This is the first time I have seen your videos, but it won't be the last. I'm a retired firefighter due to a heart attack and stroke. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. I am afraid that my hiking and camping is done. These videos will help me to remember all the time I have enjoyed being in nature. Thank you young son. I will rely on you to take me there again. Thank you and God bless you.
I hope you beat cancer! Thank you for what you have given to the world in your job and life. I wish you all the best and many enjoyable video trips. I am no mountaineer, but I can appreciate them too :)
@@Nyctophora Thanks, my friend. All I can do now is hang on.I have left it in God's hands.I hope I get to see you on the other side. May God bless you and your family.
@@kirstenbell688 Thank you ,and God bless you and your family. My advice to you, is see all you can of this world. Please remember as hard as life is, there are still good and loving people out there. Live your life to the fullest, because it doesn't last long.
While I appriciate the subtitles, I just wanna say that your english is great. Even though you speak with an accent you can tell you know english very well. Kudos my friend!
I’m convinced some humans are part mountain goat. This young man is amazing. Thank you for transporting me. I experienced a kind of peace watching you. May you be continuously blessed.
What I find most interesting about this video is that you see how well preserved and looked after the shelter is and that's because like minded people who push themselves in life treat it with respect. If that shelter was left on the middle of a high street it would be finished within 2 days.
Bravo, my uncle was in the 10th Mountain Division in WW2 and he became an expert climber, just had the strength and the ability to visualize where he was going. He said the greatest thrill of his life was climbing the Alps in Italy. He remembered how the locals gave them information about weather and things like that. He went back 2 years later and met a former German Soldier who was at Monte Cassino, and they talked about how glorious it was to be in the Alps. My Uncle Mo from the Lower East Side of NY to become a moutain climber.
@jerlewis4291 My father (who passed away in 1999 at age 81) also served in the 10th Mountain Division, 126 Engineer Battalion. Between the time they arrived in Italy in January 1945 and the end of the war in the first week of May he was repairing roads and bridges, often at night to avoid attracting fire from German positions at higher elevations. Sounds like your uncle was in a combat unit. Andraz - thanks for producing such an interesting video trip into those craggy mountains. That’s as much your territory as it is for those mountain goats! Great job! - George Coulter
I have no idea why youtube showed me your video since I'm not into hiking and nature stuff. But, when I got to see the breath taking scenary I got teary eyes. I'd like to thank you for letting me experience what you see through the video. Also, since English is not my mother tongue, you putting subtitles in the video comes with great help for better understanding of the video. I really appreciate that. Keep up the great work! 😊
Alpine Marmot (Marmota Marmota). First marmot ever I saw, when my cousins took me up Mont Blanc as a teenager. Mother's family is from Val d`Isere, and I spent Summers between there and Chamonix, climbing. Thank you for taking me along Andraz; it was much appreciated by this old guy (76), Can no longer climb thanx to arthritis, and it was wonderful to get out into the mountains again, if only on your shoulders, so to speak. Our souls belong to the high places.
I just found your channel and I loveit! As a 63 year old from the Midwest in the US, this is something I won't be able to do. Thanks for showing me a whole new world
Thank You. i am an ex Mountainere Based in Loch Lomond, Scotland. i discovered later in life (56) i have MS ! you have no idea the smile you gave this 'Auld Guy' who felt and wished for every sterp you made ! typing emotionally now as always as i remain. Cheers Young Fella x
Thanks for sharing your thoughts my friend! It truly means a lot to hear that! ❤️ We sometimes forget to appreciate the little things in life… until we lose them. And that can happen quickly. You cannot control what life throws at you, but you do have a choice… you can either give up, or take it as a challenge. I wish you all the best! Keep fighting and keep the young spirit alive! Thanks again! Much love, Andraž
🇬🇧 Hi Craig. I too have progressive MS, but for a a bit longer, 45 years. I also watch this with great interest and yearning for the days when just hiking was possible. But it's an alternative way of enjoying the whole adventure through another's eyes. Thank you Andraž for sharing this novel & intriguing video.
Beautiful part of the world Craig. Lisa is a lovely village Was raised in Ayrshire, moved to Oz in 01 Don’t let the bastards grind you down mucker strong 💪🏻
I'm with you, friend, see my - long-winded - comments above. It is so frustrating being stymied by life's buggerations. I have M.E. as well as 100% arthritis (8 joints total either replaced or 're-modelled') and mostly just remember my mountain highlights. At 67 I feel about 80 and never thought it would come to this, i.e., loss of independent ability to climb hills (you'll know my area, Wester Ross and all points north, nearly all hills really steep, few easy strolls). I thought I would be backpacking into my early 80s, and I may, one day be able to do short walks to great camping spots, most of the big stuff is now no longer on the cards. I wish you luck, sir, and hope you are still able to enjoy your own memories of wild places and groovy bivouacs.
My husband and I had one of your videos suggested, probably as we watch videos from Slovenian artists and village life cooking there and in Ukraine, Romania and other EEur countries. We lived in Germany for years and loved our travels and now that we are retired we can live vicariously through you! What a joy to watch you hiking and enjoying the beauty of the world around us! We will be binge watching the rest of your videos! Thank you for such an enjoyable video! ❤. Jan and Ronnie (we live in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia now)
I cannot believe your strength and perserverence. You are in physically great shape - which obviously you have to be to do the climbing you do. Love watching you - your climbing skills are fantastic. After I left the above comment, I read many of the below comments. This is one of the best, most uplifting string of posts I have ever seen under a video. It is obvious you, Andraz, touch many people by your videos. So many people enjoy them - you are someone special, Andraz.
