I Discovered a Shattered Mountain on Google Earth

While exploring a desert on Google Earth, I discovered a vast expanse of strange patterns on the top of a mountain. I had no idea what I was looking at, so I hiked out to it.
Upon closer inspection, I discovered many amazing things about this place, and witnessed one of the most incredible sunrises of my life from the top of the mountain.
It was WAY cooler than I could have ever dreamed of.
As always, stay safe and leave a place better than you found it.
#Exploration #hiking #googleearth #ancientdiscoveries #geology #backpacking #adventure #camping #unexplained #drone

[@capnsheevus4857]

there are two types of people in this world.... one's that look at a mountain and say "I'm going to climb that," and other's that say "nope." Your curiosity is a gift, but your enthusiasm to share your discoveries is a blessing. thePOVchannel is just lewis & clark with access to drones

[@pbear83]

You should put a GoPro on your dog and show his POV sometime!! 😄

[@Slash0z]

Sensational views as always. I’m from the UK and I’m always in awe of how beautiful your country is. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@philipharding8768]

Your country has some impressive landscape too. I once saw a multi part documentary on a guy who wrote and illustrated a series of guidebooks on the Lake Country and I've wanted to visit ever since.

[@carolinahammer9480]

@@philipharding8768the Lake District is indeed gorgeous, spent a week there back in ‘15

[@skippylippy547]

It's not our country anymore. It has been taken over by the WEF, UN, Central Banks, WHO, CFR, etc.

[@PaoYong]

Come to America!

[@AbdulGabagool83]

You should make the trip and drive around Utah. I’m not from there but is has amazing desert and rock formations

[@MrAdams-gh1ot]

The cows at the end were hoping you had some feed for them, as the only humans they usually see are the range owners that bring them their feed. Love your content as I'm always looking to see what adventures you come up with next. I really enjoyed your collab with Desert Drifter on your previous video. Keep safe out there.

[@cwicker454]

You should know that cows can and will trample you if provoked.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've been hiking that area for thirty years, and your comment brought back a memory of the only other human I've ever seen in that whole mountain range: a rancher down in the valley, feeding his cows! That wind you hear in Nolan's microphone keeps people away! In all these years, I've only seen a few days there when the wind wasn't blowing all afternoon.

[@wileymettes]

That's just how cows act if your passing through on foot. Any group of cows will push you around that way if your walking through their pasture. Prey animals protecting the herd. City cows. Country cows. Either way. It's not all about snacks!

[@PatAllenVinInNZ79]

Dude you're a legend. Really appreciate you sharing great quality up-close footage of these amazing locations. Thank you mate!

[@cosmicbackwoods]

beautiful place. man I miss my adventure dog, he passed away this year. camping isn't the same without him. dont take your dog for granted man

[@tedpreston4155]

🙂 Here's to adventure dogs! 🙂 Back in the 1990s, I spent lots of time hiking the very mountains in this video with a labrador retriever who accompanied me on lots of adventures! Years later, I had another canine hiking buddy who just passed away last summer. I've been missing him. Hiking alone just isn't the same!

[@gdroege44]

Your drone and editing skills are amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ShannonDavis-eq4fj]

Without a doubt ❤️

[@philipharding8768]

I'm surprised that the drone was able to hold steady in that wind.

[@mentalalpha100]

What drone is this?

[@assoztube]

Rich kid

[@mikegreen3550]

I'm for the DOG you know he loves the adventures 😊 stay safe love these videos ❤

[@simonallan9941]

Really cool steam engine powered dog 🐕 my favorite 😍

[@tedpreston4155]

Your comment brings back memories of a chocolate labrador that hiked those same granite slabs with me back in the 1990s. She carried a backpack too. She carried her own food and water up the mountain, and she carried jade down the mountain on the trip back to camp each day!

[@cookiekitty8122]

Your pup worries about you. Fantastic place. Thanks.

[@chevrolet-poitiers9507]

Led Zeppelin? My respect for you has only risen.

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

RIGGHHHT!?!

[@ookie4179]

Zeppelin sucks

[@ahummerich2751]

Once again, you’ve taken me somewhere I’ve never been and probably won’t ever see in person. So mesmerizing, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisewarren2292]

That was splendid! I really appreciate having seen this through your video. The drone footage is insane. Many thanks!

[@glen8138]

This is by far one of the best videos I have seen in ages! great work. You have a skill with giving the audience the true scale of these massive features with cleaver camera work. Also I was as nervous for you as your dog was as you walked along that fracture line.

[@Beard805]

The lichen content has me extra intrigued! I'm a Dudleya guy and there's a huge relationship that happens with Lichen and Dudleya; there are tons in your adventures I'll share with you next time! I like that you stopped and showed us some more of the micro habitats and climates

[@simonallan9941]

I like lichen, a billion years ago and still today its like it was especially for turning rock into dirt.

[@simonallan9941]

And my car has a great garden of lichen

[@jere5715]

My this is scary but I don’t know why.. I love the fact that you let the wind sound on. And do not play music. So beautiful.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've enjoyed lots of hikes in that area, and that wind can be maddening! It's a constant nearly every afternoon!

[@germaineprien7691]

I love how you take your dog, and he's right there with you all the way!! Your vids are SO cool!!❤❤❤

[@markgreen7701]

Exfoliation Weathering: a process that occurs when large sheets of rock fracture and detach from an outcrop due to the removal of overlying rock, or overburden. A type of physical weathering that occurs when the outer layers of a rock flake off, revealing the layers beneath. This process is most common in igneous rocks, such as granite or basalt, and in upland areas.

[@billhollinshead]

The granite of Enchanted Rock in the Texas Hill country is another example.

[@markgreen7701]

@@billhollinshead Yep! Yosemite is perhaps the most well known example.

[@quinonesdeserie8679]

Wowza!! Your dog didn't like that you were down in the crevasse. I was whimpering along with him

[@sindysimms4001]

I didn't like him going in there at all. 😆

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Dog can sense danger more than its owner apparently.

[@T-Sav]

Transitions from google earth to actual drone footage are very well done..

[@tessjohnson]

One of my favorites of yours so far. What a cool place. So many of those stones look carved, so beautiful ❤

[@RobertSloat-u7j]

I love the combination of granite and trees. I often backpack in the Sierra Mountain range north of Yosemite. This is an amazing video. I couldn’t stop watching. The subject matter, the lighting, your photography, the editing… This was a beautiful experience. Thank you!! 👏👏👏💕

[@joeyforwzy544]

Even Toohey got worried about you getting stuck!!! haha. I'am claustrophobic so I wont survive that kinda crack/crevice. You're insanely brave! Incredible adventures dude! Thanks for doing it and sharing!!!! And yes I enjoy watching every video!! You're lucky you got Toohey when you almost got mobbed by wild bulls! hahaha and yes, ngl you're pretty cute too! 😍

[@granddad-mv5ef]

If you were to tell me giants lived here at some point in history, I would not argue. It is that incredible.

[@simonallan9941]

To perfect not to be natural 🤗

[@tedpreston4155]

It really is an incredible place: one of my favorite playgrounds for thirty years. I discovered jade on one of those mountains in 1994, and I've been collecting it ever since. It's an enchanting place to hike! But as Nolan discovered, the wind blows all afternoon most days!

[@monicai8183]

Once again I'm amazed. Thank you for sharing. You extremely brave and I love your dog. I think you two are great! 😊

[@rustyshackleford6018]

What a cool dog.

[@miguelsolo6810]

UNREAL!!! that is I think one of your best masterpieces . I am in awe of your skills with the drone shots . Happy trails to you bro .

[@CoolCurzon]

AMAZING ADVENTURE. Totally "Wow" effect. Thank for taking us there with you!

[@kurtc6372]

Just found your channel. Beautiful work you do. As a 70 year old disabled hippie I used to hike and find unusual places. Now thanks to people like you I can sit back and enjoy watching from the sidelines, so to speak.

[@peatmoss4415]

Of course and as usual, the video is mesmerizing and informative and the aerial trip is cool..! Thanks for the intermission at 18:00, gave me a chance to take a leak... I was riveted to the video and my back teeth were starting to float.

[@chrisk28]

The pause button can also come in very useful

[@EZ3rider]

Drone work is big screen worthy. Great video artistry & editing.

[@Pedram_Aphotic]

22:22 man's greatest companion really loves to call & howl as he/she thinks you need help or got stuck... or just wanting to join the fun. ❤

[@roger3786]

... upon my first wake up with a few snakes coiled next to me for warmth - was my last without a tent/shelter of some kind lol ... safe travels ...

[@tedpreston4155]

Ive seen lots of rattlesnakes while hiking the mountains in this video, but thankfully none ever crawled into bed with me!

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Amazing place. Incredible footage. So interesting. Spectacular video. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@newenglandgreenman]

Visually stunning. Thank you!

[@NestledInNature]

WoW! You find some cool spots. That long crevasse was very interesting, love checking everything out up there 🤠 TY 💚

To the POVchannel >>>>>> Whose house is that at 15:04? There's even a road leading up to it. WOW !!!

[@LazloNQ]

Good catch! It's just waiting for one of those rock slabs to come crashing down through it.

[@circlediamond1963]

I saw that too. The road looked well used too. Would love to live there.

