7:36 that cool rock looked like a dinosaur patella!!! I follow Mudd Fossil University what can I say! Once you study Anatomy you see everything differently.
I had to look up Patella, it sounded familiar but I could not place it. Piece of the knee socket? If that were so the beast would have been hundreds of feet tall...LOL
The stillness and quietness of that lake is both beautiful & eerie. The eeriness is increased by the weird safe, the lack of fish, (except that one & few minnows), all the fallen trees (including the chunk of wood that looked liked a face) and the crazy rock that looked carved. However it is beautiful and the overall shot at the beginning reminded me of Donner Lake, which a beautiful lake itself. Great dive Mark, thanks for inviting us along.
Okay, this entire dive was just eerie to me. The whole lake bottom looked very acidic. Rocks looking like they had been etched, metals corroded to almost nothing, and that face, wow. Just plain weird, but I loved being under the water. Thanks Mark!
There are quite a few fish however they were always leaving as I was arriving. High Altitude lakes often do not have the concentrations of fish that closer to sea level lakes do. On my first dives after winter in these lakes I will sometimes see many dead fish, it is my understanding this is due to low oxygen levels during winter. The mountain that runs right into one side of the lake looks like the bottom of the lake, So the rocks are reflective of the terrain that surrounds the lake, I believe this lake is glacier cut.
Oligotrophic high elevation lakes are usually like that. Very little nutrient input hence the barren bottom. In addition to that, coniferous forests create an acidic environment due to their constitution and chemistry. See all the logs and pine cones at the bottom?. Most of the exposed bedrock in the high Sierra is granite, which is slowly weathered and does not chemically balance out the pH: lacking high amounts of Ca like limestone or other sedimentary rocks.
Seeing the trail was awesome. Box of rocks must have been an anchor for some reason. Thank you for the dive. It was very interesting to see and explore.
Hey Don, it is good to hear from you. Fortunately the tires are not a huge impact environmentally. Are they unsightly? I suppose, but I may be the first person to see them since they were dropped.
@@mokpot Actually, they aren't really good for the environment as they do degrade over time, and being petrolium based, they shouldn't be allowed to remain in anyone's drinking supply. We have grants in place to remove tires from the Great Lakes and to date, we've removed over 12 tons of tires from Marquette's harbors alone.
I think the noisy scooter scared the fish away as to why only one was visible in the video. And the one seen looked like it was sick as to why it didn't flee like the others. And I didn't see any face you pointed to. I only saw tires and tree debris.
Actually you are not far off of the truth... Trout are very skittish and shy fish. And yes, the scooter does repel them. On the other hand, bass of almost every kind are attracted to the noise of the scooter.
Faszinierend die Unterwasser Gegend. Wenn man selber nicht Tauchen kann oder Angst hat davor, muß man sich deine Videos ansehen. Danke für's mitnehmen. Mfg Toni aus Österreich.
Hallo Toni, ich freue mich, dir einen Einblick unter Wasser bieten zu können. Österreich hat so viele wunderschöne Seen, dass ich hoffe, sie eines Tages zu besuchen und Ihre lange verlorene Geschichte unter Wasser zu entdecken. Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen. -[Fascinating the underwater area. If you can't dive yourself or are scared of diving, you have to watch your videos. Thank you for taking me. Regards Toni from Austria.] -[Hello Toni, I am pleased to offer you a glimpse under the water. Austria has so many beautiful lakes, I hope one day to visit and discover your long lost history under the water. Thank you for watching.]
That was a really interesting dive, the strange trail was so cool and that old safe looked very ominous not sure I could have looked inside. Thanks for another great video.😘😘
Very cool adventure !! I enjoyed it. The sparse fish population reminded me of many years ago when I used to camp in the Adirondacks. Many of the mountain lakes were very acidic due to acid rain. We saw beautiful clear mostly small mountain lakes with no fish. Hopefully they recovered now.