It's gratifying when a UA-cam influencer and content producer provides an effective warranty and guaranty as to the challenges, methods and procedures depicted in his/her videos. It's especially comforting to know that he/she will backstop and indemnify us as long as we follow his examples. Thank you Andraz!
Your story about the eye problem is so true, last year my knees were getting gradually more and more sore until even a few stairs were difficult. When I finally went to a physiotherapist he was able to fix it easily, and I indeed got about 30% of my energy back overnight! (My quad muscles were misaligned causing inflammation in the knees). I should have gone for help much earlier but didn't even realize how bad I was feeling.
As an Englishman from the north west of the country, I like to think my native lakes district is the most beautiful place on the planet, it simply cannot be beaten. But then I see videos like this and In realize it's just my English pride taking over, because you have captured some truly stunning scenery. Today you added another sub and I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks to you sir.
The uk is lovely but once youve seen the american west... Utahs might 5 the grand canyon yellowstone sierra nevadad Yosemite sequoias redwoods washington state Montana rocky mountains.. you will run out of adjectives
@edsteadham4085 no argument you are right but some other places on earth are amazing ive been the lakes uk they are beuitiful so are many others in there own right take a look
This was the first of your videos that popped up on my feed. It was so interesting I got hooked. Thought I should come back and use the Super Thanks option. Your effort and pleasant demeanor is a joy to watch. Molto bene! Andiamo!
Him climbing up a freaking mountain one-handed a lot of the time on the HARD side freaked me out and then I realized well, he edited it and uploaded so he made it back ok so then I really enjoyed the ride. Doesn't mean I would climb down that wonky ladder like that though :)
I actually climbed the same route he did only in much better summer conditions and i can say it is amazing experience and yeah ladder without safety gear was a bit scary after that ascent
As a mother, seeing you take one hand off the ladder to look round, my heart STOPPED. I have to just say, I love your video and subscribed but as a mama... Please be careful! ❤❤❤😊
With proper planning, the right gear, and the ability to adapt to your surroundings, an overnight stay in an alpine shelter can be not only survivable but also a deeply rewarding experience, showcasing human ingenuity in the face of nature's challenges.
Only problem is that it is a SURVIVAL Shelter. It is not meant for people to make it part of their trip as a planned overnight spot, because then you run into trouble if people actually need it and too many people are there, because 3 groups decided to use it. Plus these things need to be maintained and the more people use it, without need the higher upkeep costs are.
@eberbacher007 Bivouacs/ survival shelters are commonly used by mountaineers/alpinists whenever you need an extra early start because of the snow conditions or if you’re climbing a hard and long route you might just need a bit more time, and a rested head. In my case, I live 3 hours away, and I needed an early start before the snow got too soft. There was noone else on the mountain, but if somehow someone magically appeared, I would have no problem packing my stuff and heading back down in the dark. I’ve got more than enough battery on my headlamps to hike through the whole night. And also, it’s not such a big deal if you spend the night just for fun. As long as you clean up after yourself, and take care of it. Just don’t stay more than one night, and don’t bring a big group. Also you said more people =more maintenance costs… but you missed one thing. That also means more donations. You can donate to the keepers, sometimes directly in the bivouac, other times, to the local alpine club.
A svizec in Slovenian is a Marmot in English. Small rodent mammal. That was a trip! You made it look so easy, but I was terrified you would fall. What an incredible view and so silent, not one sound until the wind picks up. Its so meditative. Absolutely beautiful, serene place to be, up there. Closer to 'god' in a sense. You can hear your heart beat. The little shelter was wonderful and life saving. The Tibetan prayer flags, and small shrine, cross, notebook, all makes you understand how much you depend on other humans. That was a moving experience. I don't know how you managed to film it while climbing, that was very tricky. Wonderful!!!
One of the few times the youtube algorithm recommended something interesting. I have a fear of heights, but that view is so breathtaking it makes me want to start climbing 😅lovveee the video, i'm now hooked on your channel 🫶
We used to carry firewood and have bbq for dinner leaning against the ledge behind the Suringar shelter. That couloir gave us surprises nearly every time we took that route, rocks missing our heads, hail and snow... but we still go that way and climb down the ladder like you did. One of my favourite mountains
One of the best you've done yet I think. Stunning images from the peaks, great bit of video sequencing - a bit busy though 7 people you saw!! Loved it.
Thank you Howard! I’m very glad to hear that, as I also think it’s one of my best work yet 😊. But yeah, very busy for our standards 🤣. Although it’s still a “ghost town” compared to how much visits the normal route receives in the summer haha. Wish you a wonderful weekend my friend! 🙌
Tonight is the first time I’ve seen your videos. I watch one already, this is my second. You are a very mindful and thoughtful young man. You’re gentle but fierce with your abilities and sense of adventure. Very admirable traits. I look forward to watching more. Stay safe.
