Routes Gone Wrong: A Forester Adventure in SW Oregon

[@chrluc]

The time and energy you spend setting up those shots in the rain and snow, driving to and away from the camera, you must really have a passion. Very beautiful work.

[@drexldog]

I hope people realise (and appreciate) the work put into making these videos. The camera set up, returning to retrieve the camera, editing (must be hours), music, naration, etc. Not to mention the travel and planning. Great job.

[@softroadingthewest]

It IS a lot of work, for sure. Usually 20+ hours of editing work by the time a video is actually posted. Add in the actual filming time and this is basically a second full time job in addition to my regular work. Doesn't pay like a full time job though, LOL, at least not at my level. For the moment I'm enjoying it, though it has really consumed my entire non-work life. Thanks for watching - and for the kind words.

[@drexldog]

@@softroadingthewest Hopefully the channel will keep growing and KZbin will make it worth your while.

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

I knew things were going wrong the moment the "Michael Myers" piano music started. Beautiful scenery and a great video! Keep up the good work!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you kindly!

[@JustinCaseWages]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Like dear God, he's going to be killed. lol

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Scout Drone... may help your adventures. I've been using an inexpensive "DJI tello" drone to scout ahead. I can launch it out of my sunroof, straight up, to get a bird's eye view of the trails ahead. It's not the best, and gets blown around by the wind, so I'm saving up to get a better one. Might be something worth considering for your adventures. BTW, your cinematography, trail driving shots, and nature beauty shots, along with matching music is excellent and makes it feel like I'm right there on the trail. Keep up the great work!

[@softroadingthewest]

Interesting. I've long wanted a drone just for the drone footage, but that's a compelling additional justification! Thank you for the kind words!

[@SaveTheManuals]

Your best video yet, superb production quality. Cannot imagine the time and energy that went into setting up the dozens and dozens of shots coming and going - WOW!

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, yes indeed...if the scenery is nice or the trail offers interesting terrain, it takes me three times longer than it should to get from point A to point B. In fact I calculated that for a certain stretch of my lava tour video, I averaged a whopping 1 mile per hour...a hiker would have left me in the dust, LOL. It's a pleasure though, I truly enjoy doing it. Thanks for the kind words!

[@cworegon3164]

I find my Bow saw more useful than my ax. Thanks for sharing your adventures to inspire us all.

[@softroadingthewest]

For sure, that would have been far more efficient. :-) I've since just jumped all the way to 20V chainsaw, which now rides in my car on every excursion. It has been a fantastic addition to my gear. Thanks for watching!

[@MrNomada]

Hi friend! Congratulations!!! It is beautiful, that beautiful places, I like it very much, only that in Mexico it is not safe to walk on roads like this, I keep watching and enjoying your videos and especially in a beautiful Subaru, I am a subarist by heart, bravo again, I send you a hug from Mexico City.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you! I'm sorry to hear it's not safe to adventure in this way where you live. I hope one day you will be able to go explore somewhere! Thanks for watching!

[@joycehaines34]

SIRIUS when they get through breaking the protections in our country we will be like Mexico. Sad to say.

[@lifebylosh]

I love the commitment to all those shots of you pulling up or driving by a certain spot. All that backtracking to pick up my camera would drive me crazy!

[@AkiraSan92]

the amount of effort to stop, set the cameras and pass again, respect my dude, respect!

[@softroadingthewest]

It can be a lot of work but I truly enjoy doing it. Thank you!

[@jollg.3205]

I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't have the patience for it. Glad others do!

[@virginiarocks]

Rainy but stunningly beautiful. Love the trees and mist and waterfalls and ferns.

[@christopheradams7309]

Got to love Oregon no matter what way you turn there is a beautiful view

[@jonmarley_5324]

Being from GP I tuned in when I saw the title. Recently sold my 13 forester. Your vids make me miss that car and the adventures I had with it. Not as serious as your vids but plenty of day trips on mountain roads. Great times!!!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I loved this video! While you provided information about your soft road excursion you did a superb job of capturing your adventure in great detail. I was really drawn into to watching you deal with all the blocked gates and maintaining a positive attitude while clearing roads with your axe. That reminds me! I need to stop calling my little hatchet an axe and ... I need to buy a real axe! Keep it up Donald! I really like this format! This reminds me of an episode of 4Xpedition back when he made episodes about exploring and camping.

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, hooboy, I gotta tell you, I probably had a few moments where my attitude was slightly less positive, as my entire day's plan continued crumbling away, LOL. And as glad as I was I had my axe along, honestly I think I'd struggle to clear a second real tree if I had to (or even a single tree that was much bigger than the relatively small one I dispatched). I'm already looking into a chainsaw as my next gear acquisition, as I've encountered downed trees on easily more than half of my excursions. The PNW forests are beautiful, but man what a PITA they can be. 8^D Thanks Jon!

[@gamingfishguy3546]

Well said!

[@beecee1235]

Brilliant. It felt like I was there with you man.... almost every step of the way... I say almost. because at one point I had to leave to get a bottle of wine.... now it feels like were old friends.... maybe its just the wine... :) enjoyed the videos. thanks.

[@christiancherry1377]

Great job. I live in Eugene/Springfield and just bought a 3rd Gen Forester. So I really appreciate your content as it is pretty much exactly what I'll be doing with the Subi except with a lot more fly fishing emphasis. Many thanks!

[@tirannaspy]

This could easily be a TV show on Discovery or smth

[@softroadingthewest]

Aww thank you! Still a lot of technical flaws and equipment limitations in my video production but I'm having fun doing what I can. Thanks for watching!

[@ireneusjustinpolicarp8628]

softroadingthewest You’re too humble. My eyes are probably bad, but great cinematography.

[@randybarnhill6848]

My dad was the camp host at Foster Bar for a couple years in Agness. Love the area. We drove NF33 to Powers a couple times.

[@softroadingthewest]

Nice! I really enjoy my trips to this corner of the state.

[@CASH-1846]

Randy your dad is a local legend, “Curry County Savage”

[@Ibitehardcore1]

Very enjoyable and entertaining. The way you engage your viewers into your situations is outstanding. I laughed but also felt your “gated pain.” Thanks for taking us on your trip!

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh good, I'm glad you laughed, seriously. I admittedly wasn't terribly happy about any of it at the time, but all part of the adventure and I can definitely laugh about it now. 8^) Thanks for watching!

[@t-rexlanding7321]

I enjoy the videos of Oregon you make. I'm up in Washington and have bought a VW Touareg for some of my own expeditions into the PNW wilderness. Keep on riding and perhaps might run into on a trail

[@bryanmarks4070]

Pretty cool. I’m about to buy a new Forester. I can’t wait to do something like this with my daughter.

[@richr7604]

Great video!! Man you have some nice scenery in Oregon!! I'm going to put it on my list of places to visit when I get my vehicle. Thanks for sharing your adventure. ✌

[@softroadingthewest]

We are indeed fortunate to have vast amounts of wilderness across a huge variety of terrain and ecosystems, rainforest to desert, beach to alpine mountaintops. Seems there's ALWAYS something else to see! Thanks for watching!

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

You should change the title ... "Exploring Oregon went wrong" ahahah But I know the struggle with all these gates ... And it's even more frustrating when one side is open and not the other ... but it's part of exploring I guess ! Anyway, thank you for the 30min of entertainment, it was a pleasure to watch (and I had a good laugh ahaha) the landscape was stunning, as usual in Oregon !

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Jordan. And you're right...I guess it wouldn't be exploring if everything was perfectly predictable. 8^)

[@Billy28376]

It’s even more frustrating when the gate gets closed while you’re behind it.

[@SubieandFriends]

Amazing video, I loved watching it this Thanksgiving morning, holidays are normally very sad for me and this cheered me up a bit.....Made me want to go explore in my outback...

[@greym6436]

Beautiful adventure...🌱☘ 🌲🌲

[@carlostanisci4203]

Hi, just watched your video, absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing, I hope to get up to Oregon one day w/ 12 Forester, Thank you again.

[@krazedkamper]

Love the surprise snow!

[@3477dan]

As an Oregonian for the last 37 years there is a fantastic road from Gold Beach to Powers to Myrtle Point then to Coquille.

[@jamesparks3504]

Great videography and soundtrack plus incredible scenery, really entertaining video. Thanks for sharing your adventures! But be careful out there man, I know of 2 different times people got lost and stuck in the snow, they didn't make it back alive. The roads over the Coast Range in that area can be beautiful but unforgiving, especially in Winter.

