WITHOUT a Trace in Smoky Mountains NP | Dennis Martin Story

Hi Guys!
Every year people go missing in our National Parks, while many are found a small percentage vanish without a trace and are never to be found. I tell the story of 6 year old Dennis Martin who disappeared in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in 1969. That year this search and rescue for Dennis turned into the largest search effort in Great Smokey Mountain NP history.
Their efforts turned up nothing!
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National Parks Traveler
Unresolved Search-and-Rescue Cases Are Scattered Throughout the National Parks
By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2009
Wkipedia
Disappearance of Dennis Martin
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Excerpt:
Dennis Martin, a six-year-old resident of Knoxville, was visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with his father, grandfather and older brother on Father's Day weekend in 1969. The camping trip was a family tradition for the Martins.[1] The family hiked from Cades Cove to Russell Field and camped overnight. The next day, they hiked to Spence Field near the Appalachian Trail, where they planned to spend the night.
Martin disappeared on June 14 at 16:30 while planning on surprising the adults with his brother and other children from a separate family the Martins were camping with; he was last seen by his father going behind a bush to hide, intending on surprising the adults with the other children. After not seeing him for about five minutes and when all of the other children had returned to the camp site, his father became concerned and began searching for him. His father ran down the trail for nearly two miles, until he was sure he could not have gotten any farther. After several hours, they sought help from National Park Service rangers.[2][3]

[@Ur2ez4me81]

I remember this one time I took my son ( who was 3 years old at the time ) out to the mall & we were in a toy store looking around. I remember letting his hand go so he could play with some toys that were on display. I watched my son play & also kept him in my peripheral vision for a few moments & then looked away for no more than 5 seconds. When I looked back he was gone! I thought to myself right away he must of went back into a aisle to look at other toys. When I saw he wasn’t in any of the aisles I asked a couple of the store employees if they had seen my son & they replied no. That’s when panic kicked in & I literally ran out of the store & towards the center of the mall ( at least roughy 200-300ft. ) & there he was talking to some elderly woman. I couldn’t believe he made that far in that short amount of time. I would say from the time I noticed him missing until I left the store to look for him was no more than a minute. Never turn your back on you’re kids like did, even for a few seconds! I know that feeling of panic & couldn’t imagine losing my child in a state park that has thousands of square miles. Ugh this is such a sad & tragic story.

[@psywalker7973]

For reasons I wont go into, I'm super aware of my kids when out in public, especially in malls etc. You would not believe how quickly pedos and other filthy people of that ilk can abduct, change the appearance of a child, and be on the road and gone with only shitty black and white camera footage that doesn't cover every inch of a mall or shopping centre, and they probably know and can avoid the cameras.... It's scary and there's no way any of my kids leave my sight when we are out...

[@nicolecoenen2726]

Omg, that happened when my youngest was about 2yrs old in a very crowded mall. Turned my back in less than a minute and he was gone. I'm looking in stores. My husband ran into the parking lot. I took my daughter and went to the security center. I'm trying to tell this uninterested security guard. He looked passed me and said,"Is that him?" I turned around and here he was in this mass of humanity between 2 elderly women in nice knit suits bringing him to the security area. I fell to my knees with tears. I swear when I looked at these wonderful woman they had an angelic glow. That's when I taught my kids to plant themselves. Kids! Lol.

[@Abe-rz1nm]

@@nicolecoenen2726 I lost each of my boys in crowded shopping malls when they were little. You're right, they disappear so quickly. One of them was a long way from where I lost him, outside near the fountain, security found him pretty quickly with the code red where they lock down all doors, he didn't have a care in the world. The second time my wise little boy went up to a lady in a newsagent and explained he was lost and she took him to lost and found - a couple of floors up further away from me so I was looking for him quite a while before they connected us again. Completely freaked out.

[@nicolecoenen2726]

@@Abe-rz1nm It's so scary. This same kid got lost in Disneyland. We had gone into a shop. He had been right with us. Again turned around and he was gone. We spread out to look. We finally found him talking to the street cleaner who had a broom and cleaning cart. Wholly cow. Karma does happen. His youngest is just like him, though of course he can't see it, lol.

[@jamiedominy4552]

I was watching my 2 year old grandson at a high school football game, sitting in the bleachers. Stood for the National Anthem, facing the flag, with my grandson standing beside me. After the anthem, I looked down and he was gone. My heart turned to ice. I can’t even describe the feeling. A couple of minutes later, as I was asking people around me (no one else had seen him go either) and searching for him, a friend of the family came walking up the bleacher steps carrying him. He’d made it out of the bleachers and was playing in the dirt, in just that short time. They can be gone in a heartbeat.