Hi Andraz - what a gift! While perusing mountain-related videos I stumbled upon you, and I am so glad I did. Like the firefighter below, I am restricted in what I can do re-mountains. While I hope that my arthritis and chronic fatigue may one day allow at least some limited mountain-y excursions (I live in NW Scotland, land of small but steep hills), I will need to lose the extra 15 or so kilos I gained during a period of 3 years after two big operations (and a total of 6 since 2013, and 8 this millennium), compromising my fitness and naturally making everything like carrying two full packs, one on my back, but one on my front too! I know the two situations - yours and mine - are very different, and I am 67 years old now, your comment regarding having a problem and fixing it really struck home. While I may never be able to do again what you did for this video, I DO hope to climb the hills once more in the amazing part of Scotland I have chosen to call home for the last third of my life. Wester Ross, Assynt, and Sunderland have some stunning hills, which I have only been able to look at these last few years, and your comments re-your eye infection and lost energy really spoke to me. Somehow this has given me the impetus to get on with losing the weight, and keep pushing onward. Finally - apologies for my verbal ramblings - the steel ladders reminded me of a fabulous walk I did on the Isle of Mull once. It is only a walk, on goat tracks, mostly just a few metres above sea level, and right by that sea - the Atlantic - so you have that all day. Just before the object of the day there is a steel ladder down a grassy and otherwise vertical drop. An older ladder lies against the ground below the newer one, and there is no way of knowing just how secure the newer ladder is or isn't... To add to the 'excitement' my friend, a quite petite woman fortunately, said No Way! So I got on the ladder, and she kind of got on too with me being her security blanket! I am a big guy, was still 95 kg of little fat back then, and although my friend was only maybe 55-60 kg, all I could do was hope the fixings held, since we had to return the same way... The objective, btw, was a 63 million year old fossilised tree, aka McCulloch's tree, after the man who first found it (he arrived by boat). It was worth the time, it took all day to do the return trip, and the ladder held for us too (-:)~ The columns of basalt all around the area are stunning, try googling it. Thank you again, if you have got this far, keep doing what you do, I love the quality of your filming, and editing too. Cheers Andraz!
Could you make a video about how you got started with mountaineering? Would be cool to see what it takes to learn the skills that you have, what your journey was to get to this level of skill and courage.
Great job young man, thank you for sharing your adventure with those of us who could never reach such a beautiful place. Your skills and energy are humbling.
I’ve been watching your videos lately and they are all great!! Amazing work. They are so relaxing combined with your unpretentious demeanor make them really great to watch, the views up in the mountains are mesmerizing. I can’t believe you don’t have a million subscribers by now!! Good luck and keep safe out there
All ailments take a certain amount of energy away from people so, it's not weird at all. I walked into this video thinking I'd watch a few minutes and my ADHD brain would get bored and move on, but I've made it to the 25 minute mark and my brain only stopped to respond to the energy your eye infection took. I'll be resuming. This is a nice video, I've enjoyed your journey very much.
Some of that stuff starting around 26:00. . .I can barely handle watching it. I am glad others have the courage and skills do climb like this. Thank you for sharing.
This reminds me of when I skied the Sellaronda with my father. At one point, it looked spectacular like this, and you skied from high above the clouds, through them, all the way down. This was one of the best memories I had growing up with my dad and seeing these views brings me right back to those moments. Thank you for allowing me to relive that through this video.
Oh, my God, this is beautiful. Thank you for being brave, treating us to such gorgeous views; I am glad your eye issues got better (I've never seen your work before so, I don't know what they are), and PLEASE, keep being careful. Thank you for showing me such beauty I would never see, myself. Just stunning.
Just found your channel and I love it! Subscribed in the first 30 seconds ❤ I hope this channel grows beyond your wildest imagination! You are awesome!
Hi mate and G'day from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I'm new here but enjoyed you video reminded me off myself early days, please continue the good work. Philip. 😆🙏👉🇦🇺
Thanks for taking me to such beautiful places! Your country is very beautiful as well... I live in Florida in the United States and seldom see Mountains.. A year ago I was in Denver Colorado to see musician Peter Gabriel in concert. That's the last time I saw Real Mountains. Florida is a very beautiful place as well.. Thank you so much for taking an old climber, camper, and hiker on a trip down memory lane... May your wildest dreams become your everyday reality! HAPPY TRAILS BROTHER!!
I use a wheelchair and its truly breathtaking scenery all it takes a slip and you could become paralyzed its so isolated it would take a while for someone to find you stay safe !
was "hiking" through youtube videos on Mountains- and found yours. Thank you for posting- such magnificent scenery that you are blessed to see! God bless you and grant you many, many more hikes!
that ledge was absolutely terrifying to watch. also, the rock looks so similar to the rock in the mountains where I live, it's interesting to see the limestone eroding the same way in two wildly different climates
@@andrazegart i am in northern utah, which has a desert climate with a lot of limestone yes it is crumbly here, but not as much as your rock, as the climate preserves it well. of course the mountains here are much less rugged, and have had more time to wear down, so i believe that's part of the reason why
You're so right about taking the time to sort out small problems... They can change your whole psyche- and gradually chip away at your very soul- often without you knowing ! Can't believe you didn't ring the bell at the summit !
Andraž, hvala za še eno krasno pustolovščino! Pred kratkim sem našla tvoj kanal in se ne morem naveličat tvojih videov - super energija, razgledi, življenjske lekcije (in inovativni obroki hehe). Kar tako naprej in srečno! 😊
I love the shelter and the respect you showed. I’m from the US. If I needed to use the shelter I would make sure it was spotless when I went away as well I appreciate the folks who built it and those who use respect while staying in it
Such a great video! You are a skilled climber and I enjoy listening to you speak. Glad your eye is feeling better, eye discomfort is super hard to ignore, I understand why it took so much energy from you.
That was an incredible adventure. And your English is very good. You have a strong grasp of the vernacular, and a great sense of humor! Those ladders looked scary! Thanks again.
Great video man. First time I've come across your channel and I'll be back! But, as a Ukrainian, I couldn't believe you didnt fry those onions in the sausage grease! Hahaha Keep up the great work, and enjoy your adventures!
19:00 the Shiey reference(?) is brilliant. This is such a cool adventure and amazing to see the refuge perched on the edge if the mountain. Thanks for the video!
