🎃Edition. Missing Hiker 10/20/21 in Olympic NP & 2 Viewer's True Camping Stories

[@tahnimangino749]

Hi, thank you so much for making this video of my dad. My brothers, his son’s are also out there with the SAR teams. I’m here in NJ and of course I’m worried out of my mind! I’m praying with the rest of the family that our dad will be found safe! Again thank you for the story on Duane Miles! Tahni Miles-Mangino

[@WiteDahlia]

My prayers are with you and your family ♥ I hope you bring Duane home safe

[@crystaldorton2251]

God bless you and your family. May he bring your father home quickly and safely.

[@georginamannor8603]

Praying that your father found safe soon.🙏

[@berthaford2152]

I pray your dad is found safe.

[@beckyweaver5981]

We still have time to find him! He’s only been out there 12 days. I would like to help but I’m not in good enough shape to do it but I can pray🙏🙏🙏

[@nalonabrato8900]

I’m 65 and my dad’s lessons in orienteering, survival skills, etc have served me well. Despite going deep into wilderness areas, I’ve never been lost. However, watching videos and reading about the experiences of others who have been lost, had time slips or disappeared are always swirling about in my mind when outdoors. I have on several occasions lost time, especially in deep woods. Thank you for relating such stories, Bryan. I’m a believer in the unexplained. We can never be totally prepared in the wilderness.

[@kathy888]

You can be on a trail, but when going back, it looks completely different! So, it would be easy to veer off on a deer trail, which can even be similar in size. Just because you're in a group, doesn't mean anyone is lookin out for you. Scary.

[@m118lr]

....SO true

[@navigator1372]

Yes. Im a logical man and skeptical when people say they saw stuff but in the wilderness i firmly believe in forces not seen. I believe from my experiences there that there are where vortexes and gates to spiritual realms. Sounds crazy but i firmly believe it. I think we who venture far off the trail by ourselves relate to it

[@BUBBLESPOGO]

@@navigator1372 Hi David I firmly believe that too. Why? Revelation 12:7-13 talks about the rebel angels being cast out of the heavenly realms and confined to the earth's realm until their judgment comes. Since they are spirit beings, they exist within a spirit realm here within the earth's vicinity. I believe they cannot function in our organic world without serious consequences to themselves. Their ability to materialize into human bodies and live in them were taken away when they were forced to return to the spirit realm from which they came at the the time of the Noachian Flood. These portals and gates, like the one at the Skinwalker Ranch, and those seen by persons deep in the woods and elsewhere, explain how they enter our organic world for a limited amount of time to deceive and torment God's creatures.

[@prioris55555]

@@BUBBLESPOGO skin walkers usually refer to dogman skin walkers were also trained indian assassins who wore skin of animals as camouflage skin walkers can on rare occasions be spiritual beings who harm others. they can morph into other forms

[@serenityhiker9467]

You are imo the most underrated content creator and supporter of these cases on YT. I've seen so many channels copy your material but don't have the compassion you do, and I wish YT had a better way of getting good content creators views. Just know you are appreciated by many!

[@darlenevoigt1457]

I never go far from the road because I was lost once picking mushrooms . I thought I was going towards the road but actually was going deeper into the forest. Thankfully the other guys found me and we got out. Funny thing, I was convinced they were going the wrong direction, but it was me.

[@stevestringham1095]

i never go picking without a compass, lighter and a stout knife. rain gear is a given.

[@imdawolfman2698]

I've spent the night trying to keep damp wood burning, lying with my body curled around the meager flame and my head resting on a backpack full of mushrooms.

[@stevestringham1095]

@@imdawolfman2698 i have come close to that myself lol. i keep my eye out for old snags full of pitch for the purpose of getting a raging fire going but it would take a shit ton to burn all night. i have a backpack with the five C's plus a few more when i go out anymore. but back when i commercially picked it was hard to pack all of those things and a load of mushrooms. hence the lighter knife and compass. i would wear my Grunden raingear and rubber boots which are like a shelter you wear.i have spent days on end where i was seldom if never out of them so i know they work.

[@jeanettecameron7530]

Same thing happened to me. I thought I was keeping the road in sight but it ended up being a different road.

[@gerardjones7881]

@@jeanettecameron7530 I thought I was near Macdonalds but came out of the woods to find Burger King. Stay alert.

[@DapperEdsel]

I actually got lost in Olympic national park once. That was terrifying. Also I only got lost because my hiking partners hiked way ahead of me and never checked on me or waited for me. Luckily they spotted me on their way back down the trail and called out to me so I could find my way back to them. I was so pissed at them for leaving me behind... Ugh.

[@Suzanne1999]

Wow. You are so lucky!

[@DapperEdsel]

@@Suzanne1999 Yeah. I was easy to spot being halfway up the wrong mountain. I had a map, just didn't know what trail to take (there were two to that destination and I honestly couldn't see where the other one was compared to the map) and if they hadn't spotted me I may have been left behind. 😱

[@gingertabby5533]

Sad that your hiking companions didn't make sure everyone was safe and together. Groups should only proceed at the speed of the slowest hiker and the more experienced hikers should always look out for the less experienced ones. Glad you were spotted.

[@littleredwitch]

What kind of “partners “ were they? Shame on them!

[@littleredwitch]

@@gingertabby5533 like motorcycling in group: 1 leader at the front and a tail one right at the end making sure that no-one takes the wrong turning.

[@berthaford2152]

Those were great stories at the end. Regarding the missing hiker, off trail and his age were important factors. Especially given the rough terrain. I hope he is found for his and his family’s sakes.

[@susanbrown2909]

So many people seem experienced,but doesn’t hold sway with such rugged terrain. It’s like a gigantic maze of trees.. Well told stories ...Bryan .

[@01baia]

My heart goes out to the family of Duane Miles. May he be found safe. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@brookeshaffer4377]

The fact that Mr.Myles liked to go off trail during his hikes is very concerning😔The weather has been brutal.I certainly hope he is found very soon.

[@rebeccafromoutwest5904]

Great stories, Bryan...I remember reading years ago about how some hiker swears that he walked through a portal in the woods...he was lost for a few days...then when he found his way back to camp, he hadn't been gone for more than a few hours...scary stuff, but it doesn't stop me from going camping and on hikes, I love the outdoors/woods. Thanks for sharing! 🌲

[@TS-mq1fj]

Our tribal elders speak of parallel portals and entities that pass through them. If you feel or sense something out of sorts listen to your senses and react accordingly, it's not heebie jeebie but a real reaction to something beyond cognitive understanding.

[@NYCHFAN]

@@TS-mq1fj My late husband used to say if the hairs on the back of your neck stick up, or you feel like you're being watched in the woods, there's probably a mt. lion nearby. While I agree, there were places we'd check out to camp and get a "feeling" so wouldn't stay. I believe those times it was more than a lion. Peace.

[@richierich3053]

On a plant shutdown for the holidays and came across your channel some very eye opening stories that will definitely make you wonder. Up where our cabin is in west central wi there's tons of public land to hunt/explore my pa still worries about me going out alone and I'm almost 40. Been twisted around before and not a good feeling always try to be prepared as possible hopefully to get me through a jam if I get in one. My thoughts and prayers go out to individuals and their families whom stories you share.

[@Finallyretired2022]

Thank you to the people who shared their stories. To the family of the missing man, don’t give up hope.

[@juliajohnson5276]

Being 78 years old, and going by himself, were 2 unwise choices that he made. Hope they find him.

[@Shermaxphil]

Wow, amazing stories!! BTW, I honestly believe story teller #2's story. I'm just glad everyone in both stories were ok. My prayers are with the missing hiker and his family. Beautiful pumpkins ♥

[@mecaschwager764]

The writer of story number 1 is hilarious! For such a scary experience she told it so well and funny! And Bryan, your voice was perfect!

[@mamacitabambi3558]

Your absolutely right, it was written hysterically and very well, even though it was scary! And, Brian delivered it perfectly! I could visualize it! I would go again, if I were the girl. BUT, I carry a gun. I'd never go camping in a tent or a trailer, without one. Both, animals and people, can be scary in the woods.

[@Bumpyi64]

@@mamacitabambi3558 I agree 💯%

[@huntlife]

Love the depiction of the look when hubby heard the footsteps outside of tent

[@christinemeleg4535]

@@huntlife That had me laughing so hard! Good old "I am an outdoorsman....." There is one in every campground.....

[@littleredwitch]

You mean No2. No1 is Duane story. Very sad!

[@logosoul76]

Love these true/camp-fire stories. Thanks for sharing. That last one where the guy seemingly goes through some kind of inter-dimensional/time warp/worm-hole was really fascinating. I've heard other purportedly true stories similar to that and because of what physicists are now talking about with string theory, I actually believe most of them. Maybe that's what has happened with the Bermuda Triangle incidents. I just hope that if it ever happens to me, my whole body goes back in time so I can enjoy my youth all over again. With all of that said, my prayers are with the first gentlemen you spoke of who was lost in October. I certainly pray they find him alive.

[@jazamaraz8029]

So sorry to hear this story about Duane Miles. That's a extremely tough area to get lost in - thick forest with dense undergrowth. Add to that the near constant rain at this time of year. The Lake Quinault area holds the record for the highest rainfall in the lower 48. Once your clothes get wet, hypothermia can quickly set in. Prayers for the family.

