PRESENTATION BY ANTARCTIC CLIMBER AND GUIDEBOOK AUTHOR DAMIEN GILDEA

7 pm, Friday, June 22, 2012
Damien Gildea literally wrote the book on mountaineering in Antarctica and will be giving a slide show on his expeditions in there over the past decade or more. Damien is the Antarctica correspondent for Climb magazine, the American Alpine Journal and Alpinist magazine. If you’ve ever been curious about climbing in the deep south, well, here’s your chance to find out more!

MT. TABOR STREET RAMBLES

Wednesdays

The Mazamas' only Eastside ramble begins at the Mazama Mountaineering Center 43rd/Stark. Walk at a brisk pace (2.5-3.0 mi/hr) through the streets, admiring the gardens of SE Portland up to Mt. Tabor Park. We may even catch a glimpse of a heritage tree. Once in the park we will take alternating trails to the top of the park up to the top of the #280 stairs at the NE corner of the park.

From there we will have 30 minutes to walk up and down the stairs then finish with a moderate stroll back to the MMC. Great training for climbing or backpacking this summer (load up your packs as you wish ?). Total mileage 6 miles (not including stairs climbed up/down). Elevation gain approx. 600 ft. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Total time 2 hours. Leader: Meg Linza, (503) 502-8782. $2.00 Fee .

SUNNYSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD TREE INVENTORY

See webpage for dates - Leader Training: June 23, 2012

This summer, the Sunnyside Street Tree Team, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry, will inventory every street tree in our neighborhood. We’ll record important tree data and compile a report with future planting recommendations for our street trees! It's a great opportunity to learn about tree types and more!

BEACON ROCK CLIMBING ASSOCIATION BARBECUE

June 23, 2012

Beacon Rock's future is uncertain: regional climbers can no longer take this rare gem for granted. If you are interested in preserving climbers' access to Beacon Rock, please join the newly-formed Beacon Rock Climbing Association [BRCA] for an organizing event and barbecue next weekend.

2ND ANNUAL BADGER CREEK CHUCKWAGON WEEKEND

Friday, July 27th – Sunday, July 29th, 2012

Come and enjoy a wonderful weekend in the Badger Creek Wilderness!

You will be able to choose whether you want a more scenic pace and shorter distance (A) or more strenuous pace and longer distance (C). We will have up to 3 groups of 12 participants per group. Overall costs are $130 (members) and $160 (non-members), which includes all meals (2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner), lodging, fees, and transportation.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA BIKE AND HIKE

Saturday August 4, 2012

Join us for a fun and challenging ride or hike that ends at the top of Larch Mountain, overlooking the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains. It will be an event for both the joy of the ride/hike itself and to raise funds for the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship.