The Matterhorn Experience: Climbing the alps' most dangerous mountain

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @lxstghxul
    @lxstghxul Місяць тому +519

    I watched this whole video thinking I was watching someone with millions of subscribers! The editing, narration, everything was super well put together. Thanks for making this I really enjoyed watching it. Its my dream to be up on that summit one day and hopefully many more. Thankyou!

    • @simarlamba8124
      @simarlamba8124 Місяць тому +5

      Agreed, great video quality. Earned a sub. Wishing this channel all the best🎉

    • @MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB
      @MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB Місяць тому +2

      ahaha yes me too 🤣

    • @pratyushsingh1999
      @pratyushsingh1999 Місяць тому +1

      I thought so too only noticed it after reading your comments.
      Its amazing.

    • @pratyushsingh1999
      @pratyushsingh1999 Місяць тому +1

      I thought so too only noticed it after reading your comments.
      Its amazing.

    • @padanfain7466
      @padanfain7466 27 днів тому

      Haha wait 822 subscribers? Guessing not your first channel!

  • @artofeddiemyers
    @artofeddiemyers Місяць тому +221

    So proud of my son, great job Joe!

  • @cooldude8475
    @cooldude8475 20 днів тому +63

    As a 21 year old, I just went to the mountains for the first time in my life (The Tatras). I didn't do any challenging trails, because of my poor condition. I almost cried going on a 1546 m above sea level trail, because I found it to be so challenging to me perosnally. But damn, was it rewarding! Now I can't stop thinking about the mountains and I want to get back there and push my limits. Mountains are amazing, they made me want to work out so I can go up there with ease, like other tourists I saw. Now I keep watching videos about Alps, Himalayas, and other impressive mountain ranges, hoping that one day I can be the one up there. This video also evoked such feelings in me. I can't wait to get back on the mountains! Thank you for amazing content that keeps my dream alive.

    • @spudbeans22
      @spudbeans22 20 днів тому +2

      was he roped in at the summit? very narrow walkway

    • @choucasswiss2916
      @choucasswiss2916 17 днів тому +2

      That's great, keep exercising and you'll be in good enough shape to do tougher hikes in no time!

    • @Chris-eo5zs
      @Chris-eo5zs 2 дні тому

      You'll get there bro, keep your chin up, and don't give up!

  • @joepetch308
    @joepetch308 18 днів тому +12

    Love the Matterhorn. I was lucky to work a season in Zermatt. I used to sit on my balcony every morning watching the sun light up the face. Good memories!

  • @Dglinski2
    @Dglinski2 Місяць тому +81

    Broooooooo! what a fun watch! Congrats on the summit and even bigger congrats on the video. Sound design, story telling, everything about it was top tier! Can't wait to watch the next one

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 16 днів тому +15

    I'm not a climber, but I was glued to this from start to finish. It's one of the best videos I have ever seen on UA-cam. Thanks so much for this!

  • @kvpc11
    @kvpc11 Місяць тому +44

    I solo climbed the Matterhorn this August as well, it was such an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing, this is a fantastic video!

    • @Samuel-to9mu
      @Samuel-to9mu 24 дні тому +1

      Any advices for soloing it?

    • @kvpc11
      @kvpc11 24 дні тому +22

      ​@Samuel-to9mu My setup was just my harness, a few Caribeaners, belay device and two personal anchors for switching between fixed sections. I recommend larger Caribeaners too- they will slide over some of the protected portion of the fixed ropes without snagging. A short ice ax works best and I brought a 60m rope but a 40m would have been sufficient. Route finding up was easy, no need to look around unless you are anchored. Pay lots of attention to the route though, route finding down was tough and it's a legitimate maze on the way down. I paced myself and didn't have any grip issues. I rappelled a lot on the way down which was time consuming and probably could have down climbed a lot more. If you have the chance go up to the glacier and climb the Breithorn and Pollux/Castor to get used to the altitude. Other than that just stay focused, keep a steady pace, watch your footing and enjoy yourself.

  • @jonathanrogers7632
    @jonathanrogers7632 День тому +1

    Absolutely bonkers but… what an achievement and such a beautiful video.

