Seniors Outdoors! Schedule
Date & Location | Outing description | Difficulty info |
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Sat, Feb 4
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Moonlight Snowshoe in Hidden ValleyWeather 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. |
Moderate |
Mon, Feb 6
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XC Ski La Plata CanyonThis 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. |
Moderate - Hard |
Wed, Feb 8 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
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Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Feb 9
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Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Feb 9
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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. |
Moderate |
Fri, Feb 10 |
Friday
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Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft |
Mon, Feb 13 |
Snowshoe Snowden Meadows to Crater Lake TrailThis 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). |
Moderate/Hard depending on conditions |
Tue, Feb 14 |
Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park areaThis 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. |
Moderate |
Tue, Feb 14
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General Meeting and PresentationAgenda: |
Fun and educational |
Wed, Feb 15 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
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Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Feb 16
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Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Feb 16
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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. |
Moderate |
Fri, Feb 17 |
Friday
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Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft |
Wed, Feb 22 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
|
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Feb 23
|
Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Feb 23
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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. |
Moderate |
Fri, Feb 24 |
Friday
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Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft |
Mon, Feb 27 |
Snowshoe Andrews Lake PowerlinesFrom 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. |
Moderate/Hard depending on conditions. |
Tue, Feb 28 |
Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park areaThis 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. |
Moderate |
Wed, Mar 1 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
|
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Mar 2
|
Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Mar 2
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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. |
Moderate |
Fri, Mar 3 |
Friday
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Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft |
Mon, Mar 6
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Snowshoe above Little Molas LakeOur 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. |
Moderate |
Wed, Mar 8 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
|
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Mar 9
|
Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Mar 9
|
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. |
Moderate |
Fri, Mar 10 |
Friday
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Moderate to Hard 3+ miles 500-2000 ft |
Tue, Mar 14 |
Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park areaThis 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. |
Moderate |
Tue, Mar 14 |
New Member Orientation and Potluck dinnerSO! Spring Potluck. |
Fun and educational |
Wed, Mar 15 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
|
Easy Flat 5-7 miles |
Thu, Mar 16
|
Weekly Nordic SkiEvery 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. |
Varies, we typically break into groups based on ability. |
Thu, Mar 16
|
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. |
Moderate |
Tue, Mar 28 |
Snowshoe or hike Haviland Lk, Chris Park areaThis 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. |
Moderate |
Outings will meet and depart from the following locations:
- ACP: Animas City Park for some outings to the north or out Florida Rd. The park (a narrow grassy area) is located on E. 2nd Ave. immediately north of 32nd (just north and east of North City Market). Note that it is on the WEST side of the river, so coming from Main Ave., you do NOT cross the bridge! Meeting area is on 2nd Ave just after turning north off 32nd St.
- PURG: Purgatory Resort – at entrance, unless otherwise specified
- RC: Durango Community Recreation Center for overnight trips and most outings to the north. The Rec. Center is located at 2700 Main Ave. Please park in the south lot between Main and the ball fields.
- SRP: Santa Rita Park for outings to the south or either way on Hwy. 160. The park is located at the intersection of Hwy 160-550 & Santa Rita Drive, 1 mile South of the Doubletree Hotel. We gather behind the Santa Rita Park Sign.
- TAM: Tamarron – parking lot at Tamarron Resort
- TC: Trimble Crossing – west side of parking lot at Trimble Crossing in front of the hardware store
- TH: At the trailhead or other location for some outings