The Oregon BDR Experience: Episode 7 (Hart Mtn to Home)
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- The Oregon BDR Experience
Episode 7: ORBDR Hart Mountain Section 1 to Home
In this episode, we ride a portion of Section 1 of the ORBDR up to Hart Mountain and the Antelope Refuge. We were running out of time and the numerous riders we met coming from the south stated that if they could do it over again, they’d skip section 1 as it was all desert rock and sand with no real interesting features. Given how arduous the previous days in the desert were, it was an easy call for us. Instead, we departed the ORBDR up on the Hart Mountain plateau and headed for Frenchglen on the Westside of Steens mountain. We had a long way to go as we had to traverse the entire state of Oregon from South to North in one day. It was a relaxing ride through the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge up through John Day and the fossil beds monument. In the late evening, we cross the prairies, passing huge wind power generator farms in the late evening sun. We arrive at the Columbia River and spend the night along the Columbia River at Maryhill State Park. The next morning, we visit the Stonehenge replica at Goldendale and then head home, riding a small section of the WA BDR over to Ellensburg. It was a fantastic adventure that I personally will never forget.
OBDR Route Description
The Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route (ORBDR) is a 750-mile, multi-day off-pavement ride designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles. The route traverses a vast climate area. The ORBDR is probably the most diverse BDR route to date in this regard. The RideBDR website suggests that folks start in the southern desert near the Nevada/Oregon border and traverse north with gradual ingress towards pine mountain forests. We did the opposite, as we started our trip north of Seattle on adventure motorcycles and explored ancient pine forests of Washington State and enjoying some of the southern portions of the WABDR. We officially started the ORBDR at Hood River and worked our way through the northern Oregon cascade mountains witnessing all the major volcanos of the state, after which, we found ourselves in the remote high deserts of the southeastern portion of Oregon. Lava rock, “moondust”, sand and mountain rock were forces to be reckoned when riding a motorcycle through here. The sagebrush, lava tubes and glaciated volcanoes are sights to behold and experience along the way. These natural wonders provide a prime rugged outdoor adventure experience. Be prepared, however, as the Oregon BDR is not to be taken lightly. It is one of the hardest routes they have mapped out to date. Beginners are urged to cut their teeth elsewhere. Explorers should be prepared to be self-sufficient, camp, prepare for rain, extreme desert heat along with the many physical challenges provided by the terrain all without the comfort of cell phone service or motels. Distances along the route are measured by hours to travel rather than miles. We did not move fast. Instead, we took a cautious and methodical approach, touching on all the highlights of the wilderness and skipping a few of the more technical challenges to maximize our Experience. To avoid the extreme heat, we planned out trip in September to avoid the summer crowds and summer heat. We were fortunate as the highest temperatures experienced were no more than the low 80’s (deg Fahrenheit)
I hope you thoroughly enjoy this episode of our travels. It is presented to show the joys, wonders and hardship of this route from a non-sponsored, not-for-profit perspective.
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As always, Thanks for Riding with me, ~GrizzLee
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Well DONE! Thank you and all the best from Canada!
Very nice, enjoyed the series. Spring riding is almost here, the Alders are budding!!
Beautiful scenes Grizz and nice selection of music. Brought back some really good memories of that country.
Awesome. Thx for the kind words. Glad to oblige. ~Grizz
LOTS of epic riding around John Day!!!
For sure. Return engagement a must. Maybe a more thorough tour on my way to do the Oregon BDR-x route. Cheers ~GrizzLee
Another one in the books. Spring is coming!
Yes indeed. My shoulder is nearly recovered from surgery. Time to ride some more. Cheers buddy. ~Grizz
Well done! Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks. BTW: BC Does have the best riding ❤ ~GrizzLee
Were you at the CABDR - North premier in Ferndale? I was there too.
@@adventurodyes I was. I was the one that asked about the BC BDRs
Grizz, The video series has been epic. Thank you for producing this video series.. LLLOOOVVVVEEEEDDDDD ITTTTT! Cheers, Mate
I think I left a “Looooved it” out in this episode… please forgive me. But many, many thanks for riding along all this time . ❤❤❤ ~Grizz
Grizz, you subtly mentioned it once in this episode and you're very welcome. Cheers, Mate.@@RubiKonAdventures
I'm doing the ORBDR south to north this summer and your series was very informative and well done. Thank you!
Glad to help . Hope you have as much as we did. Do yourself a favor and make sure you stop in for a night at Newberry Volcanic monument. Be safe out there and be careful for riders coming north. Not everyone follows the ride right rule. Good Luck ~GrizzLee
Those drone shots over the mountain were great! You were going all _Blue Planet_ on us!
Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed it. ~Grizz
Thanks again for taking us along. I like how the tone as your voice changed as you knew the adventure was soon to be over.. As Always, one more day please LOL
Always sad to go home… Adrenaline spent, wallet empty and bike needs maintenance. Fun adventure. Thanks for riding along ~Grizz
Grizz, I really enjoyed the ORBDR experience you shared with us and appreciate the work it took, thank you!! I look forward to your next adventure in a few weeks. LOL Take care buddy!
Nice ride brother.
That was closed two years ago when i rode that to frenchglen in the rain still was a little early was heading to ride the Steens mt loop, guess what closed also snow on top got to ride it in Aug. great vids brother hopfully this season for the BDR and steens
Great work guys, too bad you didn't do the section 1, it's beautiful and not too hard, but it is desolate. But I understand, it comes a time that the go-home-itis takes over. LOL Once again, great work, and I enjoyed following your adventure through the ORBDR.
Numerous riders we met coming from the south stated that if they could do it over again, they’d skip section 1 as it was all desert rock and sand with no real interesting features. With that stated, Dr K wasn’t enjoying the desert. I loved it. It was a new riding experience for me and we didn’t have hot weather. In the end, It was a compromise between us. I personally would have preferred to have finished section 1. When I revisit the area, I will do so. I want go back and ride the Oregon BDR-x route there. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee
@@RubiKonAdventures I understand. I come from another perspective, I love riding on the desert. I've done the beginning of Session 1, especially the Domingo Pass area, about five times, all before someone included it into the ORBDR. LOL Still, great to see you guys riding the ORBDR.
Fantastic series Griz...still trying to get used to your beardless face! Not sure a man can be called Griz with no beard! 🙂 I did parts of the route last year myself, then got hurt,🤕 yada yada yada. I'll be back. I think much like the CABDR-South, Sections 1 and 2 are just not my cup of tea, but the boxes have been checked. Moved up my retirement to this June 🤩. I can't take it anymore (same company you were at.) Our paths will cross someday. Love your work. Carry on good sir.
Congrats on your upcoming retirement. Yes, my fuzzy face comes and goes. One day I wake up and look in the mirror and off it comes. Then 3 weeks later it’s back 😂. At least the missus lines the beard. Send me a msg on Advrider (GrizzLee) . Maybe connect for a ride. Cheers. ~GrizzLee
Enjoyed every one 🙂, But where was your teddy bear 😞 🙂. Don't think i would like to ride the sand roads, They look really bad. Take care hope to see you again on a trip.
My teddy bear…😊. Awe yes, I am missing an important farkle on this bike. Thanks for pointing that out. I will have to address that ASAP. Cheers ~Grizz
I've enjoyed watching your ORBDR series! What was the reason you guys skipped most of section 1? I've seen quite a few reports of guys complaining about the length and rocky section 1, but I really liked section 1 when we rode it mid July. We camped near Beaty's Bute.
Numerous riders we met coming from the south stated that if they could do it over again, they’d skip section 1 as it was all desert rock and sand with no real interesting features. With that stated, Dr K wasn’t enjoying the desert. I loved it. It was a new riding experience for me and we didn’t have hot weather. In the end, It was a compromise between us. I personally would have preferred to have finished section 1. When I revisit the area, I will do so. I want go back and ride the Oregon BDR-x route there. Thanks for riding along. ~GrizzLee