Events

Week-1

Jan 1 (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: Wayne Schweinfest Wayne Schweinfest Wschweinfest@msn.com,

Jan 1 (Wed) New Years' Day Hike to Nesika Lodge - Class B

Begin the new year in a fun and healthy way. Join friends, old and new on this traditional trek to our gorge home located high above Multnomah Falls. Prepare for any weather. The trail may be naughty or nice, so be sure to bring trekking poles and YakTraks (or similar traction devices) for your boots. Bring a lunch to enjoy while we warm ourselves in front of the huge, stone, fireplace. Hike: 8 miles w/ 1,800' elevation gain Drive: 30 r/t miles
Depart: 8:30 from Lewis & Clark State Park (I-84, exit 18)
Leader: Kelly Marlin, mazamamama@frontier.com or 503-665-6778

Jan 2-5 (Thu-Sun) Tyee Open

Tyee lodge will be open for a family friendly extended weekend. Opening on Thursday Jan. 2nd and closing on Sunday Jan. 5th.
Register with: Mya White at Integritydoc@aol.com or 503-330-7009

Week-2

Jan 8 (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
Jane Storey 503-724-5467 andrewstorey@comcast.net,

Jan 8-10 (Wed-Fri) Tyee Open - Cascade Prime Timers and TCO

Two nights and three days at Tyee Lodge located on Mount Hood West Leg Trail 0.5 mile above Mazama Lodge. Overnight Wednesday & Thursday February 5 and 6. Meals: Wednesday: Dinner, Thursday: Breakfast and dinner, Friday: Breakfast. Bring you own lunches. Cost: $40 for TCO members, $50 for non- members. Bring sleeping bag, toiletries, towel and washcloth. Lodge has 2 dorms with bunk beds – men’s & women’s. Lodge has a drying room for wet clothing and shoes. Shower available. Register early for a bottom bunk. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT LODGE. Plenty of xcountry skiing right outside door. Bring snowshoes and or xcountry skis for a hike Wednesday and Thursday.
Hosts: Pete & Elaine Nelson and Nancy Overpeck
Directions: From Hwy 26 at Government Camp, turn onto Timberline Road going to Timberline Lodge. Go approx. 7/8 mile Sno-Park on Right. Cross the highway and hike up hill 1/4 mile to lodge. Trail marked with rope on tree, across the road from southern most parking place. At the top of the berm take left trail using rope which will guide you to Tyee Lodge.
MEET: 10 AM at Restroom on east side of Government Camp or 10:10 AM on Timberline Road.
Reserve with: Pete Nelson - (H) 503-591-0160 or petermvnelson@gmail.com
Reserve by Sunday, January 5

Jan 9 (Thu) Government Camp Snowshoe – Class A

Snowshoe the Government Camp area. Depending on weather and snow conditions, Camp Creek, Trillium Lake or Crosstown trail are all possibilities. Return to Tyee for hot drinks around the fire.
Meet: 10 AM Tyee Lodge
Leaders: Pete & Elaine Nelson, 503-591-0160 or petermvnelson@gmail.com

Week-3

Jan 15 (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: Chuck Barrows ,503-244-4967 barrows4967@msn.com

Jan 16 (Thu) Adventures & Travels – New Zealand

January's A & T will cover the trip to New Zealand by Richard Gaunt and Terry Dewhurst early in 2013. It will include some aspects that other NZ presentations often leave out, with an occasional attempt at humor. Topics such as driving on the left, language differences, and humorous signs, as well as the usual spectacular scenery, will be covered. If you haven't been to NZ, you will see why it's a worthwhile destination.
If you can bring a snack to share (potluck) or a small donation for food, that would be greatly appreciated!
7pm Refreshments, 7:30pm Slideshow
Rose Villa Fellowship Hall, 13505 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR
For More info contact: Lisa Osburn – riversdream@msn.com or 503-476-5638

Jan 17-18 (Fri-Sun) Hermann Creek Backpack - Class B

We will do car shuttle and have cars at Herman Creek TH on Friday. We will hike from Cascade Locks to Herman Creek Camp. Distance: approximately 5 miles. We will set up a two night camp at the Herman Creek Camp. For those who cannot come on Friday AM, you can hike the approximate 2 miles to the Herman Creek Camp on Friday night or early Saturday AM. On Saturday we will hike a loop or either Indian PT via Nick Eaton Ridge and come down the Gorge Trail or come down Casey Creek Trail. It will be a group decision. Approximate milage for day hike: 6-9 miles depending on group. We will then hike out to the Herman Creek TH on Sunday AM approximately 2 miles. Limit to group 12.
To register: Contact Linda Conrad 360-837-3787 or lcgrconrad@msn.com

Jan 17-20 (Fri-Mon) Tyee Open - Got cooks!

Tyee lodge will be open MLK weekend from Friday 8pm to 3pm Monday. We have SNOW! We have COOKS! Breakfast (Sat, Sun, Mon) and Dinner (Sat, Sun). Come and enjoy the Winter Wonderland at Tyee Lodge!
Contact Paul Cutter - 360-260-1673 or paulcutter1958@gmail.com

Jan 18 (Sat) First Annual TCO Used Gear Sale

Do you have gear you no longer need or received a "white elephant" or two as a gift during the holidays? This will be the place to sell or barter away your gear. See all the details here.

Week-4

Jan 22 (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: Nancy Overpeck 360-573-6878 overpeck@wa-net.com

Jan 24-26 (Fri-Sun) Tyee Open

Join Cynthia Lee and Jeff Lawton for a winter weekend at Tyee Lodge. The lodge will open late Friday night, January 24th and close up Sunday afternoon around 2pm. We'll serve breakfast Saturday and Sunday and dinner Saturday; please bring your own lunches. All meals will be primarily gluten free. If there's enough snow this year, we may build snow caves outside the lodge! It will be a great weekend for snow fun, sledding, XC ski, snowshoeing or relaxing in the lodge by the fire. Dinner Saturday is pasta w/veggie sauce, rotisserie chicken, an amazing kale salad, bread/rolls, wild rice and asparagus and a desert. Please advise us if you have special food requirements. Limit 25 people.
Hosts: Cynthia Lee and Jeff Lawton
For registration and more information e-mail trailsclubtrips@gmail.com.

Week-5

Jan 29 (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: Gerda Eck 503-654-1353 or 503-288-3859 gerdaeck@comcast.net