I had a college room mate that was into climbing. He was very good at it, he had books and maps of nearly every route up every mountain in the world. He talked about climbing Everest, I wonder if he ever made it? I haven't heard from him for about 30 years. I know he walked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. I would hold the rope and belay, or rappel down, but he could climb a crack about as wide as a piece of paper. I'll stick to riding motorcycles.
God you are so fortunate to be able to do this, I will never have the means to do it, so I live my adventurers through guys like you, thanks so much..
They are called the "Ice Fall Doctors". All the teams pay them and they specialize in maintaining a route through the Khumbu IceFall. It saves considerable amount of time to use ladders than rappel and climb each crevasse. The upper part of the IceFall is very dangerous and virtually crashes and reconfigures daily. I had an avalanche pass meters away from me. The glacier descends about 3 feet a day down the steep slope.Cheers.
@theodorefairhurst Thanks and im glad that the avalanche didnt completely smash you. I know its dangerous and you never know how dangerous it is until you climb it i will try to go on a one of the climbs in a year or two.
@theodorefairhurst Wow, that is both sad and kinda freaky at the same time... btw you are very good at keeping on top of responding to questions and comments, you earned a sub :)
@xXCanadaKidXx There are hundreds of dead bodies on Mt Everest I watched a documentary that said 1 in 6 climbers die. Once you die it is very hard or impossible in a lot of cases to bring the bodies back down.
Good point...I just came back from Africa - rhinoceros can get pretty tempermental and impulsive. Hippos were very impressive. Crocs live with them and stay clear. I reckon that you don't want to mess with them yet they seem to keep their cool (pun). Cheers.
If this is you video taping this arduous adventure, then my hats off to you and your team mates Sir! You guys have more balls than I could ever muster, this is coming from a military member. Great video, be safe on future adventures and take every safety precation when venturing into the dead zone up there.
Yes, I am using a helmet-mounted camera. Thank you for your comments. I have just been to Tanzania hiking Kili. Please visit my site: DareToReach.ca for more video and photos of other mountains. The best.
man-o-man, not for me, hehe. I spend a lot of time out in the bush, often sleep outside in -30C temperatures and blizzard conditions but have not the slightest desire to test myself way up there like you fellows. Keep safe up there.
@CARVER1110 Everest is not that technically hard to climb, as some well known climbers have said on good days you can even take a total amateur up. The problem with everst is not the everest but your own body how much can you take. Above 8000m deathzone sets in lack of O2 and your body spends around 70% energy just to breathe. People die because of altitude problems, or they get tired and make a mistake. Khumbu icefall has killed many people as shifting ice comes from nowhere.
So, my question is: The ladders that span crevasses and allow climbers to clamber up and down icy walls; are those permanently left there or did you guys bring them for your climb?
@phishinvan Nevermind. Should have read the comments. So would it be impossible or just A LOT harder to climb Everest without the assistance of ladders?
You pay an adventure company that consist of cooks, guides, Sherpas. The whole 9 yards. At the beginning of each climbing season a few Sherpas break trail and put new ropes and ladders in place. Some ladders they use for years others they do not.
There is ALOT more to it than that but you get the idea.
are there many people on Everest, as in permanent base camps and such, or is it completely wild country and everything is done by yourself and your crew including placing the ladders and such?
@thecow777 There are people in basecamp, futher up its inhispitable to people. Ladders/ropes are placed by sherpas who are first to go to set it all up.
I'm not a climber by any means but I've read several books on Everest, and everyone seems to be in agreement; The Ice Fall is the most harrowing part of the trip. However, having now seen your video, I can honestly say words do no justice to this part of the climb. Is it true they have to reset the ladders and ropes almost daily because of movement in the Ice Fall? If so how is this accomplished?
The Khumbu Ice Fall is in constant movement and turmoil. Everytime i went through it the upper route was different. I witnessed an avalanche 100 feet in front of me at dawn. It is serene, scary and tumultuous at the same time. We always started climbing up through it at 3am when it was coldest and most solid. It is the job of the 'Ice fall doctors' to reset the ladders daily. However, more harrowing is summit day above the balcony. See more details on my site: DareToReach.ca Thanks.
Dont know if anyone else "get this" but , does your hands get all sweaty and u get chills when you videos from people climbing mountains such this one or generally hanging and there is nothing down but a fast ticket to the other world ??I mean if u think urself to their shoes..what feeling do u get ?
