WE SUMMITED AUSTRALIA'S TALLEST PEAK IN WINTER (Mnt. Kosciuszko)
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2023
- Tia & Cheveyo
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Australia is the oldest continent on earth so our mountain ranges have all been worn down over time. I enjoyed your video, not many of the travellers go to that part of Australia.
No you are right there.
@Michael Rogers OK, how the hell are you gonna be able to prove anything you just said, all you're doing is reciting a Wikipedia page... Needless to say 99.9% of history is bullshit... just because you read it in a book doesn't make it true...
Really? I don't think that sounds right!
@@AuntyJack123 it is 4.4 billion years old and is the oldest continent, researches have proved this apparently. The tectonic plate info was interesting about Australia's mountains
@@barbdunne not quite, it was part of gondwanaland, which consisted of the south america, new zealand, antarctica, africa, small pacific countries and south east asia
You were dangerously under prepared/equipped for the trip, but fortunately you were lucky and the weather did not catch you out too much. Rapid change has happened many times to others, sometimes with fatal results. It is not a high mountain, but it is still hazardous in any season. You saw how fast the cloud came in, and it could easily get to whiteout, and once you lose the path on the high plains you can disappear and your body not be found until summer. Fortunately you did not. The story of the woman in front who slipped is far from unusual. You don't seem to have realised what a risk you took.
I'm loving your videos of your exploration of my home country, but please, please be careful. We want you to have a great time and just take away great memories.
Totally Agree, Great photography but you need to be more careful - no gloves and socks let alone weatherproof clothing, appropriate shoes or emergency beacon also cell phone reception is patchy and yes. people do go missing like stated. Even a few snowboarders died when caught in a blizzard a decade ago and not found till summer even though they were just a few hundred meters from a patrolled area. If anyone else is thinking of doing this please be more careful. Staff at the lift have a duty of care to warn people of the dangers.
Yeah, not sure what the resort staff were doing. They should have warned you. That’s very, very underdressed for June in the High Country. You could have been caught in a blizzard.
Thanks nanna
@@AuntyJack123 Have you ever been hypothermic in a white-out? I have. Blizzards blow across the tops of mountains in minutes. It can go from sunny to zero visibility almost instantly. You can't tell up from down, you have no depth perception. You accidently wander off the trail, fall down a slope, maybe just a hundred metres. Maybe you hurt your leg or hit your head. Doesn't matter, you won't find your way back up. There's no cell phone coverage. Everything is just white. You start feeling tired, like you want to lie down and go to sleep in the snow. You lose the ability to focus and concentrate, everything slows down. Nobody will find you. Happens all the time. Just ask any ski patrol at a big resort. They all have stories.
Love your videos, glad you were okay (defs needed more layers!)
Are you coming back to Perth at the end of your Australia trip?
I'm and Aussie who has never been to the summit of Australia... so thanks for taking me along with you. Well done and GREAT photography!!! On to the Nation's Capital... Canberra.
Neither have they, Kosciusko the tallest mountain on the Australian mainland is only the third highest in Australia. Mt McClintock in the Britannia range, Australian Antarctic Territory is the highest and Mawson's Peak on Herd Island, again in the Antarctic Territory is second.
@@terryjeisman7550 Our hopes - dashed on a technicality 😂
@@OnePackWanderers OK... next continent has to be Antarctica - I have faith in you, you can do it :-D
@@terryjeisman7550 Crikey Terry, you've climbed to the TOP on my list mate. Thanks mate.
I've done it, but it was in January, i.e. mid summer. Also I was 15 at the time!
Many moons ago I drove my mini minor to the top (before they stopped it) there used to be a letter box at the top. Couldn't see a thing as we were in cloud and it was summer.
As an Australian, a Melburnian to be specific, there is no way I would ever freeze my arse off walking up to that summit, so thank you for doing it for me. It looks beautiful. Proud of both of you and glad you enjoyed it.
I've lived in Australia for about 38 years but I want to thank you for showing me parts of the country I have never seen . 🥰
Snow season hasn't really hit yet, but shouldn't be far off. Kosciuszko National Park is a beautiful place....Great video guys as always!
Awesome work guys! I'm an Aussie and have had 62 years to do what you did but still haven't made it. You sure captured its beauty.
Fantastic video again. I am sure many Australians such as myself have really embraced you guys and your content, because you're "real" ,you seem to genuinely love what you do and experience together and are so respectful to the culture and people/places you visit. I hang out for your next video every few days.
Hats off to you! The person who spoke to you was right, nobody does that in winter ... even though winter is only officially 6 days old😂 Although Kosciuszko is not very tall by world standards the weather up there is very changeable at very short notice. You did very well. Congratulations; you've done what very few Australians have done! Crossing the Nullarbor is in that category too. You've set a high batting average! The name of the mountain can be pronounced two ways : Kozzi-oskko ... as most of us pronounce it or, Koshi-ush-ko if you try to put a bit of a Polish inflection on it. There is some discussion about what the Indigenous name is. Kunama Namadgi seems to have some consensus ; pronounced Koo-narma Nuh-madge-ii. It means snow and mountains - or snowy mountains.
As far as I know, Mt Kosciusko never had a specific Indigenous name. It was just one of the mountains.
@@athag1 That's as far as you know which may not be very far. Australians is giving back to the land their first nation names.
Yeah, the other indigenous names associated with the area are Jagungal, Jar-gan-gil, Tar-gan-gi and Tackingal. These are all related to the Bogong Moth, as the local peoples would congregate in the area to feast on them.
@@barnowl5774 Yes, hence the discussion on what indigenous name should be used, as they only had a name for the region (as far as anyone knows), not the individual peaks. If they did have individual names, they have been lost, with the possible exception of Mt Townsend - Targangil (one reference in a letter).
Like Mount Wellington (Kunanyi), it might seem mild and not windy, until you get to the top!
I’m from this area! So great to see it getting some coverage, it’s a beautiful part of the world that not many people even know about. I’ve summited Kozi plenty of times, but never in winter! Thanks for showing some more people that there’s more to Australia than Outback and beaches.
P.S. We pronounce it Koz-ee-oss-koe
Me too, went to school in Cooma. 😊
I did this walk 3 weeks ago and it was deep snow all the way, could barely find the track and the grate was covered which was fun lol. It was snowing on Kosciuszko summit and 0 visibility. Everyone at home said I was crazy, but its one if the most awesome experiences! The absolute white, blue sky which was dynamic and changed to mist a few times, the peacefulness, snow flaking around. Its amazing.
Looks like you had an amazing experience! However, it's always a good idea to be prepared (i.e. dressed, equipped) for any possible weather condition when entering an alpine environment, no matter the season... Not trying to lecture you, just want you to stay safe. 🏔⛰❤
Undoubtedly the best UA-cam vlogers ever to film Australia.
Your exicement in your videos and off the beaten track footage is outstanding.
Kudos to you both for your cinematography and such a natural and personable couple.
By far the best and enjoyable chanell to watch on travel videos.
You both bounce off each other perfectly.❤❤❤
by far one of ur best vlogs, beautifully filmed and felt a little spiritual. I could not help thinking about my cousin who climbed Mt Augustus in Western Australia a few years ago and she died with her husband so tragically from the heat and exhaustion. I am glad you both made it and showed me something I’d never seen, itwas truly beautiful. Thank you both ❤️
No such thing as bad weather...just bad clothing. Great vlog guys 🤗❤
Touché
Germans always say that re the clothing phrase.
Wow, THAT was otherworldly! Well done, but seriously,
I was getting Cold just watching you, very underdressed.
But hey, you did it and that's something to be Proud of!
That's the first sock-less assault on a summit I've seen, well done. Great shots. So now it's from the cold peak to hot air valley, (Canberra), quite the contrast.
I was getting concerned and ready to raise the alarm for a search and rescue party to come for you!
Oh I'm so glad you're coming to Canberra! For a cheap feed there's an iconic kebab shop at Yarralumla shops with kebabs that weigh 1kg, you could easily share one. Soo good!
Make sure you visit the arboretum too. Lonsdale Street in Braddon with a rainbow roundabout. There's so much to see here!
I can’t believe you guys did it dressed the way you are! I would not have! Congratulations!! 🇦🇺
I am so proud of both of you , summit the highest mountain in oz and saved lives while doing it , it cannot get any better than that 😊
Its an amazing walk, but don't underestimate it... especially in winter.
This was such a fun adventure! Although those bare ankles in the snow looked hazardous 😅 Had no idea Australia had something like this - thanks for taking us along!
This one you absolutely smashed it, well done. Great footage, very natural couple. You are great ambassadors for your country. Canberra will be interesting, Enjoyable !
I am an Aussie, and that was amazing! I've never done this walk. It has its own beauty, doesn't it? I could feel your excitement and natural enthusiasm. You two really remind me of my partner at the time, and I, when we were your age. (47 now). We climbed up Ben Nevis in Scotland, also a small giant, when we were round about your ages. The excitement you showed just took me right back there! Thankyou for your wonderful filming. You have helped inspire me to do this walk too! I hope you are coming up to North Queensland in your travels.
If others are doing the hike I would highly recommend going via The Charlottes Pass route! No lift fees, and it’s a really scenic route! I went via the lift route back in school, and again recently via charlottes pass with a friend visiting Australia from the UK!
Love this travel vlog. So far, this is my favorite site in Australia. The pix are gorgeous. Like your new intro too….subscribe!
Very very brave guys.. that could have potentially been really dangerous .. but im still glad you reached the top and got back safely...love following your videos..
definitely. at the bottom, i would have asked, now that we’re still.alive, what is the intended cue when the steel walkway ends? my 1st guess, continue on at your own peril.
In winter proper, the middle of winter, all the ground including down to the village would be covered in snow. Magic.
Great place to ski during the season which officially starts after Kings birthday weekend in June. Ain't Australia fascinating. Never regretted emigration to this wonderful place.
The view of the Kosciuszko Range from the west is amazing; the escarpment drops straight over and has more of a true 'Alps' look to it. However the mountains in Tasmania are even more spectacular in winter. It's hard to believe but people have perished in blizzards and avalanches in the Australian Alps. The coldest temperature in Australia was recorded at Charlotte's Pass in the Snowy Mountains: minus 24 C in 1994.
Great video again. You guys were very lucky to Summit in the clothes you had on, 2023 was one of the warmest snow seasons in Australia for a while.
Well done! You've done something that most Aussies have never done.
FYI it's the tallest mountain on the mainland of Australia. There are a couple of islands south-west of the mainland that are taller (plus they are the only currently active volcanos in Aus), plus technically some mountains in the Australian section of Antarctica are higher as well. Search for Heard Island.
Like #2 from Gilbert Arizona!🎉❤
REALLY digging these cinematic shots, can imagine the challenge of having cold fingers made that nearly impossible. Beautiful video, guys!
Our fingers were pretty numb at the end of the day 🥶
Awesome vlog, well done. I love it when people overseas mention that Australia's "Alps" are quite small; There's almost always an Aussie nearby who will say "Yeh, well they used to be a lot bigger though". I also love the way you two appreciate raw beauty. ❤
Ski season starts this weekend - doesn’t look promising this year. I think last year there was quite a heavy coverage by this time.
Thank you for showing the world we actually have different climates! We’ve been reasonably tectonically stable for quite a while (in human terms, not that long geologically), so our mountains are very old and weathered. Which makes them extremely dangerous and easy to get lost in. That catches locals as well as tourists.
The Dandenong Ranges, where you were staying before, are technically not real mountains - they’re the eroded remains of the edge of a massive super volcano caldera. Most of the eastern part of Australia is littered with ancient calderas.
It is fascinating how Australia is so tectonically stable when it is so (relatively) close to the tectonic Ring of Fire.