  • @Evelien
    @Evelien 22 дні тому +21

    Thanks for this video. This is something I’ll never do in my life but it was awesome to watch from my sofa 😄

    • @BaneTrogdor
      @BaneTrogdor 17 днів тому

      :D exactly

    • @Factchecker9111
      @Factchecker9111 10 днів тому +3

      Indeed. I have hit all of the world's greatest summits from my couch

    • @raidraven4189
      @raidraven4189 10 днів тому

      @@Factchecker9111 now its time to dive to deepest places on earth

  • @guymasters8918
    @guymasters8918 10 днів тому +24

    OMG. I was absolutely petrified watching it

  • @sorayajaffarian7880
    @sorayajaffarian7880 День тому

    I am Matterhorn lover❤now because of you people for first time seen every Cell of this giant beauty. Amazing job and filming. Thanks for sharing . God bless🙏🏼❤️🇦🇺

  • @longnguyen-od1qy
    @longnguyen-od1qy 3 дні тому +1

    As an avid moutain adventurer myself, this is best video about moutain climbing I have ever watched. The music and narrative voice, tone, and climbing footage are supreme. This is period the best, way better than any other professional mountain documentary. Keep it up with good work. Stay safe!

    • @psychomormon4932
      @psychomormon4932 5 годин тому

      Way better than any professional mountain documentary? Sure, lol…

  • @richardtorr4553
    @richardtorr4553 9 днів тому +5

    Wow, anyone who climbs the Matterhorn must have nerves of steel. What a huge achievement, your fitness level must be off the scale to keep pushing upward. For me such a climb would be an absolute nightmare, especially since I am 70 this month, but I enjoyed the climb very much from my armchair! Very well done, I bet you had a good appetite when you got back to base! Again, just a big WOW!

  • @mastermaedre2420
    @mastermaedre2420 Місяць тому +14

    I love mountains but have a serious fear of heights. Palms were very sweaty watching this, what an incredible journey. I very rarely comment on videos but with was a masterpiece. I was about to make a coffee and started the video and next thing you know its done. Amazing work.

  • @vanshtrivedi8165
    @vanshtrivedi8165 День тому

    The coolest mountaineering video i have ever seen 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹🥹love from india 🇮🇳!!

  • @LeckerBierchen123
    @LeckerBierchen123 20 днів тому +20

    Holy shit, you really delivered first person views there. I saw some other footage of climbing the matterhorn and all of them were amazing but your video really showed why this mountain is so difficult to climb. Congrats dude!!

  • @jeffwoods9986
    @jeffwoods9986 28 днів тому +8

    One of the very best videos I have ever watched out of any genre. Absolutely incredible. Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @elcerritoprecioso
    @elcerritoprecioso 18 днів тому +2

    Sunday Nov 3, 2024
    16:20 UTC.
    AGUASCALIENTES, mexico.
    What an exceptional video. Sweating hands and strong heartbeats.
    Goosebumps.
    I dreamed with mountains, waked up abd search for mountains videos, this was the first to show up.
    That is was i was dreaming about.
    Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us.
    I hope someday I reach that summit.
    I will let you know if it happens, the future will speak.

  • @tb20million
    @tb20million 3 дні тому

    I lived in Switzerland a bit in my early 20s and visited many times thereafter. Took me 20 years just to SEE the Matterhorn as I always got bad weather. Nearly cried when I finally saw it aged 45. This video was beautiful and brought back some nice memories. It also gave me anxiety watching you wander across that knife edge at the summit! Great production and presentation of that amazing mountain. Congrats.

  • @FrEaKYthunder
    @FrEaKYthunder 26 днів тому +35

    Great video dude! One suggestion: in my opinion you don’t need the epic music all the time. I think it‘s far more immersive when you just hear the ambient sounds of the mountains while climbing!

  • @pauletheringtonbeattie7451
    @pauletheringtonbeattie7451 3 дні тому

    This my friend is superb. I've ventured up a few scottish munros but i would never ever have the bottle to try something like this. You have given us a true first hand experience and it is phenomenol. Love this. Congrats❤❤❤❤

  • @shehanthadi
    @shehanthadi 6 днів тому +1

    This is a top tier production! The section with the ropes look scary, plus the ridge walk, WOW! Well done

  • @stephenholmes716
    @stephenholmes716 24 дні тому +3

    Thanks for making this video! It brings the excitement of mountain climbing to someone who is way to scared to do it in real life. Thanks again!

