Exploring Along The Hood Canal - Olympic Peninsula | Conquest Overland

[@ConquestOverland]

What’s your favorite area to explore in the Olympic Peninsula? For those who haven’t been yet, what’s top on your list?

[@richpatton4487]

Just discovered Deer Park this past fall. What a cool area! Went there and then we drove to the ocean beaches. From sky to sea in three hours. Not many places in the US that you can do that. Looking forward to your premier (and DavidJenk253’s) this weekend. Thanks for your videos!

[@ConquestOverland]

@@richpatton4487 Right on! Deer Park is incredible! Only been there once on a day trip but the views were simply stunning, fun road up there too 😉. But yes, the PNW is truly amazing for the vast landscapes offered. Looking forward to both premieres and chatting with everyone, should be a great time!

[@taracagle1858]

Port Townsend and Lake Crescent

[@ConquestOverland]

@@taracagle1858 Both are amazing! Definitely try kayaking or canoeing on Lake Crescent, the water is absolutely beautiful once you get out in the middle of the lake.

[@DJ12Ema]

I just moved to Olympia and I will love to explore the Olympic Peninsula, I have a 2021 F-150 FX4 with a leveling kit and 34” tires so pretty much stock, can you please recommend me an app or webpage to find these routes? Google maps doesn’t help LOL

[@mtnman4766]

Wasn’t gonna comment but just a tip from an old logger, young men. On a suspended log that is bridged (supported on both ends) you make your first cut from the top about half way through then finish cutting from the bottom. As the cut deepens it will open up and you won’t pinch your bar. Good effort though and an enjoyable video! Great area to explore. Used to live near there and enjoyed it a lot. (PS, could’ve used your small axe to shape a wedge to release the bar from the pinch. You’d be surprised how well a wooden wedge or two works! )

[@ConquestOverland]

Appreciate the tips!

[@genxiong2695]

I disagree with you. With a log suspended at an angle like that first cut should be bottom half way and finish off with top to avoid pinch. It's basic geometry angle. If you start from the top and try to cut half way it will definitely pinch (gravity pulls middle or cut portion down and both ends of the tree will angle up creating the pinch). That was exactly what happened. When he first cut from the bottom he should have continue cutting half way but he decided to switched to the top and that's when it pinch. I don't think you were an old logger. If so, a very bad one for sure.

[@mtnman4766]

@@genxiong2695 🤣. You are so wrong my friend. Don’t know how many logs you’ve cut but if you feel finish your cut from the top the log settles and that’s what pinches. The cut will open from the bottom no matter what your flawed “geometry calculations” tell you. I made a good living in the woods for years, hope you’re not a “ professional mathematician! Thanks for the “polite” response attacking my opinion. You obviously have limited social skills. Get some counseling.

[@johnmadsen37]

Just cut fro the bottom up until it starts to split and fall, making space. Then decide to continue bottom up or finish for the top. Depends on tour endurance and how many you have to cut Ie all day would be tough lifting the saw but a one time, bottom up on,y is just fine. Just keep your arms and legs as close to the moving blade as possible and press the saw while moving directly with your n Hand

[@diosantiago3407]

as a logger in forks Washington MtnMan'47 is right on.

[@NorthStarPNW]

Funny how nature can quickly change the best-laid plans. Maybe that's the beauty of the wild world, we need things in our lives that we can't control to remind us that we're just a small part of a fragile worldwide ecosystem that we have no right to destroy. This video has great drone work taking advantage of beautiful scenery. I'm glad you were able to capture it and share it with people around the world. It's an experience that might not be around for many more generations.

[@smthcrmnal26]

nice test of the gear on the fallen tree.

[@10ectaco10]

He obviously doesn't make a living as a logger 😀 Looking forward to the next video.

[@YoussefMobarki]

Spectacular views indeed. A big hand to Charles for his attempt to take down that beast!

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you, that's how I like to view it as well! 👍

[@nobodyspecial9035]

Narrator: “as neither of us had a wedge.” Chainsaw operator: pulls out and axe and begins chopping. Me: The axe is a wedge. Why are you using your wedge to chop instead of using it to release the bar and chain? Sticks also work great as wedges, but put them in place before you get wedged next time and you’ll save the day.

[@duckshaker]

Good point about the axe being a wedge, but it may not have been adequate to free the bar. Using it might have given them one more problem!

[@johnmadsen37]

Yes, that guy made mistake after mistake. Bypassing any common sense. I don’t want to be mean but he is not the guy you want around when things go sideways. I’m surprised he didn’t just ran the tree with his truck.

[@47solar43]

Good stuff!

[@silencenhikes6692]

That was hard work out there. Axing that trunk is not easy. I have axed smaller ones and it was hard. Too bad you didn’t make it.

[@ConquestOverland]

Next time we’ll be better prepared, still a fun adventure nonetheless! 😉👍🏼

[@tyrkjellquist6350]

I live in Port Townsend. You need to hit up the roads up around Mount Townsend! Also, you can get from Quilcene to Sequim without using HWY 101... makes for a really great trip.