We spoke with a few Thredbo residents and it seems the outlook for this season is bleak, as you say. If it were any colder, we would’ve been priced out of the whole hike as it would’ve required proper gear.
Speaking of calderas, I expect that Tia and Cheveyo will blow through the Tweed Valley on their way from Sydney to Brisbane, and hope they take in a view of Mount Warning from the rim of the Tweed Caldera. There is a certain something about a volcanic caldera forty kilometres across.
@@OnePackWanderersyea i live coffs harbour and east of the hinterlands which is north nsw and goes into qld a bit, but the hinterlands snows every year and by mid may. No snow so far even though it did hit -10 out west, hit 0 in coffs harbour. Last year we got -4.5 on the East Coast!!!!! It usually does snow around, orange and goulburn canberra armidale and all that. This year has been boring. And 2 days ago there was a blizzard on the mountains, it snowed close to melbourne, ballarat, canberra and alot of those high places.
Great place in summer also, the alpine wilderness areas provide so many options for hiking/bushwalking, camping, mountain biking etc, and the rivers are crystal clear and ice cold from the snow melt.
Tia and Cheveyo, absolutely amazing footage, and beautifully described. You remind us so much of Heidi and I starting over 40 years ago to travel. The Alps are beautiful and you presented Thredbo perfectly, its certainly changed from when we used to ski there in the 70's.
Keep travelling safe and giving us wonderful views of the Antipodes 😎😎🤙🤙
Awesome video guys. My ex-gf from Wisconsin found it hilarious we "go to the snow". My family always went to the other resort in Perisher. It could be argued its cheaper to fly and ski in NZ (Not now NZ expensive also)or Korea than the two major ski fields of Australia. Well done you've have achieved more than most Aussies including myself.
A part of Australia we love - and now you have made us want to go back sooner rather than later!! Especially in a shoulder season. I am glad the weather did not deteriorate on you.
This is so cool! The clouds rolling over the mountains looked amazing. What a great experience ☺
I’m moving to Melbourne next week! Did a week camping in Mt Buffalo in winter and loved the snow-can’t wait to explore more of the Alpine region! The walking trail looks so well maintained! Thanks for taking us along with you 🤍
Thanks for showing me this part of australia ive never seen. You definitely captured how dam cold it is!
How beautiful is it up the mountain, beautiful cinematography guys, absolutely gorgeous
The temperature and weather up the top of the mountains can change dramatically (and dangerously) in a very short time!
You might notice how a lot of the trees on the skyline around Thredbo don't have any leaves. These are not deciduous trees losing their leaves in winter - it is the result of the huge bushfires in January 2020 which burnt everything. However gum trees can often regrow from the burnt trunks, but the tall limbs stay bare. So instead of being a totally dead landscape, many of the trees are still alive.
I loved this video and even though our mountains are not high , you still appreciated the beauty of this beautiful national park .
One of the top moments we’ve ever had. It was stunningly beautiful up there, on that day.
Well done guys, you never quit! What a great achievement and another unique experience to include in your mature age storybook - no socks, no gloves! I went to Thredbo in ski season once with some friends, the slippery ski lift was enough excitement for me, and I've never been back! Really looking forward to your next Aussie adventure! 🤗👍
Such a beautiful video with spectacular views, the snowhopper line was exactly what I was thinking too 😀. You two are awesome 💜
Australia actually sends athletes to the Winter Olympics and we've won some medals, including 6 golds. Our favourite is Steven Bradbury's in the speed skating.
Last man standing. 😂😂😂
You guys are right, we Aussies do tend to butcher plenty of words 🙃. PS - no socks in snow country..??? Doh!
You’re oh so brave to make that hike. I have low tolerance for that kind of cold. Very happy for you to take me there to catch those wonderful views 😊, thank you.
I never imagined climbing Mt. Kosciuszko could be a possible goal for me. But judging by this video it seems rather achievable. Even if it's not the hardest hike, the bragging rights and the sense of accomplishment is greater motivation in my mind than the idea of hiking what might be a longer and more challenging trail somewhere else. Now I just need to get back in shape.
