Maxpedition-Condor Camera Bag Setup

I upgraded to this setup for making you tube videos. My old camera bag was too small and  I would find that my video camera would get turned on inside the bag. This setup also allows for better padding and some insulation from the cold as well as room for rain shields, camera mounts and other assorted gear.

Exploring Hole in the Ground, Part 2 of a Central Oregon Odyssey

Part 2 of our 371 Mile road trip. We went to Fort Rock, Hole in the Ground, Lake Abert, Abert Rim, Glass Butte and all spots in between. Sadly no wild horses were seen this trip, maybe next time when we go up on top of the Abert Rim.



Music by: Jason Shaw @ audionautix.com

Exploring Fort Rock, Part 1 of a Central Oregon Odyssey

This was part of a near epic central Oregon road trip. In this part we explore Fort Rock.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Rock

The Fort Rock Basin has served as a vital part of the Native American lifestyle. Fort Rock Cave is near Fort Rock State Natural Area, and is the site of an archaeological discovery of several 9,000 to 11,000 year-old sagebrush sandals. This property serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that has shaped so much of Oregon's history. The story of the Fort Rock Basin is told by the artifacts left behind and by the rich oral tradition of the tribes who claim the area as home.

Fort Rock Cave is a National Heritage site and is open only by a state park guided tour.


Music by: Jason Shaw @ audionautix.com

Fools gold find

A Winter Day In The Cascades

DIY Cheap Ponco To Tarp Modification

My simple modification to a $4.00 Texsport poncho that makes it usable as a tarp. This a 10 Mil poncho that measures 50" x 80". Weight after completion is just over 9 ounces.

Scott road

Robinson Lake

 

 

Took a while but we made it to Robinson Lake. Stopped by forest fires, snow & blow downs... Not today! It was a nice lake, easy to get to in the middle of summer.

Camping in the Cascades & Discovery of the Fish Lake Remount Depot

Camping trip taken in early May 2012. Most of my trips like this are used as a base camp from which to explore the area. 

Fish Lake Historic Site, also known as the Fish Lake Remount Depot, is located in the heart of the Oregon High Cascades in the Willamette National Forest. Located along the Santiam Trail, since the mid-1800s thousands of travelers including Indian tribes and wagon trains, along with their livestock, pack animals and freight have passed through the site. The seasonal lake and meadow offered them a place of rest and bountiful provisions

Fish Lake contains water only during the winter and spring months. The water drains to underground sources beginning in June and is usually empty by July.

http://www.fishlakehistoricsite.org/

Central Oregon Mountain Lake 1

A beautiful hike to a mountain lake, about 5,000 feet. Trail and plant footage. Six lakes trail system. Shout out to Antone, TheParacordGuy. This video is also to show some Oregon mountain eye candy to my friends FixedbyDoc and GDL. Ryan, FixedbyDoc, is planning to come out to Oregon this summer and hike the PCT for a week.

Testing posting from the phone.

Mountain view

It was a great day up there, not too warm... not too cold.

Central Oregon Petroglyphs

Exploring some Central Oregon petroglyphs along with a few more modern ones.