Adventure in Valhalla: Oregon's Hidden Gorge | Oregon Field Guide

[@sammynorge]

So glad the entire expedition was without injury. What a magnificent piece of the Earth!

[@flowerstone]

I’ve been in these places in Oregon. Not unusual. There are some beautiful places if a person just does some exploring. I was always hiking into areas that were hard to access and that is where the best discoveries were. I hiked all over the Mt. Jeff area as a kid. Grew up at the base of Rocky Top and hiked into areas I know none other had been. Access to the mountain is from Niagara where I grew up. 😊 Water wheel marks the beginning of the road off Hwy 22. I have not been where your crew went. I had no equipment either. 😊

[@ThePusherMan]

OPB is hands down the best PBS station. Thank you

[@axwapples]

I wish we had OPB instead of KCTS up in seattle :(

[@ChiewSaetern-ir7lk]

You do have it. It's all on KZbin.

[@Fixorfish]

I was motivated to move to Oregon just over 40 years ago as a 30yo. Had been lucky to have had parents that enjoyed adventures to/in the mountains and went on many vacations that took us from our flatland home in Eastern Kansas to the Colorado and Canadian Rockies, Tetons, Costa Rica and Guatemala and much more....and I thank them posthumously every day. My "discovery" of Oregon and its boundless natural wonders is ongoing even as a 71yo. I can no longer physically enjoy anything quite this rugged, but we have the WONDERFUL OREGON FIELD GUIDE to help us vicariously enjoy this awesome state. Thanks OPB, thanks to the crew members and THANK YOU MOTHER NATURE for providing this magnificent world of amazement. I count my blessings every single day when I smell that forest air that surrounds my now retirement home up in Prospect next to the Rogue River. I NEVER take it for granted that I am blessed with such surroundings. Just a marvelous (and to be quite frank...ballsy !) production, thanks again for sharing with us !

[@SpecialSP]

I'm old. So, I'm living vicariously through the adventures of these guys. What a thrill this must've been for them. THANKS OPB for bringing us along for the journey …

[@denniscrane9753]

@@SpecialSP I’ve seen this same comment 5 times in the last two days! I just don’t get it?

[@denniscrane9753]

@@cozmicmogwai422 Desert drifter is the best!

[@karenanddogs6645]

This was spectacular! Kudos to all the brave souls that helped create this video. Special thanks to the videographer. ❤

[@robinprice6879]

Their excitement was totally contagious. Absolutely stunning.

[@rachaelb9164]

I love that this was captured on video so those of us unable to explore these remote places can experience a small glimpse of the beauty. I freaking love Oregon. It’s paradise on earth. The natural beauty here is amazing.

[@vbickford]

This is why I don't care to vacation elsewhere. Or live elsewhere! The PNW has beauty like this on every dang hillside, every little trickle of a stream. Everywhere there's a microcosm that matches Valhalla in beauty. How are we to protect it all from the global warming that's here? Enough gloom though. The exhilaration of this team was powerful. I can't do that, and even if I could, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't! But you all did, you filmed it (just for me, right?!🤗), and boy, do I respect and thank you for it. Much love.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Straight up! I'm very biased, Oregon is the best. Every climate except for a tropical rainforest. We have coastal rainforests, which I've spent my whole life exploring, along with the rest of the state. I love it here so very much! Life long Newporter/Coastie

[@sherrydesantis3437]

Took my breath away the whole entire expedition. So happy for Mike ; his son getting to experience this together & discovering the undiscovered part of Oregon. Can't wait for their next expedition & video. God bless youall!

[@bretthawton]

I am so thankful for this channel!

[@nickbraun2488]

Miss you John!!!! One of my favorite adventures!!!

[@rctopfueler2841]

Thank you for the adventure the most beautiful place i ever saw, and to think a hour away ,i now realize what a waste my life has been ,to think ive missed out on so much just makes me feel like what a bunch of really bad choices i made doing what i did when there is so much adventure out there .seeing that for first and last time just made my own waterfall of tears fron that beautiful place you have given to the world. Thank you all for that opportunity and all you sacrificed to bring it to our lives

[@kdjat]

Amazingly beautiful, thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@yoseflaurent3376]

OUTSTANDING movie here ! Worth watching every single second, no bullshit, just real spectacular natural stuff. One of the very best I have ever watched !

[@ChrisTrinh95]

What an amazing lecture about the hidden gem in Oregon.

[@ryanreeves70]

Incredible find and adventure...thanks for sharing the journey

[@mistygreene6754]

Oregon definitely has its hidden gems ..Glad you all where able to get to be part of this historic expedition. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures of it all

[@doranwisner497]

OPB, thank you for sharing this on youtube. An extraordinary adventure and superlative story telling!

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Marimba music excellent! Beautiful, not distracting, very complimentary to the amazing visual wonder! Thank you!

[@seashellmac1968]

This was fantastic. Hubby is like the 7th generation Oregonian and he loved this. I did too. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@jderekroller]

Spectacular!! Both the place and the production. Nicely done and thank you!