@mokpot You should go back to this lake, go to that trail that is 50’ deep you feel Indians used and take your time looking at both sides of the trail for arrowheads
HEY Mark ! So glad to see you again ! I see I missed a couple of your videos . That's my next stop . Hope you and all your family are doing great . Imagine how much money those logs could be worth . I'd love to have a few of the lures you find to go with my collection ! Thanks again for another awesome video ! Take care ,,,,,,, Later ,,,,,,,
So beautiful under water…why was a box of rocks there, and the tires with lines to the surface? To anchor while fishing or sleeping? The water was so clear! Thanks for the adventure ❤
LOL! I knew you were going under that first "arch"! I would have. I had to laugh when you came around and went through. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Know EXACTLY where you're at. So great to see an old friend again! Moved to the south 6 years ago and so miss drivable clear water. Do some research on the lake and you'll find what that water pipe fed, although I'm sure you liky know. Thanks for sharing.
As a dream of mine would be able to visit Sierra Nevada mountain, lake area. Watching your dives are extremely peaceful. Just love the channel and your ability, great job do appreciate it.
@@mokpot dr. Mark Two of my boys have autism Dakota and avery. Gracie you've herd of loves to watch the dives After church on sun night s And joel is in college here in Tennessee He is studying to become a youth pastor. To tell the truth just the extra money. Will be more comfortable in the next 2or 3 years. I like the west My wife stephanie is from Colorado Springs, would love to take an R V And go for a month going to Yellowstone, the red forest of cal Like I said THE SIERRA NAVADA AREA, then back home again. Always wanted to do something like that. I work for united parcel service And also in the prison ministry Very busy family. Butt your right Some times you just got to stop And smell en like everyone says.
That is a beautiful looking area around that lake, an the water there seems pretty clean. ( glad you explained potable ) I'm guessing they must have dammed up the area to make that lake. So many good sized trees down there, they look like pine trees. They look to be mostly solid wood, surprised people don't retrieve them to make rustic furniture or something out of. That metal box gave me the willies, I was thinking on the " weighted box to keep your body below the surface " kind of situation. Enjoyed the dive, hope you get the chance to explore it some more. :~)
7:36 that cool rock looked like a dinosaur patella!!! I follow Mudd Fossil University whar can I say! Once you study Anatomy you see everything differently.
@@VoklstWestie I had to look up Patella, it sounded familiar but I could not place it. Piece of the knee socket? If that were so the beast would have been hundreds of feet tall...LOL
The rope and pulley could have been for a floating dock, fridge/tire anchor ties? That Hams beer can reminded me of the commercials in the mid sixties. Those old trees bring a premium after milling. Thanks for the video.
there are no docks with in 3 miles of this location, but they do water ski in the area. I have seen a slalom course set un near here before, it could be an anchor for a pylon.
Hey brother , i just seen your video, and wish from you to go back and watch it , because i noticed that the safe in one point it opened a little a bit on its own , which might be a message for you to open it or check underneath it to find out what it could be attached to , and wanted to be there for ever .. i really got the chill when it cracked on its own.. i mean why would put in a safe all these rocks , then dumped into the lake unless, used to keep something down there .. Good luck, Be blessed 🙌
@mokpot thanks for replying, but still I believe that whoever filled the safe with rocks and had a hock on the top , it must be made to attached to it something that meant to be stayed under until it's gone or be eaten !!?? For some reason It just kept bothering me , May God have Mercy , be blessed.
I wonder how well that submerged wood would hold up when exposed to the air...think of all the kool windchimes you could make with that!---I wonder what a geologist would be able to tell us about that unique rock!---My only guess on that watzit was a homemade anchor for tying up the boat!---Kool old Hamms can! I wonder what it'd sell for on E-bay!!!---So glad you're taking us underwater again!
Great dive! From the look of those pistons you may have found what was left of big out board motor that did an Imitation of a grenade! Pistons blow out hit the engine shroud and fall into the water. Big box underwater! Creeped me out too! I was surprised how rocky the bottom was. I would have thought more mud would be present. Good to have you back and please keep the videos coming!
I hate it when people leave trash behind it disgust me. thank you for picking it up. if you cant go somewhere without making it look trashy after you leave, then dont go there.