[@seventh_adam4410]

The Martins met this other family for the first time in the park and the weird thing is that the other family had the same last name too according to David Paulides 411. Another bizarre fact with this case is that the FBI agent on this case later committed suicide. Such a sad story to hear.

[@Hawkmoon26933]

The agents suicide had nothing to do with this case.

[@Hawkmoon26933]

David Paulides is little more than Bigfoot researcher, the mask almost came off with his last movie about aliens. I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in his books or research.

[@coachtrevor7587]

There’s no mask that he wears. He explores all possibilities and since nobody else cares to look at any of these, he took the time from his life to look into these and exploit the lack of interest by our community and nation parks services. So before you speak about something you know nothing about, do your research. The only reason anybody talks about these missing people is because of him. There wasent a single channel or interest in the topic before him. He put the spotlight on it. He’s found so many similar cases with key points that have too many similarities with no reasonable answers, that he will then explore other ideas through research, testimony, and match the profile points to other possible reasonings some of these are happening. If you took the time to read any of his books or his research you wouldn’t make that statement. There are some of these cases that have 2 year olds found in excess of two thousand feet and multiple miles up a mountain found on boulder cliffs alive and/or dead in areas neary impossible to get to with the same shoes and articles of clothing missing or found on top of trees that would only have gotten there if dropped from the air. Found on small rocks in the middle of giant rivers that you would need a boat to get to. Found in areas that have been searched dozens of times and show up weeks later in that spot while SAR is surrounding the area. Found months later in the same spot dead but coroner can’t find cause of death for most of them and the body has only been dead for a day, again found only yards away from where they went missing. Both adults and toddlers. He speaks on both the odd/unusual cases and will talk about normal missing persons cases, people take his words out of context and repost things he says that he didn’t. A lot of times it’s these KZbin channels that just copy n paste his work and try to take credit for it and then speak negatively about him while doing 0 research into what he’s been doing

[@seventh_adam4410]

@@coachtrevor7587 Well said! Have you seen his newest film Missing 411 the Ufo Connection? I have and it was very well made.

[@DeadInsideUniverse]

​@@coachtrevor7587Everything you said is absolutely true! David has dedicated his life to investigating and studying these cases. He focuses on the cases that happened under mysterious circumstances because once the Search & Rescue has been called off, these missing people are basically left for dead. David's "Missing 411" platform has gained widespread attention and helped to solve many cases over the years. A large portion of the public get bent out of shape just because he is open to all possible reasons as to how people went missing, including Sasquatch, Paranormal or Extraterrestrial involvement. If my loved one was missing in a national park and hadn't been found by Search & Rescue, I would be grateful to have David heading the investigation and thinking outside the box for any and all possible explanations, no matter how strange or unbelievable they might seem!!

[@pameladickey8510]

I was 8 years old when this happened and my father worked with Dennis's father at TVA. I remember this and being afraid to go to the mountains afterwards.

[@joanmclean3380]

Awe sad memories of this little guy gone you will always remember I can't even imagine

[@2123lotto]

Man I’m crying listening to this 😢

[@chucke756]

Must be terrible as a parent losing a child. So sad. I wonder if a family dog would have helped find the boy.

[@rz9wb]

Time variance authority?

[@hermionehaunted5281]

I love how you review a beer mixed in with your stories, and the atmosphere is so calming! Thank you for a unique spin!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks so much!

[@icantthinkofaname15]

A million percent agree!! Absolutely love this channel!!!!

[@peteperez8305]

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[@margaretreed9184]

Thank you. God Bless You

[@troyjenkins3886]

This is such a tragic story.It makes me wander if these poor folks were being watched or maybe even followed?The little boy kidnapped?It's one thing to hear about a adult going missing but a kid takes it to the next level for me.

[@D-A-1776]

I've lived in and around the smokies my whole life. I believe these feral people are out there. I've heard some weird noises not like any animals around here. Also seen deer skin coat like cloaks not from a shop they smelled horrible. I always carry guns when I'm in the woods

[@emberlyashes7880]

Same. I live here too. One day I was walking to the bus stop to get my son off the bus and the forest around me went silent. The birds stopped chirping and everything. In broad daylight, 3 p.m. I got an uneasy feeling. Thankfully the bus pulled up shortly after. I got my son and fast walked home

[@D-A-1776]

@@emberlyashes7880 . Damn, yeah there's definitely stuff unexplainable out there. It's been a while since we've been deep in the smokies wanting to go this fall. My friends and I are always armed especially when we're hiking and camping

[@cosmicfleur9032]

Park Rangers out of the Smokies have confirmed feral people are living out there. Ranger Dwight McCarter, whom was connected to the Dennis Martin case has said this.

