Discovering Hidden Gems In A Frozen Winter Creek

[@leslieprather2611]

Now that's what I call stone cold!! Great winter hunt. Your one of the best hounds out there. I'm glad to see you back on the river. Take care girl.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Stone cold for sure omg.... I had 3 winter jackets on...seriously...3 jackets!!! It's when the wind hits your face and your eyes water- should have worn my ski goggles!

[@leslieprather2611]

I wear my ski clothes. It helps with the wind and cold. But that's a great idea wearing the ski goggles to keep your eyes from watering so much. I'm going to try it! Thanks for the tip. I don't know why I didn't think about that before. Rock on girl we will be the only ones on the river wearing goggles. Maybe we'll start a trend!

[@myrtlemorris1288]

Do you ever cut the rocks you find I’m a new subscriber

[@MontanaRockMom]

@Myrtle Morris Welcome to my channel! Oh yes, I have an 18 inch slab saw...he's a beast and his name is Drogon. My next cutting video will be out Saturday morning 2/4. Here's a link to the playlist of some of my past slabbing videos.. Cutting Rocks: kzbin.info/aero/PL_O4VND5SjVvcoCTN1tJQOy6NO6hUKti3

[@nicoleh.5499]

Wowee Zoweee! The rainbow colored wood was too cool. The red agate was too! The moss banded agate too, and the green jasper! . . ..And and and ! Do you ever have a bad day rock hounding?! Thanks for bringing me along. Can't wait to see what you do with those.

[@brianwalker9185]

That concretion looks like a fossilized barnacle. Can I say you've got a sickness...you need more warm days in winter. Thanks for taking us along. I had to bundle up in my recliner. Doesn't seem to affect Chopper....Who's a good boy....? Stay warm, stay well, stay safe.

[@loriazevedo5994]

Loved all those rocks. Thanks for taking us along.

[@marievalle7470]

By far your rockhounding videos are the best

[@8621Charro]

Kim, it is MARVELOUS to be out "with" you again!! And believe me...if I ever stood in a spot with so many COLORS of ROCKS, I'd die of pure joy!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for coming along, it was great being out again too!

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

Yay so glad you have a video again!!

[@galatura]

-For me, it's wonderful to see across this part from the World from England.

[@markdfoster6928]

So awesome

[@mikekinney1369]

Welcome back!

[@karlkarlsson1441]

Good on you Braveheart!!!! Thanks for the videos!!!!:)

[@chrisblake2162]

Great to see you back at it, Kim. I believe I speak for the masses when I say, thank goodness your ok and we finally get some more rock hounding dopamine!!! Keep rocking on and watch your footing 😋

[@mariemoss2475]

The red agatised wood was so colourful, some beautiful finds... You're so lucky to have this wonderful place close to home 👍💕💕💕💕

[@v7i5k2t5o7r]

Beautiful!👍👍👍👍👍

[@deniseview4253]

Such beautiful finds. That red is so pretty. Thank you for sharing: Chopper is such a great dog. Digging you a path. ❤

[@gmariet1391]

Thanks for the winter adventure ! A young woman who loves what I love ! They're beautiful ,❣️🌌🌄

[@dougzirkle5951]

I take it you and your canine companion were getting a spell of cabin fever! And I’ve been missing seeing another video from you! Thanks so much!

[@kylaabegglen1275]

Great hunt and beautiful finds! Thanks for braving the cold and taking us along!✌️🤠🤘

[@treasurelife6922]

I don't know how you do it Kim. The wind your mic picks up brings back the memories in Big Sky.

[@ライランぷゥ行き交ふ人も又旅]

beautiful☆美しい！！

[@MACorrupt]

Oh my gosh, I was so happy to see your video! Your poor puppy mine would be doing the same. Gorgeous rocks. Thank you!

[@frantiseknovak5553]

Congratulations. Successful hunting of beautiful stones. I admire your courage to go collect stones in such frost.👏

[@littleSallyJo]

Wow! That little Iron Cocretion looks just like a teensy "petrified CACTUS"!! Ha!

[@markgubbins1958]

Wow !!!! That was quite a hunt, out in the cold. That multi-colored Jasper was my favorite. Thanks Kim, you're wonderful.