This lake is pretty clean compared to dirty ol’ Texas lakes. You found a few beer cans and some miscellaneous stuff: pistons, tires, etc., so not bad. And, that box had more than rocks in it, I’ll bet. The rocks were there to hold it down. Almost NO one would throw a (whatever that was made of) box of rocks into the middle of a lake. Also, I bet those trees with the broken off and sharpened branches have an interesting story. Great dive. Thanks!
That’s what I was thinking. One of my favorite places, though I haven’t been there in years since I’m living up in Washington now. I miss Tahoe. I have cousins living there and used to spend a lot of time there during the summers before I moved from California. Lots of great memories of Fallen Leaf Lake, Camp Richardson, Pope Beach. Though I prefer the less touristy Fallen Leaf Lake.🌲🏖️☀️
@@joannefrancia5940Washington is better than California as long as you're not living in a city, I left Sacramento 12 years ago and now I live in the Columbia River Gorge and I'm loving it
I always enjoy a dip into an ice cold bath tub lake, carved out of the granite rock whenever we would go backpacking through kings canyon area always refreshing totally refreshing like an ice bath
There’s a beauty in the desolation of the bottom of a lake and then you’re slapped back to reality by the remnants of man’s interaction with nature. Great video!
@12:42... was expecting either remains or a big bag of loot to come out of that box... OMg... "just rocks" best guess they were put in to sink something ... Go back ! Empty it perhaps... That was freaky. @14:45 ...OMG... so so so freaking cool. QQQ- Are you bagging all the garbage and finds ? @20:42 ... artifact ? The face ? That was so cool... amazing clarity. Only one fish who was wondering what is all this noise about ? LOL Take care and safe travels. D/ CT USA
thank you for posting. i like it that you collect/remove trash as you proceed. creeped out - possible body dump ? i wonder if your camera has a setting for on-screen depth/temp/time. well done. clear but kinda hazy, good viz tho, kinda like lake superior.
I am afraid GoPro cameras have not yet advanced to the level of Depth and temp. I will however try to remember to show my dive computer in future videos
Pretty cool. You didn't say which lake this is. Pinecrest lake is pretty well drained in the winter. I've been there and walked far below the water line. Not surprised to see a trail below water level.
Hmmm i have not dived Pinecrest Lake in maybe 5 years. The difference here is this lake is natural, even in the dry years it does not drop but a foot or two
Dude I am so glad you are back missed your videos man ! This made me very happy ! How do you keep from over staying your dive time? I could see cruising along with your motor and going deep and shallow and not paying attention and over staying your dive time. You ever have to do a decompress ? Good to see you back man !
Thanks man! I keep from overstaying my time by planning my dive, setting limits, carefully watching times, depths and air supply. Every dive requires decompression although not always in the water... This dive did not require a decompression "hang time" in the water, but I will always spend 5-10 minutes between 10 and 20 feet deep as a safety stop to off gas nitrogen that builds up in your bloodstream. I never want to get hurt doing something so amazing and fun.
@@mokpot Good to know I blew off the dust off my old dive manuals when I got my cert back in the 80s and started studying it again. I know I cant put on equipment now I need to get my recert there is no way I would put on gear now. I have a lot of weight to get off man have I packed it on before I even think about getting my cert. Yeah you dont want to get narked its a long ways to a decompression tank. I do want to get back into there are good deals on dive gear out there and yes I know what you are going to say if I get a regulator and other gear I will have it inspected,. I got to get out and start living again been in a very deep rut for a long time. I understand your love for it even though its been a very long long time for me it was a rush ! Good to see you back man stay safe and keep those decomps going during your dives
Yes on many occasions, mostly in rivers. It is however illegal to take or even disturb artifacts, even if that means they will be lost to history for all time.
The temps vary throughout the year. A month ago, the surface was mid 60s , below the first thermocline (approx. 20 feet) high 50s.F Maximum depth on this dive was about 60 feet. The DPV (diver propulsion device) is a Genesis 2 , web search Genesis DPV
7:36 that cool rock looked like a dinosaur patella!!! I follow Mudd Fossil University what can I say! Once you study Anatomy you see everything differently.
