I live near Portland so am very familiar with Mt. Hood. In the late 70’s my husband and I were hiking at Mt St Helens on a day hike- while in the area called “Ape Canyon” we felt like we were being “watched” - made the hairs on our arms stand up. ( This was about 6 years before the mountain erupted in 1980).
I lived in Warrenton or, on the coast, for 20+ yrs, raised my kids there. Being young parents, my x-husband and I used to load up the suburban with friends and head out Hwy 26 for a night of rock music at the various nightclubs in Portland. Because I don’t drink, I was always the designated driver for the ride home at 2am or later. Driving home, with all my fellow compatriots asleep in their seats, at the witching hour, on Hwy 26, I’ve seen some truly crazy things on the side of the road, flanked by dense forest on both sides. Once there was a VERY VERY tall slender man, wearing a tux with tails, no shirt, wispy long stringy grey hair. Coming up behind him I noticed, firstly how incredibly tall he was! So so tall! His stringy white grey hair long, and his pants very short in length, like up around his calves. The cuffs of his coat tails also very short and far above his wrists. He had on combat boots, with an expanse of calf showing. He was walking with arms swinging and “purpose”. Very close to the road if not on it. I slowed down considerably as soon as I spotted him in the distance, and moved the truck to straddle the center line, since I was the only one on the road that night. I slowed Way Way down thinking him an odd sight from the back, and perhaps under the influence. I need to explain, our suburban was lifted as high as was legal, and it had 40” super swamper tires, so it was a ridiculously high lifted truck and set me far above the normal truck view. I approached him very slowly, thinking him drunk, and wasn’t sure if he’d fall in front of the truck, or what! He had to see my brights flooding the road but he didn’t turn to look at me. I continued toward him, in the center of both lanes, very slowly, and as I got up to him, he ever so slowly turned his head towards me and bared his teeth at me!! Dirty grey teeth! It’s important to note, my x-husband was 6’4” and could barely look into the window of this suburban!! And this creature was looking right at me with head room exceeding my top window line!! I HIT the gas and gasped getting to top speed as fast as I could. Watching him in my rear view mirror running at me. Thank god we had a 425 big block and the old girl got me outta there. I was trying to wake everyone up and explain what I had seen, flying past the elderberry inn at that point, at 70mph!! Everyone was all gassed out by that point and poo’d poo’d my story. That’s just ONE of 3 stories I have on that road. All during the magic hour.
@@staceytroffer8287great experiences! I have experienced many supernatural events, too. Our universe is glorious and complex beyond our imaginations. ❤
I live along the Clackamas river near Mt Hood. I have camped and hiked that mountain with my two sons as they grew up (very beautiful place). 20 years of being in the woods no problem. In 2018 two of us had a Sasquatch encounter near Three Lynx, up a logging road. I've been shot at and even that did not compare to the fear we felt during our encounter. It freaked me out even more after realizing we have camped in the woods with these things all along and were probably watched at some point. My oldest and I went down the rabbit hole for a year after, had many things happen but never another visual (even though we knew they were just in the tree line). One time it sounded like a bulldozer (no shit) coming through the woods right for us, when it seemed like we would see it any second it went quiet. I mean QUIET, like the whole woods stopped making noise. Anyway, love the stories and can testify without a doubt they are real and alive on Hood.
@@curtjesse5820 That's crazy. I start thinking back on some of my camping trips when stuff like that happened and I gave it no mind. So many people have had encounters in this area. A great book about the area is "The Bigfoot Highway" I would recommend anyone interested in Sasquatch that live in the area read that book. He has hundreds of encounters in a 20 mile highway along the Clackamas. I was amazed.
Today my daughter and I made it 25 miles to the local campgrounds and back home, this time with my new pack, extra food, extra water and we did better than last week! You're such an inspiration Chris! Keep up the great work friend! So scary, I actually used to live near Mount Hood for a few years. Kinda glad I never camped there, lol.
I don't understand why some people shut down when it comes to talking about it. I can understand the scare factor, but I would talk about it. I might wait until I was in my car or at home though. Good impression of Jack!
I too wonder why some people refuse to talk about a shared experience. I shared an experience with someone close to me ( not Bigfoot ) and when I brought up the subject refused to talk about it. Years later when talking to their daughter I mentioned it to the the girl. When I saw the daughter at a later date, I asked if she her mother about itn. The daughter told me she wouldn't talk about it. 15 years after the event.
Wow what a tale! Those poor freaked out guys. I love your storytelling Chris. It keeps me captivated as I am sure everyone else is. Have an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.
Very interesting this is a good example why I don’t doubt these people’s stories because they saw nothing but they both know pretty much with out a doubt it was probably Bigfoot for what they did see foot prints digging up their food and eating it was scary enough and guess what they didn’t see the creature but if they looked behind them for a second they would of that is how easy not to see these creatures so I believe these people’s stories 100% that was a good one Chris love it!
We have to get you to 100,000!! This show is 100% deserves it and a lot more! Let’s start sharing Chris to our friends? As he “ keeps hiking “ we should keep sharing!
Absolutely!! I just subbed today and I'm binge watching thinking "this guy will have hundreds of thousands subs when he gets more traction". I'm going to share with everyone!! Love the way he tells stories, great voice, and just a neat guy!
Listening to you with my family getting ready for a wedding next weekend but I still have to listen to you I love your stories I will continue to be a fan
@@basecampchris Oh Chris, I most certainly am too, a dead snake is the only good snake, but, then I think again and I believe that there are NO GOOD SNAKES! 😄😂😃😆😅😂🤗🤗🤗
Hello Chris from the UK. I love your videos and the atmosphere you create with your storytelling ability. The scenery is great too, it's so different to what we get in the UK. I was wondering if you ever get any dogman or other cryptid stories sent to you, or if you have any plans to cover them in the future?
