Events

Week-1

Dec 2 (Mon) Winter Wonderland walk at PIR - Class A

Walk the Winter Wonderland on the Portland International Raceway and see a great light display with Debbie Ralls and Celine Stroinski. 2 miles, rain or shine. Bring $6 and a 'can' of dog food to donate. Kids under 12 are free. Trails Club hike fee will be waved because of this. Well behaved leashed dogs ok. (There will be a walk-only evening at the Raceway - no cars) Max station, Yellow line, Delta park / Vanport, at least a quarter mile from gates if you choose to get there that way.
Meet: 6PM PIR - at the entrance where the tents are. Leader: Celine 503-239-6950.

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Dec 4 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Kathy Pollock, 503-753-0560, pollockkathy@ymail.com

Dec 6-8 (Fri-Sun) Tyee Open - Host Only

Tyee will be open Friday 8pm onwards to 3pm Sunday. This is a host only weekend,so bring your own food please. Drinks provided. Depending on interest I can lead a hike (maybe too early for snowshoe) from the lodge to Trillium Lake leaving the lodge at about 10am. Remember warm weather equipment, its that time of the year.
Register With Paul Cutter 360-260-1673 or paulcutter1958@gmail.com

Week-2

Dec 11 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, This will be a city hike which will include stops at sites with impressive Christmas displays. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Ray Amsinger, 503-442-9228, rayamsinger@hotmail.com,

Dec 14-15 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Open

Tyee lodge will be open for a family friendly weekend on Sat. Dec 14th and closed on Sun. Dec 15th at 1pm. Dinner Sat and Breakfast Sun will be served.
Register with: Mya White at Integritydoc@aol.com or 503-330-7009

Dec 15 (Sun) Hamburger Hike - Class A

This fun, little, hike follows the Gorge 400 Trail from Eagle Creek to Cascade Locks for lunch (bring your own or purchase something) at the CharBurger. Return to cars by the same trail. Hope for sun. But prepare for something else. Vehicles will need to display a NW Forest Pass.
Hike: 5.2 miles w/ 700' (cumulative) elevation gain Drive: 60 R/T miles
Depart: 10:00 AM from Lewis & Clark State Park (I-84, exit 18)
Leader: Kelly Marlin, mazamamama@frontier.com or 503-665-6778

Week-3

Dec 14 (Sat) Hike through Oregon City History – Class A

In 1844 Oregon City was the first incorporated community west of the Missouri River. The first Provisional legislature in Oregon Territory met here in 1843. We will start our walk by visiting the Municipal Elevator then walk the Promenade overlooking industrialized Willamette Falls. Next, hike up to Old Canemah Park along an obscure trail, walk through an old neighborhood and up a hidden staircase to the Children’s Park, visit Canemah Bluff Natural Area, and go as far as the locked gate of the cemetery started in 1864. Return for a brief visit at the Museum of the Oregon Territory (admission free). Walk past more historic homes. Our final stop is optional, but the Singer Hill Café is well worth a visit for the hanging gardens and art gallery if not for a late lunch.
Hike about 5 miles round trip with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Bring a snack or lunch and water. Dress for the weather.
Depart: Gateway Park and Ride at 9:00 AM. Drive about 27 miles round trip. Or meet at the front door of Carnegie Public Library at 9:30. The library is located at Washington St. and 7th St. in Oregon City. Restrooms are available downstairs in the library.
Leader: Carolyn Jenkins 503-422-6456.

Dec 18 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, usually in Forest Park, then lunch at a nearby cafe. If you would like to know the distance or difficulty of the hike, call the leader.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
Leader: Terry Dewhurst, 503-846-0530, ldewhurst@comcast.com,

Dec 22-23 (Sun-Mon) Tyee Open

Diane Brooke has reserved and will be hosting her family Christmas staying the night of Dec 22.
Reserve with: Diane Brooke waterdi.diane.brooke@gmail.com or 503-781-2791

Week-4

Dec 26-28 (Thur-Sat) Tyee Open - Host Only

Enjoy being at Tyee Lodge after Christmas. Host only, provide your own food.
For reservations contact Helen Gorman 503-577-0983 or helenkuttel@yahoo.com .

Dec 27 - Jan 1 (Fri-Wed) Nesika Lodge Open - Hosted only

Nesika Lodge will be open for 5 nights at New Years. This is a "host only" event, so you will need to bring food that can be considered Pot Luck oriented. No planned hike for this listing, but others will be leading a New Years Day hike. If you want to hike in with someone, I will try to connect you with someone you can hike in with the day you come up. No indoor running water. Out houses will be used. We all have to share stoves and help with carrying in water. Also, limit is 15 per night so register early. If you want to come up for the day, you do not need to register. The lodge will be warm and welcoming. Fee for day use is $2.00. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes, instep crampons or micro spikes. Shoe chains are not recommended. If you wish to do a hike to Larch Mountain on Sunday the 30th with the group you will need a pack, snow gear, good snow shoes, poles, and 8 hours of energy. Include lunch, emergency gear and 10 essentials (flash light). We will be leading daily hikes in the basin. We will have a movie night. No alcohol. Just bring your New Years spirit of love of life.
Register with Linda Conrad at: 360-837-3787 or email lcgrconrad@aol.com

Dec 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Open - Host Only

Come join several Reiki Masters and Practitioners for a quiet and relaxed Reiki evening/weekend at Tyee Lodge. Host only. Bring your own food. Cost is $10 members and $15 for nonmembers per night. Stay another night at Tyee Lodge. Tyee will also be open with Host Only on Dec 29 to Dec 30 (Sun-Mon).
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy." So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us. Everyone is welcome!
Register with Callista Snively at tyeelodgeevent@gmail.com or cell 503-330-7344.

Dec 29-30 (Sun-Mon) Tyee Open - Host Only

Tyee Lodge is open as Host Only, bring your own food.
Contact Donna Aase 360-253-8420 or donnaaase@gmail.com

Dec 30 - Jan 2 (Mon-Thur) New Year’s at Tyee

Join us for a New Year’s celebration at Tyee Lodge. The family friendly event includes Movie Nights (Mon & Wed) and Games and Dancing Night on New Year’s Eve (Tues). We will be snowshoeing to enjoy the fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve! Paul and Callista Snively will be your Host/Cook. For dinners, we are having Salads with Mini Pizza (Mon), Turkey Feast (New Year’s Eve) and Ham (Wed). Breakfast will be included. Hot Homemade Soup and Sandwiches for $5 or bring your own lunches. Bring snacks for New Year’s Eve to share. Plan on having fun in the snow, sledding, XC, snowshoeing or relaxing in the lodge by the warm fire.

For registration and more information regarding this family friendly event contact Callista Snively at tyeelodgeevent@gmail.com.
Registration begins on Dec 1st and is open to the first 44 registered by email and closes on Sunday, Dec. 15th. Early registration is recommended. Looking forward to seeing you at Tyee Lodge during New Years!