I love seeing your videos of Stuart despite having had a bad fall up high on the mountain about 4 years ago. A big granodiorite boulder just decided that it was time to roll down the mountain. Unfortunately, I was in the path and was knocked off a ledge. It’s a really interesting story but it’s all about what was done to get me off the mountain by my partner and the Navy Search and Rescue team from Whidbey Island who risked their lives to pull me off the mountain under terrible conditions and fly me to the Harborview trauma center in Seattle. I don’t remember a thing (although the granodiorite pebbles in my hiking pants pockets provided a hint) I hope to get up there again to look at that 91 mya pluton and the 150 mya Ingalls ophiolite. Some day…
My sons and I went to the Teanaway Rhyolite Quarry and lugged out three buckets of beautiful rocks. We saw you chucking gorgeous banded rhyolite picture rocks thinking No, No, don’t throw it out. Take it home… After hauling a bucket of rocks the mile and a half back to the truck our arms were several inches longer. Yes, that video was invaluable to us as avid rock hounds. We were glued to it. We appreciate all your videos.
She obviously knew what she was getting into when she married Nick, being a teacher herself. But she teaches a younger set of students, so by default she's gotta have the patience of Job.
1) I don't care how many videos you do about Serpentinite; the rock continues to enthrall me. Its beautiful, and what a story! In some ways it looks like how I imagine a fossilized ocean would look. 2) The care and affection you show your wife melts my heart. You guys are amazing! Thanks for everything!
Thank you Liz and Nick for this great video. Liz: it takes A LOT of patience to hold back and wait while your spouse does their thing. We appreciate you being so generous with your time! Nick: These videos are very special because you take us to incredibly scenic places that most of us will never be able to visit. You give us a wonderful insight to the beauty of Washington state and the Cascades. On top of that, you throw in a bit of geology: serpentenite, Mt. Stuart batholith pluton, Teanaway feeder dikes, as well as fault zones. Thank you for taking us along with you! Please keep making more of these…..
My feedback on why these vids work so well, is because they have a strong visual and mindful component for absorbing the nuggets of information you'll share, and you give us time for making their connections with the scenery and pieces you're looking at along the way. I can take it and play around with forming some geological perspective in my own neck of the woods, and figure out the questions to be asking. Plus, the excursions are fun! I was just at a gem and mineral show, and a vendor was explaining the orange in a hematoid quartz I bought, now here I get to see that orange in the weathered iron-rich serpentinite outcrop you were pointing out-it brings more connections and familiarization for me. Plus it's great to keep showing us those color & texture changes in parts of the landscape that might be tell-tale signs of faults, it would be so easily overlooked in any other circumstance on someone's hike. It's amazing how that Serpentinite was originally basalt on the Pacific sea floor, and today it's a high ridge located ~2500Ft. above sea level. I'm always looking forward to your next field videos. So much fun.
Kind of makes us sad for those who have never delved into Geology. Once we go there we never view the Earth in quite the same way again! Outstanding views ! Thanks Nick
And it really does only take once. My neighbors and I went on a hike along an old railbed on Sunday. I was excited to find some rock outcrops near the beginning and many more as we progressed. One of my neighbors took a side trail; when she rejoined us, she said, "You know, Liz, I looked for rocks the whole way. I've never noticed them before." Did I feel good, or what?
The scenery is spectacular! You do a very good job of capturing it. I've going along for these hikes. Variety is the spice of life! Thanks for not editing out these little homey things. We thank Liz for sharing you with us. Love that pop of colorful botany at the end.
Hey Nick, Just got back from a drive through NM and AZ. It was nice to recognize certain types of formations as I drove through the amazing scenery. Thanks for what you do.
"Hey Tony, I don't know what the F you're talkin' about." Make me laugh out loud. Perfect ending to another great video. I absolutely loved the views and your commentary. Thanks for taking me along on your hike, Nick!
