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This is an event sponsored by WTA and lead by Ryan Ojerio. PLease note that I will not be there.

Here are the details:

"Join fellow hikers for a day or two of trail maintenance in the Trapper Creek Wilderness. This work party, hosted by the Washington Trails Association (WTA) features an optional potluck and campout at the Skamania County Saddle Club, also known as "Camp Howe".

Our project will be to restore a section of the Observation Trail by widening the trail and helping to prevent erosion. The work site is a 1.5 mile hike in through lush Douglas-fir forest with some outstanding old growth trees. Each work party day begins with a safety talk at 8:30 sharp and concludes with cookies and sodas at 3:30 pm back at the trailhead.

WTA provides all tools and instruction, no prior experience is necessary. For more details contact SW Washington Regional Coordinator, Ryan Ojerio by phone (360) 722-2657 or email to ryan@wta.org

To register visit www.wta.org, click on the Trailwork Parties link under the Volunteer drop down menu. Carpooling is available for those interested."

Driving directions:

From Vancouver, drive east on State Route 14 (along the Columbia River) a couple of miles beyond the town of Stevenson to a blinking light intersection signed “Carson, Mount St. Helen’s Turnoff.” Take a left and follow this road (Wind River Highway 30) 15 miles north, and just beyond the Carson National Fish Hatchery keep left and cross the Wind River. Take the first right after crossing the bridge, onto Forest Service Road 5401, and the trailhead is an additional 0.4 miles. We will be meeting at Camp Howe also known as the Skamania County Saddle Club, which is on the right just after crossing Trapper Creek, within yards of the Dry Creek Trailhead parking lot. (Driving time from Vancouver: approximately 1.5 hours.)

The Oregon Nordic Club (Portland Chapter) is presenting a free slide show “Circumountaineering around Mt. Adams, Washington on Skis”, by David Burdick and Derek Wright during early April, 2008 in stormy, harsh conditions. The program, which is open to the public, will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 S.W. Capitol Highway in Portland. For more information, call 503-251-2784.

Here's a sneak preview without the narration:
http://app.sliderocket.com/app/FullPlayer.aspx?id=b5906aa9-7c2a-4424-9e3f-bc942223b268&invite=954e7f9c-99a5-4a46-b51e-40636be2ad6f

Potluck starts at 6:30 pm

Hope to see you there!
David

Want to enjoy an evening of working out and then sitting around and grabbing a bite to eat? This is the event for you!

Where
Circuit Climbing Gym
6050 SW Macadam Ave (its near the waterfront in the close in SW)
Portland

We will be doing some bouldering from 6:30 to 8:00 (Even if you don't show up until 7:00 it will be a great time!). I will be helping those who are new to the sport if you need any pointers. Bouldering is fun and an enjoyable experience!. The place is huge! There will be plenty of easy routes for those who have never climbed before. Bouldering lets you climb without the need of a harness or roping off! I will be helping and giving lessons from 6:30 to 7:00, then we will try and pair off into smaller groups based on skill level.

What you need to bring. Looser fitting clothing or gym like attire. Tight jeans or button up shirts only make the experience more difficult. Bring climbing shoes if you have them. Otherwise the gym does have shoes to rent!

Cost will be about $15 for those who are renting shoes and getting a night pass. Its worth it! A month pass is only $55 and climbing sure does beat the gym!

After climbing we will be going out to eat at Green Dragon SE 9th & Belmont.

This hike is actually a little bit more that just the Umbrella Falls in Mt Hood. We'll be doing a loop that connects several trails giving a great perspective of the multiple views from Elk Meadows. We will start from the Meadows Nordic Ski Area on the Elk Meadows trail. Shortly after we'll take the Newton Creek trail and the fun begins as we ascend on the ridge. We will be passing some boulder areas that offer some side trip for wonderful views of the mountain. Once we reach the Timberline trail, we'll turn and continue on it for a while until we reach the Umbrella Falls trail. On the way back, we'll also pass by Sahalie Falls. So if you are getting all this, we'll walk thru dense forests, open areas with great vistas, waterfalls and stream crossings.

This hike is about 10 miles with 1400' of cumulative elevation gain which makes it challenging under our rating system. The hike will take between 5 and 6 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: This hike requires crossing numerous creeks and streams, due to recent showers, I don't know how much water is coming down or if we'll find an uncrossable stream. My first priority will be safety so if we reach such a point, we'll turn back.

What to bring:
- Warm clothes (no cotton)
- Extra socks
- Good hiking shoes or boots
- Gaitors if you have them
- Rain gear
- Hat and gloves
- Food and water
- Gas money for drivers
- Northwest forest pass

Please no dogs

Please indicate in your RSVP if you can drive

A last minute Halloween Day hike to the top of Council Crest. Enjoy some fall color and beautiful views of the city. Meet in the parking lot of the Marquam Nature Park Shelter at Jackson park and Marquam Roads.

Distance: 3.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

More info:

http://www.pdxinfo.com/hikes/cc.php