I Witness an Ancient Phenomenon During an Astronomical Event

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Hey all, here's the link to my new Patreon page if you're interested! patreon.com/DesertDrifter?Link Thank you as always for your continued support!

@myeyeswentdeaf6213 18 күн бұрын

You should do an episode where you build your own ancient stone hut out there like the ones you keep finding. That would be really interesting to see from scratch.

@jamiea200 18 күн бұрын

There is an app you can get for iPhone, probably android too, called The Photographers Ephemeris. This lets you put a pin on a map anywhere on Earth, for any time, day or night, that lets you see how the light will fall on the land. Not as exciting as seeing it in person, but could help you discover where those shadows fall. Would maybe help you collect beta for your trips as well pal

@kentmusgrove5038 18 күн бұрын

I live in the four corners area and even have approx. 3 acres of Anasazi ruins on my property. I have visited many ancient ruin locations and have the following questions: 1. I have visited many "granaries" but have never seen a corn cob, or vegetable matter in one of these locations. I have never found pots, baskets nor other storage vessels either. I question whether these unique "granaries" were actually for storing food. Could they be like a religious location like a sipapu or kiva? I have found lots of corn cobs in living locations however I am at a loss as to why I have never seen anything which would indicate these were granaries. 2. Has anyone ever thought about using AI to decipher petroglyphs. I have seen similar petroglyphs in Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. AI has been used to decipher ancient languages and with the tremendous number of petroglyphs available to study, AI could definitely be helpful. Petroglyphs are similar to the Chinese language (writing) whereby an inscription has meaning, not just a letter in an alphabet. AI has the ability to determine meaning.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@kentmusgrove5038 i know exactly what these petroglyphs mean and i’m trying to tell the guy and get his attention. please like my comments it might help him notice them

@user-mu4xn3vd3w 18 күн бұрын

I would love to join Andrew. I've been with you a few videos in but I don't have the money but you are the only one I would, cuz you're worth it. Appeal the decision.

@AEVMU 13 күн бұрын

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the calm mature delivery that isn't given like someone reading from a script and over-emphazing every other word. In a world of characters, and attention seakers, this channel is extremely refreshing.

@uvaldolimon1387 12 күн бұрын

Amen to that !

@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1 9 күн бұрын

,👍

@sharongilley8393 9 күн бұрын

Enjoyed thIs very much. TY.. AN PLEASE BE CAREFUL

@Veniguiribici 8 күн бұрын

Big agree

@Desert.Drifter Күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@judithhickok1677 18 күн бұрын

I'm 81 and housebound with a husband on hospice. I'm not saying that for sympathy only to let you know how much your adventures mean to some of us. As a desert dweller I can still enjoy the beauty that you show us every trip and I thank you for it. By the way, I especially enjoyed the one you tube messed with. Sorry about that it was breathtaking.

@Bergtrolfer 15 күн бұрын

Honors from Norway

@althomas6496 15 күн бұрын

My wife was handicapped for 30 years due to an accident, it was a big event to go anywhere and her entertainment came from media ,her loyal dogs and grandchildren visiting occasionally. It angers me that others are deciding what we should and should not see and listen to, I don't think it's about safety or social norms, I think it's about trying to control our lives .

@allanallen1835 14 күн бұрын

have you thought about getting VR quest 3 would be a good choice for you. you can then experience this kind of thing directly. its a great way for people that are housebound to have a look around the world in full imersive 3d. it helped me a lot. hope you look into it.

@bustinnutsinslutsbutts 14 күн бұрын

Hugs to you and your husband

@Granite 14 күн бұрын

I agree absolutely breathtaking and beautiful.

@roxanneyellowhorsejarred1461 14 күн бұрын

Hey DD, I'm a full blooded Navajo addicted to your channel. When we were little kids in canyons like the GC. My family live where they're canyons in NM. It brings back memories of the fun & sun times we had exploring in caves& finding art on the rocks from our ancestors. You have an awesome channel. I can't wait to hook your channel onto my bigger TV screen. Keep up the Good work. I will join your Patreon channel too! This demonitizing is just wrong. I don't see anything wrong with your video. Plus, that was a fine climb with foot guides on the arch climbing footage. We did not see that extremely dangerous at all. I'm sure all the Navajo tribal members would agree with me. I love your camping endeavors on the rocks. We loved sleeping on those rock canyons too.

@louisegogel7973 12 күн бұрын

Yá’át’ééh Roxa… dóó ahéhee’

@halweilbrenner9926 12 күн бұрын

Never seen so many accent marks!@@louisegogel7973

@stevesilver3291 2 күн бұрын

I'm in my 70s and Nations blooded, with plenty of, but never enough of, adventures into the desert in my youth and military days. But, wow, the petroglyphs are telling. You pointed out the obvious, must be the Mountain Goat on the left and a person on the right. There is also something suspended in the air over the two towers. You must get yourself positioned when the moon in its phase depicted in the petroglyph is suspended correctly. It would seem to me that this is the key to figuring out what it means. (I calculate afternoonish) I'd sure like to get there first hand and see it for myself. I know we're past the summer solstice at this writing, but I'm thinking maybe it's completely Lunar in nature. The moon's phases and the shape of the canyon may be the key.

@Desert.Drifter Күн бұрын

Thank you Roxanne. I appreciate your kind words. I'm sure you've seen beautiful country, the Navajo Nation has amazing canyons!

@rodgertxk62 14 күн бұрын

At seventy-seven yrs young, with heart failure, I am no longer able to hike and explore. Through your video experiences, my mind and heart are made more full. Thank you, and don't be discouraged by someone who has never laced up a pair of hiking boots.

@Desert.Drifter Күн бұрын

Thank you Rodger, I appreciate your support of the channel!

@1minigrem 18 күн бұрын

I am a 61 year old granny from the UK, I have always been interested in the petroglyphs and the Anasazi or Pueblo natives, your channel is teaching me a lot and as I will never walk where you do it’s a privilege to accompany you.

@bob0s062 18 күн бұрын

61 year old granny in the Southwest. I love his channel. It's nice to know that it reaches out to other places.

@ddole147 18 күн бұрын

I share the same sentiment. Your hikes are the only access I have to these amazing places. I also appreciate the reverence and care you demonstrate for these places. Thank you.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@1minigrem please like my comment to help this guy see it. i know exactness what the petroglyphs mean and he won’t see my comment because too many people are liking your comment instead… help me out.

@Webpoodle 18 күн бұрын

Down here in NZ , I'm adding my name to your appreciation society 🙂 Love the channel.

@barbaraayala8940 18 күн бұрын

I agree! I’m 83 and love his teachings as we get this beautiful earth views.

@gabriellanataloni6531 14 күн бұрын

I am almost 62, live in Italy. Thank you for letting me travel with my mind and wander with you 🤗🤗

@kimandrews2192 15 күн бұрын

I am 71 with liver cancer. I live your adventures vicariously, and love your brave adventures

@VRMediaI 14 күн бұрын

Sending you some good energy.

@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv 14 күн бұрын

Sending you a hug & a prayer

@newfreenayshaun6651 14 күн бұрын

Good energy to you, Be strong, be powerful, hum like nobody cares and lemons by the truckload never hurt anybody.😊 put your hand on your heart and thank it for getting you this far! Every bit counts, high five and everything!

@TheStormey 14 күн бұрын

@@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mvI said exactly the same thing when I started watching this, I'm 60 and I have multiple sclerosis that I didn't get till I was in my mid forties, and I had to stop working, I love seeing his videos they take me out of my room, he's a great desert guide, I also live in Florida so it's really cool to see all that❤

@markvietti 14 күн бұрын

61 with cancer but last thing I want to do it make everyone feel bad about it.. try and be strong so you are remembered as strong and not a cry baby. life is not fair but its not youtubers fault .

@borneandayak6725 13 күн бұрын

It is ridiculous for YT to demonetize video like this.

@russelnokes1095 18 күн бұрын

Andrew, you are producing some of the best content on youtube . I'm 74 and my days of trekking is in the past. Thank you for taking me along.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@skipperclinton1087 18 күн бұрын

@cameronchicken8439: You're really good at copy and paste, aren't you!

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@skipperclinton1087 sorry i tried to get his attention on the last video and he never saw it and then i got the notification right when he uploaded this video today so i tried everything to get his attention because he even says in this video that he’s going back a third time so i made a comment and then i commented ten times on my own comment and liked all of my own comments to try to move my comment upwards in relevance so he would see it and some chode comments “moderators suck” and got 200 likes and within minutes my comment got pushed way down so i put it on his own comment which he pinned to the top there’s already 30 other comments in there so then i started going to all the top comments to ask people to like my comment so he would see it and then a couple hours later there’s already different top comments so one guy had a theory so i wrote a new comment and then i just copied and pasted it back to the top comments so hopefully some way he will see it because he is going to go back and he thinks it has something to do with the solace or something he’s completely missing the message. but yes i am commenting a lot on this post because i want him to see it but his last video i basically did the same thing and it got taken down and he even went back there and never saw my post which is really disappointing and i am pretty’s sure i’m onto something that he could further validate and it may lead to other discoveries. i suffer from salt deprivation right so if i go out in the heat i’m likely to have a stroke or a seizure or an aneurysm so o want to pass my idea onto someone if their already willing to do the footwork in order to find out. i think the whole canyon was a passage corridor and the shelter ruins were made for travelers and the petroglyphs are all road signs in code so that their tribe could pass through there safely and that there’s even an ancient road out of there with probably other ruins or things of interest.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@skipperclinton1087 thank you

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for coming along Russel

@matthewb3113 18 күн бұрын

What? They demonetized that cool video of you going up those steps. KZbin demonetization is getting ridiculous.

@Ren505nm 18 күн бұрын

What's that mean they won't pay you for it being viewed or is it taken down?

@DeepSouthTechie 18 күн бұрын

@@Ren505nm Yep! No pay and possible removal. That and not recommending your videos are two of the most painful things that can happen to creators. A ton of work and time goes into making good videos, and decent equipment doesn't come cheap either.

@jim7634 18 күн бұрын

GETTING! Already there...

@matthewb3113 18 күн бұрын

@@jim7634 Yes, you are right.

@bernicezappala7958 18 күн бұрын

I really enjoy these videos. Who decrees this holier than thou to determine what I watch?

@TheCryptonaught 11 күн бұрын

Im heart warmed by the amount of comments I read from your viewers that are unable to get outside much. Must make you feel pretty good.

@petervandermolen9835 9 күн бұрын

Too much naked rock got the moderator confused.... crazy. Your contributions are responsible, respectful and awesome. Thank you so much!

@zcrazymaniac6966 18 күн бұрын

I swear, if youtube starts messing with THE Desery Drifter; we gonna have a big problem. Thank you for creating some of the most interesting and beautiful content around!

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Haha. They have their standards to uphold, and overall its a good platform

@BranMore 17 күн бұрын

We all have decisions to make!! Of God, or not!! And divisionists rule this KZbin world that IS TEMPORARY

@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 17 күн бұрын

oh, there's gonna be trouble alright

@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 17 күн бұрын

@@BranMore "Of God, or not!!" That's about as divisive as it gets bub... with _two_ exclamation points no less

@RobertSlover 17 күн бұрын

man nothing kills the vibe/mystique of the lone desert explorer like bitching and complaining about "demonetization"....

@ruinsandridges 18 күн бұрын

YT just decides to randomly turn off comments on some of my videos for no apparent reason. So yeah, you never know. Exploring these places is fun though.

@SueMoe 18 күн бұрын

Saw your comment and subbed to your channel. So fun to live vicariously through you all!

@swizlstik 18 күн бұрын

That’s like taking money out of your pocket with no explanation

@simonwild428 18 күн бұрын

@@swizlstik sounds like marriage to me….

@dcallan812 18 күн бұрын

They keep removing some of my comments. I watch as video and post a comment usually ending with "great video 2x👍" Then hit F5 and refresh the video, and my comment has vanished. I never get any notifications that someone replied to my comments so I guess 1 or 2 people will think Im really rude, but nope youtube 🤷‍♂

@DeepSouthTechie 18 күн бұрын

@@dcallan812 Happens to me frequently. Makes me wonder if someone somewhere just doesn't like me. Maybe they're angry I let my channel go idle for some time now. But I don't think it's that, YT does strange things.

@LugiasMansion 11 күн бұрын

Can’t help but to think the “eye” of the tower casts a spotlight on something special during a certain time

@joeybobbie1 7 күн бұрын

That would be really interesting.😁👍👍

@icansketchu 13 күн бұрын

These old world ruins are just amazing to ponder upon--thank you for sharing your botg footage--much appreciated! :)

@user-hb4ld6vu9w 18 күн бұрын

I’ve been watching you about three months and I absolutely love it. I’m 80 years old. I feel so calm and relax. You explain everything so nice. I like when you cook and your adventures are delightful. I love it too much. I will join, but since I don’t know anything aboutcomputers, I’ll have my daughter do it for me. I will continue watching you. I will have a very calming on people. I believe you’re so graceful soft-spoken everything you do is nice.😢❤

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@joeybobbie1 7 күн бұрын

I agree, I feel bad for the older Generation. They all seem to have trouble working with Computers. The newer Generation was born with Computers, and it all just comes Naturally to them.

@user-hb4ld6vu9w 7 күн бұрын

I must say I used to know how to use the computer. I can still turn it on and turn it off. I used to play with mine a lot. My son bought me one an apple desktop and I got training from India to use a computer. I got you and, my computer crashed so I got an iPad. I learned how to use that again. I just don’t use it anymore. I have fire tablet. I use my phone more because it seems to me. It’s faster by little baby steps for the old lady. Have a good day.❤

@jackofnone9439 18 күн бұрын

Every time we see you uploaded a video, we stop whatever we were watching and click on Desert Drifter!!!

@bealynn2258 18 күн бұрын

Same here!!😊👍🏻👍🏻💯💯

@puppy2haley 18 күн бұрын

@@jackofnone9439 yes, here as well!👍👍

@mikeoverlin3573 18 күн бұрын

Truth!!!

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@skipperclinton1087 18 күн бұрын

@cameronchicken8439: Interesting theory. Thanks for sharing, and that's thinking outside the box.

@pueohoot543 13 күн бұрын

so so so stoked I’m not insane for constantly thinking about locations that could be significant due to alignments with the cosmos through out time hidden in “plain sight”

@jamesfraser6837 10 күн бұрын

Hi Andrew I live in Scotland and I love watching you wandering in the desert and showing us how the natives lived hundreds of years ago, keep up the good work my friend

@coconutty1627 18 күн бұрын

While the summer solstice is an important solar marker, if you have time to go back during the autumnal equinox, you might find more interesting shadows in that canyon. Another possibility is trying to align dates of known comets passing overhead. We've created so much light pollution that we tend to forget that the ancients had a perfect view of the milky way.

@Elf_Hour 18 күн бұрын

True, the Equinox would be a good time to double-back) But I must point out, the problem with the Equinox is that it is 'fuzzy'. Solstices are the same for everyone globally, regardless of location. What is currently called the 'Equinox' is a bit of an oversight; it is better referred to as the Fall or Spring 'Quarter'. The Equinox is much bigger than just one day; it is an amazing thing and actually takes about 50 days to sweep the Earth. By 'equinox' I mean when night and day are of equal length. When it actually occurs depends on location, Longitude and Latitude. Latitude determines which day it occurs while Longitude affects AM or PM. These variations make it 'fuzzy'. It would be cool to find when it occurs for this location in the canyon and see if that's the day the ancients observed, too)

@sparkyofsocal 18 күн бұрын

@@Elf_Hour

@tammasgrogan3482 18 күн бұрын

I was thinking other important dates; dates for planting corn, or harvesting corn, or seasonal migration of bighorn sheep…

@ph4669 18 күн бұрын

Maybe it's a time machine? I do know that for Anasazi living on the flats had like a weird communication thru the fireplace and a trail used by that or something like that! My late father was born 1912 n told us a lot about them but of course I wasn't paying attention.@@cameronchicken8439

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Yes, I was thinking the fall equinox would be a good time to venture back

@brunobarks6544 18 күн бұрын

Aren't you so glad that You Tube keeps us safe from ourselves. Lol. Thanks again 👍

@HRRRRRDRRRRR 18 күн бұрын

Unless it's someone mildly famous doing something death defying, then it's all fine 'cause they can never inspire others!

@DingbadYoutube 18 күн бұрын

Another great video. Thanks .

@wesley5nipes 18 күн бұрын

They'd have us wear helmets if they could

@jim7634 18 күн бұрын

@@wesley5nipes yes while watching...

@JTube571 18 күн бұрын

More than likely some Karen reported the video.

@rachelrobinson3746 13 күн бұрын

I love your videos. They are so interesting and very informative, and as an explorer and hiker myself, I really appreciate how hard it is to do what you do. I think it is sad that KZbin blocked that video as it shows what the ancient peoples had to do to climb it. I had watched it before they blocked it and I had known from your videos that you lead guided tours for a living so you are a professional climber and therefore know what you are doing, and so I never said to myself, "I think I will go climb those stairs." You also showed the difficulty and how careful you needed to be. You also do not give information as to the locations to protect the environment and ruins from stupid people. Therefore, they should not have blocked it.

@heatherstrigens258 8 күн бұрын

🕊️I truly don’t understand WHY yt blocked it, but you saw it. So I’m asking you - even if you can just guess. This whole screening and “blocking”, “demonizing” situation has gotten WAY WAY out of hand.