[@BendOregon67]

Absolutely awesome!!!! Thank you to all of you for bringing this beauty to our eyes!!! God’s handy work is sooooo marvelous and so are all of you!!!

[@juniormissle]

Stunning. Okay OPB, ya got me. I'm subscribed. 👍

[@brianjones6500]

Oregon Field Guide never disappoints.

[@jamesmoore9511]

When in college a friend and I would go bushwhacking in the Washington Cascades with the philosophy that you could only get so wet - so wading along rivers was how one frequently went. It was faster and usually safer than going through the devils club, deadfalls and slick moss covered boulders. Thanks for taking the time to make this video - I really enjoyed it . Be nice to repeat your journey but at 80 don't think I'll attempt it.

[@gmariet1391]

What an amazing beautiful place and adventure! Thank you for sharing !

[@Ontrail82]

This reminds me of our slot canyon here on Minnesota’s North Shore! Waterfall after waterfall after waterfall, with moss covered canyon walls surrounding you…beautiful 🙌🏼

[@lsmith495]

Amazing,wow thanks for taking us along!💖

[@CWS-h5z]

OH MY - Thank you so much for filming this incredible expedition to a glorious, spectacular and spiritual place! Am sharing with other friends to view ...The visuals and the sounds almost made me feel like a part that environment and the whole adventure. Again, thanks and so glad you are here to present stuff like this to everyone.❤🌲🌿❤❤

[@stevebarlow3310]

I had heard of this place years ago, I am delighted that this was done. I am quite envious of those who can and did this exploration.

[@nwsights6301]

Amazing and insane... Wow! True adventure right here. I live for exploring places like this and watching this gives me the push to get out again.

[@Tser]

Moist and Sluggy Canyon! So cool that places like this can be explored for the first time only 10 years ago. (I love banana slugs so much, they're so quintessentially PNW.)

[@juliajensen7973]

Wow!!!! Fantastic!

[@mrmosk2011]

This is the first time I've seen it. Amazing Earth and beautiful Oregon.

[@CBECK73]

You're very blessed to have done this in the times we liven.

[@christinakurtz4731]

Great video! I love to adventure and explore! Really enjoyed your enthusiasm! ❤🌎

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Priceless, stunning discovery/adventure journey! Thank you for documenting it for us who cannot make the trip! Must point out, "rappel" is what y'all did on those rope descents; "repel" as y'all pronounced it, has an entirely different meaning.. Piano music was beautiful, too!

[@bulgieR]

What an enjoyable time. Such beauty, with a little spice from the danger. I was sad when it was over.

[@montanaboobie]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@herpmf]

There are so many hidden waterfalls in Oregon, you just have to look. I'm excited to visit this place.

[@Dawnabrat]

Amazing, looks like so much fun.

[@paulkartsyart4415]

Wow, what a discovery and journey!

[@PATRICIALOUWEBER]

Mike, you’re my hero!

[@BM-lj4fx]

I feel like you just gave me a magnificent gift . Thank you !

[@Datamining101]

Did something like this in the Australian blue mountains. Places like this are amazing. Shocking that there's one right here.

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Awesome adventure.

[@charisseellsworth1310]

What a great Lead Climber, very encouraging..

[@brianjohnson8918]

I tried holding my head under some of the water from a 50 ft waterfall in the MHNF years ago. It was so cold I could only stand it for about 15 seconds. The "You need a wetsuit" comment makes perfect sense!

[@doneaton6704]

Extremely awesome place!

[@lukecefer]

Love the content. One consideration, these are likely not the first people there… I think some of the communication around “exploration” gave me a sense of settler colonial attitudes. Beautiful videography.

[@local_tomatillo]

Aww-inspiring...wow

[@geargeekpdx3566]

i just watched episode 5 of "The Agency" and one of the mysteries on this show tonight was someone wrote "Valhalla" on the mirror that appeared in the bathroom steam. Now the algorhythm gives me this. I'm in Oregon. WHAT ARE YOU TRYIN TO TELL ME

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

There is another hidden gorge in Oregon, but in the name of all adventurers I am not allowed to divulge it. I actually doubt anyone has successfully been into it because the hydraulics of the stream are so severe. Keep on discovering!

[@nateums]

Looks like some awesome canyoneering.. reminds me of Costa Rica

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

This is the first time I use this channel, I want meeting you, if it's in my spirit , I'll sign up.

[@pinkdahlia.blueiris]

Please make more videos like this 🙏💖

[@johnnyc.3261]

Looks amazing, I might have to try and make a trip there.

[@garybarr1045]

A big WOW to Oregon's backcountry and streams.

[@kiheirc3195]

Amazing

[@charlescrider1058]

So Beautiful

[@Reloading20]

Great video, nice you could capture the beauty of this place before it was burnt to a crisp.

[@rogerwilco1777]

..so does that mean its easier to get to now?

[@Waiehu47]

Awesome! Great video of Oregon!

[@sherrydesantis3437]

Did you guys use any drones to follow the gorge? I know the excitement of going there but using a drone could show you what is ahead! Thank youall for videoing & sharing this enchanted uncharted slot canyon! Appreciate all you!

