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MONTH OF JANUARY  2004

Sunday, January 4, 2004, 11AM, Atta Boy Dog Sled Race, One Mile Ceremonial Start at Mt. Bachelor
Each Musher will take one of our sponsors for this Ceremonial start/sprint. Times will not count. FREE. Opening Ceremonies and the March for Light Parade, Riverfront Plaza, Downtown Bend, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and welcome the mushers and their teams to Central Oregon. FREE

Monday, January 5, 2004, Free Public Snowshoe Tours at Mt. Bachelor until March 14, 2004
Recreational enthusiasts are invited to join a Forest Service Naturalist for a free snowshoe tour of Mt. Bachelor. No previous experience required; dress warmly and snowshoes are provided. Meet near the West Village Guest Service Building at the Snowshoe Hut. 10:00am and 1:30pm. Tours last about an hour. For more information, call Jason or Sara at 541-383-4771. Read more about these tours.

Thursday, January 8, 2004 6:30PM Juniper Group Sierra Club social, Central Oregon Environmental Center
Bob Speik, Traditional Mountaineering, will be our guest speaker. He will talk about Backcountry Navigation with map compass and optional GPS.
Membership in the Sierra Club is NOT required. Free and open to the public including snacks and beverages and the 7:00PM program.

Friday, January 9, 2004 6:30PM, Nordic Club, Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 North West Kansas Street, Bend
Winter slide show by Rick La Follette and Pete Martin. See maps of the winter trails.

Saturday, January 10, 2004, High Desert Museum offers a FREE day!
Fees go to $12 starting Monday. Better become a Member of this Central Oregon Treasure. See our photos of a summer outing at the Museum .

Sunday, January 11, 2004, finish of the Atta Boy 300 Dog Sled Races at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
Watch the start and finish of the final stage of this international Dog Sled Race. See our photos.

Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend-Ft.Rock District Office
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people. TraditionalMountaineering is a long-time member of this group, representing the interests of human powered recreation and mountain climbing on the Forest District. Read the weekly Report and Trail Tips.

Wednesday, January 14, 2004, 7PM at the Environmental Center: Cascades Mountaineers Meeting.
Elite club members will show you their summer exploits.

Thursday, January 15, 2004, Redpoint Climber's Supply Clinic at 6:30PM
Jim Ablao will cover self-rescue techniques for the recreational climber.

Saturday, January 17, 2004, 9AM to about 3PM, "Navigation Noodle in the Badlands®", no matter the weather!
This is a FREE field exercise for folks who attend the Sierra club social noted above. For photos of a previous Noodle go to  http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/Photos_Badlands_Noodle_sm.htm. Jim Witty wrote up a Noodle in the Bulletin: http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/News_Noodle.htm. Call Bob Speik at 385-0445 for the meeting place and a detailed Prospectus.

Thursday, January 22, 2004, 7PM at Pine Mountain Sports: Adventure Racing
Olympic X-C Skier turned Adventure Racer Justin Wadsworth shares his stories. See our photos of the Wild Juniper Berry, our local race .

Thursday, January 22, 2004, 7PM at Redpoint Climbers Supply in Bend,  free Seminar on Self Rescue
These free seminars (Self Rescue, Belaying the Leader, Leading Rock, etc.) taught by Jim Ablao in the Bend Redpoint store, are really excellent. Shame on the folks that think they know it all already!

Saturday, January 24, 2004, Great Nordeen Cross Country Ski Classic starts at 10:30AM at the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center
The fastest XC Marathon in the country will attract more than 500 competitors for this 42 and 30 kilometer point-to-point race offering over $2000 in Raffle Prizes.
For more information, contact MBSEF at 541-388-0002 or visit www.mbsef.org

Saturday, January 24, 2004, Atlas Snowshoe Shuffle, 10AM at Swampy Lakes Snowpark
A US Snowshoe Association regional Qualifier for Nationals. 5K and 10K mostly flat courses. Contact Kyle Will at 541-322-5821 or email kyle@athleticclubofbend.com.

Sunday, January 25, 2004, 9AM at 10 Mile Snowpark
BARK Snowshoe Trek to Paulina Peak (search our web for BARK). Best be fast and fit!

Sunday, January 25, 2004, 8AM at Smith Rock, introductory hike around Burma Road or Misery Ridge with Cascades Mountaineer Ken Kruger
"This will be light, fast and pretty easy. We’ll cover maybe 3-5 miles, 700-1400 ft. in elevation and we should be back in Bend by 1pm. Participation and RSVP Requirements: Show up and you’re in! Kids, dogs (must be on a leash; dogs, not kids) and everyone else welcome. Contact Ken Kruger, 382-8028W, 312-9369H or email Ken

Monday, January 26, 2004, 7PM at Bend Brewing Company, Team BARK
2004 Race Planning Meeting for any and all interested in adventure racing.

Saturday, January 31, 2004, 2PM at the "new" Tower Theater in downtown Bend, free - Tango Argentine!
Mark the opening of the restored Tower Theater with Alejandro Tosi and Alicia Jumar-Loffler demonstrating the Argentine Tango!
** At 8PM, Maria of Buenos Aires, Piazzola's  tango Opera, directed by Murry Sidlin, tickets $50.

January 29 to February 2, 2004, 2004 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City!

MONTH OF FEBRUARY  2004

Sunday, February 1, 2004, Free Public Snowshoe Tours at Mt. Bachelor until March 14, 2004
Recreational enthusiasts are invited to join a Forest Service Naturalist for a free snowshoe tour of Mt. Bachelor. No previous experience required; dress warmly and snowshoes are provided. Meet near the West Village Guest Service Building at the Snowshoe Hut. 10:00am and 1:30pm. Tours last about an hour. For more information, call Jason or Sara at 541-383-4771. Read more about these tours.

Sunday, February 1, 2004, Tower Theater in downtown Bend
Go to www.TowerTheater.org for many events this week, from free to $50 or more. See photos from the free Tango Demonstration Saturday.

Thursday through Sunday, February 5-8 , 2003, Bend Winterfest celebration all around town and at Mt. Bachelor
Bend Winterfest celebrations are being held all around down town and at Mt. Bachelor.  For more information go to www.bendwinterfest.com.

Tuesday, February 10, 2004, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend-Ft.Rock District Office
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people. TraditionalMountaineering is a long-time member of this group, representing the interests of human powered recreation and mountain climbing on the Forest District. Read the weekly Report and Trail Tips.

Wednesday, February 11, 2003, 7PM at the Environmental Center: Cascades Mountaineers Meeting
Bob Sandberg: Three Sisters Marathon. See our photos of an exploration with Bob Sandberg of the approaches to Middle and North Sister.

Thursday, February 12, 2004, 6:30PM at Redpoint Climbers Supply,  free clinic on Self-Rescue for the Recreational Climber with Guide Jim Ablao
Skills covered: -Belay scenarios -Rappel scenarios -Belay/Rappel back-ups  -Friction knots and releasable hitches ** Bring your harness, belay device and lockers!

