This Ancient Site has Defied Discovery, Can I Reach It?
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
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Years ago, I found an ancient structure at a dizzying height off the canyon floor. I wanted to climb to it, but I backed down. I was scared. I've thought a lot about what I saw that day, and decided I was headed back to see it for myself. Would I be able to make the climb?
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@@marciaskillern6889 be careful with the cactus! 🌵🌵
This is actually a good deal for what you get. Not sure why people are mad that you are sponsoring a product that goes perfectly with your channel. I think they are low-key jealous. If they dont want to watch the ad, they can simply move their arm a little bit and skip it. It takes more energy to complain about it than to skip it lol. Thats not the kind of people you want here anyways. Keep up the good work brother!
I would personally block the people that complain. That will prevent them from doing that to other channels that give them free content to enjoy
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Quite a few of the stones in the last ruin look chiseled in the rectangular form, also the door stone you showed is rounded.
I would be curious to know how these people chiseled stone, not having metal tools?
As a 73-year old guy who wandered the mountains of Wyoming in my youth, I'm continually awestruck by your explorations, commentary, and wisdom. I wish I'd been half as observant as you! Keep posting, and I'll keep watching! Thanks for what you do!
I'll be 73 in a week and ditto almost all of that. Here's to off trail hiking! And a quote from back in the day - "90% of hikers use 10% of the trails..."
Where at? I am in western Wyoming, myself.
I wish we had YTube back then -
Great content. I appreciate the respect you show, your vids are about the places and an attention seeking clown show. Well done and thank you.
Well said!
I was a primitive backpacker, hiked the San Juans for 2 weeks, up to 14,000’. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back to the top in one day. Grew up in AZ, explored many places, saw cliff dwelling’s, had Native friends take me to off limit sacred places, and caves. Some of the time I had to be blindfolded, as these places are extremely sacred, and they dont want any tribal outsider to know how to find them. I saw astonishing things, very special experiences. Now I am 67, crippled, with heart failure, cancer, and long haul covid, fighting for my life for the last 2 years, mostly homebound, so I really enjoy you taking us with you on these adventures that I can no longer do. Thank you
Jjj
If your memory still holds up, you should record some of these stories, so the memories and records aren't lost!
I'd love to hear some of your stories if you ever find the time to record them and post them on your channel.
Same here..I travelled a lot..low budget mostly ..I got cancer three times and through treatment got heart problems etc etc,no energy left..my kids just yesterday send pictures from South America..Spirit is still there in this old ill body..what a pity
I hope we both manage and may be feeling little better some day
I keep my fingers crossed for you
Had to write ,there were so many similarities
All the best 🌍🇧🇪
@@anjapeggy727 i am sorry to hear that. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
@@thestrangeceleb I thought you were responding to me, but I think you intended to respond to the dessert drifter..
Don't worry about the complaints regarding the promotion. The quality of your content speaks for its self. Viewers want to support you and know that your work provides a decent living. Thanks for the hours of amazing footage, bringing these ancient cultures and remote ruins to folks who might never be able to do it themselves.
I may just buy one of those. Looks like just the thing, so I'm happy to learn about it.
@@cloudyview415 it was a very entertaining ad. 💝
Agree. At least the product promoted is something pertinent to the video subject, and that viewers might actually be interested in.
@@CandideSchmyles wow what a bitter jackass you are. Did it not occur to you that Evelyn actually loves the guy? Besides,Andrew is not living in a mansion. He has a Subaru not a BS Tesla truck. 🙄
*Atypically @**21:16** the large pot sherd is painted on the INSIDE of the bowl curvature.*
I am 94 years old with two missing legs from a motorbike accident in 1977, your videos fill me full of glee.
My days are nearly numbered but yours are just beginning! A fascinating find indeed. I’ve found a few odds and ends in my explorative days but those days are long gone
There are many hikers, climbers & vloggers going thru the same ‘outback’, doing a similar thing to what you are doing, but YOU do it BEST! You’re excellent at filming and you take us on a journey where we get to see it all, and understand it as well. Thanks so much for doing such a great enjoyable job!
I totally agree with this. I have been following others that I I feel are losing their touch. This channel is the only one that I’ll watch the whole video anymore. The rest I just skim through and am left disappointed
I second that! Hands-down the best and more importantly, the most authentic.