[@winkieblink7625]

Just can’t go hiking in the wilderness alone. So sad about losing loved ones. Olympic NP is pretty rugged. Gosh I hope he’s ok. And a day hike off trail…geeezeeeeeee……sad. The thing is…this is the Bad thing about aging. What one thinks they can do….and very well did….at ages 25 , 35, 45 years old…..etc… At 78 one thinks they can STILL do it! The mind tells them they can. It rationalizes they can. BUT just maybe they can’t or shouldn’t. Family should stop them or go with a buddy. They MUST do this to SAVE them. I really hope they find this guy ok. 🙏🙏

[@tikitavi7120]

I recently went cross country skiing in an area I am quite familiar with. Since I was leaving a fresh trail I had no fear of being lost, as I could just follow my tracks to get out. The light was flat and cloudy, the sun was blocked out and it is in a timbered area with no real landmarks. I skied for about an hour, stopped, rested and had a snack. I was absolutely certain I was following a straight course. After another hour I looked around and recognized nothing, I was completely lost except for my trail. Decided to go another fifteen minutes to try and find something familiar and saw fresh tracks in the snow ahead. Upon getting to the tracks I realized they were mine. I had skied in a big circle. Even though I was not really lost, it was sobering for me, as I am skilled in the outdoors and can use a compass well, I had simply chosen not to so I could test myself. I followed my original tracks back, and I was ten minutes away from my truck.

[@paulcollins6732]

Another great video, Bryan! Keep including subscribers' stories as a feature of your channel. Fellow subscribers to this channel might like to know that Rusty West released some cracking, spooky subscriber stories earlier today on his channel. Happy Halloween, all! 🎃

[@MsOneironaut]

loved this episode Bryan! great idea including viewers stories. I found the second story very compelling and might be an explanation of how thousands of people have gotten lost and might also be the reason why some are never found again. The second story also reminds me of some of the strange stories where missing people were found dead but looking like they had been gone for years. Keep up the great work!

[@gingertabby5533]

Praying Duane is found safe and sound very soon. Thank you for bringing his situation to light so quickly. All my best thoughts to him and his family. Cannot imagine what they are going through. Those were two very good stories. Thanks again and love your pumpkins. Such a talent. ❤

[@deborahclayton3101]

No matter how experienced a person might be….NEVER hike alone!

[@lesliesorady5771]

Praying they find this man safe. Don't know why more people don't carry personal locator devices with SOS feature. That 2nd story of the guy being lost but apparently wasn't...creepy!

[@prioris55555]

"we don't need any compass or map" said the permanently lost hikers i learned early on you should always put a compass and map in sealed plastic bag. also bring a flashlight, clothing etc just in case something happens even if taking what seems like a simple or short hike trails look very different when reversing direction you never know what can happen. what seems like a minor mistake can be very costly in the wilderness

[@chantico6518]

I enjoyed hearing the viewers’ stories! Love the pumpkins!

[@conniehemmer6831]

I really hope this man is found safe and reunited with his family. The story about losing time in the forest was really creepy but I sort of believe it. There are plenty of strange things out there. The pumpkins are awesome - I especially like the moon and cat pumpkin. Very creative. Really enjoy your channel and how you share the stories with respect and empathy.

[@juanaction2715]

Thanks for sharing strange stories but more importantly, posting info about recently missing people to draw attention to the cases. Well done!!

[@55tacoma]

I started watching your channel in this last month, and I am so amazed by how many people are missing! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@kkjj4508]

Are you that closed off that this guy's site brought it to your ATTENTION ???? how are you not familiar with missing 411 and David paulides???? THE CAN-AM MISSING PROJECT COME ON MAN YOU CAN'T BE THAT SHALLOW SHALLOW

[@Suzanne1999]

@@kkjj4508 Wow. Why did you post that comment? Not very nice. Not everyone is as familiar as we are on this subject. How about just a, "Welcome, glad you're here?"

[@tailgunnerhikes4703]

I was in same area as Myles a few months ago and also pitched tent out of sight off trail. But I wear a bright red T-shirt and have a Garmin InReach with me and post location to family. And even on a short day hike in area, I carry day pack with 10-essentials including water filter, fire making kit, knife, and emergency blanket. With what I understand of Myles experience, I doubt he is simply lost.

[@cathiecollins7320]

Wow, you're story telling is incredible, you definitely have a gift for this!!

[@PNWNature]

Thanks for the update on the missing hiker. I'm in Tacoma and frequent the Olympics so this hits home. I hope they find him. Thanks for sharing the scary stories as well!! I am always looking for those.

