Gemstone Prospecting On Top Of A Mountain!!

Well I've finally got a video up!! This one took forever to upload, I think this might be my biggest video yet!! Had lots of fun on this trip and found some great samples for the collection. I will be headed back up there this year to do some more exploring, this was mostly a test for me because I've never done this kind of camping before believe it or not. I can see lots of areas that I need to improve in my gear and safety wise so I'll definitely be getting some better gear for the job at some point here. Hope you are all doing well, thanks for watching!!🙂
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[@geraldinesera8915]

Loved rhe mountain Vistas.

[@Frogsleap7058]

Found some very nice pieces. And I love those views.

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! This area is one of the most beautiful places I've ever explored!!

[@rotisumbuErikGemstone]

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[@dandelionk9603]

Such a great video! The view with the sea of clouds was so beautiful. Thanks for taking us along on this trip. I like this longer format video with a mix of prospecting, camping and gorgeous scenery. Can't wait for the next one!

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! Hopefully this summer I'll get around to making more of these videos. The biggest struggle is having enough batteries to film over that span of time!! If I would have had more batteries I likely would have stayed another night up on this mountain🙂

[@jamesgoudie433]

Some potential in that area for sure.Perhaps chase a pegmatite for precious stones?

[@NWRockExplorer]

I will definitely be back for more!! This was just a quick trip to check out the area, and get an idea of what is up there. As soon as it warms up a bit I'll be back up there searching for more. I really want to get up to the peaks to explore and hopefully find some more gemmy material!!🙂

[@webdevnoobie]

As someone who does more river, stream, and coastline rockhounding, it was super fun to watch this mountain rockhounding adventure. I like your musical choices as well. Take care.

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! rivers, streams, and coastlines are mostly where I generally go rockhounding too, mountain top exploration is completely new to me but I really enjoy doing it so far🙂

[@jamesgoudie433]

I am a sunstone and moonstone freak. love your videos man

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! The feldspars are one crazy mineral group!! I'm just skimming the surface in what I know about them, just so much to learn!! Definitely one of my favorite stones to collect and also one of my favorites to cut🙂

[@karenjansson3911]

beautiful scenery!

[@patriciahammes5574]

Great video! I hope you post some of the stones you cut!

[@davesflix]

Very good prospecting video. Nice pieces and beautiful place.

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! Hopefully this summer will be a busy one and I'll get to do some real sampling up there!! Definitely one of the most beautiful spots I've explored so far!!😊

[@beungeutrempag2722]

Platinum and palladium everywhere

[@NWRockExplorer]

I wish!! its pretty hard to come by but deposits do occur in some places around BC!! They're generally associated with the ultramafic rocks from what I hear. 🙂

[@beungeutrempag2722]

@@NWRockExplorer come to Indonesia, I will show you the way there, only by following the river in the mountain

[@AG-6969]

Nice to see you back!!

[@NWRockExplorer]

Hey, thanks!!🙂

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

That was a great prospecting adventure! I did a lot of backpacking when I was young and enjoyed it immensely. It does take a few runs to get the equipment just how you like it, but you get all that great country to see and explore while you're doing it. Can you drink the water right out of the streams? I remember doing that before about 1980, but after that it was necessary to use a filter (Idaho and California). I'm glad you found some nice moonstone and sunstone pieces. I'd love to see how you turn them into cabs. That country with the big granite mountains and alpine lakes is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the fun! Take care, it's great to see what you've been doing lately. 😊

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! I'm still learning everything to do with mountaineering and just camping in general. this trip really opened up some new possibilities for me and hopefully I'll be doing a lot more of this in the summer!! I've never really had a problem with the water around here its usually pretty fresh off the mountain, just have to make sure the water is moving constantly and is steep enough that its unlikely to have any animal matter in it. I cant wait to start working with this material though, it is very different in formation and some is very close to gem grade. definitely want to make a video when i get around to working with it!!🙂

[@normamiller6732]

Welcome back Liam!

[@NWRockExplorer]

Hey, thanks!! I'm hoping to be uploading more soon just have to get some stuff in order first. This summer should be a busy one!!🙂

[@kailebwells3928]

Sounds like you need a pack-mule kinda person!!