I thought tia was the happiest a person could be when she was holding the Koala but this tops it
Great video
Good job guys walking up Mt Kosciuszko (pronounced as ko si oz ko) during winter. Australian alps are generally windy on one side because there is no nearby mountains to block the wind 😁 We also get more wild weather in Winter - South East anyways.
If/when you make your way to Hobart, Tasmania, be sure to go Mt Wellington. It may be lower than Mt Kosciuszho but it's colder and windier even in Summer 😄
Beautiful! I felt the cold but the scenery is stunning. You two are very brave. Thank you very very much for filming your experience.
What were you guys thinking! Regular clothes, no socks to the snowies in winter! ❄️ You could have hired snow gear for the day!
i’d throw in a beer toward a knowledgeable local guide if you think you’ll do this again.
Absolutely stunning. I can only imagine in real life how this was. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for showcasing a special part of Australia.
It's what I've associated Australia all my life, having lived in this region.
You really did a great job capturing the Main Range just at the start of the snow season, which Kosci is on.
The second highest mountain is Mt Townsend which you can see from Kosci is technically harder to walk up as it's like a massive boulder has been smashed on top.
Love the Snowies.
Fun fact, the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere is Perisher which is only like 20ks from where you were as the crow flies.
Great video. Im a 42 Aussie and only just summited Kosi last weekend. I rode my bike as far as you're allowed. And had to walk the last 1.5ks. It was definitely worth it.
My lord guys you really dodged a bullet there. It can be so dangerous at that time of the year up there, especially going unprepared like you guys. Jesus happy you're both safe.
Laughed instantly when Tia paused saying the name of the place your at. Wonder how many besides me caught that?? YES I see snow. I can hear the wind. Amazing views after only 2 miles. I would have ran down to the frozen lake and tested it. If really frozen solid, I would have walked on it. Snow hopper needs help. Congrats you made it.Cheers with a beer and burger. 2 Words Absolutely Outstanding
really glad to catch a new video, you guys keep me inspired and make me work harder so hopefully i can visit the whole world one day, also my favorite parts of your videos are the food reviews and Tia for scale 😄.
Love the food reviews and the tour of the accomodation is fun too!
Great spot. Very daring of you both as the weather can change in a blink of an eye, this time of the year. Well done.
Really admired your dedication and courage to have hiked that far with not very protective warm clothing and foot wear 😂 I felt cold in my feet when I watched you walk! I have done higher altitude in the Himalayas but poked holes on my ankle high trekking boots with the terrain so really worried about your very simple urban foot wear. Really relieved that you did it and the sceneries were amazing too ❤
We say it like: Cos-i-os-co... So yeah, we are probably butchering it too 😅😅 Well done for trying guys!! You are absolute troopers haha
Also, TIA!!! Next time you guys have some downtime (maybe next food poisoning lol), she needs to watch the first LOTR movie... Especially if you guys ever go to New Zealand!! (Which you should!!)
Food poisoning comment had us both laughing so hard 😂🤣
Totally agree on watching LOTR! They are masterpieces.
@@OnePackWanderers they are!! Also, I was just laughing thinking of this headline: "American tourist with bare ankles saves a woman at the peak of Mt Kosciuszko!" - what a hero! 🙌🙌😁
Such a great Vlog and great memories for me. I did that walk at Easter in 1985. The snow was on the Mountain and surrounds and it was a sunny day. Beautiful countryside with massive boulders. Had the pleasure of working in Thredbo in my 20's for a Snow Season and my boyfriend worked at Chalotttes Pass. He walked over the mountains to see me and got lost in a snow storm. Fortunately he was rescued and arrived via helicopter to Thredbo. Love was grand then. Enjoy our beautiful country!