Nick, it's the total incredible package of learning and adventures! What an incredible morning on Iron with stunning light. Thanks for distinguishing between the Teanaway basalt and the different shades of serpentine. I've been in the Chiwaukums more of late and am surprised to see how much serpentine/serpentinite is up there. Larch live amid amazing rocks!!!! 🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛 And thank you to Liz!
Don't apologize; your stuff is great. I called my brother to inform him of your works and he laughed. His side of the extended family have been following you for years and I was late to the party. There is so much that is known since my Geology 101 class in 1966 it's truly amazing. My brother wrote you about the marr volcano that is Battleground Lake and the Boring lava's. Anyway we are all fans and have nominated you for beatification. The highway books you recommended made our trip to the Oregon coast this summer most interesting; it was fun going toward the coast range knowing what we were looking at. We live within a mile Benton City and recently took our drone out to view the bad lands. You have added so much richness our lives. Keep up the good work and thank you so very much.
Thank you for all these wonderful walks teaching about the geology as you go. I will never get to those areas probably but through you I have been able to see the magnificent country you live in. Thank you for Nick in The Field. ALways look forward to them.
Hi Nick, Thanks for neat walk and amazing views. Australia has no geology like yours, a LOT older of course and all worn down. Pity we cannot visit to share Washington Geology ! Your in-the-field videos are outstanding and vastly informative. Never think you have wasted your time !! jon
I am grateful for the running commentary and thinking on the fly which adds to the story. I'm also grateful for all of Liz's patience which allows us to learn so much! Thank you to both of you!
Absolutely beautiful. I live in flat Florida. Hiking is very boring. We have some hills that are 100 foot tall. Right now every trail is flooded. I am coming that way this spring. I watch every video you post. Even the ones from your yard.
I love your videos. You explore my favorite areas in Washington. Even though I’m stuck at work, I can vicariously enjoy the rocks you examine. Thank you for posting these.
Prof. Zentner you might think your just rambling on but from the flat-lander stranded here in South West Ohio you are the color commentator for a truly wonderful adventure. I would much rather someone say I don't know that try to BS through a subject the rocks in all their variations and the vistas are just amazing. THANK YOU.
OH, MY GAWD!! ‘Tony’ is an inspiration and, whether he likes it or not, a personal friend to this old felonious broad. His videos led me to your videos and i cannot imagine how agonizingly dull life would be without you both. Many, MANY thanks to the Professor and the Brat, for doing that voodoo that youse boat do so well. Go, Bearse. Go, Bullse.
Hey Prof. N. [ Shaky Melbourne here ]. Great hike and spectacular views. I'm so enjoying the insights into what you're walking on and seeing that would never have occurred to me without your 11/2 yr [ish] enrollment in your Top of Ladder School. The walking + commentary, especially in such an intrinsically interesting place, are an important adjunct to the board scratching academic information - both are needed for a well rounded grasp of the true picture. Thank you: from Massively Indebted Follower.
Love the hiking and the views. Your rambling comments are a small price to pay for the gems of wisdom you occasionally toss out. Seriously, love all you postings. The views are fantastic! Thanks for posting even the ones you almost decide not to.
RE Your comment about being uncomfortable about the richness of content... Speaking for myself, as an oldie I appreciate your walks or sponateous streams, because they (particularly) allow enough time to absorb something new or clarify the geology - as distinct from a lecture style with its packed agenda of often unrepeated learning points. Yes, and also the relaxed rambling thoughts and off topic moments too. Thank you Nick (and Liz)
I am not able to hike anymore so I love coming along on these hikes into such beautiful areas, and when there is serpentinite involved, well...envy. Thanks Nick, gratitude
Can't imagine more beautiful morning start on a free day than to see such a beautiful landscape and all those wonderful rocks that I'm addicted to watch and check when I'm hiking, and listening to prof Zentner! Thank you!
