behind the scenes

How do we pull off these crazy stories? Here's a look at how I work.

Glacier Caves

Our production crew of seven people spent five days enduring rockslides, cave hazards, rain and broken gear to produce the half-hour special “Glacier Caves: Mount Hood’s Secret World.”

Behind The Scenes: Mount St Helens Glacial Cave

The original segment aired with a fascinating story of its discovery- but the shoot did not end as hoped. The behind-the-scenes story reveals the difficult challenges and circumstances that lead to a dramatic departure from the crater.

Waterfall Kayaking

Kayakers say that the only way to see the depths of the Salmon River Gorge is to learn how to kayak over 50- 80- foot waterfalls. So how did the Oregon Field Guide crew get it all on video? We share the behind-the-scenes story of bushwhacking, rappelling, waiting and chasing as we struggle to capture a rare adventure beyond the trails' end.