And his music and videography is amazing!!
I appreciate his integrity.
@@astrialindah2773 Cinematography has evolved tremendously.
The difficulty of living there, bringing up water, game, raising crops, the construction. Amazing.
As someone who is physically disabled I can only dream about exploring these areas myself. I love exploring them through your videos. I appreciate how respectful you are of the environment, the ancient sites, and the history of these amazing places and the ancients who lived there. Thank you for sharing. Much love!
Ditto! ❤
Same here. I am disabled also. ❤
Well, I guess this can be the disabled viewer section of the comments; I’m right there with you; hemiplegic from a stroke. God bless you all!
Me too!!
So am I . I love to watch and listen to Andrew explain what he’s seeing and his insight to our past. We live in a wonderful country that so many different people has lived in. Such beautiful artwork they left for us to enjoy.
The thanks is all to you, I am 75 and have been disbaled for the last 25 years , I always wanted to do something like what you do, but I didn't think there was any urgency, I was very wrong. Thank you for taking me along with you, I would still love to feel the wind on my skin and smell the air and the dirt , but seeing it from my table is pretty wonderful also.
May you and your family and loved ones be forever happy and healthy.
I am 76 and live on the coast of South Carolina, I always wanted to visit these areas. I have enjoyed everyone of your videos.
I live outside the US and do not mind watching ads on your channel even though I can not buy the stuff they promote. You are already presenting high-quality content for us to enjoy for free and we are happy to give back to you simply by watching these short ads.
It occurs to me that you probably lived back then in these kind of locations and that’s why you feel so drawn and interested to see them, and so respectful towards them.
Absolutely. We carry our experiences from life to life.
Holy Crap, 9 months on youtube, 44 videos and you already have almost 300K subs. Your doing something right !!! Keep up the great quality videos. We love watching.
I was thinking the same thing. I love to see your numbers grow so fast.
It blows my mind more than yours! Haha. I don’t understand it but am thankful
I’m from Australia !
This is so cool !
Man what a life, the people living there had ! 🧐
IMAGINE GOING BACK IN TIME!
Your narration and filming all by yourself are really great. I wish you would send your videos to National Geographic because I think your videos are better than some of their slick productions!
A Navajo guide in Canyon de Chelly several years ago told me that when you see a petroglyph of a group of solid color hands, it means that location is a burial ground. He also said if you see a dark hand in a white circle, it indicated the burial area of a prominent/spiritual leader.
I enjoy your blend of outdoor exploration, archaeology, philosophy, botany and more. The long quiet pauses as you pan across the ruins are very moving.
The power of silence!
I’m a 65 year old Aussie. I’ve spent all my life doing multi-day walks in remote places. Unfortunately, now old injuries have caught up with me, and I’m no longer able to do the things I’ve always loved. Watching you do them is the next best thing! I congratulate you. Keep it up, it is very appreciated!
As someone who spent 8 years on road alone...stopped 8 months ago...loves native culture and history..misses the lanscape...for a while now you have kept my heart at ease...the peaceful content and history I look forward to all the time...thank you❤
OMG!
Why did you spend 8 years on the road alone? 😶
And . . . Did you find what you were looking for?
I spent years out there too. Colorado, Florida, North Carolina and many places between. I lived in little towns or far from city life, and then explored the miles around my base. I'm too old now my bones break too easy, so I'm home bound. It's great that guys like this can take us to places we can't get to any more. You - Miss Kelly have lived a life only a few of us understand but it's great, eh? 😊 I'd do it all again - but I would go even further into the wild. 🌌
You mean home base, or Army base?
@@skippylippy547Does anyone? Ever...
@@Jreb1865
To answer your question, yes lots of people find what they are looking for.
I don't understand why you think that's rare?
Most of the people I've known in my life are living lives that purposeful, satisfying, and are fulfilled.
This place was immense and the people were forced to leave. The red handprints and the red paint splatters meant blood was spilled and the handprints were the last thing they left. I listen to the elders. If you can find an elder willing to talk to you, it's wonderful. "Stories by Alex" goes and speaks with elders and other historians. He has old film of actuall ceremonies that explains some of the petroglyphs and ceremonies. Every line means something. You would be surprised at how much damage high-pressure water cannons and dynamite can do. I see water damage and fire damage.
Everybody always wants everything for FREE, FREE, FREE!!!! An ad once in awhile doesn’t bother me none, especially if it means the content creators can keep putting out quality work.
I have found that the things I get for free,aren't as valuable as the things I've aquired through dedication and hard work.
I don't mind ads, either, if they relate to content or getting the content! If I were still camping and hiking, I'd like to know about new or improved gear.
All UA-camrs use adverts I just click skip or go mute for 30seconds not a big deal. Maybe the moaners should get premium youtube😂
I agree. Ads pay for us to get to see this quality content for free.
I'm so grateful that you had confidence in your production to not ruin it with constant music. I appreciate being able to take in what you are sharing, without that distraction.
But the music that you chose fits so well!
I've got to say the ambient music selection is fantastic ❤️
Is always lovely.
It"s such a pleasure to accompany you on your travels, introducing us to the first people's place of habitat. I can almost feel how they lived and survived so long ago. Thank you for your time and effort to produce these films for all of us.
You’re acting in the little ad was great. And humor is always appreciated. ❤
What a great channel this is to get away from the place you are for half hr !!, I'm currently in Ukraine in a subway while an air siren is going off so I've watched a few episodes and I'm grateful for the escape you gave me . Will be home in uk soon but will always have this memory of sitting in Ukraine watching the amazing south of America described by a great bloke who cares . Thank you
How THANKFUL they keep calling you and you keep taking me along! AMAZING!
that corrugated pottery took my breath away! I said 'wow!' out loud, how beautiful.
Thank you for including us!
Wow, congratulations on achieving that daunting climb and seeing such an interesting accomplishment by early people living in such a harsh environment. I am sure it makes your adventure much harder filming your hike, but I am so appreciative that you take us along with you.
Dude. You are Special ! What you do is Special, Your show is Special... I don't have the words to explain how Special you and your show are.. I apologize for my lack of proper vocabulary .......
You Sir are Special too me and I wish to thank you for the quality entertainment that you provide.
Live Well, Be Well... I love your show.
Thank you my dude 🤙🏼
@@Desert.Drifter
_"Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn."_
C.S. Lewis
Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. My biggest regret in life is not doing more of these hikes while I was young and fit. Today, age and injury has taken a toll. For me, it's almost too hard just going to the grocery store.
The scope of all the ruins you've found and visited is truly amazing. There were people hiding in the cliffs everywhere it seems!
I agree cary.
I often wonder about who built stone walls with windows and doors in them?
What did they put inside those windows? And did they have some kind of door?
Did natives build this way? Or were these structures built by "desperado's" hiding from the law? 🤔
Like "The Hole In The Wall Gang" maybe?
I had thought there was only Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and Canyon de Chelle. 😳
@@fly_speck_cafe really? you can easily find out there are tens, maybe hundreds of those places.
@@wout123100 I had no idea.
Even the ancients had to hide...from all the Good people of earth
Your appreciation of these archeological sites is heart warming. Can any of us imagine, how it would be IF someone (other than yourself and your family) invited countless people into our home....our land ...plopped down on a spot and guarded it with firearms ??
I think you possibly do things for two reasons #1 you honor those who have been before us and you want to make sure they are remembered and #2 because you have the desire to test your own metal. I love these videos. Thanks for inviting us along. 😊
Yes, there is a lot of my own self-discovery tied up in it…
Mettle
Mettle not metal.
Hi Andrew. I enjoy your videos so much. My husband and I are 61 now. We don’t get out to hike like we once did. I lost half my right foot back in 2006 in an accident at work. A thousand pound beam fell on me. Needless to say, my hiking years are behind me now. So I love watching as I can’t get out there myself. Be safe out there and keep up the good work. You bring a lot of joy to a lot of people.
❤️💜💚
Definitely one of the best utube channel going today,full of beautiful places, history. Appreciate all your hard work, commercials or not,you do ehats best for you snd your family.
When I was young, I did what you do with a small group of friends. Every year we made planned trips to different locations in the Southwest to explore ancient sites. Now, I'm an old man, and I'm sick. I haven't been out in so long I can't remember what the trees smell like anymore, so I've decided thanks to your videos, I'm not going to die in this apartment. I'm calling an agent right now and I'm moving to the country. Thank you for reminding me how much I miss it.
