This is the first time I have seen your videos, but it won't be the last. I'm a retired firefighter due to a heart attack and stroke. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. I am afraid that my hiking and camping is done. These videos will help me to remember all the time I have enjoyed being in nature. Thank you young son. I will rely on you to take me there again. Thank you and God bless you.
I hope you beat cancer! Thank you for what you have given to the world in your job and life. I wish you all the best and many enjoyable video trips. I am no mountaineer, but I can appreciate them too :)
@@Nyctophora Thanks, my friend. All I can do now is hang on.I have left it in God's hands.I hope I get to see you on the other side. May God bless you and your family.
@@kirstenbell688 Thank you ,and God bless you and your family. My advice to you, is see all you can of this world. Please remember as hard as life is, there are still good and loving people out there. Live your life to the fullest, because it doesn't last long.
While I appriciate the subtitles, I just wanna say that your english is great. Even though you speak with an accent you can tell you know english very well. Kudos my friend!
I have no idea why youtube showed me your video since I'm not into hiking and nature stuff. But, when I got to see the breath taking scenary I got teary eyes. I'd like to thank you for letting me experience what you see through the video. Also, since English is not my mother tongue, you putting subtitles in the video comes with great help for better understanding of the video. I really appreciate that. Keep up the great work! 😊
I’m convinced some humans are part mountain goat. This young man is amazing. Thank you for transporting me. I experienced a kind of peace watching you. May you be continuously blessed.
Thank You. i am an ex Mountainere Based in Loch Lomond, Scotland. i discovered later in life (56) i have MS ! you have no idea the smile you gave this 'Auld Guy' who felt and wished for every sterp you made ! typing emotionally now as always as i remain. Cheers Young Fella x
Thanks for sharing your thoughts my friend! It truly means a lot to hear that! ❤️ We sometimes forget to appreciate the little things in life… until we lose them. And that can happen quickly. You cannot control what life throws at you, but you do have a choice… you can either give up, or take it as a challenge. I wish you all the best! Keep fighting and keep the young spirit alive! Thanks again! Much love, Andraž
🇬🇧 Hi Craig. I too have progressive MS, but for a a bit longer, 45 years. I also watch this with great interest and yearning for the days when just hiking was possible. But it's an alternative way of enjoying the whole adventure through another's eyes. Thank you Andraž for sharing this novel & intriguing video.
Beautiful part of the world Craig. Lisa is a lovely village Was raised in Ayrshire, moved to Oz in 01 Don’t let the bastards grind you down mucker strong 💪🏻
I'm with you, friend, see my - long-winded - comments above. It is so frustrating being stymied by life's buggerations. I have M.E. as well as 100% arthritis (8 joints total either replaced or 're-modelled') and mostly just remember my mountain highlights. At 67 I feel about 80 and never thought it would come to this, i.e., loss of independent ability to climb hills (you'll know my area, Wester Ross and all points north, nearly all hills really steep, few easy strolls). I thought I would be backpacking into my early 80s, and I may, one day be able to do short walks to great camping spots, most of the big stuff is now no longer on the cards. I wish you luck, sir, and hope you are still able to enjoy your own memories of wild places and groovy bivouacs.
Alpine Marmot (Marmota Marmota). First marmot ever I saw, when my cousins took me up Mont Blanc as a teenager. Mother's family is from Val d`Isere, and I spent Summers between there and Chamonix, climbing. Thank you for taking me along Andraz; it was much appreciated by this old guy (76), Can no longer climb thanx to arthritis, and it was wonderful to get out into the mountains again, if only on your shoulders, so to speak. Our souls belong to the high places.
Bravo, my uncle was in the 10th Mountain Division in WW2 and he became an expert climber, just had the strength and the ability to visualize where he was going. He said the greatest thrill of his life was climbing the Alps in Italy. He remembered how the locals gave them information about weather and things like that. He went back 2 years later and met a former German Soldier who was at Monte Cassino, and they talked about how glorious it was to be in the Alps. My Uncle Mo from the Lower East Side of NY to become a moutain climber.
@jerlewis4291 My father (who passed away in 1999 at age 81) also served in the 10th Mountain Division, 126 Engineer Battalion. Between the time they arrived in Italy in January 1945 and the end of the war in the first week of May he was repairing roads and bridges, often at night to avoid attracting fire from German positions at higher elevations. Sounds like your uncle was in a combat unit. Andraz - thanks for producing such an interesting video trip into those craggy mountains. That’s as much your territory as it is for those mountain goats! Great job! - George Coulter
As an Englishman from the north west of the country, I like to think my native lakes district is the most beautiful place on the planet, it simply cannot be beaten. But then I see videos like this and In realize it's just my English pride taking over, because you have captured some truly stunning scenery. Today you added another sub and I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks to you sir.
The uk is lovely but once youve seen the american west... Utahs might 5 the grand canyon yellowstone sierra nevadad Yosemite sequoias redwoods washington state Montana rocky mountains.. you will run out of adjectives
@edsteadham4085 no argument you are right but some other places on earth are amazing ive been the lakes uk they are beuitiful so are many others in there own right take a look
As a mother, seeing you take one hand off the ladder to look round, my heart STOPPED. I have to just say, I love your video and subscribed but as a mama... Please be careful! ❤❤❤😊
Your story about the eye problem is so true, last year my knees were getting gradually more and more sore until even a few stairs were difficult. When I finally went to a physiotherapist he was able to fix it easily, and I indeed got about 30% of my energy back overnight! (My quad muscles were misaligned causing inflammation in the knees). I should have gone for help much earlier but didn't even realize how bad I was feeling.
I just found your channel and I loveit! As a 63 year old from the Midwest in the US, this is something I won't be able to do. Thanks for showing me a whole new world
One of the few times the youtube algorithm recommended something interesting. I have a fear of heights, but that view is so breathtaking it makes me want to start climbing 😅lovveee the video, i'm now hooked on your channel 🫶
Him climbing up a freaking mountain one-handed a lot of the time on the HARD side freaked me out and then I realized well, he edited it and uploaded so he made it back ok so then I really enjoyed the ride. Doesn't mean I would climb down that wonky ladder like that though :)
I actually climbed the same route he did only in much better summer conditions and i can say it is amazing experience and yeah ladder without safety gear was a bit scary after that ascent
What I find most interesting about this video is that you see how well preserved and looked after the shelter is and that's because like minded people who push themselves in life treat it with respect. If that shelter was left on the middle of a high street it would be finished within 2 days.
One of the best you've done yet I think. Stunning images from the peaks, great bit of video sequencing - a bit busy though 7 people you saw!! Loved it.
Thank you Howard! I’m very glad to hear that, as I also think it’s one of my best work yet 😊. But yeah, very busy for our standards 🤣. Although it’s still a “ghost town” compared to how much visits the normal route receives in the summer haha. Wish you a wonderful weekend my friend! 🙌
Hi mate and G'day from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I'm new here but enjoyed you video reminded me off myself early days, please continue the good work. Philip. 😆🙏👉🇦🇺
All ailments take a certain amount of energy away from people so, it's not weird at all. I walked into this video thinking I'd watch a few minutes and my ADHD brain would get bored and move on, but I've made it to the 25 minute mark and my brain only stopped to respond to the energy your eye infection took. I'll be resuming. This is a nice video, I've enjoyed your journey very much.
A svizec in Slovenian is a Marmot in English. Small rodent mammal. That was a trip! You made it look so easy, but I was terrified you would fall. What an incredible view and so silent, not one sound until the wind picks up. Its so meditative. Absolutely beautiful, serene place to be, up there. Closer to 'god' in a sense. You can hear your heart beat. The little shelter was wonderful and life saving. The Tibetan prayer flags, and small shrine, cross, notebook, all makes you understand how much you depend on other humans. That was a moving experience. I don't know how you managed to film it while climbing, that was very tricky. Wonderful!!!
With proper planning, the right gear, and the ability to adapt to your surroundings, an overnight stay in an alpine shelter can be not only survivable but also a deeply rewarding experience, showcasing human ingenuity in the face of nature's challenges.
Only problem is that it is a SURVIVAL Shelter. It is not meant for people to make it part of their trip as a planned overnight spot, because then you run into trouble if people actually need it and too many people are there, because 3 groups decided to use it. Plus these things need to be maintained and the more people use it, without need the higher upkeep costs are.
@eberbacher007 Bivouacs/ survival shelters are commonly used by mountaineers/alpinists whenever you need an extra early start because of the snow conditions or if you’re climbing a hard and long route you might just need a bit more time, and a rested head. In my case, I live 3 hours away, and I needed an early start before the snow got too soft. There was noone else on the mountain, but if somehow someone magically appeared, I would have no problem packing my stuff and heading back down in the dark. I’ve got more than enough battery on my headlamps to hike through the whole night. And also, it’s not such a big deal if you spend the night just for fun. As long as you clean up after yourself, and take care of it. Just don’t stay more than one night, and don’t bring a big group. Also you said more people =more maintenance costs… but you missed one thing. That also means more donations. You can donate to the keepers, sometimes directly in the bivouac, other times, to the local alpine club.
Tonight is the first time I’ve seen your videos. I watch one already, this is my second. You are a very mindful and thoughtful young man. You’re gentle but fierce with your abilities and sense of adventure. Very admirable traits. I look forward to watching more. Stay safe.
Could you make a video about how you got started with mountaineering? Would be cool to see what it takes to learn the skills that you have, what your journey was to get to this level of skill and courage.
I cannot believe your strength and perserverence. You are in physically great shape - which obviously you have to be to do the climbing you do. Love watching you - your climbing skills are fantastic. After I left the above comment, I read many of the below comments. This is one of the best, most uplifting string of posts I have ever seen under a video. It is obvious you, Andraz, touch many people by your videos. So many people enjoy them - you are someone special, Andraz.
I’ve been watching your videos lately and they are all great!! Amazing work. They are so relaxing combined with your unpretentious demeanor make them really great to watch, the views up in the mountains are mesmerizing. I can’t believe you don’t have a million subscribers by now!! Good luck and keep safe out there
Just found your channel and I love it! Subscribed in the first 30 seconds ❤ I hope this channel grows beyond your wildest imagination! You are awesome!
I use a wheelchair and its truly breathtaking scenery all it takes a slip and you could become paralyzed its so isolated it would take a while for someone to find you stay safe !
Fantastic journey Andraz! Thank you for taking us there. I will not spoil the surprise, coming down the mountain ⛰️ 😳 … but it was scary to see it! I could not do this, I fear the heights. God bless you with health Andraz, and a healthy eye. I’m glad. 😊
Some of that stuff starting around 26:00. . .I can barely handle watching it. I am glad others have the courage and skills do climb like this. Thank you for sharing.
Andraž, hvala za še eno krasno pustolovščino! Pred kratkim sem našla tvoj kanal in se ne morem naveličat tvojih videov - super energija, razgledi, življenjske lekcije (in inovativni obroki hehe). Kar tako naprej in srečno! 😊
19:00 the Shiey reference(?) is brilliant. This is such a cool adventure and amazing to see the refuge perched on the edge if the mountain. Thanks for the video!
that ledge was absolutely terrifying to watch. also, the rock looks so similar to the rock in the mountains where I live, it's interesting to see the limestone eroding the same way in two wildly different climates
@@andrazegart i am in northern utah, which has a desert climate with a lot of limestone yes it is crumbly here, but not as much as your rock, as the climate preserves it well. of course the mountains here are much less rugged, and have had more time to wear down, so i believe that's part of the reason why
You're so right about taking the time to sort out small problems... They can change your whole psyche- and gradually chip away at your very soul- often without you knowing ! Can't believe you didn't ring the bell at the summit !
Hi Andraz - what a gift! While perusing mountain-related videos I stumbled upon you, and I am so glad I did. Like the firefighter below, I am restricted in what I can do re-mountains. While I hope that my arthritis and chronic fatigue may one day allow at least some limited mountain-y excursions (I live in NW Scotland, land of small but steep hills), I will need to lose the extra 15 or so kilos I gained during a period of 3 years after two big operations (and a total of 6 since 2013, and 8 this millennium), compromising my fitness and naturally making everything like carrying two full packs, one on my back, but one on my front too! I know the two situations - yours and mine - are very different, and I am 67 years old now, your comment regarding having a problem and fixing it really struck home. While I may never be able to do again what you did for this video, I DO hope to climb the hills once more in the amazing part of Scotland I have chosen to call home for the last third of my life. Wester Ross, Assynt, and Sunderland have some stunning hills, which I have only been able to look at these last few years, and your comments re-your eye infection and lost energy really spoke to me. Somehow this has given me the impetus to get on with losing the weight, and keep pushing onward. Finally - apologies for my verbal ramblings - the steel ladders reminded me of a fabulous walk I did on the Isle of Mull once. It is only a walk, on goat tracks, mostly just a few metres above sea level, and right by that sea - the Atlantic - so you have that all day. Just before the object of the day there is a steel ladder down a grassy and otherwise vertical drop. An older ladder lies against the ground below the newer one, and there is no way of knowing just how secure the newer ladder is or isn't... To add to the 'excitement' my friend, a quite petite woman fortunately, said No Way! So I got on the ladder, and she kind of got on too with me being her security blanket! I am a big guy, was still 95 kg of little fat back then, and although my friend was only maybe 55-60 kg, all I could do was hope the fixings held, since we had to return the same way... The objective, btw, was a 63 million year old fossilised tree, aka McCulloch's tree, after the man who first found it (he arrived by boat). It was worth the time, it took all day to do the return trip, and the ladder held for us too (-:)~ The columns of basalt all around the area are stunning, try googling it. Thank you again, if you have got this far, keep doing what you do, I love the quality of your filming, and editing too. Cheers Andraz!
WOW, that's scary as hell. I was so worried you were going to fall, even though I knew you obviously didn't. And that shelter being next to cliff is crazy scary too. I shouldn't have watched this before going to bed! But great video and gorgeous scenery! I'd never make that journey, so will have to live these experiences vicariously through brave people like you.
You’re freaking the heck out of me - walking along very thin paths - with long falls below. I can barely watch, want to back out of the video! ❤ BTW You’re right an infection can get very serious - mine turned into an undiagnosed heart failure - years of not having enough energy!
@ It didn’t take a scientist to figure that out - we all know that - but if you have a fear of heights - the fall’s the thing - far to long to consider what you did wrong in life before you die, eh?!
I love the shelter and the respect you showed. I’m from the US. If I needed to use the shelter I would make sure it was spotless when I went away as well I appreciate the folks who built it and those who use respect while staying in it
Great video man. First time I've come across your channel and I'll be back! But, as a Ukrainian, I couldn't believe you didnt fry those onions in the sausage grease! Hahaha Keep up the great work, and enjoy your adventures!
I actually am pulling the trigger on my semester abroad at the University of Maribor in Maribor, Slovenia. I hope that I will find some good spots to climb around that area next summer! Lots of love
Holly Moly Macaroni that was a great upload. Beautiful part of the world. Thanks so much. The 60m ladder looks scary AF. That creature is called a marmot in English
was "hiking" through youtube videos on Mountains- and found yours. Thank you for posting- such magnificent scenery that you are blessed to see! God bless you and grant you many, many more hikes!
This is the first time I have watched your channel. Nov 2, 2024. I like the way you film and show where you are going in advance. I have been thinking of starting my own channel but wasn't sure how to begin the filming. You do it so naturally. This gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you
That hike and view of the mountains was epic, can´t imagine climbing and filming under this conditions, sometimes I couldn´t watch. It was amazing but please take care.
Oh, my God, this is beautiful. Thank you for being brave, treating us to such gorgeous views; I am glad your eye issues got better (I've never seen your work before so, I don't know what they are), and PLEASE, keep being careful. Thank you for showing me such beauty I would never see, myself. Just stunning.
Might’ve been my best mountain meal yet 🤣. I think you missed the Kajmak, I already had it in this one hahah. Čevapi without Kajmak and onions should be considered a sin! 🤣
Thanks for taking me to such beautiful places! Your country is very beautiful as well... I live in Florida in the United States and seldom see Mountains.. A year ago I was in Denver Colorado to see musician Peter Gabriel in concert. That's the last time I saw Real Mountains. Florida is a very beautiful place as well.. Thank you so much for taking an old climber, camper, and hiker on a trip down memory lane... May your wildest dreams become your everyday reality! HAPPY TRAILS BROTHER!!
Stumbled across your work, and I really like. The standout was knowing that I am nit the only human on the planet that doesn't like hot (temperature) food.
Wonderful adventure. Those little ledge trails look so treacherous yet the views are spectacular. What really amazes me is not only are you hiking it you are doing it one handedly holding your camera on a stick with the other hand as you traverse these steep little goat paths.
This is why I love TH-cam. So people like you can take me on a journey I could never make myself 😍
Thanks for tagging along! 😊
Me too, and 10,000 more followers 😊
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Very true 😊
Im the austrian guy, nice to have meet you.
@@AnekPremium hey again!
It was nice to meet you too :)
It’s a small world, maybe we meet again one day 😀
G'day mate. Put another shrimp 🦐 🍤 on the BBQ 😅
@@samholdsworth420 He's Austrian, not Australian.
@@DoRullingsI definitely read autism and was like hey I’m that guy too
@@samholdsworth420i understood the reference, Mr. Lloyd
This is the first time I have seen your videos, but it won't be the last. I'm a retired firefighter due to a heart attack and stroke. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. I am afraid that my hiking and camping is done. These videos will help me to remember all the time I have enjoyed being in nature. Thank you young son. I will rely on you to take me there again. Thank you and God bless you.
I hope you beat cancer! Thank you for what you have given to the world in your job and life. I wish you all the best and many enjoyable video trips. I am no mountaineer, but I can appreciate them too :)
Sending you a hug and good cheer from Australia. ❤️
@@Nyctophora Thanks, my friend. All I can do now is hang on.I have left it in God's hands.I hope I get to see you on the other side. May God bless you and your family.
@@kirstenbell688 Thank you ,and God bless you and your family. My advice to you, is see all you can of this world. Please remember as hard as life is, there are still good and loving people out there. Live your life to the fullest, because it doesn't last long.
Wishing you the best mate. Also sending love and prayers from Australia ❤ thank you for your work as a firefighter
While I appriciate the subtitles, I just wanna say that your english is great. Even though you speak with an accent you can tell you know english very well. Kudos my friend!
Thank you, I try my best, so I really appreciate it! 🙏
i agree. no need to subtitle I think.
I like your accent
@@shutthedoor2052subtitles are nice for those of us whose hearing isn’t what it used to be. I agree though that he has excellent English.
why lie? its bad
I have no idea why youtube showed me your video since I'm not into hiking and nature stuff. But, when I got to see the breath taking scenary I got teary eyes. I'd like to thank you for letting me experience what you see through the video.
Also, since English is not my mother tongue, you putting subtitles in the video comes with great help for better understanding of the video. I really appreciate that.
Keep up the great work! 😊
Respect from a Slovenian stuck in Oakland CA... love hiking the Sierras, but there's nothing like our Julian Alps.
I’m convinced some humans are part mountain goat. This young man is amazing. Thank you for transporting me. I experienced a kind of peace watching you. May you be continuously blessed.
Me too!!
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Thank You. i am an ex Mountainere Based in Loch Lomond, Scotland. i discovered later in life (56) i have MS ! you have no idea the smile you gave this 'Auld Guy' who felt and wished for every sterp you made ! typing emotionally now as always as i remain. Cheers Young Fella x
Thanks for sharing your thoughts my friend!
It truly means a lot to hear that! ❤️
We sometimes forget to appreciate the little things in life… until we lose them.
And that can happen quickly. You cannot control what life throws at you, but you do have a choice… you can either give up, or take it as a challenge.
I wish you all the best! Keep fighting and keep the young spirit alive!
Thanks again!
Much love,
Andraž
🇬🇧 Hi Craig. I too have progressive MS, but for a a bit longer, 45 years. I also watch this with great interest and yearning for the days when just hiking was possible. But it's an alternative way of enjoying the whole adventure through another's eyes. Thank you Andraž for sharing this novel & intriguing video.
Beautiful part of the world Craig. Lisa is a lovely village
Was raised in Ayrshire, moved to Oz in 01
Don’t let the bastards grind you down mucker strong 💪🏻
I'm with you, friend, see my - long-winded - comments above. It is so frustrating being stymied by life's buggerations. I have M.E. as well as 100% arthritis (8 joints total either replaced or 're-modelled') and mostly just remember my mountain highlights. At 67 I feel about 80 and never thought it would come to this, i.e., loss of independent ability to climb hills (you'll know my area, Wester Ross and all points north, nearly all hills really steep, few easy strolls). I thought I would be backpacking into my early 80s, and I may, one day be able to do short walks to great camping spots, most of the big stuff is now no longer on the cards. I wish you luck, sir, and hope you are still able to enjoy your own memories of wild places and groovy bivouacs.
Wishing you peace and happiness, brother. 😊
Alpine Marmot (Marmota Marmota). First marmot ever I saw, when my cousins took me up Mont Blanc as a teenager. Mother's family is from Val d`Isere, and I spent Summers between there and Chamonix, climbing. Thank you for taking me along Andraz; it was much appreciated by this old guy (76), Can no longer climb thanx to arthritis, and it was wonderful to get out into the mountains again, if only on your shoulders, so to speak. Our souls belong to the high places.
I think that is called groundhog, too
Bravo, my uncle was in the 10th Mountain Division in WW2 and he became an expert climber, just had the strength and the ability to visualize where he was going. He said the greatest thrill of his life was climbing the Alps in Italy. He remembered how the locals gave them information about weather and things like that. He went back 2 years later and met a former German Soldier who was at Monte Cassino, and they talked about how glorious it was to be in the Alps.
My Uncle Mo from the Lower East Side of NY to become a moutain climber.
No, he was not. Stop talking shit.
@@MikeEsImpossiblecockroaches. You can find them anywhere
@@jerlewis4291 thank you for sharing his story!
I love hearing about the oldschool alpinism. They really were built different 💪
@jerlewis4291 My father (who passed away in 1999 at age 81) also served in the 10th Mountain Division, 126 Engineer Battalion. Between the time they arrived in Italy in January 1945 and the end of the war in the first week of May he was repairing roads and bridges, often at night to avoid attracting fire from German positions at higher elevations. Sounds like your uncle was in a combat unit.
Andraz - thanks for producing such an interesting video trip into those craggy mountains. That’s as much your territory as it is for those mountain goats! Great job! - George Coulter
First time watching one of your videos Andraz, and it won't be the last! What an amazing place! Thanks for taking us along with you, helps a lot!
Thank you so much!!
I really appreciate it 😊
As an Englishman from the north west of the country, I like to think my native lakes district is the most beautiful place on the planet, it simply cannot be beaten.
But then I see videos like this and In realize it's just my English pride taking over, because you have captured some truly stunning scenery.
Today you added another sub and I look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks to you sir.
The lakes is what I compere other places to I love Cumbria too
Why would you even think that if you have access to the internet and completely see this thousands of better-looking places on this planet?
The uk is lovely but once youve seen the american west... Utahs might 5 the grand canyon yellowstone sierra nevadad Yosemite sequoias redwoods washington state Montana rocky mountains.. you will run out of adjectives
@edsteadham4085 no argument you are right but some other places on earth are amazing ive been the lakes uk they are beuitiful so are many others in there own right take a look
As a mother, seeing you take one hand off the ladder to look round, my heart STOPPED. I have to just say, I love your video and subscribed but as a mama... Please be careful! ❤❤❤😊
Thank you, I appreciate your worries! ❤️
Your story about the eye problem is so true, last year my knees were getting gradually more and more sore until even a few stairs were difficult. When I finally went to a physiotherapist he was able to fix it easily, and I indeed got about 30% of my energy back overnight! (My quad muscles were misaligned causing inflammation in the knees). I should have gone for help much earlier but didn't even realize how bad I was feeling.
I just found your channel and I loveit! As a 63 year old from the Midwest in the US, this is something I won't be able to do. Thanks for showing me a whole new world
One of the few times the youtube algorithm recommended something interesting. I have a fear of heights, but that view is so breathtaking it makes me want to start climbing 😅lovveee the video, i'm now hooked on your channel 🫶
You are a part of the one percent of people on this earth that has the nerve to do something so amazing by your self 😊
Really nice to see him taking a moment to appreciate the people that have set up and maintained this awesome structure. Cheers!
Climbing in this dangerous environment and he's afraid of spiders😂 that's beautiful😜💕😂
Strange indeed, we live on a farm and we treasure spiders. We never kill one. They keep all the bugs out.. Also handy in such a cabine.
Especially at near freezing temperatures. 😂
Your comments about your eye infection were short and simple, but profoundly impactful as it applies to life in general. Thank you.
What a beautiful mountain! Thanks for bringing us along for the adventure!
I just stumbled across this video and the fact that you descended that ladder without being attached to the safety line freaked me out.
Him climbing up a freaking mountain one-handed a lot of the time on the HARD side freaked me out and then I realized well, he edited it and uploaded so he made it back ok so then I really enjoyed the ride. Doesn't mean I would climb down that wonky ladder like that though :)
I actually climbed the same route he did only in much better summer conditions and i can say it is amazing experience and yeah ladder without safety gear was a bit scary after that ascent
@@janezhrzenjak6541 Yeah I was thinking where's his cable tie-on? Thats what the lines on the side are for😮
I’m surprised at how rocky and broken up it is at the top. I imagined just solid rock. Very cool video, thank you.
After just looking at some video from Mars it makes me realise just how beautiful and precious is our little blue dot.
The fact that there are people out there with the confidence to do these amazing feats is always inspiring.
what was your fav bit of the video?
What I find most interesting about this video is that you see how well preserved and looked after the shelter is and that's because like minded people who push themselves in life treat it with respect. If that shelter was left on the middle of a high street it would be finished within 2 days.
Dang! When you didn’t cook your onions in your sausage juice a little part of me died.
Hahaha I like my onions raw when I eat them with čevapi 🤣
😂😂 as an Australian I also was surprised. 😅❤
I shed a tear for the fat in the snow. In that cold I would mop it up with the bread, but nice video.
Amen….kids….
Raw onion has its uses! This is a prime case
The refugio and the way it is kept is amazing. Everything was neat and clean.
I thought some onions for the cevapcici would be reeeally good and then you just pulled them out like it’s nothing high up the sky, good food mate 🤙
One of the best you've done yet I think. Stunning images from the peaks, great bit of video sequencing - a bit busy though 7 people you saw!! Loved it.
