BIGFOOT Documentary | ALONE Overnight at Patterson-Gimlin Film Site | BLUFF CREEK | Willow Creek

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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2024
  • And now for something completely different. Here it is--my Bigfoot Documentary! Join me on this solo adventure, exploring the Patterson Gimlin film site and the forestry roads of Black Creek, California, looking for Bigfoot! Northern California's Willow Creek is the capital of the Bigfoot world, and it was a dream come true to explore this place. Anyone who follows me knows I'm an obsessed hiker and backpacker, but I'm also a Bigfoot guy. The Patterson Gimlin film still stands as the best video evidence of Sasquatch in existence. In this video, I spend two days alone looking for the legendary Bigfoot. Camping on Bluff Creek was a total dream come true. Huge thank you to Ron Morehead who allowed me to use his iconic "Sierra Sounds". All credit goes to him and his team for recording the famous Bigfoot vocalizations and chatter heard in the video, as well as the "whoops".
    I found a lot of inspiration in other Bigfoot channels such as @MountainBeastMysteries and @smalltownmonsters. Those channels both have great Bigfoot content and documentaries. Also be sure to check out @survivormanlesstroud for his "Survivorman: Bigfoot" series. Also, be sure to check out the book "The Hoopa Project" by David Paulides, which I refer to in this film.
    If you're interested in looking further into the topic of Bigfoot, I recommend watching videos from Anthropologist's Dr. Jeff Meldrum and Dr. Grover Krantz, as well as Wildlife Biologist Dr. John Bindernagle.
    As always, I find massive inspiration while making my other hiking and backpacking videos from the legendary Joey Coconut and his channel "My Own Frontier" which can now be found on Patreon.
    Full Disclaimer: In this video, I repetitively refer to the forestry roads as "logging roads" which is incorrect. They are not logging roads.
    Music by Epidemic Sound
    Bigfoot vocalizations: "Sierra Sounds" courtesy of Ron Morehead
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  • @SmallTownMonsters
    @SmallTownMonsters Před 4 měsíci +133

    Awesome work Mike, certainly takes me back to our time exploring Bluff Creek a couple of years ago. Such an amazing and beautiful area, you captured the essence of the area very well. Certainly makes me want to go back! Keep up the good work. -Aleks from STM

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +19

      Thanks man I really appreciate that. Love your channel. Definitely a big inspiration, and I’ll certainly be making more of these in the future. Thanks for watching!

    • @brendabinczewski7624
      @brendabinczewski7624 Před 3 měsíci +11

      This is my first time watching you and I must say I’m pretty impressed. You did a really good job by not jumping into saying” it was a big foot”. Thank you for a good video. I did subscribe to your channel so I will be watching more of you adventures. Stay safe.

    • @Roscoesadie
      @Roscoesadie Před 3 měsíci +2

      How are you guys able to make these videos? Do you outsource everything? I mean for somebody like me it literally take me 40 hours to make a video

    • @user-uc1lf6wo8i
      @user-uc1lf6wo8i Před 3 měsíci

      Can play a night soccer

    • @marko7969
      @marko7969 Před 3 měsíci

      Aleks in the house!! Love it!

  • @sasquatchyyc
    @sasquatchyyc Před 3 měsíci +89

    Had the wonderful privilege of being invited to John Bindernagels home in Courtenay BC on Vancouver Island 3 times. He gave me 2 of his famous Sasquatch casts. What a gentleman he was. Greatly missed. RIP John.
    Enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking us along.
    ~Calgary

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +10

      Wow that’s incredible. I’m a huge fan of his and I couldn’t be more jealous. I wish we had more people like him

    • @mark2073
      @mark2073 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I didn't know he lived there, I live just south of there.

    • @lauraandrews8319
      @lauraandrews8319 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I had dinner with John in Bellingham Wa, he was a very nice guy. I had some stories to tell him.

    • @therealbigfoot3076
      @therealbigfoot3076 Před 3 měsíci

      Wow 👌 👏

    • @chrisinreallife2022
      @chrisinreallife2022 Před měsícem +1

      Man the sasquatch/cryptid community lost a good one in John. So smart and respectable, RIP.

  • @KStew9010
    @KStew9010 Před 3 měsíci +36

    Usually I don't watch people walking in the woods talking about bigfoot, but this has great scenery.

    • @moondawg3693
      @moondawg3693 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Sadly a waste of time. You'll get some scenery with excellent results from Marc Adell at Colorado Bigfoot, he's incredible.

    • @HiveMind3006
      @HiveMind3006 Před 3 měsíci

      Yea? Until it isnt@@moondawg3693

    • @eclecticcompass
      @eclecticcompass Před měsícem

      Me too.

  • @ronaldstites3926
    @ronaldstites3926 Před 3 měsíci +28

    I paused this video because of something you said.. "it's more fun to believe".. most truthful words I have heard watching any other bigfoot videos.. your spot on.. my belief whether right or wrong has actually turned a few friends into believers and we have fun with it sending videos and Bigfoot related gifts for birthdays and holidays but I get the sense that they are truly starting to believe like I and others..

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes! Just have fun! Nothing better than Bigfoot gifts lol

    • @saxoncrow2500
      @saxoncrow2500 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Totally agree. I love all this stuff because it reminds me that there is still some mystery in the world which is comforting.

    • @justincase6588
      @justincase6588 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Absolutely agree. It is more fun to believe. Remember putting out cookies for Santa. That innocent fun is the moments that stay with you. It's what makes life interesting and memorable.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 2 měsíci

      @@justincase6588 100 percent!! The magic is real!

    • @StrongerThanBigfoot
      @StrongerThanBigfoot Před 2 měsíci

      I have this Bigfoot shirt that says believe in yourself even if none else does. Everyone comments on my shirt and loves it all smiling. The shirt is a good icebreaker

  • @smalltown.life.inthe.Rockies
    @smalltown.life.inthe.Rockies Před měsícem +4

    You have an animal, primitive primate that exhibits tactically evasive intelligence. Its elusive nature shows a mastery of its environment, an environment where it can apply its skill set in a manor that's left its existence in the arena of lore and criptic disbelief. I've never seen a sasquatch, but I believe in its existence. I have heard vocalizations, seen tracks, and once while swimming in a river in the Ozarks had a rock the size of a basketball thrown at me from the opposite bank over 59' away. An impossible throw of an incomprehensible distance and accuracy. I've no doubt that it didn't intend to hit me, just to let me know that it was watching me skinny dip. It was in a very secluded forestry area devoid of any human population. I got back to shore, got dressed, grabbed my gear, and exited the area. Coming back later that week where I discovered 18" footprints. Calculating with what I'd learned of sasquatch, I estimated the size of the beast at 9-10' tall and approximately over 1,000 lbs

  • @3ghostman332
    @3ghostman332 Před 2 měsíci +9

    These things seem like folklore until you are camping and get woken up at 2AM and it scares the crap outta you doing the unexplainable

  • @freddog4490
    @freddog4490 Před 3 měsíci +27

    That was an amazing adventure you took us on absolutely beautiful scenery I didn’t want it to and. Keep them coming all the best from Scotland 👣🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Thanks so much for that! I’ll have more of these on the way. I also need to do some hiking in Scotland some day!

    • @chelsealouise3137
      @chelsealouise3137 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Was gorgeous reminded me of our gorgeous Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 looking forward to the video just started, it’s school time I’m here so stopping and starting lol to get them sorted for school.
      Yeah that be great US keep Bigfoot there 👍 don’t let home on a boat- oh no what if he can swim 😂👍 you’d loving it here for hiking and it’s beauty is outmatched - we don’t have huge dense forests or anywhere we’ll not I can think of, but we have huge hills hiking trails. Fairy pools, devils pulpit.
      Is why out beautiful HMQE11 loved to spend her summer here.

  • @gh0stmal0ne
    @gh0stmal0ne Před 4 měsíci +31

    Thank you for sharing. You are a very brave soul. I just read Tribal Bigfoot by Paulides. Excellent book! Looking forward to reading The Hoopa Project too

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +5

      I have to check that one out. Hoopa Project is great. Thanks for watching

  • @peteralbert1485
    @peteralbert1485 Před 3 měsíci +13

    I camped 2 nights with my 12 yr old son at Aiken Creek campground near where Bluff Creek meets the Klamath River. It was October, so the colors were changing on the Bigleaf maples, vine maples, oaks and dogwoods. We hiked up around Fish Lake and just above Bluff Creek. Our imagination carried away a couple of times, but we had two moments we still talk about: including walking into a sudden wall of “smell” just as a strange gruff barking started. As you noted, the scenery was spectacular. .

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I’m jealous, I want to be there in October. I think they are in the area that time of year.

  • @kitchkitch-my7uo
    @kitchkitch-my7uo Před 4 měsíci +21

    well done, enjoyed it, very small town monster vibes, so you def are doing something right, keep it up

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +6

      Thank you so much! I love that channel.

    • @kitchkitch-my7uo
      @kitchkitch-my7uo Před 4 měsíci +3

      @mikewanders me as well, keep up the great work man!

  • @soozdundee
    @soozdundee Před 4 měsíci +27

    Funny how the world works.
    I'm here in Australia and just randomly decided to look up recent videos on the film site. ❤
    Great video.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +4

      Wow enjoy Australia for me! Thanks for watching

    • @FSU2001
      @FSU2001 Před měsícem

      Everything tilts toward the United States. CZcams(US company), Apple(US company), Go Pro(US Company), etc. Can’t any other countries come up with any other products the world is interested in?

    • @SimplicityOfLove
      @SimplicityOfLove Před 20 dny

      Australian Yowie research has some interesting witness accounts
      They have been documented
      In newspapers for years
      And the first nations people's of Australia have known od bigfoot possibly 50'000 years
      Being as ancient

  • @user-hq6km3zw1s
    @user-hq6km3zw1s Před 4 měsíci +25

    Loved it! Beautiful locations, wonderfully filmed! I hope to see more like this.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +3

      That means a lot. Thank you!! And I’ll definitely put out more of these.

