It was definitely a scary traverse. And then we knew we needed to come back too! I don’t think I will do this one again unless a friend needed a guide to finish his/her last 14er.
A healthy and respectful fear is definitely necessary to do these things safely. It is definitely one of the most intense portions of any Colorado 14er climb. If it had not been necessary to complete all 58 of the 14ers we probably wouldn't have climbed it.
@@markcoalmer9807 I still can't believe that some people walk across the tip instead of going slow and crawling/scooting/hanging off to one side 😭 When I get the chance to do this, I'm taking all the time I need
Michael Dahlgren, it is the wind, but it is indeed an intense traverse. There were fatalities within the month both before and after we climbed. Be cautious if you do this one!
Thanks for sharing. Cautious is obvious. LUCK is everything! Some of those hand holds are clearly about to give way, and I’m sure some have by now. Your day was a mellow weather day, the footholds and handholds held up. Some people are just not as lucky
No freakin' way!!! Those rocks do not look stable. I have always climbed with the concept of ALWAYS having three points of solid contact. There are none here. It's a crap shoot. Not worth it.
@@kristoholm944 obviously I'm "just" having a conversation. NO technical speech here. When I was a little boy I climbed to the top of many very tall trees using my three points of contact method and I'm still here to talk about it. Jus' sayin'...no argument!!! Yikes, youtube people just like to fight!!!
@@GuappoSettanta If you're gonna get into what's so obvious and not, then clearly three points of contact is a load of bull. You're making it a big deal. Guess what, I climbed a load of trees and it wasn't always three points of contact. Am I not here? I only posted a simple chill response, you're being ott with yours. So what, it's others who want to fight, but YOU are the person who is REALLY emphasising your SPEECH. Yeah we get it
We just moved slowly and methodically, and we had climbed more than 50 14ers by the time we did this one. I agree with as many points of contact as possible, and balanced body position so your center of gravity takes you to a likely safe falling position. This is among the most difficult sections in all of the Colorado 14ers, and should not be attempted without significant experience!
That made my palms sweat. I am grateful for go pro cameras and UA-cam. I still get to see what the view is like without having to risk my life
My heart did that palpitation thing a few times. There's just no way I could ever do this.
It was definitely a scary traverse. And then we knew we needed to come back too! I don’t think I will do this one again unless a friend needed a guide to finish his/her last 14er.
I am so happy there are players willing to do this for our entertainment, props to these guys
Its amazing how nature can create that edge over millions of years SO COOL😎
Nature didn't create it, God did. Nature didn't create itself.
@@freezegopher7054 there is no god. GTFO with that nonsense. Just keep that shit to yourself.
What god?
@@freezegopher7054 Got any proof to go along with that unjustified claim?
It’s amazing to think people actually ski off that line. That’s gotta be at least 50 degrees with snow on it.
Right ppl do that?
Nah, if there's snow on it, I'd say it would have to be 32 degrees, max. Probably lower.
Dude that's terrifying just to watch I'm scared of cliffs LOL
A healthy and respectful fear is definitely necessary to do these things safely. It is definitely one of the most intense portions of any Colorado 14er climb. If it had not been necessary to complete all 58 of the 14ers we probably wouldn't have climbed it.
@@markcoalmer9807 I still can't believe that some people walk across the tip instead of going slow and crawling/scooting/hanging off to one side 😭 When I get the chance to do this, I'm taking all the time I need
@@markcoalmer9807 so it’s necessary to climb all 58 14ers prior to capital?
This doesn't seem like a hike to me. This is mountain climbing and I feel their is a difference.
Beautiful.
Is that the wind or are you shaking? You have more balls than I do! 😳
Michael Dahlgren, it is the wind, but it is indeed an intense traverse. There were fatalities within the month both before and after we climbed. Be cautious if you do this one!
Thanks for sharing. Cautious is obvious.
LUCK is everything!
Some of those hand holds are clearly about to give way, and I’m sure some have by now. Your day was a mellow weather day, the footholds and handholds held up.
Some people are just not as lucky
Why?
Tough mountain. I almost died in a rock slide just below k2.
What's the black organic residue in later part of the video?
Yeah stuff that.
Thanks for video
No freakin' way!!! Those rocks do not look stable. I have always climbed with the concept of ALWAYS having three points of solid contact. There are none here. It's a crap shoot. Not worth it.
How are you gonna get anywhere with your three points of contact always mantra? If you're moving horizontal then feet will do
@@kristoholm944 obviously I'm "just" having a conversation. NO technical speech here. When I was a little boy I climbed to the top of many very tall trees using my three points of contact method and I'm still here to talk about it. Jus' sayin'...no argument!!! Yikes, youtube people just like to fight!!!
@@GuappoSettanta If you're gonna get into what's so obvious and not, then clearly three points of contact is a load of bull. You're making it a big deal. Guess what, I climbed a load of trees and it wasn't always three points of contact. Am I not here? I only posted a simple chill response, you're being ott with yours. So what, it's others who want to fight, but YOU are the person who is REALLY emphasising your SPEECH. Yeah we get it
We just moved slowly and methodically, and we had climbed more than 50 14ers by the time we did this one. I agree with as many points of contact as possible, and balanced body position so your center of gravity takes you to a likely safe falling position. This is among the most difficult sections in all of the Colorado 14ers, and should not be attempted without significant experience!
@@markcoalmer9807 Continued safe climbing!!!
That's a crazy climb. Just waiting for something to happen....and unfortunately it did.
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Sad news indeed. One has to use an abundance of caution. This traverse is completed safely by many people.
Not using ropes?
My fear of heights is making me mauseous
Nice video. Steep af
Why do this when you could just like, not do this.
Hell NO! NONONONONONONONONONO
No
Do it on a mountain bike
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I’m assuming you saw the article pertaining to the fall as well lol 😓
Only fools & dummies do this sort of thing.
Why? The footage isn’t that cool