I had to look up Patella, it sounded familiar but I could not place it. Piece of the knee socket? If that were so the beast would have been hundreds of feet tall...LOL
@@mokpot apply for a permit, be the 1st...
The stillness and quietness of that lake is both beautiful & eerie. The eeriness is increased by the weird safe, the lack of fish, (except that one & few minnows), all the fallen trees (including the chunk of wood that looked liked a face) and the crazy rock that looked carved. However it is beautiful and the overall shot at the beginning reminded me of Donner Lake, which a beautiful lake itself. Great dive Mark, thanks for inviting us along.
Hi Nana... I have maybe a dozen pictures of "faces" in rocks and wood from my dives over the years. This one looked like a gorilla.
@@mokpot lol it did!
Great that the water is clean and clear 😃
It is! Welcome to the Sierra Mountains in California
Okay, this entire dive was just eerie to me. The whole lake bottom looked very acidic. Rocks looking like they had been etched, metals corroded to almost nothing, and that face, wow. Just plain weird, but I loved being under the water. Thanks Mark!
that would explain the lack of fish. was wondering about that
Exactly. Was wondering why no fish
Lol there are fish but fresh water fish are nothing like salt water fish lol hahaha
There are quite a few fish however they were always leaving as I was arriving. High Altitude lakes often do not have the concentrations of fish that closer to sea level lakes do. On my first dives after winter in these lakes I will sometimes see many dead fish, it is my understanding this is due to low oxygen levels during winter. The mountain that runs right into one side of the lake looks like the bottom of the lake, So the rocks are reflective of the terrain that surrounds the lake, I believe this lake is glacier cut.
Oligotrophic high elevation lakes are usually like that. Very little nutrient input hence the barren bottom. In addition to that, coniferous forests create an acidic environment due to their constitution and chemistry. See all the logs and pine cones at the bottom?. Most of the exposed bedrock in the high Sierra is granite, which is slowly weathered and does not chemically balance out the pH: lacking high amounts of Ca like limestone or other sedimentary rocks.
It always amazes me how people think it perfectly fine to use the outdoors for their personal trash can.
Laziness, carelessness. Dehumanized to lose the action of personal responsibility
I was diving today near a college water sports area… the most trash! All these enlightened people, not caring at all.
@@mokpot I hear you. Or local beach is disgusting after a big weekend.
They usually drive a pruis with some ecowarrior stickers.
@@SonsoftheRevolution1776 sounds about right ✅️ 👌
Thanks for sharing and taking us with you
Thanks for cleaning up our most precious natural wonders. I love the Sierra mountains and lakes.
Seeing the trail was awesome. Box of rocks must have been an anchor for some reason. Thank you for the dive. It was very interesting to see and explore.
No fish?! At all? Very weird. Completely devoid of life.
Awesome footage, thanks for sharing!
There were fish... just one made it on camera, Trout are shy
21:06 Trout
Thank you that was very cool. I was surprised, though with the lack of any plants and not many fish for water that looks so clean.
The water is very clean, a lack of vegetation has something to do with the fact that it is a very high altitude lake
Very cool dive, Mark! Glad you got to clean it up a bit. Too bad there's all thosee tires down there.
Hey Don, it is good to hear from you. Fortunately the tires are not a huge impact environmentally. Are they unsightly? I suppose, but I may be the first person to see them since they were dropped.
@@mokpot Actually, they aren't really good for the environment as they do degrade over time, and being petrolium based, they shouldn't be allowed to remain in anyone's drinking supply. We have grants in place to remove tires from the Great Lakes and to date, we've removed over 12 tons of tires from Marquette's harbors alone.
Everything down below is calm, clear, and magical. Another great video. 👍
Thanks for commenting. Happy Diving!
@@mokpot your very welcome and stay safe down below.
Very cool thanks for sharing!!! Ya going back another time as I’d love a part 2
Wow that's eerily beautiful man
Great looking dive for sure! Couldn’t ask for better lake conditions then that with a sunny day. Hope to see more of you adventures. 👍
More to come!
I always enjoy your videos. Glad to see you posting again.
Please keep them coming.
Why would there be rocks in that metal container? Wonder what was under the rocks?
