SCARIEST HIKE OF MY LIFE in SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭 (avalanches all around me)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- Today we continue our journey attempting to hike from Grindelwald to Zermatt here in the beautiful Swiss Alps. Our jounrey today takes us from Murren over towards Griesalp but as you will see, things take a turn for the worse!
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Hey Paddy, as a Swiss, you made the right decision. You tried and understood the trail was close for a reason. Every year there are some tourists dying because they didn't respect the Alps/elements. It was a tad too early for this hike, you would have needed the right equipment and a guide most likely. You were smart to turn around and even smarter to take it as a learning curve and still enjoying the place. Highly impressed.
Glad to hear that mate ❤
Exactly, great decision and safe !
Sad state of the world now when we are impressed by common sense. But you are so correct!
I've been to Switzerland several times, the last time was in 2019, in Bönigen. I would dearly love to go back. I was born in Glasgow and lived in a tenement in the east end. Switzerland was a heavenly revelation. My heart will always be in Switzerland where I would love to spend the rest of my life
That was a very wise decision. In 2022, more than 3,600 people got into an emergency situation in the Swiss Alps and had to be rescued.109 people suffered fatal accidents.
I wish I could still make hikes like you do. I'm only 40 and my mind still thinks I can. But a few years ago during a little hike in South Limburg (NL) I tripped over a hole covered by leaves and got torn ligaments both inside and outside of my left foot. I managed to really firmly tie my shoelaces and walk back to my car for 6 km. When I got home (sick with pain by that time) I took of my shoe and saw my foot swelling up to twice its normal size and turn purple. That day marked the end of my hiking days. It never fully healed and 3 to 5 km is about max I can do before the pain becomes to much to carry on. I do miss it. But now I try to find smaller walks to enjoy.
I am really sorry about that!!! I would be devastated not being able to hike in the Canadian rockies.
Perhaps someday, you will be back on your feet for longer hikes.
Let's hope for the best.
Nature is medicine, it's an antidepressant! It seems like it's given you real joy. I'm glad you turned around!! I love this series Paddy!
Thanks a lot , really appreciate that
I walked to the Oeschinensee in April once and I swear there was an avalanche every 5-10 minutes all around me. It was like a scene from an apocalypse movie.
Omg:( so scary..glad you're OK..
WOW ! so stunning views ! Thank you Paddy Doyle, love your wonderful adventure & your honest thoughts about any uncomfortable events - but you know for sure very well, such is travelling with all what can go fine or wrong but mostly it is in the middle of both - the Alps are by far not an easy going as many peoples are thinking it is😎💕Happy you visited Switzerland✌See you on your next journey .....👍🙏
Seriously, one of the best videos! My son and I were sitting in our hotel room and watching it. And we were both laughing. Good it ended positively, and you are happy! 👍 Stay always safe, and happy to watch your great adventures.
Ah yes. Snow in the mountains is definitely nothing to mess around with. I tried hiking Rainier trails on the snow and to my disappointment I had to turn around. It was smart to turn around... especially being by yourself.
I love your attitude at the end - I would have said (and have said) the same thing... 😆😁 To be in a beautiful place like that and have to backtrack and find a different way is SUCH a wonderful adventure. 😊
Yeah indeed , it was a tough walk back but yeah 💯 worth it 😊
Mother nature is SO powerful. You did the right thing, Paddy.
The peace watching this series gives me ❤❤❤
Good decision Paddy, safety first. Next time you go on a hike think about a walking stick. Test those snow drifts with it before you cross. I never knew Switzerland was so amazing. Thanks for taking us along on this Next Level Adventure.
Appreciate it mate ❤
The scenery behind of him looks magnificent. So beautiful.😀👍👍
Very wise decision mate. I've done a ton of hikes in the Swiss Alps and you need your head on a swivel at all times unless it's a perfect summers day all day with no snow. I've never seen weather change so quick in my life as it does up there. One minute it seems fine and the next you can't see your hand in front of your face. Always need to play it very cautious. Still, as you say it was a mini adventure in itself.
Good to know!
Paddy, glad you flew the drone to scout the trail. As someone who was born in Switzerland, if the Swiss mountain patrol they say the pass is closed , and someone needs to be rescued from said closed pass, they will also be fined and billed for ignoring the posted warning which is your responsibility to check before you go. That's how they roll in Switzerland. You can be fined for getting a flat on the highway! Glad you are having fun. Beautiful!
Good decision making Mr. Paddy. This video was amazing. I could sit next to the little streams and wildflowers all day. With a beer and pretzel of course. You're killing it with these videos and your energy is awesome!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Fantastic video Paddy, please don’t over plan as some are saying, the obstacles along the way add to the adventure and to the values of next level adventures. Just beautiful photography, commentary, editing and pure enjoyment! This is how one becomes a film maker, congratulations 🎉
I did this walk many years ago. Crossed the Sefinenfurgge during a storm in July trying to walk to Kandersteg. Got stuck in Griesalp because it snowed. Magic trip!
Awesome ❤
Glad you're safe and AMEN on those Swiss grocery store pretzels! So so good and budget friendly in $witzerland!
It's a great experience and a scary experience! It was a story that made me feel the splendor and fear of nature at the same time. Not only is it beautiful nature, but it also has a scary side, but you can't help but see the beautiful scenery! It's good to be safe without anything! Thank you for the wonderful video😆💕✨
Great video im glad you made the right decision putting your safety first, i love all these places where you can eat in the middle of mountains
Maybe this series should be called "Watch Paddy Walk". I'm sure setting up the camera, walking away, and then retrieving it must add a good bit of time to the journey. Gorgeous scenery though. Thanks for taking us along since this isn't something I expect I would do.
I thought the exact said thing about setting up the camera 😂
Why did I feel like you were about to cry haha Felt like you needed a hug ❤ 37 is young!
Always a pleasure to watch you😊
Another Awesome Adventure Paddy Doyle Watching from New Brunswick Canada🙂
Bloody hell Paddy, that was a crazy watch. Had me on the edge of my seat. Youre the same age as my son and I was thinking about what I'd say to him if he had gone out into the mountains so unprepared!! Im from NZ and ill equipped people often die up in the montains. Besides all the things like physical injury and avalanches, the weather can change and quickly chill down to freezing and you can lose all visibilty. So glad you decided to turn back.
I know what you mean about the fun we can have in misadventures but mounatins are like the oceans, they both need to be seriously respected. But I do so love your attitude Paddy!!
I am enjoying your swiss videos just as much I enjoyed the Thai videos; I lived in Zermatt for many years and in the Swiss Italian part and enjoyed them both so much, but I never visited Wengen area... truly beautiful area, thanks. I still know many people that hike (and climb) still in their seventies and far harder than you are doing, so don't worry keep hiking and they will be talking about a great vlogger still hiking well into his seventies... you got plenty of time to hike everywhere in the world if you want to.
Stay safe. I'm a hiker as well.Alps, Himalayas, Pyrenees Good hiking shoes or boots are essential in the mountains. Not runners. Saves a lot of hardships and Makes all the difference. Especially when alone. You made the right decision to turn back. This reminded me of the jungle in Koh Phangan when I went into the jungle alone ( I notified the ranger before) and I lost the trail going forward. I decided to turn back and luckily I found the trail back to the hut and my bike. I could have been lost in the jungle ( 😬🙄)
Hi Paddy , your journey was quite interesting , even dificulty , bút I love that so much , thanks for your video , Paddy 🌹
Excellent as usual. Thanks for doing what you do.
Very high quality videos, very interesting content, you are very grounded and the way you talk is very calming.
This is one of the best channels and it is not even close. Subscribed right away!
Great video. And a misadventure is more memorable for sure.
Such a good episode. Now we're waiting to see what happens!! We are arriving in Switzerland in 2.5 weeks ❤
Paddy: 1) I honestly think the Himalayas wouldn’t be this good. It’s just a giant tourist attraction and it’s also extremely dangerous! 2) people who tell you to plan and research are missing the point! 3) I love the overall chill vibe of how you travel. 4) I love the content but I also love your incredible personality and your animated facial expressions. Too adorbs! 5) I know you were sooo bummed to have to turn around but it was the right decision especially being ALONE. I’ve been caught in the mountains with hail in summer and could have froze. Well done. 6) LOVED the bit at the end.
