VOLUME 68 JULY/AUGUST 2007 NUMBER 7

Inside This Issue Honorary Membership Proposed New Members 2 Obits 2 For Hiking Guru Bill Sullivan

Board Notes 8 LUB MEMBER William Trip Reports & Activities 9-19 L. Sullivan, whose series Potluck Review 18 C of hiking books and per- Upcoming Events 20-23 sonal appearances have intro- Calendar 23 duced and guided untold numbers Features of people to Oregon‟s natural Honorary Membership 1 wonderlands, has been nominated Repairmen and Coonies 3 for an Obsidian honorary mem- Marriner Orum at 90 5 bership. The nomination, made by Janet Jacobsen at the July Conservation Corner 5 board meeting, was signed by 16 Biking to Summer Camp 6 members, including six summer Summer Solstice 6 trips chairs. The nomination will Skiers Frozen in Time 7 be voted on at the October 12 Malheur Extended Trip 19 annual meeting. Barb‟s Sampler 20 Eligibility for honorary mem- Picture of the Month 24 bership, according to the club

constitution, is reserved for Dates to Remember “Persons who have rendered dis- tinguished services to the club or Jul 28-Aug 11 Summer Camp are eminent for achievements in Sept 5 Board Meeting exploration, science or art.” Sept 11 SciEd Tues THE NOMINATION statement Sept 28 Summer Camp Reunion cites Bill Sullivan‟s promotion of the objects of our club “by sharing his enthusi- asm for the mountains, lakes, streams and trails of the northwest.” Also, “The information in his books on scenery, geology, fauna and flora help hikers to ap- preciate Oregon's natural beauty. For our members, his books have made it eas- ier for leaders and hikers to plan hikes and add new ones to our schedule. He leads a backpack trip each summer, has presented programs at Obsidian potlucks

Eugene Ems Baseball and has assisted at summer trips leaders meetings. Bill encourages us to share Fri August 17 and preserve the natural beauty of the wilderness.” See Page 22 A former summer trips chair said, “His books have been a Bible for the club leaders. I couldn't have led hikes without him. His books and spirit are with us on our trips….”

Summer Camp Openings Bill‟s comment on hearing of his nomination: We need more campers!! “This is TRULY an honor!!! My first reaction was -- but I'm already a member of Call Sharon Ritchie the Obsidians. Why do you need to make it honorary? Certainly there are people 342-8435 See Page 22 who have led more trips than I! Perhaps I've gone along on more trips in the form of a guidebook in a backpack?….”

OBSIDIANS INC OBITUARIES , Welcome! P.O. Box 322, Eugene, OR 97440 Website: www.obsidians.org New Members Dorothy Yokel Blumm WEAVER, ELLE (Active) Board of Directors UNERAL SERVICES were held on President - John Pegg 2852 Willamette St #266 June 19 at Temple Beth Israel for Vice President - Jim Duncan Eugene, 97405 F Secretary - Laurie Funkhouser former Obsidian Dorothy Blumm, who 485-0817 [email protected] Treasurer - Stewart Hoeg died in her sleep on June 17 after a Marianne Camp Jim Duncan brief illness. She was 88. A celebration Brian Hamilton Barb Revere Anne Dhu McLucas of her life was also held in the Owen Obsidians in Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the Rose Garden on July 8th. first Wednesday of each month, except “Oregon Quarterly” Dorothy was born May 15, 1919, in August, at the Obsidian Lodge.

New York City to Robert and Emma BSIDIANS were featured in recent Committee Chairpersons O editions of the University of Ore- Neichin Yokel. She held a bachelor of Byways-By-Bus ...... Liz Reanier gon‟s “Oregon Quarterly.” arts degree from Syracuse University Climbs ...... Larry Huff and earned a master's degree in psychol- Concessions ...... Laurie Funkhouser Pete Peterson wrote a piece, entitled: Conservation ...... Deb Carver “Danger? Academic Freedom in the ogy from Antioch University (at age 63). Entertainment...... Kathy Hoeg Extended Trips ...... Lana Lindstrom Age of Terrorism, Talk Shows, and Following her marriage to Stanley Finance ...... Stewart Hoeg Blogs.” It appeared in the Spring issue W. Blumm, Jr., Dorothy resided in Lodge Building ...... Brian Hamilton and spurred several letters to the editor Lodge Grounds ...... John Jacobsen Binghamton, NY, for 35 years. She Librarian/Historian ...... Lenore McManigal in the ensuing summer edition. also lived in Los Angeles, Santa Bar- Membership ...... Julie Dorland In a feature in the summer issue ti- bara, Kobe (Japan) and Eugene. Dur- Online...... Wayne Deeter tled “Play Hard,” Deb Carver, who Publications ...... Barb Revere ing her time in Japan she became a Publicity ...... Ann Dhu McLucas holds the post of Philip H. Knight Dean devotee of Vipassana Meditation and Safety ...... Doug Nelson of Libraries, was singled out for mastered Hatha Yoga. She taught yoga Science & Education ...... Joella Ewing “extreme” recreational pleasures of Summer Camp ...... Jim Duncan in Japan, California and Oregon. Summer Trips . Janet Jacobsen/Barb Revere rock climbing and mountaineering. Trail Maintenance ...... Peter Green Not only are both Pete and Deb Ob- Survivors include two sons, Obsidian Winter Trips ...... Jim Pierce sidians, but they are also married to Ob- Robert "Buzz" Blumm of Eugene and Youth ...... Scott Hovis Richard Blumm of Portland, ME; five sidians (with differing last names, just to The keep everyone confused). Pete‟s spouse grandchildren; and three great- OBSIDIA N Bulletin grandchildren. is Chris Cunningham, whose potluck © 2007 previews and reviews appear regularly Dorothy joined the club in Novem- Published monthly, except August. Articles, in the Bulletin; and Deb‟s husband is ber 1999 and went on five bus trips, the story ideas, letters to the editor and other John Pegg, our current club president. editorial submissions may be emailed to: last one to Big K Ranch in July 2005. [email protected]

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The Obsidian Bulletin P.O. Box 51424, Eugene, OR 97405

For reprint rights, contact above. Robin Romm Gets Deadline First Book Published for September 2007 Bulletin Saturday, September 1, 2007

OBIN ROMM, daughter of Obsidian Rich Romm, just had her first book pub- Assembly/Mailing Team lished (The Mother Garden, Stories, Scribner). R For June Bulletin The book, a collection of fictional stories that have a lot to do with her LaRee Beckley, Marc Hansen, John and mother‟s death from cancer a year or so ago, received a favorable review in the Lenore McManigal, Bill and Margaret Pren- New York Times recently. The book has also been praised in Vanity Fair and the tice,Vera Woolley and and Crew Chief Lou San Francisco Chronicle and was the lead review in the Miami Herald. Back in Maenz Eugene (now residing in Berkeley) on a book tour, Robin had a reading and sign- ing event at Barnes & Noble on July 14th. Editorial Team Robin is a product of Willagillespie Elementary School‟s Talented and Gifted Writing & Editorial Staff ...... Janet & John program. She went on to Brown University, where she studied English literature Jacobsen, Marshall Kandell & Barb Revere Copy Editor ...... Marshall Kandell and creative writing. She also graduated from San Francisco State‟s creative writ- Graphics, Design & Desktop Publishing.... ing program. Stewart Hoeg & John Jacobsen Assembly & Mail Manager ...... Lou Maenz

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How To (or Not!)

Getting into Hot Water With Repairmen …and Coonies Photo and Article on. Then he packs up his tools and I leave me with an appliance sitting in a by Ann-Marie Askew give him a check for $80, which in- pool of water that gives me shocks… cludes the cost of the gaskets. He calls and what are all those weird noises? ATURDAY MORNING. My the store to cancel my $30 payment and Wondering if my daughter and her shower is lukewarm, so I check promises to refund my check if I decide husband know any electricians, I drive S the water heater. The stubby to buy a new appliance after all. to their house. My son-in-law thinks he appliance is nestled in a tiny closet un- AFTER HE LEAVES, I try to wipe up could install 30-amp voltage himself, der a three-foot-high Formica counter the water and remove the remaining so I suggest he do so while the installer top, providing little access. There‟s a wet insulation. As I work, something is present Monday afternoon. That pool of water in front of the plywood keeps knocking against the pipes under way everything will be coordinated and door. Also, funny sounds periodically the floor, accompanied by little vibrato they can check each other‟s work. emanate from under the floor -- like a chirps. I recall seeing a raccoon under I get home about an hour later and frog with a vibrato -- and the water my house a few weeks ago and wonder if there‟s a phone message from the in- pipes seem to tremble. I turn off the circuit breaker, lay newspapers on the floor to soak up the water and measure the height and width of the tight closet space. I get to the home improvement center before 9 a.m. The saleswoman sug- gests I pay $30 for a site visit, at which their contract installer will determine the most appropriate model for my small space. He arrives at my house mid-afternoon. After yanking up the Formica counter and turning off the water, he states that the leak is from the top of the appliance. When I tell him I don‟t want to spend more than what‟s absolutely necessary, he offers to re- place the gaskets for his base fee of $75; and says the store will return my that‟s what I‟m hearing. Then I get sev- staller. When I return his call, he says, $30. He just happens to have a couple eral small electrical shocks and notice “Thank god, you‟re alive! I was just of gaskets with him. His offer is more there‟s an inch or more of water pooled going to drive back to your house! When appealing than spending $600 for pur- at the bottom of the thermostat box. you didn‟t answer, I pictured you dead on chase, delivery and installation of a Panicking, I call the installer and tell the floor!” He‟s not kidding. He really new water heater…and he can fix it him I want that piece of junk out of my thought I‟d gotten the shock of my life. immediately, so I go for it. house because I‟m afraid of it. He says He calms down once it sinks in that As he replaces the dilapidated gas- he can probably do the job on Monday I‟m not dead. Then he says I probably kets, he explains in great detail how if his wife agrees to drive their teenag- don‟t need 30-amp voltage after all and electricity works, but my knowledge of ers to the airport without him. He‟s needn‟t bother with an electrician. physics is minimal and I feel over- making a family sacrifice, but I‟m ea- When I relay this information to my son- whelmed. Water has seeped under the ger to get rid of the wet electrical mon- in-law he says he‟ll come help on Mon- protective cover of the thermostat. As strosity in my house. Besides, I want day anyhow. I‟m glad, because I‟m con- he pulls off some of the soaked insula- to take a hot shower. He also says he‟s cerned about the installer‟s competency. tion, he gets a couple of small electrical not licensed to do electrical work, and I put newspapers on the laundry shocks even though the circuit breaker suggests I get an electrician to install a room floor to soak up the water and is off and his testing devise indicates a 30-amp circuit. I tell him I‟ll be home write, “DO NOT TOUCH,” on paper I lack of current. He doesn‟t remove all after 2 p.m. on Monday, and he says tape to the closet door. The weird the wet insulation, but suggests I do so he‟ll call the store to reinstate my pur- noises under the floor continue. and replace it with dry before turning chase. (Continued on page 4) the water and electrical current back I’M FEELING ANXIOUS. Why did he

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enough resources to help. I leave pretty much stays in unless she‟s hungry …and Coonies phone messages at several other rescue during the day...” (Continued from page 3) agencies. One of them refers me to the MUCH RELIEVED, I spend the day Department of Fish and Wildlife, but hiking up Tidbits Mountain. I don‟t WHEN I GET HOME Monday after- tells me they kill orphaned raccoons. see any wildlife in the wilderness. noon, my daughter calls to say her hus- That evening I spend several hours When I get home, I read the following band is housebound because the pollen surfing the Internet and send a message message from allexperts.com: count is incredibly high. She offers to to two promising e-mail addresses, stat- “You can try them on some grapes come herself so I don‟t have to be ing that I might have orphaned rac- and apple pieces along with dry dog or alone with the installer. I assure her coons under my house. cat food. Give them a pan of water to

