Day, Date, Departure Time & Departure Place	Outing Description Winter 2011-12 Outing Schedule Printer-friendly version Logistics, rules, meeting places, and difficulty ratings E-mail schedule changes and updates to: SO! webmaster. 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! As we start the winter season please review the Guidelines for Outing Participants. These guidelines contain important information about our 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			Difficulty Rating, Total Length & Elevation Gain
		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			Moderate 5-7 miles 700'
		Mon Dec 12 Meeting times and places as described at DMR.	Meet other SO! Skiers and ski with a group at your level on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and other days throughout the ski season. All abilities welcome. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, John Montle will be the group leader for those who would like to join a group of intermediate skiers interested primarily in groomed slopes. Meeting time is shortly before 9:00 or 9:30am, and will meet just outside the lift line ropes at the base of Lift 1 (the Six Pack lift.) Messages will be sent out only when a leader will not be present as expected. First timers should contact John Montle at 769-6108 or mntnlvr@frontier.net. Back up contact is Betsy Petersen, 259-5417 or betsyp@bresnan.net. Other meeting days and times will be announced via email by a group leader or you may contact others in the group to set up your own ski groups. Interested skiers will be put on an email contact list. We will meet uphill from the electronic trail sign in front of Purgy's. For more information and to get on the email list, contact SO! downhill ski group co-coordinators Bruce Rodman at BERodman@gmail.com or 385-7899 or Jim Shadid at 884-4612. Lunch: The groups usually meet at noon for lunch on the second floor (bar level) at Dante’s when it is open. All levels of skiers. Be sure to check the DMR web site for actual opening date.
		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. A-F  Main Dishes     G-M  Salads   N-R   Main Dishes     S-Z   Dessert In addition to your potluck dish, please bring non-perishable food donations or checks for the Durango Food Bank
		Wed Dec 14 SRP 9:30 am	Wednesday Wanderers Walk the Animas River Trail. Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita to Home Depot and back. May turn back sooner or go on to Escalante subdivision if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. Because of the construction around the mall, if construction, weather conditions or trail conditions warrant it we may instead go north on the River Trail at the discretion of the leader. For Info, call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Dec 14 ACP 8:30 am Tam 8:50 am	Snowshoe and XC Ski-Gladstone to Storm Peak Basin. Ski with Howard or Snowshoe with Betsy from Gladstone mine north of Silverton up the county road into beautiful Storm Peak Basin surrounded by majestic peaks. Glorious views. Play time for skiers after lunch! OK for slower hikers/skiers to go at their own pace as far as they wish. Carpool $7. No dogs. RSVP: Betsy Petersen 259-5417 betsyp@bresnan.net Leader: Howard Drake			Moderate to Hard 1000’ (mostly above 11,000’)
		Wed Dec 14	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Fri Dec 16 Thurs Feb 2 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am Tam 9:25 am	Backcountry Tele Fun Day. Postponed to February 2. We will head to some gentle slopes south of Andrews Lake to practice Tele (or whatever) turns. A range of abilities is expected, so we can break up into different groups on the same slope. Maybe you can find ski partners for the winter! Skins necessary. Carpool $5 Leader: Travis Ward RSVP: 247-1310 or tlward@frontier.net Co-leader: Jeff Bailey			Easy to Moderate
		Fri Dec 16	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Dec 17 thru Sat Mar 10 ACP 9:00 am Tam 9:25 am	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). Specific details for these Saturday Snowshoe hikes (destination, description, 4WD, etc) will be e-mailed about two days in advance. This year, John will offer a combination of snowshoeing, XC skiing, or both. Turn backs with a partner may be permitted. Dogs OK RSVP: John Martin 247-2581 or jmartin@mydurango.net			Mostly Moderate, but a few hard