[@iskuhiboyadjian3495]

I love the very interesting stories from subscribers!! Hopefully Duane Miles will be found!!!

[@WiteDahlia]

Praying for Duane to be found 🙏 There's still time to save him, hopefully ✨

[@terilyn5299]

Bryan! I love the concern and respect you have regarding these incidents Your voice somehow soothes me, and I feel like I've k own you since I was little. Thank you

[@jasbal1737]

Hi Bryan, I live in the UK and have only visited NYC in the US. It’s unlikely I will get an opportunity to visit some of the wonderful places featured on your channel. I just wished to compliment you on the delivery and sensitivity of the information provided. I find your videos very interesting, although it is sad to hear of so many people lost in these remote areas. Thank you for sharing. Best Regards Jas

[@allthebest744]

Bryan, As always, another great video. I hope they find Duane soon. You did a great presentation on the stories. I have really enjoyed watching your videos; thank you for educating us on the beauty and potential dangers of the forests.

[@jburnett8152]

I completely believe the last story. There have been a lot of reports lately of vortexes in the forest. Always happens when the person is alone. David Polities sometimes does stories on them.

[@BFHuntress]

Paulides

[@lisas8244]

Sounds as though he did some time traveling and those who were with him never knew.

[@caffiend.]

So why didnt he come to agreement on the date. It is either the next day (if he spent the night alone) or the same day he got lost. Why did that not occur to anyone to prove or disprove his story.

[@andyrob3259]

🤦‍♀️ only Americans it seems. UFO, time slips, big foot etc. What a coincidence they chose to appear to the totally sane people of a single nation. What next - an ape civilisation?

[@speteydog2260]

Story 1 was scary. Felt terrible for the wife who had a dud outdoorsman for a husband. When she thought he was a rugged know-it-all dude. Imagine putting yourself in the hands of such a inept person.

[@angelmartin7310]

I can't help but feel the same outrage, lol. It's one thing to be so careless with your own self but he was extremely careless with his wife's safety. My husband is overly cautious and this story made me really appreciate that

[@andyrob3259]

That event would make me question the marriage. He was only concerned when ‘he’ felt threatened. Not her.

[@angelmartin7310]

@@andyrob3259 Yes. Lord knows the peril we would find ourselves in without my husband's level head.

[@LionessHiker]

Thanks for covering the current story on Duane Miles! I am too far away to help but I can pray for his safe recovery.

[@paulahurst4434]

Never go into the woods alone. Too many people have disappeared mysteriously

[@angelmartin7310]

Our ancestors would be incredulous to see today we think the woods are like a theme park, or that we choose to sleep overnight in them especially ALONE. Wilderness areas have a different spiritual jurisdiction, evil things are allowed to dwell and operate more freely in areas not settled by mankind. We used to know this. Hiking is my favorite thing in the world to do but never alone and never with a naive mindset.

[@jeddimich2779]

I've been out in the woods camping so much! Never really seen anything weird. Waiting for that day! Kinda hope it never happens. Keep up the great work!

[@celestenova777]

Really enjoyed these stories. The first one was funny and the second one quite creepy! Well narrated and you have a great channel, thanks for your work🎃👍. (Hope for good news on the missing hiker asap).

[@snookieg2409]

I love the pumpkins! It is fun that you include a little something at the end for those of us who stick around. I really liked some of your bucket list locations, as well. I enjoyed the subscriber stories, I just like listening to people's stories about their lived experiences. Thanks for another great video! Happy Halloween and have a blessed All Souls Day tomorrow.

[@pamelapacific943]

Love the pumpkins! Great video thanks Bryon!!

[@laurametheny1008]

Definitely creepy! I sure hope they find that guy soon. Don't usually hear about these until years later. Thank you🙏💔🎃

[@Suzanne1999]

You sound so young!!! Your story about you and your husband was hilarious. A lot of creepy sounds come out at night, I know. I'm loving these videos, Bryan. You include a lot of details, which is really helpful in setting the scene! 😊🎃🎆

[@paulastoddard7768]

Your pumpkin carving skills are A+! I always enjoy your stories told in such a calm soothing voice. Love to enter the drawing! Happy Halloween y'all!

[@prarieborn6458]

The Wizard hat is the Best 🎃

[@clarencewest6418]

Thank you. You do an excellent reading. I like your reading style. I also appreciate your sentiments regarding those left behind.

[@01baia]

I loved the viewer stories. The second one really resonated with me. I have believed for many years in alternate universe. I often catch glimpses of it but have never been in a situation like Story Two. But I feel sure it could happen.