Paddy, you make a Great Performance and the Best choice to turn around and go back. Safety First. 🙏
FUN VIDEO, indeed!
Paddy, I enjoyed your true sense of adventure --- having to make decisions on the fly --- your fine drone shots around the hut --- and your "happy" philosophy --- while chomping on a fine Swiss bagel.
Believe me mate the joy and privilege is all mine to see through your eyes and get a se4nse of the experience because of your stellar and expert production value. Amazing! By the way have you noticed any difference in how the drone flies and handles the altitude?
Wow, thank you John 😊 yeah up here the drone makes a lot more noise
@@PaddyDoyle. I suspect the higher noise level is because the blades have to push harder due to lower air pressure at altitude. Physics lesson I guess 🙂
What a wild journey!
Paddy is like the IRL Link from Zelda... he definitley needs his snow boots for this adventure :)
Hahahaha, its pooring rain down and windy thunderstorm right now - coolwave is coming aww !💦waiting for your video to make me happy, Thy Paddy !😍😂
Thanks 🙏 😊
Hiya Paddy.
Chocolate and peanut butter are my faves. Good call.
Did I hear right? Nine half hours.
Thank you for taking us with you. So much better without a guide. Going solo doing your own thing. But scary when the conditions are stretchy.
Scary with the avalanches.
Epic drone footage. Real life is why I love your channel.
Yes it was long day, especially on the way back 😅
The white flowers are snowwhites, the purple are crocus. In July you can usually hike Sefinenfurke.
It’s funny I love the COOP food
Great video ❤😊thanks for sharing
Always listen to your gut instincts. Well done 👍
Playing catch up with your vlogs, fantastic scenary, and right decision, just read that the body of a British hiker who went missing in June 2023 found just of that hiking trail.
🥰So beautiful! ❤️🙏🏻Paddy. Take Care! ❤💞💋
You called it! Another awesome video!
Would you consider doing a review of your backpack? Looks like the perfect luggage for this trip, so I am curious about your thoughts.
Greetings from the Philippines,you are in a beautiful the complete opposite vibe of our country.Goodluck on your journey around the world....
Hi Paddy, I really enjoyed your videos. Safety first. But anyway, great job! What’s the name of that Hike from Murren to the stopping point where you ate your delicious pretzel 🥨? Thank you
Man, Paddy, at first, I expected to see Julie Andrews burst into the frame singing The Sound of Music. I think the hiking endorsements are going to come screaming in. If I subscribed to any hiking magazines I'd see you holding a backpack and "Endorsed by Paddy Doyle!"
But then you flipped the script and it was the prelude to a horror movie. I admit to some anxiety for you, no one around, no clear trail, storm coming. It reminded me of hiking alone in a national park in Ecuador and getting lost as it was getting dark. I found my way back but it was real terror for a while. Glad you have a drone!
Your videos are so good Paddy. I keep thinking that you have a camera crew with you. You must walk over the same sections of track 4 or 5 times, not easy walking either.
Good Boy 🎉right Decision Thank Goodness 😅 with Love From America 🇺🇸
Stunning
In Switzerland when they state the trail is closed........Believe it and just do not "hope for the best". The charge for a REGA assist iv VERY expensive under those circumstances.
A down bag, a bivouac, a Poncho; several day's Food and a wide, all-weather Hat, and . . . Snow shoes ? I would then be comfortable in that Snow; but you were set up for Hut-Hopping, perfectly legit, so didn't have that Comfort factor. To be honest I'd be happier in high Summer etc . . .😺😺😺
Yo Paddy!! Hope you re having fun here and you enjoy the amazing views.
Pass by the Alpina Hotel in Grimentz and ask for Paul just to say hi, if you are around.
Love your channel, keep on rockin buddy.
Cheers!
As an avid viewer of your Swiss Alps hiking videos, I feel compelled to share some concerns. Your safety is paramount, and I've noticed some physical and mental unpreparedness.
Your content is filled with adventure and passion, yet it's important to address unhealthy habits. I strongly advise that you consider completely eliminating alcohol and junk food from your life. Maintaining a balanced diet is vital for energy and performance. Additionally, I encourage regular exercise and training. Good physical condition improves your experience and prepares you for the demanding trails of the Swiss Alps.
Your videos inspire many to appreciate nature. It's crucial to set a positive example. With these changes, you can promote a safer hiking culture for both yourself and your audience.
I genuinely respect the effort you put into your videos and want to see you thrive. But some recent choices may not serve as the best example for others. My intention here is to offer constructive advice. With these modifications, your captivating content can continue while promoting safety, responsibility and a healthy lifestyle.
Completely eliminating alcohol and junk food from your life? 🤔🥱 Geez mate you need to get a life and cease the boring lecture. He doesn’t need to set an example for anyone. Just worry about yourself and live your own standards
@@audreysenior7228 I highly recommend getting enough sleep and trying meditation to eliminate frustration and anger from your life.
@@david_starsky 👌🤣
Good decision to turn around. As a Swiss with a lot of hiking experience I can tell you that there is normally a good reason that a trail is closed. Snow on mountain trails in spring or early summer can get you into really dangerous situations. Like slipping in steep terrain or avalances because of the melting snow. I would recommend using a Swiss hiking app where you can see which trails are closed.
A walking pole is very useful sometimes
Wonderful!
Thank you! Cheers!
I've experienced this once - not far from the Jungfrau region actually. You're in an epic landscape that should be almost silent, except birds and maybe a trickling stream. And it is silent. Until... you hear a rumble you can't quite pinpoint. Your first thought is "Helicopter?". But that doesn't make sense, you would have heard that approaching gradually. But thist started out of nowhere. And it keeps rumbling. You feel it in your gut more than you hear it. And it is a very eerie feeling. Very visceral. And you suddenly feel very, very small. Your fight or flight response *doesn't* kick in, because, where to? And then the grumbling subsides, and you're left with the feeling that you're just a guest here. Not unwelcome. But nature has noticed you, and just said hello.
At least that's what it felt like for me ;-)
I loved this one!
It seems that unprepared traveling in the Swiss Alps is a tad more complicated than unprepared traveling on Dreamy in rural Thailand.😂😂😂
Glad you made the right decision!
Totally agree!
I guess you have been around his channel for a while 😂
Right decision to turn around, Paddy. 100%. None of us want a vlog with tragedy or a helicopter rescue at the end. Live to hike another day!
Touching the Void eat your heart out 😄
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You know you can just fill your waterbottle in the mountain creeks right? As long as it flows good, it's 100% clean :)
As a Swiss, I wanted to say about the same as "nl7002" ! I totally agree with him. You are courageous, humble and reasonable ... I like that about you ! 😌 I love your videos - I really thank you for that Paddy ! ...... I'm already looking forward to your next adventure 🤗
beautiful Vlog as usual ,really put yourself into the elements and another thing watch out for the European brown bear they do get spotted in Switzerland. Ask the locals for any bear sightings that they’ve seen.
You just standing there during the mini avalanche gave me hella anxiety 😂 I was like why is this man still standing there lol
Hahah you and me both 😅
Gracious me Paddy, some of the views are so spectacular, you actually look like you have photoshopped yourself on to them! 🎞️🤳
16:02 im all but yelling -STAFF! You need a walking staff!!! Its not a cane youre not old lol but one can develop a gait so to speak. Stab move forward stab move. In a pinch a cane i guess lol. 😳whas that😮is that thunder? Then avalanche 😮 Paddy standing there casually speaking and my mind is GET OFF THAT MOUNTAIN take shelter😳 but it didnt rain or did it? Lol Paddy, you rarely scare me but this time?!?! How dare you! Lol admittedly breathtaking i would want to continue too. Im assuming that avalanches are why they closed the trail. Undergarment change for sure!!! I was truly concerned for you and my ‘Gramma Linda’ was about to come out! 😝 coz id name that mountain avalanche alley as you panned around, and i dont get anxious regularly! Glad your happy, that pretzel is the real deal looked dee-lish! Now im on tenterhooks for the next part gah 😩 😂. Happy trails, keep on trekkin! Blessings love🙏🏻❤️ps. Obtain a walking/hiking staff!!! 🧐
I would have been scared out of my wits! Hope you're ok!