Damn it, when you said "I said goodbye to Bijou..." my heart hit my throat. Glad it was just "goin' on another hike, Bijou. See you when I get back" goodbye. Love the rocks, as usual. Thank you for the wonderful education you provide for us. Plus, Liz has the patience of a saint. Thanks, Liz for letting us intrude on your wonderful hikes with your husband. As far as your 'rambling' videos, it's just like I was walking/hiking with you and you're describing what we're seeing. I love it.
Dear Nick and Liz Thank you both for these amazing views and the distraction from current events. Liz, thank you, you‘re the main pillar behind Nick, your patience is truly amazing and I am deeply thankful. Please get Nick off the sweets and unhealthy food 😉😆 All the best From the homeland
I love the hikes you take us on, the breathtaking scenery, the overviews, the details, and the narration. I know that you probably feel that much of it is redundant, but seeing the big picture and stories from multiple angles helps us, as pattern-seeking creatures, to retain the storyline and better recognize things like the various forms of serpentinite, faults, boundaries of terranes and various formations. Many thanks also to Liz for her patience!
Content takes many forms. I love the geology, but even more, I love spending time with you - virtual though it may be. If you weren't so likable, I would have tired of, and left your channel long ago. But with Ned Zinger, it's a twofer. Geology with someone I like.
I do enjoy the rambling, the interesting commentary, the wit and whimsey of your great company as I virtually traverse the trails from the eyes of your camera. I love hiking, and wish I had more time for it. I had no idea I would be this fascinated with geology. I've always been fond of interesting rocks and land formations, the views atop ridges, simply enjoying God's country. Thank you for hosting these spectacular bits of Washington's splendor. Liz, you are such a good sport to be married to such a goofball, and patiently hang out while he has his moments. Really, I love seeing you two out hiking together, sharing moments. Thank you both!
Thanks for the hike! I need to go there next year as I really want to see Mt. Stuart! The geology lesson is great as usual. Thanks for pointing out the peaks and dikes that intruded the area. The color is amazing! Larch is awesome by the way. A tree that turns bright yellow and looses its needles is rare and should be treasured!
I'm thankful to learn new things from your videos. Also For me, these places you visit are going on my bucket list. Plus, I'll know what I'm looking at when we finally get to go there. 😁
I wish I knew about this stuff back 50 years ago when I was a kid camping at Teanaway (usually twentynine pines) riding motorcycles all over the mountains. I am learning so much, thank you Nick.
On back country roads, was partly raised in Idaho near Kooskia...while I lived there and a few years after the roads up to my Aunt and Uncle's places were dirt and gravel... years later went back to visit relatives and a lot of the old gravel roads were fresh paved with Asphalt.
Beautiful scenery and so clear thanks for taking us along up there. Your braver than I. I'd be afraid of falling off that peak so glad you did it for us but be careful. Enjoyed the added humor also made me laugh. Nice clouds also . We got rain Monday here in calif bay area coastal mountains
Stream of consciousness is a great way to teach and to learn. I love the fact that learning is a way of life for you. Being both a teacher and a student is a great life and a good legacy to pass on to your students. No need to apologize for rambling a little, learning is a conscious thing and takes time and bit of mind work. Thanks for loving what you do…we do appreciate it! I’m glad to you are aware of your wife’s patient nature, having your best friend by your side is a great thing. Thanks again!
I always had a soft spot for the geo sciences but never had great professors so I gave up. I always enjoyed your energy in the subject and hope you continue these awesome videos.
LOL good to hear a Wisconsin accent again. Reminds me of the family down in Chicagoland. Another great interesting video!. Love seeing places I doubt I will ever hike to anymore. Thanks again.
So enjoyable to watch and learn. Does Liz ever sneak heavy rocks into your backpack like my Father did to me!!!! Wasn't funny on finding haha!! Liz thank you for sharing your personal space with us all. You must be a special and patient wife💕
hey, look Prof Zentner...just to have someone like you who so clearly enjoys looking and talking about the country you live in, and has made a living out of doing just that...that's frikkin priceless...don't worry about what we think...there's 33,600+ people who have decided to go on these journeys with you, and 2600+ others just today who have followed along on this one... I'm with ya all the way, particularly as I am in flatland SWOntario...ain't no damn mountains round here
Thanks, Nick, for another great talk. I can just imagine that rock extruded from a mid ocean ridge, subducted a millennium later, but instead of being swept into the depths it's pushed up into the sky to form these mountains. Perhaps there are parts of the story that will be revealed with a closer examination.
All of your content is a joy like taking a beautiful hike with a knowledgeable friend. I think we absorb more with the relaxed conversational pace, gives us time to think about what you're saying while we look at impressive mountains and real rock examples.
I really love watching the geology of Central Washington were I'm not able to get to I would love to see you come back and do another video on what might be some faulting and possibly some feeder dikes. Thanks to Liz for being so patient
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I love seeing your videos of Stuart despite having had a bad fall up high on the mountain about 4 years ago. A big granodiorite boulder just decided that it was time to roll down the mountain. Unfortunately, I was in the path and was knocked off a ledge. It’s a really interesting story but it’s all about what was done to get me off the mountain by my partner and the Navy Search and Rescue team from Whidbey Island who risked their lives to pull me off the mountain under terrible conditions and fly me to the Harborview trauma center in Seattle.
I don’t remember a thing (although the granodiorite pebbles in my hiking pants pockets provided a hint) I hope to get up there again to look at that 91 mya pluton and the 150 mya Ingalls ophiolite. Some day…
My sons and I went to the Teanaway Rhyolite Quarry and lugged out three buckets of beautiful rocks. We saw you chucking gorgeous banded rhyolite picture rocks thinking No, No, don’t throw it out. Take it home… After hauling a bucket of rocks the mile and a half back to the truck our arms were several inches longer. Yes, that video was invaluable to us as avid rock hounds. We were glued to it. We appreciate all your videos.
We love your verbal rambles, Nick, it’s like we’re hiking with you
Thank you Liz, for your patience helpfulness and tolerance while videos are being made during your personal time.
She obviously knew what she was getting into when she married Nick, being a teacher herself. But she teaches a younger set of students, so by default she's gotta have the patience of Job.
Hey Nick I'm just getting into geology. I found your channel. Thank you for your videos. I've already learned so much. Thank you again.
Thank you, Liz, for letting us come along on part of your hike!
I have been waiting for a Nick & Tony crossover all summer!
Your ‘off the cuff’ commentary is perfect. Makes us feel as though we are there with you in conversation as we enjoy the hike.
Great shout out to Tony Santoro from the Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't channel Nick! Thanks for acknowledging him.
Next thing ya know we'll be hearing Tony saying "Sorry Patrick" ...
Another good one Nick. 👍
And thanks to Liz for the patience. ❤
1) I don't care how many videos you do about Serpentinite; the rock continues to enthrall me. Its beautiful, and what a story! In some ways it looks like how I imagine a fossilized ocean would look.
2) The care and affection you show your wife melts my heart. You guys are amazing!
Thanks for everything!
Thank you Liz and Nick for this great video.
Liz: it takes A LOT of patience to hold back and wait while your spouse does their thing. We appreciate you being so generous with your time!
Nick: These videos are very special because you take us to incredibly scenic places that most of us will never be able to visit. You give us a wonderful insight to the beauty of Washington state and the Cascades. On top of that, you throw in a bit of geology: serpentenite, Mt. Stuart batholith pluton, Teanaway feeder dikes, as well as fault zones. Thank you for taking us along with you! Please keep making more of these…..
