Our Land: Traversing Oregon - Video

Nov 9, 2016
by Jason Fitzgibbon  
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Our Land - Traversing Oregon is a story of an overland journey across Oregon's highly varied public lands, to highlight the qualitative and quantitative value of such areas, in light of recent political developments that are threatening to take them away. From west to east, wildlife biologist and outdoor addict Jason Fitzgibbon, set out with cinematographer Octave Zangs to sample some of the state's most rugged coastlines, its finest trails, and its wildest rivers, in an effort to enjoy and share some of the ecological resources, recreational opportunities, and priceless experiences that can be found in our threatened federal lands.

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What type of world would we live in if there were no sagebrush steppe left for the antelope to roam, if our pine forests were felled before they could grow old, if streams never made it to the sea, if the “weekend getaway” was a revered story of the past? At this moment, many of these places are still ours, accessible for our enjoyment; to ride, to hike, to fish, to camp, to appreciate. Unfortunately, however, it is never completely guaranteed to stay that way.

To learn more about how you can contribute to protect our public lands, please visit Our Land Film’s website.

Jason wrote a complete tale of this adventure that you can see here.

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Our Land Film Poster.

This piece was filmed over a period of two weeks, utilizing an original blend of terrestrial, underwater and aerial footage recorded with our RED Epic Dragon. Timelapse footage was obtained with our Syrp Genie. F-Stop backpacks allowed us to each rig up with more than 50 lbs of gear before hopping on our mountain bikes to access many of our remote filming locations.

To keep our load and our footprint as light as possible, we chose to forego using a gas generator to keep our equipment charged, and instead utilized Goal Zero's solar panels and Yeti Battery to keep us running comfortably on the power of the sun.

Ambient, wildlife, and various other sounds were recorded on location. The final cut includes songs and calls from more than 59 species of birds and fully unique soundscapes from each location.

Our post-production workflow (editing/color grading/sound) was handled in 4K from beginning to delivery in our own production studio. An entirely original soundtrack was composed in-house as well.

Riding with filming gear.
50 lbs of gear on our back.

Filming.
Filming the Oregon Cascades.

Underwater filming setup.
Getting the underwater setup ready for the ocean.

Filming.
Our RED Epic Dragon camera on our 3-axis gimbal to allow smooth camera movements.


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  • 131 36
 This video was so good that I almost forgot that "our land" has become "Drumpf Land"...
  • 63 23
 Our land is possibly gone in the next 4 years... looking ahead at his environmental policy. It was a good run while it lasted.
  • 66 103
flag christx (Nov 9, 2016 at 15:33) (Below Threshold)
 Take your political banter elsewhere.
  • 58 12
 @christx: unfortunately this political banter will affect riding. The video opened up with political banter... and this goes hand in hand with riding in wilderness also political banter that is promoted on this site. Ignore it if you want but it's happening.
  • 10 30
flag likeittacky (Nov 9, 2016 at 16:00) (Below Threshold)
 Actually China owns most of it.
  • 31 9
 @ssteve28: Going to be a hard 4 years with a President that doesn't believe in climate change and will look for any possibility to meet this "double the growth rate"
  • 19 8
 @dvp8: Yeah its gonna be rough... makes me sick. Ignorance is bliss and sometimes I wish I was.
  • 10 3
 Only thing missing in on this trip was some good-oll-fashioned back country shooting. Amazing trip and I cant help but feel a little envious.
  • 5 7
 @richierocket: and skateboarding!
  • 33 2
 @ssteve28: We almost dramatically overreact to the impact of a presidential race on a local community. Get involved in state and county politics if you're really concerned.
  • 13 32
flag OFF2theGYM (Nov 9, 2016 at 19:39) (Below Threshold)
 @ssteve28: You're right, Trump is going to burn all of our wilderness down. Clueless...
  • 18 38
flag willycpc (Nov 9, 2016 at 20:45) (Below Threshold)
 @ssteve28: Ignorance is what you are displaying - so you wanted a liar, cheater, phony instead?

Just shut up and go for a ride.

