October - The Chemeketans

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Ballots for 2011 Executive Council are mailed
In October and due by the 31st.
Vote!
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General Information
Trip Participation
It is your responsibility to determine from the description of
distance, altitude, terrain, trail and possible weather conditions,
whether you, your children, and your guests can fully
participate. The leader may refuse to take anyone not properly
equipped or who is judged incapable of making the specific trip.
All valuables should be left at home or carried with you — not
left in a vehicle at the trailhead. Dogs/pets are not permitted.
Hiking Coordinator for October:
Jean Gabriel 503-371-0506 [email protected]
Membership and Bulletins
The best way for prospective members to request club
information and guest bulletins is to complete the online
"MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION REQUEST FORM",
available on our website www.chemeketans.org under
"Membership" or "Contact Us". You may mail requests to
Chemeketans, Membership Secretary, PO Box 864, Salem OR
97308 or email [email protected] and use an
unambiguous subject line and include a snail mail address and
phone number. If you mail in names of prospective members on
sign-up sheets, instead of directing people to the website, it is
very helpful to include email addresses.
Guests (non-members)
A guest under 18 years of age must provide a signed RELEASE
FROM LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK to the trip
leader if he/she is not accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian.
Trip Essentials
Participants should wear appropriate foot gear and clothing,
carry lunch, water, rain gear, warm sweater/jacket, and the
following "essentials":
EXTRA food/clothing/water
flashlight & extra battery
lighter/matches in waterproof container
solar blanket and/or ground insulation in winter
insect repellent
first aid materials
sunglasses
pocket knife
toilet paper
candle
sunscreen
whistle
small shovel
Renewing Members: First adult $26 ($12 household fee +
$14 dues); Additional Adult $14 dues; Junior $3 dues.
New Members: First adult $31 ($12 household fee + $14
dues + $5 application fee); Additional Adult $19 ($14 dues + $5
application fee); Junior (under 18 years) $8 ($3 dues + $5
application fee). A junior who is the only Chemeketan in a
household would also pay the $12 household fee. The
membership year starts January 1st.
Bulletin Editors
PO Box 864, Salem OR 97308
Joanne DeMay 971-237-9775 jodemay@comcast,net
Bill Geibel 503-873-0270 [email protected]
Mike Berger 503-400-7645 [email protected]
Trip Ratings
DAWDLERS: Pace slow, group makes frequent stops for
viewing, photography, etc.
EASY: Max. 5 mi round trip, elevation gain less than 1000 ft.
MEDIUM: 6-10 mi round trip, 1000-2000 ft elevation gain.
HARD: Long, strenuous, and difficult.
Cover Editor: Allan King [email protected]
This issue was edited by Mike Berger.
The November issue will be edited by Bill Geibel.
The December issue will be edited by Joanne DeMay.
Trip Meeting Points
RAS = Rite Aid South, south Commercial, behind bus stop
CCC = WEEKENDS ONLY – Green Parking Lot (lot off Cooley
Dr off Lancaster Side)
RLC = Redeemer Lutheran Church at 4665 Lancaster Dr
(corner of Hayesville Dr – but never on Sunday)
SKM = Big K Lot, 2470 Mission St., Mission St. side, just west
of Jack-in-the-Box
RPR = Roth’s Portland Road, 4746 Portland Road NE (park in
northwest corner on Portland Road)
PAR = State Motor Pool Park and Ride lot on Airport Road
DEN = 360-1/2 State Street
FMN = Fred Meyer North west side of lot (River Road side)
SAF = Safeway West Salem, use Capital Manor exit from
22. Park on Edgewater -- southwest corner
MBI = Minto Brown Island Park (1st parking lot on right as
you enter island)
To submit an Activity or We Were There report, use the
online forms on the www.chemeketans.org website. If you do
not have internet access, ask a friend or the hiking coordinator
to do this for you. You may also call, email, or send your writeups directly to the editors. Sending forms to the PO box is
discouraged.
The Chemekeden is located at 360-1/2 State Street, Salem.
Members may schedule the facility with the Chemekeden
Committee Chair.
The Chemeketan Trip Leader Guide is available at
http://www.chemeketans.org/Leader_Guide.pdf.
Thunderbird Lodge: To reserve the Chemeketan cabin on
Whitewater Rd., call or email Kim Hyatt: [email protected],
503-362-2765
Mileage Reimbursement for Drivers
To reimburse drivers for vehicle operation costs, the
suggested donation is 9¢ per mile per person to drivers.
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October 2010 Calendar
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Location And Activity
Fern Ridge Reservoir Paddle
Tamolitch Pool, McKenzie River Hike
Santiam Pass to Maxwell Sno-Park Hike
Minto Brown Hike
Portland City Hike
Black Butte Hike
Portland Paddle for the Cure Regatta
Henline Mountain Hike
Halls Ridge Hike
Koffee Klatch @The Beanery
Cascadia Cave & Soda Creek Falls Hike
Minto-Brown Island Park Bird Walk
Center50+ for Lunch
Metolius River Hike
Picture Night: Tasmania
Willamette River: Independence to Salem Paddle
Minto Brown Hike
Trail Maintenance
Opal Creek Hike
Middle Pyramid Hike
Koffee Klatch @The Beanery
Jefferson Park Hike
Pizza Night
Center50+ for Lunch
Washington Park Hike
Minto Brown Hike
Grizzly Peak Hike
Santiam Wagon Road Hike
Julie Butler Hansen NWR Hike
Koffee Klatch @Tthe Beanery
Wahclella and Elowah Falls Hike
Burnt Lake Hike
Center50+ for Lunch
Willamette River: Wheatland to St.Paul Paddle
Eagle Creek Hike
Minto Brown Hike
Deception Butte Hike
Devils Peak Hike
Koffee Klatch @The Beanery
McKenzie Pass Hike
Center50+ for Lunch
Finley NWR, Corvallis Hike
Henline Mt Hike
Minto Brown Hike
Crescent Mountain Hike
Duffy Lake Hike
Leader
Jan Thompson
Mary Narey
Bill Geibel
Connie Yost
Bill Anning
Lee Slattum
Laurelyn Schellin & Kathy Frederick
Jim Rastorfer
James Sealy
Bill Anning
Paula Hyatt
Tim Johnson
Lee Slattum
Janet Rafalovich
Mary Liepins
Ed Graham
Connie Yost
Bob Young
Charlotte Backen
Ralph Nafziger
Bill Anning
Roz Shirack
Ken Ash
Lee Slattum
Bill Wylie
Connie Yost
Mona Knapp
Franca Hernandez
Matt Rieke
Bill Anning
Mary Narey
Betsy Belshaw
Lee Slattum
Ed Graham
Janet Rafalovich
Connie Yost
Jean Gabriel
John Huff
Bill Anning
Don Gallagher
Lee Slattum
Mary Narey
Margaret Saxe
Connie Yost
J. Elizabeth Seibert
Matt Rieke
Future Events
Day
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Mon-Fri May 30-June 3
October 2010
Location And Activity
Canyon De Chelly Trip
Leader
Hardin King
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Chemeketan Executive Council Minutes
Thursday, September 2, 2010
6:35 pm
Jon requested reimbursements for the following expenses
incurred during the cabin maintenance weekend in June.
$62.19 Dave Carter
$77.18 Bill Wylie
Dorald made a motion to approve both reimbursements and
the treasurer reports. The motion was seconded by Larry.
Approved by council.
Council members present: George Adkins, Pat Simila, Janet
Templar, Jon Ellis, Larry Petersen and Dorald Stoltz
Excused absences: Charlotte Backen, Roz Shirack and Franca
Hernandez.
Minutes from July 1, 2010 meeting were unanimously
approved as written.
Membership Report - for period between 7/2/2010 and
9/1/2010
Treasurers Reports - Disbursed to members of the Executive
Council via e-mail of 9/1/2010 and presented on September 2,
2010.
As of July 2, 2010 there were 779 current members
including 10 life members and 9 junior members
New Members Submitted: 8
1 Boyd, Sharon (Adult)
2 Clark, Susan (Adult)
3 Craven, Karen (Adult)
4 Fielding, Kay (Adult)
5 Richardson, Mike (Adult)
6 Schmidt, David (Adult)
7 Stivali, Dianne M. (Adult)
8 Walker, Diana (Adult)
Reports for July 2010:
! Bank Activity
! Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
! Statement of Assets and Liabilities with prior year
comparison
The club’s revenues totaled $456.68, which consisted of:
$155.00 in membership fees, $127.00 in cabin rental,
$157.00 from route finding school, $12.00 in
miscellaneous revenues, and $5.68 in interest income.
Reinstatements: 1
Guests Submitted: 44
Payments Entered Between: $262.00
The club’s expenses totaled $1,732.93, which consisted
of: $85.59 in miscellaneous administrative/membership
expense, $563.22 in Chemekeden expenses
(rent/utilities), $779.20 in bulletin expenses, and $304.92
in trail maintenance equipment.
Pat moved the membership requests be approved. Dorald
seconded. Motion approved.
New Business
The club’s assets are valued at $124,282.87 compared to
$120,943.22 at the same time last year.
Council discussed issuing the prospectus and roster in
electronic mail form. Consensus at this time is to continue to
provide the paper version.
Reports for August 2010:
Next agenda item was a discussion to pre-approve expenses
of less than $50.00. This would save time for the treasurer.
Council chose to continue to review and approve requests on
an individual basis regardless of the amount.
! Bank Activity
! Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
! Statement of Assets and Liabilities with prior year
comparison
Dorald reminded us that the Chemeketans are a co-sponsor in
the SOLV clean up event held September 25, 2010 at Wallace
Marine Park. Refer to the September bulletin for details. Jon
Ellis made a motion to approve up to $100.00 towards
refreshments for volunteers. Pat seconded. Approved by
council.
The club’s revenues totaled $395.90, which consisted of:
$169.00 in membership fees, $60.00 in cabin rental,
$161.00 from Climb School, and $5.90 in interest income.
The club’s expenses totaled $669.19, which consisted of:
$12.97 in administrative/membership expense, $284.22
in Chemekeden expenses (rent/utilities), and $372.00 in
Outing expense (insurances).
Council discussed advantage of electronic bulletins and cost
factor of printed bulletins. The issue will be discussed again at
the next meeting.
The club’s assets are valued at $124,009.58 compared to
$120,201.38 at the same time last year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Next meeting Oct 7, 2010 at the Chemekeden at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Janet Templar
Respectfully submitted: Jon Ellis, Treasurer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHEMEKETAN BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
The Chemeketan bulletin is now available to everybody,
including the general public, on the Chemeketan website at
www.chemeketans.org. A club-wide notice was sent to all
members with email and was also reported in the Council
minutes in the April issue.
generations of a Navajo family and share a sweat and potluck
with them, be surrounded by the quiet beauty of patinacovered red-rock canyon walls, turquoise blue sky, green
desert riparian areas, and sleep with canyon walls providing
views of crystal clear desert night skies. Call or email interest.
Hardin King – 503-845-9340 [email protected]
If you have privacy concerns and do not want your phone
number shown in the Chemeketan bulletin, do not enter your
phone number in the “Leader’s Phone” box on the online
Where and When activity form. Filling in this box is now
optional. Please note that your email address, while required
on the form, does not appear in print unless you include it in
the text of the activity description. You may advise interested
members to refer to their club roster for your contact
information.
PHOTOS: If you have a nice photo taken on a Chemeketan trip
and want to share it in the bulletin, please send it to the
appropriate editor. We can’t promise publication, but if we can
make it fit and it doesn’t make the file size of the ebulletin too
large, we’ll give it a try. People photos are the best. And don’t
compress the photo too much. 300Kb would be a minimum.
Editors reserve the right to reject, edit and crop the photo.
PHOTO / MOVIE HOSTING SITES: If you have a photo
hosting site such as Picasa, Flickr, Webshots, etc, why not
share your web album of a Chemeketan trip with fellow
members? Some members even have trip movies on YouTube.
If you wish to share, give us the link to the album or movie and
we’ll work it into the trip We Were There section of the bulletin.
FROM THE EDITOR: If you continue to request the print
version of the monthly bulletin, you miss out on seeing the
cover and inside photos in color. Because the print version is
usually limited to pages in multiples of 4, editors may choose to
include extra material and photos in the online version of the
Chemeketan bulletin.
WE WERE THERE: Please don’t forget to share your
Chemeketan trip experience by using the We Were There
form on the club website.
KAYAKS AND CANOES 10’ OR LONGER: An AIS (Aquatic
Invasive Species) permit is now required. Carry $7 permit or face
$142 fine. Permits can be purchased at Oregon Department of
ADS: A Chemeketan member may place one small noncommercial ad per year - for example, offering outdoor
equipment for sale – in the Chemeketan Bulletin, free of
charge. These ads, will be placed subject to space availability.
They will not be placed on the back cover.
Fish and Wildlife offices or online at the ODFW website
(www.dfw.or.state.us/online_license_sales/index.asp).
2011 CANYON DE CHELLY TRIP: Base-camp in beautiful
Canyon de Chelly (Northeastern Arizona) Monday, May 30th
thru Friday, June 3rd. Day hike 6-10 miles per day, elevation
gain/loss of 1200’, see cliff dwellings of the Anasazi, rock art of
Anasazi/Ute/Hopi/ Navajo, become acquainted with three
BULLETIN SUBMISSION: Please submit Where & When and
We Were There reports and photos by the first of the
preceding month.
DISCOUNT VENDORS
The stores listed below will honor your Chemeketan membership sticker with a discount:
Climb Max Mountaineering, Portland, 503-797-1991
15% to climb leaders, 10% to others.
Oregon Mountain Community, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd.,
Portland, 503-227-1038 - 10% discount.
The Mountain Shop, 628 NE Broadway, Portland,
503- 288-6768 – 15% discount.
Next Adventure, 426 SE Grand, Portland,
503-233-0706 - 10% discount.
October 2010
US Outdoor Store, 219 SW Broadway, Portland,
503-223- 5937 - 10% discount.
Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd, Corvallis,
541-754-6444 - 10% discount.
Redpoint Climber‘s Supply, 800-923-6207, 8283 11th St.
Terrebonne -10% discount.
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Where And When
Refer to the general information on page two for trip ratings, meeting locations and other important information. Trips leave promptly at
the time stated so be there a few minutes ahead of time. RT = round trip
Revised September Paddle Destination
Thursday, September 30, SKM 8:30 a.m., Fern Ridge
Reservoir Paddle
PRE-REG W/LDR: JAN THOMPSON 503-931-2886
Fern Ridge Reservoir is south of Eugene. You will need a life
jacket with whistle, 15’ tie up rope and an AIS permit for boats
10’ and longer. Easy/Slow pace. This is a birding by boat
paddle so bring your binoculars. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY.
windy summit. Although it may be raining in Salem, chances
are our hike will be dry, since Black Butte is in a rain shadow.