You were smart to turn around.
Let me tell you something...
You do such an amazing job, I enjoy your journeys so much. Is there anything I can do to help you grow your channel even more?
What if I make comments in every one of your videos? Or better interact with your viewers? I'll think of something.
Thanks for making me laugh and explore the world along with you!
My husband and I are heading to Southeast Asia in December for almost 3 months. We watched many , many of your videos.
Muito obrigada!!!
What about a bike packing adventure through Europe or somewhere?
Wise decision. 👏👏👏
Love it
Now you just need Dreamy, to get you back to the start. 😂😂😂
Adventure is just bad planning - Roald Amundsen 🇧🇻😮.
Wow that avalanche was crazy!!! You did the right thing to go back. It was just too dangerous! Another thing: Can we just appreciate for a second the extra meters that you are doing for us?!?! Every time when you are putting the camera somewhere, walking in front to get a good shot and then walking back to pick up the camera. I think that must be already kilometers on that channel 🙂
About the weather in Switzerland: nobody know but when I use to live back home we always said the weather “is the opposite of what the weather frog tell. “. That worked.. if you like chocolate please try “Ragusa”
Definitely the right decision not to go over the pass...you have to respect mountains as things can change at the drop of a hat 👍
100% definitely the right decision just never know with nature what could happen . As always beautiful scenery of such an incredible country ….
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Yeah, that's a good time! Rotten snow's tough without sufficient snow shoes & poles. If you want to hire on a mountain guide just let me know, but I'm in Alaska! And if you want to explore Alaska just let me know.
Absolutely loving this series. Love how you keep calling it a man-flu 😂
I totally forgot that not too long ago you was trying to lose a little weight! Now ur trying to conquer mountains!! It sure is great to be humble 😀
Hi paddy can you please tell me what is the soundtrack used at the end of by our video? I’m sure it’s from epidemics? Thanks 🙏🏼
Yes dangerous as snow covered rocks and streams
Paddy did more Peace symbols than a e-girl in this one. 😂
do you carry out any planning at all? How did you not know the pass was shut? You should stick to your motorbike rides Paddy. Your not cut out for solo travel in the mountains. And you wanted to go to the Himalayas solo? oh dear.........
I can see a reference to peanut butter and chocolate, & can see where this is going.....but I think this is my concern with going somewhere like this.... as a bit of a gymrat. Like yeah I could take the time away from the gym, but hitting any kind of even vaguely acceptable macros seems like a real challenge. Hopefully some of these hotels/hostels offer some boiled eggs for breakfast, because even hitting 100g of protons a day seems difficult without spending silly money.
Some days the bug, other days the windshield....
Kinda like the train tracks not being open to go to top, to early in season. Same as hiking. Train cant make, it u cant.
I would like to do that so bad cry😩😩😩
Great episode. I was hiking Northface Trail few days ago. Below that hut and in much better weather but have seen my share of rock avalanches over the years. Looking forward to next episodes.
No, Paddy…you will be devastated when you compromise your health and life by taking unnecessary risks. You are a newbie to this adventure of the unknown. Can never be too cautious, only one life you have spend it wisely.
Good idea flying your drone to see what’s ahead. Your drone is your safety advisor.
Your wise soliloquy in the end speaks well of you.
Sprained ankle is one thing…a fracture means your trip end.
Snow avalanches are most likely to occur after a fresh snowfall adds a new layer to a snowpack. If new snow piles up during a storm, the snowpack may become overloaded, setting off a slide. Earthquakes can set off avalanches, but much smaller vibrations can trigger them as well.
Switzerland is regularly affected by floods and debris flows, landslides, fall processes (rockfall and rock avalanches), avalanches and storms. Forest fire, drought, heat waves and cold waves can also occur.
How does Switzerland prevent avalanches?
Defensive structures, snow sheds, dams and forestry, closures and explosions as well as spatial planning measures protect settlements and transportation routes from avalanches. We provide expert opinions and advice on a whole variety of such protective measures.
I was willing you to turn around great effort.
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Paddy, this was a proof of greenhorn to the alps. Sorry to say that.
Very good decision