Saturday, February 14, 2004, 9AM to 5PM, Free Day at the High Desert Museum
Another chance to check out this Central Oregon treasure. See our photos of a summer outing at the Museum

Friday through Tuesday, February 13-17, 2004, National Winter Wilderness Medicine Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
"The Wilderness Medical Society offers Continuing Medical Education programs in wilderness medicine that are relevant for both the private sector and the military. The WMS faculty has developed expertise through research and clinical experience, including field experience. Join us at a conference for both professional and personal growth." Read about The Wilderness Medical Society.

Saturday, February 21, 2004, 3PM at the High Desert Museum, Beaver, Exploration and Empire in the high desert pre Lewis and Clark
Admission to the Museum is now $12. The Lecture Series is free when you are admitted. Saturday February 28 and March 6 finish the series.

Saturday, February 21, 2004, 2:30 to 4:00PM, Pizza with Central Oregon Geocachers
Join logscaler and Red for Pizza in Redmond. For details go to www.Geocaching.com, put in your zip code and click on nearby caches. Or just click here. Or go to N 44° 17.473 W 121° 10.466 or UTM: 10T E 645646 N 4905839  (both WGS84 and will not quite match your Quad map)

Saturday, February 22, 9AM at a local SnoPark, The Wild SnowBerry adventure race with BARK
Pam Stevenson has put together the third Bend Adventure Racing Klub (Bark) short and fun adventure race for newbies. See photos of the first Wild Juniper Berry. Read the latest BARK Newsletter  Print the application instructions for the Wild SnowBerry Adventure Race.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004, COCC Lunch-n-Learn Series, featuring guest speaker Bob Speik on traditional mountaineering in Bend, Oregon

Thursday, February 26, 2004, a party at Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room, see Rage Films' 2004 footage while drinking a delicious Deschutes brew
Doors Open @ 7:45 PM, $5 @ the door, includes the first beer. Lots of Deschutes Brewery shwag! Seating is limited. See you at the show!

Friday to Sunday, February 27 to 29, ODFW presents "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman", Suttle Lake Campground near Sisters
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsors summer and winter workshops for outdoor gals. Sessions include skiing, snowshoeing, Dutch oven cooking, bow-hunting, winter survival, photography, etc. and of course, map, compass and GPS. Robert Speik will teach sessions on staying found and finding your way. For information and to sign-up call Nancy Smogor, Program Coordinator at 503-947-6016 or email Nancy

MONTH OF MARCH  2004

Thursday, March 4, 2004, 7PM, THE DESCHUTES RIVER – YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW
Join the Central Oregon Flyfishers as they host Patrick Griffiths, Water Program Specialist for the City of Bend, and Bruce Aylward, Interim Executive Director of the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, as they present information on the Deschutes River natural hydrograph and the history of its development for human use at Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 NE 4th St. COST: FREE

Saturday, March 6th, 7PM, TELLURIDE'S MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR, at the Tower Theater, Downtown Bend
Don't miss this evening of high quality, thought-provoking films that celebrate mountain people, culture, adventure and conservation. This will be a showcase of the very best of the annual Mountain Film in Telluride Festival, an event synonymous with the world's finest film making. Proceeds from this event will benefit reSource, a Bend non-profit that helps individuals and organizations put sustainability into practice. For more information contact Mike Riley, Executive Director of reSource, at 388-3638 or visit www.resourceoregon.org. $15 in advance; $17.50 at the door. Tickets available at Boomtown, Ranch Records, and Pine Mountain Sports.

Tuesday, March 9, 2004, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend-Ft.Rock District Office
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people. TraditionalMountaineering is a long-time member of this group, representing the interests of human powered recreation and mountain climbing on the Forest District. Read the weekly Report and Trail Tips.

Wednesday, March 10, 2004, 7:00PM, at the Environmental Center - Oregon’s Most Beautiful Trips & Trails, a Slide Show Presentation by William L. Sullivan
Oregon Trips & Trails, author William L. Sullivan takes us on a tour of the state’s most interesting and scenic places, from the hot springs of Steens Mountain and the gold-mining ghost towns of Northeast Oregon to the alpine wildflower displays of the High Cascades for Cascades Mountaineers.

Friday, March 12, 2004, Into the Void, showing at the Pilot Butte Six
We will have a review of this terrific book, one that you will read cover to cover. You won't be able to put it down!

  Wednesday, March 17, 2004, St. Patrick's Day

Friday to Sunday, March 19–22, 2004, WILDERNESS INVENTORY WEEKEND at the John Day Area
Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for a volunteer "wilderness inventory" weekend in the rugged John Day area. It will be a great opportunity
to get out in the field and explore this scenic wildland, rub shoulders with fellow desert rats and contribute to ONDA's work to protect Oregon's native
high desert. For more information please contact Chris at cegertson@onda.org or 330-2638.

Saturday, March 27, 2004, 10AM to 4PM, TraditionalMountaineering map compass and gps information and class signup at GI Joes
Bring your gps and compass to GI Joes and ask Bob about Land Navigation, Geocaching, and advanced hiking and mountaineering. Free discount vouchers! You can ask questions and sign up for the Class on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the Environmental Center in Bend (see below).

Tuesday, March 30, 2004, 7PM at the Bend high Auditorium, The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra
Sponsored by Cascade Festival of Music. Call toll free for information, 888-545-7435 or visit www.CascadeMusic.org  See photos!

MONTH OF APRIL 2004

Thursday and Friday, April 1-2, 2004, USFS Summit on shared use on Dutchman Flats
This summit is planned to solve the user conflicts in and around Dutchman Flat near Mt Bachelor

Saturday, April 3, 2004. John Craig Wilderness Cross Country Ski Event on the McKenzie pass highway
This event is in honor of John T. Craig, who in 1877 won a contract with the U.S. Post Office to carry mail to Central Oregon by skiing over the McKenzie pass. Craig had the incredible bad luck of starting his first trip feeling under the weather and unknowingly heading into a December blizzard. They found his body next to an unlit stove in a cabin near the summit. This event commemorates his ill-fated adventure. More information from the Central Oregon Nordic Club.

Friday and Saturday, April 9-10, 2004, Tenth Annual Spring Beer and Wine Festival at the Oregon Convention Center
Sample over 150 handcrafted beverages, gourmet foods and arts and crafts. Dancing too! Information at www.SpringBeerFest.com

Saturday, April 10, 2004, from 8AM to 6PM, Lynn Hill will be at the Redpoint Terrebonne shoe demo day, hanging out and signing posters and books-
Lynn's show "Exotic Rock" will be presented at 8PM at the Redmond Grange. Seventh Street Brew Pub is offering $7.00 pitchers to slide show folks!
The show includes her free ascent of "The Nose" as well as slides of her travels around the world. Tickets for the show are $7 at the door. The Brew Pub is at the north east corner of the Redmond Fred Meyer parking lot. It is walking distance to the Grange.

