April 8: Illinois Valley Volunteer Fair
We’re tabling this volunteer fair with other nonprofit and civic groups who have opportunities to serve. It’s at the Illinois Valley High School (625 E River Street, Cave Junction, OR) from 11am – 2pm.
April 15 – 16: Overnight on the Illinois River Trail
Help maintain the eastern arm of this national recreation trail that spans 27 miles connecting the communities of Agness and Selma, OR. You don’t need trail experience and the hike in is a moderate 4-mile jaunt on steady ground.
The van leaves our Gold Hill, OR facility at 8am on Saturday. Be back there by 7pm Sunday. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org.
This marquee trail winds along a rugged canyon and maybe, just maybe, some of the flowers will be popping.
The work is straight forward and includes some basic crosscutting. If you are traveling from out of town, you are welcome to camp out at our facility in Gold Hill, OR. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now to sign up.
Earth Day Hike: April 22 on the East Applegate Ridge Trail.
Join our stewardship coordinator for an easy 4-mile hike along a scenic section of this low-elevation trail. Pray for flowers. Meet at the Jacksonville Library (340 W C Street, Jacksonville, OR) at 9am and be back there by about 2pm. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now with questions and to sign up.
April 29 Backpackers Academy: Classroom
Join us at the Grants Pass branch Josephine County Library (200 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR) from 10:30a – 12:30p. The sun will come and when it does you’re going to want to head out on an overnight trip. So come brush up on your overnight backpacking knowledge and get the information you need to embark on a spring or summer backpacking trip with friends, or with us. Our stewardship coordinator covers backcountry safety, Leave No Trace practices, gear, and food. Just alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org.
Follow up the next weekend with an easy overnight trip to Whiskey Creek (below).
May 6 – 7: Backpackers Academy Field Session
Everyone is welcome to join us for this easy overnight backpacking trip along the banks of the Wild Rogue. We start with a pack fitting and gear shakedown at the Gold Hill Library on Saturday morning. Be back there by 2p Sunday. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now with any inquiries and to sign up.
Annual Memorial Day Traverse: May 24 – 29
Join us for this annual trip across the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and help us maintain sections of the 26-mile Trans-Kalmiopsis Route. This is a multi-night trip reserved for volunteers who:
- have strong and recent backpacking experience
- are in great physical shape
- up for a challenge and flexible with plans
- are vetted by field manager and trip leader Karly White
The trip starts from Babyfoot Lake Trailhead very early on the 24th. From there hike about seven miles to Bailey Mountain. Most of the work is concentrated between there and Taggart’s Bar, about another nine miles. Come out at Vulcan Lake, about 30 miles from Brookings. We’ll grab victory lunch and head back on the 29th.
You don’t need trail work experience and the work is not technical, but you do need to be able to show up prepared with your own backpacking gear and be self-reliant in wilderness settings.
Coming from out of town? Stay at our facility in Gold Hill, OR, the night before and/or after we’re wrapped up. Just email karly@siskiyoumountainclub.org now for details and to sign up.
Further out: Volunteer in the Red Buttes July 21 – 24
Join us for a three-night trip in the Red Buttes and work the trail around Azalea Lake. A shuttle will leave our Gold Hill facility at 8am on Friday. Be back there by 6pm Sunday. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now for details and to sign up.
