Thanks very much, Mitchell! We really did have an amazing time, both on this climb and also when we got down because the town of Leukerbad has some freaking amazing mineral baths and we soaked for basically two days after! ❤️
You know when Adam has to say "this is messed up!", there is some *serious* crazy action going on! Once again, you have produced a masterpiece of both filming the action and documenting perfectly. This channel is like a Hidden Gem of the TH-cam world, you really deserve 10x the number of subscribers for what you are doing (and especially compared with people unboxing junk or playing computer games...)
Thanks so much, that is really great to hear! Ya we never understand why YT doesn't show us to more people, but ultimately it doesn't really matter. We're doing this to build an awesome community of people to share ideas and inspire each other with exciting and beautiful climbs, and that part of it's going great! ❤️
Thanks Dave! It's truly our pleasure to share these places -- sometimes we can hardly believe them ourselves, but filming and then sharing them with you guys helps us remind ourselves they really are as amazing as we thought when we were there! ❤️
Thank you very much -- we really appreciate that. It is often quite difficult to film on steep via ferratas because you have to hang on with one hand while manipulating the camera with the other. It means a lot to us that you understand that difficulty and think we handled it well! ❤️
I can only imagine the strength, endurance, and balance required to navigate that extreme climb. I marvel at these challenges you two undertake. Interesting that someone decided to construct this for others to enjoy. I'll watch.
Thanks so much -- yes this one is definitely a physical challenge, though fortunately since it came near the end of the trip we were in pretty excellent hiking shape after 6 straight weeks of mountaineering! Love that the Europeans put up these via ferratas -- they really are special. ❤️
Thanks very much! So glad you are enjoying these videos, and you are right -- we really did feel like we made the most of the trip, and already can't wait to come back! ❤️
Thanks so much -- it really means a lot to us that you've stuck by us all this time! And now we're back in Cali by the way, with some amazing Sierra adventures coming up this fall! ❤️
Haha thank you! Yes this hike definitely had a little of everything, including that pretty Sound of Music looking meadow! Our favorite was that vertical cave, but honestly the whole thing was really memorable. Very glad you enjoyed! ❤️
Wow, that route is so awesome and looks so fun! Views, caves, ledges, traverses, climbs, waterfalls, slack-line, everything you could possibly want from an adventure route. Makes me want to buy tix to Switzerland tomorrow. I loved seeing Elise's goofy side come out :) So glad you guys are having a great time!
Exactly, Matt -- literally everything you could ask for in an adventure, and we didn't even mention the best part! The town of Leukerbad, where you stay before and after this climb, has some of the worlds greatest hot springs. You'd better believe we hit that hot springs spa for multiple hours on two different days! Truly the best vacation ever -- you will not regret those tickets even though they are expensive AF right now. ❤️
Thanks Tricia, so glad you enjoyed it! It really is a spectacular place, and looking back on it now we wish we'd also included a little bit about the town of Leukerbad down below, because it was just beautiful and had the best mineral spas ever where we relaxed and recovered for two days after the hike. Highly recommend visiting! ❤️
There is not an outdoor/mountaineering/hiking/life-loving channel on TH-cam that is currently going as hard as you guys are. This content is presented perfectly. The immersion, commentary, fun, is unmatched. The hard work that is put into this is off the scale I'm sure. I'm 100% serious when I say you guys deserve to be picked up by Netflix! This video went hard, so awesome. Loved it!
Thanks so much for that awesome compliment, Jay -- you are making us feel stoked about showing you the Sierra fall hiking season! We have one more European episode this week, and then we'll start showing you some serious Sierra craziness and we're pretty sure you will love it! ❤️
Love the caves. Who is responsible for keeping the cables in perfect condition, and I hope they are very responsible! I guess it’s like going down the Grand Canyon on a mule, some thinks you just have to trust. Great job and once again breathtaking views! My feet were sweating watching the whole time. Thanks for risking your lives and getting such incredible footage, and having a fabulous time doing it. Love from Arizona 🏜🌈
Us too, Mary! It was our first time ever climbing upward through a cave like that, and we absolutely loved it! I think it's basically their version of the national park service that maintains the cables, and from what we've seen they do a really good job. But like you say, at some point you just have to trust and go with it! ❤️
Thanks Reinaldo! So glad you're enjoying it, and never say never. If you start with a couple of easier via ferratas and get used to trusting the harness and cables, you might find yourself on this beautiful climb sooner than you think! ❤️
Switzerland is deffo on my list of places to visit in my life time. This video also has some beautiful sights and intense climbs! don't know how you guys are so calm at that height!