[@KatyDidRocks]

WOW, Kim, those agates are STUNNING! I'm so excited to see you out and about Great job.

[@MontanaRockMom]

🥶🥶🥶... I went out right before this storm hit...timed it perfectly! It was really treacherous though...and the wind chills, right through your bones. That red carnelian I found blew my mind, so red! From the weather Outlook, we may all be in doors for a bit again.

[@outdooradventureswithfayde6832]

Frozen rockhounding adventures are the funnest to watch. You always find some killer agates. That day was no exception! Holy smokes, some sweet jaspery pieces! I love the big agate in the beginning in that dead brush, it had a funky shape and gorgeous colors. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@MontanaRockMom]

Frozen rockhounding ....you get the place to yourself, always! Lol

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

Oh sweetie. I definitely wanted to see you back but not in those brutal conditions!🤗

[@cyncitynv7413]

Great day for a hunt! And you found some beautiful specimens. Thanks for braving the cold!

[@darlabuchmeier135]

Have been missing your adventures. Th ks

[@lorikartanowicz3602]

You find the most amazing rocks!!! And I love your pup.

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Finally your back!!! Great winter hunt!!!!!!

[@graemero5532]

Great jasperized agatized petrified wood. Thanks MRM and of coarse Chopper

[@bigmoney3405]

Yesterday I realized that I had not seen anything from MRM in along time! WaLa MRM and Chopper visit me on YT, good to see you!!!

[@IndusRiverRock]

So many beautiful finds thanks for beautiful sharing 😊

[@neeliekirsch9072]

I did, so much, enjoy getting out with you. You're an inspiration, MRM!

[@cynergy4]

It's great to see you and Chopper out there again but brrrrrrr!!!!!! You sure did find some beautiful treasures tho. I particularly love the carnelian type agate. Amazing color! Thanks for taking us along altho I was freezing my butt off just watching!

[@MontanaRockMom]

When the sun hits carnelian agate...wow ❤🧡💛

[@williamscoggin1509]

Some of those are really really nice. 👍🏻👍🏻. 👀

[@ricksmith1647]

So good to see another video from you. That's some dedication to get out in that weather, and you found some great rocks too. Chopper is so entertaining to watch - he has a good life. Thanks for posting!

[@bigchenzo83]

You've got the eye for rock hounding for sure pretty Mama!! Rock on 🤟

[@jamesblondeau1029]

Yay nice to see you and Chopper back. Havent seen you on in a while. Such beautiful jaspers. Oh wow the rocks look so clean during the winter. Awesome hunt. Careful on frozen ricers and creeks. I fell through one when i was 12 and went waist deep in minus 25 Celsius. Ran a 1/2 mile home. Frozen pants and boots by the time i got home. Wasnt fun.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

I know the feeling of itching to go agate hunting during the winter! Watching all these wonderful rockhounding videos has helped. But I still can't wait to go! Lol! 😊

[@rorycrane1630]

You are so lucky getting an opportunity to rockhound where you do. 😊

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

A rockhound knows no bounds, glad to see you enjoying. Chopper trying to save mum by digging her out is priceless.

[@MontanaRockMom]

That's so great You noticed Chopper trying to dig me out! He's so smart ... my protector...I love my dog so much! ❤️

[@neeliekirsch9072]

@@MontanaRockMom I have to say that I also noticed Chopper barking as he was trying to dig you out! Good boy, Chopper!!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Loved seeing Chopper and you again. Thanks for braving the cold and sharing your finds!

[@MontanaRockMom]

So cold! 🥶🥶🥶

[@largent45]

Oh its good to see you and chopper again, even if you are out in those blood freezing temps! But sometimes you just gotta say... Rocks! That iron concretion nodule thing was cool. And those agates are sweet! And that carnelian is so red! And that jasperized, agatized petrified wood was crazy beautiful! straight from the park express to your door! lol! And that green is so green it looks dyed! gorgeous! Aww and chopper trying to dig you out! What a precious boy! Thanks for the rock fix!