  • @easygoer1234
    @easygoer1234 7 днів тому +1

    Wow, that was both amazing and terrifying all at the same time. Holy crap😮😮😮😮

  • @davydunne
    @davydunne 16 днів тому +2

    Tobias was my guide too. Great guide. Well done 💪🏼

  • @poc329
    @poc329 13 днів тому +6

    I cant even climb a ladder. Im so scared of heights. I felt sick watching. It looks terrifying. God bless you all.

  • @christiaanb9061
    @christiaanb9061 День тому

    Incredible journey! Excited to see what you do next.

  • @LyonsLeo
    @LyonsLeo День тому

    Really well done. I climbed this on 3 August and had to crampon up at the Solvay hut. Spicy. Great video.

  • @katdiesler345
    @katdiesler345 27 днів тому +3

    Just watching it makes me panic. All those rocks that look like they're going to break off at any second. Great job!

    • @12345fowler
      @12345fowler 10 днів тому +2

      Yep. From far away you could never guess the true nature of the moutain; i.e. just an accumulation of small rocks on top one on another. Not like these big granite walls you can find somewhere else in the alps (Grande Jorasse)

  • @keithbibby6076
    @keithbibby6076 5 днів тому

    Gr8 watch Joe, gives a great appreciation of the technicality of the route...and a little unnerving even from the sofa. Kudos!

  • @Chiller11
    @Chiller11 Місяць тому +4

    Great climb. The different climbing cultures are interesting. It’s more rare to see fixed aid like the giant fixed rope and ladder in North America where I did most of my climbing. As a young Colorado kid the Disney film about the first ascent of the Matterhorn sparked my interest in climbing when I was 8 or 9 years old. I never got around to doing it unfortunately but it’s fun to live it by proxy.

    • @janli907
      @janli907 20 днів тому +1

      I think this mostly due to the fact of the Matterhorn being so popular that fixed ropes and ladders are needed to allow more people to summit. Hope you get to climb it one day!

  • @TalesFromAbroad-SJ
    @TalesFromAbroad-SJ 14 днів тому +3

    This Matterhorn climb is absolutely incredible! The mix of breathtaking views and intense moments along the Hörnli route really captures the thrill and challenge of climbing such an iconic peak. Amazing work documenting each step - felt like I was right there on the mountain with you. Thanks for sharing this unforgettable experience! 👏

  • @ASMR84-cx8rr
    @ASMR84-cx8rr 10 днів тому

    What a thrilling view. I hold my breath during your last strip of Alp's climbing. Love from India❣

  • @karolina5325
    @karolina5325 3 дні тому

    How is this channel not having millions of subscribers, this is epic!!!

  • @corpsdriven
    @corpsdriven 29 днів тому +3

    Very good video. Nice watch with my morning coffee before going for my run. Motivation is always appreciated. Thanks again.

  • @tess4-2
    @tess4-2 19 днів тому

    My favourite mountain all my life. I've never seen it in real life.Thank you❤ [Glad you got to see it all the way down.]

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 16 днів тому

    I'm not a climber but thoroughly enjoyed this. Wonderful job. Thanks

  • @miketausig4205
    @miketausig4205 17 днів тому +2

    Absolutely super. Video edit. You managed to encapsulate what it is to climb the mountain, without the danger. So many climbing videos show nothing but the ground being looked at by the climber - which I get…your first priority is safety not making a great edit. You managed to do both. I didn’t realize the Matterhorn has that kind of “false summit.” That arête looked gnarly. I love climbing but I need to continue working on my focus for these ultra-exposed places at altitude. Even after years of doing it, I still get scared of heights, which means I’m not focusing on the right things on approach. Someday maybe I’ll get the stones to do this legendary mountain.
    Props for the killer video man. Really well done.

