Sleeping Above A Cliff In A Portaledge At 1500 Meters Altitude | Axel On The Edge

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
  • An overnight stay on the portaledge, a special kind of tent for steep rock walls, will definitely test that fear. Euromaxx reporter Axel Primavesi summoned all his courage, went to the Urlkopf mountain in the northern part of Austria and suspended himself over the abyss for one night.
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  • @stillerbinichnicht
    @stillerbinichnicht 4 роки тому +971

    This guy is insane! No hair but lots of courage!

    • @GUTOMOFFICIAL
      @GUTOMOFFICIAL 4 роки тому +20

      LOL

    • @vcli1
      @vcli1 3 роки тому +19

      Years of hair raising experiences must have taken its toll

    • @richu1995
      @richu1995 3 роки тому

      yeah mahnnn

    • @jdawg119
      @jdawg119 3 роки тому +10

      He scared it away

    • @Yeetntx
      @Yeetntx 3 роки тому +3

      He sacrificed it for courage

  • @sophocles8761
    @sophocles8761 3 роки тому +542

    puts a whole new meaning on 'getting out on the wrong side of the bed'

    • @Tyler-ce3um
      @Tyler-ce3um 3 роки тому +13

      When you wake up and realize your falling 500 feet 😱

    • @SauxhyBeat0
      @SauxhyBeat0 3 роки тому +2

      Foul

    • @herujaratade3221
      @herujaratade3221 2 роки тому

      @@Tyler-ce3um aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    • @damocles2817
      @damocles2817 2 роки тому

      When you wake up to find yourself hanging underneath

  • @annemcculloh9572
    @annemcculloh9572 4 роки тому +308

    I would never sleep like this, but that view is incredible. This video is a great reminder that earth is full of amazing places!

  • @manci.manwlhs
    @manci.manwlhs 2 роки тому +54

    I have extreme acrophobia (fear of heights). I had to look away when they showed your pov looking down.
    I could never get any wear near the edge of that cliff.
    I salute your craziness, bravery and calmness to do this. 😁

    • @Shawn-x9q
      @Shawn-x9q 9 місяців тому

      Same I start sweating and getting anxiety so bad whole video

    • @chrisclarke7828
      @chrisclarke7828 8 місяців тому

      Wear.

    • @manci.manwlhs
      @manci.manwlhs 8 місяців тому

      @@chrisclarke7828 😅😅 stupid autocorrect

    • @Zzz-pz9cp
      @Zzz-pz9cp 5 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤

  • @bluecrab4167
    @bluecrab4167 3 роки тому +30

    So fearless! I could not even get near the edge of that cliff, I'd be deathly afraid. But, it's nice to see others have a sense of adventure and boldness; I'd never see such a sight if it weren't for these brave spirits!

  • @Livingstone497
    @Livingstone497 Рік тому +14

    Every time he looked straight down it felt like I was falling, nope, nope, never. What a brave and genuine man, kudos to you

  • @RosettaStoned462
    @RosettaStoned462 4 роки тому +338

    Jesus..just their feet dangling off the side is making me incredibly nervous. Why is he so close to the edge when sleeping???!!!!!

    • @dweuromaxx
      @dweuromaxx  4 роки тому +88

      @CAPELLASAMPIERE Guess it is the most stable sleeping position, because his weight presses the construction much stronger against the wall (lever as a force multiplyer #physics)

    • @Freyja-uc7te
      @Freyja-uc7te 3 роки тому +20

      My hands are sweating just watching this 😱

    • @behuman3801
      @behuman3801 3 роки тому +3

      Exactly

    • @Cashew_88
      @Cashew_88 3 роки тому +9

      They are safely tide in, there is zero risk of death. I have a serious fear of heights but if I could concur this I think all fears would disappear

    • @tnussy
      @tnussy 3 роки тому +4

      @@dweuromaxx Yeah but what about falling off the edge

  • @dannma6019
    @dannma6019 4 роки тому +131

    Not 5 star but maybe millions of stars

    • @cra3yengineer16
      @cra3yengineer16 4 роки тому +2

      100% agree with you. There’s no place much beautiful as this place.

  • @livinglifeleona
    @livinglifeleona 2 роки тому +10

    The teddy bear was adorable lol. Such a small yet comforting thing can really make a person feel safe.

  • @kutter_ttl6786
    @kutter_ttl6786 4 роки тому +117

    I've seen climbers use completely enclosed tents when sleeping on the side of a mountain, but an open one like this? Madness!

    • @ByHisGrace443
      @ByHisGrace443 2 роки тому +5

      Truly. What if the person your sleeping with is a kicker?

    • @ZerolinGD
      @ZerolinGD Рік тому +4

      @@ByHisGrace443 worst case scenario you fall and get caught by the rope

    • @Yose7492
      @Yose7492 Рік тому +1

      It's just the rain fly that enclosure the ledge that makes it looks like a tent. It's the same ledge

  • @sandytrunks
    @sandytrunks 4 роки тому +173

    I could never do this! My palms were sweating just watching this episode. 😬

    • @Freyja-uc7te
      @Freyja-uc7te 3 роки тому +2

      Same ✋

    • @tormodhag6824
      @tormodhag6824 3 роки тому

      Buut in my head i would think that after a while the view would distract me from the fact that it was so high

    • @Williamottelucas
      @Williamottelucas 3 роки тому

      Sweaty plams and sandy trunks! What a combination.

    • @kickpublishing
      @kickpublishing 3 роки тому

      Well, that's cured my constipation

    • @lisacolbert5987
      @lisacolbert5987 3 роки тому

      My palms also . Plus I think I peed a little bit .

  • @celsogarza9707
    @celsogarza9707 3 роки тому +163

    if I was sitting on the edge like that I'd pass out and fall off.

    • @opslol957
      @opslol957 3 роки тому +2

      😂😭😭

    • @filda2005
      @filda2005 3 роки тому +2

      cant fall off, still in harnes!

    • @rasmussiira9151
      @rasmussiira9151 3 роки тому +9

      @@filda2005 i would take the harness of and then fall off

    • @kickpublishing
      @kickpublishing 3 роки тому +11

      I'd find a way to fall off no matter how strapped in I was - worst case I'd accidentally pull the mountain over

    • @yucravechina
      @yucravechina 2 роки тому

      No matter the harness the funniest thing is i didnt realize they were harnessed in, i assumed they freeballed and laid there. OMG

  • @klote82
    @klote82 3 роки тому +81

    Im so scared of heights theres really no word to describe what videos like this do to me. I start pouring sweat, hands sweat, I almost cant look at the screen. Axel, you're a news reporter how the heck can you handle these heights? By the way, your parents chose an excellent name, if we have a son we may choose "Aksel".

    • @guymerritt4860
      @guymerritt4860 3 роки тому +3

      I'm the same way. I had to skip through this thing. Man, I don't know how people do this sorta stuff.

  • @jaydblair
    @jaydblair 3 роки тому +58

    I'm surprised this doesn't have more likes - beautifully shot (kudos to the cameraperson), thoughtfully executed, and portrayed well for many of us that would never have such an opportunity, even if we were so inclined!

    • @dweuromaxx
      @dweuromaxx  3 роки тому +7

      Thank you! 💙

    • @yahyax4882
      @yahyax4882 2 роки тому

      I am watching in TV no like avaible

  • @gearzone2611
    @gearzone2611 3 роки тому +14

    Alex is fearless. The cliff hanger guy is cool, he brought coffee for him and both bird's eye view the whole place. Incredible experience and the stunning views.

    • @dweuromaxx
      @dweuromaxx  3 роки тому +3

      @gearzone2611 We call him "Axel the Brave".. 😉

  • @MitchellGreen
    @MitchellGreen 4 роки тому +178

    My concern is getting up at night to go to the bathroom !

    • @JoyPerewperew
      @JoyPerewperew 4 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @dweuromaxx
      @dweuromaxx  4 роки тому +58

      @Mitchnell Green One should hang up two more portaledges for Axel - one as a bathroom and another one as a kitchen, in case Axel feels like having milk and cookies at night...
      😳🥴🚽😊🥛🍪

    • @jima9863
      @jima9863 3 роки тому +22

      just do it over the side

    • @fieldfrost4220
      @fieldfrost4220 3 роки тому +54

      @@jima9863 imagine trekking in a forest and a pile of shit falls on you out of nowhere

    • @yeetusyeeterson5506
      @yeetusyeeterson5506 3 роки тому +36

      @@fieldfrost4220 You look up to see where the fuck it came from and you just see this dude hanging his bare ass off the side of a cliff

  • @marcosalamanca8742
    @marcosalamanca8742 3 роки тому +13

    This guy is one of the most likeable reporters I ever watched! Great stuff!

  • @hugh_jasso
    @hugh_jasso 3 роки тому +8

    Cant get enough of this guys adventures!! What a life.

  • @marcow191285
    @marcow191285 3 роки тому +12

    First night for him outside and first night on a portal edge. Respect to this man!

  • @artrutherford7447
    @artrutherford7447 4 роки тому +21

    I couldn’t do that. But, you’re right, the view would be fantastic.

  • @brazi1783
    @brazi1783 3 роки тому +29

    Respect for this guy. He said he is scared but he just did it like it was easy asf

  • @ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e
    @ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e Рік тому +2

    Pretty cool honestly.
    As a kid I used to make little spots up in the trees in the woods, pretending that i was doing stuff like this.
    It was particularly easy for me because a hurricane had rolled through one summer, knocked down a bunch of trees, creating an easy "ramp" to get to the trees that weren't knocked down.
    I wouldn't mind trying this one day though.

  • @damienscanlon6965
    @damienscanlon6965 3 роки тому +7

    I'm so happy to have found this channel... I'm very scared of heights and would never do these things. It's great to watch someone who is a little scared try this crazy sh@t. Cheers bud.

  • @riddlerandsa8161
    @riddlerandsa8161 8 місяців тому

    This is inspiring. I used to climb. Doing this with my oldest son and the help of experienced guides would be such a cool thing to do as a father son experience!

  • @cjc2611
    @cjc2611 Рік тому +4

    The most amazing part of this video to me is the little villages down in the valleys. How does one even find themselves living in a place like this?

  • @ctrlaltdel877
    @ctrlaltdel877 3 роки тому +5

    In 1983 i was 18 and we did Longs Peak in Colorado and naturally hung our feet over the 2.4k foot cliff over looking Chasm Lake. My feet still tingle.

  • @GUTOMOFFICIAL
    @GUTOMOFFICIAL 4 роки тому +51

    Yikes! Try not to ROLL off the wrong side of the bed!

  • @Invertmini1212
    @Invertmini1212 3 роки тому +6

    Everytime he would look over the edge I could feel my heart sink into my body.

  • @chadmatey5361
    @chadmatey5361 3 роки тому +5

    I don't think I could pull that off. Nice job at handling your nerves and making it comfortable for you.

  • @natahliak7691
    @natahliak7691 2 роки тому +11

    YES! I would do this in a heart beat. The adrenalin, the fresh air and breathtaking view would be something I'd never forget 🙂

  • @ProliantLife
    @ProliantLife 3 роки тому +3

    As a person who used to fear heights until I did roofing for a year and realized how much I love heights. I’d love this

  • @VanJR.
    @VanJR. 9 місяців тому

    These cameras shots are something else!

  • @sliceofheaven3026
    @sliceofheaven3026 3 роки тому +22

    Imagine trying to sleep withouth harness. A potential switching of sleeping sides could result in a nice plunge to ones death.

  • @JackCalvinRoss
    @JackCalvinRoss 2 роки тому +2

    This is absolutely going on the bucket list

  • @abdulsalamjepara
    @abdulsalamjepara 3 роки тому +29

    wow very exciting sleeping way

  • @yyhsupergroovegear
    @yyhsupergroovegear 4 роки тому +1

    Wow what courage to do that. My heart was thumping with nervousness just watching and hearing you say at 3:11 that you didn't think this was a good idea

  • @StyledByBri-i9o
    @StyledByBri-i9o 2 роки тому +15

    Why is he so damn close to the edge?! I almost had a heart attack

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 2 роки тому +2

    Love the way he says; 'it would be a little bit dangerous.' Ha ha, it would be the end if it all. Splendid view.

  • @HSP9999
    @HSP9999 3 роки тому +16

    3:47 good god I tilted my phone to the right to prevent him from falling

  • @GauthierLevier
    @GauthierLevier 2 роки тому

    2:16 That’s always reassuring

  • @marcthompson195
    @marcthompson195 3 роки тому +8

    no way man. I would be awake all night!

  • @Adventure_Spirit
    @Adventure_Spirit 10 місяців тому

    I saw toda this movie on TV on WORLD.
    Very courageous for a guy who didn't sleep outside till now.

  • @loosetear
    @loosetear 2 роки тому +4

    In my younger years, I would have loved to have tried this. Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, I eventually developed a keen fear of heights. Where before, I could sit with my legs dangling off a cliff, now I can't even get near the edge. Such a pity, getting this fear.

    • @charly17d21
      @charly17d21 2 роки тому

      I beat this fear on psychedelics definitely just telling me its all made from my mind and that i was fully in control of my body just as if i was on a dry flat easy walk , the thing is, when you're near a cliff, you cant think about anything else, or you might die, it becomes some kind of meditation and I absolutely love it

  • @takyc7883
    @takyc7883 Рік тому

    immediately on the bucket list

  • @ollehedenius
    @ollehedenius 3 роки тому +20

    is it just me thinking about how the camera man recorded this

    • @suisui5930
      @suisui5930 3 роки тому +3

      The cameraman probably enable noclip

    • @MyOwnBossPR
      @MyOwnBossPR 3 роки тому

      Drones maybe

  • @samc7336
    @samc7336 3 роки тому +2

    0:54 is my worst nightmare. My brain wouldn’t even trust my legs to get that close and if I pushed through one look down would have crawl back out of fear of losing balance. I’m always amazed how any person would not be afraid of heights!

  • @Ar-fy5nc
    @Ar-fy5nc 4 роки тому +14

    My adrenalin just kick in. That's addictive, after several injuries. I just want to sit down like a dry fruit in the summertime.

  • @deltabluez3830
    @deltabluez3830 3 роки тому +2

    Now this is living! I wish i had the courage to do these types of things. I need to face my fears !!

  • @BartBasquiato
    @BartBasquiato 3 роки тому +14

    All I could think of was a blunt & coffee in the morning watching the sunrise or a blunt at night watching the stars.

    • @d.eliiii
      @d.eliiii 3 роки тому +4

      Yes, the blunt is a must.

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace 3 роки тому

      So basically all you can think of is a blunt 😂

    • @BartBasquiato
      @BartBasquiato 3 роки тому

      @@MrGrace ain’t nothing wrong w that I don’t wanna think bout bills

  • @BMWWORLDSYDNEY
    @BMWWORLDSYDNEY 4 роки тому +1

    Yes I would sleep there, I think it would be a great experience to be able to watch the night sky and experience the morning sunrise, especially with that coffee. Well done

  • @666BIGBLOCK
    @666BIGBLOCK 3 роки тому +22

    EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to have that coffee on the cliff side when there’s no bathroom 🚽 nearby.

  • @Marie579
    @Marie579 4 місяці тому

    The whole aspect of this scares the bejesus out of me but ultimate respect for you and you got a early morning call with a cuppa ! 👍👍👍

  • @anotherarmchairhistorian2831
    @anotherarmchairhistorian2831 3 роки тому +3

    Axel has a wonderful laugh!

  • @beratdayanc7891
    @beratdayanc7891 2 роки тому

    there ıs no words to say something . just amazing what you done man

  • @covarrubias93
    @covarrubias93 3 роки тому +3

    The little bear was all safe too😂

  • @the420beni.4
    @the420beni.4 2 роки тому +1

    1st time sleeping outdoors. What an experience. This guy has guts

  • @cheryleadie2372
    @cheryleadie2372 3 роки тому +8

    Here's me trying to get over my fear of heights and nearly passing out just watching this 🤢

  • @cale3214
    @cale3214 2 роки тому +1

    Props to the cameraman

  • @clarehart5892
    @clarehart5892 3 роки тому +2

    I would have nightmares! Whoever sleeps there is the bravest of souls.

    • @Enochulate88
      @Enochulate88 3 роки тому

      He slept on the very edge of the bed

  • @DaveLynchJazzGuitar
    @DaveLynchJazzGuitar 3 роки тому +1

    I give you a lot of credit ! That takes a lot of guts. I suffer from vertigo more as I get older, but would love to sleep on the top of the mountain at the summit under the stars. Usually when I have camped in the past, I sleep pretty well outside. Great video! I saw you video about the Stairway to Heaven rope bridge. That was insane !! LOL.

  • @crux1179
    @crux1179 3 роки тому +3

    This is what "Your life is on the line" really means

  • @sivaarun9234
    @sivaarun9234 3 роки тому +1

    Watching itself is breath taking for me.

  • @artokiiskinen1058
    @artokiiskinen1058 3 роки тому +2

    I like his laugh "HA HA HA" im gonna start laughing like this in zoom calls whenever my colleagues make bad jokes

  • @taurian551
    @taurian551 3 роки тому +1

    I have dizziness and butterflies in my stomach just looking at this vid.

  • @newyorknight
    @newyorknight 3 роки тому +3

    Stunning view,but not something that I would consider doing.

