Unleashing The Thrill Of Rockhounding | Exploring The Wild For Precious Rocks
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- Опубликовано: 10 янв 2024
- Every breath I take into the wilderness is full of adventure and thrill of the unknowns before me, especially when I am on a determined mission to find beautiful, precious rocks. My head is down, my focus is pulled into a world of colors, light, luster and patterns. My spirit is unleashed and untamed. I feel wild yet overcome by an overwhelming sense of peace. Everything around me is a blur. The sounds that fill my mind are those of pondering questions that will likely never be answered. I use my fingers to feel the textures of the stones beneath my feet. My eyes become fixed on the smallest of details, sometimes unaware of potential dangers hidden just feet away. Our bodies get tired, our defenses lowered. This day was a perfect example of an adventure into the wilderness in which I could have been better prepared, a reminder to myself that I need to be alert every time I enter the rugged back country to seek the thrill every rockhound has felt deep inside.
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Kim, I am glad to see you back my friend. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have learned from you. You’re an inspiration to me not only as a rockhounder , but as a person. I can’t wait to get back to the Yellowstone this spring, to me there is no other place like it.
Thank you Jim! The mighty Yellowstone...she's such a treasure. Ohhhhhhh the rocks that wait for you to discover....see you in a few months 😉
I couldn’t wait until Spring so March 10th Decker and I went for 4 nights and 3 days. I found some awesome agates. Montana rocks just blow my mind, that’s why I keep going back. I credit most of my success to you! Thanks!
Kim your enthusiasm and ability to
Very nice to have you back hunting for us who live vicariously through you. GREAT finds!
It's paradise, isn't it!😀 Watching people's rock-hunting videos from the wide-open spaces of the States etc got me through the Lockdowns🥰
WOAH, so many beautiful rocks! Glad you were able to get out there - this is fun to watch on a cold winter day.
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I could picture heaven looking a lot like this dry creek bed.
I agree - it's my new favorite spot
Amen!
Great to see you back with new content, you have been missed. Thanks for the upload. Love to look at all the new finds
So happy to have you back🎉😊
I need to visit you guys still.
Making breakfast as I'm watching and realizing I haven't been hounding in a while.
Apparently I need to bring my son rockhounding in Montana! Amazing finds!!
Always such a treat to see an upload from you. Great finds! ♥
Thanks for taking us along. You find the most beautiful and colorful rocks. Amazing there is no snow yet. Stay safe and warm.
Thank you for taking us with you today.
Nice to see u back. And that zebra chert was amazing. And some of the jasper. Wow. Stay safe out there because u are bite size to a wolf or a cougar.
Stay warm and have fun Kim
And thanks again for taking the time to do the video so we can join you. 👍😀
So glad to see you back!!
What a great surprise to see that beautiful smile back out rockin' it!!!!
I need to come visit you boys soon at the shop!
That chert at 11:44 is beautiful!
Glad to see this new post you where missed!
Welcome back, missed you.
Thank you!
That blood trail was kind of spooky! I can't believe you were out there, in that cold of weather! But what gorgeous rocks you found! So many cool little agates! And those green jaspers get me Everytime! They are my favorites! Just so much color out there! What a wonderful rockhounding adventure it was! Thanks for sharing it and letting us tag along! ❤
Nice to see you back in the saddle...errr... on the road again. Might have been chilly, but you found some very nice rocks, and we appreciate you letting us 'shadow' you while on your quest.
Beautiful beautiful finds. Well worth cold hands. Absolutely love your videos
Thank you very much- it means a lot to me 🥰
I have been waiting and I'm so excited you're the best
Beautiful!!! I hope you always stay safe on your adventures. 🐻🦁
Nice to see you back. I could not wait to see what you pick up next. The variety and patterns in something that most just walk or drive by never cease to amaze. Yes seeing blood with no noise around must’ve been scary. You prove that rocks are not boring.
Definitely not boring 😉
Where have you been? Welcome back.
Thank you James
So happy you're back!! Missed you!!
Stay safe MRM
Hey Kim, glad to see you back! Do you sell your rocks? That big green jasper is a keeper for sure!
You always find absolutely awesome material. Wow.
That 1st agate is gorgeous 😍
Australia will now rejoice in your return, we welcome you back Kim. Amazing country you are in, just blows my mind. People say we have dangerous animals ( and everything else is dangerous ) in Australia, we dont have mountain lions. Please be safe take Chopper or someone who cannot run as fast as you can. You are blessed to have so many amazing rocks. Thankyou for taking us on the hunt with you.
Wonderful hearing from you- we do both live In extraordinary places- life is good
Amen to that Kim.@@MontanaRockMom
Thank you so much sharing your beautiful rocks! It brightened my day so much! Glad you stayed safe during this rock hunt. I cant imagine wet fingers in 16 degrees. 🫂💗🫂💗🫂
Nice to see you back on the treasure hunt. Great Jasper finds
I've missed you hunts!! You're the best! Hugs to chopper!!!
Omgosh! I'm so happy to see you. Happy New Year!
Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Its good to see you back. Nice finds thanks for bringing us along!
Wow i can't believe how much stuff is in there!! I saw you ignore at least 50 different nice rocks.... i know, theres just TOO MANY! Its like stealing candy from a baby it's too easy MRM 😊 great finds love the reddish colored dendritic agates ❤
Smart getting away from that scary scene. All of a sudden agates sound like good things to toss if you need to. 😁 You find nicer things at the side of the road out there than I can ever dream of out my way. Nice to see you again!
Can never get enough of the petrified wood it's so cool. Glad you're back❤
Good video!
Thank you for watching
Good to see you again Kim. Great finds as usual. Those agates and green jasper woah!
Happy new year and stay safe
You always fond the best rocks. Thank you for taking us along
Dear MRM, Thank you for posting your new video today. I get so excited when you have more of your adventures on video for all your fans to watch and drool over everything you share. You really have a knack for finding the best of everything. I wish I could find a place near me where I can find a few beautiful rocks. You are better than the best!! Keep them coming!!
Appreciatively from Lydia in Seattle
Thank you for your video on an indoor crafting day! Very cold 🥶 but not as cold as you!
So glad to see you are back! I was worried about you! Enjoyed this immensely! So glad you are safe! Hope to see you again soon!
Killer finds!
Happy New Year Kim 🎉 so happy to see you 😅 @3:33 a baby alligator head is happy too 😂
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Your opening scene left me so awestruck I can't come up with words to even describe how amazing that was.
It's just started and already feel a connection. You have amazing energy to have those kinds of sights and finds. Montana rock mom you rock! Thanks for an awesome adventure while I'm hibernating. Time to warm up with the King. Are you going to this year's Tucson show? I would like to but have yet to find transportation. I have faith it will happen.
Awe thank you for the kind words ☺️
🐝Hi MRM , I appreciate the way you give such excellent closeups of the rocks you find. Thanks for sharing with us.
Beautiful! I wish i had rocks like that near me. Keep the videos coming, really enjoy them
I do not know how I missed this when it first came out. You are truly the rock whisperer and always find the best rocks and jaspers are my friends. I never met one I didn't like. I'm really glad you trusted your instincts and got the heck out of there. I didn't see Chopper, he would have sounded the alarm and said... time to go Mommy. I love your channel and all you do on it. Be happy, safe, and stay healthy. 😷⚒
I've missed you so much! Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. You make my heart smile 🫠
We love your shows and you inspired us to be rock hunters. You are so sweet and vivacious such a joy to watch you
I am so thrilled that you are back!!!! You are my favvvv to watch!! Can’t wait to see Chopper!! I love to listen to him splashing away in the river off camera❣️
Thank you so much for watching...Chopper and I will be back for another adventure once we get through this snowstorm!
How very nice of you to endure the cold for those stunning minerals. You've got an eagle eye for magnificent rocks.
That creek bed gave up some awesome finds! And good call regarding that blood trail. Getting between a predator 🐆and it’s prey 🦌could be hazardous to one’s health. ⛏️☠️😵 That deer’s appearance at that time may have been a God-send. My brother in law was tracking a deer in Montana, but he hurried out of there when he saw mountain lion tracks next to his tracks as he doubled back. 😅 Having the dogs with you on these adventures is probably a VERY GOOD idea. Great video, but I’m glad you are thinking about your safety out there.Take care dear lady!❤
Hi Kim !!! Nice to see you again. You really found some fantastic rocks on that hunt. I too, would have had to shy away from that commotion and blood trail.
So good to have you back. Sent you a message
Amazing how many beautiful rocks in a small area!
That spot was loaded!!! Can't wait to get back out there once the snow ends
I absolutely have to get out to Montana!@@MontanaRockMom
So great to see you again! We were starting to worry about you. So glad to see your beautiful face, and looking healthy and happy xx
Thank you friend 🧡
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing finds. You always find beautiful rocks! Thank you for helping me forget the troubles of the day with your gorgeous finds!
Man that location is just FULL OF THEM ! YOU LUCKY Gal😊
Heck yeah!!!! What a great spot 👌
Stunning is right just not quite as stunning as you Rock mom.
Thank you 😊
So many good finds!