[@notinmanitou]

You're back!! We missed you so much! If it wasn't for Theo mentioning you a few times, I would have been worried. (I still worried a little bit.) You found some wonderful rocks out in the cold, it was definitely worth the trip. Especially that colorful jasperized wood....gorgeous!

[@MontanaRockMom]

It's been a tough winter! I braved the cold for sure. I need to pull it together and keep pushing myself to get out there... I get cabin fever pretty bad

[@wyodino6245]

Glad your still getting out there. Someday we'll get up there. Thanks for sharing the goodness! Happy hunting, MRM !! Still love your vids.

[@sandmaker]

I really love all the beautiful stones. The colorful pet wood, the red carnelian and the green jasper were over the top. Glad to see you back and Chopper was his amazing self. When you post holed and made a noise, he came running over to make sure you were OK. The intro was super, but made me feel cold and amazed at the same time. Keep those gloves on and keep the magic happening. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@MontanaRockMom]

Ahhhh I have missed your comments, I hope you are well... yes I will keep my gloves on 🥶🥶🥶

[@geoffreyplourde362]

I am jealous, 1/2 hour and 100 pounds of rock later. Fantastic furry friend. Also cold in eastern Canada.

[@kendramanuel1276]

Burrrrr, lol Beautiful finds Kim! ✌️💜😃

[@billpattison4702]

I love watching her rockhounding I used to do the same thing in the deserts in the west

[@springyt75]

I'm torn between the jasper wood & that bright green jasper for my fave! Beautiful pieces! Thank you for sharing!

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Awsome finds!!! Good to see you back!!!!

[@kevinunger433]

Two reds in a row. Wow so red and gemmy

[@camilovergara6653]

Wow great finds!! Nice to see you back! The best hound out there, your eye does not have a match! Would be a dream going out on a hunt with you. Those multicolored Jaspers are simply incredible. Thanks for the video

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for watching and commenting Camilo- you're so kind. ❤️ I hope 2023 is starting out well for you.

[@MrMark6220]

I am so jealous, you found some great looking rocks!

[@Ken_G.]

Yay!! Kim's back for my morning coffee!! We've missed you. Theo has assured us all you were still there, but I was beginning to think we'd never hear from you again. I was NOT expecting those water lines at 5:52, that was cool. And that green edge at 12:00 too! That first piece of japerized/agatized pet wood was just nuts, that was more colorful than the rainbow wood that comes from Arizona. And then you found another one!! That one looks like it had started to rot a bit before it petrified. Great show, glad to see you back again. Stay warm.

[@MontanaRockMom]

It's so great hearing from you Ken. Its been a tough winter for me! Sometimes I just show up at Theo's, unannounced, knocking, or should I say "banging" on his door..."Theo! Theo! I need to be here surrounded by all your rocks!" and also because he has a heart with an endless supply of smiles and can get me to smile every time I see his face 😊

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

So great to see you and Chopper conquering the elements to find gorgeous rocks, bones, and chew sticks. Thank you for sharing the fun!

[@valsummers5330]

Chomper sure was worried when you were up to your knees in snow!

[@michaelgoldman4423]

Brrrrrr! Thank you for a great video.

[@WalterBuckley-q8b]

Lovely way to spend an otherwise wasted day!

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Absolutely beautiful scene….fab. rocks. Thanks for getting out there. I’m glad you found exposed rocks. It must be where the sun hits or the wind blows like crazy. I’ve had non-west friends puzzle over the snow fences near the highway. I tell them the highway dept. knows how the drifts are blown.

[@lilalightandlove421]

Thanks for taking the time to clean the agates and splice the video next to the time when you found it. It’s so exciting see agates! Stay warm girl!

[@jimlancaster6120]

It's so good to see you back! Drogon out of treats? I see Chopper found one. What a great day! You even got a little smiley face.

[@grokeffer6226]

Wow!! Beautiful. I hope you've all been doing well up there. Welcome back. ☕❄

[@ccvgems8754]

Thanks so much, Kim! You gave me a small hunting fix. I can’t believe the awesome rocks you find in the middle of winter 😍. I wish I were with you and Chopper. Love your channel! Have you fed Drogon lately? He needs to eat! Your cutting episodes are the absolute best out there ❤ Stay Crystal 💫 Mari

[@AZRockhoundExpeditions]

I bet those agates could double as Ice cubes!🥶😂 We have been much colder than usual in AZ , but not Montana cold! Glad to see you got out again! You found some amazing agates!