I’m not who I was either! I’m so glad to watch Desert Drifter and to learn from you and experience these remote places !
I’m so grateful you are a believer!
I love anthropology, and was mesmerized by your exploration. I noticed the yellow drawing of the man with the goat pictograph. He isn’t hunting the goat, he doesn’t have a bow or spear, but it looks like he has a knife in his hand. And, the goat seems to be encircled by a red drawing of an enclosure. I think we’re looking at an ancient farmer. Then, on the strange drawings in a grouping, I think we’re looking at a star chart. The points/appendages were drawn like twinkling stars. This chart may have helped them with their harvest. Later on, upon seeing the corn, I realize they needed sunlight at water to grow the corn, but then it might have been too difficult to haul the corn up that hill. Might they have had a system whereby they would lower the corn from the bluff? Thanks for all you do.
I’ve never travelled in the states , I’m in the UK. But I am MESMERISED, by your ancient history over there , so exquisitely shared with us/ and the world …. Thankyou so much xx 😊
Could not agree more, Regards from UK
Thanks. Most Europeans think America started in 1492.
You folks have pretty cool history, too!...
American history is so wild because they left no written records. I really enjoy all sorts, though and the UK always has something amazing being dug up, as well!
You, my friend, live in a stunningly beautiful country with amazing history...but please come visit whenever you like :)
I appreciate all the perspectives, contemplative and visual - it gives me deeper appreciation of how enormous the area is when I see you so tiny in the aireal shots. Thank you for taking us along on these videos.
I think the reason most of us to go to historical places like that is because we are Romantic Historians at heart and we keep going back to try to see, to touch those from the distant past. When you go to their homes, see their art, the artifacts from their daily lives you feel so close you can almost reach thru time and speak to them.
“Romantic historians”, well said. Guilty as charged 😉
Thank you for keeping the history of these unknown people alive with the needed respect.
Those people that inhabited those canyon walls had to be tough as boot leather . Much respect for those that came before us ! I'm humbled by their life, times and shear tenacity!
An drew this is an amazing video, however, I love them all. I am 82 and feel like I am actually walking behind you in your explorations. I too love the ancient peoples homes and the fortitude they had to survive. I love seeing the arrowheads, pot sherds and corn cobs, whatever it took them to live. Thank you for this one Andrew.
Mr. Drifter, this video is my favorite. The voice-over script is dynamite. The visual beauty is fantastic. You've a great eye for detail (guppies, tadpoles, monarchs). It's an honor to see the world through your lens.Thank you.
Thank you!
Yes you're totally right, I've seen many of his adventures, but this video is outstanding. It covers not only ancient history, all those little references to the beauty of this landscapes and nature itself are making it a masterpiece.
Greetings from Black Forest, Europe.
And manzanitas too!
Btw love uour voice it is as calming soothing pertinent as the stuff that meets our eyes. Blessings.
Another great video sir, at 72 I appreciate the opportunity to come along with you. Great work!
You walked in the steps of the Ancient people that dwelled there . That's amazing to me . Thanks for the video.
Thank you Drifter! I am now 80+ after a busy life it is so great to be able to share your explores. As a 14 yr old kid I exp[ored the sites of "early" Maori camps in the hills of NZ ,I found the KNAPPING place where an expert had struck the chips & blades . The "y" shape where he sat with the discarded chips outlining his legs & the hammer stones as he left them! BUT Hell they were LESS than 500 yrs ago! YOUR SITES ARE THOUSANDS OF YEARS BACK these guys had POTTERY! Looks as if they did not use binding grass in their mud mix , or is that not right? .This ruin looks to have been pretty temporary , the corn cobs maybe were stored & never used (insects& rodents ate them, for humans would have took them away to grind. .maybe they had to leave suddenly. ...fascinating the "old ones" sure had a hard life. NOW Drifter ...please take care! ...there are OLD climbers & BOLD climbers but VERY few OLD BOLD Climbers!
Watching a “rerun” of DD when this popped up, so quick switch! Always great to see a new episode, which will also yield new insights when watched for a second or third time. Love your respectful and thoughtful approach…
As far as the climbing goes, it's only a few hundred feet up..!