[@debbied9740]

Gosh so beautiful!

[@ChiewSaetern-ir7lk]

Wow soo beautiful.

[@big1dog23]

It's cool to think how recently those basalt flows raced down the hill.

[@deborahwilson2734]

Stunning.

[@traildude7538]

It wasn't anywhere this tough, but I knew someone who hiked a fascinating canyon who mad sure they had communications: they took along two drones that served as radio links at need besides the basic use for scouting the way.

[@JackMorningstar001]

Beautiful place!

[@jamesmccreery250]

Amazing ferns in that canyon. A botanist needs to get in there to check for new species.

[@mattsavage]

Hopefully their boots and gear were clean and they didn't import any invasive species...

[@backcountrycardio2679]

Growing up in Oakridge we just called it the hell hole. It wasn’t a secret🤣

[@prismwashere]

I think u mean the Heaven hole tho 😅

[@dougtheslug6435]

That was good......what an experience. Wonder how many have been there after you guys blazed the way.

[@xxCrazyEights88xx]

For those that don’t know, this video originally aired in 2016. Though the entire stretch is still there, the upper half of the canyon up to the main falls was part of the large wildfire in 2020.

[@DM-wp9vq]

That's tragic.. I always meant to look up the area to see if it was affected in that fire... Damn, it destroyed so much. But, it will come back even better than it was before. All of those nutrients got freed up for a rejuvenation. Like the area around Mount Saint Helens.

[@xxCrazyEights88xx]

@@DM-wp9vq I double checked the satellite photos provided by google, and the latest two show that the upriver portions were burned. Depending on when the fire went through, much of the canyon could've been spared, but its hard to tell. And about it coming back, it certainly will. The Silverton Fire of 1965 burned much of Silver Falls, and today its green and grown.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Crazy, didn't know Ashley Lowe was involved with that adventure. Big props to that talented woman from Lincoln County!

[@dustinh4175]

The waterfall in the oneida gorge is pretty awesome

[@WaterfallWhispering]

Planning on going to this canyon next summer!

[@prismwashere]

Take me with you!

[@zacharyheide8704]

Soo cool

[@srameypr]

Wow! What an amazing place! I'm glad it's so hard to get to. Hopefully, humanity won't spoil it.

[@cathyellingsworth8300]

Wow!

[@patty5201]

Why don't they slide, or spike down the logs? I loved repelling, but I've also climbed slick trees to tie off branches to fall trees, and it seems that going down a slick tree, would be as easy as going up. I only wish I was young again and I could do what I used to!! I'd be out in the woods right now! I still live in Oregon!¡ Always will!¡

[@JustinDeZutel]

I want to go to there!

[@themerlynn]

Absolutely gorgeous, but, how did they retrieve the ropes they rappelling down?

[@lovewillwinnn]

Valhalla is in Scandinavia.

[@SylviaRR]

Valhalla means slain rock. Probably why they chose it.

[@myrajhall7690]

What an incredible place! Thank God it is protected.safe from the reach of humans.

[@mattsavage]

its not now... they gave away all the locations.

[@chiyo9014]

Is this place even more inaccesible since the forest fire?

[@timchalmers1700]

Freaking Awesome !!!

[@jimvick8397]

What I want to know is... How's the fishing? I was looking at the Google Earth of that slot canyon, it looks like there have been a few pretty big landslides into it... Erosion from all those trees getting torched... Amazing how the canyon came out of those fires fairly unscathed...

[@peakposse1906]

Me and some friends went there in 2019. It’s something else

[@mattslaboratory5996]

I remember when this aired (after much ballyhoo) I thought Jule should have taken along a poet, as the videos don't show much on a small screen, and because otherwise all we get are inarticulate dudes saying "awesome" and "incredible." And we get a lot of that.

[@bizzybee852]

Super Cool~ You cannot beat the beauty of God's creation.✝

[@ChiewSaetern-ir7lk]

Dangerous. But look soo funnnn, at the same time. 👍

[@Encephalitisify]

Knowing they are looking for treasure.

[@valeriefromoregon]

Gotta go there :)

[@leslieholt813]

I find it so conceded the fact that they automatically assume they have newly discovered such an obviously beautiful & maybe even spiritual location. We are not the true Oregon Natives ! That said it is a very magical looking almost Lord of the Rings like scenery . Now seeing that it remains that way.

[@MaizeANDBlue1957]

Looks a LOT like Oneonta slot gorge! ......only without a zillion people.

[@dannmarceau]

It's comical for them to think that they are the first to tread there.

[@nataliegraves3977]

Unbelievable..!! So much of Oregon.. yet to be explored..!!! Please don’t let the beautiful places become a tourist attraction..!!!! 🤫

[@rudolfyakich6653]

At no time while watching did I want to go there. I hope we can control any wildfire that approaches. It would be awful to lose such a place. It looks like a bad place to lose a cow as well.

[@gabrielamadeus]

@@rudolfyakich6653 I believe it burned in the 2020 fires

[@nateb4543]

Watching something like this sure reminds me that my day to day life is pretty boring