  • @stephanielloyd4053
    @stephanielloyd4053 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Every time I hear those bloody Sierra Sounds, 😅 It makes all my hair go up! Chills! Cant imagine listening to them, at night, in the forest, in Bluff Creek!! 😅

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +5

      Haha I know. They are seriously scary. Credit to Ron Morehead for being braver than I would be in that situation.

    • @jeepgirl1653
      @jeepgirl1653 Před 2 měsíci

      imagine hearing them for real ! I would crap my pants and cry at the same time!

    • @ameliastelmach148
      @ameliastelmach148 Před 2 měsíci

      Terrifying sounds! I love listening to them. I listened many times to Morehead's recording of the Sierra sounds. Remarkable!

  • @tomthomas9910
    @tomthomas9910 Před 4 měsíci +6

    That samurai gibberish sounds like mrs bigfoot " was chewing out mr bigfoot for checking out another lady bigfoot❤ 😂😮😅😊

  • @ameliastelmach148
    @ameliastelmach148 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed this trip with you. Im glad you were able to experience this area.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’m glad you liked it!! Thank you

  • @georgetucci1100
    @georgetucci1100 Před 4 měsíci +30

    Excellent level headed commentary! If they are real you will see them. Good luck and thanks!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +4

      I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching

    • @jeremystelly6078
      @jeremystelly6078 Před 3 měsíci +5

      U will only see them if they want you to see them.
      Hint: TREAT THEM LIKE A NEIGHBOR BY INTRODUCING URSELF BEFORE ENTERING THE WOODS LETTING THEM KNOW YOU MEET THEM NO HARM. BUT KNOCKING ON TREES AND SCREAMING CAN BE A SIGN OF AGGRESSION.
      GOOD LUCK AND BE CAREFUL FOR WHAT YOU WISH FOR. ONCE YOU HAVE AN ENCOUNTER U WILL NEVER BE THE SAME OR THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD.
      But ask URSELF why are we being lied to about not only Sasquatch but many other cryptic beings. U won't get on film using the same tactics they've been doing for 20years. KNOCKING & WHOOPING .
      But walking creek beds or riverways near water it's ur best chance to catch one on camera cause the water interferes with their senses or energy. GOOD LUCK BRO.

    • @deannacarpenter6283
      @deannacarpenter6283 Před 3 měsíci

      Beautiful scenery! Thanks for the walk with you!

    • @johnic1111
      @johnic1111 Před 3 měsíci

      Ze zijn echt en je kunt ze juist niet zien omdat ze kunnen spwlen met energie. Wij mensen zien maar zo weing van alle energieen om ons heen.

    • @chelsealouise3137
      @chelsealouise3137 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Appraise you that’s the truth you can’t hunt them they come to you or you happen to see one. Most I’ve heard is always by waterways the stories I’ve heard are always is alike, throwing stones, whoops, and paralleling you out of forest. Seems must e areas that are there territory and that’s maybe where you’ll encounter Sasquatch behaviour that’s enough for Mexica, I do not want to see them. Apparently the redwoods you said you’d been they have been spotted. Appalachia, Ohio and Idaho they not the hot spots. I wasn’t a believer until I started looking into it and watching base camp Chris. I think the trick is just to try go on your merry way not looking and you never know. Good luck.

  • @m01011216
    @m01011216 Před 4 měsíci +25

    Really fun and informative content! You have such a boyish sense of wonder, never change!

  • @tomtalker2000
    @tomtalker2000 Před 4 měsíci +18

    They've been watching you the minute you put your camera on. So yeah your NOT alone by any means...!!! Hope you had fun.

  • @steelersbrad
    @steelersbrad Před 3 měsíci +12

    Thought you were crazy going alone in cat country until the last shot assured me you were protected. Very good video. The Sierra sounds are freaky!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Yea that’s some creepy audio for sure.

  • @norcalmex4trump574
    @norcalmex4trump574 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Are you really Going Out there alone? I hope at least you're packing something.

  • @bennyjet5013
    @bennyjet5013 Před 4 měsíci +92

    i am a Patterson great story,my dad said it was true , and after all these years it seems there is alot more of them.....

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +7

      Wow really??

    • @queenofossian3596
      @queenofossian3596 Před 3 měsíci +11

      IVE ALWAYS BELIEVED WHAT THOSE 2 MEN WITNESSED OUT THERE.

    • @queenofossian3596
      @queenofossian3596 Před 3 měsíci

      @BENNYJET5013 DID THEY SEE THESE BEASTS PRIOR TO THE ONE THEY FILMED ?

    • @queenofossian3596
      @queenofossian3596 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ACTUALLY I HEARD THOSE ARE NOT TREE KNOCKS BUT THEM CLAPPING THEIR HANDS TOGETHER. 😮

    • @queenofossian3596
      @queenofossian3596 Před 3 měsíci +2

      YES SO TRUE.. THEY VIBRATE AT A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY THEN WE DO.. IDK IF ITS HIGHER OR LOWER THEN US.. AND THEY CAN CLOAK. IF YOU SEE ONE OF 20 OF THEM… ASK HOW THEY CLOAK.. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT TOO.

  • @paranormaldrummer69
    @paranormaldrummer69 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Its more fun to believe.. so true..
    Excellent video..

  • @chris964861
    @chris964861 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Imagine you were off trail a couple miles and you had that feeling! Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Yeah it would be pretty creepy. Although I remember feeling that I was unfortunately still pretty far from the car when I got those chills. Like there was nothing I could do except just keep walking

    • @chris964861
      @chris964861 Před 4 měsíci +5

      I live in the Northeast, would love to get out there sometime. Quick question what would you of done if one of them stepped out while you were reading your book. As much as I'd love to see one I think I might have a heart attack if I did in that situation!

    • @duanejackson6718
      @duanejackson6718 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Back in the 90s I used to hunt in that area, little further north near the Klamath National Forest. I remember that Eerie feeling well, if you get back in there far enough it's like a thick rainforest I remember seeing old buses, probably left there from the 60s and 70s roads completely overgrown, but I distinctly remember getting the feeling of being in a place that I shouldn't be, I never saw anything but it was eerie and definitely quiet.

  • @simonw6418
    @simonw6418 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Looking through a few of your videos made me just wanna subscribe, the scenery is amazing..great content.
    Im a big Bigfoot beliver so im hoping you'll keep serching and showing us more sasquatch vids👍

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much Simon! I definitely have some more Bigfoot and backpacking trips coming up and will have that content out as soon as I can. Appreciate you!

  • @burlyshorn
    @burlyshorn Před 4 měsíci +12

    Your footage is fabulous, you’re very lucky to live where you can be outside of any human contact for hundreds of miles. Here in the UK it’s such a tiny island you’re hard pushed to be away from the drone of traffic. Keep it coming.

    • @freddog4490
      @freddog4490 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Hi from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 you can get away from the rat race if you go way up North into the mountains, no traffic noise and you can see the stars there’s no light pollution up there either. 👣🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @burlyshorn
      @burlyshorn Před 3 měsíci +3

      I live in Wales and we are surrounded by turbines so there is no escape from noise 😩

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Well. I live in New York City BUT I take every chance I get to escape to some of the amazing wilderness areas we have here in the states. And I WILL keep them coming. Thanks for watching!

  • @brianconnor1810
    @brianconnor1810 Před 4 měsíci +16

    I watch a lot of sasquatch vids. This was really good, well done. You should do more of these in different locations.👍🌲

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you so much. Appreciate that. Yeah I’ll definitely do some more of these in the near future.

    • @ph8621
      @ph8621 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I agree! Well done!

  • @westernbigfootexploration
    @westernbigfootexploration Před 4 měsíci +19

    THIS WAS EXCELLENT. I see exactly where you went wrong directions wise. Looks like you ended up near twin lakes? This summer, let's go back and do it. I've camped at the PG filmsite a couple times. If you ever want to link up, I can show you the area, tell you lots of the stories that have happened in these places. If not i can also tell you who to contact for the most information. Ive recorded some weird stuff up there, as have others I've camped with. Some can be seen on my channel and STMs Bluff Creek documentary. Hats off to you dude, great video. -Jonathan Easley

    • @ph8621
      @ph8621 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I agree!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! I would love to connect.

  • @douglasblackwell1874
    @douglasblackwell1874 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great video!! Love this content!! Keep it up brother! Much love from SC

  • @Sasquatchflow
    @Sasquatchflow Před 4 měsíci +9

    Stumbled across your channel, I am a believer and had my own strange experience, glad I found your channel I look forward to watch your other videos on the subject 🤙🏻🇨🇦 ps subbed!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I’m glad you found this channel. Where was your experience?

    • @Sasquatchflow
      @Sasquatchflow Před 4 měsíci

      @@mikewanders Ontario, Canada

  • @Wootangtw
    @Wootangtw Před 4 měsíci +6

    That’s some beautiful country … thanks for the video buddy…

  • @kbanikis
    @kbanikis Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nicely done! Glad I found your channel and looking forward to seeing more films from you ☮️

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I’m also glad you found my channel!

  • @Joshg247
    @Joshg247 Před 3 měsíci

    You've got a new subscriber right here Mike. Fantastic video, I couldn't help watching in the background the whole time just in case.
    Stunning scenery as well.
    I'm going to look at your other videos right now.

  • @rickvaughn2129
    @rickvaughn2129 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Those trees may have been freshly broken for you. Could mean warning, could mean welcome? However, appears frehly broken recently? They know you're coming already. Excellent job man! 👏

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +1

      They did look relatively recent. Pretty cool. Thanks for watching!

    • @rickvaughn2129
      @rickvaughn2129 Před 4 měsíci

      @mikewanders can i just say that I really enjoyed watching this today. I've been following different sasquatch researchers on different podcasts/videos for several years now. Your's is the first show I felt like I got to go on that trip too. Thank you for sharing your journey. I really appreciated all your hard work and courage to follow your heart. Strong work brother! Sasquatch will come to you cause you have a good heart. They know. They will look forward to seeing you again, in a good way, and they will protect you too. May take a couple more trips, but believe me you made a good impression on them because you are a humble, compassionate, and a kind man. Trust. I know, cause you're still with us after walking through their living room. Looking forward to more trips to the wild outdoors! Anyways, take care Mike, and really fantastic work! 👍🐵🌲

    • @leejennifercorlewayres9193
      @leejennifercorlewayres9193 Před měsícem

      ​@@mikewandersDid you receive any telepathically transmitted thoughts?

  • @drummindreams
    @drummindreams Před 3 měsíci +3

    First video I’ve seen on your channel (I subscribed). Loved it! Hiking and Bigfoot are a perfect pair, definitely do more videos of the pair. Love the hat and shades as well man!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      I really appreciate that thank you! Yeah I’m definitely going to incorporate the two. Love hiking, camping, wildlife, AND Bigfoot

  • @Everydaybackpacker
    @Everydaybackpacker Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video! Beautiful place and intriguing legend. I definitely want to believe the big guy is out there hiding from the world.

  • @LindaMa-ne7zm
    @LindaMa-ne7zm Před 3 měsíci +1

    Yes, awesome work. Straight forward, with the facts. Nice catch on what I heard as a knock!

  • @egtravel
    @egtravel Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great work! Look forward to more content! 👍🏻

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks man I appreciate that. More to come

  • @shelbyindianajones3226
    @shelbyindianajones3226 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Love seeing the bears thank you for sharing that!

  • @genafuscaldo1121
    @genafuscaldo1121 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Whoops Baby.. This was so fun & exciting.. I felt like I was there too !! ❤❤❤

  • @CampingWithSasquatch
    @CampingWithSasquatch Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nicely done. You cracked me up when you told the bees to shush 😆

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Haha they were so loud. Thank you for watching!

  • @affordabledesertliving3487
    @affordabledesertliving3487 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Beautiful area. Lived in Northern California for about 30 years. Brought back a lot of memories. One clip had anaudio of an ash-throated flycatcher. Love that species

    • @tomtalker2000
      @tomtalker2000 Před 4 měsíci +2

      They are great aren't they. I've been in the avian field myself for the past 35+yrs now. Having "hands on" experience with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey.

    • @affordabledesertliving3487
      @affordabledesertliving3487 Před 4 měsíci

      @@tomtalker2000 I retired in bird rich SE Arizona. Working on an airbnb for birders as we speak. Slow process as I am the entire building crew LOL.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      love this! the birds sounded absolutely beautiful up on that mountain. Natures soundtrack

  • @gallosurfero
    @gallosurfero Před 4 měsíci +6

    Great one liked the educative sense you bring keep it up !! I have an outdoors and fishing company in Spain and have experienced close encounters and massive snapped trees close to the pyrineess, take care buddy ❤

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Wow really? Pyrenees seem stunning. Thanks for comment!

  • @surinderparkash1135
    @surinderparkash1135 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a great video and very professionally done. I was hooked throughout. Thank you for the upload.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much for saying that

  • @cjharv2
    @cjharv2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was a great video. Fun to watch. The scenery there is gorgeous

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci

      Really appreciate that. Thanks for watching

  • @rickvaughn2129
    @rickvaughn2129 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Not crazy at all. You do you.
    They are real. Sit out there for a couple weeks, and they will come to you. Be safe. They are forgiving, but also terrifying.
    🐵🌲 🏔 ⛺️ 🌳

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks man. I would love to camp out there a couple weeks

  • @gm4life303
    @gm4life303 Před 4 měsíci +16

    dude, you are like the only person ive seen getting right to it.. noone is doing this...im very fascinated to see someone out in Northern California

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching

    • @krookiemonster2673
      @krookiemonster2673 Před 4 měsíci +3

      You ever heard of the channels sasquatch theory and small town monsters? Those guys also do this.

    • @stephanielloyd4053
      @stephanielloyd4053 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I recommend SASQUATCH THEORY and Small Town Monsters also! 😊❤

    • @marko7969
      @marko7969 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yep, no brainer

    • @gm4life303
      @gm4life303 Před 3 měsíci

      Agreed​@@krookiemonster2673

  • @brettmaddy9525
    @brettmaddy9525 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Totally awesome vid. I didn't want it to end.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Love hearing that. Thanks a ton

  • @lilbird4198
    @lilbird4198 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank You for sharing, Mike. Incredible scenery, magnificent. And you're so right, it is more fun to believe. 😊

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      It really is! Thanks for watching!

  • @stephanielloyd4053
    @stephanielloyd4053 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Brilliant documentary! I watch Small Town Monsters,Mountain Beast Mysteries and Sasquatch Theory, but I have just come across you! You seemed to get right into it which I love. I recently watched a video by The Why Files, on Neanderthals and Homo-Sapiens and I tell you what, its eye opening. ❤🇬🇧

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! And I may check out that doc. I do love those other channels you mentioned.

    • @stephanielloyd4053
      @stephanielloyd4053 Před 3 měsíci

      @mikewanders I just happened to watch it the other day and then I suddenly thought, " Oh my god, that description matches Bigfoot and Bigfoot encounters to a T!"

  • @cisummar
    @cisummar Před 4 měsíci +8

    Very well done doc.on Bigfoot & Bluff Creek here in California, good approach on it. Pretty spooky there alone & yes there are a lot of Black Bears up in Nor. CA., and i'm sure there are some mistaken identities with bears, but for the most part, no, most people know what a bear looks like & when you see a Bigfoot you know you are seeing something completely different, you know you are not seeing a bear or any other big wild animals in the forest, Bigfoot is real. Thanks for the adventure, take care,
    Serg

  • @MrCSayT
    @MrCSayT Před měsícem +1

    Best video of all time!!!!!

  • @Bobbieyounce
    @Bobbieyounce Před 3 měsíci

    Loved the beautiful scenery! Thank-you for this informative documentary. Hope to see more from you! Well done! I wouldn't do that alone at night!

  • @rebeccahartong5700
    @rebeccahartong5700 Před 4 měsíci +3

    That road doesn't look bad at all! Most of the old logging roads I know are pitted w huge potholes, mud boarded, and one lane, overgrown with hanging tree branches that scrape the truck lol. It was very interesting to hear the Sierra Sounds while beside campfire on a really dark night👍

    • @steve-0493
      @steve-0493 Před 4 měsíci

      Yh Sierra sounds are great!! Here's another I have thought since 1st hear that it's valid,SCARY AS SHIT, and just...awesome the link I putting is from SasquatchBioacoustics...it's 4 Sabe vocalizations over a region in St.Louis County, MN...known hotspot apparently?but this recording is one of my top WHOLLY SHIT!! moments when it comes to the power/vocals by these ppl/beings/entities,however they would like to be known!!Enjoy..😁✌️🍻
      czcams.com/video/pmWXp3jAKoI/video.htmlsi=dz03_I-HIdy-NQis

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Man, I wish I went further down that road but was ALSO running out of gas. I can’t wait to return and go further

    • @steve-0493
      @steve-0493 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mikewanders oh I would SOOOOO love to go for the adventure!!! Shit like this,makes me hang my head out da window like a dog,..wagging tongue and happy as a mofo hahahaha!!! Been trying to get some brave ppl to team up and hit these hotspots in Oh (im outside Columbus)..they either scared,or doubters...im a believer, not a knower, but wanna get out there and find out!! (without dying a shit B-Movie death 🤣😂) I wanna get to all the big areas across the US..possibly maybe lol..😁✌️🍻🤟

    • @fly_speck_cafe
      @fly_speck_cafe Před 3 měsíci

      I found the sounds terrifying. Then the campfire shrank...😱

    • @steve-0493
      @steve-0493 Před 3 měsíci

      @@fly_speck_cafe I can see it happening:
      🏕 🔥 shrinks and goes out!! U or whoever ur company is ,lol,pulls out a 🔦 ,...
      Kicks it on, but it goes back out,so u shake it,twist the top tightly,to keep batteries snug.
      Turn it on,and as soon as u point it forward...
      A dark,ginormous shape is standing behind either u or the person across from ya..
      Huge,black outline,or shadow(that u can still actually distinguish, even thought it's dark as shit!)
      The only light is from the flashlight and a new moon..
      Oh.....
      Did I also mention the 👁‍🗨 shine that was about 7-10ft up In tha air?
      Yeah,shitty night.who knows how it turned out..🤷‍♂️🤔🤣😁😂✌️🍻🤟🍻

  • @ilovelalakers
    @ilovelalakers Před 3 měsíci +5

    I purchased some raw land about 10 miles from the Patterson-Grimlin film site a couple of years ago, initially completely unaware of its proximity. There is only wilderness between the two. It is rough, remote and beautiful country. There are many black bears in the area. Precipitaion at film site is over 60 inches a year.The elevation is about 2500 feet. The forest can be very dense in places with a broadleaf understory, making it hard to see even 10 feet in front of you. Extremely biodiverse area. I plan to vist the film site alone myself this coming spring or summer and spend a month or two in the area. I hadn't considered camping overnight at the Patterson-Grimlin site, but I'm thinking now that I may if possible. Mid-August 2023 lightning strikes started a large wildfire near there this past summer and fall and closed the forest. Site may have burned. I'm much more concerned with bears than bigfoot, at this point. Will have bear spray readily accessible. Trees fall across those logging roads and bringing a saw to cut your way in or out may help.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      What an incredible area to own land! Yeah I agree with you regarding the bears. And bringing a saw is a great idea just in case. Could easily get stuck out there. I nearly ran out of gas

    • @ilovelalakers
      @ilovelalakers Před 3 měsíci

      And who would you call for help, even if you had a cell phone signal, and how would you get out? I’ve been pondering those ones.

  • @karenpriddy6984
    @karenpriddy6984 Před 3 měsíci

    Awsome video I enjoyed the views! Love it when you hushed the bees 😂 look foward to more!