Do you have any family??? I am captivated by mountains, but I have always felt climbing mountains such as Everest, K2, etc. is selfish for someone that has family. Risking your life for what...? An accomplishment no one will remember but yourself and the people who know you? If you die you are hurting your family more than how great you would feel after climbing such a mountain. How do you feel about this??? Just wondering from a climbers perspective.
Really really good and tough question. I have family and they do get concerned. Selfish is not quite the word though. Different people need different experiences to feel alive and engaged in life. If we only did safe stuff, we wouldn't be where we are as a race. Personally, I need to challenge and test myself and pursue my passions. It is not lame- it is me. I have always been that way. I do understand your point of view- it is also very valid. Visit: DareToReach.ca for more.
Unbelievable!!! Totally amazing footage, thank you for sharing with the world. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for climbers. At 32 I wonder if it's too late to start... I might have to enroll in some classes in Canmore (Yamnuska).
It is never too late to start, especially at only 32. Living in Canmore is a mountain culture dream come true. You are right in the mecca of mountain life. Follow your passions.
If you dont know about Everest its too high up to get the bodies down from so if you fall and get hurt to the point were your unable to climb then most likely ur dead.
A woman climber fell into the crevasse. What you see is her backpack and clothes. Unfortunately, I heard that she had broken her back but I do not know about her outcome.
All my Respect for all your achievment sir..... my mate and i are starting to learn little by little all the basis of mountaineering!!! we got in mind to climb island peak in the next years
Bryan, if you want to climb everest you first need to go buy the book freedom of the hills. Read that and memorize it like its your bible. Next you need to join your local mountaineering club, take all the basic classes and pass then invest high quality 5k in gear and start climbing the classic American summits. If you become a stellar and fit mountaineer and meet the right people you'll be invited as an expedition member or you'll have to dump upwards of 250k and go on a commercial expedition
Hi Bryan. Good advise from the reply above to buy Freedom of the Hills. It is the bible of mountaineering. Next just go out there and hike and trek in the hills and mountains. Get experience and climb higher each time. It is about getting confidence in yourself. Get your body and psychology strong. It adds up- one step at a time. Good luck.
I heard the sherpas do the hardest tasks like laying those stairs infront of them and carrying those rich people's additional oxygen tanks weighing 20-30kg more. where as the rich climbers carry only around 10kg.
The Sherpas are definitely an intergral part of climbing Everest. As you may know they were a very important part from day 1 with Hillary. Their livelihood counts on climbers and trekkers. They do put oxygen bottles (7-8 kg) in place high on the mountain. Undoubtedly, there are some rich climbers but unless they are trained, strong and experienced, they probably will give up and go home early. I saw people leaving on a daily basis when I was there. Climbers carry their own loads.
"The Sherpas are definitely an intergral part of climbing Everest", yeah that is an understatement ! they place all the ropes / ladders / oxygen tanks ahead of all the teams.....climing without them would eliminate 80% of all attempts on Everest (maybe that would be a good thing to cut down on un trained traffic jams / bottlenecks) ; )
I agree that there is a certain signifcant percentage of people who should not be there. Many of whom however leave long before summit day arrives. Remember however, all expeditions including Hillary's and Mallory's needed a large contigent of porters to make it happen. Cheers.
Kickzsass, you are dead right on both counts and in both comments. Everest is a serious mountain. This video is taken on the lower part of the mountain between Base Camp and Camp 1. The upper reaches of Everest are certainly more difficult and deadly. One must develop mental and physical skills first. Thanks for your comments.
This is all amazing :) If you get back to your first steps in mountaineering what does it take to prepare yourself for Everest? Which are the summits that you've got to climb? What altitude? Specific wourkout program? I'm too young and unexperienced to get to Everest, the highest I've ever been is 2925m :)
Hiking and trekking as much as you can is a great way to start. Get to know and enjoy spending time (days) in nature and the mtn's. Do winter camping. Get real fit. Try to progressively climb higher mtn's for day's at a time. Altitude is not the factor, you need to spend time acclimatizing on mtn's higher than +/- 12,000 feet. Do any exercise that gets your core body strong. Good luck.
@theodorefairhurst Thanks for the reply. By the way, what will be your next goal? You can't aim for a higher peak because this is the highest you can get, but probably something even more difficult than that?
