I grew up in Leavenworth and lived up the Chumstick. I always wondered why the rock was sandstone. Our property is how climbers get to the Chumstick Snag rock formation which is sandstone. Thanks to watching your three lectures on this area I now know where it all came from. Thank you so very much.
Greetings from the southern end of the Tughill Plateau in New York. I'm sure you've heard this many times, but, I just want to thank you again for putting in all the extra time and effort to make these videos for everyone to enjoy!
GADS, STRAIGHT UP. Then down, eek! Beautiful though. Nice Nick. No high fat diiners before these hikes I hope. Salad... Catch your breath then talk... You need air.
Looks like another gorgeous morning - and an uncharacteristically smooth trail, at least early on. At age 76, I'd guess that sane people over age 30 would know there's a reason for switchbacks. MUCH easier than simply going straight uphill as some seem determined to do.
Lol... this is why you needed this Chumstick local geography major(old) townie to come on your field trips 😋... could name the ridges and mtns for you...in exchange for geologic stratification.....plus, my hubby is a biologist so added natural history and ecology info. But...townies aren't allowed! ( for good reason...but , I was talking into my cell phone the whole time time telling you guys what you are looking at!)
I love to see and hear the kids enthusiasm and involvement. You do very well interacting with them. Your enthusiasm is very obviously catching. I wish I could hike as well as you do. Alas the years have caught up me and I’m paying for the sins of my youth. Lovely country !
I'm exhausted just watching you all climb up that hill. Thanks for letting us accompany you in an easier fashion. The boys pointing out toward the Icicle Creek Canyon with their extended fingers and straight arms reminded me of Sacagewa on the bow of a canoe in a book I had as a child.
It’s amazing to see what a tight group of budding geologist this group has become. They may have entered this class as individuals but my guess is there are some friendships and/or professional peers helping to shape the future of geology research. What an amazing experience to be a part of your class Nick! I bet all your students look back on their experience with fondness. I would. I’m just glad to learn vicariously through these videos. And I am learning a lot
This series just keeps getting better and better ... excellent choice of location and thanks for your efforts in sharing not only the experience of these fieldtrips but the whole course .... which is turning out to be much more complex and addictive than anticipated when I first stumbled across the basalt columns trip.
I've been here many times and marveled at the sandstone layers, botany, love it all. So appreciate your discussions and maps! Your knees are doing you good! 👍🏼
Wow, really enjoyed the field trip, I watched after work today and thought why didn't I choose a career somewhat like yours. Now that's an office with a view and younger friends to help you feel like ones still alive. Thanks again for bringing us townies along.
Wow the trail looks great. I helped build and run it in on a Mtn. Bike during the closure of Freund Canyon. This allowed another route to catch a good part of the down hill on Freund and make a nice loop from the ski hill side. Excellent hike and bike area.
Love your Camara work ,it has gotten way better. As for the Montaine Flowers / Ground Couver in Full Bloom and Seed set.We don't see this until late June/July in the Foothills/ Front Ranges here in Alberta .Thanks again for sharing. Cheers All from Red Deer Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
For those unfamiliar with the Leavenworth Ski Hill- there used to be a Ski Jump on this hill and I think at least one Olympic Ski Jumper came from this Ski Jump.
Interesting thing at about 36 minutes into the video. Almost bare hillside with token trees trying to get a foothold. The trees appear to be aligned with what could be strata boundaries composed of different material with a "better" permeability to / retention of water, hence the "attractiveness" to plant growth.. But those putative "strata" appear to be almost horizontal, unlike the fancy rock formation in the right foreground. Looks like it was a fairly lively piece of real estate at some time. Or, am I reading too much into it?
there are those steep layers of sandstone, conglomerate outcrops and shale layer on a dirt rd north of liberty Take a drive on nf-9705 some time found leaf fossils near the crest of the road in sandstone near the shale layer
at 37 minutes , where the hill starts climbing again you can see straight rows of trees growing across the slope, this would be a good area to look for ledges that caught more soil than the surrounding white slopes.
Mister Zentner, how is Your camera attached to Your motions. GoPro? Me, watching the trail ahead, bouncing along, me panting, a little, as You step, as I remember and sit in my LB chair, hiking along, for Your field trip. Thank You. Charles
Looks like around the 37 minute mark the rock sample the student acquired has some blue layers in it. I'm pretty certain it has no blue layers just gray. Just checking cuz I'm like waaaaiitttt that looks like some blue, and not typical gray markings. If it is blue, why is it blue, wasn't expecting blue.
This is above the site of the old Nordic ski jump outside of the city of Leavenworth. Mission Ridge is a downhill ski area, closer to Wenatchee: Nick points out Mission Ridge in the left distance during the video. I think at least one of Nick's earlier videos with Mike Eddy and Erin Donaghy was taken at or near the Mission Ridge ski area road/parking.
Binoculars or spyglass on field trip is crucial as a magnifying glass - So where did the rest of the dip go before erosion? I always try to visualize the area in the complete view before weathering and erosion. I am surprised your do not have a 7.5 min. topographic map with elevations and name of the quadrangle and township
I would suggest taking a topographic map with you on your field trips. It will make it much easier for you to show exactly where you are in relation to the surrounding landscape. This of course can be done on a GPS with the topo maps downloaded to the device or just use your smartphone's map app, but that is cheating. I think all of the students should learn to read printed maps and how to use a compass.
Military knowledge here. As well as some other replies here on the subject, tell Kyle to put on a little weight. It will help fix the high elevation nose bleeds. 🤙
I grew up in Leavenworth and lived up the Chumstick. I always wondered why the rock was sandstone. Our property is how climbers get to the Chumstick Snag rock formation which is sandstone. Thanks to watching your three lectures on this area I now know where it all came from. Thank you so very much.
I love the collaborative brain-storming with the students!
Greetings from the southern end of the Tughill Plateau in New York. I'm sure you've heard this many times, but, I just want to thank you again for putting in all the extra time and effort to make these videos for everyone to enjoy!
GADS, STRAIGHT UP. Then down, eek! Beautiful though. Nice Nick. No high fat diiners before these hikes I hope. Salad... Catch your breath then talk... You need air.
One of the best teachers ever,a real gem...
Looks like another gorgeous morning - and an uncharacteristically smooth trail, at least early on. At age 76, I'd guess that sane people over age 30 would know there's a reason for switchbacks. MUCH easier than simply going straight uphill as some seem determined to do.
Between the beautiful scenery and the 12.45 directions given by the students, this was an enjoyable experience. Thanks Nick & kids!
Is it my imagination, or have the 351 students picked up a number of Townie references? You gotta love it!
Nerds, man, you gotta love ‘em.
Lol... this is why you needed this Chumstick local geography major(old) townie to come on your field trips 😋... could name the ridges and mtns for you...in exchange for geologic stratification.....plus, my hubby is a biologist so added natural history and ecology info.
But...townies aren't allowed! ( for good reason...but , I was talking into my cell phone the whole time time telling you guys what you are looking at!)
I love to see and hear the kids enthusiasm and involvement.
You do very well interacting with them. Your enthusiasm is very obviously catching.
I wish I could hike as well as you do.
Alas the years have caught up me and I’m paying for the sins of my youth.
Lovely country !
I'm exhausted just watching you all climb up that hill. Thanks for letting us accompany you in an easier fashion. The boys pointing out toward the Icicle Creek Canyon with their extended fingers and straight arms reminded me of Sacagewa on the bow of a canoe in a book I had as a child.
I think I know that book
Thanks again Nick!! Wonderful to join you and your students on the field trips!!!
You have an amazing group of young people there!!!
Blessings 🙏🌻
It’s amazing to see what a tight group of budding geologist this group has become. They may have entered this class as individuals but my guess is there are some friendships and/or professional peers helping to shape the future of geology research. What an amazing experience to be a part of your class Nick! I bet all your students look back on their experience with fondness. I would. I’m just glad to learn vicariously through these videos. And I am learning a lot
This series just keeps getting better and better ... excellent choice of location and thanks for your efforts in sharing not only the experience of these fieldtrips but the whole course .... which is turning out to be much more complex and addictive than anticipated when I first stumbled across the basalt columns trip.
