Maroon Peak: Climbing one of Colorado's Deadliest 14ers
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- The Maroon Bells are one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the U.S. Towering above Aspen, Colorado, Maroon Peak lures hikers and climbers to its summit with its majestic yet harrowing beauty. The hike to the summit of Maroon Peak is tough - while only about 11 miles, the steep terrain, class 3 climbing, and endless route-finding along the loose and crumbling rock of the ridge makes it one of the hardest and certainly one of the deadliest 14ers in Colorado (Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak alternate with Longs Peak as the deadliest mountains in Colorado every year). While it may be "dicey", it was absolutely one of our favorite hiking adventures to date!
DISCLAIMER: Hopefully we have made clear by now that Maroon Peak is one dangerous mountain. Please take proper safety precautions if you attempt this climb. The Elk Mountain range which includes the Maroon Bells is known for its incredibly loose and crumbly rock. We do not assume responsibility if you attempt this hike. As always, climb at your own risk.
#hiking #climbing #maroonbells
Intro scared the crap outta me...Lived in Colorado all thru the '80s, Maroon Peaks the best ever. You're doing a hike i always wanted to do, thanks for taking me along...new song is so awesome Elise...Rocky Mountain High!!!
Haha hope we didn’t frighten ya TOO much Bill! You’re so lucky to have lived there for a decade. We dream of moving there for a few years one day. Until then, getting small adventures in like this will have to tide us over!
You two are the best hiking couple on UA-cam. Can't get enough of the hikes and all the smiles! Makes me excited to start integrating hiking back into my life now that I have the right heart meds 😁
Aw thank you so much for telling us that. Nothing makes us happier than feeling like we can even play a small part in inspiring you to get out and explore this beautiful world through hiking. We’ve gone on hundreds of hikes and one thing we can say for certain is that it always makes your day better, even if it’s just a short one. Wishing you happy hiking and good health ❤️
BADASS!! Adam and Marmot, love it! Your theme song along with that epic climb and those epic views...so much soul! Most amazing, inspiring couple ever
Awww thanks so much Abra! You are always so kind and supportive. We’re currently stuck in LA traffic trying to get to another adventure, and your words brought a HUGE smile to our faces, which Adam definitely needs right now because he is driving 🤣
Hey Adam and Marmot! I love this video! I watched it before I did the hike and now after- summited 9/29/24! Thanks for such a fun video ❤
Tim that is freaking awesome! Congratulations!!! So happy for you. And wonderful that you did it at such a beautiful time of year as well. We were actually in Aspen at exactly the same time as you just to experience peak fall -- Maroon Bells and also Conundrum! We were probably looking up at Maroon Peak and reminiscing about it right around when you were summitting! ❤️
WHOOOHOOO! Way to go guys! Another winning video with great views, thanks for taking me with you! You literally ROCK!
Aw thanks so much Corinna, you are so sweet! We absolutely LOVED this climb. We had looked up at Maroon Peak many times before but never did we think we’d actually climb on top of it! So wild! ❤️
Amazing!
Also wanted to say I did my first trailrun yesterday because of you guys, and boy does it make descending a lot more fun, thanks!
That is so awesome Bonnie! You just made both of us feel SO happy! We are so honored and delighted that we inspired you into this incredible sport. Huge congratulations, and please keep us updated on your progress ❤️
Keep up the climbing & hiking! I am looking forward to your next video!
Thank you, and we sure will, Jason! New videos every Thursday, unless it was pouring rain that weekend or we were too swamped with work! ❤️
Each video I watch is more incredible then the last! Climbing those rock faces laterally looks insane. Congrats on getting to the top! Is it just the two of you on these climbs? If so do you guys just swap the camera back and forth? The video, editing and music is top notch!
Thanks so much -- what a kind and generous compliment! Yes, the vast majority of the time it is just the two of us on these adventures. Once in a while Adam's daughter will come with us on a hike, but 95% of the time it's just us swapping back and forth. Honestly, we kind of like keeping the whole thing is in house: we've never once had an argument with a filmer, editor, or songwriter because we just do it all ourselves!
If you look carefully, you'll notice that the rock face he is climbing up at 6:26 is the same one that he is shimmying across like its a narrow ridge at 4:36. Getting to the top is no small accomplishment, but a lot of the clips in this video are absolutely staged for effect.
Had to watch this one again a few months later .. so beautiful !!!
Haha we're there with you, David. We've been really missing both CO and the Dolomites, so have been rewatching those vids ourselves. But summer -- and summer adventure travel -- is coming! ❤️
Very exhilerating and scrarey to watch at times.
Thanks for surviving it and producing this video. 👏
I thought for a minute there Adam was going to take a nap at the top.
I'm sure he would have if it weren't for the pending storms. 😉
Haha!! You just made Adam so happy with that comment. He thinks you are absolutely 100% right that if there was no pending storm he would have been napping for a half hour. He even went so far as to point out the perfect spot where he would have taken a nap had he had the opportunity. So glad you liked this one, we really loved it and won’t ever forget it!
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing your hikes. You guys are adorable but incredibly tough!
Thank you so much Amy! What a wonderful and kind description -- if we could describe ourselves as we'd ideally like to be, "adorable but incredibly tough" would pretty much be it!
This was a fantastic video. What level of rock climbing are you capable of? Do you need much rock climbing experience to have the confidence to do this kind of class 3? I'm more a fire road hiker, but in my dreams I'd like to do something half as rad as this climb. You're both great people and I look forward to more of your videos. Please be safe!
Thanks so much, Joe! We are not particularly good rock climbers at the climbing gym (neither of us is particularly good with fingery, technical holds), but we have gotten good at the low-level class 5 stuff with wider or juggier holds, which is really what we need for the kind of hiking we do. In the future, we definitely intend to up our rock climbing game further because it helps so much with our confidence on climbs like this one, Cloudripper, Galena Peak, etc!
Really glad I found your channel a number of videos back. Love both your personalities especially with the positivity and quirkiness! Im inspired to start planning more epic sufferfest adventures!
Yes Melvin! You have no idea how pumped you just made both of us. There’s nothing we love to hear more than that we’ve inspired someone to get out and sufferfest. It is so good for your soul. Once you start you never look back. Please keep us updated on your suffer-quest!
Hands down best videos on you tube!So glad I found your channel
Wow! Thank you so much. We’re so glad you found us too, and that you like the vids so far. Stay tuned… currently in the car on the way to Utah to do a couple adventures that we’re hoping will be pretty cool 🤗❤️
I've stood at the base of the Bells... and I've hiked peaks around and near them... but the Bells themselves scare the crap out of me. Those two are seriously dangerous. Lots of rotten rock up there. But absolutely stunning. I grew up in Denver and we spent the summer hiking 14ers. CO's mountains have such a unique feeling to them.
Ya the Bells are a bit scary -- the hardest thing was route finding on that upper part. If you find the exact route it's not so bad, but it was virtually impossible for us at least to stay on route going up. Looking forward to doing lots of CO 14ers on a trip out next summer! ❤️
I've done the bells traverse. Don't let them scare you too much but they are stunning and unreal.
@@ChrisHausner that's good to know. I don't mind scrabbling over shale and scree at all. Plenty of peaks get like that near the summit. These just look so intimidating. Cameras may also be making it look more steep than it actually is. I'd love to stand up there. The whole area around Aspen is ridiculously pretty.
Great job guys! The music was an awesome addition to! Really enjoy your documentary of the various hikes.
Thanks William! So glad you're liking the music as well -- we really enjoy writing and recording these songs, and will have a couple of new ones in upcoming videos this fall! ❤️
Had to wipe my palms off several times while watching. Epic hike! And CO is so green :)
Thanks Matt -- glad we could bring you a bit of vicarious anxiety! We were sweating a bit too -- especially coming down those loose-rock gullies. It really is green and beautiful there. Definitely the upside of those damnable afternoon thunderstorms!
Thanks for showing your climb of Maroon Peak. Cheers, Charles Maroon
Thanks Charles! We are fans of all things Maroon today 🤗 but seriously, it was a pleasure to share this beautiful peak.
I have watched all of your videos and have enjoyed every one. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, and I love the music. With each new video, you seem to be taking greater risks! Please be careful so that we can continue to enjoy your adventures.
Thank you so much, Virginia! We really hear you and do promise to be careful. If it's any comfort, we honestly never felt in too much jeopardy on this climb. We like to think we learned a good lesson on that crazy Galena Peak traverse (which because of the crumbling rock turned out to be a little outside our risk tolerance) and have been trying since then to manage our risk better (and bring helmets when in doubt about rockfall!). Of course it's natural to take on harder challenges as our skill and fitness levels improve, but we definitely will make sure to tackle those challenges as safely as possible because we want to be adventuring for decades to come!
Do you two work on your rock climbing skills? They're impressive. I have done some Class 2 14ers, but I'm hesitant to jump into Class 3 and 4 14ers without having learned how to rock climb in a gym. Do you climb on the side?
Thanks Jack! We have definitely started to work on our rock climbing skills in the gym, and you should def watch the video we did recently on how we train for class 3 and 4 climbing! If you're already doing class 2 14ers then you are definitely ready for some class 3 and 4 climbing, and it's a great idea to do a little gym or outdoor bouldering training just to up your comfort level first. We are not experienced enough yet to do trad climbing, but we do lots of via ferrata (see the recent Dolomites videos for the best via ferrata ever!) which are a great way to bridge safely up to class 4 climbing and rock climbing. And hopefully by the end of the year we will get a trad climbing certification so we can feel confident adding that element to some of our adventures! ❤️ Meanwhile, def get yourself into the climbing gym -- you are ready, and you will love it!!
You two are a great couple! Very cool video.
Thanks very much -- so excited it's almost climbing season again, because we've got a lot of big ones on the menu for this year! ❤
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I just got back from Boulder and fell in love with the mountains. Any suggestions for a first summit?
@@saxabass Yes! Mt. Elbert via the Black Cloud Trail is a gorgeous but non-technical 14er -- and we did a video on it that will give you all the beta!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Awesome, thanks!
Y’all were off route for awhile on this… happy you’re capable scramblers
Ya those cairns didn't help us much going up (though they were great coming down) -- it was scrambling and GPS that got us through!
Thank you so much for climbing that for me so I don't have to, haha. Imagine a marmot so big it needed your hiking pole to walk, wow.
Hahaha we were trying to figure out what that marmot was up to! We understand they're drawn to the salty sweat that gets on the poles and that's why they chew them up, by why he took one off a cliff is totally beyond us! ❤️
It will be difficult to have a favorite hike after you hiked so many beautiful places…
Elise has a funny quirk where she feels like every summit we get to is her new favorite summit. At first we would laugh about that, but we've come to realize that it's actually a great way to approach these: each one is your favorite while you're on it. But one day it will be fun to look back and think about which are the ones we really remember -- probably those will be the favorites!
Wow!..congrats you two!... Thank you!❤
Thanks very much! Glad you saw this one, because it's an all time favorite and we sometimes go back and watch it ourselves just because it brings back such great memories of the beauty up there! ❤️
Great video, great hike and I love the music, especially the melody at 2:23. Can it be found and downloaded somewhere? Greetins from Romania.
Thanks so much, we're glad you enjoyed it! Yes you can find and download all of our music on Band Camp under livehardxlovehard -- so happy you like it!! ❤️
Great videos.
You both are such an inspiration.
I was curious how u get such good videos
Do u use a GoPro?
U must have a large angle lenses?
Thx
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you to say. Yes we currently use a GoPro 8, and also the new iPhone for the majority of our shots. The iPhone does better in low light environments, but the GoPro is of course amazing for tracking shots when the cameraperson is also moving, because it has excellent built-in stabilization. Both GoPro and iPhone take fairly wide angle shots, so we can get a lot of the landscape in even when we're fairly close to the subject.
I Enjoyed the Maroon Bells when I did them ! I went up the North Maroon first then across the ridge to Maroon peak ! Im so glad I did both peaks and the ridge all at once for the reason that I read you could do both of them without protection and knowing the "Deadly Bells " are serious Peaks ,I didn't want to go back twice!! It was the best climb I've ever done ! I enjoyed every SECOND of that climb !! Congrats on your climb! Now you know what the North Maroon be like if you decide to climb it! Good luck and be Safe! ENJOY😁⛰️🧗!!
That's awesome, Stephen -- good for you getting that whole thing done in a day! We originally had the exact same plan as you, for the same reasons, but couldn't do it because there were afternoon thunderstorms forecast for every day we were there and we didn't want to risk being up there during lightning. But the good news is that now the Bells traverse and Pyramid Peak are good reasons for us to go back and spend more time in the area -- love Aspen! ❤️
I’m enjoying your channel which I just discovered. I love your positivity and your great attitudes! Keep it up 👍🏻
Thanks so much James -- we're very happy you found us and are liking the channel! We absolutely will keep it up, and in fact have a real humdinger coming up for you next week, so stay tuned! ❤️
Love the change of scenery but the same incredible epic adventure. Great work hustling your butts!
Thanks Ashwin! We really had a great time in CO, and really enjoyed the beauty of the Aspen area. Except of course for the daily afternoon thunderstorms, which definitely did entail a LOT of butt hustling 🤣
I love how you are musicians but you're channel is about your adventures. Look forward to all of your upcoming vids
Aw thanks so much! It’s funny because neither of us really considered ourselves musicians until creating this channel, but having adventures like these serves as such an incredible inspiration to create music that reminds us of the experience and hopefully takes people there with us as well ❤️
GREAT JOB GUYS!!!! SO AMAZING!!!! Really admire you and I am SO GLAD you showed the toughness of the descent. Just subscribed to your channel and really will look forward to seeing more of your adventures! I have done several "easy" 14'ners but now no longer can due to bad knees and such. You two are TRULY AMAZING! Cap'n Jack KE0VH
Thanks so much, Jack! Yes the descent was by far the diciest part of the whole thing -- glad you enjoyed, and look forward to bringing you lots more excitement! ❤️
I didn't know you culd peak Maroon Bells. Great to know. The decent is what scares me on those rocks. Is it as bad as it looks?
My wife and I did Quandary last Winter as our first 14er (we live in FL). Any suggestions for another simple WINTER 14er? We'll save MB for Spring or Summer lol
Heck yes you can peak it, and it is soooo worth it. But to be really honest, yes the down is pretty bad. The problem is that there's so much loose rock so it's easy to fall and slide. How about Mt. Elbert as a winter 14er? It's the highest peak in CO so it's def no joke, but the ascent is class 1 or at most class 2 and relatively gentle so there will be less avalanche danger than on most 14ers even with a lot of snow. We did it in late summer via Black Cloud trail and absolutely loved it, but would def do it in winter as well.
Thanks. I've been looking at them all and will loo deeper into Albert. We just want the safest, AVI WISE, peak. Preferably with other travelers on it if possible.
Wowoie!!! Loved it!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of nature!!
So glad you enjoyed this one! For years, we marveled at the beauty of Maroon Peak from down below, so this climb was really special to us now that we finally had the skill (and courage!) to get up there. It was DEFINITELY worth the wait! ♥️
The music is so beautifully haunting & syncs up perfectly with your climbing-love it!
That makes us so happy to hear! We've been working a lot on improving our songwriting and song production -- very glad that it is working!!
Y’all are such badasses. Amazing! Thanks for another epic video!🌈💓☮️⛰✨
Aw thanks so much Terra! Epic is definitely how we would describe Maroon Peak. It felt crazy to be on top of a peak that we’d been gazing in awe at from below for so many years!
Hi. Just found your channel and this is the first video I watched and boy is it a doozy....you all are so brave..lol I'm subbing to see more...
Yes!!! Dorothy that was such a nice message to wake up to -- very happy that you're joining us for the ride!! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you 😊
You both are absolutely amazing! I’m in love with your videos .
Thank you so much -- that makes us very delighted to hear!! And stay tuned -- we just did recon today for an EPIC adventure that should be up in a couple weeks!
Do you guys use route-finding apps or do you just study the route and then execute? For me, it's pucker time when I feel that I lost my way. Thanks for the great videos.
OMG we have that exact same feeling, particularly when we're on a rock face like this one or especially when we got off route on Indian Head Peak -- that was scary as AF when we had to climb up the face of that thing! And yes we do use AllTrails GPS for route finding, but also study the route beforehand and often take screenshots of landmarks if we can find pictures of them online so we'll know what to look for if the app lets us down. ❤️
Love you guys!! Really inspired me to take on a whole different life of climbing 🧗♂️ you guys stay safe out there love your content
Yes!! That makes us super psyched and really proud to hear. This one is definitely a lot harder than Angel's Landing, but so, so worth it. One of our all-time favorite climbs for sure!
Incredible climb! What do you guys use for audio?
Thank you! Do you mean for music or for when we talk to the camera? For talking we just use standard built in mics on our cameras and have a wind screen for one of them, and for music we use Ableton.
You two are Awesome! Fantastic video and I wish the both of you the Best - Be Safe Always-Tracy Fisher lifetime Manitou resident - great great video
Thanks Tracy! So glad you enjoyed, and looking forward to making lots more CO videos because we're planning on spending a whole month or more right near you in the CO Springs area next summer!! ❤️
Another question, how you guys prepared yourselves in case of injure, do you carrie any kind of first aid in the backpack? I assume that cellphones barely works in the mountains and rescues are very difficult, sorry about the question but I am trying to prepare myself for some small adventure. Thanks so much for your channel I love the way you make it.
Thanks
Aw thank you so much! We don’t carry a ton of first aid but do have the ability to make splints and turnicates with rope and poles. We also bring a satellite communicator so if something really terrible happens we can call for rescue. That’s probably not necessary for those who stay mostly on trail, but since we often climb in areas where there’s no phone service or help, we feel it’s the right thing for us. Hope you enjoy your upcoming adventures!
Thanks again
You guy’s are incredible. Do you ever allow anyone to join you on hikes ( physically)
Great effort ! Great videos ! I had a simple but important query ! which shoe brand do you wear to avoid slips on the rocky surface !
Niranjan that is a great question! Of course it depends a bit on what specific surface, but when we're climbing on the most slippery one, which is the worn granite in the Eastern Sierra, we always wear approach shoes. Ours are La Sportivas, but there are other good brands too. They are super grippy, and make a huge difference in traction over trail runners or hiking boots on smoother rock surfaces. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Hey thanks for the info !
2nd time watching. Beautiful! Thanks so much for the unusually great video in 4K. Appreciate the higher quality. Great editing with the music - as usual!!!!
Thanks so much! We're definitely always trying to up our video quality. Doesn't always come together perfectly on hard hikes (especially if the light is low) but super happy that this one turned out well!
Amazing ! But have guys doing the trans Catalina trail this weekend any chance I think I saw you guys there at the island in two harbors !
Alex we were there!!! We did Avalon to Two Harbors on Saturday and then the rest -- that gorgeous Parson's Landing loop -- early on Sunday. You should have come and said hi! Did you do Trans Catalina as well?!?
No trail, no problem. You guys are really amazing! I on the other hand wanted to cry descending Baldy bowl to ski hut slipping an sliding. Thought of you both and your traverse when I went.
Haha, thank you so much for thinking of us! We absolutely love that Ski Hut trail. And honestly, that thing is nearly as steep in some places as many of the off trail routes we do, the only thing it’s missing is some of the vertical rock climbing… but we could probably even find that if we just went a little bit off trail :)
Wow, 4:37-4:58, that looks pretty intense and scary but y'all make it look so easy.. The view at the top was just amazing as well. I just binged some of your videos and I absolutely love your channel! Super daring hikes done with such precision and enthusiasm
Thanks Neena -- so glad you're enjoying the channel!! Looking forward to sharing lots more epic adventures with you in 2022, both in the U. S. and also hopefully some European climbing this summer! ❤️
This looked crazy dangerous on certain parts! One would expect ferratas there if this is an established trail. :/ Do they usually put cables for security in USA?
Yes, we generally do not have ferrata cables here in the U. S., so class 4 climbs like this one can be quite dangerous. On the positive side that does keep the crowds low, and often you will have the class 4 climbs all to yourself. ❤️
Cuuuuute marmot 🥰 love this name for you elise! That trail looked so difficult to find! You guys are awesomeee!!!!
