Valley of the Hairy Giants: Bigfoot Beyond the Trail
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2023
- Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail as he ventures to the remote Bella Coola Valley in British Columbia, Canada to visit the Nuxalk First Nation, where stories of hairy man like creatures have persisted for centuries.
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Hey everybody, just a heads up, but ANYONE mocking any of the witnesses or interviewees in the comments will have all future comments hidden. This also goes for vulgar insults or personal attacks on the STM crew. There is no need for this, act like an adult if you are one. Feel free to call into question the topic, filmmaking, even the investigation side of things, as we welcome constructive dialogue. But we DO NOT tolerate some of the hate being spewed in the comments sections regularly. Thanks for watching and reading!
Really glad you sent that message! It’s one thing to argue for another point of view, BUT disrespectful, vulgar, commentary can not be allowed!👍
People are so mean. Boundaries for a reason.
Appreciate the work you all do. The time it takes to gather footage, invest in interviews, equipment cost, membership cost to post, then.... the time to create videos. The management of a team... you all rock!
Awesome that you made note of this. I see some people typing some really mean things and without reason, not that there ever is reason to be angry. I can say I've had a few experiences brought on by my immense sense of openness where the second a sense of danger, built by our society, kicks in and the whole experience comes falling down. So I know for a fact that there is no room for negativity when dealing with things of this nature. Anger, fear, satire... all of these things have long since been outgrown by these other races we rarely have the honor of communicating with. I don't know you people but I treat you all as I would a family, after all we were all born on this world, so I will continue to explain where exactly in your videos I see something that can be altered to better effect at initiating contact. My favorite part of your videos are when witnesses explain their encounters.. there's no other time that I smile as much as when I imagine what these people got to experience. I believe one day you people will make eye to eye contact with these other people, I just hope it's done righteously, and with respect to us all.
I am in a group where anything like you mentioned and they throw you out. They have zero tolerance, so you are being very kind. I think this story is awesome!
People can be so INhuman
What a joy to be transported to another beautiful world for 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Thank you Aleks. It really means a lot.
snap my friend, i'm stuck in a Concrete jungle in u.k , but for this hour , well this hour is pure bliss
Thanks for tuning in Scott, glad you enjoyed the video! -Aleks
That young native man is awesome! Witty and very knowledgeable. Would like to see him on your channel again. Great content!!!
Mr. Nelson of the Nuxalk Nation was a a wonderful interview subject, I really enjoyed his storytelling ability, very entertaining and educational. Thank you for the content you provide.
Mr. Petakov's Docs are far and above the best out there and the two primary reasons why are, Aleks let's the landscape speak. Slow panned vistas where you can hear the wind talk to the rivers and the animals have their say as well. Secondly, Aleks never makes any conclusions nor engages in questionable research practices. Instead, he gathers whatever there is to gather and lets the viewer decide. My fondest wish is that he never stops creating these masterpieces of art and story telling. Thank you, Aleks!
You are a poet. ❤😍💞💞💞
Most kind. Thank you.
This one was especially stunning. The Valley itself is so majestic, and together with your cinematography and the particularly excellent sound design and music, I truly feel like I'm there. You really get the feeling for the spirit of a place in your films and that especially shows here. I agree that Bella Coola has a majesty and magic to it that is similar to coastal Alaska, which isn't that far away relatively speaking.
I'm especially touched in watching this by the Nuxalk Nation and feel honored we get to meet some of the members of that community, hear their language, learn a little about their culture and marvel at their absolutely gorgeous ancestral lands here. I especially enjoyed the young guy you interviewed, who was knowledgeable, charming and personable. Despite everything they've been through in the past, the Nuxalkmc you met showed you great hospitality and I have so much respect for that.
All the love! Keep on squatching on.
I have to add that the cinematography is just stunning. You are truly lucky to be able to experience nature in its most beautiful raw form. Thanks for all you bring us,and the interviews with the beautiful people who have been here much longer than we have. We must learn from them. Great job team!!