BTW - awesome video! Great work - the shot of the flyrod on your bike is a classic. Thanks for sharing, definitely a favorite video.
  • 29 6
 @willycpc: I realllllly don't want to get political on this site but Trump will have a serious impact on environmental policy and the EPA. Which in turn hurts the beautiful places I get to ride my bike - and that, I care a lot about.
  • 11 3
 We can't let it go without a fight, right? I mean, what else is there?
  • 4 5
 @OFF2theGYM: Never said he would... Read some of his environmental policy.
  • 4 4
 @willycpc: They all are... You automatically assume I voted Hillary.
  • 2 0
 @skipWorkGoRide: I agree and It's worth fighting for as it's something we as a community all care about.
  • 11 4
 @willycpc: How is it ignorant if I am up to date with his environmental and policy which were largely overlooked and ignored throughout this whole election year. Do some reading before you call me ignorant and assume I don't know what I'm talking about. I made a statement and left it at that you can read for yourself and form your own opinions. It remains to be seen what happens. Have a good day and please don't insult people without proper grounds or justification.
  • 3 0
 @Ptownoriginal: exactly. We put too much blame/faith in our potus. You'd be surprised how much your local and state government policies will impact land use.
  • 13 4
 @Shniicky: The EPA sucks. Really sucks. Done more harm than good. I consider myself very concerned about the environment and I'm also getting this information from insider sources who have worked with and for the EPA, as well as people who study environmental policy. It's a common misconception that the federal government protects the environment, but it really only makes matters worse. Without getting too political, neither of the possible wnners of this recent election would be a good choice for the environment; a good choice for the environment is getting communities involved and really pressing the message that if we want to keep our modern lifestyles, they need to change.

If anyone is actually interested in this, feel free to message me, but the jist of it is that we need to get our communities here to stop wasting resources and polluting and become more sustainable. This also means battling with government to allow things like off the grid living, smaller homes, rainwater collection, better bike commuter infrastructure etc etc. It also means that we need to set the example for the rest of the world - there are 5 billion other people who are nearly as developed or getting close to us, and they will (rightfully) want their cushy amenities like we have had ours. Regulating ourselves into regression will not set an example that China or India readily wants to follow. Using less, saving more, and being sustainable by changing our markets and culture and creating a cleaner, safer future WILL.
  • 6 0
 To those justifiably trying to take solace in state and local reform in the face of a major federal shift - the majority of the west's wilderness is federal land (FS and BLM), which he plans sell off to the highest bidder. And it doesn't matter if your favorite trails remain protected under local government when all the emission standards are rolled back and he champions "clean" coal and other fossil fuels - that pollution won't stop at state/county/city lines. There's no version of this presidency that doesn't dramatically harm mountain biking.
  • 2 1
 @OFF2theGYM: an all republican congress will allow federal lands to go to states. The states turn around and sell it to balance budget and claim how fisxally responsible they are. A bill passed in AZ last year that allows the state to sell state land trusts. When a western state became a state back when, the feds gave them alot of land to manage: state trust lands. The ball is in motion now. Pay attention!
  • 6 1
 @trialsracer: I'm sorry but the EPA does not suck and it has done almost all good. We wouldn't have half the trails we ride in the US with out the EPA. The EPA regulates illegal building and extraction of natural resources and if it didn't regulate these things, half of your wild life that we have left would not be here. I agree with you that things need to change and we should become more of a minimalistic species then the petty one we are now, but please don't insult something that has actually done a lot more good than people think. You also might be wondering what's this 17 years old kids bases, well my dad is a public lawyer for the EPA and his job is to ensure that no harm is done to our national forests what so ever. How is that a bad thing and how does that suck.
  • 3 1
 These lands are beautiful, valuable and would make handsome real-estate to any millionaire looking to build a private getaway in this mountainous paradise. Because president elect Butt Hole doesn't give a rats ass about the environment or preservation these trails and public lands will soon turn into a memory for those lucky enough to capture one or two...
  • 1 0
 @Ptownoriginal: Exactly. How soon we forget (or ignorantly never knew) that this country was founded as a Republic, *not* a Democracy. There are big differences and most pertinent here is the concept of filtered consent. You vote for your local and state representatives. These representatives represent you at the state and federal level. The only way to enact real change is to vote in the right people at the local level. They're the only people that help your voice be heard. The executive and judicial branches are not elected to hear your voice. If you're unwilling to engage in this part of the political process (local and state campaigns and elections) then you have no reason to complain, whether it's a narcissist or criminal that gets elected.
  • 2 0
 @willycpc: Do you notice any trend here that all the ignorant posts are below threshold. You and other trump voters who have commented here are whats wrong with america. When hate, bigotry, and misinformation Trump truth, facts, and logic we have a problem.
  • 60 3
 this makes me wish i had money.
  • 3 5
 Accidentally down voted. Meant to up vote
  • 1 0
 @ejopdahl: it fits.
  • 6 0
 me too but then I realized I could have just as awesome adventure with what I have albeit will be a little more difficult.
  • 14 0
 @VFreehd: time to get in my hyundi car, with my 10 year old sony camcorder and get pics and vids of me riding my norco tango lol
  • 5 0
 Me too man, I'm in the hole from this trip! Seriously...
  • 1 0
 @makripper: oh geez at the very least upgrade that tango
  • 1 0
 @VFreehd: its hard out there for a brotha
  • 40 0
 Bikes, land cruisers, and fly fishing. How did they combine my 3 favorite things?
  • 10 0
 Add in a surf and you can't ask for more.
  • 5 1
 they only forgot snowboarding. but other than that, this video was flawless
  • 1 0
 I wanna go Landcruising and ride bikes... let's team up! a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BIrNme1hORp/">Home/a>
  • 37 0
 That Landcruiser!!! DAMN!!!!!
  • 1 0
 @Lethal-1
Yeah I hear you on the Land Cruiser. I'm always at odds as to whether my next ride will be a newer 4Runner / Xterra or so on with a fresher chassis, (marginally) better mpg etc.etc. Then I see a classic like this Land Cruiser or an old Jeep Wagoneer or something similar that just has that cool factor you don't get with anything newer...