My dude! No words indeed! Very nice video and a very nice mountain, your words on taking care of yourself even if it's a small thing (eye infection) are worth it to your future self. Very wise for such a young guy!
Challenges, Set backs and Rewards... We've all have them. The corridor I had to traverse was less than 100 feet. At 15 minutes to 9 in the morning; I was overwhelmed with feelings of being lethargic and weak. Less than than half way to go. It was then I realized i left my phone on the nightstand in my room 514 Ritz Carleton Hotel, Phoenix! The continental breakfast would close in 15 minutes. Leaving my phone behind, I plowed on. With scrambled eggs, pancakes and coffee filling my void, I knew I made the right decision. I learned a valuable lesson that morning. It's all about setting our priorities and sticking with them. And that's how we all conquer our most extreme challenges!
I've never been interested in mountain climbing, and I've never climbed a mountain. I don't even know why your video was suggested to me, but I can say that I really enjoyed climbing this mountain with you. Thank you for this experience.
This is the first time I have watched your channel. Nov 2, 2024. I like the way you film and show where you are going in advance. I have been thinking of starting my own channel but wasn't sure how to begin the filming. You do it so naturally. This gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you
Im the austrian guy, nice to have meet you.
@@AnekPremium hey again!
It was nice to meet you too :)
It’s a small world, maybe we meet again one day 😀
G'day mate. Put another shrimp 🦐 🍤 on the BBQ 😅
@@samholdsworth420 He's Austrian, not Australian.
@@DoRullingsI definitely read autism and was like hey I’m that guy too
@@samholdsworth420i understood the reference, Mr. Lloyd
This is the first time I have seen your videos, but it won't be the last. I'm a retired firefighter due to a heart attack and stroke. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. I am afraid that my hiking and camping is done. These videos will help me to remember all the time I have enjoyed being in nature. Thank you young son. I will rely on you to take me there again. Thank you and God bless you.
I hope you beat cancer! Thank you for what you have given to the world in your job and life. I wish you all the best and many enjoyable video trips. I am no mountaineer, but I can appreciate them too :)
Sending you a hug and good cheer from Australia. ❤️
@@Nyctophora Thanks, my friend. All I can do now is hang on.I have left it in God's hands.I hope I get to see you on the other side. May God bless you and your family.
@@kirstenbell688 Thank you ,and God bless you and your family. My advice to you, is see all you can of this world. Please remember as hard as life is, there are still good and loving people out there. Live your life to the fullest, because it doesn't last long.
Wishing you the best mate. Also sending love and prayers from Australia ❤ thank you for your work as a firefighter
This is why I love UA-cam. So people like you can take me on a journey I could never make myself 😍
Thanks for tagging along! 😊
Me too, and 10,000 more followers 😊
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Very true 😊
While I appriciate the subtitles, I just wanna say that your english is great. Even though you speak with an accent you can tell you know english very well. Kudos my friend!
Thank you, I try my best, so I really appreciate it! 🙏
i agree. no need to subtitle I think.
I like your accent
@@shutthedoor2052subtitles are nice for those of us whose hearing isn’t what it used to be. I agree though that he has excellent English.
why lie? its bad
I’m convinced some humans are part mountain goat. This young man is amazing. Thank you for transporting me. I experienced a kind of peace watching you. May you be continuously blessed.
Me too!!
cool righr!
What I find most interesting about this video is that you see how well preserved and looked after the shelter is and that's because like minded people who push themselves in life treat it with respect. If that shelter was left on the middle of a high street it would be finished within 2 days.
Sad but true. This is why preserving remote places like this is so important, so the decent folk can get away from the idiots.
Bravo, my uncle was in the 10th Mountain Division in WW2 and he became an expert climber, just had the strength and the ability to visualize where he was going. He said the greatest thrill of his life was climbing the Alps in Italy. He remembered how the locals gave them information about weather and things like that. He went back 2 years later and met a former German Soldier who was at Monte Cassino, and they talked about how glorious it was to be in the Alps.
My Uncle Mo from the Lower East Side of NY to become a moutain climber.
No, he was not. Stop talking shit.
@@MikeEsImpossiblecockroaches. You can find them anywhere
@@jerlewis4291 thank you for sharing his story!
I love hearing about the oldschool alpinism. They really were built different 💪
@jerlewis4291 My father (who passed away in 1999 at age 81) also served in the 10th Mountain Division, 126 Engineer Battalion. Between the time they arrived in Italy in January 1945 and the end of the war in the first week of May he was repairing roads and bridges, often at night to avoid attracting fire from German positions at higher elevations. Sounds like your uncle was in a combat unit.
Andraz - thanks for producing such an interesting video trip into those craggy mountains. That’s as much your territory as it is for those mountain goats! Great job! - George Coulter
Respect from a Slovenian stuck in Oakland CA... love hiking the Sierras, but there's nothing like our Julian Alps.
The fact that there are people out there with the confidence to do these amazing feats is always inspiring.
what was your fav bit of the video?
I have no idea why youtube showed me your video since I'm not into hiking and nature stuff. But, when I got to see the breath taking scenary I got teary eyes. I'd like to thank you for letting me experience what you see through the video.
Also, since English is not my mother tongue, you putting subtitles in the video comes with great help for better understanding of the video. I really appreciate that.
Keep up the great work! 😊
Climbing in this dangerous environment and he's afraid of spiders😂 that's beautiful😜💕😂
Strange indeed, we live on a farm and we treasure spiders. We never kill one. They keep all the bugs out.. Also handy in such a cabine.
