I Found an Ancient Structure on America's Most Famous Mountain

[@Desert.Drifter]

Hey everyone, there are two strange color glitches towards the end of this video. I tried exporting the video multiple times, yet they persist. They are brief, but pay attention to where they are. Strange coincidence? As always, thanks for watching!

[@brosettastone7520]

Time stamp?

[@Retromusic-s9v]

19:22 & 19:25

[@fpvangel4495]

On Sacred sites - check for their rainbows, they can be mapped, this alone is a revelation.

[@anthonychihuahua]

That was most awesome! Just as soon as you said that, the birds flew and the color glitched. I believe "something" positive was surrounding you.

[@anthonychihuahua]

@@fpvangel4495 I believe things like that are no coincidence.

[@rondoodledix]

Your best video yet, I say. That someone was helicoptered out while you were climbing up with cameras and gear says it all. You are such an accomplished mountaineer.

[@MiriamMcDade]

Sitting in the comfort of my living room I’ve watched this video with awe.. totally amazing and fantastic footage of that mountain range 😊👍

[@BWings-ub4ej]

Wow, if it wasn’t for you and the POV channel we would never get to see these fenomenal stunning places. Thanks so much for your amazing work!

[@jamesduke8312]

Outstanding job! I am simply amazed at the content you produce - you deserve PBS support at least, and your own show in a merit-based world. Struggle on in the meantime. Thank you!

[@295lou]

Regardless how old it is..the Enclosure is still very impressive...thank you for taking all of us along...be safe out there!

[@reestyfarts]

It looks like a bed site for overnight travelers. Similar features in the Sierra Nevada.

[@alaskabornheathen8902]

Everything you do is next level. Thank you for bringing awareness to our past and nature. Thank you for producing great content and for showing great respect to every place you go. Safe travels out there.

[@OldmanWithaGoldPan-o2g]

@@alaskabornheathen8902 I second that! And love your KZbin name.

[@Troutay]

Such a wonderful combination of history, nature, unknowns, knowns, and your film and climb.

[@farmer9180]

Your videos keep getting better than better. Love all the back ground history you give with the videos.

[@candyreil3489]

You are the best of the best at what u do, ur editing, music if any, your talking is always minimum and perfect volume!!!! Not to mention that adorable smile and your wisdom! Thank you!!! Such professionalism

[@KarenSmith-pc8ji]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you very much for creating and sharing these amazing adventures. I noticed the 3-4 visual anomalies that you mentioned and since you asked, I don’t believe they are coincidental. Having a flock of birds arrive along with the disruption is also really interesting. Thanks again and I hope y’all have a great weekend.

[@TheScienceOfAdventure]

I cannot get enough of your videos. Thanks for making a channel that I always look forward to! I always wished I could make this style of adventure content. You da best.

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Holy Moly. First time ever hearing of this, Thanks so much for sharing....climbing and sharing!

[@breannathompson9094]

Think of the "stone tape" theory and the composition of the tetons, that definitely feels like a magical area without any influences too. Absolutely beautiful and humbling.

[@mamm7223]

What an amazing and beautiful place! The views are just spectacular. When you reached the ruins I could almost see a fire in the center of the enclosure and original people meditating or praying. The flock of birds flying overhead and the odd green glitches on the video could just be coincidence....or maybe not! Timing was certainly unusual. Thank you for taking us with you. Stay safe and drift on!

[@cisco6926]

For me, it’s probably a “Power Spot”. Some are obvious, others require a heightened awareness to see. There’s a place in Baja California, where there seems to be energy emanating from this place that’s incredibly powerful. I absolutely follow science, but some things can’t be explained by science alone. Anyway, beautiful video! Your finest work to date. Thanks for the ride

[@arthurpeterson246]

Beautiful ! Thanks for bringing this to us.

[@focusmerida6863]

Your videos are a masterpiece of visual storytelling. The majestic beauty of your destinations, coupled with the arduous physical challenges, draws us in. Yet, it's the rich tapestry of history, geography, and philosophy that leaves us spellbound.

[@donaldsanchez2279]

Thank you again. You bring amazement, human history, adventure hiking ... I appreciate you .