  • @BMO_Creative
    @BMO_Creative Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yessir! I think the Sasquits tribe still passes through that area as they traverse... Now they seem to use the Alaska Highway.

  • @randyjohnson5426
    @randyjohnson5426 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Next time ride a horse in..Roger patterson said he thought the horses he and Bob were on masked the scent and sound of them which allowed him to film patty.

    • @specag31
      @specag31 Před 4 měsíci

      Only problem is that animals that rely on scent, sound and sight too, rely on new or familiar, doubt they had much contact with horses up there.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Sign me up!!

  • @user-ev4iq4dn9t
    @user-ev4iq4dn9t Před 3 měsíci +3

    The video should have been titled walking around the woods on a Logging road Talking about Bigfoot

  • @cecileroy557
    @cecileroy557 Před měsícem

    I very much enjoyed this - thanks! Be safe out there!!!!!!

  • @treeherder2201
    @treeherder2201 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Everyone always gets the nose wrong when drawing them or making statues/models. They don't have "monkey noses." Their noses are like ours. Those who have had sightings can attest.

  • @randallbroadus3213
    @randallbroadus3213 Před 4 měsíci +4

    YOU NEED TO CAMP OUT FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS THERE

  • @sleepingtime2023
    @sleepingtime2023 Před měsícem +2

    Amazing!

  • @michellep9999
    @michellep9999 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s so beautiful there and I’ll never get to go and experience in person so thank you so much for this cool video.
    You’re awesome. 🤘

  • @FDFANATIC541
    @FDFANATIC541 Před 3 měsíci +3

    How did you get so many views in 3 days with 2k subs? That's really impressive I must say. Cool video too btw

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! yea I have no idea lol

    • @yyosemalo
      @yyosemalo Před 2 měsíci

      Just the algorithm when people are looking for videos of sas

  • @yaelisme
    @yaelisme Před 4 měsíci +3

    I think you need to see 4 or 5 black bears to equal a ton😂😂

  • @robbsyre986
    @robbsyre986 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just to say another great vocal recording is the one feom Scott Carpenter RIP. Great video Mike watching from Kelowna BC

  • @teresa_davis
    @teresa_davis Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you! That was a very well done movie! Enjoyed it thoroughly.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      That’s really kind. Thanks for watching!

  • @likes2gofast
    @likes2gofast Před 4 měsíci +5

    U hang around the whooping long enough u might get the screaming. Now that is terrifying. Let me tell u. Heard one scream camping on the ptc up in the Oregon cascade mtns. Whole woods got quite afterwards

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      That is SO cool. And terrifying. Yeah not sure id want to hear that alone at night

  • @WaltersShorts
    @WaltersShorts Před 4 měsíci +3

    Were you strapped? Good video!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      No but probably need to start considering for future trips. All my backpacking trips I only carry bear spray

  • @mlbolts72
    @mlbolts72 Před 3 měsíci

    That was an exciting adventure. 🤠👣🌲
    Thx 4 takin us along ⛰️🌟

  • @kylieryan3523
    @kylieryan3523 Před měsícem

    Such a good production. I love the suspenseful spooky music too! Wish I was there!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for that. Go check it out for yourself!

  • @normalincoln8502
    @normalincoln8502 Před 4 měsíci +3

    If you check your time stamp, 18:19 then look over your left shoulder. See thosec4 leaners? I don't think that's natural tree fall.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Interesting! Thank you for watching!

  • @aStormy_Light
    @aStormy_Light Před 4 měsíci +3

    Anyone ever try to play the Sierra Sounds backwards? 😊

  • @mrsfowler100
    @mrsfowler100 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely gorgeous area. I'm jealous, I'd love to be there right now. Love everything about Bigfoot.

  • @mizg1969
    @mizg1969 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love how ur like actually kinda creeped out walking in the woods. Great video.....spooky cool👍

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha I was definitely creeped out. Thanks a ton!

  • @upnorth6070
    @upnorth6070 Před 4 měsíci +3

    They are absolutely not a great ape. I'm disappointed that people still hold to that assumption.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think they have ape-like tendencies, like us. But I would lean toward them being more hominid

  • @zackmesser9338
    @zackmesser9338 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Who else scared 😢

    • @scottfrost8956
      @scottfrost8956 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Why would you be scared? WTH? 😂

    • @zackmesser9338
      @zackmesser9338 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@scottfrost8956 even tho I grew up watching bigfoot and stuff I still get scarred when I hear that the things still around after all these years 🤣

    • @editingreality4779
      @editingreality4779 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@zackmesser9338there all over in the forests everywhere. In most countries on this planet. Nothing to be afraid of just be aware of your surroundings. Don’t go on the forests alone or Atleast tell someone where you’ll be

    • @Northanteus
      @Northanteus Před 3 měsíci

      No reason to be scared. Even if these things were real, I'd still say don't be scared. These shows are meant to manipulate you by emotions. Don't be the puppet.
      Take the suspenseful music off, stop him from talking about Sasquatch, then just watch him drive or walk through the woods, it'd be no problem. The production is manipulating your emotions. 😉

    • @Northanteus
      @Northanteus Před 3 měsíci +1

      I was 8 years old in the mid 80s when *Werewolf* was aired on FOX 5 (NY), and I was in the mountains of upstate NY then. After watching the show at 8pm, I still went outside alone in the silent night and did not feel fear. It really is all in the mind. If I found myself thinking something fearful, I'd laugh at myself and shrug it off. Gotta laugh it off. Watch as nothing else happens the next minute, the next hour, the next day. See, it's all in your mind.☺️

  • @jackieday3200
    @jackieday3200 Před měsícem +1

    Great video.! At 41.10 there was a bigfoot looking at you from the bushes on the right when you were telling the bear to keep going great catch..!!