[@softroadingthewest]

I remember those stories! That's always in the back of my mind. Even though I'm better prepared than those people were, I still don't take chances with questionable condition when I'm out solo. That's why you see me abandon so many routes on this trip...just not worth the risk, especially in that sloppy leftover slush. Glad you enjoyed the music...I had a lot of fun with it but that drew more complaints than compliments, LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@蔵王坊平高原石井ペンショ]

I love Oregon and Portland and went there about 4 times. And I am also using the Subaru Forester SH5 isomorphism, and I feel a sense of familiarity and am watching your video.

[@jdscott1961]

Each video gets better! Great job and great adventures.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words, much appreciated!

[@ronhachey7977]

Great video ..Nice to see what a forester can do off road. Oregon looks like a nice place to visit..

[@brackeng1294]

Well done! The film quality, exploration, story telling... its all well done! I am a fan of your well thought out build as well.

[@carloskeim]

very impresive camara work, done by one man, keep the good work

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you!

[@berniebee88]

Looks like Chainsaw Appreciation Day out on the trail, brother! 😁 All part of the adventure though!!

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, well, after watching this very video, my dad got me a chainsaw for my birthday, and it had absolutely changed my life driving through the forest. Now I (almost) never leave home without it! Thanks for watching!

[@PerfDayToday]

softroadingthewest what size bar?

[@shintaro3559]

Mountain lions, snow and..... those darned gates. Lot of them seem brand new, too(east of Timber).

[@mrwes100]

Persistent. Thank you for sharing New sub and new owner of my 3rd Subaru - Forester 2020.

[@sw20matt]

Im sick of all the closed gates everywhere also. I had to backtrack a gate just like you did.

[@rodneyenkesr3442]

Thanks for the beautiful shots of the forest along with the great video. Nice setup in your Forester for camping.

[@samalisonescape.outdoors2043]

New subscriber here from Portland Oregon. I love your videos, and you're teaching me a lot. one thing I've learned from this video is, I'm getting a small chain saw. lol Keep up the good work bro.

[@williamwayne8724]

Good stuff man...simply put : living the dream.

[@garygoldsmith9844]

Enjoyed watching all of your hard work. I'm on my third Subaru Outback, great vehicle. Thanks!

[@softroadingthewest]

Indeed, I had an '05 Outback previously and it was great car too. Thanks for watching!

[@hfraat25]

A relatively new viewer. Brilliant videos. 👏

[@rjwofford2669]

I love your videos. Always a good watch when I'm stuck at my desk. 3 questions for you: 1. Do you carry a full size spare? 2. What do you air down to in most dirt situations? 3. What compressor is that and would you buy it again? Guess that's 4 questions :) Keep them coming!

[@softroadingthewest]

FWIW, most of the time, I'm stuck at my desk as well and live vicariously through other people's videos out on the trail. 8^D 1. Not yet (unwisely). I very recently found a good deal on a single used Black Rhino Boxer so I am now in the process of building a full size spare. I've just been carrying the OEM donut spare up to now and hoping the KO2s live up to their reputed toughness. 2. I run the KO2s at 37 psi on pavement. On general forest roads (gravel, washboardy, etc) I go down to 25 psi, mostly for comfort (makes a HUGE difference, totally worth the trouble) but also for a bit of increased traction and puncture resistance, never knowing exactly what I might encounter around the next bend. On more challenging, primitive routes where I truly need more grip and/or where there are a lot of rocks sticking out of the roadbed, I'll take it down to ~21-22 psi, which really lets the tires wrap around and grip any obstacle, and makes them very flexible if I don't manage to dodge dangerous pointy rocks. On truly mushy stuff like sand, all the way down to 15 psi or even a little less to get better float and less dig-in-ness. 3. Viair 88p, and yes, absolutely. Superb, reliable performance for going on two years now. Thanks for watching!

[@boyetteolaes8544]

i just started following your channel and it helped me a lot. I owned a 2017 Forester and using it to explore California. Awsome channel!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you, and have fun out there. SO many awesome areas to explore in California!

[@mikeoldham]

Great trip. Great video. Really makes me want to visit Oregon. I’m loving the content. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated!

