We did Elbert in '00, the Black Cloud class II trail, camping just below the treeline, bagging South Mt. Elbert on the way. Heading out through Buena Vista, you always stop at Kay's for a burger and ice cream as you exit the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, and my eye is on the river for kayaking there next summer!
Great job! Such amazing views from up there. I did a solo trip out to CO in 2018. I hiked up Elbert. It was very difficult and very different from my typical hikes in the Adirondacks. I have asthma and that made it even more challenging. I managed to find a group of hikers at my pace, so that made bailing less of an option. I almost cried out of pride and exhaustion when I made it to the summit
Well, that was amazing! Kudos to Scott, he seemed to have the plan worked out to get you guys up safely to the top. ( Also, he’s not hard on the eyes! Might be old, but I ain’t blind, lol!) Congratulations, Shill brothers and Bryce and Scott! Woohoo!
Such an awesome climb. I was out there hitting this exact approach in September. Such an awesome experience. Looks like you guys has more smoke in the air around that time... much of that had cleared out by September.
That was pretty nice. Nothing like a 14000 ft view. I was curious of the camping situation in Colorado. Did you have the option of breaking that insane 4000 ft gain into two days? maybe trimmed a cpl thousand feet. Or does your permit designate a camp site?
Dont forget to take half the food you think you'll need. At those altitudes if your not familiar food is pretty nasty and hard to eat. Snickers always goes down well. Your legs and back will thank you.
Great job and great video. It’s cool to see how different the trails are on the 14ers compared to the Adirondacks and Whites. Taller mountains which is its own challenge but not as rugged trails. Can’t wait to do more out west.
Was there with six buddies the weekend before last. Flew in on Thursday and went for it on Friday. I am the “hiker” of the group and was the only one in our group NOT to finish. I got to 13K and felt like I couldn’t breathe. Just couldn’t go anymore. I was VERY apprehensive about trying to summit on day 2 in CO. Everyone else made it, but said the last 1K about killed them. Congrats!
Pursed lip breathing creates peep. "Peak end expiratory pressure". I've been doing this breathing for years even, at sea level... It's a setting on ventilators when people are intubated in an ICU, Excellent pro tip! And what an amazing mountain! This is on my bucket list for next year!
Nice..... I just got back from doing the first 6 sections solo. But I hiked with another dude for a few days that's doing the whole thing and he's sent me a pic if himself on top of Elbert. So jealous but happy for him.
Awesome job guys!! It’s so hard to breathe that high up. Love those views. Really cool. Next time your going out West , I better get invited Damn it. 😂😂😂😂.
Schill Bros: We can't make content outside because the cicadas Ron the audio. Also Schill Bros: Here's a video of us climbing a mountain with horrible audio quality. Just teasing. Great stuff, guys. Congrats.
Thats kind of funny that you ask. I imagine there are places where you have to worry about that but I've never even given that a thought. You would have to be a pretty energetic thief to work that hard for a tent sleeping bag and in this case at least 1 beer. The real danger is marmots. some are willing to puff up and challenge you for your pack while your wearing it....so when you leave what do you do? The biggest issue is chewing through my gear looking for food. On Mt. Whitney I've seen marmots in peoples packs every trip for that last 2 miles out and back. Drop your pack come back and theres a hole in it and whats most surprising a bag of food missing.....that should have been in a bear can. I tend to leave my tent wide open so that they can see I have nothing and move on. Feels a little weird but its worked. backpackers are great people - everything's safe...including hitchhiking in some places and thats super weird.
We did Elbert in '00, the Black Cloud class II trail, camping just below the treeline, bagging South Mt. Elbert on the way. Heading out through Buena Vista, you always stop at Kay's for a burger and ice cream as you exit the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, and my eye is on the river for kayaking there next summer!
Great video! Congratulations on getting to the top of the big ONE!!
Great job! Such amazing views from up there. I did a solo trip out to CO in 2018. I hiked up Elbert. It was very difficult and very different from my typical hikes in the Adirondacks. I have asthma and that made it even more challenging. I managed to find a group of hikers at my pace, so that made bailing less of an option. I almost cried out of pride and exhaustion when I made it to the summit
Sweet! It’s great to see another epic trip from the Schill’s & Bryce & Scott. Good job fellas!