[@Linsuesaz]

Omg! Drifter, Andrew! Every time I watch your next video it takes my breath away and emotion wells from within and waters my eyes! It’s incredible! I have been to the Tetons once and swore to go back which I will! I was only 12, but it left a permanent mark in my memory from catching a 12” rainbow trout at the base of the dam on the Snake River to seeing the moose grazing nearby when we arrived at the dam at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="390">6:30</a> am to the cabin we stayed in to the ride on Jackson Lake across the lake to the base of the Tetons. So much for a 12 yr old mind to never, ever forget. I turn 65 next month and my bucket list is full and this is one of them! You have a gold mine here, Drifter, with your channel. The execution in every form is perfection! Your exponential growth of subs in such a short time is remarkable but completely expected! You will do nothing but continue to grow and expose people worldwide to the vast beauty of the American West/Southwest. I too love the desert and mountains equally and am truly blessed to be in Arizona and have the capacity to exist in both Phoenix and Flagstaff throughout the years and seasons past and yet to come! Bravo, once more!

[@annaneumann5253]

Watching from South Africa. I always enjoy watching your part of the world, your presentation is special.

[@theresebennett5372]

Good morning, Desert Drifter! This is a fantastic video, and I thank you for your efforts to produce it. The effort to get up where these ruins are is huge. Thank you again for the history you shared with us. I can totally see that place being used for ceremony. The birds flying around you at the end were significant as I see it. Your reverence for any ruins you explore are impeccable. Thank you! The blips at the end could be energy flowing around you. I wonder how that moment felt for you? If you don't mind sharing about that special moment in time for you.

[@Budgie40]

The enclosure look like a nest for a large prehistoric bird. Great video well done.

[@sherrynalder1359]

Oh it sure does!

[@jayprice4543]

Been hiking & climbing in the Tetons all my life, summitting the South, Middle, Buck, Teewinot, Moran, and of course the Grand, 2/4x. The Grand and Mt Moran are visible from my home in Idaho--calling my name each morning at sunrise. Thanks for the video and the adventure.

[@JustanOlGuy]

It's a Thunderbird nest!

[@MaryDiaz-q1j]

Wouldn't mind waking up to that view everyday. Just beautiful.Thank you for the trip with you. As always be careful and safe.

[@mtnvalley9298]

What a complete blast to watch this! Thanks for the show Andrew!!

[@tfox285]

Thank you again for bringing us along, especially those of us who would not be able to do so ourselves. Truly magical and amazing.

[@gloommoon9245]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures ☺️

[@jamessawdey8182]

Not being able to hike or climb anymore you can’t believe how much I enjoy your videos. I was never at a level as you but I really enjoyed it so much. Now I can hike with you, thank you.

[@KitCarson-l5c]

A happy distraction from the anxiety of the ongoing political battles and war news. Your content is always fascinating and your hiking/climbing abilities impressive. thank you!

[@barbarabrown4243]

Thank you for sharing your journey ❤😊. It's amazing scenery and the history imagined. Many many thanks!

[@manuelaburic5204]

Great climbing. Mesmerising scenery. Nature rules. 💯❤️‍🔥 Be honest. Did you ever think your channel would grow so fast? I have never seen something like that. People like you. ;) I'm glad to have been a part of the journey since the beginning. Keep drifting. 🤟😅 🖖😎

[@conniepharr7426]

Absolutely fascinating. As you stated, the idea of those long ago climbers, whether in moccasins or cowboy boots reaching the summit is pretty mind blowing. The enclosure does appear to be a ceremonial place. I don’t know a lot about the indigenous people of this country but when I saw that, ceremonial was the first thing that popped into my mind. Congratulations on achieving what you set out to do and thank you for sharing this piece of history with us. Totally enjoyed the video.

[@plotholedetective4166]

I know tons about the natives, lived on a red for awhile and that is a shamans mediation spot which was used to commune with other shamans via meditation and spirit walking. These are typically found at high elevations and appear all over the continent but are especially common in The far north west such as alaska.

[@HeidiWohlbier]

Oh my god. Speechless ...Thank you!

[@Geert_Sl]

Double climb to just to get the camera 😂 love it bro watching from the other side of the globe 🇳🇱

[@tomasperez762]

Brother your love, passion and respect for the outdoors and the ancient ones is inspiring, thanks for allowing us to follow your adventures and please keep them coming!

[@bhavifoxglove1319]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing climb, and the accompanying amazing story. Understanding that the world is filled with mysteries we will never solve, yet continue to explore, is a big part of why I appreciate your work.

[@maryhart637]

One wrong footing or hand hold and one could tumble...very sobering!! Wow, what a view!! That people build a structure at that height is mind boggling!! What a beautiful and awesome place the Tetons are. Thanks, once again, for taking me along this wonderful climb!🙌🌈💙

[@gbosearcher-3686]

A beautiful video!. A place I will never ever be able to visit. Thank you for this video

[@polyboroides2615]

Absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@purelightlove8888]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌎❣️Love that you Map Marked your location bro! Yeah then at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1156">19:16</a>-ish minutes in where the birds came from, then there’s this gold flame shape to the left, & the green square shape to the right, 🤔 I think there’s an energy center underneath you… and these unusual anomalies bringing your attention to that fact… I’ve had that happen to me once before hiking in the mountains near my home in Oregon above 7,000 feet…

[@dianehenry6540]

Beautiful! I saw some sunrises when my twins were small and insisted on nursing at that awful hour!

