HomeAn outing is any club activity of more than one day’s consecutive duration. Outings should reflect the stated purposes of Trails Club, which are "to foster and stimulate interest in hiking, climbing, skiing, camping and other similar outdoor activities; to promote activities of a social and recreational nature for the benefit and enjoyment of its members and generally to encourage and promote the physical and mental capacities of its members."
The Trails Club is not a travel agency, and the leader is not a tour leader but rather a fellow explorer who is willing to take on the tasks of leadership.
Any member can organize and lead an outing if they meet the Trails Club leadership qualifications. The Trips Committee provides approval and oversight of all Trails Club outings. The Outings Coordinator for the Trips Committee is the first point of contact for any outing proposal.
Backpack, Bicycle and Kayak multi-day trips are coordinated by their activity Coordinators. The activity Coordinators or the Trips Trustee are the first point of contact for any trip proposal for these activities.
All outings should follow the Outing Policy and Procedures approved by the board of trustees. This document includes forms for planning outings.
| Outings Coordinator | Susan Saul | 360-892-5643 | Outings@trailsclub.org |
| Trips Trustee | Carolyn Jenkins | 503-422-6456 | TripsChair@trailsclub.org |
Outings Forms
The forms here are for use on outings.
Outing Policy and Procedures is the complete policy document
that describes club policies for outings, planning information, and all the
forms an Outing Leader needs. All leaders should read this entire document.
Copies of basic Participant forms are included.
Note:
Please contact the Outings Coordinator if you are planning a new outing.
The coordinator will help you get your outing scheduled and approved
and help you prepare participants forms.
| Outing Policy and Procedures |
Participants Forms are the forms that participants need to register for, and attend, an outing. A packet of forms will be created for each outing and made available with the outing description (below).
2013 Hunt Mountain OUTING
May 24-27, 2013
Leader: Bill Rude, Assistant Leader: Linda Conrad
Spend three nights camping at Bill Rude's private retreat on Hunt Mountain near Haines, Oregon. Tent camp or stay in a cabin and trailers on site. Contact Bill regarding available accommodations on-site. The featured hike will be a Class C trek to the top of Hunt Mountain, which is 8 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 4,000 feet. The first 3 miles will be on roads and the final mile will be cross-country through open forest. We ca n do other hikes if participants would like. There will be some wildflowers and wildlife. Participants should have the 10 essentials as we may encounter afternoon thunderstorms, cold and snow on our hikes, and weather may cause changes to hike plans.
Participants are responsible for their own food, ice chest, cooking and camping equipment, tent, sleeping bag, chair, etc. We would like to have potluck dinners on Saturday and Sunday, so participants should bring a dish to share for each night as well as their own breakfasts and lunches for each day. Participants are responsible for providing or arranging their own transportation to and from the outing. Driving distance from Portland is 300 miles one-way. If desired, participants can arrange among themselves to carpool, cook meals together, share camp stoves, tents, etc. A map to the campsite location and the hike will be available. The number of participants is limited to 10.
Outing Costs
Members: $4.00
Non-Members: $9.00
To reserve your place:
1. Complete the Application
and Medical forms (available here)
If you prefer to have the forms mailed to you, please contact Bill Rude at brtreeman@gmail.com
or 503-630-5685.
2. Mail completed forms with a nonrefundable
payment for the outing costs (above) payable
to the Trails Club of Oregon send to:
Trails Club of Oregon
Attn: Hunt Mountain Outing
PO Box 1243
Portland, OR 97207
You will be notified by email when you have been accepted on the outing.
2013 ALPINE OUTING
In Idaho’s White Cloud Mountains
August 4-11 and August 11-18, 2013
The 2013 Alpine Outing will be in the Chamberlain Lakes Basin of Idaho’s White Cloud Mountains. For those who participated in the 2007 Alpine Outing, the Chamberlain Lakes Basis is about a day’s round trip hike south of the 2007 camp site near the Boundary Chain Lakes. This time we will be entering the White Clouds from the west side, from Fourth of July Lake Trailhead south of Stanley. The hike in will be about 8 miles and ascend from a little under 8300 feet to about 9300 feet. The White Clouds provide many of the delights of the neighboring Sawtooths without the crowds: dramatic mountains, picturesque lakes, and great hiking opportunities. This is high country; be prepared for the altitude.