Very nicely done film and such beautiful cinematography! As there are many things to talk about in this film, being a music guy, I couldn't help notice Octave did all the music except the last song. I would have sworn that piece at around 4 minutes was Queens of the Stone Age...
  • 1 0
 @keithrad: Thanks for the kind words man! Octave is pretty gnarly when it comes to composing, and he is a fan of QOTSA, so I'm sure you picked up on some undertones, haha.
  • 23 0
 holy product placement
  • 3 1
 yeti, best made, dakine, toyota....what else? so many
  • 6 1
 holy slow-mo with the product placement
  • 22 4
 "Our Land" - that's the boldest claim since 1885.
  • 14 0
 Thanks for the great video. Like much of America, the Oregon coast is simply amazing and a great place to surf.
  • 7 0
 My wife and I have taken three weeks the last couple of summers to do exactly this; ride, fly-fish, and explore the west coast via backroads. It really has a profound impact on our lives and seems to "center" us. I highly recommend everyone do this at some point.
  • 1 0
 You two have it figured out!!!
  • 9 1
 film would be 5 mins long without the gratuitous slow mo but I enjoyed it all the same, beautiful landscape, don't have that in the surrey hills
  • 10 0
 PNW Porn
  • 5 0
 This has got Banff Film Festival written all over it....as an avid fan of the festival, i'm waiting.....condense down to 6 minutes and boosh. The first 3 minutes were fresh and had me hooked ! Surfing and Cycling.....it's what we do down here in Newquay Cornwall....Brilliant Thanks for such a treat
  • 1 0
 Thanks for the kind words!
  • 10 3
 Most hipster video of the year
  • 1 2
 second that
  • 3 0
 Thanks guys, I'll take that as a compliment, didn't know I was cool enough to be a hipster Wink
  • 2 0
 Ok, inspiration is screaming at me. I do an annual riding trip in the Alps, mostly France. But with all of these "West Coast Roughing it" videos, I think I'm going to allocate that time to do the same myself. Start in OR and head up maybe as far as Pemberton next August, would be cool to find locals to show me the hot spots!
  • 1 0
 do it. its worth it man, never been to france, but the west coast never gets old. you wont regret a trip out here man
  • 2 0
 Hey... go do it.. I take a trip almost every year from Colorado up to Canada. Its always an adventure and we have always met great people along the way to show us around. So much fun, so much to see and ride..
  • 2 0
 @billybobzia: Awesome, would be up for hearing your favorite rides along the way. I actually live and ride in Washington, hit up Squamish and Whistler from time to time, but know theres still so much to uncover in our own back yard.
  • 1 0
 @esander:
Bend, and Oakridge oregeon.. black rock, oregon, -- Tres Hombres and Xanadu --Leavenworth, WA..
Spend a week in Bellingham Area.. North Shore -- Fromme, Cypress-- Pemberton..

