Seniors Outdoors! Schedule

Date & Location	Outing description	Difficulty info
Sat, Feb 4 7:00 pm Steves house 7:00 pm	Moonlight Snowshoe in Hidden Valley Weather and open skies permitting, we will boot hike or snowshoe through the Hidden Valley and its beautiful sandstone cliffs. The Valley is especially scenic under snow in the moonlight. We will have lots of ridge time, as we look down on the Animas Valley and across to Missionary Ridge. On a clear night you can see Mountain View Crest and the West Needles. Bring an extra warm layer of clothes, and a thermos of something hot to drink, so we can stay out for a while on the ridge top. Extra credit if you bring cookies to share. Meet at the home of Steve Schnarch, 83 Falls Creek Circle. We will car shuttle about a half mile to the trail. Limit 15, Two well-mannered dogs on approval. RSVP Steve Schnarch 970 749-4478 ssalivedgo@gmail.com SO! Outings are limited to vaccinated members only.	Moderate 3 miles round trip out and back, 3 short, steep hills, 250 ft. Moderate Pace
Mon, Feb 6 9:00 am SRP 9:00 am	XC Ski La Plata Canyon This is moderate backcountry skiing on mostly flat or gently sloping terrain. We will follow tracks in hopefully deep snow along the creek for a couple of miles, then another couple of miles of gentle climb up the road to the Chimney before a smooth cruise back down the road. No skins needed most any skis will work. Carpool $3. 4WD may be helpful. No limit. Dogs Ok, RSVP Harding Cure 970-382-8286 or hardingcure@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Moderate - Hard 8 miles Gentle slope Moderate pace
Wed, Feb 8 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Feb 9 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Feb 9 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Fri, Feb 10 9:00 am RC 9:00 am PURG 9:30 am	Friday Snowshoes We plan to resume our tradition of having a weekly Friday snowshoe outing. An email will be sent to members of this subgroup each week 2-3 days in advance. This email will announce what snowshoe we will be doing that week and specific details (leader, destination, description, 4WD, etc.). Carpool $5-$11, depending on destination. Dogs OK if well behaved. This is a backcountry winter outing. While we will strive to avoid avalanche danger, all participants should educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. To sign up for this subgroup, send an email to Snowshoeing@seniorsoutdoors.org. IF YOU WERE ON THE EMAIL LIST LAST YEAR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft
Mon, Feb 13 8:30 am RC 8:30 am TC 8:45 am PURG 9:00 am	Snowshoe Snowden Meadows to Crater Lake Trail This is a loop route extending the usual snowshoe from Andrews Lake to the back of Snowden Meadows. From there we will go due west up one small creek bed and down another, descending to the Crater Lake Trail and returning on that to our cars. Great Views of Snowden, Engineer Mtn and all the peaks above Molas. Expect about five hours on trail. This is a backcountry winter outing. While avalanche conditions on this route are minimal, it is still recommended that hikers carry appropriate gear (avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe). Limit 15. Two well-mannered dogs on approval. Carpool fee $7 RSVP Steve Schnarch 970 749-4478 ssalivedgo@gmail.com SO! Outings are limited to vaccinated members only.	Moderate/Hard depending on conditions 4 1/2 miles 600 ft elevation Moderate pace
Tue, Feb 14 9:00 am RC 9:00 am TH 9:20 am	Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park area This is part of a series of outings in the Haviland Lake area on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, January through March. Depending on conditions, we will either hike or snowshoe in the Haviland Lk/Chris Park area. Outing will have moderate up and down. Please indicate where you will meet. Carpool $4, Limit 15 RSVP to Betsy Petersen betsyp@bresnan.net 970-259-5417 SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Moderate Moderate Pace Up to 4-5 miles for snowshoe, Up to 6 miles for hike Less than 500ft gain
Tue, Feb 14 5:50 pm RC 5:50 pm	General Meeting and Presentation Agenda: 5:50-6:20 PM: Social half hour with refreshments. 6:20-7:40 PM: Meeting and presentation. Presentation title: Sunsets, suburbs, or the sublime: which west is yours? Reconsidering different visions of our iconic landscape Speaker: Judith Reynolds Presentation summary: Explore different perspectives of the American West with journalist Judith Reynolds. A life-long photographer, Reynolds met Ansel Adams while a student at the University of Michigan. His photographs of the West have inspired her since, and she will discuss them along with other masters such as W. H. Jackson, Jerry Uelsmann, and Richard Misrach. Her goal is to examine different visions and ask members of SO: Which West is Yours? Speaker bio: Judith Reynolds is an educator and journalist who currently writes for the Durango Herald and has taught art history at Fort Lewis College. Reynolds and her late husband, David, moved to Durango and spent 10 years on a biography of the first scientist to write a monograph of the ruins at Mesa Verde. “Nordenskiold of Mesa Verde” was published in time for the National Parks Centennial in 2006. She regularly speaks in the FLC Life-long Lecture Series, a program she founded and continues to serve.	Fun and educational
Wed, Feb 15 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Feb 16 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Feb 16 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Fri, Feb 17 9:00 am RC 9:00 am PURG 9:30 am	Friday Snowshoes We plan to resume our tradition of having a weekly Friday snowshoe outing. An email will be sent to members of this subgroup each week 2-3 days in advance. This email will announce what snowshoe we will be doing that week and specific details (leader, destination, description, 4WD, etc.). Carpool $5-$11, depending on destination. Dogs OK if well behaved. This is a backcountry winter outing. While we will strive to avoid avalanche danger, all participants should educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. To sign up for this subgroup, send an email to Snowshoeing@seniorsoutdoors.org. IF YOU WERE ON THE EMAIL LIST LAST YEAR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft
Wed, Feb 22 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Feb 23 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Feb 23 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Fri, Feb 24 9:00 am RC 9:00 am PURG 9:30 am	Friday Snowshoes We plan to resume our tradition of having a weekly Friday snowshoe outing. An email will be sent to members of this subgroup each week 2-3 days in advance. This email will announce what snowshoe we will be doing that week and specific details (leader, destination, description, 4WD, etc.). Carpool $5-$11, depending on destination. Dogs OK if well behaved. This is a backcountry winter outing. While we will strive to avoid avalanche danger, all participants should educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. To sign up for this subgroup, send an email to Snowshoeing@seniorsoutdoors.org. IF YOU WERE ON THE EMAIL LIST LAST YEAR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft
Mon, Feb 27 8:30 am RC 8:30 am TC 8:45 am PURG 9:00 am	Snowshoe Andrews Lake Powerlines From the bench above Andrews Lake we will descend along the ridges to the south, moving through the trees and emerging along the Power Lines as they approach Lime Creek. After crossing the creek we will return on the old Lime Creek road to our shuttle cars on 550. While the avalanche risk is not great, it is recommended that participants have beacon, shovel, and probe for this outing. Limit 12, Two well-mannered dogs on approval. Carpool $7 RSVP Steve Schnarch 970 749-4478 ssalivedgo@gmail.com SO! Outings are limited to vaccinated members only.	Moderate/Hard depending on conditions. 4 miles, 400 ft elevation gain and 1400 ft. descent. Moderate Pace
Tue, Feb 28 9:00 am RC 9:00 am TH 9:20 am	Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park area This is part of a series of outings in the Haviland Lake area on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, January through March. Depending on conditions, we will either hike or snowshoe in the Haviland Lk/Chris Park area. Outing will have moderate up and down. Please indicate where you will meet. Carpool $4, Limit 15 RSVP to Betsy Petersen betsyp@bresnan.net 970-259-5417 SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Moderate Moderate Pace Up to 4-5 miles for snowshoe, Up to 6 miles for hike Less than 500ft gain
Wed, Mar 1 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Mar 2 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Mar 2 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Fri, Mar 3 9:00 am RC 9:00 am PURG 9:30 am	Friday Snowshoes We plan to resume our tradition of having a weekly Friday snowshoe outing. An email will be sent to members of this subgroup each week 2-3 days in advance. This email will announce what snowshoe we will be doing that week and specific details (leader, destination, description, 4WD, etc.). Carpool $5-$11, depending on destination. Dogs OK if well behaved. This is a backcountry winter outing. While we will strive to avoid avalanche danger, all participants should educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. To sign up for this subgroup, send an email to Snowshoeing@seniorsoutdoors.org. IF YOU WERE ON THE EMAIL LIST LAST YEAR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft
Mon, Mar 6 9:00 am ACP 9:00 am	Snowshoe above Little Molas Lake Our destination will be the basin below West Turk, above Little Molas Lake. There may be some short steep sections, but mostly moderate terrain. Expect to spend about four hours on the trail. The pace will be moderate. Carpool $7. 4WD if Hwy 550 is snowy. Limit 10. No dogs. RSVP: Charles Berglund 247-9747 chasberglund@msn.com This is a backcountry winter outing. SO! recommends that all participants carry appropriate gear (beacon, shovel and probe) and educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. SO! Outings are limited to fully vaccinated members and their approved guests	Moderate 4 miles 1000 ft gain Moderate Pace
Wed, Mar 8 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Mar 9 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Mar 9 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Fri, Mar 10 9:00 am RC 9:00 am PURG 9:30 am	Friday Snowshoes We plan to resume our tradition of having a weekly Friday snowshoe outing. An email will be sent to members of this subgroup each week 2-3 days in advance. This email will announce what snowshoe we will be doing that week and specific details (leader, destination, description, 4WD, etc.). Carpool $5-$11, depending on destination. Dogs OK if well behaved. This is a backcountry winter outing. While we will strive to avoid avalanche danger, all participants should educate themselves about avalanche risks, conditions, and safety. To sign up for this subgroup, send an email to Snowshoeing@seniorsoutdoors.org. IF YOU WERE ON THE EMAIL LIST LAST YEAR, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft
Tue, Mar 14 9:00 am RC 9:00 am TH 9:20 am	Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park area This is part of a series of outings in the Haviland Lake area on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, January through March. Depending on conditions, we will either hike or snowshoe in the Haviland Lk/Chris Park area. Outing will have moderate up and down. Please indicate where you will meet. Carpool $4, Limit 15 RSVP to Betsy Petersen betsyp@bresnan.net 970-259-5417 SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Moderate Moderate Pace Up to 4-5 miles for snowshoe, Up to 6 miles for hike Less than 500ft gain
Tue, Mar 14 5:00 pm RC 5:00 pm RC 6:00 pm	New Member Orientation and Potluck dinner SO! Spring Potluck. New Member Orientation: 5:00 pm Social: 6:00 pm Potluck: 6:30 pm Bring your own table service. Couples bring a dish for 12, singles a dish for 6, with a labeled serving utensil. A-F: Side G-M: Main N-R: Dessert S-Z: Main Please also bring non-perishable food donations or a check for the Manna Soup Kitchen.	Fun and educational
Wed, Mar 15 9:30 am SRP 9:30 am Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.	WW hike Animas River Trail Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions. No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance. For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only. Click here for additional details	Easy Flat 5-7 miles Easy Pace
Thu, Mar 16 9:30 am Durango Nordic Center 9:30 am	Weekly Nordic Ski Every Thursday casual cross country ski for all levels of ability. We will ski for an hour or two then have social time on the sunny deck. Classic or skate technique. The Nordic Center has 20+km of trails from beginner to advanced. Never ever beginners should take a lesson or two before attending. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required. Passes, ski rental, and lessons may be booked online at DurangoNordic.org. Carpool to be arranged among participants. No RSVP required, just show up. No dogs. SO! outings are limited to members and guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability.
Thu, Mar 16 10:00 am RC 10:00 am	Thursday Easy Outings (Snowshoeing) Friendly dogs and snowshoers welcome. No need for RSVP or email notification. Just show up and join us. Destination will be decided at the parking lot. We will be snowshoeing on the easier trails in the Haviland Lake, Falls Creek, or Overend Park areas. We will not be in steep enough terrain to warrant avalanche concerns. When possible, the group may return by the original or a slightly more challenging route for those who choose to go the Extra Mile. Carpool varies by destination, approx. $3-4. Do not RSVP. Contact Ted Keller if you need more specific info or you wish to meet at the trailhead. Text preferred to 970 759-7207. SO! Outings are restricted to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Click here for additional details	Moderate +/- 3 miles at lower altitudes near Durango Easy Pace
Tue, Mar 28 9:00 am RC 9:00 am TH 9:20 am	Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park area This is part of a series of outings in the Haviland Lake area on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, January through March. Depending on conditions, we will either hike or snowshoe in the Haviland Lk/Chris Park area. Outing will have moderate up and down. Please indicate where you will meet. Carpool $4, Limit 15 RSVP to Betsy Petersen betsyp@bresnan.net 970-259-5417 SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.	Moderate Moderate Pace Up to 4-5 miles for snowshoe, Up to 6 miles for hike Less than 500ft gain

