Poncho Outdoors Sun Shirt

Get $10 off your first Poncho order when you enter your email at https://poncho.yt.link/cXgQbaS In this video, Nicky and I take a "sneaker weekend" to Central Oregon to kick off the 2026 hiking season. We’re staying at the Solar Lookout near Terrebonne, a stunning off-grid Airbnb that was originally built as a private residence inspired by Pacific Northwest fire lookouts. As a framer, I was blown away by the architectural details of this 20x20 structure. We take a deep dive into the heavy timber construction, featuring reclaimed beams, a center column support system, and a massive 5-foot cantilevered deck that wraps around the entire building. From the Rockwool insulation to the reclaimed Navy base flooring, this "sanctuary" is a masterclass in sustainable building and repurposed materials. We also head out to Smith Rock State Park to hike the iconic Misery Ridge Trail. With views of Monkey Face, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Bachelor, it was the perfect 74-degree day to test out some hiking gear and talk photography. In This Video: Architecture & Framing: A builder’s walkthrough of the Solar Lookout’s unique hip roof and reclaimed wood interior. Off-Grid Living: Checking out the solar array, electrical setup, and propane fireplace utility. Hiking Smith Rock: Trekking Misery Ridge and the River Trail in Terrebonne, Oregon. Photography Gear: Field testing the Sony a7 IV with a 14mm prime lens and FLM tripod on a gnarly high desert juniper tree. Local Eats: Visiting Crux Fermentation Project and Monkless Belgian Beverages in Bend, Oregon. Gear & Resources: Sun Shirt: Poncho Outdoors (Keyword: Lightweight hiking apparel) Camera Rig: Sony a7 IV / 14mm Prime Landscape photography gear) Construction: Check out more of our builds at www.pioneerbuildersonline.com 0:00 Road Trip 2:40 Solar Lookout Walk Through 13:11 Smith Rock State Park 14:27 Misery Ridge Hike 19:43 Poncho Outdoors 20:40 Hike Down 23:19 Monkless Ales 24:35 Attempt at Photography 🔨 Gear & Tools I Trust The Toolbox: Acme Tools - My Top Picks https://tinyurl.com/MyFavoriteTools Fastener Deals: * 5% Off: Use code NGDAWESOME Free Shipping: (Orders over $1,000) Use code FREESHIPPING Tool Belts: Badger Tool Belts https://badgertoolbelts.com/ Safety Glasses: Hyspecs (Use code Timmy10 for a discount) https://www.iwearhyspecs.com/ Hearing Protection: ISOtunes Bluetooth (10% off code: Timmy10) https://shop.isotunes.com/Timmy10 🥾 Apparel The Wood Butcher Boot: Nick's Boots x Awesome Framers https://tinyurl.com/WoodButcherHD 🎓 Professional Development & Drone Pilot Note: If you use a drone for commercial work—including YouTube—you must be Part 107 certified. I took Greg’s course, studied for a month, and scored a 95%. It’s the best training out there. Part 107 Course: Save $100 with this link https://tinyurl.com/DronePilotCourse 📱 Connect With Me Instagram: @awesomeframers TikTok: @awesomeframers YouTube: Pioneer Builders Inc Website/Blog: AwesomeFramers.com Company: Pioneer Builders Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel—thank you! We spent a weekend at a refurbished fire lookout, experiencing a unique form of remote living. This small cabin offers incredible views of the mountains, reminding us of the importance of fire management and nature conservation. It's a truly special place that highlights the beauty of the outdoors. #framing #framer