Get Out There Podcast | 21: Camping Under The Snow Line In Eastern Oregon & Winter Plans and Hell’s Canyon Memories

In by billy newmanOctober 22, 2026

Get Out There Podcast

Get Out There Podcast

Get Out There Podcast | 21: Camping Under The Snow Line In Eastern Oregon & Winter Plans and Hell's Canyon Memories

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Welcome to Get Out There Podcast Episode 21: Camping Under The Snow Line In Eastern Oregon & Winter Plans and Hell’s Canyon Memories.

Episode Outline & Chapters

[00:00] Show Introduction & Musical Theme
[00:15] Camping Under The Snow Line In Eastern Oregon
[07:49] Essential Gear Hacks for Cold Trips
[14:16] Winter Plans and Hell’s Canyon Memories
[21:13] Episode Sign-off & Show Credits

In This Episode:

Camping Under The Snow Line In Eastern Oregon: The host discusses his upcoming trip to remote, high-elevation areas in southeastern Oregon where lower elevations remain accessible despite snow-covered mountain roads. He highlights the unique opportunity to camp under the snow line during winter and notes that while some highways stay open for maintenance, the region is generally not an all-year-round destination.
Essential Gear Hacks for Cold Trips: The host shares practical field tips for surviving cold, wet conditions by taping a lighter to his pocket knife for quick access to fire and repairs. He also highlights carrying super glue in an ammo can as a critical first-aid measure for treating cuts when hands are dirty and wet.
Winter Plans and Hell’s Canyon Memories: The hosts discuss their plans to slow down during the winter before resuming outdoor adventures in spring, while reminiscing about a memorable sunrise camping trip in Hell’s Canyon. They express strong interest in returning to that remote location with friends and proper equipment for future backcountry exploration.

Credits & Support

Host & Producer: Billy Newman

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I am Billy Newman — photographer, author of four photography books, podcast producer & host, founder of wphoto.co, and outdoor travel & night sky enthusiast.

I welcome emails at billy@billynewmanphoto.com. Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Photographer
My photographs are in campaigns for Travel Oregon, Airbnb, and Chevrolet. I shoot remote landscapes across the American West with field-tested techniques and natural light. I also shoot weddings, portraits, and brand campaigns. My portfolio is at billynewmanphoto.com/photographs.

Founder of wphoto.co
WPhoto.co is my photography studio. I shoot brand content, portraits, and weddings for commercial, editorial, and personal clients.

Author of four photography books
Landscape Portfolio captures wild terrain across the Western U.S. Black and White is about monochrome photography. Working With Film covers analog processes in modern workflows. Western Overland Excursion is a photographic road trip through American landscapes. My books are at billynewmanphoto.com/books and amazon.com/author/billynewman.

Podcast producer & host
I host three podcasts. The Billy Newman Photo Podcast covers behind-the-scenes stories from my fieldwork. Relax with Rain is ambient soundscapes for deep work and rest. The Night Sky Podcast covers astronomy, storytelling, and skywatching.

Backcountry travel & night sky
I’ve shot Western wilderness areas since 2011. Wallowa Mountains, Alvord Desert, Tetons, Yellowstone, Moab, Canyonlands, Yosemite, Grand Canyon. Early trips were 50-100 day road expeditions. Now I do shorter trips and daily morning shoots. I track constellations across seasons and use this to plan photography around moon phases and sky conditions.

Scholarship organizer
I founded the Kelly Christensen Memorial Scholarship for my English teacher at Hidden Valley High School. I work with the Redwood Education Foundation to select graduating seniors who lead and mentor.

Location & Contact
Based in Oregon.
Email: billy@billynewmanphoto.com
Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com
Studio: wphoto.co
Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | X

I am a photographer and creative director that has served clients in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. For more than 10 years, I have worked with businesses and individuals to create a portfolio of commercial photography. The images have been placed within billboard, print, and digital campaigns including Travel Oregon, Airbnb, Chevrolet and Guaranty RV.

My photographs often incorporate outdoor landscape environments with strong elements of light, weather, and sky. Through my work, I have published several books of photographs that further explore my connection to natural places.