Afterwards, it is to Bronco Billy's in Sisters for something to eat
and drink. Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 220 miles, Hike dist 10 miles,
Elev. 3000 feet.
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN Hike
CONNIE YOST 503-385-2135
Join the Minto Walkers! We walk 3-4 miles every Saturday at
Minto Brown Island Park. Meet at the last parking lot. All fitness
levels welcome. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY.
Friday, October 1, SANTIAM PASS TO MAXWELL SNOPARK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: BILL GEIBEL 503-873-0270
After spotting a car at trail's end, we will start this journey at the
old Skyline Trailhead on Santiam Pass. When we get to the old
Jack Shelter ruin we will leave the trail and head cross country
towards Maxwell Butte. Some say this route was an
established trail in the early part of the 20th century. We will
skirt what I call "Craig Lake Mesa," go through a pass near
Lower Berley Lake and head towards Maxwell Butte through
meadows, some brush and by several tarns. Unless I find my
cable that connects my GPS and my computer, we will
navigate the old fashioned way: with map, compass and
altimeter. Hopefully we will connect with the Maxwell Butte trail
and descend to the Maxwell Butte Sno-Park. If you feel
uncomfortable being "temporarily lost" for three or so miles,
this is not the trip for you. If time permits we will go to the
summit of Maxwell Butte. But this is late in the season. Yes,
headlamps are required, as with all the essentials. All
participants shall carry a map and compass. There will be a
quiz on how to orient a map. Be prepared. It will be a long day.
I plan to have dinner at the Idanha Grill. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 190 miles, Hike dist
10 miles, Elev. 1700 feet.
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 a.m., PORTLAND CITY HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: BILL ANNING 503-393-4141
Portland has always been a city I have tried to avoid, until I
realized there were some great hikes there. This year I'm doing
the Washington Park - Arlington Heights Loop. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 100 miles, Hike dist 5
miles, Elev. 500 feet.
Sunday, October 3, 7:30 a.m., HALLS RIDGE HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JAMES SEALY 503-588-7339
This hike starts right off highway 22 at the dam on Detroit Lake.
It is a short hike but it is brutally steep, so it is not easy. If you
feel you are part mountain goat then this trail would fit you well.
It has a good viewpoint from which you can see lakes and
mountains. Also, the lookout spot you are standing on has
some really neat tall vertical cliffs. The view was good on a
slightly foggy day and the leader would love to see it on a clear
day. I would definitely recommend poles on this hike.
Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 100 miles, Hike dist 6 miles,
Elev. 3100 feet.
Sunday, October 3, HENLINE MOUNTAIN HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JIM RASTORFER 503-390-4640
This well-graded trail switchbacks several times and crosses a
large rock pile before reaching great views of Mt Jefferson and
Little North Fork Valley at a former lookout site. We have the
option to hike one more mile and 530 feet higher to the true
summit. The Little North Fork road is scheduled to re-open
September 20th. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 80 miles, Hike dist 8.6 miles,
Elev. 2200 feet.
Friday, October 1, TAMOLITCH POOL, MCKENZIE RIVER
HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: MARY NAREY 503-364-1294
Although the driving distance is long, this hike is well worth it
because of the spectacular beauty of the mossy trail and the
reward of the blue, clear lake that reflects the objects that
surround it as well as those underneath the water. Tamolitch
means "bucket". The McKenzie River flow disappears into and
reappears out of the pool, a wondrous sight especially on a
sunny day. Wear boots, bring lunch, camera, and rain gear in
case. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 232 miles, Hike dist 5.6
miles, Elev. 200 feet.
Sunday, October 3, 7:00 a.m., PORTLAND PADDLE FOR
THE CURE REGATTA
LAURELYN SCHELLIN & KATHY FREDERICK, 503-6203711
You must pre-register at: rowforthecure.com. Click on the city
link and then Portland. Chemeketan canoeists and kayakers
have been invited to participate in the 17th annual Willamette
River Portland Paddle for the Cure. There is a $25 per person
entry fee as a fundraiser for the Oregon & SW Washington
affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Breast Cancer Cure
Foundation. All age paddlers are welcome, including
accompanied children. There is a choice of a leisurely paddle,
or participating in a medal race. The paddle course is about
Saturday, October 2, BLACK BUTTE HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: LEE SLATTUM
In 2002, several Chemeketan hike hunters located Black
Butte's old abandoned trailhead at the mountain's base. We
will hike from this point on good trail to the much higher new
trailhead and continue ever upward to summit one of Central
Oregon's most dominant cinder cones. Because of its location
and commanding view, this visual icon is still an active fire
lookout. Expect an early bite of winter on what can be a cold,
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2000 meters. Additionally for $10, non-paddle family and
friends can watch the regatta from the Willamette Jetboats
which will load at their Willamette River dock beside OMSI. Jet
boat tickets can be advance purchased by email from:
[email protected]. Paddlers meet 7am for a mandatory
safety orientation at the Portland boathouse and adjacent dock
near OMSI, at the foot of SW Clay street. Registration
confirmation includes directions to the boathouse. More regatta
information is on the events website, or contact Kathy
Frederick (503-620-3711; [email protected]) with any
questions. The event concludes at noon with prizes and a
fireboat display. If you are a paddler, or a spectator, all are
welcome to enjoy themselves on the water for such a worthy
cause which raised $35,000 last year!
Driving dist RT 90 miles.
Thursday, October 7, METOLIUS RIVER HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JANET RAFALOVICH 503-371-1039
We'll stop and have a look at the headwaters then drive to the
West Metolius Trailhead. We'll pass beautiful gushing springs
then make a loop past Wizard Falls Hatchery to Lower Bridge
and back. This is a long drive and long hike. Although the pace
is moderate we will have to keep moving to get home before
dark. Fall colors should be in-show. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 180 miles, Hike dist
12 miles, Elev. 300 feet.
Friday, October 8, DEN, 7:00 p.m., PICTURE NIGHT
MARY LIEPINS 503-363-6385
TASMANIA: Mike Sequeira has graciously agreed to drive over
from Bend and share pictures and tales of his recent trip to
Tasmania. Here’s the scoop from Mike: “I spent Feb.-Mar. 2010
traveling in Tasmania, the island state of Australia. Years ago I
had traveled in New Zealand and a number of people said, ‘If
you liked NZ, you should consider Tassie. It's smaller, wilder,
more rugged.’ They were right. The island is only 200 miles by
200 miles, about 1/4 the size of Oregon with 19 national parks
and huge areas of impenetrable bush. I rented a van and
toured for 2 months, hiking most days in some of the most
incredible and varied landscape imaginable. From alpine lakes
to deep rainforest, Tasmania offers a tremendous variety of
plants, animals, birds, and remarkably friendly people. I hope
this presentation captures a flavor of one of the most
remarkable places I've ever had the privilege of visiting.”
Monday, October 4, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH @THE
BEANERY
BILL ANNING 505-393-4141
Klatch every Monday at the Beanery, 220 Liberty NE. Come on
down and have a cup of the newest health food drink. Two out
of three doctors say coffee is helpful in treating Autosomal
Recessive Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and beneficial in
helping people with Kopyse Syndrome.
Tuesday, October 5, SKM, 8:30 a.m., CASCADIA CAVE &
SODA CREEK FALLS HIKE
PAULA HYATT 503-362-2765
Down along the South Santiam River is a trail to a cave where
petroglyphs were carved probably over 1000 years ago. The
trail is easy, level, but may well be muddy as it crosses several
small streams. On our return, we will side-track up along Soda
Creek to an interesting falls. This does have some uphill. You
may choose to go partway, or not at all, on this section of the
hike. The pace will be slow on both parts of the trip. Trip will go
rain or shine! Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 130 miles, Hike dist 3
miles, Elev. 400 feet.
Saturday, October 9, SKM, 8:00 a.m., TRAIL
MAINTENANCE
BOB YOUNG 541-745-2048
For our October trail maintenance we will be working
somewhere on the Detroit Ranger District depending on trail
conditions and needs. Two possible destinations are Dome
Rock and Cheat Creek Trails. Dome Rock has heavy
brushing needs, particularly in the meadow near Margie
Dunham Spring. Cheat Creek needed logging out and
brushing at last report. Be sure to bring gloves and apparel
appropriate to the weather. Tools will be provided. This will be
your last opportunity of the year to earn credit toward a
Northwest Forest Pass. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM.
Wednesday, October 6, 8:00 a.m., MINTO-BROWN ISLAND
PARK BIRD WALK
TIM JOHNSON 503-507-8552
This bird walk takes place during the peak of the fall migration
so we have a good chance to see birds not normally found in
our area. The walk is suitable for birders of all levels. Bring
binoculars and/or spotting scope. The trail is mostly level and
paved but may be covered with water in spots, and rain is
always possible this time of year, so dress appropriately. Meet
at the last parking lot (Parking Lot 3) in the park. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Hike dist 4 miles.
Saturday, October 9, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
CONNIE YOST 503-385-2135
Join the Minto Walkers! We walk 3-4 miles every Saturday at
Minto Brown Island Park. Meet at the last parking lot. All fitness
levels welcome. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY.
Thursday, October 7, CENTER50+ FOR LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM
Our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue into our second
year at the new City of Salem Senior Center, the Center50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $4.00 if you are 50 or better, $5.50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking. You might want to stay for
bingo. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY.
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Saturday, October 9, 9:00 a.m., WILLAMETTE RIVER:
INDEPENDENCE TO SALEM PADDLE
PRE-REG W/LDR: ED GRAHAM 503-588-7248
This popular fall foliage paddle is from Independence
Riverview Park to Salem Wallace Marine Park. This is a 12mile, scenic and calm section of river with good wildlife
viewing. Our lunch stop will be halfway at the scenic riverside
Fishing Hole Polk County Park (built by a Chemeketan) which
has picnic and restroom facilities. You will need a 15' tie-up
rope and you must wear a life jacket with whistle attached
while on the water. An AIS permit is needed for boats 10' &
longer. Paddlers should have moving water experience. Salem
paddlers meet 9 a.m. at Wallace Marine Park in Salem. Others
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can meet us at Riverview Park in Independence at 9:30 a.m.
This is a pleasant fall paddle on the Willamette. Moderate
pace.
RATED: MEDIUM.
across from Walmart) for an evening of pizza and stimulating
conversation. Bring an appetite and a story. Moderate pace.
Hike dist 0.02 miles, Elev. 2 feet.
Saturday, October 16, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
CONNIE YOST 503-385-2135
Join the Minto Walkers! We walk 3-4 miles every Saturday at
Minto Brown Island Park. Meet at the last parking lot. All fitness
levels welcome. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY.
Sunday, October 10, MIDDLE PYRAMID HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: RALPH NAFZIGER 541-926-4245
We will climb through conifers, ferns, and colorful vine maples.
Then we will switchback up to the ridge, with good views of the
cirque. From this ridge, we will traverse to an upper ridge and
to the summit. Stupendous views await us there. Please see
roster for contact information.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 162 miles, Hike dist 5 miles,
Elev. 1770 feet.
Saturday, October 16, 8:00 a.m., WASHINGTON PARK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: BILL WYLIE 503-378-0315
We will start at the zoo and head along the Wildwood Trail to
the Pittock Mansion for a view of Portland. The route continues
along the Wildwood to the Audubon Rehabilitation Center for a
lunch break. We return through the Hoyt Arboretum and end at
the Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 90 miles, Hike dist 6 miles,
Elev. 800 feet.
Sunday, October 10, 9:00 a.m., OPAL CREEK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: CHARLOTTE BACKEN 503-884-4690
We will start out walking the primitive road that crosses Gold
Creek on a 60-foot-high bridge. At the 2-mile mark we will take
a short side trail that leads to the 30-ft-high Sawmill Falls. We
will continue on the old mining road through the village of
Jawbone Flats and cross a footbridge across Opal Creek at the
head of Opal Pool. We will have lunch at Opal Pool then follow
the trail back to the old mining road. Come prepared for
Oregon weather, bring your 10 essentials and enjoy a Fall day
Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 100 miles, Hike dist
7.1 miles, Elev. 300 feet.
Sunday, October 17, 8:00 a.m., GRIZZLY PEAK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: MONA KNAPP 503-473-3726
This trail has a gentle beginning, leading 2.2 miles into
beautiful Pamelia Lake, then another nicely graded 2.8 miles to
the top, which has a breathtaking view Mt Jefferson. Not
recently scouted but leader familiar with route. Please call
(after 5 if possible) to sign up and coordinate meeting place.
Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 135 miles, Hike dist 10 miles,
Elev. 2700 feet.
Monday, October 11, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH @THE
BEANERY
BILL ANNING 505-393-4141
Klatch every Monday at the Beanery, 220 Liberty NE. Come on
down and have a cup of the newest health food drink. Two out
of three doctors say coffee is helpful in treating Autosomal
Recessive Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and beneficial in
helping people with Kopyse Syndrome.
Sunday, October 17, SKM, 8:00 a.m., JULIE BUTLER
HANSEN NWR HIKE
MATT RIEKE 541-928-2767
I have hiked on this island in the Columbia several times. It is
part of a National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is to protect deer
rather than birds. Columbian white-tailed deer used to roam up
and down the Willamette and Umpqua valleys but were nearly
hunted to extinction. Now there are just two small areas where
they can be found. One is on this island in the Columbia. It lies
just West of the town of Cathlamet on the Washington Side of
the River. We will hike down the center road on the island and
then along the Columbia River side. We should see deer and
may see elk, bald eagles and other birds. We may also see
some cows who still graze on the grasses on the island. We
could get a peek at one of the large cargo ships that ply the
river on it's way to and from Portland. Rated beautiful and
restful. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 250 miles, Hike dist 5
miles, Elev. 100 feet.
Tuesday, October 12, JEFFERSON PARK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: ROZ SHIRACK 503-399-8615
Experience the magic of fall in Jefferson Park with crisp air, red
huckleberry foliage amongst green heather, new snow on Mt.
Jefferson, and no other people. We will hike in on the
Whitewater trail, have lunch at Scout Lake with views of Mt.
Jefferson, and if time allows, walk through the meadows to
Russell Lake. If weather is bad, I may substitute a different
hike. Trail has been recently scouted and is in great shape.
