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2003 archived below
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Sunday, January 12, 2003, 7PM at The Athletic Club of Bend, a Hilloah Rohr slide show on summer hiking in the Alps
"Magical glaciated peaks and valleys, mesmerizing clanging of faraway sheep bells, air so fresh you want to bottle it, friendly French hikers waving a cheery “bonjour”, the deep blue of gentian flowers decorating the path…… sightings of lively chamois, regal bouquetin and the ever playful, rotund marmottes. My senses pick up on so many invigorating, truly pleasing sights, sounds, smells along the paths. La Vanoise captured my heart and I believe it will capture yours as well."  Hiking with Hilloah

Wednesday, January 22, 2003, 9AM to 3PM  Free Introduction to Geocaching® West of Bend
Join us for this map, compass and gps game in Shevlin Park just west of Bend.  Geocaching is a world-wide phenomena: a free outdoor activity that hones your navigation skills on an internet based treasure hunt.  Go to Geocaching now, put in your zip code and find out what's happening!  Call Groundspeak Charter Member Bob Speik (91 found, 14 hidden) to find out more about this free low key Geocaching hunt.  Call Bob at 385-0445 for the details of this adventure.

Wednesday, January 29, 2003, 9AM to 3PM  Free Introduction to Geocaching® East of Bend
See the January 22 write-up above.  We might form a regular Wednesday Geocaching adventure group.  Call Bob at 385-0445 for the details of this adventure.

January 22-25, 2003, Wilderness Education Association 2003 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership at Paul Smith's College, New York.
For more information contact WEA Member Robert Speik

MONTH OF FEBRUARY  2003

Saturday, March 22, 2003, The John Craig Memorial Race and Mail Carry
In December 1877 John Templeton Craig tried to carry the Christmas mail from McKenzie Bridge over McKenzie Pass to Camp Polk. Enveloped in a snowstorm, he sought shelter in a cabin near the summit that he had helped build earlier for the mail carriers. Two months later a search party dug out the buried cabin and found Craig’s body huddled in the ashes of the fireplace, another victim of hypothermia.

Saturday, March 22, 2003, 8AM to dusk, Spring Break Festival at Redpoint in Terrebonne. 
Shoe demo, speed climbing competition, a Scott Milton slide show "and lots of SCHWAG"!

Saturday, March 22, 2003, FREE Navigation Noodle™ in the Badlands led by Bob Speik for ONDA
The Oregon Natural Desert Association, (ONDA)founding member of the Central Oregon Environmental Center, has been working for many years to make The Badlands east of Bend a lawfully designated Wilderness Area.  This 32,221 acre parcel of often trackless natural desert terrain is a wonderful place to wander and explore off the beaten path. This backcountry navigation seminar is designed to unlock this wilderness for off trail hiking, exploration and inspiration. See the photosof the January Noodle.  The outing is FREE and open to all, but limited to 10 folks who have reserved in advance. For more information, read the recent Prospectus, or to Register, email Noodle or call Tommie at 385-0445.

Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 9AM, Snow Climbing/ Ice Axe Arrest Seminar led by Bob Speik for BARK
This 6 hour technical clinic is offered by member Bob Speik who has personally taught over 200 people and supervised the training of 2,000 more while serving as a Leader and Chair of the Sierra Club’s Los Angeles Mountaineering Training Committee. Recently, he has instructed arrest training at COCC. See the Prospectus. Limited to 10 members of the Bend Adventure Racing Klub who have reserved in advance. Meet downstairs at Mt. Bachelor's Nordic Center. Bring your adventure racing pack with required Ten Essentials, mountaineering Ice Axe and required helmet. Wear light mountaineering boots. Have light wind gear top and bottom for snow sliding. Organizer: BARK member Bob Speik 385-0445 or speik@traditionalmountaineering.org

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(Illustrations from Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills)

Saturday, March 29, 2003, 9AM to 2PM, tour The Badlands with ONDA
Meet at the Pilot Butte 6 Cinema parking lot. Sturdy boots, lunch and dress for the forecast weather. Call ONDA 330-2636.

MONTH OF APRIL  2003

Thursday, April 3rd, 2003, "Three States, One National Treasure, The Owyhee Canyonlands" 
The Oregon Chapter Sierra Club’s High Desert Committee will host this event to officially launch a new tri-state (Oregon, Nevada and Idaho) effort to gain permanent protection for the Owyhee Canyonlands. The event will be held in Portland at Carleton Hart Architecture.

Tuesday, April 7, 2003, 6:30PM at Red Oak Square, USFS Trail User Group Meeting
The Bend-Ft. Rock Ranger Districts Trail User Group (TUG) monthly meetings focus on shared use to the trails in and new improvements to the system. Membership is by invitation. Email Bob Speik for more information.

Wednesday, April 9, 2003, 7PM, climb Aconcagua with Guide Brad Peterson at the Environmental Center
Brad’s slide show will take us on an adventure, with five clients, over the summit of Mt. Aconcagua. Located on the Chilean-Argentinean border, Aconcagua is the second highest mountain on the list of Seven Continental Summits. At 22,840 feet, (6,962m) the mountain can be an unpredictable, yet realizable goal for many mountaineers. Cascades Mountaineers meeting.

Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 7PM at ECO, COEC Help plan the future of mountain biking in Bend!
COTA will be hosting an important meeting to establish the goals of mountain bikers in Bend in regards to working with the Forest Service to open new trails and riding areas. This is a planning meeting and will be used to set the COTA agenda with the FS.

Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 10AM, McKay Park, BARK PPP Paddling Practice
Bring a boat, a paddle and a PFD. BARK will review forward stroke technique, practice on the river and discuss “the line” for PPP. Organizer: Pam Stevenson 389-5599 or pam_stevenson@hotmail.com

Saturday, April 19, 2003 from 11AM to 6PM, Earth Day Fair, Procession of the Species, Salmon Run 10K and more!
This celebration of Earth Day is hosted by the Central Oregon Environmental Center (ECO) located at 16 NW Kansas Avenue in downtown Bend, Oregon. More information on www.envirocenter.org or at 385-6908.

Monday and Tuesday, April 21 and 22, 2003, 6PM and at 9PM at Pilot Butte Cinema, the best of The Banff Film Festival
A rich and entertaining collection of award winning films by international filmmakers shown in four performances at the Pilot Butte Cinemas.  Proceeds benefit MBSEF. Tickets are $12 in advance at MBSEF, Foot Zone and others or $14 at the door.  For more information call 388-0002

Wednesday, April 23, 2003, 6PM to 9PM, Backcountry Navigation Seminar at Central Oregon Environmental Center
Responding to popular pressure, Bob Speik has agreed to schedule his Backcountry Navigation Seminar for hikers, climbers, Geocachers, explorers and rescuers. The Seminar covers basic to advanced map, compass, GPS and altimeter use in the field. Click here for the Prospectus. Cost is a $30.00 donation to TraditionalMountaineering. To Register: email Bob Speik or call him at 385-0445 anytime he is not playing outside.

Saturday, April 26, 2003, the FIRST international Cache-In-Trash-Out Day
Cache In Trash Out Day is an opportunity for Geocachers to help clean up the cache friendly places throughout the world. Visit the Cache in Trash-Out (CITO) page for more details and how to get involved in your own community! CITO t-shirts are available in the Shop Groundspeak store for $3.00 each, and special event trash bags for $0.25. Yes, that's right: $3.00 for a nice cotton logo t-shirt! You read it here!

Saturday, April 26, 2003, FREE Navigation Noodle™ in the Badlands led by Bob Speik for ONDA
The Oregon Natural Desert Association, (ONDA)founding member of the Central Oregon Environmental Center, has been working for many years to make The Badlands east of Bend a lawfully designated Wilderness Area.  This 32,221 acre parcel of often trackless natural desert terrain is a wonderful place to wander and explore off the beaten path. This backcountry navigation seminar is designed to unlock this wilderness for off trail hiking, exploration and inspiration. See the photos of the January Noodle.  The outing is FREE and open to all, but limited to 10 folks who have reserved in advance. For more information, read the recent Prospectus, or to Register, email Noodle or call Tommie at 385-0445.

MONTH OF MAY  2003

Friday, May 2, 2003, Riverfest 2003
Participate in this fifth annual week-long celebration of the Deschutes River watershed that runs through our community. Events include bird walks, kayak contests, canoe demonstrations, story telling, an art walk in downtown, the 11th annual Salmon Run 10K, river ecology walks and much more.

Friday, May 2, 2003, Help open Pandora's Backpack at Rod Bien's new store in St. Clair Place on Bond Street in downtown Bend.
This is a family venture for Rod, his wife Katie and their young son Fisher. Rod was the manager of The North Face Outlet store until corporate policies changed and all but two of their Outlets were closed. He has continued to train and run ultra-long races while founding this beautiful new retail store.

Pandora's Backpack represents The North Face, Patagonia (coming in June), Go-Lite, Isis, Wild Roses, Cloudveil, Kelty and more, in Central Oregon Subscribers and Friends of TraditionalMountaineering will get 10% off everything in the store until May 15, 2003, and on selected items thereafter.

Sunday, May 4, 2003, Final FREE Noodle in The Badlands until Fall
You must email Tommie for a reservation and instructions. See previous month's Noodles for a sample of the Prospectus.

May 5 to 8, 2003, 10 to 11PM (Thursday 9 to 11PM) Eco Challenge Fiji on USA TV
Watch this epic backcountry endurance event for four nights!

Tuesday, May 6, 2003, 2PM, Oregon's Beautiful Trips and Trails with author William Sullivan
Free at the Sunriver Public Library. Sullivan's guides should be on everyone's list.

Wednesday, May 7, 2003, 12 to 1PM, Bend Community Center
Marshall High expeditionary students interview TraditionalMountaineering for a class project.

Saturday, May 10, 2003, 11th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing!
Volunteers are needed for this one day event to help restore and enhance the park. Some climbing routes will be closed until 2PM during the restoration. Participants will be treated to a full dinner, slide show and fund raising auction and raffle. Sign up is on Saturday morning from 8 to 11AM. For more information please contact bandc@teleport.com.

Saturday May 10, 2003, 9 to 11AM Deschutes River Clean-up
Meet at 9AM to 10AM at the Les Schwab Amphitheater for breakfast and organization into work project groups. Carpool to sites along the watershed and quit when you need to. Bring your boots, essentials, water and lunch and a will to work. This is a great break from training and a good place to meet interesting folks.

Saturday, May 10, 2003, 4 to 5PM on Radio Station KBND
Andrew Mallory talks with Bob Speik about Traditional Mountaineering for the full hour.

Sunday, May 11, 2003, Mother's Day
Be good to Mom

Tuesday, May 13, 2003, Trail User Group (TUG) meeting at Red Oak Square Ranger Station
TUG is a focus group of most recreation trails users in the Bend-Ft. Rock ranger districts.  For more information follow the links from the weekly winter recreation report re-published here by TraditionalMountaineering.org

Wednesday, May 14, 2003, 7PM,  Cascades Mountaineers meeting.
What's New at Smith Rock, New routes, New gear, New classes. "The whole gang from Redpoint and First Ascent will spend an exciting and fun evening helping us gear up for another great season of climbing at Smith Rock State Park."