@hoguords sorry pal if you really believe to learn about "mountaineering" on everest on a youtube channel, your name will sometime be added to the list of already 200+ deaths there. The Khumbu Ice fall is "only" approx. 5.500 metres altitude. Add your 2.925 and you reach hillary step oder second step (from th north side).
This mountain is only for serious and professional acting people possible.
@doominator2006 well I truly do not aim to learn how to climb mount Everest from a youtube channel. Furthermore I don't think there are people who think that the stuff you learn from youtube about Everest are more than enough to go and climb the highest peak on the planet.
My questions were more about the process of learning to be a good mountaineer from a person who for sure does have the required experience. That's about it. And inmy opinion we should never underestimate the mountain, no matter how high it is.
Kathmandu. Incredibly great city. We flew out from there to a landing strip called Lukla and hiked 45 km to basecamp Everest. Most all expeditions start in Kathmandu, even if you are going to the norh/ Tibet side. If you are interested in Kathmandu, visit my photo albums/ Cho Oyu/ Album 1/ Kathmandu on my site DareToReach.ca. Enjoy. All the best.
Fun question. Believe me not long , maybe 1 minute. I'm usually ok with winter, but 2 months living on rock and mostly ice gets to you. The real cold was above the Western Cwm on the Lhotse Face and esp. above the South Col. Believe me it was worth it. Good luck.
@magestik6973 // Thanks, I didn't know. I don't know if she survived. She broke her back I heard. In the opening moments of the video there is a body bag no one usually notices. I kept that aspect of the climb to a minimum. Cheers. Ted
@NavyAviation2016 : Thanks for your comment. I was only 22 when I went to the Khumbu uo to the base of Everest the 1st time. You have lots of time and it is a great life experience. Good luck and if you would like to see more photos of Everest and other mountains visit my site at: DareToReach.ca
Everest is riddled with all of these ladders and ropes... so that a privileged few can climb? :{
hopingtoflyaway 2 days ago
awesome nepal................
Ishwor66 3 days ago
This just falled into my Favorites.. Great Video guys!
djsm1th 6 days ago in playlist GoPro Favorite Fan Videos!
this is so dam epic
JSLegoMaster 6 days ago
Koflach Arctis?
thricefelt 1 week ago
@thricefelt
Exact. I've had them since 2005. The liners were crap so I changed them for fitted "Intuition" moulded liners.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
This part of the trip is very dangerous but impressive
nepalviajecom 1 week ago
I had a college room mate that was into climbing. He was very good at it, he had books and maps of nearly every route up every mountain in the world. He talked about climbing Everest, I wonder if he ever made it? I haven't heard from him for about 30 years. I know he walked the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. I would hold the rope and belay, or rappel down, but he could climb a crack about as wide as a piece of paper. I'll stick to riding motorcycles.
clintonearlwalker 1 week ago
God you are so fortunate to be able to do this, I will never have the means to do it, so I live my adventurers through guys like you, thanks so much..
TheMILLERTYME 1 week ago in playlist its been awhile
How does the ladders not brake... those balls must weigh a ton.
LoLInstinct 1 week ago
Incredible..
lostinbatcuntry 1 week ago
Hey Theo, could you tell me how deep that is @ 1:42, thanks.
TheMILLERTYME 1 week ago
@TheMILLERTYME
About 10-15 meters. The cracks vary a lot.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
If im right the Sherpas put up the ladders. If I'm wrong please correct me.
Jslasher100 1 week ago
@Jslasher100
They are called the "Ice Fall Doctors". All the teams pay them and they specialize in maintaining a route through the Khumbu IceFall. It saves considerable amount of time to use ladders than rappel and climb each crevasse. The upper part of the IceFall is very dangerous and virtually crashes and reconfigures daily. I had an avalanche pass meters away from me. The glacier descends about 3 feet a day down the steep slope.Cheers.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
@theodorefairhurst Thanks and im glad that the avalanche didnt completely smash you. I know its dangerous and you never know how dangerous it is until you climb it i will try to go on a one of the climbs in a year or two.