  • @satellitemobilephones
    @satellitemobilephones Před měsícem

    Wow! Way too cool! Beautiful country as well.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! It’s stunning out there

  • @user-tx1do1ww5f
    @user-tx1do1ww5f Před 4 měsíci +3

    Ever get that feeling when someone is full of shit?

  • @seesnap
    @seesnap Před 4 měsíci +16

    Ah noo u just bud lit yourself. I’m out 👍🏻

    • @pattibrown1809
      @pattibrown1809 Před 4 měsíci +8

      🙄Get over it.

    • @Lyrics_manzanita
      @Lyrics_manzanita Před 4 měsíci +11

      What does that even mean? Smoked some weed? You're weird

    • @jimmythevoice8716
      @jimmythevoice8716 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Huh

    • @petepotaczek5844
      @petepotaczek5844 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Yeah I’m still watching but, I guarantee you bigfoot ain’t woke and isn’t going to show up with you drinking bud light!!
      Is Dylan mulvanh there?
      Either way great show and God bless!!

    • @egtravel
      @egtravel Před 4 měsíci +2

      See ya!! 👋🏻

  • @ph8621
    @ph8621 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love. Please do more like this!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      That’s the plan! Thanks for watching

  • @ReadingsbyDom
    @ReadingsbyDom Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you very much for creating this video. Beautiful views, just beautiful. Authentic and humble assessment as you hiked. Much enjoyed!
    I’m from Ohio. Moved to San Diego - Making it up north is on my list.

  • @jimgray774
    @jimgray774 Před 4 měsíci

    Awsum show buddy,it was great,keep up the good work!

  • @charlanemcconkey6024
    @charlanemcconkey6024 Před 3 měsíci

    this was beautiful .. ty for making this video.. you are very brave too.. yet.. nature..can't beat it.

  • @mari4sol
    @mari4sol Před 2 měsíci +1

    enjoyed your Documentary very much , you are brave camping alone to that very spot , keep it up , greets from Germany 👍

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much. I am of German descent-hello Germany!!

  • @ginaperry2599
    @ginaperry2599 Před 2 měsíci

    You're very brave, sir! I enjoyed the hike! (From my couch, 🛋️!) 🤷🦍

  • @asimovpunch
    @asimovpunch Před 22 dny

    Wow! Congratulations on this project, Mike! Gorgeous footage!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 11 dny

      Greg Pray!! Thanks so much man! Hope you are doing well!!

  • @jimwatts4901
    @jimwatts4901 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love them huge trees there at the end. You've got me going dude ! I'd like to go out there myself sometime. 👍

  • @indivisible885
    @indivisible885 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can't wait for your channel to blow up, so I can say I was here in the early days! Keep on keepin on, bro!

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      This comment is awesome. Appreciate you big time. Just getting started!

  • @CentralFloridaBigfoot
    @CentralFloridaBigfoot Před 3 měsíci +1

    Well done Mike! Keeping it real.

  • @briananderson171
    @briananderson171 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Mike. Your video was great. Keep ‘‘em coming.

  • @kmaia7120
    @kmaia7120 Před měsícem +1

    I enjoyed the hike. Nice job.

  • @TheGramee
    @TheGramee Před 2 měsíci

    Great scenery...solo trip..epic

  • @northernbettygirl
    @northernbettygirl Před 3 měsíci +1

    I really enjoyed this Mike. I laughed when you said you'd poop yourself and cry at the same time😄, but seriously, great audio, video and information in beautiful bigfoot country. All the best to you Mike

  • @the_last_rangefinder_society

    Great video really enjoyed this……stunning location…….with the bigfoot subject, as with so much in life, it may be more fun to travel in hope than to arrive…..

  • @jjtennesseewalkers
    @jjtennesseewalkers Před 3 měsíci

    This was great to watch! Enjoyed the scenery, your commentary, it kept me engaged the whole time. Well done.

    • @mikewanders
      @mikewanders  Před 3 měsíci

      I really appreciate that. Thank you

  • @blairmacewancrosbie8646
    @blairmacewancrosbie8646 Před 3 měsíci

    A most enjoyable video Mike. One of the best ones I have watched on the subject of Bigfoot. Great soundtrack too..the music is very complimentary to the content.
    Regards
    Blair.

  • @albert8879
    @albert8879 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Loved it Man

  • @LeahHa8
    @LeahHa8 Před 2 měsíci

    Great production, editing etc. ❤