@kelleytortorice1283 14 күн бұрын

That was so smart to go back on the summer solstice. Those towers are definitely intriguing and beautiful.

@STILL_TESTING 18 күн бұрын

All jokes aside, one of the best youtube channels.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@scubajedi3091 18 күн бұрын

I saw the first one. I trust your climbing skills.

@marystirrett7225 10 күн бұрын

Where is the first one? I want to watch it.

@Yverian 14 күн бұрын

I am incredibly glad that I got to see that climbing footage before they quashed it. It was obvious that early peoples had been there.

@gregmonger5747 16 күн бұрын

Andrew, thank you for sharing your ancient discoveries with us. I too am beyond doing what you do today, but I had my adventures over the last 40+ years traveling the US west and southwest, Asia, Europe and Canada and Mexico. Keep it up, keep safe and keep filming. Don't worry about the de-monetizing of your previous video. Your filming and dialog will ensure your fans will continue watching.

@lovedaybebe5881 18 күн бұрын

I’m from the south west of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and it’s so incredible to me , that there is wood preserved in the desert and old corn 🌽 cobs and remnants of the last fires. I wonder if the last people to live there , knew they were the last of so many ancestors ! It’s so poignant and beautiful ! I’m so glad I found your channel, you are so good at detailing what you see and so very respectful 🙏🏻 thank you 🙏🏻

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 18 күн бұрын

Andrew, having only driven across these United States 5 times in 72 years, I had a goal, too. It was to get to the end, to unpack as I moved into the next living quarters for my next RN job. I have visited the of ... where the Colorado river cared ...oh yes, Grand Canyon. I have visited a few National Parks. I am now nestled in East Tennessee, retired & no longer caring for others. I have children & grandchildren nearby. Your desert content is the best way, by far, to stop & visit & ponder... for me. I appreciate your physical skills and goal setting with accomplished goals for each trip. Thank you for your time, energy, intelligence, and willingness to share with us. I appreciate your purpose driven trips and "wonder"-ings said aloud. Many of us are wondering, too.

@greyscout01 15 күн бұрын

Cool video. I worked in Grand Canyon for 7 years and saw things tourists never will. I think you're genuinely cluing in on something with these sights. I dont think people appreciate just how precarious those ledges are with shifting sand and and loose rocks. Stay safe.

@WanieB 9 күн бұрын

I can’t imagine going to a those places without taking a friend or a dog, something. Thank you for documenting your adventure. ❤

@davetaylor4741 18 күн бұрын

I'm English but live in Australia. The amount I know about the American South West would fit on a stamp. Yet I am fascinated by your videos. Great to watch and very informative. Thank you.

@user-sr5tk8hb2u 18 күн бұрын

So my cousin used to work suppling food service to the 4 corners area . Sometimes he would directions from a native tribe member. They didn’t use names of roads or highway numbers, they would say turn left at the rock that looks like this and go straight until see a rock that looks like that and turn left. It was all about the rocks as being markers and directions being off of the rock in question.

@pinkiesue849 13 күн бұрын

Good for them, using their own system!!!

@JC-gd3cc 3 күн бұрын

Of all the things I have seen on YT videos, as well as questionable comments, your video's and narration have never come close to violating any YT rules. Many have made the same complaint about YT who never explains their reasoning for blocking or demonetizing. So glad that more and more people are moving away from YT and subscribing to independent channels like yours that are also add-free. Perhaps someday soon, YT will be just a memory. Thanks for the great job you do in making all of us feel like we are hiking and exploring with you.

@beckybaker6907 Күн бұрын

One thing I love about your videos is how thorough you are when investigating a new area. You never just give a cursory look and move on. It makes me try to think along with you. Good luck and safe travels. Thank you for sharing so much.

@bz2973 18 күн бұрын

I am glad I saw the first video, I am sorry they demonitized you! I appreciate your videos as I live vicariously through them!

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@joeybobbie1 7 күн бұрын

@@cameronchicken8439Try using Punctuation????

@leopardwoman38 18 күн бұрын

The verticals lines on the rock remind me of some I saw in a small cave-alcove many years ago when I used to go out exploring. The lines in the cave I saw were like a calendar. The sun would hit the vertical line for a particular day. As the sun moved a little each day, the sun would touch a different line. There was a circle above one line which ended up being for the summer solstice. So, if the vertical lines on the wall are not from erosion, they may be a type of calendar marking the day. You would have to see where the sunshine touches each sunrise to see if that is the case. Thank you for taking us along! 👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😀💕🍀🌸

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@B.Ies_T.Nduhey 18 күн бұрын

I made such lines in my apartment, in pencil 😁 Might start again next equinox.

@leopardwoman38 18 күн бұрын

@@B.Ies_T.Nduhey very cool! 👍👍👍

@leopardwoman38 18 күн бұрын

@@cameronchicken8439 That is very interesting! 👍👍👍

@B.Ies_T.Nduhey 18 күн бұрын

@@leopardwoman38 I thought then it was rather crazy, but liked it no less. Today I feel fully justified, what with all those stupid time changes over summer etc 😁

@lucystrider728 16 күн бұрын

The small rock art of the sheep and person is the view the artist would have of the shadows of the sheep and person towers from the base on one side which would reverse the position. Maybe there is an equinox marker rather than solstice which might be useful for knowing when to move, plant, gather, hunt or prepare for a seasonal change. Fascinating video!

@louisegogel7973 12 күн бұрын

No need for demonetization! Awesome channel, showing respect and safety.

@cdd4248 18 күн бұрын

I saw the initial video and it was lovely. I too, was a little frightened when I watched the climb. The difference between me and YT; is I am smart enough to know I am not a climber and therefore, need to trust those that are to know what they are doing.

@ScubaSteveCanada 18 күн бұрын

Even the best have died due to one mistake - that's what KZbin's A.I. is demonetizing the videos for. I seriously doubt it was human intervention.

@dfuss2756 18 күн бұрын

I agree!

