BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.0.5//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:650@onc-pdx.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20200218 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20200221 DTSTAMP:20191126T172057Z URL:https://onc-pdx.org/events/sisters-hut-to-hut-feb-2020/ SUMMARY:Sisters Backcountry Hut-Hut in February DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb. 18 thru Thursday\, Feb. 20Deschutes National For est\, ORTrip Rating: \; Advanced-Intermediate Backcountry SkiingThe sc ene: \; Central Cascades backcountry in mid-Feb. \; Think finding your way through a forest full of old growth in the snow with a friendly b unch. \; Away from the noise and bustle\, we’ll ski hut to hut for 2 2 miles over 3 days over terrain described as “ungroomed and rolling wit h gentle slopes”. \; The ski is about 8 miles a day at around 6500 ’ elevation with variable snow conditions. \; Along the way are untr ammeled views that most will never see. \; Each night we’ll cook a c ommunal dinner with the provided and supplemented supplies\, get warm and dry from the wood stove\, prepare for the next day’s adventure\, and cra wl into our bunks with smiles from the day’s experiences.So\, you may be wondering\, with two nights in the woods and staying in cabins\, will I h ave to pack a lot? \; Not at all\, the huts are fully stocked with foo d\, cooking supplies\, sleeping bags\, everything we need to make the stay easy. \; You need only carry your lunches\, snacks and any supplement als we choose. \; A sleeping liner is recommended and you may carry yo ur own sleeping bag if desired.What about equipment? \; This is from t he huts company: “Bring Metal Edge Nordic skis with Scales or lightweigh t telemark skis with skins. Boots/Bindings: \; Beefy Nordic (NNN BC or 3 Pin/duck bill) and coordinated binding. \; Alpine Touring and Telem ark gear that is more suited for descending might be a bit too heavy and b ulky. \; Skate skis and track classic skis will be too light and flims y.”Logistics: \; We have a shuttle service from Three Sisters Sno-Pa rk to Dutchman Flats the first morning. \; Since we must be at the shu ttle at 8:00 AM there is an optional hotel stay the night before in Sister s\, breakfast included. \; This makes for an easy transition to the sh uttle point.Special considerations: \; Skis with metal edges or skins\ , able to ski 8+ miles at 6500 ft. elevation\, on time for the shuttle\, t he rest… enjoy the deep woods in winter!Trip limit: \; 8 participant s including trip leader.Cost: \; $340 includes shuttle and hut stay wi th breakfast and dinner. \; Optional stay in Sisters on Mon.\, Feb. 17 @ $65\, breakfast includedCarpool miles: \; 326 miles roundtrip from PortlandTrip leader: Richard Crimi\, richard_crimi@hotmail.com CATEGORIES:Cross Country Ski END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR