What a great place to revive in Southern Spain! I like you style, how you worked with the Sherpas while training for Lhotse. I bet it was way more peaceful before the expedition teams arrived. That octagon tent looked very sturdy. I wonder if you had winds in 2023, like you experienced this year? Thank you for sharing. Loving the adventure!
Oh yeah it was super chill, quiet and relaxed I really enjoyed it and met some nice people. Yeah, actually we had stronger winds for five days straight in C2 in 2023.
Aww thank you! As a mountaineer it is hard to turn around but that is also the way of a mountaineer, learn to control your ego and dont die! I had to learn the hard way on my solos in the alps. Greetings back to southern Oregon! ✌🏾
Good content Norrdine. Again reminding me of S. F. He would help the Sherpas as well and always carry stuff. Which is living the mountain man way indeed. As you say either by choice or not you just fall into line in the role at hand, especially when love is involved. Thanks for sharing! It certainly enlivens the Bruce spirit! (When the book arrives this will make perfect sense, another Scottism)
Hey buddy! You know I go to the mountains not to conquer their summits but to actually experience the mountain and everything it has to offer. That is why I dont take oxygen, that is why I try to go self sufficient or alpine style, that is why I want to carry my own stuff and work with the Sherpas, it is about experiencing the mountain in its raw form. Because I love them and I dont want to cheat on them for their summit. No I appreciate their beauty and I just want the full body and mind crushing experience. The summit is of course a goal but just the inevitable by product of the experience.
I can imagine that would have been pretty terrifying mate. Although I'm not planning to go to the death zone, I am going to attempt a 6250m peak, unguided/alpine style, in the Indian Himalayas in September and this is uncharted territory for me. I've hiked up to 5000m by myself before (with a stupid heavy pack) but I definitely have some nagging anxieties about heading above 6000m. I turned 40 this year and this will be the most significant athletic endeavor I will have accomplished should I succeed.
Hey Carl, the death zone is really frightening and I will give you some more insight in my next video what my thoughts, fears and compensation strategies were and how it affected me. About your trip to the Indian Himalayas. Depending on where you go you might have a super nice and beautiful experience. If you take your time and acclimatize slowly you dont have to worry about the 6000m. Just dont rush it and listen to your body. I remember in my 20s I wanted to climb Kala Nag (Black Peak 6387m) solo in winter, when I was still a greenhorn and got myself into real trouble and almost lost my toes :P
@@norrdinenouar I am heading to Ladakh, in the North, so somewhat similar to Nepalese mountain culture with the Tibetan influence but without quite the crowds that Nepal draws in. Sounds like you've had some pretty scary experiences man! Thanks for the encouragement, look forward to hearing your strategies regarding managing fears & doubt up on the mountain.
Yet another interesting and great video. I wonder, did you notice any changes in the icefall from your first time climbing though it and the other times you passed through? I mean that since the icefall are moving kinda rapidly there maybe some changes in the route?
Definately! The Khumbu Icefall is in constant change. Just as an example, in 2023 I went up through it four or five times and I climbed it down the same amount. Everytime was completely different. The first time there were no ladders in the Icefall itself and you could climb up and down through the crevasses. The second time there were already some ladders to bridge the crevasses. The third time I went up there were a lot of ladders, sometimes even 2 or 3 connected ladders to gap huuuge crevasses. And when I climbed it this year, I could still recognize some featerures from last year but I would say it changed at least 70% and was waaaaaay easier to climb this year compared to last year. Last year we had to do some zigzagging left and right at the beginning and then could go straight to the middle to get on top of the glacier. In 2024 they were unable to find a way through the middle and we had to go all the way to and below the west shoulder to reach Camp 1. So yeah Khumbu Icefall is changing a lot!
What would be your recommendation for a person who has never done mountaineering. How do I get started? I have checked a few expedition websites and the prices are pretty expensive. I am 38 now and in that phase of life where I want to do things that I have always dreamed of. Looking for some guidance.
Respect for Bayern Munchen shirt! I love your videos, greetings from Poland!
I used to be a big football fan and played myself, when I was younger :D Greetings back to Poland!
What a great place to revive in Southern Spain! I like you style, how you worked with the Sherpas while training for Lhotse. I bet it was way more peaceful before the expedition teams arrived. That octagon tent looked very sturdy. I wonder if you had winds in 2023, like you experienced this year? Thank you for sharing. Loving the adventure!
