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Day, Date, Departure Time & Departure Place |
Outing Description
Fall 2011 Outing Schedule
Logistics,
rules, meeting places, and difficulty ratings E-mail schedule changes and updates to: mail2020@seniorsoutdoors.org. Schedule changes and trip updates are in red. Participation in Seniors Outdoors!
activities by non-members is limited to two outings per year. Visitors who
wish to actively participate are expected to join Seniors Outdoors! Please review the Guidelines
for Outing Participants found on the SO! Website. These guidelines
contain important information about Seniors Outdoors! requirements and
general backcountry safety. Meeting Place Abbreviations: ACP: Animas City Park; TC: Trimble
Crossing; Tam: Tamarron; DMR: Durango Mountain Resort; SRP: Santa Rita Park;
RC: Rec Center |
Total Length & Elevation Gain |
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MOUNTAIN EXPLORATIONS Hikes under the Mountain
Exploration label will generally be hard
hikes, but at a moderate pace, and with a limited number of participants. Please see the Hike
Difficulty Ratings section
on the website for full information. |
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Mon Sept 12 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike Brown Mountain to Mount Abrams. Beautiful high altitude (12,000-13,000’)
ridge hike north of Silverton with great views of all San Juan 14ers. This is a hard hike, as all the vertical
is above 12,500 ft. Yes, we will get
lost again this year. 4WD necessary. Carpool $10. Dogs OK. RSVP: Clark Lagow 259-9337
clagow@rmi.net |
Hard 7 miles 3000’ |
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Mon Sept 12 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Hike to the Old 100 Boarding House Rescheduled
from Sept 1. This spectacular old miners’ boarding house is
perched on the side of Galena Mountain above the Old 100 Mine and was
recently restored as an historic landmark. The trail is loose and/or
steep in places but not long and affords great views. We will do it at
a moderate pace. The final (optional) scramble from the trail down to
the boarding house is narrow, steep, and loose with some exposure but is well
worth it. Poles helpful. 4WD necessary. Carpool $9. No
dogs. RSVP: Betsy Petersen 259-5417 betsyp@bresnan.net |
Moderate 4 miles 1000’ Hard for scramble to boarding
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Tues Sept 13
New Members
5:30 pm
Social 6:30 pm
Potluck 7:00 pm
Rec. Center |
SO! General Meeting
Fall Potluck
New Member Orientation 5:30 pm
Social: 6:30 pm
Potluck:
7:00 pm
Bring your own table service and a dish for eight
with a serving utensil.
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Wed Sept 14 SRP 8:30 am |
WW hike: Hoffhein’s to Gudy’s Rest. This is an In & Out hike with
consistent and mostly gradual elevation gain as the trail heads north toward
the Colorado Trail and Gudy's Rest with views of Perins Peak, Barn roof Pt.
and the La Plata Mountains. Dogs on
leash only please. Leader:
Charlotte Klein 769-1668 RSVP non
members only |
Moderate 4 miles 800’ |
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Mon Sept 26 SRP 7:00 am |
La
Plata Canyon Ridge Hike: Re-scheduled
to Monday, September 26th. Four La Plata peaks in one day. Starting from the Odd Fellows campground in the canyon, we will
climb Parrott, and then follow the ridge over Madden and Star (and an unnamed
bump) to Gibbs. Then Down Gibbs to
the Bedrock Creek road Mostly
off-trail hiking with some scrambling, but no scary exposure. Carpool $5, 4WD, Limit 10, Dogs OK
RSVP: Lynn Coburn 247-0914 harrisoncoburn@gmail.com |
Most Challenging 10 miles 4,000’ |
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Sat Sept 17 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am |
Hike Grey Rock Ridge. A lovely hike following old logging roads north of
DMR with views of Engineer Mountain, the Needles, The La Platas, Cascade
& Hermosa Creek drainages. 4WD
convenient. Carpool $7. Dogs OK RSVP: John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com
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Moderate 5 miles 1,000’ |
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ACP
7:00 am TC
7:10 am DMR
7:30 am |
Climb
Fuller Peak (13,761’): Cancelled due to snow. Drive on Mineral Creek Rd to Ice Lakes TH. Enjoy the golden forest on the lower
portion of the trail. From Ice Lake, hike on use trail to saddle between
Fuller and Vermilion Peaks. From
saddle a quick, fright-free climb to the top. Carpool $8. 4WD not needed, Limit 12, Dogs OK RSVP:
Debra Van Winegarden 970-769-7269 debra@vanwinegarden.com
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Most
Challenging 11 miles 4,000’ |
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Sun Sept 18 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:30 am |
Coal Bank Pass – Jura Knob – Coal Creek. Hike from Coal Bank Pass
via several trails to the ridge below Jura Knob. Cross country travel up the ridge
to 12,614’ Jura Knob. Option to climb the knob, some rock scrambling
required. Descend via Coal Creek
Trail. Car shuttle required. Carpool $6. Dogs OK. RSVP: Leader Jeff Bailey 764-8120 jewlbailey@yahoo.com Co-leader: Ray Baranowski |
Hard 9 miles 2,000’ (including Knob) |
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Mon Sept 19 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
1st Annual Hunger Hike to McMillan Ridge: We are coordinating this
hike with our Fall quarterly food donation to give people not going to the
Pot luck an opportunity to donate --this quarter to the Volunteers of
America’s Durango Community Shelter.
