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Calendar Of Events
Date / When |
Activity / Description |
Contact / Info Source & Sponsoring Organization |
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| Febuary 2010 | ||
| Feb 7 Sun ID# 862 | Winter Series Selinsgrove 5 mile trail run http://parunners.com/APPLICATIONS.html | Contact: Mark Sullivan Email: 570-374-7585 Sponsor: Other |
| Feb 13 Sat 8AM ID# 885 | Mingo Mingle "Fat Ass" 50K " Fun Run", consisting of 1, 2, or 3 loops on the trail around the park. at Mingo Creek Park, near 84 PA. February 13th, 2010 8:00 A.M. Start Time Hosted by Dave and Sarah Micklo Start/Finish at Pavilion #4, across from the park office Amenities: aid station-start/finish w/food, water, music, and a bonfire. | Contact: Dave Micklo Email: altitude2@earthlink.net Sponsor: Other |
| Feb 14 Sun ID# 863 | Winter Series:2.5 Miles trail run Selinsgrove http://parunners.com/APPLICATIONS.html | Contact: Mark Sullivan Email: 570-374-7585 Sponsor: Other |
| Feb 20 Sat 4PM ID# 875 | Winterfest Star Party held annually by the Amateur Astronomers association of Pittsburgh. Location: Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park, near the town of Russelton. This star party is held to show the people of the Pittsburgh area the Winter skies. The club has a large amount of Star parties during the summer months, but because of the cold and the difficulty in getting to the observatory in the snow, there is only one held in the Winter months. It is free and open to the public. There are 2 large telescopes permanently mounted at the observatory and club members will be bringing additional scopes to allow the viewing public to use. It is weather permitting, severe cold or snows or cloud coverage may cancel the event. If conditions are suspect, call the Wagman Observatory at (724) 224-2510 the day of the event. More info: 3ap.org | Contact: Wagman Observatory Phone: (724) 224-2510 Sponsor: Other |
| Feb 20 Sat 4PM ID# 876 | Winterfest Star Party held annually by the Amateur Astronomers association of Pittsburgh. Location: Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park, near the town of Russelton. This star party is held to show the people of the Pittsburgh area the Winter skies. The club has a large amount of Star parties during the summer months, but because of the cold and the difficulty in getting to the observatory in the snow, there is only one held in the Winter months. It is free and open to the public. There are 2 large telescopes permanently mounted at the observatory and club members will be bringing additional scopes to allow the viewing public to use. It is weather permitting, severe cold or snows or cloud coverage may cancel the event. If conditions are suspect, call the Wagman Observatory at (724) 224-2510 the day of the event. More info: 3ap.org | Contact: Wagman Observatory Phone: (724) 224-2510 Sponsor: Other |
| Feb 21 Sun ID# 864 | Winter Series Selinsgrove 6.5 Miles trail run and 1 Mile Fun Run http://parunners.com/APPLICATIONS.html | Contact: Mark Sullivan Phone: 570-374-7585 Sponsor: Other |
| March 2010 | ||
| Mar 5 - 7 10AM ID# 889 | WEMT class(offered by CDS)in the spring in Wellsboro, PA(north central PA). The class will be held on 3/5,6,7 & 3/19,20,21. Class will start at 10 am on the Fridays and end at 4 pm on the Sundays. The class price is $375. Lodging will be a Hills Creek State Park, PA Con-Ed is being offered. If you are interested in this class, please contact John to register or for additional details. | Contact: John Erich Phone: (570) 327-3708 Email: jerich@state.pa.us Sponsor: Other |
| Mar 6 10AM ID# 865 | Geisinger Hum Dinger 7.1 mile trail run Event starts and ends in Danville, PA http://www.humdingerrun.com/Humdinger Register: Active.com | Sponsor: Other |
| Mar 13 Sat 7AM and 8AM ID# 869 | TUSSEY mOUnTaiN BACK: 50 mile relay and Ultramarathon USATF-certified, 50-mile single-loop course through central Pennsylvania’s striking Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season. The race takes place on fire roads (74% dirt, 26% paved) in Rothrock State Forest. Terrain includes uphill, level and downhill grades, with shaded and open segments and some overlook vistas. The course takes in Whipple Dam State Park, Alan Seeger Natural Area, Penn Roosevelt State Park, Colyer Lake and Bear Meadows Natural Area. Total Elevation gain: 5,035 ft Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg http://www.tusseymountainback.com/event_description.html | Contact: Mike Casper Phone: 814.238.5918 Sponsor: Other |
| Mar 21 Sun 10AM ID# 849 | The Raccoongaine: 3 hour and 6 hour foot race "mini" rogaine. Registration desk opens @ 8:30 AM. Maps will be distributed @9:00 AM. Mandatory meeting @9:45 AM. at the start location for all participants. Organizers: Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club:www.WPOC.org Registration: Teams of 2-5 people or Solo competitor. Fees: Entries postmarked by 3/11/2010 will pay a fee of $25 per person for the 6-hr events and $15 for the 3 hour event. After 3/11/10, fees are $35 for the 6-hr event, and $25 for the 3-hr event. Race day registration is allowed. Mail your entry with Team (or Solo) name, names of members, emergency phone number for each person, e-mail address, to WPOC c/o Jim Wolfe, 1904 Bates Drive, Johnstown, PA 15905. Checks should be made out to “WPOC”. e-mail of the registrar at jlwolfe@atlanticbb.net. | Contact: Alexis Rzewski Email: alexis_rzewski@hotmail.com Sponsor: Other |
| April 2010 | ||
| Apr 9 - 10 Fri 7PM ID# 854 | The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland 4141 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Purchase tickets online at, http://www.proartstickets.org/events/view/520. | Contact: Venture Outdoors Phone: 412.255.0564 Email: info@ventureoutdoors.org Sponsor: VO |
| Apr 12 - 16 ID# 881 | Energy & Environment Week in Pittsburgh PA, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. With an expected attendance of more than 150 exhibitors and over 2,000 delegates, EEW 2010 will be the premier discussion forum and marketplace for this growth sector. If this business is Your business You need to be there! Join us for a week full of exciting events: discussions with opinion leaders, interactive workshops, innovative product displays, live demonstrations, site tours, and lots of networking opportunities. More information: http://www.ee-week.com/ | Contact: Anah Corley Phone: 412.567.1029 Email: ac@ee-week.com Sponsor: Other |
| Apr 17 Sat ID# 870 | HYNER VIEW TRAIL CHALLENGE: 25K Trail run. Hyner View, PA Part of the PA Grand Slam Series http://www.hikerun.com/6601.html http://parunners.com/GRAND_SLAM.html | Contact: Craig Fleming Phone: (814) 321-8281 Email: patraildogs@yahoo.com Sponsor: Other |
| Apr 17 - 1 ID# 882 | GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP OF PA. Join Pennsylvanians across the state — and Americans across the nation — in cleaning up litter and trash along our roadsides, streams, parks, forests and neighborhoods. Anyone can help! Check events calendar: http://www.pacleanways.org/greatpacleanup/GPCcalendarEvents.asp?County=Allegheny Sponsors: PennDEP, PennDOT | Contact: Michelle Dunn Phone: 1-877-772-3673 Email: mdunn@pacleanways.org Sponsor: Other |
| May 2010 | ||
| May 14 - 23 ID# 877 | Great Outdoors Week | Sponsor: Other |
| June 2010 | ||
| Jun 4 - 6 ID# 860 | PITTSBURGH HASH WEEKEND - June 4, 5, 6th 2010 Coopers Lake Campground - 40.9835,-80.137 Amenities ($6/night camping fee) If camping out isn't on the agenda, there are a couple hotels nearby. Absolutely NO dogs. Leave your beloved hashing Fido at home please. Register online: http://www.pgh-h3.com/anniversa/2010/register.html | Contact: Pgh Hash House Harriers Phone: 412-381-6709 Email: firstcontact@pgh-h3.com Sponsor: Other |
| Jun 5 ID# 878 | World Environment Day: ittsburgh has been selected by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the host city for World Environment Day 2010 in North America. Highlighting the theme “Biodiversity — Ecosystems Management and the Green Economy,” Pittsburgh-area government officials, businesses, organizations and individuals will schedule a series of World Environment Day events, as well as events taking place during the six weeks that “bridge the gap” between Earth Day on April 22 and World Environment Day on June 5. http://www.pittsburghwed.com/events/index.html | Sponsor: Other |
| Jun 13 Sun 9AM ID# 866 | Strip Mine 9: an entry to moderate level (could be fast) 15K trail run on some scenic "Strip Mind" grounds in NE PA. Like most trail runs, you run AT YOUR OWN RISK. There will be some rocks, roos, single track, mud (hopefully) and some small hills. There are three aid stations along thecourse. http://www.midpenntrailblazers.com/trail-race-events/strip-mine-9/strip-mine-9.htmL Registration/Entry Pre-registration $20 postmarked by May 31st Make checks payable to 'Mid-Penn Trailblazers'. Send signed registration, waiver and payment to: Ruth Ann Helfrick Box 459 Yucha Rd. Elysburg PA 17824 | Contact: Ruth Ann Helfrick Phone: 570-259-0203 Email: ruesport@msn.com Sponsor: Other |
| Jun 19 Sat ID# 871 | Tri, Tri Again Backwoods Repeated Trail Triathlon: Run/Bike/Swim for 3 Hours Entry Limit : 200 athletes 2009 was a Mud Fest! If you are a road runner or road biker, be aware that this event takes place on 100% trail. There are 4 creek crossings, one small cliff climb,deer, turkeys, and black bear on the 115 acre course, treacherous ascents and descents, a "hill of death" for the mountain bike, stumps... big and small on the trail, and 142,907 various sticks and rocks on the trail...but who's counting? Oh yeh...the fish don't bite! No piranhas, only bass, bluegill, crappie, and frogs! Road runners beware: Blacktop is the Devil! Mifflinburg, PA | Contact: Mark Alexander Phone: (570) 966-0963 Email: buzzard52@hotmail.com Sponsor: Other |
| July 2010 | ||
| Jul 10 Sat 9AM ID# 867 | WILDLIFE FOR EVERYONE: 5 mile off road race State Game Lands 252 – Allenwood, PA Saturday, July 10th 2010 at 9 a.m. This course encompasses dirt roads and grassy lanes, making it “Roadrunner” friendly, which are closed to vehicle travel, providing the potential to see some of Pennsylvania’s “resident critters”. Prizes are available along with race time refreshments and snacks! Race shirts to all pre-registered participants… limited quantities on race day! All proceeds will go toward the Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation. www.wildlifeforeveryone.org | Contact: Steve Schmit Email: wfe5M@windstream.net Sponsor: Other |
| September 2010 | ||
| 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 |
| October 2010 | ||
| 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 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:  |
Auspices |
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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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