Portland Oregon Nordic Club upcoming events

Pocket Creek area – Meadow Trail (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us to help maintain ski trails at local favorite, Pocket Creek, of course! This is a lovely setting, far from the maddening crowds, just don’t let the grey jays steal your lunch. Most trail tending work parties involve light brushing, tree limbing, and the hanging of blue diamonds. We will work until about 2:30 pm with return to Portland about 5 pm. We’ll supply the tools and hardhats. We’ll supply the tools and hardhats. No prior experience needed, we just need you!!

WHERE: Oldtown Troutdale (next to railroad tracks)
105 Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR, 97060

Meet at Old Town Troutdale at 8 am sharp for carpooling – see map below.

What to bring: Bring a comfortable pair of work gloves to protect your hands (gardening gloves, leather, etc.). Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, hiking boots and protective eye wear. Dress for the weather; it could be hot, cold, windy, rainy, or any and all in the same day. Have bug repellent, sunscreen, plus 12 essentials. Finally, bring small backpack with a lunch and snacks as you are sure to work up an appetite, and lots of water.

Sign up below – select the number of spaces for all of the people in your party and provide their contact information where indicated. Note to members – please sign in to make a reservation.

For more info or if the signup is full, contact the leader: Ken Wenzel 503-729-6571 (call or text) skiwenzel@hotmail.com

View meeting point on Google Maps: 105 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Look for us in the parking area behind the retail shops next to the railroad tracks.

TLC Party - Government Camp & Summit Ski Tr. (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us to give the ski trails some TLC (Trail Limbing and Clearing) at a close-in setting on Mt. Hood. This is chance to get some elevation acclimatization just before the snows set in. Most trail tending work parties involve light brushing, tree limbing, and the hanging of blue diamonds. We will work until about 2:30 pm with return to Portland about 5 pm. We’ll supply the tools and hardhats. No prior experience needed, we just need you!!

WHERE: Oldtown Troutdale (next to railroad tracks)
105 Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR, 97060

Meet at Old Town Troutdale at 8 am sharp for carpooling – see map below.

Sign up below – select the number of spaces for all of the people in your party and provide their contact information where indicated. Note to members – please sign in to make a reservation.

For more info or if the signup is full, contact the leader: Ken Wenzel 503-729-6571 (call or text) skiwenzel@hotmail.com

Click on the map to view a larger scale with street details of the meeting place. Or view on Google Maps: 105 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Look for us in the parking area behind the buildings just south of the railroad tracks.

test event (Friday, January 01, 2027)

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

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Dates, Days
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Trip limit: participants
Cost: $ per person
Carpool miles: From Portland, xxx miles round trip, plus mileage to the ski areas
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Silver Star & Sovereign Lakes in January (Sunday, January 03, 2027)

Sun, 03 Jan 2027 08:00:00 GMT

Silver Star & Sovereign Lakes, British Columbia
Intermediate and Advanced on Groomed Trails

Trip limit: participants
Cost: $ per person
Travel miles: From Portland, xxx miles round trip, plus mileage to the ski areas
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Co-Leader: