Mazamas Climbing: 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

MAZAMAS ANNUAL CELEBRATION WITH GUEST SPEAKER BARRY BLANCHARD Saturday, November 17

We cordially invite you to Mazamas 2012 Annual Celebration featuring a presentation by noted mountaineer Barry Blanchard.  One of Canada's foremost alpinists, Barry will describe recent climbing trips to the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Blanc, Nuptse, Everest, K2 and others to help illustrate the ways mountains engage us and how climbing soothes the soul.

New Venue! this year, the Celebration will be held at the historic Bagdad Theatre on SE Hawthorne.
Low Ticket Price! - the $10 ticket gets you a coupon for one free beer!  And remember, old timers (members for 25 years or more) get in for only $5.
Great Food! - you get full access to the Bagdad menu at regular prices.
Parking is easy! - after business hours, local area banks offer free parking in their nearby lots.  
Silent Auction! - support the Mazamas and enjoy fantastic local bargains.  
Mazama Achievement Awards! - Recognize the achievements of your favorite climb leaders, hike leaders, and friends.

Guest Speaker: Barry Blanchard presenting ‘My Mountain Life’
Location: Bagdad Theatre on SE Hawthorne and 37th Ave in Portland, OR
Date/Time: Saturday evening, November 17 at 6:30PM (Doors at 5PM)
Tickets: $10 at the MMC and online (follow the link below)

To learn more and to purchase tickets online, please follow this link.

FOREST SERVICE PREPARES TO ALLOW LOGGING AROUND FRENCHES DOME

Photo Courtesy Judson Hall

Local Forest Service watchdog group BARK reports that the USFS is preparing a timber sale in the ZigZag Ranger District. According to BARK, "The Horseshoe Sale" comprises 2000 acres of timber nestled between the Bull Run Watershed Protective Area and the Mount Hood Wilderness.

In addition to Frenches Dome, the sale could profoundly impact a number of popular hiking trails and campgrounds.

Trails:Top Spur Trail, Ramona Falls Trail, Burnt Lake Trail, Cast Creek Trail, Horseshoe Creek Trail, Sandy River Trail, Upper Horseshoe Trail, Lolo Pass Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.
Campgrounds: Lost Creek Campground, McNeil Campground, and Riley Horseshoe Campground

BARK views this sale as a worrying departure from the logging moratorium enjoyed in the ZigZag Ranger District since 1998.