Thursday, May 15, 2003, 7PM, Lunar Eclipse in Central Oregon
Get out there and look up! Paste in this link: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/lunar_eclipse_news_030425.html

Thursday to Wednesday, May 15 to 21, 2003, ONDA desert inventory in SE Oregon
Get information and reserve a place for this group camp and map, compass, gps, digital camera and 4x4 exploration and documentation of the BLM managed public owned desert lands in South East Oregon. For more information or to register with ONDA, check their web at www.onda.org or email Brent Fente or call 330-2638.

Friday, May 16, 2003, is Bike-to-Work day
Birdies are singing, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and it’s never too early to get rid of that winter “coat.” Get out on your bike and ride, and tell all your buddies how great it is! 

Saturday, May 17, 2003, annual US Bank Pole Pedal Paddle race for more than 800 teams from the region
Teams, pairs and individual participants are composed of recreational and expert athletes competing from Mt. Bachelor to Drake Park in Downtown Bend, Oregon. The participants alpine ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to the finish! Take part in the festivities and enjoy Central Oregon. Drake Park will be a day-long festival of various foods, music in the Bud-Light Beer Garden and, of course, all the cheering and watching the PPP participants.

Tuesday, May 20, 2003, "Buffy" series-ending finale on TV
Bye-bye for now, Buffy Summers-

Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at 5:15PM, at COCC: The Jungle Run 
The race starts and finishes on the COCC track, a total of four miles of challenging and fun jungle running. It includes single track trails, mud bogs, several steep ascents and descents, and numerous log crossings. The race is Free.

Friday, May 23, 2003, Grand Opening of the One Stop Adrenaline Shop in Sun River
Help Andrew Mallory and Safari Adventures launch new adventures from this new office and store! There will be free food, beverages and music, door prizes and discounted Adventures.

May 24, 2003, the remaining 10 miles of snowbound Hwy 46 from Elk Lake to Mt. Bachelor is scheduled to open
in time for Memorial Day Weekend, facilitating Spring, South Ridge, South Sister Summits and spring snow camping near frozen lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

Saturday, May 24 from 7:00PM to midnight in downtown Bend, Second Annual COTA Membership Ball: Bikes, Bluesberry & Brews
Part of the Bend Bicycle Festival, this admission-free, all-ages event will have live music by Bluesberry Jam, dancing, two-dollar pints of Phil's Trail Ale (plus wine and spring water), free bike valet service, rides by Bend Cycle Cab, silent auction and raffles as well as slide shows and awards honoring top volunteers. COTA members get a free pint and raffle ticket!  If you haven't joined for 2003 yet, we'll be set up to take your $15 cash, credit card or check. Has it ever been so easy to support a good cause? All proceeds benefit COTA's advocacy and maintenance efforts on behalf of Central Oregon's trail system. For more information here's the COTA Flyerin pdf

Monday, May 26, 2003, 9PM, Willie Nelson's Birthday Show on TV (it is also Memorial Day)
Go Willie!

Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 5:30PM, at COCC: Annual Storm the Stairs.
Starts at COCC track, covering two miles and 300 stairs, finishing at the Grand View building. A Free barbeque and awards ceremony will follow the event.

MONTH OF JUNE  2003

Wednesday, June 4, 2003, 4:30-8PM, retirement party for Keith Mischke, Mazamas Executive Director, at the Clubrooms
Goodbye, Keith. Keep on climbing!

Wednesday and Thursday, June 4 and 5, 2003, overnight skills camp on the consolidated snow above Moraine Lake
We will practice required technical skills for long snow climbs of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Adams, on the flats and slopes above Moraine Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Subscribers only. Reservations required; call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445

Travel over hard snow!  Read more
Learn and practice ice axe arrest skills with TraditionalMountaineering!  Read more
Learn the basics of glacier travel with TraditionalMountaineering!  Photos

Climb Mt. Shasta (14,000+) with TraditionalMountaineering
Open to Subscribers only. Trip may be full. For information email Leader Bob Speik with day and evening phone numbers.

Saturday, June 7, 2003, 5:00AM, Balloons over Bend
Lift off is at about 5:30AM from the new Summit High School off Mt. Washington Drive. Touchdown?

Saturday, June 7, 2003, 9AM to 3PM, Sunriver Men's Club hosts Backcountry Navigation Class
Bob Speik's basic to advanced map, compass, GPS and altimeter classroom instruction. For more information and a reservation, call Al Meilink at 593-5183. A Sunriver thank you.

Saturday, June 7, 2003, 9 to noon and then 'till 2PM, Bend-Wide Noxious Weed Eradication Event by SOLV
This is a reminder about a great opportunity to work together to eradicate noxious weeds! Meet at one of the pull sites listed in the paper, say Pilot Butte. Free lunch, Prizes, and Festivities in Drake Park from 12-2 PM. Bring Your Family! Lets all pull together!

Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2003, Wilderness First Aid in Bend, by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS!
Bend Parks and Recreation is hosting this extraordinary opportunity to learn Wilderness First Aid and Extended Care from the nations leader in Wilderness Medicine education. The location of the intensive 16 hour course is at the Hollinshead Barn facility. The cost is just $155. Actually, this class is full at 30 adults! And there is a waiting list! Call Eric Denzler at Bend Parks and Rec, 389-7275 and let him know you would like to attend a second session in the Fall.