I love your shows! I grew up in the mountains of Western NC in the 1970s/80s. We were poor but happy and I spent my days out in the woods. At 10, we (brother and friend) were trusted to take off for 3 days in the mountains. We would take rifles, snare wire, finishing gear, camping gear, etc. and run/camp all over the mountains. We only took a few cans of food because we knew we would get fish, rabbits, etc. I now live in very crowed Okinawa, Japan and miss the mountains so much. This summer I am going home and have rented a cabin at the top of a mountain in the Cherokee Reservation that requires a 4x4 to get to. I can’t wait! I am an amateur Sasquatch researcher and use the evidence of it’s existence to teach critical thinking, using credible sources, note-taking, presenting, etc. to my fifth grade students at Bob Hope Elementary on Kadena Air Force base in Okinawa. I have information pamphlets, books, and a world map of the similar type creature names around the world, four footprint casts, and a knuckle cast displayed in my classroom. The students love it as it is our class themes and teaches them essential standards in a fun and interesting way. Every year, Dr. Jeff Meldrum does a live Google Meet with my class. Jeff presents the evidence from the scientific side. William Jennings (was mentored by John Greene and Rene Dahinden) also does a live meet with my students. Will gives it from the field researcher side and he had an “underwear changing moment” (his quote) that got him into field research over 50 years ago. I have never had an encounter. I like to say what Dr. Jeff Meldrum says: I am am convinced by the evidence that something is out there. Have you thought of putting the in Podcast format? The audio is already there. I love to listed to podcast when exercising and would definitely listen to yours! I’d love to share Dr. Meldrum and Will’s video meets with my students if you are interested.
He doesn't rock he sucks because he sits there and laughs as he's telling a story about something horrible that happened to someone else. It won't be so funny when he's sitting out in the woods and something bad happens to him.
Hey Chris loved the video and interview. Some of these people really have the true stories. That is what I love. Good job keep up the hard work. Keep Hiking 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾 9😊
My sister lives 20 minutes from Mount Hood. I’ll have to share this video with her, especially when my sister and her family frequently go hiking up there. Thanks for the great story. Loved it. Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day. 🙏 😊
Hi Chris!! Thank you for everything you do and on your holiday weekend 💕!! I keep thinking today is Saturday or I would have been checking in a couple hours ago! Headed down to that squatchy lake tomorrow for a boat ride with the great grandkids, nieces, nephews and my brother, my grandkids, my hubby and my 89 yr old mom. :) Life is good. God bless!
This reminds me of a very creepy experience that I had, while camping at the Clear Creek state campground in the foothills of Mt. Hood, in 2012. I'll try to make this short. My ex-fiance and I went camping at a tucked away Clear Creek state campground in August 2012. This is a fairly primitive campground without running water or many amenities at all, other than a restroom. No camp hosts or Park Rangers on site. Upon arriving, we noted how few people there were in the campground. There were, I believe 15 camp sites and only three spots were occupied, including ours. We viewed this as a bit odd, being it was a weekend in the heat of the summer and in a state campground, with a pristine "clear" creek running right along the campground. Definitely felt like there should have been more people there that time of the week and year. Obviously, we pretty much had our pick of camp sites and we picked a nice site right there next to the creek. That area had a handful of wild cows that would wander around throughout the campground and surrounding areas. There was a log bridge going across the creek, right next to our campsite, with a clear fielded area on the other side of the creek, surrounded by state forest. I took advantage of the cows presence by harvesting dried "cow pies" from the fielded area to throw on the fire, as a way to keep the mosquitos at bay. We relaxed for a while, at dinner and got settled into our tent around 10:00 that night. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of footsteps in the crunching dried leaves around our tent. I looked at my watch and it was about 2:10AM. It was pitch black, the tree canopy blocked the moon, so I couldn't see a thing. I listened and began to smell something putrid, rotting, like a dead animal that's been sitting around a week or so. The tent I had was a large tent for eight people and I was position right in the center of the tent, with my feet at the flap opening. This tent has a screen vent at the bottom center, which was right where my head was positioned. I'm listening for more footsteps and trying not to gag from the stench when I hear something sniffing at the ground vent, right there above my head. Then whatever it was stood up and let out a deep sigh that sounded just like that of a human. Deep inhale and a forceful exhale. Then I hear some leaves crunching, followed by more sniffing at the vent by my head. It didn't sound like fast, rapid sniffing that a dog does, it was more deep inhale, quick exhale, deep inhale, quick exhale....again, it sounded like a person to me. Then they stand up and start sighing some more as if they are weighing out their options or something, deciding what they are going to do. This is before I got my concealed carry permit and began carrying a firearm on a daily basis, but I did have a Ka-Bar knife and bear spray with me. I quietly slipped on my shoes, put on my headlamp, grabbed my knife and bear spray and slowly unzipped the tent flap, while holding the zipper tight in my fingers to keep it as quiet as possible. Mind you, my fiance was still passed out at this point. I used what night vision I had to scan the front of the tent, which was clear. I got one foot out of the tent, as I simultaneously turned on my headlamp and whipped around to view the back side of the tent. I didn't see anything at all as I walked around our tent and scanned the 50 or so yard perimeter around the campsite, as well as the log bridge and field on the other side. It was only about 10 seconds total between when I last heard it sighing behind the tent and when I exited the tent and I was being pretty damn quiet, but whatever was out there was not around when I stepped out. The ground was very dry, hard and full of leaves, so no tracks anywhere. The stench of rotting meat signified that it was a carnivore or omnivore, which ruled out a wild cow, since they are herbivores and don't really throw off those types of foul odors. The foot steps sounded bipedal and the breathing pattern and deep sighs didn't sound like a bear or cougar. Wasn't a raccoon, because the deep sighs came from several feet up in the air, signifying that what ever it was stood up and was several feet tall. My thought at the time was that it was a person, which kind of freaked me out and prompted me to stoke the fire and stay up the rest of the night. The thing is, I've never smelled that kind of rotting dead animal stench from a person before, because most people brush their teeth once in a while, right? I also don't know how a person could have gotten away so fast, without making a sound, I mean the whole 50-yards or so around our site was cleared, no nearby brush or anywhere that a person could hide and I immediately scanned the area with my light after stepping out of the tent. All I really know is that it stood on two legs, several feet tall, was a meat-eater and capable of covering long distances very fast and without making a sound in doing so. I remember this vividly, like it just happened yesterday, I didn't imagine this and, to be honest, that's the last time that I've camped in a tent, I now sleep in the back of my Jeep when I camp. The freaky thing to me is that I just don't know what it was. I really wanted to get the hell out of there, but being the man I am, I didn't want to alarm my fiance or let her know that I was scared. She was having fun and seemed to like the place, since she had been there before with her family. So, we did stay one more night and it was understandably a restless night for me, but that night was uneventful and quiet. There was only one other camper there that last day, a young couple that had just pulled in and set up camp. I was just happy to have someone else there, after the experience I had the night before, but I heard their SUV leave at around 3:00AM, that very night, so I'm not sure if they also got spooked by something and got out of there, or if they just had a long day of driving to do and wanted to get an early start. I'm not sure if any of you have seen the horror movies "The Hills Have Eyes" or "Wrong Turn", but this experience and this campground definitely gave me those vibes. I tried researching that campground and surrounding area online when I got home, to try to learn some history on that place and couldn't really find much, unfortunately. I wondered if something bad had happened there at some point, or if the place was known for being haunted or something else that would explain why it was so empty and possibly give me a clue as to what was outside our tent that night. It remains a mystery though. Pretty weird. *EDIT: I will add that I've always been a pretty avid hiker and camper and, by the time of this event, I was pretty well used to the forest "bumps in the night", tree sounds, wildlife sounds, etc. This was something different to me though. I pretty much camp for a living, so I don't really "GO OUT" camping too much these days, but I have since learned that, while the woods aren't necessarily a place to fear, there are some strange things and occurrences out there that most people aren't really aware of. Unexplainable events and encounters have always occurred in the forests from time to time, but these sort of happenings do seem to be on the rise for whatever reason, as time goes on. I do still DEFINITELY feel safer in the woods than I do the city though, for sure.
