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Mt. High Events

Last updated: July 10, 2010.
Latest news in the left column,
Click on underlined events in the Calendar on the right or
scroll down for details of upcoming events.

Weather forecast for Government Camp on the right.
See bottom of this page for ski area reports.

Mt. High

Social evening & Line dancing

at Bushwackers (Tualatin)

April 23 (Thursday).

6:30 - 6:45 pm - Arrive and gather

7:30 - 8:30 pm - Line dancing lesson (free for all).

Bushwackers

8200 SW Tonka St.
Tualatin, OR 97062
503/ 692.3982

There is no cover charge on Thursdays.  So, just come and have some fun!  Dance the night away.  Or just watch!

A variety of food and drinks will be available to order from the menu.

For questions and info, contact Deirdre Lawrence, deirdrejanet@gmail.com.

Debbi

Astoria

Wine &  Seafood Festival

May. 1 (Sunday) Come join your Mt. High buddies for a fun day trip to the annual Astoria Wine & Seafood Festival,

On Sunday, the crowds will be quieter and entry fee is 50% less.

We'll meet at Beaverton Fred Meyer at 10:30 a.m. and drive over. The date is Sunday, May 1st. Hours for the festival are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so we'll have time to enjoy some wine, good food and fun with friends.

Anyone interested in going, contact Debbi Kor at ijustwannarun1@comcast.net  or 503-314-7078.

Debbi

Mountain High TGIF

Mt. High

TGIF

Sept. 16 (Fri.) Come join your Mt. High buddies for a TGIF gathering at the Newport Seafood Grill/Mall #205. Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m.

For more info, contact Debbi at ijustwannarun1@comcast.net.

Debbi

Mt. High

Happy Hour

May 31, 2018 (Thursday.)  5:30 pm

Let's gather for a Happy hour on Thursday, starting around 5:30 pm.

Location:  Who Song and Larry's

                  111 SE Columbia River Way

                   Vancouver, WA 98661

See Google MAP.

This is on the Columbia River. If the bridge goes up, Margaritas are just $3. Otherwise they're $6.50.

Let's relax on the river, and have a fun evening on the deck at Who Song's.
 

For more info, contact Debbi at ijustwannarun1@comcast.net.

Mt. High TGIF

Social Happy Hour

August 9, 2022 (Tuesday.)  Starting at  4:30 pm. Till 7pm,

Location:  Margarita Factory

                77 NE 4th Street

                Gresham, or. 97030                 .                               

About half way between Powell and Division Streets.  Nearest intersection:  Roberts Ave and 4th Street.

See Google MAP.

Let's just relax and enjoy the time together.

Please RSVP Karen via text at 503 984 9210

no later than May 8th.

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Mt. High Social at

Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod

July 11, 2018 (Wednesday.)  6:00 pm.

Let’s get together for some socializing and food tasting. Meet at 6 pm.

You have many food choices, so everyone can order their own thing, and then we can all sit together in a common space with umbrella-covered tables.

Location:  11301 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR.  See Google Map.
at the MAX station in downtown Milwaukie, with street parking also available.

The current food carts include: Filipina Cuisine; Greek Gods Gyros; Teppanyaki Hut (Sushi Burritos & Ramen); Azul Tequila Taqueria; Noodle House (Vietnamese); Thai Street; Munay (South American); Bistro Boys (Sandwiches); Fan Tasty (Taiwanese); Le Tap (Beer, Wine & Cider).

Please RSVP so I know how many seats to try to hold. Contact Linda McGavin: call or text 503-781-5809; email  trips@mthigh.org .

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Cartopia Food Cart Pod

July 12, 2017 (Wednesday.)  6:00 pm.

Let's get together for some socializing and food tasting. 

Food Cart Pods are getting quite popular. There are several of them in the Portland area. You have many food choices from several food carts, so everyone can order their own thing, and then we can all sit together in a common space with tables.

Location:  SE 12^th Avenue and Hawthorne Blvd.

                     Portland, OR

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The Cartopia pod is located on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard at Southeast 12th Avenue, has a covered, heated seating area and most carts are lively late at night, staying open until midnight Tuesday-Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Cartopia hosts:

• Potato Champion, which dishes up crispy, twice-fried Belgian-style fries and gravy-doused poutine (pretty much perfect post-drinking food).

• Pyro Pizza delivers beautifully singed pizzas from a wood-fired oven.

• Perierra Crêperie has Nutella-banana or avocado-cream-cheese-and-turkey crêpes.

• PBJ’s Grilled offers surprising — and surprisingly delicious — sandwiches like the Smoked Goat: almond butter, apple wood bacon, goat cheese and apricot jam on olive bread.

• Lardo, located accross the street from Cartopia, is one of the city’s many cart-turned-brick-and-mortar success stories. Stop in a for a decadent sandwich (mortadella and mozzarella, cold fried chicken).

• The Hungry Heart Cupcakes offers delicious desserts.

Have you ever seen this canyon at Timberline? It's not Zig Zag canyon.

Some easy trees in untracked snow.

Mt. High

Timberline Ski adventure

May 9 (Saturday)  9 am - 3 pm.

 Come ski with us this Saturday, and we'll show you a few new places you probably haven't skied before.

It's an adventure!  But, an easy one. Any intermediate skier can do it, if the snow is good.  There are days when the snow is not good, and on those days we'll be confined to the groomed trails only.  You just have to take your chances with the weather.

Emilio, Karen and Kurt W. at Timberline

Mt. High Ski Days at

Timberline

April 15 (Sunday) -People have requested a Sunday ski day.

April 22 (Sunday) -- Again, by request, but let's watch the weather,

April 28 (Saturday) -- Plus the History Happy Hour at the Museum

Most weekends in  May, with dates yet to be announced in our Forum and web site.  Also see the TRIPS page. Look for weekend skiing.

Come ski with us. Just for fun. On any dates mentioned above.

Mike, Debbie, Kay, and Mark

in front of the SKi PAtrol cabin at Meadows

Mt. High Ski Days at

Mt. Hood Meadows

Most Thursdays, or whenever there is fresh powder.

Follow the Mid-week Forum on our web site to see when the group will be skiing again..  Also see the TRIPS page. Look for mid-week day trips/.

Come ski with us. Just for fun. We love to ski powder, trees, bumps, and anything fun and challenging.

Fun Race

Fundraiser for Mt. Hood Ski Patrol

-- by Greg Dilger --

April 24, 2022 (Sunday) - Starting at Timberline at 10 am.

We are scheduled to be on Pucci Main run, and will start running racers at 10:00. This is open to everybody. Only requirement other than registration is you must wear a helmet to race. 

May 9, 2009 (Saturday). starting at 7 pm.

Larry Bennett, 503-760-2360, or Bennett7926@comcast.net.

January 28, 2017 (Saturday)  starting at 7:00 pm.

                    Vancouver, WA.                   See Google Map.

Please RSVP to:  Debbi Kor, 503-314-7078; or: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net .

PHOTOS

Photos from the previous such event at:

Sunday Brunch River Cruise

Click here for the event flyer.

Mt. High

Portland Spirit

Sunday Brunch Cruise Party

Nov. 12, 2017. (Sunday)  

Mt. St. Helens

This is part of Little Zig Zag canyon, still within easy reach of the lifts. You can ski it, but don't go too far into it, or you might be in for a very long and unpleasant hike!

Ski Mt. Hood

May 15 (Saturday)

Ski season is still going! There is now more snow than ever this winter. There are two choices for skiing this weekend. It depends on what kind of pass you have, or what the weather might look like.

Choice 1: Mt. Hood Meadows.  This is the last weekend of operations for Mt. Hood Meadows. If you already have a pass, make the most of it!

Choice 2:  Timberline. It will remain open for skiing all summer, but now is the best time to go. If we are lucky, both Palmer and Jeff Flood Express will be open, so we can ski it top to bottom, for a total of about 4,500 vertical feet peer run!  We could take a couple of runs in Zig Zag canyon, and maybe one into White River canyon. Spring is the best time to try this.

Let's meet at McDonald's in Sandy, around 7:15 - 7:30 am. From there, we can arrange some carpooling on the spot. Or we can decide to take all our cars up, so we can position them at either Government Camp or at White River canyon, if conditions are favorable.

Photos from Sally Niefermeyer

Salmon River West

Salmon River West viewpoint

Burnt Lake

Lookout Mountain Gumjuwac

Lookout Mountain hike

CANCELLED

Salmon Butte

NOTE: This will be an opportunity to learn how to identifying the trees, shrubs and flowers on the hike and any known uses of the plant.Diane will be telling us about it.  for example, can you tell the difference between a fir tree and a pine tree?  Did you know that a Douglas Fir is not a fir?  Did you know that a Western Red Cedar is not a cedar?

View of Mt. Hood from the

Tom, Dick, and Harry trail

Kayaking trip

on a peaceful river (no rapids)

August 23 - 27, 2021.  (Monday - Friday).

Pend Oreille River

Kayaking on Estacada Lake

Kayaking to Willamette Falls

See more info at:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/willamette-falls-kayak?fbclid=IwAR0m_lRmI3LcD4-rXZaOssQmA6QA2CXrwG-bdjRvcTtIeX5OgwLZ4Jc0_mI

Looking back south from Cape Lookout to mainland

Like an unfinished dike to Hawaii, this narrow, cliff-edged cape juts 2 miles straight out into the Pacific Ocean. The cape itself dates back 15 million years, when lava flows from Eastern Oregon poured down the Columbia River and fanned out. All along the northern Oregon Coast, tough remnants of that massive basalt flood have survived to form headlands and islands.

