Rainshadow Bigfoot Conference
5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11
Sequim Civic Center, council chambers, 152 W. Cedar St.
$10 at door, space limited
Children 10 and under free
More information: www.facebook.com/events/796176830761871
After the Irrigation Festival’s Grand Parade, things might get a little hairy on Saturday night.
For three hours, local researchers, authors and outdoorsmen share their experiences and insight about elusive Sasquatches.
Ron Morehead and Pat Neal speak at the first Rainshadow Bigfoot Conference from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in the Sequim Civic Center’s city council chambers, 152 W. Cedar St.
“People are seeing (Sasquatches) more and more often,” says Morehead, a Sequim resident. “It’s not the butt of jokes like it used to be.”
Both men say they’ve encountered Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, for years.
Neal, a popular figure on the Olympic Peninsula, said he first saw Sasquatch 40 years ago.
“At first, I tried to prove to people that the Sasquatch exist,” Neal said. “Now I try to prove to the Sasquatch that I exist.”
Morehead has researched Sasquatch since 1971 and is known for Sierra Sounds, or “The Bigfoot Recordings.”
He says his recordings of Bigfoot are the only ones that have been scientifically studied, time-tested and accredited as being genuine.
Morehead said in 2008 a crypto-linguist found a complex language within the Sasquatches’ sounds.
“I don’t try to prove their existence,” Morehead said of his presentation. “I share what I’ve encountered and the science behind it.”
Over the years, he’s produced two CDs and a book “Voices in the Wilderness” about his research.
More than 10 years ago, he was told to share more about the science-side of his research to be taken more seriously. This led him to write “The Quantum Bigfoot,” which explores the quantum-physics aspect of Bigfoot and why the creatures may be so elusive.
“Sasquatches stay away from people as much as possible,” he said. “(The book) explains why they can’t be found.”
Morehead said Bigfoot may be living in and outside of our frequency of vision.
To further his understanding of Sasquatches, Morehead has traveled the globe, such places as Nepal, Bolivia and Russia to study reported sightings and the science behind the man-like beasts.
About the presentation, presenters
Both Morehead and Neal will speak about their experiences for about 45 minutes each on Saturday night, followed by a time for others to ask questions and/or share their own experiences with Sasquatch. Books and CDs will be available at the event, too.
“There’s a huge interest here,” Morehead said. “A lot of people come to me and tell me their encounters.”
Morehead retired from the hospitality business and says Bigfoot is “my lifestyle” now.
He moved to Sequim four years ago with his wife Keri and he briefly lived in Port Townsend. Much of his research took place in California though.
Morehead continues to speak at numerous conventions and events nationwide and he’s been featured on various television programs. For more information on him, visit www.ronmorehead.com and find his books on Amazon.
Neal continues to lead fishing trips on the Hoh River and write for the Peninsula Daily News. His books appear on www.iUniverse.com and he appeared on the 2014 National Geographic series “The Legend of Mick Dodge.”
Reach Matthew Nash at mnash@sequimgazette.com.
