It'd be wonderful, but as it is it took Nick and Brady six months to put together the latest _NOTR_ series. Add that to his teaching and RUclips channel and responsibility to the school, and now working to help LIz get better, there just ain't enough hours in a day.
What an amazing team, Gary Paull who knows the backcountry of Washington like the back of his hand, Nick Zentner whose storytelling captivates & educates us, and Brady Lawrence's World-class direction brings it all together for us to be amazed and entertained. Thank you all.
Thankful for Nick spending time to bring all these stories and ideas to people in a way that is accessible and interesting. Wish there were more people in all the various sciences that had such a good rapport with the audience, and a accessible style that simplifies topics in the way Nick can, while not pandering .
I want to thank the drone pilots for all of their magnificent work. There is so much that we can see now through their flights that was not possible a short time ago. And thanks again Nick for all your beautiful explanations.
As someone who has lived in the shadow of Mounts Index and Persis for 48 years this was really interesting. Thanks, so much, for being the educator that you are.
Love the way you explain the geography of our area. I think you helped me understand why here on Lopez Island the only place we see oceanic fossils is on the highest hill at a modest 460’
Such a fascinating geology that most hikers would just overlook. I wish we had a sign or info board at the trailhead or by the lake discussing this twist in geology
Thank you Nick and crew for taking us along on your explorations. Perfect blend of science and scenery. I’m always interested in what you have to show us next. Great work!
Spectacular visual production on these new series. Drone longshots wonderful! But 15 years ago, you had better animation, I remember you used to complain about how expensive it was.
You guys need a blue UN disclaimer box for your youtube videos! They are that important (of a secret to keep?) Thanks again Nick, I am back in my pupil seat paying close attention.
I grew up in Southern California along the San Bernardino mountains and always loved the sparkles in granite. Now I’m near Portland, Oregon and most of the rocks around us are basalt. Very different type of gravel.
Nick, if you would please do something similar for Mt. Persis (directly next to Mt. Index). Based on the striations (vertical for Index, horizontal for Persis) in the rock, these two mountains do not seem to have the same history?
Cool video. Idk much about cascades geology, but i do know about tree types in that part of the Cascades. I've been in the area before with my hiking club once from Oregon. Wesern hemlock is one of the most common trees, along with western reccedar and douglas fir at lower elevations. Mid elevation forest in this part of the cascades is usually western hemlock, pacific silver fir and some yellow cedar, all three are tree species highly tolerant of shade. At elevations above 4,000 ft. mountain hemlock, yellow cedar and subalpine fir are the dominant species.
I loved this episode, though I wish the drone shot panoramas were slower and perhaps labeled to identify them. Google earth studios would be helpful to orient the viewer and give some perspective to the region. I think this video could’ve been at least 20 minutes longer, and still not told the story. I understand you’re limited on time but the production quality that you have achieved here is gold. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow is right! I love your shows Nick!! I want to go on a field trip! You are welcome to come shoot at my house. I live at the very tip of the Toandos Peninsula. We can walk the shoreline.
This had to be the location where my brother and his friend fell 30+ feet in the late 70s. I was there and watched them tumble over. But a helicopter came in, just in time, before night fell. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. I also remember having to climb back down to the lake and then walking the three-mile hike back to the bottom, soaking wet after having had to swim through the lake back and forth to get to them, after dusk. That was a hellish day for everyone.
Nick is one of those few educators that truly get his rocksoff educating the people on one the most important subjects known to man .... History ... Of the Earth 🌎 ! ! ! Our spaceship to the future-er-er-er-er-er ...
At least in part, some of the uplift is due to the injection of all that hot rock, much of which is lighter and more felsic. Continental crust is lighter than the mantle and "floats" on top of it, kind of like an iceberg floating -- partly submerged but partly exposed -- in the surrounding ocean. If an iceberg is bigger, more will be below the waterline, but more also sticks above. With every pluton and volcano added to the Cascades, they rise a little higher...!
I had a " Nic of the Rocks " at " Nick's On The Rocks Cafe & Rock-a-torium Museum ... It's pretty much like a Long island ice tea except they put hot rocks in this marble stone cup, warms you right up and you can't see straight for an hour.
Lake Serene and Lake 22 were some of my favorite North Cascade hikes when I lived in the area. It really checks all the boxes. A challenging but not back-breaking climb, a beautiful alpine lake and well placed summit backdrop, along with a bit of glacier. I always came down to the car fully satisfied with the meal.
I got lost once with a friend on a hike to the lake in the video. We had to stay overnight in a cougar cave using a fire to keep warm and the cougar at bay. We back tracked to the lake in the morning. I was so tired and exhausted I stop and fell to the ground and told my friend to leave me there and go up to the next ridge. He told me no. I then noticed a large mass of flying insects and ground ticks flying and crawling toward me. I suddenly became energized and lead the way all the way back to the lake. I gulped so much water straight from the lake. I plan on revisiting that cave one of these decades. Possibly next year!
I've been to Lake Serene several times in my youth - quite a steep scramble. I remember one local and his son were catching rainbows like crazy and I was getting skunked. I was using salmon eggs and he was using worms. Just a hint.
Such good content. Such interesting insight into our local topography. The editing just just terrible though. This 7:40 has about 2 minutes of information. Why is there so much b-roll? Why? These videos could be amazing but you have to scrub through 75% of the video, past the b roll to the amazing info being taught by Nick. Who is editing this??
all is good content ... I live here in Index and can say , 'Lake Serene is Not very serene on all the days that over 300 people crowd the parking lot, trail and lake ... it was but is no longer serene
It would help if you had explained the odd term index granite. I wasted time puzzling over what it's an index to. I guess it's just the name of the formation.
So good…so good. Such a good story teller. It’s a bummer these episodes are not longer. Prof Nick and crew, can we make these longer?
It'd be wonderful, but as it is it took Nick and Brady six months to put together the latest _NOTR_ series. Add that to his teaching and RUclips channel and responsibility to the school, and now working to help LIz get better, there just ain't enough hours in a day.
I like the length of these videos. I'm not sure longer would be better.
Nick has his own RUclips channel where you can find much longer videos.
What an amazing team, Gary Paull who knows the backcountry of Washington like the back of his hand, Nick Zentner whose storytelling captivates & educates us, and Brady Lawrence's World-class direction brings it all together for us to be amazed and entertained. Thank you all.
I see Nick Zentner, I thumbs up
Thank You, Professor Nick; A picture is worth a thousand words.
Nick Zentner is a "rock" star.
Love your lessons!
Thankful for Nick spending time to bring all these stories and ideas to people in a way that is accessible and interesting.
Wish there were more people in all the various sciences that had such a good rapport with the audience, and a accessible style that simplifies topics in the way Nick can, while not pandering .
I want to thank the drone pilots for all of their magnificent work. There is so much that we can see now through their flights that was not possible a short time ago. And thanks again Nick for all your beautiful explanations.
Thanks Nick. So many minerals up in that area. Literally hundreds of old mines and prospects Around Index.
Wonderful. Thank you, Nick.
Again, the drone work is fabulous.
Brady Lawrence is a dawg ain't he.
As someone who has lived in the shadow of Mounts Index and Persis for 48 years this was really interesting. Thanks, so much, for being the educator that you are.
Ooooo....what dramatic peaks!! Granite - "ya gotta love it". Beautiful filming. Thank you!
As a resident of Index, great to hear these details.
In addition to Nick's usual exemplary explanation of the science, this one was particularly beautiful. Excellent work! Thank you.
I agree, this one had magic.
Thank you Nick and Cascade PBS
Love the way you explain the geography of our area. I think you helped me understand why here on Lopez Island the only place we see oceanic fossils is on the highest hill at a modest 460’
Saved the surprise for last! Thank You! Good music!
For 20 plus years of fishing in that area always amazed at the presence of that mountain. Thank you for the history and geology class.
Watching Nick here, while he livestreams Bimodal.... My mind is blown.(satisfied sigh).😊
That's really cool, Nick. Thanks to you, Backcountry Gary, and all for this information.
This is why Nick & Brady rocks!
Really appreciate these videos. I'm learning a lot about Earth, which is good for a human. 🙂
I like the change in the Nick on the Rocks logo graphics. Very nice. Congratulations to the people who put that together. Wow! 😊👍
Excellent! Thanks Nick and thanks Cascade PBS!!
Such a fascinating geology that most hikers would just overlook. I wish we had a sign or info board at the trailhead or by the lake discussing this twist in geology
Glad you did the hike to Lake Serene, what an amazing place. And the side trip to the Town Wall in Index. Thank you.👍
Outstanding, thanks for doing this. I’ve been specifically hoping for you to do mt index! Fascinating history…
That looks like a great place to hike and take it all in. Beautiful episode Nick.
Amazing video, I could watch this all day. Thanks to everyone who put this together
Index is a great snowshoe route when combined with Persis. Thanks for helping me learn about what I'm stepping all over! heh.
Professor: Great show! Thank you so much for your time and attention. I did love the Public lectures at the hall of CWU.
YES WOW! thank you all
Rocks Rule !!
Outstanding!
Thank you Nick and crew for taking us along on your explorations. Perfect blend of science and scenery. I’m always interested in what you have to show us next. Great work!
Wow. Beautifully composed presentation.
Love these “Nick on the Rocks” videos!
Spectacular visual production on these new series. Drone longshots wonderful! But 15 years ago, you had better animation, I remember you used to complain about how expensive it was.
You guys need a blue UN disclaimer box for your youtube videos! They are that important (of a secret to keep?) Thanks again Nick, I am back in my pupil seat paying close attention.
