Climbing Mount Fuji | 8 Hours of Hell
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2024
- Climbing Mount Fuji: In August, a friend and I climbed Mt Fuji. The climb was worth it for the amazing Fuji sunrise and for that I recommend it.
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However those expecting an extreme mountain climbing atmosphere, you'll be surprised to learn it feels more like a gigantic theme park. In this video, experience the climb first-hand..
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I'm here after Chris flexed his 1rst spot on UA-cam with Mt Fuji on the latest Trash Taste episode. Never saw it before. Glad it is available again.
Hell not even I knew it was here!
@@AbroadinJapan The narration voice from 2013 tho
@@AbroadinJapan fucking hell, He did wore shorts
7 years ago damn lol
@@AbroadinJapan now do it again
please...?
I am glad that the video is visible for everyone again.
I was wondering about that. This is one of my favorite videos, haven't seen it in years lol
I'm downloading a copy in case something goes wrong again
It looks like it comes back periodically for some people. Strange.
dont be racist
I was way too excited when I saw that it was back up again. I forgot about the zip off pant shorts!
Chris seems cool, someone should invite him to a podcast
I agree
He has his own podcast on Spotify! It's very good
*insert epic podcast background music* I don’t know how else to describe the Trash Taste theme
at the 5:00 mark, my reaction was "oh, they actually have people making sure that the tourists don't go to sleep in sub-zero temperatures and die on their benches". His reaction was "Oh, a crudely made dark lord of the sith wants to ruin my friends snooze. What an asshat. Time to eat my chocolate I suppose"
I've seen that part three times now, laughed just as hard every time xD
Ok, so it appears my Mt. Fuji expedition was very different. I went there on June (off season). I was staying at a hostel, waiting for good weather. I had booked 1 week, and on the 4th morning, Clear Skies! My hostel manager actually drove me up to one of the stations, and I started climbing alone.
Met a random Japanese man halfway through, and we teamed up. NO other people were seen. We did the climb, circled the crater, and walked back. Pretty amazing!!!
Be aware that there are no public buses off season, or you can be lucky to stumble on a random person, who will be like "I will drop u off at your guesthouse!"
Elias Sideways sounds amazing !
Personally would like to climb on my own!
What Hostel did you stay at? I’m hoping to go early June.
No matter where you go you'll always run into a white guy in cargo shorts
Yo you called for a white guy in cargo shorts?
Armathynx powerful
Tis I
cargo shorts are peak convenience and we will not be shamed
And a you'll always run into a black guy with a doo-rag
I was a "bullet climber", and ill prepared. Only a light jacket and thin hardshell pants. I still made it to the top in about 4 hours or so. But once there, slept against some locked door. And when I woke up, I was freezing my rear off. I actually descended about 500 ft to a sheltered area , just to warm up, and then had to go back up for the frozen sunrise.
Lesson learned. Bring warm clothes. Very warm clothes. And a pillow.
You forgot to record the horrible way down. 5 hours of slippery stones under the sun with no sleep, no energy in your body and two toilets for everybody. For me it was the hardest experience ever :(
I was too busy crying in pain haha. For me it was a tedious experience that was only relieved by the good view.
I thought I was the only one hating going downhill more than going up. It really was an ONCE in a lifetime expierence
tomeimiki Absolutley! No one talks about this. Going down was hell ! There's no trees and no shade, and it's the middle of summer. Never again.
Best is taking bus tour which come and pick you up at your hotel around 4am and take you to 5th of Fuji where video started. it still gives you nice sunrise.
After you enjoy hot sweet sake inside, BUS WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO YOUR HOTEL BY 7AM! :D
I climbed Mt. Fuji last summer, and I'm so glad I used proper hiking shoes while climbing up and down the mountain, especially the way down
I had to come and re-watch some of your old videos while reading your book and I am really enjoying them (both the old videos and the book)! You've accomplished so much throughout the years, and grown a lot as a person and content creator. The book was a great idea. Reading about your ups and downs, making difficult decisions, setting goals and pushing through even when it's not always easy is super motivating. All of it wrapped in a great sense of humour. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you can achieve in the next 10 years and in the meanwhile I'll get back to working on my personal goals. Thank you for this motivation, it was much needed!
That looks like quite a crappy experience. I am a solo hiker. All of those people would drive me nuts.
Yeah it was more like a theme park ride - but worse
Abroadin Japan Worse? hahahaha ..oh
yea that's the only part about it putting me off it. Had dreamed about doing it if I could ever visit. Just not up for a vertical Disneyland. I'd have to leave the wife n kids in the room too to do it because I know that wouldn't go well. Too bad though I'd love to have done it.
just saying piss poor planning ruined most of your expierence.
snakebitmgee yup
I would love to see Chris remake this video with his 2020 aesthetic
Coming back to this video after all these years.
Super nostalgic to see Chris back then!
Dude, you should consider stand-up. Your punch lines are spot-on.
I approve this message.
Or just watch Stuart Lee, same thing.
@@ThreadBomb 7... the original comment was posted 6 years prior you twat...
You're hilarious. I thought I'd take a small study break and it has turned into me watching all your videos in one sitting and doing 0 studying. So thanks I guess?
Thanks Kaitlin - although now I feel partially guilty on behalf of your lack of studying...haha
Abroadin Japan
Let's be honest, I wasn't going to crack that textbook open tonight, haha.
I do, however, want to pass since I have applied for the JET 2014 programme.... tough life. :P
Kaitlin Simpson Ah nice! Glad to hear it! Good luck to you!
Did you make it? It's awesome going back and seeing all these hopeful comments about the JET programme. It makes you so curious, what happened in these peoples lives?
bindrp2 I didn't end up making it through JET, but I got a job with Interac in Yokohama.
This was by far the most entertaining Mt.Fuji video I've ever seen! Makes me wanna go to Japan even more!
Me too!
The algorythm brought this Video up again, Trash Taste is to powerful.
Chris in 2013: And let's never speak of climbing Mt. Fuji again.
Chris in 2020: Still speaking about it.
XD Now I see why you hate it so much! Thanks for letting everyone know this video is back up.
Woop recommended after the trash taste ep! Vintage Chris is just as fun as present Chris so I loved this video. Chris' voice-over and filming has gotten so much better, it's cool to see the progression
Googled Mt Fuji and learned that it was the tallest mountain in Japan. So I went "Huh! I wonder if I could climb the tallest mountain in my country". That was before I realised that the tallest mountain in my country is the freaking Mt. Everest.
Wondered the same for a split-second before realizing the tallest point in my country is a hill. Well, what can you expect residing in a country that lies on average below sea level.
Fabian Netherlands eh?
***** Oui, gotta cross some borders to get to any real mountains here. Shame really, flat surfaces tend to get repetitive fast.
Fabian Flat surfaces may be boring but they are so much more convenient for transportation. Where I'm from, Nepal, there were some districts that were inaccessible up until 5 years ago because constructing a road there was next to impossible back then because of the mountains. But, mountains do make for beautiful scenery. :D
think about it like this. if you can climb Mt.Everest you can climb anywhere
Does Mount Fuji exceed the sky of time?
Not when you have to get in a queue to reach the summit for 2 hours it doesn't haha.
Abroadin Japan touche...
Abroadin Japan I'm planning to go Mt Fuji soon. I have not climbed any mountain before, is it recommended?
And when was this when you all took this video? Which season ?
+AlexanderT Prolly the same season as he uploaded it since he dont w8 more than a couple of weeks or something to upload :3
So prolly round Autumn :3
Since it looks not too chilly and not too warm :3
haha I already completed my climb up Mt Fuji! Two months back! wooo hooo
They finally let the video be viewable after so long. First time seeing it, gotta say, not disappointed in the slightest. Though extremely different from his current ones.
My dad and I did this when I was a kid. Hardest thing I have ever done behind quitting smoking but also the most rewarding. It doesn't look hard but, OH MY GOD! My Dad had to keep pushing me along. We bought the walking sticks and had them stamped at every station. He still has his but mine got blown away in Hurricane Wilma when I lived in Ft. Lauderdale. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this for anyone visiting Japan. It is the greatest feeling when standing at the top looking down on creation. Thanks for posting this. It really brings back a lot of wonderful memories.
After watching this, I realised your UA-cam videos have improved sooooo much, but still kept its original charm and editing style 😍 classic vid
0/10 this mountain doesn't look like the Krakatoa
Wow. The long awaited banned video we've all been waiting for is back. Sweet. 👍🏻
The Japanese lady in blue at 8:38 walks like an ASIMO robot.
TOPKEK
+Jorge Viramontes
It's me. You are so rude.
+freekitten00 are u? I totally believe you. lol
lmfao
Maybe it's a new prototype.
I can't tell if this is climbing Fuji or standing in line for the top of Fuji.
youtube literally recommended this to all of us that watched the podcast huh
Sasuga algorithm.
Nice! Yeah we were tempted by the day climb actually as we would have actually got to see more views on the climb itself (instead of pitch blackness) - but everyone went on about the sunrise so we decided we'd go for the night in the end.
land of the rising sun innit
Wouldn't you see the same views on way down after the sun rise?
VICE needs to make a deal with you or Travel Channel. Brilliant stuff, can't wait for the next videos.
Thanks mate - I'm a pretty big fan of VICE myself.
Abroad in Japan Yes!!! Get onto VICE! I'd watch anything "hosted" (?🤔) by you....I'd be all over it. Everyone here has been loving watching your adventures and saying the same thing. We all wanna see more of you - on a bigger scale, which you entirely deserve.
Yeah it 2600yen one way to station 5 by coach which was fairly reasonable - sorry to hear about the rain. Last year some friends went up in the rain and it sounded like the worst experience ever so passing on the climb was a good move!
I would gladly watch a travel show hosted by you in the style of Anthony Bourdain's 'No Reservations'.
Exactly what I was thinking, easily a quality doco for network television.
Absolutely! I was thinking the same thing. Count me in for watching it 👌🏻
BadLactose he's pretty much doin it.
John Monroney haha! I realise this now 😁👌🏻 he's doin so well ❤️...I'd only just discovered his channel on New Year's Day when I was looking up mt Fuji sunrise, cause the TV said it was awesome but didn't show any footage lol!
So I came here, found this guy and viola! Now my life is complete haha - he's a superstar I love it.
John Monroney ffs I thought you were talking to me 😂... I just woke up 😔
"george, rather judas" ahahahaha im addicted to this channel
Without a doubt the best Abroad in Japan video - the complete unpreparedness, bone dry commentary and utter apathy about the whole experience. Completely ill thought through but absolutely hilarious. Cheers Chris & George
"We're all on the same page of the prayer book"
Rookie error getting the cheese-flavoured Calorie Mate. The ones with red letters are chocolate. They still taste a bit like concrete, but at least they're not cheese-flavoured.
This video never gets old for me. It always makes me laugh and it’s oddly calming because of it. Thank you so much for what you do, Chris. ☺️
This is the 5th time I've seen this... this week.
+CowboyRazor haha, any reason why? Preparation?
+Abroadin Japan I'm just as addicted to your videos as you are to fried chicken! Although I would like to try climbing Mt Fuji
+Abroadin Japan Do you have to follow the set path up the mountain? And can people go inside the crater?
+Abroadin Japan I think its one of those videos that is just pure addiction mate! Nice blend of comedy , information and good editing :)
+CowboyRazor Who needs other videos when you have Abroad in Japan, and Pocari Sweat.
After all these years this is still one of my favourite videos, it might not be as polished or fancy but i love the vibes in this video.
11:12 : "Make sure you avoid it like the plague."
Everyone watching Chris' video in 2020 felt that.
Yeah, turns out humans don't do that.
Nice! You should definately do it! Don't let anything stop you from coming out here and living and playing basketball.
I dreamed of coming to Japan, living here and then sitting at a dockyard somewhere with Japanese guys playing poker and drinking sake! I'm still working on the second part of that dream!
@ethan_s Old comments from the old days might get deleted or something like that
Working on it! Every week!
ok
OH SHIEET ITS BACK
Hello fellow podcast viewer
Closest I've ever seen Mt. Fuji was from on a Shinkansen bullet train on my way to Tokyo. Even at the far distance it looked awe-inspiring. I certainly wouldn't mind a climb just for that sunrise alone. Gosh that view looks absolutely breath-taking.
"Don't judge a mountain by its pamphlet." *lol*
Don't know why exactly but this will always be my favorite video of Chris'
It's back on UA-cam!!!! I thought it was gone for ages I couldn't find it anywhere.
I went up Mt Fuji yesterday over the Gotemba trail and it was really surprised cause it was very different than what I thought it would be like:
- it's easily doable in a day trip: 8h up and down including 1h at the top
- there was no one around (this might be due to a different trail and off season though)
- the climb is long but not technically difficult, there's no climbing sections or anything
- going down the gravel is fast and a lot of fun
04:00
Are you kidding me? In November 2015 I was sitting EXACTLY THERE where you were sitting and eating Ramen (and as dessert the Fuji-san Pancakes!!)
What a coincidence :D
that's so funny :D
well i am going again tomorrow haha
i am living in japan now and my friend is visiting me :P
so maybe i will see him this time haha
At 3:03 that old lady was not amused
Oh wow this was 7 years ago, i would love to see Chris climb mount Fuji again but with Ryotaro and Natsuki too join him, probably never going to see this, just a thought, i think it would be great.
Totally unintended but i noticed that i commented on the same day that this was posted 7 years ago, Nice
Your wish was granted.
Getting ready to climb this mountain soon and I felt so nervous until I watched this video. I have a place to stay and plan on packing a ton of layers. I’m already light years ahead.
"A little bit worried. I have trouble getting up the stairs, George."
Can relate🤣🙏
All I can say is.... be glad you had decent weather on the way up. I remember climbing Mt. fuji, and halfway to the lodges there was wind and rain blowing UP the mountain.
This is great - I love the underwhelming feeling displayed. It’s so true.
I really liked how 95% of the people on the crowded part of the mountain top were sitting down, to be considerate of those behind them so everyone could see the view. I wish everyone behaved this way and were considerate in America.
More likely they were all tired from hiking up a bloody mountain lol
The bathroom one,,, i felt the pain thru the screen. I love this video tho, feels really relatable somehow. Glad it got mentioned in the podcast, else I wouldn't have seen it.
As cramped and frustrating it must have been, it's gotta be dually awesome that you managed to climb Mt.Fuji PLUS you got to slum it like a proper refugee with your Japanese brethren!
Chris, thank you so very much for taking us on this journey with you. I do not know if I will every climb Mt. Fuji (I would like to someday) but to be able to to see the sunrise from its summit (and the-hopefully-dormant volcanic crater) of Mt. Fuji was wonderful. Thank you for the video. And for all you had to go through thank you. :D
4 dollars for a bottle of water? sounds like singapore
春琳 I KNOW RIGHT
holy water
Only if you visit tourist area though.
But I'm pretty sure a bottle of water in Singapore is at most $3 SGD (232 yen) rather than Mt Fuji at horrifying 500 yen (6.16 sgd)
Ive heard that if you go on a weekday and not close to a holiday and the crowds are smaller. I kinda like seeing so many people around if I’m on a hike somewhere. If you fall or get hurt, you’re not alone!
Part of me wants to do this to say I did it but a bigger part of me says I'll die. But damn, if a granny can do it....
