:-), you decided to do with oxigen, it's ok. It's more secure and also lets you enjoy the ascension to the summit, and not be "dying" in the last part. I don't say it's a crime!! I only say i tried without because of my way of thinking. But also with oxigen is incredibly difficult to do it. But i have to ricognize i have to improve a lot before trying one...really a lot. By the way, the Alps. Namaste! And good luck in your future ascensions! "In bocca al lupo" in italian.
Oh I just love the Alps! I only went there once, while visiting my brother in Laussane. Climbed the Monch with an Italian I met via summitpost; had a great time! Hope to go back in the next few years, maybe climb the Weishorn. You are very luck to live so close to the Alps, but I guess I am lucky to live close to Yosemite :-).
Wow, the Weisshorn it's a great mountain...really beautiful. Well, if you come to the Alps just tell,maybe we can try it. Meanwhile i'll try the Red and White ones(Monte Rosa and Monte Bianco), but in may or june. Two weeks ago i went to the sourroundings of Matterhorn, but i didn't summit it, just to walk thought the snow, to prepare for this Xmas. Yosemite ...i have no words...you're very lucky!! It's also a wonderful place for rockclimbing!!
Yeah, I can understand the issue with oxygen. I finally decided to use it because of the risk of short term memory loss; but I felt so good on the summit I now feel like I could have done without it. On the way down to base camp I met a fellow climber who went without oxygen; he ended up losing a couple toes. Overall, the important thing is to enjoy the act of climbing, of being out there, of finding your soul. Enjoy your climbs, wherever and however you go. Namaste!
8050 without oxygen? Congratulations for getting that far! That is as high as Shishapangma, Gasherbrum 2 and Broad Peak! I hope you had a great climb. Maybe next time I will also go without O2.
I used a Panasonic GV-150, which is a 3 LCD Mini-DV camera (not high-def, I didn't have a lot of money). I chose it because it was small and light (fit under clothes). Do not take anything with a hard disk, as they will fail at altitude (there is no air to float the heads over the surface of the disk). Disk-based MP3 players will fail too - take flash-based electronics. But, the important thing is to have fun and enjoy the climbing, and the wonderful Tibetans and Sherpas.
Yes, I used oxygen, and it turns out I didn't need it. But I didn't know I was going to feel so strong when I left camp 3 so I wanted to play it safe. My father had a stroke and I saw what can happen to the brain when deprived of oxygen so I wanted to be safe medically and didn't care if it wasn't considered "macho" to use oxygen. So far I haven't found a good use for the brain cells I saved but I am always looking for opportunities.
Very cool video gives the summit enough time to reflect on why we do it and Phil's personal experience. Good (brief) semi-technical footage on the descent.
Hey snowflake, found the link at SP... With tears in my eyes I'd like to thank you for posting this beautiful and very inspiring film. I am for the moment planing my own climb of Cho Oyu for this coming fall. I will watch your film many times before I'll get to BC - That's for sure! Thank you!!
Have a great time on Cho Oyu. Remember that climbing is the journey and not always the destination. Everyone on the summit just got lucky; half of our western team didn't make the summit (stomach bugs or Khumbu cough) in 2006 and the weather in 2007 shut out everyone. It's just great to be out there.
Absolutely stunning! We're honored that you used our recording. Also wanted to tell you that the composer of the soundtrack song, "This Moment" is the wise and beautiful Victoria Williams.
Was the Sherpa @ 1:37 the famous Phurba Tashi ?
Siphasi 1 year ago
:-), you decided to do with oxigen, it's ok. It's more secure and also lets you enjoy the ascension to the summit, and not be "dying" in the last part. I don't say it's a crime!! I only say i tried without because of my way of thinking. But also with oxigen is incredibly difficult to do it. But i have to ricognize i have to improve a lot before trying one...really a lot. By the way, the Alps. Namaste! And good luck in your future ascensions! "In bocca al lupo" in italian.
Alahaied 2 years ago
Oh I just love the Alps! I only went there once, while visiting my brother in Laussane. Climbed the Monch with an Italian I met via summitpost; had a great time! Hope to go back in the next few years, maybe climb the Weishorn. You are very luck to live so close to the Alps, but I guess I am lucky to live close to Yosemite :-).
pdsnowflake 2 years ago
Wow, the Weisshorn it's a great mountain...really beautiful. Well, if you come to the Alps just tell,maybe we can try it. Meanwhile i'll try the Red and White ones(Monte Rosa and Monte Bianco), but in may or june. Two weeks ago i went to the sourroundings of Matterhorn, but i didn't summit it, just to walk thought the snow, to prepare for this Xmas. Yosemite ...i have no words...you're very lucky!! It's also a wonderful place for rockclimbing!!
Alahaied 2 years ago
Great job!!! Despite it was with oxigen, there isn't many people that could arrive to the summit.
But i also have to say that i'm against the use of oxigen in mountain climbing...it's like playing doped...
I hope one day i'll try a 8000...but for nowadays the Alps are quite cool...
Alahaied 2 years ago
Yeah, I can understand the issue with oxygen. I finally decided to use it because of the risk of short term memory loss; but I felt so good on the summit I now feel like I could have done without it. On the way down to base camp I met a fellow climber who went without oxygen; he ended up losing a couple toes. Overall, the important thing is to enjoy the act of climbing, of being out there, of finding your soul. Enjoy your climbs, wherever and however you go. Namaste!
pdsnowflake 2 years ago
i wanna try to climb the 800ers except for K2 Nanga Parbat and Annapurna because they are to dangerous
colpetne 2 years ago
Look at Everest over there, laughing at you...
But seriously, nice job. Maybe someday I too will be there.
Taraalcar 2 years ago
What an amazing video and also an amazing accomplishment, congratulations!
I myself am currently saving to go on my first mountaineering trip to the cascades and I hope to one day do Cho Oyu and perhaps all the seven peaks.
This video really is inspiring and shows what is possible given the time and dedication, thanks for putting it online.
samfold 2 years ago
8050 without oxygen? Congratulations for getting that far! That is as high as Shishapangma, Gasherbrum 2 and Broad Peak! I hope you had a great climb. Maybe next time I will also go without O2.
pdsnowflake 2 years ago
I quit! I was on 8050 m (WITHOUT oxigene)!
blaublume33 2 years ago
which camera or video cam did you use at that high alt? thanks for the info
illcatlan 3 years ago
I used a Panasonic GV-150, which is a 3 LCD Mini-DV camera (not high-def, I didn't have a lot of money). I chose it because it was small and light (fit under clothes). Do not take anything with a hard disk, as they will fail at altitude (there is no air to float the heads over the surface of the disk). Disk-based MP3 players will fail too - take flash-based electronics. But, the important thing is to have fun and enjoy the climbing, and the wonderful Tibetans and Sherpas.
pdsnowflake 3 years ago
This is a beautiful film I´ll return to many times in the future. Love It.
noegenkat 3 years ago
So good....cant wait to do this!
I think pictures on the top would make the best facebook profile pics ever!
am trying to raise money to go climb Mt. Rainer, sadly I have come little of the way financially but mentally am at Everest!
zkiltez22 3 years ago
bravo a vous tous et plus particulierement
a celui qui a filmé jusqu'au sommet et a la descente
chrironne66 3 years ago
Congrats!
i'll be there someday.. thanks for sharing!
Greetings From "The Andes"
infantesergio 3 years ago
Yes, I used oxygen, and it turns out I didn't need it. But I didn't know I was going to feel so strong when I left camp 3 so I wanted to play it safe. My father had a stroke and I saw what can happen to the brain when deprived of oxygen so I wanted to be safe medically and didn't care if it wasn't considered "macho" to use oxygen. So far I haven't found a good use for the brain cells I saved but I am always looking for opportunities.
pdsnowflake 3 years ago
Beautiful video dude. I stood on the summit just a scant 24hours before you did. You've captured this great moment perfectly. Good job. Cheers
Martin
MartyMcG1 4 years ago
Very cool video gives the summit enough time to reflect on why we do it and Phil's personal experience. Good (brief) semi-technical footage on the descent.
Climb on!
Andy
lighthawk09 4 years ago
Hey snowflake, found the link at SP... With tears in my eyes I'd like to thank you for posting this beautiful and very inspiring film. I am for the moment planing my own climb of Cho Oyu for this coming fall. I will watch your film many times before I'll get to BC - That's for sure! Thank you!!
Narcisse (SP member)
Narcisse00 4 years ago
Have a great time on Cho Oyu. Remember that climbing is the journey and not always the destination. Everyone on the summit just got lucky; half of our western team didn't make the summit (stomach bugs or Khumbu cough) in 2006 and the weather in 2007 shut out everyone. It's just great to be out there.
pdsnowflake 4 years ago
Absolutely stunning! We're honored that you used our recording. Also wanted to tell you that the composer of the soundtrack song, "This Moment" is the wise and beautiful Victoria Williams.
Namaste,
Maura Kennedy
pmkennedy 4 years ago