Mount Whitney: Taking the Mountaineers Route to the Highest Peak In the Lower 48
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2018
- Blake doesn't let 20 hours of driving and explosive night time diarrhea stop him from summiting Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous united states. It's height may sometimes be disputed, but it's majestic beauty is not. In this video we take the mountaineers route up and the Whitney Portal trail down from it's lofty 14,505 ft summit. Even with the snow, we still got a taste of those 99 switchbacks from the ridge down to the trailhead. For Blake they felt like they went on forever.
Music: godrocket / god-rocket
"The thing about Blake is that he hardly ever dies"
Thinks to self: “That doesn’t look so bad.”
Remembers these guys ran up Mt. Rainier in one day: “Never mind.”
Lol right? These guys are straight up mountain goats.
I think as long as you prepare for the trip you should be fine. I haven't done it yet but I'm researching the possibilities and talking to plenty of people (including Elevation Sierra Adventure in Lone Pine) and it should be feasible for any regular hiker in at least decent shape.
Keep in mind this is the Mountaineers Route...there are several other routes that are easier.
felix
Thanks! I’ve only ever done one alpine climb out west (Mt. Timpanogos )so I think Whitney isn’t really on my radar at this point. Maybe it will be after I get a few higher peaks under my belt though!
Hah! I wish they’d explained a few parts, specifically the ebersbacher sheer granite cliff midway thru the vid
"A grown man should not share a tent if he does not have too" spoken like a true outdoorsman/ backpacker
I climbed Mount Whitney when I was 14 as a Girl Scout. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Especially to sign the book at the top of the mountain with my name. I remember distinctly that a storm came in really fast, and you would be amazed how 20 people got down that mountain so fast. LOL. It’s absolutely amazing to see forest on one side and desert on the other. It was about a 15 day expedition. We went through Sequoia national Park so I did not come up the way of the desert. A.k.a. lone Pine. I will never forget that experience. Getting able to see Hitchcock lake below mount Whitney was absolutely astounding.
Danny, Blake, Arron, you guys are super fortunate to to have the friendship that you do and and share the incredible hiking passion you do. Thanks for taking us along.
"He hardly ever dies."
Instant sub.
"I'm so pumped on friendship!"
🥒
I miss Blake.
This is literally me every time I manage to reach a summit.
8:59
that's one of the coolest shots I've seen, well done.
I walked there from Mexico, climbed that mountain and then continued on to Canada, twice 2011 and 2013 ;-)
-Spitfire
Wow... nowa thats an accomplishment 👏👏
Good job. You guys make it look like a casual “walk in the park”
I blew out both my knees just watching
This is seriously one of the best day hike to summit videos I've ever seen. Whitney is mind blowing, great job!
Great footage of the route. Congratulations and thank you!
Great photography and editing. The views are stupendous! Great job guys.
What an inspiring channel. The friendships, the fitness and adventures. Just awesome !
Absolutely amazing views. Surreal place for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe this video has been out for nearly two weeks and I'm just seeing it now. Loved the shot at 6:18!
You guys are a hoot, keep up the great work! One of my favorite channels.
Such a good video and amazing scenery. Thanks for sharing it with us!
1st time I did this I was 12 with my dad and uncle. Changed my life. I know live in Colorado and miss this mountain so much. It has a special place in my heart.
Inspiring as usual! And your commentary is joy to hear.
That one was awesome guys!Beast mode for sure. Great job it looked like so much fun! good music too.
The slide down part!!! I love that, that would be a dream at Whitney lol. These guys are awesome.
My favorite video y’all have made so far! Thanks for the inspiration 👍
Very nicely done (as usual).
Thankful you all made it up and back safely. That one steep stretch looked pretty tough...
In 1976, when I was finishing my Navy time in San Diego, a couple of my buddies from the submarine I was on decided to do the hike up Mt. Whitney. It was May, and we found out the trail was still snowed in. So, we did Mt. San Jacinto instead.
While you took a different route, I appreciate your doing that hike for me so I could see the views from the summit.
God Bless for safety...
Great attitudes, and video, inspiring me, to just go do it, experience life, regardless of the obstacles in my way...
You guys are amazing! Thanks for hiking so that I don't have to, and still enjoy the view!
Awesome job! I hiked Whitney in July of '18 with my 3 best friends. It was the most gruling and breathtaking hike I've ever done. The scenery in and around Mt. Whitney is unmatched. No amount of photos or videos can ever do it justice. This video makes me miss it. Well done...
Summer is here 👍🏽👣👣👣👣🏔bring on the videos, great job guys
I hiked Mt. Whitney in 2009. Love watching your videos, makes me want to climb mountains again 😍
awesome guys!!!!!! thanks for making great vids for us to watch.
Did this back in 1972 and slid down that snow chute. It was ice when I did it. Shredded my jeans and long johns. What a blast.
awesome!!!!! thanks for taking us along!!
My dad and I climbed mt. Whitney together. Loved seeing some of the familiar sights in the video.
That sliding down looked a lot more fun than the 99 switch backs. Lmao. Brutal
You guys are amazing..you make it look so easy!
Well done! Good to see you in the Sierras.
Lots of great adventures there. If you haven’t been to the Palisades and Bishop Pass, those are great places to check out. Thousand Island Lake is another.
That Mountaineer’s Route is not a casual stroll. There have been a lot of long falls, and many deaths.
