Epic Expedition Part Six: Snowy Mountains & Prairies
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- The final leg of our weeklong journey across the Oregon backcountry is upon us. Join us as we pass through miles of high desert sagebrush, across vast treeless prairies, and over multiple mountain ranges on the final push towards the Alvord, treated to vista after incredible vista over every rise. Hands down, the most epic drive I've ever experienced.
Many thanks to Jason of @PrimalOutdoors for his work developing this route, inviting me along, and providing much of the footage seen in this episode.
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Donald, this whole series has been such a pleasure to watch. You showed the beauty and challenges of this route so eloquently, this is by far the best series of videos I have seen on UA-cam in very long time. Seeing this series come to an end saddens me, but excites me for our next big camping on the side of a dirt road adventure.
Jason
Thanks Jason. It has been a pleasure to edit these thanks to the amazing footage. My viewers are in for a bit of a letdown on my future excursions, haha. :-) This was by far the most amazing trip I've taken, and I very much look forward to our next expedition.
Donald, thanks for letting us come along on your adventures. Your content is first class!
I enjoyed the series so much. Your videos share an adventure that I'm not capable of creating for myself any longer. I thank you for it. Bless you on your journey. Kate
I am blown away by how beautiful and fun this trip has been. Like you said mile after mile just kept getting better and better. A nice little skiff of snow and hundreds of miles of remote desert to explore are just what we all need right now.
Thanks Jared, it was unlike anything I had done, and the video series has been a pleasure to edit together using Jason's drone footage. It's amazing how quickly a week goes by out there!
I binge watched the whole series at once, and saved my comment for the end. Wow, just Wow! Thank you both for such amazing journeys.
Job well done guys! If not the best footage from ya both. Prayers for Jason’s girlfriend for continued healing.
The cinematography, choice of music, and narration, for these last few videos have been outstanding. I feel like I was there. Excellent work Donald.
The snow just makes the scenery all that more epic! And Daisy time doesn’t hurt either!
It is UA-cam channels like yours, Jason's, Coyote Works and others. This is the reason I don't watch Network TV anymore. This is such fascinating entertainment. I could just keep watching all day long. Exploring the West, particularly Central & Eastern Oregon is a favorite of mine. This has been a great series, thank you !!!
Slow and steady wins the race. And the Only thing better than a Forester is a Defender. One of the Best shows on YT 😎👍👍👍
Beautiful episode, Donald! You did a wonderful job interspersing the drone video with your own footage to really give a sense of the vast scale. I know everyone watching really appreciates the amount of work you put into this.
Never, until I watched this series, did it occur to me that it was possible to travel so far and not see another soul for days until this video. The both of you are so inspiring!
That's definitely part of what I love, is just being out where there's nobody for miles. It's oddly frightening and relaxing at the same time. :-)
This was a awesome adventure series, thank you Donald and Jason for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻 Looks like the Forrester did a great job keeping up with Jason's monster 4X4 van. 😎👍🏻
Well done on a well-produced series, Don. Good to see Jason collaborating.
End of another series. I enjoy your journeys. I mostly enjoy the drive: compliations/solutions/trail solutions. Scenery is a very close 2nd. Videography is amazing and somehow the voiceover with the music is just spot-on. When possible I take the un-beaten path in my own Forester which is far too rare. Thank you for sharing your excursions. Especially love the snow - and the beauty it brings. WOW - to the whole thing. Just amazing!
Bravo sir.
Thank you for bringing us along on this wonderful trip.
One the best collabs I've seen. Epic. Donald, your videos are like documentaries. Excellent
Exactly what overlanding is...the journey!! Pretty damn cool!!
So sad this adventure ended! I could watch you guys all day every day. Well done and looking forward to more!!
I saw that this had dropped last night just before I went to bed and saved it for enjoyment with my morning coffee; it was so worth the wait, an epic final installment to an epic series. I'm so happy that Jason was able to do this before Megan's accident and hope that she is doing well and they both, as well as you and yours, Donald, have a wonderful new year.
So many people tend to underrate the beauty of that part of Oregon I’ve yet to figure out why it’s so underrated. It might not be the green, lush of Western Oregon but it has its own beauty that should be explored to it’s fullest.
And of course as always another great video!!
This was an awesome series to watch. You did an excellent job on filming editing and the story telling. I like it when you and Jason get together for trips. I looked forward to every video coming out. Thinking I need to make the trip myself. Thank you Donald for taking us along for the ride.
Cinematography is amazing!!! I was watching the video on my television and got tingling behind my neck !!! You guys make a good team. Very inspirational!!!
A lot of us live vicariously through you, Jason, Casey and all of the Oregon overland channels. Just getting back into primitive camping at 62. These videos inspire me to get back into off roading hiking and camping here in Florida. Thanks for all your great videos Donald!
