Smart call turning around. The mountain will always be there but if you do something dumb you might not be there. It's a very dangerous mountain and a lot of people under estimate it. I summited it last year during October. That same week a man died from a fall, and a different lady had to get air lifted from outpost camp. That's the risk you take and you just have to be smart. Apply for the permits again next year. I'd suggest investing in quality hiking shoes, as well as an osprey day pack. Also bring a water filter and filter along the trail it saves so much weight and there are plenty of streams. Lastly you could take diamox two days before the hike which significantly helps with altitude symptoms. Just work on your elevation gain. Do a bunch of 4000+ foot elevation gain hikes. Weight lifting as well, but mainly building the stamina and mental strength getting use to that leg burn for hours on end. Very impressed how far you guys made it for it being your first hike. I think you guys will easily summit next year. Just prepare more. Take care, have fun, and stay safe!
Good job, guys! You made a wise decision to not push yourselves and risk serious injury or worse...The mountain will be there when you're ready for the next attempt. Safety first!
Cool video, you guys did really well. Especially for a couple first timers. It's a very tough hike, but it sure is incredible out there. With a little more prep you guys will definitely summit. I'd say give it another go. Get that pic holding the sign and sign the book next to the hut. I've been going back every year since my first summit, and that was 5 years ago. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
You did good. . Nothing to be ashamed of. . One day i will climb it. . I need to train harder. I did Mt Baldy at 10,064 ft, altitude sickness. . Great video
At 11:45 When he said: "we're almost there, only 4 miles to go" 😂 Not knowing that the hardest part is coming! The 99 switchbacks and the last 1.9 miles to the summit. This make the first 6 miles look like a walk in the park.😅
@@LegitTomtopia reason why my pack was heavy because of carrying tents and stuff. Party of 8 people and the ladies didn't want to carry any of those things lol. Filter water is key, that way you pack less water and more food. Main thing is to make it to the second camp site before the peak so other hikers can get use to the elevation. My crew some of them got nose bleed or extreme headache, just have to descend a bit on elevation then go back up. they felt better staying at the camp site and leaving next morning and all you need is a day pack, 1 bottle water and snacks, i left everything else in the tent at the site. No one is going to be stealing tents or stuff at that elevation. That way you can move a lot quicker to the peak, take pictures then go home. I also trained my group on other mountains like half dome, etc.
@TestsubX Did you pack out the same day after you submitted? It seems like it would be awesome to do it in multiple days. I think it would be a little more enjoyable verses doing it in 1 day. I can imagine starting the switchbacks fresh helps.
Smart call turning around. The mountain will always be there but if you do something dumb you might not be there. It's a very dangerous mountain and a lot of people under estimate it. I summited it last year during October. That same week a man died from a fall, and a different lady had to get air lifted from outpost camp. That's the risk you take and you just have to be smart. Apply for the permits again next year. I'd suggest investing in quality hiking shoes, as well as an osprey day pack. Also bring a water filter and filter along the trail it saves so much weight and there are plenty of streams. Lastly you could take diamox two days before the hike which significantly helps with altitude symptoms. Just work on your elevation gain. Do a bunch of 4000+ foot elevation gain hikes. Weight lifting as well, but mainly building the stamina and mental strength getting use to that leg burn for hours on end. Very impressed how far you guys made it for it being your first hike. I think you guys will easily summit next year. Just prepare more. Take care, have fun, and stay safe!
That was a wise decision. Always take the outdoors seriously and be honest about your limits.
yea sucks but had to do it lol
Good job, guys! You made a wise decision to not push yourselves and risk serious injury or worse...The mountain will be there when you're ready for the next attempt. Safety first!
Cool video, you guys did really well. Especially for a couple first timers. It's a very tough hike, but it sure is incredible out there. With a little more prep you guys will definitely summit. I'd say give it another go. Get that pic holding the sign and sign the book next to the hut. I've been going back every year since my first summit, and that was 5 years ago. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
thanks hopefully we can make it next time lol
You did good. . Nothing to be ashamed of. . One day i will climb it. . I need to train harder. I did Mt Baldy at 10,064 ft, altitude sickness. . Great video
At 11:45 When he said: "we're almost there, only 4 miles to go" 😂 Not knowing that the hardest part is coming! The 99 switchbacks and the last 1.9 miles to the summit. This make the first 6 miles look like a walk in the park.😅
Yeah that last part really kicked our butts we were so not ready for that lol
Hiking with sneakers 👟, nice.
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Nice job 👍 first actual hike. That is really impressive!! You guys made a wise decision and didn’t push on. Altitude sickness is no joke.
It's much easier if you backpack overnight, and climb it next morning.
Yeah its tough tryna bang it out in one day bro. Could definitely use the break and the acclamation to the altitude.
i mean sometimes a cringe video is just what i need. Thanks! My favorite part i Climbed to The Hollywood Sign So...
impressive for your first hike! need to make sure you stay well hydrated & eat a lot
Thanks it was pretty tough gotta try some easier stuff and train a bit more too lol
ur so funny and cute lol
Come nepal and try Mount everest ❤
Hell no
@@LegitTomtopiaif u fund me i will try , i dont have enough money so i got stuck ,
And assuming that South America is not America.
Did it twice, with a 40 lb pack glad you got picked for the lottery
Mad respect bro that is hard as hell
@@LegitTomtopia reason why my pack was heavy because of carrying tents and stuff. Party of 8 people and the ladies didn't want to carry any of those things lol. Filter water is key, that way you pack less water and more food. Main thing is to make it to the second camp site before the peak so other hikers can get use to the elevation. My crew some of them got nose bleed or extreme headache, just have to descend a bit on elevation then go back up. they felt better staying at the camp site and leaving next morning and all you need is a day pack, 1 bottle water and snacks, i left everything else in the tent at the site. No one is going to be stealing tents or stuff at that elevation. That way you can move a lot quicker to the peak, take pictures then go home. I also trained my group on other mountains like half dome, etc.
@TestsubX Did you pack out the same day after you submitted? It seems like it would be awesome to do it in multiple days. I think it would be a little more enjoyable verses doing it in 1 day. I can imagine starting the switchbacks fresh helps.
i'm not gonna lie but you say "i'm not gonna lie" about as much to be concerned that maybe YOU ARE.................................
i noticed that while editing lol
Title is a blatant lie
Then you do it
but... is not the Aconcágua ?
America = South America, Central America, North America ?!
True but us true Americans ignore all that stuff lol
@@LegitTomtopia ooohhh.. so sorry for the fragility of the north american ego
@candice-hw7nb I think I had a stroke reading this.
clueless and unprepared. Not the tallest in U.S.. We have this state called Alaska...
Tallest in lower 48 Karen
It’s not even the tallest mountain in the US lol. Denali is much taller.
Which is why he said "In the lower 48 states" at the very beginning of the video
Thats true but no way in hell am I going to Alaska lol
You do realize Mt. Whitney is NOT the tallest mountain in America right?
He said outside of Alaska, lower 48, give the guys credit, they tried.
@@russyvan8712 thx
I do
@@russyvan8712 Title of the video is "Climbing the tallest mountain in America". That's not accurate, is it?