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Chemeketans

Salem’s ~700-member outdoor club since 1928 — three to eight hikes a week plus climbs, snowshoe & XC-ski trips, paddles, and trail work.

Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Seasonal mountaineering course, then club climbs

📍 Salem classroom sessions + Cascades field days

Beginner-friendlyPaidShoulder season

Intro to rock & basic mountaineering; graduates join year-round club climbs.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

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Three to eight hikes a week — see schedule

📍 Carpool from Salem to regional trailheads

Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyCost varies

Mid-week and weekend hikes; guests welcome to try a few before joining.

Nordic⚠ Needs verification

Winter club trips — Santiam Pass & the Cascades

📍 Carpool from Salem to Santiam Pass sno-parks

Beginner-friendlyCost variesWinter

Scheduled XC ski and snowshoe outings to Ray Benson and nearby trails.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Seasonal snow-skills courses & climbs

📍 Mt. Hood & Cascade volcanoes

PaidWinter

Intermediate Snow Skills and Ice School on Mt. Hood for Climb School grads.