I am probably going to check out Nelson and Fernie area next summer..
  • 2 0
 @billybobzia: Black Rock is in Falls City Oregon. Also check out Alsea falls trails and the McKenzie river trail if you are in the Willamette Valley.
  • 1 0
 @thumber-502:

Haven't heard of Alsea... but have ridden McKenzie River..
  • 2 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon, his video just makes me want to get out and enjoy the wilderness and fly fish, camp, and ride. Every second of it was absolutely wonderful. These guys are so good at what they do, and they love it. I was sad when it was over, I felt like a part of the video, it was that good! Well done, guys!
  • 2 0
 Thanks so much man! Stoked you enjoyed it!
  • 2 0
 Very nice piece. Nice hitting three topics: overlanding, fly fishing and mtb. It also added to the piece your knowledge of birds, bugs, fish and other wildlife. Biologist, or Env consultants by chance? How about a few specifics. It looks like an 88 or 89 LC. 31 or 33s? OME lift? Custom rear bumper? Camp tables brand? How about a photo or two of the rear setup for storage? I have an 88 on 33s with the medium OME. My one-up is sitting by itself without a rear bumper like yours. Thanks for posting.
  • 3 0
 Thanks so much, I'm honored you picked up on the wildlife aspect. And yes, I am a wildlife biologist/consultant so I couldn't help but include that info in the narrative. Props for figuring me out!

As for the truck, it belongs to the cinematographer, Octave, so I don't know much about it other than I wish it was mine, haha. I'm sure if you hit him up on Instagram (@octave) he could answer all of your questions.
  • 2 0
 Great film! I think it really captures the 'slow' little aspects of a road trip Smile Loved the cinematography and how the storyline was so observant (and informed) about the natural surroundings

A few points in the film had a tad too much product placement and 'gear overload' for my liking, but I guess the film makers need to make money somehow... but I think the net gear cost of all the stuff features in that films was like $100k

- Yeti mountain bike: $10k
- ARB bumper and winch: $3k
- ARB rear bumper: $1k
...

I always appreciate when I see films promoting simple living and showcase people doing unreal adventures with less - makes it more accessible.
  • 1 0
 Thanks so much for your feedback man, glad you didn't mind my biological drawling in the narrative. And point taken about the gear. We didn't realize how snazzy of a combo we'd have once we matched up my bike with his truck Blank Stare Thanks for watching though and taking the time to comment, hopefully the nice gear didn't rob from the much more important message.
  • 2 0
 Absolutely outstanding work @jasonfitzgibbon! I found myself cheering while watching at home by myself! Super inspiring, these are the kinds of trips my lady and I love, and you guys captured the essence of this kind of adventure perfectly. Well done!
  • 1 0
 Cheers man!
  • 3 1
 Great video but seriously, way too much Slo-mo in my opinion. Almost everything these guys are doing is in Slo-Mo...
-Slo-Mo driving the Land Cruiser
-Slo-Mo fishing
-Slo-Mo diving
-Slo-Mo walking on the beach/in the forest
-Slo-Mo opening/closing the trunk
-Slo-Mo pouring beer in a glass
-Slo-Mo puting some air in the fork...

