YETI Presents | The Ballad of Pecos Hank

Some people hunt deer. Some hunt tornadoes. Being a storm chaser takes Pecos Hank ‪@PecosHank‬ to places he never thought he’d go otherwise, like getting a behind-the-scenes tour of America. A character in his own story, Hank’s fearlessness in his pursuit for the one monster that truly exists is punctuated by the opportunity of being right there when the community - his community - gets hit.
A Talweg Creative Production
Directed by:Ryan Heffernan, Grayson Schaffer, Kahlil Hudson
Director of Photography: LeRoy Grafe
Editor: Kahlil Hudson
Original Score: Damon Winter (Score Vault Custom Music)
featuring "Digging Holes" Icarus Himself (Album: Mexico)
Color/Sound: LeRoy Grafe
Additional Footage: Hank Schyma, Skip Talbot, Randy Hicks
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[@PecosHank]

RIP Paul Reubens.

[@Beanrock124]

Hank you are such an inspiration for me. Glad there was a feature film made about you!

[@TornadoAlert829]

Hi hank

[@viridescentfen]

hey man, thank you for all youve done, been following your work since i was a lil kid and am gonna start storm chasing next year. you're an inspiration and you keep so many people's spirits up. hope you're well, and rest well to paul reubens

[@TornadoAlert829]

I’ve been watching you since 2013

[@viridescentfen]

@@TornadoAlert829 ayyy same!! found him through his el reno video

[@Zeta9966]

Hank is the GOAT. No flash, no yelling, just science, passion, and art. What an absolute legend.

[@potatoespoo]

Don’t forget how he always saves the animals off the road! Truly an amazing human

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Agreed 💯

[@ritarivera6820]

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[@SoulSearching1983]

That’s why we admire @PecosHank so much. He’s personable, a lover of nature, animals, weather and everything else that lets us live the human experience it seems. He makes it so cool and relatable…just by vibing and being himself.

[@TexasTimelapse]

Agreed!

[@FlashTriggr]

Sponsored by yeti, expected more product placement, got amazing mini documentary on one of the best storm chasers out there. Thank you yeti, major respect for this.

[@mastercontrol200]

I echo your compliments on this beautifully crafted work of cinema. It just gets more amazing upon re-watching. Tornadic compliments to the cinematic team that produced this masterpiece.

[@jobethk588]

Great piece on Pecos Hank. My only problem is how can you call it the ballad of Hank without using any of his music he puts in his videos? Merely curious.

[@iwanttodemonetizedmyself7464]

@@jobethk588 some of his music is in the video.

[@jonanderson7344]

Exactly what I was thinking and why I came to the comment section. Props to Yeti for that!

[@fakeprofile9502]

No one cares about the NRA, but YETI is against your right to bare arms. If they arent it would be cool if they explained what gun laws they would like added to the thousand plus and why they think they would help law abiding citizens and not criminals.

[@nickthompson1812]

Hank might be the best storm cinematographer I’ve ever seen. He never fails to capture the true beauty of our weather.

[@timnewman1172]

Reed Timmer might get more tornadoes, but NOBODY captures their beauty like Pecos Hank!!!

[@9azodnwlm]

and he doesn't scream at the top of his lungs

[@ItzHair389]

Hank has captured some of my favorite videos of tornadoes. An absolute legend. I also have to shout out Mike Olbinski for some of the most beautiful time-lapses of storms and tornadoes I've ever seen. He's a great watch to.

[@FNMich]

Pesos Hank has such a great appreciation for nature that translates into his art.

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

Every time sir. His cinematography always delivers.

[@drrenegade6726]

When I was 9, I saw my first tornado and was terrified. A couple of years later, I started watching Pecos Hank. Hank is now the reason why I will be going to college to become a meteorologist. Thanks Hank!

[@WowCoolHorse]

That is so awesome!

[@UpsideDownCycle]

Are we livin' the same life?

[@ic4192]

I discovered Hank while going to college for meteorology😂 wasn't much into youtube until covid started. I witnessed an ef4 first hand in dallas in 2015, and I've driven into a rain wrapped ef0 on accident while driving to college(I was not the driver, the driver ignored my warnings and just kept plowing forward despite the horizon being black, I'm extremely thankful it was only ef0.) And that prompted me to study and take an interest in tornadoes and severe weather. Found Hank in 2021 during college and have been watching him since. Love his content

[@kayleeneuhauser6171]

@Pecoshank

[@CrStylrZ]

i wish you the best of luck and i hope you achieve your dream goal bro! keep going!