Well, that was amazing! Kudos to Scott, he seemed to have the plan worked out to get you guys up safely to the top. ( Also, he’s not hard on the eyes! Might be old, but I ain’t blind, lol!) Congratulations, Shill brothers and Bryce and Scott! Woohoo!
I agree, great peak bagging, a great adventure and some nice eye candy! Not just a pretty face. (Ok, faces)
Such an awesome climb. I was out there hitting this exact approach in September. Such an awesome experience. Looks like you guys has more smoke in the air around that time... much of that had cleared out by September.
That was pretty nice. Nothing like a 14000 ft view. I was curious of the camping situation in Colorado. Did you have the option of breaking that insane 4000 ft gain into two days? maybe trimmed a cpl thousand feet. Or does your permit designate a camp site?
Thanks for posting. We are headed there next month, and this is perfect timing. Keep up the great content!
Dont forget to take half the food you think you'll need. At those altitudes if your not familiar food is pretty nasty and hard to eat. Snickers always goes down well. Your legs and back will thank you.
Great job and great video. It’s cool to see how different the trails are on the 14ers compared to the Adirondacks and Whites. Taller mountains which is its own challenge but not as rugged trails. Can’t wait to do more out west.
Was there with six buddies the weekend before last. Flew in on Thursday and went for it on Friday. I am the “hiker” of the group and was the only one in our group NOT to finish. I got to 13K and felt like I couldn’t breathe. Just couldn’t go anymore. I was VERY apprehensive about trying to summit on day 2 in CO. Everyone else made it, but said the last 1K about killed them. Congrats!
Pursed lip breathing creates peep. "Peak end expiratory pressure". I've been doing this breathing for years even, at sea level... It's a setting on ventilators when people are intubated in an ICU, Excellent pro tip! And what an amazing mountain! This is on my bucket list for next year!
Nice..... I just got back from doing the first 6 sections solo. But I hiked with another dude for a few days that's doing the whole thing and he's sent me a pic if himself on top of Elbert. So jealous but happy for him.
Awesome job guys!! It’s so hard to breathe that high up. Love those views. Really cool.
Next time your going out West , I better get invited Damn it. 😂😂😂😂.
That's awesome! Hoping to do a 14er on one of our trips sometime
That was amazing. What else can I say. Take Care
Congrats Boys!!! You got 54 more to go.
I have such a hard time w/pacing...I'd be dying. Congrats !
Schill Bros: We can't make content outside because the cicadas Ron the audio.
Also Schill Bros: Here's a video of us climbing a mountain with horrible audio quality.
Just teasing. Great stuff, guys. Congrats.
CONGRATS BOYS!
Almost see my old bar Leadville
Eye heart Mt Elbert
Is the TRT a bail?
I'm curious what did you do with the rest of your gear, hide it, or did you leave it setup in camp?
Thats kind of funny that you ask. I imagine there are places where you have to worry about that but I've never even given that a thought. You would have to be a pretty energetic thief to work that hard for a tent sleeping bag and in this case at least 1 beer. The real danger is marmots. some are willing to puff up and challenge you for your pack while your wearing it....so when you leave what do you do? The biggest issue is chewing through my gear looking for food. On Mt. Whitney I've seen marmots in peoples packs every trip for that last 2 miles out and back. Drop your pack come back and theres a hole in it and whats most surprising a bag of food missing.....that should have been in a bear can. I tend to leave my tent wide open so that they can see I have nothing and move on. Feels a little weird but its worked. backpackers are great people - everything's safe...including hitchhiking in some places and thats super weird.
@@nedanother9382 makes sense I suppose, but I think I'd still be nervous about leaving my stuff obviously alone, exposed, and unguarded.
Good job guys.
Nice job!!
Home sweet home
Awesome!!!
Scott seems like a great dude but those shades really give off unabomber vibes lol
Beautiful!
The marmot later that day: ua-cam.com/video/MRCox7wiLeQ/v-deo.html
1k feet per mile is steeep
Alpinism. Enough said.