  • @walterkeen5775
    @walterkeen5775 Місяць тому +3

    Congratulations🎉🎉 from your family in Virginia that was incredible I'm so glad Eddie posted this on Facebook so I found your channel

  • @JimmyRyan69
    @JimmyRyan69 14 днів тому +1

    Wow, very intense ! Makes my climb of Snowdon the other week look like a walk in the park. Well done mate. 🇬🇧

  • @jadentattoos
    @jadentattoos 14 днів тому

    Man so cool seeing this, last year my family and I went and stayed in that beautiful city, mountain biking out there was easily the coolest place I’ve ever gone on two wheels, thanks for posting to make me feel like I was back again.

  • @Onelesstraveledby
    @Onelesstraveledby 28 днів тому +3

    Beautiful footage of your route! What a great destination! Thumbs up and greetings from Canada!

  • @scottneal1895
    @scottneal1895 17 днів тому

    Incredible video and incredible accomplishment! I proposed at the base of the Matterhorn and we saw climbers that July day. Your video allowed a first hand ride up there! Thanks for posting!

  • @jonriley8342
    @jonriley8342 10 днів тому

    Insane, my heart was in my heart just watching this. Absolutely awesome 🤩

  • @m1hax
    @m1hax 17 днів тому +1

    I enjoyed every moment of this video. Thank you 🤩

  • @eric55406
    @eric55406 29 днів тому +2

    The wide angle camera really gives you a feeling that you are up high with a long fall if you make a mistake. Not sure I will ever climb the Matterhorn but it was a great thrill to watch this video! Thank you!

  • @lessismore6549
    @lessismore6549 10 днів тому

    Wowww that's an extreme climb, heartsinking views. Well done

  • @margaretsims4344
    @margaretsims4344 10 днів тому

    Amazing video of your adventure. The final knife edge to the summit was terrifying. 😮

  • @jameshcox
    @jameshcox 12 днів тому

    Well done, lovely video of a great adventure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @carolemuffat3415
    @carolemuffat3415 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for this amazing video ! I climbed Matterhorn on August 2024, the 13 ! It was so difficult, I couldn't remember all the adventure...I have pictures of course but happy to watch this video ! Congrats ! Matterhorn is a legend, and for me a dream came true !

  • @aaronzylbers
    @aaronzylbers 2 дні тому

    Absolutely brilliant video. Congrats on the successful ascent!
    I would say that the Alps' most dangerous mountain is by far the Eiger. No fixed ropes or ladders there :) (with the exception of the Hinterstoisser traverse)

  • @live2fly
    @live2fly 14 днів тому

    Absolutely incredible. Excellent work!

  • @andrewkeller5385
    @andrewkeller5385 2 дні тому

    Epic video and climb. Well done. I love hiking in the mountains but I'd get vertigo climbling something like the Matterhorn. Would love to do it but seeing this I realise what a challenge it must be.

  • @JackBauch-ne8iz
    @JackBauch-ne8iz 19 днів тому +1

    This is amazing 🔥 I applaud you for the the amount of work it must take to crank out this level of content

  • @IanMunroArt
    @IanMunroArt 28 днів тому +1

    Loved this, its been on my radar since I summited Mt Blanc a few weeks ago

  • @robertpeters5278
    @robertpeters5278 13 днів тому

    This is one of the best videos of an ascent via the Hornlike Ridge that I have seen. Congratulations. I only ever had one chance at it, but big snowfall just prior to attempt made it far too dangerous for our ability; I reckon we could , maybe, have done it with your conditions ( and your excellent guide! ). Far far too old now so I am loving all the modern stuff, drones etc.

  • @LabradoodleTofuBoy
    @LabradoodleTofuBoy 10 днів тому

    What a beautiful doc! I really like it. Congrats to the peak safely! Subscribed

  • @ThunderTaco206
    @ThunderTaco206 4 дні тому

    I'm sitting in my living room watching this, and every time you look down my stomach flip-flops like I'm about to fall.

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 19 днів тому +2

    subbed!! awesome content man. 11:43 that rock looks reeaaallly sketchy!! i really cannot imagine how the Whymper expedition made the climb.

  • @crm857
    @crm857 28 днів тому

    Absolutely Amazing. I totally enjoyed this. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @brownjuanbrown118
    @brownjuanbrown118 16 днів тому

    Really enjoyed watching; nice choice of footage; liked the editing as well. Congrats on your safe climb.