My feedback on why these vids work so well, is because they have a strong visual and mindful component for absorbing the nuggets of information you'll share, and you give us time for making their connections with the scenery and pieces you're looking at along the way. I can take it and play around with forming some geological perspective in my own neck of the woods, and figure out the questions to be asking. Plus, the excursions are fun! I was just at a gem and mineral show, and a vendor was explaining the orange in a hematoid quartz I bought, now here I get to see that orange in the weathered iron-rich serpentinite outcrop you were pointing out-it brings more connections and familiarization for me. Plus it's great to keep showing us those color & texture changes in parts of the landscape that might be tell-tale signs of faults, it would be so easily overlooked in any other circumstance on someone's hike. It's amazing how that Serpentinite was originally basalt on the Pacific sea floor, and today it's a high ridge located ~2500Ft. above sea level. I'm always looking forward to your next field videos. So much fun.
Even if I'm totally out of breath, a wheezy "Mornin'" or "Have a good one" to other hikers is always worth the effort.
You are a lucky man ,Liz is a gem,she must share your passion for teaching
Stunning vistas. Thank you for sharing part of your hike with us! Hope the two of you were able to enjoy the hike when the camera wasn't rolling :)
So beautiful. Thank you both.
Kind of makes us sad for those who have never delved into Geology. Once we go there we never view the Earth in quite the same way again! Outstanding views ! Thanks Nick
And it really does only take once. My neighbors and I went on a hike along an old railbed on Sunday. I was excited to find some rock outcrops near the beginning and many more as we progressed. One of my neighbors took a side trail; when she rejoined us, she said, "You know, Liz, I looked for rocks the whole way. I've never noticed them before." Did I feel good, or what?
Gizmo never fails to impress. Makes a phone camera work so well.
Gorgeous hike!
The scenery is spectacular! You do a very good job of capturing it. I've going along for these hikes. Variety is the spice of life! Thanks for not editing out these little homey things. We thank Liz for sharing you with us. Love that pop of colorful botany at the end.
Wow, Zentner making a reference to the "Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't" channel! You gotta love it!
Hey Nick,
Just got back from a drive through NM and AZ. It was nice to recognize certain types of formations as I drove through the amazing scenery. Thanks for what you do.
OMG, Nick channeling Tony! Best thing I have heard on the 'net in years!
Top notch, Nick ! I listen and watch while I am working at my CAD screen designing bits of trucks. It makes me very calm. Thanks !
"Hey Tony, I don't know what the F you're talkin' about." Make me laugh out loud. Perfect ending to another great video. I absolutely loved the views and your commentary. Thanks for taking me along on your hike, Nick!
DAH Bears!
Nick, it's the total incredible package of learning and adventures! What an incredible morning on Iron with stunning light. Thanks for distinguishing between the Teanaway basalt and the different shades of serpentine. I've been in the Chiwaukums more of late and am surprised to see how much serpentine/serpentinite is up there. Larch live amid amazing rocks!!!! 🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛 And thank you to Liz!
Once, again, I'm in awe of the scenery you share with us while teaching something new or expanding our knowledge. Thank you, Nick!
Don't apologize; your stuff is great. I called my brother to inform him of your works and he laughed. His side of the extended family have been following you for years and I was late to the party. There is so much that is known since my Geology 101 class in 1966 it's truly amazing. My brother wrote you about the marr volcano that is Battleground Lake and the Boring lava's. Anyway we are all fans and have nominated you for beatification. The highway books you recommended made our trip to the Oregon coast this summer most interesting; it was fun going toward the coast range knowing what we were looking at. We live within a mile Benton City and recently took our drone out to view the bad lands. You have added so much richness our lives. Keep up the good work and thank you so very much.
Thank you for all these wonderful walks teaching about the geology as you go. I will never get to those areas probably but through you I have been able to see the magnificent country you live in. Thank you for Nick in The Field. ALways look forward to them.
Hi Nick, Thanks for neat walk and amazing views. Australia has no geology like yours, a LOT older of course and all worn down. Pity we cannot visit to share Washington Geology !
Your in-the-field videos are outstanding and vastly informative. Never think you have wasted your time !! jon
Thanks, Nick and Liz. Nice walk. Amazing view. That little bit of sun was really nice.