Haha ya marmots are cute but also a lot of trouble -- just like Elise!😂 The trail on that last part really was hard to find and we ultimately just picked our own way in some places, but totally worth the effort! ❤️--A
That is incredible! I live in Colorado and have been getting into more difficult hikes but Maroon is one I refuse to touch!
Billy that is awesome to hear! We love Colorado so much, and are planning to come adventure there again in the fall. What a blessing that you get to live and hike there! We know what you mean about setting limits on what hikes you will attempt, though in our experience as your hiking and climbing level goes up so too will your risk tolerance increase. Given that you're interested in increasing the difficulty level of your hikes, we won't be too surprised to see you doing Maroon at some point in the future (though with that said, it is definitely dangerous for anyone and there's nothing wrong with just always staying away from truly dangerous hikes!). ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard haha thanks for the inspiration! You guys should check out the Gore Range near Vail, incredibly rugged, isolated and beautiful.
@@user-tn5vm9fr9f Oh heck yes, the Gore Range looks fantastic! Not only jagged peaks but also beautiful lakes to jump in after, which as you know from our Sierra adventures is totally our style!
Such a beautiful hike and climb.
Thank you -- Maroon Peak really is just an incredible place. So looking forward to getting back to Colorado soon for more of these epic views!
That was awesome thank you guys!!
Our pleasure, Rumaldo! Very glad you enjoyed -- this was one of our favorite adventures ever! ❤
Stunning! Your climbs are fantastic and the videography is A********. Thank you for sharing the climb!
Thank you so much! We’ve been working hard on our camera skills, and although we still have a very long way to go, it’s very nice to hear that the work is paying off. Really glad you liked this climb, it was for SURE one of our all time favorites!
Nicely done👏🏻 you guys ROCK!!
Thank you so much! We feel like we’re still recovering from this one, but it was definitely pretty epic up there!
Great adventure!! Thanks for taking me there.
Thanks so much Edward! Many people get to see the Maroon Bells from down below, but far fewer are crazy enough to make the climb to see the views from above at the summit, so we’re very happy we could share them with you!
Is there a hike or climb somewhere in the world that is still on your bucket list? Europe..Alaska..Himalayas?? Awesome videos!!
Thanks Jason! Our bucket list is really big, but some of the highlights that we want to do in the next few years are: The Matterhorn, Patagonia, and the Dolomites -- as well as the Himalayas, of course. We'd also like to climb Kilimanjaro again on one of the even more challenging trails -- we loved Tanzania! -- and run the whole Laugavegur trail in Iceland and the Tour du Mont Blanc (we've hiked both before, but running them would be super badass!). And we also want to run the Great Wall of China marathon. In the U. S., Rainier, Mt. Russel, and Capitol Peak are very high on the list. But honestly, we want to do it all -- and we seriously listen to you guys for ideas, so please let us know if there's something you feel like we should do!
You two are so brave! I don't know that I could climb something like that. I'm more of a pure hiker and don't want to risk my life to do a hike but what a view! You two are also in such great shape! I know how hard it is to climb up. I live in Florida and it is very hard for me to go up those mountains. I'm getting older now and I am retired so unfortunately I'll probably be slowing down but I'll keep hiking and exploring as long as I can! Thanks again and please be careful.
Thanks Joseph! And we totally understand where you're coming from with hiking and exploring. We're very aware that one day we'll slow down too, but feel so grateful to be able to do climbs like this while we can. Definitely not many mountains in Florida, but we actually want to come out there at some point and hike the Everglades!
What month did you all climb this? I am looking at going out there around the Fourth of July this year!
We were there in July as well -- perfect time of year to do it! But do beware that there are almost always thunderstorms in the afternoon so check the forecast and start early. You will LOVE this hike -- def one of the all-timers for us. ❤️
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Ya Ben we totally understand getting out of the cold. We love exploring CO, but always do it in the summer!! We feel super lucky to live in LA, where it can sometimes get up to 70F even in January. Huge congrats on the house sale and move -- it takes guts to try something new, but we feel confident it's going to work out great for you!
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Incredible hike & views!!!
Thank you for taking us along ❣️
Stay safe😉😎
You are always the sweetest Debbie! Maroon Peak is one of our new all time favorite climbs and it’s just so incredible that we got to share that with you. We hope it’s now one of your favorite peaks too!!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard it’s really hard to choose a favorite. Although, I love the sax in the beginning, your singing & the scenery. You guys are awesome❣️
The lesson of Maroon Peak: marmots are jerks! Nice job on both the up and down climb on an iconic Colorado 14er! Such a great view and you guys beat the rain.
Haha ya those marmots really had their way with us, but being on that incredible peak was definitely worth the sacrifice of a pole! Really hoping to get back to CO in the spring/summer. ❤️
I thought I would go back and view any of your climbs in Colorado and to see you two doing Maroon Peak so effortlessly. No fear! After viewing this climb, I think Little Bear Peak will be doable because "The Deadly Bells" has caused many a climber to lose their lives. It is often recommended to use a guide and ropes as well. But there you are climbing without any protection and basically no equipment to speak of. This was not on my bucket list, but I did enjoy the 34 peaks that I did summit sometimes twice. So, I feel much better at telling you about Little Bear Peak and the traverse. Great video coverage of your breath-taking adventure.