Limited to 12 in the wilderness. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 140 miles, Hike dist
11.6 miles, Elev. 1800 feet.
Thursday, October 14, CENTER50+ FOR LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM
Our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue into our second
year at the new City of Salem Senior Center, the Center50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $4.00 if you are 50 or better, $5.50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking. You might want to stay for
bingo. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY.
Sunday, October 17, 8:00 a.m., SANTIAM WAGON ROAD
Hike
PRE-REG W/LDR: FRANCA HERNANDEZ
Refer to Roster for my telephone to pre-register. The road and
trails are fairly easy with some rough terrain in patches. We'll
cross creeks. Prepare for a muddy trail. We'll hike along the
South Santiam River and follow the preserved historic old
wagon trail. We'll see a mix of alder, maples, and some firs.
Leader stops for views and history talk. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 80 miles, Hike dist 8
miles.
Thursday, October 14, 6:00 p.m., PIZZA NIGHT
KEN ASH 503-884-3160
We will meet at Figaro's Pizza Parlor (5399 S Commercial,
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Monday, October 18, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH @THE
BEANERY
BILL ANNING 505-393-4141
Klatch every Monday at the Beanery, 220 Liberty NE. Come on
down and have a cup of the newest health food drink. Two out
of three doctors say coffee is helpful in treating Autosomal
Recessive Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and beneficial in
helping people with Kopyse Syndrome.
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN Hike
CONNIE YOST 503-385-2135
Join the Minto Walkers! We walk 3-4 miles every Saturday at
Minto Brown Island Park. Meet at the last parking lot. All fitness
levels welcome. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY.
Saturday, October 23, 8:00 a.m., WILLAMETTE RIVER:
WHEATLAND-ST.PAUL PADDLE
PRE-REG W/LDR: ED GRAHAM 503-588-7248
This fall foliage paddle starts on the east side of the Wheatland
Ferry (by Willamette Mission State Park) and ends 15 miles
downstream at the San Salvador County Park boat ramp on
the east side of the Willamette at RM56. The current is steady,
the scenery pleasant. The river winds its way around several
interesting islands and sloughs that may be explored if there's
both time & interest among paddlers. Lambert Slough is the
largest of the possible side trips. The islands include Five
Island, Coffee Island, Candiani Bar Island & Grand Island
where you find the last civilized toilet. Wildlife is abundant.
Rockhounding is good. Lambert Bar is a good spot for lunch.
Life jackets w/whistle attached must be worn while on the
water. Boats need a 15' tie-up rope. An AIS permit is needed
for boats 10' & longer. Meet at Salem Center St. Safeway
westside parking lot. email address: [email protected]
Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM.
Wednesday, October 20, WAHCLELLA AND ELOWAH
FALLS HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: MARY NAREY 503-364-1294
According to the description in Sullivan’s Northwest Hikes,
these are two of the best waterfalls in the gorge and most
hikers that have been there seem to agree. They are hidden in
canyons with short trails. One is harder than the other because
of elevation gain in a short distance, but it is not impossible.
The locations are special and particularly inviting most any
time of year. Bring boots, water, hiking sticks, rain gear, smiles
and happy feet. Lunch helps, too. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 160 miles, Hike dist 5.0
miles, Elev. 980 feet.
Thursday, October 21, BURNT LAKE HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: BETSY BELSHAW 503-370-8789
Join me on a nice fall hike past a waterfall and up to a nice
lake, which is not burnt. You will have a view of Mt. Hood and
the burned out trees that gave the lake its name.
RATED: MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 100 miles, Hike dist 6.8
miles, Elev. 1500 feet.
Sunday, October 24, DEVILS PEAK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JOHN HUFF
We will hike to Devils Peak located near the Breitenbush Hot
Springs community. We will start at the road 4685 trail head
and hike the Breitenbush river trail then cross the BHSC and
take the Spotted Owl trail to the Devils Peak trail and on to the
summit where we should have great views of the Cascades.
On the return trip we will take the Emerald Forest trail
completing the loop. Come prepared for all weather as
conditions can be unpredictable this time of year. Check
prospectus for contact information. Fast pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 140 miles, Hike dist 9 miles,
Elev. 2400 feet.
Thursday, October 21, CENTER50+ FOR LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM
Our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue into our second
year at the new City of Salem Senior Center, the Center50+. at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $4.00 if you are 50 or better; $5.50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking. You might want to stay for
bingo. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY.
Monday, October 25, 10:00 a.m., KOFFEE KLATCH @THE
BEANERY
BILL ANNING 505-393-4141
Klatch every Monday at the Beanery, 220 Liberty NE. Come on
down and have a cup of the newest health food drink. Two out
of three doctors say coffee is helpful in treating Autosomal
Recessive Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and beneficial in
helping people with Kopyse Syndrome.
Saturday, October 23, DECEPTION BUTTE HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JEAN GABRIEL
Just off of Hwy 58 near Oakridge, this hike offers an aerobic
workout while enjoying the sounds of fast-moving Deception
Creek. Hopefully, the broadleaf trees along the trail will give us
some nice fall colors. With clear weather, we'll have a view of
Diamond Peak from our pinnacle atop the butte. Pre-register
by phone, not by e-mail. See roster for phone number.
Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 190 miles, Hike dist 8 miles,
Elev. 2600 feet.
Wednesday, October 27, MCKENZIE PASS HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: DON GALLAGHER
Although at publication time the McKenzie Pass Highway is
closed at the pass due to the fire in the Scott Mt area, we will
plan on a hike in the unique volcanic area. It will likely come
from the following list of options: Four-In-One Cone; Belknap
Crater Scramble; PCT hike toward Opie Dilldock Pass with
possible exploratory side trips. Contact the leader by e-mail
[email protected] for the latest plans and to register.
The trip is limited to 12 and will range from 7-10 miles in length
and 1500-2200 ft. in elevation gain. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 250 miles, Hike dist
10 miles, Elev. 2200 feet.
Saturday, October 23, EAGLE CREEK HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: JANET RAFALOVICH 503-371-1039
This is a beautiful hike going up the long and rugged canyon of
Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls and back in the Columbia River
Gorge. It is a steady climb along a cliff trail with waterfalls and
exposed basalt rock formations. Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 190 miles, Hike dist
12.5 miles, Elev. 1200 feet.
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Thursday, October 28, CENTER50+ FOR LUNCH
LEE SLATTUM
Our Chemeketan and guest lunches continue into our second
year at the new City of Salem Senior Center, the Center50+, at
2615 Portland Road NE. Lunch is served between 11:30 and
1:00. The cost is $4.00 if you are 50 or better; $5.50 if you are
younger. A reserved sign identifying us as Chemeketans will
claim our table. Drop in for some good food, conversation, and
a chance to do some networking. You might want to stay for
bingo. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY.
Saturday, October 30, HENLINE MT Hike
PRE-REG W/LDR: MARGARET SAXE 503-585-3209
This is a very invigorating hike but well worth the effort. The
well graded trail switchbacks several times, crosses a large
rock pile, levels off at one time and switchbacks more steeply
near the top.The view of the North Santiam Vally is impressive
and if it's a clear day we will be able to see Mt Jefferson. We
will have lunch at a rocky ridge where there was a lookout
tower.If we all want more exercise we can hike up to the true
summit, it's only one mile further and 530 feet elevation. Wear
boots, be prepared for rain and bring the usual essentials.
Preregister by phone only Moderate pace.
