The Oregon BDR Experience : Episode 2 (ORBDR Section 6)
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- The Oregon BDR Experience
Episode 2: ORBDR Section 6
In this Episode, we leave Clear Lake and head further south. We cross the Pacific Crest Trail on our way to Timothy Lake. From there we hit a mish mash of trails that can be confusing and we must pay close attention to our GPS tracks. The route has impeccable beauty, but can be rocky and strewn with downed trees, big branches, and embedded rock. One of the highlights is summit lake. We eventually enter a huge burn area and take a well worth detour to Olallie Lake. Majestic views of Mt Jefferson, another large PacNW volcano, can be had just south of the lake. Given the right conditions, sunsets and the snow-covered peak of Jefferson reflecting on the lake are worthwhile treats to hang around and camp here. We decided to press on, opting to avoid the southern end of Olallie lake, where it is rough and can be a navigational challenge. On our way south, we crossed the Pacific Crest Trail for the second time this day and eventually made it to the town of Detroit. In 2021 Detroit was basically burned to the ground. We camped at a nearby state park and gave patronage to the local “outdoor” restaurant offering great food, BBQ burgers, fish ‘n chips and beer.
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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Oh, the ways we retired guys find to spend their time! Yours though is a bit more scenic than what I get on the GoldWing. Keep up the good work. The videos you share are always excellent...thank you!!!
Thanks for the kind words. It keeps me busy. Cheers mate. ~Grizzlee
Super nice video!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for riding along buddy ~Grizz
Hah! The crashed Suburban was (is?) still there. Looked fresh with skid marks in August. Seeing familiar landmarks is fun.
I think it must have been stolen.. The next episode the challenge amps up a bit. Cheers mate. We’re both rich. ~ Grizz
Grizz, another enjoyable video. Great editing, music and story.. "Looovvviiiittt" Cheers, Mate.
Wooo!! Looooooovvvvvveeeee itttttt!!!
If you think section 6 is rough just wait Section 5 section 4 section 3 and section 2 and section 1 I loved the Oregon bdr
Amen brother! The next episode we amp it up.😮. Thanks for riding along. ~Grizz
Great video series. First time commenter, but always look forward to your videos. Are you on Instagram?
Because of the nature of my job I kept a low social media profile. Now that I’m retired, Facebook is a possibility. But, you can read about my on-going adventures on ADVRider
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Loving the content!
I know I'm jumping ahead, but you actually did this ride a few months ago, and releasing video as it's edited. My question is, would you take the sidecar on this trip, considering that you didn't do the expert sections? I'm seriously considering doing it on mine, from Mexico to Canada.
Hmmm… let me just say, I wouldn’t take “my” sidecar on this trip . The northern part to Sisters is pretty doable. You may get some patina on your rig. The desert sections are a definite no for me. If you see my teaser you can see sections where the sage closes in and the 2 track is actually 2 parallel single tracks. The tracks are uneven and over grown in the middle with “rock!!”. But, if you don’t mind some deep scratches on your hack and maybe hi centering. The bush actually tore my mosko luggage and ripped a strap off. Fortunately, my wife was able to repair it and Mosko was great help in getting me new replacement buckles. We did some side expert sections and skipped others. The next episode will demonstrate how the trail difficulty ramps up. Good luck your border to border trip. I’d love to see that report. Thanks for riding along ~ Grizz
@@RubiKonAdventures thanks for the advice. It has definitely made me more skeptical, but I still haven't ruled it out, even though I probably should!
I didn't watch the trailer. Just following the actual trip episodes.
Hopefully the follow-up episodes will help you decide. Cheers.
Are you going back to the GS after this trip? I also ride a Tenere now, no more GS for me.
Oh yes. My GS Rallye still has a place in my tours. Just not on these more intense BDR type rides. But, I get it. The GS can be a bit much, especially as we get older. I don’t want to wrestle a fully loaded big bike in the dirt any more. I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. So that also comes into play. Cheers ~GrizLee