[@ursulathomas113]

Gosh Desert-Mountain Drifter, I used to see the Grand Teton out of my kitchen window from eastern Idaho, even hiked Taggart and Death Canyon. Thank You for taking me along and show me the inside of this amazing range. ❤ from Oregon.

[@RidgeRider66]

Love the Tetons. Love the video. You and Evelyn are my favorite KZbin people. You need to bring her along more often!

[@DavidDCD999]

Enjoy your adventures. Thanks

[@FarmerC.J.]

The older I get the more I realize how we were duped during our formative years. There’s so much history. It’s a shame this isn’t taught in school. Imagine the possibilities of the expansion of our minds and the challenges which help shape those young minds. Thank you for an excellent video! God bless you and your bride with your many journeys!❤️🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@jclikespam7791]

The Tetons is part of my neighborhood but I have never stopped and explored them. This is a fantastic view of them and even better to hear of some of the history. I have heard that the Indians believe in visions and I don't doubt it. That's a excellent spot to sit down and let a mind wonder. I do that all the time when I am wondering around in these mountains.

[@rwargo1647]

Great work Andrew! Gonna miss you this winter.

[@1stDoNoHarm63]

Is he going somewhere this winter?

[@calypso4554]

You know, maybe the ancient people, the first nations, went to the enclosure for exactly the same reason as we do: Simply because it's there. To enjoy and witness the greatness of these mountains. I sometimes feel, we take away the kind of pleasure and adventurous spirit of these/our ancestors. They were normal humans as we are, and not everything we encounter has to be of religious or spiritual reason. Of course this place can be of spiritual relevance, and I do not want to take this idea away by any means! But maybe, just maybe, they went there because they liked to do so. Not for survival reasons, not for astronomical reasons, but just because they liked to do it. Greetings from a mountain lady of Switzerland. 😊

[@cdd4248]

You make a good point!

[@plotholedetective4166]

No... They were used for ritual meditation to commune with other shamans as stated by the tribes themselves. This is super common in Alaska and the pnw. They are identical setups.

[@plotholedetective4166]

Also they are probably not your ancestors.... Unless you are a native American in which case you should know your own oral histories better.

[@calypso4554]

@@plotholedetective4166 no they are not. That's why I wrote "these/our" ancestors. Meaning my ancestors and/or ancestors of other people as well. In general. Ok?

[@G_R_3]

Sheesh just what I needed this afternoon 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lebryden]

Thank you for all of your knowledge!! I hike and climb vicariously through you and your wife!! 🐬

[@ennova9745]

Please keep doing what you're doing! ❤

[@scottstaats7408]

Great vid! I climbed the Grand back in '84 with a friend. Only 5 of us summited that day due to wind and ice in the chimneys (Owen-Spaulding route). Most memorable parts were The Crawl and The Belly Roll, and of course the summit

[@PabloRomero-sh3zn]

Awesome... what an incredible place... and that stone is marking something in the horizon as you mentioned...Yellowstone...

[@superuser13]

I love this area, I spent a lot of time around cooke city and silvergate when I was young. At the top of the world, I sat looking out and imagining what lies out there amongst those jagged mountains.

[@LoamReaper]

What a beautiful spot and intriguing story. Thanks for taking us along!

[@heathalee]

Looks like you had a visitor, probably pleased with the amount of respect and reverence you have for places like this!

[@judyherman1249]

What an amazing climb, and the views are spectacular.

[@billstone9737]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, I have lived in Wyoming my hole life, have backpacked several of those Mountain Ranges with my Church Youth Group. This is the first time I have heard of the site you went to. It was an AWESOME video. Thanks for sharing your trip!!

[@ralphfeatherstone7813]

Thank you once again for a fantastic journey through the wonders of our world! I greatly appreciate your respectful treatment of the site, the stories about it, and the people related to the story. I'm looking forward to your next adventure. Safe travels!

[@getbckloretta8396]

Thank you for another beautiful journey. Your voice is so peaceful.

[@CCaddy]

That's a tough hike!!!! Combined with difficult scrambling too! Super appreciative to go along! Crazy archeology and anthropology study!!! Rite of passage spot no doubt. Nice!