A professional outfitter will transport up to 30 lbs. of personal gear for each participant, as well as the group food and camp equipment. You will only need to carry a day pack on the hike into and out from camp. All back country meals are provided; camp chores and cooking duties are shared by the participants. Menus will be simple but tasty and will include fresh vegetables.
Week 1 will be from August 4-11 led by Bill Kingsbury; Week 2 will be from August 11-18 led by Gary Holman and Brian Carlson. Each week will be limited to 12 people. Janet Mallon will maintain registration records; Ann Dudley and JoAnn Evans, respectively, will be kitchen monitors on Weeks 1 and Week 2.
Participants are responsible for providing or arranging their own transportation to and from the outing. Driving distance from Portland to the Fourth of July Lake Trailhead is about 530 miles one-way. We will have a pre-meeting, probably in July, for participants to meet, arrange car pools, and exchange information.
Applications now are open for both members and nonmembers for this Outing. A few spots are still open in each week.
Cost will be $400 for Trails Club members and members of FWOC organizations; cost for non-members will be $475.
If you have any questions contact Callista Snively at kissta9@gmail.com or 503-330-7344, or after April 14, Bill Kingsbury at crowntown@earthlink.net or 503-281-4528.
To apply for a place on the outing:
1. Complete the Application
and Medical forms (available here)
If you prefer to have the forms mailed to you, please contact Callista Snively.
2. Mail completed forms with a with full payment in the applicable amount
payable to the Trails Club of Oregon send to:
Trails Club of Oregon
PO Box 1243
Portland, OR 97207
Refunds of the final payment due to your decision to cancel (should you decide to do this) will be processed after the outing has concluded and all of the outing expenses have been accounted for, so a full refund of your final payment is not guaranteed. No refund will be given on final payment if you cancel in the 30 days before the outing starts. Refund for an earlier withdrawal will be processed only after the Outing, from any funds remaining after all expenses are paid.
Weekend on the McKenzie River
June 28-30, 2013
This outing is full, only accecpting people for the waiting list at this time.
Hike, fish, kayak, trail bike, whitewater raft, golf, soak in the hot mineral springs pools and enjoy the gardens and landscaped grounds at Belknap Hot Springs Resort on the gorgeous McKenzie River. The trip outing is Friday and Saturday nights, with an option of Sunday night on your own. Saturday and Sunday breakfasts and Saturday appetizers/campfire dinner will be provided. Friday night a potluck dinner is an option and lunches are on your own. Saturday there will be an 8 to 9 mile easy loop hike along the McKenzie River past 3 waterfalls and around Clear Lake.
Check out the resort website at www.belknaphotsprings.com for photos/info. The drive is about 300 miles round trip from downtown Portland. The Trails Club is not responsible for providing or arranging your outing transportation to or from the outing.
There are 4 tent sites, 14 RV sites, 6 cabins, and 7 lodge rooms reserved for
our group. Lodging prices per night including tax (both Friday and Saturday night
stay is required by the resort) are:
Tent sites $32.70 for 1 or 2 people ($8 each additional person)
RV sites $38.15 for 1 or 2 people ($8 each additional person)
Cabin prices are divided by the number of people and range from $152.60 for up to
4 people to $277.95 for up to 6 people ($10 each additional person)
Lodge rooms range from $109 for 2 people to $152.60 for up to 4 people.
Other fees include food costs, transportation of food and supplies, and a daily TCO trip fee which comes to approximately $19 total per member and $21 total per nonmember.
Please contact Vicki Wood for the Trails Club application form and medical form, or download them here.
A $25 nonrefundable deposit plus the two forms are required to hold your reservation. Reservations will be taken beginning February 1st for members. Members have priority until March 1st, and then nonmembers may inquire.
