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Calendar Of Events
Date / When |
Activity / Description |
Contact / Info Source & Sponsoring Organization |
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| September 2010 | ||
| Sep 4 8:30AM ID# 966 | Sam Taggart and I will be offering our "Cleaning Sport Anchors" clinic on Saturday, 9/4/2010, at the Red River Gorge. Yes, everyone is welcome to join us for a long climbing weekend at the Red, and to take our clinic for a minimum donation of $5. We will meet Saturday morning between 8:30am and 9am in the Muir Valley parking lot. Please, fill in the Muir Valley release form on line from home, or do it at the booth in the parking lot. We will depart at 9am sharp for The Great Wall. The clinic will take place by the bolted ground station near Legends of Limonite, and will continue until every participant has had an opportunity to practice cleaning. And then we climb!!! The Great Wall offers an abundance of bolted lines with grades between 5.6 and 5.12b. For more info: http://www.muirvalley.com/ http://www.redriverclimbing.com/ (Online guidebook) http://rrgcc.org/ http://www.truenorthinn.com/ (Where I already reserved my bed) http://lagolinda.com/ The campground for climbers who value their sleep.... and for all others, there's Miguels | Contact: Regina Schulte-Ladbeck Email: reslscience@gmail.com Sponsor:  |
| Sep 8 Wed 8-10AM ID# 964 | Keep the Promise Tour:Breakfast in the South Hills Making the drillers pay their fair share The Pennsylvania State Legislature promised to pass a severance tax on deep natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale by October 1. Now we must make sure that a promise made is a promise kept. The drilling companies are spending enormous amounts of money to stop the severance tax. They have hired lobbyists of every stripe - including former Governor Tom Ridge - and are working hard to keep the voice of the people from being heard. The drillers will make enormous profits from the natural gas they take from our land - it's only fair that they pay a reasonable tax that will go to protect our environment and local communities that "host" the drilling, fund our natural resource agencies, and help balance our budget. Join PennFuture on the Keep the Promise Tour to send the message that Pennsylvanians demand that the drillers pay their fair share. The Tour is traveling throughout the state, holding town hall meetings with legislators and other elected and appointed officials, representatives of land trust organizations and conservancies, anglers and hunters, and ordinary citizens who care about Pennsylvania's environment and economy, all to make sure our elected officials Keep the Promise. Participants at this location: •Jan Jarrett, PennFuture President and CEO •Representative David Levdansky (D-Allegheny and Washington) •John Arway, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission •Roy Kranyk, Executive Director, Allegheny Land Trust •Additional speakers TBA Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Georgetown Centre 526 East Bruceton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 RSVP online:http://my.pennfuture.org/site/Calendar/1370778644 | Email: http://my.pennfuture.org/site Sponsor: Other |
| Sep 10 - 11 Sat ID# 899 | Whitewater Rafting/Climbing in the Gauley One of the top 10 whitewater rivers in the world, the Gauley River is West Virginia's legendary run. Each fall, Summersville Dam opens wide to unleash this “Beast of the East.” Over 22 days of high adventure and fun, thousands of gallons of water per second begin their roaring, pounding journey to the sea... dropping 650 feet over 26 miles, thundering and frothing over thousands of boulders, and creating steep drops, massive holes, and colossal waves. Technically demanding, the Gauley offers more than 100 major rapids, 56 of them Class III-V+. Additionaal info to come! | Contact: Matthew Tolbert Phone: 412.687.4354 Email: drt42@aol.com Sponsor: |
| Sep 11 Sat 1400 hours ID# 967 | Join us for "The Very Bad Day Hash" aka "Patriot's Day" on 9/11. We will be meeting at 1400 hours at 40.389971,-80.198354 The hash is free. If you would like to join us for 1-3 hours of paintball after-the price is $30! For more info: http://www.pgh-h3.com/ | Contact: Rush Howe Phone: 412-983-5256 Email: rushhowe@yahoo.com Sponsor: Other |
| Sep 19 Sun ID# 872 | Dam Half/Full Marathon:13.1 & 26.2 Trail Run RB Winter State Park PA Grand Slam Series http://www.damhalf.com/ http://parunners.com/GRAND_SLAM.html Mid Penn Trailblazers PO Box 144 Mifflinburg, PA 17844 | Contact: Kevin Warren Email: wkwarren@ptd.net Sponsor: Other |
| Sep 25 - 26 All day ID# 931 | Friends of Seneca Lower Slabs Trail Work Weekends sponsored by the Friends of Seneca. Three crews, staffed by the crew leaders and a small number of volunteers will continue to work with a growing pool of volunteers on the weekend of September 25-26. What to bring for trail work weekends Trail work is done using native materials, rocks and stones and trees. You need to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself. Bring your own lunch and water. The Forest Service will provide the tools. Work will proceed in good weather conditions, only. Necessities: Boots, helmet, heavy gloves, safety glasses. | Contact: Regina Schulte-Ladbeck Email: RESLscience@gmail.com Sponsor: Other |