[@fastball2111]

Straight up one of the coolest people on the planet

[@fastball2111]

@@shannonlyon you are very observant

[@jamesmelton4412]

@@shannonlyonI hope you heal from whatever happened to you and I hope there’s Justice if you were victimized somehow to make you this way ❤

[@crow-jane]

@@shannonlyonYou know most people are on this platform just to watch stuff, right? 😂

[@buckbenelli8]

Some people are awesome and Pecos is one cool human being. At least I hope so.

[@candydandy2694]

He does seem pretty cool, yet he had to buy a wife via mail order. Bit sad really.

[@DanielShawAU]

Simply one of the best mini-docos about a storm chasing character like no other. Proud to call Hank a great friend. What you see here is genuine and what Hank is really like.

[@criticalthinking3709]

You should do one yourself Daniel, your channel along with Hanks are my two favorites!

[@amydavis4945]

Don't sell yourself short, Daniel... you are also an amazing chaser!

[@lokiisbestantihero]

I am also proud to call Hank a great friend. Fantastic down to earth human being. I’ve done 2 Zoom calls with him and exchanged some messages with him on Patreon, and every time I’ve spoken with him has been absolutely wonderful. I definitely look forward to meeting him in person at some point.

[@anon-means-anon]

Daniel, you and Hank are my favorite people to watch. I'm glad you keep making it over to my neck of the woods year after year.

[@CeltonHenderson]

Tornadoes are the greatest show on Earth and Hank is the best at showing us that spectacle. His videos changed my life.

[@WildSnakes]

♥️♥️♥️

[@GhostTrainPhoto]

Same here. It was Hank's videos that convinced me to go and see these phenomena myself.

[@LeTrashPanda]

Miss you, Pecos Hank.

[@alexisstarsmith1477]

We love the lightning shots too!

[@justinbarton2278]

The greatest show on Earth for those whose lives aren't completely destroyed by them....

[@joriejenkins1908]

I am tickled pink that our turtle-rescuing, June bug-narrating’, snake-wrangling, PeeWee Herman-impersonating scientist / musician / full time storm-chaser has finally gotten his own movie. I especially love the drone shot of the three different roads spliced into one frame, and the mid-chase comment, “We’re kinda safe-Ish.” Hank, you’re just the best there is - we love you. Keep doing what you do.

[@gilbertponder5307]

For those who aren't familiar, Hank is more than a chaser. His channel is excellent for getting some weather science on storm-related phenomena that is both in-depth and easy to understand, and his time lapse videos of non-tornadic storms are as beautiful and awe-inspiring as anything you will ever see. I personally think he lays up some good karma for himself by his kind acts for small animals (snakes, turtles, even dung beetles) that gives him safe passage from Nature as he gets crazy close to deadly tornadoes. Hank is a rock star in my book.

[@redacted8983]

He was also one of the people who discovered a new TLE: GHOSTs

[@emrilbennett8704]

true, agree with both you.

[@demonicpokeyfruit9006]

The conversation between Hank and his wife! The contrast, he chases tornadoes and she's scared of a wasp. Their dynamic is truly wholesome.

[@PollyHistor]

Opposites Attract. 🖤

[@emrilbennett8704]

ikr so cute

[@BruceJC75]

I’m glad Hank is getting real about how much danger he’s in. I pray he stays safe and continues to do his amazing work.

[@thatcringyplaneguy]

He's definitely got plot armor. He's captured about three different moments where he should have died.

[@catswillruletheworld]

Hank to me is like the love child of Steve Irwin and Bob Ross. He's so wholesome and passionate about what he does, you can't help but but to be drawn in! I've always loved watching storms whenever they roll through, but I find myself appreciating them more and noticing more about them.

[@carlyannawx]

This is so unreal. The cinematography, narration, and music are unmatched. Thank you so much, this is so beautiful.

[@andreiwindstorm]

The color grading is a bit off though...not really suitable for tornadoes, storms

[@Zeta9966]

@@andreiwindstorm……… move along bro. What is this comment?

[@andreiwindstorm]

@@Zeta9966 what's your problem?! Lol the snowflakery these days is out of scale

[@Poeponu]

That’s Hank for ya!

[@elekberbewirov7854]

​@@andreiwindstorm❤

[@Oh-w3lp]

Hank is such a special individual, he has so much talent. He is truly a gift. This is awesome, I love it!

[@johnfezz22]

Anyone else been watching pecos hank for years????

[@wc6046]

Hell yeah. Glad that Hank is being exposed to a wider audience. If anyone deserves it, he does. Truly the best

[@aarondruckmiller8174]

I had the privilege of meeting him when I was doing my undergrad for meteorology. He is seriously one of the coolest, most genuine people I have ever met!

[@IssaMas]

I could’ve watched a full hour of this, at least. Great cinematography, great topic (tornado hunting), and great subject (Hank). Such a truly interesting human, he is. Glad I found his channel this summer.

[@gwatts907]

Easily

[@michellenys7838]

Yes! We need more Hank! ❤️🌪️

[@Riot0412]

Me too!

[@deathbloom27]

I found him last summer too! So thankful for him.

[@AndrewPritchard]

There simply aren't words for how well this production was done. Hank is one of the most interesting dudes in the world, and this film team captured his essence beautifully. ❤🌪

[@SupaDaBloopa]

Pecos truly is the weather gunslinger, a lone ranger guided only by his maps and instincts. He’s humble, down-to-Earth, fearless, yet always cautious. I’ve followed his content even since the early beginnings of his career, and I’ve always been completely intrigued by him and the storms he’s willing to chase. Pecos is unlike any other person. I will never stop supporting this man and his incredible content and drive to chase the unknown.

[@Rick1984FL]

He is David carradine in kung fu

[@Prettykittychimi]

Hank is my absolute favorite. Always saving animals, cares what his shots looks like, doesn’t scream and educates his audience.

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Irwin mixed with Timmer, mixed with Music

[@boardman49]

If anyone deserves his own ballad it’s Pecos Hank. It’s long overdue. Major respect to this talented man of many skills.

[@TJ89741]

Hank is a Legend in storm chasing. He’s shot some of the best tornado footage ever filmed. And is one hell of a nice guy too.

[@andie_pants]

I hope the crew who got to ride along with Hank knows just how FARKIN' LUCKY they are!

[@soperin1]

It's the best when Hank drops a new video, it's the worst when it ends. He can't put out enough content.

[@AlaskaB83]

Hank's calm demeanor, sense of humor, and brilliant editing make him the best storm chaser hands down.

[@oledahammer8393]

It's not just tornados, Hank is the first person to do a full show on red sprites. I had never even heard of those before seeing that episode and it's one the most amazing acts of nature I have seen.

[@alexontheedge]

Fascinating portrait of a man who is a bit crazy, but also courageous, thoughtful, kind and droll. He also produces outstanding imagery and he talks to animals. What a guy!

[@Trouble-Clef]

Hank is the BEST photographer, videographer, and story teller of tornadoes. He’s the tornado of storm chasers!

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Exactly

[@gfear24]

Hank, by far, is my favorite storm chaser. The charisma, the humor and the music he does himself, all in the best storm footage on KZbin.

[@brandonbassett4988]

Pecos Hank lassos tornadoes and chews on lightning bolts while strumming his guitar! Absolute legend!

[@c0mplex564]

Pecos Hank is my favorite underrated KZbin channel of all time.

[@Strengthandconditioning60]

The cinematography, narration and general personality of Hank is unsurpassed in the chasing industry. Top notch the best of em all.

[@arobinson8434]

Hank's lower key, light hearted and (relatively) sensible chase style is a joy to watch. No screaming, no pretend drama. His photography and video are beautiful, and his explanations of tornado and lightning phenomenon are awesome. The wildlife shots are a fun aside! A Pecos Hank video is an immediate click from me!

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

From music to weather

[@emrilbennett8704]

Same that click on a Hank vid from me is like a cat or dog to a laser pointer.

[@chloemarling300]

Hank is one of my absolute favorite people on here.

[@craigcurlee6428]

Hank is the real genuine article. He is talented in so many ways and always has a great sense of humor. He will go down as one on the best storm chasers ever.

[@dhananjaymalhotra7854]

Pecos Hank is a certified legend for me. And the film was crisp and fantastic.

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

What a beautiful mini docu. Thanks Yeti! Hank is one of my favorites. He taught me to love and appreciate storms, snakes, spiders, his music and so much more! Luv him and his work!

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Rockwell

[@l_lambsonburn]

Hank is one of the best documentarians I’ve ever seen - all of his videos are of exceptional quality and not only focus on tornadoes but also on the creatures he finds. One of the coolest and most talented people I’ve found on the internet.

[@eschdaddy]

Hank is just a class act. Best representation of what a chaser should be.

[@emrilbennett8704]

yes he is. Mad respect.