Sunday, April 11, 2004, Easter Sunday!
My outdoor wife selected this image for you. Hmmmm-

Tuesday, April 13, 2004, 6:30PM, Hans Florine for the Oregon Section of the AAC, at the Old Market Pub and Brewery in Portland
Hans Florine will give his multi-media presentation, "20 Classics in 20 Days", to aid the Oregon Section in raising funds for further rescue litter deployment at Leavenworth, WA. There will be a pizza and salad dinner, along with a book signing and free posters starting at 6:00 pm, followed by the multi-media presentation at 7:30. Suggested donation for the dinner and show combined is $25. Show only $15.00. Spread the word, we really want to get a good turnout for this show, we have made special arrangements with the Old Market to reserve dinner space in the main restaurant so we should have a seating capacity of about 200-250. Full details and a signup form are available on the section web site, (yes now), or you can call Bob McGown for a dinner reservation, 503-244-0078.

Tuesday, April 13, 2004, 6:30PM, TUG Meeting at Bend-Ft.Rock District Office
Trail User Group meets with Forest Recreation people. TraditionalMountaineering is a long-time member of this group, representing the interests of human powered recreation and mountain climbing on the Forest District. Read the weekly Report and Trail Tips.

Wednesday, April 14, 2004, 7PM, Climbing the Aiguille de Midi and A Snow Adventure in Alaska, by Greg Ouellette at the Environmental Center
Greg Ouellette, a new Cascades Mountaineers club member, will share slides of his guided climb on and around the Aiguille de Midi in Chamonix, France. Next Greg will take us to Glacier Bay Wilderness in Alaska for a most unusual adventure. He encountered a huge storm that pinned him down with nine days of heavy snow. And, Trekking in Glacier National Park, Patagonia, Paco Echevarria, a slide show of treks in Glacier National Park in Patagonia, Argentina.

Sunday, April 18, 2004, 5:30PM, Wolf Alive at the High Desert Museum
This is a Members only session, noting the fact that endangered wolves will be returning to Oregon naturally, from nearby states. The presentation, which features a domesticated wolf, is for folks 16 years old and up. It is followed by a wine and cheese reception. Join this Central Oregon treasure now!  High Desert Museum  See our photos of the Museum in summer.  See photos of this event.

Monday and Tuesday, April 19 and 20, 2004, 6PM and at 9PM at Summit High School Auditorium, the best of The Banff Film Festival
A rich and entertaining collection of award winning films by international filmmakers shown in four performances.  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

Saturday, April 24, 2004, 9AM, FREE seminar on climbing steep snow slopes
We plan to meet near Mt. Bachelor. We will walk on consolidated snow or snowshoe to a certain appropriate slope for steep snow climbing and ice axe arrest, skills needed for Hood, Shasta, Middle Sister, Adams etc.  Subscribers only. Prospectus sent to participants only. Information from Bob Speik at 541-385-0445, info@traditionalmountaineering.org  No drop ins, please!

        
(Illustrations from Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills)

Sunday, April 24, 2004, 11AM, FREE Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Training near Mt. Bachelor
We will meet near Mt. Bachelor. See the Photos of a recent seminar.  Read the Prospectus.  Information from Bob Speik at 541-385-0445, info@traditionalmountaineering.org   Subscribers only. No drop-ins, please!

Tuesday, April 27, 2004, 9-11AM, Tour of the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
RSVP to the Deschutes Land Trust at 541-330-0017. More information on this walk through time from www.DeschutesLandTrust.org

Wednesday through Tuesday, April 28 to May 4, 2004, Lakeview Wilderness Research Trip with ONDA
Explore rimrock and lakes within the BLM's Lakeview District and help inventory wilderness values on public lands. The work will involve a base camp, hiking, driving, photographing, GPS mapping and writing. See photos of a similar trip. Contact Chris at 541-330-2638 or email cegertson@onda.org

MONTH OF MAY 2004

Saturdays in May 2004, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend.

Saturday, May 1, 2004, for a week, Riverfest 2004
A week long celebration of the cold spring-fed rivers the flow year around  through and near Bend, Oregon. Information from the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Photos from last year.  More Riverfest photos.

Saturday, May 8, 2004, 12th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing
This one day event focuses on restoration projects to protect and enhance the Smith Rock State Park area. Registration is at 8 AM by the main fee station at Smith Rock State Park. Parking passes included for all volunteers  Free dinner for volunteers starts at 6 PM with video of the day's events, and the ever popular auction and raffle. Photos.  More photos.

Sunday, May 9, 2004, Cascade Chainbreaker Mountain Bike Race
This popular fat-tire race takes place on the fine trails just west of Bend is expected to draw 300 racers from the Northwest. Information from www.WebCyclery.com, the sponsor, in Bend. Photos.
Sunday, May 9, 2004, Mothers Day!  

Tuesday, May 11, 2004, Deschutes National Forest District Final Decision on Dutchman Flat - Tumalo Mountain snowmobile restrictions feedback
Bend-Ft.Rock District USFS Trail User Group monthly meeting at 6:30PM expanded to the Bend Community Center. All interested folks invited!  See the final decision.

Tuesday, May 11, 2004, 4PM, Grand Opening of the Cascade Lakes Brewing Company "Lodge"!
The Lodge is located on Cascades Lakes Highway west of Bend at the corner of Chandler Avenue. The Lodge is a 6,000 square foot restaurant featuring a full bar, full lunch and dinner menus, pool tables, big screen TV's, and last but not least, the full lineup of hand crafted Cascade Lakes beer. This beautifully designed building will house Bend's premier after skiing location, complete with vaulted ceilings, a rock fireplace and delicious food. There are several other Cascade Lakes pubs in Central Oregon. For information call 541-388-4998 or click on The Lodge .

Wednesday, May 12, 2004, 7PM, Leave No Trace, with Ranger Kirk Metzger for Cascades Mountaineers at the Environmental Center in Bend
With ever increasing numbers of climbers, backpackers and hikers visiting the Three Sisters Wilderness and the Cascades mountains, there are good choices we can make to improve the quality of our time spent in the high country. Learn how to site your camp, manage a campfire, move through the mountains on and off trail, brush your teeth, and deal with human waste in the wilderness. A second presentation is "Namesakes and History of the Cascades".  Dave Nissen of Wanderlust Tours will share some fun historical background to many of those common and not-so-common names we see on our topo and forest service maps.

Thursday, May 13, 2004, 6PM Coffee & Dessert Action Hour 7 to 9PM special Sierra Club meeting to unseat George Bush
Join us at the Bend Community Center (different location) for this month's focus, "Unseating the Bush Administration because of its assaults on the environment". We'll be joining the Democrats and Greens for a lively evening! Membership in Sierra Club is not required

Friday, May 14, 2004 at 7PM, A slide show presentation by William L. Sullivan for the Central Oregon Nordic Club at the Environmental Center
Oregon author William L. Sullivan’s slide show is based in part on his newest book, Cabin Fever: Notes From a part-Time Pioneer.

