First Sponsor for SMB 2014

We're not even fully ready and we have our first ever Diamond Level sponsor for SMB.  Bend Pet Express contacted us and said they wanted to be a sponsor again this year. It makes sense because they were so enthusiastic and helpful last year. We showed them the sponsor categories and they chose the top one--the new Diamond Level at $350. If that weren't enough, they'll be helping in other important ways as well. More about that later. We officially start fundraising next month. Our prediction that 2014 is going to be an exceptional year seems to be on target. One of the things making that possible is all of the people who have become members. We're launching our new website soon and it will be easier than ever to RSVP for SMB, become a member, and more. Stay tuned ...

Trail Condition Updates Going Again

John, the person who was giving us most of the trail condition reports, got sick recently and couldn't hike. We hear he's getting back on his feet and should be hiking again soon. Jim, and his dog Lola (the world famous poop carrying dog of Pilot Butte), stepped up to the plate a couple days ago and is providing trail reports daily. So, pretty soon, we should be getting reports twice daily.

If you're familiar with twitter, just search on #pbtrails for the reports. If not, you can get them on our

IceTrekkers Diamond Grips available at discount price

With conditions on the Butte hazardous today, I want to remind everyone that Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT) is providing a deep discount on the Diamond Grip traction devices we had available at our workshop.  PBSS members get them for $28.95 instead of $41.95 and that's almost certainly the best

Memberships Have Raised Over $1,000

I can still remember someone telling me with great conviction that membership would not work as a fundraiser.  I'm so glad we didn't listen.  We just recently passed $1,000 raised through membership fees.  We figure about 20 percent of that goes to the cost of the membership component (newsletters, postage, buttons, etc.).  That means we have about $800 right now to pay for SMB 2014--roughly half

Winter Trail Safety Workshop Video/Information Now Available (Video Fixed)

Oops, I just realized one of the workshop videos wasn't working.  The "share" settings have been changed and you should now be able to view both of them.  Sorry about the incovenience. Let me know if there are any other problems.  The info below is a re-post. 

I finally got the workshop video done and posted: CLICK HERE.

Sorry about the delay.  There were more technical problems than you want to know about.  Somehow