birthday  (early
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Oregon’s birthday early  by discovering a few of Oregon’s symbols.  Oregon became the 33rd state on Feb 14\, 1859.   Departure place is Doris Ranch by the bathrooms. The 7.8 mile loop hike on paved paths and sidewalks starts at Doris Ranch with stops at Willamette Heights Park\, the Oregon Trail Mural and other murals.   Optional to shorten your hike when we continue our loop on the Mill Race and Middle Fork Path.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/oregons_birthday__early-26303/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102226Z
UID:34463-1676073600-1676159999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Maxwell Snowpark Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:Snowshoe to Maxwell\, South Shelter plus additional loop if we feel up to it\, potential of 7 miles. Please be in good shape. If you have any questions text me. 949-677-1379.  \nDrivers: appropriate vehicles or chains just in case – although the weather looks to be clear. Buy snow park pass ahead of time Participation will be based on having enough drivers.  \nBoth drivers are planning on stopping at Takoda’s on the way back.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maxwell_snowpark_snowshoe-26369/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230124T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34425-1676246400-1676332799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Rock climbing anchor skills
DESCRIPTION:This is a session at the Lodge using the upstairs skills board to demonstrate how to create various  top rope set-ups using bolted anchors.  The class starts at 6:30 PM.  Suggested donation is $5 members and $10 non-members.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rock_climbing_anchor_skills-26349/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102224Z
UID:34445-1676246400-1676332799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Gold Lake/Marilyn Lake snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:We will park at Gold Lake sno-park near the summit on highway 58\, carefully cross the highway and snowshoe through timber to the shores of Marilyn Lakes.  Continuing north\, we’ll reach the Gold Lake shelter near the shore of Gold Lake and take a lunch break. The route back follows  Gold Lake Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/marilyn_lake_snowshoe-26359/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102211Z
UID:34345-1676332800-1676419199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:Update: Dave and I canceling the trip because of weather.  This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.  We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead.   This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette.  At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette.  Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive.  Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road.  Turn left on Blanton.  The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest.  In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-26309/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102205Z
UID:34305-1676419200-1676505599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26289/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221218T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102208Z
UID:34321-1676505600-1676591999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:GameNight!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of games at the Lodge from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. By signing up\, you’ll help us have an idea of about how many to expect\, but you’re very welcome to show up any time throughout the evening even if you don’t sign up.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gamenight-26297/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230125T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34427-1676505600-1676591999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:NOAA Research Vessel Tour
DESCRIPTION:MEET AT THE SPRINGFIELD/Gateway TARGET. We will carpool to South Beach\, Newport\, and meet as a group at the NOAA security kiosk at 4:00PM We will pass through security and board (via gangplank) the vessel as a group. We can park our cars inside the NOAA facility.\nRestrooms at Target\, Corvallis Safeway\, NOAA facility\nFace masks aboard RV required.\nDepending on how long the tour lasts\,1-1.5 hours\, we will be driving back at dusk; ETA Springfield 8:00PM
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/noaa_research_vessel_tour-26350/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102227Z
UID:34465-1676505600-1676591999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Hendricks to Moon to Ribbon
DESCRIPTION:NEW START LOCATION: Obsidian Lodge at 8:30 a.m.  \nNEW ROUTE: REVERSE THE ORDER! Start on Ribbon Trail to 30th St.\nWe will head east through Laurel Hill Valley to Moon Mtn. and Coryell Ridge. Then south and west through Black Oak Basin and Bloomberg Park before returning via the Ribbon Trail. The distance is approximate. We can make it a bit shorter if the weather is nasty or a bit longer if we decide to noodle around.  A mile or more will be extremely muddy.NEW
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_to_moon_to_ribbon-26370/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230122T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102221Z
UID:34421-1676592000-1676678399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2 and 4\, then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26347/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230130T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102222Z
UID:34435-1676678400-1676764799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eugene's Polar Plunge!
