Events

Week-1

Nov 1-2 (Sat-Sun) Annual Backpack Seminar - Neska lodge

We will again have a great gathering at Nesika of backpackers and speakers. Erin Saver just back for finishing the Triple Crown will be joining us for a presentation along with others. There is a new gorge trail we will have a slide show on. There will be give aways, great knowledge from experienced backpackers shared and great pictures. Come and experience a good weekend of knowledge with people who love to backpack.
We will be setting up a hike leader to leave Multnomah falls at 8:00 AM to come up to Nesika for the Seminar. The gate on Larch MTN road will be open at 9:00 AM Saturday for those who want to drive in.
Register with Linda Conrad at: lcgrconrad@aol.com or phone at 360-837-3875. Cost for the weekend is $50.00 for members and guests alike. This covers food, lodging, and the cost our speakers.
You must pay to be registered. Maximum is 50 so register early. Watch Blazer for Pay Pal account to be set up by Cindy Lee.

Week-2

Nov 5 (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, 360-836-5464 or 503-806-2900, overpeck@wa-net.com

Week-3

Nov 10 (Mon) TCO Annual Meeting

TCO Annual Meeting - Rose Villa. Details here

Nov 12 (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, 503-253-3073, WSchweinfest@msn.com WSchweinfest@msn.com,

Week-4

Nov 19 (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: Jim Flick, 360-687-4776, hotmail@ymail.com,

Nov 20 (Thurs) Adventures and Travel - On Safari in South Africa

Earlier this year, Susan Saul explored the Rainbow Nation on a trip that combined nature, culture and human history. From lions and elephants to Nelson Mandela, from the Cape Floral Kingdom to hiking Table Mountain, from flamingos to the five tribes that call it their homeland, Susan discovered that South Africa is much more than the nature shows on TV.
Social Hour 6:15 p.m., program starts 7 p.m. at Rose Villa Rec Hall, 13505 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, Or. Please bring a snack to share or $1 donation appreciated. All guests are welcome!
For more information contact Barbara Jones, Social Chair, at 503-819-8983 or e-mail SocialChair@trailsclub.org.
Look for directions to new building elsewhere in Blazer.

Week-5

Nov 26 (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.

This weeks hikewill begin at 9:45 AM from the Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion can be reached by automobile West of Downtown Portland on Burnside by turning North at a yellow blinking light (Barnes Rd. and signs to PittockMansion at the turnoff) and then right on NW Pittock Ave. It is approximately 1/2 mile to the parking lot. One can also take the #20 bus up Burnside to the turnoff and walk the 1/2 mile.
Restrooms are available at the lower end of the PM parking lot.
Audrey has graciously offered to come by Friendly house at 9:30 on her way.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Friendly House on NW 26th between Savier and Thurman
9:45 AM from Pittock Mansion - upper end of the parking area.
Leader: Richard Gaunt, 971-404-1153, 898rick@gmail.com

Nov 27-30 (Thurs- Sun) Thanksgiving at Tyee Lodge

Cancelled

Nov 27 (Thur) Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck

Please join Barb and Warren Jones for a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. I will cook the turkey, and we can make this an organized potluck. Appetizers and socializing will start at 2 PM, Dinner a 3 PM
Location is in Mulino, 20 minutes from I 205.
Contact: E-mail Barb at Socialchair@trailsclub.org, or call 503-829-6424 to reserve your spot!
Please sign up by Nov 19. Limited to 12 more people.

Nov 28-30 (Fri - Sun) Thanksgiving at Nesika - Host only

Nesika will be open Friday through Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. It is bring your own food. No running water. We will have electricity, movies at night, and possible Larch mt. assent on Saturday the 29th if anyone wants to go. Hike in or if still able we will drive to at least the Green Gate.
Contact: For any questions or to register call Linda and Glen Conrad at 360-837-3787 or by email at lcgrconrad@aol.com.