[@andyrob3259]

🤦‍♀️ only Americans it seems. UFO, time slips, big foot etc. What a coincidence they chose to appear to the totally sane people of a single nation.

[@AimeeAimee444]

To the man who lost time or gained it depending how you’re looking at the situation, I believe you. Many people have experienced this as well as the Forest changing, as if you stepped into another dimension. I’m glad you survived. Many people vanish and never find their way back.

[@margyb7469]

I had the forest change on me. I can no longer go bush walking and that's the hardest part.

[@AimeeAimee444]

@@margyb7469 Try to be grateful you came back. I know you can tell me to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine considering I’m a complete stranger but I’m glad you were able to make your way out.

[@tahnimangino749]

Just to keep everyone up to date on my dad, Duane Miles, from Channel 5 News on Monday. I, of course, will call family to find out if this information is correct. The search for Duane Miles will now move to “limited continuous mode,” which means park personnel will continue to visit the area, look for clues and respond to new information until Miles is found. However, resources will not be as intensive as the last week. So I just wanted everyone aware that the SAR is now limited and finding him alive would be a miracle at this point! Thank you all for your kind words and support! I appreciate that! Tahni Miles-Mangino

[@jazamaraz8029]

@Tahni Mangino. You and your family are in my prayers.

[@no1fibersplicer525]

Any updates. Any news at all. I hope y’all get closure somehow. I’m about your fathers age. I hike a lot and tell my kids if something happens to me out there at least know for sure that I was happy and where I want to be.

[@beachgirl9823]

I enjoy the viewers stories. The animal sound that you inserted for story 1… well, approx 6 weeks ago, my husband and I were hiking at a somewhat popular trail loop and we were out there with 1 other couple approx 100 yards behind us. We were there just after sunrise and approx 1.5 miles into the hike, we encountered that sound x 5. We didn’t see the animal that made those sounds but we turned around and left right away. The other couple heard it even though they were a ways behind us. They kept going. We think maybe it was a black bear either protecting her Cubs or her food. It was the most frightening sound I’ve ever heard whilst out on a hike. Yesterday, we ventured out to that same area and not a sound but the hairs on my arms did rise when we passed that same area.

[@Suzanne1999]

I know this is just a guess, but we've heard foxes that loud; sound exactly like that. Scared the crap out of us. We went online and listened to different animal sounds to figure out what we heard. Nighttime brings out some weird shit!

[@beachgirl9823]

@@Suzanne1999 I just had to google and yes - I didn’t know a fox could make such sounds BUT what we heard came from something that was very large - it was very “deep and bass-y) very deep - black bears do frequent/live where we were and I’ve seen a small bear in the recent past there. Whatever made that sound, had to be a few hundred pounds.

[@Suzanne1999]

@@beachgirl9823 Yeah, could very well have been a black bear, after all. They wouldn't have been hibernating yet. I know in some areas, they don't hibernate at all really, like a true hibernation. Don't think I'm nuts, but we still don't know if Bigfoot is real or not.

[@DopamineDecor]

Creepy!!!!

[@beachgirl9823]

@@Suzanne1999 I’m in Florida - yes, bears don’t hibernate here but during this time of the year, they like to “fatten up” like it’s an internal, instinctual thing. They are very active lately even during the day.

[@Una...]

This was fantastic! You're a great story teller!

[@2012enpassant]

For those who think hiking and staying close to the trailhead/ information office is safe your a little naive. Knew a multi generational family who had a whole herd of elk come running down a ridge & passing within 10’. You can chalk it up as elk but it coulda been an encounter with wolves, coyotes, mountain lion or bears. This was during the rut where the trail parallel was mark bc of a recent animal attack in Olympic National Park. Just bc your close to your vehicle doesn’t mean your safe. Also a logging road in the area has made horrible headlines.

[@poopoohead8616]

I really enjoyed this video hearing other people's stories on hiking. It's an awesome video Brian thank you 🥰

[@arneservatius1982]

Michigan If hikers knew what really lives in the forest and streams most would never venture. Always be armed, never alone. Listen, listen, listen! Eyes in back of head. If you let your guard down you could become a sack lunch😎🇺🇸

[@terriseaton3049]

Second Story - WOW! To read stories from viewers/fans/subscribers, FANTASTIC! Can’t wait!!! Pumpkin Carving. You are TALENTED!

[@nickback275]

i am so sad to say that 3 min in I already know that this poor man was taken, he is gone. how do i know? the weather turned bad right away hampering the search efforts. watch 411 missing. its just not safe to go out there alone.