The poetic and philosophical reflection in your videos is why they are so good! You give us the keys to unlock and imagine this mysterious time, place, and people.
I watch your videos for two reasons 1:because the photography and stories you tell about personal challenge and ancient history are breath taking and deeply personal. And 2: I want to take every step in your shoes, feel every crumbling step on the ground because I can’t, being disabled it’s almost impossible for me to be able to do so. But, your videos almost allow me to be there.
You don’t know what it means to someone like me to have a videographer and content creator like you doing what you do best ❤
Thank you 🙏
Absolutly Stuning !!! Thank you so much for taking me on this journey
I didn't really think about the ads that pop up during your videos. I just skip as quickly as possible so I can get back to watching.
Then I realized by skipping, I was keeping funds from being helpful to you. As of now, excited to watch or not, I wait. And not skip.
I often let the ads play through on my phone, muted, while I watch on my tablet and I skip them. I also click on the ads to help generate more revenue for DD. 😁
You guys are so kind and supportive. But honestly, I skip ads on my own videos when I’m watching them to give myself constructive criticism, so don’t feel bad about skipping them! Time is a precious thing
@@Desert.Drifter time is also money is it not
Great videography and commentary. Love seeing these places and your respect for them. Don't let the downers get to you. Glad you got a sponsor. It takes time, money and a lot of work to put these type of videos together. Cheers
it is nice to see terrain and current artifacts that have not been totally destroyed by visiters.
I used to read Louis L'Amour in my much earlier years. He said you can hear whispers at these places. That always stuck with me.
One of the best sponsor ads I've seen in a video. Seriously, no sarcasm. Y'all have me a good chuckle. It was great. Also, it's super awesome to see you get sponsored. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your videos.
I just have to say, beside the views and commentary, the music is beautifully matched
I pray you never overextend yourself when climbing or just exploring. But thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your adventures.
Boy you have just got to love the invention of the portable drone w/camera. It has expanded our viewing pleasure by leaps and bounds. Thank you for these videos. Cheers from 🇨🇦
I can only imagine being a native living in this canyon and being part of the environment and living there for the season and then moving on to the next amazing location. It’s no wonder these tribes fought so had to keep other tribes and settlers out as long as they could. It would have been a hard life but they seemed to have the skills to thrive in it. Love your videos. Keep it up, I would never get to experience these adventures without your hard work.
That Ampace power supply looks very interesting.
I'm glad you've got reliable support in your efforts to enjoy the great outdoors and bring us excellent content.
Your internal process of the information in front of you transfers to knowledge and turns into wisdom, maybe better and faster than any other explorer on UA-cam.
I personally enjoy all your stuff.
Desert Drifter, I always enjoy your videos. They feel well thought out to me. Plus, your respect for nature is impeccable. I thank you for that with all my being.
What a lovely place you took me to today. It helps me to experience the SW as I am not able to travel that direct at this time in my life.
Please be safe on every adventure you go out on always. I look forward to your next video!
Thank you Therese
Thank you Therese
@@Desert.Drifter you are so welcome!
Wow! I was blown away with this video. Such difficult terrain, but looks like you felt it was worth it. Amazing stuff....thanks for making the climb and sharing it with us.
You deserve every one of those nearly 300K subs Andrew. Your explorations, commentary, and drone work are off the
charts!
Academy Award for this, I swear. Wonder-ful.
You're welcome for watching. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to follow you.
I think this has been the most incredible explorations I have watched so far! I can’t help but wonder,”did the Ancient ones actually live here or did they use it as a safe place to retreat to when protecting themselves from an enemy?” You are brave, curious and an excellent climber . I think your wife is a amazing partner!!!!
Been watching your excellent videos for a while now and always appreciate your curious, zen and respectful approach. Reminds me of this quote: “Man is rich in proportion to the amount of things he can leave alone” - Henry David Thoreau
Thanks Jimmy. That’s a great quote, I’ve never heard it before. Very insightful
Wonderful content & Beautiful scenery, D.D.!!
Also great quote from Jimmy~ Love the philosophy from both of you ❤
Andrew, your comments add So much to these amazing adventures!!