Haha lots of practice! I've even started joining Adam on his snack spots, which is really helpful in terms of controlling altitude fears. You MUST go to Switzerland. So beautiful!! ❤️ --E
Yes! That makes us so happy to hear. We really hope that you will try it (and also the wonderful spa in Leukerbad afterwards!) and let us know how you like it! ❤️
Yes! That's what we like to hear. This is in our top 5 all time favorite via ferratas, and you will absolutely not regret it. It's got a little bit of everything, and fantastic views the entire way. Plus, then you can stay in Leukerbad and enjoy the spas for a couple of days after! ❤️
I see you keep escalating your videos - this was the best yet from your summer trip! Though I've never seen those "skewer" rebar steps - those things looked more dangerous in a slip or fall than the actual rock! Fantastic as always - love to you both for taking us along!
Haha yeah Jeff those "steps" are sketchy looking for sure -- though I guess at the point we were looking 3000 feet down a sheer cliff face we were just grateful for whatever we could step on because we didn't even notice at the time 😂
Congratulations! It is still one of our favorite via ferratas we've ever done. So happy you got to experience it! Can we assume you will be doing your recovery in the Leukerbad spas? We stayed two extra days because we loved those mineral pools so much! ❤️
Thanks Bruce! Yes the views from this thing were absolutely nuts. It was an incredible trip with many amazing climbs and views in a lot of countries, but after Zermatt and then Leukerbad we might have to give Switzerland the nod for the very best views! ❤️
You're not the only one who has said that, so we're actually starting to film some of the down climbs on our more interesting hikes. We might even do a whole separate video on down climbs later this year! ❤️
A 12 (twelve) minute long video is all it takes... I'm here in the Gloucestershire drizzle & my nervous system is shot watching you two.. I don't know how you do it.. Elise must have one totally chilled out Dad is all I can say Adam !!! All power to you both.. wow! 🤣🤣🤣
Haha Mark it's so funny you say that, because my dad was never chill whenever my brother and I would climb trees or do anything dangerous. He would always get really mad, especially if we got scraped up. So I think he's actually glad I'm with Adam because he feels like at least Adam knows what he's doing and will take care of me if I get hurt. Otherwise, he'd be super stressed about me out there climbing alone 😂 --E
Thanks Connor -- that is exactly what we were hoping for!! Sometimes the camera really doesn't get it, but so glad it did here because in person it was nuts!! ❤️
Wow, phenomenal video. What an adventure! I would love to hike this via ferrata someday. You have inspired me to see what kinds of training opportunities I can find in my area!
That is really great to hear! And remember if you don't have any via ferratas available nearby, you can always just top-rope at a climbing gym. It's great exercise, and great practice for placing your feet and also trusting your harness! ❤️
Totally true! One of our rules on these climbs is never to look at the view while moving, because it's way too easy to miss a hand or foothold. But wow, it was really something to see whenever we stopped to look around, which as you can imagine was pretty often! ❤️
Wait a minute! What feratta kit are you guys using? I don't see a shock absorber on them. They seem slimmer and slicker than what I know. Mind share what brand are they?
Sure Eugen -- these are not store-bought kits. I made them myself out of ultra-dynamic hi-rise construction tethers. This makes them heavier than the store-bought ones, but they are perfect for filming because they allow us to stretch away from the cable with the camera while still remaining safely connected to it. They are also extremely strong and durable, and because of the stretch in them do not require a shock absorber. I would not recommend this for most people, who should just buy one from a company, but for us the extra stretch is extremely valuable and well worth the extra weight. --A
truthfully im surprised a tv network hasnt offered u a tv gig.......your videos r so well done ,, u both r fearless,,, not everyone can scale these heights.. truly inspiring ..im surprised how little u bring on your adventures... u both never get an anxiety fear attack in som of those places? u 2 were born 4 this ............stay safe
Aw thank you -- ya where are those TV execs when we need them?!? That's a good question about anxiety attacks. It's very rare, but there was a point when we were doing that Oberrothorn traverse where the rock got loose and we were both just like, Turning Around Now! Also back when we did Galena Peak to Little San G traverse it was the same. Loose rock, where holds might break off in your hand, is the primary thing that scares both of us, and when we see it now combined with steep exposure we get the heck out of there! ❤️
This is crazy Elise, never taught you could get up theses awesome vertical climbing... Was sure someone would slip out or fall... Incredible views... That's absolutely something to remember for life... 😘🤗🙏✌️
Thanks so much, Serge! Yes you are right, it truly was one we'll never forget -- the verticals, the cave, the waterfalls, it all combined into something truly unique. Very happy you liked it! ❤️
Saving the best for last!! What an incredible way to cap off your adventure summer, such an incredible hike/climb!! Thanks as always for such great content, and I really don't understand why you don't have a million subscribers. I watch a ton of hiking, climbing, and trail/ultra content on YT and your stuff is the best!!
Thanks Dan! It really was incredible with all the views and drop-offs and then that crazy cave! And as far as capping off the trip, it was also perfect because we had two days after this climb to enjoy the incredible mineral bath spa in Leukerbad. Wow was that place nice! ❤️
WOW - You guys are amazing - breathtaking footage again! Love watching your videos and hope you guys come back to Switzerland soon again - many more mountains to climb here ;-) - but I would also love to hike in California at some time in the future.
Thank you so much, and yes you must come to California! The hikes in the Sierra have a lot of similarities to the alps -- epic heights, verticals, beautiful lakes below. You would love it! And we will most definitely be back to Switzerland. We adore it there. ❤️
Thanks very much, we're so happy to share this one with you! It was for sure one of the best times we had on the whole trip, not just on this incredible climb but also enjoying the town of Leukerbad for a couple of days. We will definitely be going back in the future! ❤️
Most amazing snack spot EVERY!!!!! I so wish I were young again to experience such amazing adventures as you guys do. This one in particular looks SO AWESOME!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing so I can live through you! Your trip to Europe was so amazing I have loved ALL your adventures! Please keep adventuring so us who cannot can live through you! You guys are INCREADIBLE!!!!!
David thank you so much for that kind and inspiring message! Just knowing that we're taking you to places you love to see is enough to keep us motivated and hungry to do more. And Adam agrees with you -- he absolutely loved that snack spot!! ❤️
Love the dicey snack spots and messed up exposure!! I'm doing a trip to Switzerland in August and you've definitely got me psyched for a Via Ferrata-(not necessarily this one)! Keep up the awesome videos. Great videography and I love y'all's enthusiastic and fun, yet down-to-earth attitudes!
Forrest we're so happy to hear you're going to do a via ferrata! We guarantee you will be hooked after the first one. Please let us know how it goes!! ❤
What a beautiful place, the views are wonderful, so cool to see you guys having a good time, looks like you need to get on with trad climbing, start out on some easy stuff, well have a great time thanks for sharing Larry Owens just got back from the Cirque of the Unclimbables perfect weather great climbing
We're on it Larry! Adam's going out with a friend for his first trad climb next month. Really looking forward to the possibilities that will open up for us once we progress. Cirque of the Unclimbables sounds heavenly! Glad you had fun!
Thanks so much -- very glad you enjoyed it! Yes it really was a wonderful place. So beautiful, and also very interesting climbing with that vertical cave and the tunnel and everything -- for sure one of the coolest via ferratas we have ever done. ❤️
Just love to watch the technique you both use, Elise is like a ballet dancer in the mountains. Super video and can not understand why you guys have not quadruple the amount of subscribers, but certain you will get there. Perfect captures and fab to watch you both. 🙂
Thanks so much, Angel, that is lovely to hear. So glad you enjoyed this one. Definitely one of our favorite climbs of the trip, and also one of our favorite towns -- Leukerbad (the little town down below us) is amazing! ❤️
Thanks very much for telling us that, John. The idea that we can be even a small inspiration to you guys is a lot of what fuels us one these really hard climbs. Just delighted that you're enjoying the videos, and lots more to come during fall hiking season! ❤️
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! GREAT snack spots! Does Adam still have pop tarts?🥰 Beautiful song, Elise. 😍So much fun sharing your adventures! Always appreciate your inspiration to live BIG!♥
Thanks so much, Barbara! Really happy you like the song, and yes the snack spots on this one were incredible. Adam is actually eating these little European waffle snacks on this one -- he says they're not as good as Pop Tarts, but he learned to like them ok as the weeks went by! ❤️ --E
You two are amazing. Even though you are roped up on these routes the exposure is pretty terrifying not for the faint of heart that's for sure. But the reward is when you are done you can view the footage from the safety of your living room and realize what an accomplishment this climb really was. They really allow a lot of permanent hardware to be left in place too. Better than any climbing wall for maximizing cardio and the muscles and it shows. Great video of your adventure. I did subscribe and will be going back looking at your previous videos.
Thanks very much for those kind words! Very happy you're going to be joining us for the future adventures, and hope that you also enjoy watching the videos we've already done. There's quite an extensive archive from the last few years, including about a dozen via ferratas and some really cool big mountains -- hope you like them! ❤️
I love you guys, you make these climbs look easy.... and I know they are not... Elise has great strength and courage to tackle such huge climbs...and never complains ..wow !. Is there an easier way down ??