[@rastrmantheseer673]

The Montana "timeslip" story sounds a LOT like many accounts in the Missing 411 series by David Paulides. 1. Point of separation 2. Sudden disorientation 3. Translocation. The story teller is lucky they found their way back. Many do not, and are never found (because they're not in this world anymore, they're in another one right next to it). There's a growing consensus that GRANITE has something to do with these "portals" or time-slip events.

[@kendall5956]

That poor man I feel sorry for him I’m glad he’s OK though. This was an awesome video thank you Oh and I also wanted to complement your pumpkins you did great on them..

[@alicebarton27]

Wow! What a frightening experience.I have no explaination for what happened to you; but glad you are alright!

[@danoalex2977]

I live out in the remote countryside, I still feel safer alone in the middle of nowhere than in the city.

[@Alaska_Gal]

Anybody hiking off trail should really invest in a GPS tracking device…preferably with SOS capability.

[@Suzanne1999]

That's what I keep saying and wondering! What's wrong with these people? We have GPS tracking now. Use it, people!

[@gingertabby5533]

Agreed.

[@littlejack6123]

Maybe some locales should stipulate; no off trail hiking by solo hikers at certain times during the year or under certain weather conditions. Too many persons getting lost!!! The listener stories were great and your pumpkin carvings, gorgeously warm and spooky...

[@gingertabby5533]

I'm 72 and hike solo with my dog all the time. It keeps me sane. The last thing we need these days are more rules and regs. I'm in support of education and especially being prepared but the last thing we need is more government oversight.

[@markbuckallew4689]

Not sure you understand the mindset of these individuals. If anyone makes a rule/law telling naturist, loners, adrenaline junkies.....the first thing solo hikers (rock climbers, survivalist, mountain bikers, surfers, etc.) are going to do is go straight to any banned zone and carry on. Sometimes it's just like a game of "dare ya".

[@andyrob3259]

@@gingertabby5533 cool then look after yourself when you fall with your elderly brittle bones somewhere and don’t waste others time and lives looking for you. Oh and don’t risk the life of your dog as well - that’s selfish

[@TS-mq1fj]

This area is literally unforgivable, dense,steep,rugged and weather changes rapidly. Off trail anywhere in the Olympics is reserved for only the most familiar with that specific area. SAR Teams get disoriented here regularly due to the density of terrain. Foresters that survey use ribbon to mark there path in and follow it out after their survey plotting.

[@jazamaraz8029]

@T S Agreed. This area is really tough. Years ago, I got lost with my dad while elk hunting in November in the Hoh River Valley which is just north of Lake Quinault. Once off the road and in the forest it quickly became impossible to keep our sense of direction. Visibility was around 100ft given the dense forest. The sky was overcast and it began to rain and daylight was fading. We had a compass for oreintation. We were hunting on the south slope of a long east-west ridge with the Hoh River to the south of us and the crest of the ridge to the north. Every so othen my dad would look at the compass. On time when he pulled it out and checked he just stood there for a long time with a scared look on his face. We knew the direction back to the car was downhill to the south, but the compass was telling us that if we went south we would be going uphill. It made absolutely no sense. Do we trust the compass or do we trust our knowledge of the terrain? I made a desparate plea to God that if He got us out of there safely, I would never go elk hunting again. We opted to follow the compass and got out safely. It's been more than 40 years since that day and I have never been elk hunting sense. That excursion into the woods demonstrated to me how easily and quickly someone can become disoriented even when experienced as was my dad.

[@TS-mq1fj]

@@jazamaraz8029 I know that ridge, it's between the Bogachiel and Hoh River. Beautiful area with good game but a foreboding maze. Thanks for sharing that!

[@20cosmos20]

That last story is spooky!! They should definitely contact David Paulides of the CanAm Missing Project or Missing 411. Wow, incredible experience. The lady camping with her husband gave me giggles. That line about "waking Bear Grylls" was a good one, haha. My heart goes out to the family of the missing father. Thanks for the content, have enjoyed your channel for quite some time now.

[@novascotiaskater1868]

My husband and I used to go camping/backpacking way off trail in Washington state… up past Salmon Le Sac and way up logging roads with no one for miles and miles… it never once occurred to us to carry a gun - ( although we live in Texas now we are not gun people) and we don’t carry bear spray, maps or compass- I mean we were young and invincible…. I was honestly more scared of a creepy murderer lurking in the woods then I was about bears, wolves, mountain lions, etc … or even that we would have a serious injury. We camped out on the Ocean at Second Beach - on the other side of the Olympic mtns and in the Olympics- we actually had one experience where we are 99% certain we heard a bear woofing nearby. We’ve also been swimming in the Atlantic up in Nova Scotia and my husband saw a great white about 40 ft from him… now when we are there in the summers I use the OceanseTch Shark tracker to see if any are in the area…. We still camp in remote areas with our kids but I am definitely more cautious and pay attention to everything….