I‟m not afraid of him, just concerned *** wash everything in and they should be about his competency. I realize I was I SLEEP WITH DIFFICULTY, awaking happy. If they are too young to eat rather hysterical when I saw her the every time I hear a rustle emanating from solid foods, you can try a „newborn‟ other day and tell her I‟ll call the store under my house. When I check my com- human sized baby bottle; split the nip- if he doesn‟t do his job appropriately. puter just after 5 on Saturday morning, I ple a little larger with a knife. Try He arrives with my new water heater find the following message from a li- feeding them a formula of one can of and returns my $80 check. After re- censed Wisconsin wildlife rehabber: Carnation evaporated milk, one can of moving the plywood closet door, he “Thank you for contacting me!! water, one tablespoon of white Karo pumps water from the old appliance, Please don‟t feed or water such small syrup, and one egg yolk. They usually removes pipes and attachments with his coonies. They will inhale liquid love that mixture. You can put them in soldering iron and, eventually -- with through their nose and get pneumonia. a large dog carrier or cage with a top great effort -- manages to pull it out of Coonies nurse for up to six months... on it. They are like monkeys and can the snug space. Stay away from the area so mother climb out of everything. If they need a Once the old heater is out of the feels safe coming back to get them...She bottle they will probably eat about four closet, I express concern about the may have been coming back and forth to six ounces of milk every four to six soaked floor and wonder if it should be and you didn‟t see her. She may also hours. I have raised many of them and replaced. He tests the plywood for dry be in the process of moving them. She they are sweet, mischievous, a little rot by poking it with a pocketknife, may have been scared, but her mater- rough at times. They like to play fight says there‟s only one small section of nal instincts and the cries of her hun- just like they would with their mother, decay and assures me the floor will dry gry babies will draw her attention, and and humans do not have loose fur, so out and not be a problem. Although if she‟s not dead, she should come get you can get bit and scratched during uneasy, I decide to trust him. them. The important thing is keep eve- play. Good luck.” I help him guide the old heater on a rybody away from the area so she GOOD GRIEF! Such contradictory dolly up the stairs, and the new one doesn‟t hear or see anything. AND so advice! I forward allexperts‟s message down. We squeeze it into the little the babies don‟t get the idea humans to the Wisconsin rehabber who re- damp closet. Installation goes are a good thing. Mother will get her sponds: “Well. Splitting the nipple smoother than removal of the old appli- nerve back to come get them. She may would cause them to get formula in their ance. After he leaves, I continue to have just been looking for a good place lungs, and that Carnation concoction will hear mysterious noises under the floor. to move them to....” cause MBD and toxic shock. Cat food is The rehabber also gives me her too high in protein for coonies....If we *** have to feed them formula, we‟d use...Fox THURSDAY AFTERNOON I spy a cou- phone number for emergencies and Valley (coonie replacer).” ple of baby raccoons peeking out from adds that the babies are most likely under my deck. Ah ha! That‟s what four to five weeks old. So glad I got rehabber‟s message was making the noise! I thank and assure her that I won‟t before allexperts‟! By late afternoon on Friday, I realize attempt to feed or move them. I look out a window and see the ba- there‟s a litter of four nesting in the She writes back: “From what you‟re bies exploring my yard. Noticing my crawl space under my water heater. telling me, I would be willing to bet mom‟s elderly cat nearby, they quickly scurry They go outside periodically to explore under there and you just don‟t know it. back under the deck. It‟s six days since my yard, although most of the time She probably is very cautious coming and I first spotted them outside, and they‟ve they sun themselves in a furry heap. I going now. The babies at the age you grown a lot, thanks to their devoted wonder if the installer‟s power tools describe are out exploring this time of mother -- not to an evaporated milk scared away their mother. Are they year while mom naps. They are like teens cocktail. I (and my cat) will continue orphans? with a new car. Gotta go out and about. to let them be and, hopefully, they‟ll I walk a few blocks to the local wild- If they are not skinny or screaming all the eventually leave home, at which time life rescue center and tell a rather disin- time, mom has it under control. She will I‟ll seal the entry to the crawl space terested woman that I think I have a probably move them soon now that they under my house. litter of orphaned raccoons. She tells are mobile. They don‟t become nocturnal In the meantime, I take a hot shower me the rescue center doesn‟t have until they are nearly a year old, but mom every morning. Page 4 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin

Celebrating Golden Anniversary in Club, Marriner Orum Approaches 90th Birthday By Janet Jacobsen the Oregon Conifer to free outlets on Photo by Mari Baldwin his bicycle, but last month, Marriner ARRINER ORUM, who will be Orum retired from the delivery busi- M 90 years old on August 19, has ness, just a couple of months short of led many trips for the club -- including his 90th birthday. annual Father‟s Day bike rides to the “I visited Marriner recently in his lodge and Christmas tree cutting expedi- home above the Laurel Hill Valley, the tions. He was leading trips from same home he bought when he arrived Hendricks Park to Spencer Butte long in Eugene in the 1950s, newly married, before the Ridgeline Trail was built. He to work for the U.S. Forest Service, has been an active member of the Con- first on the Umpqua National Forest servation Committee. Marriner is an avid Eugene bicyclist. and then on the Willamette National He and his wife, Carolyn, who died Forest. These days the view from Mar- in 1993, joined the Obsidians in 1957. He has bicycled to summer camps, in Europe and across the United States. riner‟s window includes houses sprout- Carolyn Nusessele Orum was a well- ing among the trees, but when he Mike Helm, who interviewed Marriner known water colorist in Eugene. A bought it for $8,000, including an acre poster of one her paintings, Pengra for an article in the local Runoff news- of land, there were only trees. Bridge, is in the lodge‟s Scherer Room. letter published by Many Rivers Group She created original cartoons for the of the Sierra Club, wrote: “When asked for the secret to his life Bulletin in the 1980s and for the 1991 ―YOU HAVE PROBABLY seen him and good health, Marriner says, „Do Summer Camp. Carolyn also led pedaling around Eugene with a stack of something for the good of the world sketch/paint hikes on Mt. Pisgah. In one environmental newspapers strapped to beside yourself. Get out of your little of her trip reports, she stated, “We will his bicycle. For many years he distrib- world and do something for humanity. not be exhibiting our masterpieces.” uted the Runoff, the Forest Voice, and Work for something other than money‟.”

Conservation Corner: Coburg Preserve -- Valley’s Largest Privately Owned Nature Sanctuary The following excerpts are from a personal opinion column by Obsidian Pat McKenzie View Ranch which John and Robin purchased Bitner from the July/August issue of “The Quail,” the Lane County Audu- from the Seavey family in the 50s. A young family, a newly bon Society‟s newsletter. Pat Bitner is the society‟s conservation chair. practicing lawyer; not much money, but a big dream. Now a By Pat Bitner half-century later, a family with a history of generous support

T WAS ONE OF THOSE RARE, perfect mornings in May. of the local community is making another dream come true. I Sunshine, 70s, air so crystal clear the Coburg Hills verita- Permanent protection for some of the last remaining Wil- bly sparkled. We stood on the extensive grassy lawns of lamette Valley property with significant habitat significance. John and Robin Jacqua's home at McKenzie View Ranch, Major funding came from the BPA, $4.9 million of the drinking in the view across a pasture up into the oak savanna $5.3 million purchase price for the Conservancy's permanent and dark Douglas fir ridges. May 24, 2007, marked the for- conservation easement on the Jacqua property. USFWS pro- mal dedication of the Coburg Ridge Preserve; 1,244 acres, the vided major support, granting $400,000…. from funds dedi- largest privately owned nature sanctuary in the Willamette cated to advancement of recovery of federally listed species. Valley. The Jacquas and The Nature Conservancy, with fi- The Jacquas…donated $1 million….in addition, they are giving nancing from Bonneville Power and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife more than $3.8 million to endow long-term management and Service, have agreed to permanently protect 1,244 acres of rare restoration of the new preserve by The Nature Conservancy. native prairie and oak woodlands above the McKenzie River. …Although visits to the preserve will be limited to small The new preserve will be managed by the Conservancy to groups organized through The Nature Conservancy, we are protect and enhance native prairie and oak woodland habitats all richer because this beautiful and rare property is now pro- important to dozens of wildlife species, including the Fenders tected in perpetuity, thanks to the hard work and generosity blue butterfly, a rare native listed as an endangered species. of private citizens, an environmental organization and tax A highlight of the dedication ceremony…was Robin Jac- supported entities of our government. A wonderful example qua's endearingly informal sharing of the beginnings of of what can be accomplished by diligent and dedicated effort. July/August 2007 Printed on recycled paper Page 5

Biking to Camp! Club Quintet Pedals To West Yellowstone By Lyndell Wilken along the mountainous and rugged terrain, we will get a sense of what it must have been like in the days before the area was UE WOLLING, John Hegg, Sharon McCarrol, Jackie changed by settlement and the challenges Lewis and Clark Murdock and I will be getting to camp under our own S must have endured. power this summer. The Trans America Bicycle Trail goes right past the Beaver Creek Campground, site of this year‟s After an early morning climb up Lolo Pass we will descend summer camp. The bicycling opportunity was too good to into the Bitteroot Valley and turn south towards Lost Trail pass up and it was easy to find enthusiastic participants, so and Chief Joseph Pass. The Big Hole Battlefield National the trip was meant to be. Monument will greet us as we descend into the Big Hole Val- ley. The battlefield commemorates the last stand of the Nez Our starting point will be Baker City, making the trip a 742 Perce tribe, whose attempt to reach Canada was ended when -mile journey to West Yellowstone. By starting in Baker the U.S. Cavalry surrounded them in a surprise dawn attack. everyone will have enough time off from work to make the Jackson and Wisdom, MT, in the Big Hole Valley, will offer bike trip and still have enough vacation time to hike during a beautiful place to relax and spend the night. their week in camp. OUR ROUTE passes through Beaverhead Valley, bordered THE JOURNEY will find us passing through Halfway on both sides by steep mountain ranges with the Beaverhead (Oregon), crossing the Snake River at Brownlee Dam on the River meandering between. The Trans America Trail heads Oregon/Idaho border and climbing out of the Snake River towards the mining area of Virginia and Nevada City and canyon at Cambridge, Idaho. The trip will be along some of passes within four miles of Montana's first town of Bannock. the northwest's most beautiful rivers -- the Salmon River to At Ennis, we follow the Madison River to the entrance of Yel- the town of Whitebird and the Clearwater River to the Lochsa lowstone National Park at West Yellowstone. The Madison River, which will take us to Lolo Pass and into Montana. Hotel Hostel will be our transition place as we ship bicycles This route travels along the Lolo Trail, which was followed back to Eugene and change into hiking mode. The owners of by Native American hunters for centuries and the Lewis and the hostel have offered to give us a ride to camp on July 28th, Clark expedition in the early 1800s. As we wind our way which will end the bike trip and start the hiking adventure.

Summer Solstice On Mount Pisgah By Janet Jacobsen the slot. One photographer was braced on the ground try- ing to get the best shot and a few other enthusiastic pho- HEN I ARRIVED at the Mt. Pisgah parking lot at tographers obstructed the view. Fischer waited patiently. 7:50 p.m. on June 21st, it was jammed with the W Toddlers with puzzled faces went up and peered inside and cars of summer solstice hikers and arboretum wedding guests. I started hiking up the trail for the 8:59 sunset, hoping touched the walls of the slot, as if expecting a light bulb. We did see the descending sun through the slot, but it was that even with the clouds I would be able to see the sun set the glow that gave life to the dull bronze monument. As the through the slot in the Kesey Memorial on the summit. I met sun disappeared into a low bank of clouds, Pat and I started Obsidians on their way down who said it was windy and cold back down the trail. We met two more Obsidians who were on top and the clouds were going to obstruct the view. on their way up. They were shocked and disappointed On the summit were around 50 people visiting, picnick- when we said, “The grand show is over until next year.” ing, shivering and waiting patiently. I joined Obsidian Pat At the June potluck, Brian and Mary Hamilton (the Soussan, who had hiked up with the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum ones who left early) assured me they saw the sun go down. group. John Fischer (weatherman of TV fame) was there Colleen and Greg Milliman (the ones who came late) as- with his camera to take pictures for the 11 p.m. news. The sured me they, too, had seen the glow. year before several of us met Fischer on the summit for the The memorial consists of a sculpture with a relief map solstice sunrise. It was decided the slot wasn‟t in the right depicting the mountains, rivers, towns and other landmarks position for the sunrise. Sunset would be better. in the Eugene/Springfield area. Supporting the map are Around 8:45, the inside of the slot began to glow. Gath- three pentagonal bronze columns, upon which the 200 mil- ering on the east side of the monument, people oohed and lion year geologic history of Oregon is portrayed, using aahed as the glow seemed to emanate inside and outside images of more than 300 fossil specimens. Page 6 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin

Art & History Notes: Skiers Frozen in Time Thanks to Historic Photo

By Janet Jacobsen

HAND COLORED historic photograph of 14 skiers active in those discussions. on frozen Scott Lake hangs next to the fireplace in DOTSON WROTE an article titled “Summer Pictures and A the Obsidian Lodge‟s main room. The photo was Some‟re Not” for the April/June 1938 Bulletin. Here are taken by the late Dot Dotson, a charter member of our club some of my favorite lines: whose name is still familiar to modern Eugeneans thanks to “Naturally, your possibilities for good pictures under dif- his family owned camera and photo processing store on Wil- ferent conditions are broadened with good equipment, and lamette Street. the extent to which a negative may be enlarged will depend Dotson was responsible for many photographs and rolled upon the quality of the lens used, but after all the most im- the camera for a number of films of Obsidian activities. His portant thing is how you use your camera. With this in son, Jim, converted the films to a DVD that Rick Ahrens has mind, I hope the following suggestions may prove helpful. employed at several of his presentations. As an Obsidian, “1. Know your camera. Learn its possibilities and its Dot participated in 66 activities between 1927 and 1937. limitations. 2. Before you shoot, THINK. Try to visualize Myrtie Hamlin, a photographer and artist, did the hand the result as it will appear on the paper. Study the subject to coloring on the photo. There are many of her hand colored get the best lighting, and the best arrangement within the prints in the Obsidian photo collection. She participated in picture area. 213 activities from 1929-1963. Her husband, J. Dorr Ham- “In short -- almost anything can be photographed and, if lin, was president of the club in 1935 and a plaque in his care is used, a real picture, not just a snapshot can be the honor is on the fireplace in the main room. result. So again, I suggest, think before you shoot.” SCOTT AND HAND LAKES were popular ski destinations, Still great advice today! especially since there was a ski shelter at nearby Pole Bridge By the way, the skiers in the photo are also of great inter- that served as a headquarters for the early years of the ski est. From left to right, they include Harold Trotter; V. Ed patrol. Johnson (first to climb all Three Sisters in one day and, later, Photography was a popular hobby in the early years of the the mayor of Eugene); Cyril Ball; Bryan Ryan (UofO artist Obsidians. Contests, a camera committee and picture nights whose valuable1936 oil painting was discovered during provided opportunities for many club photographers to dis- lodge renovation); Roy Ford; Ruth Randall; Louie Waldorf play their work. In a 1948 Bulletin, there is mention of a (club president, 1939); Mary Ellen Foley; Ray Sims camera meeting for members who wanted to share photo- (president, 1958); Elmer Adams (who drowned at the coast graphs and receive constructive criticism. And, in 1951, a on an Obsidian trip); Elsie Dotson; Edith Ball; Bud Randall; photography clinic was scheduled at the library. Dotson was and Carl Knowles.

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BOARD NOTES

July 11, 2007 D. City Task Group for South Stephen Brander. Items to upgrade the By Laurie Funkhouser, Secretary Hills: John Pegg sought a volunteer to kitchen have been purchased. The truck serve on the planning commission of the is scheduled to be loaded on July 23rd. President John Pegg called the meeting City Task Group that will be addressing Extended Trips (Lana Lindstrom): No to order. The following members of the development of the South Hills for rec- Board were present Marianne Camp, report. However, note was made of reation. This would involve 4-5 meet- Marianne Camp‟s enjoyable trip to Barb Revere, Stewart Hoeg, Jim Dun- ings about once every two can, Anne McLucas, and Laurie Funk- French Glenn/Malheur with 21 partici- weeks. Names were provided to John pants. See Page 19. houser. Other members present were and he will contact members to see if Membership (Julie Dorland): The Board Wayne Deeter, Kathy Hoeg, Lenore there is interest. McManigal, John Jacobsen, Janet approved one membership application. E. Federation of Outdoor Clubs: John Jacobsen, Doug Nelson, Larry Huff, Publications (Barb Revere): Barb re- Pegg sought volunteers to participate in Peter Green and Scott Hovis. the annual Federation of Outdoor Clubs ported the search for a new editor is on. Treasurer‟s Report: Stewart Hoeg re- conference to be held at Snoqualmie Entertainment ( K a t h y ceived Board approval for payment of bills. Lodge from August 10 -12, Hoeg): Approximately 65 attended 2007. Names were provided to John dinner and 70 attended the presentation by Rick Ahrens on the wetlands. Total OLD BUSINESS and he will contact members to see if there is interest. Shirley Cameron has fees received of $68.00. The next pot- A. Nominating Committee Progress: attended in the past and it is hoped she luck will be the Summer Camp Reun- th Doug Nelson expressed his gratitude to will represent the Club. ion on September 28 . Kathy provided the members of the committee for their the schedule for future potlucks which able assistance and acknowledged the F. Honorary Membership: Jan Jacobsen provided the Board with a nomination also is available at the Website. number of members from which to Science & Education (Joella Ew- choose who are well qualified for a po- of William Sullivan to honorary mem- bership to the Club. A vote will be held ing): No report. Currently working to sition on the Board. The nominees provide e-mail notification to remind are: Wayne Deeter, Marshall Kandell at the annual meeting. interested members of up-coming Sci- and Jim Pierce. ence & Education events. COMMITTEE REPORTS B. Ad hoc Youth Advisory Committee: Concessions (Laurie Funk- John Pegg had no report but will pro- Summer Trips (Barb Revere/Jan houser): Laurie reported sales of vide a report next Board meeting. Jacobsen): Janet reported 31 trips for $45.45 for June. In addition two books June with 174 members and 39 non- were sold with proceeds going to the members participating for a total of NEW BUSINESS Endowment Fund. Long-sleeve t-shirts $370.00 fees. have been ordered and will be available A. Health & Wellness Event: Anne Winter Trips (Jim Pierce): Jim pro- at Camp Pegg. McLucas sought approval for additional vided a final report of 62 outings with funds to allow participation in the Octo- Online (Wayne Deeter): Wayne re- 468 participants and $746 in fees. ber 1, 2007 Health & Wellness minded e-mail senders to include the Event. This event recommends a dona- Climbs (Larry Huff): Seven events Board if they are e-mailing to Commit- tion/item to be raffled off. The request were scheduled for June and at this tee members. May want to consider for funding was approved by the Board. time: one canceled, one report out- altering the addressees to be included in B. Treasurer Position: Sheila Ward has standing and 5 reports with fees re- the Board and Committee e-mails. regrettably resigned her position as Treas- ceived. 24 members and 5 non-members Library/Historian (Lenore McMani- urer. After discussion, the Board ap- participated, receipts of $147.00. gal): She will be up-to-date shortly. pointed Stewart Hoeg as Treasurer. The Trail Maintenance (Peter Green): On Lodge Grounds (John Jacobsen): A Board also appointed Jim Duncan to Wednesday – 6/27 – the crew met at the work party took place on 6/28/07. John take over Stewart‟s position as Vice Fox Hollow trailhead to work on the has noticed some activity on the President. Stewart‟s old position as Amazon headwaters trail. Partici- grounds such as ladders moved as well Finance Committee Chair remains va- pants: members Peter Green and Matt as the remains of a fire. He has spoken cant for the time being. Bell and non-members: Poncho Tar- with some of the neighbors and will C. Art and the Lodge: John Jacobsen man and Max Green. The next three keep an eye out for additional concerns. presented an offer from Dallas Cole to work parties will be on the last Wednes- Safety (Doug Nelson): Doug reported provide a mural for the wall by the day of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the receipt of two incident reports. One handicapped parking. Donations would upper Willamette Street parking lot. involved a bicyclist who “bonked” but be sought to cover the material expense Summer Camp (Jim Duncan): The ultimately was okay. The second in- of $4,000 as Dallas Cole will provide work to prepare for packing for summer volved a hiker with balance difficul- her artist work at no fee. The Board camp has started. A new kitchen plat- ties. An ad-hoc committee has been approved the project. form has been built by John Jacobsen and formulated to address further concerns. Page 8 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin

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trailhead and hiked into Lund Park, Ahrens, Bob Foster, Joanne Ledet, where we stopped for a quick lunch. On Wendy Mitchell and Barb Revere. the way back to our car the rain let up for Nonmembers: Kerstin Britz, Erla King, Hikes a short time, so we stopped at a scenic Rob King and Carol Stern. point and enjoyed the beautiful water as it cascaded down into a clear pool. Most of the wildflowers were gone, but there Raptor Center / Fox Hollow Silver Falls State Park were still numerous patches of pale yel- June 2, 2007 May 5, 2007 low wild iris; and the white dogwood Leader: Joella Ewing Leader: Scott Hovis were at their peak. Enjoying a good 2 miles, 100 ft. (Easy) 7 miles, 300 ft. (Moderate) workout on a soggy day were Daniele EIGHTY DEGREES did not feel too warm Delaby, Paul Flashenberg, Sally Quigley E ENCOUNTERED more people on on this shady, breezy trail. The huge, lush W the trail than Obsidians are used and Joanne Ledet. sword fern underforest revels in the cool to, but far fewer than will be the norm shade provided by dense conifers. The during the busy summer months. May is Eula Ridge real stars of this trip, however, were the also good because the waterfalls are at May 20, 2007 raptors and the volunteer trainer who their peak. Don't forget, there is a $3 park- Leader: Richard Romm introduced us to the center and its many ing fee in the main lot by the lodge. Mem- 10 miles, 3,300 ft. (Difficult) inhabitants. The goal is to rehabilitate bers: Jennifer Barnes, Paul Brown, Sheila and return injured raptors to the wild as IT WAS A RAINY SUNDAY and, to my Carter, Scott Hovis, Joanne Ledet, John surprise, a total of 10 set out to reach the soon as possible, but those whose injuries Lee, Sue Meyers, Colleen Milliman and top of Hardesty Mountain. Downed trees, prevent them from surviving in the wild Greg Milliman. Nonmembers: Linda Mu- slippery footing and a very steep trail become permanent residents.Members: sic, Monya Neal and Nathan Thompson. made for a challenging hike. After a con- Joella Ewing and Marjorie Jackson. ference at the Wendy the Lost Dog sign, Nonmember: Ron Bauer. UO Campus Walk two hikers made an early descent. They May 19, 2007 were escorted by Laurie Funkhouser and Clear Lake Leader: Richard Heinzkill Ellen Sather. The rest of us were appre- June 2, 2007 3 miles, 0 ft. (Easy) ciative of their sacrifice. Cold and rain Leader: Daniele Delaby made for a quick turnaround at the top. WE BEGAN at the music school and 8 miles, 200 ft. (Moderate) ended there about noon. We spent the The descent was via the Hardesty trail, morning walking around buildings and with a car shuttle at the bottom. Mem- AFTER THREE cancellations and a no- through some of them. It was not an aim- bers: Mari Baldwin, Denise Butler, Bob show, a small group of four headed for less ramble, but a route I plotted and Freed, Laurie Funkhouser, Daphne the eastern end of the McKenzie River along the way I spoke briefly about the James, Valentyna Radchenko-Freed, Trail. From the parking area we followed history and present use of many of the Rich Romm, Ellen Sather, Lauren Sharp the dry bed of the Fish Lake Creek to buildings; and also showed aerial photos of and Lenka Stafl. Clear Lake. On our right we admired the the way the campus looked "back when." trees of the Fish Lake Old Growth Grove. Several hikers commented on the extensive Mt. Pisgah We started the loop around Clear Lake and interesting plantings on the campus. A May 28, 2007 clockwise in order to walk through the congenial group of members Walt Leader: Rick Ahrens lava flows before the weather became too Dolliver, Joanne Ledet, Richard Heinzkill; 7 miles, 1,000 ft. (Moderate) hot. and nonmember Donna Sampson. From the start, we had been wonder- IT WAS A VERY pleasant day, tempera- ing whether the lodge would be open (we ture in the low 60s, clear skies with a had ice cream bars on our minds). It was Brice Creek slight breeze. We began in the main park- open and doing good business. We May 20, 2007 ing lot, hiked along the road to the north stopped for lunch close by in a shady Leader: Joanne Ledet trailhead and then all the way around Mt. spot, as it was getting very warm. As 8 miles, 450 ft. (Moderate) Pisgah at a very un-Obsidianlike, natural- usual, the lake was spectacular and lots

AFTER A WEEK of pleasant weather our ist's pace. From time to time we actually of people were enjoying it. Along the luck ran out. Apparently, the rain dis- stopped to look at and listen to the natu- trail we noticed blooming bunchberries, couraged some of the people who signed ral world around us. We heard coyotes bear grass, Oregon grape, wild irises and up, so we were left with four hikers de- and many different species of birds. We other flowers we could not identify. We termined to hike in spite of the weather. identified numerous kinds of plants and enjoyed each other's company and con- The original car shuttle plan was saw turtles and a young muskrat at the versation, but were happy to get back to changed, as it did not make sense to drive water garden. It took about seven hours an air-conditioned car! Members: two cars when one would do the job. So, to complete the loop. The group was cu- Daniele Delaby, Barbara Schomaker, we chose to start our hike at the lower rious and congenial. Members: Rick Michelle Tambellini and Mel Zavodsky.

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Columbia Gorge and met us with her car at the trailhead. Mt. Pisgah Car Camping Exploratory That evening, Laurie joined us for our Watercolor/Sketch Hike June 7-10, 2007 scheduled Saturday hike on Dog Moun- June 9, 2007 Leader & Photo: Sam Miller tain – which, although strenuous (just Leader & Drawing (see Page 11): under 3,000‟ in 3 miles), was worth every Beki Ries-Montgomery THE LULLABY of freight trains hauling painful footstep once we broke out of the 4 miles, 450 ft. (Easy) loads just 20 yards from our campsite forest into the alpine meadows. The didn‟t prevent our sleeping like logs… golden balsamroot was at its peak, along A DAMP, drizzling morning did not deter probably because of the great exercise with purple lupines, red and orange In- members Shirley Froyd and Carol Fair- experienced on our variety of hikes in the dian paintbrush and other gloriously col- banks from joining me to wander the Columbia Gorge. The idea of a car ored flowers. The wind was picking up trails of Mt. Pisgah Arboretum in search camping trip to the gorge was conceived by this time and when we finally arrived of inspiration to draw in our sketchbooks. so we could explore several hikes on just at the summit we were beginning to feel We hiked more than we drew as we one long drive from Eugene. Although really cold. A quick lunch stop and we waited for a break in the weather. If it the weather could have been better, the headed back down just as the really bad hadn't been for the rain, I doubt we wonderful scenery and fantastic wild- weather began to roll in. The group de- would have walked very far. All in all, it flower displays made up for any damp cided a second lunch was in order and we was a successful outing and plans were discomfort. found a diner in Stevenson, WA, where made to do this again in better weather. After arriving at Ainsworth State Park small orders of fries covered the whole Campground on the Old Columbia Gorge plate! Luckily, none of us had ordered a Gwynn Creek Highway and staking out our sites, we large portion. We also found to our sur- June 13, 2007 headed off to hike Larch Mountain, prise that potato salad has a season Leader: Cork Higgins touted as a great “view” hike. No doubt, (according to the menu it was “available 7 miles, 1,100 ft. (Moderate) the view is usually wonderful, but we in season”). To Sue‟s disappointment, encountered low clouds at the summit. LEFT EUGENE with a weather forecast of apparently June is not potato salad season. "occasional drizzle" for the central Ore- The loop trail offers pleasant forest hik- Nola and Sue then left us to head ing. On Friday, we arranged a car shuttle gon coast. By the time we saw the Pacific home. Laurie and I braved the continuing we could see blue sky peeking through so we could hike one way down the Ea- rain and spent the remainder of the after- gle Creek trail. Although the drive to the clouds. The first leg of the trip, paral- noon visiting five spectacular waterfalls lel to the coastline, yielded a whale sight- Wahtum Lake trailhead took over an (Horsetail, Multnomah, Wahkeena, Bri- hour, we all agreed the experience was ing. The second leg, up and up and up dal Veil and Latourell) along the Colum- Cook's Ridge, revealed giant Sitka spruce worthwhile. Sue, Chris and I set off in bia River Gorge Trail. Chris decided a cloudy weather from the lake, hiking a that must have been watching when Cap- nap was more to her liking. The rain con- tain Cook sailed along the coast. Also on fairly long stretch of the Pacific Crest tinued all night and into Sunday morning, Trail before heading downhill to the Ea- this leg, we walked through gardens of when the remaining hikers decided to sword fern resting beneath the silent can- gle Creek Gorge. In many parts of the make a fairly early start for home, hiking forest, the trail was bordered by brilliant opy. After lunch and conversation, we the 2-mile round trip Oneonta Gorge trail descended the third leg down into the pink rhododendrons. Once we got to Ea- before heading south. That, of course, is gle Creek we started meeting other hikers. Gwynn Creek drainage, with its giant when the weather cleared and the sun firs, lupine, foxglove, starflower and sal- The sun came out and we were treated to came out. Participants were members incredible waterfalls and rapids for the monberry. Judging by the bubbling con- Laurie Funkhouser, Sam Miller, Nola versation and laughter, all 11 hikers en- rest of the hike down to the trailhead. Nelson, Chris Stockdale and Sue Nola had decided not to do the long hike joyed their outing. A great group! Mem- Wolling. bers Bill Buskirk, Myron Cook, Bob Freed, Carolyn & Cork Higgins, Marshall Kandell and Pat Soussan; nonmembers Andrea Callahan, Jim & Lois Lobben and Elle Weaver.