Jslasher100 4 days ago
stunning video footage
gazgolfer100 1 week ago
2:10 ... Is that a body at the bottom??
xXCanadaKidXx 1 week ago
@xXCanadaKidXx
The body was removed. The pack and clothes are still there. Unfortunately it is not uncommon to see.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
@theodorefairhurst Wow, that is both sad and kinda freaky at the same time... btw you are very good at keeping on top of responding to questions and comments, you earned a sub :)
xXCanadaKidXx 1 week ago
@xXCanadaKidXx There are hundreds of dead bodies on Mt Everest I watched a documentary that said 1 in 6 climbers die. Once you die it is very hard or impossible in a lot of cases to bring the bodies back down.
bat1986 1 week ago
these are really the worst circumstances what i have ever seen
tutike821 2 weeks ago
does it get cold enough up there to that you are praying for warm?
doublefreeze 2 weeks ago
@doublefreeze
praying doesn't work, save your energy, keep moving and get the job done sooner than later. Fun question. Believe me, it is bloddy cold.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
Must haves for getting through the Khumbu Icefall and climbing Everest : Climbing gear, plenty of oxygen, balls of one raging rhinocerous.
WeaselWheelie 2 weeks ago
@WeaselWheelie
Good point...I just came back from Africa - rhinoceros can get pretty tempermental and impulsive. Hippos were very impressive. Crocs live with them and stay clear. I reckon that you don't want to mess with them yet they seem to keep their cool (pun). Cheers.
theodorefairhurst 1 week ago
who's the one who bucks up and has to carry all that rope up just to leave it there?
HomeyMoJo1 2 weeks ago
@HomeyMoJo1 Sherpas do most of the rope laying/route making/leading up the mountain.
WeaselWheelie 2 weeks ago
Fantastic video, met you at L'oasis Lodge, Arusha. Will let you know how Iceland goes!
simonburkeisable 2 weeks ago
@simonburkeisable
Thanks. Good travels. Look forward to news on Iceland.
theodorefairhurst 2 weeks ago
Climbing Mount Everest is measureless wrongdoing. Looking up to them is the right, respectful way for the humans as the Gods want it.
globeisnotpyramid 2 weeks ago
@globeisnotpyramid im sorry, what makes you an ambassador to these so called gods?
Croyles 2 weeks ago
If this is you video taping this arduous adventure, then my hats off to you and your team mates Sir! You guys have more balls than I could ever muster, this is coming from a military member. Great video, be safe on future adventures and take every safety precation when venturing into the dead zone up there.
akngac5 3 weeks ago 6
@akngac5
Yes, I am using a helmet-mounted camera. Thank you for your comments. I have just been to Tanzania hiking Kili. Please visit my site: DareToReach.ca for more video and photos of other mountains. The best.
theodorefairhurst 3 weeks ago
man-o-man, not for me, hehe. I spend a lot of time out in the bush, often sleep outside in -30C temperatures and blizzard conditions but have not the slightest desire to test myself way up there like you fellows. Keep safe up there.
stambo2001 3 weeks ago
this is fucking terrifying
benjamima8 4 weeks ago
Be honest, you didn't expect Everest to be doing that now did you.
bandmedal 1 month ago
was there a body at 0:04 ?
TheCanadianclimber 1 month ago
@TheCanadianclimber
You are the first person since I posted this video to notice the body bag. I am Canadian also and my site is: DareToReach.ca
theodorefairhurst 3 weeks ago
is everest a hard mountain to climb technically or is it just the altitude that makes it hard?
CARVER1110 1 month ago
@CARVER1110 Everest is not that technically hard to climb, as some well known climbers have said on good days you can even take a total amateur up. The problem with everst is not the everest but your own body how much can you take. Above 8000m deathzone sets in lack of O2 and your body spends around 70% energy just to breathe. People die because of altitude problems, or they get tired and make a mistake. Khumbu icefall has killed many people as shifting ice comes from nowhere.
Ouija121085 1 month ago
WOW What unbelievable footage. You people have BIG kahunas, hats off and thanks for sharing.
TroopyF 1 month ago
So, my question is: The ladders that span crevasses and allow climbers to clamber up and down icy walls; are those permanently left there or did you guys bring them for your climb?
phishinvan 1 month ago
@phishinvan Nevermind. Should have read the comments. So would it be impossible or just A LOT harder to climb Everest without the assistance of ladders?
phishinvan 1 month ago
@thecow77
You pay an adventure company that consist of cooks, guides, Sherpas. The whole 9 yards. At the beginning of each climbing season a few Sherpas break trail and put new ropes and ladders in place. Some ladders they use for years others they do not.
There is ALOT more to it than that but you get the idea.
