Had a mountain guide say "you know who carries a plastic shovel? A ***hole". He then went on to say how the shovel is also for rescue and person carrying a plastic one is only thinking of themselves. Glad you had a metal one.
Thanks Thanks Aaron! As I write this it's late June 2024, but I am already laying out my gear and working on a new list for next Winter. Great stuff, keep it coming!
Tnx, so valuable for us other expedition geeks to share the gearlist and show/explain the value of each item, why they are chosen / not needed on a given expedition and share experience/knowhow. Big thanks
Planning to solo next July. Was helpful to hear what did and didn't work. Now I have a better idea of what I'm leaving behind. I'm sure I'll still over pack though. Lol Thanks!
I bought the same model ACR ResQLink PLB at the same time I bought my hand held Garmin GPS 62ST. I carry the PLB in a pant pocket whenever I go hiking, including day hikes; for that just in case scenario. You introduced me to Ice Breaker Merino wool (responsibly sourced) garments which are, comfortable, generously proportioned & "expensive", but well worth the cost. I never saw the jacket with that musher, $2,000 fur collar? Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
Thanks Aaron for the presentation. I will have a look at it today ! Always so instructive to watch your videos. Many of the equipments I have now come from great ideas from your videos actually. Is your Nammatj 2 the same tent you used while in Antartica in 2013 ? Do you have the link to purchase the sled bag ? Thanks !
Kinda far to introduce ourselves in the south half of the world hehe. Big fan from Brazil, if any time you come south america, let we know! More over, have you seen Sharkskin/Lavacore bibed hoods? Mainly used for scuba, it's serving very well for me on the mountains too. Its a trilaminate (fleece, kinda tyvek, syntetic cloth) alternative to neoprene.
Interesting to hear you say Scarpa 6000 HD's aren't enough boot for Denali. Even with a good overboot for colder/summit day? Seems to be one of the recommended boot setups for West Buttress. I have wider feet and La Sportivas tend to run a bit narrow for me. But, like also I don't want frostbite!
My La Sportiva Mastrale RS ski boots were only good to 11k and even then a bit chilly. Please don't underestimate Denali - this year, my Dutch friends got pretty bad frostbite at high camp and they were well equiped. Read my book, Lost at Windy Corner to get an idea of what you're getting into: Lost at Windy Corner (Denali): amzn.to/2EEZN0K
I've lived in Idaho, Wyoming, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Northern California...and those are just the places with snow! Anyway, I never did learn how to ski and therefore restricted to snowshoes.
@@ALinsdau Yes, absolutely. As a health experiment, I've done a 3 day dry fast in the comfort of my own home and I definitely wouldn't like to be that thirsty when exerting myself in the middle of nowhere with unpredictable weather. Cheers 👍
Had a mountain guide say "you know who carries a plastic shovel? A ***hole".
He then went on to say how the shovel is also for rescue and person carrying a plastic one is only thinking of themselves. Glad you had a metal one.
Too true.
Thanks
Thanks Aaron! As I write this it's late June 2024, but I am already laying out my gear and working on a new list for next Winter. Great stuff, keep it coming!
Good stuff!
Hey Aaron, met you up there at camp 3 (your neighbors the day before you headed out). Pleasure meeting you! Another great video, thanks
It was a pleasure, thank you. Hopefully you had success and returned safely?
Tnx, so valuable for us other expedition geeks to share the gearlist and show/explain the value of each item, why they are chosen / not needed on a given expedition and share experience/knowhow. Big thanks
Sure thing. Safe travels.
Planning to solo next July. Was helpful to hear what did and didn't work. Now I have a better idea of what I'm leaving behind. I'm sure I'll still over pack though. Lol Thanks!
Be careful in July. The snow melts quite a bit by July, exposing crevasses.
I bought the same model ACR ResQLink PLB at the same time I bought my hand held Garmin GPS 62ST. I carry the PLB in a pant pocket whenever I go hiking, including day hikes; for that just in case scenario.
You introduced me to Ice Breaker Merino wool (responsibly sourced) garments which are, comfortable, generously proportioned & "expensive", but well worth the cost.
I never saw the jacket with that musher, $2,000 fur collar?
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
I don't take the polar parka for mountaineering, though I could've used the fur ruff more than once...
Thanks Aaron for the presentation. I will have a look at it today ! Always so instructive to watch your videos. Many of the equipments I have now come from great ideas from your videos actually. Is your Nammatj 2 the same tent you used while in Antartica in 2013 ? Do you have the link to purchase the sled bag ? Thanks !
Thanks Aaron, keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Kinda far to introduce ourselves in the south half of the world hehe. Big fan from Brazil, if any time you come south america, let we know! More over, have you seen Sharkskin/Lavacore bibed hoods? Mainly used for scuba, it's serving very well for me on the mountains too. Its a trilaminate (fleece, kinda tyvek, syntetic cloth) alternative to neoprene.
Nice, thank you for the lead. Send me a message and we'll connect.
Love the videos man. One of my favorites.
Thanks!
Interesting to hear you say Scarpa 6000 HD's aren't enough boot for Denali. Even with a good overboot for colder/summit day? Seems to be one of the recommended boot setups for West Buttress. I have wider feet and La Sportivas tend to run a bit narrow for me. But, like also I don't want frostbite!
My La Sportiva Mastrale RS ski boots were only good to 11k and even then a bit chilly. Please don't underestimate Denali - this year, my Dutch friends got pretty bad frostbite at high camp and they were well equiped. Read my book, Lost at Windy Corner to get an idea of what you're getting into:
Lost at Windy Corner (Denali): amzn.to/2EEZN0K
I've lived in Idaho, Wyoming, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Northern California...and those are just the places with snow! Anyway, I never did learn how to ski and therefore restricted to snowshoes.
Skis with skins used downhill control the speed. Makes it very do-able. Wow - you covered a lot of ground.
Aw man, I'm really sorry your trip got stuffed! Any plans do go back and get your revenge?
Stay tuned...
Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks!
What gear did you have in your sleeping bag to keep it warm? Just stuff like socks or more?
How much water do you bring with you on a summit push?
At least 3L. It seems absurd but running out of water is brutal.
@@ALinsdau
Yes, absolutely. As a health experiment, I've done a 3 day dry fast in the comfort of my own home and I definitely wouldn't like to be that thirsty when exerting myself in the middle of nowhere with unpredictable weather. Cheers 👍
What is the ski pole to 1/4 20 mount you use for the camera?