Hell Hole June 16, 2007 Leader: Bob Huntley Photo: Zella Andreski 3 miles, 200 ft. (Difficult)

ON A GORGEOUS Oregon spring day five Obsidians braved the hike into the Hell Hole. After a stop at the McKenzie Ranger Station (open all summer seven days a week) we headed up Aufderheide Drive to the trailhead. There we came Chris, Nola, Sue and Laurie on Dog Mountain. across a Sheriff's Auxilliary search and Page 10 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin rescue group consisting of two adults and trail during the cool of the morning and peratures and the usual grand wildflower half a dozen teenagers. They were there doing the shaded portions during the display. This trail once again lived up to to practice rappelling and to see the Hell warmer afternoon. its reputation as a premier wildflower Hole. For the record, some rocks had hike. Departing the lower trailhead off of shifted, making it very difficult to climb Rosary Lakes FS Road 15 about 10 a.m., we hiked down to the very bottom. In fact, June 16, 2007 counterclockwise, climbing east to the Marianne was the only one of us who Leader: Karla Rusow Tombstone parking area first (so we was small enough and adventurous 7 miles, 850 ft. (Moderate) could avoid that uphill at the end of our enough to make it down there. The group, trip), on through Tombstone Prairie and TWELVE OF US gathered at LCC under all Obsidians, consisted of Zella Andre- up the Cone Peak Trail, enjoying forest misty skies. However, by the time we hit ski, Ken Auguston, Marianne Camp, Bob flowers all the way. the trailhead on the Willamette Pass, we Huntley and Martha Welches. We soon entered the first of the were above the clouds and had a bright, cool day for our hike. We made our way many clearings and open ridges, where we were treated to our first spectacular three miles up the trail in about an hour and a half and decided to proceed about wildflower displays. A side trip to the another half-mile to the second lake for top of Cone Peak offers a change of pace lunch. Since it was still early and every- from the normal loop. The strenuous climb up Cone Peak (almost 200 feet one was agreeable, we decided to go on higher than Iron Mountain) was rewarded up the trail past the third lake to a saddle, with panoramic views, more wildflowers from where we could look back across (who‟d have thought) and the serenity of the lakes and out over the forest to Cres- enjoying a place where few come, even cent Lake in the distance. We then back- though it is within a half-mile of one of Bob, Ken, Martha and Marianne in Hell Hole tracked down to the trailhead reaching it about 2:30. All agreed that it was a great the most popular hikes in the area. McKenzie Waterfalls hike. Members Carol Anderson, Jen Bar- After a leisurely lunch and enjoying the view, too soon we were off again, Clear Lake nes, Bill Buskirk, Myron Cook, Lynda Goddell, Karla Rusow, Guy Strahon and down Cone Peak and on around the north June 16, 2007 side of Iron Mountain (no snow on the Judy Terry; and nonmembers Richie Leader: Ed Lichtenstein north side trail this year) and up to its 8 miles, 600 ft. (Moderate) Haslag, David Pappel, Caryl Smart and lookout, where we enjoyed even more Nathan Thompson. POSTED THE TRIP I late and only three wildflower shows and great views. Can signed up, two of whom canceled the Cone Peak/Iron Mountain there ever be too many wildflowers or night before. Ergo, Jim Fritz and I took a great views? Another break on top and June 17, 2007 fine walk on a sunny, pleasant day. From then downward we go, back to the cars at Leader: John Jacobsen Sahalie Falls parking area we went east about 4 p.m. It was a treat not to have to 8 miles, 2,740 ft. (Difficult) and circled Clear Lake clockwise, lunch- hike up the last half-mile to the Tomb- ing at the lodge. This route had us walk- ANOTHER GREAT TRIP with a great stone parking lot. Members Max Brown, ing over the exposed, lava section of the group! Mostly sunny skies, mild tem- Marianne Camp, Heather Croson, Brian & Mary Hamilton, John Jacobsen, Barb Revere, Rich Romm and Glen Svendsen; nonmember, Jane Brolsma.

Kentucky Falls North Fork Smith River June 17, 2007 Leader & Photo: Julie Dorland 9 miles, 1,100-1,200 ft. (Moderate)

BE PREPARED, I'm going to gush! This was an incredible hike. Eleven very nice people joined the co-leaders. We started at Kentucky Falls and continued down along the North Fork Smith River trail. The trail has been lovingly maintained by volunteers and despite the Forest Service description ("very dangerous trail"), the trail was in good condition, with a few overgrown areas and some "slide off the narrow trail and down the hill" areas (but easily traversed with a little caution). The Journal excerpt from Mt. Pisgah Watercolor Hike: “Shelf fungus on a tree trunk bridge is in! Highlights: unexpectedly, and Columbia lily." See June 9 report. tons of wildflowers, including rhodies, July/August 2007 Printed on recycled paper Page 11 columbine, tiger lily, white and purple with no potholes. Members Marianne Bruns, Maggie Gontrum, Patricia iris, foxglove, lupine, daisies, monkey Camp, Daniele Delaby, Julie Dorland, Macafee, Virginia Rice, Karla Rusow, face and a magical "forest" of delphin- Joella Ewing and Dick Hildreth. Pat Soussan and Judy Terry; nonmember ium; huge trees, including an 11-foot Ken Rosemanen. diameter Doug fir; the multiple bridges Tidbits Mountain spanning the river; three mile bridge (an Marion Lake June 23, 2007 June 24, 2007 architectural wonder); three lovely little Leader: Glen Svendsen grottos; and, of course, waterfalls. We Leader & Photo: Jim Pierce 4 miles, 1,100 ft. (Moderate) did a shuttle, adding about an hour and a 7 miles, 900 ft. (Moderate) half to the overall trip. A few mosquitoes, ANN-MARIE, Nancy, Dick, Sam and I but only bothersome when we stopped. left in one car and met Ellen in Blue Elevation loss of 1,400 feet, but with ups River. After a pleasant stop with coffee and downs, probably gained 1,000 to and pastries at the Sather Rest Area and 1,200 feet along the way. Many thanks to Meditation Center, the group took two drivers Beth Roy, Carol Fairbanks, and cars to the Tidbits Mountain trailhead on Nola Nelson, who kindly and uncom- a mostly gravel road. The last 200 yards plainingly drove and shuttled us! of this route is very rutted and a high clearance 4x4 is recommended (or park on the main road and walk up the last pitch). The trail passes through several different types of forest and rocky envi- ronments, with a variety of wild flowers and shrubs in bloom. A few of us scram- bled up the rocky summit to the old look- out site at about 5,200 ft. elevation and enjoyed views of Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Sis- ters and Bachelor. Sam and I tried to pick

out Iron Mountain and Cone Peak from the many similar "lumps" on the horizon. After Seldom seen, Marion Falls

some gray clouds blew in cool air with the HAT A LOVELY TRAIL Members LaRee Beckley, Walt Dolliver, W through old re- threat of rain, the group returned to the Julie Dorland, Chuck Eyers, Carol Fair- growth and mixed old growth over six parking area, ending the trip in warm sun- banks, Phyllis Fisher, Linda Hovey, Nola feet in diameter. We noted a dozen kinds Nelson, Beth Roy and Pat Soussan; non- shine. Members Ann-Marie Askew, Dick of trees, five ferns and a score of wild- Hildreth, Ellen Sather, Glen Svendsen, members Wayne Cleall, Bill Rodgers and flowers among five different kinds of Aaron Smith. Sam Tracer and Nancy Whitfield. weather. We passed by Lake Ann and its lily pads with nesting geese and black- Opal Creek Cone Peak Meadows birds. There was a side trip to marvelous June 20, 2007 June 23, 2007 Marion Falls…a phenomenal cascade. Leader: Julie Dorland Leader: Barbara Bruns Marion Lake is a jewel surrounded by 5 miles, 1,050 ft. (Moderate) forests and lava flows. The south side is 7 miles, 300 ft. (Moderate) recovering from the B&B fire four years LOVELY DAY with a lovely, low mainte- THE TRAILHEAD was filled with people ago. During lunch on the rocky penin- nance and easygoing group! We enjoyed from Eugene, with about 20 from the sula, Three Fingered Jack peeked in and driving the back roads to Opal Creek. Downtown Athletic Club there to hike out from behind the clouds. I took 183 The hike was easy, along the meandering the Cone Peak area also. We started on (kept 127) pictures, so we had a leisurely Little North Santiam River, to the beauti- the east side of Tombstone Pass for the and observant journey. Enjoying the out- ful green pools of Opal Creek. Stopped at moderate hike to Cone Peak Meadows ing with me were the “Pretty Pack of Sawmill Falls and the remains of Merten and the loop around Iron Mt. It was not Pikas” -- members Daniele Delaby, Julie Mill. Then across the bridge and lunch long before we were rewarded with a Dorland, Joanne Ledet (also drove), alongside Opal Creek (just before Opal beautiful plate of colors. The blue lark- Carol Petty and Barbara Schomaker; and Pool). Then to Opal Pool, where we ad- spur was everywhere, as well as Indian nonmembers Charlene Pierce and Su- mired the water color and the dancing paintbrush, cat's ear, bleeding heart and sanne Twight-Alexander. shadows of the water on the steep rock. numerous other wildflowers. Maggie was To the bridge leading to Jawbone Flats equipped with a wildflower book for this area and therefore became our "expert." King Castle/Castle Rock and the gorge, stunning as ever. Lots of June 24, 2007 butterflies in a small meadow just before We meandered through the meadows taking pictures and soaking up the "eye Leader: Ellen Sather Jawbone Flats, one of which landed on 11 miles, 2,600 ft. (Difficult) the leader's hand, where it seemed to candy." Lunch was high on a ridge with enjoy the salty sweat that had accumu- nice views. We lost the spectacular views AN EXCEPTIONAL GROUP of hikers met lated! The gravel road to Opal Creek was of the wildflowers as we continued north at my home. After pit stops and coffee, in much better condition than last year, and west around Iron Mt. Members Barb the group proceeded the two miles to the Page 12 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin trailhead. It was a typical Oregon day the trip up. We admired the rhododen- best condition I have seen. Brice Creek is with a mix of rain, wind and sun breaks. drons, a slimy green slug and all the running low, but the water is clear and The trail for the first four miles led us fallen trees that had been cut to allow affords wonderful views of the rocks. past stunning sections of old growth, passage on the trail. We managed to This pleasant trail offers the beauty of the several streams, wildflowers and open avoid the rain and had a wonderful time. creek, with a forest of old growth, ferns, views of the McKenzie Valley. Margaret salal and a touch of poison oak at the Beilharz, a hydrologist with the Forest Frissell Trail To Lookout Mt. start. Members: Anne Bonine, Lynda Service, joined us for the second section June 27, 2007 Christiansen, Jim Fritz, Janet Jacobsen of the trail, which wound through a and Barb Revere; nonmember Carol Leader: John Pegg steeper section with more old growth, Stout. 10 miles, 3,100 ft. (Difficult) manzanita, chinkapin, wildflowers and balds. The top of Castle Rock has a THIS WAS A VERY strenuous hike to the Cape Mountain nearly 360-degree view, including the site of an old lookout on Lookout Moun- July 3, 2007 Sisters (they were almost out), Mt. Wash- tain, but our group took the challenge and Leader: Paul Flashenberg ington, Sawtooth, the McKenzie River, made the 3,100' elevation over five miles 7.6 miles, 1,200 ft. (Moderate) Cougar Reservoir and Tokatee Golf in excellent time. The last mile was touch Course. Margaret answered questions and go, since it is clear this part of the ON ANOTHER glorious day, eight of us regarding local flora, fauna and river trail is not well used. But the rewards set forth to enjoy a beautiful hike just a conditions while we enjoyed a leisurely were many. Wildflowers were every- few miles from the ocean. Wildflowers lunch. Brad Bennett took a dramatic pic- where, there were views of mountains were abundant, salmonberries plentiful ture of Bob Davis as he nearly leapt off from Mt. Hood to Diamond Peak, with and juicy and, unlike last September the edge of the cliff. Thanks to Dick Hil- exceptional views of the Sisters, and the when I last led the hike, there were no dreth for meeting the group at SEHS and weather was wonderful. Hikers were clouds to obstruct many panoramic views setting them on the way upriver. Thanks Marianne Camp, Dick Hildreth, John of the ocean. The trails again were in also to Marianne Camp who made a wise Pegg and nonmember Sam Riddle. excellent condition, thus allowing us to decision before the trip started. And ku- complete the 7.6-mile loop with a lunch break in about 3 1/2 hours. Next time I dos to Bob Davis who uttered the best Clear Lake one-liner I've ever heard, bar none. Ask lead this hike, I plan to explore some June 30, 2007 other trails, including a trip to an old In- him for details! Leader: Carol Petty Members Marianne Camp, Laurie Funk- dian shelter. Members Marianne Camp, 5.5 miles, 200 ft. (Easy) Jean Coberly, Julie Dorland, Carol Fair- houser, Daphne James and Ellen Sather; nonmembers Norma Bengiat, Brad Ben- THE WEATHER for our hike was close to banks, Paul Flashenberg, Marshall Kan- nett and Bob Davis. perfect. Parking our cars by the log shel- dell, Pat Soussan and Lee Young. ter built by the Civilian Conservation Mt. June-Hardesty Mt. Corps we hiked the trail clockwise, en- joying a shady path of Douglas fir and June 24, 2007 Bike mountain hemlock. We had several views Leader & Photo: Rich Peevers of the Three Sisters. We relaxed by the 10 miles, 2,100 ft. (Moderate) Trips great spring, watching kayakers on the aqua blue lake. Hiking through the lava beds we watched three osprey circling their nest and relaxed for a second lunch Willamette Meander break at Coldwater Cove boat landing. May 26, 2007 Completing our hike around the lake Leader: Chuck Wagar through cool forest we saw the headwa- 7 miles (Easy) ters of the McKenzie River and views of HE DAY WAS PLEASANT enough for Mount Washington. Members Richard T a seven-mile ride on the Willamette Heinzkill, Dick & Rose Marie Moffitt, bike paths. Two aspiring prospective Carol Petty and Barb Revere; nonmem- members, George Koris and Pam Love, ber Carol Stout. read about the ride in the Register-Guard and filled out membership forms. The Rich & son, Bradach Brice Creek mileage was quite satisfactory for them NO ONE SIGNED UP for this trip, so I took July 1, 2007 even as I offered more miles. my 5-year-old son, Bradach, to the top of Mt. June. We arrived at the trailhead at Leader: Lynda Christiansen 10:30 a.m. and, after 45 minutes of walk- 10 miles, 600 ft. (Moderate) Brigg's Hill Wineries June 10, 2007 ing in the 50 degree forest with cloud A LOVELY SUNNY DAY and an easy 40- cover, we reached the summit. We had a mile drive to the trailhead, with a short Leader: Larry Dunlap 36 miles, 400 ft. (Moderate) PB&J and some gummys and admired detour around a bridge repair. The trail, the view. Several self-timer pictures were while a bit rough underfoot, is in good WITH RAIN JACKETS ready and an omi- taken, then we started the trip down, condition, and the optional short side trail nous spring sky, we headed up Lorane which was actually a little slower than to the base of Trestle Creek Falls is in the Hwy. At the summit, however, the sun