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@moiramcfarlane706 18 күн бұрын

Thankyou for returning to this magical area. Its addictive to watch. Respect and admiration of your skills.

@karenmassie1239 21 сағат бұрын

I first became enamored as a young child with that area of our country. We drove through and visited areas that were still open to the public. I was able to hike to the rock dwellings and see all the carving. The entire scene was magical. Thank you for this wonderful adventure.

@AngelCatBaby 4 күн бұрын

I’m 75, unable to walk due to health issues. I have never been to the desert, but I have some beautiful photos from others who have taken beautiful pictures of flowers blooming in the desert in the spring, awesome photos…I love to paint animals and scenery, thank you for posting this adventure, helps me take my mind off of things and become a bit young at heart again…👍❤️🙏🏼

@retiredboss4831 18 күн бұрын

Mining engineer here. The 2 side by side towers should erode evenly, I would think, but why is there a rock debris field at base of the "Sheep tower" and not anywhere else on that rock formation? I'm looking at the film at 16:05. Perhaps the Sheep tower" had some human intervention? Keep up the great work!

@Ren505nm 18 күн бұрын

I'm from the Zuni pueblo people and formations like these represent spiritual things that are kept secret.

@jenniferwatt5209 18 күн бұрын

Yes I noticed that too. One needs to always look at what's at the base of structures, it gives you some more info..

@nancyl5804 18 күн бұрын

I noticed that too! Thought the same thing!

@arthurpeterson246 18 күн бұрын

Thanks pal I enjoyed the hike.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@Kahtilani 17 күн бұрын

Left to our own devices, we would never, ever see anything like this. Thank you for presenting the intricacies of this incredible desert landscape.

@jomudesimedia 13 күн бұрын

Heyoooo, that ledge you walked on is the top of a sealed cave entrance to the inner part of this monstrous fossilised building from the past. Same stuff if you go to “Gypsum Sinkhole” in escalante. Thanks for your adventures. I need to get out but ever since losing my drone I just haven’t had it in me. It was a way bummer. Stay safe!

@laurachapin204 12 сағат бұрын

I've taken up reading about archaeological evidence of the earliest humans to migrate into North America. Imagine traveling for generations, making songs and stories of the vast array of landscapes and animal life along the way. Every habitat is new. Their spiritual beliefs bending and melding with the experiences of mountains, deserts and canyons. I wish I could feel the depth of wonder those ancient ones felt. Modern society is so defined and explained by science. Don't get me wrong, the science is a wonder of its own. But we lose the wonder, the sacredness of Earth that our ancestors walked every moment.

@flickwtchr 16 күн бұрын

The quality of your videos is top notch. You are a great narrator, and your selection of music is just perfect. I've hiked many many miles in the mountains, high deserts, and deserts mostly in California, and your videos make me yearn for those days to return. If they never do, I will appreciate vicariously hiking with you on your journeys.

@simonnoble2345 18 күн бұрын

I saw the first one, yt mods suck

@jeffreymorris4827 18 күн бұрын

Mod lives don't matter 😅

@sandymiller6994 18 күн бұрын

Gratitude for all Desert Drifter does 🙏🥰🦋🌈🐞💕

@Thousand_yard_King 18 күн бұрын

YT mods are commies!

@ScubaSteveCanada 18 күн бұрын

He needs to lodge a complaint since I doubt human mods demonetized this video.

@RealFireblazes 18 күн бұрын

The little petroglyphs look like the 2 towers

@mamazalama 14 күн бұрын

I love your videos and always find them thrilling to watch. I genuinely feel I'm exploring along with you and I appreciate that more than I can say. I'm writing today because I just heard about the demonetization of the rock step climb video and I wanted to apologize if I had in any way contributed to them mistaking my enthusiasm for your accomplishment as a "negative", as my comment was surely never meant to be taken that way. Anyway, I'm glad to hear you've got a Patreon page for us to support you! I will take advantage of it as soon as it's at all possible for me to do so, to make up for whatever it was you lost as I do feel somewhat responsible, though it's not true. Wodakote! God keep blessing you!

@mp194801 12 күн бұрын

WOW!!! THAT was amazing to see nature at it's best without having to risk my own life to see this natural phenomenon sandstone rock being eaten away by the forces of air and wind, ready to tumble down to the abyss would be sad to witness. Thank you DesertDrifter.

@einarlauritzen1602 17 күн бұрын

You got an old man on his toes by allthis beautiful imagery.

@earthlingwithrocks9519 18 күн бұрын

The glyph at the base of the cliff looks just like the pillars reversed. 2 hunters sneaking up on a sheep. You’re so right 😮

@russbell6418 18 күн бұрын

Quite notable that the desert varnish has rendered the bighorn sheep almost the same color as the background. If there’s any overhang at all, they remain light colored for centuries.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@StephenWard-n2t 12 күн бұрын

Re visit when its the Winter Solstice. Some Druids who visit Stonehenge believe the Winter Solstice has more meaning. History indicates that humans may have been observing the solstice since the Neolithic period, around 10,200 BC. In the Stone Age, people held rituals at sacred sites like England’s Stonehenge, Ireland’s Newgrange, and Native American Woodhenge in what is now known as Illinois, in celebration of the changing seasonal cycle. In Finnish folklore, the winter solstice was believed to be the work of Louhi, the “witch goddess of the North”, who kidnaps the sun and moon, while both Yupik and Greek early explanations thought the solstice afforded gnome-like creatures the opportunity to hunt. But the solstice isn’t scary in all cultures. For many, the day is a chance to worship a number of religious deities, like Tonantzin in Mexico, Cailleach Bheru in Scotland, Horus in Egypt, and Spider Grandmother by the Hopi. The winter solstice is also frequently associated with earth’s rebirth, as it emerges from the long night to the light of day, as well as the continual cycle of life and death. The Scandinavian Goddess, Beiwe, for example, is associated with health and fertility and was believed to travel through the night sky in a sleigh-like structure of reindeer bones with her daughter, Beiwe-Neia, to bring back the greenery on which the reindeer fed. In Italian folklore, La Befana is a witch who spends the solstice night riding around the world on her broom, leaving candies and treats to well-behaved children. Events like the Pagan Scandinavian Feast of Juul, Pakistani Festival of Chaomos, Chinese Dongzhi Festival, and Roman Pagan Saturnalia, to name a few, are all also associated with lighting up the darkness that occurs on and around winter solstice. These occasions, and the stories associated with them, were powerful tools intended to not only explain what people of the time believed to cause the winter solstice, but also to reassure that the darkness would pass, daylight would return, and joy, or light, would prevail. Thanks for the postings.

