Welcome to the OREGON-COLUMBIA-NEWS; the list of the Club's Columbia Group. The purpose of this list is to provide club members with regular updates of club outings and events.

Check out our website at http://www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/columbia and the Loo Wit group website at http://washington.sierraclub.org/loowit/main

Items in this edition:

1. Committee and Group Meetings
2. Outings
3. Volunteer Needs
4. Singles
5. Other events/notices

1. Meetings (at our office at 1821 SE Ankeny Street)

January

January 9, Executive Committee  6:30 PM
Contact: Jeff Fryer, [address removed]

January 16, Third Thursday Potluck at 6:30 PM, program at 7 PM.
Thru Hike Tale: The Continental Divide Trail with Erin Saver

The 3,100mi Continental Divide Trail is considered one of the most rugged and remote long distance trails in the world. It is the least known and traveled of America's three longest trails (including the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail) which comprise hiking's "Triple Crown." Solo backpacker, Erin "Wired" Saver (PCT 2011) will be speaking about her 134 day thru hike along the CDT which took her from Mexico to Canada along the spine of North America this past summer. Erin's presentation includes anecdotes, pictures, and video

s from her hike. For a sneak peek, check out her highly followed blog at www.walkingwithwired.com where she kept a daily detailed journal of her hike.

Please RSVP with Jeff Fryer, [address removed]:

2.)  Outings:

When: Saturday, January 11, 2014 - 8:30 am

Where: TA Travel Center

I-84 , exit 17 , Troutdale, OR

Leader: Kuldip

RSVPs: 12 / 12 (FULL - Join the wait list and be notified of openings via email)

View the Outing Description - Join the wait list

When: Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 6:30 pm

Where: Oregon Sierra Club

1821 Southeast Ankeny Street, Portland, Or

Leader: David Burdick

RSVPs: 36

View the Outing Description - RSVP

When: Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 11:00 am

Where: Ainsworth Elementary School

2425 Sw Vista Ave, Portland,

Leader: Lauren G

RSVPs: 6 / 15 (9 spots available)

View the Outing Description - RSVP

General Outings Information: All participants on Sierra Club outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver.

If you would like to read the liability waiver before you choose to participate on an outing, contact the Outings department at (415)[masked] for a printed version.

You don’t have to be a member to participate!

Arrive with adequate food, water and clothing. If in doubt about your ability to complete a hike, please consult with the leader before the trip.

Field guides, snacks to share and humor are welcome.

Please leave your pet at home unless otherwise specified or with prior approval from the leader. Entertainment devices are discouraged. Firearms are prohibited.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Most day trips require no advance reservations unless “reservations required” or “group size limited” is indicated.

Participants are encouraged to contribute a small donation for the outing. These optional donations help the Group Outings Program to offer professional leaders’ training courses, carbon offset contributions, and other outings activities to strengthen and diversify Columbia Group outings.

Carpooling is encouraged. Riders traditionally share expenses with drivers depending on vehicle and number of riders.

See www.trimet.org to find out how to get to the carpool location via mass transit.

3.) Volunteer Needs:

Contact Jeff Fryer at [address removed] if interested in volunteering.

4.) Singles

Contact Dave Bybee at [address removed] if interested in hosting singles events.  The Singles Web page is http://www.oregon.sierraclub.org/groups/columbia/singles

5.) Other events/notices

Sierra Club Calendars for sale

Wall Calendars:  $12.95

Engagement Calendars:  $13.95

10% discount for members

25% discount for purchasing 5 or more.

Proceeds benefit Columbia Group

Contact:  [address removed]

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