Rhett056 1 month ago
i wanna climb it!!
cwrmetallica97 1 month ago
If it wasn't for people such as your good self, the human race would be sitting in caves scratching our arses!!!!
BigOleFatGIT 1 month ago
i got dizzy
jon1151 1 month ago
are there many people on Everest, as in permanent base camps and such, or is it completely wild country and everything is done by yourself and your crew including placing the ladders and such?
thecow777 1 month ago
@thecow777 There are people in basecamp, futher up its inhispitable to people. Ladders/ropes are placed by sherpas who are first to go to set it all up.
Ouija121085 1 month ago
What other mountains have you climbed, and also what do you need to do to climb Mount Everest, like in money, etc who do you pay.
FienStudios 1 month ago
Was that a body at 2:12?
hairesonyourchest 1 month ago
@hairesonyourchest
A climber had fallen down into the crevasse but she was removed. Her pack and clothes were still there.
theodorefairhurst 1 month ago
@theodorefairhurst Ah ok cheers for clearing that up. That sucks :(
hairesonyourchest 1 month ago
@theodorefairhurst Was she dead? Or alive?
SpeedyDemon8001 1 month ago
@SpeedyDemon8001 Quite obviously dead.
themightychickens 1 month ago
Dude how do u get down the mountain
alabamablackOPS50 1 month ago
How long did your time at everest take?
andyslaybids 1 month ago in playlist Favorite Fan Videos!
@andyslaybids
65 days altogether. About 60 days hiking in, out or on the mountain.
theodorefairhurst 1 month ago
@theodorefairhurst Oh cool, I had heard people taking 3-4 months. (90-120 days)
Were you in great shape at the time?
andyslaybids 1 month ago
@theodorefairhurst was that a dead body in there
lawrenceholmes 1 month ago
@andyslaybids
lishen9 1 month ago
I'm not a climber by any means but I've read several books on Everest, and everyone seems to be in agreement; The Ice Fall is the most harrowing part of the trip. However, having now seen your video, I can honestly say words do no justice to this part of the climb. Is it true they have to reset the ladders and ropes almost daily because of movement in the Ice Fall? If so how is this accomplished?
Thanks for posting, this is incredible!!!
enm97 1 month ago
@enm97
The Khumbu Ice Fall is in constant movement and turmoil. Everytime i went through it the upper route was different. I witnessed an avalanche 100 feet in front of me at dawn. It is serene, scary and tumultuous at the same time. We always started climbing up through it at 3am when it was coldest and most solid. It is the job of the 'Ice fall doctors' to reset the ladders daily. However, more harrowing is summit day above the balcony. See more details on my site: DareToReach.ca Thanks.
theodorefairhurst 1 month ago
Have you climbed any of the other eight thousanders?
shaunisabadass 1 month ago
@shaunisabadass
I have climbed Cho Oyu in Tibet, 8201m, October 2008. For other mountains please visit my site at: DareToReach.ca Thanks
theodorefairhurst 1 month ago
it is good video but mt.everest is hight very good video mt.everest is my favorite mount
terppa5 1 month ago
@theodorefairhurst U are a big Idiot, sick motherf..ker for posting this.
georgeolt654 1 month ago
Egotistical nut jobs.
Welencier05 1 month ago
UNA VOLTA ANDAI IN MONTAGNA E STAVO PER CADERE.....
StaseraSiSburra 2 months ago
the khumbu ice fall looks scary...think i might prefer the north side route just to avoid that...which one is harder?
theskilledwon 2 months ago
Dont know if anyone else "get this" but , does your hands get all sweaty and u get chills when you videos from people climbing mountains such this one or generally hanging and there is nothing down but a fast ticket to the other world ??I mean if u think urself to their shoes..what feeling do u get ?
nikoskom 2 months ago
@nikoskom Hands wont get sweaty because its a body reaction to heat
SuperHackMania 2 months ago
Do you have any family??? I am captivated by mountains, but I have always felt climbing mountains such as Everest, K2, etc. is selfish for someone that has family. Risking your life for what...? An accomplishment no one will remember but yourself and the people who know you? If you die you are hurting your family more than how great you would feel after climbing such a mountain. How do you feel about this??? Just wondering from a climbers perspective.
theatomicpig3333 2 months ago 2
@theatomicpig3333
Really really good and tough question. I have family and they do get concerned. Selfish is not quite the word though. Different people need different experiences to feel alive and engaged in life. If we only did safe stuff, we wouldn't be where we are as a race. Personally, I need to challenge and test myself and pursue my passions. It is not lame- it is me. I have always been that way. I do understand your point of view- it is also very valid. Visit: DareToReach.ca for more.