Saturday, May 15, 2004, US Bank Pole Pedal Paddle race
The Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation (MBSEF), with the support of U.S. Bank, will be holding Central Oregon's largest sporting event, the 28th Annual U.S. Bank
Pole Pedal Paddle. Read about the 2004 event.

Sunday, May 16, 2004, hiking along the McKenzie River 3, 5,or 10 miles with the Central Oregon Nordic Club
Sunday summer hikes meet at 9:30 at Royal Blend/Delussos on Newport Avenue. Call 382-8023 if you need more information.

Thursday May 20, 2004 7PM BARK presents Rebecca Rusch covering Adventure Racing at Pine Mountain Sports
It takes a special kind of woman to quit her job to live out of her truck and adventure race full-time. The strategy, which included a winter training in Bend, has paid off. Rebecca is the captain of Team Montrail, winner of last year’s Raid World Championship in Kyrgyzstan. Her teams have placed first at Raid the North Extreme 2002, second at Primal Quest 2002, third at Discovery Channel World Championship Adventure Race 2001. In her spare time she’s also won national championships in outrigger canoe racing and whitewater rafting. Come hear Rebecca share stories about the Raid and give her advice for the upcoming Raid qualifier here in Bend June 11-13.

Saturday, May 22, 2004, 9AM, hike Grey Butte to Smith Rock with the Sierra Club
This is a beautiful 9 mile hike with a car shuttle. Hope for lots of wildflowers and exotic bitterroot blooms. Meet at the Target parking lot, Highway 97 side. Call Leader Alison Hamway at 382-2035 for information. Membership not required.

Saturday, May 22, 2004, 6PM, 2nd Annual Pine Mountain Geo-Star Party by PMOGUY
"I have May 22nd-23rd 2004 on the observatory calendar for the 2nd Annual Geo-Star Party here at Pine Mountain Observatory. The snow should be gone and the wild flowers in full bloom. The birds will be nesting and spring will be in full swing on the mountain. Logscaler's "Pine Mountain Ridge Runner" will be at its best for getting! Camping will be available at the Pine Mountain Campground and at my place adjacent to the observatory." Check out this Event Cache (GCJ437) (24.06 mi/38.72 km SE) of Bend, OR.

Saturday, May 22, 2004, 6PM, Beer Dinner with The Wild Gourmet, The Mountain Room at Deschutes Brewery
Lee Gray “The Wild Gourmet” is a professional chef and author who honed his culinary survival skills while spending the winter of 1982 in a sea cave on the Oregon Coast. He joins our chef, Gene Soto, to present a “Wild Harvest Gourmet Dinner” paired with Deschutes Brewery specialty beers. Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6PM. Contact Sharon for reservations at 385-8606. $55.00 per person inclusive. Reservations are going fast! Don’t miss this one!

Sunday, May 23, 2004, hiking along Paulina Creek 4 or 6 miles with the Central Oregon Nordic Club
Sunday summer hikes meet at 9:30 at Royal Blend/Delussos on Newport Avenue. Call 382-8023 if you need more information.

Thursday, May 27, 2004, 7PM, COTA's monthly meeting at the Central Oregon Environmental Center
It's open to anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the Central Oregon trail network. Come and help plan the future of mountain biking in Bend and surrounding areas.

Thursday, May 27 to Monday, May 31, 2004, Pandora's Backpack anniversary sale 15 to 30% off storewide!
Stop by this nice store for a bite of free food, join the raffle and shop for stuff at 15% off storewide and 30% off on all North Face tents and sleeping bags! Go to Links, local stores.

Monday, May 31, 2004, Memorial Day
Indianapolis 500! Shop at Pandora's Backpack. Don't go to Gold's Gym. Drink a Black Butte Porter. Cook out with friends!

MONTH OF JUNE 2004

Saturdays in June 2004, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Every Sunday, May through September, 2004, FREE concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
These free concerts are sponsored by Liberty Bank and other folks in Bend. Check The Source for the performing artists, or just show up with your blanket or chairs, your refreshments and your honey. If you don't like the band, fade away. See photos of a Misty River Band concert in 2003.

Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 2004, bike swap 9AM to 4PM during the Bend Bicycle Festival at The Shops at the Old Mill
This first annual event is sponsored by COTA. It kicks off the 12th annual Commute Options Week in Bend. COTA Ball on Saturday. Call Kent Howes 318-9986. See photos of this event.

Wednesday, June 9, 2004, 7PM, Douglas Lorain at Cascades Mountaineers
A few years ago Douglas Lorain entertained a captivated audience at our club meeting sharing his new backpacking guide books for Oregon and Washington, mixing in his contagious humor. This time Douglas will share the best Oregon has to offer in 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon.

Thursday, June 10, 2004, Sierra Club monthly meeting at the Environmental Center
 6:30 PM social, includes snacks and beverages followed by the 7PM program. Pelton Round Butte: Re-licensing process and dam operations. Robert Marheine, Wildlife Biologist for Portland General Electric will be our guest speaker. Come watch a very interesting power point presentation and learn the intricacies of how the Pelton Round Butte dam is operated and re-licensed. Membership not required.

Thursday, June 10, 2004, 7PM, The Ten Essential Systems, a talk by Bob Speik for COSSA at the VFW Hall in Bend
The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association will host Robert Speik for a discussion of the new Ten Essential Systems for outdoor survival. FREE, membership not required. For more information call COSSA President Bill Fockler at 389-4808.

Thursday, June 10, 2004, 6 to 7:30PM meet the Salomon Adventure Racing Team at Pine Mountain Sports in Bend
The Salomon Team will meet folks and answer questions about Adventure Racing.

Friday to Sunday, June 11-13, 2004, Raid World Championships Adventure Race North America qualifier runs two days near Bend Oregon!
This race is an official US qualifier for the Raid World Championships to be held later this year. The best teams from five continents are chosen in these qualifiers and Bend is the host of the only qualifier on the North American Continent. Organizer Rebecca Rusch will be assisted by a professional race crew from France and local volunteers. Volunteers and participants will attend a pre-race orientation at Mt. Bachelor on Friday night. The Adventure Race starts Saturday morning at 6:30AM at Mt. Bachelor and will conclude late Sunday at the Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. More information from BARK's Pam Stevenson at 389-5599. See photos of a local BARK Adventure Race in 2003. Read the BARK newsletter. The official web of The Raid World Championships. Read local coverage. See photos of this event!

Friday to Sunday, June 11-13, 2004, at 5:30 AM daily, Balloons over Bend
On Saturday, visit the CO-OPA annual Flying Festival with scenic flights, aerobatic demonstrations, a pancake breakfast and tours of Lancair. More events at:
 www.BalloonsOverBend.com.

Friday to Sunday, June 11-13, 2004, Sisters Rodeo
Visit Sisters and enjoy the cowboy way of life! This is a big time rodeo!