Your video could length 10 min instead of 17 and be twice as good Smile
  • 1 2
 Stopped watching after 3rd slo-mo, couldn't take it anymore ;-(
  • 2 0
 I hate to say it. But any vote for a republican is a vote to take away your trails. I'm sorry but that's the way of it. I know that a lot of you out there reading this are republican. Please is welcome a discussion,( Not a shouting match) as to how republican public land and forest policy going back all the way to James Watt protects our precious fragile natural resources?
  • 4 1
 I've not even watched the video yet, but judging by the photos, I've already had this "daydream" most nights before falling asleep.
  • 6 0
 One does not have daydreams at night.
  • 3 0
 @ManyBallsacks:
It's my dream, I'll call it what I like sir!
  • 1 0
 Beautiful video…I love seeing my backyard through someone else's eyes. But for christ's sake…enough with the adjectives! Nothing ruins a great video more than narration that feels the need to overly describe what I'm already seeing. Less is more.
  • 3 0
 Hahaha, sorry about that! Got a little too stoked and carried away. Point taken for the next go around.
  • 1 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon: All good (and just my opinion)…it's a truly amazing and beautiful piece. Keep it up!
  • 1 0
 Great video, also the finest peacocking display of gear I've ever seen. Holy shit, I get the point of the video, but about half way through all I could think about was the sound of a cash register at every new scene. 4 wheeling, surfing, camping, biking, fly fishing, money money money. From the battery powered cooler and cargo glides to the 10k bikes. Very jealous.
  • 1 0
 Hahaha, sorry it came off that way man. Basically everything that the two of us own was in this film. We don't have much else, haha.
  • 1 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon: The only reason I noticed is because I want to do the same stuff to/with my new truck. Today I ordered a canopy though so the doors are wide open now, just on me to take the plunge. Great video regardless.
  • 4 0
 Any hint on the trails? Other than just saying the name of the national forest.
  • 6 0
 The last trail was a portion of the Elkhorn Crest Trail and they dropped into Summit lake. Pretty awesome ride.
  • 4 0
 Cummins Creek Trail and Cummins Creek Loop Trail at the start. North Fork Malheur River Trail in the middle. Elkhorn Crest Trail at the end.
  • 1 0
 I was thinking the same thing. I did an oregon, washington, whistler trip this summer and very well might do another one this summer. come clean w/ all of the trail names. even better give the link to some .gpx tracks or if they are in mtbproject or trailforks, cough up the links!!
  • 1 0
 @tbmaddux: thanks for the info. Sounds like you know the trails in OR. Have you done North Umpqua Trail?
  • 1 0
 @marxbix: Yes, I live in the mid-Valley. The poison oak and exposure on the NUT are what keeps me away. It is an IMBA epic and many people love it,
  • 2 0
 @tbmaddux: Nailed it. Wish we had had time for more!
  • 3 0
 Probably the best video on Pinkbike since the Stevie Smith tribute. Well done!
  • 1 0
 Thanks much man!
  • 4 0
 What bumper and bike rack set up do you have, that set up is soo sick!!
  • 4 0
 That 1up rack is one of the best purchases I ever made.
  • 1 0
 @jemtrail: Stoke thanks for the info! Do you just have it set up in your regular hitch, or some sort of swing arm off of an aftermarket bumper?
  • 2 0
 @jackalrider88: I was wondering the same thing. Looked like an elaborate swing away set up, so maybe proto? Didn't realize they did powder coating either.
  • 1 0
 @lostlunchbox: I also want to know where that swing away rack set up came from. Me want!
  • 2 0
 Merica! I love the 'Gonians and their lands, too. Love that weird 'Volcanic Legacy' zone. I see you avoided Stumps of Mystery.
  • 3 0
 If this isn't mountain biking, I don't know what is. Such a great message and solid film. Thanks guys.
  • 1 0
 Very nice UW footage as well! A+
  • 1 0
 @filmdrew: Thanks a ton man!
  • 4 4
 I liked the video but I really have to say, I hated the narrative. It sounded like someone was reading a 6th grade essay assignment entitled "use DESCRIPTIVE imagery to tell us about your trip". Some frank interviews on each spot would have been way better than the awkwardly written voice over. Also, not to be a douche, but the mispronunciations and grammatical faux pas were cringe-worthy at times... "myriad bugs" for example (should be myriad OF bugs, but average language would have sufficed). I just wanted to give my constructive criticism; I watched it with two other people and they noticed the same thing.

I REALLY enjoyed the filming and the concept. It was top notch and a great idea.
  • 3 0
 I agree that the narrative was overwrought. But myriad can be an adjective or a noun, so his use was pretentious but not incorrect. Great video though.
  • 2 0
 Myriad bugs is right, myriad of bugs is wrong.
  • 1 1
 @GeorgeHayduke: both are correct.

