VOLUME 65 OCTOBER 2005 NUMBER 9

Inside This Issue Summer Camp 2006 --

Construction Progress 2 Sequim, Here We Come!

Obituaries 2 By Lana Lindstrom Essentials 4 T SEEMS AS THOUGH the Obsidians FWOC Convention 6 I have a fairly strong rumor mill net- Media Mix 8 work, so we might as well confess: the Trip Reports 9 - 15 rumor that next year's Summer Camp is Oldie Trip Report 17 going to be on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington is true! On the other hand, Upcoming 18 - 19 the decision was just finalized a few Calendar 19 weeks ago, so if this is the first time Features by Members you're hearing about it, don't feel bad. Summer Camp 1 THE PLACE: Sequim Bay State Park (pronounced Squim...the "e" is silent). This part of the peninsula is in the rain Wilderness Volunteers 3 shadow and receives only 17" of rain a year. The park is on the bay, so you can The Urban Hike 5 carry your sea kayak or canoe from your camp to the water. A Rails to Trails Life of a Park Ranger 7 bike path starts just a half mile away; 18 miles later, you'll be in Port Angeles. Roads Not Taken 16 Two daily ferries depart from Port Angeles to Victoria, B.C.; so, while at camp, you can visit a foreign country and return to sleep in your own tent. And, of course, there's hiking: on the beach, along rivers and in the mountains. THE FACILITIES: This will be a very civilized camping experience. We have Dates to Remember a lodge with cooking facilities, as well as a "living room" with a piano, VCR, ping-pong table, sofas and other accouterments. You can pitch your tent, but Oct 14 Annual Meeting there are also cabins and Adirondacks (three-sided buildings) which have multi- Oct 19 Board Meeting ple bunk beds. For a premium, these will be available for those folks who prefer Nov 2 Board Meeting sleeping inside and off the ground. THE DATES: Sites in the park can be rented for a maximum of 10 days. In order to accommodate the maximum number of Obsidians, we'll have two five- Detailed trip schedules at: day camps: Monday, June 26 to Saturday, July 1 and Saturday, July 1 to www.obsidians.org or Continued on Page 4 Register-Guard – Sports – Thursday x Trip Leader Logs Updated

Annual Meeting ust a short note from someone with a long title: Sharon Ritchie, chairperson October 14, 7:00 p.m. of the Trip Leader Award Ad Hoc Committee, wants to let “all you leaders” EWEB Training Center J know the trip leader logs have been updated as of September 30, 2005. Trip re-

ports received by the chairpersons by that date were counted on the log. Those received after that date will go toward next year’s count. Several Obsidians have Membership Dues moved up into the “Award” categories, so you might want to check out your cur- Are Overdue rent trip leader standing online. The awards will be presented at the annual meet- ing at EWEB on Friday, October 14. See Page 18 Sharon extends her thanks to Lenore McManigal and Wayne Deeter for help- ing bring the list up to date.

Slo-Mo Replay OBSIDIANS, INC Barbara Hasek P.O. Box 322 Reverses Sprinkler Eugene, OR 97440 A CELEBRATION OF LIFE was held Website: www.obsidians.org Requirement Sept. 25 for Barbara Mary Hasek of Springfield, who died Aug. 29 after Board of Directors President - John Jacobsen ITH THE ODGE CONSTRUC- a head injury. She was 81. L Vice President - Wayne Deeter WTION game still in doubt, care- She was born Sept. 17, 1923, in Secretary - Jim Duncan ful reviews revealed errors in EWEB’s Vancouver, B.C., to Alfred and El- Treasurer - Sheila Ward calculations and, in effect, ruled out eanor Saugstad. She married Mary Croson Sandra Larsen our apparent need to install sprinklers John Pegg Steve Schriver Stanley Hasek on Feb. 14, 1945, in Susan Sullivan throughout our remodeled lodge. Vancouver. He died in May 1984. Board meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the It appears we may still need to in- Barbara attended a secretarial first Wednesday of each month, except Au- stall a new fire hydrant and incur other school and worked as a legal secre- gust, at the Obsidian Lodge. related expenses, but the final cost is tary. She enjoyed sewing, hiking, anticipated to be much less than the skiing and knitting. She was a mem- Committee Chairpersons By-Ways By Bus ...... Liz Reanier sprinkler system would have taken out ber of the Parent Teachers Associa- Climbs...... Sue Sullivan of our treasury. tion and had served as Oregon presi- Concessions ...... Laurie Funkhouser dent. She served on the Willama- Conservation...... Doug Nelson Our apologies to the City of Eugene, Entertainment...... Kathy Hoeg which was not the agency apparently lane Park & Recreation District Extended Trips...... Lana Lindstrom board and was an Obsidian Princess. Finance ...... Ken Kodama that threw cold water on our plans (as Lodge Building ...... Rob Castleberry reported in last month’s Bulletin); but, “SHE BEGAN WITH the club in Lodge Grounds ...... Max Brown indeed, deserves credit for their con- 1960 and climbed five mountains,” Librarian/Historian...... Lenore McManigal reports club historian Lenore Membership ...... Sharon Ritchie scientious officials helping to call for Online ...... Wayne Deeter the instant replay. McManigal. Barbara became the Publications ...... Marshall Kandell 86th Obsidian Princess, with the Publicity...... Mary Croson The wrong calls cost us lots of de- name "Sun on the Snow." She was a Safety...... John Pegg lays in getting our permits and starting Science & Education...... Rick Ahrens life member, as was her husband. construction and it’s difficult to pre- Summer Camp ...... Jim Duncan “When my family was learning to Summer Trips ...... Sandra Larsen dict what winter will bring or what the ski in the early 70's, we used to see Trail Maintenance...... Peter Asai hurricanes have done to the cost of Winter Trips...... Bill Johnson Barbara and Stan skiing at Hoodoo,” building materials… but it looks as Youth ...... Andy Jobanek recalled Lenore. though we’ll be moving ahead very soon. Survivors include her son, Robert, of Eugene; a brother, Eric Saugstad, The OBSIDIAN Bulletin To all who have contributed to our of Burns Lake, B.C.; three grand- construction and contingency funds, Published monthly, except August. Articles, children; and six great-grandchild- story ideas, letters to the editor and other edi- our sincerest appreciation. Every cent ren. A son, Norman Edward Hasek, torial submissions may be emailed to: helps us navigate these unpredictable died previously. She raised her [email protected] waters. three grandchildren after her son and Although email is preferred,

is his wife died in an automobile ac- submissions can also be sent to: We will have a complete cident. The Obsidian Bulletin list of new contributions to the P.O. Box 51424, Eugene, OR 97405 construction and contingency funds in the November Bulle- Directory Changes Deadline for November Bulletin tin. WENDY DAME Saturday, October 29th [email protected] MARGARET LEE FEA Editorial Team October 2005 Membership [email protected] Marshall Kandell, Barb Revere, Active 479 BOB HARRISON Janet and John Jacobsen [email protected] Associate 38 SCOTT HUNT Assembly/Mailing Team Honorary 3 [email protected] For September Bulletin HELMUT PLANT Junior 19 Yuan Hopkins, Ray Jensen, Anne Hollander, Life 23 [email protected] RICHARD ROMM Lenore and John McManigal, Marshall Kan- TOTAL 562 [email protected] dell, Vera Wooley and Dick and Rose Marie Moffitt (crew chief)

Page 2 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin Wilderness Volunteers: Work, Adventure, Feel Good Time

By Mike BeBout and Sylvia Harvey

O YOU HAVE SOME utes. Avoiding scratches takes a little D EXTRA TIME and more time. want a bit of adventure? ANCESTRAL PUEBLOANS lived in this Then check out the Wil- area from 700-1200 AD. Native artisans derness Volunteers. A are rebuilding and stabilizing some struc- week's work-trip to an tures. We were able to visit and work in area consists of the day areas not open to the general public. This you meet, two workdays, experience was priceless. a day off to enjoy the area Removing tamarisk at Canyonlands (usually on a group hike), National Park in Utah was hot, dirty work. two more days of work, This exotic plant is overwhelming native and then the out day. plants and increasing fire danger. On this Usually, the group con- project, we met a remarkable man. Rex, sists of two leaders and 10 an 84-year old gentleman from Texas, has volunteers. worked on more than 100 service trips We wanted to contrib- with various organizations. He drove out ute our time and sweat to from Texas and even appeared at Klamath a project that would bene- Marsh in August when we removed fit the environment. It barbed wire from the old cattle ranches in turned out to be an enor- the refuge. mous "feel good" time for THERE ARE MANY ourselves, as well. PLACES to visit and Our first trip was in the many projects that need Guadalupe Mountains of Sylvia and Mike volunteers. The WV pro- Texas, where we rebuilt In the Guadalupe vides access into various Mountains (above) locations in the US and water bars. What people and in other countries at a say about the winds in at Canyonlands reasonable charge. Cost West Texas is all true. (right) Even the barbs on barbed per trip is around $219, wire all face in the same direction! The which includes meals for Guadalupes and the Carlsbad Caves are of the week. The trips have the same reef structure. One is exposed several levels of diffi- while the other is buried. culty, depending on the work and if backpacking WE WEREN'T SURE of the leaders, or car camping is in- since this was our first venture with the volved. Their new spring WV group. It turned out that both of them schedule for 2006 comes were from the northwest, as were about out in mid-September half of the other volunteers. The leaders and can be found at: didn't like the thunderstorms any more then www.wildernessvolunteers.org the rest of us, so we spent the first two By working and nights in the park's maintenance shed. sweating over improve- Our second and third WV trips were a ment projects we are in- week apart in the southwest. In April, we vesting part of ourselves. removed barbed wire from the old park By working with a group boundaries at Chaco Culture National His- of like-minded people we torical Park in New Mexico. Detaching barbed wire from are making a unified impact to improve an area for many fence posts and rolling it can be learned in about five min- people. It feels good. September 2005 Page 3 There Are Essentials… By Kristin Hostetter Special to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer And Then There Are Essentials

NE OF THE CARDINAL RULES of good outdoorsman- fair. A jumbo-sized bar of Hershey's with almonds will do nicely. O ship is to always pack the "10 essentials." The spe- 4. Ingenuity. Remember that TV show "MacGyver" cific contents of this all-important list varies slightly de- about the guy who could make an elevator out of two pop- pending on whom you're talking to. However, most pros sicle sticks and a piece of dental floss? I'd like to go back- agree that the following 10 items are essential to your wil- packing with him. derness well-being: 5. A bottle of good cabernet. Or the beverage of your • Map choice in leakproof plastic bottle. There's nothing like a • Compass nightcap at the end of the day. P.S. -- It goes great with • Flashlight/headlamp with chocolate. spare bulbs and batteries 6. Gear that works. Simple as that. • Extra clothing 7. An open mind. When something goes wrong -- and • Extra food it always does -- the ability to make quick and easy ad- • Sunglasses justments will save you much angst. • First aid kit 8. A sense of awe. If you're not blown away by the • Pocket knife sound a creek makes or the view from the top or the color of moss -- or something (!) -- you're probably in the wrong • Fire starter place doing the wrong thing. Maybe you'd be better off on • Matches in waterproof container your couch watching "MacGyver" reruns. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT to the gurus who came up 9. Toothbrush and toothpaste. If you have the breath with this list, I beg to differ. After much trial and error, of a thousand camels, you'll get lonely real fast. I've come up with my own list of things that are essential 10. Every single item in the first, the original, the to any wilderness trip. REAL list. 1. A sense of humor. When your fuel bottle leaks all An outdoors writer for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, over your clean underwear, it helps to be able to laugh it Kristin was Backpacker Magazine’s gear editor for seven off and insist that everyone call you "Hot Pants" for the years and continues to serve as that publication’s “Answer rest of the trip. Chick,” responding to reader inquiries. See: 2. Good company. Whether it's just one buddy or a http://backpacker.com/experts/expert/0,6794,13,00.html group of 10, be sure to choose your comrades wisely. They Kristin, who recently moved from Portland to Boston, will make or break the trip for you. If you're going solo, spends most of her time in the outdoors testing gear. She has well, you're stuck with you. generously allowed the Obsidian Bulletin to reprint her Seat- 3. Chocolate. A trip without chocolate is a sad, sad af- tle P-I articles.

Summer Camp 2006 months to find a site we think is in an ideal area and which Continued on Page 1 can accommodate more people than we've had in the past. We think we've found a fantastic place; we're very excited Thursday, July 6. On the registration form, you'll be about it. asked which session you prefer. If there's enough room, Committee members are: Jim Duncan (chairperson), you can stay for both sessions. These were the only avail- Lana Lindstrom (2006 camp leader), Rick Ahrens, Mary able dates for a 10-day period, so we took what we could Croson, Bob Dark, Wayne Deeter, Kitson and Peter Gra- get. We anticipate 75 to 80 people at each session. ham, Janet Jacobsen, Ken Kodama and Sharon Ritchie. If We will have a camp rally at the February potluck on you have any questions, feel free to give any of us a call. Friday, February 24th. If you're thinking about attending camp, mark this date on your calendar. Registration will begin on March 1st. Additional information will be in- cluded in subsequent Bulletin articles. THE CAMP COMMITTEE has been working hard for

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HE “URBAN HIKE.” how many beauty shops there are in T Isn’t that a bit of an oxymo- downtown Eugene in an eight block ron? Well, it’s really a walk on city area. Will there be more than any streets by a person who defines her- The other kind of business? Yes, nothing self as a hiker. Circumstances have else comes close. Not bars, book conspired to force me to take long stores, billiard parlors, banks or beer walks on our city streets as part of my halls. If you are on an Obsidian hike rehabilitation. A lack of confidence Urban with someone like Dave Predeek you in just how far I can hike has kept me can play this kind of game with dif- at it rather than Obsidian hikes. ferent tree species or plants, but not What can you get out of a walk in on your own if you are like me and town? Not the solitude, the peace Hike lack this knowledge. deep in your soul that comes with a By Gayle Berg IT IS REALLY THE PEOPLE you hike in our forests and beaches. Not e observe who are the real treat and really the freedom to forget where opportunity for speculation that you are and think long thoughts with- makes the Urban Hike rewarding. out worrying about your physical Now, what kind of work could that danger and safety. Not genuine ap- man do? He is carrying a large gar- preciation of the beauties of the natu- bage bag with a lumpy shape and ral world before man imposed his wearing a robe and playing some sort structures and junk on the landscape. of mouth flute. Is he going to a fair, Not the easy camaraderie and com- courting a girl, enjoying being panionship of fellow hikers that unique… or part of an entertainment comes with hiking up and down to- troupe? gether and sharing a lunch. Now, this man on the corner is the THE PLEASURES of an urban hike sort of person I try to avoid because I are not apparent, at first. The total have such mixed feelings about his humor that comes with finding a occupation. He is scruffy looking; heart and arrow on fairly new cement very tanned face which looks weather with the word “Ethel” in the center is beaten. He is holding a handmade one of them, though. Now, that’s a cardboard sign that says “please help, name you don’t hear much anymore. vet, stranded, anything will help, God There’s Ethel Mertz from the “I Love Bless.” But, as a hiker, I have time to Lucy” TV show. There was a cook at observe a bit more. He has a fairly Girl Scout camp back in the early good looking bike leaning against the fifties named Ethel. Doesn¹t every- close-by power pole. His clothes, one have an Aunt Ethel or great upon close inspection, are from REI, cousin Ethel who we are so grateful not Goodwill. This must be a tempo- not being named for? So much for rary situation for him. Lucky I have the long thoughts that come to mind only change with me. I smile and on this type of hike. give him a quarter. He is not gra- On Lincoln Street, a small hand- cious. made plaque has been nailed to the MOST OF THE PEOPLE I see on side of a front porch. It names a be- my hikes look like they are on their loved dog and, in a few short sen- way to the library or walking their tences, tells you of this dog’s long dog, or going to and from a parked life and faithful devotion. A small car. It is good to see people out and glass jar holds flowers that I have about. I usually always get a smile or kept track of and they do change of- nod in return. After all, I look like ten. This type of memorial makes me the retired librarian that I am. Harm- glad to be part of the human race. less and approachable. Surely, the love of a dog ranks right The Urban Hike presents one pos- up there as a quality one would want sibility that would be impossible were in a future mate! it not urban: a bus ride home if you Today, I have decided to count have overextended your capabilities. September 2005 Page 5 FWOC Convention 2005

By Janet Jacobsen

HEN JOHN ASKED ME to ac- grams developed the theme of the Before dinner, there was a short W company him to the 74th an- conference, Lewis and Clark: Their session that included a Roll Call of nual convention of the Federation of Legacy…Our Challenge. Clubs. Each delegate gave a brief Western Outdoor Clubs, I wasn’t too Meals provided the best time to description of his/her club. After enthusiastic. I knew that Shirley talk with members from other clubs. dinner, Rex Ziak, cinematographer Cameron and Marriner Orum and At our first meal, I sat by Maxine and historian gave a speech on Lois Schreiner (now deceased) had McCloskey who told me that her “Bringing Lewis and Clark Expedi- attended many meetings. I had the husband, Mike McCloskey, got his tion to Life. He is the author of In impression that the meetings were start by climbing with the Obsidians Full View: A True and Accurate Ac- devoted to discussing and passing in the 1950’s. They now live in Port count of Lewis and Clark's Arrival at resolutions. Fortunately, that impres- land where he has been writing a the Pacific Ocean, and Their Search sion was wrong! for a Winter Camp The meeting was along the Lower Co- held August 26-28th at lumbia River published the Menucha Confer- in 2005. He captivated ence and Retreat Center us for two hours with on the Columbia River his research and anec- Gorge near Corbett. dotes of the expedition Julius Meier, partner in on the lower Columbia. the Meier and Frank When a question was department stores pur- asked, he quickly re- chased the property for a ferred to a diary entry. country retreat in 1914. He had no trouble sell- The Meier family named ing a large box of his it Menucha, a Hebrew books. Check out Rex word meaning ever Ziak on Google changing stillness. In 1950, the First Presbyte- Shirley Cameron, Mike McCloskey, John and Janet Jacobsen There were six pres- rian Church purchased entations on Saturday. the 92.8 acres. They now primarily book, In The Thick of It: My Life in Michael Lang, Conservation Di- serve adult nonprofit groups and fam- the Sierra Club. It will be in book- rector of Friends of the Columbia ily reunions. The grounds, the view, stores November 2005. In 1961, Mi- Gorge, talked about the history and the home-cooked meals and accom- chael McCloskey was hired as the present efforts to preserving the sce- modations were first rate. Sierra Club's first field representative nic landscape of the gorge. The swimming pool and dressing for the Northwest. For nearly 40 Kathleen Casey, Sierra Club sen- rooms built in the 1920s on the bluff years, he continued working for the ior regional representative for North- overlooking the Columbia River was Sierra Club. west and Alaska, explained how the charming. I had the pool to myself. I Sierra Club was involved in protect- John and I had several visits with could imagine all of the Meier family ing the lands explored by Lewis and Mike about Obsidian members, espe- members swimming in their Jantzen Clark. cially the ones who were his mentors wool bathing suits. Nina Bell, law professor at Lewis All of the meetings took place in in conservation. We hope we can per- suade him to present a program at the and Clark College and director of the Wright Hall, Meier’s original NW Environmental Advocates shared home/lodge. Hosted by the Friends lodge. Later when I was back in Eugene, Lenore McManigal found his her work in protecting the water in of the Columbia Gorge and Chinook the Columbia Gorge. Trail Association, their members pro- Obsidian Log that showed that he became the 127th chief in 1956. His After lunch, Shannon Mayora, vided snacks for the social hours, a outreach director for Save Our hike to Latourell Falls, and plenty of first entry is 1948 - Hardesty Look Out. He climbed the 3 Sisters, also 3 Salmon, discussed their program. hospitality. Shirley Cameron, Obsid- A description of the Lewis and ian member, was on the program Fingered Jack, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Thielsen. The last entry was in 1963, Clark National Historic Park was up committee, which did an outstanding next. An official from the DOT shared job. A variety of speakers and pro- for North Coburg Hills. Continued on Page 7 Page 6 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin “Nature Noir” -- Life of a Park Ranger By Pat Bitner

