Couple Prays to Sasquatch While Investigating Mysterious Stick Structure
Posted Sunday, June 28, 2026
By Squatchable.com staff
There's something quietly compelling about this one. A pair of researchers — a woman and her companion Mike — head out into the woods for what they call a walk on a hotspot tail, and the whole vibe of the footage feels like a gentle conversation with the forest itself.
Right from the start, the woman takes a moment to lay out offerings (walnuts, peanuts, and other nuts since she didn't have tobacco on hand) and offers a prayer to Mother Earth, asking for safe passage. She also gives thanks to the Sasquatch, the Sab, the forest giants, the forest guardians, and the "big brothers of the forest" — a beautiful acknowledgment of the many names and identities researchers have given to these elusive beings over the years. It's a respectful approach that more people in the field could learn from.
The hotspot itself is clearly a place they've visited before. They point out a structure they've been monitoring, noting that things have changed since their last visit. The dendroglyphs (which she affectionately calls "mountain lore") are described as beautiful, and there's a small stick structure visible that she says looks different from the other side — where you can see parts shoved into the ground and stuck into a tree. This kind of detail is exactly what serious researchers look for when documenting possible activity at a location.
A few things stood out as worth mentioning:
**The Tin Can Sound** — At one point, Mike asks about a strange noise that sounded like a rock hitting a tin can. The woman agrees it was weird, especially since there's really no tin around. Unexplained sounds like this are a common thread in hotspot reports, and it's worth paying attention to.
**The Wild Smell** — She mentions catching a wild, musky scent that reminded her of a shaggy dog. She notes that this kind of smell sometimes indicates bear activity, but she also mentions they've had bears in the morning before. The fact that she distinguishes between the usual bear scent and this particular smell is interesting — experienced researchers often describe a distinct odor associated with Sasquatch encounters that differs from typical wildlife.
**The Spider Web Detail** — She points out a spider web that looks like it's been "tied almost into that" (referring to the structure). She acknowledges wind could have done it, but the way it's positioned is worth noting.
**The Burns** — She mentions burns on the trees, which she and Mike observe together. Tree scarring and unusual marks are always worth documenting at a hotspot.
The footage has that peaceful, observational quality that makes hotspot documentation so valuable. There's no dramatic confrontation, no clear visual of anything unusual — just two people walking the land, paying attention, and noticing the small changes that might indicate someone else has been there recently. The fact that she notes "something would literally have to set up like a few minutes ago to see anything because it's been so damp" shows real understanding of how quickly these areas can change.
For anyone interested in hotspot research, respectful fieldwork practices, or just the quiet mystery of places where the forest feels watched, this video is worth a look. The channel behind it clearly has a deep connection to the area and a thoughtful approach to documenting what they find there.