My BEST ROCKHOUNDING FINDS of 2020 | One Year Of Hunting Montana Gemstones and Minerals

[@andreakessler227]

YOU THANKED US, WE THANK YOU FOR WIDENING OUR ROCKHOUND WORLD. I AM NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL AND AM ENJOYING IT IMMENSELY. MY ROCKHOUND DAYS ARE BEHIND ME NOW(GETTING TO HARD TO BEND OVER). SO IT'S REALLY FUN TO WATCH YOU AND THEO AN KATE AND MR DID ON YOUR ADVENTURES. I'VE BEEN TO MONTANA BUT HAD NO IDEA THAT YOUR STATE WAS SO RICH IN MINERALS. AH THE WONDERS OF THE INTERNET!

[@kevinunger433]

Isn’t God amazing, that he created these gems for us. Great finds. Rock on.

[@helencalnan.30]

A great Video.Very Well Explained.Beautiful Rocks.

[@rockersfromaz3001]

The one at 11:59 looks like it’s actually a tube agate. You can totally see the tubes. So pretty!! All your rocks are amazing. I wish I had access like that!!!

[@CityRockhounding]

Every rock tells a different story, different history, each one is special in its own way, no matter size or shape, from the first to hopefully never last, they are all priceless! All the memories and excitement, being in nature, it's all positive energy and high vibrations, very grounding! Love your work Alex, what an amazing year!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Omg, so many beautiful rocks.

[@mikedodge3910]

It's amazing how in only one year you have nearly 19,000 subscribers! Watching your videos is such a blessing to us. It's nearly as soothing to my soul as actually hounding in my area. God bless you.

[@lorrets9775]

I love how you can remember where you found most of them

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

I am very pleased to see these beautiful, unusual marked rocks not being cut up or sliced. the markings are beautiful. So glad you haven't hacked them up!

[@agatemaster1998]

I’m watching this while polishing my thunder eggs and agates

[@Jdog4200]

That cool piece of petrified wood kind of looks like a Jurassic Dinosaur gem bone

[@hiphoppamh]

I love the petrified wood, those have been my favorite finds lately and those polished pieces are beautiful.

[@wittygamer2938]

We all love your videos

[@mikemcdonald2755]

You could soak that orange drusey in iron out and it would probably be clear. Awesome finds thanks for sharing your favs!

[@RiverbendBicycles]

The petrified wood at 9:00 was my favorite. The pandemic has renewed my interest in rockhounding. It's something to do without anyone around me and it costs nothing.

[@lindaholt9434]

Rocks tell beautiful stories. If u relate to people as much as u do rocks...u have a long bright future. Merry Christmas💖😊🌈🗽🕊

[@davisiovisualy]

🙌🌈💫🙏☀️🎉🤗 You are my *Gemstone Soulmate* . . .

[@roxannsejkora1691]

You've grown so much in this past year! Not only in subscribers, but in knowledge and confidence. I love watching your videos, and look forward to seeing what 2021 will bring to your channel! Take care and God Bless!

[@donnabeaudin9114]

You have some gorgeous finds! So glad you are going to leave the “maple leaf “agate rough, it is so unique! Thank you for this treat!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Wow, what a year it has been. So sweet to remember the good times - good rocks, good companions. Thanks for the memories, Alex! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@ninetails1553]

So dang cool. I've never seen that color of green Jasper. What a find! PLEASE tumble it!!!

[@linabaliashvili2495]

Oh..... amazing collection!!! Congratulations!!!

[@linabaliashvili2495]

15:54 I’ll call honey agate

[@RG-rl6hj]

I would scream if I saw any of those rocks! Each one is insanely unique.

[@judyherman5470]

My favorites are the two really blue agates at the end. Also your black agate at about minute 9:10 looks like originally it was a burnt piece of wood that ended up agatized. Very beautiful finds and thank you for sharing.

[@laurat5143]

I love the flat agate. 😲 omg WOW! Your next one with all those bands around it, absolutely Gorgeous.