Hikers should
bring a donation on this hike (we won’t make you carry it on the
trail!). Cash/check, grocery store gift cards or non-perishable foods
(suggestions will be on the website) will be accepted. Note this is
not the usual route; we’ll approach McMillan from CR 62 north of
Silverton. Our hike is a version of the Kansas Mine hike described in the
Kelvin Kent Silverton hiking guide. Ascent begins on an old road with some
steep sections and stops at 12,050’ on a ridge below McMillan Peak with
stunning views. There will be an option to bag McMillan
Peak (12,804’) that will add an additional half mile and an extra 754’ gain.
Carpool $10, Dogs OK. Leader: Jane Marie Johnson RSVP: Betsey Butler
403-3185 ejbutler12@gmail.com |
Moderate 3.5 miles 1,806’ Hard Option +.5 miles +754’ |
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Tue Sept 20 ACP 7:30 am TC 7:40 am DMR 8:00 am |
Hike Spirit Gulch Semi
Loop. Start
at the Red Mountain Mining Overlook just north of Red Mountain Pass, using
old mining roads now closed to vehicles.
There is a short car shuttle. Carpool $9, Limit 15, Dogs OK
RSVP: Susan Beck-Brown 375-0948 sbeckbrown@yahoo.com Leader: Carl Gutknecht 249-8262 carlgut@montrose.net |
Moderate 6.5 miles 1,300’ up 2000’ down |
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Tues
Sept 20 ACP
9:00 am |
Hike on
First Fork Trail. Hike up to Missionary Ridge via the First
Fork Trail. The trail begins by crossing the Red Creek and then follows the
creek. There will be some creek crossings but water should be low. Access to
the trail is through Colvig Silver Camp up Florida road. Carpool $1. RSVP: Dell Manners dmanners@sisna.com 385-0533 |
Moderate 7 miles 1700’ |
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Sept 20 – 23 RC 8:30 am |
San Rafael Swell, UT Slot
Canyons – 3 night car camping: First day travel day
(about 5 hrs). 2nd and 3rd
days and the morning of the 4th day we’ll do slot canyons and
canyon hiking. Actual canyons TBD
(some may be exploratory); possibilities include Ding & Dang, Crack, Wild
Horse Canyon & Skylight Arch. There
will be sections of tight narrows along with great colors and textures and
lots of fun. There will be squeezing, scrambling, chimneying, possibly some 5th
class climbing, and lots of fun.