The following is excerpted from a column by Obsidian drunken campers and hot-rodders, as well as collect camp Pat Bitner in the October issue of Lane County Audubon fees and issue tickets for infractions. And all of this in an Society’s newsletter, The Quail. Pat is the society’s con- area which is slated to be submerged under the waters of servation chair. the planned Auburn Dam. An area no one up there in au-

“Nature Noir, A Park Ranger’s Patrol in the Si- thority cares about; but the rangers who spend years of erra,” by Jordan Fisher Smith their lives protecting it do care. (As of this date, the Au- burn Dam's construction is at a standstill - - interesting n interview with Jordan Fisher Smith on public radio story right there.) A piqued my interest in this newly published (2005) account of a park ranger's life in the canyons of the Ameri- can River. The American River flows from the Sierras "A true conservationist is a man who down through the foothills of California and joins the Sac- knows that the world is not given by his ramento on its way to San Francisco Bay. Its canyons fathers, but borrowed from his children" were scoured for gold, and its bars sifted diligently for the John James Audubon yellow metal which made California famous. Now, the river runners crowd its waters much of the year. If you love the canyons and rivers of the west and Fisher Smith came to the ranger business as a young would like a closer look at the life of today's park ranger, idealist who saw the work as the opportunity to spend his do read Nature Noir. Jordan Fisher Smith closes his book working day in an environment he loved and get paid for with this acknowledgment: it; reality was more complicated. HIS ACCOUNT of the 14 years on the American River "Perhaps most of all, my thanks to every ranger I ever reveals some surprising facts about what rangers actually worked with, the many more I didn't, and those who fol- do. They are armed police, rescue workers and, some- low me. You continue to stand in defense of the sweetest times, detectives who discover and try to solve violent and most hopeful places I know: the world's national, pro- death. They must defuse and disarm drug-addled and vincial, and state parks and wildernesses."

FWOC Convention 2005 recreational opportunities on the trail tions needing discussion or revision. Continued from Page 6 from Montana to the Pacific Ocean. Mike was able to point out when The speakers represented hours resolutions conflicted or where they the history, progress, and the various and hours of work to keep our water duplicated previous resolutions. To sites in the park: Fort Clatsop, Cape and air clean and to protect the land- see the resolutions, visit the FWOC Disappointment, Station Camp, Dis- scapes. They were challenging, in- website: mal Nitch, Salt Works, Fort to Sea formative and inspirational. I won- http://www.federationofwesternoutdoo Trail, and Netul Landing, Fort Co- dered if our club could host similar rclubs.org/fwoc_2005resolutions.html lumbia State Park, Fort Stevens State programs. I hope that John and I can sched- Park, Ecola State Park. He was en- Mike McCloskey chaired the ule an extended trip to Menucha for thusiastic about the November 11-15 adoption of resolutions session on Obsidians to enjoy hiking and com- and November 24 events in the As- Sunday morning. He was thoughtful, panionship. I also hope that more toria area. quiet and directed the conversation in a positive manner. Member clubs sent people will consider attending FWOC Shirley Cameron was the modera- in the resolutions. One delegate from in 2006. tor for the member club workshop. each club could vote. This was a time for members to share In the first round, the delegates common concerns for member re- Websites: cruitment, publicity and activities. voted to accept a number of resolu- tions. In the second round, the dele- www.menucha.org, After dinner, Elizabeth Grossman, gates voted on minor changes and www.nps.gov/focl author of Adventuring Along the then accepted the resolutions. The www. destinationthepacific.com Lewis and Clark Trail shared unique remaining time was spent on resolu-

September 2005 Page 7 MEDIA MIX

Homeless Shelter Honors Joella Ewing

Obsidian Joella Ewing was honored earlier this year by “I like to cook,” Joella is quoted in the publication. “I Eugene Service Station for her special services to the was donating to St. Vincent de Paul and Food for Lane homeless shelter. Joella shops for and prepares a home County, and I thought cooking for ESS would be a service cooked meal once a month for up to 100 homeless people to both organizations….If I were homeless, I would want a at the station, which is a day shelter offering showers, home-cooked meal.” laundry facilities, message and mail services, food, refer- Joella’s generosity and cooking prowess should come rals and day labor opportunities for up to 125 adults per as no surprise to Obsidians who have been in the club for a day. Since ESS lacks facilities for cooking meals on a while. Janet Jacobsen recalls past club Thanksgiving din- large scale, Joella helps out by cooking the meal in her ners when Joella helped prepared the turkey and home. As told in the summer issue of St. Vinnie’s Voice (pub- trimmings. She also chipped in on Obisidian Father’s lication of St. Vincent de Paul), “Ewing shops as if for a Day pancake breakfasts. small army, armed with grocery store advertisements and Congratulations, Joella! discount cards. She contends that turning out 100 servings of fried chicken and baked potatoes served up with salad, If you would like to donate some food or help in other juice and homemade cookie bars is no big deal.” ways, call Joella at 344-9197.

R-G Publication Features Obsidian Couple

PICK UP A COPY of the Register-Guard’s “Our Genera- tion” guide to resources and events “for boomers and their elders,” and you’ll be looking right into the eyes of Obsid- ian Sue Sullivan as she smiles her way up the challenging “Columns.”

Sue, who is Obsidian climbs chair and “one of Oregon’s leaders in mountain rescue,” shares the cover story with hubby and fellow club member John Mowat, who, at 76, continues to set a fast pace (how about bottom to top of Mt. Pisgah in 24 minutes!). Together, Sue and John continue to climb the heights. This past summer they hiked the summits of Diamond Peak, South and Middle Sisters, McLoughlin and Thielsen. In three days they climbed two summits of the Teton Range…and we haven’t gotten the report yet on their just completed western Montana trip!

You can check out the feature on Sue and John online at: http://www.aquest3d.com/da/?brd=2325&pag=779&ssid=5665

Page 8 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin TRIP REPORTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

junction of Highways 126 and 242 with tremely exposed and our hearty group an introduction to the geological history claimed their summits. I, being the Hikes of the area. We then drove up the climber in the group, proceeded a bit pre- McKenzie Pass road, stopping several cariously for the true summit. I took times to view, examine and discuss the some pictures of Mt. Thielsen to the

volcanic features and evidence of glacial south and Diamond Peak to the north and activity. The first stop was for a view of returned to enjoy lunch and good conver-

Little Brother the canyon walls of Lost Creek and a sation with the group. We hiked rather discussion of the glacier that had filled briskly back to Indigo Lake and cooled October 8, 2004 the valley. This was followed by a hike to our feet in its waters. Some chose to Leader: Doug Quirk Proxy Falls, over lava flows from Collier leave early and we bid them farewell. A 12 miles, 3,000 ft. (“C”) Cone. After lunch, we walked over a little later, we reluctantly hiked back out

small part of the lava flow from South to the cars. I was privileged to enjoy the This trip report is unfortunately being Belknap Crater, examined glacial grooves company of these great folks: Jim Dun- submitted almost a year after the fact, but cut into older volcanic rock by Craig can, Peter Graham, Kitson Graham, Larry the Sixth Annual Late Summer Little Lake, walked across an “island” of the Huff, Penny McAvoy, Barb Revere, Brother Trip (rescheduled from late older volcanic rock nearly engulfed by Nancy Whitfield and nonmembers Debra summer to early fall this year) was a suc- young lava from Little Belknap Crater, Higbee and Brenda Kameenui. cess. We had three participants this year, hiked a short way on the Little Belknap with Jim Fritz along for his fourth year in lava and examined the contact between a row. We had a fine day for early Octo- Park Meadow/ Golden Lake the younger flow from Little Belknap ber and an enjoyable outing was had by August 25, 2005 Crater and the older flow from Yapoah all. Participants were Jim Fritz, Evelyn Leader: Dan Christensen Crater, had a clear but windy view of the Nagy and Doug Quirk. 13 miles, 1,200 ft. (“C”) peaks from atop Dee Wright Observatory

and, finally, walked the loop trail on the Park Meadow trailhead is off Three North Umpqua Trail Yapoah lava flow. From McKenzie Pass, Lakes Road 15 miles south of Sisters…a June 12, 2005 we drove straight back to Eugene. Par- 2 1/2-3 hour, 125-mile drive. The future Leader: David McClurg ticipants were nonmembers Helen Rock- trailhead on Forest Road 16 referenced 5.5 miles, 200 ft. (“B”) ett, Alice Nyitray and Art Souther; and by Sullivan in his ’98 Guide still has not been developed. So, the last 1.2 miles to Hiked from Wright Creek to Steamboat members Margot Fetz, Tom Adamcyk, the trailhead remain a rough, but man- with shuttle. Nice weather; sunny and Marriner Orum, Courtney Abbott and ageable road. The sky was bright blue blue sky, but not too hot. River sounds, Peter Rodda. with temperatures which seemed to rise unfortunately, did not completely hide no higher than 80, a truly perfect day for traffic noise across the river. Plenty of Sawtooth Mountain hiking. The first 2.7 miles proceed poison oak. We ate lunch on some rocks August 20, 2005 through a pine forest that gives way to that ramped down to the river. We Leader: Larry Huff fir/hemlock. Dusty due to heavy horse wanted more hiking so we added the 10 miles, 2,200 ft. (“B”) traffic, but relatively flat, as the meadow “Fall Creek Falls” hike to cool off and The hike begins at Timpanogas Lake. It is 200 ft. lower than the trailhead. Snow, then had ice cream at Idleyld Park. turned out to be a beautiful, moderately Squaw and Park Creeks are still running Watched fishermen at the Narrows Way- hot, bug-free day (amazing). The trail is full, but provide easy log crossings. Clark side. Beautiful day, all in all. Hikers in great condition and huckleberries are marks the eastern boundary of the mas- were members Tom Adamcyk, Dave bountiful all the way to Indigo Lake sive, beautiful Park Meadow. After McClurg, Tina Rain and Nancy Whit- (which is situated beneath the north face crossing the meadow, and merging with field; nonmembers Michelle and Steve of our objective, Sawtooth Mountain). the Green Lakes Trail, which comes in Cordon and Sheila Snow. It’s a beautiful setting and we all agree to from Pole Creek to the north, the trail