I’m from England and we have a very rich history but I do love hearing about other cultures history and beliefs. Very interesting and well made documentary. Merry crimbo peeps x
Another Aleksandar Petakov masterpiece, and just in time for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you, Aleksandar, the Small Town Monsters team, and everyone else out there!
Thanks for the opening comment. Some of us appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to put this all together..... thanks
What a totally mesmerising place. Those mountains and the rivers are epic. I'd love to visit
A long time ago, back in 1976 when I was a young man of 17. My cousin Jake and I went hunting out on our Grandfather's 700+ acre ranch in East Texas. On this ranch there was about 200+ acres of thick woods that backed up to a national forest. It was a cool fall day in mid November, we decided we'd try our luck at deer hunting as our family freezer was getting a little low on venison. We liked to use a nice wooded ridge on the Southern side of the woods that overlooked a nice grassy clearing towards the North. This meant we'd be downwind of any possible deer grazing on this grassy area, as on this day, there was a calm breeze from the North. We sat with our backs against a couple of huge beautiful old growth oak trees. Grandpa respected the old growth trees on his property and taught us to respect them as well. We never harvested lumber or firewood from them unless they fell over in a storm or from disease. Anyway, there we were sitting under these old trees just quietly scanning the woods, waiting for a good sized buck to walk into this clearing. What happened next, I still can't believe to this day. If it wasn't for the confirmation from my cousin Jake, I would have shrugged it off as a hallucination or a bad dream. It started with the woods going completely quiet. I mean death quiet. No birds, no insects, no wind noise, nothing. It's as if someone or something hit the pause button. Jake looked over at me and whispered _"Do you hear that?"_ *"Hear what?"* I asked. _"Exactly! Nothin'! I don't hear nothin'!"_ he replied. Just then a loud crack erupted from the national forest side of the woods and Jake's eyes grew as big as saucers. It sounded like someone slammed the side of a tree with a Louisville Slugger. We both knew this was getting serious and in a hurry. Jake had his Dad's new 30-06 and I had Grandpa's old Winchester lever action 30-30. We raised our rifles and set our sights in the direction we believed the loud crack came from. I could hear my heart beating in my eardrums. The suspense was excruciating. I just wanted to get out of there, but Jake wanted to know what in the hell made that noise. To this day I wish we would've just got the hell out of there. After about 30 seconds that felt like an hour, we heard footsteps. Not hoofbeats but footsteps. Like a man running. You know, the seesaw pit pat bipedal rhythm of a human running. But this wasn't a man. It sounded like a damn bulldozer tearing through those woods. There was a smell in the air. I couldn't quite place it. Kind of like rotten meat mixed with sulphur. Closer and closer the sound got, louder and louder. It's as if this thing is about to pop out of the woods and into the clearing. My heart was in my throat, my mouth was dry and my hands were a sweaty, shaking mess. My brain is trying to rationalize what this damn thing is, but nothing fits. I'm frozen with fear. Just then the running stopped. My mind is screaming "RUN, you fool!" but my legs are like spaghetti, and I wasn't going to leave my cousin there by himself to face this abomination. No. Hell no! I'd rather die fighting, than do that. Ol' Jake was like a brother to me. I look over at Jake and he's got his right index finger up to his lips making the "shhh" sign. Then he points into the woods towards the North. *"I see it! I see it Jake!."* I whispered. Well, I guess this damned thing heard me, because it let out a earsplitting roar. Not a scream or a yell, but a damn roar. It sounded like a mix of a lion and an elephant. As it roared, the black mass we saw at the edge of the clearing, started to grow. The damned thing was standing up! Five feet, six feet, seven feet, eight feet, all the way up to what looked to be nine feet tall. It was at that point we knew exactly what it was. It was a damn...
Well, sounds like my wife is calling me for dinner. I'll finish my story later on.
This is certainly one if my favorite episodes! The interview was riveting. This young man and the STM team are brilliant! Happy holidays!
As a Canadian living in the US, I'm looking forward to this episode!
How was this comment made 4days ago when the video was posted 9 Hrs ago? Was it taken down and reposted? Not that it matters just just curious lol
@@gulf-foxtrot-yankee5600 If I'm correct STM posts videos a little earlier for the members of the channel.