		Mon Dec 19	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Wed Dec 21 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14 No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Dec 21	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Fri Dec 23	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Wed Dec 28 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14 No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Dec 28	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Fri Dec 30	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Wed Jan 4 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Jan 4	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Fri Jan 6	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Jan 7	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Sat Jan 7 SRP 10:00 am	Snowshoeing 101 for Beginners: Join Dell to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of snowshoeing. We’ll go to La Plata Canyon for 2-3 hours of snowshoeing on flat terrain. Bring lunch or snacks, water, snowshoes, poles, gaiters, and winter snow boots or heavier hiking boots appropriate for snowshoes. Half-day snowshoe rentals may be had at Pine Needle (SO! Discount/ $7 for SS and poles) or from Your Running Store ($5, SS only, no poles). Carpool $2, Dogs OK. RSVP: Dell Manners 385-0533 dmanners@sisna.com			Easy 2-3 miles Minimal elevation gain
		Sun Jan 8 March 6 ACP 6:00 pm DMR 6:30 pm	Moonlight Snowshoe and XC-Skiing at Molas. Rescheduled to March 6^th. Enjoy the full moon rising over the Grenadiers. Cold air and warm camaraderie. Bring warm clothing and a snack. Rescheduled to Tuesday March 6th if cloudy. Carpool: $5. 4WD nice. Dogs OK. RSVP: Clark Lagow 259-9337 clagow@rmi.net			Easy – 3 miles Minimal gain
		Mon Jan 9	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Tues Jan 10 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Rec Center	SO! General Meeting Program:  Bob Kuhnert will share a 60-minute DVD titled "Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators".  It discusses the effect on the total ecosystems of reintroducing top predators, i.e. wolves and lions.  The Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Program is the primary setting of the film.  There will be a question and answer session following the film.
		Wed Jan 11 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Jan 11	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Thurs Jan. 12 Cancelled ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am Tam 9:30 am	Snowshoe Haviland Lake/Chris Park CANCELLED due to poor snow conditions. Enjoy the winter beauty along the scenic Haviland Lake loop. 4WD helpful. Carpool $3. Leader: Bill Cagle RSVP: 385-4566 cagle81301@yahoo.com			Moderate 4 miles Up to 500’
		Fri Jan 13	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Jan 14	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Sun Jan 15 Postponed ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am Tam 9:30 am	XC ski to Elk Park from Silverton: Postponed until snow conditions improve. Ski down Animas Canyon and return. Will have tea and snacks at Howard’s home in Silverton afterwards. Carpool $7. No dogs. 4WD preferable. Leader: Howard Drake RSVP: Connie at 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com			Moderate 8 mile 400’
		Mon Jan 16	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Tues Jan 17 SRP 8:00 am	Snowshoe or Backcountry Ski to Lobo Overlook: Snowshoe up the access road on the north side of Wolf Creek Pass to the top of the Continental Divide for one of the best scenic views to be found. This snowshoe is also open to backcountry skiers. No skins are needed for hike up. There are several options to play in meadows on way down. There is an optional trip afterwards to Pagosa Hot Springs. Local’s rate every Tuesday is $7. (Must live within a 60 mi. radius of the Springs, drivers license ID required). Carpool $14. Limit 12. 4WD desirable if Wolf Creek Pass is bad. No dogs. RSVP: Nancy Mead 259-5978 nancy.a.mead@att.net			Moderate 5-6 Miles 900’