Hike
to Cape Lookout

Click on map to enlarge

May 16, 2010. (Sunday)  

Distance 5 miles round trip. Easy hike, 400 feet elevation gain.
 

We'll meet at 9:00 AM at the

Sunset Transit Center (off Barnes Rd.)

Please bring;
   Water and Lunch
   Rain gear?
   Sun screen?
   Chair for happy hour.

Should the weather on May 16 not cooperate we will go on a City Hike to Mount Tabor Neighborhoods and Park Loop (5miles).

Happy Trails
Elisabeth

For more info, and please RSVP, contact:
Elisabeth Fontaine
lise518@msn.com
503-524-5774
971-226-4545

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The trail follows the creek closely

Hike
to Siouxon Creek

July 18, 2010. (Sunday)  

Distance 7 - 8 miles round trip. Fantastic hike with numerous loop or longer extension options. The trail closely follows Siouxon Creek, which is full of great water features and excellent swimming holes. 700 feet elevation gain.
 

We'll meet at 8:30 AM at the Barbur Blvd.Transit Center. For people coming from the Vancouver area we can make special arrangements.

Please bring;
   Water and Lunch
   Sun screen
   Chair for happy hour.

How to get there:

*  Interstate 5 North,

*  Battelground Exit

*  Amboy/Lewisville Hwy

*  Mt.St.Helens National Headquarters

*  And another 14 miles to the trail head.

Happy Trails
Elisabeth

For more info, and please RSVP, contact:
Elisabeth Fontaine
lise518@msn.com
503-524-5774
971-226-4545

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to enlarge.

Sawmill Falls at Opal Creek

(Click on image to enlarge)

Mining camp at Jawbone Flats

Opal Creek pool

(Click on image to enlarge)

Hike
to Mt. Tabor

(not Opal Creek)

June 13, 2010. (Sunday)  - 10:30 am.

Elisabeth says:

I received seven responses and the majority said either Mt. Tabor or didn't have a preference, so I've decided that we will be doing MT. TABOR.

We will meet on SUNDAY, JUNE 13th @ 10:30 AM at the BARBUR BLVD TRANSIT CENTER.

 
Please bring Water and Lunch!
This is a pleasant 5 mile hike through Mt. Tabor Park and neighborhoods.
 

I won't be able to do my Happy Hour at the end of the hike but we can head over to a local pub/restaurant/bar for Happy Hour if that is something the group would like to do. Any suggestions on a place?

The Opal Creek hike will be postponed until sometime in August or September.

Happy Trails,

Elisabeth

THE FOLLOWING OPAL CREEK HIKE

POSTPONED TILL SOME OTHER TIME

The hike to Jawbone Flats (a Depression era mining camp) and Opal Pool is about 7.1 miles round trip; moderately challenging with small hills and a well maintained dirt road. Gigantic old-growth trees tower along a wilderness river.

From the trail head gate, the pleasantly primitive road crosses Gold Creek on a 60-foot-high bridge. After the 2- mile mark, there is rusting machinery of Merten Mill to inspect. The mill operated briefly during the Depression, using winches from the battleship USS Oregon.

Getting there:

- Interstate 5 exit 253 Salem.
- East on Santiam Hwy
Total mileage from Salem is about 45 miles.
 

We need a Trail Park permit- it can be purchased at a ranger station, an outdoor store or at the trail head fee box.

We'll meet at 9:00 AM at the Park and Ride in Tualatin between Bridgeport village and I-5 (72nd Ave. And SW Bridgeport Rd.)
If there is anyone joining the hike from the Salem area we will make arrangements to meet in Salem.

Please bring;  Water and Lunch.
 
Should the weather not cooperate we can go on a City Hike to Mount Tabor Neighborhoods and Park Loop (5 miles).

Happy Trails
Elisabeth

For more info, and please RSVP, contact:
Elisabeth Fontaine
lise518@msn.com
971-226-4545

503-524-5774

                        Click on the map to enlarge it.

Sandra, Elisabeth, and Larry

Gary and Alice enjoying the pizza.

Sandra, Elisabeth, and Larry

Diane and Patty

Nancy Pratt, delighting us with her piccolo

Click here for the voting ballot (in PDF format).

Click here for the voting ballot  (in Word format)

Ballots will be available at the door.  If you are unable to make the meeting,  please fill out the enclosed ballot and email it to Kurt Krueger at teleK2@frontier.com.  Due date for emailed ballots is May 15. 

It's also possible to mail it to our PO Box 2182, Portland, OR 97208,, but please make sure it arrives at least a week early, May 10th.

Sandra, Elisabeth, and Larry

NOTE ABOUT SKI TRIPS

Early Signups

Normally, up till now, we have waited with trip signups until July 1st, for our new fiscal year.

But this time, we are making an exception! We will announce and open up our trips signups a month earlier, on May 30th.

One day only, at this annual Social and Elections night, you will also be able to sign up early for our ski trips!

So, bring a check for a trip deposit!

                 7675 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland.      See Google Map.

Mt. High members at a party at Gray Gables Estate

Deirdre and Patty

Alice, Lisa, Harry, Patty, and Jim.

Mt. High Spring Fling Party

Annual Meeting & Elections

May 15, 2013. (Wednesday)

6:30 pm at the Gray Gables Estate,

Everybody is invited! Come meet other club members, check out what’s new.

Included:

* Slide show / video of some recent ski trips.

* Socialize, mingle with other club members.

* The club will provide some food for free, but buy your own drink.

* Vote for the changes in our Bylaws.

* Participate in electing our new President and other club officers. So far, we only have the current club officers ready for re-election and one new candidate:

   President:         Kurt Krueger

   Vice-President: Terry White

   Secretary:         Lisa Scribner (since Chris Brooks decided to take a break)

   Treasurer:         Nancy Pratt

Send in your nominations to any of the club's Board members. See Contacts page.

Voting ballots will be distributed at the event, but if you can't come, print this Proxy ballot and mail it to Emilio by May 10.

DIRECTIONS

* From the north: Take McLoughlin Blvd. south, 1 mile past downtown Milwaukie.
Go past the traffic lights at SE Courtney Ave. Just one more block.
Turn left (east) onto Chestnut St. Gray Gables Estate will be on your left.

* From the south: Take McLoughlin Blvd. fromOregon City, for abt. 4 miles north of I-205.
After a slight curve to the right, go past Maple St. Just one more block.
Turn right (east) onto Chestnut St.  Gray Gables Estate will be on your left.

* From east (Clackamas): From the Milwaukie Expressway (Hwy 224), turn onto Lake Rd.
Turn left on Oatfield Rd. (just past the tennis courts on your left).
Go past SE Courtney Ave. Just one more block.
Turn right (west) onto Chestnut St. Gray Gables Estate will be on your right.

Gordy Lusk and Randy Lew

Linda McGavin

Barbara Bousum

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of events during the 3-day Convention. Please see the attached Excel spreadsheet for specific needs. To volunteer, contact Diane Hicks at: diane.hicks@horizonair.com.

The Convention will be held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Convention delegates will be staying about 3 or 4 blocks from the Convention Center, at the

Westin Bellevue

600 Bellevue Way, NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.638.1000

Far West Convention

June 5 - 8, 2008

Volunteers and participants are needed for the FWSA Convention, coming up in Bellevue, WA, June 5 - 8, 2008. The Convention is being hosted by our very own NW Ski Club Council. Let’s all help!

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes,
we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Whistler this winter; Big Sky next year);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China last year, or the Alaska Cruise this year).

FWSA also organizes a number of club competitions
— for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention in June.

A big part of the Convention is a Travel Symposium,
where club members can meet with dozens of Ski
Industry representatives and plan future ski trips.
There is also a fun component, in the form of a Pub
crawl, Golf and Tennis tournaments, kayaking, etc.
A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the
past, we had several of Olympic ski champions, some
extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, the initiator/founder of the Oregon Cancer Ski Out (Larry Chadwick), and more. There are some
rumors that we might see Warren Miller this year, or the Mahre brothers,  or the people who make K2 skis.

So, be part of history, and come attend the Convention in Bellevue, WA. Each year, a different Ski Club Council undertakes the responsibility for
organizing the Convention, and this year it is the NW Ski Club Council’s turn. That’s all of us, NW people!

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of events during the 3-day Convention. Please see the attached Excel spreadsheet for specific needs. To volunteer, contact Diane Hicks at: diane.hicks@horizonair.com.

See more info about the Convention at:
http://www.fwsa.org/page/page/689570.htm.

To register for the Convention as our club’s delegate,
please send in your registration fee ($135) to Mountain High, using our Dough Transmittal Form, by April 30.

The Convention will be held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa

Far West Convention

June 10 - 13, 2010

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Sun Valley this coming winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

FWSA also organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention in June.

A big part of the Convention is a Travel Symposium, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives and plan future ski trips.

There is also a fun component, in the form of a Pub crawl, Golf and Tennis tournaments, hiking, kayaking, etc.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several of Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, the initiator/founder of the Oregon Cancer Ski Out (Larry Chadwick), and more.

See more info about the Convention at:

http://www.fwsa.org/docs/2010_Convention/2010_delegate_info.htm. 

To register for the Convention as our club’s delegate, please send in your registration fee ($145) to Mountain High, using our Dough Transmittal Form.