Saturday, June 12, 2004, FREE Sierra Club Hike -  the Tumalo Creek to Maserek trail Loop
This is a more difficult 8 mile loop with some elevation gain and loss. Car pool. Information from Alison Hamway 382-2035. Membership not required.

Saturday, June 19th, 2004, 10AM to 4PM, Bend Saturday Market in downtown Bend
Artists and crafters sell their goods in an open outdoor summer market located on Wall Street, downtown Bend, across from the Bend Public Library, in the Bend LaPine School Administration Parking Lot. Every Saturday, 10am-4pm. Call 541-420-9015. Say hello to Traditional Mountaineer and ceramic artist, Crow Black!

Saturday, June 19th, 2004, 11AM to 10:00PM, Bite of Bend Food Festival at the Old Mill
Bend's  premiere food festival, celebrating its 2nd year and benefiting Arts Central, is held at the Shops at the Old Mill District and features more than 40 restaurants, coffee, dessert  and local beer and wine tents, five major musical acts playing from 11am through 10pm, featuring all genres of music.  Buy food tickets for $1, $2, or $3 and sample various “bites” from the food booths that represent Central Oregon’s most popular eateries.  For more information, call 541-312-013

Saturday, June 19th, 2004, noon to 4:00PM, Deschutes Brewery invites everyone to stop by for self-guided tours
The Mountain Room will provide beer samples and snacks before the tour ~ And after the tour, enjoy a sample at “Shifties,” the brewery’s employee “lounge.” The brewery recently completed a nine-month expansion featuring a state-of-the-art German brew-house.

Sunday, June 20, 2004, Father's Day! 

Monday, June 21, 2004, Jewel at the Amphitheater!
Tickets are about $35 at Ticketmaster. Our thanks to sponsors Wells Fargo Bank and other folks in Bend. See The Beach Boys 2003

Thursday, June 24, 2004, 5:30PM, help ONDA clean-up the Badlands
Welcome the arrival of summer in the Badlands with a clean-up of ONDA's adopted stretch of Highway 20 - along the Badlands Wilderness Study Area. Carpool from the Pilot Butte Movie Theater, pick up trash for about two hours, and then celebrate with tasty food and beverages provided by ONDA. Please plan to wear bright clothing, work gloves, and sturdy shoes. This will be an excellent opportunity to give something back to this special place, hear the latest update on the wilderness designation front, and spend time with fellow ONDA folk!

Sunday, June 27, 2004, Deschutes Brewery Anniversary Party
This big party on the patio (aka the parking lot) will feature food and drink at anniversary prices and the Scott Fox and Company band!  No cover charge. Information from DB

Friday to Sunday, June 25 to 27, 2004, The Pacific Crest Sports Festival in Sunriver
The Pacific Crest Sports Festival includes the Half Iron Triathlon, Endurance Duathlon, Marathon & Half Marathon, Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon, 5K & 10K Run/Walks, and a Kid's Splash Pedal-n-Dash Triathlon. The Half-Ironman is the TRI NorthWest Long Course Championship. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Want to volunteer? Attend the Volunteer Pizza Feed, hand out water to the racers and enjoy this event! Call Bob Speik at 385-0445. Race weekend information here.

Friday to Wednesday, June 25–30, 2004, Wilderness Inventory weekend at BLM's Lakeview District and The Steens
Join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for a volunteer "wilderness inventory" weekend in the rugged Lakeview District, then help pull barbed wire fences in the newly cow-free Steens wilderness. See photos. It will be a great opportunity to get out in the field and explore this scenic wildland, rub shoulders with fellow desert rats and contribute to ONDA's work to protect Oregon's native high desert. All or part of the week. FREE! 
For more information please contact Chris at cegertson@onda.org or 330-2638.

MONTH OF JULY 2004

Saturdays in July 2004, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Every Sunday, May through September, 2004, FREE concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
These free concerts are sponsored by Liberty Bank and other folks in Bend. Check The Source for the performing artists, or just show up with your blanket or chairs, your refreshments and your honey about 2:30PM. If you don't like the band, fade away. See photos of a Misty River Band concert in 2003.

Every Wednesday, summer of 2004, Wednesday Market at the Deschutes River in downtown Bend
Great natural stuff. See photos of a Wednesday market.

Sunday, July 4, 2004, Independence Day    "We support our professional military":  
Take a hike with your family! Try the Deschutes River trail.    See Fahrenheit 9/11. View the Fahrenheit 9/11 teaser

Thursday, July 8, 2004, Juniper Group Sierra Club meeting at the Environmental Center
Forest topics include five proposed logging projects near Bend and the Bush Administration's Healthy Forest Plan Initiative, "Is it really for the health of our Forests?".

Thursdays July 8 through August 12, 2004, 5:30 to 8:30, 14th annual Drake Park Munch & Music in downtown Bend, OR
Sponsored by the Bend Bulletin and Bend Memorial Clinic Munch & Music features ambiance on the bank of the Deschutes River, 20 food booths, arts and crafts vendors and regional musical entertainment. See a recent Munch & Music.

Friday, July 9, 2004, 7PM, Cascade Cycling Classic Twilight Criterium in downtown Bend
More than 200 cyclists race at high speed on city streets in downtown Bend. Don't miss this exciting event! See photos of this race. The Cascade Cycling Classic continues until July 11 at race venues around Bend and Mt. Bachelor. Information at 388-0002.

Friday through Sunday July 9 to 11, 2004, Bend Summer Festival
Hosted by Bank of the Cascades and the Bend Downtowners Association, this annual festival blocks off the streets in downtown for arts and crafts, information, food, beer and wine and big stage music events starting Friday night at 8:30 and continuing until 7PM Sunday. See photos of the Fall Festival.

Wednesday, July 14, 2004, 7PM, "Life, Death, and Denali" with Bob Lehman for Cascades Mountaineers at the Environmental Center
"Life, Death and Denali" is about Bob Lehman's third trip to Denali, to climb one of its harder routes, the Northwest Buttress. The route is a Fred Beckey first ascent and one of the least-climbed routes on the mountain. The climb involves extensive glacier travel on one of Denali's most treacherous glaciers, the Peters Glacier, sustained steep snow and ice climbing up to 70 degrees, a section of corniced, crevassed, knife-edged ridge and all of this with 70-pound packs. At 13,100 feet, simul-climbing the crux of the route, Bob fell 150 feet, breaking the tib/fib on his right leg and bones in his right foot, and pulling tendons and ligaments in his left leg. This slideshow is about this trip -- the climb leading up to the accident, the 4 1/2 days after the accident waiting out a huge storm in a snow cave, and finally the National Park high altitude helicopter "short haul" rescue. See Notable Accidents.