RATED: MEDIUM-HARD, Driving dist RT 80 miles, Hike dist
5.6 miles, Elev. 2200 feet.
Thursday, October 28, FINLEY NWR, CORVALLIS HIKE
PRE-REG W/LDR: MARY NAREY 503-364-1294
Finley National Wildlife Refuge, ten miles south of Corvallis,
offers a variety of habitats friendly to birds and hikers. At this
time of year, several of the soon to be wintering birds may be
there for viewing so bring binoculars. We will hike several of
the year-round trails plus others that will soon be closed for
winter nesting, visit the historic house and have lunch at
Morning Star Bakery prior to leaving Corvallis. Must wear boots
as the trail can be wet and slippery. Bring rain gear and money
for lunch. Slow pace.
RATED: DAWDLERS, Driving dist RT 100 miles, Hike dist 5.5
miles, Elev. 200 feet.
Saturday, October 30, 9:00 a.m., MINTO BROWN HIKE
CONNIE YOST 503-385-2135
Join the Minto Walkers! We walk 3-4 miles every Saturday at
Minto Brown Island Park. Meet at the last parking lot. All fitness
levels welcome. Moderate pace.
RATED: EASY.
Sunday, October 31, SKM, 8:00 a.m., DUFFY LAKE HIKE
MATT RIEKE 541-928-2767
Well, I had originally thought to hike Maxwell Butte but have
decided to hike to Duffy Lake, which is nearby, instead. Both
are located about 20 miles or so south of Mt Jefferson and
about 10 miles or so NW of Three Fingered Jack. The turnoff
for Duffy lake is 5.7 miles from the intersection of Hwy 22 and
Hwy 20. This hike will be interesting with a combination of tall
stately forests and some marshy areas (likely fairly dry until the
rains come). Both Maxwell Butte and Duffy Lake were spared
by the B&B fires in 2003 although the fire damage is visible to
the East and North from each area. Seven years have now
passed and new growth is sprouting all over. Should be a
beautiful hike. Expect a cool morning and warming in the
afternoon. Slow pace.
RATED: EASY-MEDIUM, Driving dist RT 140 miles, Hike dist 7
miles, Elev. 800 feet.
Saturday, October 30, SKM, CRESCENT MOUNTAIN HIKE
J. ELIZABETH SEIBERT 503-315-8785
Crescent Mountain, located in the Central Cascades between
Highways 20 and 22, offers views of major peaks and of
Crescent Lake. In late October, Crescent Mountain can be
sunny and dry, drenched, or covered with snow. We will not do
this hike in bad weather or snow. If you are tentatively
interested, please let me know by phone or email (include a
phone number) a few days in advance:
[email protected]. Please be in shape and bring boots,
warm clothes, and essential emergency items. Moderate pace.
RATED: HARD, Driving dist RT 170 miles, Hike dist 8.6 miles,
Elev. 2200 feet.
Future Events
Monday-Friday, May 30-June 3, 2011 CANYON DE CHELLY (NE ARIZONA)
PRE-REG W/LDR: HARDIN KING 503-845-9340
2011 CANYON DE CHELLY trip. Interested? Base-camp in beautiful Canyon de Chelly. Day hike 6-10 miles per day, elevation gain/loss
of 1200’, see cliff dwellings of the Anasazi, rock art of Anasazi/Ute/Hopi/ Navajo, become acquainted with three generations of a Navajo
family and share a sweat and potluck with them, be surrounded by the quiet beauty of patina-covered red-rock canyon walls, turquoise
blue sky, green desert riparian areas, and sleep with canyon walls providing views of crystal clear desert night skies. Call or email
interest. Hardin King – 503-845-9340 [email protected]
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We Were There
Strawberry Wilderness Backpack, July 22 - July 25
In 2009 three days proved too short for the loop hike in this
beautiful little wilderness so it was rescheduled for four days
this year and worked out perfectly. We were able to summit
9038' Strawberry Mt, spend a night at Little Strawberry Lake
and watch the mountain goats, catch a trout on practically
every cast at Slide Lake (on a Wooly Buggar), and have time to
relax in camp for two or three hours every day. Weather was
ideal and the mosquitoes fewer than expected, (although blow
flies visited for a few hours in the afternoons.) Tim saw a
bobcat, and Russ spotted a wolf (yep, wasn't a coyote either).
A snow drift blocked our route but enough melted so that
Russ's little shovel assured safe passage. Tim Taylor, Dave
Auxier, Karen Huntzinger, Ken and Mary Frazer, Jill Poyer,
Russ and Linda Parker, and Rod Graves, leader.
up and onto the rock just above a gaping moat. Navigation thru
the first set of chimneys (the chimneys are basically a complex
series of gullies, ledges and snow traverses which lead from
the Lake Ann camp area to the top of Shuksan arm and the
White Salmon glacier ) was relatively straightforward as were
the snow traverses over to the second set of chimneys. It was
during this time, now in the fresh daylight of early morning, that
we encountered two separate groups whose headlamps we'd
seen the previous night - both had run out of time in
descending the chimneys and wandered/blundered in the
darkness hoping to find themselves on-route, but eventually
settled in for the safer option of staying put and waiting for
morning and daylight - fortunately they had suffered no injuries.
The second set of gullies is more complex - which I proved by
getting off route and having to backtrack down some dicey
ledges. This segment of the chimneys features Fat Man's
Misery, a narrowing of the ledge system which forces climbers
down and away from the wall and leaves them looking down
several hundred feet into a gully. Nevertheless, despite my
error, we reached the top of the Chimneys in reasonably good
time and began roping up for the glacier portion of the climb,
beginning with Winnie's Slide. Winnie's Slide, named for
Winnie Spieseke who accompanied Clarence Fisher when his
party first climbed the route in 1927, is a steep snow ramp
connecting the top of the White Salmon glacier to the base of
the Upper Curtis. It's difficulty depends on snow conditions and
this season it was STEEP. We were fortunate in that earlier
parties had established a path/steps and we followed these,
setting pickets at the midway and top portions of the slope.