The Convention will be held at the
Pacific Palms Hotel & Convention Center

http://www.pacificpalmsresort.com/FWSAlogin.htm

Group name: Far West Ski Association

Room rate:  $145 per night

Login:      FWSA

Password:  2011

Far West Convention

Industry Hills, CA

June 9 - 12, 2011

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Sun Valley this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

FWSA also organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention in June.

A big part of the Convention is a Travel Symposium, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives and plan future ski trips.

There is also a fun component, in the form of a Pub crawl, Golf and Tennis tournaments, hiking, kayaking, etc.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several of Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, the initiator/founder of the Oregon Cancer Ski Out (Larry Chadwick), and more.

See more info about this year's Convention at:

http://www.fwsa.org/docs/2011_Convention/2011_convention_page.htm 

To register for the Convention as our club’s delegate, please send in your registration fee ($149) to Mountain High, by May 2, 2011, using our Dough Transmittal Form.

Also, please fill out the official Delegate Registration Form, http://www.fwsa.org/docs/2011_Convention/3. Delegate Registration Form_2011.pdf,  and enclose it with your Dough Transmittal Form.

Click here for

Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the
Ogden Eccles Conference Center

in Ogden, Utah

Lodging at either:

1. Hampton Inn & Suites, $106- $169 (w/breakfast)

    2401 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT 84401

    Reservations call 1-801-394-9400

or

2. Marriott Ogden,  $94 - $124
    247 - 24th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
    www.marriott.com/slcog  group code: farfara
    Reservations: 1-801-627-1190 or 1-800-627-7468

Group name: Far West Ski Association

Far West Convention

Ogden, UT

June 7 - 10, 2012

June 7 - 10, 2012

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Sun Valley this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

FWSA also organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention in June.

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Symposium, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives and plan future ski trips.

There is also a fun component, in the form of a Pub crawl, golf, hiking, rafting, etc.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several of Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

See more info about this year's Convention at:

http://www.acatmeowz.com/FW-2012Conv/index.htm 

For more information contact:
Mary Olhausen, FWSA Silent Auction/Travel Expo Chairperson
E-mail: omary52@omcast.net   or  Phone: 503.880.7383.

To register for the Convention as our club’s delegate, please send in your registration fee ($149) to Nancy Ellis at the address shown on the registration form:

FWSA Convention Registrar

Nancy Ellis

P.O. Box 9681

Truckee, CA 96162

See the official Delegate Registration Form,

Also, please notify our very own Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

Click here for

Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
2500 East 2nd St., Reno, NV 89595

Lodging:

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

Group name: Far West Ski Association

81^st annual

Far West Convention

Reno, NV

June 6 - 9, 2013

June 6 - 9, 2013

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

FWSA also organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention in June.

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Symposium, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives and plan future ski trips.

There is also a fun component, in the form of a Pub crawl, golf, hiking, rafting, etc.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

See more info about this year's Convention at:

http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2013Conv/FW-2013Conv.html  

For more information contact:
Mary Olhausen, FWSA Silent Auction/Travel Expo Chairperson
E-mail: omary52@omcast.net   or  Phone: 503.880.7383.

To register for the Convention as our club’s delegate, please send in your registration fee ($149) to Nancy Ellis at the address shown on the registration form:

FWSA Convention Registrar

Nancy Ellis

P.O. Box 9681

Truckee, CA 96162

See the official Delegate Registration Form,

Also, please notify our very own Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

Click here to go the FWSA web site:

Click here to go the Convention web site:

Click here for

Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

The Riverhouse Resort,

Hotel & Convention Center

3075 North Business 97, Bend, Oregon 97701

800-547-3928  or  541-389-3111

www.riverhouse.com

Lodging:

1. The Riverhouse,

    3075 North Business 97, Bend, Oregon 97701

    Reservations call 800-547-3928

Group name: Far West Ski Association

82^nd annual

Far West Convention

Bend, Oregon

June 12 - 15, 2014

June 12 - 15, 2014

This year, we - the NW Ski Club Council - are hosting the Far West Convention in Bend, OR.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

This year' theme:  Volcanic Paradise

Experience Volcanic Paradise in Bend, OR, nestled along the Deschutes River and just minutes from historic downtown area and Mt. Bachelor.

Activities:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of a Pub crawl, golf, hiking, biking tour, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
See more info about this year's Convention and register at:

http://fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2014Conv/FW-2014Conv.html 

For more information contact:
Mary Olhausen, Host Council Convention Chairman
E-mail: omary52@omcast.net   or  Phone: 503.880.7383.

Also, please notify our very own Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the Northwest Ski Club Council, www.nwskiers.org.

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Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North

San Diego, CA 92108
800-772-8527
www.towncountry.com

See a great video of San Diego at sunrise, filmed with a flying quad-copter drone: https://vimeo.com/113168936

83^rd annual

Far West Convention

San Diego, California

June 4 - 7, 2015

June 4 - 7, 2015.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

Activities:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of golf, hiking, biking, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
Register by May 8, 2015 to secure your spot.
Register and Pay Online  or download the Registration Form.

For more information see the FWSA Convention web pages at:
http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2015Conv/FW-2015Conv.html  
 

Also, please notify Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention, so that all our Mountain High delegates are registered as a single group. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the San Diego Council of Ski Clubs  http://skisandiego.org/ 

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Convention package

The Convention will be held at the

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotels

Paradise Valley, 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250-7090.

Phone: 800-498-7396 Web: http://doubletree.hilton.com/

84^th annual

Far West Convention

Scottsdale, Arizona

June 9 - 12, 2016

June 9 - 12, 2016.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Breckenridge this coming winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

4) a Scuba diving trip, usually in the Fall.

Activities:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of golf, hiking, biking, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
Register by May 9, 2016 to secure your spot.
Register and Pay Online  or download the Registration Form.

For more information see the FWSA Convention web pages at:
http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2016Conv/FW-2016Conv.html   
 

Also, please notify Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention, so that all our Mountain High delegates are registered as a single group. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the Arizona Ski Council  http://www.arizonaskicouncil.org/  

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Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

The Grove Hotel Downtown Boise
245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702

888-961-5000

www.grovehotelboise.com

85^th annual

Far West Convention

Boise, Idaho

June 7 - 11, 2017

June 7 - 11, 2017.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

Convention Activities:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of golf, hiking, biking, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

On Saturday, a big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

Also, there are educational opportunities, seminars, presentations, and group discussions on a variety of topics.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
Register by May 8, 2015 to secure your spot.
Register and Pay Online  or download the Registration Form and mail it to:

FWSA Convention Registrar
c/o Karen James
1812 Vickers Drive
Glendale, CA 91208
818-249-5982

For more information see the FWSA Convention web pages at:
http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2017Conv/Registration/FW-2017Conv-Registration.html  
 

Also, please notify Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention, so that all our Mountain High delegates are registered as a single group. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the Intermountain Ski Council  and the Bogus Basin Ski Club. 

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Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502

800-723-6500

www.atlantiscasino.com

86^th annual

Far West Convention

Reno, Nevada

June 7 - 10, 2018

June 7 - 10, 2018.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

Convention Activities:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of golf, hiking, biking, a pub crawl, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions and awards — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

On Saturday, a big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

Also, there are educational opportunities, seminars, presentations, and group discussions on a variety of topics.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
Register by May 7, to secure your spot.
Register and Pay Online  or download the Registration Form and mail it to:

FWSA Convention Registrar
Jean McCasey
10635 Esmeraldas Drive
San Diego, CA 92124
Jlmccasey@yahoo.com
858-560-8722

For more information see the FWSA Convention web pages at:
http://www.fwsa.org/Conventions/FW-2018Conv/Registration/FW-2018Conv-DelegateRegistration.html
 

Also, please notify Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention, so that all our Mountain High delegates are registered as a single group. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the Bay Area Snow Sport Council and Sierra League and Council.

Click on the logo to go the FWSA web site:

Click here for

Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North

San Diego, CA 92108
800-772-8527
www.towncountry.com

See a great video of San Diego at sunrise, filmed with a flying quad-copter drone: https://vimeo.com/113168936

89^th annual

Far West Convention

San Diego, California

October 7 - 10, 2021

October 7 - 10, 2021.

The Convention date was changed from June to October, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, in the hopes that by October most of us will be vaccinated.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

Activities at the Convention:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of golf, hiking, biking, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
Register by May 8, 2021 to secure your spot.
Register and Pay Online  or download the Registration Form.

For more information see the FWSA Convention web pages at:
YET TO BE ANNOUNCED.
 

Also, please notify Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention, so that all our Mountain High delegates are registered as a single group. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the San Diego Council of Ski Clubs  http://skisandiego.org/ 

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Convention flyer

The Convention will be held at the

Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront

Jantzen Beach

909 N Hayden Island Dr.,

Portland, OR 97217

Click here for Hotel Reservations:
Far West Ski - Holiday Inn Reservations

or     call 503-283-4466

Group name: Far West Ski Association

Far West Convention

Portland, Oregon

June 9 - 12, 2022

June 9 - 12, 2022

This year, we - the NW Ski Club Council - are hosting the Far West Convention in Portland, OR.

Remember we are all part of larger organization. Yes, we are part of the NW Ski Club Council, ... but also of the Far West Ski Association, which encompasses eleven Councils in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Utah.

FWSA represents all our local ski clubs, and organizes at least 3 trips every year:
1) the FWSA Ski Week (at Aspen this past winter);
2) the FWSA International Ski Week (usually in Europe);
3) an International Summer trip (like a trip to China or the Alaska Cruise).

This year' theme:  "Rolling on the River"

Experience tje mighty Columbia River, as well as Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Activities at the Convention:

Thursday and Friday are the fun days, in the form of a Pub crawl, golf, hiking, biking tour, pool party, etc.

 
FWSA organizes a number of club competitions — for best Newsletter, best Web site, Outstanding club, Safety person of the year, Man and Woman of the year, etc. Awards are given at the annual Convention..

A big part of the annual Convention is a Travel Expo, where club members can meet with dozens of Ski Industry representatives.

A number of ski celebrities are usually present. In the past, we had several Olympic ski champions, some extreme skiers, some founders of famous ski areas, famous film-makers, and more.

Registration and info:
See more info about this year's Convention and register at:

https://www.fwsa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=623165&module_id=504188

Please notify our very own Debbi Kor that you are coming to the Convention. Contact Debbi at: ijustwannarun1@comcast.net

This year's FWSA Convention is being hosted by the Northwest Ski Club Council, www.nwskiers.org.

See a short preview of the upcoming Convention in this 1-minute video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bdTl7hqy-4 .

It's not just about Climate Change. The initial graphic that shows before you start playing it is just one of the images within the video. In reality, it's all about what happens at the Convention.

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all upcoming kayaking outings.

Joint Mt. High and Bergfreunde clubs

Inflatable Kayak Outing

Sandy River

May 22 (Sunday) -- 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Dodge Park to Oxbow, Sandy River
Call trip leader, Andy Morrow for carpooling and meeting location.

Join experienced whitewater kayakers for our first outing of the season on our favorite section of the Sandy River where it flows through a gorge in designated-wilderness area. Whitewater experience is required, since this 8 mile trip starts with a bang, class III Pipeline Rapids, and continues with nice class II+ rapids, amazing scenery, sandy beaches and a waterfall plunging into the river. Water will be cold so bring your wetsuit and paddle jacket, also snacks, water, whistle, PFD and extra warm clothing for afterward. If you are interested call leaders for information, directions, carpooling and inclement weather updates.

We will attempt to do weekly day runs at various rivers throughout the summer. Please contact trip leader to be added to the kayakers email list which will give updates.

Contact:  Andy Morrow mordrew@yahoo.com or 503-544-9353.

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all upcoming kayaking outings.

Joint Mt. High and Bergfreunde clubs

Inflatable Kayak Outing

June 16 (Saturday) -- 11 am to 4 pm    (see June 23 for rain date)
Location: Clackamas River, McIver to Barton Park
Meet at:  Call trip leader for carpooling and meeting location.

Small inflatable kayaks are very maneuverable, forgiving and a lot of fun in fast water on a hot day. We will float the relatively easy stretch of the Clackamas River from Milo McIver State Park, to Barton Park. This starts with Class 2 ½ Minefield, then a nice float with a few Class I & II rapids along the way. Expect about 4 hours on the river. Bring inflatable kayaks or raft, lunch, snacks, water or beverages, hat, sunscreen, whistle, Coast Guard approved life jacket, water shoes and extra clothing (be prepared for cold water ie windbreaker jacket and pants for on the water and fleece for after). No cotton clothing, please. If the weather is too chilly the trip will be held the following Saturday June 16th. If you are interested call leaders for more information, boat rental, directions, carpooling and inclement weather updates.

Leader:  Jan Moore jansy_m@yahoo.com  503-235-2322,  cell 503-502-602

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all upcoming kayaking outings.

Joint Mt. High and Bergfreunde clubs

Inflatable Kayak Outing

July 1st, 4th, or 8th (depending on interest) -- 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Dodge Park to Oxbow, Sandy River
Meet at:  TAC in Troutdale but call leaders about carpooling & shuttle.

Join the Bergie whitewater kayakers for a day on our favorite section of the Sandy River where it flows through the Canyon of the Sandy, a designated-wilderness area. Previous paddle experience is required, since this 8 mile trip starts with class III Pipeline Rapids, and continues with nice class I & II rapids, amazing scenery, sandy beaches and a waterfall plunging into the river. Water may be cold so bring a windbreaker jacket and pants, also hat, snacks, water, whistle, PFD and dry clothing for afterward. If you are interested let me know which date works best due to the holiday. It’s best to have 4 or more to go.

Leader:  Jan Moore jansy_m@yahoo.com  503-235-2322,  cell 503-502-602

July 7 (Saturday) -- 10 am
Location: Trout Lake grocery store (about 25 miles north of Hood River)
Optionally meet at:  9 am at KJ's restaurant at the "Y" half a block from the grocery store, for a huckleberry pancake breakfast.

Trip leader:  Dennis Glasby and Chris Wiley

Contact: 

Chris Wiley

Chris2007@Yhuji.com  

503-380-7740

Spelunking at Trout Lake

A begginers cave trip

July 7 (Saturday) -- 10 am   (or 9 am for breakfast)
Location: Trout Lake grocery store (about 25 miles north of Hood River)
 

Come and get a taste for a "spelunking" beginner cave exploration. We have all been invited by Chris Wiley, who is not only one of our PACRAT team captains (the "Rattitude" team), but is also Chairman of the Willamette Valley Grotto, a branch of the National Speleological Society. Chris says:

My Spelunkers club (The Willamette Valley Grotto (grotto means "club") of the National Speleological Society) is hosting a beginners cave trip on Saturday July 7th at Trout Lake, 25 miles north of Hood River. I'd like to offer an official WVG invitation for this trip to the Mountain High membership (and you, of course) who might like to attend. This will be a "no crawling" trip through several of the nicer wild caves in the area.

Dennis Glasby, our VP, will be the trip leader and is an excellent trip host. He's very good at explaining lava cave formation and their features and enjoys working with beginners. I'm sure it will be a fun trip and I personally hope to attend also.

Meet at 10:am in Trout Lake at the grocery store (there's only one). Many people come early for a huckleberry pancake breakfast at the little restaurant at the "Y" ("KJ's"? - half a block from the grocery store) at 9am.

What to brring:  Wear sturdy clothes, boots & gloves, a helmet, lunch, 3 light sources (a primary, a back up and a 3rd light source of some sort (it's nice having the primary mounted on the helmet). A decent clearance vehicle is best.

Call Chris Wiley at 503-380-7740 with any questions you might have. Also - please email me at chris2007@yhuji.com if you're planning on attending so that I can get a head count.

Contact:  Chris Wiley, Chris2007@Yhuji.com   503-380-7740

Every pedal stroke helps promote clean Oregon air and lung health.

Terry & Benda Becerra and a friend last year

Reach the Beach

Bike ride to Pacific City, OR

Fundraiser for the American Lung Association

May 19, 2012 (Saturday)

Join 3,000 cyclists as they make their way along the spectacular course of Reach the Beach, the largest fundraiser for the American Lung Association in Oregon. Participants will follow one of four gorgeous rural routes to picturesque Pacific City where a beach party awaits at the award-winning Pelican Pub in front of Haystack Rock.

The ride starts from four different locations: Portland (100 mi), Newberg (80 mi), Amity (55 mi) or Grand Ronde (28 mi). Included are beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, eight lunch and snack stops and a magnificent beach party with a delicious, hearty feast.

Our Mountian High members Brenda & Terry Becerra have done this in past years. They say:

"Should we put together a team?

"We're definitely in, and looking to book a house to rent with friends ASAP as they do book up fast that weekend. We usually arrive Friday night, drive to the various starts to drop off riders, and return Monday; sometimes picking up the shuttle truck on the way home.

"I've never done the ride as a team, but I think it would be fun, even if we start at different ride distances, to hook up at lunch or the finish line, and join our fundraising efforts together to see how much we can raise as a team and make a difference against the fight of lung disease. My mom, aunt, and friend's wife died of lung cancer and have two friends with asthema, so I'm motivated to support the cause.

"Even if you haven't been touched by lung disease, please know that this is a well-supported ride that takes you through the beautiful Oregon Coast range and lands you at the Pacific Ocean at Cape Kiwanda. It is so fun to ride through the finish line with all the cheers from fellow riders and supporters, eat the yummy food at the Pelican Pub, and have a bon fire at night to celebrate the ride at night! Besides, what a great way to stick to your New Year's resolution of getting in shape in preparation for the ride this spring!"

More info at: www.reachthebeach.org
 

To connect with Brenda and Terry, email them at: letsplayonthemt@hotmail.com or phone: 360-834-3725.

Online meeting of the

NW Ski Club Council

March 17, 2021. (Wednesday)

6:45 pm - Start signing in.

7:00 pm - start meeting. 

8:00 pm - end meeting

PACRAT ELECTIONS

PACRAT elections will also be held at the same meeting. The following are elected positions for the PACRAT Board:

* President:          Peter Dodd (incumbent)
* Vice President: Geoff Mihalko (incumbent)
* Secretary:          Dan Lane (incumbent)
* Treasurer:         Virginia Collison (incumbent)

* Sponsorship Director: Meg Spillman  (incumbent)

* Membership Director: Mary Askew

* Party Director:   Ulla Brunette (incumbent)

* Race Director:   Greg Dilger (incumbent)

* Results Director: Dale Parshall (incumbent)

* Rat Patrol Director: Mark Conan (incumbent)
* Director-at-Large: Bob Lawrence 

* Past President: Andy Hobart
 

(All other Board positions are assigned by the President).
Also on the Board, but NOT elected, is the Immediate Past President. Appointed Positions are Director at Large - Chief Rat Patrol and Director at Large - General.