The coral is beautiful
Aaah, there you are!
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MONTANA ROCK MOM!!!!! 💗 oh how I’ve missed your face and all your beautiful finds!!!! Much love!!!!
Oh my goodness! I have missed your rock hounding videos! I was just yesterday on your channel re watching videos! You have a sharp eye to find some of the most amazing rocks! I hope you and yours are well, and wish you a Happy New Year!💞
Kim, I'd posted earlier, glad to see you're back after your nasty fall and injury. You have such exquisite taste in agates, jaspers and petrified wood. You and Theo Kellison find the best material out there. I visited a Yellowstone River gravel bar in 2015 and had no clue of the beauty that could be found there. I'm from NC and sharks teeth were my hobby as a kid, no pretty rocks around where I grew up. Then I watched one of your RUclips videos (and then binge watched) and was fascinated by your keen eye and your knowledge of the geology of Montana. So I started looking around and lo and behold, you had an Ebay store! So I saw some beautiful stuff and made some purchases, saw some more beautiful stuff and made some more purchases. I couldn't believe all the extras you gifted me with! The bismuth crystal, the leaf fossil, the bacculite with the ammolite, the agate slab with the parallax banding, the piece of jasper, and my favorite the gorgeous Montana agate that you said was "representative"❤. And the hand written notes that went along with everything you sent explaining what everything was ❤❤❤! I already had a Nat-Geo rock tumbler. But then I watched you slabbing rocks on Drogon. I reached out to you about a saw and you gave me a link to Covington. That was beyond my price point right now, so I bought a tile saw and some decent saw blades. Small agates, geodes successfully done! I have also received a Hi-Tec polisher that I've yet to use unfortunately. I was wondering/hoping if you were going to sell any more specimens on your Ebay store again. I mean it's YOUR fault this old NC man has taken up rockhounding and trying and sometimes succeeding with crude lapidary results. You have a gift for making people want to get out there and find beauty in the world and it's truly appreciated by all your fans. And you've shown me how to gift other people with the beauty of the earth (though nowhere near your level 😅). Thanks for all you do and blessings to you and your family and Chopper.
ROCK ON!
Thank you for all your kind words 🥰. I am really looking forward to spring so I can get back out there and find more beauties to share with everyone 💞
Woohoo! Yesss!😊
Beautiful rocks!❤
Great to see you back enjoying rockhounding and my wife and I get to enjoy your finds
Great to see your videos again. At least, hunting by your car, you can haul out bigger rocks for Drogan!
You have 150 videos posted and I believe I see a different pair of gloves in about half of them which means you have 75 pairs of gloves. I’d like to see that collection 😂. You’re my new favorite channel. It’s so much fun. Thank you!
Kim, I'm happy to see you back! I've (we've) missed you so much. Your videos are always a highlight for me & I love to watch them. It's kind of stressful when you think about it - mountain lions are rare in Michigan so I don't worry about them when I'm out hunting but in Montana - not so much. I'm glad you were safe. See you next time!
Thanks for taking me along for the ride!
I appreciate that you seek out the colorful rocks. Great finds in the difficult conditions.
Beautiful rocks, can't wait for the next hunt.😊
Missed you like crazy! You must have heard my thoughts last night 🩶
I did hear you!!!! Thank you for that! You pulled me out 😉
@@MontanaRockMom you’re welcome. I was actually very worried about you because there is a shit storm throughout the world right now and we are all going through the deep muck🩶😘
I learn more from your rockhounding trips and I appreciate the rocks more because you hold them steady and in the light, not hurky-jerky like many other videos. Is there a way to buy your rocks, I like your color choices. I’m stuck in a wheelchair and am loving rock hunting with you vicariously. Kathy in Kansas City
Woe...blood trail very fresh. Hunters.
Gorgeous agates and jasper please be careful from wild animals really enjoyed your video god bless
Beautiful essay about this day Ms MRM ! You words are as wonderful as agates in your hands
I've been missing your videos! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Well hey Kiddo, glad to see you back and hounding! Cold or not, you did very well, awesome! Less people out there, more rocks for you to find..
Thanks for letting us come a long with you Kim..
Do you keep a journal of your rock adventures! You see some freaky things while hounding! WOW! You need a CWP my friend!
Later.. PS: Great video too!
Clear fingernail polish 💅 keeps that wet luster look with perfect clarity.
Have not done my favorite finds but I'm confident now having done tons of beautiful rocks as tests.