@DavidWBIII 14 күн бұрын

Wow, I try to examine so much of you're hard work and I found what I thought was a huge head/statue piece at 24:13. If you pause the video at that time, just to the right, starting at the middle of the video, there looks to be a huge head piece. I am always curious of what could have been there years ago. I admire the curiosity and dedication you have to this work. THERE IS SO MUCH TO DISCOVER IF WE JUST TAKE TIME TO LOOK!!!! Thank you again for all you do!

@wile-e-coyote8371 18 күн бұрын

I guess nobody is immune from youtubes out of control censorship these days. 🙄

@larescats9228 18 күн бұрын

Yeah typical communist control

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@jasguy2715 18 күн бұрын

You certainly got that right. KZbin just gets worse and worse and worse. You can't offend anybody or cause any controversy it seems. It's just starting to get too much now.

@arlenbell4376 18 күн бұрын

Yea, their very selective decisions 😠

@Scott-hq3df 16 күн бұрын

You are being censored so the idiots in the world don't get any ideas because there are many people out there who are defacing places like this. By censoring they are protecting it unfortunately for you! I've gone many ruins in Arizona where it's a 10 mile hike or more to get in and I don't tell anyone where I've been. Dumbasses will go out and knock those towers down they don't give a crap!

@rossprairietraveler974 18 күн бұрын

I think your rock art is absolutely a depiction of your two towers. One fairly straight column and one looking like a bighorn. I definitely enjoy your channel. Thanks for taking us along.

@7msjster 3 күн бұрын

I've discovered I am afraid of heights. I could feel Vertigo when you got to the edge of the tower! LOL You ARE the DESERT WHISPER,

@user-yy1fd2sh8r 18 күн бұрын

You tube screws alot of good and hard working people who are honestly showing real life stories. Keep up the great work.

@kathleenbryant7334 17 күн бұрын

Please keep exploring. I hiked & backpacked all my life...until old age and arthritis stopped me. Your adventures have kept me in the game. Thanks for the letting me ride along ❤

@DT-lr2bi 16 күн бұрын

Me Also, at 79.

@mermaid388 12 күн бұрын

We love rockclimbing content especially with technical moves. The more adventurous the better. You seem like a seasoned rock climber who employed a lot of discernment & utilized skill with technical knowledge. Would love to see more of that!

@erasmuus 5 күн бұрын

I luckily stumbled onto your channel recently and was immediately gripped by your approach. Your care and appreciation for the locations you find are inspiring. I get to go back and watch all your content now! Lucky me. Keep up the great work! Be careful out there.

@N3ur0m4nc3r 17 күн бұрын

The petroglyph is made significantly more interesting based on the fact that it is not just a long horn, but one standing a short distance from a pillar. Just as the rock formation appears to be above. To my mind, it links the two and your hypothesis fairly conclusively.

@Pink7omy 16 күн бұрын

The human drawing the sheep and person because of what he/she saw in front above in the distance, amazing!

@Gribbo9999 18 күн бұрын

As usual Desert Drifter shows us the beauty and the mystery of the desert! If the alignments are north-south and east- west, then the equinoxes maybe an interesting time to see the sunrise. So hopefully, we will see you back there around the 21st of September :) I have no words as to why KZbin needs to protect us from you while I can still watch horrific shorts of people getting knocked down in traffic accidents! You seem to be a highly responsible person with great respect for the desert, its dangers, and its history as well as your own safety. Keep them coming! If you are ever in Australia, I'm pretty sure we can find you some interesting desert with ancient rock art - and, even better, a still living culture that will explain their significance to you. Thanks for all your uploads, love them..

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

You're reading my mind. Stay tuned around September ;)

@janicestewart6116 18 күн бұрын

THANK YOU as always for taking me along! Stay safe Andrew!

@Desert.Drifter 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Janice

@robertkoehne1795 12 күн бұрын

As I surveyed similar areas and sites, your phase haunts to this day. THE MIND WANDERS.

@Antacid420 6 күн бұрын

I can hardly believe my eyes. The terrain is just so wild and harsh . Absolutely stunning.im blown away by this. One man and a drone 😮 wow And 4*4 vehicle

@southernbelle6108 18 күн бұрын

I'm almost 72 years old and I love your channel. And I did see your first KZbin video about league steps. Please always be careful. And remember safety first.We want to keep you around for a long time

@Gma7788 12 күн бұрын

He's been trying to publish illegal content and he's been stopped ✋️ Now he's making up lies about rocks 🪨 and is trying to break the publishing laws again. You people report this liar and nasty ego maniac to the authorities again!! Don't accept lies and abuse from content creators!! Stand up for yourselves and defend your rights to the truth! You're not going to have some ego maniac lie to your about rocks and dangerous behaviour.

@peatmoss4415 18 күн бұрын

I think it looks like Woodstock the little bird that's friends with Snoopy....

@viccilindsey7650 12 күн бұрын

Desert Drifter, I was scared for u too! But I loved the unbelievable sights u showed us! No matter where you go, u r what we need to know we came from good stock! History is amazing, and ur doing a great job of showing us! You r the real deal...

@robertmcmanus4646 12 күн бұрын

I'm really enjoying this. A couple of points. The sunrise shines directly west on the equinoxes, not the solstice. That's when you should check back on the tower shadows. Also, you can simulate shadows for any day of the year in Google Earth, although all of the small terrain features may not be in their model.