  • @aathimarx4397
    @aathimarx4397 2 роки тому

    No words to express to this Warriors of Boldness .They fighters ,they fight against part of Nature and they won.Amazed

  • @carmenrommel6961
    @carmenrommel6961 3 роки тому +3

    There is no way in hell, I can sleep like this, I’m so terrified on heights 😅

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 2 роки тому +2

    Axel, you are definitely brave with doing this. I’d be really scared doing this, though I must say that the views are amazing

  • @DanaDMC
    @DanaDMC 3 роки тому +3

    I think you r great. I LOVE your sleeping companion

  • @mirvha714
    @mirvha714 3 роки тому

    To open your eyes in the morning to that view. What an experience!

  • @940857
    @940857 2 роки тому +3

    I bet if I spend a night in that place, I definitely lose all my hair because scare.

  • @Jcrosay
    @Jcrosay Рік тому

    imagine you get that falling feeling right as you’re falling asleep

  • @wowJhil
    @wowJhil 3 роки тому +3

    Uncomfortable even just watching this, and I am not exagerated affraid of heights. I mean, I walk up a 1900 meter mountain solo. But these kind of things is really not my cop of tea hahah.

  • @nivanelson3129
    @nivanelson3129 3 роки тому +1

    Something to try as a vacation

  • @frietpan8917
    @frietpan8917 3 роки тому +7

    I will never understand why people do this.

  • @TommyScully-mv4re
    @TommyScully-mv4re 15 днів тому

    This is insane! These are only really used for rock climbers, and every time I told someone about them, people always say, NOOOOOO! So for this guy to literally lower himself down a cliff JUST to do this, I have mad respect for!

  • @warson1232
    @warson1232 3 роки тому +9

    "Sleeping In A Portaledge Above A Cliff At 1500 Meters Altitude"
    *How about no*

    • @bowdiddly6172
      @bowdiddly6172 3 роки тому

      There isn't a word strong enough to convey the amount of NOPE I'm feeling.

  • @shignificent
    @shignificent 3 роки тому

    I get second-hand fear just watching these! Beautiful views, you're one brave man

  • @ppinmouth2649
    @ppinmouth2649 3 роки тому +5

    I'm an old fashion guy, I like to sleep on solid ground.

  • @dannylam1687
    @dannylam1687 3 роки тому +1

    I couldn't stand on my feet while watching your video 😂, thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @macbitz
    @macbitz 3 роки тому +3

    You really have to be wired differently to do this stuff. I feel sick just watching! 😮

  • @jmcc7464
    @jmcc7464 2 роки тому

    Well done my brother well done. Impressive courage.

  • @obadaodeh1625
    @obadaodeh1625 4 роки тому +3

    I would do it for the view.

  • @prabhugautham
    @prabhugautham 3 роки тому +1

    Wow what an wonderful experience he might had experienced, I am scared of heights and also weak hearted too. But enjoyed the video.

  • @beans2605
    @beans2605 2 роки тому +3

    Immediately no

  • @KeepOnTesting
    @KeepOnTesting 3 роки тому +2

    Bravo my friend 👏 Truly inspiring 👍

  • @webchamp930
    @webchamp930 3 роки тому +3

    This makes no sense... why on earth does anyone need to hang them selves mid cliff to sleep the night? Whats next sleep a third of the way down a well pit? Its almost like we ran out interesting things to do on our earth...

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover8521 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent!
    Rare experience.

  • @johnmate
    @johnmate 4 роки тому +4

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • @carlmis4680
    @carlmis4680 3 роки тому +1

    I need to try this one day

  • @commoner477
    @commoner477 3 роки тому

    How strong are the ropes like how much weight can it hold?

  • @hd99888
    @hd99888 3 роки тому

    My Anxiety level just went sky high watching this video. Hats off to both of them for being so brave and daring. Stay safe🙏

  • @ge373
    @ge373 3 роки тому +1

    How does this not have 50 millions views, let alone 1 million

  • @jayd6813
    @jayd6813 3 роки тому

    I'm afraid to leave my office desk chair now without crawling to the ground. Thanks. I wouldn't sleep on that thing if it were a foot off the ground. Do they make a mattress with box spring version, mid-firm?

  • @duomaxwell6768
    @duomaxwell6768 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @phuckinggraphicdripdotcom
    @phuckinggraphicdripdotcom 2 роки тому

    awesome video guys, thanks for sharing your story

  • @Olivia-W
    @Olivia-W Рік тому

    5:48 I wonder what's that music. It's really nice.

  • @philzamarripa7141
    @philzamarripa7141 Рік тому

    Awesome drone footage

  • @JaroslavBengl
    @JaroslavBengl 3 роки тому +1

    wow, I will be really scared to sleep there :))) Great video 👍🏻

  • @Youknowthething775
    @Youknowthething775 3 роки тому +1

    I would love to do that!!