If you are interested in running for a PACRAT Board position for 2019-2020, please contact Peter Dodd at  president@pacrats.org. Please provide information on what position you would like to run for and why you are interested in doing so. He will be assembling the ballot. You will need to be at the meeting to say a few words about why you'd like to run and what you plan to do, or have someone else show up and speak on your behalf.  .

Who votes in PACRAT Elections? The clubs must decide on who gets to vote for the club. Usually it is the Team Captains, but in cases where there are more teams than votes available, only the number of votes designated for that club may be cast. ALL team captains CAN be there to caucus, but each club can only cast the proper number of votes:

* Mountain High = 5 votes
* Cascade = 3 votes
* Skiyente = 2 votes
* Schnee Vogeli = 2 votes
* Bergfreunde = 1 vote

Combined meeting & Elections

NWSCC & PACRAT

June 19, 2019 (Wednesday) - 6:00 pm.

A multi-club meeting, attended by representatives of several local ski clubs.. At least one representative from each club should attend. But also, the meeting is open to all club members.

Pizza will be provided; beverages no host.

Location: The Buffalo Gap, 6835 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219

The focus of this meeting is ELECTIONS; both for NWSCC and PACRAT. Come learn the latest about what NWSCC is doing!

Join the leadership of the Council – serving on the board of directors is a great way to get involved in club, council and Far West Ski Association activities.  The board is made up of members from different clubs in NWSCC—bringing a variety of style and experience to the Council.  

All officer positions are open for one-year terms.  The following officers will be voted upon at the June meeting:
 
President:  Head of the Council Executive Board; represents NWSCC at Far West Ski Association board meetings and at National Ski Council Federation meetings.

Vice President:  Assumes duties of the president when needed and handles other duties as assigned.

Treasurer: Responsibility for Council financials.  Experience with bookkeeping software and GAAP necessary.

Secretary: Records Council minutes and correspondence as needed; keeps corporate records.

At-Large Director (two positions):  Duties as assigned by the President.  [Other directors will be appointed by the elected Board to fill the slate.]
 
Time involved:  Quarterly Council meetings; a monthly board meeting; other duties as assigned or as you volunteer to work on.   
 
If interested, please contact President@nwskiers.org for more information or to put your name on the ballot.  We need your input and support, and want YOU to consider serving on the Board!  

See the NWSCC bylaws (click HERE) for complete job descriptions.

PACRAT ELECTIONS

PACRAT elections will also be held at the same meeting. The following are elected positions for the PACRAT Board:

* President:          Andy Hobart (incumbent)
* Vice President: Geoff Mihalko (incumbent)
* Secretary:          Dan Lane (incumbent)
* Treasurer:          Virginia Collison (incumbent)

* Sponsorship Director: Sandra Volk  (incumbent)

* Membership Director: Amanda Moran

* Party Director:   Sylvia Kearns (incumbent)

* Race Director:   Greg Dilger (incumbent)

* Results Director: Dale Parshall (incumbent)

* Rat Patrol Director: Mark Conan (incumbent)
* Communications Director: Bob Lawrence

* Director-at-Large: Peter Dodd (incumbent)
 

(All other Board positions are assigned by the President).
Also on the Board, but NOT elected, is the Immediate Past President. Appointed Positions are Director at Large - Chief Rat Patrol and Director at Large - General.

If you are interested in running for a PACRAT Board position for 2017/18, please contact Andy Hobart at president@pacrats.org . Please provide information on what position you would like to run for and why you are interested in doing so. He will be assembling the ballot. You will need to be at the meeting to say a few words about why you'd like to run and what you plan to do, or have someone else show up and speak on your behalf .

Who votes in PACRAT Elections? The clubs must decide on who gets to vote for the club. Usually it is the Team Captains, but in cases where there are more teams than votes available, only the number of votes designated for that club may be cast. ALL team captains CAN be there to caucus, but each club can only cast the proper number of votes:

* Mountain High = 5 votes
* Cascade = 3 votes
* Skiyente = 2 votes
* Schnee Vogeli = 2 votes
* Bergfreunde = 1 vote

Combined meeting & Elections

NWSCC & PACRAT

June. 20, 2018 (Wednesday) - 6:00 pm.

A multi-club meeting, attended by representatives of several local ski clubs.. At least one representative from each club should attend. But also, the meeting is open to all club members.

Location: The Round Table Clubhouse, 16444 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.

The focus of this meeting is ELECTIONS; both for NWSCC and PACRAT. Come learn the latest about what NWSCC is doing!

Join the leadership of the Council – serving on the board of directors is a great way to get involved in club, council and Far West Ski Association activities.  The board is made up of members from different clubs in NWSCC—bringing a variety of style and experience to the Council.  

All officer positions are open for one-year terms.  The following officers will be voted upon at the June 20, 2018 meeting:
 
President:  Head of the Council Executive Board; represents NWSCC at Far West Ski Association board meetings and at National Ski Council Federation meetings.

Vice President:  Assumes duties of the president when needed and handles other duties as assigned.

Treasurer: Responsibility for Council financials.  Experience with bookkeeping software and GAAP necessary.

Secretary: Records Council minutes and correspondence as needed; keeps corporate records.

At-Large Director (two positions):  Duties as assigned by the President.  [Other directors will be appointed by the elected Board to fill the slate.]
 
Time involved:  Quarterly Council meetings; a monthly board meeting; other duties as assigned or as you volunteer to work on.   
 
If interested, please contact President@nwskiers.org for more information or to put your name on the ballot.  We need your input and support, and want YOU to consider serving on the Board!  

See the NWSCC bylaws (click HERE) for complete job descriptions.

PACRAT ELECTIONS

PACRAT elections will also be held at the same meeting. The following are elected positions for the PACRAT Board:

* President:           Andy Hobart (incumbent)
* Vice President:  Geoff Mihalko (incumbent)
* Secretary:           - OPEN -
* Treasurer:           Virginia Collison

* Sponsorship Director: Sandra Volk  (incumbent)

* Membership Director: Amanda Moran

* Party Director:   Sylvia Kearns (incumbent)

* Race Director:   Bruce Parshall (incumbent)

* Results Director: Dale Parshall (incumbent)
* Communications Director: Bob Lawrence
 

(All other Board positions are assigned by the President).
Also on the Board, but NOT elected, is the Immediate Past President. Appointed Positions are Director at Large - Chief Rat Patrol and Director at Large - General.

If you are interested in running for a PACRAT Board position for 2017/18, please contact Andy Hobart at president@pacrats.org . Please provide information on what position you would like to run for and why you are interested in doing so. He will be assembling the ballot. You will need to be at the meeting to say a few words about why you'd like to run and what you plan to do, or have someone else show up and speak on your behalf .

Who votes in PACRAT Elections? The clubs must decide on who gets to vote for the club. Usually it is the Team Captains, but in cases where there are more teams than votes available, only the number of votes designated for that club may be cast. ALL team captains CAN be there to caucus, but each club can only cast the proper number of votes:

* Mountain High = 5 votes
* Cascade = 3 votes
* Skiyente = 2 votes
* Schnee Vogeli = 2 votes
* Bergfreunde = 1 vote

Combined meeting & Elections

NWSCC & PACRAT

June. 21, 2017 (Wednesday) - 6:00 pm.

A multi-club meeting, attended by representatives of several local ski clubs.. At least one representative from each club should attend. But also, the meeting is open to all club members.

Pizzas will be provided at the beginning of the meeting.  All drinks should be purchased separately at the downstairs bar.

Guest Speaker: Dave Tragethon from the Mt. Hood Meadows Resort

Annual elections will be held for both the NW Ski Club Council and for the PACRAT Racing Board.

Location: Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery  (upstairs)

                   6835 SW Macadam Ave
                   Portland, OR 97219

Starting with a Happy Half Hour from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by the meeting. Food and beverages on your own. The focus of this meeting is ELECTIONS; both for NWSCC and PACRAT. Come learn the latest about what NWSCC is doing!

Join the leadership of the Council – We need you!

Join the leadership of the Council – serving on the board of directors is a great way to get involved in club, council, and Far West Ski Association activities.

The board is made up of members from different clubs in NWSCC -- bringing a variety of style and experience to the Council. All officer positions are open for one-year terms. The following officers will be voted upon at the June 21, 2017. Each club has one vote, and each person can only vote on behalf of one club.

Following is the current slate of nominees. Others can be nominated too up until the time of the vote.

President:                     Barbara Bousum

Vice President:            Sue Rimkeit  (incumbent)

Treasurer:                     Bill King  (incumbent)

Secretary:                     Jeannie Reinhardt

Member-at-Large #1:  John Orefice (incumbent),  Linda McGavin

Member-at-Large #2:  Dan Lane,  Chris Ciardi

(All other Board positions are assigned by the President)

See the NWSCC bylaws (click HERE) for complete job descriptions.

Time involved: Quarterly Council meetings; a monthly board meeting; other duties as assigned or as you volunteer to work on.

If interested, please contact Sue Rimkeit (VicePres@nwskiers.org ) for more information or to put your name on the ballot. We need your input and support, and want YOU to consider serving on the Board!.

Northwest Ski Club Council

www.nwskiers.org  

NWSCC Council Meeting

April 24 (Wednesday) 2019.  6:30 pm.   (3rd Wednesday)

Location:  Round Table Pizza, 10070 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR.

6:30 pm --  Socializing.

7:00 pm  --  Meeting starts.