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATES:\nMeeting place: River House Outdoor Center 400 Adams.\nIndividual Participant fee: $50  \nDon’t regret being left out of such exhilarating fun!!  Be part of the Obsidian Team for Eugene’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge!  Join your daring (crazy?) Obsidian friends for a VERY invigorating swim for a great cause! A 10-second dip is all that is asked. 10 seconds !!! YOU CAN DO IT !  A warm-up of delicious hot chocolate when you get out of the river.\nHelp get Obsidians in the news!   Don’t leave me & Angie & Andrew & Mitch & Lisa & her daughter Sophia out there alone!! \nPS: for those who might arrive as a support team to take photos\, hold towels\, or simply gawk – thank-you thank-you thank-you!!! – a $5 dollar contribution (or more) to the total cause will be appreciated.  Smile.  \nHINT: family and friends can support you by running in for the PLUNGE with you – unregistered. No registration-no fee.\nAnyone can swim in the Willamette at any time.  \nPolar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon Athletes. By participating you provide 5\,000+ Special Olympics Oregon Athletes access to sports\, activities\, and community.\nTO find out more:  https://support.soor.org/event/2023-track-town-polar-plunge/e429803 Meetup/Departure Location: River House 400 N. Adams
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eugenes_polar_plunge-26354/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230213T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102236Z
UID:34531-1676678400-1676764799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah
DESCRIPTION:Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs to the main parkiing lot.  Look for us  a row or two down below the fee box. Depending on weather\, I plan to take Trail 7 and 3 to Trail 4 where we will see the first wildflowers – Snowqueen plus a few surprises.  Depending on the group\, we will either take the longer route on Trail 4  or  the shorter one connecting to Trail 6.  Either way\, it will be uphill on Trail 2 to the Summit at a steady pace. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. Once we reach the summit\, you have the option of going back down on the main trail for a total of 6 miles or continuing on to the north trailhead for a total of 7.4 miles. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-26403/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230214T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102237Z
UID:34533-1676678400-1676764799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mountain View Shelter/Maxwell
DESCRIPTION:We’ll park at Maxwell Snow Park and head north to the Mountain View Shelter where we’ll have lunch.  Some of us will be stopping at Takoda’s after the trip.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maxwell-26404/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230220
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230204T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102224Z
UID:34447-1676764800-1676851199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Trestle Creek Falls
DESCRIPTION:This is an uphill climb that we will do in a counter clockwise direction\, returning by loop to our vehicles. It is low elevation but the trail may be wet in places. We will plan on having lunch at the upper falls. Returning\, we have the option to visit the lower falls\, an extra 0.6 miles added to our trip. I hope we can car pool\, if everyone is comfortable.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/trestle_creek_falls-26360/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230220
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230215T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102237Z
UID:34535-1676764800-1676851199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Gold Lake / Marilyn Lake Snowshoe
DESCRIPTION:We will park at Gold Lake sno-park near the summit on highway 58\, carefully cross the highway and snowshoe through timber to the shores of Marilyn Lakes.  Continuing north\, we’ll reach the Gold Lake shelter near the shore of Gold Lake and take a lunch break. The route back follows  Gold Lake Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/_marilyn_lake_snowshoe-26405/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102211Z
UID:34347-1676937600-1677023999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road.  We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead.   This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette.  At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette.  Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive.  Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road.  Turn left on Blanton.  The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile.  Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest.  In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-26310/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102205Z
UID:34303-1677024000-1677110399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15 to 8:30.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group.  The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving.  If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-26288/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20221206T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102200Z
UID:34269-1677110400-1677196799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Potato Hill
DESCRIPTION:Have appropriate clothing for cold\, snow\, or rain. Pack a lunch. Be fit for the trip!…If the snow is deep it will b a tough hike… \nRescheduled fo 3/9
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/potato_hill-26269/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230111T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102215Z
UID:34379-1677196800-1677283199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Think Snow! Potluck - Jarl Berg
DESCRIPTION:Jarl Berg grew up in Eugene and has had SNOW as a lifelong theme. His grandfather started Berg’s Ski Shop in 1955\, where Jarl worked for 17 years. An expert in Nordic and telemark skiing\, Jarl will share his love of snow and present a fun piece of Obsidian history related to skiing aspects of the club and winter activities.\nSocial time begins 6:05 pm; Potluck begins 6:30 pm; Presentation 7:30 pm\n(Signing up for the potluck is optional. You’re welcome to show up without signing up or\, if you’re not the potluck type\, you can show up just for the presentation.)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/think_snow_potluck_-_jarl_berg-26326/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260613T165541
CREATED:20230112T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102216Z
UID:34383-1677283200-1677369599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ribbon Trail Tree Ivy Removal
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we’ll be shifting gears from the planting project because it’ll be to cold to plant plants\, to cutting back ivy from tree along the ribbon trail. \nMeet at the Obsidians Lodge. Work party goes from 9-12 am.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail_tree_ivy_removal_-26328/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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