return for a cool dip in its waters. We climbs 400 ft. in a mile through the McKenzie Pass, Geology proceed up the east ridge at a moderate, woods to the unsigned Golden Lakes August 17, 2005 but comfortable pace. As we cross over Trail. This trailhead proved easy to find if Leader: Peter Rodda the ridge we enter into a mountain hem- one follows Sullivan’s directions closely. 3 miles (“A”) lock forest, light on the underbrush (you In 1998, Sullivan stated, “Only ex- This was the second year for this geo- can see the forest through the trees). We perienced hikers with map and compass logical trip and the summer heat wave gain the south ridge of the mountain and skills should attempt to continue to dropped just enough to make it near ideal proceed out of the trees. At this juncture, Golden Lake.” This is no longer true. The weather. Seven of us started from most of the group decides this will be level trail is now well defined as it pro- Eugene and an eighth, who had signed up their summit. The rest of us continue to ceeds .7 mile to the lake. Broken Top by email, met us on the McKenzie High- try our best to negotiate the volcanic looms overhead as one proceeds, with the way. As before, we started the tour at the scree. The ridge finally became ex- Sisters behind you and to the west. September 2005 Page 9 Golden Lake itself is simply a breathtak- up to hike the new Amazon Headwaters ingly beautiful alpine lake. As Rich said, Trail, which officially opened Sept. 3rd. I “Why haven’t I been here before? This is passed out chocolate to celebrate my beautiful!” leading 50 trips. From the gate at the end After lunch, we elected to continue our of W. Amazon & Martin St., we walked adventure with a ” bonus” option. Two up an old road, turned east, hopped over a very attractive mountain tarns rest 500 ft. few rocks in the creek bed and eventually and 9/10 mile above the lake. They are intersected the power line road. There accessed by following the beautiful al- was a discussion about the progress of pine stream, which flows out of them into the development of the Amazon headwa- Golden Lake below. One could almost ters. After a short downhill stretch, we reach out and touch broken Top from the The North Sister, Collier Glacier, and the found the new trail on our right. We con- Middle Sister from Little Brother. tarns. In addition, by climbing on to the tinued on the mile-long trail to the Fox rocks above the tarns, we could see the Recent precipitation cut down on the Hollow parking lot. It is a beautiful for- Cascade peaks to the north as far as Hood dust factor. We had a great group. Brian ested trail with two new bridges and sev- (except Washington, which seemed to be and Dick were on this trip for the third eral boardwalks. Half of us retraced our hidden by the Sisters). It was 5 before we time, while Nancy was on her third Ob- steps while the rest went with John to returned to the trailhead, but we all sidian trip, qualifying for membership. explore one of the old trails down to the agreed the scenery was well worth the Dick had been in Australia power line road. Until a bridge is built long day. At that point, we didn’t yet at sea level for a number of months re- over Amazon Creek allowing access to know how long the day was going to be. cently and used this trip as a gauge of the trail from Canyon Rd. & Martin St., On the way home, Rich’s SUV broke whether he was back in Oregon hiking the power line road is the best way to down on the Santiam Pass. An hour and a shape, and he definitely was. There was access the new trail, which will be open half later, AAA arrived to tow us back to noticeably less snow than in prior Little to mountain bikes. This is unfortunate. Eugene. So, it was after 10 before we Brother trips. Collier Glacier looked They will tear up the trail in wet condi- returned to SEHS. This was not a planned smaller and more crevassed than ever. tions. A new member, Julia Snell, who is part of the experience! Participants were Arrowhead Lake also looked smaller. 85, was pleased to be on the hike. There members Dan Christensen, Jim Fritz, We didn't see any other humans from were four nonmembers from other hiking Rich Romm and nonmember Jessica Sunshine Meadow on up and back again. clubs. It was exciting to be on a new trail Bandstra. Participants were Nancy Andrew, Dick and with so many appreciative hikers. Hildreth, Brian Hoyland and Doug Quirk. Thanks to John for co-leading. Hikers Sutton Creek were: Mari Baldwin, Pat Bitner, Jean

August 27, 2005 Coberly, Jim and Sharon Duncan, Jane Leader: Chris Cunningham Mt. Yoran Hackett, Marc Hansen, Dick Hildreth, 4.3 miles, 100 ft. (“A”) September 4, 2005 Janet and John Jacobsen, Joanne Ledet, Leader: Jane Hackett Nonmembers Patricia Esch (now an Ob- Margaret Prentice, Kathy Riddle, Julia 11 miles (“C”) sidian!), Leanne Mitchell, Holly Giggins Snell; and nonmembers Caroline Forell, and Eliana Easton joined Margot Fetz, It was a wonderful early fall day for a Sam Houston, Kitty Johnson, Joy Nor- Max Brown, Pete Peterson and Chris hike. Without much effort and with gas man, Ardas Khalsa, Gurumukh Khalsa, Cunningham on a hike along the Sutton conservation in mind, we got 10 people Mary Livingston, Ray Noonan and Anne Creek Trail on a perfectly lovely end-of- in two cars. We had the best of weather, Rhondes. summer day. This short hike, on a trail which made for great views along the system five miles north of Florence, took trail. For those who scrambled to the top, Scott Mt. via Hand Lake us along the creek, into the woods and the view was stretched from Mt. Jeffer- September 10, 2005 over some dunes that tested our aerobic son to Cowhorn. Along with the view Leader: Dave Predeek capacity. The nicest, unexpected treat came the ripe huckleberries that lined 10 miles, 1,300 ft. (“C”) most of the trail. were the scrumptious huckleberries, The night before was cool and rainy. Be- Hikers were members Lynda growing in profusion alongside the trail. fore leaving home I went online to check Christiansen, Jim Fritz, Jane Hackett, Everyone was patient and good-humored with the automated weather station at Dick Hildreth, Daphne James, Sam on this exploratory hike. Hoodoo Butte to learn the temperature, Miller, Chris Shuraleff and Nancy Whit- wind precipitation, etc. During the pre- Little Brother field; nonmembers Lydia Kulus and vious 24 hours the temperature hovered September 2, 2005 Susan Rhedman. between 32 and 40 degrees. It would Leader: Doug Quirk 12 miles, 3,000 ft. (“C”) Amazon Headwaters- have been prudent to alter the hiking Ridgeline Trail plans, but we were all set on seeing the This was the seventh year in a row for summit of Scott Mt. From the Hand September 5, 2005 this (usually) late summer trip and maybe Lake trailhead we hiked around to the Leader: Janet Jacobsen the best weather yet: we had a high, thin north side of the mountain and bush- Co-Leader: John Jacobsen overcast most of the way up making it whacked up the north slope. Max helped 3 miles 430 ft. (“A”) quite comfortable. The sun came out and me locate the old, barely marked trail. I warmed us at the top and back down. It was Labor Day and 22 people signed warmed up with exertion and hiked in Page 10 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin only a thin, short-sleeved T-shirt. We ate elk. The storm from the previous day Rigdon/Wahana Lakes lunch at a small lake and dark, low made the brush wet and left a light cover- September 15, 2005 clouds rolled in. Rain turned to sleet, ing of snow on the ground. As we Leader: Dan Christensen turned to snow. We didn’t swim here as lunched in the sun at the lookout -- which 12 miles, 300 ft. (“C”) some of us have in the past. In fact, we is boarded up but appears to be in usable cut the hike short and retreated back to condition -- the clouds shrouded the The purpose of this outing was twofold: the car. These enjoying the adventure highest summits, but the views were still First, to explore the re-growth status of were Max Brown, Maggie Gontrum, rewarding with fresh snow on the peaks. the nine-year-old Rigdon burn and, sec- Yuan Hopkins, Joanne Ledet , Sheila We descended the east ridge of Waldo ond, to visit the seven lakes in the North Ward and Dave Predeek. The address for Mountain and took a side trip past Elbow Waldo drainage. Sullivan’s Rigdon Lakes the automated Hoodoo weather station is Lake to the Waldo Lake shoreline. From hike passes three of these lakes in an http://www.callatg.com/~nsps/weather.htm. the shore we basked in the sun with eight-mile loop hike. A four-mile (round views of The Twins and Maiden Peak. trip) extension of the Rigdon Lakes hike, Black Crater We headed back to the car through east down to the Wahana Lakes Trail, September 11, 2005 Waldo Meadows. The 2.5 miles listed in was required to reach the remaining Leader: Jennifer Baer Sullivan’s book from the Salmon Lakes lakes. The re-growth has been surpris- 7.4 miles, 2,500 ft. (“B”) trail to the trailhead hikes much faster ingly minimal, considering the fire oc- curred in 1996. Lots of fireweed and Since our travels took us up the than other 2.5 mile trails. On the way home we stopped at the Trailhead café in pearly everlasting, plus grasses in the McKenzie drainage, we visited the Car- wetter areas, were visible. But much of men spawning channel before our hike. Oakridge for a cup of warm tea. The hikers included guest Wendy Mitchell the ground remains bare. There was scat- We parked at the gate on Forest Service tered evergreen re-growth, but none of Road 710, walked about 1/4 mile to the (her third Obsidian hike) and members Dick Hildreth, Daphne James, Nola Nel- the saplings was more than two feet in man-made stream that provides a place height. Nonetheless, the environment was for salmon to reproduce and watched son and Craig Renkert. beautiful in an unusual way, with the about 40 salmon beating their way up- burn covering more than 80% of the 12 stream. Some were slapping their fins to Matthieu Lakes mile hike. make a nest (the redd) and males were September 11, 2005 The lakes were also very attractive, de- chasing each other. Continuing to the Leader: Michelle Tambellini spite all having been burned over. All had Black Crater trailhead, we admired the 6 miles, 800 ft. (“B”) somewhat the same appearance, yet all fresh dusting of snow on the peaks. had unique differences in size, shape and About half way up our trail, we encoun- setting. Only two of the lakes are off trail tered snow alongside the trail. The cloud and only one, Whig Lake, is a bit difficult cover and fog obscured the usual views to locate. Our hiking group agreed the from the trail and summit. At the sum- 10-hour day required to complete this mit, we witnessed the vigor of the previ- hike was well worth their time. Walt re- ous evening's snowstorm as the snow was marked that this had been the best hike he sculpted horizontally on the west side of had been on in recent weeks. Congratula- the trees and rocks. Occasionally, the fog tions to Sam and Elizabeth who were would dissolve and we would catch a participating in their first hikes since be- glimpse of the Three Sisters and Mount coming Obsidians. Hikers were members Washington. Hikers were: Jennifer Baer, Valerie, Sharon, Julie, Michelle, Barbara, Tyler Burgess, Elizabeth Chandler, Dan Tyler Burgess, Linda Carnine, Pat Esch, and Shawn at Matthieu Lakes Christensen, Walt Dolliver, Sam Houston Lubos Hubata-Vacek, Steve Gunn, Sam Eight hikers met on a partly cloudy day. and nonmembers Wayne Gripp and Miller and Nancy Whitfield. The Old McKenzie Scenic Hwy. drive Frank Lulich. Waldo Mountain Salmon was very pretty. It had rained a day or so Lakes Loop earlier, so the trail (also a horse trail) was Four-In-One Cone not dusty and was perfect for a hike!. We September 11, 2005 September 17, 2005 saw cloud covered glimpses of North and Leade: Craig Renkert Leader: Clare Tucker Middle Sisters, which had quite a bit of 9.5 miles, 2,000 feet ( “B” ) 8.6 miles, 1,500 ft. (“B”) snow. A few weeks before – when Barb The day before our trip was the first sig- Schomaker, Daniele Delaby and I The weather was iffy for this "view" nificantly cold, rainy fall day. In the scouted the trail -- it was dustier and the hike, but once we reached the McKenzie spring, when I scheduled this trip, I tried Sisters lacked their normal amount of Ranger Station, where the sun was out to pick a date after mosquitoes and before snow. Our lunch spot was South Mat- along with some clouds, the majority snow. I lucked out on one of the two. thieu Lake. On our way back we hiked voted to go up the mountain. The weather We left Eugene with clearing skies and past North Matthieu Lake, completing the held until we started hiking toward the mountain temperature expected to be in loop. Hikers were Julie Dorland, Sharon Sisters and the clouds accumulated along the mid 50s. As we hiked up the trail to Duncan, Margaret Prentice, Michelle with our steps. This very congenial group Waldo Mountain we passed two bow Tambellini, co-leader Barbara Schomaker made it to the pumice barrens just in time hunters hunting for elk. They said they and nonmembers Valerie Duncan, Kitty for lunch. Most of the group climbed the heard deer, but had not heard or seen any Johnson and Shawn Phelps. cones after lunch to see if there might be September 2005 Page 11 a view and were rewarded with seeing River. At Hills Creek Reservoir we the hiking talk was centered on acquaint- mostly the bottoms of the high cascades. turned onto FS Road 21, which closely ing Paul with Lane County and the State One of our members was stung on her follows the route of the old Oregon Cen- of Oregon and what it had to offer. The index finger by an unknown, through her tral Military Wagon Road above the res- temperature stayed in the low 50s (it mitten (did I say it was very cool?); but ervoir. The OCMWR was constructed in seemed) for the entire hike, but it was a for the most part, everyone was delighted the 1860s and was the primary road over beautiful, blue-sky day and the views at with a cool, gray, invigorating hike the mountains from the upper Willamette the top were panoramic. Paul Brown, through lava fields and gorgeous forests. Valley into the early 1900s. On the way Becky Lipton, John Lee, Dave Strutin Participating were members Birgitte Wil- to the trailhead, we stopped at Rigdon and Doug McCarty had a great day in this liams, Margaret Prentice, Clare Tucker, Meadows, an historic site on the road fall classic. Dick Hildreth, Yuan Hopkins and Shelia where Stephen and Zilphia Rigdon main- Ward; and nonmembers Patty Neis, Ken tained a way station from 1871 to 1896, Mt. June via Hardesty Way Rosemarin and Brenda Kameenui. keeping accurate records of travelers and September 21, 2005 livestock passing along the road. Leader: Wayne Deeter Lowder Mountain After shuttling a car, we began the hike 8 miles, 3,000 ft. (“C”) where the Middle Fork Trail crosses September 17, 2005 I only had two signups for this trip. One Leader: Stewart Hoeg Road 2143, heading upstream for three miles towards Indigo Springs. Parts of canceled and the other just didn't show 5.6 miles, 900 ft. (“B”) up, so I went by myself. I guess there's the trail go through old growth forest A hardy group of seven, including two (including Ponderosa pines) and areas just not a lot of interest in a 3,000' elev. nonmembers, met in cool, damp weather where rocks and tree trunks are carpeted gain hike mid-week. Hardesty Way used and headed out Hwy. 126 toward Tidbits with thick green moss. We stopped for to be an access trail for the lookouts on Mountain. Everything went according to lunch at Indigo Springs, a beautiful spot, Hardesty Mountain and Mt. June. Its plan until our cars reached the beginning where a small portion of the original original trailhead was down near the con- of Road 1509, where the group con- OCMWR can still be seen. After lunch fluence of Junetta and Layng creeks, be- fronted a road closed sign and a locked we continued up the Middle Fork Trail fore the extensive logging in the area in gate eight miles from the trailhead. For- towards Chuckle Springs. This part of the the 40s. Since that time, its remaining tunately, all were nothing if not flexible. trail crosses numerous springs and upper third has been accessed from a Within three minutes we were headed for streams that flow directly into the river; trailhead near the end of what is now Lowder Mountain. In about 30 minutes and negotiating some of them on rocks called FS Road 1758. For two years in we arrived at our new destination. The and logs added to the interest and chal- the 90s, Hardesty Way was at the center temperature was 45 degrees and the trail- lenge of the hike. One crossing, known of attention when about half the remain- head was damp and shrouded in fog. Al- hereafter as "Marshall¹s Landing," ing trail was destroyed by the construc- though the temperature was low, spirits proved particularly exciting. After paus- tion of a road built to service the conten- were high as everyone attacked the new ing at Chuckle Springs we returned on a tious "Judie" timber sale. That sale, goal. The trail was very overgrown and small loop down to the main trail and which was inside the Hardesty-June extremely damp. By the time the summit back to Indigo Springs for departure to roadless area, was rescinded in December meadow was achieved, everyone was wet Eugene. The hikers included members 1998. This year, the trailhead was re- and ready for lunch. Despite the clouds Marcia Cutler, Arlene Deyo, Jim and stored at a new location -- lengthening and fog, there were some great views of Sharon Duncan, Pat Esch, Margot Fetz, the trail by about half a mile. orange and red vine maple below at the Jim Fritz, Kathy and Stewart Hoeg, Bob The weather was nice for this hike -- foot of the cliffs; the sun even broke Huntley, Kitty Johnson, Marshall Kan- not to cool, not too warm. Trail tread has through the clouds during lunch. The trip dell, Joanne Ledet, Lana Lindstrom, been put in on the left side of the large down was marked by increased sunshine Charlie Van Deusen and nonmember berm that separates the road from the and a drier if still damp trail. When the Valerie Duncan. "trail,” what was to be the "Judie" road. cars were reached for the trip home, all The first 3/4 mile follows closely the pre- agreed the hike had been a good one and 40s location of Hardesty Way, avoiding are looking forward to going to Tidbits Maiden Peak the excessively steep, 1/4 mile skid road Mountain for real next summer. Hikers September 18, 2005 that was used for about half a century to were: Ann-Marie Askew, Stewart Hoeg, Leader: Doug McCarty connect to the old high trailhead -- a wel- 11 miles, 2,900 ft. (“C”) Nola Nelson, Barb Revere, Nancy Whit- come improvement. There's not a well field and nonmembers Diane Krause and As expected, the Maiden Peak hike defined footpath, just a broad, rocky Sue Meyers turned out to be the “fall classic.” Five road-bed, getting rather overgrown with hikers drove to the Maiden Peak trailhead brush. There are numerous water bars cut Indigo & Chuckle Springs on Gold Lake Road and started the pleas- at an angle across the trail to prevent ero- September 18, 2005 ant hike through the old growth forest. As sion. The trail becomes nearly level for Leaders: Jim & Sharon Duncan it does every year, the Willamette Forest about 1/2 mile from the point it meets the 6.3 miles, 400 ft. (“B”) presents a wonderful, cool start to a old skid road. At one point near the end pleasant trail to the top of Maiden Peak. of this segment, Cindy (Cottage Grove A lovely late summer’s day was the set- As one of the hikers, nonmember Paul District Rec. person) has flagged a re- ting for the annual "history and hiking" Brown, just moved to the Eugene area route off the roadbed, back to the original tour of the Middle Fork of the Willamette (“center of the known universe”) much of trail for a short way, as the road is par- Page 12 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin ticularly rough and overgrown there. The Twins field below the summit, and we cut foot- Trees were felled to make way for the September 24, 2005 holds in it. When we arrived, there were road for the next 1/4 mile but not re- Leader: Tom Woxell two people on the summit who had come moved, and the logs are still there, slowly 6.6 miles, 1,600 feet (“B”) up the south ridge. We stayed on the rotting away. The trail returns to its summit about 45 minutes and went back original tread here to avoid the tangle, We started out with a light coating of to camp via the Renfrew Glacier, which going up over a knoll. At the high point is frost on the trail, which quickly turned to had lots of blue ice showing on it. We a view down the valley towards Cottage a heavier frost and, finally, scattered were back in Eugene by 7:30 p.m. Par- Grove. snow. The sky had a few clouds, but oth- ticipating were nonmember J. Lapeyne Much of this section is flagged for erwise it was clear with temperatures in and members Bob Harrison and Bill brushing. At about 1 1/2 miles from the the 60s by the end of the trip. In other Johnson. trailhead the trail enters the untouched words… another perfect hiking day in forest. Here one is reminded of what a Oregon. We made it to both north and South Sister way trail is -- a way to get somewhere south summits with a panoramic view that included Diamond Peak, Maiden August 20-21, 2005 fairly directly: it's steep! The trail goes up Leader: Virgil Lamb over hills, then down into saddles. The Peak, The Three Sisters and other snow capped mountains in the area, plus nu- Co-Leader: Kim Sawyer top of the first hill is very brushy for about 30 feet. Off to the left is a short merous high level lakes. Participants WE STARTED OUR South Sister hike at side trail to a rocky viewpoint from were nonmembers Sabine Dutoit, Michell the Falls Creek trailhead at 3:30 p.m. which Fairview Peak and Bohemia Formatin, Diane Krause and Shawn The weather was perfect, in the mid- Mountain can be seen to the south, and Phelps; and members Gail Harris, Sue eighties. We arrived at Moraine Lake Diamond Peak to the east. After about 2 Meyers, Barb Revere, Nancy Whitfield camping area at 5 and were not surprised 1/4 miles the trail ends at the Sawtooth and Tom Woxell. to see our campsite occupied. We did, Trail, about mid-way between Hardesty however, spot a site where lightning Mountain and Mt. June. Hand Lake via Scott Lake struck last year. You know the saying… This is the first time I've been in the September 25, 2005 so why not set up camp here? We had a meadow below Sawtooth Rock in the Leader: Mary Ellen West relaxing evening with a dinner of chicken fall. It was filled with tall, dried grass, 4.6 miles, 300feet (“A”) Caesar salad. Our plan was to rise at quite different from the flowery meadow 3:30 and hike to the false summit under It was a clear, crisp day for hiking from the full moon. We began our hike at 4 I'm used to seeing here. There were cut Scott Lake to Hand Lake and up the east- branches in places -- possibly from trail under a dazzling full moon. We only ern side of the lava flow to cross the Old needed headlamps in a few areas under maintenance done by the trail runners McKenzie Wagon Road. This was the who use the Hardesty-June area for their trees. We arrived at the false summit at road John Craig carved out in 1871 for a 6:30 and, after a short break, we pro- 20-, 30-, 40-mile runs. I had a solitary shortcut from the Willamette Valley to lunch on top of June with the usual views ceeded to the south rim. We arrived at the central Oregon grazing lands. Water lev- south rim at 7:30; hiked on to the east from Jeff in the north, to Thielsen in the els were very low in the lakes. Hikers south. On the descent I met Obsidian were: nonmembers Marti Berger, Linn Josh Ladau hiking up June with three Crooks, Donna Halker and William friends. Maxwell; members Barbara Chinn, Marcia Cutler, Pat Esch, Sherwood Jef- Amazon Headwaters feries, Barbara Morgan, Carol Petty, Barb September 23, 2005 Revere and Mary Ellen West. Leader: Jane Hackett 2 miles (“A”)