[@harleyv1969]

Love your enthusiasm and love for the rocks and the experience of the joy of finding each treasure, all with their own character... I feel it man, I'm just like you! 👍❤️

[@wyatthenderson8322]

That all green jasper has my heart for sure

[@webdevnoobie]

I also love looking at my finds and remembering when I found them. It is such a great hobby for so many reasons! I loved this review of your collection. Awesome rocks man.

[@timcarver5492]

Thanks for your videos, quite enjoy them. Happy New Year from Victoria B.C. Canada.

[@TheLoonlady]

Your adventures are so inspiring.....thank you for bringing your followers along.....HAPPY NEW YEAR....stay safe, stay warm, stay well.....PEACE !

[@lilyawood]

13:33 that one is my favorite. I just got my mom some polishing grit so we can tumble all the rocks we found this year

[@MontanaRockMom]

All extraordinary finds, I remember a lot of the videos, such great adventures for the year. That green jasper, such a rare find here! I love all of them, I can't pick a favorite.

[@kerinl.holmstrom1810]

Alex, you never know what a rock is, unless you cut it! Just because you like them the way they are, means we don't get to see the potential within. Share the insides! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@RG-rl6hj]

I love the cut of the yellow jasper, it is a museum quality cut

[@GMAN1965]

Lots of very cool finds. do you ever find any arrowheads or other Indian artifacts?

[@chriswinchester7285]

I think they call them "Native American" not Indian. 🙈😅

[@mitchgillilan]

I love rock reminiscing over all my finds, and remembering each adventure and all the work it took to find these beautiful stones. Im pretty sure a lot of us are weird like that, I will be sitting there just staring at my finds for hours lol. Great video Alex, and thanks for showing your year of awesome adventures and amazing finds!! Take care my friend.

[@michaelkurtz882]

Beautiful collection! Thank you for making the video!

[@susiecraddock3147]

Love, love, love!! Hope you and the family are having the very merriest christmas!

[@RG-rl6hj]

I think you are the first to show me Treasure State agates.

[@jamespiel946]

Thanks for showing us some of your favorite finds. You probably have a lot more that you could have shown. Happy Holidays and stay safe, we will all be waiting for new adventures.

[@imeldajadulco7579]

I love all the tumbled gorgeous finds.

[@rockersfromaz3001]

That green!!! Wow! My favorite color first off and I can’t wait to find a green jasper like yours! And I absolutely love banded chert! I can’t wait to find my first piece!

[@cvx2dog549]

Some real beauts there!

[@V27RV]

Hey M8 Really enjoy your videos.. Do u find opal sometimes?

[@calebforbes7855]

Hey man, really enjoy your video's. I'm also from Montana.

[@angef9687]

Thank you for sharing your favourite finds! I love hearing the sentiment in your voice as you reminisced about where, when and who you were with when you found them. My favourites would have to be the banded chert, the green jasper and the maple leaf one! Thanks again for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your family and I can't wait to all your new adventures for 2021

[@corkkyle]

Many nice finds! I love the blue-green jasper.

[@rockhoundingindia]

Hey, I am from India and I got lot of interest in rockhounding watching your videos. I have done lots of rockhounding trips in past months and it was amzing what I found, I really want to thank you I guess its because of you guys I got interest in this otherwise I wouldn't be able to see these beauties laying around me, Thanks a LOT!,

[@karenhenriksen217]

Gorgeous rocks. Happy holidays to you and your family. 🎅🎄

[@TheAnhStudio]

That piece of jasper was a great find i love the pattern in it , i saw kinda a mountain range with clouds , very nice piece

[@406findings]

Nice finds my man I love the quartz in the agates it gives them an extra piece of personality 👍

[@agatehunter]

Very nice. That piece of seam agate towards the end of the video, just before the bear canyon agate, polish the edges all the way around it on your slant cabber, I think you'll be impressed. Looks like maybe you need to ask Santa for some stackable milk crates, much easier to move than cardboard boxes of rocks. Keep it up, good luck with your new job.

[@RockhoundingLife]

All amazing finds! Congrats on an amazing year on your channel!