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came out and blessed our green and fresh We all cleaned our plates! The ride back -washed county with its warming rays. was equally enjoyable. My thanks to On Brigg's Hill we encountered several nonmembers Lewis Luchs and Paul Gar- heats of the preliminaries for the Oregon rick and members Stewart & Kathy Climbs road biking championships. They were Hoeg, Dick Moffitt, Darrell McBee, an inspiration, though at least five times George Jobanek, Lyn Gilman-Garrick faster that we were going in our alternate and Sam Houston for making this such a direction. The final climb up to Sweet wonderful day. Smith Rock State Park Cheeks Winery was a killer, but the re- May 12-13, 2007 ward was lunch on a beautiful patio Leader: Larry Huff overlooking the whole valley. Rumor has Orchard Point Park 6 miles (Rating: 5.6 to 5.8) it they make a passable pinot noir and June 23, 2007 dry Riesling as well.…The trip home Leader: Joan Bradley E HAD A BIG TURNOUT by the saw close encounters with deer and tur- (Easy) W students who completed climb key buzzards, plus all those spring flow- school -- a total of 12 climbers eager to ers I still don't know the names of. All in WE BEGAN at the Terry St. entrance to test their abilities on rock. Six climbers all, a fine outing! Members Larry the Fern Ridge bike path. It was a beauti- formed an advance scouting party, going Dunlap and Bill Stewart. ful day. After four miles the ride ended out Friday ahead of the rest of us. The when one participant became dizzy and strategy worked out well for us late arri- could not continue. Another participant vals as the advance group had already set Brownsville-Sweet Home rode back to get her car and then trans- up three routes on the Rope De Dope June 16, 2007 ported us back to the parking area. Eve- Block, a small rock formation in the Leader: Joyce Sanders rything ended well. Cris and I then had park. As we geared up for the opportu- 45 miles (Difficult) lunch at the parking/picnic area on Green nity to climb the Rope De Dope, the ad- Hill Rd. and took a tour of the Green Hill vance group was already across the river WE MET IN BROWNSVILLE City Park Humane Society animal shelter. Member amidst their Pioneer Days event. The setting up routes on the Cinnamon Slab, Joan Bradley; nonmembers Cris Marlette a rock feature on the Morning Glory countryside east of Brownsville is quite and Linda Music. beautiful, although we encountered Wall. The later group -- which included "heavy mist." After lunch in the city park me, Doug Nelson (technical assistant) in Sweet Home, the weather calmed Bellfountain and Peter Green (assistant leader) -- broke down the fundamentals for three down and we removed layers of clothing June 30, 2007 anxious beginners -- Kaushik Vaidyana- approaching Sodaville. This is a hilly Leader: Lyn Gilman-Garrick than, Dave Morris and Marianne Camp. trip and all participants were willing and 26 miles (Moderate) able. The last hill is a doozy! We later lost Doug to the allure of the Members Barbara Bruns, Walt Davis, IT WAS A GORGEOUS day for a bike ride great climbing to be had at Cinnamon Stewart Hoeg, Darrell McBee, Dick -- sunny skies, temperatures in the 70s Slab. The advance group (Chance Fitz- Moffitt and Joyce Sanders; nonmember and light wind. We started at the inter- patrick, Sue Carey, Juli McGlinsky, Den- Pam Morris. section of Bellfountain and Greenberry nis Gardineer, Michelle Tuma and Lori Roads and biked north through the mid- Tierney) were putting up and taking Willamette Valley past Christmas tree down routes like mountain goats. I guess Cottage Restaurant farms and grass fields. After just a few they had been climbing since the crack of June 23, 2007 miles we stopped for lunch at Gathering dawn. Leader: Sharon Ritchie Together Farm, an organic produce farm Peter and I enjoyed coaching and 36 miles (Moderate) just south of Philomath. Everyone en- climbing with our small group as the joyed a delicious lunch. Some had Chi- others across the river could be heard AFTER POSTPONING this ride twice be- nook salmon on fresh greens, a few had hootin' and hollerin' in some cacophony cause of rain, we were finally able to go. omelets with homemade sausages, others of pleasure. The weather was beautiful -- blue skies, had soups and salads. After lunch we As the day progressed there was a lots of white fluffies and a gentle breeze. continued our ride, looping back along crack of thunder and a flash of lightening Great biking weather. From Pleasant the bottom land close to the river. We with about 10 minutes of rain and, lo and Hill High School we rode by rolling passed fields of clover and dozens of bee behold, the park began to clear out. Peter backcountry roads to Cottage Grove. hives. Luckily, none flew into our hel- and I had our pick of routes and pro- Everything was still green with wild- mets. The only mishap was a flat tire ceeded to set new ones for our little flowers alongside the roads. My thanks caused by a shard of glass. All in all, a group to conquer. Later in the day, we to Lyn Gilman-Garrick for getting us lovely day with lots of great people: packed up at the Rope De Dope Block and from the intersection of Sears and Row members Barbara Bruns, Laurie Funk- proceeded across the river to join the rest River Roads onto a lovely little bike path houser, Kitson & Peter Graham, Stewart of our ambitious group. We put in a few that winds through a wetlands with lots Hoeg, Darrell McBee, Pam Morris, Vir- more reps on the rock and proceeded to of water, foliage and birds. We came out ginia Rice, Sharon Ritchie, Joyce Sand- follow the sunshine right out of the park. very close to the restaurant. The food ers, Guy Strahon and Judith Terry; and Twelve starving, but satisfied, climb- was great and embarrassingly plentiful. nonmember Paul Garrick. ers went into Redmond to crash a Mexi- Page 14 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin can restaurant. We said goodbye to Dave rocks on the ridge to eat lunch. The final Peter and Lee headed out first, agreeing and Kaushik, who headed back to Eugene push for the summit began 20 minutes to wait for the 40-something gang at des- and the rest of us drove off into the night later. At the false summit, we ran into ignated points along the way. to our camp in the rim rock country some backcountry skiers and rested for a The first stage is a hike through the alongside the Deschutes River. The stars few minutes. After hiking the final half- forest to the Sierra horse camp. It‟s a were brilliant as we lay down to slumber. mile along the summit ridge, the lead rock-strewn dusty trail with some good We awoke to a beautiful desert morning, members of the group reached the sum- views of the Trinity Alps. The horse broke camp and drove back to the park mit at 1 p m. We stayed at the summit camp (a cabin, spring and some compost- for a short day of climbing. Doug daz- for about 45 minutes, taking photos and ing toilets) sits at the edge of the forest as zled a group of us at the Peanut forma- signing the summit register before begin- it gives way to alpine meadows and the tion with his climbing abilities as he ning our descent. We ended up not using mountain. From here, one can either head demonstrated proper anchor setting and snowshoes or crampons, although a few up to the overly popular Avalanche cleaning. Peter, Chance and I went down of us post-holed down to our hips near Gulch, where most people camp at Lake to the route named Five Gallon Buckets buried rocks more than once. We re- Helen; or go to Hidden Valley high camp and took turns leading this vertical route. turned to the trailhead at 4:15. Non- with its access to west face routes and It was a great adventure with great people Obsidians Lubos Hubata-Vacek and Shastina crater. We headed up to the tent and lots of rocks to climb. Jonathon Deininger completed their village at Camp Helen. The next segment qualifying climb and were able to fill out goes across the alpine meadows on a membership applications. Obsidian causeway of boulders painstakingly Diamond Peak climbers were Matt Bell, Lori Tierney, placed by volunteers to keep traffic off Andrew Jensen, Barry Smith, Rich the vegetation. The trail now begins to Graduation Climb Peevers and Brian Hamilton. become the true grunt. We have to nego- May 19, 2007 tiate a cliff band with full packs, then Leader: Brian Hamilton walk up boulder strewn moraine deposits Co-Leader: Rich Peevers Mt. Shasta/Avy Gulch all the way to a plateau called the 50/50 6 miles, 4,000 ft. June 8-10, 2007 Camp. It is still another 1,000 vertical WE BEGAN OUR CLIMB at 8:15 under Leader: Larry Huff feet to Camp Helen, and some people cloudy skies at the Pioneer Gulch trail- 9 miles, 7,050 ft. prefer to haul their full packs no further (Class 2 Snow Climb) than here. We prepare for the snow slog head. Our backpacks were heavier than most of us would have preferred because I ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED the climb in into high camp, which is also the steepest everyone carried crampons and snow- early June to climb the mountain with a section of the lower mountain and we shoes and we were prepared for wet, cold healthy snowpack; however, the snow hump it into camp at 10,460 ft. weather. The forecast called for a 30% conditions this year were similar to mid We spent the rest of the day in camp… chance of showers with freezing level at to late July and deteriorating. The initial napping, eating, hydrating and melting 6,000 feet. The first quarter-mile of the weather forecast appeared stable for the snow for water. We also took in the mag- trail is steep and, within 20 minutes, we climb so we agreed to meet Thursday nificent view. With an early start the next needed to remove layers of clothing. We afternoon and drive down to Mt. Shasta. morning, we turn in about 8:30 p m. and, soon left the trail to ascend toward the The logistics for the climb were to hike fortunately, the other 50-60 people in southwest ridge, breaking out of the into high camp on Friday and spend the camp are silent by 9. We awoke for a star heavier timber into more open terrain. day and evening acclimatizing. We then -filled alpine start about 3:15 a.m. and We took GPS bearings at this point would go for the summit early Saturday began our climb – which, when already (5,400') to help us find our way back on morning, return to high camp for a lei- above 10,000 ft., is not easy. We learn as the descent. At about 5,550' we were in surely nap and then return to the vehicles we go how to pace ourselves and prop- the snow and it was firm enough so we late Saturday. It sounded like a nice idea. erly hydrate and ingest food. The first didn‟t need our snowshoes. As we con- A low pressure system entered the Pa- section up to and around the rock pile tinued heading almost due west and cific northwest and northern California called The Heart is really just a long slog. slightly below the southwest ridge, the on June 4 and wreaked havoc across the We are rewarded with the moon setting clouds would occasionally break enough region through midweek. Our small and the shadow of Shasta beginning to for us to have glimpses of the upper group was not intimidated, as we were form on the mountains to our south. It is ridge. The slope gradually increased. As looking for an excuse to go to N. Calif. a beautiful full-blown morning as we arrive we neared the tree line, it became very for an adventure. The weather models and climb through the rock band known as steep and trekking poles were replaced showed significant improvement through the Red Banks. This is the crux of the with ice axes. June 9th. Traveling in two vehicles were climb. We breached the Red Banks and At about 11 a.m., we reached the tree Lori Tierney and Julie McGlinsky in one arrived on the wind-swept plateau at the line and turned toward the north to get and Peter Green, nonmember Lee Shaff- base of Misery Hill. It is definitely windy onto the ridge top. Once on the open ner and I in the other. We set up camp at here. We broke for some rocks to get out of slopes, our spirits seemed to lift because the Bunny Flat trailhead and spent the the wind and put on extra layers. it now felt more like we were actually night under an amazing carpet of stars. As we ascend Misery Hill I began to climbing a mountain, rather than hiking We awoke leisurely Friday morning and notice a thin but growing lenticular cloud through the woods. After another half put our packs together for the day‟s trek to the east. We have had some altitude hour -- at 7,766' -- we stopped at some to high camp. On the walk-in young guns issues along the way. Now I sensed po-

