This channel continues to be one of the most scenic on RU-vid, insanely beautiful. Well shit, and entertaining. As a Hiker in the northeast US, the terrain is far different and less dramatic than the usual M-A spots. I hike vicariously through you.
Nice footage! For those who don't know the layout ... 4:12 is a side view of the Jungfrau which I first saw from Wengen in Summer 1969, and after watching Neil Armstrong on early morning July 20, the alpenglow on the Jungfrau was unforgettable...4:15 shows the Eiger, with the North Face mostly hidden facing left... and at 4:48 straight ahead of the climber, the highest peak is the Finsteraarhorn, hard to see from the valleys below the clouds, but the highest peak in the Bernese Alps at 4274m.
You guys really keep the summit inspiration strong in me. Thank you so much for sharing all of your adventures. Also, very often do people get a good laugh out of your guys merch when I wear it.
Did a shorter summit snow ridge like that years ago on Eldorado in the North Cascades. So cool. Have been to the region you're in several times. Last time was this past August. I don't really climb anymore, and was with my non-climbing family, but always look up to the summits there with a bit of yearning. You guys are super inspiring.
What a scenery 😍😍 hehe yeah, very considerate of Swiss to have the clouds below peaks 😁 Can't wait to see what was the third goal, I hope you got there
My Mediocre Amateur sweatshirt arrived! Really nice quality gear and the reactions are 100x better than the price of admission. Some just laugh at me because they are not 'Tubers. One guy said he wanted one because he was simply mediocre and could identify. I've had two people who knew the gig and we high five'd. Wearing my MA sweatshirt is part of my contribution to make America kind again. Great episode. I've been to the Jung - so civilized to start the climb from the train at 11,000'+
This could be the start of new group of videos: Mediocre shorts. Was pleasantly surprise to see this pop up today. I really want to see you amateurs tackle the Haute Route in winter.
Danny another great video!! I would love it if you would post some of the specifics at the end, or beginning such as total time it took, elevation gained, steps, etc. thanks
Great smash and grab. I'd love it if you could explain how you guys do your footwear on mountain days? It's got me all confused, you always go with trainers but then seem to strap on crampons? What am I missing here? Maybe a gear review? Awesome vid!
You should look at the White Cloud Peaks loop on all trails. It’s in a beautiful range right by the sawtooth range in Idaho that is utterly incredible yet empty as everyone in the area spends there time across the highway. It’s 28 miles and a lot of elevation gain but gorgeous
so... if the guy on the rope in front of you blew out a step and started careening down that steep face, were you ready to dive off the other side of the ridge? Just hope the 3rd guy on the rope didn't fall. Could yank you off into the abyss before you knew what was happening.
I just found your channel a few days ago and I love your videos. But is there a reason, that you only do videos of your tours and nothing about your gear and stuff? Or did I miss a second channel?
Hey! Favorite channel seriously. are you guys using petzl leopards with soft shoes? I was thinking about this today. Might try to rig something that would allow very mild frontpointing w soft shoes
Ooh have fun! I did it last fall and I was so focused on where to put my feet that I didn't have time to be nervous. I feel like it might have been delicate if I had been scared, but there was no time for that, and having a good guide helped too. Trust yourself and your guide and you'll be fine! I wish you great weather and a great time and would love to hear how it went!
A couple of other things done different than you'd do it in Europe: you short rope on a ridge, and definitely don't let the rope tangle like that - too big of a jolt during a fall. Don't attach your ice axe to the harness if you intend to self arrest, too short und puts the pivot of gravity wrong. Rope should be stowed over the backpack, not below. A twisted harness reduce its strength and can cut off blood supply if you have to wait longer for rescue. Nevertheless, seems to work for them, and you're definitely enjoying it and using the experience you have to get down in one piece, in the end that's what counts. Cool movie, makes you want to go there yourself
How not to climb at 3:01 - if you’re going to rope up on a slope, you must put in runners/protection otherwise if one climber falls, he will pull the others off with him (and no, you won’t have time to jump over the other side or have the strength to hold them).
