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Then puts the descriptions together and submits them to the newsletter editor by the 15th of the month. They also post the tours on the sign up calendar. The day tours recruiter helps to arrange the schedule so that we have tours each weekend by making a few calls from our day tours leader list between the 1st and the 10th of the month. For more info contact: onc_newsletter (at) onc (dot) org.   Lets hike or bike Join the ONC leadership team... This is your chance to pick your favorite trail (and date) and take some ONC friends to enjoy the outdoors. Grab your hiking boots or pump up your tires and get on the bike. Commit one day this season to give back to your club. Lead a tour in July (contact me asap and we’ll post it on the Web and send out a club-wide e-mail), August or the first weekend in September.   Send day tour descriptions for August and September (by Sept 14, 8 p.m.) to: oncdaytours (at) gmail (dot) com   For more information, waiver forms, etc about leading a day tour check the Web site: http://www.onc.org/triplead.htm   Thanks for leading a tour.   Note: the tour handbook on the Web site is out-of-dated the new one is not posted yet.   July Tours:   July 17, Thur, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   July 20, Sun, Trail Tending Party North side of Mt. Hood, OR Trail work on the north side of Mt. Hood. We will reopen a fantastic intermediate trail to Inspiration Point. The Inspiration Loop Trail winds through the Wygant basin - then heads up to Inspiration Point. The trails in this system are consistent with their rating and are situated away from the frenetic activity of the downhill resorts. Please come and help recreate the trails that allow Portland area skiers an enjoyable outing in the snow. Meet at Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific Ave., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info and to sign up contact the leader: Sam Digard 360 834-2401.   July 23, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   July 26, Sat, Trail Tending Party Old Man Pass, Wind River, WA Join us for a fun day of putting up diamonds and brushing on Old Man Pass. We’ll clear the trail to ensure the snow cat can easily groom these trails. Meet at Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific Ave., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info and to sign up contact the leader: Darvel Lloyd 503-251-2784.   July 30, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   August Tours:   Aug 6, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   Aug 10, Sun, Trail Tending Party North side of Mt. Hood, OR Trail work on the north side of Mt. Hood. We’ll reopen a fantastic intermediate trail to Inspiration Point. The Inspiration Loop Trail winds through the Wygant basin then heads up to Inspiration Point. The trails in this system are consistent with their rating and are situated away from the frenetic activity of the downhill resorts. Please come and help recreate the trails that allow Portland area skiers an enjoyable outing in the snow. Meet at Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific Ave., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info and to sign up contact the leader: Sam Digard 360 834-2401.   Aug 11, Mon, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   Aug 13–14, Wed–Thur, Trail Tending Party Old Man Pass, Wind River, WA Leader needed for August 14 Join the Forest Service crew to help build the McClellan Meadows Trail bridge. Specifically we will add the handrails to the bridge. We will all benefit in the winter with this improved trail and drier boots. Meet at McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the west parking lot at 8 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go 1/2-mile; it’s on the right. For more info and to sign up for the August 13 party contact the leader: John Nakada 503 775-4774. To volunteer to lead the August 14 party contact: Janet Britton beingjeb (at) yahoo (dot) com 503 641-5155.   Aug 20, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   Aug 23, Sat, Trail Tending Party Yellowjacket Ski Trail, Mt. Hood, OR Leader needed Join us to work on the west end of Yellowjacket Trail that goes from Timberline Road past Snowbunny. We will also scout the Salmon River Crossing for possible bridgework. Meet at Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific Ave., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info or to volunteer to lead the party contact: Janet Britton beingjeb (at) yahoo (dot) com 503 641-5155.   Aug 27, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.     September Tours:   Sept 3, Wed, Intermediate Bike Location TBD, Portland, OR Lets go for a bike ride in the evening. We will have a fun ride for about two hours. Plan on meeting at 6 p.m. for a 20-25 mile ride. Bike helmets are mandatory. For more info and meeting place contact the leader: Pam Rigor 503 297-4284.   Sept 6, Sat, Trail Tending Party Crosstown Trail, Mt. Hood, OR Leader needed Join us for a fun day of brushing, pole sawing, and hanging diamonds on the Crosstown Trail on the north side of Government Camp. We may identify a bridge construction worksite on a new trail above the Crosstown. Meet at Gateway Transit Center parking structure, NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific Ave., at 8 a.m. to carpool. For more info or to volunteer to lead the party contact: Janet Britton beingjeb (at) yahoo (dot) com 503 641-5155.   Sept 10, Wed, Trail Tending Party Pocket Creek, Mt. Hood, OR Join us to improve this beautiful trail. We’ll be adding/replacing diamonds and trail brushing on Pocket Creek Tie Trail. Meet at McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, in the west parking lot at 8 a.m. to carpool. Take I-84 to Exit 16 (Wood Village) turn right, go to Halsey (first stop light) turn left, go 1/2-mile; it’s on the right. For more info and to sign up contact the leader: Julius Dalzell 503-974-9021.     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 fees: Hiking and biking tours - $3 Family tours - $1 per person Intown hikes - $1 Trail tenders - Free! Kids (member or nonmember) 17 years and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian - Free! Weather 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. Preparedness 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. Dogs Dogs are only allowed on “Dog Tours.” These tours are designated with: õ Dogs are required to be on a leash at all sno-parks. Please pack out dog waste. Thanks. Carpooling Day tour participants are encouraged to carpool 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. Common meeting places for carpooling: Gateway Transit Center: NE 99th Ave. north of NE Pacific St. New parking garage Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center: NE Sandy Blvd. & NE 96th Ave. McMenamins Edgefield Black Rabbit Restaurant: 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. See the directions page for maps to Gateway and Parkrose. Ski 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 whether, your physical conditioning and your equipment, when planning for your physical safety and comfort. If you are in any doubt about the rating of a tour, please call the tour leader before the day of the tour. Remember, don’t attempt a trip that is beyond your ability; it is unfair to other participants; you may endanger yourself and others. 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. 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. 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). Tour Essentials Pack these "ten essentials" on any ONC activity, "just in case". Remember that cotton offers no insulation when wet. Choose wool or synthetics like polypro or Capilene® for warmth. Yes, we know that there are 12 items here ... Skiing & Hiking Essentials First aid kit Matches (in water-proof case) and fire starter Rain gear and extra clothes, including a warm sweater Extra food and water Plastic whistle Map and compass (know how to use) Flashlight, extra batteries and bulb Space blanket or bivy bag Pocketknife Toilet paper and trowel (ziplock bag to carry out toilet paper) Sunglasses, lip balm and sunscreen Foam sit pad Biking Essentials Helmet (required on all bike rides) Spare tube Patch kit Tire pump Water bottle (filled) Tire irons 1999–2008 Portland Chapter ONC. All Rights Reserved.