Oregon Outdoor Trip
(a.k.a. Oregon Man's Man Wilderness Challenge)
August 20 - 25

Eric's friend Kent invited him and several of their other friends to Bend, Oregon for some great outdoor fun, including hiking, biking, kayaking & rafting, and camping out one night along the Dechutes River. On the second day, Kent sustained a shoulder injury while biking that took him and his brother Kyle back home to FL (where he is recovering from surgery now). At Kent's insistence, the guys went on to enjoy the rest of the week in their absence. (WebMistress note: none of these pictures were edited by me - they are all in their purest forms taken straight from the camera. Eric really enjoyed being the photographer for once! ^_^)

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Eric's room at the Pine Ridge Inn in Bend, OR Tuesday's hike (Photo "borrowed" from Perry) Eric is ready for action (with Brandon's tiger backpack and all!) Dave, John, Alec, Perry, Kent, Kyle, Zach & Eric are ready for the bike ride Perry explains to Kyle the importance of orbs and the like pertaining to their upcoming bike ride Taking a break in the shade Thursday's Rafting & Kayaking on the Dechutes River Dave, Re (their guide) & Perry Scenery along the river Nature shot in the river John, Perry & Dave taking a break Perry Dave John Alec & Zach finishing up a stint in the kayaks Alec Relaxing in the shade Relaxing in the shade Perry & Zach and the infamous "tree sap booger" (Taken per special request from Perry!) More scenery along the river Eric & John in the kayaks (with guide Tim in the background) (Photo "borrowed" from Perry) John & Eric in the kayaks (Photo "borrowed" from Perry) Eric & Dave by the river (Photo "borrowed" from Perry) More scenery along the river (Sadly, one of the last pictures, as my camera got wet and did not recover!!)