		Wed Jan 18 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Jan 18	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Wed Jan 18 Nordic Center at Purgatory 10:30 am	Classic XC-Ski Clinic: The Nordic Center at Purgatory is offering a FREE classic cross-country ski clinic to members of Seniors Outdoors. There will be two classes: one for beginners and the other for intermediate skiers who wish to improve their cross-country skills. Equipment rentals are available on site; a classic setup is $7 for SO! Members. Please come 20 minutes early if renting. There are picnic tables along the trails for people who want to bring a sack lunch with them and enjoy the beautiful trails after the clinic. The Nordic Center is located across the highway and about 1/3 mi. north from Durango Mountain Resort. Since the lesson is free, we think it would be nice for each person to donate $3 in appreciation for the instructors. Carpool $3. RSVP: Helen Low 385-2114 (Director of the Nordic Center at Purgatory)
		Fri Jan 20-22 Meeting places will depend on carpools	XC-Ski on Grand Mesa: Cross-country ski trip atop Grand Mesa. 35 k groomed for classic and skate skiing. Usually the grooming and snow conditions are both excellent, and it is mostly gentle, rolling terrain best suited for lightweight, skinny skis. You can choose what difficulty of loops you would like to try and can ski at your own pace since the trails are well marked. We will stay 2 nights in Cedaredge at the base of the Mesa (motel with hot tub and breakfast!). Other meals will be eaten out. Bring snacks and water. $15 donation for trail grooming should be part of your budget. Please RSVP by one week in advance so we can plan carpool arrangements and motel reservations. Motel reservations will be up to the individuals, but call leader for motel and potential roommate information. Itinerary: Friday: leave Durango at 7:00 am, brunch in Cedaredge, ski from about 1:00 – 5:00. Saturday: ski 9:00 – 4:00with a lunch break at a restaurant on the mesa top. Sunday: ski 8:00 – 12:00, lunch somewhere between Cedaredge and Durango. Limit 12.  No dogs.  Carpool $30, 4WD convenient in case of snow-packed roads. RSVP: Charlie Berglund 247-9747 chasberglund@msn.com co-leader: Lynn Coburn 247-0914 harrisoncoburn@gmail.com			Easy to Most Challenging Mileage and elevation gain will vary, depending on chosen routes
		Fri Jan 20	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Jan 21	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Sun Jan 22 Postponed SW corner Albertsons 12:30 pm	Easy/Beginners’ Snowshoe hike at Dell’s: Postponed until snow conditions improve. An easy 2-hour snowshoe with gentle elevation gain up to 200’. Early turn backs OK. We will have hot chocolate/cider afterwards, and participants should bring cookies to share. Directions to Burt & Dell’s home in Durango West I from Hwy 160 west: Pass Durango West II (on the right) and get into the left lane going west, ready to exit LEFT into Durango West I. Follow that street, Trail Wood, until it dead ends. Turn RIGHT , no sign, then turn Left into the 2nd cul de sac; 30 Hawthorne Circle is the place! Parking is limited; please carpool and squeeze into our driveway. Carpool $1, Limit 16, No Dogs. RSVP: Dell Manners 385-0533 dmanners@sisna.com			Easy +/- 2-3 miles 200’
		Mon Jan 23	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Tues Jan 24 CANCELLED ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am	Snowshoe to Bullion King Lake CANCELLED due to avalanche conditions. This is an exploratory snowshoe up FR 622 to try to reach Bullion King Lake and Porphyry Basin. We will drive to the junction of 622 and US 550 just below Red Mountain Pass and attempt to climb the road (2.8 miles) to Porphyry basin and then explore if time permits. The road switch backs and is steep in places and could require much trail breaking depending on snow condition. Limit 10. Dogs OK. Carpool $8. RSVP: Richard Butler 403-3185 rbbutler54@gmail.com			Most Challenging 5 to 6 miles 1,500’
		Wed Jan 25 5:30 pm	SO! Board Meeting