Thank you. Watched in the morning. Nice. The box looked just right for a HEAD !! LOL
Weird, interesting and fun. .. thank you for the front row seat
Happy to oblige.
Love how clear the water is bet it was cold thanks for video can't wait for the next one
More to come!
I think the noisy scooter scared the fish away as to why only one was visible in the video. And the one seen looked like it was sick as to why it didn't flee like the others. And I didn't see any face you pointed to. I only saw tires and tree debris.
Actually you are not far off of the truth... Trout are very skittish and shy fish. And yes, the scooter does repel them. On the other hand, bass of almost every kind are attracted to the noise of the scooter.
Faszinierend die Unterwasser Gegend. Wenn man selber nicht Tauchen kann oder Angst hat davor, muß man sich deine Videos ansehen. Danke für's mitnehmen. Mfg Toni aus Österreich.
Hallo Toni, ich freue mich, dir einen Einblick unter Wasser bieten zu können. Österreich hat so viele wunderschöne Seen, dass ich hoffe, sie eines Tages zu besuchen und Ihre lange verlorene Geschichte unter Wasser zu entdecken. Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen.
-[Fascinating the underwater area. If you can't dive yourself or are scared of diving, you have to watch your videos. Thank you for taking me. Regards Toni from Austria.]
-[Hello Toni, I am pleased to offer you a glimpse under the water. Austria has so many beautiful lakes, I hope one day to visit and discover your long lost history under the water. Thank you for watching.]
That was a really interesting dive, the strange trail was so cool and that old safe looked very ominous not sure I could have looked inside. Thanks for another great video.😘😘
Hi Ellen, Not looking inside is worse than looking, because it never lets you rest until you do...
Very cool adventure !! I enjoyed it. The sparse fish population reminded me of many years ago when I used to camp in the Adirondacks. Many of the mountain lakes were very acidic due to acid rain. We saw beautiful clear mostly small mountain lakes with no fish. Hopefully they recovered now.
Thankfully being acidic is not an issue in this area! I also hope they managed to clean up those lakes you spoke of.
Caught a big trout out of goose pond in tha Daks and a few smaller ones that was about 20 years ago
Very interesting, thanks for sharing.
Great diving spot very clean and clear,pretty cool driving the scooter under the tree etc,
It was a good time!
@mokpot You should go back to this lake, go to that trail that is 50’ deep you feel Indians used and take your time looking at both sides of the trail for arrowheads
Hi Mark, Thanks for the idea, I have wondered a few times if I would be able to find it again... It is now on my list of things to do.
That can of Hamms looked like an old one.
HEY Mark ! So glad to see you again ! I see I missed a couple of your videos . That's my next stop . Hope you and all your family are doing great . Imagine how much money those logs could be worth . I'd love to have a few of the lures you find to go with my collection ! Thanks again for another awesome video ! Take care ,,,,,,, Later ,,,,,,,
So good of you to drop by. Thanks for taking time to comment.
So beautiful under water…why was a box of rocks there, and the tires with lines to the surface? To anchor while fishing or sleeping? The water was so clear! Thanks for the adventure ❤
This side of the lake often has a waterski slalom set up… i assume the tires are anchors from that
Welcome back good to go on a dive with you again don’t be a stranger
LOL! I knew you were going under that first "arch"! I would have. I had to laugh when you came around and went through. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
Have fun and carry on sir!!!
Thank you!
Wow great video. Glad there were no remains in that box. Man, that looks like fun. Flying through the water. Thanks for picking up the trash.
I am glad you enjoyed the video
Know EXACTLY where you're at. So great to see an old friend again! Moved to the south 6 years ago and so miss drivable clear water. Do some research on the lake and you'll find what that water pipe fed, although I'm sure you liky know. Thanks for sharing.
Because I love this area so much, I read the history of this area several years back.
As a dream of mine would be able to visit Sierra Nevada mountain, lake area.
Watching your dives are extremely peaceful. Just love the channel and your ability, great job do appreciate it.
May I ask Jody, what is stopping you from visiting ?
@@mokpot dr. Mark
Two of my boys have autism
Dakota and avery. Gracie you've herd of loves to watch the dives
After church on sun night s
And joel is in college here in Tennessee
He is studying to become a youth pastor.