[@Pedram_Aphotic]

​@@Simonjose7258whats red(utube premium?) & how will it make it so clear to you? 4k?

[@jake1234_5]

i think its for cows you can see them when you see the building

[@WorldwideDarts]

Seems like a great spot and also a not so great spot all at the same time. A huge rock slide would not be so fun

[@oneletterz1659]

About the sun. It is actually the same size at the horizon as it is at the peak. If you roll up a paper into a tube the size of the sun at horizon level... It will be the same size at noon. I recommend doing this test with the moon to protect your eyes.

[@dnomyarnostaw]

Beat me to it. Purely subjective response when celestial objects are close to the horizon.

[@pfbilyeu8105]

Beautiful scenery!! Thanks for the adventure! Stay safe!

[@michaelfoley6670]

Really cool video Nolan! I enjoy the fact that you let the landscape speak for itself. I find that some channels just involve too much unnecessary dialogue. Oh, and way to not get trampled! Cheers, Michael

[@jonisorsen]

Very cool! Those cows probably thought you had food for them. Love how your dog wanted to herd them. LOL

[@winwinogaming]

Oh man, imagine that crack was icy and someone slipped and slid down until they got wedged. Not a fun way to go.

[@jenniferkesler4766]

This reminds me of Stone Mountain here in Georgia.

[@conniewojahn6445]

Spectacular! Mr/Ms Dog was whining when his/her human was in the deep crevice. I totally agree with the dog. Not a place for a human. Cattle are very curious creatures. They wanted to find out what the human and dog were doing in their domain. Possibly, their owner(s) have been feeding them and they were looking for tasty fodder.

[@circlediamond1963]

At 15:29 the rock in the upper right corner looks like a bird pecking at the rock in front of it 😂

[@leighsayers2628]

Fabulous vision..you can just imagine the Dinosaurs out there.. .. awesome place and drone vision..great video and adventure. From Australia

[@anned372]

Cheers from oz too 😊

[@WAVEGURU]

Again, I'm lichen your video offerings. Thank you so much.

[@circlediamond1963]

😂😅😁😂🤣😅

[@samblethen]

Another great video. Thanks!

[@RegiPavan]

What an amazing place! Thanks for posting😊😊

[@nirvana6375]

I haven’t watched it fully yet, but this is cool as hell

[@shable1436]

Dog was like whatchu doin foo! Get out of that crack because im getting hungry soon, and you better climb out alive to feed me!😂

[@causmogroov3764]

Dude, you find the coolest desert landscapes and outcroppings. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@itsyaboymuffinman]

The fact that there is score marks down that massive slap makes me believe this is glacier activity.

[@kg-sy1ye]

This is the most amazing place. Where are you? I am truly amazed at your sense of adventure. Do it while you are young, you will never regret this! Thank you for sharing.

[@allanerickson5053]

aye... and if you're lucky you'll be doing more limited versions of this into your 70s (me) and perhaps beyond (RIP Bill Denneen)

[@skyrothman8651]

Looks like Wyoming to me. Not sure exactly where

[@Beard805]

With that out of the way, I LOVED this content! The split rock had me messed up and I was like TOOEY (I always spell it wrong) going up it like a champ

[@chromeingame3551]

First view? the video has been out 10 minutes and is 26 minutes long.Did you watch it on 3x?

[@Beard805]

I'm sure I didn't! I'm just excited, because I got the notification on my phone and it's a location that really intrigued me. So I just got ahead of myself, edited

[@JB-eg1tb]

That's a fairly sturdy drone you got there for withstanding those wind. Great shot and sounds! The cows at the end... wondered if they thought you're about to feed them : )

[@nicholass9407]

right back out there love ur vods keep up the good work homie

[@kellymiller3868]

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this amazing place. Such beauty. So many questions. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@tedpreston4155]

I've been hiking that mountain range for thirty years, and it's still hard to wrap my head around it! Lots of it feels simply otherworldly!

[@stellaandstone2348]

Incredibly amazing scenery! Thanks for including the geology information about how they formed and how they are eroding.

[@darlenewalker9908]

I have to tell you I was honestly afraid for you, and I was afraid for your dog. I'm glad you're safe.

[@greggwilliamson]

The beauty in this country just makes me cry. US Navy veteran and industrial construction worker. Been "everywhere" here and there. The USA has the most visually Blessed landscapes in the world.

[@JDH_MUSIC]

9:02 that's beautiful, just a massive layer of rock but it looks so perfect

[@susanellis1994]

That was amazing. I'd love to go see that mountain. People spend so much money to go see manbuilt cities? When creation is all around us waithing to be explored. Love your travels.