That was great, I froze just watching. Bare ankles 🥶🥶
Here's a little fact for you. I worked with a Polish guy and this mountain came up in conversation and I called it Kosiosco (the way we pronounce it) and he said it's actually Koshoosco (the Polish pronunciation)
wow that was magical, so dreamy
That's the feel we were trying to convey so it's awesome it landed that way for you 😊
Tia's joke... I was excpecting him to say, 'ya hear that?... crickets.'
Ah man, I am so disappointed I didn't say that. It's brilliant!
yet another great video like you guys simply never miss
Great video of my country 🇦🇺🇦🇺
I am always happy when I watch your videos
Well done, congrats talk about determination. I drove through the Snowies and have been skiing a couple of times but never climbed the summit. Your video reminded me how lucky we are to live in this amazing country. Cheers
Really enjoyed this one guys. Great work!
So Strezleki named Kosciusko and also there is a famous track named after him….. you should do it! ✅😂
Good job guys! I'm so amazed by you two! Thanks for the journey, for taking us to place we would otherwise not see!
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Looking forward to the next one in Canberra. Happy trails.
Outstanding !!
You two have done better than we did! We tried to get there but only made it to the top of the chairlift because the weather was atrocious, and that was in summer! January 2016 to be precise. We had the then 10 year old with us though, and didn’t want to do anything stupid. We waited for a while in the cafe to see if it would clear, but it wasn’t to be. Back down we went.
Thank you for the video. This inspires me to take my son in the not so cold season.
Feel refreshed watching that great vid. Thx. Vistas to die for. 😊
I love that walk, both when there is a lot more snow than this, but also in summer when there is only small patches of snow in the places that never get direct sun. Those alpine meadows and rocks can look quite surreal in summer. That lake in summer is gorgeous. That whole Kosciusko plateau and peak have so many moods and it is stunningly beautiful up there.
I too have slipped and slid down a icy rocky scree close to Thredbo. Not my idea of fun.
Congrats and we’ll done guys! Thanks for another amazing video.
Such a good video! Don’t often see people visit there. Thank you for doing the inland track to Sydney!
Some spectacular footage guys, nice work!
Congrats guys on an amazing effort in getting to the summit in those conditions. Love your videos. Keep up the good work
This video made us so nervous. Almost couldn't watch. So brave, and the footage beautiful. Done a few teeny tiny climbs in nz, and I think you were under prepared. Wanted to helicopter in some socks! Stay safe you guys. You are precious to us. Eek.
It's amazing!
Thank you for sharing.
Great video as always. Looking forward to the next one.
It’s kinda cool seeing tourists visit my country haha and seeing it from your perspective. Just seeing the things you guys think is cool that I see daily, is superrrr cool! Love what you guys are doin!
Well done you guys! Very brave on a cold day like that!
Nearly all Aussies have been taught to mispronounce Mt Kosciusko. It's not "Cozzy oss ko". It's "Koz chooss ko". I know this because I'm of Polish descent.
Also, it might interest you (or not😅) that Tadeusz Kościuszko was a Polish military commander that is revered in many countries, from France, Lithuania, Poland and the USA. He fought for the American Revolutionary side in the war for independence from Britain, and against Russian oppression in Poland, Belarus and Lithuania. Legend!
Cheveyo! What you're wearing is a pair of what we Aussies call "ankle freezers". Just thought you should know.😊
This has inspired me to go read his Wikipedia page. What a guy
@@OnePackWanderersDo it mate! You won't be disappointed!😊
Bloody great photography! Another great, amusing video. I'm going to miss when your videos once you leave Australia!
Love you guys! This was great to watch.
Another great video guys. The genuine love you have for each other is wonderful to see. Keep up the good work👍
That was a brilliant video,the camera work was awesome,and it refreshed my memories of going up Kosciuszko with my brother when i was visiting from the UK.but we went on the Charlotte Pass rout during the summer and the flora was beautiful,but even then their was a strong cool wind blowing and i seemed to be the only one in a tee shirt when we reached the summit.Thanks once again for what i consider to be your best video in Australia so far.Cheers.
Thanks for doing a video on this, otherwise I never would have known of it. It's now on my bucketlist!