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Lets
ski Join the ONC leadership team... This is your chance to pick your favorite trail (and date) and take some ONC friends along to enjoy the snow. Commit one day this season to give back to your club by leading a ski tour. Lead a tour in April or the first weekend in May. Send day
tour descriptions (by March 14, 8 p.m.)
to: oncdaytours (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thanks! For more info about leading a day tour or to get a required waiver form check the Web site: http://onc.org/pdx/triplead.shtml or contact: oncdaytours (at) gmail (dot) com Note: Your ONC membership must be current to lead ONC tours. Thanks for leading a tour! If you are new to
our day tours, please read through our policies (below the day tours’
listings). Thanks. Look
forward to skiing with you. Check out photos of our tours: ONC photo site Note:
if weather or road conditions are dangerous, please check with the leader to
confirm tour is going as planned. December
day tours are listed below novice and family-friendly tours
February Tours: February 27, Sat, Novice Ski Old Man Pass area, Wind River, WA See Novice tours listing above. Feb 27, Sat, Intermediate Ski Weygant Basin, Cooper Spur, Mt. Hood, OR This intermediate tour will be on the scenic, North side of Mt. Hood in the Cooper Spur area. We’ll ski an 8-9-mile loop. If the weather allows, there is a scenic overlook of the Elliot Glacier from Inspiration Point. Meet at the Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific St., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info contact the leader: John Heaton 503 257-2012. March Tours: Mar 3, Wed, Intermediate Ski Location TBD Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the west parking lot at 9 a.m. for carpool departure. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info contact the leader by Tuesday (in case of trip cancellation due to conditions): Terry Owen 503 590-5825. Mar 6, Sat, Easy/Intermediate Trillium Lake and backcountry, Mt. Hood, OR Come join us for a ski in the Trillium Basin, if there is not enough snow there we’ll find an alternative location. We’ll split into two groups if people wish. The intermediate group will go out the Sherar Burn Road and ski down through some clear cuts on the way back for a tour of around 9 miles with about 1,000 ft. elevation gain. The self-guided easy tour can follow the intermediate group, turning around when they desire or make the loop around Trillium Lake (about five or six miles at an easy pace). Meet at the Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific St., at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. For more info contact the leader: John Heaton 503 257-2012. Mar 10, Wed, Intermediate Ski Location TBD Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the west parking lot at 9 a.m. for carpool departure. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info contact the leader by Tuesday (in case of trip cancellation due to conditions): Stephany Anderson 503 357-2425. Mar 13, Sat, Easy Ski Pocket Creek/Meadow Tie Trail, Mt. Hood, OR Starting from the Pocket Creek Trailhead (3,800 ft.) we’ll ski for 2.5 miles up the road to the junction of the upper Pocket Creek Road junction (4,200 ft.) and stop for lunch. Then go back to the trailhead using the Meadow Tie Trail. Minor turning skills can be practiced. Meet at the Gateway Transit Center: NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific St. parking structure (southeast corner street level) at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Sno-park passes required. For more info contact the leader: Marc Leon 503 644-5925 mleon11 (at) juno (dot) com. Mar 14, Sun, Easy/Intermediate Ski White River East, Mt. Hood, OR Come ski the easy terrain along the White River. This area is seldom skied, so we’ll enjoy untracked, pristine snow and explore recent changes to the alluvial plain with outstanding views of the White River canyon and Mt. Hood. You can sharpen your skills, learning to side-step and skiing through trees. It is only a three-mile round trip, but can be very aerobic and skiers can loop around to make it longer or practice climbing the moraines or descending off some of the many hummocks along the side of the ravine! Bring lunch. If snow conditions are unsatisfactory, we will go to Teacup or Bennett Pass. Please bring a $7 donation for grooming at Teacup, which is managed by volunteers from the Teacup Chapter of ONC. Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield at 8:30 a.m. in the west parking lot for carpool departure. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info and to confirm attendance contact the leader: Mike Dianich, 503 695-5385. Mar 17, Wed, Intermediate Ski Location TBD Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield at 8:30 a.m. for carpooling. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info contact the leader by Tuesday (in case of trip cancellation due to conditions): Rand Schenck 503 281-6275. Mar 20, Sat, Intermediate/Advanced Ski Barlow Pass/Ghost Ridge, Mt. Hood, OR From
Websters Dictionary: Ghost
Ridge n. most beautiful ridge on the planet! We’ll ski four-miles round trip on moderate to hilly terrain along the PCT, then going off-trail approximately 0.6 mile (20-30 degree slope) to Ghost Ridge (800 ft. elev. gain) for spectacular views of Mt. Hood. Strong side-stepping skills are required for both ascent and descent of the steep off-trail segment to Ghost Ridge. Please bring skins or plan to use baling twine “chains” furnished by the leader. Bring lunch. Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield at 8:30 a.m. in the west parking lot to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. Ski venue may change due to snow conditions. For more info and to confirm attendance contact the leader: Mike Dianich, 503 695-5385. Mar 20, Sat, Easy/Intermediate Ski or Hike, Dogs Welcome Bennett Pass Ski or Salmon River Trail Hike We’ll ski or hike depending on snow conditions. On the Bennett Pass trail we’ll go as far as the Terrible Traverse and back for a total of five miles (possibly further). If snow conditions are not good, we will hike the Salmon River Trail, just out of Zigzag, six-mile round-trip. I title this “The First Day of Spring Doggie Ski.” Meet at the Menlo Park & Ride at E. Burnside & E. 122nd Ave at 9 a.m. for a carpool departure. For more info contact the leader: Kit Siegel 503 233-3946 ktmpalace (at) spiretech (dot) com. Mar 21, Sun, Intermediate Hike Eastern Columbia River Gorge, WA This
is a spectacular hike in the Labyrinth-Rowland Wall area, east of Bingen, WA.
There are lots of beautiful sights: wild flowers; eagles and other raptors;
meadows; and, oak and pine woodlands. This is a six-mile loop with no more than
1,500 ft. elevation gain. Meet at the Gateway Transit Center: NE 99th Ave.
north of NE Pacific St. parking structure (southeast corner street level) at 9
a.m. for carpooling. For more info contact the leader: Darvel Lloyd 503
251-2784. Mar 21, Sun, Intermediate Hike, Dogs Welcome Observation Peak, Trapper Creek Wilderness, WA Trapper
Creek is an exceptionally beautiful area of old growth, creeks and views.
Weather permitting we will have views from Mt Jefferson to Mt Rainier. William
Sullivan lists this hike as a moderate 5.6-miles with 1,390 ft. of elevation
gain. Bring leashes and poop bags. Meet at the Parkrose Transit Center, NE
Sandy Blvd & 96th, at 9 a.m. For more info contact the leader: Larry
Miller 503 282-6706 ldmiller@aracnet.com. Mar 24, Wed, Intermediate Ski Location TBD Come
join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet
at McMenamin’s Edgefield at 8:30 a.m. for carpooling. Take I-84 to Exit
16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a
half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info contact the leader by Tuesday (in case of trip
cancellation due to conditions): Rand Schench 503 281-6275. Mar 28, Sun, Intermediate Hike, Dogs Welcome Saddle Mountain, Coast Range, OR Let’s
take our dogs for a hike. We’ll head to Saddle Mountain for a nice hike up to
view the Columbia River and the ocean, weather permitting. This hike has 1900
ft. of elevation gain with a total distance of 7 miles. Bring a leash and poop
bags to clean up after your dog. Meet at the Tanasbourne Target parking lot at
the 185th Avenue exit off US-26 at 9 a.m. For more info contact the leader:
