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 !
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 …
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!
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.❤🌲🌿❤❤
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!
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!
Amazing story and location. Considering this took place a while ago, I only hope this place isn't infested with the "insta-idiots" looking for the latest and greatest place to take their selfies.
@@bearalohalani Portland schools teach kids about indigenous NW peoples basically every grade from 3-8. They never teach anything about Scandinavia. I think this is more of a Hollywood thing than a school thing.
No it hard to get there found it 35 years ago going up the ridge on the left hand side cliff out and tried to cross and seen waterfalls realize that could not cross it and pulled back out.
Not only is this place completely inaccessible to anyone but experienced backcountry hikers and canyoneers, it's also completely destroyed because of a fire a couple of years ago. So hurrah! Your nightmare of people seeing a beautiful place with their own eyes will never come to pass.
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 !
Their excitement was totally contagious. Absolutely stunning.
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 …
So glad the entire expedition was without injury. What a magnificent piece of the Earth!
OPB is hands down the best PBS station. Thank you
I wish we had OPB instead of KCTS up in seattle :(
You do have it. It's all on TH-cam.
This was spectacular! Kudos to all the brave souls that helped create this video. Special thanks to the videographer. ❤
Spectacular!! Both the place and the production. Nicely done and thank you!
Amazingly beautiful, thanks for taking us along for the ride!
I am so thankful for this channel!
Great video! I love to adventure and explore! Really enjoyed your enthusiasm! ❤🌎
What an amazing lecture about the hidden gem in Oregon.
Marimba music excellent! Beautiful, not distracting, very complimentary to the amazing visual wonder! Thank you!
Miss you John!!!! One of my favorite adventures!!!
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!
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing
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.
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.❤🌲🌿❤❤
Did something like this in the Australian blue mountains. Places like this are amazing. Shocking that there's one right here.
What an enjoyable time. Such beauty, with a little spice from the danger. I was sad when it was over.
You're very blessed to have done this in the times we liven.
Great video, nice you could capture the beauty of this place before it was burnt to a crisp.
..so does that mean its easier to get to now?
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!
Wow!!!! Fantastic!
Amazing ferns in that canyon. A botanist needs to get in there to check for new species.
Beautiful place!
What an incredible place! Thank God it is protected.safe from the reach of humans.
I want to go to there!
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!
Wow soo beautiful.
"Gorgeous"! 😅
Dangerous. But look soo funnnn, at the same time. 👍
Gotta go there :)
This has been explore before.
Unfortunately the 2020 fires wiped out Valhalla.
Amazing story and location. Considering this took place a while ago, I only hope this place isn't infested with the "insta-idiots" looking for the latest and greatest place to take their selfies.
👀🔥🤌WOOOOOOW!❤
It's comical for them to think that they are the first to tread there.
repost i watched this exact video about a year ago
You all were not the first.
Is Valhalla an indigenous name?
I believe they said he named it after vikings so that wouldn't be an Indigenous name.
That was my first thought, why not acknowledge the indigenous tribes from the region?
I would guess they didn't know any Indigenous names to use. They don't learn that in schools, but they do learn about Vikings.
@@bearalohalani Portland schools teach kids about indigenous NW peoples basically every grade from 3-8. They never teach anything about Scandinavia. I think this is more of a Hollywood thing than a school thing.
@@SDMag619 Indigenous to where, exactly?
Another hidden spot that will soon be overrun and ruined because of videos like this thank a lot
No it hard to get there found it 35 years ago going up the ridge on the left hand side cliff out and tried to cross and seen waterfalls realize that could not cross it and pulled back out.
Not only is this place completely inaccessible to anyone but experienced backcountry hikers and canyoneers, it's also completely destroyed because of a fire a couple of years ago. So hurrah! Your nightmare of people seeing a beautiful place with their own eyes will never come to pass.
Valhalla... original