Pizza will be served; drinks on your own.

AGENDA:

• Avalanche Science Video
• Avalanche Science speaker
• Far West Ski Association Convention
• Club updates for summer

Northwest Ski Club Council

www.nwskiers.org  

NWSCC Meeting

April 18 (Wednesday) 2018.  6 pm.   (Third Wednesday of the month)

Location:  Round Table Pizza, 10070 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR.

6:00 pm --  Socializing.

6:30 pm  --  Meeting starts.

Pizza will be served; drinks on your own.

Come find out about what is happening in the ski club world, FWSA, and our ski areas! Guest speaker TBA.

ONLINE AUCTION:

NWSCC has two midweek, non-holiday tickets to Mt. Hood Meadows available to bid on. They expire on April 27. The minimum bid is $50 and minimum raise is $5. Please email your bid amount to Linda McGavin, mcgavinski@gmail.com .

If more than one person bids, Linda will email all those interested with the current bid so that you have a chance to raise your bid. The auction will end at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3, with the highest bidder getting the item. I will notify the winner and we will make arrangements promptly for payment and mailing or delivery. .

New pedestrian bridge between Riverfront Park and Minto Brown Park

At the far end of Minto Brown park, it is very quiet.  No crowds and hardly any cyclists.

DIRECTIONS

1. Exit I-5 southbound, onto Salem Parkway. That's exit 260-A. That is the very next exit after the Keizer exit, which is 260-B.

2. Follow Salem Parkway until it turns to Commercial St. NE. Then stay in the "slow" lane (the right lane).

3. Turn RIGHT onto the bridge across the Willamette River toward West Salem and Dallas. The bridge is part of Hwy. 22.

4. Stay in the right lane and turn right onto Wallace Rd. in West Salem. Stay on Wallace Rd. for about 5 short blocks.

5. Turn RIGHT at a traffic light onto Glen Creek Road, NW.  Follow it to the end.

6. At T-intersection, turn RIGHT (toward the water filling station). Park in the first parking area on your RIGHT.  See Google Map.

Or click on this close-up map of Wallace Marine Park to enlarge it.

Mt. High

Salem Riverfront Park &

Minto Brown Park

June 23, 2018 (Saturday).  Meet: 9:45 am,  Start: 10:00 am.

Join Mt High Club members in a rolling good time on any kind of bike. Most of the ride will be on perfectly paved bike trails. We will also have an option to ride on a narrower trail that is not paved but smooth.  Anything from a racing road bike to a fat-tire mountain bike will be just fine.

This ride will take us through a lot of diverse landscapes, most of it in the shade of trees.  Some of it along the Willamette River.  It's a total of only about 10 miles, and it is mostly flat, but with occasional undulations, in and out of gullies. There are enough gentle uphill sections that will give us all a workout.

Most of the ride is totally away from the town. We will not see any signs of town after we cross the pedestrian bridge within the first half a mile.

We'll end the ride with lunch (or brunch) at Busic Court, just a block from the park.

9:45 am.  We'll meet and park in the shade of old growth trees in Wallace Marine Park in West Salem.  See Google Map.  Just change the "Salem Parkway" starting point to your own persaonl address to get directions all the way from home:  Also see the Directions in the left column here.

10 - 11:30 am:  We'll start the ride by crossing the Willamette River using a pedestrian bridge. We'll ride our bikes through two adjacent parks, linked by a new pedestrian bridge:

a) Salem Riverfront Park, along the Willamette River, with lots of attractions such as a carousel, a sternwheeler boat, and more.  It can get a bit crowded.  Fortunately, that is only the first half a mile or less.

b) Minto Brown Park  A very large park on Minto Brown island. As soon as we cross the new pedestrian bridge, we are getting away from the crowds and entering a mix of forests, meadows, orchards, and farm fields. We might see some ducks and beavers.  A lot of the ride is in the shade of trees.

12:00 (noon):  Lunch/brunch at the Busic Court restaurant.  They serve great breakfast! . Possible alternatives to Busic Court include: La Hacienda Real (Mexican), Kwans' Cuisine (Chinese), Rock-N-Rodgers (American), or the Original Pancake House (pancakes, crepes, eggs and more).

Questions and please RSVP to:  Emilio Trampuz, 503-510-1477, or Emilio2000@earthlink.net

We need to know ow many people to expect for lunch!

Click here to see a map of the

route from Chehalis to Pe Ell.

Click here for a map of the
Willapa Trail

What kind of bike?

Almost any kind of bike is OK, except those racing road bikes with thin tires.  The thicker tires, the better, because most of the trail consists of finely crushed gravel.

Are the roads closed to vehicle traffic?
Most of this ride will be on a trail that is closed to motorized use. We do cross a state highway and several county roads that remain open. We will have volunteers on hand to ensure everyone’s safety, including flaggers at the State Route 6 crossing at milepost 3. We ask that all riders use courtesy and pay close attention when it comes to interacting with drivers on roads.

How do I get my bags to my campout location?
Through a valued partnership with UPS, volunteers with UPS will load and unload your tents and luggage. Please pack lightly as you are allowed to bring one tent, sleeping bag/blanket, pillow, and one bag up to 20 pounds per rider. Fill out luggage tags color-coordinated with your destination at the check-in table, bring your luggage to the signed drop zone, and from there UPS will transport your luggage to your campout location. UPS will also bring back your luggage to the start/finish point the next day.

How hilly is the route?
The Willapa Hills Trail is a former railroad, and has been converted to a rail-to-trail with minimal elevation grades of 2 to 3 percent in varying spots. The only hills with measurable incline is at Doty, about 18 miles into the ride; and Pluvius, from mile 26 to 28. However, those inclines are gradual and easily rideable by people with any degree of ability.

Is there a capacity for the event?
Yes and no. Our camp locations have a limited number of campsites, but the number of people who can ride the trail is virtually unlimited. Rainbow Falls is limited to 250 campers, Willapa Hills Farm can handle 200, and the Bikepackers Special is open to 24 people.

What are the costs?

Adult Ride & Rainbow Falls Campout = $25

Dinner & breakfast at Rainbow Falls  = $15

Adult Ride & Willapa Hills Farm Camp = $30

Dinner & breakfast at Willapa Hills   = $15

Adult Ride - Saturday Only               = $20

Note: the campout fee doesn't include dinner or breakfast. That is an additional option. But each riding fee includes: an event T-shirt, all amenities and refreshments at checkpoints along the route, and entry to each Tour de Farms stop.

All proceeds from this event will go directly toward the work that needs to be done to extend this trail closer to the Pacific Ocean. There is a bridge that needs to be repaired, and perhaps some day the whole trail might be paved too.

Ride the Willapa bike ride

1 or 2 days from Chehalis to Pe Ell and beyond

with optional camping, dinner, and breakfast

June 22 - 23, 2019 (Saturday - Sunday). 

Back for its fourth year, Ride the Willapa is an all-ages and all-levels bike ride in the Chehalis River Valley of southwest Washington state. Providing a beautiful break from city life, Ride the Willapa brings people of all ages and abilities to the verdant Chehalis River Valley for a leisurely-paced bike ride on the Willapa Hills Trail, Washington state's newest rails-to-trails project.

Check in between 7 and 10 am, June 22, at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA 98532.

See directions and Google Map to that location.  Zoom into Chehalis to see how to get to the Museum.

This is not our club's event, but several of our members are eager to participate.  Everyone has to register for the ride and/or reserve their spot for the optional camping all on their own.  But, maybe we can coordinate with each other and ride as a group.

If you prefer to do this just as a single day bike ride (on Saturday), let's coordinate and carpool between Chehalis and Pe Ell, which is 22 miles one way.  If we carpool and leave some cars at both ends, then we don't  have to ride the same bike trial twice (there and back).

At the end of the ride, we can have lunch in Pe Ell. After that, we'll carpool back to Chehalis. 

The other option is to sign up for a camping spot and also the optional dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. 

Just remember that, whichever options you choose, you have to sign up on your own, directly at the "Ride the Willapa" website:  http://ridethewillapa.com/event-details/ 

The number of camping spots is limited, so hurry to sign up if you want to do the whole weekend.  But the number of day tickets is unlimited, if you want to do just the one day (Saturday).

Route Options

All rides start from the eastern terminus of the  the Willapa Hills Trail in historic Chehalis (west of I-5).  From there, you can ride as far as you wish and at your own pace.  There will be bathrooms (porta-potties) and aid stations along the way.  The options are:

Rainbow Falls Ramble (32 miles total)
This is the most popular option on the ride, especially for families with kids or novice riders just looking to enjoy the trail and the amenities and camping at Rainbow Falls State Park. It’s 16 miles one way and 16 back, and with the trail being virtually level grade the entire way, you can just relax and enjoy the ride without having to worry about much of anything.

Pedal to Pe Ell (45 miles total)
Make your way just a bit further than Rainbow Falls State Park and check out the Town of Pe Ell, complete with restaurants, a general store, coffee shop, and more. On the way, you’ll want to check out Willapa Hills Cheese and Jones Creek Brewing, which both are valued partners of Ride the Willapa and always welcome trail users.

Rock On to Rock Creek (56 miles total)
Explore the newest segment of the Willapa Hills Trail and venture into Pacific County for the first time at a Ride the Willapa event. A gentle ascent takes you to milepost 28 and the final crossing over Rock Creek, and our final checkpoint of the ride. The gravel ends here, and this option is perfect for people who want to explore the longest continuous stretch of completed trail along the Willapa.

