I’ve been wanting to ride the Oregon Outback route since it’s inception in 2012. But time, money, health, and wild fires have all been getting in the way each year. The conditions were finally in our favor so I was determined to get out there with or without my riding buddies. There had been reports…
A chat with Patrick of the Bikes or Death Podcast
A few nights ago, I had the chance to sit down and have a video interview with Patrick from the Bikes or Death Podcast. We talked about my most recent bikepacking trip and my experience finding a man on the brink of death. Listen to Episode 19 – Tomas Quinones, Life and Death in the…
Packing list for the OBC
Here’s my complete packing list of everything I took on the Oregon’s Big Country Route. It seems like a lot of gear, and it kind of is a lot, but it’s what I consider a basic pack for a long term ride into the back country. I’m always looking to make my kit lighter, so…
Bikepacking the OBC Day 7
Day 7 – Hart Mountain Spring to Frenchglen A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. I slept decently at Hart Mountain Springs campground. Although there were quite a few people there, it was rather quiet by 10pm. Also, I was dead tired and didn’t wake at all until sun up….
Bikepacking the OBC Day 6
Day 6 – Catnip Reservoir to Hart Mountain Springs A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. Today’s post is one of the most bizarre things to happen in my life and also the most emotionally draining to write. This is my account. Although a vehicle pulled through camp around 3:30am,…
Bikepacking the OBC day 5
Day 5 – Bog Hot Springs to Catnip Reservoir A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. Waking up a bit groggy, the sun was bright and burning my legs before I even had breakfast. Despite my worry that I would be eaten by a feral cat, I slept deep into…
bikepacking the OBC day 4
Day 4 – Trout Creek to Bog Hot Spring A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. Tuesday, July 16. I slept well despite a bit more rain during. I stayed dry, but the condensation on the inside was pretty bad. I spent the better part of the morning using my…
Bikepacking the OBC Day 3
Day 3 – Willow Creek to Big Trout Creek A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. Monday, July 15 My morning was rather uneventful. I felt well rested, sore, but ready to put on some miles. It was going to be a very long day of mostly climbing to the…
Bikepacking the OBC Day 2
Day 2 – Steens to Willow Creek Sunday, July 14 2019. A chronicle of my 7-day ride of the Oregon’s Big Country route. I slept poorly as the wind was blowing non-stop causing the tent wall to flap into my head. Waking me every few minutes, no matter how flat I made myself or deflated…
Bikepacking the OBC Day 1
I have had this epic route on my bucket list since it came out 3 years ago. It was an Ambassador route on Ridewithgps.com and a well known route on Bikepacking.com. It would be a great route to shake down my gear, test my mettle, and give me some alone time I periodically seek. Here…