In this episode I sit down with the 2026 Sierra Cascade Logging Conference President Chris Chitwood and Second Vise President Zane Peterson. We talk about why they work so hard every year to put the show on and what they do as an organization to promote and support the logging and construction industries in the region.

We talk about how they raise money and what organizations get supported. Last year, the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference was able to fund scholarships to over 50 hard working future leaders totaling over $107,000 in scholarships alone.

For more information on the 2026 Forest Products and Construction Equipment Expo, visit their website: https://www.sclcexpo.com/expo/current-expo

Or find them on Facebook and Instagram!

In today's episode I chat with Brian Maas. The man, the myth,the three wheeler operator who has been referenced almost every episode I have recorded with guys from Northern California. Brian has been running these things for over 20 years, and you can tell when you see him working.

We talk about how Brian got into running these majestic machines and what keeps him going at it.

In today's. episode I chat with Rickey Covey and Sawyer Seth about how they came up in the industry and how they like being younger guys in the industry with real responsibilities.

We get into what it takes to run crews and what these guys like to snack on while they're work, you know, the really important stuff.

In today's episode I sit down with Frank, Kathie and Jonny Muse and talk with them about how they came to be the business they are today.

Frank and Kathie have worked together for many years, and they wouldn't want it any other way. Building and growing a business for them has always been about family, treating their employees and customers right, and never being a single service outfit.

We also talk about their involvement in the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference and how they've grown strong connections between industry and the community through their work with the SCLC. The annual Forest Products and Construction Equipment Expo will be held at the Shasta District Fair & Event Center in Anderson, California from Thursday February 5th to Saturday February 7th, 2026. The area will be filled with vendors from all sides of the industry, a log loading competition and an excavator rodeo. You won't want to miss this event.

I would like to thank Frank, Kathie and Jonny for taking time out of their busy day to sit down and chat with me.

In this episode I sit down with David Grim, the Health and Safety Manager from Associated Oregon Loggers. We talk about David's background, how he grew up logging in his families business and the path his career took to eventually land him in my office on a cut rate podcast (lol).

I've never been a fan of safety folks, but David is an exception to that rule. We talk about some recent changes to OSHA regulations, including the new fine schedule for repeat offenders. This episode should open some peoples eyes about the new fine schedule for sure.

David added a note after we recorded the show and this is what he sent over regarding OROSHA Division 1: "It also has some governance of some general hazards like defining what is a recordable hearing claim, record keeping requirements and some stuff like that. In addition to what I said it was. I guess I didn’t completely misspoke, but there’s just more to it than what I said." If any of you are outfits who are members of AOL, I highly recommend utilizing the great folks on David's team to be sure you're compliance.

Also, I marked this episode as "explicit" because I probably said a bad word somewhere, in no way should that reflect on the guest.

On today's. episode of The Landing I sat down with a pretty cool dude from PA who cuts timber out here in Oregon. We talk about everything from hunting, shooting long range, how elk don't actually exist and what Mike Ikes to eat after work. Get comfortable and buckle in for four hours of fun.

If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show, email me: [email protected] using the subject line PODCAST

Today's. episode is a dude from Indiana named Willis Collier. Willis has been in the industry his entire life and specializes in contract cutting now. It took a while to get this one on the schedule because this guy works a ton, but I think it was worth the wait.

If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment below or shoot me a message. I would love to start interviewing more folks from outside the PNW just to see how different the industry is all around the country, but if folks don't want to listen its not something I will pursue as hard.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com

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Today I chat with a cool cat from the south coast, Chris Seamons. Chris went from high school into the marine corps, then into being a heavy equipment mechanic.

We had a special guest appearance from Flynn O'Leary and discussed some questions that were submitted through instagram.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com

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In today's. episode I sit down with a young guy who builds and reconstructs logging roads. Loren grew up in a small town and is no stranger to hard work.

We dive into a bit of his story about how one local company gave him a start and he hasn't looked back since. We also get into a couple hunting stories and some other stuff.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com

If you're looking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In today's episode I sit down with a few of the board members from Trajectory, and talk about what they do and why they do it. Mike O'Malley, Austin Ernesti and Paul Felstoner share what makes them want to help get people into the trades but more specifically, the timber industry.

To see what they are up to, check out the SICC festival later this year, or better yet, buy a table at their upcoming fundraiser, check out their website here: https://www.trajectorynw.org

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Today’s episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com