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago 11
@theodorefairhurst First logical response to critisism on YouTube. congrats!
rid3r99 2 months ago
at 2:11 are those dead climbers?
Sethsmusicvideos 2 months ago
it is good but. there is allreally route made for them . heroes is some one else..
mcleodganj 2 months ago
1 out of 4 climbers die!!!! whyyyyyyyyyyyyy would you do it??
but i want to after watching this haha~~ adrenaline rush
phantomwaltz 2 months ago
Fixed roping and latters all over the place....
zaoisaprettycoolband 2 months ago
this video needs more views, it's more impressive than 'charlie bit my finger'!
MilockGAMES24 2 months ago
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buffspringfield 2 months ago
balls ov steel.2 all the climbers who have beat the mountain....
MrGarethpierce 2 months ago
funny how things call people. why im so drawn to everest ill never know, but its a calling deep with in.
toxicpimpsmack 2 months ago 2
Unbelievable!!! Totally amazing footage, thank you for sharing with the world. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for climbers. At 32 I wonder if it's too late to start... I might have to enroll in some classes in Canmore (Yamnuska).
MissBriBriK 2 months ago
@MissBriBriK
It is never too late to start, especially at only 32. Living in Canmore is a mountain culture dream come true. You are right in the mecca of mountain life. Follow your passions.
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
amazing footage!! totally breathtaking
SoulGlo100 2 months ago
@SoulGlo100
Really appreciate. Other good stuff on my site: DareToReach.ca Ted
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
where is the fall?
oreskec 2 months ago 8
@oreskec
Not sure what you are referring to?
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
@theodorefairhurst ICE FALL
ZedBazinga 2 months ago
@oreskec its called the khumbu icefall located between base camp and camp 1. read a book.
sandbox390 2 months ago in playlist Favorite Fan Videos!
@oreskec It was the majority of the video. That's what the climbers where trying to get through. Those chunks of ice are just parts of the ice fall.
seanerz 1 month ago
Which helmet-mounted camera did he use? I would like to buy one that is able to operate under high altitude and very very low temperature.
mmogcnvps 2 months ago
@mmogcnvps
GoPro hero. I think all of the other brands work well as well. Good luck. Ted
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
Very nice!
theNikola1987 2 months ago
wahts that at 2:10?
DubstepTaco 3 months ago
@DubstepTaco
No joke.
Those are people who have died.
If you dont know about Everest its too high up to get the bodies down from so if you fall and get hurt to the point were your unable to climb then most likely ur dead.
Gam3rsMedia 3 months ago
Epic Achievment mate. very good work. This isnt just an event. its an absolute completion of life! well done
DubstepTaco 3 months ago 2
@DubstepTaco
Thank you. It was great.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
@theodorefairhurst man what is that at 2:10
freofan4 2 months ago
@theodorefairhurst man what is that at 2:10 great achievment bitherway my uncles cousin just climbed k2
freofan4 2 months ago
@freofan4
A woman climber fell into the crevasse. What you see is her backpack and clothes. Unfortunately, I heard that she had broken her back but I do not know about her outcome.
Congrats on your uncles cousin climbing K2.
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
@theodorefairhurst Was that woman in your expedition?
Exarz 2 months ago
@Exarz
No, she wasn't in our expedition nor did I know her. Very sad.
theodorefairhurst 2 months ago
This video seriously deserves more views.
Fantome1989 3 months ago
All my Respect for all your achievment sir..... my mate and i are starting to learn little by little all the basis of mountaineering!!! we got in mind to climb island peak in the next years
MrAsllan12 3 months ago
@MrAsllan12
Great choice. All the best. Go for it.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
@theodorefairhurst Thanks a lot monsieur :-)
MrAsllan12 3 months ago
Bryan, if you want to climb everest you first need to go buy the book freedom of the hills. Read that and memorize it like its your bible. Next you need to join your local mountaineering club, take all the basic classes and pass then invest high quality 5k in gear and start climbing the classic American summits. If you become a stellar and fit mountaineer and meet the right people you'll be invited as an expedition member or you'll have to dump upwards of 250k and go on a commercial expedition
beohooves05 3 months ago
i wanna climb this mountain - what can i do to prepare myself, i have no clinbing experience,.
