@Theworldtraveller yes there is Sir... 7 years ago, I climb this volcano thru an area that was very safe, no rock from the top or anything... we got to the top but then because of an Eruption that makes the field shake a little bit we go down as fast as we could!! No guide, but nothing that 200 dolars could buy to have an amazing adventure and a incredible story to tale!!
Dude, you have some serious huevos to have done this. I made it about 1/5 of the way when I went, and heard it rumble and said the heck with it and went back. Great footage, but crazy!
You people are stupid. Several guys have died in the past doing this crazy shit. You cant expect the volcano to always be throwing rocks in the same side... what if a big eruption happened right when you are up there? Asses on fire.
If something happened to you, and you were able to call for help, people would have to go rescue you and risk their lives just cause you are a bunch of imbeciles. Next time try jumping inside the crater, the world would just be better without you.
I removed my original comment cos I overreacted there.
I'm sure Geoff Mackley knows what he's doing as it's his job to make films like this one and I'm sure he's well aware of the risks and makes the necessary preparations before his expeditions.
I've been up 8 volcanoes myself and I even narrowly missed a rare opportunity to go on the slopes of Arenal Volcano with a guy from OVSICORI-UNA because my contact emailed me too late.
I was a ranger at Arenal and I know what I am talking about.
1- Geoff Mackley doesn't know anything. He even states at the end that he went thru 2 active lava paths, being narrowly missed by avalanches of hot rocks.... and with an inexpert guide. What a donkey.
2- That area is restricted. Geoff doesn't work for the government nor he had a permit, therefore he is breaking the law.
3- If something happens to "Geoff" people would have to risk their lives to save his ass. If it were up to me, I would let his ass burn up there and die, but since things don't work like that, some innocent people could end up hurt or dead.
4- You could have been up to a 100 volcanoes, it doesnt mean anything... don't be silly. Each one of them is different. Arenal is on the top 10 most active in the world, many accidents have happened there, and all are because stupid people like uncle Geoff want cool pictures. It has never happened to anyone serious from OVSICORI or other organizations.
5- If you go with someone who actually knows what he is doing, unlike Geoff, and has a permit, like those from OVSICORI, then its "ok" but still risky. However, I doubt that the permit would allow him to bring in friends who are not even geologists, so he might also be breaking the law.
6- Say whatever you want, just don't say "leave Geoff alone!"
Hey, I could've gone on Arenal with somebody from OVSICORI-UNA but like I said my contact (who has strong links with Arenal Observatory Lodge) emailed me too late, and yes you are right, every volcano is different. As for breaking the law, I was told that foreigners would usually get off with a warning if caught and only the Costarricenses would get it more harshly...but this is not to say it's ok to go into the prohibited area.
Currently, the most dangerous slopes is the west and southwest slopes cos that's where the rocks tumble down and also get the odd Pyroclastic flows.
Even if I wanted to sneak onto the slopes of Arenal anyway by myself it would not have been possible as I would've had a lengthy distance to walk from my hotel, plus you got a forest and valley in between to deal with before you finally get onto the slopes.
Nice one for uploading this! I plan to goto Costa Rica in october and I hope to get away with climbing a little bit of Arenal. Apparently the rocks are currently falling to the southwest...that was the north face you climbed. I remember seeing your pics a while ago on your website.
There is another video on Youtube of someone climbing Arenal and he went past that plane wreckage, he actually reached the summit too. He drawn me the route he took.
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Bruchhaus 8 months ago
Very classless to blame your guide for taking you a dangerous way. You should have known that there is no such thing as a safe route up this volcano.
Theworldtraveller 10 months ago
@Theworldtraveller yes there is Sir... 7 years ago, I climb this volcano thru an area that was very safe, no rock from the top or anything... we got to the top but then because of an Eruption that makes the field shake a little bit we go down as fast as we could!! No guide, but nothing that 200 dolars could buy to have an amazing adventure and a incredible story to tale!!
enzofv2105 7 months ago
Hey Geof... where do you get the money to go to all these volcanoes?
fuzzypaws17 11 months ago
holy smokes
are you crazy?
mendezguia 1 year ago
Dude, you have some serious huevos to have done this. I made it about 1/5 of the way when I went, and heard it rumble and said the heck with it and went back. Great footage, but crazy!
Hillrunner50 1 year ago
There were ten fatalities, there's a picture of the plane before it crashed. Look up HP-1357 arenal on Google...