Beautiful fall morning for a hike. The Virgil, Elizabeth, Claudia, Kim & Paul on South city has now posted signs starting at the end of W. Amazon to the beginning of Climbs rim; and on to the summit for a spectacu- the trail, making it very easy to find. Two lar view of Middle and North Sister. members of the group used the LTD bus Successful climbers included first timers that stops at 8:58 at the end of W. Ama- Paul Fenley and Claudia Arias along with zon. The trail is well graded, with a very Middle Sister repeat climbers Elizabeth Lamb, Kim nice bridge and several boardwalks. It July 30-31, 2005 Sawyer and Virgil Lamb. took us about 40 minutes to get to the Leader: Bill Johnson

Fox Hollow parking area. No one chose ROVE TO OBSIDIAN TRAILHEAD Mt. Bailey to go further, but this trail offers several D and backpacked in to Scott Springs options for longer hikes inside the city and made camp. We got up about 5:30 August 27, 2005 Leader: Jim Pierce limits. Hikers were nonmembers Marti Sunday morning, ate breakfast and left Berger and Suzanne Clark; and Pat Esch, for the summit at 6:20. We took the MT. BAILEY IS NOT OFTEN climbed by Jane Hackett, Anne Hollander, Barbara climbers trail up to just short of Upper Obsidians, but it is an interesting hike Morgan, Margaret Prentice, Ginny Reich Collier Glacier, then turned south for through a variety of Eastern Oregon for- and Bonnie Richman Middle Sister. There was a 40-foot snow- ests. It has all the excitement and scenery September 2005 Page 13 of a big peak, but only 2,300 feet of ele- of beautiful waterfalls on North Umpqua seek with us in the rocks on the west side vation gain in a five-mile round trip. tributaries. Of course, the North Umpqua of the summit, shyly begging for a hand- Wayne Deeter and I made a long day of is a fantastic treat all by itself. out. it, driving from Eugene and back -- a We met many other groups ascending three-hour drive each way. The last mile Mt. McLoughlin/Crater Lake the now sloppy snow as we descended and half to the upper trailhead is on a Climb/Bike the ridge. Parts of the Klamath Lakes very rutted dirt road. You could hike if September 17-18, 2005 now and then appeared through the your car doesn’t want to negotiate the Leader: Wayne Deeter clouds. We left the ridge at "the tree" and ruts and rocks. There is a lower trailhead rejoined the forest trail. In many places, near Diamond Lake; however, I noted the trail turned into a small creek from disappointment on the faces of hikers the rapidly melting snow. By about who started at the lower trailhead and had 7,500' the ground was mostly bare. We hiked two miles and up 800 feet… only ran into a group of teenagers who were to find cars parked at the upper trailhead "thrilled" to learn that, although they (about 6,060 ft.). were over half way along the trail to the The trail is good, well marked and top, they still had more than half of their frequently used (we met about 20 other climbing left. We returned to the trail- hikers). It starts in lodgepole pines, then head about 2 3/4 hours after leaving the shifts to true firs and tall mountain hem- summit. Larry returned to Eugene; Jenni- fer and I drove to Shady Cove, where we locks, with some sugar pines mixed in. Wayne, Jennifer and Larry on McLoughlin replenished calories at a Mexican restau- At higher levels, the mountain hemlocks JENNIFER HARTMAN met me in Cot- rant overlooking the Rogue River. We are dwarfed and joined by white bark tage Grove at 4 a.m. We drove I-5 to continued to Crater Lake National Park pines almost to the summit. There are Canyonville, then east on the Tiller-Trail that evening, and camped at the Mazama tantalizing views of Diamond Lake and Hwy. and south on the Crater Lake Hwy. Campground. Mt. Thielsen. A half-mile from the (62) to Eagle Point; then cut over on After a clear, cool, moonlit night, we summit is a small, young crater. The trail some backroads to Hwy. 140 and, finally, had our tents packed and were ready to around the crater meanders through some up the FS road to the Mt. McLoughlin ride at 8:10 a.m. We started from the consolidated scree. Above the crater is a trailhead. Larry Huff had gone up earlier Steel Visitor Center parking lot, and pro- lava dike wall, 10-20 feet high and sev- and spent the night there. The forecast ceeded up the three-mile hill to the Rim eral hundred feet long. Half way along was for 20% chance of showers in the Village -- getting that climb out of the the dike is a “picture window,” right at morning and partial clearing in the after- way at the beginning when still fresh. the base…a “must take” photo opportu- noon, so we donned our raingear and, After a quick tour of the lodge we pro- nity with Diamond Lake and Mt. Thiel- shortly after 8 a.m., headed up the trail. ceeded clockwise around the lake, stop- sen in the background. Above the dike is We came upon the first, small patches of ping at just about every pullout to take in a steep drop-off toward Diamond Lake snow at about 7,000 feet. A bit after that, the view of the lake from all angles. into a deep ravine. About 25 years ago, a the showers turned to snow. Before huge avalanche leveled a large section of reaching the open ridge, we met a father forest at the base of the ravine. The for- and two sons coming down who had est is slowly coming back, but it made spent the night on the summit. me realize how old the surrounding forest The ridge was covered with 2-3" of giants are. They grow slow at high ele- new, wet snow. We followed the tracks vations, but they do grow. of a couple ahead of us, occasionally There is a little exposure as you trav- catching up to them. The clouds parted erse the summit ridge to the top, but the and the sun came out. We had a few summit is broad, rounded and spotted glimpses of Fourmile and Squaw Lakes with flowers. There are remnants of the below, to the northeast. It continued to former lookout tower and a summit log (a snow just a bit, snowflakes sparkling in tribute to”no vandalism”). From the the warm sunshine. The snow-covered Jennifer, Cleetwood Cove, Crater Lake “Top of the World” at 8,363 feet, the scree on the north side of the ridge, nor- views are stunning. To the south it was mally only used for descent, proved to be The sky was near cloudless, the air hazy, but we could still pick out Shasta, the easier way up -- faster than boulder- clear after the rain of the previous day, McLoughlin and the rim of Crater Lake hopping on the south side. We were on the lake the deepest blue imaginable. The with Mt. Scott and Union Peak. To the the summit a few minutes after noon. surface of the lake was rippled from the north, we had good views of a While we did have sun, the clouds hid stiff, morning breeze, with large, odd- “snowless” Diamond Peak, all Three Sis- the distant views one usually has from shaped calmer patches. We had to walk ters, the Husband?, Broken Top, Mt. McLoughlin's summit -- from Lassen in our bikes for a short distance on the Bachelor, and Cow Horn. We had a great the south to the Sisters in the north. We stretch below The Watchman as it was hike. The ascent took Wayne Deeter spent about 45 minutes sunning, lunch- slick with ice. The day never did get 2:10… pushing me. The descent only ing, putting a few words in the summit warm, but that was good, as any warmer took 1:35. So the drive took longer than book and enjoying what views we did would have been hot climbing the hills. the climb. On the way home is a string have. A pine marten played hide-and- While only 32 miles or so, this is not Page 14 The OBSIDIAN Bulletin an easy ride: not only is there over 4,000' the ridge and we all gained “chicken Middle and North Sisters under a full of climbing, but it’s also done at a fairly point” together. After a bit of staging, the moon. Early the next day, Mari and Tyler high elevation: from about 6,400' at the three men chose a north route up the hiked up the lower portion of Middle Steel Visitor Center to nearly 7,700' at summit block. The route required con- Sister, while David and I stayed in camp the Mt. Scott trailhead, with plenty of big siderably more Class 5 climbing than the enjoying sun and views. On this trip were ups and downs in between. Our last view usual rock band to the west. Although Mari Baldwin, Tyler Burgess, Bob Bur- of the lake on the circuit was at Sun Not- typically rotten, crumbly and insecure nett and nonmember David Gizara. cha, a short hike of about 1/4 mile from rock was plentiful, sufficient solid stuff the road. This is worth the extra effort as granted us safe ascent. After a few pho- you get a closer view of the Phantom tos and briefly enjoying the view from Ship than anywhere else on the rim. By the summit, we descended the west side that time, the breeze had died down, leav- ramp and rappelled a short hop down to ing the lake’s surface a deep, glassy blue. join up again with Laurie. All four of us We returned to Cottage Grove by way of then scrambled back down the ridge and Byways the north entrance, stopping for one last returned to camp by 10:30 a.m. Out of view of the lake. From there we took the wind again, we enjoyed another beau- By Bus Hwy.138 to Steamboat, then the East tiful sunny and warm day. After eating Pass Creek cutoff to Row River Road. and breaking camp, we hiked out and drove home. Salmon Bake/Depoe Bay Congratulations to the strong climbers September 17, 2005 Broken Top on this trip: Laurie Funkhouser, Martin Leader: Bette Hack August 27-28, 2005 Holland-Bak, Don Gilman and Steve Still. Leader: Steve Still WE LEFT UNDER somewhat cloudy skies, but the weather improved into a warm, South Sister sunny day. We visited Yaquina Bay September 25, 2005 State Park for a short rest stop, to view Leader: Buzz Blum the ocean and distribution of the dinner tickets for the salmon bake. When we STILL ANOTHER beautiful day in the Cascades... no clouds, no wind. We left arrived at Depoe Bay City Park about the trail head at 9 a.m., with everyone 11:15 it was already quite crowded, but summitting. I fell asleep on top and woke there were plenty of tables and seats up with the sun so hot it was burning my available and servings of salmon were kneecaps. Climbers were: Rich Romn more than ample. Most everyone walked and Craig Renkert, two-time veterans; over to view the salmon cooking Indian style on alder stakes and the Indian danc- Don, Steve, Laurie, & Martin at trailhead David Meredith, third time; Daphne James, first timer; George Jobanek, first ing on the stage. We left about 2 p.m. AFTER A 6 A.M. DEPARTURE, four climb- time with me (Buzz Blum), but a veteran and drove down the coast to Cape Per- ers began our hike at Green Lakes trail- petua. There was still a little fog on the head about 9:30. We made good time to several times over; and nonmember Jen- nifer Burkett. ocean, but it was a beautiful day , At Green Lakes and enjoyed a lunch break Cape Perpetua we drove up to the over- on a high point overlooking the lakes, look and could see miles of coastline. Three Sisters and Broken Top. We re- We also had our afternoon break and sumed our backpack up the last steep finished up the goodies. We drove to the mile to our campsite at the spring flowing Backpacks visitor center, which had closed, so we out of the west side of Broken Top at drove to Florence and arrived home at about 7,500 feet. The weather was glori- 5:45. Many thanks to Rick Ahrens, who ous – sunny, warm, not a cloud in the sky gave a talk on the current status of the – and we enjoyed a long, leisurely after- Obsidian Falls salmon industry as well as the differences noon setting up camp, eating dinner and between wild salmon and farm grown August 17-18, 2005 meandering about the high bench below varieties. The salmon served at the bake Leader: Bob Burnett the peak. That night the stars were in- had come from the Columbia. Thanks 15 miles, 1,800 ft. credible, and not a breath of wind. also to the hospitality committee and to We left camp before dawn and popped FOUR OBSIDIANS departed on a Saturday our driver, Larry Edwards. Those enjoying up top the saddle just in time to see a morning for a two-day trip in the Three a day at the ocean and a delicious salmon lunch dazzling sunrise. We scrambled up the Sisters Wilderness Area. Starting at Scott were Rick Ahrens, Ethel Allen, Mary Lee northwest ridge, alternately warmed by Lake trailhead, we hiked to the PCT and Cheadle, Connie Doolley, Rosemary Etter, the rising sun and chilled by a gusty wind south on the PCT to Obsidian Falls. We Margaret Fea, Bette Hack, Dora Harris, Ray from the west as we passed around fins of camped the night at the falls and returned Jensen , Mary Lemons, Barbara and Don broken rock enroute. One climber (Don) the next day via the Obsidian Trail. Al- Payne, Liz Reanier, Julia Snell, Janet Speel- had left camp before the rest of us to get though the weather on Saturday included man, Vera Woolley and nonmembers Marjorie a high vantage point for alpenglow pho- sun and some rain, the skies cleared Sat- Crueger, Susie and John Dobson, Jean Eng- tos at dawn. The rest joined him high on urday night, giving us a great view of land, Sherry Lawrence and Pauline Sievers. September 2005 Page 15