Serious Riders Only (62 miles total)
Six more total miles — three out and three back — will take you to the Pluvius Hills, a relatively untouched area of trail that sees more wildlife than people traverse its length. Home to the steepest grade on the trail, this area is for mountain bikes and fat-tire bikes only as it is completely unimproved. The scenery more than makes up for the trail surface, though…this segment begs to be visited and enjoyed!

Feel free to sign up for any of these options.

The Mountain High Option

A one day - Saturday only ride. --  See Google Map

Some of us are planning to do it as a day ride from Chehalis to Pe Ell only, which is just 22 miles. If you choose this option, we can have lunch in Pe Ell,  but don't sign up for dinner or breakfast, which is really just for the campers.

For this option to work, we need to carpool between Chehalis and Pe Ell.  So, please contact one of our coordinators so we can plan this ahead. Our schedule will be:

• 6:00 am or earlier:  Drive your car to the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis. Try to be in Chehalis by 7:30 am. Figure out how long it will take you to drive there. It's at least 1.5 hours for most of us.
• 7:30 am.  Gather in Chehalis, Register. Get our T-shirts. Unload all our bikes and leave them in a corner, with at least one of us guarding them.
• 8:00 am.  All the drivers take all our cars to Pe Ell. About 30 minutes.
• 8:30 am.  Leave most of our cars in Pe Ell, Carpool back to Chehalis in just one or two of our cars.
• 9:00 am.  Start the bike ride from Chehalis. It will be 22 miles. It could be done faster, but it's not a race. We'll probably stop for refreshments along the way, stop to take pictures, maybe also a short detour for local attractions. So, it will take us around 3 hours.
• Noonish.  Arrive in Pe Ell.  Have lunch in a local restaurant.
• 1 or 2 pm.  After lunch and some socializing, most of us can drive straight home, but someone will need to give a ride to whoever has left their cars in Chehalis.

OPTIONS:  On the way to Pe Ell, we can check out the following:

1. At mile 16 is the Rainbow Falls State park. Let's check out the Falls.

2. At mile 18.8 is the Willapa Hills Farm where there will be a Farmers' Market (11 am - 4 pm) and live bluegrass music (1 - 4 pm). Also, at the same Farm, there will be wine and beer & cheese pairing (12 pm - 9 pm).

We'll visit the Farm to check it out.  At this point, we might split up into smaller groups.  Some people might want to stay at the Farm for a few hours to enjoy the music and the Farmers' Market.  Others might prefer to ride on for just another 3 miles to Pe Ell, where we could have lunch.

After lunch, we have 3 options:

a) Return to the Farm (just 3 miles back).

b) Ride further out west for up to another 6 miles.  The groomed, compacted gravel road ends there.  After seeing that part of the trail, we would still have time to return to the Farm for an hour or two of bluegrass music.  Or ...

c) Some of us could simply get back to their cars (parked in Pe Ell) and drive home.  Everyone is free to leave at any time.

NOTE:  We can only have cars parked in Pe Ell if we cooperate and carpool there in the morning.  If we don't do the carpooling, the only other option is to leave all our cars in Chehalis. That means that at the end of the day, you would have to ride your bike for another 18.8 miles from the Farm to Chehalis, instead of just 3 miles to Pe Ell.

It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Portland to Chehalis.

It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Chehalis to Pe Ell.

We need to know ahead of time who wants to carpool to Pe Ell.

Mt. High coordinators: 

Kurt Wilke,    kurt.wilke1844@gmail.com

Emilio Trampuz,  Emilio2000@earthlink.net

We will ride some combination of the
three or four trails visible here. 
Click on the map to enlarge it.

Mt. High

Trillium Lake Bike Ride

June 20, 2021 (Sunday).  10 am.

Please RSVP if you are coming.  Contact
Emilio Trampuz, Emilio2000@earthlink.net

About 17 miles of gravel road with ruts

plus a couple of miles of paved road

Click on the map to enlarge it.

Mt. High

Still Creek Rd. & Trillium Lake

Mountain Bike Ride

June 30, 2019 (Sunday).  9:30 am.

Join Mt High Club members in a rolling good time on a mountain bike ride along Still Creek Road in the downhill direction.  From Government Camp, ride to Trillium Lake, then a bit uphill for almost a mile, and finally several miles of downhill cruising toward Rhododendron, where we'll have lunch at the Zig Zag Inn.

Nice long glide with very little uphill action. Perfect for beginner mountain bike riders. Still Creek Road runs behind Multorpor and Ski Bowl ski areas and gently descends to Rhododendron. Strong legs not required.

9:15 - 9:30 am:  Meet at at the Zig Zag Inn in Zig Zag. Please park behind the restaurant. We will leave a few cars there (for later), and then transport everyone and all our bikes to Government Camp, for the start of the bike ride.

If you have a trailer, or a truck, or anything capable of hauling several bicycles from Rhododendron to Government Camp, ... please bring it.

10:00 am: We will leave from Govy and take mountain bike trail down to the Trillium Lake area and then over to Still Creek Road. A mountain bike is required mainly for wide tires to deal with some soft gravel, but otherwise it is a pleasant downhill ride.

1 pm:  Lunch at the Zig Zag Inn in Rhododendron.

THE ROUTE
The map shows only part of our ride, mainly to and around Trillium Lake. Points:
1. Chose a narrow, rocky trail, or
2. Choose a small paved road to:
2.5 Pioneer Cemetery at Summit Meadows. We’ll regroup here.
3. Get off the Trillium Lake Road here and onto a bike/hike trail to the lake.
4. After circling the lake clockwise, take this crossover trail uphill to the nearby road.
5. Continue on Still Creek Road for another 16 miles to Zig Zag.

At the end of the ride, we'll have lunch at the Zig Zag Inn. After that, the drivers of the cars that drove up to Government Camp should get a ride from those who left their cars in Zig Zag.  The passengers in all cars can stay at the restaurant and enjoy a cup of coffee or dessert until everyone returns with all our cars to Zig Zag.

Please RSVP if you are coming.  Contact either of the two bike ride leaders:  John Davis,  hikedance@gmail.com
Emilio Trampuz, Emilio2000@earthlink.net

  Click on the map to enlarge it.

Mt. High

Trillium Lake Bike Ride

NOTE: This bike ride has been postponed until next summer, 2021.   (Updated November 4, 2020.)

September 20, 2020 (Sunday).  10 am.  - POSTPONED

Please RSVP if you are coming.  Contact either of the two bike ride leaders:  John Davis,  hikedance@gmail.com
Emilio Trampuz, Emilio2000@earthlink.net

Puter's Bar & Grill is located south of Mt. Scott Park

Click on the map to enlarge it.

Click to enlarge

Description:  A short ride in the park itself.  We will do the paved park trail from the riverside parking lot to the the historic Butteville store and back. It is only 4 miles each way so I will do 2 out and backs for a total of 16 miles.

The historic Butteville store will be open for our ride this time. There is a small lunch menu and it is also a great place for treats like chocolate shakes and marionberry ice cream.  (Bring some cash, just in case.)

Even though this is all paved I prefer taking a mountain bike or hybrid since it is so short a distance, but any bike works on this one.

Cost:  There is a $5 daily parking fee here which you can get at the visitor center (first right as you come into the park). If you have a state parks pass that will cover your parking here. FYI: passes are $30 a year or $50 for a 2 year pass.

What to bring:  Since it is such a short ride don't think we need an official lunch stop. But the Butteville store is open and their treats are tempting!  Bring whatever snacks and stuff you need, plus some cash in case you decide to go for an ice-cream..

Please wear a helmet for safety!

This ride will go rain or shine but if it is raining we will probably only do one out and back.

Contact:   Karen Michels  michels7904@comcast.net or  503 984 9210.

Mt. High bike ride

Bike ride to Kelly Point Park

July 8 (Friday) -- 9:30 am
 

Let's gather at 9:30 am, starting from behind St Rita's Church on 102nd & NE Prescott and ride to Kelly Point Park.

This is level A for 30 easy miles.

Anyone who RSVP's to jbon1960@comcast.net will be given a map at the starting point.

Bring a snack or your lunch if you like and we will stop at Kelly Point Park before heading back. RSVP by Thursday the 7th or the ride will be cancelled.

Contact:  Jackie Bonillo at jbon1960@comcast.net

Jackie and Dick are in red and bluish gray.

Bergfreunde

Bike Ride loop

Welches - Lolo Pass Rd. - Barlow Trail Rd.

July 16 (Sat.) - 9:30 am.

Dick Bonillo is leading a Bergie bike ride Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 9:30 from Hoodland Shopping Center on Welches Rd .

We will lunch at the Soup Spoon afterwards. It is A-B level and about 16 miles long. We go past the golf course, cross Hwy 26 to Lolo Pass , down Barlow Trail Rd, back to Hwy 26 and return on a wide shouder. The majority of this ride is in shaded areas.

All MT HIGH members are invited to ride with us as our guests. This is a FIRST as it is a BERGFREUNDE event. There is no fee. Please contact jbon1960@comcast.net if you plan on riding with us.

Jackie is in red

Mt. High bike ride

Banks - Vernonia

Sept. 9 (Friday) -- 9:30 am
 

A paved rails to trails path with a SLIGHT incline part of the way. One SHORT steep uphill & downhill.