[@jelv.4142]

Awesome one-man adventure

[@ThePyleDriver]

Beautiful stuff! Looks pretty Squatchy - surprised you haven't run into one :)

[@softroadingthewest]

I keep my eyes open. Maybe one day. :-)

[@aulii11]

Great times - thanks for sharing!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks for watching!!

[@eagleteam6]

I just found your channel. I had to subscribe. I really enjoy your videos.. Keep it up.😎👍

[@swidahooverlanding2867]

Best video yet! Had a horror feeling to it. Kept thinking Jason was going to come out of the woods and get you......! THEN THE AXE SCENE! Borrowed a go pro? Not sure if you are interested or not, but I use a window mount for my camera. Keeps the camera clean and dry inside with you. Usually cleaner footage too, as long as you keep the window clean. Keep up the good work, George.

[@softroadingthewest]

Horror, axe scene, LOL...okay, I will admit I might have gone a bit over the top on this one. 8^) I was inspired by a cinematic offroad video I saw recently to experiment with pushing into a slightly more impressionistic approach. Honestly I do think I pushed it a little too far on this one, heh, but eventually I'll find the right stylistic groove. The borrowed GoPro included a suction cup mount which was easiest to use on the exterior of the car. As a GoPro newb it didn't even occur to me that the rain might be effecting the footage (although I ultimately didn't hate the slightly dreamy effect at times). Once I finally manage to get my own GoPro I will definitely figure out an interior mounting so rain doesn't screw things up again. Thanks George for watching and for always useful insights!

[@callumamacher6132]

This is my favorite video so far. I love the camp site footage and the dinner as well. Keep the amazing content its my favorite channel right now

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you! I always feel a little iffy about including food segments, but I do enjoy seeing what other people cook when camping. Thanks for watching and for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@veronica0406]

Great video! Love the PNW.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Some crazy exploring! You should add a chainsaw to the gear list just in case.

[@softroadingthewest]

A chainsaw is indeed now part of my gear, yes. A direct result of this very trip. 8^) Thanks for watching!

[@davidjmcintyre5981]

Great video, you and ALNSM Have Made some great overnight solo camping videos. You live near some fantastic forested areas... Keep it up.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you sir! Yes, lovely lush forests here for sure. Sometimes they feel a bit inescapable and I long for open, unforested landscapes where you can actually see the scenery, but I do truly enjoy the cool, damp, deep dark forests, green overhead, and green underfoot. 8^) Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@bogdandanailescu]

Right before you thanking that guy for suggesting to bring a saw as well, I was thinking for my future adventures, good the axe it's a must but to be sure bring a saw too :D

[@softroadingthewest]

I now just carry a chainsaw. So much better than the axe or the handsaw. Totally worth it if you explore forested backcountry, and comes in very handy for collecting firewood as well. :-) Thanks for watching!

[@josephmccleary8217]

Your videos make me miss home so much.

[@DietLemonT]

15:49 Yeah me and some friends drove to Mt. Hebo near the Oregon coast to camp at South Lake. Not even 2 miles from the lake, we ran into a closed gate and had to back track and hit another road that took us pretty much passed said closed gate and to the lake. Incredibly obnoxious.

[@applegateoutdoorsadventures]

Now you are traveling my neck of the woods.

[@daproductions494]

Ahh camping in Oregon! I always say about living in the NW - If you don't like doing things in the rain, you'll never do anything! Nice to see you stay positive through all the road blocks. Although that's what editing is for, right? excellent stuff.

[@softroadingthewest]

Yeah, that's for sure, you can't let the rain stop you around here. I grew up in western Oregon so the wet life is all I've ever known, LOL. And...heh, yeah, I'm not sure how positive my state of mind was towards the end of that day, LOL. I do have to remind myself that it's all part of the adventure and that dealing with rain and roadblocks is still so much better than sitting at my desk in front of a computer! Thanks for watching!

[@vincentwindels3752]

Frog legs hahaha ! Humid video by the way and makes me feel like i'm watching an X-Files episode !

[@softroadingthewest]

Haha, I hoped someone would catch the frog legs reference. ;^) I might've gone a bit overboard with the "cinematic" treatment...still kind of finding my way stylistically with each new video, but I certainly had fun editing this one. Thanks for watching!