[@vickiebailey5261]

THE JACK-O-LANTERNS ARE AWESOME . I REALLY ENJOY YOUR STORIES . THANK YOU FOR THE HONEST ENTERTAINMENT .

[@pennyrapp7134]

Thanks Bryan. Beautiful punpkins. Wow the cat/ ghost moon ♡ well read stories. Those were mind stretchers esp the guy that experienced the tome slip. He was smart keeping it fr him doc. Whew! I believe him.

[@jeanvolante7376]

I was laughing out loud listening to the second story about listening to animal sounds outside your tent. I backpacked 8 miles into Mount Rainier in Washington State. When we set up our tent, after leaving the clearing it was in, we came upon 2 black bears eating berries. We were quiet and they left us alone, but at night, all night long I could hear animals (not small ones) walking outside the tent and breathing heavily right by the tent. Bears looking for food. I never slept a wink in 3 nights there. They did not bother us, but, they could have. Remains my only wilderness camping experience.

[@dovewhite7472]

You don't sound 50. Your voice is of a man in his 30's. We're the same era! God bless you and your family!!!

[@Foxyfreedom]

I love that park. I went off trail there many times. Very easy to get disoriented.

[@deirdre9746]

Will you please cover cases of Indigenous Missing Persons ,as well? Thank you so much.

[@iloveislandlifekeywest]

I’m embarrassed to say I have never carved a pumpkin in my life🎃🙀gonna work on that! Yours are quite good 👍

[@danadavis6097]

This was great! I'm a very new subscriber and really enjoy your channel. Praying for Duane Miles. Praying that giant cow wasn't harmed by whatever was growling outside the couples tent!! Now that was scary!! And why was a cow out in the woods? Unless there's a farm near. But usually farmers don't allow their cattle to just roam everywhere. And the 2nd story was weird. Thanks Brian. God bless 🙏🤗❤️

[@crystaldelosreyes5775]

How creepy! I loved the second story! I wasn't expecting that. I find those type of stories unsettling. Something about one minute yr with friends then boom your alone and lost. I believe him. Maybe just a suggestion seeking hypnosis could help recover what happened that day. Either way awesome stories.

[@lindasd7591]

The carvings are excellent!! You are very talented!!

[@mysteryseaker1914]

Missing hiker did not just get lost. Will likely never be found alive unfortunately. Seems to fit the MO for a missing 411 case.

[@IanP1963]

Yes l am a 411 believer but just wish l knew what it actually was causing all these disappearances🤔

[@Galaxie08]

It's only been 13 days, and Mr. Myles' family member posted here...I wish people would keep that in mind when they comment. Unless you can predict the future, you can't know whether he will be found (soon) or not. An elderly man left the hiking trail (it said he likes to explore off-trail) and got lost and/or injured. Not knowing the exact route he took complicates the search; there's nothing mysterious about this.

[@cdespey]

Those were 2 interesting stories, enjoyed how you narrated them. The 2nd one really makes me stop and think. Have a happy Halloween Bryan! Stay well. 😊

[@billseay6399]

Great carving on the pumpkins and good story have experienced the same thing great video

[@iliveinthewoods]

The second story sounds like an encounter with little people. Like the ones that the Cherokee talk about.. They can really confuse you in the forest and they can move landmarks. If you survive the encounter and find your way, it is said they will be impressed and never put you through the ordeal again. They can even become allies, when treated with respect. You can leave them gifts like Bread, Tobacco, Whiskey, and Candy. Just don't over do it. They can get hooked on those things and become over demanding. It's rare for adults to see them, but sometimes at night you can here their drums and singing.

[@prarieborn6458]

Never saw any, but have left many gifts. It is always a good idea especially when out in the wilderness.

[@thegreencat9947]

I have seen them.....There is a tree where you leave gifts before you enter....I lived in a trailer there....I would see them out my back door. I felt I was being watched. They helped me when I was being attacked by my very bad husband. I have since moved.

[@nolagirl7082]

Wow! Those are some beautiful pumpkins! You are super talented

[@mariawestman9026]

Last story - Time-slip. More common than people think. I never experienced it but heard a lot of it. It seems to be particularly spots. And nearby water 💧. My own thoughts 💭…..😁

[@angelakyle4838]

That first viewer story had me laughing out loud 😂. You read the stories very well 👍😊.

[@Za7a7aZ]

For us...people from The Netherlands it is hard to comprehend how immense these US national forests and parks are. Here in dutchland it is close to impossible to perish because of getting lost while hiking. The USA has forests as big as our entire country..