[@carolynworden524]

Have a happy and safe holiday Alex. You video just re-affirmed my goal to vacation out there in the summer of 2021. We have snow in parts of Michigan but rock hunters are still out collecting on the great lakes. I am enjoying all the fossils that I find. Now we can make rock art projects. Take care. Carolyn

[@christabelkennett7401]

Love seeing some of your finds, such a massive collection! Hello from New Zealand 😊

[@kicknrocks519]

thank you!!! beautiful rocks you have, a nice way to start my day. now i am going hounding.

[@GravelBarHopper]

I find tons of agates and I love all of them. But my most favorite finds are the ones that were unexpected.

[@gavincollins4094]

Thanks for sharing the years best. Congrats on the new job and we look forward to seeing what you discover down the line. It’s really tough to pick a favorite but that smaller petrified wood is amazing it’s like someone airbrushed it on a blank. Cheers

[@imeldajadulco7579]

Gorgeous green jasper, I love it.

[@maitrangtran2775]

Would love to see anything about the rock hunting that you do.

[@vannemocilac274]

Lol need intervention?! It’s the dopamine rush to find one and then oh look another one! There is a book called the Molecule of More and it’s dopamine! So it is fun to see you reminisce.

[@grantfahlman1815]

Alex, congrat's on the (almost) one-year milestone. Thanks for bringing us along; I have really enjoyed all your videos! Have a super/safe Christmas and all the best to you and the family in 2021 (and in the new job).

[@tonyarowe9161]

Alex and Kip your amazing, your videos have saved alot of people's sanity, this year was tough for everyone and you just made it a little easier a little sweeter. Your finds are spectacular. Congratulations on the channel, your new job and a bunch of new friends and followers. Can't wait for a new year of rock hounding. Definitely gonna head your way. With much love 😊 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@maitrangtran2775]

Whaaat! Epic video brother and thanks for the shoutout! Such a blessed and fun day. 🙌💛💫

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Great videos, It's been really enjoyable sharing the rock journey with you. I too have lots of favourite rocks in boxes 🤣 and in my gardens. I do enjoy re searching the gardens for my rocks. Take care and all the best for the holiday season. Best of luck for your job. Merry. Christmas from New Zealand

[@Mezzystar1]

I love this video and the change of pace! Thank you for posting your videos during this difficult year when many of us in other countries were under tighter Covid restrictions (I ended up rockhounding through my landlord’s driveway gravel outside my rental property, out of desperation). The US has some agates that I can only dream of finding in Wales, UK. Your enthusiasm, curiosity and ‘down-to-earthness’ are very motivating. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda o Gymru! (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Wales!)

[@teresastuart4527]

So nice that you love them so. You are a great guy. The videos enrich my life!

[@BeachBushandBeyond]

Nice video and memories here, Alex 💗 Also, i like that you are mindful of collecting excess, and sharing your thoughts on how much is too much. Maybe you could do a video of the Agate Angler releasing his catch back into the rivers?

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

So nice to spend time with favorite rock friends. Some of those I remember you finding. I'm still going through my rocks that got packed for the move and have been delighted by the memories they evoke. Have a wonderful time with your family, Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟

[@winnievanorden1]

more cutting on snowy days! we love the surprises inside.

[@thisisme1999]

That was fun, I remembered some of them when they were found and others not so much. It brought to mind that videos like yours will certainly appeal to those of us who have an interest in rockhounding or lapidary. I remember trying to explain to others about my "rocks" and seeing the glaze go over their eyes as they politely listen to me. You tell a great story so I am sure you will hold their interest longer than I could. If we do not see you before the end of the year the best to you and your family and Kip!

[@montanatreasurehunter9600]

Thos are some nice finds! Can't wait to see your best finds of 2021!