@@Juanita6173 you know that makes sense LOL thank you it's not the most relevant thing to ponder but I just saw that and I was like that's odd how that happened LOL well thank you Merry Christmas
Actually, I made the comment when the premiere notification was posted.
@@kimerickson1353 Lol!! Thank you!! Now that makes sense!! It's like the dumbest thing for me to ponder but I saw that and I was like is there a glitch in The matrix or something? Sometimes my curiosity gets the best of me but sometimes I learn lol thanks for let me know that I don't know why but it was bugging me? Lol Happy New Year
Thank you to all within the STM team for amazing documentaries throughout 2023 ❤️❤️❤️ merry Christmas to everyone
This was next level, really, and while my curiosity wishes I could hear more of those stories, you are doing the right thing by waiting for the people there to speak them, themselves.
Trickster as editor... never considered that concept before, and it's illuminating.
When the National Geographic contract 🤩
Beautiful work like always
Another amazing documentary, Aleks! You're creating the best Bigfoot documentaries out there and it's greatly, appreciated. You and the STM crew should be commended for all of the hard work and dedication. Thank you so much for making these!
Thanks Tristan, appreciate the comment! -Aleks
I second this comment
I love this young man and the knowledge he has for his amazing culture! Kids today are so caught up with nosense that it’s so refreshing to see this! And his hair is BEAUTIFUL!
You have done such a good job on this series,thanks for taking us along.I always look forwards to a new episode.👍
How absolutely beautiful Canada is! I would love to go there myself! We're fortunate that you guys do it for us! Hopefully one day you will get confirmation, so that the people can be protected, land and all!
Yes, the Landscape is really beautiful. But the woke Government is disgusting!!
Always enjoy your series, straight forward journalism” on the Bigfoot phenomenon.
Stunning Valley and surrounds. I could live there. Thank you Team
What god created is BEYOND perfection. When i see scenery like this. Let PLEASE all try our best to preserve it and the wildlife that inhabits it.
Got my "Beyond the Trail" tshirt for Christmas! Great series!
Hi Aleks. Eagerly waiting for the premiere once again. It’s gonna be Christmas here in India when the show starts (25th, 00:30 am). I’m not a Christian & don’t celebrate Christmas but Happy Christmas to all who do. 🎉😊
I’m atheist and still love my Christmas presents lol.
@Neenie1976 don't worrie Christmas ain't in the Bible
@@mugz805 no but it is a Christian holiday. I don’t think many people think of the religious side of it anymore tbh.
One of the truly masterful aspects of these documentaries for me is the beauty of the filming, the sound, and how well chosen the music is. I never expected to learn so much about the United States and Canada from interest in Sasquatch. Amazing work! Please keep it up.
Hi from Scotland 🏴 I hope the STM team and everyone watching a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 🥃🥃🏴
It's pretty rare to find a youtuber who makes 1 hour videos rather than the usual 10 minutes
I know going in, there will be no actual bigfoot footage since it would be news before the video ever came out, but I can't get enough of the drone footage and stories in these episodes.
Always get a chuckle when someone describes sasquatch or bigfoot as "half man, half animal". That's like saying a tiger is half feline, half animal. Humans, like tigers, are both animals.
I love that area, Ketchikan, Klemtu, Bella Coola are all perfect spots. Hearing the first nations peoples tell their stories also, amazing. I live here along the N. Olympic Peninsula. I would love to arrange a camping trip next summer with interested people. Like a 3-5 day hike and camp along the ridges of the Olympics here (a ten-twelve mile stretch. ). B.Y.O. S. (bring your own ......stuff)
Ketchikan thank you! Im sitting here thinking that looks just like Alaska! (Went there about 1.5 years ago.)
This summer I went kayaking up north of Bella Bella. I camped on Swindle Island, which is the island that Klemtu is on. At the time I didn't realize it has such a Sasquatch presence. I was on the south-western side of the island though, opposite from Klemtu, so no activity... just some big wolf prints in the sand. I want to get in some good hikes next year to check things out, the Olympics sound interesting, or there are some areas in BC I also want to investigate.