[@sophie4636]

Love the personal story ❤ it was so relatable on so many levels ❤

[@Ratquel]

Happy Halloween 🎃 Loved the pumpkins! I like hearing from people with stories like this, can’t wait to hear more!!

[@2ndhandSue]

The flaming hell I would go and do something like that again after hearing that bear just inches from the tent wall!! I don't know how you guys got the guts to come out of the tent and cross the empty ground to get to the car. I loved camping in my younger days; my father was British and had met my mother here in Canada while he was training RCAF pilots during WWII. He came back after the War and married her and spent the rest of his life here. He was fascinated by the mountains and we camped every summer, something I continued with my own children and they are now doing it with their children. But we always camped in designated campgrounds where there were plenty of other campers. We did a lot of hiking but again there were lots of hikers on those trails. I'm not into the solo remote camping mindset. I don't know what or who is our there living in the backwoods but I absolutely do not believe we are the only life forms on earth. We have already stolen SO much territory from wild animals, we can't push much further before tragic meetings between animals and humans become more frequent.

[@pamelapacific943]

Very well said! Also DON'T MESS WITH MOTHER NATURE!!

[@tonydisibio4236]

SUZ, That was Correct, We have stolen so much from all Animals, in the Forest.

[@Bookit9254]

A lone cow or bull walking sounds a LOT like a human. They can also make a variety of noises that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with cattle if you are not around them a lot.

[@louise5906]

Thankyou to a great story teller!

[@cecilialugo6188]

Wow awesome..... something like that happened to my husband and myself...we got very frightened at the fact that we ended up in a second 3 miles away from the highway we just began to drive out on towards the hills...we suddenly looked at each other saying where are we????...then we said how did we end up here!!!!.....my husband was a highway patrol and would never be miss directed especially on a highway....there was no explanation.

[@phyllisburris7093]

Why are intelligent men & women still going on solo hikes without Beacons so they can be found if lost or hurt? Seriously ...how many solo hikers need to be lost & never found before hikers will stop hiking alone.

[@IanP1963]

👍

[@jessepitt]

I don’t think you understand what drives solo hikers. It’s that feeling of independence and self reliance that is so alluring. I spent last week camping alone with my horse and dog. We do it regularly and it’s amazingly cathartic.

[@wandaswavely2523]

It's hard to find people to hike with us. If I wait to have somebody hike with me, I'll be waiting forever. Either people work or they don't want to get up early. Even walking groups don't hike during the week, only weekends. So, it's either stay at home, watching TV or getting out into the woods and get fresh air. I do like being in the woods alone, it's so peaceful and the smells of autumn are so fantastic. The trees are so colorful and beautiful, I think people go missing because they don't pay attention to where they are and go off trail. If you are not out of there before it gets dark, it is hard to see which way to go, I like hiking mornings because I know I'm off the trail before dark..

[@claytonpeterson468]

I live in the Pacific Northwest, about 40 miles away, been in the Olympics lots of times, last was about 7 months ago. It's not an area to go alone, females only in groups, the trees are huge, brush thick, and I've seen bear, cougars, and wolves. But the early explorers and settlers said the Native Indians called the forests Green Hell and refused to spend any long time in it. Partly because of the storms that would blow trees, huge branches, etc down on them. And then there was Big Foot, the Indians called them the Stick Indians, because they were tall and slim. Of course the two legged wolves were the scariest (men).

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Thanks for the great Halloween stories! On the last story, I'm interested to know if the date was checked when the hiker was found. That would answer the question.

[@WiteDahlia]

My thoughts exactly

[@idaniaesparza3881]

78 yrs old! Thats ridiculous for a person that age regardless of how super human they may believe themself, anything could and apparently did happen! NEVER HIKE ALONE!!

[@devorarossi961]

Loved the stories!!

[@7beauties161]

You are such a great storyteller and I love your pumpkins! Such talent! Thank you!

[@Tina06019]

That story with the lady who called her snoring husband « Bear Grylls » was hysterical. Their next campout should either be at a developed campground, or with a dang trailer. I freaked out a bit once while camping alone in cougar country, and I said, the hell with it, and made my way back to the car and slept inside it.

[@eleanorcramer7986]

Cougars are silent, stealth predators. Fear factor rivals snakes in trees and ponds.

[@andyrob3259]

Next? If I was married to such a dk willing to ignore me so often with concerns, put my life at risk etc and only act when ‘he’ felt threatened I’d question whether he should be the father of my children.

[@Mickey007]

Would I go back out to the woods again? Definitely! I would of stayed. 😆😎😆 It was a Sasquatch. 👣👀👣 Really enjoyed your video/ story telling. Thank you!

[@jennzjewels454]

Happy Halloween Brian👻