[@boost_jay]

When there’s nothing to feel or hold onto in life, Hank is the one that comes around and changes that. Thank you

[@ryanainlay224]

Thank you for covering Hank!! He's an amazing human being. 💚💚

[@schm1596]

Hank is the best tornado chaser out there, there is no disputing that. So glad he’s getting more recognition. Never change, Hank

[@Danny-sy7bg]

Hank is the GOAT

[@whipchick90]

I watched Timmer, and got a REALLY LOUD weather report. I watched Pecos Hank and saw nature almost as an art form. The most beautiful one.

[@lantose]

Thanks Hank for the history to which most of us know and have followed your endeavors for years now!

[@maudessen573]

Beautifully shot and edited. Hank is one of two storm chasers I follow, the other being Skip/Jenn. Yeti makes Hank into a mythical figure like Indiana Jones. Well done!

[@ieaturanium235]

Pecos Hank is by far my favorite storm-chaser. Just super down to earth guy and good person, this video is amazing! It was so cool to learn about his past and his thoughts on the dangerous side of storm-chasing. The cinematography is incredible as well, Well done! :D

[@anbeerlin]

Hank is wonderful! He is informative, charismatic, and outside of showing incredible weather, he showcases people from all walks of life and places we'll likely never get to see. He seems like a genuine dude and his content is unmatched.

[@cruickshankoutdoors7575]

I’m happy to see Hank getting the love and recognition he deserves. Dude is a legend.

[@shinski8114]

im glad hank is getting the recognition he deserves been watching him well before his popularity

[@rachaelelkins]

I’ve never enjoyed a video that wasn’t made by Pecos Hank as much as I enjoyed this one. I can’t even express to you, or anyone reading this, how much I appreciate this little look at my hero on the other side of the camera.

[@JustOutHereTinkering]

Hank is the GOAT, love everything about his content

[@Flugmorph]

man came from an amazing underground rock band and created one of the most kino youtube channels in history. what an absolute legend.

[@RA-ut3jr]

12 minutes is not enough. Need an entire series or season(s) called "Chasing the blue devil with Pecos Hank"

[@Loglakeliving]

Pecos Hank…An American Renaissance Man..Great Ballad!

[@hillarygianangeli3315]

She’s beautiful 💕 so happy to see your amazing self with an equally amazing & beautiful wifey 😭😭 makes my heart happy 💖

[@momogal04]

Hank is the chaser who helped me get over my initial ptsd in regards to tornadoes and bad storms. And now he's helping me get over a relapse of it after hearing the roar of a forming tornado over my home last spring.

[@mattthomas8178]

Over the years I've come to learn that Hank really is just one of the coolest and truly best humans out there.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Pecos Hank is my fav! He shoots some amazing stuff and he's such an awesome character :D

[@OvelNick]

He captures shots that are truly amazing. Even when they're completely scientific they're beautiful. I look forward to mid to late storm season every year for the past few years because Hank will be dropping more badass content.

[@WesleyAPEX]

I love Pecos Hank

[@AngelOnTheRocks]

The man, the legend, the gas station burrito hunter.

[@madeinedmundston]

There's Pecos Hank and there's the other chasers. Love him even more after this!

[@twelch1187]

Pecos Hank is on my Mount Rushmore of storm chasers. The combination of his photography, storytelling, music, and attitude make him one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@yeetsaspizzas3921]

Hank’s got THE best Tornado content on the planet. Hands down.

[@lolololol7573]

I love how his own music was used, to get his vibe. It's so unique and really sets the tone every time.

[@emrilbennett8704]

Agree I re-watched and you know you’re a fan when you start humming the song used🤦

[@camibajek2286]

Excellent video! My one and only complaint? It’s waaaaay too short. We love watching Hank in any element, so thank you Yeti for showcasing Hank’s awesomeness. ❤️

[@afryhover]

Dude, Pecos is a legend. He's been out there documenting nature! Bravo Pecos. Keep it up!

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Plus him being a Jack of All trades adds a little...

[@AngryCarMechanic]

Its because of Hank I study meteorology and storm chase in my off time. After Jarrell my family in Killeen-Ft Hood was so terrified of Tornado risks i caught it to. Now that fear has become wonder as I learn more, and yearn to see more. So thank you Pecos Hank, for showing me a spectacular part of nature I would've otherwise hid from.

[@staciemckay4600]

Great video, but too short! Hank is the best and I always feel like Buddy the Elf yelling "I Know Him! I Know Him!" 😄

[@johncapps-xo4my]

He's the best there is, I wish I could be as awesome as he is!!!!

[@RyanSandberg]

Extremely well done. Hank is one of my favorite storm chasers for how down to earth he is. Thanks for sharing his story!

[@deadheadred14]

Gotta tell ya one of Hank’s most endearing qualities is not only his top tier storm chasing ability, but his genuine love of nature and all the critters, big and small, that make it so fascinating. I’ve lost count of how many snapping turtles alone he’s saved from ending up as roadkill in his videos. Just a delightful person. Peace! :)

[@gaylescovel7308]

2023 is proving to be a tornado season like never before.

[@FrozenCanadianWinter]

Hank! Awesome dude. His videos are like watching Discovery, National Geographic, and Animal Planet combined :)

[@rkskdevildog1218]

Thank you Yeti for getting Hank’s story out there to more people! I’ve followed him for years and I learned a lot more about him, but happy to see him recognized for the amazing work he does!

[@pbandjess22]

Growing up in tornado alley, tornados have always struck me as one of the most fascinating weather phenomena. I found Hank’s videos almost 5 years ago, and I’ve been following his music and storm chasing ever since!

[@TannerCharlesYT]

Hats off to the editors and producers. Probably the freshest filmed video I've seen in a long time. Loved how the candid moments propelled the story along. So good!

[@fricksorry]

Yeti, you got it all dialed in with having Pecos on your team. state of the art person. always will be a inspiration for me and many others.

[@marilynnfreeman7308]

Bless your mom's heart. She did a great job. You are awesome in everything you do. Love your tornado chases.

[@Aviate68]

Hank... you are a huge reason why I am facinated by severe weather and I'm so happy that this production was made.

[@desertlillie9659]

Absolutely love Pecos Hank. Every time I see a video from him, it’s like Christmas. I’ve been watching Hank for years and I don’t intend to stop anytime soon. Stay safe and alive. Godspeed.

[@JackieBaisa]

I love this dude. What a legend! Best cinematographer I've ever seen.

[@krystalwilliams841]

Hank is one of my favourite storm chasers, no dramatics just pure talent driven by passion and knowledge. I actually knew since 11 I wanted to be a meteorologist/storm chaser and Hank is truly an inspiration to me someone I can easily look up to in this field. Hoping one day I get to his level of credibility.

[@PettyParade]

Been watching him for a decade! I've probably spent hundreds of hours watching and learning after falling in love with the subject through his videos. Happily one of the best rabbit holes I've fallen into in my whole life, thank you Pecos Hank!

[@larrydavis5630]

I absolutely love watching tornado chasing videos and I have watched them here and on many other platforms. Pecos Hank is the BEST CHASER BY FAR and he is my hero! I'd love to meet him one day and maybe we could chase a few storms. Love you Mr. Hank and keep up the excellent work!!

[@Neko91485]

So we getting a feature length film?? Hope so! Keep on chasin and livin Hank!!

[@Three3Nill]

hes making a case for being the best storm chaser of all time. in my opinion.. he is. hes THE GOAT

[@mangohoney_]

been watching hank since he had only a few 100,000 followers, so happy to see him get the recognition he deserves; such an amazing and talented storm chaser, no screaming or over-dramatic performances, just genuine charm and humor; and an amazing understanding of the science behind these storms...stay golden hank

[@CJStan-qo1fj]

One of the most respectable men out there! love Hank, love the cause and love the journey!

[@parkerisking]

This has put me right in the mood to go on a Pecos Hank binge. Great video.

[@MysteryFluid]

Been watching PecosHank since the beginning his storm chasing career on KZbin. I gotta say if I ever wanna chase storms I'd want Hank to be my guide. This man is legendary.

[@MichaelTorio-gk2py]

Hank's humbleness and generosity captures my attention.

[@mikecastles]

This just rocks, Thanks to all involved in the making of it. The world needs more Pecos Hank's in it.

[@4fanintexas]

Ok, I could've watched an hour-long documentary on Hank. He's by far my favorite storm chaser / weather scientist. He's both entertaining and educational. THANK YOU for doing this video. Great to learn more about the man behind the cameras. Just wish it was longer. 🙂

[@sherriwalters6095]

No one does it better than Hank….his photography, his music, his humor and his laid back demeanor are just the best! Stay safe out there for your beautiful wife!!!🌪️🥰

[@Picklesforever]

Pecos Hank will always be the very best Strom chaser. Ever.

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

Woohoo! Pecos Hank!