		Wed Jan 25 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Jan 25	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Fri Jan 27	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Jan 28	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Sun Jan 29 ACP 8:30 am TC 8:40 am Tam 8:55 am	XC Ski Red Mountain to Ironton. Ski downhill from Red Mt. down railroad grade to Ironton Park. We’ll spot cars for shuttle. Entire route is downhill, probably on unbroken snow. Will have tea snacks at Howard’s home in Silverton afterwards. Carpool 7$. No dogs. 4WD preferable. Leader: Howard Drake RSVP: Connie Webb at 382-0009 bcwebbe@aol.com			Moderate 1500’ 4 miles
		Mon Jan 30	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Tues Jan 31 ACP 8:00 am Tam 8:25 am	Backcountry ski into McMillan bowl.   This is intermediate terrain above Red Mountain Pass (above St Paul lodge).    The area has great snow and avalanche danger is usually low. Need climbing skins and be able to make turns on intermediate terrain. Carpool $8. No dogs. RSVP: Jeff Bailey 764-8120 jewlbailey@yahoo.com Co-Leader: Darrell Maddox			Advanced XC ski skills needed
		Wed Feb 1 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Feb 1	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Thur Feb 2 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am Tam 9:25 am	Backcountry Tele Fun Day. New date. We will head to some gentle slopes south of Andrews Lake to practice Tele (or whatever) turns. A range of abilities is expected, so we can break up into different groups on the same slope. Maybe you can find ski partners for the winter! Skins necessary. Carpool $5 Leader: Travis Ward RSVP: 247-1310 or tlward@frontier.net Co-leader: Jeff Bailey			Easy to Moderate
		Fri Feb 3	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Feb 4	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Sun Feb 5 SRP 8:30 am	XC Ski in Mesa Verde National Park. Everything depends on snow conditions, but we plan to ski the groomed Cliff Palace Loop Road and we may visit Spruce Tree House on a ranger-guided tour. Due to the lack of snow on the Cliff Palace Loop road, we will ski the Prater Canyon Loop and possibly trails in and around the Morefield Campground. The loop road is relatively flat but exposed to the weather. No dogs. Carpool $10. Leader: Lyle Hancock 764-4531 lylehancock@bresnan.net			Moderate 300’ 6 miles
		Mon Feb 6	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Wed Feb 8 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Feb 8	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Thur Feb 9 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am	X/C Ski from Kendal Mountain Ski Area to Arrastra Gulch: We will park at the Kendall Mountain Ski Area parking lot and follow the Hard Rock 100 trail above County Rd 110 to Arrastra Gulch, then down to the road and back into Silverton along the Animas River. Limit 12. Dogs OK. Carpool $7. RSVP: Co-Leaders Betsey Butler 403-3185 ejbutler12@gmail.com and Nancy Federico 259-1949 fortfed@gmail.com			Moderate 5 miles 500’
		Feb 7-10 SRP 8:00 am	X-C Ski to Ward’s Cabin: Three-night stay (weekdays) in Ward’s cabin north of Mancos. The trail is mostly a gradual climb on little used forest roads. From the cabin there are several options for gentle ski outings through open aspen and spruce forest. We will organize cook groups for breakfasts and dinners, and a list of suggested gear will be provided. 4WD may be necessary to access the trailhead. Limit 8. No dogs. Leader: Travis Ward 247-1310 tlward@frontier.net Co-leader: LaDonna Ward			Moderate 1000’ 7-9 miles
		Fri Feb 10	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Sat Feb 11	Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
		Mon Feb 13	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
		Tues Feb 14 Social 6:30 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Rec Center	SO! General Meeting Program: August 2011 16-Day Private Raft/Kayak Trip Through The Grand Canyon – SO! members Mick and Linda Olmstead will present a short "How - To" of permits, equipment, schedules, meals, and more of their raft trip down the Grand Canyon. In addition they will show all these things in action with pictures and video. Some of our other SO members who also went on the expedition will chime in to answer your questions.