July/August 2007 Printed on recycled paper Page 15 tential for a summit whiteout, or worse. I all ascended, one by one, and enjoyed North Sister began to start pushing for an early turn- their time on the summit, then descended. June 30-July 1, 2007 around, but first needed to convince my A group of eight Chemeketans patiently Leader: Wayne Deeter group. We are close, so for now we push waited at chicken point for their turn; our Photo: Juli McGlinsky on, ever wary. The wind is absolutely relatively early start had gotten us there 17 miles, 5,500 ft. (Rating: I-3) howling towards the top of Misery Hill first. This mountain proved to be too and I start reeling everyone in again. We small for this group. Our return to the keep moving forward though, because PCT was marred by an extended, brutal young gun Lee has gotten way out in snowball war. Lubos showed off his in- front and I will have to catch him to turn credible, stinging fastball. Skirmishes around successfully. Lee has also grown continued until peace was finally made suspicious of the ominous cloud. I now due to lack of ammunition. Thanks to have everyone on the same page. We Sue Carey for driving, to Scot for his take pictures of the summit pinnacle, official assistance, and to April for ourselves and this awesome cloud forma- checking my rope-work. Members Sue tion…then turn around and head back to Carey, Wayne Deeter, Lubos Hubata- and down Misery Hill. Once we drop off Vacek, Scot Hunt, Andrew Jensen and the upper mountain we all feel stronger, Juli McGlinsky; nonmembers April and happy to be out of the wind. Peter, Anderson, David Morris and Sue Zeni. Wayne anchoring “The Dinner Plate” Lori and Juli proceed down the moun- “THERE ARE NO EASY ascents of North tain; I stay behind to work on Lee's cram- Sister.” So says our president. And, as I pons, which have begun to give him fits. South Sister looked out on the steep snowfield cover- We remedied the problem and caught up June 23, 2007 ing part of the gully before the Dinner with the rest of our group as they were Leader: Brian Hamilton Plate, I was wishing he was with us in- about to glissade down along the Heart 11 miles, 4,900 ft. stead of 4½ miles away on South Sister. back to camp. We arrived back in camp The idea for this climb began two years gleeful about the adventure and happy OUR CLIMB BEGAN from Devils Lake trailhead at 7:38 a m. under clear, sunny earlier, when Mark Slipp led Middle Sis- with ourselves for saving our legs with ter via the Hayden Glacier. This route has the glissade. skies with a temperature of about 40 de- grees. We hit hard snow at about 6,200' two big advantages over a west side ap- Gazing back upon the upper mountain, proach: early season access; and an easy, we witness the whole thing vaporize in a on the trail between Kaleetan Butte and Devils Hill. The snow was too frozen to snow-covered route up to the saddle be- white sheet of precipitation. Before long, tween Middle and North. The one down- we were pelted by raindrops. We hastily kick in steps, so we put on crampons, making the hiking much more manage- side for a North climb is losing about packed up camp and beat it down the 400' to get down to the top of the Collier mountain. We enjoyed each other's com- able. We ran into several other climbers who did not use crampons, a couple of Glacier. pany and were completely satisfied with We started the climb under the full our Mt. Shasta adventure. whom even wore running shoes! Hiking across the flats above Moraine Lake, we moon at 4 a.m., about half an hour after a could not enjoy the views as much as we large Chemeketan party passed our would have liked because we were busy campsite on their way up Middle. (An Mt. Thielsen earlier start would have been better -- this June 16, 2007 threading our way though 12-inch-deep sun cups. Trekking poles helped us keep climb always takes longer than you think Leader: Wayne Deeter it will.) We roped up just below the Hay- 10 miles, 3,800 ft. (Rating I-2) our balance across the mile-long snow- field. Crampons came off and back on a den and, after a slight detour to the right, THIS IS A PLEASANT time of year for this couple of times and we removed them for climbed through the notch in the terminal climb in spite of encountering a few mos- good at about 8,000' since the route was moraine. We then looped right and up, quitoes. The length of daylight allows for free of snow from below Lewis Glacier onto the prominent snow ridge, from a leisurely climb even with a daylight to the summit rim. We reached the sum- where we could look down on several start, and a bit of snow on Thielsen and mit at 1 p m., sharing it with a young crevasses below. From the top of the surrounding mounts enhances already man from Bend, soloing on his first Hayden we climbed further up the snow great views. We started up the trail at 6 climb. Winds picked up and we spent a to the right and dulled the points of our a m. under partly cloudy skies. Patches of cold half-hour on top before descending. crampons crossing several hundred feet snow on the trail, starting at about 6400', Clouds were moving in and as we looked of rock, to reach the snowfield which did not slow our progress much. We en- up at the sky, we saw a solar halo, indi- feeds the Collier. joyed an extended break at the halfway cating that rain could be imminent. Our Getting onto the south ridge of North is point (elevation wise) at the PCT junc- newfound friend, unsure of the route, always a problem. You need to stick to tion, and arrived at the gathering spot descended with us and we returned to the the loose scree and angle up to the left. below the summit pinnacle at about 11. trailhead at 4:40 p.m. Enjoying an early We followed the easier rock to the right, Note that this spot is not recommended, summer Saturday climb without hordes which meant we had to find our way due to a climber-caused rock fall, as we of mosquitoes or crowds of hikers were around the gendarmes that guard the low learned later in the day. Obsidians Barry Smith, Rich Romm, and end of the ridge. The patch of snow After I set a fixed line up the pinnacle, Brian Hamilton. blocking the path below the Camel‟s Page 16 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin

Hump had mostly melted in the two group. Kathy Madden, a veteran of many weeks since Chance Fitzpatrick and I had stage productions, sang “He Has the scouted this climb. Much had melted also ByWays Whole World in His Hands;” and hus- from the gully before the Dinner Plate, band Ron, an opera performer, sang making it harder to get onto the snow. By Bus “The Impossible Dream.” Both were ably

We used all nine of our pickets and could accompanied by pianist Paul Beard. Nice have used a couple more if we had had to have these folks drop in from New them. The 60m rope just barely reached Canada and Washington York City and Newport and share their across the Dinner Plate and our third rope impressive talents. June 24-29, 2007 was used to protect the scramble to the Leaders: Ben Jeffries, Don Payne FURTHER SOUTH, we visited the Shis- staging area below the Bowling Alley. halh Museum of Hewhiwus, or House of HE BUS COMMITTEE staged its most We climbed to the right just inside the Chiefs. The curator shared many ac- extensive 2007 trip with 42 riders Alley (known as the “Nelson Variation” T counts of tribal history and today‟s ef- to some, though certainly much older visiting Canada‟s City of Vancouver, forts to maintain their culture. A stop at Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky Region; than that) rather than following the more the Landing in Gibons provided the and Everett, WA. The six days of activi- obvious route further up, thus minimizing charm of a beautiful, small, waterfront exposure to rockfall. After a short stay on ties blended natural and manmade sites. setting. the summit the whole process was re- Among the riders we were fortunate to versed. have three family groups: five Baldwins, Day five, we were in the Sea to Sky A whiteout added to the excitement four Beards and four Hack relationships. Region, where we saw: Stawamus Chief, when a cloud blew over us. Back on the Vancouver‟s attractions were: second largest granite monolith in the other side of the Dinner Plate we discov- world (2,139 feet high, with 200 climb- ered that a raven had stolen the food out · Buddhist Kuan Yin Temple, second - ing routes); Shannon Falls, six times as of Juli‟s and Larry‟s packs. These smart largest Buddhist temple in North Amer- high as Niagara; and the B.C. Museum of birds have learned to pull on zip tabs and ica, an exquisite example of Chinese ar- Mining, a national historic site that was forage around inside packs. Take chitecture, classical gardens, large mu- once the commonwealth‟s largest copper Chance‟s advice: turn your pack over and rals and impressive statuary. mine. Most of us enjoyed the mine‟s pile some stones on it! We took a short- · A visit to Steveston, an attractive, underground train ride and tour. We were cut back to camp, going through the historic fishing village. fortunate to have the supervisor of the notch to the east that‟s at the top of the · 1894 Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a museum as our guide, a very knowledge- Collier, and making a beeline over rock national historic site and an AAA “Gem, able presenter. and snow to the toe of the Hayden. This must-see point of interest,” depicting the Day six, we toured Boeing‟s Future of cut about an hour off our descent. Many fishing industry, 1870 to present, through Flight Aviation Center with its many thanks to my fellow climbers for their aid tour and film. interactive displays. We also visited their and patience on this difficult climb. · VanDusen Botanical Gardens, an- assembly plant, the largest building in the Members: Wayne Deeter, Larry Dunlap, world. From our perch of five stories up, Brian Hamilton, Scot Hunt, Juli other AAA “Gem”…55 acres, 7,500 plants. we had a great view of several planes in McGlinsky and Rich Peevers. various stages of assembly. It turned out DAYS THREE AND FOUR, spent on the that our two-hour Boeing schedule was South Sister Sunshine Coast, included an enchanting not quite enough for many of our riders. July 1, 2007 mixture of rural settings, waterways, land Leader: John Pegg projections, islands, unique small towns The hospitality group, as usual, pre- 11 miles, 4,900 ft. (Rating I-1) and four scenic ferry rides. We pro- pared outstanding fare for our coffee and ceeded north to the tiny, isolated commu- treat breaks. AT THE SUMMIT of South Sister, we used a walkie-talkie to call the Obsidian nity of Lund and the head of Hwy.101. Riders were: Guests Pene Ballini, Ron group attempting North Sister. The Our overnight was at the 1905 Lund Ho- Baur, Sharon Clark, Mary Reynoldson, tel. We enjoyed a delightful four-hour leader, Wayne Deeter, answered, ex- and Lucille West; and Obsidians Don dinner cruise into Desolation Sound, changed a quick greeting, and said: "I'm Baldwin, Ewart Baldwin, Niel Baldwin, on the Dinner Plate right now and really “British Columbia‟s most beautiful cruis- Rosemary Baldwin, Barbara & Paul can't talk!" The Dinner Plate is the steep ing ground.” One highlight was the large Beard, Paula Beard, Pat Bitner, Kent snowfield below the summit and the crux number of eagles close at hand. Christoferson, Mary Ann Cougill. Sharon of that technical climb. Our group, on the Retracing our path, now south on Hwy. Cutsforth, Rose Mary Etter, Rachele Fisz- other hand, needed only ski poles. We 101, we stopped at Powell River, a na- man, Barbara & Dennis Flanders, retreated out of the wind to a sheltered tional historic district with its company Jeannette Forsman, Virginia Gilbreath, spot on the crater for lunch. The clouds town of 400 craftsmen houses. Our step- Bette Hack, Dora Harris, Mary Ann Hol- blew on and off the summit all day, but on- guide, the former coordinator of their ser, Marjory Jackson, Ben & Pat Jeffries, below it was warm and we had some great historic society and owner of the oldest Rosella Jones, Verna Kocken, Dorothy glissading on the descent. Climbers were movie theater in Canada, led us on a fine Leland, Kathy & Ron Madden, Barbara & members April Anderson, Marianne two-hour tour. At her theater, we were Don Payne, Virginia Prouty, Liz Reanier, Camp, Deb Carver, Bob Harrison and John treated to outstanding performances from Dorothy Sistrom, Julia Snell, Bonnie Pegg; and nonmember Audrey Staton. three professional entertainers of our own Ward, Christy White and Vera Woolley.

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June Potluck Review:

Rick Ahrens’ Slide Tour Of Eugene’s Wetlands By LaRee Beckley

ISTENING TO RICK AHRENS jects are being undertaken to improve Wetlands, covers 3,000 acres and is discuss the Eugene area wet- their habitats. known as a model program for the lands is like going to school - nation. These wetlands include L Delta Ponds is located near the - but in a good way. He knows a lot Meadowlark Prairie, Dragonfly Bend, about this subject, has illustrative Valley River shopping mall and can Willamette Daisy Meadow, Tsal Luk- pictures and, if that is not enough to be observed while walking or biking wah, Luk-wah Prairie, Bertelsen Na- hold our attention, mixes it up with the path on the north side of the Wil- ture Park, Willow Creek Natural Area lamette River. In the past, the river his own special brand of humor. (owned by the Nature Conservancy) meandered more than it does today, and Wild Iris Ridge. Among the positives wetlands pro- with many side channels. The area of vide, flood control is often a priority, Delta Ponds, one of these side chan- Besides The Nature Conservancy, as they are capable of absorbing huge nels, was later used as a gravel these areas are being administered by amounts of water. Another is their source. Presently, the City of Eugene the Bureau of Land Management, the ability to re-charge the ground water; is actively working to restore the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the plus, they help to make the water natural vegetation and provide bird City of Eugene, U.S. Fish and Wild- cleaner by breaking up the bad things and animal habitation, including that life, Eugene Parks and Open Space, our society puts into it. Indeed, there required by the western pond turtle. McKenzie River Trust, Oregon Youth are cities that use their wetlands to This summer, a portion of the bike Conservation Corp, and WREN -- help clean municipal water supplies. trail will be closed off so culverts can plus 125 landowners and non- be installed to facilitate this restora- government agencies. Some antici- Wetlands provide wildlife habitat tion effort. pated projects in the West Eugene and attract rare birds, butterflies, Wetlands include an education cen- dragonflies and aquatic animals, such Other projects at Delta Ponds are ter, restoration of the old Eugene as those on the endangered spcies the removal of invasive plants and Speedway and experimenting with planting of native species. A fish- list. Many birds that use wetlands are burning ash woodlands. travelers that stop for rest or food as trapping project discovered that they fly to far off areas where some salmon still migrate to the ponds. Fern Ridge Wildlife Area is the will hatch and raise their young; or Monitoring turtles revealed that many third area and was the first flood con- spend a season feeding where the are eaten by raccoons. trol project in the valley. It has 30 food is more abundant. Wetlands miles of shoreline and covers 12,700 WHILE ADMIRING a slide of some provide access to popular activities acres, which include 5,000 acres spe- very soggy beaver scat (which, amaz- such as bird watching and boating, as cifically for wildlife habitat. It is ingly, someone from the audience well as providing open spaces, where administered by the U.S. Corp of En- correctly identified when quizzed by plants and animals are allowed to gineers. Much of the money used for Rick), the screen went dark and pro- thrive. its projects comes from hunting fees. jector bulbs had to be found and re- Some of these projects include levees placed. I was still pondering scat There are some famous wetlands for impounding water and control of when the screen was re-lit and we throughout the world, including the invasive plants. Amazon, the Everglades and the Oke- were shown a slide showing that a fenokee Swamp. Some lesser known beaver‟s front teeth are orange. Ap- Although 25% of Eugene‟s land wetlands are the Prairie Potholes in parently, this is iron and it replaces base is wetlands, only 1% of the North Dakota and the vast lake area the enamel in beaver teeth, and ac- original wetlands remain. Obviously, of northern Saskatchewan. Alaska counts for their strong teeth. it is important we retain what we has half the wetlands in the United Besides catching glimpses of a bea- have left and volunteers are needed States. THE WETLANDS IN OREGON ver, heron or osprey, a visitor during for some of the projects Rick spoke include the Malheur south of Burns the early winter months may be about. We can thank people such as and the magnificent Klamath Basin charmed by the sight of baby owls Rick who have educated themselves near Klamath Falls. Near Eugene, that regularly make their nests in the about the benefits of retaining our there are three wetland areas now nation‟s wetlands and who willingly Delta Ponds. being managed by various groups and spend the time and effort to educate agencies; and where a variety of pro- The second area, the West Eugene the rest of us.

