Thanks for the journey, and thanks for the memories. I was part of the 1989 US geological survey on Denali as the videographer. We put the monument that is currently up there along with re-measuring the summit with the first GPS which weighed 25 pounds back then. We were on the summit for over two hours, measuring the actual height linking with the satellites. Back then of course, all I had was a 20 pound VHS camera. Wish they had go pros and smart phones back then. Thanks for the journey. Good work.
@@joeyvidaloca863 hi, unfortunately there is no completed edit that I can pass on of the expedition. At some point, I will try to put together some of the footage. I still have of the actual placement of the monument at the summit
I came after watching David Lama's videos.. and this feels simple walk like hiking before the peaks he climbed..! But still so adventurous and beyond my reach of course..!
Awesome accounting of an iconic climb. My mountaineering days are behind me, but these kinds of videos take me back to a time in my life I truly miss. (I'm in Bend, too. Cool to see you taking off on this adventure from our little airport)
That was an awesome video! I’ve always seen Denali from afar (I live in AK) but I’d never watched anyone climb it and your video was super cool to actually see that happen!
Thank you! Honestly it was just a mix of my GoPro Max and Iphone 14 😂 would’ve loved to bring a better camera but there’s already SO much gear to carry
Hi- heading off to Denali in May (2025). You mentioned that you were up all night cold at high camp. What was your sleeping bag rated? What kind of mats did you have? Thx.
Awesome! I used the Marmot Col -20, and as far as pads i used the Big Agnes Rapide SL. More than warm enough every other day, but at high camp I wore my puffy pants, puffy upper layer and I think even my Parka for a bit and still had the occasional shivers lol (late June btw). strongly recommend throwing some hot water in the ol nalgene and keeping it by your feet. made a huge difference. Good luck with the climb!
Thank you! I’ve been climbing both rock and alpine for several years now, but Leading up to Denali I trained with some friends on Mt Hood, Rainier, and also did Aconcagua which helped big time with experience at altitude.
I did not know you needed to get dropped off by planr to even begin climbing denali. Insanity levels of the chart to me at least. Mountain climbers just different
Why does everyone on RU-vid, have the obsession, of showing themselves, more than the beauty around them, or the subject they're discussing? It's arrogant. And RU-vid does get paid when we put our mug, on the screen.