Love the wild flowers!! Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing environment 🙏
I've been here many times and marveled at the sandstone layers, botany, love it all. So appreciate your discussions and maps!
Your knees are doing you good! 👍🏼
The students will remember this day for the rest of their lives. Thanks for bringing us along.
That was really cool! I love hearing you laugh with the kids.
Fond memories of Co-piloting DC-7 s out of Wenatchee tanker base and working a stubborn fire in that saddle that they are referring to
Wow, really enjoyed the field trip, I watched after work today and thought why didn't I choose a career somewhat like yours. Now that's an office with a view and younger friends to help you feel like ones still alive. Thanks again for bringing us townies along.
8 minutes in & I'm worn out! Thank you for these, thoroughly enjoy them.
The balsamroot and lupine look great!
I enjoyed that.
I loved being up in the hills.
Can't get up there these days; mobility problems. 😥
The 12:45 discussion has me lmao. But I agree it’s a perfectly good way to describe it
Good morning from Kamloops. The flowers are amazing. It was a beautiful day for a hike.
Such a beautiful area! Once again THANKS NICK for including us in this...
So bummed I just found this. Would have loved to walk ski hill with you guys. I live right down the road!
Wow the trail looks great. I helped build and run it in on a Mtn. Bike during the closure of Freund Canyon. This allowed another route to catch a good part of the down hill on Freund and make a nice loop from the ski hill side. Excellent hike and bike area.
The wilderness and “old-school” paper pamphlets are equally physical and natural; not a phone in sight.
Loved this video so much! Great information and fun conversations and so beautiful! Peace and Good Fortune and Good Health to you and your family.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful field trip, Nick! Very cool to hear the students problem-solving and learning together.
So pretty lush green and beautiful flowers. Love how the people rush off camera. Lol. Thanks for taking us along.
12:45...LOL!! Poor kid was just trying to be precise. 😆
Love your Camara work ,it has gotten way better. As for the Montaine Flowers / Ground Couver in Full Bloom and Seed set.We don't see this until late June/July in the Foothills/ Front Ranges here in Alberta .Thanks again for sharing. Cheers All from Red Deer Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
Love the flowers! Lots of pines, like near Bastrop in central Texas. They like that sandy soil.
My God Daughter and her family live between Bastrop and Smithfield. I live north of Seattle and miss them a lot.
Your students are awesome Nick.
Great hike! My favorite was up on the hill overlooking Leavenworth with the map, sorting out the ridges. What a view!
Huffing and Puffing like a steam engine!
I’m really impressed with the capability of the 351 class. This was a fun video.
i feel your pain man, nice work climbing that big hill
Get the students involved. Great!
What an amazing field trip. Thanks!
Wow, looking at the beautiful day you had. And it is raining - hard - here in Texas!
Bet they all slept really good that night!
Thanks also for all the good geo discussion and views. Doubt i could walk that trial anymore without risking falling off.
I've enjoyed all these, but I have gotten extra enjoyment out of today's field video.
What a great group of students.
For those unfamiliar with the Leavenworth Ski Hill- there used to be a Ski Jump on this hill and I think at least one Olympic Ski Jumper came from this Ski Jump.
Thanks!
I was just in Leavenworth this last weekend 🤯
OMG the flowers
Interesting thing at about 36 minutes into the video.
Almost bare hillside with token trees trying to get a foothold. The trees appear to be aligned with what could be strata boundaries composed of different material with a "better" permeability to / retention of water, hence the "attractiveness" to plant growth.. But those putative "strata" appear to be almost horizontal, unlike the fancy rock formation in the right foreground.
Looks like it was a fairly lively piece of real estate at some time.
Or, am I reading too much into it?
Thanks again for these field trips! Really help me understand class material better!