[@CaribooGOLDHunter]

Amazing video and wow those views incredible! Awesome stuff as usual Liam! 😎

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! I had fun making this one!! hopefully things will start to warm up soon so we can get out prospecting again!!🙂

[@largent45]

Wow! It sure was great to see you posting again! And you may not have found a lot, but it was awesome to see you post a video! And i just love sunstone and moonstone! Especially from your area. It is way different then the sunstone we find here in Oregon. And we dont have any moonstone really. And its so pretty. I love the schiller. Most of the sunstone we find is clear or clear with red or green inclusion.but the colored is rarer. And very little has schiller. And i dont know of anyplace around to find moonstone. Bit even just prospecting, you found some and that area was gorgeous! It looked amazing being above the fog and the sun on you. Its was ethereal. Just stunning! It was great to see you put out a video. I hope we get to see you again soon! The jewelery ive seen you produce is gorgeous too. Thanks Liam! Take care!

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thank you!! I've been really trying to up my game in jewelry making and stone cutting lately, it'll definitely be a part of the channel eventually!! True Orthoclase moonstone like this is pretty rare in the mineral world at the moment so i'm beyond stoked to have a place to collect it!! The views up there are just amazing too hopefully next time I'll make it right up to the summit to get a 360 view of the area. can't wait to get back out there again!!

[@largent45]

@@NWRockExplorer Are you still a member of the discord? You should post a link to your store in the discord. We are constantly growing in there too and we would love to see you there more often.

[@PausePlaySoundTherapy420]

@@NWRockExplorerif you ever want some tips or tricks for making cabochons I’m always here to help broski ^_^ message me anytime!

[@NWRockExplorer]

@@PausePlaySoundTherapy420 Thanks!! I've got a lot of the technique down, just really trying to take my time to improve things like keeping stones symetrical, making sure to take my time to get all the scratches out, and experimenting with play of light.😉

[@NWRockExplorer]

@@largent45 I am still a member, just don't really have much to post about there. i would like to be more active though🙂

[@kimberleykimberley2465]

Great video! Such a beautiful view! Nice to see a little camping mixed in. Always looking forward to your next video🙂

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! I'm really hoping I can do some more camping up in the mountains this summer!! I'd have to say this was one of the coolest trips I've done to date. The weather was perfect and I ended up finding some pretty great stones!! Hopefully I'll get out to film some more videos soon!!🙂

[@justjulee9135]

How many miles did you hike while prospecting? The views were amazing. You sure do live in some beautiful country!

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! This hike was about a 6 mile round trip, definitely not the longest hike and it was close enough to society that I felt a bit more comfortable with it being my first overnight mountain adventure😊

[@northernrocks543]

What a beautiful place. So peaceful and relaxing. How is your camper coming along?

[@NWRockExplorer]

I'm still planning to work on it, just been busy with work lately and also trying to raise some funds for it through my online shop. I'm planning on taking some time off to make a series of fixing that camper up though. However I did buy a different vehicle which should allow me to pull the trailer around and also get me further into the bush for some exploring this summer🙂

[@northernrocks543]

@@NWRockExplorer I didn't know that you had an online store. I will have to check it out. Do you ship to the US?

[@NWRockExplorer]

@@northernrocks543 Thanks, i do!! it's called MuskegGems.com there is also a link in the description. I've been meaning to share it in a video for a while, it'll be in my future videos for sure!! I'm hoping someday to make silversmithing and lapidary a full time job but it all takes time right!!😊

[@northernrocks543]

@@NWRockExplorer yes it does take time but you are young so you have a lot of time. Yes you should let people know about your store. The more people that know the more sales you will have.

[@jamesgoudie433]

I believe moonstone is made up of albite and orthoclase in alternating layers

[@NWRockExplorer]

Thanks!! I couldn't think of what the name was off the top of my head. Quite interesting how the play of light works in these feldspars!!🙂

[@jamesgoudie433]

@@NWRockExplorer I'm sure adularescense is named for adularia the original moonstone wich is named for the mountain range it came from

[@jamesgoudie433]

The last spot there I would have demolished

[@NWRockExplorer]

Definetly worth some scratching around!! I was running out of battery in my camera too so I had to finish the video, I'll have to order some more just so I have some extra for extended trips like this🙂

[@diggingappalachia954]

Wanted to let you know that Ragnar’s rocks is going to pay the difference if anyone up there wins my giveaway, I say USA only but now that’s not the case

[@goldmemberr]

Great video! What do you do for protection against wildlife? Thanks!

[@goldmemberr]

Ps. That shot at 12:50 is so epic

[@NWRockExplorer]

@@goldmemberr Thanks!! For wildlife I haven't really brought anything more then a can of bear spray with me. I've run into lots of animals but most haven't wanted anything to do with me and steer clear. The best thing you can do is make noise to make sure you don't startle anything. I usually carry a metal shovel with me as a hiking stick and to poke at rocks and when I tap it on rocks or stumps it can be heard from a ways away, great for when your along a creek or river too as it cuts through the loud rushing water sounds🙂

[@dollybelfiore7628]

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