@@marilyneves8856 , honestly, it may have just been my pride and ego that kept me from dragging us out of there that first night. That may have been the wise thing to do, but luckily the second night was uneventful. Definitely an experience that piqued my curiosity and opened my eyes a bit though. Thanks for reading, even though I failed to keep it short haha.
Man do I wish I could take a deep breath and inhale through the phone. I bet the smell is amazing! The dirt, the fresh wood, trees, water! Never been hiking/camping but boy do I long to experience it sometime.
@@sonnygL7 there are a few good states, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California is good too. For Eastern states, anywhere with the Appalachian mountains. I live in Idaho so I exclusively only go here, personally I love Frank Church, yellow jacket, Owyhee mountains
@dmcdevitt8 When traumatic events happen to you, it doesn't matter how long ago it was. The details stay with you, as if it had happened yesterday. Around 50yrs ago for me, I experienced an event, for which I can recall even the smallest detail. A man driving a white van attempted to kidnap me, as I was walking home from soccer ⚽️ practice. (God only knows what all he had in mind) - but what I can only describe as "pure evil" vibes enveloped that van. It frightened me to the degree that I can recall pretty much every detail, in full living color. Fortunately, I didn't suffer nightmares, I believe from the grace of God, and I credit God's Guardian Angel whispering urgently to me, telling me exactly what to do, for saving my life that day. Anyway, all to say that his detailed recall so long after the event doesn't surprise me at all. Our 🧠 brain is an amazingly resilient organ.
Another great story. I loved your Jack Nicholson (spelling?) impression!! You did a great impression!!! The "you don't know Jack" reminded me of the computer trivia game we played, way back when!!! Thanks for all you do!!
Love your stories! I day hiked ZigZag 20+ yrs., and up and down the Cascade Mountain range. I live in OR and used to do alot of camping and hiking. I've had some scary things happen, but never seen anything. A friend an I decided to camp in the Timothy Lake area...at night 🤔. We collected wood with the help of the car lights and "Something" waited until we got really close, as we found a little pile under some bushes. Stomped really loud. As in you could feel it through the ground. I fell back, grabbed my friend by the shirt, and we ran to the car. I've been in much scarier situations and never felt that type of terror. Something was around our tent also, but that's a whole other story 😅
Wow Tiffany, deff sounds scary! My first encounter 15+ yrs ago was the foot stomps. Earlier when setting up my tent I felt like I was being watched. Winter camping solo near to he Appalachian Trail in VA., at 2 or 3am I was awakened by a foot stomp that shook the ground, like a back hoe pounding the dirt. Then 2 more and I was wide awake looking around, didn't have the fly on and even w/a full moon, couldn't see anyone/thing. I thought about putting my boots on and checking it out, but decided to stay put. Might of been in shock. I've been learning about the big guyz, ever since.
@@douglascoffman5413 yes! The stomp! You're the only one that I've heard that's happened to also! So you know what I'm talking about, yes, very scary and so close....maybe it was their way of warning us to get back?
Another Oregon resident here. A few years after this 1972 story I did a lot of skiing on Mt. Hood. Back then I had no idea what a Big Foot was so I guess ignorance is bliss. I'm glad the guys were okay. Clear skies in March are rare.
those giant faces in the mountain make you wonder if the mountain contains the petrified remains of the giants from before the biblical floods. ever heard of mud fossils ? kinda of off topic, I apologize. we live in a bizarre world where the truth is being kept from us about many things. I absolutely loved the story as always. much love chris 🙏🏼
I'm like a kid at Christmas when I see a new Tale come out! I can't wait until your next adventure. Hopefully you will camp and see if anything goes bump in the night! Love it Chris!
Wow!! Another great story and good gracious!!! HOW INTENSE!!!😲😬 Your natural gift of story telling shines through with every video! Thanks for sharing!🙏 🌱🌼Happy Trails!!🐢🐦 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you to all that has served or is serving in our armed forces🙏 I dearly appreciate the men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. And thank you to our Coast Guards, our Border Patrol...thank you all for your service.🇺🇸
Greetings from New Zealand, Chris. Love the camp-cooking, the fires, the beautiful environments that you take us to, love the scary stories! I’m hooked!! Thank you!
Yay new story always look forward to your story getting ready to watch it always makes my day I don't know how you find so many unusual beers but I think that's cool getting ready to listen to the story thank you Chris keep up the great work God bless
I absolutely LOVE the Feather River, it's so soothing and relaxing to listen to, the water is gorgeous! Thank you Chris for the video and the scary story, no way would I have ever stayed there, NO THANK YOU!!
