Elegant Distractions

Naturally, we needed to take the new Pathfinder out and get her good and dirty. And learn how she handles when the pavement ends.

We headed out for a test ride yesterday. Turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far, a milestone that could have been achieved even ten degrees cooler.

The route we picked took us into the Olympic mountains. Even though we reached a maximum altitude of 3086 ft. that was significantly below what was intended. Snow turned us back. Twice.

Dean and Bryce joined us on the ride even though they won't be on the Big Ride. Wish they were going along.

I learned a few things about the run-and-gun style of filming. I have to get faster at getting out and setting up the shot. I took shots with the Fig Rig and without. The Figg shots were very nice but it is such a hassle jumping out and getting the thing out and ready, then putting it back in the seatbelts to secure it from flying around the Pathfinder's cabin. Ended up taking the final few shots completely hand-held.