[@ConquestOverland]

I’ll definitely put it on the list, thanks for letting me know! 👍🏼

[@XPLRNW]

I'm loving this video! The views are INSANE! Epic location brother!

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you very much for the support!!

[@JMcKee253]

from a local kitsap resident!!! thanks for showcasing our beautiful land we call home!

[@ConquestOverland]

My pleasure, absolutely love our Pacific Northwest landscape! 😊

[@workingguy]

Very cool. What a beautiful state!

[@ConquestOverland]

Couldn't agree more! Why I love the Pacific Northwest!

[@UpNorthOutWest]

Playing arm chair quarterback but i would of whittled a few larger branches into wedges or even some of those rocks looked they could of worked and wedge from both sides of the tree! But anyway beautiful video as always man!

[@ConquestOverland]

Hindsight is always 20/20, still was an incredible time nonetheless! 👍

[@jrt8003]

Nice video, always enjoyed watching your videos,keep it coming & y’all should’ve used the axe as a wedge

[@ConquestOverland]

Multiple things we “could” have done but still was a fun adventure nonetheless. Wasn’t a road we needed to get through anyway. 😉👍🏼 Thank you for the continued support!

[@scottalpine]

Great video. I definitely need to check out that area this year. Hopefully Charles didn’t hurt his chainsaw in that little adventure. Both of you guys have great looking rigs.

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you! Everyone and everything came out from the trails unscathed. Was an incredible weekend for sure. Definitely check out that area, The Olympic Peninsula has year-round places to explore!

[@gatnilab]

a great video should make a time-lapse thank you for sharing.

[@ConquestOverland]

Next time 😉 👍

[@OverlandUnknown]

loved the adventure mate. that campsite is spectacular!! cheers, Grant (Australia).

[@ConquestOverland]

Was simply incredible, definitely anxious to get back out! Thank you for the continued support!

[@cheboludoche]

Sweet! I’ll have to check out that area someday! Keep it rolling.

[@ConquestOverland]

Definitely put it on the list, absolutely beautiful!

[@marc9709]

Little tip,Next time, bury the chainsaw bar halfway through the trunk, cut uprads until there’s 20% of the trunk left, cut downwards all the way through. Let gravity finish the rest... great content.🤙

[@ConquestOverland]

Good tip, thank you! 👍

[@Dutch1951x]

Great video!

[@pjsopenroadsadventures5927]

Great video mike hope to see more from the peninsula

[@ConquestOverland]

Much more in the works!

[@RockMonger]

The axes were wedges lol but still good job

[@chrono244]

It's like you were on top of the world. Gorgeous view and great video. 👍🏽

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@mitchelodeon]

Where exactly is this man? I live in Tacoma and would love to camp here!

[@brucemartin492]

I've said this once and i'll say it again. I regret taking my time up in WA for granted. I've been to a number of places but have never been to the places you go to.

[@ConquestOverland]

Just have to come back and explore once more! This time you'll have a game plan! 😉

[@mrnicktank60617]

Nice, another place that I have to visit. Places like that are the reason I moved to Washington last year. Endless places to go off roading

[@ConquestOverland]

The Peninsula is simply incredible, definitely plan to spend numerous weekends or weeks visiting all it has to offer!

[@durtyflyadventures]

Love your videos. But if you straped the strap on upper high side and winched it it would have come right out

[@XPLRNW]

Super stoked to check out your latest video... I'll be starting a complete build on my new 4runner here VERY soon... We should totally do some overlanding... Keep grinding on that outdoor adventure life brother! I'm from Northwest Washington too...

[@ConquestOverland]

Appreciate it, thank you! 👍🏼 Always great to meet another Washington resident, even better when they have a rig to hit the trails! Looking forward to showcasing this premiere on Friday. Lots to explore out on the Peninsula!

[@dimitriwaardenburg4631]

Beautiful 🤗

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you!

[@justinmoyer4754]

hey man love the vids! where can I find info for the spot you camped overlooking hood canal in this vid? I'm in seattle and just got my wrangler set up for exploring and am looking for a remote spot to camp in the next couple weeks. any info much appreciated, thanks!

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you! Check out the Hamma Hamma area, absolutely beautiful and numerous spots to enjoy! Also download Gaia GPS and iOverlander. Both are fantastic resources!

[@justinmoyer4754]

@@ConquestOverland thanks man!

[@citizen4power]

Man I miss Washington,but the state is run by lunatics. Beautiful scenery.

[@ConquestOverland]

@@citizen4power haha, that’s why I just focus on the outdoor scenery and leave the other behind… 😉

[@thenorwegiannomad4672]

Wondering what song you have as intro, and where you get your music from? And keep up the good movies, love it!

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you, appreciate the support! 👍 The song is: Have Everything by John Isaac. I mainly use MusicBed for most of the episodes.

[@xrpharoah9833]

I live in Port orchard do u know any good spots to take my side by side exploring not too far? Awesome videos man btw

[@ConquestOverland]

One great resource I've used over and over has been TrailsOffroad.com, provides a great start for finding locations. Otherwise, Tahuya ORV Park is certainly a fun place to explore!