52 here and really inspired to get out and do this. in Arizona
John how is the camping in Florida. As an Oregon native I've spent hundreds of days under the stars. If we moved to Florida, how is it? How does it compare? It's one of few states we have thought to move to, but Oregon has been amazing.
Lots of state parks and national forests as well. There are even beaches you can camp overnight on. Ocala National Forest has some dispersed camping as well.
Cinematography really seems to be improving exponentially over the last few months. Well done, sir.
This was a great series to watch but this final video was phenomenal. The shots chosen and and the scenery were spectacular and I only wish I could have gone along. Thanks to you and Jason for sharing this with us.
That little car is one tough unit. Very impressive! That scenery is second to none. I really need to start planning my 2021 Oregon desert adventures.
Great series! I have really enjoyed seeing your adventures with Jason. Thanks for putting it together and inspiring us to all get out and explore.
This is the best episode! So many epic views and lots of snow!
The quality of your videos is just outstanding! Epic drone shots, cinematic angles, tasteful music and great editing! I can't imagine the work that must have gone into it, especially shots like 12:12! Also great narrations!
AHH driving through the snow with your lights on was incredible!
Wow, sell this to National Geographic or the Discovery channel. I'm not kidding. This is as good or better than a lot of their current programming.
I concur 💯. 👍👍👍
speechless......all that I can 't say.
Agreed, probably better
Also concur wholeheartedly!
All of your videography was epic! Well done!
Damn, Donald....Not only for your Subaru keeping up with Jason, but just the great cinematography throughout the series! Tip of the cap bud, and hope to meet you one day.....cheers on a job well done!
What an amazing journey...and so well documented and filmed. Stunning views, excellent story telling...well done.
Epic journey Donald! Seriously. I've loved these videos, and from two of my favorite channels on youtube. If you had Casey from Coyote Works in that caravan and I would have sold my house on the east coast and moved to Oregon this morning. Modern day explorers and adventurers. While many of us are locked up, looking at our rigs, you are out there, inspiring us to gear up and get back to that trek and satiate that wanderlust that's present in all of us. It's primal, important and necessary. Thank you.
Thanks Derek!
Well done as always. Always amazes me at how many different types of landscape their is in Oregon.
That Subaru is impressive! Great videos!
Donald such an epic series binged watched it all the way through. What a great trip to share between friends. This trip has inspired me and my 2 buddies to go hit the Alvord this summer.
Breathtaking winter wonderland views on this episode. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your adventures.
Last mornings are a double edged sword. Glad to be heading home and sad your adventure is over. Remember the Better the drive the better the destination! George.
Well said, thanks George!
What an amazing video. The little Subaru impresses me every time I see it. Can't wait for the next video. Safe travels.
Beautiful country and I love watching that Subaru go!
You were true to your word...this series did become EPIC!! THANK YOU!
Thanks for watching!
You are a true artist. Thank you for sharing your amazing journeys and insights.
Aww thank you Lisa, I appreciate you taking a look, and the kind words!
Well Donald you and Jason had one hell of a great trip.You guys have some beautiful country out there.Thanks for taking me along I love it.Thanks again for a great video.
Thanks for having me along. Your presentation is 2nd to none and well organized. Your editing and putting it all together to keep the audience interested is a gift. You're a man of many talents. Good teamwork as well. I'm on the east coast but maybe one day ;)
Thank you!
This is just Spectacular!
Thanks for the inspiration!
I agree with all the comments... just amazing fantastic breathtaking video. Watching the Subie traverse the rocks at 11:30 was impressive. You made it look easy. Thank you for all your time spent on footage and editing etc. It deserves awards.
Breath taking beauty! Thank you so much for this series.
A great collaboration and spectacular scenery 👍🏻
This series from your latest epic adventure are just great. I really look forward to all of your vids!
Basin and range, basin and range. I could watch an hour of this and never get bored.
This is top notch entertainment for me! I love these videos and I hope you can keep making them. The scenery was so beautiful I wasn't sure I was even in Oregon.
I know the word "epic" get used a lot these days to the point where it just doesn't mean what it should but that scenery and this footage of it really is Epic and beautiful beyond mere words.
This video is so beautiful. Spectacular photography, music, and commentary. Thank you! You've outdone yourself.
Beautiful work on the video Donald...incredible job on the whole series...loved it! Thanks to yourself and Jason for sharing!
I couldn't help but notice how huge of a roll the drone shots made in this episode especially....really showed off the expanse of the trip well...I have a DJI Mini 2 arriving Monday so yeah I loved every drone shot! Hats off to Jason's drone work. Hope to see you two collaborate on some more trips in the future!
Made sense even being deaf. Thank you!
What an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing!! Such amazing beauty and inspiration!
That was just awesome. Well done! The editing inc. sound editing was phenomenal. No wonder no-one watches TV anymore. Great work👍
First time I saw one of your videos I almost passed it due to the Subaru, Very glad I stopped to check it out, the little car does great. As many others have said content and quality have been great. Also love to see you getting your kids out there to see our great state.