Amazing and terrifying encounter ! Every time you face the camera around you I keep looking if I see something in those trees or by the river😊 Thanks for sharing, stay safe Chris 🙏
Chris u did a good imitation of Jack. Looking forward to Sunday's story and interview. So glad that you posted, love your original content. I used to produce a 1 hour radio show so i appreciate the time you spend to bring these weekly.❤❤
@@basecampchrisI formed a collective and we each hosted one show monthly. It aired on KPFK in Studio City, near LA. It was a lot of hard work since we covered social, political and cultural aspects of Latinos who lived in Southern CA.
That's a great story! And I was very impressed listening to him afterward. He's so calm and well spoken, leaving no doubt in my mind it occurred just as he describes.
I enjoy watching your shows ..You keep me glued as your telling the story ..Also like how you go into the back country .. When I go into the forest I always have my shotgun ..guessing you have pepper spray..?
Wow! They were so lucky to have survived!!! I shudder to think what may have happened to them being confronted by a hungry Big Foot !!!!!! Thank you this story and the interview from the actual person who this happened to. Please be safe out there !!!
My hubby and I really enjoy your stories Chris and watch hopefully for a new video. You bring a story to life with your animated ways, changing hands, shifting your hat and using fingers to show movement of the people in your story. It brings the story to life and makes us feel as if you're here in our living room, having a beer and telling a story or two. You have a true gift. We usually turn off the recorded interviews. After hearing your version, they're a drab retelling of the story and we don't need to hear it. We hope you're telling stories for years to come Chris.
Ooh I grew up near Mt. Hood and St. Helens. It's so wonderfully Sasquatchy. We had many experiences . Such dark wild woods. Beautiful. Timberline Lodge is beautiful. Excellent Hot Chocolate there!😂❤
I didn’t realize that mountain house was producing in 1972 but I researched it and they actually started production in 1969, great story as usual, thanks Chris 😁👍💪🏻
Another great story Chris!! So fascinating . I'm glad photos were taken. This is pretty scary!!! Wow! Great impression of Jack Nicholson!!! Love it!!😊 Stay safe out there! ❤
Great video, as always. Remember to tap a few times with finger and nail on the opening of the beer can. It stops it from frothing out, Stay safe, happy camping 😊
Always fun listening to you tell stories and share the woods and mountains and beer with us. Reminds me of my youth and backpacking or camping with friend and family.
Thank you Chris for a great location and amazing story telling. Im even more convinced again this week, these Bigfoot are misunderstood. Have a great week. ❤️🇦🇺🦘
I live near Portland so am very familiar with Mt. Hood. In the late 70’s my husband and I were hiking at Mt St Helens on a day hike- while in the area called “Ape Canyon” we felt like we were being “watched” - made the hairs on our arms stand up. ( This was about 6 years before the mountain erupted in 1980).
I was in 8th grade when that happened and living in Portland, OR. Ash all over!!! Remember that song...Oh Harry Truman Spirit Lake is gone...
I lived in Warrenton or, on the coast, for 20+ yrs, raised my kids there.
Being young parents, my x-husband and I used to load up the suburban with friends and head out Hwy 26 for a night of rock music at the various nightclubs in Portland. Because I don’t drink, I was always the designated driver for the ride home at 2am or later.
Driving home, with all my fellow compatriots asleep in their seats, at the witching hour, on Hwy 26, I’ve seen some truly crazy things on the side of the road, flanked by dense forest on both sides.
Once there was a VERY VERY tall slender man, wearing a tux with tails, no shirt, wispy long stringy grey hair. Coming up behind him I noticed, firstly how incredibly tall he was! So so tall! His stringy white grey hair long, and his pants very short in length, like up around his calves. The cuffs of his coat tails also very short and far above his wrists. He had on combat boots, with an expanse of calf showing.
He was walking with arms swinging and “purpose”. Very close to the road if not on it. I slowed down considerably as soon as I spotted him in the distance, and moved the truck to straddle the center line, since I was the only one on the road that night.
I slowed Way Way down thinking him an odd sight from the back, and perhaps under the influence.
I need to explain, our suburban was lifted as high as was legal, and it had 40” super swamper tires, so it was a ridiculously high lifted truck and set me far above the normal truck view. I approached him very slowly, thinking him drunk, and wasn’t sure if he’d fall in front of the truck, or what!
He had to see my brights flooding the road but he didn’t turn to look at me. I continued toward him, in the center of both lanes, very slowly, and as I got up to him, he ever so slowly turned his head towards me and bared his teeth at me!! Dirty grey teeth!
It’s important to note, my x-husband was 6’4” and could barely look into the window of this suburban!! And this creature was looking right at me with head room exceeding my top window line!!
I HIT the gas and gasped getting to top speed as fast as I could. Watching him in my rear view mirror running at me. Thank god we had a 425 big block and the old girl got me outta there. I was trying to wake everyone up and explain what I had seen, flying past the elderberry inn at that point, at 70mph!!
Everyone was all gassed out by that point and poo’d poo’d my story.
That’s just ONE of 3 stories I have on that road. All during the magic hour.
@@staceytroffer8287great experiences! I have experienced many supernatural events, too. Our universe is glorious and complex beyond our imaginations. ❤
I love the Ape Caves.and that area. I miss it . I miss Spirit Lake😢🫂💔
@@staceytroffer8287 Wow! That would have freaked me out!
I live along the Clackamas river near Mt Hood. I have camped and hiked that mountain with my two sons as they grew up (very beautiful place). 20 years of being in the woods no problem. In 2018 two of us had a Sasquatch encounter near Three Lynx, up a logging road. I've been shot at and even that did not compare to the fear we felt during our encounter. It freaked me out even more after realizing we have camped in the woods with these things all along and were probably watched at some point. My oldest and I went down the rabbit hole for a year after, had many things happen but never another visual (even though we knew they were just in the tree line). One time it sounded like a bulldozer (no shit) coming through the woods right for us, when it seemed like we would see it any second it went quiet. I mean QUIET, like the whole woods stopped making noise. Anyway, love the stories and can testify without a doubt they are real and alive on Hood.
