2018 Event Calendar — Stewardship Campouts, Sawyer Trainings, Slideshows, & more

2018 Event Calendar — Stewardship Campouts, Sawyer Trainings, Slideshows, & more

It's the new year and we're gearing up for a busy twelve months on the Oregon Timber Trail. A lot of you have been asking about our popular Stewardship Campouts and Sawyer Certifications so we've been busy getting all our ducks in a row. Here is our 2018 calendar of events covering a broad spectrum from cooking, in the backcountry, to social panel events, to weekend-long certifications. We hope this series is inspiring and educational and we're looking forward to sharing these experiences with you. 

A Look Back (and forward) — The Oregon Timber Trail's Pioneer Year

A Look Back (and forward) — The Oregon Timber Trail's Pioneer Year

Not only does the Oregon Timber Trail showcase Oregon's natural wonders for adventure seekers from across the globe; it educates about the natural and cultural history, improves health and livability of rural communities, revitalizes stagnant economies, and enriches and inspires future generations of Oregonians. 

SURVEY: Did you ride part or all of the Oregon Timber Trail? We want to hear from you.

© Gabriel Amadeus

© Gabriel Amadeus

Since launching the Oregon Timber Trail route guide and GPS files in June over 1,000 people have download these resources. But how many of you actually got out on the trail? We've seen some incredible journeys play out on the OTT Riders Facebook Group, The Radavist, Revelate Designs, and MTBR.com but now we want to hear about your experience.

It doesn't matter if you only rode for a few hours or a few weeks, your answers will help improve the route resources, guide trail alignment improvements, and obtain grant funding. We appreciate your time and sincerely thank you for exploring Oregon with us in the Pioneer Year of the Oregon Timber Trail. 

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You asked, they answer: Q&A with Kim and Heather—two of the first OTT Pioneers

You asked, they answer: Q&A with Kim and Heather—two of the first OTT Pioneers

The Oregon Timber Trail is still being actively developed and as such is quite rugged and challenging in sections. But what does that actually mean? We collected the most common questions and asked two of the first pioneers to ride the whole route—Heather Rose and Kim McCormack. 

Oregon Timber Trail - Hood Tier Stewardship Campout

Oregon Timber Trail - Hood Tier Stewardship Campout

Three days of trail work and mountain biking in the ruggedly steep Old Cascade Crest area. 

Oregon Timber Trail - Deschutes Tier Stewardship Campout

Oregon Timber Trail - Deschutes Tier Stewardship Campout

Three days of trail work and mountain biking in the Deschutes Tier's remote high desert lakes region. 

Waucoma Backcountry Swift Campout

Waucoma Backcountry Swift Campout

Waucoma Backcountry is a high ridgeline on the northeast shoulder of Mount Hood adjacent to the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. It offers splendid views of the mountain and Columbia River Gorge, as well as peaceful alpine lakes and wildflower meadows. A network of defunct dirt roads and trails provide access for hikers and mountain bikers alike. 

Willamette Tier Stewardship Campout in Photos

Willamette Tier Stewardship Campout in Photos

Our second Stewardship Campout of the year—Bunchgrass Ridge—landed us in the middle of nowhere between Oakridge and Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest. Bunchgrass Ridge is a long, oft forgotten trail that also goes by the moniker Eugene to Crest Trail. But before that it was a primary trading route between the Klamath Tribes on the east of the Cascades and the Kalapuya and Molalla Tribes in the western valleys of the the range. 

Students Study Geology and Cultural History along the Oregon Timber Trail

Students Study Geology and Cultural History along the Oregon Timber Trail

The 7th & 8th grade students at Springwater Environmental Sciences School have spent the last month learning about the four tiers and ten segments of Oregon Timber Trail and researching the geology and cultural history along its length. The Timber Trail route travels over many diverse landscapes in Oregon with countless layers of history to unfold. We heard from several students that the hardest part was just choosing which story to focus on. 

Swift Campout - Waucoma Backcountry

Swift Campout - Waucoma Backcountry

Waucoma Backcountry is a high ridgeline on the northeast shoulder of Mount Hood adjacent to the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. It offers splendid views of the mountain and Columbia River Gorge, as well as peaceful alpine lakes and wildflower meadows. A network of defunct dirt roads and trails provide access for hikers and mountain bikers alike. 

Fremont Tier Stewardship Campout in Photos

Fremont Tier Stewardship Campout in Photos

We set out not really knowing what to expect. Our goal was to clear a good chunk of the Bear Creek and Winter Rim sections of the Fremont National Recreation Trail. We had heard reports of "pick up sticks", "log piles", "completely overgrown", and "impossible to find." All proved to be correct. 