... love fossils but enjoyed the flowers even more so (... and class dismissed, lol).
The students are learning 'the Geologist Point and Wave'. They all do it.
LOL your gettin old Nick I feel ya!
there are those steep layers of sandstone, conglomerate outcrops and shale layer on a dirt rd north of liberty Take a drive on nf-9705 some time
found leaf fossils near the crest of the road in sandstone near the shale layer
also found what I think is fossilized wood on the crest near a camp area
at 37 minutes , where the hill starts climbing again you can see straight rows of trees growing across the slope, this would be a good area to look for ledges that caught more soil than the surrounding white slopes.
Google maps and GPS. How things have changed in the field! Not just a compass and hand drawn map anymore to keep oriented.
"One Man's Wilderness" Dick Proenecke (sp)
According to Haugerud's North Cascades map, Ranger Road crosses the Leavenworth fault and the TM fan conglomerate if they are Kjbs unit.
Cheers Nick
schuss among the geology :3
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade reference at 38:06. 😍😂
Coordinated bandana
Those parents should feel very reassured that all that tuition money is not going to waste.
I used to be able to hit trails like that with no problems but now I feel like it's going to kill me!
Ground truth.
The flowers along the way are beautiful!
Canyon Wren called at 33:58.💖
Did I see a “BriceFoot”? On the trail!
Where is Noraly? She should be here.
Mister Zentner, how is Your camera attached to Your motions. GoPro? Me, watching the trail ahead, bouncing along, me panting, a little, as You step, as I remember and sit in my LB chair, hiking along, for Your field trip. Thank You. Charles
12:45 on 6/4 be there or be un stuck. Hey Bert.
Did anyone bring binoculars? It could save a long hike.
Have you thought about using binoculars?
Looks like around the 37 minute mark the rock sample the student acquired has some blue layers in it. I'm pretty certain it has no blue layers just gray. Just checking cuz I'm like waaaaiitttt that looks like some blue, and not typical gray markings. If it is blue, why is it blue, wasn't expecting blue.
Is their really some blue peices in the 2nd rock the kid handed Nick? I see 2 blue peices in the rock peice. I know exactly where they are.
Oh Gawd, is this not living well!
When you say
When You say "Ski Hill", do you mean Mission Ridge?
This is above the site of the old Nordic ski jump outside of the city of Leavenworth. Mission Ridge is a downhill ski area, closer to Wenatchee: Nick points out Mission Ridge in the left distance during the video. I think at least one of Nick's earlier videos with Mike Eddy and Erin Donaghy was taken at or near the Mission Ridge ski area road/parking.
So the flanglomorite has been buried by 40 million years of sediment !
Oops, question answered.
looks like areas of those trails are banked for cyclists. wonder what the future geologists term for these small features will be :)
stay away from the spice shop .. the don't even think of it jar is dynamite!!!
You need to bring a Boy Scout with a Topo Map.
Nick, I recommend you read "Breathe" by James Nestor. You are too young to be breathing so hard. I enjoy your work immensely .Bless
Read the reviews of this book on GoodReads, too.
Binoculars or spyglass on field trip is crucial as a magnifying glass - So where did the rest of the dip go before erosion? I always try to visualize the area in the complete view before weathering and erosion. I am surprised your do not have a 7.5 min. topographic map with elevations and name of the quadrangle and township
someone needs a topo map and a GPS unit.
All of that huffing and puffing made me tired just watching.
I would suggest taking a topographic map with you on your field trips. It will make it much easier for you to show exactly where you are in relation to the surrounding landscape. This of course can be done on a GPS with the topo maps downloaded to the device or just use your smartphone's map app, but that is cheating. I think all of the students should learn to read printed maps and how to use a compass.
Military knowledge here. As well as some other replies here on the subject, tell Kyle to put on a little weight. It will help fix the high elevation nose bleeds. 🤙
*Kyle (at 0:25).
@@lizj5740 my bad, thanks.
@@jimk8520 We all make them. Thanks for giving Kyle another suggestion for his problem.
@36:29 why are you not carrying a topo?