Bigfoot Society Crew Reports Multiple Sightings at Lolo Pass

There's something about Lolo Pass that keeps pulling people back, and after listening to Gary Allen's latest sit-down with Jeremiah Byron over on the Bigfoot Society podcast, it's easy to understand why. Gary has been making annual trips to this remote stretch of Oregon near Mount Hood for years now, and every single time he goes, something happens. This year's gathering was no exception. What makes Gary's story stand out is the way he approaches these encounters. He's not sneaking around in camo trying to stalk anything. He and his group show up in bright yellow and green shirts, laughing, talking loudly, and running game calls that can be heard echoing through the trees. The whole point, as Gary explains it, is to be different from the usual hikers and hunters who pass through. And apparently, that strategy works. The activity around their camp is almost guaranteed at this point. This year's crew included quite the mix. Gary's brother, who happens to be a skeptic, came along. Joe Beart showed up on Saturday, and Cliff Sperman dropped by the day after to examine some of the trackways they had discovered. Rob, who Jeremiah had introduced Gary to previously, brought his two teenage sons, and Gary's good friend John rounded out the group. Gary's girlfriend was there too, along with their two endurance horses, which they bring up specifically to train for upcoming races. The steep terrain builds muscle and stamina in the animals, but it also seems to attract a lot of attention from whatever is living in those old-growth forests. Friday night is when things really kicked off this year. Gary describes multiple sightings happening as the group settled into their camps, which they deliberately spread out to cover more ground. Some camped near the creek, while others set up in the small meadows surrounded by massive trees. The creek itself is so loud that audio recording equipment picks up almost nothing, which has made documenting some of the vocalizations difficult over the years. Gary mentions hearing voices at night near the water, sometimes in languages he can't identify. One particularly chilling moment came when he clearly heard his friend Tom's voice calling out at 3 a.m., only to find Tom fast asleep in his tent 200 feet away. The Lolo Pass area has a long history in Sasquatch research circles. The dense old-growth forests, rugged terrain, and abundant water sources make it an ideal habitat for a large, reclusive primate. Mount Hood and the surrounding Cascade Range have been hotspots for sightings for decades, with reports ranging from fleeting glimpses to detailed encounters. The fact that Gary's group keeps returning and keeps having experiences speaks to how active this particular region remains. One of the more intense moments Gary shared involved his girlfriend on horseback. While riding up a hillside, her horse suddenly reared up violently, nearly tumbling backward off a cliff. About 75 feet up the slope, a large tree had been freshly shoved down. They no longer ride horses on that particular side of the mountain because the activity has become too intense and the danger too real. Gary also mentioned that Tom Powell, who has joined them in previous years, couldn't make it this time due to his wife's health issues. The group clearly values the community they've built around these yearly expeditions, and the guest list keeps growing as word spreads about what happens up there. The full conversation goes into much more detail about the progression of the weekend, the specific sightings, and some of the stranger phenomena they've experienced over the years. If you're fascinated by recurring encounters in a specific location and want to hear directly from someone who keeps going back for more, this episode is well worth your time. Jeremiah Byron hosts with a genuine curiosity that lets the stories breathe, and Gary Allen's years of experience in the Lolo Pass area make for some compelling listening.