Episode 1 | “Chowder Blazing” | Oregon Coast Trail 2022

[@susanlang8793]

What an awesome video! So glad you went there! The whales!! Remember Pocupine and Fracrure?? Haha Sure live you!

[@phillipendicott1714]

As a native of this state it becomes easy to take such beauty for granted. Your videos reminds me of why I love this state. Your videos are fantastic. IMHO the coast just gets better and better as you go south, less people more senic and the redwoods await.

[@sam.and.moriah]

We are blown away by the beauty of OR! We are so excited to see what this trail has to offer, especially the red woods!

[@nickbild3538]

I love seeing you guys go to places I have been to! Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful and diverse state. On behalf of all Oregonians I would like to welcome you. Please post as many videos as you can!

[@sam.and.moriah]

Oregon is an amazing state, we are loving it! Thank you for the warm welcome 🤗

[@memathews]

Welcome to Oregon, I just cleared logs off that section of trail about the weeks ago where you camped at the old shelters. When you hiked through Seaside you were walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark when they spent the winter of 1805 near Astoria and at Seaside they boiled seawater for salt preservative. The OCT is only one of our long trails in Oregon, we have the first section of the PCT here (blazed in 1920) and the recent completion of the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail. There's also the 520-mile Blue Mountain trail of northeast Oregon and we are working on the 300-mile Chinook Trail to loop on both sides of the Columbia River Gorge. Have fun 😊

[@chriskelly6559]

Hiked from Ft. Stevens to Brookings in 2019. Beautiful hike but a lot of yellow blazing. Fresh water on those beach sections? Nope. Hitting a town most days helps. Take care, Crackerjack.

[@ferretzfan]

Your point count for the clam chowder is a hoot! Truman is adorable.

[@tamijudy1177]

Welcome to my home at the Oregon coast it’s beautiful here I’ve been following you for a while if you get a chance when in Newport visit the bay front the sea lions hang out there!

[@jessetellez134]

Love this side trip you all are doing! Super cool and thank you for sharing!

[@oregonrain4249]

That's what I am talking about... But... I love being up on Oregon's PCT ALSO. 👍

[@paintingworlds]

Thanks!

[@sam.and.moriah]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Mountain_Climb]

AMAZING! Thank you for sharing. It sounds like something that I may want to explore once I retire. I am looking forward to see what’s ahead. Great move! …exploring something off the PCT. I find that unplanned adventures are the best. No expectations to disappoint. …one of your loyal followers, Julie (Idaho).

[@sam.and.moriah]

Thanks Julie! So far I think this trail would be a perfect way to celebrate retirement! We are definitely enjoying it!

[@michaelh.2234]

Welcome to Oregon, terrific first episode. When you get to Pacific City you'll find Pelican Brewing located on the beach.

[@guanjiao1708]

支持期待更多视频

[@beyondbasecamp6716]

Welcome to the OCT! Enjoy the change of pace from the PCT. You will walk through lots of neat communities. Make sure you try the chowder from the Sea Hag in Depot Bay.

[@sam.and.moriah]

It is definitely a nice change of pace! And we definitely will try that chowder!

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

You guys look so relaxed. Enjoy the “respite”. As always thanks.

[@AMCD18]

living your best lives and among friends too! Amazing 👏👏👏

[@miker2585]

Awesome! Thanks

[@louiseschneider5904]

You mentioned being from New England. What part? I’m in Vermont. Love your videos

[@sam.and.moriah]

We live in Northern NH!

[@rosemarymcleod4074]

Wow that is a beautiful trail. The sunset was amazing over the water.

[@ZIIZ2112]

Great episode, great ideas (the OCT and the chowder testing) and great scenery!

[@matthewlazalde561]

Do people actually camp on the trail itself? Real question

[@sherrytolman6435]

Lovely first day. Thanks for sharing.

[@brendajohnson7514]

Amazing! Love you guys!

[@telafon57]

I never heard of this trail, great introduction to it. If I ever finish section hiking the PCT, it’s next on my list.

[@sam.and.moriah]

We definitely recommend it so far!

[@michaelb1761]

This will be cool. I've thought about bikepacking the Oregon Coast. It'll be interesting to see what hiking it is like (i.e. how much road walking). I have done some day hiking and chowder tasting while visiting the Oregon coast, and Tillamook Head is pretty nice.

[@michaelbigelow3384]

What're doing about poison oak?

[@danbaggett1792]

Hey guys, you are "stumbling" into my neck of the woods (I'm guessing you are within 20miles or so of me)! I've been following every step of your (and Julia and Cory's) journey's since MexicoI would love to provide a little trail magic or give you / group a ride if you are hoping to skip some of the road walking. If you are interested what is the best way for me to get you my cell so we can text "real time"?

