Little Naches River, Central Washington

It's not every weekend we find ourselves stranded in perilous danger, on the brink certain death. :)  Our last trip had a close call, but thanks to good camping karma and some extremely friendly people, we made it home safe with nothing more than a good story to show for it!

The temperatures around Seattle have been stuck in the 60s - a welcome relief from winter, but still not warm enough for any kind of serious camping adventures.  And then a troff of warm air (read: global warming) brought record breaking temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.  With temps in the 90s, the high-country snowpack was disintegrating... and the rivers were quickly rising.  What a great time to drive up into the mountains!

ScenciBoys: Naches Canyon 2008 from scenicboys on Vimeo.

I think the video tells the story best, so watch it to find out what happens! ;)

Here's a shot from the clear cut area just below our campsite.  It's always a little sad to see deforested areas, but the speed with which the area has regrown is impressive and very beautiful.

Our next post will be about our annual gay camping trip at Vantage, WA.  This weekend we're heading back to the Olympic Peninsula, to discover the western most point in the United States!  Can't Wait!  Check back soon for more ScenicBoy's Adventures!

Comments

[m@]

Love gettin' the recaps of your adventures, gents. It's fun living the exact opposite of NYC vicariously through your treks in the wilderness. Perfect amount of pictures, text and concise editing on your vids -- a great formula. People so often are tempted to share too much.

Thanks for lettin' us enjoy your trips!
m@

http://www.mattsign.com

[timmy]

you r awesome dudes! may love be with you forever...

[gbh mn]

You guys do a super job with your trip posts and videos. Very interesting and creative. Keep it up.
g

[Kyle Eberly]

hey boys <3 :) I miss you. I hope i get to see you again this summer!
Fun adventure! Im glad you got out safely :)
Talk to you soon I hope!

[Bart]

Dusy and Garret:

Like the porridge for Goldilocks and the first comment above from Matt, not too much, not too little. Just right. You really get a good idea of just how wild that river is with the illustration of the fish ladders. Never saw that before. Thanks for cluing in someone from the other side of the world (well, Pennsylvania).

I have an idea for next winter: how about a chat room sesssion where your readers and fans can ask you questions? For example, I would have thought you'd have 4-wheel drive in your vehicle. Apparently not? And... how far above the river was your camp site -- that's something else I would have worried about: water just rising and trapping you. I think it would be great to have a chat and be able to swap camping tips and ideas for things to carry -- like a tow rope.

In any case, glad to see the season is ON. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures.

Best regards, Bart

[Sylvia]

Great opening shot to your video -
the bluebird couple warbling near their house - reminds me of you two.

Sylvia

[Vin]

Getting stuck sucks but like you sa, campers are always happy to help out.

Another great Video.

[irisgirl]

It's wonderful sharing your adventures! As always, you had some beautiful shots, especially of the 2 of you sweet boys....
and campers do rock!

[dit]

Great video, as always. Glad you are safe and sound.

[Evan]

Thanks for letting us view your trips. I am totally hooked. Do stay safe for each other and for us.

[Gary]

you guys look alluring horny and cute....

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