Larry Miller 503 282-6706 ldmiller (at) aracnet (dot) com. Mar 31, Wed, Wed, Intermediate Ski Location TBD Come join our group for a Wednesday activity. We’ll ski where the snow is good! Meet at McMenamin’s Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the west parking lot at 9 a.m. for carpool departure. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go a half a mile; it’s on the right. For more info contact the leader by Tuesday (in case of trip cancellation due to conditions): Terry Owen 503 590-5825. Day Tour Policies Tours depart promptly;
arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time to allow for
necessary arrangements. Arrive fully prepared for the day’s activities! Non-member
donations: Hikes and bikes (no donation for paddling tours): $3 Family tours–$1 per
person In-town hikes–$1 Kids 17 and younger
(must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)–Free Trips are not canceled unless the weather and road
conditions are unsafe; contact the leader when conditions are dangerous. Tour leaders may change tour itinerary, due to
weather conditions. Bring the Tour Essentials
(see list below), food, water, map, clothing, and equipment appropriate for the
tour. Tour leaders can forbid you
from joining a tour, if you are not prepared. Read and heed the Oregon
Nordic Club’s Tour Ratings listed below. Day tour participants are
encouraged to car pool and share costs. The maximum suggested total
contribution by each passenger is 15 cents per mile. For three or more
passengers, the maximum total contribution by all passengers is limited to 45
cents per mile. Dogs are only allowed on “Dog Tours.” These tours are
designated with: õor noted as dog tours Common Meeting Places Gateway Transit Center–NE 99th Ave. & NE
Pacific St. New parking garage Parkrose/Sumner Transit
Center–NE
Sandy Blvd. & NE 97th Ave. McMenamins Edgefield in the
West parking lot–2126
SW Halsey. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first
stop light) turn left, go a 1/2 mile, it’s on the right. Tour Ratings These designations are a
guide to the skill and commitment level required for each tour. A full trip rating
always includes a terrain rating plus a mileage rating, to help you better
select the right tour for your ability and inclination. Please consider your
physical conditioning and your equipment when deciding to go on a tour. Match
the tour level to your ability for your physical safety and comfort, and the
safety and comfort of other participants on the tour. If you are in any doubt
about the rating of a tour, please call the tour leader before the day of the
tour. Novice Ski Tour
These tours are
for the inexperienced skiers. While this is not a lesson, the leader will help
new skiers as much as possible. Tour length is 3–5 miles over nearly flat
terrain. Easy Tour
Ski: 4–6 miles over gentle terrain at a pace
comfortable for all participants. Hike: < 8 miles; 200 ft. per mile elevation
gain. Canoe/Kayak: Still water or river < 2 m.p.h. current. Intermediate Tour
Ski: 6–12 miles. Terrain flat to long hills that
are no steeper than found on a road (maximum 10 degrees). Moderate pace. Trail
turning skills required, if there are hills. Consult tour description for
specifics. Hike: 8–10 miles; 200 to 400 ft. per mile
elevation gain. Canoe/Kayak: Rivers with 2–4 m.p.h. current. Some
maneuvering skills required. Advanced Tour
Ski: > 12 miles. Terrain flat to steep hills
(> 10 degrees). Moderate to fast pace. Strong turning skills required on the
tours with steeper slopes. Hike: > 10 miles; 400 ft. per mile elevation
gain. Steady pace and/or difficult terrain (a workout). Canoe/Kayak: Rivers with > 4 m.p.h. current, with
rapids or turns that require significant maneuvering skills. Tour Essentials Pack these essentials on
all ONC activities, “just in case.” Remember that cotton offers no insulation
when wet,
do not wear clothes that contain cotton.
Choose wool or synthetics like polypro or Capilene® for warmth and comfort. Skiing & Hiking Essentials ¾ First aid kit ¾ Matches (in water-proof case) and fire
starter ¾ Rain gear and extra clothes, including a
warm sweater ¾ Extra food and water ¾ Plastic whistle ¾ Map and compass (know how to use) ¾ Flashlight, extra batteries and bulb ¾ Space blanket or bivy bag ¾ Pocketknife ¾ Toilet paper and trowel (ziplock bag to
carry out toilet paper) ¾ Sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen ¾ Foam sit pad
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