Depending on conditions there may be some water to either wade through
or step over. Carpool $20, Limit
12. No dogs. RSVP: Sue Agronoff
sagranoff@alum.mit.edu 946-9946 |
Most Challenging Mileage to vary each day ~500’/day |
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Wed Sept 21 Big Canyon TH 8:30 am |
WW hike:
Big Canyon. Big
Canyon trailhead parking is next to New Country Toyota (across highway from
Wal-Mart). Hike up/back Big Canyon, plus several loop trails including Skull
Rock, Sidewinder, Carbon Junction, and South Rim. Dogs on leash only. Leader:
Dale Suran 382-9600 RSVP non-members only |
Moderate 5 miles 800’ |
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Sat Sept 24 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am |
Cascade
Village to the Flume. This hike starts from the water tank at
Cascade Village and goes up the south side of Cascade Creek for about five
miles through a dense forest to a spectacular waterfall. We will ford the
creek and return along the north side. Bring water shoes and hiking poles to
ford the creek. Early turn backs with a buddy ok. Short car shuttle will be
needed. Carpool $3 Dogs OK
RSVP: Susan Beck-Brown 375-0948 sbeckbrown@yahoo.com |
Moderate 10 miles 900’ |
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Sun Sept 25 ACP 8:00 am TC 8:10 am DMR 8:25 am |
Ptarmigan Lake - We will start from the Black Bear Pass road and follow
old mining roads/trails to manmade Ptarmigan Lake. Great vistas. Option to
visit historic Ft. Peabody and climb Telluride Peak. Carpool $10, HC nice RSVP: Bill
Cagle 385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Moderate to Hard 8 miles 2,000’ Moderate pace |
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Mon Sept 26 Mancos 8:30
am |
Loop hike from Transfer down
to West Mancos Canyon. (Date changed from October 13th.)
We will have breakfast in Mancos and then drive to the Transfer parking
area. We hike down from the Transfer
Campground on steep, groomed Transfer Trail to the West Mancos River, walk
down the valley, climb steeply up a different trail to the upper Rim Trail,
and then have an easy walk back to the trailhead. This is a lovely loop with wonderful views of upper West Mancos
Valley and La Platas. Carpool $6. RSVP: Jan Collins jcvmona@yahoo.com 382-0211 |
Moderate 5 miles 600’ |
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Mon Sept 26 SRP 7:00 am |
La
Plata Canyon Ridge Hike: (Date changed
from September 15th.) Four
La Plata peaks in one day. Starting
from the Odd Fellows campground in the canyon, we will climb Parrott, and
then follow the ridge over Madden and Star (and an unnamed bump) to
Gibbs. Then Down Gibbs to the Bedrock
Creek road Mostly off-trail hiking
with some scrambling, but no scary exposure.
Carpool $5, 4WD, Limit 10, Dogs OK
RSVP: Lynn Coburn 247-0914 harrisoncoburn@gmail.com |
Most Challenging 10 miles 4,000’ |
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Wed Sept 28 RC 8:30 am TC 8:45 am DMR 9:00 am |
WW hike: Purgatory Flats (Changed from Perin’s City Ruins) We will hike from the trailhead down to Cascade
Creek. Get to the trailhead by turning right into the development directly
across from the DMR entrance. Go about one-fourth of a mile to the parking
lot. We will cross a stream that should
be boot-passable at this time of year. We may hike about ¼ mile in the flats
to the confluence of Cascade Creek with Lime Creek. Then we will slowly hike
the 1,200 feet back up to the parking lot. Dogs on leash only please. Leader: Dennis Aronson
259-5045 RSVP
Non-members only |
Easy/ Moderate 4 miles 1,100’ |
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Thur Sept 29 ACP 1:30 pm |
Hike to the old Animas City Cemetery. Durango historian Duane Smith will accompany us on an easy walk
to this historic site. He will explain the history of Animas City and tell us
about the people who are buried here. In the event of rain, the hike will be
postponed. RSVP: Dell Manners dmanners@sisna.com 385-0533 |
Easy 1 mile |
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Fri Sept 30 SRP 8:00 am |
Hike and Cookout to Ward’s Cabin. This is an easy one-way hike from Transfer
Campground via various trails and roads to Ward's cabin at 9,000 ft in the
aspen forest. We'll have a cookout for lunch. We'll supply the hot dogs
(also veggie) and fixins, beans and lemonade. Other dishes welcome. Limits:
people 15, dogs 2. RSVP: La Donna Ward Co-leader:
Travis Ward tlward@frontier.net or 247-1310 |
Easy 400’ 4 miles |
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Sun Oct 2 ACP 8:00 am 8:10 Fire Station at
Florida/234 |
Cave Basin
Trail to Table Mountain: This will be a high elevation hike over
relatively easy terrain. We start on
the Cave Basin Trail, off Middle Mountain Road, and then go off-trail briefly
to get to Table Mountain. With luck
we will find some Elk before the hunters chase them away. Carpool $5. 4WD convenient, Limit 12, No dogs. RSVP Charlie
Berglund chasberglund@msn.com 247-9747 |
Hard 11 miles 1000’ Moderate Pace |
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Tue Oct 4 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Beattie
– V8 Loop. We will start at the Bandora Mine up South Mineral
Creek. First climbing to a saddle between Beattie Peak (13,342) and Fuller
Peak. Next we head SW over Beattie, traverse the ridge to V8 and then descend
SE to Hope Lake and back to the cars. Carpool $8. 4WD required. Dogs OK.
RSVP Bob Thompson 970-382-9271
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Most Challenging 6 miles ~ 3,000’ |
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Wed Oct 5 RC 8:30 am |
WW Hike: Perins
Peak from Rockridge subdivision The route follows an unmaintained
trail through Perins Peak State Wildlife area: starts off through a meadow,
begins a moderate ascent to the top, with one set of steep, narrow
switchbacks as the trail approaches the saddle, then a more moderate ascent
to the top of the peak for beautiful views.
We will break to catch breath along the way. Some of the group may wish to turn back at the saddle and
volunteers will be solicited from within that group to lead and sweep back
while the rest of the group continues to the top of the peak. Hiking boots, orange garment(s), extra water and
food; poles are highly recommended.
Early turn backs okay with a partner. SO! Members and their guests
only. No dogs. No RSVP. Leader: Barb Hancock
970-764-4531 barbhancock@bresnan.net |
Moderate 5+ miles 1,400’ |
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Thur Oct 6 ACP 7:30 am |
Mountain Exploration - Fall Creek. Cancelled due to weather. We
will explore Fall Creek from its mouth at Vallecito Creek to somewhere near
Mt. Sheridan. Depending on how far we
go it could be 11 miles and 3,000’ elevation. Limit 12. Dog limit 2. Car pool $5 Leader: Travis Ward RSVP
247-1310 tlward@frontier.net |
Mountain Exploration |
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Fri Oct 7 SRP 9:00 am |
Bike Burnt Ridge Loop. Cancelled due to weather. Drive
up Echo Basin Road 5.5 miles on FR 566.
Bike around Burnt Ridge on FR 566, which is a rough dirt road and is
rocky in spots. Enjoy pretty views of
Hesperus and other La Plata peaks.
Eat lunch along the way or after the ride, with an option to go to the
bakery in Mancos. Mountain bike recommended.
Carpool $3, 4WD/HC nice,
RSVP: Sandy Hoagland 247-3678 or 759-7578 swhoagy@live.com |
Moderate 8.7 miles 900’ |
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Sat. Oct. 8 ACP 9:00 am TH 9:30 am S. of Needles Store on 550
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Hike Castle
Rock. An annual favorite for fall colors and
expansive views at the top. Bring a snack and your Favorite beverage. We will
probably make a loop at the top and then return to the trailhead. Carpool $3.
Dogs OK. Wear Orange. RSVP: John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com |
Moderate 4 miles 1500' |
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Mon Oct 10 ACP 7:00 am TC 7:10 am DMR 7:30 am |
Snowden Mt. Ridge Hike. Starting at Andrew’s Lake we climb to the
base of Snowden and head south to Water Tank Canyon. We will likely climb South Snowden Peak
(13,046’) along the way. The return is via a similar route.
Carpool $6. Dogs OK.
RSVP Bob Thompson 970-382-9271
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Most Challenging 13 Miles ~2,500’ |
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Tues Oct 11 8:45 am Hermosa Conoco |
Highway 550 Cleanup Service Project Join other SO! volunteers to help cleanup our two sections of
Highway 550. RSVP: Marv
Dworkin 259-9434 mpdworkin@gobrainstorm.net |
Easy |
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Tues Oct 11 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Rec Center |
SO! General Meeting Program: Durango Nature Studies" with
Karen Hickerson presenting a program on the Abert Squirrel.
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Wed
Oct 12 RC 9:00 |
WW hike: Falls
Creek. Falls Creek is accessed
from a parking area pretty much at the base of the Anasazi Rock Shelters and
on the opposite side of the road. From there the trail crosses through
a hayfield to the wooded area. Follow
through the wooded area to the old burned area and back down into the valley
via a trail that takes us just inside the Falls Creek subdivision and then
out on the main road back to the cars.
