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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Kelli Martinelli
Video Date:
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Damien Carré up a tree in Opal Creek.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Taking a quick dip in Opal Pool.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Gear check.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Ascending into the canopy of a 225-foot Douglas fir.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Up into the trees.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Welcome to the grove.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Beer? Yes please!
Kelli Martinelli
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Wouldn't you like to have your birthday party in the trees?
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Ben from Expedition Old Growth.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
The descent to solid ground.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Enjoying the calm sounds of Opal Creek.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Relaxing in the Opal Creek Wilderness.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Getting rigged up for our night in the trees.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Night ascent into the million-star accommodations at Opal Creek.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Nesting 75 feet up in the nurturing fronds of cedar tree.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Waking up with a view.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Room for two please.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Cozy in the canopy.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
That's a long way down.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Breakfast of champions.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
Not a bad morning commute.
John Waller
Photo Date:
09/10/2016
One last look before we're out of the trees.