Okanogan Spring Overnighter - Ragged Ridge Sunrise in Deer Country

[Smokepole]

If you've ever wondered what it's like to spend the night on a mountain in the Okanogan...This video is for you.

I've been deer hunting here for 50 years, eating sardines the way my dad taught me.  But we never spent the night on a high ridge together.  I was thinking about him a lot, though.  Hope you enjoy!

[brokentrail]

Thanks for sharing @smokepole....  That was a joy to watch!

[cbond3318]

Very cool!

[Bowhunter3]

Awesome!

[John B.]

Everyone should do that at least once in their lifetime.

[trophyhunt]

certainly makes we want to get out as soon as possible to tent it overnight!  Thanks

[Bowhunter3]

Sure is a good lookin pup. Like trophy said, this makes me eager to get out. Had to watch it again 

[MooseZ25]

Thanks for sharing.  What a great adventure.  I must say you two ate like kings and queens, way better than the mountain house I drag along. 

[Smokepole]

Thanks you guys.  Glad you liked it.  One thing I like about hiking off trail, you don't have to go that far to really get away!

[OutHouse]

That was cool thanks for sharing. I just got some trekking poles for my knees I wanna get out soon as well.

[Smokepole]

Glad you liked it @OutHouse.  I hope those trekking poles work out for ya.  I tried them and my wrists and shoulders started acting up.  Sure took the load of my back.  I think a guy just need to use them lightly to prevent arm injuries.   

[KFhunter]

Nice vid, your good at narrating.



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[wadu1]

Very Nice, Thanks for sharing

[Smokepole]

Nice vid, your good at narrating.



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Thanks @KFhunter  I'm new at narrating videos, but I liked it better than trying to come up with stuff to say at camp in front of the camera.  A lot more fun that way.

[Jingles]

Trekking poles aw yes a politically correct term for cripple sticks. Use frequently.

[OutHouse]

Glad you liked it @OutHouse.  I hope those trekking poles work out for ya.  I tried them and my wrists and shoulders started acting up.  Sure took the load of my back.  I think a guy just need to use them lightly to prevent arm injuries.   

You're welcome! For me its only the downhill when I use them. I can go up all day long and then ten minutes heading downhill and my left knee acts up.

[elksnout]

Thank you for sharing Smokepole. Very thoughtfully composed. Great narrative. No lightweight new fangled gear. Old school all the way. Are those britches you were wearing pin stripped Malones? I had a pair for years until my waist grew.

You're a tough old goat!  Nicely done.

Elksnout

[Smokepole]

Glad you like it, Elksnout.  Still learning how to make videos, but I'm starting to find a style that I like.  Those britches are Woolrich wool pants, bought at Stowes in Burlington.  Not sure if they make them anymore. They weight a ton, but man they are warm.  I use them a lot around here from Nov. - April.  I've heard of Malones, but never looked at them.  I think the choker setters used to wear them when I was a kid.  They must be pretty good britches.

Yeah, I'm definitely getting to be an older goat.  I smell like one.  But I'm smarter than I look!   

[Smokepole]

Thank you for sharing Smokepole. Very thoughtfully composed. Great narrative. No lightweight new fangled gear. Old school all the way. Are those britches you were wearing pin stripped Malones? I had a pair for years until my waist grew.

You're a tough old goat!  Nicely done.

Elksnout

Elksnout, I gues you're right.  They are Malones, by Woolrich.  I remember some other pin-striped woolies the loggers used to wear that had white stripes.  Looks like good wool pants are getting hard to find!