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TIRE MOUNTAIN 5/4/69 (Lowell Ranger District)
Wes Prouty ordered a special sunny day for the 10-mile,round trip, hike to 4330 ft. Tire Mountain. Six members and 8 nonmembers spent most of the day going over, under, and around fallen trees, limbs, and other debris that remained on the trail. The trail was still covered by snow and the going was rough. Nine hikers made it to the top by 12:45 p.m. We stayed until 2 p.m., resting in the warm sunshine in a thawed area, just south of the shelter. The spectacular view of Diamond Peak and Mt. Yoran dispelled all rumors that there is no view from Tire Mt. The old shelter survived the heavy snow but the rotted ladder to the treetop lookout is now on the ground.
The Miller family did not have suitable shoes for the snow. Accompanied by Pat Pattison, they had lunch at the snow line and they started back ahead of us to keep warm.
Nonmembers on the trip were Don Miller, Mrs. Don (Elizabeth) Miller, Annette Miller (age 12), Glen Miller (10), Robt. Moffitt (8), Kelly Kenwick (15), Paul Gribskov, and Pat Pattison.
After observing Lady Slippers and Trilliums near journeys end, we walked out at 4:30 p.m.
Others on the trip were Elizabeth Glover, Dr. Richard Moffitt, David Moffitt, Helen Smith and Barry Tomlinson. Ldr. W. Prouty
MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC - 5/30/69
With the weatherman cooperating, twenty members enjoyed the Memorial Day picnic at the Lodge. Ray Sims was chairman, assisted by the ladies. Ray's album of Oregon scenery and two beautiful books on animals and birds were of interest to all. After the meal, a quiet afternoon was spent strolling the grounds, visiting and soaking up sunshine. Maxcine Williams
Your Editor is pretty red-faced and offers apologies for the glaring mistakes appearing in the May bulletin. I will try not to let it happen again! All you need is a new editor!!
CAP HAGEN - 5/10/69
Even before leaving our cars along the McKenzie River Highway above Nimrod, we knew that we were going to have a warm, clear day for our climb, even though the day had started out cloudy.
As we hiked the old roads and then the trail, we enjoyed many Dogwood trees in bloom, and some Rhododendrons starting to open. We also found a number of low growing wild flowers blooming. Although the trail is no longer maintained, it is still in reasonably good condition. We improved it some by tossing aside some of the branches fallen across the trail. After a hot climb, with not much breeze to cool us, we appreciated the refreshing cool water of the spring along the trail. Although hungry, we delayed lunch until reaching the top, where we relaxed for 1½ hrs. until starting down at 3 p.m. We enoyed the view of the high Cascade peaks and other points of interest, especially through the binoculars. Enjoying this trip were: Mary Jane Arpin, Mary Bridgeman, Ina Foss, John Johnson, Ward Shine, Helen Smith, Roger Smith and Norman Benton, Leader.
COLUMBIA RIVER FROM PORTLAND TO ASTORIA September 20-21, Departure time 6:30 a.m.
We will travel to Portland by charter bus travel by Greylines boat to Astoria we have motel accommodations for overnight. After visiting historical spots in Astoria we will be taken by bus down the Oregon Coast and return to Eugene... Details of the trip are being worked out and we hope to have full information for the July-August bulletin.
Cost of the trip will be $32.25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. This includes your motel reservation and trip fee. There will be an extra charge of $3 for anyone wishing single accommodations.
Your fare should be remitted to Gerry Fehly, 1601 Olive St., Apt. 211, Eugene, no later than September 1. In the meantime please call 343-2784 and confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
When cashing Gold Bond stamps bessure to ask for your Redemption Certificate and turn them in to the Princesses. Save Betty Crocker Coupons for the girls too!!
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