bryans6669 3 months ago
@bryans6669
Hi Bryan. Good advise from the reply above to buy Freedom of the Hills. It is the bible of mountaineering. Next just go out there and hike and trek in the hills and mountains. Get experience and climb higher each time. It is about getting confidence in yourself. Get your body and psychology strong. It adds up- one step at a time. Good luck.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
@bryans6669
Advice -
Read books about climbing Everest
Gam3rsMedia 3 months ago
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davidkalimalang 3 months ago
Wonderful video. Can you tell me the which camera you used? Thanks so much
mosaicglass 3 months ago
@mosaicglass Hi he used a GOPRO HD helmet cam... it is wrote a the end of the video :)
MrAsllan12 3 months ago
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kevski12 3 months ago
I heard the sherpas do the hardest tasks like laying those stairs infront of them and carrying those rich people's additional oxygen tanks weighing 20-30kg more. where as the rich climbers carry only around 10kg.
toguNYC 3 months ago
@toguNYC
The Sherpas are definitely an intergral part of climbing Everest. As you may know they were a very important part from day 1 with Hillary. Their livelihood counts on climbers and trekkers. They do put oxygen bottles (7-8 kg) in place high on the mountain. Undoubtedly, there are some rich climbers but unless they are trained, strong and experienced, they probably will give up and go home early. I saw people leaving on a daily basis when I was there. Climbers carry their own loads.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
@theodorefairhurst
"The Sherpas are definitely an intergral part of climbing Everest", yeah that is an understatement ! they place all the ropes / ladders / oxygen tanks ahead of all the teams.....climing without them would eliminate 80% of all attempts on Everest (maybe that would be a good thing to cut down on un trained traffic jams / bottlenecks) ; )
TroubadourJuggernaut 3 months ago
@TroubadourJuggernaut
I agree that there is a certain signifcant percentage of people who should not be there. Many of whom however leave long before summit day arrives. Remember however, all expeditions including Hillary's and Mallory's needed a large contigent of porters to make it happen. Cheers.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
U people r amazing.. I wil at everest after next 2 years.. Itz one of my dream...a.d..
babzysd 3 months ago
@kickzass101
Kickzsass, you are dead right on both counts and in both comments. Everest is a serious mountain. This video is taken on the lower part of the mountain between Base Camp and Camp 1. The upper reaches of Everest are certainly more difficult and deadly. One must develop mental and physical skills first. Thanks for your comments.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
You guys-heroes!
what song?
grigpriy 4 months ago
This is all amazing :) If you get back to your first steps in mountaineering what does it take to prepare yourself for Everest? Which are the summits that you've got to climb? What altitude? Specific wourkout program? I'm too young and unexperienced to get to Everest, the highest I've ever been is 2925m :)
hoguords 4 months ago
@hoguords
Hiking and trekking as much as you can is a great way to start. Get to know and enjoy spending time (days) in nature and the mtn's. Do winter camping. Get real fit. Try to progressively climb higher mtn's for day's at a time. Altitude is not the factor, you need to spend time acclimatizing on mtn's higher than +/- 12,000 feet. Do any exercise that gets your core body strong. Good luck.
theodorefairhurst 3 months ago
@theodorefairhurst Thanks for the reply. By the way, what will be your next goal? You can't aim for a higher peak because this is the highest you can get, but probably something even more difficult than that?
hoguords 3 months ago
@hoguords sorry pal if you really believe to learn about "mountaineering" on everest on a youtube channel, your name will sometime be added to the list of already 200+ deaths there. The Khumbu Ice fall is "only" approx. 5.500 metres altitude. Add your 2.925 and you reach hillary step oder second step (from th north side).
This mountain is only for serious and professional acting people possible.
doominator2006 3 months ago
@doominator2006 well I truly do not aim to learn how to climb mount Everest from a youtube channel. Furthermore I don't think there are people who think that the stuff you learn from youtube about Everest are more than enough to go and climb the highest peak on the planet.
hoguords 3 months ago
My questions were more about the process of learning to be a good mountaineer from a person who for sure does have the required experience. That's about it. And inmy opinion we should never underestimate the mountain, no matter how high it is.
hoguords 3 months ago
amazing footage !
tourettetruthserum 4 months ago
Was that a body that had been given a glacial burial at 2:10?