[@deanfirnatine7814]

No wonder it seems X-File like, they filmed that show in the Pacific Northwest

[@silver_rd1545]

Love the video dude! Great job getting past some of those tree road blocks 👍🏼 I’ll have to check out that area sometime. Those gravel bars sure looked fun. Makes me itch for some camping!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Shawn! The gravel bars are pretty cool, and there are many of them along either side of the river, with some fun little trails to get down to them as well. One could easily spend a couple of hours exploring all of them. I felt a little silly just tooling around on the riverbank while all the people down there to actually fish looked on, but it was worth it. 8^) Even with the rain it was great to spend the night alone in the wilderness. I wish I could do this a little more often.

[@vmoregon]

33 minutes of epicness. Great video!

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@jaimewright7653]

Hey. Can you do a full review of your suub. Including your mpg, cost etc. Cheers What lift, how much, tires and why you choose them etc.

[@jeffstull2534]

That was a good video....but all those turn arounds...lol. And, yeah, Quesadillas are one of my best camp foods too. Never been to NW but I think I'll stay in a dryer climate. Happy Trails.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks Jeff!

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Dude, the more I watch your videos the more I want to move to Oregon. I was stationed on a radar site in North Bend in '69 and absolutely loved Oregon's coastline. I even fished for steelhead on the Rogue above Gold Beach, too. My favorite town was Bandon and used to take my kids to see the seals. My wife and I are both retired and want to move from Virginia to either Hawaii (her first choice) or Florida. However, I still have the adventurous blood and want to overland camp in a state more conducive to this lifestyle. As I watch your videos and Coyote Works the desire to move there gets stronger. One of my favorite activities when out on an adventure is target shooting but doing that out here on the East Coast I feel as though I'm committing a crime.

[@softroadingthewest]

There are definite advantages to the western states and the extensive public lands. I'm very grateful to have grown up here. I've discovered this lifestyle late in life and regret all the years I did not take full advantage of this state, but trying to make up for it now! Thanks for watching!

[@CASH-1846]

That open gate you went through was up silver creek if I am correct, I built the logging road up there over looking the rogue.

[@softroadingthewest]

I was indeed right up in that area!

[@anm0604a]

i've just watched a quality movie, thank you very much.

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks for watching!

[@0hn0haha]

Something I'm interested, as a fellow PNWer... what did you use to light the fire in the rain? I've used some fire tablets before, but love just using stuff on hand.

[@softroadingthewest]

I did use two little Duraflame firestarter tablets. I had never used anything like that before, but after seeing someone in a video use something similar I decided to give it a try, and with how wet it turned out to be, I was sure glad I happened to pick these up before this trip. I used two tablets just to be sure things would get rolling well under the rain, but they work remarkably well and I'm sure one is largely adequate under normal circumstances. Combined with some small dry kindling I had with me, getting a nice fire going was a piece of cake. Thanks for watching!

[@clonergan134]

Hey there, What camera are you using for your side of road b roll? It looks amazing!

[@softroadingthewest]

This video was shot on a Fuji X-Pro2.

[@AdaptorDieChannel]

How much weight is carried on your roof rack? Does it exceed 110 pounds? The 2018 outbacks have a pretty low weight limit for the roof rack.... I am not sure how to load mine out so that I don't exceed the limit. Any tips would be appreciated. You have a great channel! Keep up the great work!

[@softroadingthewest]

By far the heaviest thing on my rack is my 3.5 gallons of fuel, that's about 30 pounds. Everything else up there is pretty lightweight, and the box just carries camp chairs, tarps, snatch strap & other recovery items. If you're not carrying 10 gallons of liquid plus a full size spare up there, I'd think you'd have little to worry about (though I'm sure I've seen people carrying 10 gallons of liquid plus a full size spare and more on their roofs...)

[@AdaptorDieChannel]

@@softroadingthewest Yes I have lol.... I travel out west as much as possible and you need lots of water in the desert. Haha. Your videos are really great and I appreciate the DIY projects. I plan to make a roof rack and awning, similar to the videos you posted up. I might have some questions in the future as I build, so expect some more comments lol! Keep up the great work my friend and stay safe on the trail!

[@danielnormandeau2393]

Well edited, entertaining, over all pretty good you tube video good job.

[@solarsoltice9075]

Promise you, my friend. I work in the area for a living. Back in the late 90s, a family got stuck in snow on the Bear Camp road. They all perished.

[@softroadingthewest]

I remember that well, it made the news across the state.

[@Hazmatt4700]

Spent my teens in the 90's up to Oakridge where my parents had a hardware store. I miss the vast network of open roads up there. As evidenced in this vidya the SW area of the state has more closed roads then passable ones half the time. Although I still love it down here.

[@softroadingthewest]

It seems trickier everywhere these days. The timber companies seem to be preventing access more than they used to. I grew up in the Mohawk Valley north of Springfield in the 80s and most of the BLM roads we used to drive up are now gated all the time. I've made multiple attempts from multiple directions in the past couple of years to access these areas I remember from my youth with no luck. Thanks for watching!

[@osubuck2714]

What kind of wheels are you running? Looking for some new wheels to mount on all-terrain tires on my 06 Forester. Great videos!

[@softroadingthewest]

Black Rhino Boxer 15x7 +15. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@therunawayrascal]

mad cool. gotta love the promised land!

[@feellnfroggy]

Bobcats are known to regularly breed with Housecats, and they turn ou tin all different shapes and sizes. I dont think they have bred with the larger cats, but its possible. Depending on which breed is mom, depends on if they come out with a tail or not.

[@dvonehrlich]

Another great video. I think you should look into a full size bow saw. They are cheap and effective for clearing larger trunks and don’t take up a lot of space. Of course they have come a long way with the new battery chainsaws also. It has always been my nightmare to get trapped by falling trees.

[@softroadingthewest]

Indeed...chain saw has long been on my wish list and I was thinking gas originally but have just started looking into cordless saws and am quite impressed by what I'm seeing. I'm now considering a cordless saw plus an inverter to be able to charge batteries after use. Not having to worry about a finicky 2-cycle engine (plus not needing to transport an additional gas can) is definitely appealing. Thanks for watching!

[@christianfranco479]

I'm so jealous of where you live. I'd love to live in the PNW

[@k.garcia7472]

Great vid! Enjoyed it w/ a nice hazy IPA while watching this. Keep up the great content. Softroading might just suit me with my '08 Forester. It's my first rig and i need to log my first trip in it whenever I have time away from the research lab. 😂😅

[@softroadingthewest]

Yes, by all means, get that Foz out on the trails! Thanks for watching! (oh, and can't go wrong with a nice hazy IPA...I went with a thick toasty stout for this trip but IPAs are generally my first choice!)

[@kevinnorwood7355]

Yet another great video! Your making me miss the PNW haven’t lived out that way for many moons now. Do you have a place where we can see some of the pictures that you take?

[@softroadingthewest]

Aside from the Instagram account which I only post my own photos on once a week, I don't really have a photo outlet, though honestly I get so wrapped up in capturing video that I don't usually take very many stills. In fact I have to constantly remind myself to grab photos so I've got something to post on Instagram and use for the video thumbnails. 8^) I do have a Flickr page but its main purpose was just photo hosting when I was more active on subaruforester.org. I rarely think to post anything there and it's just photos of the Forester anyway. These videos are 90% of what my camera is outputting these days. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@jec_ecart]

Yeah was quite an adventure!

[@istp1967]

Dude; some of those places you go, and you didn't see Bigfoot?? 😲😨 . . And the music too😉😆

[@larrygrimaldi1400]

This is really informative, who would guess there are so many roads that don't go anywhere? but how do you get wet wood to burn?

[@softroadingthewest]

It was wood I had with me, so it had been dry in my roof box. If I didn't have that, I wouldn't have even bothered trying. :-)

[@larrygrimaldi1400]

@@softroadingthewest I would never even think of that, I imagined tyou scrounging through the wet forest breaking up small discarded branches! Thanks for an easy trip for viewers!

[@tomtafola4518]

Excellent video well done

[@softroadingthewest]

Thanks for watching!

[@edsonrocha6268]

! ! ! AWESOME ! ! ! ! ! ! INEFFABLE ! ! ! Thank You For Sharing All The Amazing Scenes, Scenarios and Comments ! ! ! ! AWESOME ! ! !

[@PerfDayToday]

I use both gaiagps and ridewithgps to plot routes in the OR coast range for my gravel bike rides. It’s never 100% accurate. Gaia has a private landowner overlay which is helpful. I grew up in S oregon, love ur vids! Armchair vacations.