  • @ValeriyVasilyev
    @ValeriyVasilyev Місяць тому +1

    Nice journey to the epic mountain. You made it well, I love it.
    I also did it in this year, but I did it solo.

  • @fmj45
    @fmj45 14 днів тому +5

    that's ridiculous... each one of those rocks look like it's gonna fall off.

  • @maguro008
    @maguro008 13 днів тому

    I was terrified just watching! Great vid.

  • @peonwarrior
    @peonwarrior Місяць тому +1

    great video, this mountain is the true gems of the alps. so much history! It would have been really cool that you post the video on the way down, must have been equally impressive.

  • @EmptyRedBullCan
    @EmptyRedBullCan 12 днів тому

    AWESOME, WATCHING THIS MAKES ME WANNA GO CLIMBING AGAIN!

  • @TheTravelmagnet
    @TheTravelmagnet 6 днів тому

    Congratulations dude!! That was insane and extremely bold. Also somewhat crazy😂

  • @marcpearce1656
    @marcpearce1656 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing video! It's fantastic to watch dreams come true. Got to climb it in July 2021 which had been a dream for me since seeing the mountain in 1970. :-) Solvey to the top is definitely pretty airy! Glad you didn't need crampons until after the shoulder. We had them on from the Solvey to the top. You're right - definitely a bit more adrenaline pump. Fun memories watching the video and like everyone else, really appreciate the professional editing and footage. Keep it up!

  • @giedriuspadimanskas7150
    @giedriuspadimanskas7150 20 днів тому

    I have strong fier of hights but love mountains and this video was amazing opourtunity to see whole climb to the peak where most likely I never get to, base camp is what could manage maybe. Nice video and well done.

  • @MimiPet
    @MimiPet 23 дні тому

    I watched all your videos here, this one is impressive!
    Thank you for sharing here your climbs on the high mountains in the world for people like me who just can dream to see it! 😊
    I wish you to dream and realize all your dreams while you are young! Just be careful with the highest top over 8000 m! ❤

  • @rafaelalvarez3512
    @rafaelalvarez3512 26 днів тому

    Its beautiful! my legs were shaking through the whole video

  • @gregwilson1613
    @gregwilson1613 14 днів тому

    Excellent video. I climbed it July 24th 2024, pretty demanding but fun climb

  • @globalcommunicator
    @globalcommunicator 19 днів тому

    Nice work Joey, cool that our community of sharing experiences is growing and growing! Good luck with your future projects!

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 5 днів тому

    I climbed Ayre's Rock (Uluru) in central Australia over 30 years ago when I was a fit 50 year old. I can understand exactly how they felt climbing in this video, because Uluru is pretty windy up there, so there are fixed ropes and chains too.

  • @014london70
    @014london70 15 днів тому

    Great footage. What a beautiful mountain!

  • @mf192
    @mf192 Місяць тому +29

    How was getting down? Would have made for a good part 2

    • @grantgray1759
      @grantgray1759 27 днів тому +1

      How do they get down lol

    • @Ryan_hey
      @Ryan_hey 26 днів тому +5

      @@grantgray1759 It's most likely much of the same; down-climbing, short rope & fixed rope, and probably some rappelling. It'd likely take as long to descend as it would to ascend.

  • @naguga23
    @naguga23 14 днів тому

    What a Movie Just wow and congrats man it was a real pleasure to watch

  • @PeteThe
    @PeteThe 24 дні тому

    Wow, that's my next adventure in my life. Well done 😁👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻.

  • @captaincrypto8244
    @captaincrypto8244 16 днів тому

    I died several times watching this - well done, incredible adventure.

  • @CartoType
    @CartoType 14 днів тому

    I envy you. I walked up to the Hörnlihütte two years ago and had a nice lunch in the sunshine then came down again. That was high enough for me. But I started and ended at my rented apartment in Zermatt so I had about 14 miles of walking.

  • @RossInTheWild
    @RossInTheWild 10 днів тому

    Fantastic video mate, very cinematic, and what an adventure!