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Extended Trip Was for the Birds …and That Was Just Ducky! Extended Trip: Malheur National Refuge, June 8-June 10, 2007

By Marianne Camp, Trip Leader; Photo by Richard Hughes HIS WAS MY FIRST extended trip to organize and spend time enjoying the birds, each other‟s company, Steens what a great group to break me in as a leader. The Mountain and a beautiful big sky. The little critters and birds T trip was advertised as a bird watching experience were around and a skeleton of a deer made for lots to look at. with some exploration into this remote region. Many in the When the sun set, Rick pulled out his scope and identified three group had been to the area; for some, it was a first time experi- planets and several constellations. The night sky in eastern Ore- ence. What a treat it was for all. With 21 participants we filled gon is amazing. It almost makes one want to stay up past 10 p.m. the old and new sections of the Frenchglen Hotel and outnum- WE STARTED OUT on Saturday at 6 a.m. Yes, that is a re- bered the town‟s population. Maybe that is an exaggeration, but quirement of mine. Not really. It was offered as a choice and the town is very small. I was amazed how many showed up. We headed over to Page We left on Friday in separate cars at various times, plan- Springs and wandered around until breakfast. Once finished ning to meet by 5 p.m. at eating we selected our sack the hotel. Many stopped lunches and were on the along the way to take in a road by 8:30. Packed into variety of sites. Once you five cars, with Rick at the reach Burns it is an easy lead and a walkie talkie in drive down to the town of each vehicle, we began our Frenchglen. The first stop day‟s adventure. We loaded is at the Narrows. A re- and unloaded at least a half cent addition to the area, dozen times, with various it‟s a turnout at one of the stops for bird sightings. better viewing areas along Lunch was at Benson the route; several felt they Pond, with a short walk to a saw the best bird species grove of trees for shade. It assortment there. was here my personal fa- THE NEXT PLACE to vorite sighting happened. gather information is at Two baby horned owls Malheur headquarters. were resting in a tree. At They share the best places first, they huddled together, to view and have lots of acting a little shy, but soon brochures. It, too, has a moved around the tree to pond where a few birds various branches. A parent Rick and Bill spotting with lots of supervision. were seen. The museum had was close-by and did not stuffed birds for up close viewing of detail and size. The vol- seem to be bothered by our large group. Other sightings are unteer staff person encouraged us to take in a tour of Round too numerous to mention, but it is amazing how many birds Barn and Diamond Craters. She also said the lower section of call this place home for a few days of the year. It makes a the P road would have the best assortment of birds. person want to know more about migration and where they As cars began arriving and rooms were assigned we gath- are going and what other stops they make along the way. ered to do introductions. I knew from the beginning this Sunday was a shared breakfast and a farewell to all as each group would be a delight. As any leader knows, the makeup car set out on its separate return trip home. Many thanks to all of the group determines the enjoyment of the trip. When you in the group who contributed to a wonderful weekend. Sev- spend a weekend together it matters a great deal how conge- eral of us are already making plans for more extended trips. nial the group is…and they were exceptional. With Rick We are so fortunate to have a large variety of places to ex- Ahrens as our resident birder we were in good hands. I might plore together. If you have not experienced a trip like this one add that many on this trip had a good knowledge of birds and do not hesitate to sign up the next time. The spaces go fast. contributed to our various sightings; which, by the way, to- Participants included Obsidians Rick Ahrens, David & taled 83 species. Shelly Call, Marianne Camp, Daniele Delaby, Jim & Sharon Dinner was family style, which allowed us to share stories Duncan, Pat Esch, Phyllis Fisher, Kitson & Peter Graham, and get to know one another. The food was very good and Richard Hughes, Janet & John Jacobsen, Brenda Kameenui, plentiful. When one eats so much it is nice to wander off for Lana Lindstrom, Bill McWhorter, Barb Revere, Bonnie an evening stroll. Right out the front door was a gravel road, Richman and Barbara Schomaker; and nonmember Maxine which took us on a pleasant walk. Again, we were able to McWhorter.

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UPCOMING Barb’s Sampler: Great Trips and BBQ, Too! By Barb Revere through black lava in several parallel went last year really enjoyed them-

Thurs., July 19 – Lowder Mt. –Hike, fans into a deep black pool. In late sum- selves and urged Stewart and Jim on moderate. Climb through several wild- mer the pool is a tempting swim for local to a yearly replay. On this fun and flower meadows to reach spectacular kids, but unseen currents pose a danger. easy outing, everyone wins. As to views of the Three Sisters and other Included on your route are Dorena Lake, elevation gain, you can climb as high high Cascades. Spring flowers can be Brice Creek and other southern Wil- and as often as you want into the marvelous on this hike; but even in fall, lamette Valley sights. Guy Strahon leads bleachers and distance depends on this moderate 32-mile ride with about this is a gem of a trip. The last time I your number of refills. hiked this route, the trail was over- 350 ft. of climbing. Sun., Aug. 19 –Fuji Mountain – grown with flowers and grasses and I Sat., Aug. 4 –Erma Bell Lakes Loop Hike, easy. With a hike like this, only –Hike, moderate. Eight beautiful al- was glad I had on long trousers. Led by three miles and 900 ft. of elevation Jim and Sharon Duncan, this trip is 5.6 pine lakes, darkly wooded areas and open grassy meadows are a few of the gain, you can really relax and enjoy miles and climbs 900 ft. the fabulous views! No long walk in, Sat., July 21—Battle Ax/Mt. reasons this trip remains on my list of favorites. Midway between Oakridge nor need to rush back, for a fine day Beachie –Hike, difficult. This hike fol- out! Lay back, digest lunch and feast lows a ridge in the Opal Creek Wilder- and Blue River, off the Aufderheide Scenic Highway, this trail offers your eyes on the surrounding country. ness and the views are of pristine can- Fuji rises south of Waldo Lake and has yons, rock “castles” and peaks from the quick rewards for little effort on its 8- mile loop climbing 800 ft. Led by unparalleled views of the nearby vol- Three Sisters to Mt. Jefferson. You‟ll canic peaks. Rob Wood leads. Joanne Ledet, you‟ll discover a hid- be climbing to the summits of both Same Day (Aug. 19) – South Waldo- den waterfall that carries the outflow Battle Ax (5,500‟) and Mt. Beachie Black Meadows – Hike, moderate. (5,200‟). Led by Brian Hoyland, this of one lake into another. Peter Asai leads this 9.8-mile loop hike 8.5-mile hike is rated difficult for the Sun., Aug. 5 –Cape Perpetua and (elevation gain of 1,000 ft.) from elevation gain of 2,700 ft. and the con- Giant Spruce –Hike, easy. If August is Shadow Bay boat access to the mead- dition of the trail. too hot for you in the valley, this is the ows that sit in the afternoon shadows of Sat., July 21 – Yoran Lake -- Hike, hike for you. You‟ll start from the Mt. Fuji and Bunchgrass Ridge. Waldo moderate. In the northern shadow of famed Cape Perpetua area and ascend Lake is one of Oregon‟s purest lakes Diamond Peak, this circular string of steeply into the adjacent rainforest in and 75% of its shore is wilderness area. small mountain lakes will delight even deep shade all the way. The spruce Wed., Aug. 22 – Evening Mt. Pisgah the most jaded hiker. At Yoran Lake, here are indeed giant and beautiful -- Potluck – Hike/Potluck, moderate. Diamond Peak looms to the southwest just what you need to sooth your fe- This creative idea, from leader Chris for pure viewing pleasure. Leader vered brow. The hike is 5 miles with Stockdale, is sure to be a crowd Walt Dolliver lists the hike as 8 miles 200 ft. of up, led by Sandra Larsen. pleaser. Evening is a wonderful time to with 1,300 ft. elevation change Same Day (Aug. 5) – Chucksney hike at Buford Park; crowds are gone, Sun., July 22 – Rooster Rock –Hike, Mountain – Hike, difficult. Hike with day‟s heat is dissipating and soft colors moderate. The Menagerie Wilderness, leader Alan Coons on a deeply forested sooth the eye. For details of the route off the Santiam Hwy., was named for trail into beautiful expansive meadows and the supper, see the signup sheet… the many outcroppings that resemble and to the ridge top and the summit of and bon apetite. Six miles, 1,000ft. animals perched atop the ridges in the Sat., Aug. 25 – Bensen and Hand area. Rooster Rock, one of the oddly Chucksney Mt. Lovely volcano views spring up along this moderately diffi- Lakes – Hike, Difficult. There are a shaped pillars, is the destination for variety of trail options in this stunning cult trip and there will still be some leader Steve Gunn‟s hike of 6.6 miles area at the top of Route 242: rugged wildflowers. A 10-mile trail with about with 2,300 ft. of climbing. Bring plenty lava fields, alpine meadows, glacier- of water as well as energizing snacks 2,000 ft. of elevation change. carved clear blue lakes and Cascade and expect exposure at the summit on Fri., Aug. 17 –Eugene Emeralds mountain peaks wherever you turn. Game – Evening outing, easy. Pea- this harder moderate trip. Join co-leaders Judy Terry and Guy Same Day (July 22) –Wildwood Falls – nuts and Cracker Jacks may not be on Strahon on this hike (or you can hike in Bike, moderate. On Brice Creek about 15 the menu, but barbeque is. Join lead- the same area with Mary Ellen West on miles east of Cottage Grove, Wildwood ers Stewart Hoeg and Jim Duncan on Sunday, Sept. 9, for an easier route) Falls is one of the more beautiful falls in their second annual trip to Civic Sta- Wed., Aug. 29 – Canyon Creek the area and visible from a roadside pull- dium to watch the Ems play the Meadows – Hike, moderate. Hiking out. The falling water is squeezed Everett AquaSox. Everyone who this beautiful canyon on the north side Page 20 www.obsidians.org The Obsidian Bulletin of Three Fingered Jack is an unforget- Peaks, sits Carl Lake. Your trail is via of 9.2 miles. Please note the trail table experience. The mountaintop Cabot Lake, then on to North Cinder climbs 700 ft. to return to the trailhead. looms in your path as the trail gets Peak. You‟ll need to be in very good Sat., Sep. 15 –Middle Pyramid – steeper. You may stop at the moraine condition, wear good boots and bring Hike, moderate. The Three Pyramids lake or continue on to the ridge top at lots of extra water and energy boosting tower over hikers for the entire route 6,855 ft. for a 1,400 ft. elevation gain snacks for this unique hike to a “new” up to knobby Middle Pyramid. Jane on this 7.5-mile modified loop trail. place with really fabulous views Hackett leads this strenuous, but re- The return portion connects to two Sun., Sept. 9 –Black Crater – Hike, warding hike to a cozy rocky summit other trails where a regenerating forest difficult. Bill Sullivan says the best with fine views of many of our Oregon struggles beneath blackened trees from views of the Three Sisters are had after Cascade peaks. a fire that raged for half the summer in an arduous climb to the top of this cin-

2003. Led by Pat Adams. der cone. Vigilant hikers will also Tue., Sep. 4 – McKenzie River/ catch views of the northern Oregon Aufderheide Delays! Belknap via LTD – Hike, moderate. Cascades as they climb the northeast After riding a bus out Hwy. 126 to the shoulder of this volcano. At the summit EPAIRS TO FR 19 (Aufderheide McKenzie Bridge Ranger Station, we catch unobstructed 360-degree views of R Drive) began July 15 and will will walk 4 miles along the McKenzie many other large peaks on the horizon. continue for about six weeks. Con- River Trail to Belknap Springs Resort Leader Jennifer Baer heads up this struction will occur during weekdays, for lunch. You can spend the next two more difficult trip. Boots and plenty of and travelers can anticipate delays of hours wandering the gardens, reading water and snacks are recommended. up to an hour. The construction zone (bring a book) or a taking a dip in the Wed., Sep. 12 –Eddeeleo Lakes – begins just north of Westfir and con- hot pool (bring suit and towel). I‟ll lead Hike, moderate. Your trail winds down tinues for about 21.5 miles to the inter- this 8-mile hike with about 300 ft. ele- Winchester Ridge north of Waldo section of Aufderheide Drive with For- vation gain. Mountain to a string of delightful little est Road 1940. Crews will be replacing Thurs., Sep. 6 – South Cinder Peak alpine lakes that drain into the North culverts and then filling the repair area via Carl Lake – Hike, difficult. As far Fork of the Middle Fork of the Wil- with gravel. Asphalt will be reapplied as leader Dan Christensen can deter- lamette. Open views are limited but later in the summer. Exercise caution. mine, this has never been offered on the spectacular on this heavily wooded trail Contact Middle Fork Ranger District Obsidian schedule. South of Mt. Jeffer- and include the Three Sisters. Paul at 541-782-5306 with questions. son, flanked by North and South Cinder Flashenberg leads this moderate hike

expedition traveled on the Oregon Coast. Upcoming Bus Day 2 will begin with breakfast and a quick trip to the beach area (via bus) where there was a beached whale. This was of great inter- Trips est because of the oil and blubber available for provisions during

the winter, and preparing for the long journey home. We will make Champoeg – Where Oregon History Began a short visit to the area of Salt Camp in Seaside. Then it is on to Date: Tuesday August 7 Cost: $49 ($51 nonmembers) Fort Clatsop, where the expedition wintered for four harsh months. Leaders: Mary Ellen West, Ray Jensen (Need your Golden Age Pass here.) On Astoria Column hill we‟ll Reservations and checks to: Verna Kocken, 2263 37th St., observe the area first explored by Lewis and Clark and learn the Springfield, 97477 (735-5180) history of this point. Lunch will be on your own in Astoria. See June Bulletin for description of this trip. The trip home will pass Clatskanie, Forest Grove, and Rickreall.