[@D-A-1776]

@@cosmicfleur9032 . Exactly why I always carry a gun or 2 with extra ammo while I'm in the woods. I carry a 10mm for bear and 9mm for any 2 legged predator who tries to hurt me or my family

[@cosmicfleur9032]

@@D-A-1776 yes good idea. Never can be too safe

[@fishman1955]

I can't wait for the next tale. I think this is such a unique way to tell these tales. I'm just not sure how you don't get spooked out there in the woods telling these!

[@elib7311]

I’m constantly watching over his shoulders…waiting…

[@marciakipp3633]

Whoever or 'whatever', is taking people, doesn't seem to take those who video? ...

[@elizabeth415]

@@elib7311 me too.

[@birdsflowers2289]

He sure is a nice guy but he moves along like there ain't no tomorrow. Kinda noisey, guys. Squatch hate that. Him talking will interest them. Like "Who is he talking to ?". They will maybe think he's not alone, which is good.

[@bienvenidovelasco6834]

@@marciakipp3633 Because they want the story to go

[@luminous3357]

That's a very famous missing person story and one of the most tragic and mysterious. The involvement of the green berets was a story unto itself. They refused to work with the rest of the search teams and the fact that they were called in is highly unusual, if not unheard of.

[@carolv8450]

The berets were there on a training mission of their own.

[@jessehall9647]

I highly doubt the Green berets went in there on a training mission of their own

[@theldawood84]

Latest theory came from retired Ranger at that area. Supposedly feral man kidnapped Dennis, killed n ate him. Green Berets killed as many feral people as they could find and got guilty man. They recovered Dennis' bones. This story came out of TN last year. Makes you wonder if that's why Green Berets took complete search over shutting out Park employees and others.

[@davewielhouwer11]

@@carolv8450 the Berets were there to assist in finding Dennis, yet they worked alone, without the help of the National Park service. David Paulides goes in to great detail on this disappearance

[@DJ-ep2dc]

@@theldawood84 was this theory made before or after the American horror stories episode

[@nicolecoenen2726]

I taught my children whether in a store out out in the woods if they found themselves alone to hug a tree, remember that scout life saving thing they taught? Or in a store to root yourself to the floor like a tree because I will always go back to the last place I saw them. I really enjoy hearing your stories.

[@ihearvoiceskid]

Here in Ireland it's 2am can't sleep so maybe a few stories will help. Love the stories keep them coming. Peace God bless.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

🇨🇦it’s 930 here in Ontario. Peace. Sleep well.

[@harolynallison485]

Best wishes I send to you and all of Ireland.

[@harolynallison485]

Hello to Ontario

[@ihearvoiceskid]

@@teresacorrigan3076 I did fall asleep at 4am . But slept like s baby last night lol true

[@ihearvoiceskid]

@@harolynallison485 Thanks .

[@70skid99]

I live in East Tennessee this little guy went missing about a month before I was born this case has always been so interesting and just breaks my heart. Chris keep up the great work I really really enjoy your videos. Perfection the way you tell the story is always great.

[@kimhensley9668]

I also live in East Tennessee you can go missing fast in the mountains

[@ignignxkt]

If you venture out in the wild or especially in a national park (beware places with Devil in the name) with water or granite around, if you go out without telling people where you're going, without a satellite gps/phone, and without a firearm....well, good luck.

[@KaliCush]

I remember David Paulides talking about this. You told it really well. National Park disappearances are my favorite spooks but truly sad that they happen.

[@Mickyboi1]

These happen all over the UK as well, especially Scotland, you can tell it’s the same strange phenomenon but people just haven’t got round to grouping them up and connecting them yet

[@katchevy5367]

Dave talks about this every week. Pretty creepy stuff. I agree with you, Chris does such an awesome job of telling these spooky stories. I love them.

[@KaliCush]

@@katchevy5367 I'm subscribed to his YT channel 'Canam Missing Project' lots of strange stories of missing people. Especially recently.

