@lucax2300
Me, I personally wouldn't disregard the warnings of native inhabitants who know the natural surroundings well, anywhere. That's so many generations of human experience, regardless of what you believe in.
@dtaylor10chuckufarle
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate Mr. Ballen for going out to the San Juan Mountains in the dead of winter to tell this story? It's not fit for man nor beast out there.
@dearthofdoohickeys4703
I did some backpacking in the jungles of South America, and the natives gave me lots of instructions. Very specific, and sometimes bizarre, instructions: “don’t walk in any grass fields”, “don’t follow trails”, “watch the trees”, “if you find carvings on the floor, don’t touch them”, etc. I followed everything they said. Nothing bad ever happened to me, so I think it worked.
@RocketDraco47
I love how you add the “not real photo” or “real photo” it’s such a small detail but really appreciated 🙏
@rachelengel6668
One thing about this story that I love is Chief Ouray. He was trying to save these men in 1874, this was right after the government had promised to keep miners off his tribes territory. The federal government never once kept that promise. Chief Ouray complained about the miners in 1872 and he had continuous renegotiations over tribal land, which ended up basically reducing their land significantly and their land rights for a small amount of money because the government threatened war if they didn’t agree. All of this and he still just wanted to see those men live. He was an incredible person who saw value in human life. Every human life.
@ShaunCollege
Anytime there’s a warning in a story…you know it’s gonna be ignored
@boskobuha8662
One of the darker things that really made me more aware and changed my as a person is e-book Exquisite psychopath by Johan Brones. It's a life changer for me.
@jeu3942
Side note if you ever find someone who is starving or dehydrated to almost death, do not give them lots of fluid or food. They will puke it up and do more damage to themselves. Small sips and small bites.
@ncgx2655
Am I the only one that stands on guard ready for the weekly upload? Nothing shall interrupt 🤣 thank you mrballen yet again for another brilliant video!
@riss2940
I love this! My great grandmother (Sunshine Cloud,) was Chief Ouray’s granddaughter. Most of my family (maternal cousins/aunts/etc,) live in the Southern Ute reservation ☺️. I’m super proud of my heritage and hearing new things surrounding the Southern Utes and my family makes me excited!
@AA-wt9ji
Back in high school, like 2005, one of my buddies was part Native American but his Grampa was full blood. I went and picked my buddy up to go camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains and his Grampa came out to the car as we were packing and this is what he told us, more or less. “Where you’re going, there used to be mountain men there. If you think you see them or they’re in your area, you need to leave a gift as a sign of respect, especially if you use forest resources. If you hear voices, or things you can’t explain, ignore them but pack up and leave immediately as calmly as possible, never ever reply back” He said it with a straight cold face like he was real worried. He was about 85yrs old at the time and he handed his grandson some kinda leather looking keychain type dealio and we left. Luckily we saw no issues, but left a gift regardless of an Apple
@gabrielboorom2683
Our oldest gift our ancestors left us when we were born is our instinct, our "gut feeling", when we can sense something is wrong before even knowing what it is. Never ignore it. Do what it tells you. Those who do ignore it may not survive. If you're wrong, you can laugh about it later ...but if you're right, you might learn just how narrowly you escaped death or things worse than death.
@KingAlobar21
Shout out to Chief Ouray and his wife, Chipeta. I live in western Colorado where they are still legendary figures.
@Video81501
Growing up in western Colorado, we all know this story, but nobody tells it better than Mr. Ballen. Great job in using the plot twist at the end.
@vincentwhite9603
As a retired big foot that ate campers and travelers in those mountains for 86 years I can confirm Mr. Ballen and Alfred’s story is 100% true and accurate
@jcryer1977
As a western Colorado native, I grew up hearing this story as part of local lore and legend.
@Flight420
As a Native American I absolutely fully approve the title of this video & I would also reiterate "Never ignore native wisdom". Another banger Mr Ballen well done brother.👍🏻👌🏻🙏🏻
@TripleDCrook
@MrBallen I’m in the hospital after getting my leg amputated below the knee. Watching your videos has really helped distract me and pass the time. Thanks John!
@ChristyCarpenter-s3r
I just recently learned the enjoyment of these videos. I’m a grown woman with an 18 year old son. The other day he walked in and said”Is that Mr, Ballen?” When I answered yes, he started laughing. He’s been a fan for 4 years. I’m learning to live again after the passing of my oldest to severe septic shock. It was good to hear my 18 year old and myself laugh together.
@lukewiencek7798