[@B-rads]

Awesome adventure thank you be safe,can't wait till next one

[@alsatful]

I worked on a dairy farm with my brother as a kid , the cows would follow him everywhere and loved him, he would fish at the farm pond and be circled by 30 cows , me they looked at m and only came when I had treats or on the tractor

[@WaterholeExchange]

Epic! I live a similar landscape but further advanced in the regeneration process. Those trees that grow into the rock would be much older than they appear.

[@RonnaHarlow]

I was so afraid you were going to fall into that crevice, or get stuck in it, or slide off the side of that mountain - but instead you were nearly stampeded by cattle!! LOL. I absolutely LOVE your channel. The footage you share is absolutely amazing and breath-takingly stunning. PS: What's your dog's name? S/he was kinda freaking when you were in that crevice!!

[@LawnMower-hu9pw]

My last dog was a sheltie collie your dog reminds me so much of my dog. The only person that dog loved was me and I can see that in your dog

[@ursulathomas113]

This was amazing, thank you. You and your dog are like curiosity on Mars, just moving along , letting nature do the silent talking. No hokus pokus from you, just clear plain facts of the workings of nature.

[@lour8862]

these places are so cool keep showing them!

[@LawnMower-hu9pw]

You have found a lot of amazing places however this one could top them off

[@donfite9269]

Very cool. Great place to spend the weekend.

[@Shivey-Caroline-7-23]

Great stuff, & a great short of the moving sun at the end of the video'

[@CompostWatcher]

Thank you. Love it. The drone footage is wonderful. Watching you move in the landscape is so satisfying.

[@mickmarshall9254]

Your energy and curiosity is so great. It's amazing how your dog keeps up!

[@delo3936]

Wow. An a TREK. And your drone footage is great. cheers

[@nancysotomayor3196]

Beautifull place, beautifull sunset and sunrise

[@Gamerock82]

Well, that's the easiest subscribe in a while. Excellent footage of interesting formations I'll never get to climb in person. Thank you for bringing them right to my screen, so clearly. Enjoy it, lad. Be safe out there.

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

I loved watching this adventure. Your dog is such an awesome mountain climber. Thumb up, shared and can't wait to see the next one.

[@Mountlougallops]

It must be so hard to leave this amazing places you find for us all.

[@stig]

17:36 That looks like Devils Slide Utah. A so-called volcanic dike!

[@I_am_Junebug]

Always a thrill to get a new POV notification. This is awesome!

[@海波空風]

15:05 Is that an abandoned shack you see below? I love the sound of the wind, the vast drone view, and your friend the dog.

[@saddlelac]

Great episode! Thanks from Alberta, Canada.

[@bumblebee-mygt867]

Fabulous adventure and scenery. Thanks for taking us along.

[@sharoncarthy3764]

Mountains are dirt-in-the making. Great video.

[@MrBattlehunter]

that is some beautiful and bizarre nature! also i'm honestly surprised (and glad) nothing bad seems to happen to you seeing all the places you crawl into/over and considering the wildlife like rattlesnakes... even with your experience its seems like you are taunting your luck sometimes

[@Not_So_Bored]

That introduction sequence was very inspiring from an editing perspective. Also really liked the geology education. There is a good chance that I will end up moving soon and have much reduced access to places like this. I'll have to live vicariously through you for a bit. Safe travels!

[@finn4785]

Cows all lined up curious. Tooey is a champ. Your videos are fabulous!

[@oakenthrone1104]

Amazing video, as always. I love the sense of absolute solitude on these journeys. I'm glad I get to see these places.

[@sindysimms4001]

That was some amazing scenery. Thanks!

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I live in Asia and before following your channel, when I think of USA only the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley come to mind. You have the best drone shots. Keep safe always!

[@therockhub6020]

That place is just amazing. Thank goodness for your sense of adventure - so I can be stunned by its incredible beauty all the way from Australia. Thanks for another great video.

[@christopherrosing4473]

Fantastic! My favorite episode yet! Thanks!

[@bathbomber]

Those mountains look like Giraween National Park in Queensland, Australia.

[@Blitz0dyssey]

Thank you for sharing. Truly amazing formations. And thank you for not adding needlessly dramatic music. Just listening to the wind and watching the sweeping shots was plenty.

[@petewoodcheke3669]

Nolan@ thanks for sharing & expressing yourself! ✌️ ☮️ ❤

[@GibbonLimbs]

Another quality video and fantastic adventure Thank you, and keep safe 🤙🏻

[@jbrealz7277]

Yes I enjoy watching all your adventures. Great photography and video work. Thanks

[@johnchumadventures8075]

Very nice view from this mountain.

[@bruceh92]

Youre not kidding about the landscape looking like an abstract painting. It looks quite unreal but it's real. Amazing video beginning to end. Thank you and a big thanks to your faithful friend.