Thanks very much -- that is a fantastic recommendation! We had honestly never heard of Little Bear Peak before, but just did a full beta dive and it looks right up our alley: challenging, uncrowded, a little bit heart-pounding in places and with beautiful views at the top! We will most likely do it next summer. Awesome that you've done 34 CO peaks -- we hope to get to that point one day as well! ❤️
you two are awesome. I love your videos. beautiful landscapes. keep hiking!
Thanks Marcius! So glad you are enjoying the videos. We will definitely keep hiking in beautiful places -- it's our favorite thing to do, and we have so much left to explore! ❤️
Wow! Another incredible video, congrats! Enjoy watching it as always!
Thanks so much Andy! You would love this one. It’s a lot of class 3 scrambling but as long as you stay on route there’s nothing that’s ever too terrifying. Hope you’re having some fun adventures out there as well!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks for the information. Definitely will mark this down :-) I did a backpacking in the Wind River Range in Wyoming last week of July with friends, including all 3 you also met the other day. Winds is very pretty. Hope one day you’ll go there and make some stunning videos like this one. Best!
That sounds awesome Andy! We don’t know too much about that area. We’ve only been to Wyoming once when exploring the Tetons, but we’re excited to research the wind river range!
Whoa! I got up to Crater lake and I wouldn't image you could climb to the peak! Kudos to yall!
Haha thanks much. Yes the climb to the peak is a bit dicey in places, but as you saw the views are worth it! But to be fair, the hike up to the lake that you did is incredibly beautiful as well -- we just couldn't show that part because we started so early we had to do it in the dark! ❤️
Pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing.
It’s definitely our pleasure! Knowing that we’re going to be sharing these adventures makes them even more enjoyable while we’re doing them. Sort of like how sharing a great bottle of wine is even better than drinking it yourself ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks for taking the time to reply. I don’t drink anymore 😁 but I know what mean. 🙂. My girls say hi and love to watch your adventures.
Really? That's so cool that your girls watch. Please say hi for us, and tell them we hope to see them out on the trails!
Great adventure. Looks like you have been spared the heat wave we are all being pounded with a bit up north. The lakes are getting too hot and we have Cyanobacteria in lake Gruyere where I live. No swimming. The mountains where you are - I love the colours. Your comments, it kind of changes and starts being moon like up there. I always think the same thing. The wind was very strong at some point. Looked quite scary. Enjoy your European adventure. I am guessing it is a honeymoon your style.
Thanks Anna! Yes the Euro honeymoon adventure is going amazing -- definitely lots and lots of climbing. So sad to hear about the Cyanobacteria -- that stuff is getting everywhere! Yosemite, Zion, it seems like everywhere we go now there's some kind of Cyano warning! ❤️
the deadly bells,i climbed up to Fravert basin with college roomate ( Western state college in Gunnison)1981-2? saw the bells from the south side.....rugged magnificence.
Awesome, Cliff! They really are spectacular. What a great memory to have from college -- we both had lots of outdoor adventure with college roommates too, including Adam's first-ever rock climbing adventure! Great stuff to look back on, and we still do adventures with some of those friends today!
Awesome effort and capturing the views for all to enjoy. Well done!
Thanks so much Raymond! That’s exactly how we felt about it. We know not everyone is going to be able to do a hike like this, but we definitely think everyone deserves to see the beauty up there. It was truly astonishing! ❤️
Nice! I'm in Rocky Mountain National Park next week, and I just can't wait. I was also in LA last week and did Strawberry Peak before catching a flight out of LAX thanks to you guys!
Omg really?! That is so awesome! We’re very honored that you followed our route. Did you enjoy strawberry peak? It’s pretty awesome up there. What are your plans for the Rockies?
Strawberry Peak is no Joke. Happy Travels
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Strawberry Peak was great! For the Rockies, I'm just doing touristy day hikes: Sky Pond, Mt. Ida, and Chasm Lake!
@@justrione Haha I actually thought Strawberry Peak was pretty mild. But it's all relative!
AMAZING BEAUTIFUL CLIMB AND VIDEO YOU 2 ARE A WONDERFUL INSPIRATION
Thanks Gustav! This one was truly an all-time favorite: sketchy climbing, high altitude, and incredible views -- that's all we can ask for! ❤️
You where in my home state. I was mountain biking in the next valley in Crested Butte early this week..I could see the Maroon Bells on the trail I was riding, maybe that's when you where climbing it...Another awesome video!
Haha are you sure you didn't see us as the tiny little ants on top of the Bells? :) You are SO lucky to live here! We have a dream of moving to CO for a year if you could make that happen at some point. There's so much to explore, a quick trip like this will just not suffice!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard endless mountains to climb!
The Maroon Bells Are amazing-particularly in fall! I still love the Sierras best, though. The things you two do are incredible! It’s always wonderful to watch you guys climb peaks I’d never have attempted when I was in shape for it! I love the music you guys do as well... your writing aptly conveys in music where you are in the mountains! Another fabulous video! Keep on keepin’ on... carefully! 🙂💕🎹🎼🏔🌲
Thank you so much Michael! Yes, the Sierras will always have our hearts, but we were so fortunate to get to do some exploring in CO this summer. The summit views were some of the best we've seen, and the approach up to the base of Maroon Peak reminded us a lot of some of the trails along the Alps. So glad you enjoyed this one, and that we could take you to a peak you've never done before!