Very nice sound tract with the video, Just as good as a million dollar feature film. A big THUMBS UP
Wow! Guys, I have tears in my eyes. This is so freaking cool! I'm super inspired to go out there and adventure! I just got a tacoma and I'm fixing it up to be able to go out there and explore. I'm a super beginner so watching you guys is time well spent. Thank you so much for what you do! Your videos are super informational and beautiful! Cheers! PS: I live in Oregon too. :)
An excellent adventure. A video well done. Thanks to both of you.
What a phenomenal trip, and amazing landscapes. Incredible episode Donald.
Thanks! The whole trip was amazing and this leg of it blew me away.
What an amazing job the both of you did.Thank you
Excellent! Fantastic film. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Bravo!
Videos like this is why I use my 61" TV and it's sound system as a monitor.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series as I always do your videos but these really were quite amazing. The camera work, editing, sound, everything just absolutely blows some "professional" stuff I've seen away. I concur that I could easily see this making it to bigger screens. Anyway, loved the videos, and they always help to motivate me a bit to keep trying to make my own videos better too. I'm always trying to learn things from yours.
I hope you keep making videos and sharing your experiences no matter what happens with the Forester. But also hoping its saveable. 🤞
Awesome job Donald!
I have join the chorus of compliments here. This series has been really enjoyable to watch. Your other videos are also very good with informative explanations & great videography.
Epic indeed.... Beatifull scenery, great video!
Epic is the word! Epic footage and Epic driving guys! So beautiful. I love this. Thanks for bringing it to us.
This really added to my Christmas weekend. Great trip and such great videos and pictures from both of you.
This one trip made being a Patreon to both of you a great investment. Thank you both.
Thanks Gene!
8:43 SH series Foresters have a design flaw in the parking brake (according to my mechanic) where brake dust, dirt, and water gets in and binds up the cable and pivot points, especially if you live up north in the rust belt. The once a year preventative maintenance is to take the rear disk/drum brake assembly apart, clean it, use silicone grease on the pivot points, then squirt penetrating oil down into the cable.
I've been having a similar issue with my Forester, especially in the winter, and this maintenance really helps prevent problems.
Great video with amazing scenery! 😃
Great teamwork, you guys are awesome! 👍
That sounds like something I better figure out how to do. A little preventive maintenance in the garage sounds better than dealing with it on the trail!
Excellent video! I loved the lakebed drone shots! Actually, all of the drone shots were awesome!
Thanks Matthew! All the drone work in this episode was Jason's. It was a pleasure to put this one together with so much beautiful footage to work with. :-)
and another fantastic adventure...thankyou
What a great series of videos...makes me want to get out and explore! Very well filmed and editied...loved it!
Awesome thanks for taking us along
A rig is just a tool to get out there. Thanks for putting more emphasis on the nature and scenery and less on the vehicle. Love the minimal setup. Reminds me of "needs" v. "wants".
Hello Donald,thank you for making nice images and great videos.The Forester look so small behind Jason's Truck,but it doing the job and take you back to civilisation,thank you again and stay safe
Wow, that was spectacular! You really captured how vast and beautiful the Oregon backcountry is...with a special bonus of a herd of horses and pronghorn antelope. Awesome video, Don!
Its amazing how well your Forester did on some of those trails..So good!!
Awesome job, beautiful country, excellent narration, video and editing!
Thank you!!!
Great series, I really enjoyed it... thank you for the hard work to make these 👌
Thanks to both you and Jason! Wonderful cinematography in this segment. Followed the whole track so far, but this definitely was the best visually.
Putting in a good amount of work and it's showing. Like the blend of sound track and car audio etc. Great job. Thanks for sharing your adventures in my home state.
You make me want to hit the road and never look back!
Wonderful episode to close out the series! Great work Donald. Binge watch complete!
Thanks Jon, this has been a fun series to produce for sure. Awesome drone footage from Jason didn't hurt. We now return you to your regular programming, haha.
Great video.
Absolutely gorgeous country awesome set of videos an I no an amazing adventure for you guys sending ❤️ to Jason an meagan great job Donald as always be safe 👍👍
Excellent series Donald and Jason. You both can be proud of your work, and thanks so much for sharing with us.
Fantastic scenery and great drone shots!
Great weather and drone shots guys
I’m in the middle of doing your epic expedition with a couple of buddies of mine. We got the gps route from Jason’s channel and so far it’s been fantastic! Cold but such wonderful country.
Merci, what a great job!
Nice views and comments.Greetings from Belgium
Donald I look forward to seeing your videos.... All the best for 2021 and happy travels.
Magnificient, I'm discovering the USA through your channel, keep up the wonderfull work, I'll surely do one of these trips thanks to your video !
Beautiful work. Congrats
Great conclusion to an epic adventure!