[@stevemace1725]

Good to see you out again, mrm.

[@amydickinson9505]

That jasperised wood and the red agates were fantastic! I hope you’ll show them to us again all cleaned up and maybe cut. Or you could just ship them to me. 😄

[@MontanaRockMom]

Haha I 💙 U Amy you are a funny gal 😉😊

[@rockersfromaz3001]

Winter didn’t stop you 😊 such cool finds! That first agate was amazing. Then the waterline! WOW!! Miss your face! Hope you are doing great! Copper said “Great mom, now I have to burry my bone somewhere else!” Lol he’s so smart and funny! Soooo we still gonna do a girls get together rockhound? I’m hoping so 🤗 Take care and much love ❤️

[@here2share338]

Wow! Where I come from I find alot of agate , they are just pebbles though. I love these big ones!

[@merricasem1964]

Love the jaspBRRRR

[@bobs-rocks]

Cool finds, Thanks for sharing!!

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

beautiful finds today.

[@debbiewilson6806]

So glad to see you! What beautiful finds, you are braver than I am still too cold and snow-covered here in Idaho. Can hardly wait to get out and hunt again. Take care thanks for the fix.

[@MontanaRockMom]

It's scary out there sometimes I must admit... the winters are brutal right! Stay warm...

[@leonacrowley164]

You find the most beautiful stuff out there 😍

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thanks Leona! It was a tough one out in the elements for sure though!

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

I was wondering what you were up to. That third rock looked like a barnacle.

[@MontanaRockMom]

I am also wondering about the iron concretion...I looked a bit closer under my microscope and I could see bits of seashell...possibly barnacles....

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

@@MontanaRockMom My money is it is a fossilized giant barnical and it is in great shape as well. .

[@gregderksen1996]

Wow wow wow! That rock hunt was DEFINITELY worth going out in that weather. Thank you very much Kim for braving the elements and taking us along on your adventure today. That waterline was absolutely nuts!! But that agatized jasperized petrified wood stole the show for me. Rock on!🤘

[@MontanaRockMom]

The waterline was completely unexpected! Sometimes when you get home and clean your rocks off, it's like you get to go rockhounding again! I love the wood for sure...but the red carnelians....wow, I don't find a lot of those here, how stunning when the sun hits them. 😍

[@jasondelgatty3583]

When you find, then show off another great specimen why do I also find myself looking at the rock beds in the background hopping to find a second or third treasure? I may have a hunter/gatherer issue.

[@natalieclark5819]

Fantastic finds, Kim!!

[@grantfahlman1815]

What a nice mid-winter treat to see you (a little at least) out there braving the chilly weather; it's been too long. Looking forward to seeing more of you again as the winter slowly starts to fade! ❄⛄❄

[@theocarter1714]

You rock! Awesome dedication - but as the person below said, be safe!

[@mitchgillilan]

2 carnelians right next to each other what are the odds of that!! 😲 I can't even believe it! Looks like a killer spot to go back when it thaws out

[@fenix02008]

Glad you can still have fun in the winter 🥶 Keep on Rockin❣️

[@MontanaRockMom]

That's right!!!!!!!!!!!! 💯

[@justjulee9135]

I'm shocked to see how many rocks you found in the middle of winter and in the snow. Such beautiful specimens!

[@MontanaRockMom]

I was too! Gravel beds are such a rockhound playground. I miss the summer gravel. 😢

[@justjulee9135]

@@MontanaRockMom I know it seems like winter is never ending, but sooner than you think spring and summer will be here!

[@stevephillips6973]

Chopper is such a trooper! My dogs would make me carry them in after five minutes in that chill! Nice scores by the way! That place is agate heaven!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Sometimes he'll sit underneath a tree and try to pull out all of the little ice balls between his toes..if the wind picks up, we find a cave shelter, or make a quick one together...then wait out the storm.

[@stevephillips6973]

You two are the best! The agates aren't bad either! Clearly living your best life!