I had a rock thrown at me near there.. around 2011. Also had some stuff happen while camping at the Skookum Lake trailhead.
@@curtjesse5820 That's crazy. I start thinking back on some of my camping trips when stuff like that happened and I gave it no mind. So many people have had encounters in this area. A great book about the area is "The Bigfoot Highway" I would recommend anyone interested in Sasquatch that live in the area read that book. He has hundreds of encounters in a 20 mile highway along the Clackamas. I was amazed.
Born 72, 51 years old. Lived Oregon All My Life.... DO Not Mess Around in our Woods.
Nice... happy memorial weekend
Yes! You Too! Chris
Hello Chris all cozy with my bag of dry sweet delicious mango on this overcast Oxnard California weather .. ready for you !! Cheers 🥂 keep 🥾 Tnx
Yes - Been a little cloudy...some rain too, C
Today my daughter and I made it 25 miles to the local campgrounds and back home, this time with my new pack, extra food, extra water and we did better than last week! You're such an inspiration Chris! Keep up the great work friend!
So scary, I actually used to live near Mount Hood for a few years. Kinda glad I never camped there, lol.
I don't understand why some people shut down when it comes to talking about it. I can understand the scare factor, but I would talk about it. I might wait until I was in my car or at home though.
Good impression of Jack!
I too wonder why some people refuse to talk about a shared experience. I shared an experience with someone close to me ( not Bigfoot ) and when I brought up the subject refused to talk about it. Years later when talking to their daughter I mentioned it to the the girl. When I saw the daughter at a later date, I asked if she her mother about itn. The daughter told me she wouldn't talk about it. 15 years after the event.
Wow what a tale! Those poor freaked out guys. I love your storytelling Chris. It keeps me captivated as I am sure everyone else is. Have an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.
Happy Memorial Day! C
Chris' "tales" are actually True Stories.
@@marywegrzyn506 Yeah we all know.
Very interesting this is a good example why I don’t doubt these people’s stories because they saw nothing but they both know pretty much with out a doubt it was probably Bigfoot for what they did see foot prints digging up their food and eating it was scary enough and guess what they didn’t see the creature but if they looked behind them for a second they would of that is how easy not to see these creatures so I believe these people’s stories 100% that was a good one Chris love it!
Derry Herr ,,,u SURE!!
We have to get you to 100,000!! This show is 100% deserves it and a lot more! Let’s start sharing Chris to our friends? As he “ keeps hiking “ we should keep sharing!
Absolutely!! I just subbed today and I'm binge watching thinking "this guy will have hundreds of thousands subs when he gets more traction". I'm going to share with everyone!! Love the way he tells stories, great voice, and just a neat guy!
I look forward to your stories every week Chris! Maybe when you retire you can add a weekly Wednesday story too👍👍
ABSOLUTELY !!! 🐻
Great story teller. Once a week isn’t enough 😂
Defo not enough 😢
Thanks Chris ❤
Welcome!! C
@@basecampchris 😊
Listening to you with my family getting ready for a wedding next weekend but I still have to listen to you I love your stories I will continue to be a fan
Thank you Susan! Enjoy the Wedding! C
Great story Chris but every story when told by you is always great 👍
Hey Chris!!! TY so much for saying OREGON CORRECTLY!!! LOL ❤
ORY GUN...LOL 😊
Welcome - Great State!
Always glad to get another awesome story from you on a Sunday!
Awesome - C🐐
Hi Chris! Happy Memorial weekend! Stay safe! Watch out for snakes! 🐍😳🌲💚🌲
No Snakes - My Mom is afraid of snakes...!
@@basecampchris So am I 😬🐍
@@basecampchris Oh Chris, I most certainly am too, a dead snake is the only good snake, but, then I think again and I believe that there are NO GOOD SNAKES! 😄😂😃😆😅😂🤗🤗🤗
Hello Chris from the UK. I love your videos and the atmosphere you create with your storytelling ability. The scenery is great too, it's so different to what we get in the UK. I was wondering if you ever get any dogman or other cryptid stories sent to you, or if you have any plans to cover them in the future?
I look forward to watching your shows every week!
Thanks Jill! C
I love your shows! I grew up in the mountains of Western NC in the 1970s/80s. We were poor but happy and I spent my days out in the woods. At 10, we (brother and friend) were trusted to take off for 3 days in the mountains. We would take rifles, snare wire, finishing gear, camping gear, etc. and run/camp all over the mountains. We only took a few cans of food because we knew we would get fish, rabbits, etc. I now live in very crowed Okinawa, Japan and miss the mountains so much. This summer I am going home and have rented a cabin at the top of a mountain in the Cherokee Reservation that requires a 4x4 to get to. I can’t wait! I am an amateur Sasquatch researcher and use the evidence of it’s existence to teach critical thinking, using credible sources, note-taking, presenting, etc. to my fifth grade students at Bob Hope Elementary on Kadena Air Force base in Okinawa. I have information pamphlets, books, and a world map of the similar type creature names around the world, four footprint casts, and a knuckle cast displayed in my classroom. The students love it as it is our class themes and teaches them essential standards in a fun and interesting way. Every year, Dr. Jeff Meldrum does a live Google Meet with my class. Jeff presents the evidence from the scientific side. William Jennings (was mentored by John Greene and Rene Dahinden) also does a live meet with my students. Will gives it from the field researcher side and he had an “underwear changing moment” (his quote) that got him into field research over 50 years ago. I have never had an encounter. I like to say what Dr. Jeff Meldrum says: I am am convinced by the evidence that something is out there. Have you thought of putting the in Podcast format? The audio is already there. I love to listed to podcast when exercising and would definitely listen to yours! I’d love to share Dr. Meldrum and Will’s video meets with my students if you are interested.
I sent you a long message very informative and it vanished and I am so disappointed
Excellent !! A new episode. I save them for bedtime. Can't wait!!!
Base Camp! You rock!
Awesome! Thank you! Chris
@@ricklong3260 just about as long as it took the government to admit aliens do exist....lol!
He doesn't rock he sucks because he sits there and laughs as he's telling a story about something horrible that happened to someone else. It won't be so funny when he's sitting out in the woods and something bad happens to him.