Dogs on lease only please. Leader: Chris
Wiehage 259-0882 RSVP non members only |
Easy 3 miles 300’ |
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Thurs Oct 13 ACP 8:30 am TH 9:00 am
across from DMR |
Purgatory Trail Hike - We’ll start
at the trailhead across from DMR and hike down to the Flats, then along the
beautiful Cascade Creek gorge to the Animas for lunch by the river. Up
and down both ways, with a climb out at the end. Dogs OK. Carpool $3. RSVP: Betsy Petersen 259-5417 betsyp@bresnan.net |
Moderate ~ 8 miles 1,500’ |
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Mon Sept 26 Mancos 8:30
am |
Loop hike from Transfer down
to West Mancos Canyon. (Date changed to Monday, September 26th.)
We will have breakfast in Mancos and then drive to the Transfer parking
area. We hike down from the Transfer
Campground on steep, groomed Transfer Trail to the West Mancos River, walk
down the valley, climb steeply up a different trail to the upper Rim Trail,
and then have an easy walk back to the trailhead. This is a lovely loop with wonderful views of upper West Mancos
Valley and La Platas. Carpool $6. RSVP: Jan Collins jcvmona@yahoo.com 382-0211 |
Moderate 5 miles 600’ |
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Fri - Sun Oct 14-16 RC 9:00 am |
Utah Car
Camping –Moab area. We will drive over on Friday and find a campsite, then spend the
time hiking and exploring the many canyons or scrambling over some of the spectacular
slickrock buttes. Some exposure on slickrock scrambles. Primitive camping or motels in Moab. Bring
plenty of water. Carpool TBD, HC nice, Limit 15. RSVP: Bill Cagle
385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Hard 6 - 8 miles/day 500’ Many times Scrambling |
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Sat Oct 15 ACP 9:00 am Rapp Corral |
RSVP: Dell Manners dmanners@sisna.com 385-0533 |
Moderate 6 miles 500’ |
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Sun Oct 16 4:30 – 7:30 pm |
Attention Downhill Skiers
and Boarders: Get acquainted, reacquainted and/or just have a good time
at a pot luck gathering at the Rodman home in the Skyridge neighborhood of
Durango. There will be a collection to help pay for burgs and brats. Bring
your own beverages and dish to share. Scheduled for Sunday, October
16 at 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. We need a count of attendees via RSVP
no later than October 1. Email BERodman@gmail.com or call
970-385-7899. (Please leave your email address with any messages.) |
So Easy! |
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Wed Oct 19 SRP 9:00 am |
WW hike: Sale
Barn. This hike heads up a
series of switchbacks and reaches the top of the canyon in less than a
mile. At the junction with South Rim trail,
the trail will proceed another 2.5 miles dropping down into Big Canyon, then
connecting with and following Big Canyon Trail the last mile out to the
frontage road. Dogs on lease only
please. RSVP non members only Leader: Tom and
Lydine Hannula 884-9052 |
Moderate 6 miles 800’ |
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Fri Oct 21 SRP 8:30 am |
Hike Hoffhein’s Connection to Gudy’s Rest:
This is an in-and-out hike with consistent and mostly gradual elevation gain
as the trail heads north toward the Colorado Trail and Gudy’s Rest with views
of Perins Peak, Barnroof Point and the La Platas. If there is sufficient
interest, there is an optional extension from Gudy’s Rest along the Colorado
Trail to the Dry Fork connection and back to the trailhead for a total of 8.5
miles and 1290’ elevation gain. Carpool: $3, Dogs OK. |
Moderate 4.5 miles 700’ Optional 8.5 miles |
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Cancelled Sun Oct 23 ACP 1:00 pm Rapp Corral 1:20 pm |
Hike to Chris Park. CANCELLED
Hike from the Rapp Corral over rolling hills to the campground at Chris Park,
and then follow the Old Stage Road to return. Carpool
$3 Dogs OK. Wear Orange. RSVP: Dell Manners dmanners@sisna.com or 385-0533 |
Moderate 6 miles 500’ |
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Wed
Oct 26 9:00 am 3rd St & 8th
Ave Horse Gulch TH |
WW hike: Horse
Gulch. From the trailhead, the
hike begins a gradual and consistent uphill.
The hike follows the old road for 2 miles until the group turns around
to return on the same route. Dogs on
lease only please. Leader: Eric
Pahlke 247-1130 RSVP non members only |
Easy 4 miles 400’ |
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Wed Nov 2 |
WW hike: Animas River
Trail. Every Wednesday through the winter join
Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. May
turn back sooner or go on to Escalante subdivision. Enjoy wildlife, river views and companions. No RSVP required.
Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Tues Nov 8 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Rec Center |
SO! General Meeting Our own SO! travelers, Mary Ann and Barry Bryant, will share their month-long
trip to South Africa. Their trip included safaris, the Garden Route of
South Africa, Victoria Falls and much more.
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Wed Nov 9 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Sat Nov 12 ACP 9:00 am |
Hike Above
Little Molas Lake - Start at the lake and bushwhack up and across
the steppes until we reach the cliffs, then traverse below the cliffs returning
to the lake. Partly above timberline with great views. Carpool $6
Wear Orange RSVP Bill Cagle
385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Moderate 4 miles 1,000’ |
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Wed Nov 16 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Nov 23 |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Fri Nov 25 Meeting times and places as described at DMR. |
SO! Skiers and Boarders: ski or board with a group at your level
throughout the ski season at Durango Mountain Resort. All abilities are welcome. On various days throughout the
season, group leaders will email you on meeting days, start times and desired
skill level, from which you can signup to meet the group at the base, just uphill
from the electronic trail sign in front of Purgy's. To receive these emails, the ski-coordinators need your email,
land line and cell telephone numbers.
For more information or to get on the email list, contact SO! downhill
ski group co-coordinators Bruce Rodman at BERodman@gmail.com or 970-385-7899, or
Jim Shadid at 970-884-4612. On Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays beginning when snow conditions permit, John Montle invites you
to join him and a group of intermediate skiers interested primarily in groomed
slopes. Meeting time is shortly before 9:00 or 9:30 a.m. just outside the
lift line ropes at the base of Lift 1 (the six pack lift.) To join this group, contact John at
970-769-6108 or mntnlvr@frontier.net. Back up group leader is Betsy Petersen,
970-259-5417 or betsyp@bresnan.net. John or Betsy will email
cancellations only when a leader will not be present as expected. Lunch: All groups usually
meet around 12 noon on the 2nd floor (bar level) at Dante’s when
it is open. Season Start: We have listed the start as November 25,
but check the DMR web site for actual opening date. |
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Fri Nov 25 9:30 am Big Canyon TH |
Walk Off the
Turkey – From the Big Canyon Trailhead parking lot next to New
Country Toyota, hike up Big Canyon trail into Horse Gulch; maybe get up to
Pautsky Point. An easy, close-to-home hike and early turn backs (with friend)
are allowed. Carpool $1, Dogs OK.
RSVP: Bill Cagle
385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com |
Easy to Moderate 6-7 miles 500’ |
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Mon Nov 28 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Wed Nov 30 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Nov 30 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Wed Nov 30 |
SO! Outings Committee Meeting |
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Fri Dec 2 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Mon Dec 5 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Wed Dec 7 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Dec 7 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Fri Dec 9 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Sat Dec 10 ACP 9:00 am DMR 9:30 am |
Snowshoe Snowden Meadows Join John's annual snowshoe from Andrews Lake
area up to the meadows at the foot of Snowden Peak, with a lovely short
scenic canyon along the way. Beautiful, rewarding hike, and John always
provides surprises and adventures! 4WD conv. Limit 15. Carpool $6. Dogs OK
RSVP: John Martin 247-2581 john@martintelephone.com
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Moderate 5-7 miles 700' |
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Mon Dec 12 |
Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for
details.
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Tues Dec 13
Social 6:30 pm
Potluck 7:00 pm
Rec. Center |
SO! General Meeting
Winter Potluck
Social: 6:30 pm
Potluck:
7:00 pm
Bring your own table service and a dish for eight
with a serving utensil.
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Wed Dec 14 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Dec 14 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Fri Dec 16 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Mon Dec 19 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Wed Dec 21 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2 No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Dec 21 |
Downhill Skiing at Durango
Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Fri Dec 23 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Mon Dec 26 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Wed Dec 28 SRP 9:30 am |
WW hike: Animas River Trail See Nov 2. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash
per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke
247-1130 |
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
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Wed Dec 28 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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Fri Dec 30 |
Downhill Skiing at
Durango Mountain Resort. See Nov 25th for details. |
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The outings Committee members
who put together this Outing Schedule are: Rich Butler, Olin Kane, Clark
Lagow, Sherry Suenram, Bob Powell and Mike Adams.
They appreciate your suggestions, ideas, willingness to help with and lead
outings, enthusiasm while on outings, and natural leadership skills that
show up when needed. |