I grew up in Southern California along the San Bernardino mountains and always loved the sparkles in granite. Now I’m near Portland, Oregon and most of the rocks around us are basalt. Very different type of gravel.
Nick, if you would please do something similar for Mt. Persis (directly next to Mt. Index). Based on the striations (vertical for Index, horizontal for Persis) in the rock, these two mountains do not seem to have the same history?
Cool video. Idk much about cascades geology, but i do know about tree types in that part of the Cascades. I've been in the area before with my hiking club once from Oregon. Wesern hemlock is one of the most common trees, along with western reccedar and douglas fir at lower elevations. Mid elevation forest in this part of the cascades is usually western hemlock, pacific silver fir and some yellow cedar, all three are tree species highly tolerant of shade. At elevations above 4,000 ft. mountain hemlock, yellow cedar and subalpine fir are the dominant species.
Nick is way better than the Geology 101 class I had 40 yesrs ago!
Like Nick said, WOW!
I loved this episode, though I wish the drone shot panoramas were slower and perhaps labeled to identify them. Google earth studios would be helpful to orient the viewer and give some perspective to the region. I think this video could’ve been at least 20 minutes longer, and still not told the story. I understand you’re limited on time but the production quality that you have achieved here is gold. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow! Indeed,! 🎉
Wow is right! I love your shows Nick!! I want to go on a field trip! You are welcome to come shoot at my house. I live at the very tip of the Toandos Peninsula. We can walk the shoreline.
Snohomish county has two lake Serene's. One near everett. Back in day, the one near index was referred to as serene lake.
This had to be the location where my brother and his friend fell 30+ feet in the late 70s. I was there and watched them tumble over. But a helicopter came in, just in time, before night fell. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. I also remember having to climb back down to the lake and then walking the three-mile hike back to the bottom, soaking wet after having had to swim through the lake back and forth to get to them, after dusk. That was a hellish day for everyone.
Nick is one of those few educators that truly get his rocksoff educating the people on one the most important subjects known to man .... History ... Of the Earth 🌎 ! ! !
Our spaceship to the future-er-er-er-er-er ...
I still cannot comprehend the "uplift" of all in the Cascades?
At least in part, some of the uplift is due to the injection of all that hot rock, much of which is lighter and more felsic. Continental crust is lighter than the mantle and "floats" on top of it, kind of like an iceberg floating -- partly submerged but partly exposed -- in the surrounding ocean. If an iceberg is bigger, more will be below the waterline, but more also sticks above. With every pluton and volcano added to the Cascades, they rise a little higher...!
this is so cool
I had a " Nic of the Rocks " at " Nick's On The Rocks Cafe & Rock-a-torium Museum ... It's pretty much like a Long island ice tea except they put hot rocks in this marble stone cup, warms you right up and you can't see straight for an hour.
There's lots of things to discover and do on highway 2😊
Lake Serene and Lake 22 were some of my favorite North Cascade hikes when I lived in the area. It really checks all the boxes. A challenging but not back-breaking climb, a beautiful alpine lake and well placed summit backdrop, along with a bit of glacier. I always came down to the car fully satisfied with the meal.
My dad and I took a helicopter to the top on August 28 1982 and flew our hanggliders off the top, landed in the town of Index.
I know that area 👍
Iv rockhound there few times😎
Are these formations similar to the Castle Crags in Northern California?
I didn’t know I needed to know about PNW rocks but I do now!
I got lost once with a friend on a hike to the lake in the video. We had to stay overnight in a cougar cave using a fire to keep warm and the cougar at bay. We back tracked to the lake in the morning. I was so tired and exhausted I stop and fell to the ground and told my friend to leave me there and go up to the next ridge. He told me no. I then noticed a large mass of flying insects and ground ticks flying and crawling toward me. I suddenly became energized and lead the way all the way back to the lake. I gulped so much water straight from the lake. I plan on revisiting that cave one of these decades. Possibly next year!
I've been to Lake Serene several times in my youth - quite a steep scramble. I remember one local and his son were catching rainbows like crazy and I was getting skunked. I was using salmon eggs and he was using worms. Just a hint.
Such good content. Such interesting insight into our local topography. The editing just just terrible though. This 7:40 has about 2 minutes of information. Why is there so much b-roll? Why? These videos could be amazing but you have to scrub through 75% of the video, past the b roll to the amazing info being taught by Nick. Who is editing this??
all is good content ... I live here in Index and can say , 'Lake Serene is Not very serene on all the days that over 300 people crowd the parking lot, trail and lake ... it was but is no longer serene
is that Daffy Duck saying : Secret Summit ?
I call it Blanite
I think I read that Mt Si is made up of meta gabbros.
It would help if you had explained the odd term index granite. I wasted time puzzling over what it's an index to. I guess it's just the name of the formation.
Less scenery, more geology! After all this isn't Ned on the flower bed.
Gabbro is mafic, granite is felsic. Gabbro is NOT "black granite." Channel added to blacklist for misinformation.