100% agree.
Oh yes, I agree.
Chris does Rock woo-hoo! He is Awesome.
Damn I would have told everyone LoL great video
Yeah - me too! Chris
That night time photograph is just amazing. I’ve only seen Mt. Hood from a distance.
Fabulous story and great caller.
Thanks Dorian! C
@@basecampchris
Thank YOU !
I'm compelled to comment ... 3:07 ❤
Thanks Chris and Pat
Welcome Kimberle! C🐺
Hey Chris loved the video and interview. Some of these people really have the true stories. That is what I love. Good job keep up the hard work. Keep Hiking 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾 9😊
It is interesting for me to talk to them and hear their stories as well....Thank you! C☀
My sister lives 20 minutes from Mount Hood. I’ll have to share this video with her, especially when my sister and her family frequently go hiking up there. Thanks for the great story. Loved it. Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day. 🙏 😊
Hi Chris!! Thank you for everything you do and on your holiday weekend 💕!!
I keep thinking today is Saturday or I would have been checking in a couple hours ago!
Headed down to that squatchy lake tomorrow for a boat ride with the great grandkids, nieces, nephews and my brother, my grandkids, my hubby and my 89 yr old mom. :) Life is good.
God bless!
This reminds me of a very creepy experience that I had, while camping at the Clear Creek state campground in the foothills of Mt. Hood, in 2012. I'll try to make this short.
My ex-fiance and I went camping at a tucked away Clear Creek state campground in August 2012. This is a fairly primitive campground without running water or many amenities at all, other than a restroom. No camp hosts or Park Rangers on site. Upon arriving, we noted how few people there were in the campground. There were, I believe 15 camp sites and only three spots were occupied, including ours. We viewed this as a bit odd, being it was a weekend in the heat of the summer and in a state campground, with a pristine "clear" creek running right along the campground. Definitely felt like there should have been more people there that time of the week and year. Obviously, we pretty much had our pick of camp sites and we picked a nice site right there next to the creek. That area had a handful of wild cows that would wander around throughout the campground and surrounding areas. There was a log bridge going across the creek, right next to our campsite, with a clear fielded area on the other side of the creek, surrounded by state forest. I took advantage of the cows presence by harvesting dried "cow pies" from the fielded area to throw on the fire, as a way to keep the mosquitos at bay. We relaxed for a while, at dinner and got settled into our tent around 10:00 that night. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of footsteps in the crunching dried leaves around our tent. I looked at my watch and it was about 2:10AM. It was pitch black, the tree canopy blocked the moon, so I couldn't see a thing. I listened and began to smell something putrid, rotting, like a dead animal that's been sitting around a week or so. The tent I had was a large tent for eight people and I was position right in the center of the tent, with my feet at the flap opening. This tent has a screen vent at the bottom center, which was right where my head was positioned. I'm listening for more footsteps and trying not to gag from the stench when I hear something sniffing at the ground vent, right there above my head. Then whatever it was stood up and let out a deep sigh that sounded just like that of a human. Deep inhale and a forceful exhale. Then I hear some leaves crunching, followed by more sniffing at the vent by my head. It didn't sound like fast, rapid sniffing that a dog does, it was more deep inhale, quick exhale, deep inhale, quick exhale....again, it sounded like a person to me. Then they stand up and start sighing some more as if they are weighing out their options or something, deciding what they are going to do. This is before I got my concealed carry permit and began carrying a firearm on a daily basis, but I did have a Ka-Bar knife and bear spray with me. I quietly slipped on my shoes, put on my headlamp, grabbed my knife and bear spray and slowly unzipped the tent flap, while holding the zipper tight in my fingers to keep it as quiet as possible. Mind you, my fiance was still passed out at this point. I used what night vision I had to scan the front of the tent, which was clear. I got one foot out of the tent, as I simultaneously turned on my headlamp and whipped around to view the back side of the tent. I didn't see anything at all as I walked around our tent and scanned the 50 or so yard perimeter around the campsite, as well as the log bridge and field on the other side. It was only about 10 seconds total between when I last heard it sighing behind the tent and when I exited the tent and I was being pretty damn quiet, but whatever was out there was not around when I stepped out. The ground was very dry, hard and full of leaves, so no tracks anywhere. The stench of rotting meat signified that it was a carnivore or omnivore, which ruled out a wild cow, since they are herbivores and don't really throw off those types of foul odors. The foot steps sounded bipedal and the breathing pattern and deep sighs didn't sound like a bear or cougar. Wasn't a raccoon, because the deep sighs came from several feet up in the air, signifying that what ever it was stood up and was several feet tall. My thought at the time was that it was a person, which kind of freaked me out and prompted me to stoke the fire and stay up the rest of the night. The thing is, I've never smelled that kind of rotting dead animal stench from a person before, because most people brush their teeth once in a while, right? I also don't know how a person could have gotten away so fast, without making a sound, I mean the whole 50-yards or so around our site was cleared, no nearby brush or anywhere that a person could hide and I immediately scanned the area with my light after stepping out of the tent. All I really know is that it stood on two legs, several feet tall, was a meat-eater and capable of covering long distances very fast and without making a sound in doing so. I remember this vividly, like it just happened yesterday, I didn't imagine this and, to be honest, that's the last time that I've camped in a tent, I now sleep in the back of my Jeep when I camp. The freaky thing to me is that I just don't know what it was. I really wanted to get the hell out of there, but being the man I am, I didn't want to alarm my fiance or let her know that I was scared. She was having fun and seemed to like the place, since she had been there before with her family. So, we did stay one more night and it was understandably a restless night for me, but that night was uneventful and quiet. There was only one other camper there that last day, a young couple that had just pulled in and set up camp. I was just happy to have someone else there, after the experience I had the night before, but I heard their SUV leave at around 3:00AM, that very night, so I'm not sure if they also got spooked by something and got out of there, or if they just had a long day of driving to do and wanted to get an early start.