@mhenry7962 18 күн бұрын

This is my comment. I hope to see it here for years and years to come.

@ARCevents 18 күн бұрын

Just hopping on to say that I really enjoy watching your adventures - this has got to be my favourite yet! The light and videography is stunning. The soundtrack is perfect. I just love everything about it! Thank you ✨

@He-reigns 12 күн бұрын

I love going on these adventures with you man. I find myself saying “yes go up,in,or over there!” Thank you 🙏

@billyjeffersoniv4344 9 күн бұрын

The petroglyfs of the big horn and human actually look like the towers that is super cool!

@matthewhudson4376 18 күн бұрын

Trouble maker. I was born in Arizona raised in Northern Mexico. Graduated high school in San Diego I have seen amazing things in the deserts. I just spent four days south of Moab. Amazing. Love your videos.

@landiesgentlemen3902 18 күн бұрын

@desertdrifter you do a great job with your videos. I saw the first video with the carved steps. Having hiked a lot in the SW, you do a great job promoting both safety and leave no trace. Keep up the great work. I love seeing all the Natural History sites you explore, as I don’t have the time to get to all these places myself.

@LindaLight-es4qr 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful Shots of the overlay, seeing how it looks like an old river bed in the Grand Canyon, I Love Stones, And Wood.. Thank You For The Trip..

@nicolasellison7623 10 күн бұрын

Hi Andrew @Desertdrifter - YT demonetizing that video makes no sense! I am glad you followed up on the first visit to that ledge. I think you're definitely onto something with the alignment between this and the "bighorn tower"! It is fascinating to follow you in your explorations. IT IS SO LAUDABLE THAT YOU ALWAYS INSIST ON RESPECT FOR THE PLACES AND LEAVING EVERYTHING THERE! I watch your videos from far away (France) and although my American part of the family is rather up in the Rockies area, I have always been very interested in the South West in general and Puebloan sites in particular. As I watch your videos I keep wanting to ask you this question: how much do you get to speak with professional archaeologists to know whether the sites have already been studied, or even just registered? Your videos are a wonderful time capsule of these places, which could some day be used by researchers, they must be useful to archaelogists who can't explore everything... just wondering if you have any such collaborations (a professional anthropologist myself, but specialised on Mesoamerica - maybe we can do an exchange some day! 🙂).

@dreembarge 18 күн бұрын

KZbin's demonetization policy is inscrutable. Watching you scramble up those carved-out steps had me a little puckered, but it was obvious you were in control the whole time. Thanks for another excellent video.

@ScubaSteveCanada 18 күн бұрын

The fact that the video was released tells you nothing happened.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@skipperclinton1087 18 күн бұрын

@cameronchicken8439: I complimented you the first time you posted this comment, but you're being rather annoying at this point. Give it a rest!

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@skipperclinton1087 i’m sorry i’m annoying but i’m trying my best. i want him to see my comments because he’s planning to go back a third time and i think i’m onto something which will help him make other discoveries. i did the same thing on the last video and he never saw it and he even went back there to try to figure it out. it’s not about you i want him to find the ancient road. i believe this was a corridor that a tribe used and these structures were made for temporary purposes for travelers and that these are road signs and that i unlocked part of their meaning for him so he can follow the road and see what else they left behind so i don’t care if i’m being annoying

@wedgesmudge6893 18 күн бұрын

Number 1: I find this one of best channels on You Tube. No.2: I can't believe You Tube would limit any of your content. Granted...you're a little crazy...but obviously an experienced canyoneer. Watched you climbing into the slot canyon with your wife. Good job. And the curiosity and fearlessness is what makes it a great adventure and educational. No.3: I'm not one to subscribe to "Ancient Aliens" and the like on a regular basis but many of the petroglyphs and drawings do seem to depict strange things (beings) 🤔. No.4: Curious why many structures (houses) were built sometimes impossibly high? Lions, tigers and bears? Or maybe scary cannabalist tribes. No.4: Great job! Best show on KZbin. The view at 6:45 is ridiculously incredible! Great work! Keep it up. Thank you.

@handyatmusic 14 күн бұрын

I so much enjoy exploring and watching videos of the American southwest. Thinking of the unimaginably huge volumes of water involved first in laying down flat layer after layer of sediment, layers that go on for literally dozens to hundreds of miles, then also carved out the huge canyons and valleys.

@cinder1959 14 күн бұрын

I am so glad I got to see that video before KZbin took it down. it was an awesome video.

@louisegogel7973 12 күн бұрын

Apparently they didn’t take it down, they demonetized his entire channel!

@Monty-Remick 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures!!! 💯 And if anyone has a problem with these adventures, then I suggest that DON'T WATCH!

@scotishboy4203 18 күн бұрын

I just recently discovered your channel and haven’t stopped watching your videos. You’ve inspired me to visit the four corners region

@jimbobf8017 12 күн бұрын

I grew up with a guy in Southwest Virginia. In the early 1980s we lived side by side for about 7 years and went all through school together as well. I lived on an 800 acre farm and his family lived beside our farm. You two could be identical twins. I love your videos man it's great content. Plus here and there the way you say some things and look at the camera it brings back old memories of my friend from long ago.

@orianna1220 15 күн бұрын

Man thats so cool, the tradegy of being human is knowing of all the ones before you that youll never know, just seeing bits and traces of us, literally the people of yesterday are today and i will fall into that category one day. The beautiful part is living and getting to learn what life has, had and will offer in the most unique ways. Thanks mate for your hike, that is an amazingly beautiful spot!

@user-ek8zu2gv4t 18 күн бұрын

So the blocked video was the one where you "leg jammed" your way up and down, right ? I guess they will be removing all yosemite, etc, freeclimbing and BASE jumping next.

@depleteduraniumcowboy3516 17 күн бұрын

Right?!