To tell the truth just the extra money.
Will be more comfortable in the next 2or 3 years. I like the west
My wife stephanie is from Colorado Springs, would love to take an R V
And go for a month going to Yellowstone, the red forest of cal
Like I said THE SIERRA NAVADA AREA, then back home again.
Always wanted to do something like that. I work for united parcel service
And also in the prison ministry
Very busy family. Butt your right
Some times you just got to stop
And smell en like everyone says.
Where are all the sun glasses and golf balls? have you been here before lol
New spot, just exploring
Cool Trail !!!!!
My favorite part
Nice dive. Thanks for taking us along. Glad that container was only filled with rocks. Take care ✌️
That is a beautiful looking area around that lake, an the water there seems pretty clean. ( glad you explained potable ) I'm guessing they must have dammed up the area to make that lake. So many good sized trees down there, they look like pine trees. They look to be mostly solid wood, surprised people don't retrieve them to make rustic furniture or something out of. That metal box gave me the willies, I was thinking on the " weighted box to keep your body below the surface " kind of situation. Enjoyed the dive, hope you get the chance to explore it some more. :~)
7:36 that cool rock looked like a dinosaur patella!!! I follow Mudd Fossil University whar can I say! Once you study Anatomy you see everything differently.
@@VoklstWestie I had to look up Patella, it sounded familiar but I could not place it. Piece of the knee socket? If that were so the beast would have been hundreds of feet tall...LOL
@@mokpot patella is the " kneecap ".
Well hello again Jane ! Missed Ya !
@@mikehurricane5767 You had me worried. How ya been ? Hope the weather has been nice for you ! :~)
The water must be very cold! Can't beat the clarity.
It was cool, temperature cool, and fun cool…
No fish?😂 Keep up the great work and videos 👍
You missed the fish? Lol. I did manage to get video of one...
Awesome dive, love the old sunglasses, the passing trout looked pan worthy.!
Cool video👍🏻 even saw a fish right at the end.
The rope and pulley could have been for a floating dock, fridge/tire anchor ties? That Hams beer can reminded me of the commercials in the mid sixties. Those old trees bring a premium after milling. Thanks for the video.
there are no docks with in 3 miles of this location, but they do water ski in the area. I have seen a slalom course set un near here before, it could be an anchor for a pylon.
Another very enjoyable video Mark !
Thanks David
Bent over trees could possibly be native American thong trees used for marking important places and trails.
Hey brother , i just seen your video, and wish from you to go back and watch it , because i noticed that the safe in one point it opened a little a bit on its own , which might be a message for you to open it or check underneath it to find out what it could be attached to , and wanted to be there for ever .. i really got the chill when it cracked on its own.. i mean why would put in a safe all these rocks , then dumped into the lake unless, used to keep something down there .. Good luck, Be blessed 🙌
I pried the door loose then had to wait for the silt to settle. The part i did not show was with the door completely off It was filled with wet rocks!
@mokpot thanks for replying, but still I believe that whoever filled the safe with rocks and had a hock on the top , it must be made to attached to it something that meant to be stayed under until it's gone or be eaten !!?? For some reason It just kept bothering me , May God have Mercy , be blessed.
Hello my old friend, it's been a long time since I seen your last video. But it's nice to see you again
Hi Chris I am pleased you found the videos
I wonder how well that submerged wood would hold up when exposed to the air...think of all the kool windchimes you could make with that!---I wonder what a geologist would be able to tell us about that unique rock!---My only guess on that watzit was a homemade anchor for tying up the boat!---Kool old Hamms can! I wonder what it'd sell for on E-bay!!!---So glad you're taking us underwater again!
You are a thinker Alana! I want the rock for my yard…lol
@@mokpot Could you snare it & use your motor to drag it to the beach?! How kool would that be!
Nice dive! At least you didn't find any bodies with the legs encased in cement.
Very thankful for your cleaning up the eye sore trash. Humans…great video dude.
Thank you! ❤
You are most welcome Debbie.