[@katchevy5367]

@@KaliCush Same. Dave’s cases are amazing. The research they do!! Unreal. I’m totally enjoying Chris’s channel too as I’m pretty new here. Love anything with outdoor mysteries. If you know any other good channels let me know.

[@unropednope4644]

@@katchevy5367 I see you hopped aboard the paulides cult train huh? Word of warning. Don't ever start checking his cases yourself or fact checking things he says because you'll have your eyes opened to how much he misrepresents himself and the cases to make them more mysterious. I was a huge fan and a defender of Dave for years until I researched his work myself. The guy is a narcissistic egotist who cares only about himself. If you think he cares about the people he profiles then a feel for you.

[@b.rocket]

I feel so bad for his dad. This is the most frightening disappearances I’ve ever heard of. Unbelievable that he wasn’t found. I live on the boarder in SC and NC. Not that far from Asheville. Beautiful country.

[@ewengillies9826]

Nothing worse than the loss of a child Chris. Your story rings bells for me about a search for a young boy only 4 years old that got lost in the mountain ranges near to me many years ago. But with that one he was found after 4 days of painstaking searching by trained people and volunteers. Thanks for highlighting this kind of trauma. Bushyboy Oz.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I believe I know which story you are referring to… The young man was in an area near impossible to reach on his own.

[@rickgibbs5450]

I was last one to talk to him we always ended with telling each other we loved each other

[@ClearWater7.62]

God bless all the men and women searching for these people. We all need to help keep eye on all children's, they know no better.

[@gail9906]

My heart breaks for this little boys family, they must have been devastated. Great story Chris, stay safe out there. ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@marciakipp3633]

Parents should never take their eyes off of their children! Especially in a strange place. The little ones are counting on adults ,for their safety and well-being!!!...

[@ElveeKaye]

@@marciakipp3633 I have no idea why parents think the forest is perfectly safe for their children to run around in. Maybe it's all those Disney movies filled with cute little woodland animals, or something, but they think nothing of letting their kids run ahead on the trail, or wander into the trees, where nobody can see them. It's very easy for a child to wander away and get lost. It happens to adults all the time, yet parents expect it to never happen to their children.

[@Rouladen1]

I saw a video from Mr.Ballen on this missing 411. Keep these videos coming, they are awesome. I love the fact that you are telling stories off things in the U.S nature, while sitting out in it alone in the dark, you are a one of a kind. I love falling to sleep while listen to these. BIG fan, best regards from Denmark!

[@susanalexander6721]

Saw that too, and on many other channels of this type. I think the most told story. Heartbreaking. I could not deal with knowing my 6 year old was lost in a vast wilderness.

[@brownjatt21]

Agree also him drinking a new beer every time. That mixed with the darkness and being out in the woods. Perfect atmosphere for story telling!

[@psywalker7973]

missing 411 is actually a term coined by David Paulides. Mr. Ballen actually got contacted by David because he pretty much just used/copied Davids work, who has his own channel called "CanAm missing project" which is all dedicated to his Missing 411 work. Highly recommend Daves channel, his work ethic in unearthing disappearances going back to the 1800s is nothing short of incredible.

[@tatersneggs275]

Best damn story teller...yessir. Makes for a nice way to wrap up the weekend every time. Just good old story tellin'......love it. God Bless.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Facts

[@al1383]

Missing Persons mysterious and Mr Ballen also tells a good story

[@robertdodson312]

I was going through withdrawals waiting for you to post today! Lol! Excellent story teller Chris!

[@gwan_git]

Same. I really look forward to these

[@jeng494]

Poor little Dennis went missing four days before I was born. Such a tragic story but one you tell very well. I enjoy your storytelling. Thanks, Chris!

[@ReedingBetweenTheLines]

I’m really into these types of “scary” stories. I live right outside of Yosemite and there are so many missing person stories where folks just vanish. I think sometimes it’s on purpose… anyway, loved this video!! My husband and I really enjoy your channel! Thank you for all you do.

[@monikajappert3093]

hi I am from Switzerland - sorry my bad english. I love Yosemite and all tho wonderful Nationalparks in your great country. My husband and i visited them all many times. We hiked and it was amazing! Since we knof about the 'Missing 411" cases we are very carefuly in the Parks🙋‍♀️❤

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

Get out missing 411 by David paulides. That's where everyone is getting these stories from. Unfortunately no one gives dave credit especially since he is literally going to the parks working on these cases. There are thousands

[@KGLWlover]

I'd be exploring those trails !!!!

[@danf7411]

@@anthonywandowicz8084 anyone can hunt through old newspaper articles and search for these cases. He was the first one to popularize it though. Love missing 411, hate that people have to end up in these videos with no answers.

[@annastefaniak8850]

These stories make the hairs on my arms rise. So sad they never found this little boy. You always have to be cautious. Your a great story teller Chris. Look forward to these every week.

[@debragriffith6628]

We live in East Tn. not far from the Smokies. We visit often and camp at Cades Cove sometimes. I can't imagine taking a 6 year old in shorts into that backcountry! There are many bears, copperheads and rattlesnakes. Always kept my kids very close when we were there! I was 14 when this happened. So sad!

[@judyrobinson9556]

So sad and tragic for the little boy and his family. The scream that was heard is heartbreaking. Thanks for the story Chris.

[@bugsy8734]

THANK YOU CHRIS! It's Sad about Dennis Martin and I have heard of that. I Love the Ambience of the Campfire, Woods and Creepy Stories! My Favorite Times are of sitting around a campfire with Friends and Family telling Stories. LOVE It. ☺

[@natehoover5266]

Chris, these disappearances don't worry you being solo? Because I have to not think about it everytime I go out backpacking. My worst fears are bears, Sasquatch, and being abducted like this. It doesn't stop me but I have a significant amount of anxiety at night sometimes.

[@garrettjones8017]

It's a very strong palpable anxiety too especially when you feel something is watching you! It seems like every time I go out alone which is all the time there's always something weird and can be a really strong sense of anxiety

[@natehoover5266]

@@garrettjones8017 mine is just fear. I don't think I've ever felt something watching me. And I hope i never do.

[@garrettjones8017]

@@natehoover5266 Really? It's a weird feeling. Sometimes I think I'm just imagining it but then my Dog will start acting different too. It's a very trippy thing

[@truthwarrior4412]

Nate, you need to read the story of Albert Ostman who was abducted by a Bigfoot in the 1920s while asleep in his sleeping Bag. A great true story!

[@natehoover5266]

@@truthwarrior4412 I know it. He signed an affidavit and everything that he was telling the truth.

[@roseyannette2030]

Your style is so unique, that is part of the fun of listening and watching you. Thank you so much, these stories have become one of my bedtime staples to enable me to relax enough to get to sleep. Sleep has always been difficult for me, due to pain, you help me take my mind off the pain, thus enabling me to relax enough to fall asleep. Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU! You are much appreciated. All I can do for you is wish and pray for you to have good health and happiness, and may you always be safe. I can and do wish for Blessings to rain down upon you for the rest of your life. Annette, Freeville NY

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much Annette!

[@catherinedoyle1194]

I love folks like yourself who take the time,money and hard work to tell people's stories where the stories should be told, and I like the way you take a new favour of beer with the story telling, take care and thank you, a big fan of your kind of storytelling x

[@michaeldecker1106]

Cumon people! Support this channel! He does a great job!

[@daveminion6209]

great job, Chris. prob your best story time around the campfire AND best job ever of telling the story of the missing Dennis Martin kid. thanks.

[@lindadonahue9279]

A truly sad story involving a lost child. Things happen so quickly. You never disappoint. Keep the stories coming!

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

Missing people who have never been located intrigues me. Alien abduction or Bigfoot, who knows but those that have never been found really opens one’s mind to all sorts of mysterious reasons for their disappearances. Thank you for another great story Chris.

[@al1383]

Maybe the government has a deal with aliens. They can take a few hikers once and awhile. Because people will believe they just got lost and died due to hunger

[@Colorado8300]

Dave Paulides

[@nicholaswilliams4336]

Young Dennis was wearing a red t shirt, a moment of separation was involved... what sort of message is that sending out to a predatory bird, the colour red usually denotes blood, it’s the first colour the eye sees...

[@guskuratlejr9228]

Give credit to David missing 411

[@BradleyAdams-nj5hc]

It makes me Sad.😢

[@leanbean8376]

Didn't really know that you were a missing persons story teller here on KZbin. It was the first time listening in on the mom & daughter's tragedy up in Utah & my heart really went out to you for being able to tell that story, however, now I know this is what you do! Keep up the great work, it's so much ppl can learn from each & everyone!

[@jansmith6566]

You are absolutely brilliant at narrating the stories, you have a way of holding the suspense and that you are actually out there in the dark as you are doing it makes it s creepy. Love your channel, look forward to all your videos but please stay safe 🥰

[@TIPTOPADVENTURES]

Chris, this new niche you’ve discovered is great, but I still prefer your camping adventures and gear reviews. Hopefully you will mix it up and do some more of that as well. Great story telling!

[@psywalker7973]

Does anyone else pause videos like this and other paranormal/cryptid/disappearance vids at the start and go through the comment section for other stories? Find some pretty good stuff in the comments. if you have a great story to share, email it into guys like Chris so he can read it out to the whole community 😀 In regards to this disappearance, I think that the guy who saw a "Big, hairy guy" running up a mountain with something red over it's shoulder sounds to me like a rogue Sasquatch got him. I say this because the appearance of Green Berets compounds that likelihood, as they could track, and potentially kill a Sasquatch that's abducted a child and done god knows what with him. Also, the fact Dennis disappeared and wasn't responding to his name being shouted really loudly could mean that a Bigfoot was lurking and watching the family and when a child broke off on his own, only for a tiny amount of time and distance it took it's chance and grabbed the kid and got Dennis far enough away quikcly enough that the family was already looking in the wrong spot within minutes. I just don't want to think how the (potential) Squatch stopped Dennis from making any noise. I have heard other stories of the military turning up in similar circumstance missing persons especially kids, my guess is to track and kill the Bigfoot that's taking humans, esp kids.... Sounds crazy I know, just putting this possibility out there.

[@harolynallison485]

Welcome to my home Chris. I am ready for your next story, I love your openings and the music you use sets the mood for the story, you have a great gift of telling a story and build up the the conclusion.

[@waltersteffensthezr2man431]

I've heard this account several different times first time I heard it was missing 411 with David politis it's impressive how you can remember all this stuff without having to write anything down my hats off to you!! I drive a lot with my job I've been watching all your videos LOL

[@SoloHiker1]

When I saw that you were doing the Dennis Martin story I rolled my eyes and was thinking "not again". But you have a way of telling stories and making it just that much more interesting. Mahalo for sharing

[@CJGame-N-Play]

Great share. And a shout out to Dave with 411.

[@daleweaver1705]

Sorry to tell ya bud but ive heard this story a few times and they were playing hide and seek and the father saw dennis go behind a bush and that was the last time he was seen by the father

[@hopeislandful]

Exactly that's the correct version.

[@AndyScar2030]

Right on Chris, Thanks!! ❤️✌️

[@jholt3695]

Great video! Such a sobering story. I’m an August 62 myself. You help me keep my youth. Thanks!

[@cradz4979]

Great storytelling, however it was not Dennis’ first camping trip. It was a family tradition to go to Spence field and Dennis always looked forward to it. The other family that was there were not friends at all. They shared the same name but no relation. Sorry I studied this case inside out.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

You remind me so much of Steve Martin. Mainly when you wear your ball cap. 😊

[@sstritmatter2158]

Eerie one - reminds me of a similar story of Kurt Newton who went missing in Maine in 1975 at Coburn Gorge. His family was camping and as they were doing chores it became an I thought he was with you sort of thing and well, he ended up going missing and was never found. I know this one well because my dad worked in the same building as his dad and I remember well listening to that story as a boy my father told me. It's sad for the missing person and the family. Enjoy your series, it's a nice touch telling these stories in the element.

[@MsWilcoxa]

Chris, you and the stories you tell are so incredible! I’m hooked! 😄. Also, you are so brave! I get scared just lying on my couch! Thank you so much for your joy, enthusiasm, and hard work bringing these stories to us! I’m in Kansas, and hopefully there are no Sasquatch here!

[@D-A-1776]

My friends and I go hiking, camping and hunting in these mountains all the time. It's definitely got an uneasy feeling in parts of them

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

Can you tell more historical stories Chris? All these spooky ones making it hard for me to be alone in the woods 😆

[@micheleshively8557]

Love your stories Chris! This is the story that got me looking into the 411 stories of missing persons in state parks. Excellent work. Take care out there in the wild blue yonder 🙏👍💚🧡💜💙

[@TalkingAboutGames]

Sadly, terrible way of carrying out a search, as mentioned in your video; they should have gotten the help of a few native american trackers, they are probably the best in the world for a number of reasons. They have succeeded when even high technology and more specialized personnel have failed, I recommend looking up some videos about them, it's very interesting.