In For Fukui's sake, he climbed straight through. o_o;
Do it! And I love that book - I read it before I came to Japan and it got me really excited about getting here
Jennifer Yang it's one of the most climbed mountains in the world. You can do it!
You can do it. Do your research and prepare before you start.
You didn't miss much not having a reservation at one of the station inns Chris. You are squeezed together head-to-toe with dozens of people in a blistering hot space to sleep. I maybe got a 2 hour nap in, but my buddy stayed awake the entire time. We ended up leaving early and hiked the remaining mountain due to the sheer discomfort. The congestion of people delayed at various switchbacks was easily the most annoying part of the climb.
The sunrise was magnificent and I absolutely do not regret climbing Mt. Fuji, but this Japanese proverb rings absolutely true: "A wise man will climb Mt Fuji once; a fool will climb Mt. Fuji twice".
The onsen and ryokan stay after climbing though: HEAVEN ON EARTH
IT'S BACK! I CAN ACTUALLY WATCH THIS VIDEO AGAIN!
Where was it and why is it suddenly back???? Such a mystery....
@@bonbonandpumpkin2463 it got copyright claimed for the music and just deleted ages ago
I've watched so many videos to prepare me for the hike this coming weekend and...YOURS IS THE BEST!
I LOVE YOU VIDEO
Haha I'm very glad to hear you achieved great things on your trip! What was your opinion on robot restaurant? Overrated or worth it?
How long were you in Japan for mate?
what the fuck chris
is this the first instance of Chris talking to Dave in Japan?
@@m3mz614 Apparently that is what it is
@@CallousSonnallous If only we had noticed sooner... The real Chris Broad wouldn't be locked away in the basement
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well done Chris and Happy 50th birthday Natsuki well done and congrats!
"My friends told me to bring a ski jacket and I laughed in their face but now I think it was the best idea ever"
LOL
Came after Chris's last Fuji climb, he has come such a long way!
Thank you trash taste for leading me back here after so long!
I'm glad this video is up again. I didn't get to see it before it was taken down. Thanks to Chris and Trash Taste podcast for bringing it up, love you guys!
So glad this is back. I hope Chris does something similar to this again, lol.
I want to thank Chris for introducing me to the wonders of Japan. With the current state of the world, I can still visit Japan vicariously through you. I’ve been watching other vids non stop, and I’m now able to pick up on words and phrases. I heard a “Chicha” and mentally I said “damn right, that chicha. but it’s also kirei.”
finally this video back to the show
this video is backkkkkkkk. this is gold
12:19 favourite bit.
Haha, probably mine too - especially as it wasn't acting, he was genuinely losing his mind because of the cold
😂 absolutely!
My wife and I had a great time hiking Fuji! It took us about 12 hours from Station 5 to the top and back down. We were taking our time though. It can be done in 3 or 4 hours. We saw several people running up. The only downside is that there are really only a handful of days each year with visibility at the top, but it's worth it even if you're just staring at clouds.
Chris literally just mentioned this video on yesterday's podcast, but it's suddenly in my recommendation. What the hell
This was brilliant. Im happy the video is back and i got to watch it. One of my fav Abroad videos for sure!
Glad to see that after 8 years, Chris didnt lost a bit of his sarcasm.
The sense of humor you guys have (most of the journey) is downright some of the best stuff I've heard! I can only imagine what an out-of-shape 22 year old like myself would say as he slowly descends into madness and lunacy. Not fat, just out of shape, but the pain looks real lol. Definitely plan on climbing it at least once during my life, and definitely with a friend so we can have our own ridiculous conversations.
anyone here after listening to the latest podcast? (hello from the US, chris!)
Visiting the archive Haha! I absolutely loved this one. Can't wait for the new series!!!
This is probably my favourite video on youtube..
Funny that he's clueless of the next 9 years, but I gotta say we all are. Chris thank you for the years of amazing videos, films and everything in between!
I climbed it in August of 1964 when I was stationed at Yokota AB. I had actually attempted it 2 times earlier, but flat gave out before reaching the summit. I was terribly out of shape at age 24. I don't remember it being that cold there, don't think I even had a jacket. There weren't near as many people to deal with back then, but the place is a lot more modernized now. Things you can purchase there now, were not available back then. I would like to go back and do it again, but Japan is too expensive these days.
Hairma Cutma really? isn't 6,000 yen around $47? I heard its at its lowest right now lol, but I could be wrong. Your climb sounds really nice though, hope you look back on it as a good memory.
***** I don't know what the current exchange rate is, but what you mentioned is probably pretty close. When I was over there in 1962-1965 the rate was 360 yen to a dollar plus Japanese things were just plain low priced back then. Yes, it is the best memories of my life. Thanks for commenting.
I did it during the day, alone. I thought to myself I'll just walk around or squeeze myself somewhere until sunrise, no problem. The walking up was pretty tough, but no illness or whatsoever. I had no idea how to book a dorm, that is what you really need to do in that situation. So at midnight it started raining like hell, and nowhere to hide. I was completely wet and freezing and would probably die if I stayed for 5-6 more hours. So I just went down in a middle of a night. Luckily I wasn't alone who made this mistake. That is when you think, never again, but this unaccomplished mission that I missed sunrise is killing me, so this summer I got other parts of Japan to explore, but next summer I'll hopefully go with my friends for sunrise, no matter what. That is an adventure you will never forget.
Thank you for making this video. It's probably the closest I'll ever come to sitting atop Mt Fuji.
This is hilariously fun to watch. Should have watched this 3 days ago before our climb. My friends and I just got back from climbing Mt. Fuji yesterday and we've gone through almost everything that you guys had. Most part of our trek were epic "fails" but we survived Mt. Fuji, just with a lot of tears, sweat and sore bodies though. Overall, climbing Mt. Fuji is worth it but now, I also just need to die too. 😅😂🤣
It's back! 2020 is going to be an amazing year!
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So uh... about that
Haha no
Chris you are blossoming into a truly visionary film maker.... And also quite a vivacious young woman!! I look forward to witnessing the rest of this wonderful transformation.
13:30-13:40 Smooth camera handling by you lot!
Unless it's some advanced video editing stuff...
Smooth camera handling - and an awesome lens! :-D
oh Chris, loved this video. Glad its back up
"I slept on a rock" Chris Broad, 2021
Cristopher Borad, from A Brown in Japan
Good to see the most watched english Fuji video is back. Keep it up Champ!!
I think the reason that the old man waving a darth vader saber is to check whether your friend sleeping in shorts is still alive or not
Was so lucky to get to do this on the last day of our visit in Japan, we took the Yoshida trail,(Yellow one) by god it was the most grueling thing I've ever done, but I would do it all over agtain just to see that sunsrise, also in the night we had a beautyfull view over the city where they had fireworks.
We were hardly prepared, I wore my all stars ( the only pair of shoes I had during the vacation) a jacket and some quarter shorts and a cain.
We didn't sleep and it took us 9 hours to get up there.
Heading up tomorrow. Gonna start from the shrine before the first station. Starting at around noon I hope, arriving in Tokyo around ten, so I should be at Fujisan station by noon ish.
Awesome! Good luck you man - it'll be worth it ;-)
Oh gods! Ohhhh gods. LOL. I didn't make it XD
So I started from the shrine and kept going to the 5th station. Had ramen there, then continued on. By the 7th station I was taking a rest at every hut going up. By the 8th-ish, I was nauscious and had headache >.< I couldn't go any farther, so Iw net back down to the 7th station and waited for sunrise.
Rejor111 Sorry to hear that! I felt a bit rough myself up there - I hear it depends on the speed you climb. The slower the better - still, you got ramen! :-P
The three generations on Orlando are planning to make this climb summer of 2022, 65 years after the oldest climbed it the first time, I hope our planning makes this less "Hell" for us. We plan to document it a lot.
Yeay the video is back!!!