Tuesday, June 10, 2003, 7:30PM, Summit High School Auditorium, Scott Backes: "The Fast & Light Alpinism Revolution"
The show features five expeditions spanning 20 years starting in the Canadian Rockies, then on to Brazil and Patagonia.  The last two expeditions are in Alaska: the route Deprivation on Mt. Hunter, and the Czech Direct on McKinley. Scott will discuss climbing gear, European speed ascents, Yosemite's test lab and the waterfall ice of Canada. Tickets available May 31st at GI Joes, Mountain Supply, Pine Mountain Sports, and RedPoint Climbers Supply. Tickets before the day of the show $6; at the door $7.  Lots of door prizes! Raffle tickets available at the show!

Wednesday, June 11, 2003, Cascades Mountaineers meeting cancelled for the Scott Backes show

Thursday, June 12, 7:30 to 8:30PM, a brief BARK meeting and mountain bike repair clinic at Pine Mountain Sports
Come learn more about the Wild Juniper Berry and other BARK happenings.

Saturday, June 14, 2003, 8AM at GI Joes Ticket Master, Bob Dylan tickets go on sale!

Saturday, June 14, 2003, 2 to 5PM, Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion broadcast live from the Amphitheater
Tickets sold out. Listen on the radio.

Sunday, June 15, 2003, 2 to 5PM, Misty River Band free at the Amphitheater
See photos of this traditional alpine mountaineering R&R event.

Sunday, June 29, 2003 10AM at Columbia Park, The Wild Juniper Berry, a fun BARK adventure race around Bend
An adventure race and picnic put on by Bend's fledgling adventure racing club. For information click here  For the post race photos click here

Sunday, June 29, 2003, 5PM, KFXO TV News Channel 10 : The Badlands discussed on "A Matter of Fact" 
Andy Andrews asks Bob Speik to talk about his recent Op-Ed piece on unselfish OHV support of The Badlands Wilderness

Sunday, June 29, 2003, 6:30PM,  Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District.

MONTH OF JULY  2003

July is American Beer Month!
Bend's Deschutes Brewery is  very highly rated by BeerAdvocate 

Friday, July 4, 2003, Red White and Blues Festival, 4PM to 10PM, FREE in downtown Bend's Mirror Pond Park
Four bands including Curtis Salgado. Something like Munchin' Music?

Friday and Saturday, July 4-10, 2003, Help open Pandora's Backpack at Rod Bien's new store in St. Clair Place on Bond Street in downtown Bend. This is a family venture for Rod, his wife Katie and their young son Fisher. Rod was the manager of The North Face Outlet store until corporate policies changed and all but two of their Outlets were closed. He has continued to train and run ultra-long races while founding this beautiful new retail store.

Pandora's Backpack represents The North Face, Patagonia, Go-Lite, Isis, Wild Roses, Cloudveil, Kelty and more, in Central Oregon Subscribers and Friends of TraditionalMountaineering will get 10% off until July 10, 2003, and on selected items thereafter. Check out the strong Go-Lite summit packs at 14 ounces!

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Tuesday to Wednesday, July 8-9, 2003, 24 mile circumnavigation of Paulina Peak at 6,000 to 7,000 feet
Bivy on Tuesday night. See photos of a recent South Sister overnight and gear. See photos of Paulina trip.

Wednesday, July 9, 2003, 7PM at the Environmental Center, Cascades Mountaineers Meeting
Calvin Landrus: Ordinary Climb on an Extra Ordinary Route and the Top 10 Things on Big Wall Climbing You Need to Know.

Friday, July 11, 2003, all day, North Sister summit area closed for extraction of fallen climber Dr. Bruce Shively
Lane County Search and Rescue Coordinator John Miller has asked TraditionalMountaineering to help notify climbers that the North Sister summit will be closed to assist the recovery of the fallen climber.

Friday, July 11, 2003, Cascade Cycling Classic Twilight Criterium in downtown Bend
Downtown Bend will be closed to cars all weekend, starting with this popular annual event, races at speeds up to 35 mph through six downtown corners. See photos

Friday night through Sunday, July 11 through 13, 2003, noon to 10PM, Bend Summer Fest in downtown Bend
Don't miss this festival of booths, eateries and pubs covering the blocked off streets. See the 2002 Fall Festival photos

Sunday to Friday, July 13 to 18, 2003, on the South Fork of the John Day wild and scenic river
Juvenile Steelhead Inventory Project with the ODFW. Full.

Sunday to Wednesday, July 20 to 23, 2003, backpacking in The Steens in Eastern Oregon
This is a private trip with friends. See photos of The Steens

Wednesday, July 23, 2003, 7PM at the Amphitheater, Bob Dylan Concert
Open seating, better be there when the gates open -

Friday, July 25, 2003, 5:30PM, a party for all local Geocachers!
This get-together is hosted by PMOguy for Pine Mountain Observatory and Katmandu, organizer for the Central Oregon geocachers. A barbeque and potluck precede a special star gazing session at the observatory led by Mark Dunaway (PMOguy), resident gazer. For details email Katmandu or Baron Max and Mrs. Max

Saturday, July 26, 2003, 7PM at the Amphitheater, Willie Nelson Concert
Open seating, better be there when the gates open -

Tuesday, July 29, 2003, BARK Orienteering/Map Workshop at 6:00 at Tumalo State Park
Goal of this workshop: To learn more about plotting UTM coordinates, reading Topo maps and compass navigation. This is for beginners or anyone who wants to improve their skills with map and compass for the purpose of Adventure Racing. Email Chuck Thomas, Team Timex Adventure Racing

Monday, July 28, 2003, 5:30 to 8:30PM Backcountry Navigation: Map, Compass and GPS
Class scheduled for south east Bend. See the flyer

Tuesday to Thursday, July 29 to 31, snow climb of Mt. Adams in Washington (Full)
Extra day for weather contingency on vulnerable Mt. Adams.  See the list of gear for this adventure. See photos of this gear

MONTH OF AUGUST  2003

Saturday, August 9, 2003, 6:30PM, Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
By invitation from the Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Ft. Rock district.