@YoungerDryas 18 күн бұрын

Here's an idea. When you line up the data from a point in astronomical time that matches the solstices listed over the curved arch on the cliff....you'll see the date etched in Stone of its creation! Same dating system used all over the world to truly "date" such creations. I bet your discovery is QUITE ANCIENT! The Earth has moved its poles a few times over the centuries...a long time ago, it lined up perfectly. You're seeing that Ancient Language of Astronomy. And its beautiful!!

@healsinger 14 күн бұрын

The shots are amazing. The content remarkable. Your editing keeps me interested until the end of the video that's a feat!

@brettneff7900 15 күн бұрын

I love the red rock desert rain! Once we took a detour through Zions while it was down pouring, and it was like a spiritual experience, so amazing to watch the water flow 🤩🤩

@milanetc4865 18 күн бұрын

I'm sorry they demonetised that video. You're amazing. Love your channel.

@scruggsbuster9458 18 күн бұрын

When I was exploring and found something extraordinary I didn't want anybody to find it so I got ready to do something no one else has ever done planted Cactus on the trail and made the trail look like it went around the cactus to guide people away from what I found and over the years it worked and I was successful at what I did and the cactus there today still stands I smiled I said thank God I don't think anybody's going to find it and that to me is okay I mean my 60s now I did it when I was 32 and I don't think anyone has ever found what I found and I hope they never do not even you thank you for the video you do bring back a lot of memories of what I used to do as a young man so thank you you'll be safe out there cuz it's a dangerous place to be maybe even carry a weapon for your protection there's a place in heaven for you thank you so much for what you do❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

@lmm.5619 16 күн бұрын

what did you find?

@scruggsbuster9458 12 күн бұрын

@@lmm.5619 I found a treasure that I don't want anyone else to find he will be found someday and hopefully they don't put graffiti all over it

@miriamjohnson8857 11 күн бұрын

This was my first time to your channel.. .love it! I'm an east coaster but my son lives in AZ. For mother's day he took me on a dinner cruise near superstition Mt. While on the lake looking up at these magnificent rock structures is breathtaking. It reminds you that in the big scheme, we are so small. Thanks for sharing your adventures...

@MaryHolt68 8 күн бұрын

Are you kidding me??? I saw your video. I loved that video, I have always been an off roader, I do not walk the beaten path. I never stay on the “trail” i need to explore, this is why I watch your channel. I moved from from CA to NC, I miss areas within the western side of the US. I loved that you found those stairs!

@alinesobieray2436 18 күн бұрын

The landscape is crazy beatiful anytime i watch your videos, i am in awe of the environments ❤

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@Tonhaoreal 18 күн бұрын

"This place is strange, man..." - best line

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

so i know what these mean! i know exactly what they are trying to say! 2:11 see these three formations? so in the vide he took down there where two separate petroglyphs. there was one with three figures but none of them looked human and two were obviously the formations one even has a goat right next to it but it’s off to the right of its head and there was also a star and a tribal symbol. but there was also another petroglyph which was very similar but from a different angle like it was higher up staring straight across at them and the third figure was definitely a human…. well that gives it all away right there because it was telling him about the ledge above him, he climbed up there in that video but he didn’t even notice it from the ground until he was flying his drone back towards himself from the formations. because the petroglyph depicted a human and not just a figure it means that it represents YOU or the person reading it and it’s telling them to climb the ledge and look at the formation to get a clear view because they are significant. the other petroglyph doesn’t depict any humans so the figure in front represents a third rock formation 2:11 right there! the goat is off to the side to represent that it is from another angle. the star is an abstract arrow telling him where to go like it is in motion and not a permanent object so it has to be the path or road but it is in code so as to not be too obvious what it means and then the tribal symbol is to let the reader know that it’s their form of communication so if you’re that tribe then you know how to read it. from this point of view 2:11 up on the flat lands you see a valley and a mountain range curving off to the right exactly how the shooting star did on the petroglyph so that is the path out of there. that it what it means! at the base of it he sees a goat and a figure but the goat is on the left so if he went to the left side of it then that formation would be on the left so it is telling him to go that way…. i cannot for the life of me get this guys attention though i even commented a lot on the original video and he never saw it. if it’s not exactly human then it represents the surrounding landmarks. i’ve known for over a week already and i can’t get hold of him and he even went back to try to figure it out which is really disappointing. this must have been an ancient corridor and these are road signs but they didn’t want other tribes to follow them so it is all in code. but if you already know the code then it is very obvious what it means

@Tonhaoreal 18 күн бұрын

@@cameronchicken8439 my brother, what an essay you did there. So you are saying that the rock art points to the mountains up there, it would be like a gathering place?

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

@@Tonhaoreal what i think it is a corridor that a tribe used to travel through the canyon but they didn’t want people following them so the made it in code and that the structures are temporary housing for travelers and that the petroglyphs point to an ancient road out of there and there may even be other ruins or things left behind along that road. i know i’m commenting a lot on here but he didn’t see my comments on the first video and he even went back to try to figure it out and he even says that he is going back again a third time so i want him to see my post so he can validate it and possibly make other discoveries. nothing i do will make my posts relevant enough for him to see it. it may have been a planned escape route for their tribe or something like that a safe passage to somewhere else.

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

but i’m pretty sure i cracked at least part of the code: everything had to do with the positioning of the characters and anything not human is referring to the landscape. the star is an abstract arrow pointing the way out and the three figures are the rock formations when they line up like in the petroglyph there’s a mountain range and valley in the background which curves around to the right just like the star in the petroglyphs so i believe that it is the path out of there and that he will find more things along that road

@cameronchicken8439 18 күн бұрын

like the human figure in the petroglyph from the last video was directing him to climb the ledge. the goat petroglyph at the base of the formation shows the goat on the left so if he continues around the other side the goat would in fact be on the left so it’s telling him to go that way. the three figures in the other petroglyph are not human so it suggests a third formation. behind the three formations you see right at 2:11 there’s a valley shaped like the star, it’s telling him to follow that valley…. it’s very obvious once you figure it out

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