End of Trail for Lewis & Clark Fall Colors Date: Tuesday/Wednesday, Sept. 4-5 Date: Wed., October 10 Leaders: B. Hack, Liz Reanier Leaders: Barbara & Paul Beard, Liz Reanier Cost: $48 ($50 nonmembers), includes lunch Cost: $160 ($164 nonmembers) Reservations and checks to: Verna Kocken, 2263 37th St., Reservations and checks to: Janet Speelman, 1496 west 28th Springfield 97477 (736-5180)

Ave, Eugene 97405 (344-3019) We will leave at 8 a.m. and travel through Marcola and up We will leave at 8 a.m., traveling to the coast and experi- the Santiam Highway, with a stop at Cascadia Park for our encing the sights of Lewis and Clark in reverse of their trip. morning coffee break. We will continue on the South A very special meal will be prepared by Chef Barbara at the Santiam Hwy. to Black Butte Ranch, arriving about 11:30 for Whiskey Creek Hatchery (near Tillamook). A Tillamook an- a delicious glazed chicken breast lunch (included) and a won- gler will lead a tour of the hatchery grounds and its workings. derful view of the mountains at about 11:30. After lunch, we The end of the first day will bring us to the Cannon Beach will return via McKenzie Hwy. to the Aufderheide cut-off, area for lodging. Dinner on your own. Tillamook Head, passing by Cougar Dam. We‟ll stop several times along this north of Cannon Beach, is the farthest point south that the very scenic road and return home via Hwy. 58. July/August 2007 Printed on recycled paper Page 21

FUN, FOOD & BASEBALL! 2nd Annual Obsidian Ems Game Night OIN FELLOW OBSIDIANS in an outing at historic Ems Quiz J Civic Stadium for a pregame barbecue followed by a By George Jobanek baseball game between the Eugene Emeralds the Everett Aqua Sox. 1. Who is the only former Em- Date: Friday, August 17. eralds player elected to the Time: Barbecue begins at 6 p.m. (check in 5:45) and ends at Baseball Hall of Fame? 7. Game starts at 7:05. 2. Who is the only former Em- Location: Civic Stadium First Base Picnic Area. Enter via eralds manager elected to the the gate on Willamette Street, not the main gate. Hall of Fame? Included: Game ticket, food and beverages The barbecue 3. Name the major league includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, water- melon, soft drinks and beer. After the barbecue you can re- teams for which the Ems have been a minor league affiliate. main in the picnic area or move to the grandstands to watch 4. Which former Ems pitcher has the most wins in the ma- the game. jors? Price: $18 per person (includes $1 trip fee for members or 5.Under which New Deal agency was Civic Stadium built, nonmembers). No charge for children under 5. and when? Sign-Up: Add your name to the sign-up sheet at the YMCA and send your payment (payable to James L. Duncan) Jim Answers: 1. Mike Schmidt; 2. Jim Bunning; 3. San Diego Padres, Duncan, 1878 W. 27th Pl., Eugene, 97405. Payment must be Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, received by August 1st to attend. Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants; 4. Kevin Appier, with 169 wins; 5. The Works Pro- Questions: Jim Duncan (343-8079), Stewart Hoeg (484-6196) gress Administration (WPA) in 1938.

Events at Mt. Pisgah Obsidians to Be Honored at For reservations and information about FWOC 75th Anniversary the following events, call 747-1504. Summit Lodge, with Saturday dinner “Membership” refers to Arboretum HE FEDERATION of Western Out- and Sunday's session at the Washing- membership, not Obsidian membership. T door Clubs will hold its 75th An- niversary Convention August 10-12 at ton Alpine Club's Guye Cabin. YOGA ON THE MOUNTAIN, Sun., July Snoqualmie Pass, WA. This year's Obsidians not going to the second 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Hike to the top of Mt. theme is: "Engaging Outdoor Recrea- week of summer camp are encouraged Pisgah, enjoy beautiful views, practice yoga on the summit. All ages/abilities. tion and Conservation." to help represent the club at the con- Obsidians are one of the founding vention. For information and a regis- BERRY WALK, Sun., July 29, 10 a.m.- tration form, contact Shirley Cameron noon. Meet at visitor center, rain or shine. clubs to be honored at the Friday eve- ning banquet when Brock Evans will (942-5470) or access the FWOC's WET FEET N’ COOL TREATS! A website: Guided Nature Walk for Kids, Sun., present the keynote speech. Most of the convention program will be held at www.federationofwesternoutdoorclubs.org July 29, 1-3 p.m.

DISCOVERING NATURE: A Walk for Grandparents and Kids. Learn about the arboretum‟s birds, plants, trees and bugs. Sat., August 4, 10 a m.-noon. Last Minute Openings Meet at visitor center.

Available for Summer Camp WRITING ABOUT WATER: A Nature

FEW LAST minute openings are still available for Writing Workshop with Carol Ann Camp Pegg - Obsidian Summer Camp near West Bassett, Sat., August 4, 10 a m.-3 p.m., A and Sun., August 5, noon-3 p m. A two- Yellowstone in Montana. Contact Sharon Ritchie (342- day writing workshop. Explore the re- 8435) or John Jacobsen (343-8030) for details. lationship between humans and water. Registration forms and more information are available HERBAL TEAS WORKSHOP, Sun., Au- at our website: www.obsidians.org. Instructions are in- gust 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about the cluded with the form. This will be a great camp in a great cooling herbs of summer with herbalist new location, so don‟t miss it. Sue Sierralupé.

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SciEd Tuesday Obsidian Calendar

July 21 Sat – Battle Ax – Mt. Beachie, D, Hoyland ...... 338-9881 21 Sat – Mt. Washington/north ridge, Climb, J.Pierce .. 344-1775 Mardy Murie Film 21 Sat – Yoran Lake, 8m 1300' M, W.Dolliver ...... 345-2975

22 Sun – Rebel Rock, 12.3m 3300' D, R.Peevers ...... 688-0882 "I FIRMLY BELIEVE that one of the very few hopes for man is 22 Sun – Rooster Rock, 6.6m 2300' M, S.Gunn...... 686-2031 the preservation of the wilderness we now have left, and the 22 Sun – Wildwood Falls, Bike 32m 350' M, Strahon ..... 345-0720 greatest reservoir of that medicine for mankind lies in Alaska.” 24-25 Tue-Wed – Golden Lake, Backpack 22m D, Fritz 345-0347 These strong words come from Mardy (Margaret) Murie, 26 Thu – TBA, A.McLucas ...... 485-5608 known as the mother of the American conservation move- 28-Aug 11 Sat-Sat – Camp Pegg, Jacobsen ...... 343-8030 ment and the subject of a film to be shown at the SciEd pro- 25 Wed – Ridgeline Trail Maintenance, P.Green ...... 510-1151 gram on Tuesday, September 11, at 7 p.m. in the lodge. 29 Sun – Scott Mountain, 10m 1300' D, G.Baitinger ...... 346-2927 August Murie and her husband Olaus were instrumental in the 1 Wed – Fall Creek, 6m 200' M, M.Prentice ...... 687-5850 preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, signed 3-5 Fri-Sun – McCully Basin, Backpack, Sullivan 683-6837 into law in 1960. After his death she continued working for 4 Sat – Erma Bell Lakes, 8m 800' M, J.Ledet ...... 683-2603 its expansion to 19.3 million acres in 1983 and 1988, making 4-5 Sat-Sun – South Sister, Climb, K.Sawyer ...... 344-6739 it the largest national wildlife refuge in the country. 5 Sun – Cape Perpetua & Giant Spruce, Larsen 687-2589 Grand Teton National Park is another aspect of the Murie's 5 Sun – Chucksney Mountain, 10.3m D, Coons . 687-9741 legacy we will learn about. Joella Ewing, SciEd Chair 7 Tue – Champoeg, Bus, M.West ...... 343-5492 8 Wed – Metolius River, 5.4m 100' M, Thomas .. 747-1623 10 Fri – Heceta Head/Hobbit Trail, 5.5m, Larsen 687-2589 11-12 Sat-Sun – Jefferson Wild, Climb, Hoyland 338-9881 Trail Maintenance 17 Fri – Eugene Emeralds , baseball, J.Duncan ... 343-8079 18 Sat – Cottage Inn, Bike, M,Ritchie ...... 342-8435 ON’T MISS THIS opportunity to give a little back. Help 18 Sat – McKenzie Pass Geology, 3m E,Rodda ... 343-3887 D out this summer on the Spencer Butte and Ridgeline 18 Sat – Three Fingered Jack, Climb, W.Deeter . 942-0824 trail maintenance work parties the last Wednesdays of July 18 Sat – Vivian Lake, 8m 1200' M, C.Durham .... 687-0885 (7/25), August (8/29) and September (9/26). We will meet 19 Sun – Fuji Mountain, 3m 900' E, R.Wood ..... 782-2710 at the 52nd and Willamette Street Spencer Butte parking lot 19 Sun – S Waldo Lake-Black Meadows, .Asai .. 933-3927 at 5:30p.m. Each work party will last 3 hours. 22 Wed – Evening Pisgah potluck, M, Stockdale 767-3668 Peter Green, Trail Maintenance Chair 25 Sat – Benson and Hand Lakes, D, Terry ...... 345-0720 25 Sat – Callahans, Sport Rock Climb, D.Nelson 746-6774 25 Sat – Drift Creek, M, B.Lipton ...... 736-7498 25-26 Sat-Sun – Mt. McLoughlin, Climb, J.Pegg 343-0909

25 Sat – TBA, D, S.Schriver ...... 345-9573 HELP WANTED 25 Sat – The Twins, 6.6m 1600' M, D.James ...... 683-7488 OBSIDIAN BULLETIN COPY EDIDTOR?! -- Process incom- 26 Sun – Opie Dilldock, 14m 2800' D, R.Romm .. 484-5214 ing articles, help members with their stories when appropri- 28 Tue – Clear Lake, 5.5m E, M.Kandell ...... 345-8095 ate, proofread and participate in monthly team production 29 Wed – Canyon Creek Meadows, M,Adams ... 746-2204 session. Must have computer, be able to work in MS Word 29 Wed – Ridgeline Trail Maintenance, P.Green ...... 510-1151 and conduct all communications via email. If interested, let 30 Thu – Lowder Mountain, M, Jeffcott ...... 344-6447 us know at [email protected] or contact Marshall 31 Fri – Little Brother, 12m 3000' D, D.Quirk .... 686-3027 31 Fri – Shasta Loops/Blackberries, E, Kandell 345-80951 Kandell at 345-8095. Pay is nil and non-negotiable; however, usual volunteering benefits of Obsidian membership apply. September Sat – Circle Mt. Pisgah, 8m 600' M, Montgomery736-8955 New Obsidian Goodies! 1 Sat – Divide Lake/Mt. Yoran, D, Castleberry... 726-2412

2 Sun – Duffy Lake & Red Butte, D, Revere ...... 726-4989 DECALS 4-5 Tue-Wed – Lewis and Clark, Bus,Beard ...... 994-2337 Simple design uses static cling 4 Tue – McKenzie River Trail-LTD M, Revere. 726-4989 to adhere to the inside of a 5 Wed – Sweet Creek, 5.2m 650' M, S.Thomas ... 747-1623 vehicle window! $1 each. 5 Wed – Vivian Lake, 8m 1600' M, D.Jeffcott ..... 344-6447 6 Thu – S Cinder Peak , D, Christensen ...... 343-8941

8 Sat – Alder Springs, S.Hovis ...... 345-7788 NEW CAPS! 8 Sat – Four-In-One Cone, 8.6m 1500' M, Tucker344-8371 One size fits all. Colors: black, 8 Sat – Silver Creek Falls, 7m M, M.Tambellini . 343-8051 red, green and beige. $15 each. 9 Sun – Black Crater, 7.4m 2500' D, J.Baer ...... 431-0767

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Old Barn near Frenchglen Hotel. See report Page 19 - Photo by Barb Revere

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