I am grateful for the running commentary and thinking on the fly which adds to the story. I'm also grateful for all of Liz's patience which allows us to learn so much! Thank you to both of you!
Very enjoyable and educational ramble along that ridge, especially when the sun came out.
This is the best thing I’ve seen on TH-cam in awhile. Way to go Nick!
#crimepaysbotantdoesnt 🤣😂♥️
Wow. Such pretty views of the mountains. Thanks Nick.
Great shout out to Tony, Nick!! You two jokers are my favourite outdoor companions (virtually).
Thank you Nick AND LIZ (!!) for sharing part of your Sunday. Amazingly beautiful country and such interesting geology. Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful. I live in flat Florida. Hiking is very boring. We have some hills that are 100 foot tall. Right now every trail is flooded. I am coming that way this spring. I watch every video you post. Even the ones from your yard.
Love seeing this beautiful country!!! Thanks!
Thanks Nick and Liz for a beautiful outing.
I love your videos. You explore my favorite areas in Washington. Even though I’m stuck at work, I can vicariously enjoy the rocks you examine. Thank you for posting these.
Thank you Professor Zentner & Liz Zentner. If Liz is one in a million, then there are 328 people exactly like her in the USA 🙀
I don't know how you can hike along those ridges; I feel like I'm about to fall just watching
Best intro yet! Worthy of early SNL I wonder how much more stuff like this exists.
Prof. Zentner you might think your just rambling on but from the flat-lander stranded here in South West Ohio you are the color commentator for a truly wonderful adventure. I would much rather someone say I don't know that try to BS through a subject the rocks in all their variations and the vistas are just amazing. THANK YOU.
OH, MY GAWD!! ‘Tony’ is an inspiration and, whether he likes it or not, a personal friend to this old felonious broad. His videos led me to your videos and i cannot imagine how agonizingly dull life would be without you both. Many, MANY thanks to the Professor and the Brat, for doing that voodoo that youse boat do so well. Go, Bearse. Go, Bullse.
OMG, Crime Pays references! I swear it would be a great blend of personalities
He's the college version of crime pays lol
You gotta love it! My two favorite youtubers, Tony and Nick :D
My two favorite TH-cam channels
We love you bringing us with you to see geology of mountains. Many of us will only see this territory through your filming.
Thank you both for a beautiful hike. I quit my job a few weeks ago because of a bad boss. You make me want to move to Washington.
You were mentioned several times on afartv live feed from La Palma all good things, appreciate your video's Thank you and keep it up...
I saw Nick's name come up too, so I mentioned his Geology 101 for non-geology majors.
Hey Prof. N. [ Shaky Melbourne here ].
Great hike and spectacular views. I'm so enjoying the insights into what you're walking on and seeing that would never have occurred to me without your 11/2 yr [ish] enrollment in your Top of Ladder School.
The walking + commentary, especially in such an intrinsically interesting place, are an important adjunct to the board scratching academic information - both are needed for a well rounded grasp of the true picture.
Thank you: from Massively Indebted Follower.
Thanks for sharing the hike and the views. It allows me to see the amazing scenery of the Cascades without having to add to the people on the trails.
Your hikes are like being there! Nick and Tony- two most favorite channels ever. Serpentinite can be magic.
Love the hiking and the views. Your rambling comments are a small price to pay for the gems of wisdom you occasionally toss out. Seriously, love all you postings. The views are fantastic! Thanks for posting even the ones you almost decide not to.
Thanks Nick, great to discover your country and learn about even from a distance, glad to follow. Thanks to Liz too ❣️
RE Your comment about being uncomfortable about the richness of content...
Speaking for myself, as an oldie I appreciate your walks or sponateous streams, because they (particularly) allow enough time to absorb something new or clarify the geology - as distinct from a lecture style with its packed agenda of often unrepeated learning points.
