Hart Mountain & Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017

[ski3pin]

The Lady and I managed a quick week long trip up into eastern Oregon. All parts are now posted to our blog. They can be found here -

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part One

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Two

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Three

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Four

Please enjoy!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski for the first part. Nice scenery and the camp spots sounded good.
Interesting the "baptism" added something you don't see every day.
Waiting for more.
Frank

 

[longhorn1]

Looks like another great trip. Beautiful scenery
Can't wait for the rest. jd

 

[N'kwala]

Looks wonderful. Must explore it one day. Thanks for yet another fine report.

 

[Outnabout]

My list of places to go keeps getting longer when I read your trip reports. Thanks

 

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

Nice photos, 3pin. I found a structure marked on my topo that is four or five miles of dirt from the loop road. It is on the north rim of Little Blitzen Gorge. Is that perhaps the Old Nye Place? Do you know any history? Was it a line shack or a summer homestead?

 

[ski3pin]

Nice photos, 3pin. I found a structure marked on my topo that is four or five miles of dirt from the loop road. It is on the north rim of Little Blitzen Gorge. Is that perhaps the Old Nye Place? Do you know any history? Was it a line shack or a summer homestead?

Stew - you got it right! A steep switch back trail leads down to the Little Bitzen. We've done this with my cousin many years ago. Mr. Sage provided us history of the Nye Place. I'll allow him to fill us in.

 

[ski3pin]

Part Two is completed and posted on our blog. It can be found here -

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Two

 

[Ronin]

Great TR's - love the background stories. How was the Steens Mtn Loop Road ? I was going to backpack the 3 Sisters Wilderness but the Whitewater Fire has me looking for something in Southeastern Or. Your TR has me inspired. Thanks!!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

WOW Ski your fishing ( what fine looking cuts) and background stories are great.
You sure make a trip report very interesting and the longing to travel there.
Thanks
Frank

 

[Occidental]

Great report so far. I especially enjoyed your day at Wildhorse lake. Memories of days like that keep you going on the days when you are wrapping your cast around your head.

 

[ski3pin]

Great TR's - love the background stories. How was the Steens Mtn Loop Road ? I was going to backpack the 3 Sisters Wilderness but the Whitewater Fire has me looking for something in Southeastern Or. Your TR has me inspired. Thanks!!

The Loop Road is smooth and driveable by most vehicles. The Lady and I will someday backpack into both Little Blitzen and Big Indian Gorge. Little Blitzen is known for its fishing. Check the regulations through as I believe it is, appropriately, catch and release only.

Some information can be gleaned from this article -

Oregon Top Five: Best Hikes at Steens

 

[longhorn1]

Ski, Well done with the fly rod. I believe that author and fly fishing guru, John Gierlach would be bowing in your direction. Those kind of days don't happen very often. Enjoyed the trip report, but the cutthroat pictures were awesome. jd

 

[Tuff Guy 62]

Epic trip Ski! Thanks for taking us along.

 

[ski3pin]

Everyone, as ever, thank you for your most kind comments. Both of us are pleased you enjoy coming along with us via these trip stories.

Part Three is now posted on our blog and can be found here -

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Three

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looks like everyone had a great time with loads of good food.
Really enjoy your geology photos.
This would be the trip for Tuff Guy to have along.
Thanks
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

I got it done. Part four is now posted to our blog and can be found here -

Hart Mountain and Steens Mountain, Oregon - July 2017 - Part Four

 

[takesiteasy]

Very nice report. Beautiful country, Fritz the wander dog..., shared times and solitude- what more could you ask for. Thanks for the care and effort you put into your reports, it is appreciated!

 

[craig333]

I wondered where you wandered after we broke up.

 

[Occidental]

Thank you for your reports. I enjoyed every word as I followed along. See you next time.