Blessings 🙏
I much prefer it and have been doing it for years. I also put the "smalls" in a clear bottle, with smooth sides and fill with water. You can then rotate and see them at their best. I was gifted a tumbler for Christmas. Other family members hated smelling nail polish. Well, it only works on bigger rocks. The one's you can afford to grind down. The rocks it came with were ruined by tumbling. They were great after the 2nd grit. But I took it to the 3rd and their greatness disappeared. I should have nail polished them at that point. I prefer the wet rough look anyway.
I much prefer it and have been doing it for years. I also put the "smalls" in a clear bottle, with smooth sides and fill with water. You can then rotate and see them at their best. I was gifted a tumbler for Christmas. Other family members hated smelling nail polish. Well, it only works on bigger rocks. The one's you can afford to grind down. The rocks it came with were ruined by tumbling. They were great after the 2nd grit. But I took it to the 3rd and their greatness disappeared. I should have nail polished them at that point. I prefer the wet rough look anyway.
I much prefer it and have been doing it for years. I also put the "smalls" in a clear bottle, with smooth sides and fill with water. You can then rotate and see them at their best. I was gifted a tumbler for Christmas. Other family members hated smelling nail polish. Well, it only works on bigger rocks. The one's you can afford to grind down. The rocks it came with were ruined by tumbling. They were great after the 2nd grit. But I took it to the 3rd and their greatness disappeared. I should have nail polished them at that point. I prefer the wet rough look anyway.
I much prefer it and have been doing it for years. I also put the "smalls" in a clear bottle, with smooth sides and fill with water. You can then rotate and see them at their best. I was gifted a tumbler for Christmas. Other family members hated smelling nail polish. Well, it only works on bigger rocks. The one's you can afford to grind down. The rocks it came with were ruined by tumbling. They were great after the 2nd grit. But I took it to the 3rd and their greatness disappeared. I should have nail polished them at that point. I prefer the wet rough look anyway.
I much prefer it and have been doing it for years. I also put the "smalls" in a clear bottle, with smooth sides and fill with water. You can then rotate and see them at their best. I was gifted a tumbler for Christmas. Other family members hated smelling nail polish. Well, it only works on bigger rocks. The one's you can afford to grind down. The rocks it came with were ruined by tumbling. They were great after the 2nd grit. But I took it to the 3rd and their greatness disappeared. I should have nail polished them at that point. I prefer the wet rough look anyway.
The big rock you picked up and tossed away at 8:10 was a Stromatolite. You found some nice Montana Agates. Thanks
Welcome back. Spring washout is there for the picking! Looking forward to joining in your adventures. Shane
Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: What a dramatic adventure!! Mega haul!!! Thank you for risking life and limb to bring us this treasure!
Awesome finds! So glad to see your videos again. I was wondering if you were doing ok or not. Such beautiful country and great rock hunting out there!
Hi Kim so glad to see that you are back we love watching your videos!
Haven’t seen you do anything with these other than slab. Do you make jewelry or sell the slabs? Thanks for the fun content.
Another a great video! overwhelming with the blood trail, as always be careful we love you.Suzi❤
Omg I love these rocks!!! I'd sure be out in any kind of weather looking for these! Gorgeous 😍
Kim, you certainly had a great day rockhounding. What I liked about the smaller rocks is that you can see how beautiful they are without cutting.
Glad you are safe. And hey, it doesn't hurt to do some roadside hunting on the way home.
Scary moment there! Beautiful finds, jasper is my favorite and you found some stunners. The coral was the best, though. 😁
Pretty lady, pretty rocks.
My girlfriend and I are so glad you are back. We missed you greatly.
I'm from Kansas and we actually find agates here that find their way down from the northern states! By the time they get to us they are much smaller pieces, but I still collect them!! Love your vids thank you!
I rockhound along the seashore up here in Canada. It is very peaceful and clears the mind for sure. Cheers!
3:49. Haha. I thought you said “oh my favorite color, jasper”. 😂😂. I was like. Me too, Kim. Me too. Nice to see you back, best wishes. (Formally Pezz. I’m entering a world a channel, Downriver Rocks) ❤❤
Missed you, Chopper and your saw...My friends in Hamilton say it's going to be beyond cold. Stay well, stay safe and Happy New Year.
Kim it's so wonderful to see you out rockhounding again. The agates that you found were awesome and the one at 11:00 the dendrites were so beautiful and then the zebra chert was out of this world.
Im glad you left when that deer ran by and the blood trail was from something hunting, my first thought was a coyote or wolf but then I said mountain lion and then you put up the picture of one. Where I lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we had cougars and they are nothing to mess with and now there are bobcats that live right across the road and the deer weren't around much this fall like they had been this summer. I wish I could get back to Montana the problem is the three states between here and there and then the day after Thanksgiving my wife passed away so now I will have to watch more RUclips. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.