Oh yeah it was super chill, quiet and relaxed I really enjoyed it and met some nice people. Yeah, actually we had stronger winds for five days straight in C2 in 2023.
@@norrdinenouar Wow, so tents blew down or away last year also. That is some wind to deal with on a high mountain!
Hello from the southern Oregon coast usa .much respect to you for knowing when to stop. Thats what a man would do. Love your videos. You got a fan ❤
Aww thank you! As a mountaineer it is hard to turn around but that is also the way of a mountaineer, learn to control your ego and dont die! I had to learn the hard way on my solos in the alps. Greetings back to southern Oregon! ✌🏾
loven the vids Norrdine. Amazing views!
Good content Norrdine. Again reminding me of S. F. He would help the Sherpas as well and always carry stuff. Which is living the mountain man way indeed. As you say either by choice or not you just fall into line in the role at hand, especially when love is involved.
Thanks for sharing! It certainly enlivens the Bruce spirit! (When the book arrives this will make perfect sense, another Scottism)
Hey buddy! You know I go to the mountains not to conquer their summits but to actually experience the mountain and everything it has to offer. That is why I dont take oxygen, that is why I try to go self sufficient or alpine style, that is why I want to carry my own stuff and work with the Sherpas, it is about experiencing the mountain in its raw form. Because I love them and I dont want to cheat on them for their summit. No I appreciate their beauty and I just want the full body and mind crushing experience. The summit is of course a goal but just the inevitable by product of the experience.
Congrats!!!
Thank you!
I can imagine that would have been pretty terrifying mate. Although I'm not planning to go to the death zone, I am going to attempt a 6250m peak, unguided/alpine style, in the Indian Himalayas in September and this is uncharted territory for me. I've hiked up to 5000m by myself before (with a stupid heavy pack) but I definitely have some nagging anxieties about heading above 6000m. I turned 40 this year and this will be the most significant athletic endeavor I will have accomplished should I succeed.
Hey Carl, the death zone is really frightening and I will give you some more insight in my next video what my thoughts, fears and compensation strategies were and how it affected me. About your trip to the Indian Himalayas. Depending on where you go you might have a super nice and beautiful experience. If you take your time and acclimatize slowly you dont have to worry about the 6000m. Just dont rush it and listen to your body. I remember in my 20s I wanted to climb Kala Nag (Black Peak 6387m) solo in winter, when I was still a greenhorn and got myself into real trouble and almost lost my toes :P
@@norrdinenouar
I am heading to Ladakh, in the North, so somewhat similar to Nepalese mountain culture with the Tibetan influence but without quite the crowds that Nepal draws in. Sounds like you've had some pretty scary experiences man! Thanks for the encouragement, look forward to hearing your strategies regarding managing fears & doubt up on the mountain.
Well done and congratulations on your successes Norrdine - even your Everest attempt is a much bigger success than I will ever make of it!
Thank you so much! We all have different strengts though, dont forget that! :D
@@norrdinenouar 👍.
Yet another interesting and great video.
I wonder, did you notice any changes in the icefall from your first time climbing though it and the other times you passed through?
I mean that since the icefall are moving kinda rapidly there maybe some changes in the route?
Definately! The Khumbu Icefall is in constant change. Just as an example, in 2023 I went up through it four or five times and I climbed it down the same amount. Everytime was completely different. The first time there were no ladders in the Icefall itself and you could climb up and down through the crevasses. The second time there were already some ladders to bridge the crevasses. The third time I went up there were a lot of ladders, sometimes even 2 or 3 connected ladders to gap huuuge crevasses. And when I climbed it this year, I could still recognize some featerures from last year but I would say it changed at least 70% and was waaaaaay easier to climb this year compared to last year. Last year we had to do some zigzagging left and right at the beginning and then could go straight to the middle to get on top of the glacier. In 2024 they were unable to find a way through the middle and we had to go all the way to and below the west shoulder to reach Camp 1. So yeah Khumbu Icefall is changing a lot!
It would be interesting to put up a camera and make a timelapse of it. Let's say two to four weeks.
What would be your recommendation for a person who has never done mountaineering. How do I get started? I have checked a few expedition websites and the prices are pretty expensive. I am 38 now and in that phase of life where I want to do things that I have always dreamed of. Looking for some guidance.