Especially at near freezing temperatures. 😂
Alpine Marmot (Marmota Marmota). First marmot ever I saw, when my cousins took me up Mont Blanc as a teenager. Mother's family is from Val d`Isere, and I spent Summers between there and Chamonix, climbing. Thank you for taking me along Andraz; it was much appreciated by this old guy (76), Can no longer climb thanx to arthritis, and it was wonderful to get out into the mountains again, if only on your shoulders, so to speak. Our souls belong to the high places.
I think that is called groundhog, too
I just found your channel and I loveit! As a 63 year old from the Midwest in the US, this is something I won't be able to do. Thanks for showing me a whole new world
First time watching one of your videos Andraz, and it won't be the last! What an amazing place! Thanks for taking us along with you, helps a lot!
Thank you so much!!
I really appreciate it 😊
Thank You. i am an ex Mountainere Based in Loch Lomond, Scotland. i discovered later in life (56) i have MS ! you have no idea the smile you gave this 'Auld Guy' who felt and wished for every sterp you made ! typing emotionally now as always as i remain. Cheers Young Fella x
Thanks for sharing your thoughts my friend!
It truly means a lot to hear that! ❤️
We sometimes forget to appreciate the little things in life… until we lose them.
And that can happen quickly. You cannot control what life throws at you, but you do have a choice… you can either give up, or take it as a challenge.
I wish you all the best! Keep fighting and keep the young spirit alive!
Thanks again!
Much love,
Andraž
🇬🇧 Hi Craig. I too have progressive MS, but for a a bit longer, 45 years. I also watch this with great interest and yearning for the days when just hiking was possible. But it's an alternative way of enjoying the whole adventure through another's eyes. Thank you Andraž for sharing this novel & intriguing video.
Beautiful part of the world Craig. Lisa is a lovely village
Was raised in Ayrshire, moved to Oz in 01
Don’t let the bastards grind you down mucker strong 💪🏻
I'm with you, friend, see my - long-winded - comments above. It is so frustrating being stymied by life's buggerations. I have M.E. as well as 100% arthritis (8 joints total either replaced or 're-modelled') and mostly just remember my mountain highlights. At 67 I feel about 80 and never thought it would come to this, i.e., loss of independent ability to climb hills (you'll know my area, Wester Ross and all points north, nearly all hills really steep, few easy strolls). I thought I would be backpacking into my early 80s, and I may, one day be able to do short walks to great camping spots, most of the big stuff is now no longer on the cards. I wish you luck, sir, and hope you are still able to enjoy your own memories of wild places and groovy bivouacs.
Wishing you peace and happiness, brother. 😊
My husband and I had one of your videos suggested, probably as we watch videos from Slovenian artists and village life cooking there and in Ukraine, Romania and other EEur countries. We lived in Germany for years and loved our travels and now that we are retired we can live vicariously through you! What a joy to watch you hiking and enjoying the beauty of the world around us! We will be binge watching the rest of your videos! Thank you for such an enjoyable video! ❤. Jan and Ronnie (we live in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia now)
Really nice to see him taking a moment to appreciate the people that have set up and maintained this awesome structure. Cheers!
I cannot believe your strength and perserverence. You are in physically great shape - which obviously you have to be to do the climbing you do. Love watching you - your climbing skills are fantastic.
After I left the above comment, I read many of the below comments. This is one of the best, most uplifting string of posts I have ever seen under a video. It is obvious you, Andraz, touch many people by your videos. So many people enjoy them - you are someone special, Andraz.
After just looking at some video from Mars it makes me realise just how beautiful and precious is our little blue dot.
It's gratifying when a UA-cam influencer and content producer provides an effective warranty and guaranty as to the challenges, methods and procedures depicted in his/her videos. It's especially comforting to know that he/she will backstop and indemnify us as long as we follow his examples. Thank you Andraz!
You are a part of the one percent of people on this earth that has the nerve to do something so amazing by your self 😊
Your story about the eye problem is so true, last year my knees were getting gradually more and more sore until even a few stairs were difficult. When I finally went to a physiotherapist he was able to fix it easily, and I indeed got about 30% of my energy back overnight! (My quad muscles were misaligned causing inflammation in the knees). I should have gone for help much earlier but didn't even realize how bad I was feeling.
As an Englishman from the north west of the country, I like to think my native lakes district is the most beautiful place on the planet, it simply cannot be beaten.
But then I see videos like this and In realize it's just my English pride taking over, because you have captured some truly stunning scenery.
Today you added another sub and I look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks to you sir.
The lakes is what I compere other places to I love Cumbria too
Why would you even think that if you have access to the internet and completely see this thousands of better-looking places on this planet?
The uk is lovely but once youve seen the american west... Utahs might 5 the grand canyon yellowstone sierra nevadad Yosemite sequoias redwoods washington state Montana rocky mountains.. you will run out of adjectives
@edsteadham4085 no argument you are right but some other places on earth are amazing ive been the lakes uk they are beuitiful so are many others in there own right take a look
This was the first of your videos that popped up on my feed. It was so interesting I got hooked. Thought I should come back and use the Super Thanks option. Your effort and pleasant demeanor is a joy to watch. Molto bene! Andiamo!
Thank you so much for the kind words and donation 🙏
I wish you a wonderful sunday! 😊
Kind regards from 🇸🇮
The refugio and the way it is kept is amazing. Everything was neat and clean.
I just stumbled across this video and the fact that you descended that ladder without being attached to the safety line freaked me out.