[@jeffchristispittman7526]

A lot of Native Americans from this area don’t travel that part of the mountain in the summer. Some type of legend about it from years back within the tribes, my dad remembers hearing it from his great grandparents

[@TalkingAboutGames]

@@jeffchristispittman7526 That's interesting, I think people should pay more attention to the legends, they are there for a reason. Maybe you already know, but Japan ignored an ancient stone that had the message of not building houses past a certain point; they considered it superstition, and guess what? When the tsunami hit, all of the houses beyond that point were destroyed, it was actually an ancient warning sign. When it comes to the ancients and their mysteries, where there is smoke there is fire, better to be safe than sorry!

[@jeffchristispittman7526]

@@TalkingAboutGames I agree! I don’t remember all the details of this legend, but I do know they avoided the area because of disappearances! It’s also really interesting to look at the underground cave systems across the US. Some of the largest caves are directly under national parks, including this one!

[@ladabe4979]

​@@TalkingAboutGames maybe the ancient people understood the area was prone to tsunamis and over time the warning was watered down and eventually was thought of as superstition.

[@TalkingAboutGames]

@@ladabe4979 Yes, that's what is implied, a warning sign for tsunami.

[@kaywalker6825]

This is not the 1st time To watch this show..and is not the 1st time to hear this Story...? The camp fire. Atmosphere's Surreal..the old mysterys? Not forgotten?!🙏💝

[@bruzerbites1318]

First time seeing your show, gotta say I hope you aren't alone out there in the woods. Especially at night. The missing 411 is no joke.

[@pepejuan2924]

Wow you’re in really good shape at 60 years old , great channel thanks for posting 👍

[@jakelilly7281]

Missing 411(David palitis) they don't keep records of how many ppl go missing in national parks, but it's over 1,000 a year , alot of ppl vanish with no trace or is found many miles away and weeks months later not remembering anything.....look into missing 411, be awesome for you to tell some of those story's...always listening 🎧 🥂 cheers from Delaware 🤘🏼

[@festalongreyhawkshorts4sho645]

Love your channel Chris! Your a great story reader! Keep your head on a swivel, try to get back in touch with your 6th sense. The gut feelings we all have, but society has beaten out of us. You should absolutely feel when your being watched. I certainly do & it doesn't matter who or what is doing the watching. I get the " Vibes ". You have this Chris, we're all born with it. You just have to get back in touch with it. Stay safe & keep up the great work !

[@BurroGirl]

How coincidental. One of your vids showed up in my YT feed this morning. I'm an August 1962 baby and live near the Sierras, which I backpacked, mountain biked, skied, day hiked, and now burro pack! Great videos fellow hiker!

[@pntbtr]

Don't care how many times I've heard this story, Chris can still tell it as if it's the first time! 👍

[@waguni]

Hi Chris I hope you’re doing well. This was a great video. I miss your old hiking videos too, give us at least one for the summer!

[@basecampchris]

Will do! Thanks!

[@sc5493]

Yes, please.

[@ritacordovaolivares3249]

I cannot stop wactching your videos, even though I got so scared, blessings!!

[@jammer1962]

Great storytelling, Chris. Really digging the channel. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@dawnlawson3682]

I love your stories BUT I am an outdoorsy type and they kinda make me a little more paranoid then need be. As well it's always a good thing to be cautious out there and set boundaries for your kiddo's. I NEVER allow mine out of sight. They can, like this child, wander off and it's scary for sure.

[@Tez60]

This story still blows my mind “David Paulids” speaks on this as well when he met the father and heard what he told him that was the key part of what took place highly recommended you guys check him out

[@myzacky96]

I love how you tell a story, somechannels talk so fast , in the end of the story you don't still understand whats going on, so I really do thank you

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much!

[@ginaperry2599]

I've heard this story; he was taken by a BF several miles away on a high plateau. So sad. I think of that boy often and 🙏 for his family often.

[@fettyguapo]

Yeeeaaaa new video. Keep these stories coming Chris.

[@gwhite7136]

My thoughts were that no matter how many people were there, all tracks would have been washed away with the rains, so the next best option would be to flood the area with bodies looking for him. With that many people there and considering the small area hill top where he went missing, would have a high success of finding him.

[@ronaldjohnson9921]

I remember this well ..a friend and myself was just 2 of the thousands that searched for Denis Martin ...

[@Talkin2Myselves]

I’m always looking for a Bigfoot to peek between that space between the trees behind you in this spot. 🙈🙉🙊☺️ comic relief for this very sad story.

[@sherladixon2842]

Such a sad story . I couldn’t imagine that happening to my child or my grandchild.