After successfully passing over the Slide, we regrouped on the
Upper Curtis glacier, ascended it a ways, and easily traversed
over to the base of Hell's Highway, another standard snow
feature on the route and, again this year, as steep as I've ever
seen it. We again tackled it directly, going straight up and
setting pickets. Once at the top of Hell's Highway, the route up
the Sulphide glacier to the summit pyramid was the easiest
portion of the day's travel - moderate gradient and minimal
crevasses. We unroped, ate, hydrated, and commenced the
climb of Shuksan's central gully, taking a rope with us should a
rappel be necessary (good idea!). The central gully is class 3/4
but, with some snow remaining in it, still presented a few
difficulties; we all safely reached the summit shortly before
noon and I was feeling good. The weather was great, the views
outstanding, and we'd made very good time to the summit. We
had some snacks, took pictures and chatted with other parties
on the summit. I congratulated folks but warned that we're only
halfway through the climb - we still have to get back down; I
was wrong - we were halfway through in distance but not in
time; descending the route would take two hours longer than
the climb up. After about 3/4 hour on top we began the
descent, downclimbing a ways on terrain Tom had used when
he climbed the Sulphide glacier route last year. Eventually
though we reached a point where a short rappel or two offered
the prospects of a safer, if somewhat slower, descent. We
shared rappels with the other parties in the gully system and
reached the base of the summit pyramid safely, roped again for
snow travel down the Sulphide, moved out and quickly reached
the top of Hell's Highway. Here, unlike previous times on the
route, team descent just didn't appear safe, and Tom's rope
team and a small Mazama group fixed a line/anchor system to
Irish Mountain, August 13 - August 15
Irish Mountain may be the largest Cascade peak that nobody
knows. Although it is just 6 miles by trail from the popular Erma
Bell Lakes trailhead in the southern end of the Three Sisters
Wilderness, our group of six appears to have been the first to
hike there this year. We camped beside two small but lovely,
swimmable lakes at the 5.5-mile mark, with heather meadows,
tadpoles, and an American marten. The next day four of us
scrambled 30 minutes up to the mountain's craggy little summit
(views from Mt. Thielsen to Mt. Hood), and then bushwhacked
5 miles around the mountain, visiting a total of 17 lakes and 19
ponds amidst open woods and small meadows. We decided
that lakes, unlike ponds, are big enough to swim in, and tested
this theory by swimming in a charming V-shaped lake directly
on the Cascade crest with an island and a fine view of South
Sister. The next day we packed up camp and hiked out,
agreeing that Irish Mountain deserves more recognition. We
only wish we could have done this trip in September, when
there would have been more huckleberries and fewer
mosquitoes. Chemeketans on the trip included Bill Sullivan
(leader), Rick Jorgensen, and Mona Knapp. Guests were Chris
Stockdale, Janell Sorensen, and Niccole Shipley.
Mt Shuksan, August 13 - August 15
The unofficial League of Chemeketan Chimney Sweeps
overcame numerous challenges to climb Mt Shuksan's Fisher
Chimneys route over the weekend of August 13-15. This route
is a great intermediate climb on a beautiful mountain, and has
(surprisingly) one of the easiest approaches for the North
Cascades to a camp near Lake Ann at 4800', but still over
4300' beneath Shuksan's summit. The camp looks up at Mt
Shuksan's western face toward both the Upper and Lower
Curtis glaciers and provides a fantastic environment from
which to view the mountain. We had a cursory preview of the
possible difficulties ahead when, during the early hours of
darkness on our first night at camp, we could see headlamps
intermittently appearing from the direction of the chimneys, a
sure sign that climb parties had misjudged or run out of time
and were now floundering either to find a safe bivi spot or
hopefully find the semblance of the route back to their camp.
We started our own efforts in darkness and negotiated the path
to the base of the initial set of chimeys without incident; Tom,
Travis and I had scouted the route on arrival and had also
been able to establish some steps in the steep snow leading
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allow a prusik descent; I was able to belay Dave and Sue most
of the way down on our rope before I had to release the belay. I
waited until climbers were off the rope, removed the anchors
from Tom's rope and let it fall down the slope to them, packed
the anchors, and downclimbed the route, facing in, kicking
steps, and hoping I didn't slip. It was a slow, tedious process
but good snow conditions permitted a safe descent. We
regrouped, retraced our route on the Upper Curtis glacier and
reached the top of Winnie's slide where, again, safety dictated
that we rappel rather than downclimb; fortunately, another party
had established an anchor in the rocks above and we were
able to rappel safely. Back now at the top of the chimneys, I
was extremely satisfied we had thus far negotiated all the
obstacles successfully but it was now 6:30pm. We had at most
about 2-1/2 hours of daylight left and I didn't want us to
become one of those parties which ended up spending the
night huddled in the darkness of the chimneys, occasionally
flashing headlamps to the chagrin of those already safely
encamped back at Lake Ann. The downclimbing was tedious
but we slowly negotiated the various scree gullies and ledges,
made ourselves thin enough to get past Fat Man's Misery,
reached the snow traverses (ice axes back out), back into the
final chimney sections, then eventually arriving at its base to
emerge onto the snow above the moat. Once past this final
obstruction, we were essentially home free - only about 30
minutes of trail travel back to camp. Tom and Travis made it
back without headlamps; the remainder of us broke them out
about 15 minutes from camp. 7 up, 7 safely down, 17 hours
and, most importantly, NO BIVI! Some of us got out of our
sweaty clothes and cooked dinner by headlamp (mmmh! hot
mashed potatoes and salmon!), others just crashed into the
sleeping bag. The day was coming to a successful conclusion.
We slept in a bit Sunday morning, ate breakfast, then packed
up and headed out. By virtue of the short approach, we were
all back at the cars by 10:30am. After some liquid refreshments
and repacking the cars, we rendezvoused at the ranger station
to sign out and wash up, with lunch at Graham's restaurant and
bar (highly recommended) near the Glacier ranger station.
Afterwards Cathy, Steve and Sue began their drive home. We
dropped Dave at his home in Kenmore, Tom began his drive
back to Portland, and I gave Travis a ride to his in-laws in
Shoreline. Lives were returning to normal. Thanks go to
everyone for their efforts during the climb and particularly to
Sue and Tom for all their help in setting rappels and guiding
others when a helping hand or spot was needed. Symbolic
brooms are awarded to David Braun, Cathy Lazarus, Stephen
Rockford, Travis Klaas, Sue Nelson (2nd time!) and Tom
Davidson, now official Chemeketan chimney sweeps. Leader
Bill Saur. Tom has provided a link Mt Shuksan Climb Photos
to his pictures at
http://picasaweb.google.com/tomdavidson1/MtShuksanFisherC
himneys#
in Mollala. Hikers were Aline Boohey, Dianne Stivali, and
leader John Huff.
Fish Creek Mountain, August 17
The condition of this trail makes one appreciate all those
wonderful trails that are visible, even, etc. However, five hardy
Chemeketans headed up the mountain and enjoyed the views.
One brave soul took a swim while the rest of us checked out
the area and enjoyed the view of the lake. An enjoyable day for
Aline Bouhey, Bobbie Dolp, Phyllis Benanti, Mike Marcotte and
leader Betsy Belshaw.
Baskett Slough Evening Hike, August 18
Two black tailed deer raised their heads as we pulled into the
Baskett Slough NWR parking lot for our Wednesday evening
hike. We followed the trail north to have a look down to Morgan
Lake and then completed the loop through the Oregon white
oak grove. We arrived at the main viewpoint in time to watch
the sun slide behind the Coast Range. It was a lovely summer
evening. We were: Mary Lippi, Marty Powell, Paula Hyatt,
Greda vanVeen, Don Voegele, Franca Hernandez and leader
Bobbie Snead.
Whitewater Trail to Jeff Park, August 18
The hot weather broke the day before this hike; our weather
was perfect. We enjoyed snowbanks, wildflowers, including lots
of shooting stars, and the views of Mt. Jefferson, up close and
personal! Two of us enjoyed a swim in Rock Lake while the
others waited patiently. A hike doesn't get any better than this!
Guest Mike Farman; members Tom Burke, Carol Doolittle, Don
Gallagher, Ron Rhodehamel, Roz Shirack, and leader George
Struble.
Dome Rock and Tumble Lake, August 21
With a hint of fall in the air, we enjoyed Dome Rock's views and
Tumble Lake's shores. The August fires made mountain views
reminiscent of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with each ridge
defined clearly against the next in varying shades of blue. We
declared this huckleberry season dismal thanks to the cool wet
June. We DID have a terrific group of hikers inspired by our
historian and friend, Willis Grafe, who related stories of life in
the canyon from the Depression, the War and on. Wayne
Wallace and Vivienne Torgeson were the only ones determined
enough to find Tumble Falls. Others enjoying the day were
Michael Iaquinta, Sue McDonald, Linda Willnow, Roy Bennett,
Mary Liepins and leader Mary Coleman.