  • @peak_pirate3966
    @peak_pirate3966 2 дні тому

    Good video! Well put together.

  • @hikebytes
    @hikebytes 20 днів тому

    Amazing introduction to the climb, the whole video is well Done 👍🏻 I did think you had a massive following as well, I’m sure you will soon, you got another one tonight 🙌 I just climbed strawberry peak in the San Gabriel Mountains this week and loved the rush, a child’s climb in comparison to the Matterhorn, but it got me excited about climbing mountains, I have always loved canyon waterfall hikes, but now I’m ready for mountain climbing and the training needed to handle it. Thanks for the inspiration 🤩🙌

  • @jacobmenzies8164
    @jacobmenzies8164 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations! This is probably the best blend of raw action and cinematic quality that I've seen in a Matterhorn video. I climbed the Matterhorn last summer and am seeking to eventually summit Denali, as you have (funnily enough, in the reverse order). I have a few questions in regards to making the jump between the two mountains, if you wouldn't mind:
    -While I recognize that they're entirely different climbs and that Denali requires much more commitment, how would you (if possible) compare the overall difficulty of Denali and the Matterhorn?
    -What was the difference in your methods of training and level of fitness in preparation for both mountains?
    -What next step(s) would you recommend for someone seeking to climb Denali after summiting the Matterhorn? For reference, I've only climbed Capitol Peak, the Breithorn, and the Matterhorn thus far.
    Thank you, and once again, well done completing and documenting your climbs!

    • @joeyvidaloca863
      @joeyvidaloca863  Місяць тому

      Hey man! appreciate it!! go ahead and shoot me an email and id be happy to go over Denali in detail. joeymyers950@yahoo.com

  • @captainsoftheazulcarrib7491
    @captainsoftheazulcarrib7491 5 днів тому

    Wow! Great video! 🤯

  • @Brim_youtube
    @Brim_youtube 18 днів тому +1

    I've always wondered if there are any accomplished climbers who are acrophobic. Man those slopes give me chills.

  • @FrancescaCosta-y8o
    @FrancescaCosta-y8o 27 днів тому

    This is the most inspiring video ever.

  • @dsimonc
    @dsimonc 27 днів тому +1

    Good job. I find light and inexpensive neoprene work gloves are spot on used on mountain fixed hemp ropes (on a summer day)

  • @MD-tr1yv
    @MD-tr1yv 10 днів тому

    Looks amazing! Hope to do one day, God willing

  • @marco00029
    @marco00029 27 днів тому

    Great vid, I have never seen so much about that area near the top with the ropes, looks strenous 😅👍🏻

  • @stevehuff2241
    @stevehuff2241 11 днів тому +1

    I go Hang gliding but watching this was freekin scary man!

  • @janverbanck
    @janverbanck 16 днів тому +2

    Nerve-wracking filming...my hands literally started sweating too...😮 And I've worked on high tension pylons...

  • @meganderry3985
    @meganderry3985 18 днів тому

    Well done, that looks like a tough climb!

  • @axel9288
    @axel9288 Місяць тому

    Absolutly amazing. Well done dude, for everything. Honnestly.

  • @spaceskipster4412
    @spaceskipster4412 11 днів тому

    That was a bit of a thrill POV video, and one can see why it’s so dangerous with the type of rock formations on that climb. The possibility of a loose hand or foothold is very high on that route. Also interesting to read some of the comments by the armchair critics…🙄 ignore them, and congratulations on your successful climb to the summit. 🤨🏔️🥳 New subscriber. 👍🏼

  • @UWE-UnterWEgs
    @UWE-UnterWEgs 19 днів тому

    Wahnsinnige Aufnahmen, der Hammer 👍

  • @spencerharvey743
    @spencerharvey743 13 днів тому +1

    Subscribed!!!!! Sick sick sick you da man 🎉🎉🎉

  • @shanekelley3554
    @shanekelley3554 25 днів тому

    Sick video and sick channel. All the best for you in your future endeavors

  • @Chickerana
    @Chickerana 25 днів тому

    🎉Gongrats with the Summit!🎉
    Subscribed:)

  • @fl-rando
    @fl-rando 11 днів тому

    nice video of a difficult course. well done !