[@sam.and.moriah]

Hey Dan! That’s so kind. Do you have Instagram? We could exchange phone numbers there

[@danbaggett1792]

Yes and sent!@@sam.and.moriah

[@paintingworlds]

Super fun. You deserve it. Love your excellent filming.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

You can't get a better Independence Day than that. Beautiful. Let's hope it's the Trail that keeps giving. The Whale and Bald Eagle were beautiful. Saw dozens of Bald Eagles in Ketchikan, but it was raining all the time. The weren't as majestic as this one. Saw Whales breaching off Maui too. You can just sit there all day and watch them. Great first day. PS Can we have our Tea back now?

[@sam.and.moriah]

Agreed! We are blown away by the wild life out here! We are so grateful to experience this trail! Thanks Chris!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Epic first day!🌻💛

[@user-xh4pe7ji7j]

Wow! I can't wait to do this next year with my brother!

[@leeanndelk1513]

Can you tell us Truman’s story? Is he doing the whole PCT ( and now OCT)? Are their sections he’s not allowed? What are his sleeping arrangements/ resupplies etc? 🐶❤️

[@sam.and.moriah]

Maybe we will do a little video story on him. His story is great!

[@kelliesharpe1067]

What a beautiful video! What a smart choice!

[@whatkjsaw4461]

Yummmmm! Chowder blazing 😋

[@T_Mo271]

You're making Oregon look good.

[@blueboats7530]

Wow, what a great video Sam, such a quick turnaround with all the editing

[@hikerJohn]

What are you using as a guide/map to plan where you can camp?

[@sam.and.moriah]

We are using the Hiiker app

[@AdventureWithMeSB]

That’s why I love the PNW ❤ so beautiful

[@AdventureWithMeSB]

I love Seaside! ❤

[@PaulBeiser]

Wow, this was awesome - thanks for taking us along. Loved the scenery. I have to ask though, did you all miss the snow?? 🤣🤣

[@sam.and.moriah]

Maybe a little bit… not!

[@PaulBeiser]

@@sam.and.moriah 🤣😂

[@hope2someday691]

Love the chowder blazing. I thought all New Englanders called it clam chouda.

[@marcsorensen2985]

wow guys that was epic i fully approve

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I knew you’d see bald eagles. They love to hunt on the beach. So many critters for them to eat. Try razor clams if you can. They are super good and plentiful across northern Oregon. You won’t find them in many other regions. Dont you just love all the rain forest ferns everywhere? The Oregon coast is spectacular. You are inspiring g me to do a OCT hike. The whales in those parts live there year around. Most don’t migrate. So you are guaranteed to see them nearly everyday. When you get to tillamook stop at the sea food market across hwy 101 from tillamook cheese factory. Get the fish snd chips and chowder there. Check out tillamook cheese factory. They make the best cheese cuz they are strict about what their cows eat and drink. Down to the well water in town. Their yogurt and ice cream are great too

[@wmpopper]

Tillamook is excellent...

[@sam.and.moriah]

We have seen quite a few bald eagles and whales so far, they are stunning. We feel so lucky to be out here! We will keeps our eyes out for razor clams! And we went to the tillamook creamy, it was delicious! We went on the tour and it was very interesting!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

What is that at 2:57?

[@sam.and.moriah]

It’s a Sand Dollar!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@@sam.and.moriah Never seen one before. Strange but true. Thanks.

[@Andy-Mesa]

I'm so jealous of your whale sighting! I've yet to see one despite hitting every whale watching spot on the west coast. I drove the PCH from the top of Washington to the bottom of California over four months, and the Oregon coast was easily my favorite. This makes me miss it. I've actually been considering doing the OCT so I'll be curious to see what you all think.

[@sam.and.moriah]

Wow! Hope you get to see some soon! We believe they are grey whales!

[@unuversalhiker4341]

Hello, can we set up an interview with you on the Hikers Dream Show at your convenience?

[@mafp22w]

I wonder if I could complete it on a two week vacation in August?

[@sam.and.moriah]

You could if you average bigger mile days, or you could take your time and hike a section!

[@blueboats7530]

Don't watch too many Pacific Ocean sunsets, that can mess with your life's master plan, I've seen it happen

[@sam.and.moriah]

I know what you mean!

[@blueboats7530]

Dundee's Bar & Grill only gets 4/5 for Presentation?? What do I gotta do to get the full 5?

[@sam.and.moriah]

Bread bowl option!!

[@justwalking1167]

All that and 29 miles for the day!! Amazing. Eat more chowder!

[@sam.and.moriah]

Thank you so much!