Jerel speaks so eloquently,he reminds me of listening to Joseph Campbell when he spoke of the land and of the path of the hero,Chris
I very much appreciate the belief based skepticism, the willingness to debunk, and the respect for both nature and indigenous cultures. I also really enjoy all the footage showing just how beautiful the natural world is wherever you go to film, explore, investigate, and "hunt".
Gerard (?) Sorry if that's incorrect...he was SO interesting to listen to. I could listen to a whole video of just him talking about his culture and stuff. Great interview! 👍
Man I would just love to see Canada so much beauty it looks overwhelming I’m from Wisconsin and love the north woods and beautiful lakes ❤
You guys have same thing in Oregon, Washington and Alaska states.
@@andrewrozhen513 yes bro America rules honestly
@@Itzvinnyboii No doubt
Of the best documentaries to view: thanks for this!
Really enjoyed this video! Love the flute music! Having indigenous blood in me makes me love good flute music! Never saw a sasquatch but sure smelled one once when it crossed a trail I was on far enough ahead I never saw it. Definitely stunk bad! As you go further north the land gets wilder. And more Beautiful! From the northwestern states up thru Alaska is the most beautiful part of this continent in my opinion. Glad you got to see it's more remote side!
Darren from England here love your work .u have the best job in the world
As always, the quality of the photography is incredible! Thanks for letting us tag along. What an achingly beautiful place.
33:03 super based answer lol. Definitely refreshing to hear about someone who is so vested and interested in their history and trying to restore it.
Pretty sure the Canadians that died in ww2 so this kid could keep living his sheltered life disagree.
Another quality production from stm thanks for your hard work and cheers
I would love to be out in that country. But I would need to be 40 years younger! Thank you for sharing this!
Can't Beat it Christmas Eve in Glasgow Watching STM 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Only by watching it in Kirkcaldy instead! 😂
A new sub and bell rung. Very well done. From Ontario, Canada, take care...
I have that book. Again, the stories in that book describe them as people. He says he doesn't know, but the people's stories all sound like giant hairy people.
Wow, you had nice weather. I've been there one time in the winter (February). That hill was wicked. Sure didn't want to start sliding.
Stunning wildlife and scenery 🌟
Beautiful documentary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ErikStitt The perfect description of Akek's approach to this topic. Thoughtful and honest.
Alek's not Akek's! Typing too fast!
Thanks, team, and merry Christmas to you all!
Hi guys,I can’t believe you had to post that message about the comments,I’m shocked,you guys produce fantastic informative intelligent films.You do the back ground leg work and the witnesses are so creditable and genuine.This is the channel for this topic on UA-cam,Chris
Sasquatch or no...amazing scenery and people etc. Super footage!
Fantastic 👍👍from 🏴🏴
This place looks like what I can imagine Earth looked like when it was new.
Amazing work!! Keep it up Alex.
Hi Alek. This video was very good. It was nice having you document again. I loved it. I love the culture of the people and hearing their stories. The scenery was just beautiful. So what you didn’t hear anything while camping ,it was still super to watch. Until the next video thank you and stay safe.
I could listen to you all day
Best researchers today. Thanks for your hard work and these videos!
Great research as always and great interviews look forward to the next episode.
What a Christmas present!! Thank you guys!!
Aleks thank you for the new video. Merry Christmas to you and yours. I have said for a very l9ng time that First Nations Tribal Members are going to be the key to helping us discover the truth and learn all we can about these creatures. This legend of Snicks is a new story to me.
I was born in Portland Oregon 70s My respects for bigfoot He owns the woods besides weird creatures No hiking for me Stay strong ppl ✌
Big fan of your show. Haters hate bc they hate themselves. Keep up the good work!
Love this video of your travels,seem so real,wish i was their investigating with you.😊
The subject we all know and love is the search for Bigfoot! Great work on this production!