[@georgestark4785]

I have made that trip many times, you needed to go up the river and follow the road to Powers and that will put you on the Coquille river. It’s a good road all the way through, not sure where you got off track.

[@softroadingthewest]

Well, I didn't *want* to take that route, I was trying to work my way through on more primitive backroads, with a few points of interest I wanted to check out along the way. Alas, this is the risk I knew I was taking with a route that wasn't 100% national forest. :-)

[@russellherberg2213]

@ 16:20: WRONG! Now why did I know that was coming? Plus, I kept waiting for a logtruck to come tearing around some of those corners, too!

[@collinneuhauser9655]

I would recommend using Avenza Maps with a georeferenced Forest Service Map. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are free and show all legal routes. Visitor Maps with more details are $5.

[@AlaskaErik]

My wife would never let me take her Outback on the roads you take your Subi. Good thing I have a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

[@peterkunka2694]

Even though some routes went wrong for you, a lot went right. Beautiful scenery, honing skills chopping logs and moving them with a tow strap, and what a great spot to start a fire and fix dinner at the end of the day. Gotta add quesadilla's to my camping meal list! Have you tried cooking with a Rome pie iron? They are versatile (I have the XL Square), using the halves for eggs & bacon separately like mini skillets, or together to toast sandwiches (or quesadilla's next time!) and they clean up and pack easily when solo compared to using the 12" cast iron skillet when my dear wife is along. Take care and keep exploring. It is appreciated! Pete - KI7LIL

[@softroadingthewest]

I have not use the irons, but I've watched Coyote Works make many tasty looking meals in them and am tempted. Seems like a good way to up my campfire cooking game (currently at zero, LOL). Thanks for watching!

[@RalphTheVerb]

The videos I've watched on your channel so far are amazing! Well done! Possibly a stupid question if you've addressed it already: Are the KO2s your everyday tires? How do they ride on normal road conditions? Thanks and please keep up the great work!

[@softroadingthewest]

As it happens, my most recent video is all about the tires! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfWlKxslsx4nNU And yes, they are my everyday tires, it's the only set I have. I work from home however and don't drive around a whole lot (and live in a small city so never have to drive far at all). Even though it's my daily driver, the majority of my Forester's hours are actually off pavement, because I drive so little on a daily basis. Thanks for watching and for the kind words, much appreciated!

[@brocio]

Love your videos👍🏽

[@softroadingthewest]

Thank you!

[@michaelbaker9415]

After being born in Roseburg OR in 1966 and lived in Coos bay till 1982 before moving to Alaska and now in southwest Oklahoma. A lot of the roads you were on are logging roads and can expect a few gate's being closed by who ever is logging in a couple of the spots you showed and the being right after hunting season you will have some of them closing gate's to keep people from hunting in the same area that they are hunting in and having stupid cousins that think it's funny to close gate's that live in Eugene you can expect that time of year there will be a bunch of closed gate's till the BLM and forest service workers going through the the roads and reopening the gate's and doing a little little cleaning up the trees that have fallen across the roads. Late spring early summer used to be the best time to go through a bunch of that area. It's good to see some of the places I haven't seen seen since I was a kid. Good luck on your next trip

[@YuanweiLao]

Nice views out there

[@ansonli3947]

This is my fav Ronald video amount the all

[@edjrmorgan]

Awesome!

[@jmsuitter5]

That creepy music was great

[@m.rodriguezphotography976]

Awesome video dude, that looked like one hell of an adventure. Gets me excited for my return visit to the area next week. 😁 did you get a chance to stop at Elk creek falls before heading back home?

[@softroadingthewest]

You know, that was indeed part of my original plan, and I did drive right past the trailhead, but I lost so much time on Day 1 - and even more time on Day 2 going all the way back down to Gold Beach - that it was already well into the afternoon when I got there. With hours to go (and knowing that a 1-mile hike is going to take me three times as long because I won't be able to resist shooting photos and video) I opted to leave it for next time. I have another opportunity to spend a few days in Gold Beach this summer and I think I'll make a second attempt to hit the spots I couldn't get to this time. Thanks for watching!

[@solarsoltice9075]

That's my forest. The Rogue - Siskiyou NF.