[@406findings]

Glad to see you back on the hound Kim 👍 hopefully we can get together for a rockhounding day this summer, great finds as always.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Just took the dog for a walk and I could have put on my snowshoes! 🏂🏂🏂

[@roman11469]

Amazing finds and Chopper makes a great rockhounding companion. I have yet to visit and rockhound Montana but it is on my list though not in winter! 😂

[@Reet64]

Wow! Now that’s called braving the elements! Thanks for taking us along! Nice to see you posting again.

[@dennisnolan826]

Great Finds!

[@anniegironne8444]

This was a pretty extreme condition to rockhound, you are one brave lady. The cornelian agate, colorfull jasper and petrefied wood are gorgeous. Wish you could show the carnelian agate cleaned up, it look quite amazing. Happy new year Kim, Chopper and the rest of the family. Rock on.

[@organizedchaos2824]

Nice finds 🤙

[@bobpaup4222]

Awesome finds 👏👏!! Thank you for sharing your video. I will second the iron stone that looks like fossilized barnacles.

[@MontanaRockMom]

When I look at that iron concretion under my microscope, I can see some shell remaining in small areas....so maybe it really is some type of barnacle system? Most of it has all turned to iron and its oxides....it's quite heavy!

[@helenlamberton2637]

You did really good!!❤

[@atuuschaaw]

So good to see you two out braving the cold. It's been too long! ♥

[@MontanaRockMom]

It's been a tough winter! Thank you for watching Randy 😘

[@raundupuis3134]

You always seem to find such great specimens. With the luxury of 'pause' though, I'm always just as enthralled at the stones you don't feature or explore! I'm going..."Pick up that one, or the one beside it, or what about that (place colour here) stone? One of my favorite hounding channels for sure!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you Raun. When I watch my video, I always see rocks or fossils I should have picked up or explored further. You know how when you get really tired on a hiking trail and you stop making all the noise for the bears because you no longer care if it gets you, haha...my eyes get tired from the concentration and I miss stuff!

[@raundupuis3134]

@@MontanaRockMom If I lived next door, I would volunteer to be your second set of eyes...without a doubt. Chopper seems to be too busy burying bones.

[@veronicamoore3777]

Your video making is A1 top grade quality. I love how you let us see the details that you see. Thank you for your work in presenting your videos in such a way that I almost feel like I’m there! (Except I’m watching from the warmth of my home!)

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you Veronica!

[@MontanaRockMom]

What Is important to me is that I really want to make sure that you can see the rock I am drooling after before I pick it up, then while I'm looking at it, I feel like its important to rinse it off and let you see it up close zoomed in, the tiny details, imperfections, and any unexpected surprises! The rinsing is so much harder when the wind chills are in the negative . Thank you for your continued support 🙏 👭👐🤗

[@michaelvandyke6715]

A true dedicated Rockhound...👌 Kim, start collecting that petwood up, I'll do some horse trading with you. Oregon material for Montana petwood.. You hit the jackpot on material, nice hounding...

[@MontanaRockMom]

Sounds like an excellent plan Michael! It was a good hunt considering most of the gravel is covered in snow...and frozen, lol.

[@scottowens1535]

Very nice!

[@christopherwilson1878]

Wow, My Head is exploding... I find myself pausing on every shot you show of the ground ( have paused over 100 times) and staring at all the rocks that i would pick up that you seem to let lay there. Maybe it is because you are used to seeing that kind of rock on a daily basis. Here on the coast just south of Boston, we don't have any mineralizations like this here. I would need a dumptruck for the amount of rock I would be bringing home :-D Would love to come out there and go rockhounding with you and that beautiful dog Chopper some day.

[@MontanaRockMom]

I know what you mean...Some of the gravel beds here you could just sit down in one spot and look through the rocks for quite a long time. Trust me, I want to pick up so many more than I do! I miss a lot of good ones that I see when I'm watching the video too! The sun can be blinding and sometimes you focus in on one rock and miss what's right next to it. I love color, I love banding and I love patterns. But best of all, I like going out and feeling like I might find the coolest rock I've ever found that day...just waiting out there to be found! The air is so fresh, the hiking makes me smile. Life is good when you're out on a treasure hunt 😉