This is amazing ! Thank you, just began watching and just Amazing of Gods creation. It keeps it in perspective and humbling how us Humans are so small compared to the nature and beauty around us. It just makes me appreciate nature, people creatures,and outdoors more! Really love the videos you put out there for all of us to follow.
Petakov (did I spell that right?) I legit get excited every time I know more of your work is coming. You've got the touch bro. Look forward to what's next.
The area is stunning- thanks for transporting us there, and all the places you go that I will never be able to see in person
Thank you for this exceptionally well done production. I think it would be spectacular if you could take a journey out to Ape Lake in the future.
Yes but yo mama
A perfect way to end my christmas day!
Thanks For Sharing Alex Great Video.
This area is absolutely stunning!
Another fantastic and thoughtful video, thank you. Watching your videos fuels my burning desire to return to the USA and Canada and to engage with the countries and people, traditions and stories, they leave with a pleasant feeling of mild jealousy.. I always click .ike wishing your videos were longer and this one is no exception. Thank you once more.
fabulous episode, stunning scenery, merry Christmas and thank you
Thank you for another fantastic instalment of this amazing program! Aleksandar Petakov you are fast becoming one of the best field reporters out there keep up this truly incredible work and also The Dark Cost so good thank you for your insights and way of being
Thank you STM crew for all your efforts and research. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I have been watching you guys all late summer it has been amazing what you guys have photographed, I've been to BC and I've been to those mountains are absolutely beautiful, but one thing about squashing, it takes you into some of the most amazing places, I have really enjoyed looking at the backcountry and the waterfalls and I'm going Envy, you may not get the Bigfoot stuff but that's part of it I enjoy watching you guys in the backcountry, and I've had my encounter, and I will be blunt it was a little spooky for me.
Another very good episode!
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Absolutely beautiful video. Home run Petikov ☺️💕
Fantastic Cinematography and detailed content. You bring so much deserved credit toward this very contrevesial subject.
I thank you for your dedication and insight.
How beautiful ❄️🌟
Great episode, beautiful area, Merry Christmas!
Fascinating!
Thank You!
Hi Aleks, Marie from South Wales UK 🇬🇧
Thank You once Again for taking Us on a Amazing Beautiful Intresting Adventure, it Never Disappoints . A Very Happy New Year to You & All The Gang and of course All of Us Sasquatchers . 🌲🌲👣👣👣👣🎉🎉❤
Hi Marie, I,m a follower too, also from South Wales, we’ve got the scenery on a smaller scale but no cryptids! 🏴
@@nullisecundus1401 Hi , Yes Wales is So Beautiful , but we've got Our Wilderness as you say Much Smaller , but No Bigfoot , ( or is there) 👣👣👣🥺🤔😁💗
Stunning area❤
This was incredible.
I thought this was one of the cooler shows you guys have done in a while! I’ve always wanted to go to Bella coola since I was a kid when I saw it on a hunting show. I was actually talking to my mom the day before about this place. It would be really awesome to see you guys stay in Nahanni valley some day and cover all those stories!
Rotch was truly engrossed w/ Your Work, Bobo ... & thankful that You welcomed Him into Your Familys' Home during His last, good, years ...
Wassup support u all the way from newzealand.............
Just what I needed!
Thanks for the professionalism in the way you do your research and make your films. Wishing everyone on the team a peaceful and relaxing Christmas and a healthy and successful New Year.
Wow! Absolutely wonderful documentary guys! I just love your videos! They are just so informative! Plus the amazing destinations that you travel too! Thank-you for making these!
Merry Christmas to all you guys ❤️🥂 here from the Uk 🇬🇧 much love
Merry X-Mas STM ! Another great one !
I just love your beautiful films. What a breathtaking place. Thankyou
I love watching your videos great work guys I’ve watched area a probably 20 times
👋💚 Alek, Bella Coola, what beautiful scenery and thank you for sharing some of the local stories and as always showing respect for the land & people 💯👍I hope you get to return back there, much territory to explore in regards to the elusive Sasquatch Bigfoot💯👍
I thoroughly enjoy your videos and hope you all have a very Good Holiday.... Merry Christmas 🎄❤