Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#121375 - 09/23/09 12:15 AM I got a job!
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Well this is hard for even me to believe, but I got an offer to guide a local TV show crew to locations in nearby (Ozark) National Forest and wilderness areas. I don't even have to carry their gear, they have a Mule for that. All I have to do is show them how to get places.

My wife is really excited. She said "Someone is actually going to pay you for that? You better say yes!"

Of course, we haven't went anywhere yet, and so it's still all talk, but it does look like I'll get at least a few days in forest with them and maybe more. If so, it will be the best job I've ever had smile

Bill
_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top
#121380 - 09/23/09 01:48 AM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
bigfoot2 Offline
member

Registered: 09/17/06
Posts: 1432
Loc: Eugene , Oregon
You dirty, rotten son of a......... mad

That's AWESOME, Bill!! You just landed everyone on the Forums dream job goodjob Let me know when you are on Youtube wink

BF cool
_________________________
Hammockers aren't stuck up, they're just above it all.

Top
#121385 - 09/23/09 07:28 AM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
Glenn Offline
member

Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
"I got an offer to guide a local TV show crew to locations..."

Are you going to charge them extra to guide them back? goodjob

Top
#121390 - 09/23/09 11:48 AM Re: I got a job! [Re: Glenn]
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Originally Posted By Glenn
"I got an offer to guide a local TV show crew to locations..."

Are you going to charge them extra to guide them back? goodjob


You know, I hadn't thought of that. I guess I should wait til the last trip and then spring it on them; "I'm sorry but I'm gonna need to up my rate for the way out of here, I noticed a lot of razorback scat on the way in and I think I'll be takin' a different path on the way out."

Thanks for the tip!

Bill
_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top
#121391 - 09/23/09 12:11 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: bigfoot2]
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Quote:
You just landed everyone on the Forums dream job


We'll see... I think there are 26 episodes a year for two years scheduled. Could go another four years. I have no idea how many I'd be needed for, but certainly not all of them.

We do have a lot of great places to hike and pack around here, so I hope that becomes a major focus of the show. It will also cover a variety of other subjects like fishing, hunting, and local history.

I'm not doing much right now and I have some other skills that are required for production so I might have a chance to wiggle my way into that end as well. That's not as much fun as romping around in the forests but it beats digging ditches to pay the taxes.

I'm almost sure there will be video on Youtube, and probably National Geographic's "TOPO! Explorer" site. I'll ask the producer about that.

I'll let you know if this actually happens. As far as I know we are waiting for a permit from the local NF office to get started. As soon as they get it we're heading out.

You know, I guess I sound a little skeptical, and I probably shouldn't be. Must be those years I lived in Hollywood wink

Bill
_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top
#121409 - 09/23/09 02:40 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
Glenn Offline
member

Registered: 03/08/06
Posts: 2617
Loc: Ohio
Glad to help. Think of it as my own personal little Stimulus Act.

Top
#122073 - 10/08/09 05:34 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: bigfoot2]
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Quote:
You dirty, rotten son of a


It's even worse than I thought.

I got a draft of the Media Kit today and apparently the show has a "Host" that I'll have to work with.

I can tell you, I wasn't expecting that!

The media kit tells where (networks, stations and channels) the show will air. I'm not sure when the first episode will be on yet, but I'll let you all know when I find out.

We're starting on the first episode on Sunday. I'm worried that all these youngsters are going to wear me out. I'm old and slow on the trails.

Bill


_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top
#122079 - 10/08/09 08:02 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
bigfoot2 Offline
member

Registered: 09/17/06
Posts: 1432
Loc: Eugene , Oregon
Liz Valentine.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wink
Reminds me of Sarah Palin (the GUNS)...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wink


And you're COMPLAINING about her??? lame

BF cool


Edited by bigfoot2 (10/08/09 08:03 PM)
_________________________
Hammockers aren't stuck up, they're just above it all.

Top
#122081 - 10/08/09 08:44 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
GrumpyGord Online   content
member

Registered: 01/05/02
Posts: 945
Loc: Michigan
Life is tough. Don't let your wife know about the "host"

Top
#122128 - 10/10/09 01:12 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: bigfoot2]
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Quote:
Liz Valentine.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wink


Yeah, that looks like a great choice for a host! I guess I'll meet her tomorrow morning.

My wife read her bio and acted like she was completely unconcerned. All she said was "So do I still have to cook dinner or are you all spending the night out there?" and then she feigned complete disappointment when I said I'd be back before dark.

I'll bring my camera and take some shots of the mule loaded with gear and the crew in action (if you can call it that) and post them here.

_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top
#122401 - 10/14/09 05:31 PM Re: I got a job! [Re: billstephenson]
billstephenson Offline
Moderator

Registered: 02/07/07
Posts: 3917
Loc: Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri
Well, Sunday was a blowout but I went and did the hike myself anyway and that turned out to be pretty good. I found a bunch of Coral Mushrooms and the creek was really flowing strong so the little waterfall was rushing good.

I did meet up today with the producer and we both went back to where I found the mushrooms and did a little segment on that. I may actually be on camera in some of these segments. Or I could end up on the cutting room floor. We'll see.

The problem has been lighting. We've had a long string of gray, rainy days here and everyone is tired of it. We all need some sun!

On the plus side, these were the biggest Coral mushrooms I've ever seen and we gathered about 8-10 pounds of them today, plus I found a nice Bearded Tooth mushroom too.

We'll be heading back there to the Falls this weekend if the sun bust through. If we do, I'll have done 18 Ozark trail miles before the weeks end. Not too bad for an old man smile

You can view the first drafts of the opening of the TV show here. I think it looks pretty good.

I'll post a few pics of the shrooms and "The Falls" later...

Bill

_________________________
--

"You want to go where?"



Top

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 180 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum