November 2021 Update: a team of three Ukrainians have climbed the Southeast Ridge of Annapurna III. Historical moment and a wonderful alpine achievement!
Very sad to read that David Lama and Hansjörg Auer have since died. This is a breathtaking video that captures this amazingly difficult climb really well!
I happen to see this video only now ! And also learned that two of the climbers are not any more. Sad to know that. Someone said either you scale the peak or the peak scales you
I would have died on the first hundred feet of this climb, either by fall or heart attack. Living vicariously through UA-cam, I tip my hat to those able to live such fearless and fulfilled lives. Absolutely incredible what the human spirit can accomplish unburdened by doubt and apathy.
Hats off to the editor for accurately capturing the danger, beauty, thrill, and sheer anxiety of an epic months long effort in 12 minutes. David’s climbed to Heaven but his spirit lives on here.
I'm strangely obsessed with mountain climbing even though it's something I'll never do!. This is the 1st video I've watched on Annapurna and damn, does it look treacherous!
They seem like normal humans when they are in their tents; just mates chatting and planning ….. it's only when you see what they do and where they do it you realise there is nothing normal about these guys. RIP David Lama.
I can’t believe the level of stamina required (physically and mentally) to even attempt something like this. You mountain climbers are just a different breed man! Truly living on the edge. What a beautifully insane way to live haha. Safe climbing folks
This has to be some the best photography / filming of climbing mountains ever, absolutely incredible. I'm so sad to hear this great man is no longer with us :(
@@AmyAnnLand pretty sure its all gopros that theyre carrying while climbing, down in the base camp there is one other cameraman with really good long distance zoom cameras capturing them for editing im pretty sure there was a backend team that did the post prod.
I’m in shock. I’ve watched every David Lama video I can find. He became a hero and inspiration after saving Conrad Anker’s life. RIP Mr. Lama, Heaven must have the finest mountain climbing of all
Closed Captions (cc) offers English subtitles for those of us that don't speak Austrian/German (not sure which). The captions stay up too when you pause to allow you to read what they're saying. Thanks to whomever added the English captions.
This is so refreshing from watching a line up of over a hundred people trying to climb Everest, and looking at dead people who didn't make it. Well done and GOOD LUCK! Don't be the first body on that mountain it looks formidable!
That was incredible to watch. I’ve been watching mountaineering videos for years and I still can’t fathom where they get the strength and courage to do this. That moment where he was walking on the ridge was epic. It’s when the camera zooms out and you see how small and insignificant they are against the mountain. Just incredible
@@SanaurRehmanShahmir wrong place for this message, that’s why people don’t like it. Someone makes an heartfelt comment about 3 climbers who sadly passed away and all you can talk about is your channel. Very distasteful.
There are no words. Just rewatched this with a heavy heart. I'm really, really, really hoping the weather lets up to allow rescuers to resume/conduct a detailed search for David, Hans, and Jess. I don't know these guys personally but they're incredible climbers and people. Edit: RIP guys, you were all phenomenal.
Nick Tyler They were buried by an avalanche. The irony is that a camera was found with their bodies showing a group selfie on the summit. They successfully summited, but were swept away somewhere along their descent. www.alpinist.com/doc/web19s/newswire-auer-lama-roskelley-folo
@@alanmakesfilm5253 Alex Honnold is no doubt a beast but way more calculated climber. This is way more intense given the extreme conditional (altitude, steep rockface, and weather) and the simple facts its all new climbing routes.
@@superyid2010 Annapurna three has been climbed through a different easier route compared to this route which David lama and the other two mountaineers attempted . This is one of the toughest routes to a summit in Himalayas only one team before these three guys have attempted it decades ago but they too had to turn back due to bad weather . The southeast ridge the route these guys attempted is still unclimbed.
Years ago I was rock climbing a big face. My partner and I hear a helicopter about half a mile behind us. When we finally saw it the helicopter was flying below us. We were actually on a rock face higher then the helicopter.
I just rewatched this video. I had strong goosebumps when I read "They are already planning their return to Annapurna III". Rest in peace David and Hansjoerg, you were and are a true inspiration.
@SharkyPPL Everest is not a technical mountain to be specific but don't get it wrong , well experienced mountaineers have died at Everest as well. Rope setups from all those years have made it easy for others to climb. Whereas Annapurna is literally a death wish.
@@sergioortiz8219 - Right. First summit was in 1961, northeast face. Wikipedia. Unfortunately, in the "#1 or none" world, Annapurna III is the 42nd highest mountain, less than 8000m (no "death zone") so I really didn't bother searching further to see if "Firstresponder 45" was bullshitting or not. I do recall seeing something about a guy who amazed everyone with an incredibly fast climb - but I can't remember the mountain, and I cannot remember if he snowboarded down. (I do not qualify as mountain mad, so I just watched for entertainment, not to make mental notes of names.) "Snowboarding down mountain" would probably get a few hits.
@@davesmith5656 -- since it's not very tall, and not K2, it really isn't going to get any attention.... it's another ho-hum mountain....unless you summit it and do so in harsh conditions and without bottles and do it solo, it's not going to generate any views.
Always the unpredictable that takes the best, specifically the avalanche.... RIP David, truly an inspiration, even for the non climber such as myself! Rest well and ty for being you!
It is frightening just to watch this climb sitting in my living room, I cannot imagine what it would be like trying to climb rock and snow in almost vertical assent like these men did.
I wish there were English subtitles while they were having that heavy conversation. I feel like this short video captures just a tiny bit of how intense it must have been. Amazing.
This is one of the few instances in modern times in which a group of man seek an adventure No safety ropes to stop your fall, no paved path, no room for error. Just a pure and raw thirst for testing one's own limits, and going beyond them. You were awesome, and I don't care about the editing, the fact that you went there and risked it all to stand where no man has before, is enough. Next time, plant that flag on the peak and win
No dought one of the greatest video of mountain climbing on UA-cam, Hats off guys. My heart is about to fail just by watching it. Very sad to hear about the news, RIP. you all are heroes .👍
The best part the team knew when to go ahead and when to return back even when their mission wasn’t accomplished, there is always second time, only if you are safe and smart, this team demonstrated that characteristics distinctly.
excited, curious, full of courage, tired, long way, hope full, bad weather, disheartened, hopeful, disheartened, hopeful, bad weather, hopeless , climb down, feeling lost, defeated but wisdom kicks in. gratitude for coming this far and next time. when climbing mountains, your courage matter up to some height after that, its your body chemistry vs mountains chemistry.
From 8:05 till the end, I have watched this video 100s of times, this is the most raw video of climbing of any mountain. Fearless is the word. Rest in peace David and Hans
This is scary even to look at! South face of Annapurna III is brutal, I've seen it this spring with my own eyes and it's the most stunning mountain of Annapurna range for me. It's north side is piece of cake comparing to the south wall, my jaws just dropped at the sight of it! It's great that you all got down in time and in one piece! Congrats on having balls of steel to even try it!
Considering how massive that glacier and icefall on the northern side look, no light comparison. As somebody who's actually been there, what's your opinion on Annapurna II from the northeast? That's the one that sends shivers down my spine whenever I see pictures of it.
I have never rock climbed outside of a climbing gym and a few mountain warfare training exercises in Montana while in the military. Still, I am addicted to climbing documentaries. There is something so amazing about watching the people that devote their lives to the sport. I can't stop watching this stuff. Its beautiful and admirable.
Well done guys..... I'm sure you will be able to attempt the summit again but I'm so glad you honoured your life and didn't take unnecessary risks.... It is people like you that will be successful... Like Fredrik Sträng ... You value life and life is precious. I wish you great success and safety in your future endeavours. 🔥
Those guys have since died in a mountaineering accident. So yes, its more than a little risky. In fact, it could be the riskiest of all sports. Avalanches, rock falls, crevasses, storms, falls into the abyss, hypothermia and depleted oxygen levels are all right there waiting to happen.
Apparently it is. In some of the more difficult parts of the route to the summit of Everest, permanent ladders and ropes have been installed. On good weather days, anyone who is reasonably fit and well-equipped can summit Everest. If the weather turns foul, then its a whole different story.
@@bandabanderos hence why a 13 yr old a 90 yr old a one legged man and a blind man have all scaled everest. Hmmmm. Reasonably fit for everest MODERN day was a pretty appropriate statement
Guys sorry you didnt make it to the top but I'm glad you're all ok. Honestly, this looks way tougher then K2 or Everest, well I can only tell by the video's I've watched .. I can see why its never been climbed... You guys did great.....I couldnt help but notice there parts of the mountain where it seemed there were some risks with possible snow slides.. Great job ! and great film, thanks
Ohhhh My Gosh....what a summit to climb!!!!! Amazing brave heart attempt...nail biting. Also, the video is truly magnificent at such crucial summit but I love it so much way the it was shoot, editing and final copy. Hats off to mountainers to video team. RIP David..you will be missed
..at lease they knew when to give up and try at a later time. 99% of deaths attribute to selfish climbers hoping to reach the summit forgetting to save alittle in the gas tank for the decent. This was a very in depth look at true snow climbing..not just walking on fixed ropes in a que... very skilled individuals.
Wow. One can only draw inspiration and admiration from this. It's always great to see another well documented trip that ended so well. Safe climbing to all that have the bravery and sheer guts to attempt these climbs! x
Love and thoughts go out to Hansbjørg og David`s family. They were too young to leave.. At least they did so while doing what they love, which is honorable. May their souls find peace
This is the best mountaineering of high altitude peaks that I've seen, and I've watched hundreds. Solemn prayers to David Lama & Hansjörg Auer who died in 2019 descending Howse Peak in Canada.
was unprepared for the knife edge ridges. A single step right or left and you're done. While pushing your foot through snow to see where you can fit your boot. The conditioning you have to have to do that is incredible.
watching this video only confirms to me that i could never climb a himalayan peak - I was getting weak knees with some of the images - can't imagine being up there
Wise enough to know when to back off. I can only imagine how hard of a decision that was, after spending so much time, money and effort to get that far.
Just got back from the Annapurna region, blown away with the beauty and power of a land that demands respect and in no uncertain terms dictates that you will play by the rules of the mountains.......
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
RIP, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer who died in 2019 descending Howse Peak in Canada.
Oh damn 🙆♂️ 😔
This is what mountaineering should be - well prepared, good planning, good judgement, no stupidity or ego drama. Only adventure and beauty.
Lusine Margaryan
And yet...
:o( RIP
And mother nature should bless you.
@@Felipe_Ribeir0 Sir you just won the whole internet righ there.
and no fkn oxygen
@@brandonsavitski BRUH LMAO
November 2021 Update: a team of three Ukrainians have climbed the Southeast Ridge of Annapurna III. Historical moment and a wonderful alpine achievement!
nice!
link
Without a helo?
Don’t you mean Russians?
Is there a video?
Very sad to read that David Lama and Hansjörg Auer have since died. This is a breathtaking video that captures this amazingly difficult climb really well!
How did they die?
@@TreFree-n7oSnowslide in Canda
@@mondsuchtig3533😢
R.I.P 😢
RIP David Lama and Hansjorg Auer. You guys are still alive in our hearts.
David and Hansjorg succumb to avalanche in Canadian Rockies 4/18/19. RIP
I happen to see this video only now ! And also learned that two of the climbers are not any more. Sad to know that. Someone said either you scale the peak or the peak scales you
Praque Forqsk
Youve clearly never been anywhere near an avalanche
Praque Forqsk - You we’re buried 6 feet deep by an avalanche? What an idiot! Should have done your homework and planned your route more carefully!☝️🤨
@@EnlightenedRogue24 You can't fix stupid, so don't bother to try and explain.
Enlightened Rogue Yes, 'What an idiot' Praque Forqsk must be. I pray he's a bit smarter than 'sorin sm'.
I would have died on the first hundred feet of this climb, either by fall or heart attack. Living vicariously through UA-cam, I tip my hat to those able to live such fearless and fulfilled lives.
Absolutely incredible what the human spirit can accomplish unburdened by doubt and apathy.
I get a headache in Squaw Valley.
i died after looking at the ridgeline
Rest in peace David Lama. You were one of my inspirations to start climbing. You will always be remembered and missed.
Hats off to the editor for accurately capturing the danger, beauty, thrill, and sheer anxiety of an epic months long effort in 12 minutes. David’s climbed to Heaven but his spirit lives on here.
The cinematography is unbelievable. So sorry to hear of their passing in Canada.
I'm strangely obsessed with mountain climbing even though it's something I'll never do!. This is the 1st video I've watched on Annapurna and damn, does it look treacherous!
I love watching videos like this one but i would never ever even try to climb em
I’m obsessed too, it’s a UA-cam algorithm that we both tripped over that has lead to our obsession.
same here. it’s fascinating.
I can barely climb a hill but I too am obsessed with mountain climbing.
Has anyone seen Meru? It’s on amazon prime. I’d highly recommend.
They seem like normal humans when they are in their tents; just mates chatting and planning ….. it's only when you see what they do and where they do it you realise there is nothing normal about these guys.
RIP David Lama.
Rest In Peace, David. You were so inspirational 😢. I watched this video so many times.
Nursultan yeah it’s so so sad 😢💔 he never even got to Mount Everest. Does anybody know why he hasn’t ever summited Everest??
Me too :) RIP David
RIP Hans
*RIP David, Hans, and Jess!* 😢💔
La la la Everest isn’t considered the hardest climb. Maybe it wasn’t his top priority.
I can’t believe the level of stamina required (physically and mentally) to even attempt something like this. You mountain climbers are just a different breed man! Truly living on the edge.
What a beautifully insane way to live haha. Safe climbing folks
Rip
This has to be some the best photography / filming of climbing mountains ever, absolutely incredible. I'm so sad to hear this great man is no longer with us :(
It is incredibly impressive. I wonder what gear and editing software they used. Too bad they're no longer here to tell us.
@@AmyAnnLand watch the film meru
@@jackhew93 Exactly
@@AmyAnnLand pretty sure its all gopros that theyre carrying while climbing, down in the base camp there is one other cameraman with really good long distance zoom cameras capturing them
for editing im pretty sure there was a backend team that did the post prod.
Just learned of David's death. He'll always live on in the climbing universe.
omg don't tell me this don't don't
Damn i was going to look and see if they came back to finish
I’m in shock. I’ve watched every David Lama video I can find. He became a hero and inspiration after saving Conrad Anker’s life. RIP Mr. Lama, Heaven must have the finest mountain climbing of all
How did he save his life?
Mike Rothwell Conrad was having a heart attack on the mountain. He carried him down.
He ended up completing that climb alone after bringing Conrad down also. Kid was a beast and primed to do big things. Sad to see.
He was truly one of the most technically gifted mountaineers I’ve ever seen.
always better to live to climb another day. well done david lama
GREER --- are you saying he didn't climb it?
It's not about summit or mountain, but it's about the climb. The climb will never stop.
@@miguelperezpal :-(
@@miguelperezpal you don't need to mention it here
@@purely-planted ok sorry
had to rewatch all his stuff. Truly a generational talent .. you will be missed
its been a year... still in our hearts
RIP David and Hansjorg thank you legends
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To know when to climb and when to not and ready to go back is what makes you real mountaineer. You are inspiration. RIP. You will be missed. ❤️🙏
They didn’t die in this video. Have they since?
@@OnlyJalenPhd Yeah. One of them died climbing a mountain (forgot the name of it)
@@olympia5758 2 of em.
@@olympia5758david lama and hansjörg auer died sadly
@@aryanram02Oh that’s terrible, was it a mountaineering accident?
8:05 Woahh don't look down! Nicely done David 👊🏼
Red Bull I lo
You know your life is amazing when red bull comes to comment on your video!
hes a redbull athlete though
Hey Red Bull, you gave him wings, why worry?
That sharp vertical edge packed with snow, and the sheer drops on either side ... just made all the adrenaline go straight to my legs!!! WOW.
Closed Captions (cc) offers English subtitles for those of us that don't speak Austrian/German (not sure which). The captions stay up too when you pause to allow you to read what they're saying. Thanks to whomever added the English captions.
This is so refreshing from watching a line up of over a hundred people trying to climb Everest, and looking at dead people who didn't make it. Well done and GOOD LUCK! Don't be the first body on that mountain it looks formidable!
sylvia koziarski 53 bodies are still their relaxing...
@@ninnjachacha1240 *there
First body? Sadly no.. Annapurna III and Gasherbraum twins have all been tried and have all claimed lives.
That was incredible to watch. I’ve been watching mountaineering videos for years and I still can’t fathom where they get the strength and courage to do this. That moment where he was walking on the ridge was epic. It’s when the camera zooms out and you see how small and insignificant they are against the mountain. Just incredible
Absolutely Ditto.
RIP young heroes. What a group of legends.
I would pay to watch all 3 days of footage of that climb if it's available. Incredible
“The mountain always has the last say”
ssebudde ibrahim Mountains don't engage in dialogue, so there's that.
No dialogue necessary here to know what mountain thinks
Rajmund Csombordi FUCK OFF AND FALL OF THE FACE OF ME BITCH. LMAO
Off*
ssebudde ibrahim "the last word always belongs to mountain" that's the quote from Everest movie if we're thinking about the same thing.
RIP David Lama, Hansjorg Auer and Jess Roskelley. Heartbreaking!
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@@alprazoyan Ok why not? Loved your curt reply.
@@alprazoyan Really obliged to you for this act of kindness and cooperation!
@@SanaurRehmanShahmir wrong place for this message, that’s why people don’t like it. Someone makes an heartfelt comment about 3 climbers who sadly passed away and all you can talk about is your channel. Very distasteful.
@@SanaurRehmanShahmir I care as much about your channel as you care about the three mountaineers who died.
There are no words. Just rewatched this with a heavy heart. I'm really, really, really hoping the weather lets up to allow rescuers to resume/conduct a detailed search for David, Hans, and Jess. I don't know these guys personally but they're incredible climbers and people.
Edit: RIP guys, you were all phenomenal.
what happened to them?
@@nicktyler5158 snowbrains.com/3-prominent-climbers-are-missing-presumed-dead-after-avalanche-in-banff-national-park1/ it looks like
Nick Tyler They were buried by an avalanche. The irony is that a camera was found with their bodies showing a group selfie on the summit. They successfully summited, but were swept away somewhere along their descent. www.alpinist.com/doc/web19s/newswire-auer-lama-roskelley-folo
Amen!!!
@@gregparrott You need to look up the definition of irony.
That's seriously the most intense climbing I've ever witnessed
Good stuff. Have you seen Meru?
you have clearly not seen Alex Hanolds new film then
AllanMakesFilm David Lama was on a different level
nuntana2 soooo good
@@alanmakesfilm5253 Alex Honnold is no doubt a beast but way more calculated climber. This is way more intense given the extreme conditional (altitude, steep rockface, and weather) and the simple facts its all new climbing routes.
Rest In Peace David! 3 years ago you left this world but we still miss and remember you!
Hansjörg Auer as well. RIP
one of the hardest climbs in all of the Himalayas, and a very dangerous mountain.
annapurna.
this is Annapurna III, not the Annapurna (eight-thousander).
Has it been climbed yet?
@@superyid2010 yeah
@@superyid2010 Annapurna three has been climbed through a different easier route compared to this route which David lama and the other two mountaineers attempted . This is one of the toughest routes to a summit in Himalayas only one team before these three guys have attempted it decades ago but they too had to turn back due to bad weather . The southeast ridge the route these guys attempted is still unclimbed.
@@harshtiwari7503 Very interesting, thanks for the reply!
these guys are some badass climbers and smart enough to know how to live to climb a nother day. hats off guys👏
well he just died this week in Canada
They're died 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@miguelperezpal so sad😢😢😢😢😢😢
Sadly, this comment doesn't hold up over time... :(
dying is in this way is not badass, it's stupid and selfish
when a helicopter drops you off & then the helicopter DESCENDS.... well that's when you know you're in the big leagues!
jinkees i'll say!
Omg.....you’re so right.....holy smokes.......
haha
Years ago I was rock climbing a big face. My partner and I hear a helicopter about half a mile behind us. When we finally saw it the helicopter was flying below us. We were actually on a rock face higher then the helicopter.
Shouldnt count if you don't start climbing at the sea level tbh
I just rewatched this video. I had strong goosebumps when I read "They are already planning their return to Annapurna III".
Rest in peace David and Hansjoerg, you were and are a true inspiration.
What does that mean, they died on the same mountain adventure.
Amazing - totally impressed; real alpine climbing. Makes Everest look like a walk in the park (which I know it isn't).
@SharkyPPL annapurna is slightly worse
@SharkyPPL no its cho oyu
K2 in winter no oxygen is the hardest
@SharkyPPL Everest is not a technical mountain to be specific but don't get it wrong , well experienced mountaineers have died at Everest as well. Rope setups from all those years have made it easy for others to climb. Whereas Annapurna is literally a death wish.
@@isotonic9002 At winter even Everest is the deadliest. Tf is you talking about.
You lived your life to the max !
Now RIP
brothers, although the peak remains unclimbed, you all three are winners
The brave decision to return home safe instead of summit fever
Apparently, the mountain has been summitted, just not from the south. So the title is a little misleading.
@@sergioortiz8219 - Right. First summit was in 1961, northeast face. Wikipedia. Unfortunately, in the "#1 or none" world, Annapurna III is the 42nd highest mountain, less than 8000m (no "death zone") so I really didn't bother searching further to see if "Firstresponder 45" was bullshitting or not. I do recall seeing something about a guy who amazed everyone with an incredibly fast climb - but I can't remember the mountain, and I cannot remember if he snowboarded down. (I do not qualify as mountain mad, so I just watched for entertainment, not to make mental notes of names.) "Snowboarding down mountain" would probably get a few hits.
@@sergioortiz8219 - One guy skied down K2. ua-cam.com/video/7ZRqeRRik8c/v-deo.html I suppose that would be possible on Everest, too.
@@davesmith5656 -- since it's not very tall, and not K2, it really isn't going to get any attention.... it's another ho-hum mountain....unless you summit it and do so in harsh conditions and without bottles and do it solo, it's not going to generate any views.
"The unclimbed south-east ridge of Annapurna III." this part is important..the first ascent was done in 1961 via the northeast ridge
Always the unpredictable that takes the best, specifically the avalanche.... RIP David, truly an inspiration, even for the non climber such as myself! Rest well and ty for being you!
They lived a bold life, thats more than most can say.
@Internacional Boxing all boxers have brain damage
It is frightening just to watch this climb sitting in my living room, I cannot imagine what it would be like trying to climb rock and snow in almost vertical assent like these men did.
I wish there were English subtitles while they were having that heavy conversation. I feel like this short video captures just a tiny bit of how intense it must have been. Amazing.
If you turn on Closed Captioning, its in english! i found that out and rewatched that section.
yeah, the subs are sufficient enough and quite accurate.
The main question is who is filming that scene and why isn’t he saying anything?
Is it a setup for building a climax?
Seth Gilbertson 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻read
German subs would be sweet as well. Can't understand Austrians for the most part. 😳
This is one of the few instances in modern times in which a group of man seek an adventure
No safety ropes to stop your fall, no paved path, no room for error.
Just a pure and raw thirst for testing one's own limits, and going beyond them.
You were awesome, and I don't care about the editing, the fact that you went there and risked it all to stand where no man has before, is enough.
Next time, plant that flag on the peak and win
No safety ropes?
I thought they did have anchors and safety ropes.
Only one …RIP guys…and from bottom of my heart RESPECT!!!
No dought one of the greatest video of mountain climbing on UA-cam, Hats off guys. My heart is about to fail just by watching it.
Very sad to hear about the news, RIP. you all are heroes .👍
The best part the team knew when to go ahead and when to return back even when their mission wasn’t accomplished, there is always second time, only if you are safe and smart, this team demonstrated that characteristics distinctly.
David you been such an inspiration, Rest in peace.
I've watched this 5 times in the last 24 hours, David we miss you
R.I.P. David. You will be sorely missed.
Holy shit, he passed away? Thoughts to his family and friends:/
Edit: www.cnn.com/2019/04/19/us/david-lama-climber-avalanche-trnd/
So sad.
Hansjörg Auer died in this avalanche too
Holy shit. That's sad. RIP
and Auer
@ryan rogers Same as condolences
That was the most amazing climbing I've seen in any documentary! Well done! And good judgment to back off.
excited, curious, full of courage, tired, long way, hope full, bad weather, disheartened, hopeful, disheartened, hopeful, bad weather, hopeless , climb down, feeling lost, defeated but wisdom kicks in. gratitude for coming this far and next time. when climbing mountains, your courage matter up to some height after that, its your body chemistry vs mountains chemistry.
David's father is Nepalese (lama,sherpa) amd he is back to his roots.....hell of a good genes.
Cyber Law I was thinking this guy looks like a sherpa
lama is not sherpa, it means monk
no name not in this case it doesn't mean monk. Just because your last name is Lama it doesn't mean you're a monk.
@@southpawlibranine3511 -- he is of Sherpa roots
no name Nope. Lamas’ are like Sherpas’ in Nepal.
From 8:05 till the end, I have watched this video 100s of times, this is the most raw video of climbing of any mountain. Fearless is the word.
Rest in peace David and Hans
9:44 great view of Mount Machhapuchre
The perfect mountain. Proud to say I climbed Mardi Himal, a 5585m shoulder of Machhapuchre. Must go back!
Macchapucchre is beautiful from all angles
RIP david. Such a young mam with a bright future ahead of him.
That compilation starting at 7:15 is freaking epic. The editor did an amazing job!
This is scary even to look at! South face of Annapurna III is brutal, I've seen it this spring with my own eyes and it's the most stunning mountain of Annapurna range for me. It's north side is piece of cake comparing to the south wall, my jaws just dropped at the sight of it! It's great that you all got down in time and in one piece! Congrats on having balls of steel to even try it!
AG -- yes, this is a ballsy attempt. coming back down is death for sure
Considering how massive that glacier and icefall on the northern side look, no light comparison.
As somebody who's actually been there, what's your opinion on Annapurna II from the northeast? That's the one that sends shivers down my spine whenever I see pictures of it.
RIP David and Hans.. you were an inspiration to so many people :'(
Sandip Ganguly and Jess 😢💔
How did they die?
RIP David Lama & Mr. Auer.
did they die?
@@nicktyler5158 Yes. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lama
:(
And Jess Roskelly also.
@@nicktyler5158 ua-cam.com/video/G9P2O7Ybov8/v-deo.html
I loved watching him climb..RIP David..His death goes to show no one is spared not even the best of the climbers.💔
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I have never rock climbed outside of a climbing gym and a few mountain warfare training exercises in Montana while in the military. Still, I am addicted to climbing documentaries. There is something so amazing about watching the people that devote their lives to the sport. I can't stop watching this stuff. Its beautiful and admirable.
R.I.P David you were a true legend. You will be deeply missed.
Well done guys..... I'm sure you will be able to attempt the summit again but I'm so glad you honoured your life and didn't take unnecessary risks.... It is people like you that will be successful... Like
Fredrik Sträng ... You value life and life is precious. I wish you great success and safety in your future endeavours. 🔥
Violet Martha Sadly two of them were killed in an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies April 2019 :o(
Wow the climbing footage was unreal. Good effort chaps!
People like David Lama is the reason that human race has achieved so much. Rest in peace my brother, the son of mountains ❤️
I love how mountains make us realize we're so small, so incredibly small in front of nature.
yes ,the Ocean is like that for me as well
How do they stick to the mountain when it is only rock?
I'm terrified even watching this.
Same, got anxiety
Those guys have since died in a mountaineering accident. So yes, its more than a little risky. In fact, it could be the riskiest of all sports. Avalanches, rock falls, crevasses, storms, falls into the abyss, hypothermia and depleted oxygen levels are all right there waiting to happen.
Man it's amazing that everyone one utube is an expert in everything.
Well, we've seen it all with our own eyes, many times - doesn't it make us experts? ;)
Jacob Richards The only expert thing I know is that I don't want to climb this mountain. Newp.
Me either!!
Thank You ……...
Well you’re not an expert in spelling.
David was such an amazing man, I really wish I had met him, Rest In Peace, sending all my love to him and his family
What happened to him?
Makes climbing Everest look like a walk in the park.
Compared to this it really seems like it
Its incombarable. This is different sport!
Apparently it is. In some of the more difficult parts of the route to the summit of Everest, permanent ladders and ropes have been installed. On good weather days, anyone who is reasonably fit and well-equipped can summit Everest. If the weather turns foul, then its a whole different story.
Sharath Shivashankar I doubt it. But yes, Everest may be the tallest mountain, but it’s not the hardest or most dangerous
@@bandabanderos hence why a 13 yr old a 90 yr old a one legged man and a blind man have all scaled everest. Hmmmm. Reasonably fit for everest MODERN day was a pretty appropriate statement
RIP to these guys. When I first saw this video, I thought they were super human. Its been a absolute pleasure to watch them in action.