Thank you 😊
we're ALL searching for answers...as you see these things, I'm just VERY Thankful that you are willing, and able to take us with you....the highlight of my week is seeing where, and what you will find next. Thanks man...at my age, (77), I am not able to go much anymore, and your explorations are WONDERFUL !!....so Please continue !........OnWard.......
I'm not a historian by any means but just looking at what you have shown, it gives me the impression that kind of looks like they were warring against each other, and this was their method of survival. The longer they keep hidden, the longer they would survive. When found their dwelling is destroyed and the victor take the spoils.
I very much appreciate you showing me these incredible places I'd never see otherwise. I'm still mystified by what circumstances would drive a people to inhabit such an extreme environment.
As an 87-year-old I sure know now what I missed in life but you and your UA-cam site lets me see what I did miss.
You did a great job of capturing some of the quality of the light in the evening and morning shots. What a beautiful set of canyons.
A few comments, answers and observations:
I see many people asking where they could have grown corn. Obviously the canyon bottoms once held more viable soil than they do now. In addition to the climate being drier now, 150+ years of Europeans grazing cattle have made huge changes in these arid landscapes. The few succulent grasses and plants have been overgrazed and cannot survive or reproduce. So the amount of topsoil delcines year after year after decade.
There's existing photos from the 1800s that show well grassed areas of the Southwest that are denuded now, never to recover. And when those grasses and their roots are gone, more soil washes away with every rain.
There are a couple of other UA-camrs whos channels show drone footage of not just dwelling sites, but still visible previously cropped areas that can only be perceived from above. Orderly rows of mounds where maize was grown in quite large plots.
But how did they fertilize it, once the initial soil was depleted?
There's a very good chance they used nightsoil as the ancient Chinese did. Humanure as its called now.
I also think there is a very high probability that the bighorn sheep were domesticated. Peoples all over the world had domesticated all kinds of animals long before this, why not? Theres some popular, eurocentric notion that they couldn't have been that advanced? If these people could build and live in such inaccessible spots, and successfully grow crops to live on with little water, its hard to fathom that they would not have tried to capture and tame one of their most important food sources. Meat, milk, hides....
Recently, on this or a similar channel, there were pictographs shown that featured large groups of bighorn sheep in a line, facing a human figure. Not being hunted, no arrows or spears shown, just sheep in a line facing a human, just like a flock and its shepherd. I own sheep myself and this is exactly what it reminded me of.
Just my thoughts.
Really!
Not alone its not smart brother an u are not dumb are u .wht a tree man wht a tree i dont go in the bush up here in alberta and for sure no clumbing alone and i wish u would keep one special piece of pottery an one arrow head or knife pieces please because they will be gone some day and u have museum to tell the story
I think you’ve got it ,interesting theory
Their corn? has any been found still growing?
Well said and very thoughtful,
thank you,
Rik Spector
Thank YOU for taking the ones along with you who can not do what you do! In my youth, I loved exploring, be it riding my horse down an old dirt road or just walking down a gravel road, finding fossils in the limestone gravel. Now, I watch you do some incredible exploration. Kudos, young man! 👏
I'm always amazed by your outdoor skills
/ climbing and camera work, definitely one of my favorite channels to watch
I used to cycle 40-80 miles on all my days off…we have great trails here in MN…cycling was my addiction. One day, I got all packed up, put my bike on the car, went inside to get one more thing….came back out, unloaded everything, and never rode again. Your comment as to why you do this made me think of that day. I was 69 years old and very fit and fast…but I’d had enough. Now I work out in a gym…and yes, I spin (after I lift weights). Nice video. Stay safe out there!
A week ago we drove through the towns where my parents grew up and tried to identify the houses and who had lived in them, the evolution of street scapes as houses were replaced with churches or parking lots or office buildings in the past 8 decades. Sites that you visit have no one to recall the recent past but you give us a chance to ponder what was and why that we might never otherwise experience. Thank you.
Thank you for putting words to your thoughts; reflection, imitation ,and finally experience have a deep meaning I believe, to those of us watching. It helps us ponder along with you, there is something intrinsically shared, pretty much indescribable to be a viewer. Deep peace and reflection, looking beyond our own horizons, and lives, it seems. Looking through time beyond, substance visible to the imagination. Stark reality as well. Your narration, endurance, tenacity certainly is inspiring! What beauty and camera footage, we are privileged to share. Thank you for being you, and great appreciation to Evelyn as well. I love your info on the Ampace battery! So grateful you have this piece of equipment, must be a terrific asset.