Intro to Bike Camping - with Swift Industries

Intro to Bike Camping - with Swift Industries

If you love camping and you have a bike, then combining the two will open the doors to a whole new way to travel!

Oregon Timber Trail - Willamette Tier Stewardship Campout

Oregon Timber Trail - Willamette Tier Stewardship Campout

Three days of trail work, meadow camping, and mountain biking on one of the Oregon Timber Trail's most rugged and remote ridgeline trails in the Willamette National Forest. 

Oregon Timber Trail - Fremont Tier Stewardship Campout

Oregon Timber Trail - Fremont Tier Stewardship Campout

Four days of trail work, riverside camping, and mountain biking on the Oregon Timber Trail's most remote and rugged tier in the Fremont National Forest. 

Saws & Gauze - Sawyer and CPR First Aid Certification weekend

Saws & Gauze - Sawyer and CPR First Aid Certification weekend

Three days of hands-on first aid and chainsaw instruction on the banks of the McKenzie River. 

Oregon Timber Trail Association and Route Introduction

Oregon Timber Trail Association and Route Introduction

We're excited to share the Oregon Timber Trail route and Association (OTTA) with you. It's a large complex concept with a vision for Oregon's future as a leader in recreation. We've spent 18 months developing the Timber Trail thus far and identified the need for a statewide organization to continue shepherding its timeline. We'll introduce the OTTA board, development progression, and how you can get involved. And most importantly we'll share the route, riding logistics, stories from the field, and how you can ride it yourself.

Development update, charrette findings, and moving forward

Development update, charrette findings, and moving forward

Behind the scenes the Oregon Timber Trail has gone through a great amount of formative progression since the concept's birth in late 2015. If you're interested in learning about the in-depth process we've facilitated with land managers and key stakeholders throughout the state you can download our full report at the link below. 

Be Prepared: Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training

Be Prepared: Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training

Things will go awry, eventually. Accidents happen and people get hurt. Whether or not you are prepared to deal with the situation in a constructive manner is up to you. This isn't about building the perfect First Aid Kit, it's about education and utilizing the best medical tool you have: your brain. 

Oregon Timber Trail Pioneer Journey | PART 4

Oregon Timber Trail Pioneer Journey | PART 4

When Kim McCormack and Sam Clark rolled their wheels into the refreshingly cold waters of the Columbia River, they had set the stage for the “OTT”, an iconic route that will be launched in January of 2017. Worthy of adding to any mountain biker's bucket list, this inspirational route covered a variety of climates, communities, ecosystems, roads, jaw-dropping landscapes. In the future, enthusiastic mountain bikers will enjoy their own Oregon Timber Trail adventures. Some will tackle the route in segments while others might ride it in its entirety and follow in the wheel tracks of Sam and Kim. 

Oregon Timber Trail Pioneer Journey | PART 3

Oregon Timber Trail Pioneer Journey | PART 3

When Sam Clark and Kim McCormack dipped their wheels in Columbia River last Friday August 5, becoming the first two people to complete the Oregon Timber Trail route, they were ecstatic, relieved, and…..hungry! After riding for two and a half weeks with only one rest day, the duo was ready to dump their gear-loaded packs and celebrate with some serious calories.

 

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The Santiam Wagon Road makes up 37 miles of the Oregon Timber Trail Deschutes Tier. Trail users can travel west from Sisters over Santiam Pass and through the headwaters of the McKenzie River towards the historic Fish Lake Work Center. Support our fr
Like the trail and want to get more involved? Join the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Board of Directors! OTTA is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Direct
Join us for a one-day ride/work event on Saturday, September 14 as we place reassurance badges on the iconic Surveyor’s Ridge Trail. WHERE? - We’ll meet at the 44 Trails Hub Trailhead (where Super Connector trail crosses Road 17) at 9:00
Looking to extend your summer with a few more adventures? Great, we're looking for a few more signage volunteers in September! If you've hiked or ridden the trail before, you know how tricky navigation can be. Better signage will significantly enha
We’re collecting tales from the trail about your experiences with mosquitoes along the OTT. So get in your wayback machine and conjure up your most memorable swarm stories! Share them in the comments and don't forget to include where along the
Like the trail and want to get more involved!? Well, you’re in luck! The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Directors
We can't believe it's mid-August already! Way-finder extraordinaire Dan Sharp @d_sharp has been out on the trail placing signage all summer long with the help of some great volunteers. But there is still a ways to go and trailblazers, we need your he
The Sister’s Rodeo wasn’t the only thing happening the first weekend of June. As a crowd gathered along the streets of downtown Sisters for the kick-off parade, our group was busy fussing about in the parking lot of Blazin Saddles gettin
 

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