Yes, and also the relaxed rambling thoughts and off topic moments too.
Thank you Nick (and Liz)
I am not able to hike anymore so I love coming along on these hikes into such beautiful areas, and when there is serpentinite involved, well...envy. Thanks Nick, gratitude
Can't imagine more beautiful morning start on a free day than to see such a beautiful landscape and all those wonderful rocks that I'm addicted to watch and check when I'm hiking, and listening to prof Zentner! Thank you!
Damn it, when you said "I said goodbye to Bijou..." my heart hit my throat. Glad it was just "goin' on another hike, Bijou. See you when I get back" goodbye. Love the rocks, as usual. Thank you for the wonderful education you provide for us. Plus, Liz has the patience of a saint. Thanks, Liz for letting us intrude on your wonderful hikes with your husband. As far as your 'rambling' videos, it's just like I was walking/hiking with you and you're describing what we're seeing. I love it.
Love these hikes when you have Liz along. Cool to see two scientists from different fields still knowing they can both enjoy the same walk!
Agreed! Hiking with the two of you, even virtually, really gives a very human feel to your work.
Dear Nick and Liz
Thank you both for these amazing views and the distraction from current events.
Liz, thank you, you‘re the main pillar behind Nick, your patience is truly amazing and I am deeply thankful.
Please get Nick off the sweets and unhealthy food 😉😆
All the best
From the homeland
-R- Getting Nick off the sweets and unhealthy food might be a good idea, but where would he find analogies that are so easy to understand? ;-)
I love the hikes you take us on, the breathtaking scenery, the overviews, the details, and the narration. I know that you probably feel that much of it is redundant, but seeing the big picture and stories from multiple angles helps us, as pattern-seeking creatures, to retain the storyline and better recognize things like the various forms of serpentinite, faults, boundaries of terranes and various formations.
Many thanks also to Liz for her patience!
Thanks for the vid, Nick. And the awesome scenery!
Content takes many forms. I love the geology, but even more, I love spending time with you - virtual though it may be. If you weren't so likable, I would have tired of, and left your channel long ago. But with Ned Zinger, it's a twofer. Geology with someone I like.
I do enjoy the rambling, the interesting commentary, the wit and whimsey of your great company as I virtually traverse the trails from the eyes of your camera. I love hiking, and wish I had more time for it. I had no idea I would be this fascinated with geology. I've always been fond of interesting rocks and land formations, the views atop ridges, simply enjoying God's country. Thank you for hosting these spectacular bits of Washington's splendor. Liz, you are such a good sport to be married to such a goofball, and patiently hang out while he has his moments. Really, I love seeing you two out hiking together, sharing moments. Thank you both!
What a wonderful presentation, don't change anything, your stream of consciousness is what I prefer. I feel I'm there with you.
I also appreciate that your wife Liz understands you have a great following, thank her for us. we do appreciate the sacrafice.
Thanks for the hike! I need to go there next year as I really want to see Mt. Stuart! The geology lesson is great as usual. Thanks for pointing out the peaks and dikes that intruded the area. The color is amazing! Larch is awesome by the way. A tree that turns bright yellow and looses its needles is rare and should be treasured!
Picture perfect... doesn't get better unless Liza would smile... Thanks Nick!
Wow! What a climb and view. Thanks for taking me along
Crime pays is an amazing channel. Love his videos.
I'm thankful to learn new things from your videos. Also For me, these places you visit are going on my bucket list. Plus, I'll know what I'm looking at when we finally get to go there. 😁
"Oh yeah hi you prick's! This is Lyle from the Ultra Mafic Dungeon!"
I had to Laugh! There's a saying where I used to work: The universe is composed of protons, electrons, neutrons and morons. 😀
You sure confused many people who don't know your sense if humor!
Scenery is great, views are fantastic.
I wish I knew about this stuff back 50 years ago when I was a kid camping at Teanaway (usually twentynine pines) riding motorcycles all over the mountains. I am learning so much, thank you Nick.