That was spectacular!!! The descent looked dicier than the ascent - it least you didn’t have to find the route.
You are exactly right on both counts. The descent was way scarier and dicier, but we had absolutely no problem with route finding because the cairns were so easy to see from above. But going down those chutes? Whoa.
Thanks for taking me along! I'm 68, so I don't feel compelled to do this--it makes Katahdin's Knife Edge and the Huntington Ravine Trail on Washington look like CHILD'S PLAY! Excellent video!!
It's truly our pleasure -- and yeah, at 68 you've earned the right to skip Maroon Peak if you want! We actually hope to come out there at some point and do both Katahdin and Washington -- we've heard both are beautiful. Meanwhile, so glad you liked the video. Check out the Cloudripper one when you get a chance -- after that climb, Maroon Peak didn't seem so bad!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard At Katahdin, I think a Dudley, Knife Edge, Cathedral run could amuse you. There are several fun trails around Washington, some of which I haven't tried--And there are good technical climbs which I Definitely haven't tried! Up Ammonoosuc Ravine, summit, down Jewell is a good loop; up Huntington Ravine, summit, down Tuckerman Ravine in my video; up Six Husbands, summit Jefferson, double over to Adams and descend Buttress or Madison Gulf, are all good. I need to get over and climb King Ravine to Great Gully--too many distractions!
Those are really great suggestions that would work very well with the spirit of our channel-- thank you very much, and we will of course let you know when we come out to try some!!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Never hesitate to ask, and I'll tell you what I know--thanks!
amazing views, we are so lucky , thanks for showing us
WE feel like the lucky ones that you guys want to come along with us on these adventures! Seriously makes it infinitely more fun out there knowing you’re going to be experiencing all the joys, tears and triumphs right along with us!
WOW! WOW! WOW! OMG.! INSANE.! AMAZING VIDEO.! THANKS FOR SHARING.!
Randy! You're definitely catching up on some of our all-time favorite hikes. This one was fricking epic -- very glad you like it!
I've been on that summit and you did a fantastic job of getting really good video of the climb and summit. It's my favorite summit of the many I have climbed however the view of The Bells from Pyramid is amazing. The video is really good and gives a pretty accurate view of the difficultly of the mountain without making it look much harder than it even is. Well done!
Oh yea, my poles got chewed up too.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us to hear that we represented the mountain entertainingly but also accurately. Thanks for the tip on Pyramid- we’d really like to do that climb, as well as Capitol of course. That is hilarious about your poles! We knew that marmots eat through backpacks, we just had no idea about poles, just never occurred to us. But definitely a lesson learned 😂
had to watch this a 2nd time ,, that is the scariest episode yet w all that loose rock n narrow ledges.. im telling all my friends about your channel ... i usually bike everyday n workout but after seeing u 2 having so much fun running i added that back in,,,,,,all the best ,,, stay safe..
Yes yes yes! There's literally nothing that makes us happier than having a positive influence on someone's adventure and/or workout life. Seriously SO stoked you are running -- and BTW, we love doing some biking too, as you'll see in the adventure coming up this week. Thank you so much for spreading the word about our channel -- word of mouth like that is the best possible way to build a positive, supportive community of like-minded folks!
Next time you guys come out to UT, come up north to Provo... hike Mt Timpanogos. It's an iconic looking mountain... 11,750 ft. The trial from the Provo Canyon side is 14 miles out and back and 5,000 ft elevation gain. Waterfalls, rivers, glacial lakes, boulder field, a ridgeline and a very narrow summit with an incredible view in all directions.
Just a bit south is Mt Nebo which is taller and has a lot of lose rock scrambling to the summit. Again, another incredible peak and view.
There are also two very popular ridge runs... the PURL and the WURL. Both hit a dozen peaks and along their ridges.
Oh heck yes! Those are all on our list for sure!! ❤️
Awesome video. Each one gets better snd better! Funny animals! You should make a video of Elise doing a jam session. We would love it!
Thank you so much! And that is a super cool idea about the jam sesh. Maybe in the depths of winter we’ll put together some kind of music fest along with some highlights of the past year’s adventures. 🤗
New to your channel. Wow! Your camera views are breathtaking!
Thanks so much Myra, and welcome! Really happy you saw this one -- we just loved every aspect of it from start to finish. Highly recommend this area of Colorado even for regular hiking. The views are incredible everywhere, even from down in the valley!
you guys are one hell of a team together. I love your videos!
Thank you so much! We're delighted you're enjoying the videos, and stay tuned -- lots more cool adventures coming up!
some of that looked easy class 5 and exposed. careful out there, great video! nice job. how long was hike round trip?
Thank you! Yeah, to be fair most of this climb can be done class 2/3, but we often tend to enjoy finding our own lines where we feel confident with the holds. The distance on this one wasn't bad, only around 11 miles and 5,000FT of climbing, but all the route finding can make it take forever!
Thanks for the video! You guys are amazing!
