I Found an Unexpected Story on this Seemingly Impossible Mountain

Today's goal was to find a route up this beautiful crown-shaped mountain and enjoy the views. However, we found so much more. Stay to the end to hear the full story.
#climbing #explore #hiking #climbingadventures #sedona #sedonaclimbing #googleearth #adventure #find #story #arizona

[@ruinsandridges]

At 8:08 I said that the tree was a Shaggy Bark Juniper, but it is actually an Arizona Cypress. My mistake, Lol. Thank you for watching!

[@C_Furkan]

Owner of the Drone here. I couldn't believe when I first got the news that someone found it after so many years, it's incredible. Im definitely planning to come back to Arizona one day, would love to go on adventures with you. Thank you very much for finding and returning the memmory card.

[@ruinsandridges]

That is so nice of you! Thank you very very much! I appreciate the kind donation. Yes, I was surprised to see it was still there and that the memory card was still working. Yes, if you are ever in Arizona, I would love to go on an adventure with you! 🙂

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I was very surprised by that ending! You did the right thing! I enjoyed the music, the climb, the views, and the story! Thanks for the amazing adventure!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you so much!

[@farroaj1813]

Great story, especially about the drone and your detective work in tracking down the owner in Switzerland and returning his memory card. Great story with a happy ending.

[@codiacstudios]

Isn't finding out how to get up a mountain and then finally doing it the best feeling in the world? Awesome video!

[@ruinsandridges]

Yes! Thank you! You should definitely check out that route sometime.

[@codiacstudios]

@ruinsandridges I will sometime. That would be a great morning hike before work!

[@Landstander-to9vh]

Not just a cool climb, a nifty find, and public service! As usual all around, great job!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@ChrisChris-mp1zi]

It's cool that you were able to find and talk with the owner of the drone. As always, i just love watching your adventures. You are a very good rock climber. Keep safe, and i look forward to your next climbing adventure. ❤

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@jchor4133]

Great video! Love the explanations, drone footage and music.

[@ruinsandridges]

Much appreciated!

[@azdrifter51]

Thank you, young man I do love your videos

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words.

[@deborahm6036]

Wonderful to see how you choose your path, and as always, love the beauty. It is so wonderful that you contacted and found the owner of the drone. What a surprise for him!

[@ruinsandridges]

Yes, it was cool to find the owner.

[@saddlelac]

Really enjoyed this. Well done.

[@ruinsandridges]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@joemcintyre2090]

We get to see all the beauty without the treacherous journey. Thank you! Also you are a quite impressive young man!

[@Norm-t3j]

Gosh! You live in a beautiful place!

[@ruinsandridges]

yes it is. I love it!

[@HeidiWohlbier]

It's very peaceful on top of a mountain huh. Cool drone story,, Enjoyed

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@crispy63]

Excellent camera work and video. The images are so clear in 4K Looks great on a 65” OLED TV. Keep up the great work!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you for letting me know! 👍

[@kirsiselei8703]

Nice of u to find out to whom that drone belongs and sending him the memorycard❤ I enjoy watching ur videosl(just started to follow u when jeff from trek planneer recommended(not sure if that even a word😂my english isnt so good)) I really enjoy watching nature in other countries, since i cant travel. Thx god of yt😁 Best wishes from Finland

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much!

[@AudibleSounds112]

Wow what a neat story! I bet the person was totally surprised the drone and footage appeared after so many months! Love it ❤

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much!

[@SenseiJRY]

What an amazing place to be and reflect! Drone shots are something else! Going down would be the hardest for me! Going up is easy, going down, well you can’t fight gravity! Lol Thanks to dad also! Stay safe out there!

[@ruinsandridges]

Yeah, going down was treacherous with the loose rock. Thank you so much!

[@allenthibault9523]

AMAZING! ✌️❤😎

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@melodymerritt8419]

You are amazing ! I love your channel !!!!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you so much!!

[@MaryDiaz-q1j]

Another great video. Thank you if I I 55 years younger I would have loved to have gone with you. keep up the good work.

[@susansmeeton4321]

fabulous, thank you - you and your Dad are truely amazing - those views OMG

[@raimondvk1]

Awesome, loved the views and the relaxing music. Great story with the drone! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much!

[@kjlmn96]

Beautiful scenary. Keep up the good work!

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much!

[@JimCockerham]

Incredible views! I am so impressed with your knowledge , your comments make the videos very interesting.

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you so much!

[@kevincrooks639]

Young fellow, I'm easily old enough to be your grandfather. And I say....never stop adventuring. Enjoy your young, strong body as long as you can. Do the highroutes. The hard trails. The thru hikes. Whatever calls to you and know that there's someone cheering you on.

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you very much!

[@MaryDiaz-q1j]

Do you watch the desert drifter or the Trex video alot like you and they are two of the others I watch because I enjoy history and historical sites. So glad I found you today. Thank you for taking me along.

[@ruinsandridges]

Yes, I love the Trek Planner. I've watched him for years. Thank you!

[@Linsuesaz]

Verde Valley!

[@ruinsandridges]

Yes, Sedona.

[@proudnana6]

It's all my favorite 🍀

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@proudnana6]

@ruinsandridges Your welcome!

[@iwasfloyd]

Didn't the Park Service say to knock down all the cairns you see?? Did you knock them down? I'm also so happy to see you with a helmet now. You truly are a delight to watch and so knowledgeable. Thanks for taking me along again!!

[@rapson672]

Guess cairns are better than defacing Indian art ! people think they have to say I've been here like anyone cares. Maybe they would be cool with their headstone being defaced ?

[@Desertkns60]

Another great adventure! Hoping the owner of the drone comes and joins you sometime. Thank you for taking this old lady along!!!

[@ruinsandridges]

I do not knock down anything or build anything. I think we should leave everything the way we find it. Thank you!

[@DragonbornB52]

Could they be building the walls to clear the land, like Chinese did in California? With wild gourds, I imagine they planted. Non eatable gourds can be useful in other ways. I love your work.

[@ruinsandridges]

Thank you!

[@livingthedifference]

That peak looked impossible from Gibraltar. Now I gotta do it.

[@ruinsandridges]

Yes, highly recommend it! Just watch out for loose rock. Thank you!

[@frustum-o5z]

too cool, am disabled, and what a treat~

[@ruinsandridges]

I am glad you can join.

[@deborahl9736]

[@ruinsandridges]

🙂

[@KennonSmith-do8os]

Hey Cody. Nice climb really cool you found the drones owner. Even more surprising where he was from. Just shows you that you never know what you might find on a climb. ⛰️

[@ruinsandridges]

Oh, I am not Cody. Cody is my friend with whom I hiked before. I am Luke. Thank you! Yes, seeing the drone was cool. But yes, check out Cody's channel at Codiac Studios. 🙂

[@KennonSmith-do8os]

@ my bad. I know you are Luke🤦🏻‍♂️ I was reading someone else’s reply talking about Cody and typed his name in error 😮. Sorry I didn’t catch the mistake. Ooops.

[@ruinsandridges]

@@KennonSmith-do8os That's fine. Lol