I study the 'patterns' of my fore fathers. I am only half Native but I think and talk to my Ancestors, daily. I farm and I dig, a lot. I read once, that after years of studies and excavating the Native's patterns, they are Star Watchers, Temple Worshipers. They would trace the Stars and every like 70 plus years, like clock work, the same 'pattern' would be recorded in stone. Like the Snake Effigy and the patterns on the Mound Builders, all over The States. They looked up. The Native's would record the same 'instance' every 70 years and this went on for hundreds of years, they passed down their practices. They lives high and discrete, they had too. So many conflicts, family against family, even until they were far and few, spread out. Thank you Andrew, keeping it real.
Thanks for taking us with You. I can't get out anymore, and really appreciate the journey You take and video. You are kind and respectful to Your surroundings, and i respect and admire Your reverence.
I can see why you are compelled to explore those hidden remains of a lost civilization . It really speaks to how fragile our own civilization is , especially currently ! Just watching through your camera lens , I can feel the adrenaline pump from the emergence into a lost world . The imagination is stirred and the awe and beauty of the canyon its; self . I Love it ! Just watch every step Bud , it's to easy to get locked on to the surrounding sights and forget how important that next step can be !
"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din". Be safe, Andrew. Thank you for taking us on your journeys.
At 74, I really appreciate you. Your content it is amazing. Being able to go along on your adventures reminds me of my youth when I could go on such adventures. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos and for sharing. Amazing channel and beautifully produced. Thank you!
Thank you for bringing us along ❤
Appreciate that you are an explorer and not an expert.
Another great episode. Your videos never fail to amaze me. Your enthusiasm and passion is contagious as well as your daring which still gives me butterflies when I see you climbing. Keep doing what you do. Take care, keep safe. ❤ Dorset, UK
I've been home recuperating and have somehow managed to watch every single Desert Drifter video. Oh man...I am going to go through withdrawals. Thank you for all the amazing adventures.
It's about the journey. Thank you for taking us along!
I wonder if some of these more naïve artworks could be the work of the children while their elders were collecting supplies and building these structures. I can imagine a group of kids trying to throw their mudballs as high as possible to outdo each other.
@@ashby4211 strengthening muscles, improving hand eye coordination, and aim. I think you could be correct.
That's an interesting idea!
Very possible. Great idea. Could well be.
Certainly remember doing exactly the same as kid! There's probably a mudball or two, thrown there by me and buddies, still hanging on the cliffs above where I was raised!
Birds make an excellent alarm clock. Be happy that they have something to sing about. ☺️
Awesome find; beautiful area. It always blows my mind the corn cobs that remain at these sites. Thanks for taking us with once again.
I just can't get over the absolute beauty of these places especially with the drone or when you're at a vista point yourself. It's reverent tears sometimes. The Earth is so, so amazingly beautiful.
The gorgeous string music was a perfect accompaniment to this journey!
You Discovered - You Went - You Found - You Saw - You Recorded - You Reflected - You Left it as it was!
As a viewer, I give you huge Kudos for what you share with us.
Love your summary of it all. Reflection is such an important piece of life
This is one of my favorite videos that you have made. The location, the music, your funny ad, and your deep contemplation made a masterpiece. Keep up the great work, and stay safe out there.
Thanks to you for giving us a quiet moment to contemplate each of your discoveries. I get goosebumps trying to visualize who was there and how they were able to survive in such places. I sincerely hope you prosper making these videos. We need honest reminders of the past to make us appreciate the present.
I am clapping from the top of a freaking mountain for you. The way you recommended the portable power station was epic. You guys really did good work shooting that ad. You guys have a really marketable image.
loved the ad commercial ya'll made lol, made me giggle. And as always great adventure ⛰🏜
Love these. Also love how you keep the videos so chill, and quiet and know when to fade out the music completely- especially when observing the petroglyphs and rock art and such - to really get a sense of the place and moment you’re in. Keep up the good work!