The balance of your lodging fee is due May 25th. Both checks should be payable to Trails Club of Oregon and sent to PO Box 1243, Portland, OR 97207-1243.
To Register
Note: This outing is full, only accecpting people for the waiting list at this time.
Before you send a check, contact Vicki Wood to inquire about availability (or
for more information): 503-850-4366 or
vw48@comcast.net
Vicki will be traveling between 4/1 and 4/25, no calls
during those dates please.
Complete the forms and mail them with a nonrefundable
deposit of $25 payable
to the Trails Club of Oregon send to:
Trails Club of Oregon
PO Box 1243
Portland, OR 97207
You will be notified by email or mail when you have been accepted on the outing and the $25 deposit will be credited to your balance. The final outing payment will be due by May 25th. It should be made payable to TRAILS CLUB OF OREGON and sent to the address above.
Outing to Mt. Rainier National Park
August 18-23, 2013
Leader: Joan Miller, Assistant Leader: Lesia Carlock
This outing is full, only accecpting alternates at this time.
Spend five nights camping at Ohanapecosh Campground in a tent only, group campsite. Ohanapecosh is located in the South East area of Mt Rainier National Park. We plan to hike mostly in the areas of Sunrise, Paradise, and Ohanapecosh. We have leaders for Level A and B hikes. The scenery and wildflowers are spectacular. Bring your camera. We will be carpooling between our campsite and the trailheads. We will camp as a group, sharing the campsite tables and fire pits. The campground has flush toilets and water, but no showers. We will conclude each day with a group gathering around the campfire to share our day’s experiences and plans for the next day’s hikes while enjoying treats for all!
Participants are responsible for their own food, ice chest, cooking and camping equipment, tent, sleeping bag, chair, etc. Because of bears, food must be stored in vehicles while away from the campsite.
Participants are responsible for providing or arranging their own transportation to and from the outing. Driving distance from Gateway Park and Ride in Portland to Ohanapecosh Campground is 153 miles one-way.
We will have a pre-meeting, probably in July, to meet the other participants and answer questions. If desired, you can arrange with other participants to carpool, cook meals together, share camp stoves, tents etc. Maps to the campsite location will be handed out.
Minimum age to participate is 16 years with an adult participant responsible for anyone under 18 years.
Outing Costs
The outing cost include the group campsite fees, TCO trip fees, wood for our
group campfires, and fees for extra cars (only 5 cars are allowed to park at
the group site parking area). Some cars will need to park in the overflow parking
location by the Ohanapecosh Ranger Station.
The outing cost does not include the entrance fee to Mount Rainier National Park, currently $15.00 per car for a 7 day pass. If you have an America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass, U.S. Military Annual Pass, Access Pass, or Volunteer Pass, there is no entrance fee for the car you are in.
Cost for members: $38.00
Cost for nonmembers: $46.00
Reservations will begin April 15, 2013 for members.
For non-members, reservations begin May 15, 2013.
Note: This outing is full, only accecpting alternates at this time.
To reserve your place:
Complete the Mt. Rainier Outing Application and Medical Forms
Available Here.
If you prefer to have the forms mailed to you, please contact Joan Miller.
Mail both of these forms with your nonrefundable trip
fee, payable to The Trails Club of Oregon to:
Trails Club of Oregon
Attn: Mt Rainier Outing
PO Box 1243
Portland, OR 97207-1243
You will be notified by email or mail when you have been accepted on the outing. Once you are accepted on the Mt Rainier outing, the trip fee is refundable only if there is a replacement on the Alternate List approved by the Leader. Refund of your payment due to your decision to cancel (should you decide to do this) will be processed after the outing has concluded and all of the outing expenses have been accounted for, so a full refund of your payment is not guaranteed. No refund will be given on your payment if you cancel in the 30 days before outing starts.
For more information contact: Joan Miller 503-524-0562 or TrailsClubMtRainierOuting@gmail.com