Some images from a few wanderings this last week in Central Oregon, SE of Chemult.
Those darn Becker's tagged along, again.
It was 25F when I got up a little before 6am on this morning, and a light snow had fallen.
New-to-me BK-21 (thanks John from Beckerwest!)
IMG_2888 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Looking west toward the Cascades. Mt Scott (Crater Lake) to the left, Mt Thielson and Diamond Peaks to the right.
IMG_2892 by ursidae8, on Flickr
These came running to the fence line; must of thought I had breakfast for them.
IMG_2893 by ursidae8, on Flickr
An evening around sunset.
I often find remains of old homesteads out here on BLM or USFS land, or human middens (trash piles). Can find interesting stuff sometimes.
Old steel soda cans, pull tab style.
IMG_2907 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Founds this old tub last week.
IMG_2869 by ursidae8, on Flickr
And an old bottle, with the cork still in it, though shrunk a bit.
IMG_2871 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_2872 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Found this old tree marking spray can down in a stump with the label still visible on it. Several others I found in the area were all rusted.
IMG_2911 by ursidae8, on Flickr
This one you can see the manufacture date: 5/64.
Probably good indication as to around the date this was last logged.
A cluster of badger dens.
IMG_2908 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_2909 by ursidae8, on Flickr
This area of the state is several yards deep with white cinder from thousands of years of Mt. Mazama (collapsed to form Crater Lake) eruptions. But with the thick duff layer, you wouldn't know it. The badger excavations bring up the cinder and informs you about what lies underneath.
Can't imagine digging through that stuff and breathing that abrasive dust, though.
Badgers are tough!
I have had some fun times walking with badgers out here. They can very crabby, but actually kind of tolerate your proximity and calm down after a while.
Might be a good start to an emergency shelter...
IMG_2913 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Remains of a winter killed elk. Made a good search to find the skull but no luck. Someone else must have beat me to it...
The lower jaw tells the story; it died at a late age: teeth worn down to the gumline.
IMG_2919 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Ponderosa is not my favorite source of fatwood, but it works. And there are no Douglas Firs out here.
IMG_2894 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_2896 by ursidae8, on Flickr
First half of the next day I spent checking some roads for access in the mountains and got to put the 21 to use clearing a bunch of these small Lodgpoles, bent over my last winter's snow, blocking roads.
Yes, a saw would be quicker, but not nearly as fun!
IMG_2920 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Life gets a wee crazy for me in the summer.
Lots of time out and about, not as much time in front of a computer.
But I will post when I can!
Enjoy,
Brome
Those darn Becker's tagged along, again.
It was 25F when I got up a little before 6am on this morning, and a light snow had fallen.
New-to-me BK-21 (thanks John from Beckerwest!)
IMG_2888 by ursidae8, on FlickrLooking west toward the Cascades. Mt Scott (Crater Lake) to the left, Mt Thielson and Diamond Peaks to the right.
IMG_2892 by ursidae8, on FlickrThese came running to the fence line; must of thought I had breakfast for them.
IMG_2893 by ursidae8, on FlickrAn evening around sunset.
I often find remains of old homesteads out here on BLM or USFS land, or human middens (trash piles). Can find interesting stuff sometimes.
Old steel soda cans, pull tab style.
IMG_2907 by ursidae8, on FlickrFounds this old tub last week.
IMG_2869 by ursidae8, on FlickrAnd an old bottle, with the cork still in it, though shrunk a bit.
IMG_2871 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_2872 by ursidae8, on FlickrFound this old tree marking spray can down in a stump with the label still visible on it. Several others I found in the area were all rusted.
IMG_2911 by ursidae8, on FlickrThis one you can see the manufacture date: 5/64.
Probably good indication as to around the date this was last logged.
A cluster of badger dens.
IMG_2908 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_2909 by ursidae8, on FlickrThis area of the state is several yards deep with white cinder from thousands of years of Mt. Mazama (collapsed to form Crater Lake) eruptions. But with the thick duff layer, you wouldn't know it. The badger excavations bring up the cinder and informs you about what lies underneath.
Can't imagine digging through that stuff and breathing that abrasive dust, though.
Badgers are tough!
I have had some fun times walking with badgers out here. They can very crabby, but actually kind of tolerate your proximity and calm down after a while.
Might be a good start to an emergency shelter...
IMG_2913 by ursidae8, on FlickrRemains of a winter killed elk. Made a good search to find the skull but no luck. Someone else must have beat me to it...
The lower jaw tells the story; it died at a late age: teeth worn down to the gumline.
IMG_2919 by ursidae8, on FlickrPonderosa is not my favorite source of fatwood, but it works. And there are no Douglas Firs out here.
IMG_2894 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_2896 by ursidae8, on FlickrFirst half of the next day I spent checking some roads for access in the mountains and got to put the 21 to use clearing a bunch of these small Lodgpoles, bent over my last winter's snow, blocking roads.
Yes, a saw would be quicker, but not nearly as fun!
IMG_2920 by ursidae8, on FlickrLife gets a wee crazy for me in the summer.
Lots of time out and about, not as much time in front of a computer.
But I will post when I can!
Enjoy,
Brome
Great post 