[@troydean5702]

I'd you decide to tumble that leopard looking wonderful piece of petrified wood please know it could crack or break. If you just want it to be shinier then hand polish it. The rocks I find myself are held in high regard but ones found with family are held in the highest regard. Now to say ones I've purchased don't mean near as much would be a huge lie. It is true that one's found with family are a 10 then ones I find by myself are a 9.99 and one gifted or purchased are a 9.98. however I come across them I can get lost for hours looking at them. Thank you for showing us your favorites. Your very blessed so thank you for blessing us with your blessings. Cheers. Troy

[@patrickbeaton6697]

some truly beautiful finds Alex, an happy ta hear ya start the new job next month. my best to you an yours this Christmas, an wishin' yas a Happy New Year ! I've enjoyed an appreciated your sunday vids/hunts...thank you, be safe, be well. 🙂🍻🎄

[@tashacano3324]

I remember watching you find nearly all of these. No lie when I saw that first collab with KatyDid I went & subscribed to her channel right away. Congrats to an awesome year of finds!

[@dinahjeffries7813]

Alex, thank you for the gift of this beautiful video! We all absolutely love your knowledge (continuing education), your honest delivery, and humble enjoyment of every find. Only other rock hounds 'get it'! Great wrap up of 2020!

[@elleisme8565]

Love all of them 👏👏

[@brendamariatuazon7444]

The rock you found so amizing.... l love it. I wish someday i got that . 😊 Wish you always safe whene you get that rock.godbless.

[@tammywilmoth1872]

I love your collection of beautiful rocks. I started collecting myself years ago. And I think I'm going to start making videos. I live in Livingston Montana and would love to do a hunt with you , Katie Did, and Theo. I follow all of you and really enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@klairesprengel9335]

Great vid Alex xxi remember some o those beauties xxx Mery Christmas to u and ur family and all the best for the newyear xx

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Very Cool Collection indeed 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

[@judithrutter4074]

It’s a pleasure to watch you! You have great charm and lovely eyes! Also......a great rock hounder!

[@RockHoundingAdventures]

It’s super cool to see to see all those amazing rocks. I love going through my collection and remembering finding each rock and the experience that went with is. It’s truly amazing how we rocks do that. Great video and thanks for sharing these with us bro 🤙🤘

[@donnalantz7981]

I love everything you find. Jasper is so cool, and chert is 1 of my favorites too. I just love how real you are. You don't fake anything. I hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thanks for being so awesome.

[@brucevanderzanden9638]

Nice video Alex! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@silverback5033]

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and your family

[@TheAnhStudio]

You may feel lost and alone, but God knows exactly where you are, and He has a good plan for your life.

[@imeldajadulco7579]

Stunning finds. its difficult to choose, albeit it cant be negated there are several that are marvelous among which is that agate with sketched like a lollipop before that equally beautiful bacculite .

[@mary-anneswanson8445]

That was sheer concentrated rock goodness ) Take care be safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Alex:)

[@stevewoods8116]

Very nice. I live in rock hounding hell. The K. C. Area is a dead zone for collecting. Congrats on passing your board exams.

[@AS-hp3je]

Finally know what my green rock is. Awesome video. Try looking at riverfront Park there is some cool agots over there

Super lindas meu amigo. Realmente incriveis é eu sua fã do Brasil. Super credible my friend and I here your fan from Brazil.

[@valeriadelaorta2990]

Lindas pedras

[@jennifermartin7468]

How do you protect the quartz pocket when you tumble?

[@wmarian5027]

Nice review of choice finds! Q1 when going thru the boxes, did you find several you could return to the wild now? Q2 I can't tell if you have done a lot of tumbling before? With choice finds like this I would be very caitious, there are so many details that we rockhounders love that will get lost.

[@gcegubbels4734]

Forgot tel Kate to send me stone she dond ice anymore place . You have nice stone .👍🏼

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Toward the end you showed a box with lots of rocks covered with White.. Theo uses Muric Acid & dips them for a few seconds & then puts them in water with Baking Soda to stop the action. . . sorry I don't have a link to show him doing it. It shows the beauty of the rock.. Ask him about it..

[@J_H_Rahbek]

Awesome videos you made this year!1!1! I love you :)))))))

[@jega42]

I just found your channel ... ... You're doing great....

[@amberles1]

The one agate rock at 6:09. The one you said u found off camera looks exactly like a foot that has been bound. Called foot binding... Even the bottom... Strange how that is... Wow