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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 759 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:48 pm Post subject: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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We haven't been posting our trips on the Samba at all but i thought I would throw this one on here.
Sorry we are not doing write ups anymore and I might start doing them again as I kind of miss the experience of taking the pics and writing my thoughts down.
Anyway here is a video of our trip to the Alvord desert in SE Oregon last weekend. October is a great time to visit the Alvord as it is not as hot.
We also drove deep into the desert to find some great hot springs to soak in.
Hope you enjoy joining us in our adventures! The next trip is already being planned!!
nate
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sanchius Samba Member
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Red Ryder Samba Member
Joined: June 26, 2021 Posts: 942 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Another great trip. Thanks for sharing! _________________ “Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 759 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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sanchius wrote: |
Such a nice video series, great soundtracks, and wonderful places...
I'll be using some of your 2.2l engine mods in mine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZEiF8G8pT8
Thanks for all the time you took creating and sharing them here with us. |
Thank you for the kind words and for tuning in. We really enjoy documenting and sharing our experiences.
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Another great trip. Thanks for sharing! |
Appreciated!!
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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halbug Samba Member
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2011 Posts: 759 Location: Out exploring
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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halbug wrote: |
Realy realy nice videos! Makes me wanting to travel the North West again so badly...
Thank you for sharing |
Thank you very much.
We are very spoiled here in the PNW for sure
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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Silverghost500 Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2018 Posts: 1069 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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I've been watching your videos, and really enjoy them. This one of the desert trip was really fascinating. I bet the stars are amazing out there with no light pollution. _________________ 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
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Robw_z Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Great video! The Alvord is about 3.5 hours from me in Boise but I've never made it out there, thanks giving me a preview! Steens Mountain, which can be seen from the top of a range near here, looked much more impressive than I expected, usually that doesn't translate into video well.
Well done.
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Silverghost500 wrote: |
I've been watching your videos, and really enjoy them. This one of the desert trip was really fascinating. I bet the stars are amazing out there with no light pollution. |
Glad you are enjoying our videos and adventures! The stars were fantastic out there
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Robw_z wrote: |
Great video! The Alvord is about 3.5 hours from me in Boise but I've never made it out there, thanks giving me a preview! Steens Mountain, which can be seen from the top of a range near here, looked much more impressive than I expected, usually that doesn't translate into video well.
Well done.
-Rob |
Man 3.5 hours is nothing! It takes us over 8 to get there. October can be a great time to see it if the weather cooperates!
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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bryanarchy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:33 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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I always look forward to your videos and this one was especially good. Drone shots on the playa... the best! |
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joetiger Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Great report! Makes me want to jump back in and head out. Love the drone footage. _________________ Joe T.
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pnwkayaker Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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I usually prefer write-ups and pictures (like you said, writing allows for deeper thoughts to be expressed).
However, I think that in this case I'll have to make an exception: the drone footage in the desert is truly amazing, and I don't think pictures and words would be able to convey that feeling of openness and solitude that the video shows (you might need thousands and thousands words to get close).
Thanks, thanks a lot for sharing it, it was great. _________________ 87 Syncro Westy EJ25 ("Tardis")
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jimf909 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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This is really good. It's nice to see more reveal of the Baldwin's personalities (e.g. I'm tired and cold and am relishing this deliciously warm soup I made).
I've made at least a dozen Seattle/Idaho trips this year and can't wait until one gives me a chance to add a visit to the Alvord area. _________________ - Jim
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Schnippzle Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:23 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Great video. Looks like a fantastic adventure. _________________ 1988 Caravelle - FB25B - Syncro converted
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:46 am Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Thank you for all of the kind words on the video and I am glad you got to see a little of what Oregon has to offer!
Hope you guys can all get out there on your own adventures!!
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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crukab Samba Chef
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Bathing suits at the Hot Springs ??
Looks like a fun trip , We have done a couple Colorado trips, never got much further West, maybe after we retire in a couple years.... _________________ Tom
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Red Ryder Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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crukab wrote: |
Bathing suits at the Hot Springs ??
Looks like a fun trip , We have done a couple Colorado trips, never got much further West, maybe after we retire in a couple years.... |
Just because no one was there when they arrived doesn’t mean it would stay that way!😉 _________________ “Most everyone’s mad here. You may have noticed I am not quite all there myself.” — Cheshire Cat, Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
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thatbaldwinlife Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Overlanding the Alvord trip video |
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Red Ryder wrote: |
crukab wrote: |
Bathing suits at the Hot Springs ??
Looks like a fun trip , We have done a couple Colorado trips, never got much further West, maybe after we retire in a couple years.... |
Just because no one was there when they arrived doesn’t mean it would stay that way!😉 |
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and it would have been hard to film and have no clothes on!! We weren't sure how busy it would get as we had not been there before. Hoping to go back this winter and hit them in the snow. Maybe then it will be less busy and we could have options
nate _________________ 1987 Westy
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