Thank you Howard!
I’m very glad to hear that, as I also think it’s one of my best work yet 😊.
But yeah, very busy for our standards 🤣. Although it’s still a “ghost town” compared to how much visits the normal route receives in the summer haha.
Wish you a wonderful weekend my friend! 🙌
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You and Foresty Forest TH-camr should get to together for a hike. You are each like a Mountain goat. Safe travels 🇨🇦
So glad to see a fellow FF fan here!!! Foresty forest, he lives in a van!!!!!! 😃😀😄
Climbing a mountain while holding a selfie stick. Impressive!
I think it’s attached to his ice axe
or his helmet more likely
@@totenfurwotan4478 yep. It’s attached to my ice axe, so I can still use it for self arrest in case I slide :)
Andraz this is a superb film, stunning views, proper mountaineering but you made it look like a country walk!
Thank you my friend! Much much appreciated ❤️
Hi mate and G'day from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 I'm new here but enjoyed you video reminded me off myself early days, please continue the good work.
Philip.
😆🙏👉🇦🇺
Thank you Philip!
I’m really happy to hear that 😊
I wish you a wonderful sunday!
Greetings from 🇸🇮
All ailments take a certain amount of energy away from people so, it's not weird at all. I walked into this video thinking I'd watch a few minutes and my ADHD brain would get bored and move on, but I've made it to the 25 minute mark and my brain only stopped to respond to the energy your eye infection took. I'll be resuming. This is a nice video, I've enjoyed your journey very much.
Thanks a lot! ❤️
I wish you a wonderul day 🙏
A svizec in Slovenian is a Marmot in English. Small rodent mammal.
That was a trip! You made it look so easy, but I was terrified you would fall. What an incredible view and so silent, not one sound until the wind picks up. Its so meditative. Absolutely beautiful, serene place to be, up there. Closer to 'god' in a sense. You can hear your heart beat. The little shelter was wonderful and life saving. The Tibetan prayer flags, and small shrine, cross, notebook, all makes you understand how much you depend on other humans.
That was a moving experience. I don't know how you managed to film it while climbing, that was very tricky. Wonderful!!!
With proper planning, the right gear, and the ability to adapt to your surroundings, an overnight stay in an alpine shelter can be not only survivable but also a deeply rewarding experience, showcasing human ingenuity in the face of nature's challenges.
Only problem is that it is a SURVIVAL Shelter.
It is not meant for people to make it part of their trip as a planned overnight spot, because then you run into trouble if people actually need it and too many people are there, because 3 groups decided to use it.
Plus these things need to be maintained and the more people use it, without need the higher upkeep costs are.
@eberbacher007 Bivouacs/ survival shelters are commonly used by mountaineers/alpinists whenever you need an extra early start because of the snow conditions or if you’re climbing a hard and long route you might just need a bit more time, and a rested head.
In my case, I live 3 hours away, and I needed an early start before the snow got too soft.
There was noone else on the mountain, but if somehow someone magically appeared, I would have no problem packing my stuff and heading back down in the dark.
I’ve got more than enough battery on my headlamps to hike through the whole night.
And also, it’s not such a big deal if you spend the night just for fun. As long as you clean up after yourself, and take care of it.
Just don’t stay more than one night, and don’t bring a big group.
Also you said more people =more maintenance costs… but you missed one thing. That also means more donations.
You can donate to the keepers, sometimes directly in the bivouac, other times, to the local alpine club.
And who are the keepers usually? The local town?
@@andrazegart interesante brat
@@pmalvestio1 the local alpine/mountaineering club :)
Tonight is the first time I’ve seen your videos. I watch one already, this is my second.
You are a very mindful and thoughtful young man. You’re gentle but fierce with your abilities and sense of adventure. Very admirable traits.
I look forward to watching more. Stay safe.
What beautiful terrain! Thanks for taking us along. Watching from Ohio, USA.
Could you make a video about how you got started with mountaineering? Would be cool to see what it takes to learn the skills that you have, what your journey was to get to this level of skill and courage.
Thank you Andras - a privilege to join you on this trek. As a new subscriber, I look forward to joining you on more adventures!
Dude I love the little shelter. What a sigh of relief when you make it to that.
Great video! That part of Italy just south of Austria is truly beautiful!
I cannot believe your strength and perserverence. You are in physically great shape - which obviously you have to be to do the climbing you do. Love watching you - your climbing skills are fantastic.
After I left the above comment, I read many of the below comments. This is one of the best, most uplifting string of posts I have ever seen under a video. It is obvious you, Andraz, touch many people by your videos. So many people enjoy them - you are someone special, Andraz.
I really appreciate the trouble you have gone to Andraz to bring us this beautiful footage. Thank you and much love from Ireland!
You are a blessing to the TH-cam community :) At least I feel this way, for the pure joy you have for taking us on your epic journey, thank you ❤
best thing iv seen on youtube in years, thanks for letting me join you on this journey.
Absolutely love the channel and super glad to have stumbled across it!!!!! Stay safe and keep the excellent content coming.
I’m glad there was no sign on the door saying “occupied”. ❤️🏴😎
Up there you have no sign. Everyone is on survival mode.
I’ve been watching your videos lately and they are all great!! Amazing work. They are so relaxing combined with your unpretentious demeanor make them really great to watch, the views up in the mountains are mesmerizing. I can’t believe you don’t have a million subscribers by now!! Good luck and keep safe out there
Svizec looks like what we call a marmot! Cheers, Andraz!
Yup, it’s a marmot… I just couldn’t remember the name 😅
Greetings!
I went skiing once in Slovenia around 1996. Absolutely breathtaking country you have there.
Here he is in Italy actually
Been here since 2 years ago, amazing to see you grow Andraz 🙏 Well deserved.
Thank you so much Tommy!!
I really appreciate you for sticking around 😊🙌
Just found your channel and I love it! Subscribed in the first 30 seconds ❤ I hope this channel grows beyond your wildest imagination! You are awesome!
I use a wheelchair and its truly breathtaking scenery all it takes a slip and you could become paralyzed its so isolated it would take a while for someone to find you stay safe !
Paralyzed? Unlikely. Crushed to death in a fall off the mountain? Highly likely.
Fantastic journey Andraz! Thank you for taking us there. I will not spoil the surprise, coming down the mountain ⛰️ 😳 … but it was scary to see it! I could not do this, I fear the heights. God bless you with health Andraz, and a healthy eye. I’m glad. 😊
In term of mountaineering video, nobody come close to you at the moment. Keep going (safely ahah) !
Thank you so much! ❤️
It truly means a lot to hear that 🙏
Some of that stuff starting around 26:00. . .I can barely handle watching it. I am glad others have the courage and skills do climb like this. Thank you for sharing.
I've never seen a mountain shelter like that. And to think it's withstood 70 years.
Warm Regards from Reno, nevada, U.S.A.
Excellent ! Thanks for taking us along. The amount of effort it took to build the bivouac and ladder is amazing. Beautiful climb.
I felt like I was about to fall the whole time I was watching this…..so glad you didn’t slip, I would have fell out of my chair I was so tense!
glad you back to business after resolving your back issues bro! Hello from Ecuadorian Andes!
Andraž, hvala za še eno krasno pustolovščino! Pred kratkim sem našla tvoj kanal in se ne morem naveličat tvojih videov - super energija, razgledi, življenjske lekcije (in inovativni obroki hehe). Kar tako naprej in srečno! 😊
Hvala, cenim! 😊🙏
En lep začetek tedna ti želim!
Lep video,srečno še naprej!👍🇸🇮👏
19:00 the Shiey reference(?) is brilliant. This is such a cool adventure and amazing to see the refuge perched on the edge if the mountain. Thanks for the video!
yep, also noticed shiey reference 😂
that ledge was absolutely terrifying to watch. also, the rock looks so similar to the rock in the mountains where I live, it's interesting to see the limestone eroding the same way in two wildly different climates
Hahah the ledge was the least terrifying part of the tour 😅.
Ohh nice, is yours also so crumbly?
Also where are you from my friend?
@@andrazegart i am in northern utah, which has a desert climate with a lot of limestone
yes it is crumbly here, but not as much as your rock, as the climate preserves it well. of course the mountains here are much less rugged, and have had more time to wear down, so i believe that's part of the reason why
Für Menschen, die gerne in der Natur sind, ist dein Video sehr spannend und ein tolles Highlight, vielen Dank ❤
Him talking casualy about his eye infection while doing this climb. 😮 I guess it's that easy if you are experienced and have no fear of heights.
You're so right about taking the time to sort out small problems...
They can change your whole psyche- and gradually chip away at your very soul- often without you knowing !
Can't believe you didn't ring the bell at the summit !
That bivouac would be a cozy refuge if you were caught in a bad storm.
Hi Andraz - what a gift! While perusing mountain-related videos I stumbled upon you, and I am so glad I did. Like the firefighter below, I am restricted in what I can do re-mountains. While I hope that my arthritis and chronic fatigue may one day allow at least some limited mountain-y excursions (I live in NW Scotland, land of small but steep hills), I will need to lose the extra 15 or so kilos I gained during a period of 3 years after two big operations (and a total of 6 since 2013, and 8 this millennium), compromising my fitness and naturally making everything like carrying two full packs, one on my back, but one on my front too! I know the two situations - yours and mine - are very different, and I am 67 years old now, your comment regarding having a problem and fixing it really struck home. While I may never be able to do again what you did for this video, I DO hope to climb the hills once more in the amazing part of Scotland I have chosen to call home for the last third of my life. Wester Ross, Assynt, and Sunderland have some stunning hills, which I have only been able to look at these last few years, and your comments re-your eye infection and lost energy really spoke to me. Somehow this has given me the impetus to get on with losing the weight, and keep pushing onward. Finally - apologies for my verbal ramblings - the steel ladders reminded me of a fabulous walk I did on the Isle of Mull once. It is only a walk, on goat tracks, mostly just a few metres above sea level, and right by that sea - the Atlantic - so you have that all day. Just before the object of the day there is a steel ladder down a grassy and otherwise vertical drop. An older ladder lies against the ground below the newer one, and there is no way of knowing just how secure the newer ladder is or isn't... To add to the 'excitement' my friend, a quite petite woman fortunately, said No Way! So I got on the ladder, and she kind of got on too with me being her security blanket! I am a big guy, was still 95 kg of little fat back then, and although my friend was only maybe 55-60 kg, all I could do was hope the fixings held, since we had to return the same way... The objective, btw, was a 63 million year old fossilised tree, aka McCulloch's tree, after the man who first found it (he arrived by boat). It was worth the time, it took all day to do the return trip, and the ladder held for us too (-:)~ The columns of basalt all around the area are stunning, try googling it. Thank you again, if you have got this far, keep doing what you do, I love the quality of your filming, and editing too. Cheers Andraz!