Jeff Park Hike, August 21
There were five of us for this late summer hike to Jeff Park.
The day was relatively cool with some clouds giving us great
hiking and photography conditions. Unfortunately the
wildflowers were somewhat past their prime with the lupine
mostly bloomed out. The trail was fairly congested with lots of
hikers, backpackers and dogs. We all got a good workout and
had refreshments at KC's afterward. Participants were Mary
Wandell, Helen Wand, Dave Foulger, Dan Moung and leader
Bill Wylie.
Fish Creek Mountain, August 15
I substituted this hike for Pansy Lake after scouting the latter
and finding the drive long and the roads rough. The Fish Creek
Mt trail has been restored in recent years after the 1996 floods
wiped out the road to the original trailhead. Though it was hot
in the valley on this wooded ridge top trail the heat wasn't an
issue. There were some viewpoints along the trail but the
summit was a bit disappointing as trees have grown up and
obscure any vistas. On the way back we took a side trail to
Fish Creek Lake for a refreshing dip. On the return trip we had
a long search for the elusive frappuccino which we finally found
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Trillium Lake, August 22
It was nice to see these folks again and have a chat. As we
completed the hike, within about a fourth of a mile from the
lodge, one of our hikers took a fall and needed some first aid.
All Chemeketans would have been proud the way this group
reacted, and the first aid equipment that was produced to do
the job. In particular, Terry's first aid equipment was
impressive, as was his assistance. We were also lucky that we
had a doctor along to monitor symptoms. Although our car was
unable to visit the falls as planned, I was glad to hear that the
other two cars did in fact enjoy that portion of the hike,
especially as some of the participants had not seen the falls
before. Members: Maureen Bouchard, Marty Powell, Terry
Cristobal, Bonnie Laux, Loyd Wilbanks, Guests: Dianne Stivali,
Barbara James, Michelle Wardrip, Don Wence, Everett Knott.
Leader: Vicky Wilbanks. All in all, I think everybody enjoyed
themselves. Even the patient was very thankful not to have
received more severe and lasting injuries, only some nasty
scrapes.
Mt. Hood's Trillium Lake canoeists Laurelyn Schellin, her TIUA
Japanese exchange student Yuki Kato and Louisa Hooven,
and kayakers Franca Hernandez, Jay Orand and daughter
Amanda on a Chemeketan August 22 paddle trip.
Harts Cove, August 24
The Salem temperature was in the 90s. We had a nice
comfortable sunny day at Harts Cove but were dismayed that
the shrubbery in the meadow had grown a lot, severely
restricting lunch spots and the views from them. We heard the
sea lions and saw some swimming around a guano rock. No
whales, no huckleberries, and not many wildflowers -- but the
scenery is stunning! We admired the enterprise of a young
couple who strung a hammock close to the trail and were just
settling into it -- their location for beating the valley heat. Guest
Barbara James; members Phyllis Bernarti, Brigitte Cobb,
Justine Fogarty, Rosamund Irwin, Mary Lippi, Bobbie Snead,
and leader George Struble.
Three-Fingered Jack, September 1
Meteorologists can be wrong! We expected a cloudy morning,
with the sun appearing in the afternoon. Instead, we received
an all-day light rain, with the addition of a few snow flurries.
Nevertheless, we hiked to the "viewpoint" for lunch and
declared victory there. Along the way, we had great views of
the low clouds, numerous wildflowers, and trees (both burned
and unscathed). Our group was congenial, and comprised
guests Joan and Kelly Cushing, members Karen Eggimann,
Don Gallagher, Dale Nelson, Steve Rosen, Jennifer Truax,
Sharon Wright, and leader Ralph Nafziger.
Nasty Rock Ridge Hike, August 28
We began this hike at the Nasty Rock trail head approx. 3/4 of
a mile west of the Opal Creek parking lot. The trail was in good
shape the first 2 miles from trail maintenance work completed
by Chemeketans earlier this year. The trail along the upper
ridge, down across the boulder field, and up to the
Chemeketan Rock is a work in progress and will take time for
hikers. The short scramble up the rocky ridge to the summit
was completed by all participants with good views of all
surrounding peaks. You could see the true Nasty Rock
approximately 1 mile north of our location at the end of this
high ridge. During this hike brush was removed, trail flagged
and rocks removed across the boulder field, and tread work
completed in the steep areas on each side of the boulder field.
I want to thank all participants for their hard work on this
hiking/trail maintenance day. Tom Burke, Terry Cristobal, John
Demko, Michael Iaquinta, Melody Pilan, Mary Wandell, and
leader Larry Petersen.
Wednesday Walk, September 1
On a beautiful early Sept. evening, 18 Chemeketans & guests
walked throught central Salem, crossing Mill Creek many
times. Aislinn Adams told us about 2 native plant gardens that
we went by. We also walked by the SESNA Neighborhood
Garden & the wonderful Willamette University garden. We had
1 wildlife sighting when a garter snake slithered across the
sidewalk. Particpants were: Carol Sanner, Pat Simila, Julia
Leader, Janet Templar, Karen Ash, Linda Hofman, Nancy
McDaniel, Marty Powell, Diana Gleason, Aislinn Adams, Phyllis
Benanti, David & Rosanna Wilson, Roger King, Melinda
Woodward, Janet Adkins, Mike Berger, & Leader Marcia Hoak.
Clear Lake , August 29
Eleven of us had a lovely hike at Clear Lake. The weather was
warm and overcast, making very pleasant hiking weather.
Along the way, we passed two other Chemeketans, and it
appeared they were hiking with family members, and their dog.
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Clear Lake, September 6There's a reason we make this an
annual event! Hiking around Clear Lake is very satisfying
almost any time, but on a gorgeous day in September with the
vine maple flaming on the east side, it's magnificent. An eagle
flying overhead added to the scenic values. Some of us got
lunch at Clear Lake Lodge, and after lunch we enjoyed a side
trip to Sahalie Falls on our way back to the cars around the
south end of the lake. The mighty McKenzie River is soulsatisfying too. Guests Debra Dawes, Barry and Marilyn
Halgrimson, Quentin Smith, and Elsa Struble; members Aline
Bouhey, Rosamund Irwin, Janet Templar, and leader George
Struble.
beautiful sunny day with only a sprinkle at the end of the walk.
We started in Salem at River Road park and followed bike
paths, the Willamette greenway and neighborhood streets. Our
destination was Keizer Rapids park. We followed a trail around
the park to a lunch spot at the riverside. By the time we
returned to our cars we had covered 9 miles. Enjoying the day
and each other's company were: Debra Dawes, Phyllis
Benanti, Linda Hofman and leader Janet Templar.
Marion Lake, September 9
We had a good day to hike into Marion Lake, cloudy and cool,
sometimes misting but not enough to get us wet. We took a
side trail to view thundering Marion Falls. The lake was clear,
not covered with algae as is often the case in the fall. Enjoying
the day were members Phyllis Benanti, Carol Maurer, Karen
Ash, Alma Wells, Pete Anderson and leader Pat Simila.
Willamette River Hike, September 8
Four of us braved what could have been a rainy day and went
for a walk along the Willamette river. It turned out to be a
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