[@John-rw2zf]

Interesting story. I first heard and read about it from a radio interview with David Paulides and his Missing 411 book series. This particular Missing Person story isn't even the most disturbing one you will read about in that series. Many of these stories are so bizarre and weird that they just leave you stunned and saying, What in the world is going on?.......

[@iwuz119]

This subject of vanishing people is SO scary to me.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I live in West Tennessee. I remember this story. I have often thought of that child. I was only thirteen at that time. It was just heartbreaking.

[@summerbreaze8627]

Great to heart about book, always follow but don't always comment. Love this missing person explains things a lot, a few years ago in Virginia a missing boy they found him but only by the way you explained towards the end. Some were actually upset because they didn't go full force, they found him safe and sound 3 days later starved and dehydrated but he was good. I was upset because I couldn't help to find him my job wouldn't let me off. Either way he was Blessed. Happy camping and love your videos!!

[@alexrogan3845]

Since I'm watching this in August I've deciphered that a happy 60th is in order. Happy Birthday Chris and thanks for the stories.

[@hurricanehills9485]

I really enjoyed the missing persons video you did. Gave a real eerie camp story vibe as you were out there. I wouldn't be able to sleep in the woods after that story. Hope you do more like this.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Chris, thank you for sharing this intriguing story. How sad that such a little one has disappeared. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@libraohmshiva9676]

Been waiting for a new video Chris! Lol hope your doing well love your content 🙏❤️

[@estea.m7804]

Thanks for the quality upload! Keep em coming!!

[@DimensionalHorse]

Love this channel!!! Thank u for the awesome stories!!

[@melancholymeoow]

These things are sad and I always put myself into their shoes as an empath I feel what they feel…. And it brings me to tears. I'm also a sensitive that makes it so much worse because I get followed by them

[@mufflerboy5]

Love the great stories Chris!!!! Looking forward to new backpacking trips with stories....Cheers!!

[@maryistulsafox]

I was Explorer search and rescue which is a branch of the boy scouts from junior high to high school most of my childhood. It has come a long ways.

[@michaelyunkelo1757]

What a terrible thing to happen to a 6 year old. His poor family must be really feeling badly. God bless them and comfort them.

[@stevecreighton5809]

Yeah you're getting it right so far so good

[@patrisha573]

Thank you for sharing your experience and story, I appreciate you, I wish you massive success in what your doing, much love

[@robertguarino355]

I found this channel about a week ago and I have seen every video that he post. I love the format. It's a really good channel 👏

[@wudchk]

Nice, glad to see a new video!

[@marymahaffey4618]

Great story Chris and I enjoyed you telling a story to us who watch your channel 🙂.... have a good one.....💖

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

Another excellent video; I just love your videos!!! Makes me want to go hiking!!!

[@missycitty9478]

Always get super excited when I see another creepy story from you!! You are the best!!! Stay safe! Be well!! Safe travels, ALWAYS!! 💙

[@browsman2328]

I worked for the National Park Service in Grand Teton National park on the Death Canyon Trail crew in the late 70s. I don’t recall any unsolved missing people reports during that time but a backpacker died in his tent of unknown causes in Cascade Canyon once. The people on the Cascade Canyon trail crew noticed the tent but no activity around it. After a few days a friend of mine on the trail crew who had been a medic in the US Army, checked the tent and found the body of a young man with no evidence of foul play. We never found out what caused his death.

[@dannay8217]

Look forward to your videos every Sunday thx man. Keep hiking

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, will do!

[@yourealldoomed3691]

Haven's stopped by in awhile but I love what your doing with the channel Chris. I'm gonna get back to binge watching these stories. Great work man.

[@basecampchris]

Welcome back! Thanks.

[@marywegrzyn506]

I hope you always stay safe out there. I hate that you are always alone on your lil trips. It's scary to think what could happen to you n there's no one around to help you.

[@pierremckinney122]

Something about that kid was special just like the other people that have gone missing under unusual circumstances

[@Brandonishome2024]

Chris hey brother good to see you loved the video and the story keep them coming Im always excited to see you dropped another video love your work keep it up thank you

[@junwu9954]

How scary!! Within just few minutes dennis is gone forever. How sad.

[@earthangelorgone]

Wow Chris! What a great video! I really enjoyed it, and all of your camera work and edits really are the icing on the cake! The topic of missing 411 is one of my favorites! Very spooky and mysterious... thanks for spreading awareness! Cheers!

[@martintrapper5366]

Checking in to 411 books, my advice is yes please check on them. I was fascinated with them.