Wishing you many more safe and fulfilling adventures. Thank you for sharing them!
Thank you for the kind wishes my friend! 🙏😊
The beautiful Alps.
Thank you for showing how big our world is by your journeys.🙏👏👏
I was hypnotized by this, i just realized i love mountains
WOW, that's scary as hell. I was so worried you were going to fall, even though I knew you obviously didn't. And that shelter being next to cliff is crazy scary too. I shouldn't have watched this before going to bed! But great video and gorgeous scenery! I'd never make that journey, so will have to live these experiences vicariously through brave people like you.
You’re freaking the heck out of me - walking along very thin paths - with long falls below. I can barely watch, want to back out of the video! ❤ BTW You’re right an infection can get very serious - mine turned into an undiagnosed heart failure - years of not having enough energy!
scientist found out not to long ago that it is not the fall that kills but the impact.
@ It didn’t take a scientist to figure that out - we all know that - but if you have a fear of heights - the fall’s the thing - far to long to consider what you did wrong in life before you die, eh?!
I love the shelter and the respect you showed. I’m from the US. If I needed to use the shelter I would make sure it was spotless when I went away as well I appreciate the folks who built it and those who use respect while staying in it
Great video man. First time I've come across your channel and I'll be back!
But, as a Ukrainian, I couldn't believe you didnt fry those onions in the sausage grease! Hahaha
Keep up the great work, and enjoy your adventures!
I actually am pulling the trigger on my semester abroad at the University of Maribor in Maribor, Slovenia. I hope that I will find some good spots to climb around that area next summer!
Lots of love
Holly Moly Macaroni that was a great upload. Beautiful part of the world. Thanks so much. The 60m ladder looks scary AF. That creature is called a marmot in English
Hahah thank you!
Yeah, I’ve got Marmot (brand) pants, so I should’ve remembered that 🤣
was "hiking" through youtube videos on Mountains- and found yours. Thank you for posting- such magnificent scenery that you are blessed to see! God bless you and grant you many, many more hikes!
Another fantastic video! Keep up the great work man. Greetings from the Austrian Alps in Vorarlberg.
Thank you my fellow neighbour! 🙏
Wish you a wonderful day!
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I enjoyed your video very much & stay safe my friend. Hello from the United States
My vertigo and I appreciate you climbing up here so we can see. 😅
This is the first time I have watched your channel. Nov 2, 2024. I like the way you film and show where you are going in advance. I have been thinking of starting my own channel but wasn't sure how to begin the filming. You do it so naturally. This gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you
love from Nepal brother i am following you when you had 336 subscribers take care yourself, be safe , be healthy and thanks for the amazing video
Ohh man, I can’t thank you enough. You’ve been my loyal supporter since the beginning! ❤️
Wish you all the best, brother! 🙏
That hike and view of the mountains was epic, can´t imagine climbing and filming under this conditions, sometimes I couldn´t watch. It was amazing but please take care.
Čestitke Andraž kot vedno.Varno in srečno na vseh poteh.Objem👍💯🧗♂️
Hvala za podporo! 😊
Oh, my God, this is beautiful. Thank you for being brave, treating us to such gorgeous views; I am glad your eye issues got better (I've never seen your work before so, I don't know what they are), and PLEASE, keep being careful.
Thank you for showing me such beauty I would never see, myself. Just stunning.
hahah this is legendary eating cevapi on 2k+ height, im expecting you to bring kajmak aswell next time !!
Might’ve been my best mountain meal yet 🤣.
I think you missed the Kajmak, I already had it in this one hahah.
Čevapi without Kajmak and onions should be considered a sin! 🤣
For real it must be great! Bosnian food just hits different
Thanks for taking me to such beautiful places! Your country is very beautiful as well...
I live in Florida in the United States
and seldom see Mountains.. A year ago I was in Denver Colorado to see musician Peter Gabriel in concert. That's the last time I saw Real Mountains.
Florida is a very beautiful place as well..
Thank you so much for taking an old climber, camper, and hiker on a trip down memory lane...
May your wildest dreams become your everyday reality!
HAPPY TRAILS BROTHER!!
It would take me months to do that and then I would need rescuing by helicopter😀😀😀 oh and forgot to say I hate heights
Hahah maybe you should stay away from mountains, just like I should stay away from swimming 🤣
Stumbled across your work, and I really like. The standout was knowing that I am nit the only human on the planet that doesn't like hot (temperature) food.
I like how people have spray-painted red dots to help guide you.
And I love those shelters for hikers...should be many more of them everywhere.
There's a lot of them, and we appreciate it
Gorgeous scenery! I marvel at the effort involved in hauling the building materials up the mountain.
I would love to stay in that shelter. I just don't have the gutts to get there 😢
Wonderful adventure. Those little ledge trails look so treacherous yet the views are spectacular. What really amazes me is not only are you hiking it you are doing it one handedly holding your camera on a stick with the other hand as you traverse these steep little goat paths.
100% Julius Kugy approved!
That’s a huge compliment!!
Thank you 😊
what a breath taking view, how i wish i can go up there😊 careful my friend...best regards from phils.
You are an ARTIST, Andraž! Every video you put out is a masterpiece!
Thank you, that means a lot! ❤️
Dude, you're part mountain goat. New subscriber. Love your content. Thanks for taking me to places I could never go at my age. Be safe!
I appreciate that, thank you! 🙌