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Event is full. Details available at the following link: https://chemeketans.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=11928&item_id=1864268&event_date_id=255

Event is full. Details available at the following link: https://chemeketans.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=11928&item_id=1864268&event_date_id=255

Event is full. Details available at the following link: https://chemeketans.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=11928&item_id=1864268&event_date_id=255

We will hike the outer loop. The trail is mostly shaded and may be muddy in spots. Bring a lunch and come prepared for the expected weather.

Let‘s explore all that this "Outstanding Natural Area" has to offer.

Really enjoyable hike that encompasses 3 different trails.

A presentation by Jan Rutschman that will include highlights of a month-long trip in Vietnam and Cambodia.

This property is the home of the Trappist monks

All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Executive Council. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you would like to propose an agenda item for the
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please email council@chemeketans.org.
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Nice ramble around the less-traveled south end of Minto-Brown Island.

Beginner-friendly snow climb of the mountain‘s "winter route"

This is an opportunity for climbers who are looking to assist on a club led climb as an assistant or just to be a more educated climb team member. Topics of discussion for the day will include but are not limited to: Snow anchors/belays refresher, Rope team setup and management, z-pully refresher, basic on the fly avalanche assessment techniques, and winter camping/emergency shelter construction. Since this is a training exercise, and we are not venturing too far off the Palmer snowfield this trip will still go in less than perfect weather. Participants are expected to assist with the Intermediate Snow Skills course the following day.

Prerequisites: This weekend training is open to participants who have previously participated in Intermediate Snow Skills or have equivalent experience (Leader discretion). Participants are expected to know how to belay another climber and rappel using a belay device of their choice, use common climbing language and know how to tie basic climbing knots. Knowledge of basic snow anchors, and rope team set up are highly recommended.

Email Chris Salaz to apply.

We will explore the spring flowers in this Nature Conservancy Preserve. We will also hike a bit in the adjoining Wilderness Park in West Linn. The trails are steep in places and muddy, so poles are helpful. Bring a snack or lunch.

This is an opportunity for climbers who are looking to assist on a club led climb as an assistant or just to be a more educated climb team member. Topics of discussion for the day will include but are not limited to: Snow anchors/belays refresher, Rope team setup and management, z-pully refresher, basic on the fly avalanche assessment techniques, and winter camping/emergency shelter construction. Since this is a training exercise, and we are not venturing too far off the Palmer snowfield this trip will still go in less than perfect weather. Participants are expected to assist with the Intermediate Snow Skills course the following day.

Prerequisites: This weekend training is open to participants who have previously participated in Intermediate Snow Skills or have equivalent experience (Leader discretion). Participants are expected to know how to belay another climber and rappel using a belay device of their choice, use common climbing language and know how to tie basic climbing knots. Knowledge of basic snow anchors, and rope team set up are highly recommended.

Email Chris Salaz to apply.

This is an opportunity for climbers of all levels to test and improve their snow climbing skills. Depending on the group’s experience and the snow conditions, these skills may include use of the ice axe on steep snow, crampon technique, team rope travel with pickets on steep snow, building and belaying off of snow anchors and z-pulley (rescue). Since this is a training exercise, and we are not venturing too far off the Palmer snowfield this trip will still go in less than perfect weather.


Prerequisites: This weekend training is open to students who have taken basic climb school, or equivalent experience (Leader discretion). Students are expected to know how to belay another climber and rappel using a belay device of their choice, use common climbing language and know how to tie basic climbing knots.


Email Chris Salaz to sign up.

4.8 mile, 433 ft elevation gain hike on the Baskett Slough, Morgan Lake,Mount Baldy trail.

Wonderful new park outside of Gaston. Great views and interesting trails.

Backcountry hike through a mossy, old-growth forest

Short hike near Corvallis.

An 9.4 mile hike connecting several trails in the Howard Creek area of Silver Falls State Park.