Date & Location

Outing description

Sat, Feb 4
7:00 pm

Steves house 7:00 pm

Moonlight Snowshoe in Hidden Valley

Weather and open skies permitting, we will boot hike or snowshoe through the Hidden Valley and its beautiful sandstone cliffs. The Valley is especially scenic under snow in the moonlight. We will have lots of ridge time, as we look down on the Animas Valley and across to Missionary Ridge. On a clear night you can see Mountain View Crest and the West Needles. Bring an extra warm layer of clothes, and a thermos of something hot to drink, so we can stay out for a while on the ridge top. Extra credit if you bring cookies to share. Meet at the home of Steve Schnarch, 83 Falls Creek Circle. We will car shuttle about a half mile to the trail.
Limit 15, Two well-mannered dogs on approval.
RSVP Steve Schnarch 970 749-4478 ssalivedgo@gmail.com
SO! Outings are limited to vaccinated members only.

Moderate
3 miles round trip out and back, 3 short, steep hills, 250 ft.
Moderate Pace

Mon, Feb 6
9:00 am

SRP 9:00 am

XC Ski La Plata Canyon

This is moderate backcountry skiing on mostly flat or gently sloping terrain. We will follow tracks in hopefully deep snow along the creek for a couple of miles, then another couple of miles of gentle climb up the road to the Chimney before a smooth cruise back down the road. No skins needed most any skis will work.
Carpool $3. 4WD may be helpful. No limit. Dogs Ok,
RSVP Harding Cure 970-382-8286 or hardingcure@gmail.com
SO! outings are limited to members and approved guests who are fully vaccinated and boosted.

Moderate - Hard
8 miles
Gentle slope
Moderate pace

Wed, Feb 8
9:30 am

SRP 9:30 am

Meet Eric by the Rose Garden, in the SRP parking lot immediately to the left after entering the park.

WW hike
Animas River Trail

Every Wednesday through the winter join Eric to walk the River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot and back. Participants may turn back earlier or go further, if desired. Enjoy wildlife, river views and walking companions.
No RSVP required. Dogs must be on leash per city ordinance.
For more information contact Eric Pahlke at 247-1130 or ehpahlke@gmail.com
SO! outings are limited to fully vaccinated SO! members only.