Canceled
Ray Benson XC Ski Tour, South Loop 
Mar 1, 2014
Description
We will ski the very popular "South Loop" ski trail from the Ray Benson Snow Park (Santiam Pass). Clear skies will give outstanding close-up views of snow shrouded Three Fingered Jack and Mt. Washington. If snow conditions are good we will do the entire loop, stopping at Brandenburg Shelter for lunch. The terrain will be mostly flat with a few hills to keep it interesting. Beginning skiers are welcome, but this should not be your first time on cross country skis.

I must advise prospective participants that I do not ski in rain by choice. So ... if the snow level is high and precipitation is predicted, you can count on this trip being canceled.

Prerequisite:
Beginners welcome, but this should not be your first time on XC skis.

Roster
Leader
1. Steve Dougherty 503-566-8899 steve2756@gmail.com
Assistant Leader
2. Mark Olson 503-835-4001 mark.olson06@gmail.com
Skiers
3. Bill Tourtellotte 503-581-3379 wmtourtel@aol.com
4. Julie Tourtellotte 503-581-3379 jltourtel@gmail.com
5. Milan Apeltauer Private hyside14sb@yahoo.com
6. Denise Hughes Private hughes.century21@gmail.com
7. Amy Schulz 503-837-0428 aschulz@minetfiber.com
8. Shelley Dougherty 503-990-9002 shellene11@gmail.com

Itinerary
Sat. 3/1
8:00 AM - Meet at State Motor Pool Park and Ride.
9:00 AM - Regroup at Mountain High Grocery in Detroit (coffee, snacks, rest room).
9:15 AM - Depart Mountain High Grocery.
10:30 AM - Arrive at Ray Benson Snow Park (Santiam Pass).
10:55 AM - Meet in meadow for group picture.
11:00 AM - South Loop Ski Tour (7 miles) -- From Ray Benson Snow Park we will proceed south on the "South Loop Ski Trail" approximately 3.5 miles to Brandenburg Shelter.
12:30 PM - Eat lunch at Brandenburg Shelter.
1:00 PM - Continue our counter-clockwise direction around the loop. At the Circle Lake trail intersection we will head west one mile and retrace our first mile back to the parking lot.
2:30 PM - Arrive at Ray Benson Snow Park.
3:00 PM - Leave Ray Benson Snow Park.
5:30 PM - Arrive at State Motor Pool Park and Ride.

Rules
1. In case of accident, illness or other incapacity, the participant must pay for his/her own medical/evacuation expense, whether or not authorized by him/her.
2. Pets, firearms, radios (two-way radios are OK), and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on trips.

Route
South Loop Ski Tour (7 miles)
From the Ray Benson Snow Park we will proceed south on the "South Loop Ski Trail" approximately 2.8 miles to Brandenburg Shelter. After eating lunch at the Brandenburg Shelter we will continue our counter-clockwise direction around the loop. At the Circle Lake trail intersection we will head west one mile and retrace our first mile back to the parking lot.


Check List
Food & Water
  food & extra food
  water bottles, 2-32oz.

Clothing
  base layer pants(synthetic)
  base layer top (synthetic)
  gaiters
  gloves, fleece
  hat, warm
  jacket, rain
  nylon/polyester shorts (optional)
  pants, rain
  pants,fleece
  socks, liner
  socks, thick wool
  sweater, fleece
  warm synthetic jacket
Handy Bag
  bandana
  camera (optional)
  duct tape
  first aid kit
  head lamp
  lip balm (optional)
  matches & firestarter
  pocket knife
  sunglasses/sunscreen
  tissue paper
  topo map & compass
  two large garbage bags
  whistle

Group Gear
  3 Talk-About Radios (channel 10 code 5)
  GPS

Skiing
  Maxi Glide (optional)
  ski boots
  ski poles
  skis

Winter Travel
  chains that fit your vehicle
  ground cloth
  jumper cables
  road flares
  shovel

Miscellaneous
  Oregon Sno-Park Permit ($25/yr or $5/day)

Transportation
96 Plymouth voyager ~ 5 ~ 503-9327264
1.  Bill Tourtellotte (Driver) ~ wmtourtel@aol.com ~ 503-581-3379
2.  Julie Tourtellotte ~ jltourtel@gmail.com ~ 503-581-3379

Toyota Rav4-Meeting at the Maples Rest Area ~ 4 ~ 503-566-8899
1.  Steve Dougherty (Driver) ~ steve2756@gmail.com ~ 503-566-8899
2.  Shelley Dougherty ~ shellene11@gmail.com ~ 503-990-9002

Driving Directions
From Salem, OR, drive east 52 miles on Hwy 22 to Detroit. The Mountain High Grocery in Detroit is often used for purchasing snacks and regrouping. From Detroit, continue 31 miles on Hwy 22 to where it joins Hwy 20. Continue 5 more miles on Hwy 20 to Santiam Pass. Turn right (south) at the Hoodoo Ski Bowl and Big Lake turnoff onto USFS 2690. Follow USFS 2690 turning left on to Big Lake Road before entering Hoodoo parking lot. Park in the southwest section of the Ray Benson Sno-Park.
 
Round Trip Driving Distance:  176 miles
The suggested mileage donation is $15.84 @ 9 cents per mile.