By-Ways-by-Bus…The Road Not Taken

By Ray Jensen

First, we stopped at the ranger sta- truck being loaded with eight-foot tion to pick up a large sack of toilet cedar flitches, a ranger in charge. tissue rolls to be distributed at several Then, to Lund-Park for a belated sack appropriate places. Then, out the lunch. Later, we found out that a Row River, turn onto the Sharps large tree fell across this road about Creed Road to the end of the pave- an hour after we left. But, if we had ment at Mineral Camp. All this in been marooned, we had coffee, cook- perfect weather with nice fall colors ies and an Obsidian whistle, so we in a lush forest. were prepared. Finally, back to the ranger station to report the success of AGAIN I ASSURED IVAN I had our TP distribution. driven to Fairview Peak. I neglected to mention that it was 30 years We decided this trip could not be ago…a white knuckle experience done by bus. with car troubles. So, we proceeded on a narrow, curvy one-lane pot- holed gravel road. Enroute, he told many fascinating stories and pointed out several old mine entrances. We arrived safely at Fairview Peak, which at 6,000 feet affords great The By-Ways-by-Bus Committee views from Mt. Jefferson to Mt. takes great pride in offering unique McLaughlin. The fire lookout is still trips for our riders’ enjoyment. Ex- used; and we followed the bus prac- tensive pre-planning and actual tice of coffee and goodies at this stop. scouting of roads and places contrib- ute to the success of our trips. The following is a typical (?) scouting “I neglected to mention report. that it was 30 years ago…a white knuckle experience RIP LEADERS Liz Reanier and I with car troubles.” T had considered a bus trip into the

Bohemia country. So, in early Octo- Fairview Peak from Bohemia Mountain ber 2002, Liz’s friend and fellow phi- Down the Bohemia Saddle and latelist Ivan Hoyer agreed to guide us. over some really bad side roads to old

Ivan was working a mining claim, sites – including Musick Camp, at This report is a tribute to Ivan knew the road system and possessed one time having 1,800 residents. We Hoyer, who passed away about a year extensive knowledge of the area. found some color in the tailings; the ago. His book, “Bohemia Gold: The impact on the environment still very Meeting him at Wal-Mart in Cot- Bonanza Years 1885-1910,” is a clas- evident. Then, past the Champion tage Grove, he had to be convinced sic and must reading for anyone in- complex with Ivan pointing out my Outback was AWD, had good terested in mining places of habitation and of co- rubber (Z-800 Ultras) and that I was a . habitation very discreetly. qualified driver, which Liz assured him. WE ENCOUNTERED a flatbed

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Diamond Peak June 30-July 1, 1973 Leader: Bob Holmquist

HE DAY WAS BEAUTIFUL. Not a T cloud in the sky. We left the trailhead at 6 a.m. as the sun came glaring over the mountain directly into our eyes. My dire predictions of hordes of Diamond Peak mosquitoes did not materialize. A light frost on the ground was keeping them down. This was my 4th ascent by the Bear Mountain route in late June and the first time I have not encountered snow in the timber. At tree line we crossed a short stretch of snow at the base of the west ridge and then up and over bare rock to the first trav- erse. This traverse to the moaning wall (so called because from the top of this wall first-timers moan when they see how much further it is to the Late summer snow on Diamond Peak summit) was treacherous and uncer- Photo by Wayne Deeter tain due to the lack of snow. Loose schedule. The summit box and book and several cases of directionitis (lack rock on the wall, which in past years were in good shape. The spray can of faith in the compass). We struck has been frozen hard caused me to graffiti of last year had been removed the Diamond Peak Trail before faith swing too low where we encountered by volunteers with oven cleaner. Af- in the compass had completely crum- more loose rock. Struggling up ter an hour spent reading the same old bled and in another five minutes were through the scree and garbage I fi- clichés in the book; along with too back to the cars, foot sore, exhausted, nally found a break in the wall and few new ones, taking pictures, nib- thirsty, elated, thankful and wiser. A we scrambled over into the saddle. bling goodies, identifying landmarks tough climb of one of the easiest in What a terrible rotten ridge this is and snoozing we started down. Oregon’s big 10. Moral: if you don’t without snow. With 23 trusting peo- see snow on the southern exposure of ple following in my footsteps, I did The descent of the first ridge was a the West Ridge, use the Pioneer feel the burden of leadership. After a leader’s nightmare, with too many Gulch route and limit the size of your rest stop in the saddle, we started over enthusiastic people wanting to party. On this one were Marge Brit- plodding up the last ridge. In normal glissade down the beautiful slopes in tain, Arlene & Gwen & Jan & Jerry years, the route up this ridge is snow spite of warnings of fracture lines, & Paul Dayton, Brian & David & Lee all the way. This year, the snow route excessive speed and suicidal run-outs. Hatch, Dorothy Hayes, Lori Jackson, was very narrow with a cornice frac- Nevertheless, we made it to tree line Dorothy & Ronnie Leland, Jerry ture line threatening on the left and without mishap; (though) 23 people Mandigo, Jim Monteith, Parker Rid- bare rock on the right. Several times in a long line behind you means 23 dle, Velma Shirk Leon & Leon Jr. we took to the rocks when the snow different kinds of problems. I was Taylor, Marty Tice, Merle Traudt and became too steep. We reached the fortunate in having only one case of leader Bob Holmquist. exhaustion, one case of foot trouble summit at 1 p.m., two hours behind You can check out other “oldie” “I was fortunate in having only one case of ex- trips and climbs (currently back to haustion, one case of foot trouble and several 1973) by visiting our website at: www.obsidians.org cases of directionitis” Then click on The Reports Page

