trail running and ultimate frisbee clubs in pdx?

[layton]

i'm posting this here, since i'm only interested in the portland area...sorry if you were expecting a trip report from me...those days are over.

 

I'm looking to change up my sport and didn't have much luck looking online.

 

Anyone know how to get involved in ultimate?

anyone know of any trail running clubs or stores that sponser after work runs?

 

thank ya

 

heres some mountain porn to make it worth reading this stupid post.

Cascade Pass beauty

Highballin' in the Ruth

Edited December 13, 2004 by michael_layton

[geordie]

www.upa.org

[layton]

thanks.

now I gotta figure out how to play

 

anyone got any trail running info?

Edited December 13, 2004 by michael_layton

[Kevin_Matlock]

...those days are over.

 

Climbing or posting TRs?

[layton]

TRs...nothing on the horizon for me these days

[cj001f]

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[corvallisclimb]

dood my sisters a pro ultimate player!!!!!

[layton]

dood my sisters a pro ultimate player!!!!!

 

 

is she hot?

[bobinc]

Nothing that a few thousand throws won't change...

[corvallisclimb]

dood my sisters a pro ultimate player!!!!!

 

 

is she hot?

 

no

[Winter]

Yo Mike, check out the schedule of local pick-up games.

 

http://www.portlandultimate.org/pickup.html

 

I used to play a few years back but got out of it. Stay away from the leagues, because you deal with a bunch of hyper competitive jack asses, but the pick-up games are fun. And you might meet a hottie.

[b-rock]

thanks.

now I gotta figure out how to play

 

anyone got any trail running info?

 

Friends of Forest Park puts out a book of maps with convenient loop options, from 3-12 miles. I think Powells has them.

[John Frieh]

Wildwood trail is 30 miles one way of hills and mud.

[pat_o]

Michael..... I believe your situation truely calls for a dog! Constant companion, confidant and a hell of a trail runner. Depending on breed of course. All of your complex issues and wanting can be realized in a four legged friend. Just imagine having very attentive ears following your every jesticulation and whine as you reherse one of your diatribes before presenting it here! Portland Humane Society: (503)285-7722

Pat O'

[layton]

Thanks for the trail running info, i don't want a dog and I know where the trails are. I just get bored running them by myself and it would be fun to go with some other folks.

 

Yeah, those pick-up games seem like the ticket. I need to practice my toss before I show.

 

Anyone wanna come and be a newbie with me?

 

I'm just looking to change it up and try some new things, don't need the pschoanalysis.

[b-rock]

Not sure when you run but I'd be up for hitting some trails after 4pm during the week.

[layton]

I have finals this week. If you wanna go after new years (i'll be outta town) then i'd be down.

[b-rock]

Ya, I'm down. It's pretty tough for me to get out there after work around now anyways, much easier in a couple of months...

[Ricardo_Montalban]

forest park rocks! the wildwood trail will soon be mud pit, but for similar experience try the leif ericson road starting at the germantown road parking area.

 

oak bottoms is another area (with potential). the paved springwater corridor trail runs from the sellwood bridge to the ross island bridge and there are a couple of dirt trails on either side (no bikes on dirt trails) (mileage ??; < 2.5 miles).

 

the rest of this month is crazy for me, but after the new year shoot me a pm if you want to hit one of these trails or others.

 

 

http://www.xdogevents.com/

these folks put on some fun runs in and around (a couple hours drive) the portland area. when i finished the last race i did with them (a scramble) the keg was easier to find than the water station. i also didn't experience any of the expected 'athletic arrogance'.

 

http://www.redlizardrunning.com/

folks from this club usually win the x-dog events

 

don't have any experience with the following:

http://www.users.qwest.net/~ultrawillow/Trailseries.htm

ultramarathon trail series

 

http://www.orrc.net/

oregon road runners club

[chumpman]

i can vouch for the game at 22nd and powell (sundays @2pm). its a fun atmosphere and you will be welcome as a beginner. there is often a smaller game going on for the less fit/ambitious.

[rbw1966]

I used to play ultimate at PSU. Generally a pretty cool crowd there. The Powell crowd is very cool too.

 

I wouldn't call the trail along Oaks Bottom a 'trail'--its paved asphalt so you might as well run the road. The dirt 'trails' are so short that they are hardly worth the effort of getting there. It gets enough bike traffic (thats my commute) to make things spicey if you aren't paying attention.

[jaee]

I know a few Ultimate players that climb and ski. PM me if interested in email addresses. Also, for running, have you considered hash runs? I know a few of these folks, too. Combines all the fun of running thru the woods in the dark with overconsumption of adult beverages. Oregon Hash House

[Ricardo_Montalban]

i liked the oak bottom trails b/c they were 5 blocks from my front door. they are short, but can be combined to get in a decent run. if i were to drive to run, this would not be my destination.

from lower sellwood park, run around the pond. cross the paved trail to the w. side and keep running the trails north. these will almost take you to the ross island gravel co. (watch out for tree limbs). double back. that'll give you about 5 miles of trail running. i usually include the trails to the upper park to get my blood pumping.

the scenery is nice too.

[Hal_Burton]

I've had some good times with these guys. Portland Hump Hash

Amazing how motivating R.W.I. is. They'll often find some great trails that you never knew existed.

[MtnHigh]

I've run a number of hashes with the Humphashers (formerly the Bridge Town Hashers). You're basically running for the beer stashed in the woods or the awesome food/beer spread at the end. Usually the runs are mello, an hour or so to complete the hash, but once it took us three hours to find the house party. Huffy, Skinny and Muddy make it a lot fun. Plus there's always single wimmin.