| Sep 25 11am - 4pm ID# 968 | Every year the Cliff Habitat Restoration Day is one of the largest volunteer events at Coopers Rock State Forest. This year the date is Saturday, Sept. 25th, 11am - 4pm. We are looking for volunteers. It's a great way to give back to the Forest that we all know and love. If you can't make it for the main day, there are some prep dates. If you are interested in this please respond to this email to get more information. See below, to sign up to volunteer. <http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2zlpfkkfa413573& oseq=a0181euxc5dpg> Please volunteer Now! Work will involve mulching, creating exclosures with downed wood, some trail work, building of erosion dams, and more. All ages and abilities are welcome! For more information on volunteering for the day or for one of the prep days please contact Jan at Adventure's Edge. | Contact: Jan Kiger Phone: 1.304 296.9007 Sponsor: Other |
| Sep 26 ID# 969 | 2010 GREAT RACE SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Register early – cap of 14,000 participants set for 2010 Runners – and walkers – will take to the streets of Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 26, for the 33rd running of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Great Race, established in 1977 as a 10K race by the late Mayor Richard S. Caliguiri, has grown to include the 5K run/walk, running clinic, two-day exposition and children’s race. The 14,000 limit will include combined registrants for 5K run/walk and 10K run on September 26. “We encourage runners and walkers to take advantage of the convenience of registering online by visiting www.RunGreatRace.com ” said Radley. Individuals returning a print registration form – or registering online at www.RunGreatRace.com – by Friday, September 3, will pay the early registration fee of $18 – or 2 for $30. All signing up between September 4 and 25 will pay the standard registration fee of $25 per person. In addition to presenting sponsor Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2010 Great Race sponsors are Dollar Bank, Allegheny General Hospital, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Del Monte Foods, KDKA-TV, Q92.9, 96.9 BOB FM, Pittsburgh magazine, Port Authority, Spaghetti Warehouse and ARAD. For more information, visit www.RunGreatRace.com or call 412-255-2493. | Sponsor: Other |
| October 2010 | ||
| Oct 1 - 3 ID# 959 | The Access Fund and New River Alliance of Climbers are hosting the 2010 Land Conservation Summit in New River Gorge on Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3, 2010. The goal of this three day summit is to bring local climbing organizations and climbing conservation activists together to get to know each other and learn more about land acquisitions and how to manage private lands for climbing. Topics of discussion will include building your own conservation strategy, property rights, risk and liability, due diligence, fundraising and much more. For more information and to reserve your spot contact Amy Ansari at amy@accessfund.org. | Contact: Amy Ansari Email: amy@accessfund.org Sponsor: Other |
| Oct 2 Sat 7AM ID# 851 | The Bald Eagle Mountain Megatransect. A 25 mile hike and trail run event staged in Central Pennsylvania. REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL! Visit website for 'waiting list' info: https://ultrahike.com/Home_Page.php | Contact: Dave Hunter Email: huntermega@aol.com Sponsor: Other |
| Oct 2 Sat 8:30AM-4:30PM ID# 950 | The Forestville Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival Trail Run/Walk takes place up and around the hills of Forestville. You'll be on single and double track trails leading you through changing forest, Concord Grape vineyards, and open meadows, with views across Lake Erie and into the surrounding valleys. The trails are private and will be open for this once a year event. All proceeds go directly to the Forestville Volunteer Fire Department. This year we're changing things up a little. The venue has been moved to Someday Maybe Farms on Dennison Road in Forestville. The new route gives more options such as multiple distances and less roads. There will be a 1.5 mile fun run/walk and a 3.5 mile run/walk. For those who like a challenge, we are adding an 11 mile run which is all trails except for a short .5 miles on the roads. We are also adding a post race party and cookout. Someday Maybe will be grilling up some all natural hamburgers to go along with farm fresh salads. There will also be a baked ziti option for vegetarians. For families not racing, the Forestville Fall Festival is taking place a short drive down the road. Race registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre-race meeting at 9:45 a.m. with a 10 a.m. start. Checks can be mailed to: Justin Dix 6 Chestnut St Forestville, NY 14062 Checks can be made payable to the Forestville Fire Department $10 preregister $15 day of registration $5 for lunch. Day of till they last. | Contact: Justin Dix Email: pilotdogracing@gmail.com Sponsor: Other |
| Oct 5 Tues 12-2PM ID# 965 | Annual Green Power Awards Luncheon 2010: Pittsburgh The Fairmont Pittsburgh PennFuture and friends celebrate the people, businesses and institutions that are blazing the trail towards a cleaner and healthier Pennsylvania by purchasing green power, advancing policies that develop the renewable energy market, and taking the lead in creating new renewable supply. The 2010 Green Power Award winners will be announced soon! The cost of the lunch is $35 for non-members and $30 for members. Seating is limited; please RSVP by September 28, 2010. The Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA For directions to the hotel, click here. Go to our website and tell us all about your nominee. Don't Delay - Nominations are due by August 6, 2010. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the luncheon, please contact Kristian Smith at smith@pennfuture.org or 215-545-2133. Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: The Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 If you'd like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online. | Phone: 717-214-7920 Email: Info@pennfuture.org. Sponsor: Other |