		Wed Feb 15 SRP 9:30 am	WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130			Easy Flat 5-7 miles
		Wed Feb 15	Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Thur Feb 16 ACP 8:00 am Tam 8:25 am			Backcountry ski into McMillan bowl.   This is intermediate terrain above Red Mountain Pass (above St Paul lodge).    The area has great snow and avalanche danger is usually low. Need climbing skins and be able to make turns on intermediate terrain. Carpool $8. No dogs. RSVP: Jeff Bailey 764-8120 jewlbailey@yahoo.com Co-Leader: Darrell Maddox				Advanced XC ski skills needed
	Fri Feb 17			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Sat Feb 18 ACP 1:00 pm TC 1:10 pm Tam 1:30 pm			Snowshoe Chris Park: Hike over rolling hills to the campground, then follow the Old Stage Road to return. Carpool $3. Dogs OK. Leader: Dell Manners RSVP: 259-0190 dmanners@sisna.com				Moderate 6 miles 100’
	Sat Feb 18			Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
	Mon Feb 20			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Tues Feb 21 ACP at 9:00 am or Durango Hills trailhead at 9:20			Snowshoe Missionary Ridge: Start at TH at end of Silver Mesa Road (AKA Durango Hills Road, Forest Service Road 071). Proceed 1/4 mile up the service road then head west, cross country, to a rib on the northwest side of Missionary Ridge with panoramic views. Return via service road. Late season snow is usually firm with relatively easy walking but if snow is fresh we may abbreviate route. 5-6 hours. Limit 12. No dogs. 4WD necessary. Carpool $1. RSVP: Cheryl Berglund 247-9747 chasberglund@yahoo.com				Moderate 6 miles 1000’
	Wed Feb 22 SRP 9:30 am			WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130				Easy Flat 5-7 miles
	Wed Feb 22			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Fri Feb 24			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Sat Feb 25			Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
	Mon Feb 27			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Mon Feb 27			SO! Outings Committee Meeting
	Tues Feb 28 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am			X/C Ski Haviland to Forebay: This will be an exploratory ski starting at the Haviland Lake parking area. We intend to ski to Forebay Lake via a new loop trail, passing the Elbert Creek falls and then return to the parking lot after exploring the region. Limit 12. Dogs OK. Carpool $3. RSVP: Betsey Butler 403-3185 ejbutler12@gmail.com Co-Leader: Rich Butler rbbutler54@gmail.com				Moderate 4 Miles 700’
	Wed Feb 29 SRP 9:30 am			WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For info call Eric Pahlke 247-1130				Easy Flat 5-7 miles
	Wed Feb 29			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Fri Mar 2			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Sat Mar 3			Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
	Mon Mar 5			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
	Tues Mar 6 ACP 9:00 am TC 9:10 am DMR 9:30 am			Snowshoe up the beautiful Cascade Creek Valley. We'll meander beside or on Cascade Creek, the exact route to be decided by group preference. Limit 12. No dogs. 4WD if Hwy 550 is snowy. Carpool $2. RSVP: Charles Berglund 247-9747 chasberglund@msn.com				Moderate 5-6 miles 400’-1000’
		Tues Mar 6 ACP 6:00 pm DMR 6:30 pm	Moonlight Snowshoe and XC-Skiing at Molas. Rescheduled from January 8^th. Enjoy the full moon rising over the Grenadiers. Cold air and warm camaraderie. Bring warm clothing and a snack. Rescheduled to Tuesday March 6th if cloudy. Carpool: $5. 4WD nice. Dogs OK. RSVP: Clark Lagow 259-9337 clagow@rmi.net			Easy – 3 miles Minimal gain
	Wed Mar 7 SRP 9:30 am			WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. Leader: Eric Pahlke 247-1130				Easy Flat 5-7 miles
	Wed Mar 7			Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
Fri Mar 9 - 11 RC 9:00 am					Car Camping/hiking trip to Utah: In and around Moab. 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. Primitive camping or motels in Moab Bring plenty of water. Carpool $TBD. Leader: Bill Cagle RSVP: 385-4566 or cagle81301@yahoo.com		Hard 6 - 8 miles/day 500’ Many times Scrambling
Fri Mar 9					Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
Sat Feb 10					Saturday Snowshoe with John (Martin). See Dec 17^th for details.
Mon Mar 12					Downhill Skiing at Durango Mountain Resort. See Dec 12th for details.
Tues Mar 13 5:30 pm New Members 6:30 pm Social 7:00 pm Potluck Rec. Center					SO! General Meeting Spring 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. A-F Salad G-M Main Dish N-R Dessert S-Z Main Dish In addition to your potluck dish, please bring non-perishable food donations for Manna Soup Kitchen		Easy
Wed Mar 14 SRP 9:30 am					WW hike: Animas River Trail See Dec 14. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. Leader: Eric Pahlke 247-1130		Easy Flat 5-7 miles

The outings Committee members who put together this Outing Schedule are: Rich Butler, Olin Kane, Clark Lagow, Sherry Suenram, and Bob Powell.  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.