[@built4xploration253]

Another epic spot in the PNW! Was really rooting for you guys to prevail against the tree. Thinking if you would have connected to the very top uphill side you would have had the needed leverage to break it. Oh well, at least it wasn't blocking the way out! Good show Michael!

[@ConquestOverland]

Was a challenge for sure, but gained some knowledge for next time! Was a fantastic trip nonetheless, thank you for the support! 👍🏼

[@dwaindiffey6145]

Really enjoyed your video. I was trying to figure out where you were at. I’ve looked on the MVUM and Gaia. And can’t seem to find Townsend Creek road. Little help please.

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you! We started from just outside of Sequim in and out of forest roads. Hopped back on 101 south and then explored just outside of Hamma Hamma 👍

[@resinate]

wander where this spot is XD i would to check it out

[@jad2484]

Drive the jeep in reverse like an old two stroke diesel Garret skidder

[@JeffreyTylerJohnson]

Nice

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you!

[@duckshaker]

Care to divulge the road number where the log was???

[@fish0n2]

Nice video, Washington has a lot to offer for overlanding

[@ConquestOverland]

It certainly does, particularly why my weekend calendar books out so far! 😉👍🏼

[@brandonorchard2983]

Digging that tailgate panel with the flag on it. Who sells it? Thanks. Great video as always

[@tsdub]

Looks like a mountain hatch tailgate cover

[@ConquestOverland]

Thanks, and yes it’s the Mountain Hatch cover. A must buy to save the knees and spilt drinks 😉👍🏼

[@brandonorchard2983]

Sweet thanks! 🍻

[@johnnyutah386]

How far is that away from Hama Hama ?? Would love to explore there.

[@ConquestOverland]

Not far at all! 😉

[@jad2484]

Could have used the axle as a wedge. Next time.

[@SocialPants]

Amazing work dude. Seriously. Great job. Would love to connect with you about some opportunities in 2021.

[@ConquestOverland]

Thank you very much, sincerely appreciate it! Let’s definitely make something happen. 2021 is looking to be big year for us and we have a lot planned! 😉👍🏼

[@fish0n2]

I also would like to jump on the chance to do a group meeting if you have the chance to try something like that

[@ConquestOverland]

@@fish0n2 absolutely! 👍

[@Qarlo99]

What's the mapping/tracking program you used (starting at about 12:39)?

[@ConquestOverland]

Gaia GPS, highly recommend it! 👍🏼

[@Qarlo99]

@@ConquestOverland Wow! Quick reply! Thanks.

[@JPRATT537]

How much longer until your camper/tent shows up?

[@ConquestOverland]

Estimate late March early April, fingers crossed! 🤞

[@juanmeyer3798]

Buddiiiii.. moreflate ... its so niceee

[@ConquestOverland]

I've recently heard about those. Need to explore that option for future use! Might borrow yours on the next trip! 😉

[@juanmeyer3798]

You already know brotha! It would be real cool!

[@Miklo13sur]

Where is this viewpoint at it?

[@ConquestOverland]

Along the Hood Canal 👍

[@bobby6837]

Are your method wheels 16" or 17"?

[@ConquestOverland]

16"

[@pnwadventurer9674]

Everything I’m seeing that guy do to remove that tree is a mistake lol, there should have been no reason why that chainsaw couldn’t do the job, lessons to be learned id hope lol

[@cgcg41]

What trail was this?

[@ConquestOverland]

Numerous ones and far too many to list. Essentially went from just outside of Sequim to just outside of Hamma Hamma.

[@cgcg41]

@@ConquestOverland awesome. Thank you!

[@cp-ip7vn]

Should have just pushed the tree with the bumper on the jeep. Would have opened up the other side and the saw would have dropped out

[@GlobsOfDabs]

how do you sleep in the back seat of your tacoma? im pretty short and i dont think even i would have enough room. whats your method?

[@ConquestOverland]

Honestly I just fit, just a slight bend of the legs and putting my feet on the arm rest on the door but otherwise it worked well for me during this time.

[@6point1hemi]

Looks like Hamma Hamma area.

[@TaraKilborn]

Did you get that chainsaw blade out? If not, we're heading that way tomorrow and would be able to clear it & the road. Just PM me the GPS co-ords if so!

[@ConquestOverland]

We did get the blade out, thank you!

[@jonnyt16]

I never had good luck with those pre-set deflators they are junk, never accurate. Go with the type that removes the valve core and has a gauge.

[@andrewjarvis7777]

if you pour white gas on the tree and throw a lit match at it, it will eventually disappear!

[@MrAllisonguru]

Of course the chainsaw would get wedged in the log, you needed to cut a “V” in it, not strait down....26years lumberjack

[@chriskenmotsu9]

Yeah, rookie mistake, I'm not a logger but a retired general contractor, only common sense

[@samyboy9767]

And charles? He just disappared like that? 🤷‍♂️

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Ya' know, it would not be a waste of time to learn how to cook. I mean, you're not going to give up camping. So, cooking is a good thing.

[@ConquestOverland]

Haha, absolutely! That is definitely on the list to learn and refine more of. 😉 👍

[@xrpharoah9833]

Can I take my side by side here

[@ConquestOverland]

Don't see why not