Great dive! From the look of those pistons you may have found what was left of big out board motor that did an Imitation of a grenade! Pistons blow out hit the engine shroud and fall into the water. Big box underwater! Creeped me out too! I was surprised how rocky the bottom was. I would have thought more mud would be present. Good to have you back and please keep the videos coming!
Hope no one was in that box. Creeped me out watching! Nice video!
Ty, just rocks in the box
MOK’s BACK!!!!! Was wondering what he’s been up to. Love ur vids man. Hope to see u out there one day
That would be cool
I hate it when people leave trash behind it disgust me. thank you for picking it up.
if you cant go somewhere without making it look trashy after you leave, then dont go there.
Fascinating video. Nice clean water, but an ecological desert, that trout near the end was so scrawny.
Oddly enough this is a very healthy High altitude mountain lake in the Sierras. Other parts of the lake look different, often with a lot of fish
YES! Absolutely loved it! That one fish at the end was not afraid of anything. (Or he was near sighted)
Near sighted His name was The Incredible Mr. Limpet.
This lake is pretty clean compared to dirty ol’ Texas lakes. You found a few beer cans and some miscellaneous stuff: pistons, tires, etc., so not bad. And, that box had more than rocks in it, I’ll bet. The rocks were there to hold it down. Almost NO one would throw a (whatever that was made of) box of rocks into the middle of a lake. Also, I bet those trees with the broken off and sharpened branches have an interesting story. Great dive. Thanks!
Actually I did remove the entire door of the box, is was edited out... just rocks. I am thinking it was an anchor for a water ski slalom course...
Looks like maybe Fallen Leaf Lake, awesome dive, I could hear you using a bunch of air at the old box or refrigerator :). Thanks for sharing.
That’s what I was thinking. One of my favorite places, though I haven’t been there in years since I’m living up in Washington now. I miss Tahoe. I have cousins living there and used to spend a lot of time there during the summers before I moved from California. Lots of great memories of Fallen Leaf Lake, Camp Richardson, Pope Beach. Though I prefer the less touristy Fallen Leaf Lake.🌲🏖️☀️
@@joannefrancia5940Washington is better than California as long as you're not living in a city, I left Sacramento 12 years ago and now I live in the Columbia River Gorge and I'm loving it
Thank you for these videos!
You are welcome Pat
❤ wow cool trees in there wow
I always enjoy a dip into an ice cold bath tub lake, carved out of the granite rock whenever we would go backpacking through kings canyon area always refreshing totally refreshing like an ice bath
Kings Canyon is a beautiful area!
Thank you for the perspective video
Sure thing! TY for tuning in.
Amazed how devoid of plants and any sign of fish
There were fish Only showed one in the video. The lack of plant life in this area of the lake is common for a High altitude lake
Love the under water filming
Thank you, I have been enjoying your channel.
@@mokpot much appreciated.
Красота природы и людское поведение в одном видео
Рад, что вы смотрите
Awesome thanks wondering if that is an old trail
If it is not a trail… I am at a loss
That Hamm's beer can was from around 1962 era.....pretty cool!
TY for the info
Very interesting. Thank you.
🙂
There’s a beauty in the desolation of the bottom of a lake and then you’re slapped back to reality by the remnants of man’s interaction with nature. Great video!
Deep thinking Dianne...
Cool dive so many mysteries
Thanks for tuning in Swan
Good on ya taking the trash out. Great video
Thank you!
Nice to see you out exploring the lakes again. That box of rocks would of creeped me out too!!!😢😢😢
There has to be some gold miners gold stash hidden in that lake somewhere!
That would be cool!
As always, fabulously creepy and fascinating!
What was the water temp? Thanks for sharing your dives, I really miss diving!
Oddly enough I never looked at the temperature, it was cool down to about 18 feet then it was cold.
@@mokpot 7mil wetsuit I presume, or something warmer?
unreal beauty
@12:42... was expecting either remains or a big bag of loot to come out of that box... OMg... "just rocks" best guess they were put in to sink something ... Go back ! Empty it perhaps... That was freaky.
@14:45 ...OMG... so so so freaking cool.
QQQ- Are you bagging all the garbage and finds ?