Wednesday, August 13, 2003, 7PM, "Add a camera to your list of outdoor gear!"  Cascades Mountaineers monthly meeting
Learn how to get those great outdoor shots from two local noted photographers Bob Woodward and Bruce Jackson. Bob specializes in action outdoor shots while Bruce concentrates on nature outdoor photography.

August 14 to 19, 2003, Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2003
Come face-to-face with the outdoor industry's leading people, products, and business potential. Visit over 860 outdoor manufacturers and leading industry brands. Connect with over 100 new companies that are exhibiting at Outdoor Retailer this summer.

Wednesday, August 14, 2003, 5:30 to 8:30PM free in Bend's Drake Park, Munch-n-Music
This is the last Munch-n-Music!  Agua Miel plays. Where has the summer gone?

Fridays, starting August 15, 2003, 5:30 to 10PM, free in Bend's McKay Park, Munch and Movies
Movies, art, food and beer. Is this for real? Yes, check your newspaper for details. Chick-flick night tonight. Movies show outdoors at dusk!

Wednesday, August 14, 2003, climb of Belknap Crater
Belknap Crater is approached from McKenzie Highway, by a trail across the lava fields.  Subscribers only.  See photos.

Wednesday, August 20, 2003, climb of Mt. Thielson in the southern Oregon Cascades
Exploratory technical climb of Thielson, the "Lightening Rod of the Cascades".  See photos.

Friday, August 15, 2003, 6AM Climb South Sister
This is a strenuous hike of about 15 miles with 5,000' elevation gain. See our Sample Prospectus for details from last year. Subscribers call Bob Speik for details at 385-0445. See photos.

Sunday, August 17, 2003, 7:30PM The Beach Boys at Les Schwab Amphitheater
Open seating, better be there when the gates open - Information. See photos.

Tuesday, August 19, 2003, Climb Mt. St. Helens
This is a strenuous hike of about 10 miles with 4,500' elevation gain. Subscribers call Bob Speik for details at 385-0445. See photos.

August 22 to 26, 2003, Steens Mountain Barbed Wire Roundup with ONDA
Spend a few days of free hiking, camping and pulling obsolete barbed wire fences from the new cow free Steens Wilderness. Call Tara at the Oregon Natural Desert Association at 503-525-0193, for more details about this opportunity to volunteer with like minded folks.

August 22 to September 1, 2003, the summer sale at Pandora's Backpack is on now!!
Come on in for 25% off on summer merchandise - including merchandise by Patagonia, prAna, The North Face and more!  Discounts.

August 22 to September 1, 2003, REI's Labor Day Sale and Clearance
REI offers 20% to 60% off on summer stuff, both at their stores and on line.

August 23 to 30, 2003, annual Cascade Festival of Music in the Pavilion tents on the lawns of Drake Park in downtown Bend
You are welcome to attend 10AM rehearsals of the Cascade Festival of Music Orchestra for FREE!  This years series includes Irish, Gypsy and Cuban evenings as well as Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Brahms and Mendelssohn. Tickets are $15 to $30. See photos of the Pavilions in Drake Park.

August 29 to September 1, 2003, Mountain Supply's Labor Day Sale
20% to 50% off on most everything in the store!  Discounts do not work for sale items.

Saturday, August 30, 2003, Sunrise to Summit hill climb on Mt. Bachelor
Fundraiser for MBSEF. Fastest times will be under 60 minutes for women and around 30 minutes for men. The straight line distance is about 1 mile, 2,833 feet and the elevation gain is about 2, 558 feet. The trail to the summit is always in great condition after this race. Test yourself against the gifted, trained and motivated athletes. Check with your doctor first! DISCLAIMER

Saturday and Sunday, August 30 to 31, 2003, Middle Sister and North Sister
Exploratory mountaineering on the summer approaches to Middle Sister and North Sister. Overnight at the tree line. Subscribers only. See photos.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER  2003

Wednesdays, 3 to 7PM weekly through October, Bend Farmers Market
Produce, breads, cheese and other foods from local growers.

Thursday, September 4, 2003, from 7:00 to 9:00PM, the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club will be sponsoring a FREE presentation on forest fire policy, forest health and restoration and community protection at the Central Oregon Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas in Bend.
Speakers from environmental and educational organizations and the Forest Service will present slides and discuss the role of public participation in forest planning and the role of fire in the forests.

Friday to Sunday, September 5 to 7, 2003, Sisters Folk Festival!
Jamb sessions, workshops, songwriters showcase and more. Go to www.sistersfolkfestival.com for more details. See you there!

Friday, September 5, 2003, 9:30AM to noon, Map, Compass and GPS Seminar
We have room for two more students at this popular Seminar. Call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445.

Friday, September 5, 2003, 5:30 to 6:30PM, "Desert Silence" Art Reception and slides hosted by ONDA at the Environmental Center
Artist Nancy Pobanz. At 6:30, walk together to the Mirror Pond Gallery to view the mixed media art works.

Sunday, September 7, 2003, 2PM, annual Great Drake Park Duck Race and Festival, in Drake Park of course
$5 for a duck until 1PM. Race for a new Ford Ranger 4x4 and (or?) a Bayliner 17.5 speedboat. (Note: I believe I have the winning tickets- BS)

Sunday, September 7, 2003, the Doobie Brothers at the Bend Les Schwab Amphitheater
Doors open at 5:30. River open 24-7. Go Pirates!

Tuesday, September 9, 2003, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend/Ft.Rock District offices
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people.

Wednesday, September 10, 2003, 7:00 to 9:00PM, Introduction to Map, Compass and GPS
This is a brief program for the High Desert Treasure Hunters. Call Les Berg at 541-312-4584 about this group.