The thinness of a chocolate coating on an M&M, genius
Thank you for the beautiful scenery and the story behind the view. And to your wife who is very patient. 🥰
On back country roads, was partly raised in Idaho near Kooskia...while I lived there and a few years after the roads up to my Aunt and Uncle's places were dirt and gravel... years later went back to visit relatives and a lot of the old gravel roads were fresh paved with Asphalt.
Thanks Liz for her patience. Thanks Lyle 😉 . And thank you Nick for the nice video!
Beautiful scenery and so clear thanks for taking us along up there. Your braver than I. I'd be afraid of falling off that peak so glad you did it for us but be careful. Enjoyed the added humor also made me laugh. Nice clouds also . We got rain Monday here in calif bay area coastal mountains
Serpentinite sounds like a knight of the round table! arise serpentinite!! 😀
😆🤣lol
Stream of consciousness is a great way to teach and to learn. I love the fact that learning is a way of life for you. Being both a teacher and a student is a great life
and a good legacy to pass on to your students. No need to apologize for rambling a little, learning is a conscious thing and takes time and bit of mind work. Thanks for loving what you do…we do appreciate it! I’m glad to you are aware of your wife’s patient nature, having your best friend by your side is a great thing. Thanks again!
Thanks Nick. Amazing scenery
I always had a soft spot for the geo sciences but never had great professors so I gave up. I always enjoyed your energy in the subject and hope you continue these awesome videos.
Thank you for these videos…I love “hiking” with you and Liz
LOL good to hear a Wisconsin accent again. Reminds me of the family down in Chicagoland. Another great interesting video!. Love seeing places I doubt I will ever hike to anymore. Thanks again.
I appreciate you hiking to places that I cannot get to any more. You and Itchy Boots.
So enjoyable to watch and learn.
Does Liz ever sneak heavy rocks into your backpack like my Father did to me!!!! Wasn't funny on finding haha!!
Liz thank you for sharing your personal space with us all.
You must be a special and patient wife💕
hey, look Prof Zentner...just to have someone like you who so clearly enjoys looking and talking about
the country you live in, and has made a living out of doing just that...that's frikkin priceless...don't worry about what we think...there's 33,600+ people who have decided to go on these journeys with you,
and 2600+ others just today who have followed along on this one...
I'm with ya all the way, particularly as I am in flatland SWOntario...ain't no damn mountains round here
like # 431
Nick is the college version of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't
Yeah, the botany guy from Chicago is a hoot! His language is a bit rough, but he knows his plants!
...minus the Crime.
Now all Nick needs to do is tattoo a particle size chart onto his finger.
@@BlGGESTBROTHER id love the Boulder size that hahah
@@eastwind6820 i guess u never been to Chicago. That's how they talk. 😆 🤣 😂
The gifts just keep on coming. Thank you, Nick!
Thanks, Nick, for another great talk. I can just imagine that rock extruded from a mid ocean ridge, subducted a millennium later, but instead of being swept into the depths it's pushed up into the sky to form these mountains. Perhaps there are parts of the story that will be revealed with a closer examination.
Keep bein' awesome, Mr. Z.
All of your content is a joy like taking a beautiful hike with a knowledgeable friend. I think we absorb more with the relaxed conversational pace, gives us time to think about what you're saying while we look at impressive mountains and real rock examples.
Really enjoyed those green rocks Nick, but Lyle shouldn’t call Aaron a little prick😂 Thanks to Liz for putting up with us and you.
I really love watching the geology of Central Washington were I'm not able to get to
I would love to see you come back and do another video on what might be some faulting and possibly some feeder dikes. Thanks to Liz for being so patient
You and Tony should do a joint lecture on speciation in serpentine environments!
Lol, my wife gives me those, "Are you done yet?" looks out of the corner of her eye too.
Thank you so much Nick I'm learning so much!