Sunday, July 18, 2004, 6PM, "Outfoxed", a documentary film about Fox News and the O'Reilly Factor, at COCC's Hitchcock Auditorium
"Outfoxed" examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been propagandizing rather than reporting the news. This film provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangers of a corporation taking control of the public's right to know. Note: Over 140 people packed the Auditorium during two showings of "Outfoxed". It will be shown again on September 11, 2004 at the Tower theater in downtown Bend. Here is a link to the movie trailer!  --Webmeister.

Thursday, July 22, 2004, Munch-n-Music in Drake Park
See above for more information See a recent Munch & Music

Sunday, July 25, 2004, Sunday concerts FREE at the Amphitheater
These free concerts are sponsored by Liberty Bank and other folks in Bend. Check The Source for the performing artists, or just show up with your blanket or chairs, your refreshments and your honey about 2:30PM. If you don't like the band, fade away. See our photos of a Misty River Band concert in 2003.

MONTH OF AUGUST 2004

Thursdays till August 12, 2004, in Bend's Drake Park, 5:30 to 9:00PM, FREE Munch-n-Music featuring ambiance on the bank of the Deschutes River
Munch-n-Music in Drake Park is presented every summer Thursday evening by The Bulletin, Bend Memorial Clinic and a host of local businesses. The bandstand features Los Mocosos, a San Francisco rock band on August 5, and the group Rubberneck on August 12, the last day this summer!. Food stands by popular Bend restaurants and a beer pavilion by The Grove are available. Bring a blanket or chairs. Leave the dog, cigarettes and hard booze at home. Bring your camera. See our photos of this event

Thursday, August 5, 2004, 6:30PM, Deschutes National Forest Volunteer Awards Ceremony at Lava Lands Visitor Center
Serving ice cream and cake! Welcome by Forest Supervisor Leslie Weldon with Sisters - Bill Anthony; Crescent - Phil Cruz; and Bend Fort Rock - Walt Schloer recognizing program volunteers.

Saturdays in August 2004, Free Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Every Sunday, May through September, 2004, FREE concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
These free concerts are sponsored by Liberty Bank and other folks in Bend. Check The Source for the performing artists, or just show up with your blanket or chairs, your refreshments and your honey about 2:30PM. If you don't like the band, fade away. See our photos of a Misty River Band concert in 2003.

Every Wednesday, summer of 2004, Wednesday Market at the Deschutes River in downtown Bend
Great natural stuff. See our photos of a Wednesday market.

Saturday, August 7, 2004, X-Adventure Raid in Bend, Oregon on NBC 11AM to 12:30PM for the Jeep World of Adventure Sports Series
This North American qualifier for the X-Adventure Race series was held in Bend June 12-13, 2004. See our photos of this world-class event.

Saturday, August 7, 2004, all day on the grass next to the Deschutes River in Drake Park: Flashback Cruz car show in Bend
This is a big annual event with about 350 classic cars of all types on display all day and in motion at 6PM on a Cruz (parade) around downtown. See our photos of a recent Cruz.

Saturday, August 7, 2004, 2PM at the High Desert Museum, “Wolves, A Comeback Story.” - Douglas W. Smith
Wolves! High Desert Museum lectures explore controversy, cooperation and conservation. See our photos of wolves at the Museum

Sunday, August 8, 2004, at the High Desert Museum, Sawmill in Action
This popular Museum attraction is one of the last remaining "primary" mills in the State. With a 48-inch blade and 100-year-old engine, it's able to saw through a full-grown ponderosa pine in a matter of minutes. Free with museum membership. See our photos of the High Desert Museum

Tuesday, August 11, 2004, 7PM, Cascades Mountaineers monthly meeting
 Liz Coleman: Chile's Parque Nacional Lauca and City of Rocks.

August 12 to 15, 2004, Outdoor Retailers Summer Market in Salt Lake City Utah
The outdoor industry's largest tradeshow now boasts the largest amounts of events, activities and seminars before, during and after the show than ever. The show currently has over 285 fun and informative things for you to do. See our coverage of a recent Summer Market.

Friday evenings, August 13 to September 17, 2004, Munch & Movies FREE next to the Deschutes River in McKay Park in Bend
The movies begin at dusk, the food and wine booths are open at 5:30PM. Go to www.munchandmovies.com for the movie titles.

   August 13 to 29, 2004, The Olympic Games in Athens, Greece!

Saturday, August 14, 2004, a Circumnavigation of Broken Top with TraditionalMountaineering
We will travel about eleven miles cross country over glacial moraines and the Bend glacier and on trails around this spectacular peak. We will travel at a social pace with time for views and photographs. Light crampons and ice axe required for the steep hard snow glacier traverse. Qualified Subscribers only. Contact Bob Speik for Prospectus and a Reservation. See the photos of this event!

Thursday, August 19, 2004, 7 to 9PM, at Bend High Auditorium, South Beach Diet guru Arthur Agatston
This program is sponsored by St. Charles Medical Center. Tickets in advance for $10.00 at St. Charles Hospital.

Saturday, August 21, 2004, noon to 10PM, Bend Brew Fest at the Les Swab Amphitheater
Twenty craft brewers from the north west will showcase more than 40 beers in a first annual event benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Five bands will follow one another during the event. More about beer.

Saturday, for a week, August 21-28, 2004, the 23rd annual Cascade Festival of Music next to the Deschutes River in Drake Park, Bend OR
The programs begin at 7:30PM nightly, with tickets ranging from $15 to $35. Bring a canoe or a blanket or a folding chair and enjoy the music FREE from outside the tent! See photos of last years event. For the programs: Cascade Music Festival.

Sunday, August 22, 2004, at 6PM and 8PM, "Outfoxed" FREE at OSU-COCC's Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall
We attended the first "sell out" showing of this hilarious and powerful documentary at OSU-COCC. They had to have a second showing that night. Now back by popular demand, "Outfoxed" will give you a new understanding of the cheap, non-investigative "Infomercial News" pushed out by the likes of Bill O'Reilly to folks who think Fox provides "no-spin" and "fair and balanced" reporting.  See the Flyer and print up a few for your friends!   See the "teaser".  Read more about Bush.

Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29, 2004, a climb of Middle Sister with TraditionalMountaineering
We will pack in from Pole Creek on Saturday afternoon, climb the peak on Sunday and pack out or stay over to enjoy the evening and pack out on Monday. We will travel at a social pace with time for views and photographs. Light and fast overnight gear required. Qualified Subscribers only. Contact Bob Speik for Prospectus and a Reservation. Weather dependant. See photos of this climb. Postponed due to snow!

Sunday, August 28, 2004, ANAM 2004!
Accidents in North American Mountaineering - 2004 is released for sale at local book stores.
Or join The American Alpine Club and get yours FREE. Read a recent Report.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2004

Labor Day Weekend, September 3 to 6, 2004, Smith Rock "Climber's Carnival" retail sale next to Smith Rock State Park
Climb Max from Portland will be at Smith Rock for the weekend with "unbelievable deals on all the sport climbing gear you need".

Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, 2004, a Circumnavigation of South Sister with TraditionalMountaineering
We will travel about twenty miles cross country on steep climber's ways, over glacial moraines and the Prouty glacier and on beautiful trails around this spectacular peak. We will travel at a social pace with time for views and photographs. Light and fast overnight gear required. Qualified Subscribers only. Contact Bob Speik for Prospectus and a Reservation. Weather dependant. See the photos of our adventure.

Thursday through Sunday, September 9 to 12, 2004, Desert Conference 2004 at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon
This is the 24th annual desert conference bringing together, educating and inspiring folks who love the high desert sage brush lands of the Great Basin. Come for all or part. Stay in dorms, RV or camp out at the Station. Eat together, socialize, go one naturalist hikes, bird, and have affordable fun. The conference is sponsored by The Wilderness Society. Learn more about the Conference or call 541-493-2629. Learn about the Field Station

MONTH OF OCTOBER 2004

Saturday and Sunday, October 2 to 3, 2004, Bend Fall Festival FREE in downtown Bend
The Bank of the Cascades sponsored Bend Fall Festival showcases our town by blocking off the downtown area for crafts and food booths, food and beverage courts and bandstands. This fine annual event is presented in part by The Bulletin. See photos of last years event.

Sunday, October 3, 2004, at 6PM and 8PM at COCC, "Bush's Brain", Free!
Meet Karl Rove, the powerful figure behind the neo-conservative Bush Whitehouse. Donations gratefully accepted. This documentary is ranked in importance with "Fahrenheit 9/11" and you can rent the DVD at Hollywood Video after release on October 12, 2004. More on this subject.

Saturday, October 9, 2004, Annual Biketoberfest -- trail work and a party at Swampy Lakes snow park
We'll work on trails for several hours, till about 3pm and then enjoy some BBQ burgers and BEER and the satisfaction of doing something positive for the trails we love.
We will have crews working on several different trails in the area, some of which we will need to ride to others are accessible by car and a short walk. We will divide into small crews at Swampy Lakes and head out to specific trails from there. We plan to check out some of the trails for snowshoes, too!

Saturday, October 9, 2004, 2004, 10AM to 4PM the 2004 Active Winter Outdoor Expo at the COCC Mazama Gym Complex in Bend
"For the second straight year, Central Oregon winter outdoor enthusiasts will have a chance to experience the energy and excitement of an Expo event exclusively devoted to non-motorized winter sports and activities. The Active Winter Outdoor Expo showcases and celebrates the best in wintertime health, fitness, safety, and environmental education. Over 1,300 people attended the 2003 Expo with over two dozen organizations and businesses taking part with booth spaces. This year’s Expo promises to offer an even bigger and better event with unparalleled community-wide participation!" Sponsored by XC Oregon.   See our photos of this event!

Sunday, October 10, 2004, Just Around the Bend Marathon
"Please join us on Sunday, October 10th, for the inaugural Just Around The Bend Marathon, located in gorgeous Bend, Oregon. The 26.2 mile course winds through some of Central Oregon's most picturesque territory; starting in downtown Bend, winding around the town, out to Tumalo, through the Old Mill District, and finishing in Drake Park.   See our photos of this Event!

Sunday, October 10, 2004, at 6PM and 8PM, "Fahrenheit 9/11" FREE at OSU-COCC's Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall
This is another chance to see Michael Moore's classic exposé of George Bush as he led us to the disastrous war in Iraq. A small contribution at the door is not required but is only fair. Winner at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. More information and view the trailer!

Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 7PM, Mountains of the World, Presented by Robert Link at The Environmental Center
Robert Link’s climbing resume reads like an index of the worlds highest and hardest peaks - he casually lists dozens of successful expeditions on such high-altitude giants as North America's McKinley, South America's Orizaba, Chimborazo, Illimani, Cotopaxi, and Aconcagua as well as peaks in the Himalayas Cho Oyu, Kachenjunga, Dhaulagiri, and Everest. Robert will inspire us with his awe-inspiring story and humble attitude. This is one Cascades meeting not to miss!

Friday, October 15, 2004, 9AM to 5PM, Access Fund Western Regional Workshop in Bend, OR
This invitation only event will identify local issues, provide ways to build relationships with land managers and provide education and outreach opportunities. TraditionalMountaineering has been invited to this opportunity to learn and we will post a complete report for our friends and Subscribers.  Read more about Access Fund Issues in Central Oregon.

Saturday, October 16, 2004, annual Skyliners' Ski Swap at the Mount Bachelor Bus Barn 115 SW Columbia Avenue, Bend
Drop off outdoor sports items on Thursday and Friday. There is a 25% commission benefiting MBSEF. Admission is $3.00. For more information call 388-0002.

Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 6:30PM at the Environmental Center, a slide show on Hart Mountain, Oregon by Marilyn Miller
Come find out why Conservation Chair, Marilyn Miller, calls Hart Mountain her favorite place in Oregon. A southeastern Oregon treasure, Hart Mountain has a diverse landscape and over 300 species of wildlife, primarily birds (239 species) and mammals (42 species). Learn how Hart Mountain has become the center of controversy about how Oregon's rangelands should be managed. View exquisite slides and hear the latest on the issues there. Get recent population figures for The Pronghorn Antelope, Sage Grouse and Big Horn Sheep that call Hart Mountain their home. Want to find out about a new place to camp? hike? backpack? explore? - don't miss this show on Hart Mountain! Photographer Marilyn Miller is the Conservation Chair for the Juniper Group Sierra Club. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Sierra Club to attend. Coffee, beverages and snacks. For more information contact Marilyn Miller, crmiller@bendnet.com or 389-9115.

Saturday, October 23, 2004, 6PM, Moon Cancer Fund Benefit Auction at Barcelona in St. Claire Place in downtown Bend
Ben Moon is a 29 year old adventure photographer who lives in Bend. His images have been published across the globe including Patagonia, Metolius and covers of Rock & Ice and Trail Runner Magazine. Last June, Ben was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer which he is fighting with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Admission to the silent auction is $20.00. We hope to see you there.

Saturday, October 23, 2004, a documentary Film Extravaganza at the Tower Theater, $7.00 for all the films during the entire afternoon and evening
(1.) At 4:00 PM - Outfoxed, the Story of Robert Murdock's War on Journalism (see how Fox TV distorts the news). (2.)  at 5:30 - Bush's Brain, Meet Karl Rove, the most powerful politician America never heard of, until now. (3)  at 7:00 - Going Upriver, the Long War of John Kerry. (4.) at 8:45 - Bush Family Fortunes, no one has uncovered more about the Bush Dynasty than Greg Palast. (5.) 10:00 - 9/11 - What Really Happened?  The Tower Theater is at 835 Wall Street, downtown Bend. For more info, call 318-8169.

Friday through Sunday, October 29 to 31, 2004, the 11th Annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference at Banff Center, Canada
Sponsored by NOLS, SCA and Outward Bound, information from this Conference sets the standard for Risk Management for Adventure Programs by Clubs, Associations, Schools and Companies. The Annual Conference Proceedings are available from NOLS for a small fee. Learn more about the conference.

Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 6 to 9PM, The Badlands Bash, an ONDA appreciation party at The Grove in downtown Bend
The Oregon Natural Desert Association invites you to The Badlands Bash for an evening of food, drink, and celebration!!  This event will thank ONDA's loyal business friends for their continuing support of the proposed Badlands Wilderness. Stretching 37,000 acres through the desert, 15 miles east of Bend, is Oregon’s Badlands – one of the most fascinating and rare geological sites in Eastern Oregon. Bill Marlett, ONDA’s Executive Director, will give a brief update about ONDA’s efforts to protect the Badlands, and ONDA staff members will be on hand to answer any questions. This is a great time for ONDA members to mix and mingle with Badlands Business Supporters and thank them for their support, view some amazing pictures of the Badlands, and enjoy some complimentary drinks and hors d’ oeuvres. FREE to ONDA Members; $10 suggested donation for the interested public. RSVP: Kristina Kenck/ONDA at 330-2638 or email Kristina Kenck


Saturday, November 6, 2004, American Alpine Club and The Access Fund build a rescue shelter at Smith Rock State Park
Join us a 9AM at the Park Maintenance Office. Meet folks and help carry and build a rescue litter cache at the base of Monkey Face. Call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445.  See more about this event.

Saturday, November 6, 2004, first ORMBC (Oregon Mountain Bike Coalition) meeting at The Environmental Center
This state wide mountain bike advocacy group will meet at 12 noon for beer, sandwiches and a discussion of Wilderness Access on bicycles. Open to all interested folks. More information from Mark DeJohn, IMBA, www.imba.com, Eastern Oregon State Representative, 541-948-0993.

Tuesday, November 9, 2004, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at the Bend Senior Center, off Reed Market Road north of 5th Street, at 6:30PM. (This is our ninth year as a member of this Advisory Committee!)

Wednesday, November 10, 2004, 7PM at the Environmental Center, Ski Mountaineering in the High Sierras with Kevin Grove
"Kevin Grove of Bend and Bill Stanley from Bishop, CA, completed a nine day ski mountaineering tour in the Eastern Sierra. The tour traversed the eastern region of Kings Canyon National Park from South Lake to Onion Valley. They climbed and skied nine peaks along the way, covering over 70 miles and skiing over 30,000 vertical feet. Join Cascades Mountaineers for an evening to hear about their adventures."

Saturday, November 13, 2004, 9AM to 3PM or so . . . , BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES IN THE WINTER at the Environmental Center
An indoor, hands-on skills class with Robert Speik: Responsibilities, essentials, clothing, winter risk mitigation, reasonable trip planning with map, compass and optional GPS, snow cave and tent camping, cooking, climbing steep slopes with minimum gear and skills, identification of possible avalanche risk and more. Meet new friends, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Environmental Center 15 Kansas St. Reservations $35, ($45 for couples), at 385-0445 or see the flyer    Note: Twenty folks attended!  See the photos, soon!

South, Middle, the sinister North Sister, and Broken Top from Mt. Bachelor.
Photo Copyright© 2004 by Robert Speik. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, November 13, 2004, Wild Juniper Berry IV, an Adventure Race with BARK
The race will start at Dry Creek Trail Head in The Badlands. Novice to experienced! Information from Pam Stevenson at 389-5599. See the first Juniper Berry!

Saturday, November 13, 2004, “A Free Family Saturday” at the High Desert Museum
The “Free Family Saturdays” complimentary admission program supports both the Museum’s and Mid Oregon Credit Union’s educational missions by providing the community with a FREE opportunity to explore all that the Museum has to offer -- from naturalistic animal habitats and renowned indoor and outdoor exhibits, to special talks and family-oriented activities. The Museum is a Central Oregon treasure!  For more information on Free Family Saturdays contact the Museum: 541-382-4754  Read more about the Museum
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Wednesday, November 17th at 9:00AM, Cascade Lakes Highway closed for the winter
The Deschutes County Road Department, along with the Deschutes County Search and Rescue, will close the gates on the Cascade Lakes Highway (Road 46).The road closures will be at Deschutes Bridge gate and at the gate near the entrance to Mt. Bachelor.

Wednesday, November 17, 2004, 4th Annual Powder Hound Expo, now at the Tower Theater
The annual Powder Hound has moved to the Tower Theater in downtown Bend. Watch a ski movie and continuous slide shows, look at the latest gear and talk to factory reps. Refreshments may include two free beers with a $5.00 entry ticket in advance at Pine Mountain Sports, or $6.00 at the door of the Tower Theater. More information at 385-8080. See our photos of an earlier Powder Hound..

Thursday through Saturday, November 18 to 20, 2004, grand opening of The Old St. Francis School, McMenamins' new pub, hotel and theater in Bend
The festivities include the final three stops of the Great Northwest Music Tour, featuring the Freak Mountain Ramblers. The lively sounds of the Freak Mountain Ramblers get the grand opening parties started each night of the three-day celebration beginning at 8PM running through Saturday.  Walking tours, giving visitors a chance to reflect on the former Catholic schoolhouse’s past and see how McMenamins has given the property a prosperous new life, will also be available.  News of the opening.  Our photos of this event.

Thursday, November 25, 2004, Thanksgiving day in the United States

Sunday through Tuesday, November 28 to 30, 2004, The Raid World Championship Adventure Race in Patagonia, Argentina
Bend hosted the North American Qualifier for The Raid Adventure Race last summer. See our photo coverage of this event. Go to the home page of X-Adventure Raid.
We will watch for the final cut of the TV coverage and let you know the time and channel.

MONTH OF DECEMBER 2004

Saturday, December 4, 2004, 9AM to 3PM, FREE Navigation Noodle® in the Badlands, no matter what the weather! 
This is a FREE field exercise for folks who have learned a bit about modern land navigation techniques with map, compass and "optional" GPS. For photos of a previous Noodle go to  http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/Photos_Badlands_Noodle_sm.htm. Jim Witty wrote about a Noodle for The Bulletin: http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/News_Noodle.htm.  Limited to 11 people. You must Reserve a place!  Call Bob Speik at 385-0445 for the meeting place and a detailed Prospectus.

Thursday, December 9, 2004, 6:30 PM, annual Sierra Club Juniper Group Holiday Party at the Environmental Center, near McMenamins in Bend
"Live music by Coyo - guitar, flute and drum; hear Native American and Holiday music by this dynamic threesome, with food and beverages, fun, scenic slides and lively conversation." Email info@TraditionalMountaineering.org of details.

Tuesday, December 14, 2004, 6:30PM, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at the Bend Senior Center, off Reed Market Road north of 5th Street, at 6:30PM. (This is our ninth year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Saturday, December 25, 2004, Christmas Day

Seasons Greeting from The American Alpine Club
Join up for free insurance for 2005!
 

Saturday, January 1, 2004, New Years Day

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

Calendar 2004