@20:42 ... artifact ? The face ?
That was so cool... amazing clarity. Only one fish who was wondering what is all this noise about ? LOL
Take care and safe travels.
D/ CT USA
Cool i like underwater!!
Looks like s great place to not go fishing. Lol great video thanks
You bet
Pretty cool! Thanks!
I've been looking for some arrowheads I expected to see more fish in there Lake looks kind of dead
thank you for posting. i like it that you collect/remove trash as you proceed. creeped out - possible body dump ? i wonder if your camera has a setting for on-screen depth/temp/time. well done. clear but kinda hazy, good viz tho, kinda like lake superior.
I am afraid GoPro cameras have not yet advanced to the level of Depth and temp. I will however try to remember to show my dive computer in future videos
Greetings Mokpt!
Greetings Steven!
Pretty cool. You didn't say which lake this is. Pinecrest lake is pretty well drained in the winter. I've been there and walked far below the water line. Not surprised to see a trail below water level.
Hmmm i have not dived Pinecrest Lake in maybe 5 years. The difference here is this lake is natural, even in the dry years it does not drop but a foot or two
Not a fish no where, weird.. corrections, just seen a fish. Looked like a trout. Thanks for taking us along. That was cool
Trout are very shy! Especially the native Cutthroat Trout, I saw quite a few... all swimming away from me... cowards.
No fish? Like trout !
There are not many fish on this side of the lake for some reason...
Dude I am so glad you are back missed your videos man ! This made me very happy ! How do you keep from over staying your dive time? I could see cruising along with your motor and going deep and shallow and not paying attention and over staying your dive time. You ever have to do a decompress ? Good to see you back man !
Thanks man! I keep from overstaying my time by planning my dive, setting limits, carefully watching times, depths and air supply. Every dive requires decompression although not always in the water... This dive did not require a decompression "hang time" in the water, but I will always spend 5-10 minutes between 10 and 20 feet deep as a safety stop to off gas nitrogen that builds up in your bloodstream. I never want to get hurt doing something so amazing and fun.
@@mokpot Good to know I blew off the dust off my old dive manuals when I got my cert back in the 80s and started studying it again. I know I cant put on equipment now I need to get my recert there is no way I would put on gear now. I have a lot of weight to get off man have I packed it on before I even think about getting my cert. Yeah you dont want to get narked its a long ways to a decompression tank. I do want to get back into there are good deals on dive gear out there and yes I know what you are going to say if I get a regulator and other gear I will have it inspected,. I got to get out and start living again been in a very deep rut for a long time. I understand your love for it even though its been a very long long time for me it was a rush ! Good to see you back man stay safe and keep those decomps going during your dives
So cool. Wish u had a depth on the screen
I will try to remember to show my dive computer to show the depth now and then.
Imagine what you can't see... This is my favorite place you dive.
Hi Leann Kennedy, it is a big lake... more to see for sure.
Looks nice in there
It is nice in there!
Have you ever found Native artifacts like arrowheads or stone tools?
Yes on many occasions, mostly in rivers. It is however illegal to take or even disturb artifacts, even if that means they will be lost to history for all time.
Water temperatures at various depths ?
Maximum depth reached ?
Type of propulsion device ?
The temps vary throughout the year. A month ago, the surface was mid 60s , below the first thermocline (approx. 20 feet) high 50s.F Maximum depth on this dive was about 60 feet. The DPV (diver propulsion device) is a Genesis 2 , web search Genesis DPV
@@mokpot
Excellent work. Thanks.
What lake is that? Going to send my friends fishing there. Then share this video for when they get home. Best prank ever.
LOL
Is this lake in the Sierra Nevada’s donner by chance? Looks a bit like it to me haha
Not to far from Donner... 🙂
I really just keep thinking about that rock with cool patterns!!! (7:40) is this natural? It almost looks carved/chiseled? Anyone one else? 🤔🤨🧐😯
It is natural, I have seen others like it in different part of the lake
That white box.. you found Davey Jones locker... Was there bones in it..
No bones… just wet rocks
I wanted to see the trees that were standing upright
Me too… I will see if I can make that happen.