GhilliedUp 4 months ago
@GhilliedUp
Someone had falled in the crevasse. She was removed but what you see is her belongings.
theodorefairhurst 4 months ago
@theodorefairhurst Ah, I hope she was alright. Thanks for the reply, and for the great footage.
GhilliedUp 4 months ago
wow !u got balls!that scared the shit outta me........
quigs1982 4 months ago
you guys are my heroes...best of luck, stay safe...
geniemist 4 months ago
what city did you land in and what city did you stay in next to everest before the climb?
abcjohnlock1993 4 months ago
@abcjohnlock1993
Kathmandu. Incredibly great city. We flew out from there to a landing strip called Lukla and hiked 45 km to basecamp Everest. Most all expeditions start in Kathmandu, even if you are going to the norh/ Tibet side. If you are interested in Kathmandu, visit my photo albums/ Cho Oyu/ Album 1/ Kathmandu on my site DareToReach.ca. Enjoy. All the best.
theodorefairhurst 4 months ago
how long did it take you to get used to summer back home again
Astronautical123 4 months ago
@Astronautical123
Fun question. Believe me not long , maybe 1 minute. I'm usually ok with winter, but 2 months living on rock and mostly ice gets to you. The real cold was above the Western Cwm on the Lhotse Face and esp. above the South Col. Believe me it was worth it. Good luck.
theodorefairhurst 4 months ago
@theodorefairhurst so where u fall?
userarefull 4 months ago
who knew there were ladders on mt everest...?
therippedcommenter 4 months ago
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BridgetCarey1 4 months ago
whats at 2:10?
magestik6973 5 months ago
@magestik6973: A woman had fallen down the crevasse and what you see is her pack, etc at the bottom.
theodorefairhurst 4 months ago
@theodorefairhurst crazy, did she survive? btw this video was featured at superstokerdotcom
magestik6973 4 months ago
@magestik6973 // Thanks, I didn't know. I don't know if she survived. She broke her back I heard. In the opening moments of the video there is a body bag no one usually notices. I kept that aspect of the climb to a minimum. Cheers. Ted
theodorefairhurst 4 months ago
bravo!!
SuperPakistan777 5 months ago
Thank you very much , great vidéo !
BFDUHFCD 5 months ago
beautiful work! climbing, camera, and music, thanks guys!
myraiderscowboys 5 months ago
truly incredible
sunnyday157 5 months ago
whats then name of first song ?
Ishvires 5 months ago
@mndpsp1 a body
RumbleInTheJungle15 5 months ago
Amazing video! one of my goals is to one day reach the summit of everest! what was that at 2:10 though?
mndpsp1 5 months ago
incredible! but uhm ya I think I would have had to turn around at the first ladder lol
rclrocks 5 months ago
amazing footage
Theokondak 5 months ago
Amazing footage! Thanks so much for sharing!!
wimic06 5 months ago
Really, respect. How you know that ledder will not fall? is snow that "hard" to easily walk on without fear to fall down?
magicnoland 5 months ago
2:10 dead body?
freebrook 5 months ago
did u put all the gear like the ladders and stuff or where they there when u guys got there?
sttyel 5 months ago
you are awsome
eddieis100 5 months ago
Amazing footage!
moctezuma696 5 months ago
Fantastic footage!
moctezuma696 5 months ago
awesome footage, I'm only 18 but maybe someday I'll have the courage (and experience) to attempt Everest.
NavyAviation2016 6 months ago
@NavyAviation2016 : Thanks for your comment. I was only 22 when I went to the Khumbu uo to the base of Everest the 1st time. You have lots of time and it is a great life experience. Good luck and if you would like to see more photos of Everest and other mountains visit my site at: DareToReach.ca
theodorefairhurst 6 months ago
What hight is this, 5.9?
Remman 6 months ago
I'm holding my breath:O Don't want to waste the oxygen!. Damn...
Remman 6 months ago
those ladders look so sketchy! I had no idea there were so many of them in place to cross sections or to climb cliffs.
roshan17t 6 months ago
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EWE38 6 months ago
must have been an adventure indeed!
MRresievil310 6 months ago
@SUPERHIPPLS
yes....
there is still around 200 bodies on that mountain...
CaptchaLetters 6 months ago
this is so inspiring! thank you for sharing. wow
emasraw1 6 months ago