Thank you so much! We really enjoyed making this one. It was just so beautiful up there and we were hoping the shots we took would convey that (it doesn’t always come together!). So happy you enjoyed it too!
You guys continue to be badass!! 💪🏼🔥 very dicey edges… dunno what training you guys do for this but damn… be safe always in your future adventures.
Thanks so much Chris! We’ve been training mostly by trying to do challenging low elevation scrambles whenever possible in places like Joshua Tree or even Malibu Creek state park. But truth be told there’s nothing quite like the real thing when you’re up there on a potentially crumbly cliff face. The good news is that after the Galena to Little San G traverse and Cloudripper, Maroon Peak didn’t actually feel that scary. It was challenging and we could see how people could die on it, but we rarely felt in too much jeopardy 🤗
Super adventure!! Just beautiful!🙌
The Maroon Bells is hands down one of the most beautiful places in the world, and being on top of them? Life could not get any sweeter. So happy we got to share that moment with you ❤️
That’s the most beautiful view I’ve ever seen! Amazing work!
Thank you very much! We were super glad this one turned out well, because honestly to the eye it was totally incredible. The colors there, combined with the sublimely steep rock, just make for extreme beauty. So glad you liked it!!
Was re-watching this today - such a great video - how do you feel Maroon compares with some of the other hardest/most exposed climbs you've done in CA? Are there any other Colorado 14ers you're hoping to do?
That's a great question. Maroon was a bit difficult for us in terms of route finding on the way up, but not too difficult in terms of climbing because although we were warned of loose rock, it wasn't nearly as loose as the rock we encountered on, say, the Galena Peak to Little San Gorgonio traverse. Or even on the Iron to Baldy traverse. So hiking hard things in the San Gabriels where the rock is really terrible definitely made Maroon feel easier than it might otherwise have felt. We'd put it just below Cloudripper in terms of technical difficulty, but right there equal to it in terms of heart-stopping beauty! As for the other Colorado 14ers, we want to climb all of them! We really do, though of course it will be a multi-year project. For now, we of course want to do the big ones like Capitol and Longs for the Tube, and also explore some of the other really cool and challenging ones while we're still relatively young and strong and fit. We can then save some of the "easier" ones for when we're older. But the dream is definitely to do them all if our health holds out for a couple more decades!
SPECTACULAR CLIMB! I must say your human drone footage is out of this world guys. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe! 😊
Haha love the concept of human drone footage Larry! Wait til you see the tracking shots we just started doing this weekend with a new little wearable camera -- will totally take the human drone to the next level! Very glad you're enjoying, and think you'll def love the next adventure!
I’m sure I will guys. Your fantastic! Can’t wait. Catching up on all your past adventure. Wow! Thanks again for sharing and all the hard work in filming you human drones. ❤️😊
Great video. Never leaving my poles again 🤣
Haha thanks Ron, and we fully support that decision. We're never leaving our poles again either! ❤️
in a word OMG .SPECTACULAR !!!
It really was ,Lawrence -- one of the top ten most beautiful places we've ever been!
EVERYTIME I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS MY PALMS SWEAT!!
Haha a little fear is good for the soul! At least, that's what we tell ourselves when we're looking over the cliff edge...
Very nice! Are you guys still in Colorado? I'm hitting the Crestone Group and Lindsey in the next few days. This peak is awesome, I've only seen it from below, what a sweet climb! I can't wait to do it!
Niiiice! We did some research on Lindsey when planning our trip. You're going to have such a blast! If you're into scrambles like this, definitely check out Maroon Peak when you can. One of the highlights of our hiking lives! We unfortunately had to head out of CO, but never fear- we love it there so much we fully intend to go back for some more adventures as soon as we can!
Absolutely amazing as usual - You guys are great to watch & listen to..
Thanks Mark! Very glad you liked this one -- it's really one of our all-time favorites, both as a climb and as a video because it actually shows the steepness!
I always like the video, before watching it because I know it will always be awesome!! Love going on these adventures with you two!!
Thank you so much -- what a nice compliment!! It's really a privilege to be able to take you on these adventures, and we're so glad you're enjoying them. Setting out on an epic one tomorrow, so we're keeping them coming!
Well done Adam & Elise on the adventure, ridge lines & me don't go well, so top marks to both of you 👍🏃
Aw thank you so much! You get some pretty awesome adventure in yourself, so at least the trails great you well! Hope you’re feeling great 😊
Definitely an epic climb! Can you see the people down at Crater Lake at all from the top? They must look like tiny little dots if you can see them at all.
It was so awesome! Will never forget that view from the top. We couldn't see anyone down at the lake, but to be fair neither of us have the greatest vision 😂. But wow that view out across the CO landscape was just incredible. ❤️
Best vid yet you two.
And the location was a long awaited one.
Frightening. That’s rock I’d never get on.
Looked so loose and the route finding would’ve been a nightmare.
Thanks so much!! Really glad you feel that way, because we actually love this one too -- not just the climb but the video as well. We like it because it actually does visual justice to some of the intensely steep parts, which isn't always the case given that our cameras tend to flatten things out. And you're right about the rock -- its crumbliness was really what made the hike so hard. But on the upside, that difficulty level also made it totally deserted, and we had the mountain all to ourselves the entire day!