[@Stillwater933]

Maybe the enclosure was a prayer seat for the shaman. ? Thank you for bringing us along on the journey, Andrew. 🎉

[@delilahmartinez1918]

Wow 😍 thank you for those beautiful views! So interesting to see that at 13,000 Feet....this is one of my favorites of yours for sure👍🏼✌🏼

[@dennissmith8699]

Thank you so much. I wished I had money to give you because you are very educational and I love you!

[@joymiller5674]

A great trip enjoyed it very much thanks great views

[@batcollins3714]

Thank you from Ireland! Beautiful scenery

[@Sk8Bird]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1157">19:17</a> Being a Bird, that was a clear sign the ancestors have spoken.

[@wallygator1254]

You have become one of my fav youtube channels! Your narration is excellent, your editing top-notch, and your content is amazing. Keep on truckin!

[@yungsmile7546]

You're obviously in excellent condition to summit the peak. I've camped in the prairie of the National Forest there for weeks. Breathtaking beauty and herds of bison to be with.

[@nancyk1056]

Beautiful

[@DeborahSoucek]

Thank you SO much for having us along! It's a thrill to just observe. Curious that the altitude didn't affect you? SO impressed!

[@carole.ronning9318]

Thank you for your experience in the Tetons. My home and I’ve always had an interest in these magnificent mountains. You are a very strong man.

[@patrickbass3542]

To a "Crow", you're standing on top of the world! Near to the "Gods"

[@billsmith3028]

I watch your videos with a mixture of awe and dread. I dont do heights, and sometimes I have to grab hold of something as you climb along ledges etc. But on the whole i can only start to appreciate the sheer beauty of your surroundings. I wish i had half the courage you show. Stay safe, thankyou for all your hard work. You are one very lucky man.

[@robertrosicki9290]

The fact that people went to then prepped that site then move those tons of granite slabs into place by hand at that altitude is a mind boggling feat of endurance and determination .

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 Thanks again for another great episode, I can't do this anymore, but you are definitely show me. What I could have done 55 years ago. To others, we have the strength and the building and the time do it before it's too late!!!🤔

[@kw2764]

This was an exiting episode--love those Tetons. That structure was really cool to see. Thanks!!

[@amandaedwards1649]

Climbing grand is on my bucket list! Good work on the climb and video!

[@toddvail2630]

Several years back I traveled to Victor ID. While driving through the Teton pass I found myself wondering what the summit would be like. Thank you for answering that for US!

[@kccox3446]

That was So Way Cool❤❤❤

[@Rick-n7m]

Thanks for sharing

[@fhmjones]

Nicely done - thought provoking and evocative of how this place feels. It would be worth promoting this video so climbers would have a chance to find it. Not sure how - but many who might not normally follow Desert Drifter would enjoy (and benefit from) witnessing the mystery of those who came before us. Thanks for sharing :)

[@jamestjomsland948]

Nicely done, Sir. Respect for Those who were first there, is excellent and admirable!! jimmy

[@mikejensen1473]

Couldn’t help but fast forward this! Great video!

[@brettnipps7205]

Having climbed many times starting in the dark and returning in the dark having climbed all day I understand the commitment you have to seeing your goal met. Yes I used to alpine climb. Then I got old LOL. Thank you for the sights and thoughts.

[@peterwaksman9179]

In Manitou by Mavor and DIx, they write about "Sky watching".

[@Mikell-h2c]

The most beautiful mountain range in the world❤❤

[@robgrubb420]

the birds and the color glitches were powerful.

[@DonnaBrown-le1in]

Awesome scenery thank you for doing this for us 😀

[@Bossladyone2]

The owner's son of the Goosewing Resort and Ranch gleefully explained to a small group of us how the Teton's got their name. He was downright tickled that I asked.

[@stevendunk5985]

What a great video.

[@toneshop]

Facinating! That was exceptional, and your video editing is superb!

[@stantheman5163]

This is a great adventure. Enjoy it while you´re young and able. Once I was hiking along the top of the Koolaus on Oahu by myself and saw the most amazing circular rainbow. I was looking down over the edge of a 2000 foot drop and saw it. Spectacular.

[@alwaysfourfun1671]

A great video! The enclosure stirs up visions. Nice to hear a story of how the horse came to the Crow. Impressive people!

[@ndnrayndnray7056]

Thank you, we knew you were off doing something. Would never have guessed The Gran Teton's hiking

[@eddieashby9601]

Much appreciation Andrew!!!

[@fpvangel4495]

On Sacred sites - check for their rainbows, they can be mapped, this alone is a revelation.

[@matthewleptich4122]

This is a trip I have dreamt of my entire life.

[@tonyfranks9551]

Spectacular....thank you.