Guys sorry you didnt make it to the top but I'm glad you're all ok. Honestly, this looks way tougher then K2 or Everest, well I can only tell by the video's I've watched .. I can see why its never been climbed... You guys did great.....I couldnt help but notice there parts of the mountain where it seemed there were some risks with possible snow slides.. Great job ! and great film, thanks
michael sabella True of Annapurna I and III.. Avalanches and snow slides up and down.. Why they’re alpinist mountains..
Superb film. Frightening. I have walked past Annapurna many times. Close enough for me.
Ohhhh My Gosh....what a summit to climb!!!!!
Amazing brave heart attempt...nail biting.
Also, the video is truly magnificent at such crucial summit but I love it so much way the it was shoot, editing and final copy. Hats off to mountainers to video team.
RIP David..you will be missed
Someone finally sent it for you guys!!! Rest in peace
..at lease they knew when to give up and try at a later time. 99% of deaths attribute to selfish climbers hoping to reach the summit forgetting to save alittle in the gas tank for the decent. This was a very in depth look at true snow climbing..not just walking on fixed ropes in a que... very skilled individuals.
"It's bigger than I thought."
We're going to need a longer ladder.
That's what she said?
Herbert .
And more beer!
These incredible mountains taught us whatever happens always stand still..be strong
Inspired now to plan my Hawaiian vacation.
pizzafrenzyman Yeah bro😂Screw this 100%
pizzafrenzyman
Where I live just going to the beach for a swim is more dangerous than this.
@@warefairsoda are u from venezuela?
@@gianmariagori8991 probably Australia..
@@celsomonteiro6541 probably antarctica
This, Ueli's Eiger runs and Bill House's Chimney on K2 are to me peak perfomences in climbing.
Wow. One can only draw inspiration and admiration from this. It's always great to see another well documented trip that ended so well. Safe climbing to all that have the bravery and sheer guts to attempt these climbs! x
*16.4.2019 R.I.P. David Lama*
Love and thoughts go out to Hansbjørg og David`s family. They were too young to leave.. At least they did so while doing what they love, which is honorable. May their souls find peace
He was young, handsome and thirsty for crazy adventure and that took his life. RIP David and Hansjorg
Rest in peace dude, always come back to see this awesome short film every once in awhile
RIP David. You had a wonderful life. Inspires me.
Greetings from Nepal. wow
Tei tw sherpas bina jhan khatra manche thiyo bichara
Amazing footage and beautifully edited. Badass dudes!
You are Pro when you know when to quit. Badass professional climbers.
R.I.P. David Lama and Hansjörg Auer, two of the greatest alpine climbers of all times.
This is the best mountaineering of high altitude peaks that I've seen, and I've watched hundreds. Solemn prayers to David Lama & Hansjörg Auer who died in 2019 descending Howse Peak in Canada.
The mountain will always be there.
Much better to escape with your lives and try again next year.
Wogsy Kirk
True but sadly they were killed in an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies April 2019
“How did y’all get that shot?”
-Me during the whole video
Sometimes you climb the mountain. Sometimes you flee in terror. And a whole buncha variations between.
Like always.
holy crap man, climbers got my respect, the amount of discipline strength and bravery it must take to do something like this is absurd
was unprepared for the knife edge ridges. A single step right or left and you're done. While pushing your foot through snow to see where you can fit your boot. The conditioning you have to have to do that is incredible.
watching this video only confirms to me that i could never climb a himalayan peak - I was getting weak knees with some of the images - can't imagine being up there
True, but they use GoPro fisheye lens which makes everything look enormously much more steeper and surreal than it is.
Jan H I guarantee the slopes are just as steep at they look. Some parts even 90 degrees vertical slope.
@@24June91 there's a reason this mountain hasn't been successfully summited.
Victor E Everest is a easy one
gulag master it literally is it has 1% death rate that doesn’t even get Everest in the top 15
Amazing video. When/if they go back, I would love to see a full-length doc about the whole process. Meru style, but gnarlier.
They cant...they died in the canadian rocky mountains :(
Wise enough to know when to back off. I can only imagine how hard of a decision that was, after spending so much time, money and effort to get that far.
Just got back from the Annapurna region, blown away with the beauty and power of a land that demands respect and in no uncertain terms dictates that you will play by the rules of the mountains.......
Thanks for showing us what it takes to climb a mountain. rest in peace legends lots of love from Nepal