I'm not sure if any of you have seen the horror movies "The Hills Have Eyes" or "Wrong Turn", but this experience and this campground definitely gave me those vibes. I tried researching that campground and surrounding area online when I got home, to try to learn some history on that place and couldn't really find much, unfortunately. I wondered if something bad had happened there at some point, or if the place was known for being haunted or something else that would explain why it was so empty and possibly give me a clue as to what was outside our tent that night. It remains a mystery though. Pretty weird.
*EDIT: I will add that I've always been a pretty avid hiker and camper and, by the time of this event, I was pretty well used to the forest "bumps in the night", tree sounds, wildlife sounds, etc. This was something different to me though. I pretty much camp for a living, so I don't really "GO OUT" camping too much these days, but I have since learned that, while the woods aren't necessarily a place to fear, there are some strange things and occurrences out there that most people aren't really aware of. Unexplainable events and encounters have always occurred in the forests from time to time, but these sort of happenings do seem to be on the rise for whatever reason, as time goes on. I do still DEFINITELY feel safer in the woods than I do the city though, for sure.
That was very scary! You were braver than I would have been!
@@marilyneves8856 , honestly, it may have just been my pride and ego that kept me from dragging us out of there that first night. That may have been the wise thing to do, but luckily the second night was uneventful. Definitely an experience that piqued my curiosity and opened my eyes a bit though. Thanks for reading, even though I failed to keep it short haha.
I think you had a lucky escape 😮
@@lonewolfsurvival3453 It was all very interesting to read. Thank you for sharing and take care out there! 🙏
Hey Lonewolf,
Thanks for sharing! ,
That’s a pretty good jack impersonation
Man do I wish I could take a deep breath and inhale through the phone. I bet the smell is amazing! The dirt, the fresh wood, trees, water! Never been hiking/camping but boy do I long to experience it sometime.
It does smell and feel good out there! Thank for watching...! C🐻
@@basecampchris that's so awesome Chris! Tysm for sharing'! Be well & take a few deep breaths 😮💨& inhales for us 🐻🙏🏼💛
You got to try it sometime, early October
@@Yeti62BN27 thank you for sharing, where do you recommend?
@@sonnygL7 there are a few good states, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California is good too. For Eastern states, anywhere with the Appalachian mountains. I live in Idaho so I exclusively only go here, personally I love Frank Church, yellow jacket, Owyhee mountains
I just watched this for the 2nd time with a Fat Tire. Had my wife stop by for your impersonation. We both laughed and laughed. Thanks again.
That phone call was pretty compelling. For an event that happened 50 years ago, that really stuck with him. Thanks for another great story Chris!
@dmcdevitt8 When traumatic events happen to you, it doesn't matter how long ago it was. The details stay with you, as if it had happened yesterday. Around 50yrs ago for me, I experienced an event, for which I can recall even the smallest detail. A man driving a white van attempted to kidnap me, as I was walking home from soccer ⚽️ practice. (God only knows what all he had in mind) - but what I can only describe as "pure evil" vibes enveloped that van. It frightened me to the degree that I can recall pretty much every detail, in full living color. Fortunately, I didn't suffer nightmares, I believe from the grace of God, and I credit God's Guardian Angel whispering urgently to me, telling me exactly what to do, for saving my life that day.
Anyway, all to say that his detailed recall so long after the event doesn't surprise me at all. Our 🧠 brain is an amazingly resilient organ.
Very cool story 👍😎
A bit scary as well…………
Another great story. I loved your Jack Nicholson (spelling?) impression!! You did a great impression!!! The "you don't know Jack" reminded me of the computer trivia game we played, way back when!!!
Thanks for all you do!!
LOL- Welcome Carmen - C
Wonderful story, just wonderful.
Great great episode 🎉👍👌!
I absolutely love your channel. Keep up the amazing work. 💜❤🧡💛💚💙🤎🖤🤍💖💕
Thanks Chris for another good interview!
Welcome! Chris
Love your stories! I day hiked ZigZag 20+ yrs., and up and down the Cascade Mountain range.
I live in OR and used to do alot of camping and hiking. I've had some scary things happen, but never seen anything.
A friend an I decided to camp in the Timothy Lake area...at night 🤔.
We collected wood with the help of the car lights and "Something" waited until we got really close, as we found a little pile under some bushes. Stomped really loud. As in you could feel it through the ground.
I fell back, grabbed my friend by the shirt, and we ran to the car.
I've been in much scarier situations and never felt that type of terror.
Something was around our tent also, but that's a whole other story 😅
Wow Tiffany, deff sounds scary! My first encounter 15+ yrs ago was the foot stomps. Earlier when setting up my tent I felt like I was being watched. Winter camping solo near to he Appalachian Trail in VA., at 2 or 3am I was awakened by a foot stomp that shook the ground, like a back hoe pounding the dirt. Then 2 more and I was wide awake looking around, didn't have the fly on and even w/a full moon, couldn't see anyone/thing.
I thought about putting my boots on and checking it out, but decided to stay put. Might of been in shock.
I've been learning about the big guyz, ever since.
@@douglascoffman5413 yes! The stomp! You're the only one that I've heard that's happened to also!
So you know what I'm talking about, yes, very scary and so close....maybe it was their way of warning us to get back?
Cheers!! 🍻 love ur Bigfoot stories. 👍😊
Loved the story, thank you Pat for sharing, thank you Chris for narrating.
I'm a huge fan...got me a Base Camp Chris T-shirt to prove it! 😁
Another Oregon resident here. A few years after this 1972 story I did a lot of skiing on Mt. Hood. Back then I had no idea what a Big Foot was so I guess ignorance is bliss. I'm glad the guys were okay. Clear skies in March are rare.
Great story! Mt hood is in my neck of the woods. I go camping and hiking there every summer.
Looks like Great country! C
those giant faces in the mountain make you wonder if the mountain contains the petrified remains of the giants from before the biblical floods. ever heard of mud fossils ? kinda of off topic, I apologize. we live in a bizarre world where the truth is being kept from us about many things. I absolutely loved the story as always. much love chris 🙏🏼
I'm like a kid at Christmas when I see a new Tale come out! I can't wait until your next adventure. Hopefully you will camp and see if anything goes bump in the night! Love it Chris!
PS: Great vid and interview. We are heading to Mt Hood soon to celebrate our anniversary - I’ll be thinking about this video.