@stalkinghorse you are right, I was wrongly under the impression that myriad as an adjective shouldn't be used in that context, but thinking about it, it's just that it is more commonly used in certain fashions as an adjective and in others as a noun (e.g. "the myriad lights of Paris" vs "a myriad of fruits on the table".)
  • 2 0
 @trialsracer: Thanks for your feedback! I agree, I thought I talked a lot, but I was so compelled to share as much as I could about those landscapes with anyone who was willing to listen. But seriously, I appreciate your critique, thanks man.
  • 1 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon: I think the natural history elements really add to the substance of your point. We need to speak up for our public lands. Great work. (Add maps?)
  • 3 0
 THIS is Living! Thanks for sharing your amazing and inspiring adventure!
  • 2 0
 Awesome video, and can I just say, that is one sexy ass 70-series!!! Gotta get me one like that
  • 9 0
 60 series
  • 1 0
 @nowherefast: whoops! That should've been obvious to me lol
  • 1 0
 who makes the tent on the roof? I've found other ones by google search, but I don't want to spend that much money for something, unless somebody can attest to the quality.
  • 1 0
 Yeah, those topper/"overland" tents are fairly spendy. Only a couple companies that make them in NA so nothing for low end choices. Money to burn and i'd be in, but not that hard to set up a trad tent imo.
  • 1 0
 @lostlunchbox: more than a couple of brands out there now. Look up Overland Expo, google overlanding, or rooftop tents.
  • 1 0
 @mpeagan: Yeah, it's been a while since i looked into them. Good to hear the competition is growing. Doesn't surprise me given their rising popularity. I still see more benefit to a quality pack tent personally, but like i said, if i had the pocket change lying around and mileage to spare, they are pretty nifty.
  • 1 2
 @"(....)in light of recent political developments that are threatening to take them away." take them away from whom?
nature belongs to nature. the porpose of nature isn't man nor surfing, nor biking nor setting up a BQ, nor driving a landrover through the forest. nature is nobodies consumer good. it has an end in itself. shredding it's trails isn't a salvational necessity.
  • 2 0
 In the US a lot of our federal, public land is currently at risk of being privatized and sold off for mineral and resource extraction. In which case, nature is destroyed, and less importantly, we are no longer able to enjoy it. Since the greater public doesn't often respond well to simply protecting nature (especially when the economy is involved) we shot this project with the intention of showing how valuable the land is to multiple user groups. We basically need more people and more reasons to get politicians on board with protecting the land.
  • 1 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon: thanks for the answer! i get our point. where i life to a large extent nature gets harmed by human need of "natural" enjoyment.
  • 2 0
 @Cirest: I definitely hear you man, I'm a wildlife biologist by profession, so I've dedicated my career to protecting natural resources, and often our efforts fall on deaf ears. I'm hoping this approach is more effective.
  • 1 0
 Nice. I miss Oregon. It was home for a few years. A shame people turn this great video into a thread with any bit of negativity. Good work!
  • 1 0
 Not sure if anyone posted this aready but where did you get that sweet ass swinging hitch mount bumper for the bike rack? That would be perfect for our jeep.
  • 3 0
 best adventure video i have ever seen period.
  • 3 0
 makes me wonder why im sitting here in school...
  • 8 0
 To one day be able to afford this pricey lifestyle?
  • 1 0
 @maxgod: Touche
  • 1 0
 @maxgod: riding bikes and drinking beer in the woods is cheap man! Wink
  • 3 0
 Yeti, Land Cruiser and Backcountry '' UTOPIA''!
  • 1 1
 shit, i thought this was a politcal banter thread from the begining, my bad. the viedo is truly awesome and cant be anything better than wilderness, bikes, ocean ,and surfing. Excellent job guys
  • 1 0
 Damn with all that nice gear why not .... inspirational to get out and get it done!
  • 2 0
 greatest video i've seen this year
  • 1 0
 Thank you sir!
  • 2 0
 badass video! I have been liven like this for 20yrs and its the best!
  • 3 0
 Land Cruiser 60 Series!
  • 1 0
 Anyone know what type of bike rack that is? Need something with some clearance for backcountry trips
  • 1 0
 One up racks
  • 1 0
 soo, is a subaru with 9 inches of clearance not enough to travel in the back country like this?
  • 2 0
 That's what I've got, and it would handle everything but the last bit through the Elkhorns...that section was gnarly.
  • 1 0
 @jasonfitzgibbon: Awesome to see the elk horns in your video. If you go back try the dutch flat trail. 8 miles of downhill
  • 1 0
 short film of the year right now. Bamf film festival bound!!! aslo, that FJ...
  • 2 0
 When I die and go to heaven... Every day. This.
  • 1 0
 excellent storytelling in this edit - almost reminds me of Step Into Liquid
  • 1 0
 You should do a Charlie special on how it was rebuilt and all the camping/bike gadgets it has!
  • 1 0
 Awesome video! Great job to you and your team. By the way, best beer you can get Pfreim. Missing HR a lot...
  • 1 0
 Beautiful stuff guys. Best of luck with the future. More great films like this will help all involved though...
  • 2 0
 This is what riding bikes is all about.
  • 4 5
 No its not. This was about showcasing expensive toys and glorifying an agenda. Don't get me wrong, I agree with the agenda. But having 100 grand tied up in a Land Cruiser, bikes, fly gear, surf boards, and cameras isn't what riding bikes is about. Far from it actually. Biking is about the 99% of us that just grab our bike and get some exercise after work.