Wednesday, September 10, 2003, 7PM, Cascades Mountaineers hosts Dennis Hanson
"To the pole of wind and ice.........a photo journey through the Antarctic" with Dennis Hanson.

9-11
Lest we forget the countless tragedies perpetrated on humanity by religious fanatics.

Friday, September 12, 5:30 to 10PM, FREE in Bend's McKay Park, Munch and Movies
Movies, art, food and beer riverside. Is this for real? Chairs, picnics and warm blankets OK. Foreign film night (Crouching Tiger...). Movies show outdoors at dusk! Boaters welcome too!

Friday to Sunday, September 12 to 14, 2003, Sisters Jazz Festival!
Jamb sessions, workshops, big bands and more. Go to www.sistersjazzfestival.com for more details. See you there!

Saturday, September 13, 2003, Fall Sale and Gear Swap, Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
Gear swap on Saturday. Information from 317-9407. Ask for John, whitewater canoeist.

Saturday, September 13, 2003, 10AM to 3PM, Exotic Car Rally at Sunriver
See photos of last years cars.

Sunday, September 14, 2003, 7PM, the award winning film "Cost of Freedom: The story of an extraordinary wolf and her fight for survival in one of America's last islands of wilderness". FREE, at the Environmental Center"
Showing the intensity of the passions that motivate all sides of the wolf issue, this award-winning film lays out an accessible and infuriating portrait of the wolf question, no matter which side you are on." Presented by filmmaker Vanessa Schulz from Ketchum, Idaho.

Monday and Tuesday, September 15-16, 2003, 8AM to 4:30PM at the Riverhouse, Steens Mountain debate in Bend
BLM meets with the Steens Mountain Advisory Council about vehicle access. The public is invited.

Monday, September 15, 2003, 6:30PM Camera Club Meeting at the Community Center
The program will discuss Photoshop digital editing software.

Saturday and Sunday, September 20 to 21, 2003, Broken Top Backpack with TraditionalMountaineering
A chance to learn some new techniques near the Trail Head at 8,000'. The fall weather should be cooler.  Subscribers only. Call for 385-0445 for information.

Sunday, September 21, 2003, 3PM at The High Desert Museum - FREE, the Geologic Origins of Central Oregon
One of a great series of free programs for the public.

Tuesday, September 23, 2003, 7 to 9PM, Bend Community Center, Seminar on Map, Compass and GPS together for the High Desert Treasure Club
Call Les Berg for information and how to join this active group at 312-4584.

Wednesday, September 24, 2003, 9 to 11AM, a free walking tour of the Metolious Preserve
The Deschutes Basin Land Trust acquired ownership of these 1,240 acres for $2.4 million contributed dollars. Phone 541-330-0017 or go to www.deschuteslandtrust.org

Saturday, September 27, 2003, 10AM to 3PM, The High Desert Museum, end of harvest celebration
Make and eat ice cream, watch magnificent draft horses haul logs to the mill and enjoy the fall weather. See you there.

Wednesday, October 1, 2003, dog leash restrictions expire until spring
See the maps of the closure areas along the Deschutes and in the Sisters.

Anytime in September 2003, 1:30 to 4:30 or 5:30 to 8:30PM:   Basic to advanced map, compass, GPS and altimeter classroom classes! These recommended FEE classes are held at the convenience of two to five students.  See the flyer:

MONTH OF OCTOBER 2003

Wednesdays, 3 to 7PM weekly through October, Bend Farmers Market
Produce, breads, cheese and other foods from local growers

Wednesday, October 1, 2003, dog leash restrictions expire until spring
See the maps of the closure areas along the Deschutes and in the Sisters

Thursday, October 2, 2003, Regal Cinemas’ 23rd Annual "Cans Film Festival" benefiting COCAAN
Bring three cans or boxes of nonperishable food and receive admission to a movie and a FREE box of popcorn!

Friday, October 3, 2003, 7-9PM  Around the World with IMBA, a slideshow at Pine Mountain Sports
A fun and exciting slideshow about mountain bike riding and travel adventures in the U.S., Italy, Wales, Australia, and beyond. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. Learn more about trail building and sign up to participate in other volunteer and social functions.

Saturday, October 4, 2003, 9AM till Noon, at the Central Oregon Environmental Center, IMBA Trail Building School
"After class and a free lunch from Dilusso Baking we will head out to the trails and start construction on several new trails as well as maintaining some problem areas on existing trails. Biketoberfest will commence after the trail work is complete and we have all had a chance to ride. The festivities will be held at the Phils trailhead parking area. Deschutes Brewery will be supplying a refreshing malty beverage to all of you over 21 who attend, and COTA will supply the food. Registration is mandatory." Contact Mark DeJohn, Central Oregon Trail Alliance, 541-948-0993.  See photos of this event!

Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2003, Sustainable living expo in downtown Bend, Oregon
Bend is a great town for a home base for your alpine mountaineering adventures just 20 miles west!  See photos of the 2002 expo.

Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2003, Fall Festival in downtown Bend, Oregon
See you at the Carrera Motors Oktoberfest celebration area featuring German cuisine by Jakalope Grill, handcrafted northwest beer and wine and a traditional "oompah" band.  Take a day off and enjoy town!  Go to BeerAdvocate   See photos of last years Fall Festival.

Wednesday, October 8, 2003, 7PM, Cascades Mountaineers hosts Cathy Sassin
Cathy Sassin will present a video presentation on mountaineering in adventure racing. She will show TV OLN’s coverage of the 1998 Raid Gauloises in Ecuador, talk about her experiences during that event and review some of the most lightweight gear used in mountain adventure races. Cathy's program will be preceded by a short presentation by Pamela Stephenson, the founder of BARK, Central Oregon's adventure racing club. See photos of The Juniper Berry.