Him climbing up a freaking mountain one-handed a lot of the time on the HARD side freaked me out and then I realized well, he edited it and uploaded so he made it back ok so then I really enjoyed the ride. Doesn't mean I would climb down that wonky ladder like that though :)
I actually climbed the same route he did only in much better summer conditions and i can say it is amazing experience and yeah ladder without safety gear was a bit scary after that ascent
@@janezhrzenjak6541 Yeah I was thinking where's his cable tie-on? Thats what the lines on the side are for😮
What a beautiful mountain! Thanks for bringing us along for the adventure!
As a mother, seeing you take one hand off the ladder to look round, my heart STOPPED. I have to just say, I love your video and subscribed but as a mama... Please be careful! ❤❤❤😊
Thank you, I appreciate your worries! ❤️
Climbing a mountain while holding a selfie stick. Impressive!
I think it’s attached to his ice axe
or his helmet more likely
@@totenfurwotan4478 yep. It’s attached to my ice axe, so I can still use it for self arrest in case I slide :)
I kept thinking I’m glad he isn’t my kid. Clearly he knows what he’s doing. I appreciate what he’s doing.
@@andrazegart ah alright
With proper planning, the right gear, and the ability to adapt to your surroundings, an overnight stay in an alpine shelter can be not only survivable but also a deeply rewarding experience, showcasing human ingenuity in the face of nature's challenges.
Only problem is that it is a SURVIVAL Shelter.
It is not meant for people to make it part of their trip as a planned overnight spot, because then you run into trouble if people actually need it and too many people are there, because 3 groups decided to use it.
Plus these things need to be maintained and the more people use it, without need the higher upkeep costs are.
@eberbacher007 Bivouacs/ survival shelters are commonly used by mountaineers/alpinists whenever you need an extra early start because of the snow conditions or if you’re climbing a hard and long route you might just need a bit more time, and a rested head.
In my case, I live 3 hours away, and I needed an early start before the snow got too soft.
There was noone else on the mountain, but if somehow someone magically appeared, I would have no problem packing my stuff and heading back down in the dark.
I’ve got more than enough battery on my headlamps to hike through the whole night.
And also, it’s not such a big deal if you spend the night just for fun. As long as you clean up after yourself, and take care of it.
Just don’t stay more than one night, and don’t bring a big group.
Also you said more people =more maintenance costs… but you missed one thing. That also means more donations.
You can donate to the keepers, sometimes directly in the bivouac, other times, to the local alpine club.
And who are the keepers usually? The local town?
@@andrazegart interesante brat
@@pmalvestio1 the local alpine/mountaineering club :)
best thing iv seen on youtube in years, thanks for letting me join you on this journey.
A svizec in Slovenian is a Marmot in English. Small rodent mammal.
That was a trip! You made it look so easy, but I was terrified you would fall. What an incredible view and so silent, not one sound until the wind picks up. Its so meditative. Absolutely beautiful, serene place to be, up there. Closer to 'god' in a sense. You can hear your heart beat. The little shelter was wonderful and life saving. The Tibetan prayer flags, and small shrine, cross, notebook, all makes you understand how much you depend on other humans.
That was a moving experience. I don't know how you managed to film it while climbing, that was very tricky. Wonderful!!!
One of the few times the youtube algorithm recommended something interesting. I have a fear of heights, but that view is so breathtaking it makes me want to start climbing 😅lovveee the video, i'm now hooked on your channel 🫶
You are a blessing to the UA-cam community :) At least I feel this way, for the pure joy you have for taking us on your epic journey, thank you ❤
Dang! When you didn’t cook your onions in your sausage juice a little part of me died.
Hahaha I like my onions raw when I eat them with čevapi 🤣
😂😂 as an Australian I also was surprised. 😅❤
I shed a tear for the fat in the snow. In that cold I would mop it up with the bread, but nice video.
Amen….kids….
Raw onion has its uses! This is a prime case
We used to carry firewood and have bbq for dinner leaning against the ledge behind the Suringar shelter. That couloir gave us surprises nearly every time we took that route, rocks missing our heads, hail and snow... but we still go that way and climb down the ladder like you did. One of my favourite mountains
One of the best you've done yet I think. Stunning images from the peaks, great bit of video sequencing - a bit busy though 7 people you saw!! Loved it.
Thank you Howard!
I’m very glad to hear that, as I also think it’s one of my best work yet 😊.
But yeah, very busy for our standards 🤣. Although it’s still a “ghost town” compared to how much visits the normal route receives in the summer haha.
Wish you a wonderful weekend my friend! 🙌
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Tonight is the first time I’ve seen your videos. I watch one already, this is my second.
You are a very mindful and thoughtful young man. You’re gentle but fierce with your abilities and sense of adventure. Very admirable traits.
I look forward to watching more. Stay safe.
Great video! That part of Italy just south of Austria is truly beautiful!
