Events

Week-1

July 1 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
For the starting location of this week’s hike, watch here or call or email the leader.
This week's hike will begin at Friendly House at NW Thurman and 28th.
Leader: Kathy Pollock, 503-341-9441, pollockkathy@ymail.com. pollockkathy@ymail.com

July 1 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 700 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: 6 PM at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Class A Leader: Gerda Eck 503-804-4214, gerdaeck@comcast.net
Class B Leader: Bob Link fanmanr@aol.com

July 3-5 (Fri-Sun) Fourth of July at Nesika

Nancy Overpeck will be your cook for the weekend. She is in need of volunteers to host, open, close, run tractor and generator, kitchen help, to make this a successful event. Friday dinner will be potluck. Bring your own lunches. Enjoy hiking by day and fireworks from Waespe Pt Sat night. Please advise Nancy what dish you will be bringing to make this an organized potluck. Sat dinner will be hotdogs, sausages, hamburgers with trimings, salads, pie, and some-mores. Sat dinner fee $7, Breakfast fee $3. Overnight and day use fees apply for members and guests. All food must be kept on ICE in your own chest.
Meet at the upper gate 10:00 AM Friday or 10:00 AM Saturday
Make reservations with Nancy Overpeck at 360-836-5464 or email overpeck@wa-net.com by Tuesday, June 30.
Please advise Nancy which day you will wanting to come through the gate if you have no key.

July 3 (Fri) Bike ride from Roy, pt 1 – Class B

We will use Roy, OR as a hub to explore rides in three directions. Total distance will be a little over 30 miles (the reason for the B rating). Each of the short rides is relatively flat (I would say VERY flat but those addicted to Springwater Corridor would whine). Lightly traveled rural roads, no bike lanes.
Contact leader for meeting time and place.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, 503-690-5077, Rich.Fuhs@gmail.com

Week-2

July 6 (Mon) Bike ride from Roy, pt 2 – Class B

On July 3, we did the FLATs around Roy. Today we’ll ride in a 4th direction from Roy. The beginning and end of the ride are relatively flat, but we’ll encounter a semi-sustained climb and some rolling hills (not FLAT) in between those flats. Total distance will be about 35 miles. Lightly traveled rural roads, no bike lanes.
Contact leader for meeting time and place.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, 503-690-5077, Rich.Fuhs@gmail.com

July 8 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
This week's hike will begin at Friendly House at NW Thurman and 28th.
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6462, 503-522-9911 (cell) or email audrey53@comcast.net

July 8 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 700 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: 6 PM at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Class A Leader: Gerda Eck 503-804-4214, gerdaeck@comcast.net
Class B Leader: Gini Batemen, 503-475-8712 ginibateman@Comcast.net

July 9 (Thu) North Portland-Kelley Point Park Bike Ride - Class A

Moderately-paced, flat ride with a number of stops through North Portland. Bring a lunch for a picnic at Kelley Point Park. Total mileage around 20 miles. Please make sure your bike tires are pumped before you come. Call or email with questions. I don’t ride in the rain or the excessive heat, so if weather is iffy, call my cell to check if ride is a go.
Meet: University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd, 9:45 am for a 10 am departure. Come in the main entrance off of Willamette Blvd and make the first right. Parking lot is right next to the soccer center.
Leader: Audrey Perino 503-246-6462, 503-522-9911 (cell) or email audrey53@comcast.net

July 11-12 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Hike and Dine

Nancy Overpeck will be your cook for the weekend. Saturday dinner will be make your own pizza, salad, and your very own specially made sundaes. Cost $8 dinner, and $3 for breakfast. Overnight and day use fees apply for members and guests. Bring your own lunches.
Make reservations with Nancy at 360-836-5464 or overpeck@wa-net.com by Wednesday July 8th. Lodge will open by 11 AM Please check Blazer for a scheduled Mt. Hood hike.

Week-3

July 13 (Mon) Clackamas River Rd Bike Ride - Class B

We will ride out Clackamas River Dr and Springwater Rd toward to Milo McIver State Park for lunch, returning on Redland Rd to Oregon City. Rolling hills through beautiful countryside, 35 miles, 1500 ft elevation gain. Register with leader via e-mail- may reschedule if bad weather.
Depart: 10 AM from Abernathy Creek City Park, Oregon City, just off Abernathy Rd near Washington St - Email leader for details
Leader: Terry Lawson 503-8199250, terry@gmail.com

July 15 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
For the starting location of this week’s hike, contact the leader.
Leader: Richard Gaunt, 971-404-1153, or email 898rick@gmail.com

July 15 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 700 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: 6 PM at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Class A Leader: Chaz Shaw 503-702-3094, chaznw@gmail.com
Class B Leader: Catherine Schiedler catherineschied@gmail.com

July 18 (Sat) Tour de Westside Ride - Class B

We will ride a 22 mile loop with about 1200ft CEG. through the westside bergs of Beaverton, Tigard, Tuallatin and Sherwood. Some of the ride will be on multi-use paths and some on roads. Driving distance from Pioneer Square to the starting point is about 12 miles / 25 mins. Bring plenty of water and snacks. We could stop for lunch or sweets in Sherwood.
Ride with GPS route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7500513
Depart: 10:00 AM - Big Al’s, 14950 SW Barrows Rd, Beaverton, OR
Leader: Chaz Shaw 503-729-7560, chaznw@gmail.com

Confirm participation on TCO meetup or by emailing leader.

Week-4

July 18-19 (Sat-Sun) Nesika Work weekend

Come join us at "our home" in the Columbia river national scenic area. This is our monthly work trip for July. We will continue to work on improving the road and other projects around the buildings. Kids are welcome and encouraged.
Register With: Glen Conrad 360-837-3787 or lcgrconrad@aol.com by Wednesday evening July 15.

July 18-19 (Sat-Sun) Tyee Work Party Weekend

Come join us at the July Tyee Work Party Weekend. Projects include replacing the front porch, replacing kitchen floor, spring cleaning, moving wood and several odd jobs that need to be accomplished this summer. Let Paul Snively, Work Party Chair know what projects you would like to work on. Kathy Pollock will be cooking delicious meals for us. Sign up for the weekend or for the day.
Register with: Callista Snively by Sunday, July 12th. Email tyeelodge1@gmail.com or cell 503-330-7344.

July 20 (Mon) Bike ride from North Plains – Class C

This is an out-and-back ride. The route includes Pumpkin Ridge, Mason Hill, and lots of rolling hills. Total distance will be 30 miles. Lightly traveled rural roads, no bike lanes.
Contact leader for meeting time and place.
Leader: Rich Fuhs, 503-690-5077, Rich.Fuhs@gmail.com

July 20-25 (Mon-Sat) Mckenzie Pass to Charlton Lake Backpack - Class C

We will access the Three Sisters Wilderness backpacking south from Mckenzie Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail. Beautiful high elevation backpacking with everything from lava fields, creeks, pristine mountains, and lakes. We reach our lowest and highest elevations the first day - 5325 feet to 7100 feet in 11 miles. After that, we stay at about 5500-6000' for the remainder of the trip. A myriad of alpine lakes and meadows to see along with some of the most beautiful Central Oregon Cascade Peaks. We will complete approximately 58-60 miles.
Application form and Emergency Contact information forms need to be received by leaders on July 15, 2015. Forms available on TCO website under Backpack Page under Backpack Participant Information.
To register: Please contact Roger or Karen Yanhs Anderson, 360-450-9199, or p74852@gmail.com

July 22 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
Today’s hike will begin at the corner of N. Richmond Ave and N. Syracuse St. in North Portland, ready to depart promptly at 9:30 AM.
Leader: Ron Kinder, 503-636-4166 k7vmn@arrl.net