TheXplanepilot 1 year ago
this video felt very solemn, and serious.....riiiiight up to the point where the song "WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS" came into my mind.
irishdan2020 1 year ago
What is OVSICORI-UNA? I'm going there next month.
shellius 1 year ago
ewwwwwwwww short shorts nastaaay
sammiesupafly 1 year ago
not only the short shorts but what's with the heavy breathing when he films the crash
thunderbombman 1 year ago
woah whats up with the short shorts man haha
ohno484 1 year ago
so did everyone die in the plane crash?
cakekillus 1 year ago
@cakekillus
Yep, not a survivor back then
CruzadadeInglaterra 11 months ago
You people are stupid. Several guys have died in the past doing this crazy shit. You cant expect the volcano to always be throwing rocks in the same side... what if a big eruption happened right when you are up there? Asses on fire.
If something happened to you, and you were able to call for help, people would have to go rescue you and risk their lives just cause you are a bunch of imbeciles. Next time try jumping inside the crater, the world would just be better without you.
kandalfsabayon 2 years ago
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razorren 2 years ago
@kandalfsabayon
I removed my original comment cos I overreacted there.
I'm sure Geoff Mackley knows what he's doing as it's his job to make films like this one and I'm sure he's well aware of the risks and makes the necessary preparations before his expeditions.
I've been up 8 volcanoes myself and I even narrowly missed a rare opportunity to go on the slopes of Arenal Volcano with a guy from OVSICORI-UNA because my contact emailed me too late.
razorren 2 years ago
volcanoes are alright as long as you know what you're doing
razorren 2 years ago
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@kandalfsabayon
Oh shut up you whiny bitch!
CruzadadeInglaterra 11 months ago
Volcano-scary
Plane crash-sad
Dudes shorts at 4:35-nightmarish
powerclan 2 years ago
@powerclan
I was a ranger at Arenal and I know what I am talking about.
1- Geoff Mackley doesn't know anything. He even states at the end that he went thru 2 active lava paths, being narrowly missed by avalanches of hot rocks.... and with an inexpert guide. What a donkey.
2- That area is restricted. Geoff doesn't work for the government nor he had a permit, therefore he is breaking the law.
kandalfsabayon 2 years ago
3- If something happens to "Geoff" people would have to risk their lives to save his ass. If it were up to me, I would let his ass burn up there and die, but since things don't work like that, some innocent people could end up hurt or dead.
kandalfsabayon 2 years ago
4- You could have been up to a 100 volcanoes, it doesnt mean anything... don't be silly. Each one of them is different. Arenal is on the top 10 most active in the world, many accidents have happened there, and all are because stupid people like uncle Geoff want cool pictures. It has never happened to anyone serious from OVSICORI or other organizations.
kandalfsabayon 2 years ago
5- If you go with someone who actually knows what he is doing, unlike Geoff, and has a permit, like those from OVSICORI, then its "ok" but still risky. However, I doubt that the permit would allow him to bring in friends who are not even geologists, so he might also be breaking the law.
6- Say whatever you want, just don't say "leave Geoff alone!"
kandalfsabayon 2 years ago
@kandalfsabayon
Hey, I could've gone on Arenal with somebody from OVSICORI-UNA but like I said my contact (who has strong links with Arenal Observatory Lodge) emailed me too late, and yes you are right, every volcano is different. As for breaking the law, I was told that foreigners would usually get off with a warning if caught and only the Costarricenses would get it more harshly...but this is not to say it's ok to go into the prohibited area.
razorren 2 years ago
...cont.
Currently, the most dangerous slopes is the west and southwest slopes cos that's where the rocks tumble down and also get the odd Pyroclastic flows.
Even if I wanted to sneak onto the slopes of Arenal anyway by myself it would not have been possible as I would've had a lengthy distance to walk from my hotel, plus you got a forest and valley in between to deal with before you finally get onto the slopes.
razorren 2 years ago
absolutely amazing video, great job!
joshtits 2 years ago
what i meant was the volcanoe is not asleep so it it very dumb to clime it....and if you don't understand that try to buy a good traslator dude
ZIGANGELUZ 2 years ago
Amazing!! Crazy, but amazing!
911caddy 2 years ago
or just next time don't clime an acting volcanoe instead of hiring a guide
ZIGANGELUZ 2 years ago
What's an "acting volcanoe?" Some sort of red hot kayak doing a dance?
TyphoonHunter 2 years ago
srsly wtf is acting volcanoe?
UnfairBattle 2 years ago
Nice one for uploading this! I plan to goto Costa Rica in october and I hope to get away with climbing a little bit of Arenal. Apparently the rocks are currently falling to the southwest...that was the north face you climbed. I remember seeing your pics a while ago on your website.
There is another video on Youtube of someone climbing Arenal and he went past that plane wreckage, he actually reached the summit too. He drawn me the route he took.
razorren 2 years ago
Very professional documentary.
TonyEtna1987 2 years ago