| Oct 15 - 16 ID# 904 | Bridge Day Weekend- A fun filled weekend of hiking, camping, spectating (watching base-jumpers,rappelers,zipline), and exploring central southern West Virginia. If you want to tag along just to camp out and do your own thing later, that's fine too! There are many local activities including rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, hiking, etc. Leave Friday AM and return Sunday evening. More details to come! | Contact: Karen Kirk Email: worldofem@yahoo.com Sponsor: |
| Oct 22 - 23 TBA ID# 884 | 2010 Annual ECP Halloween Roast Expected to be ECP's greatest Halloween Roast in history! Stay tuned!!! Location: Chestnut Ridge Park, Bruceton Mills, WV (Located just 10 miles east of Morgantown, West Virginia on Interstate 68 (exit 15 / Coopers Rock). Accomodations:Klaer Lodge Price: TBA Website: http://www.chestnutridgepark.com/klaerpix.html | Contact: TBA Sponsor: |
| Oct 23 - 24 9AM Race starts ID# 962 | RUN AROUND THE GORGE RACE! The race is a two day (mostly) trail run in a stage format. Racers with run about 22 miles on the first day and about 15 miles on the second day. The terrain is mostly trails (70%), some fire roads (20%), and a bit of country roads (10%). There are a few significant climbs (to get up and out of the gorge), but mostly, the course is rolling trails that contour along the gorge. Where? The race will be on both sides of the river in New River Gorge near Fayetteville, WV. When? The race is during the peak leaf season on the weekend of 23-24 October 2010. Check-in will be on Friday, October 22. How Much? It is $350 to be an official competitor. Guests can come for $250. What's Included? Racers will get 2 nights lodgings in cabins with hot tubs, 6 catered meals, awards, prizes, a technical shirt, finisher awards, camaraderie, and tons of fun! There will also be a yoga teacher and a massage therapist on site. Who? We are hoping to have 40-50 ultra runners for all over the US/Canada that enjoy trail running and serious relaxing afterwards! Why? We want to promote the sport of ultra trail running. If this race goes well, it will be an annual event and accompanied by several others around the US. We are already looking into the Blowing Rock area and some great trails up in New Hampshire. Email: info@runaroundthegorge.com You can register using this entry form (PDF) for each racer/guest and mailing it (with a check) to: Run Around The Gorge 314 Clay Street SW Blacksburg, VA 24060 USA | Email: info@runaroundthegorge.com Sponsor: Other |
| November 2010 | ||
| Nov 20 - 21 8AM-5PM daily ID# 963 | The Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group is presenting a 16-hour wilderness first aid program based on the CDS Outdoor School curriculum. The curriculum is based upon a mix of Boy Scout First aid, American Red Cross Standard First Aid, and our Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT courses, the Wilderness Medical Society Practical Guidelines Course Topics: Basic Patient Assessment, Patient Protection, Basic Wound Care, Splinting and other Orthopedic Injuries, Animal and Insect Bites, Environmental Injuries (heat and cold injuries), and Personal Protection. All lectures contain techniques/skills for performing these skills in the wilderness with a limited number of resources Location: Lancaster Township Community Center Moore Alley Harmony, PA 16037 Dates: November 20th & 21st Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm each day Cost: $99.00 Prerequisite: None For registration and location details please visit the AMRG web site at: www.amrg.info. For other questions about this class, the WFA curriculum or general questions about AMRG and its mission please send email to info@amrg.info. | Contact: Alleg. Mtn.RescueGroup Email: info@amrg.info Sponsor: Other |
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| ECP Trips are generally those organized and/or led by ECP members and not sponsored or set-up by other organizations. Some of the other organizations whose trips we will frequently include, on the calendar, are listed below. | ||
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3RInLine
= This is a Three Rivers In-Line Club (In-Line Skating) event 3RPaddling
= This is a Three Rivers Paddling Club (White Water Paddling) event BOC
= This is a Butler Outdoor Club event. A Butler Pa outdoor activities
organization
LG = This is a Loyalhanna Grotto event. The Loyalhanna Grotto is a caving organization for Western Pennsylvania dedicated to the conservation of caves and education of safe cave exploring and rappelling. http://www.karst.org/loyalhanna None = This is a more informal trip or event not sponsored by any organization. OA
= This is an Outside Adventures event POC
= This is a Pitt Outdoor Club event. A "We Do It All"
for Pitt Students. The ECP has a close working and mutually supportive
relationship with this group. RunHigh
= Runners High of Western PA (Distance Running & Run/Walk) event. VO = This is a Venture Outdoors event. An Origanization established to foster outdoor activity participation for the population of the Pittsburgh Region. They generally charge for each event, provide full support, training and insurance. For more info please visit their website. http://www.ventureoutdoors.org |
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To list an activity (trip) or event, contact Activities Chairman: Karen Kirk You can also use the activities submit form to send in your event . |
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