3 Options:
Level B-C Leave 9:30 am from Banks trailhead for 21 miles (one way)
Level A Leave 10:10 am from Buxton trailhead for 14 miles (one way)
Level A Leave 11:00 am from Top Hill trailhead for 7 miles (one way)

We who start @ Banks will regroup @ Buxton, then Top Hill trailheads. (lets us know where you will start) PLEASE.

Restrooms available at all 3 of these trailheads.

LUNCH @ BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. outdoor patio in Vernonia.

As you enter Vernonia, look for the campground on the right, then take a left onto the street for 2-3 blocks to the main street in town.
Turn left 1-2 blocks; BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. is on the left.

RAIN CANCELS THE RIDE.

PLEASE RSVP Jackie @503-663-3359 or jbon1960@comcast.net

Opt. 1 take Hwy 26, left at Banks sign
Opt 2 take Hwy 26 to 47 , right on Fisher Rd., Bacona Rd, R into Buxton trailhead.
Opt 3 take Hwy 26 to 47 (Nehalem Hwy) Right at Top Hill trailhead

Contact:  Jackie Bonillo at jbon1960@comcast.net

Mt. High bike ride

"Springwater Corridor" West

to the "Neighborhood GreenWay"East

April 29 (Saturday) -- 10 am
 

A level B ride, approximately 28 miles.
Start 10 AM Main City Park, Gresham , by the Springwater Corridor
Lunch after at Jazzy Bagels on Powell and Main Street
"Springwater Corridor" West to the "Neighborhood GreenWay"East

Led by Dick Bonillo, 503-926-0459.

Note:  This ride is also open to members of the Bergfreunde club.

Note 2: Rain cancels the rides. If it rains we will lead those rides in August.

Mt. High bike ride

Neighborhood Greenway bike ride

August 6, 2017  (Sunday) -- 9:30 am
 

DIRECTIONS

• Take I-205 North to SE Powell Blvd in Portland. Take exit 19 from I-205 North.

• Follow SE Powell Blvd. for 4.8 miles (11 minutes) to W Powell Loop in Gresham.

• Turn right onto W Powell Loop for just 400 feet.

• Destination will be on the right

See Google MAP.

Description:  2 lakes, 1 historic Indian site ([hoto opportunity), 1 park, 1 dike, 26 miles, A+ level,  A 2-hour ride.  Partly riding on the Fairview Trail, short distances on 2 busy streets, then on the dike that few people know about. Plus a new return route, different from what we did last time.

Helmet required. All participants must sign a liability release form. Maps & release form provided. If you arrive late you will find maps on the back of a green safari van.

Lunch afterwards will be at the Cedarville Tavern. 

What to bring:  Helmet is required.  Bring some water.

Also, you will be asked to sign a liability release waiver.

Led by Dick Bonillo, 503-926-0459.

Note: Rain cancels the rides. If it rains we will lead those rides in August.

Click on the map to enlarge it

NOTE

The attached trail map mentions "Layng Road", but Google Maps says: "Lang Road".

It appears that Google is wrong on this one.

The real name is Layng Road.

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Description:  This is a paved "rails to trails" path that goes along Dorena lake and past some covered bridges. We'll do a shorter 20 miles round trip loop, but this can be extended by another 10 miles, if you wish.

The Row River Trail begins its fantastic mile trek in Downtown Cottage Grove (but we will start from the next trailhead, 5 miles east) and it takes cyclists, walkers, roller bladers, joggers and all non- mechanized travelers on a wonderful scenic trip along the Row River and Dorena Lake as well as past historic covered bridges and old saw mills.

Cost:  Free.

What to bring:  Snack or lunch, plenty of water, camera, sunscreen and helmet.

Please wear a helmet for safety!

Carpooling:  If interested in carpooling or have any questions please let me know. See my contact info below.  -- Karen

Please RSVP:   Karen Michels at 503-984-9210 or michels7904@comcast.net .

Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp.

Gathering in Skibowl's parking lot.

NOTE:   DURING THE CLEANUP, WE ARE SEPARATED INTO GROUPS OF JUST ONE OR TWO PEOPLE, SO IT'S EASY TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE.

LIKE, ONE PERSON ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NOTE:   DURING THE CLEANUP, WE ARE SEPARATED INTO GROUPS OF JUST ONE OR TWO PEOPLE, SO IT'S EASY TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE.

LIKE, ONE PERSON ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD. 

Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp.

Gathering in Skibowl's parking lot

Road sign just 2 miles before Government Camp.

Gathering in Skibowl's parking lot

Mt High

Hike to BayOcean Spit

with Elisabeth

June 2
Saturday, 8:30 am
Let’s hike BayOcean Spit, near Tillamook.

8,1 mile loop
no elevation gain.

This is an easy hike! great for the season opening!
Pooch friendly, if your four legged friend gets along with other dogs.

The book describes this sandy peninsula sheltering Tillamook Bay, one of the coast's best bird watching. We did see a few! We also gathered nice intact shells.

We will supply some reading material!

Who is Mr. T.B. Potter?

How to get there

We will meet at the Barbur Transit Station @ 9:00 AM
or
@ 11:00 AM @ the trail head.

From Highway 101 in downtown Tillamook, follow "Three Capes Scenic Route"signs 7 miles to a big signboard on the right describing the Bayocean Spit. Turn right on a gravel road along a dike for 0,9 mile to a big parking area.

What to bring

Hat
sun screen
rain gear
water
lunch
tennis shoes are fine

Please R.S.V.P. to Elisabeth:
lise518@msn.com
971-226-4545 (hopefully my phone will be working again soon)  or
503-524-5774

Happy Trails

Elisabeth

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Hillcrest

Wakeboard demo

June 2 

Saturday,  9 am - 3 pm.

Location:  Chinook Landing.

Try a new wake, surf, skate or ski.

Talk with reps and ask questions.

Test the new boards and get a discount.

Bring your boat if have one. If not, there will be boats there.

For questions, call: 503-665-4455.

Ski clinics + Fundraising dinner

More info and register at: www.worldcupdreams.org.

NOTE

This is not a Mountain High club event.

Just an event of interest to many of our members.

Willy Camp

July 15-19, 2013. Willy Scroggins has been putting on this week of training for the past 10 summers for the Masters, but in the last 3 summers it has been open for the Junior athlete as well. It is usually a great time to get a week of training in and race that weekend following the camp. We have kids and masters from all over the nation racing.  It's "Willy" lots of fun for the whole family.

It will focus on Slalom and GS training.

Cost is a wee $325 for the week, you buy your own lift tickets.
Monday we will start out with 2 days of GS, on Wednesday 2 days of Slalom, Friday GS.
Monday bring Slalom skis.
We will also have on hill Video to analyze while you train.
Meet out on the hill by 7:30, look for my lane under Willy Camp.

We hold the right to cancel training due to weather. If the lifts are running it is very doubtful we will cancel training.
 

If you want to come for day training that week, the cost is $75 a day, you supply your own ticket

There is no refund on days that are canceled due to weather.

New this Summer

A Willy Good Day of Training
is geared towards gates and not progressions. Although you may see some drill courses in the early morning, we are mainly setting up SL and GS courses.

You will need to contact us to find out what we are training each day, and tell us whether to expect you or not. You will not be able to train without notifying us a day ahead of training. We hold the right to cancel training due to weather, or not enough athletes per day. A min of 4 athletes will be needed in order to hold a day training session. If not enough athletes for day training, you will be notified 12 hrs prior to training. If the lifts are running it is very doubtful we will cancel training.

There is no refund on days that are canceled due to weather.

June: 18,19,20,21,24,25,27,28,
July: 1,9,10,12, 22,24,25,28, 29,30,31

Price: $75 per day, 5 punch for $325, and 10 punch for $600, you buy lift ticket.
The 5 punch and 10 punch can be used during Willy Camp.
If we have a successful 2 months we may go into August.

Please contact us if you are interested. There are forms you will need to fill out.

Email  awillygoodcamp@gmail.com or call Willy Scroggins 503 593-9954

See: www.SummerFunNationals.com

Lifts open at   7:00 am

Race starts at 8:30 am

Friday is a welcoming party and racer check-in at Willy Scroggins house across road from Brew Pub. 3–5:30 pm.
Saturday is a GS race (two runs). Then a BBQ at the Day lodge at 5 pm..
Sunday is a Slalom race (2 runs). Awards party at 1:30 pm..

The cost, if registered before July 13, is as follows:

1. The entire weekend (GS, BBQ, SL) = $145  
    (After July 13 = $165.)
2. Saturday only: (GS, BBQ) = $105
3. Sunday only (SL): $75.
4. Guest for BBQ only = $40

After July 13, there is a late fee of $20.

Oh, just one small detail. To participate, you need to be a member of the USSA – the US Ski & Snowboard Association. Not a member? No problem. Everyone can sign up for a temporary one time membership (just for this event) for $25. Join at: http://my.ussa.org/membership/start .

Mt. High
Monthly meeting

(First Tuesday of the month)

Mountain High
monthly Board meeting
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June 5, 2007. (Tuesday). 

6:30 pm - social gathering; 7:00 pm - formal meeting.  Location: Round Table Pizza, 10070 SW Barbur Blvd., near the corner of Capitol and Barbur Blvd.

This is basically an organizational and planning meeting, attended mainly by Board members, trip leaders, etc., but it is open to all.  Anyone wanting to get more involved with the club is welcome.

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We encourage everyone to come out and play. Best ball allows everyone a chance to play without discouraging the beginners!

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We kick off with this scramble to encourage everyone to come out and play. Best ball allows everyone a chance to play without discouraging the beginners!

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