July 22 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 700 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: 6 PM at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Class A Leader: Chaz Shaw 503-702-3094, chaznw@gmail.com
Class B Leader: Catherine Schiedler catherineschied@gmail.com

July 23 (Thurs) Mosier Tunnel Bike ride (class A, B, C)

The dedicated bike path starting just East of Hood River has become a tradition on our bicycle schedule. The first 8 miles are an easy and deemed good for all beginners, After the town of Mosier we go on Hwy 30 and experience some nice hills to test our muscles riding about 25 miles to Rowena Crest. The experienced who want a little more challenge go on to The Dalles and continue up 7-mile hill, this is your class C bike ride. Bring lunch and water, spare tube, and 10 essentials. Helmet is required on TC bike rides, please register with leader
Depart: 10 AM Mark Hatfield West trailhead ($5 parking fee or State pass)
Leaders: Class A (8 miles) will ride with class B through the tunnels and return to the car on their own.
Class B (25 miles) Gerda Eck 503-804-4214. Class C (42 miles) Allen Burrell 503-288-3859
Please register with leader.

July 26 (Sun) Kansas City Bike Ride - Class B

This is a lovely ride through western Washington County by way of Kansas City Rd, Clapshaw Rd, Verboort. Kansas City as a city does not exist anymore. This ride has some ups and downs and is about 38 miles long. Bring lots of water, lunch and snacks.
Depart: 10 AM from McKinney Park in Hillsboro, 375 NW Dennis Ave.
Please register with leader by 9 PM, Sat, July 25th.
Leader: Gisela Piercy, 503-648-5885 or giselapiercy@gmail.com

Week-5

July 29 (Wed) Morning Hike – Class A/B

We begin our hike at 9:30 am and hike 4 to 6 miles, for 2 to 4 hours, somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area, often in Forest Park. We then have lunch at a nearby cafe.
This week join Ken Kane for an interpretive hike along the entire length of southeast Portland’s Crystal Springs.
Depart: 9:30 AM from Johnson Creek Park, at the intersection of SE 21st Av. & Marion St. Park on the street nearby … but not at the yellow curbs! Tri-Met bus #33 stops about a half-mile away at SE McLoughlin Blvd. & Ochoco St.
Note: our starting point does not have restrooms. The first opportunity comes about a half-hour into the hike at Westmoreland Park, plan accordingly!!
For more info, see: http://woodbloom.com/kenaud/Crystal_Springs_hike.pdf
Leader: Ken Kane, 503-522-9997, ken@woodbloom.com

July 29 (Wed) Evening Hike – Class A/B

We will hike until 8 PM-ish in Forest Park and the West Hills in two groups:
Class A: Approximately 4-5 miles with less than 500 foot elevation gain.
Class B: Approximately 6 miles with 500 - 700 foot elevation gain (not cumulative).
Meet: 6 PM at Wallace Park between NW 25th and 26th on Raleigh
Class A Leader: Chaz Shaw 503-702-3094, chaznw@gmail.com
Class B Leader: Eric Berg, ericwb@aol.com

July 30 (Thu) Independence/Buena Vista Bike Ride—Class B

Bike 28-30 miles through the fields, rolling hills and farmland of Polk County. The ride starts at the Independence Riverview Park, Independence, Oregon. We ride west through Monmouth, south to Helmick State Park and east to the Buena Vista Ferry landing for a lunch stop along the Willamette River. We then ride north to Independence to complete the loop. Driving Directions: From Portland drive I-5 South towards Salem. Take the Salem Parkway Exit,then W on Hwy 22 over the Willamette River to Hwy 51. Go south to 200 S Main St in Independence. The park is on the left. Turn left toward the river. Parking is north of the boat ramp parking.
Depart: 10:00 AM Independence Riverview Park.
Leader: Allen Burrell, burrell@teleport.com , 503-288-3859