Burnt Mountain

Nick Zentner | October 26, 2024
Nick hikes from Cash Prairie to Burnt Mountain while daydreaming about South Cascades geology.

[Anatoli]

Nick, you are officially a village elder. Teaching Geology 101 may be your most important contribution. You never know that first day of class who you will reach and inspire. I was a freshman in Steven Porter’s Geology 101 class at the UW in 1971. He opened my eyes to a lifelong fascination with the Natural Sciences. Steven has passed on and I will soon, but my life has been much richer due to his unselfish efforts to engage and educate. Thanks for all you do.

[davec]

you lead we will follow! As long its' not off the cliff, thank you

[OldLugnutz]

When I was a freshman in college (1974), I took Physical Geo 101. Great professor, and I was very interested in earth sciences, and he made even an introductory course exciting (still love plate tectonics). But I was a burgeoning computer nerd and went in that direction. After all these years, I am still not sure if that was my best choice. My geology prof was one of the few from the time I can still name; Bob Lingner. Keep up the excitement, Nick!

[PaulThomsenRetired]

Around 8 minutes you say "what's the story here?" That's why I love geology so much - there's amazing stories that it tells us. We don't always have the full story, but at least we're asking that question, and thanks to people like you we have part of the answers. Awesome!

[Elizabeth-uzmn]

I like it so much when you take us along on your hikes.

[just_kos]

Having lived in Western WA for 40 years, I'd never seen Rainier from that angle, looking west! I'm in Missouri now, but Washington and Mt Rainier are forever in my heart.

[hjpngmw]

I have always loved it when you take us hiking. The views are spectacular and the information wonderful. Thank you for sharing your hike with us.

[FiddleyBits]

I LOVE your little field trips like this one! I do feel like I"m out there with you. But, I LOVE everything you do for us. Many hugs and thanks!

[DonnaCsuti-jidd]

Beautiful hike. I used to love hiking but am old and can't do it anymore except short ones, so thanks for taking me along.on this beautiful hike with wonderful views

[susanranger]

One of my favorite hikes! Especially in the spring when the flowers are blooming. Thank you, Nick!!

[royireland]

Sounds like a good plan to me! Look and learn while having a fun adventure! What a life to have!

[hjumper]

Thank you for the hike, Nick. The geography lesson is also appreciated along with the geology lessons. It is a relatively easy thing to open my maps program (application in newer terms) and see where you are, although there does not always exist some type of street view to see from the same perspective as your camera views. Sometimes people will take pictures such as 360 degree views and place them on the maps program and voilà, a view that is recognizable through your video is revealed. We thank you for keeping us well-informed.

[charleswelch]

I'm glad you are getting back to road cuts and trails again. I love it when you try to figure things out one step at a time.

[barrydysert]

Nick, i can feel the excitement growing !:-)

[grandparocky]

Hmm you are not alone when you share this with the Zentnerds! Thank you so much!

[Vickie-Bligh]

You are the ideal teacher. You engender enthusiasm while getting solid concepts across. I have enjoyed all of your series, but I am such a neophyte that the simple yet profound lectures you gave during the lockdown helped me understand. Because of those lectures, I have been able to follow what the experts have to say. And even though I'd get lost in the weeds, because of the basics you taught, I was able to wander my way out. Thanks, Nick. I am so very much looking forward to the Cascades A-Z.

[Siletzia]

Maps are foundational, but a panoramic view is priceless when it comes to learning and exploring new landscapes. Thank you for showing us the small summit with huge Cascade views.

[SCW]

I'm loving the Cascades series already Nick Thank you

[JNobleDaggett]

Believe in the joy of teaching, the joy of learning, and keep the faith.

[michaeltrboyevich]

Nick, you are so full of information and enthusiasm . What a pleasure to follow you ! I'm an old guy now . You bring the outside, inside to me now . I miss , what you experience now . I ran all construction at South Pole , Antarctica ....Dark Sector, in the early 90's to 1998 . Took me a week to get acclimated to the altitude . Love what you do for us