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UPCOMING Janet’s Sampler

ANET JACOBSEN has taken a glance few challenging hills. This time, Mar- to Fox Hollow and then hike on the J at the upcoming month’s trips and shall has added a half-mile (total 4½ Ridgeline Trail to Dillard. I’ll be lead- selected a few for special mention. If you miles) and peacocks to the mix! ing this one and I love to promote this are leading a hike and would like her to Saturday, Oct. 22 -- Fall Creek forested trail so close to town. We’ll know why you think it will offer something (“B”) -- Ed Lichtenstein’s annual nine- hike about six miles. special, call her or email her at: mile hike along Fall Creek area offers Saturday, Nov. 12 -- Mt. June- [email protected] . the fall colors on a peaceful trail. Hardesty Mountain-Lost Creek It’s not too late to add a hike to the Sunday, Oct. 23 -- Eel Creek/ (“C”) -- Join Becky Hansen for a 10- schedule. If you email: Umpqua Dunes (“B”) -- Hike on the mile workout with a 2,000 ft. elevation [email protected] dunes, a deflation plain and through a gain. This is the last “C” hike on the by Monday morning, the trip will be forest marsh to the Pacific Ocean. Bob summer trips schedule. Becky leads at listed in the Register-Guard on Thursday. Huntley’s six-mile hike begins at the a moderate pace so don’t miss a chance Thursday, Oct. 20 – South & Eel Creek Campground. Jane Hackett to get in shape for the ski season. North Shasta Loops + Woodson will lead the hike again on Nov. 13. Wednesday, Nov. 16 -- North (“A”) – Marshall Kandell leads this This is a rewarding hike, no matter how Shasta Loop (“B”) -- Join Ruth Ro- urban hike a couple times a year and windy and rainy. moser as she walks on city streets and it’s always interesting and changing. Saturday, Oct. 29 -- Amazon roads. The amble gives one time to no- City/country, architecturally and eco- Headwaters/Ridgeline Trail (“A”) -- tice landscaping and perhaps even a nomically diverse neighborhoods and a Check out the new connecting trail up few deer.

Lewis & Clark Exhibition Membership Dues Are Bus Trip Slated for Dec. 1st OVERDUE! HE TOURING BLOCKBUSTER Lewis and Clark Na- T tional Bicentennial Exhibition will make only one IF YOU HAVE NOT sent in your Obsidian membership west coast appearance – at the Oregon Historical Society dues for the 2005/2006 year, you are late! Don’t take a in Portland – and the Obsidian Byways-by-Bus folks will chance on losing the many benefits of membership, in- take you there on Thursday, December 1st. cluding our wonderful monthly Bulletin.

The bus will leave Shopko on Coburg promptly at 8 Annual Dues -- $20 a.m. and, after one rest stop, arrive at Lewis and Clark Checks payable to: Obsidians, Inc. College for lunch (included) at the school’s Templeton Send with the renewal form to: Common. Time will probably also be available to briefly Obsidians, Membership visit the Frank Manor House and the Flanagan Chapel on P.O. Box 51424 campus. Eugene, OR 97405

Arrival at OHS in downtown Portland is slated for 2 A MEMBERSHIP renewal form was inserted into your p.m., when the group will get an escorted tour with audio September Bulletin. It can also be downloaded from the headsets furnished to each person. At 4 p.m., the group Members Only area of our web site. Contributions to will head back to Eugene, with arrival around 6. the Contingency Fund and the Lodge Renovation Fund The cost, including everything, is $40 for members, $42 are welcomed as well. Just add any donation amount to for nonmembers. Reservations -- with payments due by your dues check and specify to which fund(s) you wish November 9 (when time entry tickets for the exhibition to donate on the form. Also, indicate if you would be will be purchased) -- can be made by contacting Verna interested in leading hikes, winter trips, climbs or other Kocken, 2263 37th St., Springfield, OR 97477; telephone activities; or if you wish to volunteer on any committees 736-5180. or in any another capacity.

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Trail Maintenance Obsidian Calendar

October PENCER BUTTE Trail Maintenance is scheduled for 14 Fri – Annual Meeting, EWEB 7PM, admin S Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 15 Sat – Drift Creek, 8m 1400' B, B.Lipton (736-7498) 15 Sat – Tahkenitch Dunes, 6.5m B, S.Ward (686-5679) Meet at the main parking lot off Willamette. All levels 16 Sun – Belknap Crater, 8m 1672' B, J.Jacobsen (343-8030) 16 Sun – City Park, Veneta, Bike 35m B, S.Ritchie (342-8435) of skills, interest and physical ability welcome. In Octo- 17 Mon – Mt. Pisgah sunrise/moonset, 3m 1000' A, R.Murdock (345-8305) ber, we replaced the wooden foot bridge at the start of the 18 Tue – Fall Color: Willamette Valley and S, Bus, M.Cheadle (689-1085) main trail with a gravel walk. Spencer Butte hikers should 20 Thu – S & N Shasta Loop & Woodson, 4.5m A, M.Kandell (345-8095) 22 Sat – Fall Creek, 9m 700' B, E.Lichtenstein (683-0688) admire the work done by dedicated Obsidians. 22 Sat – McKenzie Vw Dr/Donna Store, Bike 35m B, S.Ritchie (342-8435) 23 Sun – Eel Creek/Umpqua Dunes, 6m B, B.Huntley (687-1823) 29 Sat – Amazon Headwaters/Ridgeline, 5m 500' A, Jacobsen (343-8030)

November 5 Sat – Spencer Butte, Trail Maintenance, P.Asai (933-3927) 10 Thu – Evergreen Air Museum, Bus, V.Kocken (736-5180) 12 Sat – Mt. June-Hardesty Mt, Lost Cr, 10m 2000' C, Hansen (747-2529) 13 Sun – Eel Creek, 6m 100' B, J.Hackett (984-0049) 16 Wed – North Shasta Loop, B, R.Romoser (726-8154)

December 1 Thu – Oregon Historical Center - Lewis &Clark Traveling Exhibit, Bus, Events at Mt. Pisgah V.Kocken (736-5180) 4 Sun – Tahkenitch Dunes-Threemile Lk, 6m 400' B, B.Lipton (736-7498) For information about and registration for the follow- 13 Tue – Festival of Lights - Wildlife Safari - Holiday Dinner - Roseburg, Bus, M.Cheadle (689-1085) ing events, call: 747-1504. References to member and nonmember fees refer to Arboretum membership, not Ob- sidian membership.

KALAPUYA HARVEST WALK, Sunday, Oct. 23, 11a.m.-1 p.m. -- Discover culture and harvest practices of the Kalapuya on this walk led by Arboretum nature guide Adrienne Schartz. Meet at visitor center, rain or shine. Do- nation: $3.

MUSHROOM WALK, Saturday, Oct. 29, 11a.m.- 1 p.m.-- Fungal ecologist Kyle Hammond discusses identification, habitat, characteristics, natural history and the role of fungi within an ecosystem. Visitor center, rain or shine. Dona- tion: $3. MUSHROOM FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE. Sunday, Oct. 30, Bulletin 10 a.m.-4 p.m.-- One of largest mushroom displays on the west coast, a scarecrow contest, children¹s activities, hay- Classifieds rides, craft vendors, food, fresh cider, music, wine tasting Help Wanted: and more! Co-presented by the Cascade Mycological So- Staff writers, researchers and desktop publishing wizards. ciety and LCC. Donation: $5 per person, $10 per family. No pay, but we’re an equal opportunity employer! Contact the Members free! Publications Committee at: [email protected].

MUSHROOMING ON THE MOUNTAIN, Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m-4 p.m. -- Intensive class for beginners Obsidian Goodies offers instruction on identification, picking, cooking, ecol- T-shirts $10.00 (no matter design or size), sweatshirt $15.00, ogy, folklore and more! Maggie Rogers of Oregon Myco- cap $15.00, mug or tumbler $10.00, whistle $3.00. Contact: logical Society will lead class. Fee: $60/50. Laurie - 206-2303 or [email protected] MORE MUSHROOM WALKS! -- Take a walk through the

Arboretum’s forested trails with experienced mycologists. Note: There is no charge for placement of Obsidian Bulletin Meet at visitor center, rain or shine. Donation: $3. Classified ads; however, only members can place ads and pref- erence will be given to ads that relate to the club’s mission and Sat., Nov.12, 10 a.m.-noon -- Bruce Newhouse & Peg our members’ outdoor activity interest Boulay of Cascade Mycological Society. Sun., Nov. 13, noon-2 p.m. -- Chris Melotti & Molly Widmer of Cascade Mycological Society

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Doug Quirk on the "Pinnacle," Little Brother. Other peaks left to right are Mount Washington, Three Fingered Jack, and Mount Jefferson. See full report - Page 10. Photo by Brian Hoyland

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