Awesome - Enjoy! C🦊
Take a fire stick for protection!
Thank you for the video! 🤩👍❤
Great Story Telling, Makes you feel like you are there.
Good to Hear! Chris😄
Wow!! Another great story and good gracious!!! HOW INTENSE!!!😲😬 Your natural gift of story telling shines through with every video! Thanks for sharing!🙏
🌱🌼Happy Trails!!🐢🐦
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Thank you to all that has served or is serving in our armed forces🙏
I dearly appreciate the men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. And thank you to our Coast Guards, our Border Patrol...thank you all for your service.🇺🇸
Your storytelling is great something’s I’m so into the store that before I know it the video ends I really enjoy these stories.
WOW! Another great video! Thank you, Chris! ❤🎉
Wow...! What an experience...! Thanks for sharing...!
Great story as always Chris. Keep up the great work
Greetings from New Zealand, Chris. Love the camp-cooking, the fires, the beautiful environments that you take us to, love the scary stories! I’m hooked!! Thank you!
Ahhh Thank you so much ....C
Yay new story always look forward to your story getting ready to watch it always makes my day I don't know how you find so many unusual beers but I think that's cool getting ready to listen to the story thank you Chris keep up the great work God bless
Awesome - Thank you Razer...Have a good rest of your weekend!
Another wonderful story and we were VERY impressed
with the Jack Nicholson impression. You’re good!
Thanks Chris!
Thanks Nancy! C
Ha, that's what I was going to say. Choice of lines was excellent too.
I absolutely LOVE the Feather River, it's so soothing and relaxing to listen to, the water is gorgeous!
Thank you Chris for the video and the scary story, no way would I have ever stayed there, NO THANK YOU!!
Thank you for this! A really good distraction from being laid-up in a convalecent
Welcome _ Keep Hiking! C⛅
You’ve got a great channel Chris Take care ❤
Amazing and terrifying encounter ! Every time you face the camera around you I keep looking if I see something in those trees or by the river😊
Thanks for sharing, stay safe Chris 🙏
Scary, eye opening ! Thanks for sharing your story. Happy you two were safe. ...Alan in 🇨🇱
Chris u did a good imitation of Jack. Looking forward to Sunday's story and interview. So glad that you posted, love your original content. I used to produce a 1 hour radio show so i appreciate the time you spend to bring these weekly.❤❤
Thanks so much Leonar! That is pretty awesome you had a Radio Show!!
@@basecampchrisI formed a collective and we each hosted one show monthly. It aired on KPFK in Studio City, near LA. It was a lot of hard work since we covered social, political and cultural aspects of Latinos who lived in Southern CA.
Great impression. Lolol
Thanks! c
Awesome work as always
Great video, and story. Thank you Pat, and what a great story. Thanks Chris!
I so enjoy your stories, and especially with your in person interviews. God.Bless
That's a great story! And I was very impressed listening to him afterward. He's so calm and well spoken, leaving no doubt in my mind it occurred just as he describes.
Good one Chris, thanks 😊❤
I enjoy watching your shows ..You keep me glued as your telling the story ..Also like how you go into the back country .. When I go into the forest I always have my shotgun ..guessing you have pepper spray..?
What a story ! Wow! Thank you for sharing! Thank you Chris!❤
Ok ya may not think ya know Jack but you do sound like him lol...love the stories you are a gifted narrator Cheers!!!
Love the channel Chris , keep the stories coming 👍
Wow! They were so lucky to have survived!!! I shudder to think what may have happened to them being confronted by a hungry Big Foot !!!!!! Thank you this story and the interview from the actual person who this happened to. Please be safe out there !!!
Awesome true stories
Awesome as usual Chris !
Clearly your path isn't product reviews but story telling. Been following for awhile and love your beer reviews plus story telling.
Thank you for your insight! C🐻
My hubby and I really enjoy your stories Chris and watch hopefully for a new video. You bring a story to life with your animated ways, changing hands, shifting your hat and using fingers to show movement of the people in your story. It brings the story to life and makes us feel as if you're here in our living room, having a beer and telling a story or two. You have a true gift. We usually turn off the recorded interviews. After hearing your version, they're a drab retelling of the story and we don't need to hear it. We hope you're telling stories for years to come Chris.
Pretty dam good jack impression!
Ooh I grew up near Mt. Hood and St. Helens. It's so wonderfully Sasquatchy. We had many experiences . Such dark wild woods. Beautiful. Timberline Lodge is beautiful. Excellent Hot Chocolate there!😂❤
She's a girl...................Hot chocolate🤣🤣🤣
Another great video! Love the stories and the interviews.
Another great story, Thanks Chris 😊
I didn’t realize that mountain house was producing in 1972 but I researched it and they actually started production in 1969, great story as usual, thanks Chris 😁👍💪🏻
Great “Jack” impression !
Thanks for the encounter. Remember boys and girls" tracks are facts
Wow.. .. great story.
Amazing country. 😊
It is...Good time of year too...C
Really crazy story
I agree-Imagine sitting in the tent when it cam around! C🐻
Great story Chris 👍😊
Great story. Thank you. I look forward each week to new stories. My favorite thing on Sunday nights.
Thank you for sharing!😊
Another great story Chris!! So fascinating . I'm glad photos were taken. This is pretty scary!!! Wow! Great impression of Jack Nicholson!!! Love it!!😊 Stay safe out there! ❤
Awesome - Thank you Trudy! C
Beautiful, beautiful place to tell a story from!! Wow! Just stunning!
Wow, what an amazing story, 2 bad you didn't take any pics of everything. Thx
Great video, as always. Remember to tap a few times with finger and nail on the opening of the beer can. It stops it from frothing out,
Stay safe, happy camping 😊
Always fun listening to you tell stories and share the woods and mountains and beer with us. Reminds me of my youth and backpacking or camping with friend and family.
Thank you Chris for a great location and amazing story telling. Im even more convinced again this week, these Bigfoot are misunderstood. Have a great week. ❤️🇦🇺🦘
I think it would be strange not to have anything strange happen on that mountain
Use to camp in that area in late 70s, beautiful area!
Amazing story as alway's Chris! Greatly appreciate all you do!