Pouring beer from a bottle into an over priced stainless steel mug IN SLOW MOTION? Ugh, pretentious much?
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 @profro: Hey! My Yeti is worth twice as much as my old ass Subaru, and that beer deserves to be poured! Wink But seriously, I'm just a dude that rides after work too, but we needed to enlist the support of some of our favorite gear manufacturers to get this message out, and we're honored that they helped us. Please forgive us ????
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 @jasonfitzgibbon: The irony is that I have a 80 Series Land Cruiser, fly fish, and have a Yeti (albeit an old aluminum one). I just sort of checked out when I see all this top end stuff being so blatantly being showed off in slowmo. Ive sort of tipped a point in my life where I am trying to do more with less versus less with more. Its all to easy getting caught up in the fancy carbon bike, roof top tents, ARB refrigerators, and think you need all this stuff to enjoy the outdoors.

As I said, I totally support your cause as I too worry about my East Tennessee trail and trout access. I just don't like the message getting hidden amongst the gratuitous product placement. Something has happened in recent years that is making mountain biking really, really expensive and its sad. I would have rather seen the same cinematography of you in you old ass Subaru, stinky/old riding clothes, and on a bike that wasn't worth more than 2 months pay. Thats a perspective that the rest of us can relate to. Just my preference. Carry on.
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 I would almost never say this, but get those bikes out of the way so we can see that 60 series......
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 Album Ployphonic board! I just got mine a couple weeks ago and it's the best thing I've ridden in variable surf.
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 Matt shapes some rad boards!
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 The dream of the 90s is alive in portland
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 Beautiful.
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 Great video ! Great landscape ! A trip there will be a blast !
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 Awesome Video!!!!!
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 Loved it , thank you!
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 This is brilliant!
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 Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
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 Great video and a great cause!!
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 ooooh.....a Partner stove. Best camp stoves ever
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 Does any one now what that camper set up is on the roof racks?
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 RTT- roof top tent. Multiple brands out there to choose from - google.
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 As an Oregon native, we belong to the land.
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 I agree with you 100%.
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 Who makes that bike rack ? It is dynamite!
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 Really nice video but a little to much slo-mo
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 Excellent vid boys, deffo v.o.d.
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 Beautiful video, I dream of a bike and fish every day trip
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 Awesome video, I could of watched this for another few hours! Thanks.
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 PINKBIKE NEEDS MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS.
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 great looking overland rig, and bikes, and photos, and video!
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 WOW! absolutely beautiful!
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 thats the life
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 Anyone know what that filtering water bottle is?
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 Looks like a Sawyer Squeeze.
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 Amazing! Thank you for sharing.
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 No hoods and gloves surfing....it can't be as cold as up here
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 I froze my ass off, haha. Had to give my hood, gloves and booties to my buddy with the camera so he could actually operate it.
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 Loving everything about this video, just gorgeous!
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 Beautiful video! Love the backcountry of Baker County in the northeast!
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 Anyone know the song in the first biking part of the vid ?
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 Hi, it's an original song, the soundtrack is available on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/our-land-traversing-oregon/id1182109233
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 Yeah Fitzy!
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 Great stuff!
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 my kinda lifestyle
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 Just so awesome...
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 Nice Catalog!
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 product placement posing as nature conservation, hipsters ahoy
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 Excellent.
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 'Murica.
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 finally, that winch and strap got used. fresh off the catalog
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 Thank god for that tree.
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 Beautiful stuff
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 #saynotoslowmo
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 Is Trump still f'ing President?
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 No. Obama is still f'ing President. Trump won't be f'ing President until f'ing January.
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