Hi Andraz - what a gift! While perusing mountain-related videos I stumbled upon you, and I am so glad I did. Like the firefighter below, I am restricted in what I can do re-mountains. While I hope that my arthritis and chronic fatigue may one day allow at least some limited mountain-y excursions (I live in NW Scotland, land of small but steep hills), I will need to lose the extra 15 or so kilos I gained during a period of 3 years after two big operations (and a total of 6 since 2013, and 8 this millennium), compromising my fitness and naturally making everything like carrying two full packs, one on my back, but one on my front too! I know the two situations - yours and mine - are very different, and I am 67 years old now, your comment regarding having a problem and fixing it really struck home. While I may never be able to do again what you did for this video, I DO hope to climb the hills once more in the amazing part of Scotland I have chosen to call home for the last third of my life. Wester Ross, Assynt, and Sunderland have some stunning hills, which I have only been able to look at these last few years, and your comments re-your eye infection and lost energy really spoke to me. Somehow this has given me the impetus to get on with losing the weight, and keep pushing onward. Finally - apologies for my verbal ramblings - the steel ladders reminded me of a fabulous walk I did on the Isle of Mull once. It is only a walk, on goat tracks, mostly just a few metres above sea level, and right by that sea - the Atlantic - so you have that all day. Just before the object of the day there is a steel ladder down a grassy and otherwise vertical drop. An older ladder lies against the ground below the newer one, and there is no way of knowing just how secure the newer ladder is or isn't... To add to the 'excitement' my friend, a quite petite woman fortunately, said No Way! So I got on the ladder, and she kind of got on too with me being her security blanket! I am a big guy, was still 95 kg of little fat back then, and although my friend was only maybe 55-60 kg, all I could do was hope the fixings held, since we had to return the same way... The objective, btw, was a 63 million year old fossilised tree, aka McCulloch's tree, after the man who first found it (he arrived by boat). It was worth the time, it took all day to do the return trip, and the ladder held for us too (-:)~ The columns of basalt all around the area are stunning, try googling it. Thank you again, if you have got this far, keep doing what you do, I love the quality of your filming, and editing too. Cheers Andraz!
Thank you Andras - a privilege to join you on this trek. As a new subscriber, I look forward to joining you on more adventures!
With my vertigo, I could never do what you do, so I’m glad you’re allowing me to experience that from behind my screen.
You and Foresty Forest UA-camr should get to together for a hike. You are each like a Mountain goat. Safe travels 🇨🇦
So glad to see a fellow FF fan here!!! Foresty forest, he lives in a van!!!!!! 😃😀😄
Absolutely love the channel and super glad to have stumbled across it!!!!! Stay safe and keep the excellent content coming.
What beautiful terrain! Thanks for taking us along. Watching from Ohio, USA.
I really appreciate the trouble you have gone to Andraz to bring us this beautiful footage. Thank you and much love from Ireland!
Andraz this is a superb film, stunning views, proper mountaineering but you made it look like a country walk!
Thank you my friend! Much much appreciated ❤️
Für Menschen, die gerne in der Natur sind, ist dein Video sehr spannend und ein tolles Highlight, vielen Dank ❤
I was hypnotized by this, i just realized i love mountains
Dude I love the little shelter. What a sigh of relief when you make it to that.
I’m surprised at how rocky and broken up it is at the top. I imagined just solid rock. Very cool video, thank you.
Excellent ! Thanks for taking us along. The amount of effort it took to build the bivouac and ladder is amazing. Beautiful climb.
Could you make a video about how you got started with mountaineering? Would be cool to see what it takes to learn the skills that you have, what your journey was to get to this level of skill and courage.
Great job young man, thank you for sharing your adventure with those of us who could never reach such a beautiful place. Your skills and energy are humbling.
Svizec looks like what we call a marmot! Cheers, Andraz!
Yup, it’s a marmot… I just couldn’t remember the name 😅
Greetings!
I’ve been watching your videos lately and they are all great!! Amazing work. They are so relaxing combined with your unpretentious demeanor make them really great to watch, the views up in the mountains are mesmerizing. I can’t believe you don’t have a million subscribers by now!! Good luck and keep safe out there
All ailments take a certain amount of energy away from people so, it's not weird at all. I walked into this video thinking I'd watch a few minutes and my ADHD brain would get bored and move on, but I've made it to the 25 minute mark and my brain only stopped to respond to the energy your eye infection took. I'll be resuming. This is a nice video, I've enjoyed your journey very much.
Thanks a lot! ❤️
I wish you a wonderul day 🙏
Some of that stuff starting around 26:00. . .I can barely handle watching it. I am glad others have the courage and skills do climb like this. Thank you for sharing.
I felt like I was about to fall the whole time I was watching this…..so glad you didn’t slip, I would have fell out of my chair I was so tense!
This reminds me of when I skied the Sellaronda with my father. At one point, it looked spectacular like this, and you skied from high above the clouds, through them, all the way down. This was one of the best memories I had growing up with my dad and seeing these views brings me right back to those moments.
Thank you for allowing me to relive that through this video.
Been here since 2 years ago, amazing to see you grow Andraz 🙏 Well deserved.
Thank you so much Tommy!!
I really appreciate you for sticking around 😊🙌
Oh, my God, this is beautiful. Thank you for being brave, treating us to such gorgeous views; I am glad your eye issues got better (I've never seen your work before so, I don't know what they are), and PLEASE, keep being careful.
Thank you for showing me such beauty I would never see, myself. Just stunning.
Your comments about your eye infection were short and simple, but profoundly impactful as it applies to life in general. Thank you.
Just found your channel and I love it! Subscribed in the first 30 seconds ❤ I hope this channel grows beyond your wildest imagination! You are awesome!
I’m glad there was no sign on the door saying “occupied”. ❤️🏴😎
Up there you have no sign. Everyone is on survival mode.
Thanks son takes me back too my youth 😊
I thought some onions for the cevapcici would be reeeally good and then you just pulled them out like it’s nothing high up the sky, good food mate 🤙
I’m a big fan of horror. The red hut and the fog, the story writes itself. This was really cool to see.
Hi mate and G'day from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I'm new here but enjoyed you video reminded me off myself early days, please continue the good work.
Philip.
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Thank you Philip!
I’m really happy to hear that 😊
I wish you a wonderful sunday!
Greetings from 🇸🇮
Thanks for taking me to such beautiful places! Your country is very beautiful as well...
I live in Florida in the United States
and seldom see Mountains.. A year ago I was in Denver Colorado to see musician Peter Gabriel in concert. That's the last time I saw Real Mountains.