Thursday October 9, 2003, 9AM to 3PM, Geocaching at Lucky Lake and Blow Lake
Join us before the snow flies, for 4 miles of walking on forest trails to scenic lakes off Cascade Lakes Highway. For information call Baron Max at 385-0445.

Thursday October 9, 2003, 5 to 8PM, Pandora's Backpack  
will participate in the first anniversary celebration of St. Clair's Place with bluegrass music, snacks and drinks and some great deals.

Thursday October 9, 2003, 6:30PM, Juniper Group Sierra Club Social and New Member Night
A potluck dinner and drinks will be followed by the program. Local photographer Marilyn Miller will show scenic slides followed by other volunteers.  Participation in hikes and other events will be discussed. Membership in Sierra Club is NOT required at monthly meetings.

Saturday, October 11, 2003, 9:30AM to 2:00PM, Active Winter Outdoor Expo and annual Nordic Ski and Sport Swap, at the Bend Armory
Free admission. Buy snow shoeing, hiking, and back packing winter sports clothing and equipment. Sale items must be checked in Friday. Call Central Oregon Nordic Club, 388-4457. See photos of last years Nordic Ski Swap.

Sunday, October 12, 2003, The Wild(er) Juniper Berry II, a 6 to 8 hour adventure race around Bend
See the flyer.  Questions? Call Pam Stevenson at 541-389-5599.  See photos of the first Juniper Berry adventure race.

Tuesday, October 14, 2003, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend/Ft.Rock District offices
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people.

October 17 to 19, 2003 10th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference, at Penn State University, Pennsylvania
Sponsored by NOLS, Outward Bound USA, Student Conservation Association, USFS, AEE, WEA, Boy Scouts of America, Mountain Rescue Association, American Alpine Club and other organizations, this annual conference deals with the mitigation of risks inherent in wilderness travel, walking the hills, mountain climbing and other outdoor activities and the management of inevitable incidents.  For information, click here. For the interesting Conference Agenda, click here.

Saturday, October 18, 2003, 9AM to 3PM, USFS bus tour of the 21,000 acre Davis fire near Davis Lake
Bring warm clothing, camera, lunch and water for this bus tour led by USFS experts. Reservations required, by phone to Crescent Ranger District, 541-433-3200.

Saturday, October 18, 2002, 8AM to 7PM, MBSEF/Skyliner's Ski Swap
For more than 30 years, the Skyliner's Ski Swap has offered red hot deals on new and used ski and winter gear benefiting the Mount Bachelor Ski Education Foundation.  Admission $3 individuals, $6 families.  2,000 to 3,000 folks are expected. There is usually a looong line as the doors open at 8AM at the Mt. Bachelor bus barn 115 SW Columbia Avenue in west side Bend.  Call 388-0002 for more information.

Sunday, October 19, 2003, 11AM at the Southern River Crossing, The Log Jam Celebration!
The Log Jam, a celebration of the opening of our new bridge across the Deschutes, will kick off with a 12K run and walk across all 15 of Bend's bridges, the ceremony and The Timber Festival. Yes, we have all been asking to see a pro log chopping and log rolling contest in Bend!  Blue Grass music, food and beverage booths are included. High profile athletes and big name sponsors will add to the fun.

Friday, October 24, 2003, 5:30 to 8:30PM, The High Desert Museum, Annual Member's and Patron's Reception
Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Awards and guided tours of new exhibits. Rsvp to 541-382-4754 x 500.

Saturday, October 25, 2003, 8th annual “Full Moon Fever” Bouldering competition, at InClimb Gym
The competition starts at 4PM and the $20 entry fee includes one raffle ticket. Mountain Supply is holding a free climbing shoe demo during the event from noon to 7PM. The day will also include a fund raiser for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital with a $10 entry fee and climbing from noon to 3PM. See the photos of last years event.

Sunday, October 26, 2003, 9AM to 4PM  Free Navigation Noodle in the Badlands
Use the basic skills needed to go off trail in the backcountry. A free field experience for folks who have studied the map, compass and optional GPS skills of the Wilderness navigator and for those who would like to learn more about these skills.  This instructional seminar is not an orienteering outing.  This is the sixth year for this popular clinic!  See last years Photos . For the write up click Prospectus.   For The Bulletin's news coverage click Noodle.  For information call leader Bob Speik at 385-0554 or email Noodle.

Sunday, October 26 at 3PM, at the Sunriver Library, Hiking in the French Alps with Hilloah Rohr
Hilloah provides a charming slide show of the Alps. Hike with her next summer!

Tuesday, October 28, 2003, 6 to 9PM at the Riverhouse Resort in Bend, free BLM discussion of the Steens Mountain Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting four "open house" meetings for the public to learn about and give input regarding the Draft Resource Management Plan for the Steens. Here is a chance to learn more and give your input.

MONTH OF NOVEMBER  2003

Thursday, November 6, 2003, 6:30PM at the Environmental Center: Wolves in the West - Return of a Native
Sponsored by ONDA and Defenders of Wildlife, this program includes comments by Levi Holt, Tribal Liaison for the Nez Perce Tribe.