I did it in March with International Mountain Guides. It seems like it might have been easier both getting to the couloir and going up it when it had a lot of snow. At that time of year days are usually warm enough and nights are generally freezing, so you have to haul an overnight pack.
You guys really kicked this! I did the same route 12 years ago in late Sept. with no snow and it took me 16 hours. 10 up and 6 down. Started in the dark and ended in the dark. Of course, you shaved a couple hours off by skipping the switchbacks and sliding down. Good thing you didn't smack your butt on a rock.
Great video. Love the story. Thank you.
My kind of fun! Good vibes and good times.
"A grown man doesn't share a tent, if he doesn't have to". I (a grown man) recently shared a 2-person tent with a buddy (also a grown man) and two large dogs. It was cozy, I'll put it that way.
But did you want to?
Those lakes around you have amazing fishing. Miss Mammoth
Wanderful vlog..
And great views :)
Awesome climb, I love your videos. Well done!
Great video. Your enthusiasm is great to see. Subscribed!
I'm digging the videos! It totally looks like something that I would love doing!
That hike is on my list! That view is unbelievable!
Awesome footage! Thanks
Enjoyed this one. Keep it up lads 👍🏻
"he hardly ever dies".... great video!
I always enjoy your vids! Keep 'em coming. It was cool to see you guys trail-running in the Uintas a few weeks ago. We're gonna frame that picture that we took with you guys. =) (We'll have to Photoshop Blake in though). =)
What a beautiful hike!
Great view
Nice video. Was always my favorite way to Whitney summit
So sick! Video was incredible quality too!
Looks like a great hike. I went for a USA roadtrip in June and drove past Whitney on the way up to Yosemite. Would love to go back to hike it, and the snow slide definitely looks like a great way down!
You guys are awesome!
Cool images and clouds. Liking your videos :)
Thanks!
That was so COOL!!! Great work.
Great vid guys! Loving life
So cool! Great video!
Awesome video! It is so hard to be at that altitude, but you keep a great attitude!
Awesome Channel and videos. Watched way to many already
Best video on Whitney I've seen.
Good music.
“If you were to slip at this point, you’d probably go quite a long ways.” 🤣🤣
When I went I had standard bates boots, and the crampons wouldn't properly fit, so the chute took us over 5 hours because I kept sinking the snow! We got close to the summit but didn't make it :/ Congratulations on the climb and great video!
Great video!!! As a classical musician, I also very much enjoyed the music as well :)
HR2!
@@erbium4308 ever heard Vladimir Horowitz’s performance of it? It’s like he has three hands!
Wow blake really missed out on the way down! Glad you guys made it up their
I did a day hike regular route out and back. I left at 1am got back at 5pm. You guys are fast.
Just started watching your mountaineering videos and loving them! Just wondering- why do you guys always run downhill? Is it just to get down faster because of boredom, to alleviate stress on your knees, or to just keep up a decent workout all the way down?
You rock again guys.
You guys put out awesome content
cool hike. really cool.
Damn that looks so fun!
Awesome... what time of year? what was the change in temperature? did you have anything other than water? total elapsed tie vs. your estimated time? recommendations on what to / not to bring? would you do anything differently? (are items you should add to enhance this vid for others)... Thanks for sharing...
Mamma mia che montagna è bellissimo stare sospesi ad oltre 4000 metri .Grandi.
I'm a hiker, but not in their league. Wow. Beautiful hike.
My dad and I did Whitney last august-I cannot tell you how jealous I am that you got to slide down the 99 switchbacks
I would love to see one of Mt. Assiniboine
Y’all stamina is legit
Sick video
You guys are bad ass ! You make shit look East.. Blake keeps you guys balanced.
Thanks guys
Awesome!
Nice video.
Nice
Just use the ice axe if your glissading down a peak best way to make sure no accidents.
If you do the trail, then it's 11 miles each way, and you climb from the 8600' parking lot to about 14,500'. Takes about 15-18 hours round trip. If you start at 3 AM, you summit around noon. Or you can make it a 3-4 day pack trip. Mt. Whitney has the highest outside toilet in the lower 48! On a busy summer weekend, the 99 switch-back's look like one of those ant farms.
Great stuff! Subscribed to your channel. Look forward to the next video. I will be taking inspiration from your videography for my own videos. How did you make that map animation?
I really enjoy your videos! I appreciate the range of music you use, cutting in classical at times especially! I am curious what you are using to film? It seems like some go pro footage but I notice you have a larger camera (sony?) as well. I asking because I am seeking a camera that is better than my iphone but not too large that it becomes an annoyance on my backpacking trips. Thanks!
I'll say it again.....dudes are studs!!!
Unbelievable!👍🏻
aww so pumped on friendship and mountains... epic!
Y’all made that look easy..
This vídeo was so awesome and very informative, thank you for sharing and one question what month of the year was this?
Thanks! May 18th
Cool.....might add originally the Bad Water To Whitney 135 miler footrace was a 142 miler and went ALL THE WAY to the top. In July. Starting in frickin Death Valley.
some fitness right here
Great video! What time of year did you guys do this hike?
"Fighting off nausea" is universal for had the runs...
Man-made structures at summits grind my gears... they really hamper the sense of isolation, which is one of the things I love the most about sitting on the summit of a mountain.
Awesome camera work. I wonder how you do that? I was on Whitney last summer ... the descent is painful. Glad you guys got to slide part of it.