Florida is a very beautiful place as well..
Thank you so much for taking an old climber, camper, and hiker on a trip down memory lane...
May your wildest dreams become your everyday reality!
HAPPY TRAILS BROTHER!!
I use a wheelchair and its truly breathtaking scenery all it takes a slip and you could become paralyzed its so isolated it would take a while for someone to find you stay safe !
Paralyzed? Unlikely. Crushed to death in a fall off the mountain? Highly likely.
Thank you so much for sharing this adventure into such a beautiful place. You are incredible for taking on such a climb.
In term of mountaineering video, nobody come close to you at the moment. Keep going (safely ahah) !
Thank you so much! ❤️
It truly means a lot to hear that 🙏
was "hiking" through youtube videos on Mountains- and found yours. Thank you for posting- such magnificent scenery that you are blessed to see! God bless you and grant you many, many more hikes!
that ledge was absolutely terrifying to watch. also, the rock looks so similar to the rock in the mountains where I live, it's interesting to see the limestone eroding the same way in two wildly different climates
Hahah the ledge was the least terrifying part of the tour 😅.
Ohh nice, is yours also so crumbly?
Also where are you from my friend?
@@andrazegart i am in northern utah, which has a desert climate with a lot of limestone
yes it is crumbly here, but not as much as your rock, as the climate preserves it well. of course the mountains here are much less rugged, and have had more time to wear down, so i believe that's part of the reason why
You're so right about taking the time to sort out small problems...
They can change your whole psyche- and gradually chip away at your very soul- often without you knowing !
Can't believe you didn't ring the bell at the summit !
Andraž, hvala za še eno krasno pustolovščino! Pred kratkim sem našla tvoj kanal in se ne morem naveličat tvojih videov - super energija, razgledi, življenjske lekcije (in inovativni obroki hehe). Kar tako naprej in srečno! 😊
Hvala, cenim! 😊🙏
En lep začetek tedna ti želim!
Lep video,srečno še naprej!👍🇸🇮👏
The beautiful Alps.
Thank you for showing how big our world is by your journeys.🙏👏👏
I've never seen a mountain shelter like that. And to think it's withstood 70 years.
Warm Regards from Reno, nevada, U.S.A.
I enjoyed your video very much & stay safe my friend. Hello from the United States
Another fantastic video! Keep up the great work man. Greetings from the Austrian Alps in Vorarlberg.
Thank you my fellow neighbour! 🙏
Wish you a wonderful day!
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I love the shelter and the respect you showed. I’m from the US. If I needed to use the shelter I would make sure it was spotless when I went away as well I appreciate the folks who built it and those who use respect while staying in it
That bivouac would be a cozy refuge if you were caught in a bad storm.
Such a great video! You are a skilled climber and I enjoy listening to you speak. Glad your eye is feeling better, eye discomfort is super hard to ignore, I understand why it took so much energy from you.
My vertigo and I appreciate you climbing up here so we can see. 😅
The mountains are dramatic and gorgeous. Stunning stunning stunning
Čestitke Andraž kot vedno.Varno in srečno na vseh poteh.Objem👍💯🧗♂️
Hvala za podporo! 😊
That was an incredible adventure. And your English is very good. You have a strong grasp of the vernacular, and a great sense of humor! Those ladders looked scary! Thanks again.
You are an ARTIST, Andraž! Every video you put out is a masterpiece!
Thank you, that means a lot! ❤️
Love your dry sense of humor. Thank for sharing your adventure with us.
Great video man. First time I've come across your channel and I'll be back!
But, as a Ukrainian, I couldn't believe you didnt fry those onions in the sausage grease! Hahaha
Keep up the great work, and enjoy your adventures!
19:00 the Shiey reference(?) is brilliant. This is such a cool adventure and amazing to see the refuge perched on the edge if the mountain. Thanks for the video!
yep, also noticed shiey reference 😂
Him talking casualy about his eye infection while doing this climb. 😮 I guess it's that easy if you are experienced and have no fear of heights.
My dude! No words indeed! Very nice video and a very nice mountain, your words on taking care of yourself even if it's a small thing (eye infection) are worth it to your future self. Very wise for such a young guy!
Ooo čevapi cijela i deset s lukom 😊
yes man i love bosnian food
@@ThatBajeet its the best
Challenges, Set backs and Rewards... We've all have them. The corridor I had to traverse was less than 100 feet. At 15 minutes to 9 in the morning; I was overwhelmed with feelings of being lethargic and weak. Less than than half way to go. It was then I realized i left my phone on the nightstand in my room 514 Ritz Carleton Hotel, Phoenix! The continental breakfast would close in 15 minutes. Leaving my phone behind, I plowed on. With scrambled eggs, pancakes and coffee filling my void, I knew I made the right decision. I learned a valuable lesson that morning. It's all about setting our priorities and sticking with them. And that's how we all conquer our most extreme challenges!
love from Nepal brother i am following you when you had 336 subscribers take care yourself, be safe , be healthy and thanks for the amazing video
Ohh man, I can’t thank you enough. You’ve been my loyal supporter since the beginning! ❤️
Wish you all the best, brother! 🙏
I've never been interested in mountain climbing, and I've never climbed a mountain. I don't even know why your video was suggested to me, but I can say that I really enjoyed climbing this mountain with you. Thank you for this experience.
100% Julius Kugy approved!
That’s a huge compliment!!
Thank you 😊
This is the first time I have watched your channel. Nov 2, 2024. I like the way you film and show where you are going in advance. I have been thinking of starting my own channel but wasn't sure how to begin the filming. You do it so naturally. This gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you