Saturday, November 8, 2003, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jantzen Beach, Mazama's Annual Banquet, guest speaker: ARLENE BLUM 
A noted author and pioneer in mountaineering, Arlene played a leading role in more than twenty successful expeditions, including the first American climb of Annapurna. She also completed a 2,000 mile, nine-month trek across the Himalayan regions of Bhutan, Nepal and India. For more info on traditional mountaineer Arlene, browse to www.arleneblum.com

Each Saturday in November, at 9AM, meet at DiLusso's on Galveston Ave for single track trail work with COTA
Tools and snacks will be provided. Please bring: gloves, eye protection and drinking water. The work for the next couple weeks is easily accessed by dirt roads and we will walk in, therefore bikes will not be needed. See photos of this work. See a map of this work Chris Kratsch, COTA Trail Maintenance Coordinator, http://www.cotamtb.org/newtrails.php

Tuesday, November 11, 2003, Veterans Day
"Especially important as warfare continues." --First Lieutenant (Armored Force, Retired),  R. L. Speik

Tuesday, November 11, 2003, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend/Ft.Rock District offices
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people. TraditionalMountaineering is a long time member of this group, representing the interests of human powered recreation on the Forest District.

Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 7PM at the Environmental Center: Mt. Shasta - The Lone Giant of the Cascades
The U.S. Forest Service climbing rangers on Mt. Shasta have put together a slide show/talk on climbing Mt. Shasta for Cascades Mountaineers. The program will cover the history of the mountain and various climbing routes, including Avalanche Gulch. 

Thursday, November 13, 2003, 6:30PM at the Environmental Center: Cross Country Ski Adventure in Finnish Lapland
Juniper Group Sierra Club social, includes snacks and beverages followed by the 7:00 p.m. program. Membership in Sierra Club is NOT required. Free and open to the public.

Sunday November 16, 2003, 6:30-8PM at Athletic Club of Bend, Le Tour du Queyras
Join Hilloah for an evening slideshow of scenic hiking and mountain culture in the French tradition! Le Queyras Parc Régional is an exquisite, relatively unknown part of the French Alps on the border of Italy. Designated to maintain the rich mountain culture, the hiking trails wind through ancient villages and over passes in the footsteps of Hannibal.

Hiking with Hilloah 2004

Monday, November 17, 2003, Southern Crossing Bridge opens today 
Highway 97 open to Cascades Lakes Highway and Mt. Bachelor by way of Reed Market Road on the south east side of Bend.

Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 7PM, 4th Annual Powder Hound Preview at Pine Mountain Sports
FREE slide show, malted beverages provided by Silvermoon Beverages, $2,000 in raffle prizes. See photos of last years event.  TraditionalMountaineering discounts.

Thursday, November 20, 2003, 7 to 9PM, public meeting for the BLM's Resource Management Plan
This important meeting to receive public input on the draft Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan will be held at Highland Elementary (formerly Kenwood), 701 NW Newport Avenue, Bend. This is a must from human powered folks who are for closing the few roads in The Badlands to motorized recreation.

Friday, November 21, 2003, Opening Day at Mt. Bachelor
Plenty of new snow and more to come. Check it out. 

Saturday, November 22, 2003, 9AM to 4PM  FREE Navigation Noodle in the Badlands
Use the basic skills needed to go off trail in the backcountry. A free field experience for folks who have studied the map, compass and optional GPS skills of the Wilderness navigator and for those who would like to learn more about these skills.  This instructional seminar is not an orienteering outing.  This is the sixth year for this popular clinic!  See last years Photos . For the write up click on a recent Prospectus.   For The Bulletin's news coverage click Noodle.  For information call leader Bob Speik at 385-0554 or email Noodle.

Sunday, November 23, 2003, 9AM to 3PM, FREE introduction to Geocaching 
Join us for a geocache hunt in the nearby desert east of Bend. Call Baron Max and Mrs. Max at 385-0445 for details.

Thursday, November 27, 2003, Thanksgiving Day!  Time for friends and family!       

Saturday, November 29th from 6 to 8PM, a cross country ski waxing clinic with Sunnyside Sports
The clinic will cover all aspects of ski waxing, from basic how-to to more technical waxing advancements. The clinic is free, no registration is required. Sunnyside Sports is located at 930 NW Newport Avenue in Bend. For more information call Sunnyside at 382-8018. Don't forget, Sunnyside gives us a Subscribers' discount on selected items.

MONTH OF DECEMBER  2003

Saturday, December 6, 2003, the Bend Christmas Parade from noon to 2PM through downtown Bend
Information from 388-3679.

Tuesday, December 9, 2003, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend/Ft.Rock District offices
Trail User Group members meet with Forest Recreation people.

Wednesday, December 10, 2003, Mountain Gear Holliday Special - final day!
Order online and include the Key Code R6950 and get your 10% discount off your entire order and FREE ground shipping in the USA. Mountain Gear

Wednesday, December 10, 2003, 7PM at the Environmental Center, Cascades Mountaineers meeting
Recent Travels in Pakistan and China with Sam Carpenter and Climbing in Kyrgyzstan in 1997 with Pete Keane of Timberline Guides, Inc.

Thursday November 11, 2003 7PM, Juniper Group's Annual Holiday Party at the Environmental Center
LIVE MUSIC! Door prizes, delicious holiday food, festive snacks, fun drinks, videos, slides, festive decorations and the best part is - Tim Moore, acoustic guitars and Ron Laws, wood flutes, from the band CAYO. FREE. Membership in Sierra Club is NOT required. See photos of this event.

Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 5:30 to 7:30PM, Open House with ONDA at the Environmental Center
This is an opportunity to learn more about the Oregon Natural Desert Association, eat, drink and meet new folks who enjoy the high desert. ONDA was a founding member of Bend's Environmental Center. Note: Changed from the 17th!  See the ONDA volunteer adventure in the Owyhee Canyonlands

Thursday, December 25, 2003, Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 31, 2003, New Years Eve!

    WARNING - *DISCLAIMER!*
Mountain climbing has inherent dangers that can in part, be mitigated!

Calendar 2003