Thanks Martin! Yes there is an easier way down on most of these via ferratas where you can just hike down around the back side, but on this one we messed up and took a super sketchy goat path down the gulley! The bad news was we slipped on our butts a couple times, the good news was we got to see a lot of really cute mountain goats! ❤️
From the Netherlands, Europe, I love your great videos! Beautiful environments and such positive vibes in it! Hiking in the mountains is my passion, but this is really awesome to watch! 😊
Thanks Adrienne, that makes us so happy to hear! Now that we know your passion is hiking in the mountains, we really hope you'll be able to come and visit the Sierra in California at some point too. It's not as famous as the Alps, but it is just as beautiful and with hundreds of amazing climbs and mountain lakes -- you would love it! ❤️
Thanks Chris! It's our pleasure -- we love sharing these kinds of adventures. Not only is it fun to introduce others to places they might not have know about, but also it's great for us to kind of relive the excitement ourselves as we edit the videos and then talk about the adventures with you guys. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHardYa I bet! Many times you probably dont want to look down, but seeing it later in video for years to come is worth it! Video is such a great technology, we can share experiences in a way that we would otherwise never get to see, cause I sure as hell don't see myself on trails like that! Maybe if I were younger. But that's why we got people like you doing it and sharing! :)
Tell you what I think... as I read everyone's comments and agree with them and wonder how to express how ALL your content from this trip is truly absolutely breath taking and your personalities create an awesome video! Bravo! Thank you!
Thank you so much! Really happy you've been following the whole trip, because it was our favorite trip we've ever taken and we feel that all the different adventures are connected to one another. Glad that you feel the same way! ❤️
I need for this great couple to make a video of GOING DOWN this hike. My wife and I think the only way down would be a chopper. I don't see how you could lower yourself to each peg without falling. We are very amateur hikers and love this channel. We live next to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland and spend most weekends there hiking. Heading there today. 😁
Jamie that makes us so happy to hear that you guys are love the channel, and also that you're going out hiking today! Fortunately almost all of the European via ferratas have a trail down the back side of the mountain so you don't have to down climb the face -- which would be brutal! Sometimes the trails down are very steep and an adventure in themselves, like on our climb of Tomaselli, but definitely better than having to climb back down the face! ❤️
Thanks Jeanette! Yes Daubenhorn was definitely one of our favorite climbs of the whole trip -- just the sheer verticality and then going through that crazy cave, it just had it all! ❤️
You both are so crazy. But then how else would we be able to experience this most amazing experience !? And what’s with that tight rope walk in between !? I nearly switched off the video as it is so scary 😳 My goodness. Hats off to you both and best wishes to you guys. 👍
Thanks so much -- really happy you are enjoying these! Yes this climb had so much crazy vertical exposure, and even though we knew we were safe from being clipped into the cables it still sometimes messed with our minds a little just to look down and see that long of a drop below! ❤️
Thanks Peter! Well, you just may get your wish. After Adam takes early retirement next year, he's going to re-do his Wilderness First Responder certification and we're going to start doing some guided group hikes and climbs in the coolest places we've been -- Alps, Dolomites, Iceland, Kilimanjaro, and of course our beloved Sierra! ❤️
Nice channel folks! Even the Gemmi Via is the only one, I never did. It`s just too high for me ;)) Instead Kandersteg (on the other site of the gemmi summit) also has a beautiful one.
Thanks so much, Marco! We come back to Europe every year to climb and do via ferratas, and we will for sure put Kandersteg on our list for the next visit!! ❤️
I am baffled by the intensity of your European trip! It´s amazing what you put into a single journey: Mont Blanc, Dolomites, Austria, Switzerland! And, I think it´s time for a shout out to the guys who installed and maintain those crazy via ferratas! And they are free to use!
Well said, Lothar! We second your shout-out to everyone involved in putting up and maintaining the cables. They are just an incredible resource, and add so much joy and adventure to the already amazing hikes in the Alps and Dolomites! ❤️
And, oh, nicely done... Daubenhborn or Gemmi was the main attraction of my last year's via ferattas trip and only a stupid accident on Almenalp, one hour away from Leukerbad, interrupted my dream to ascend it. I am green with envy for your success but I congratulate you with all my heart. It is spectacular! Your really prepare for these, I can tell, tip top physical and psychological shape. What confuses me is the amount of water and clothing you're carrying. It seems light. I am not a big water drinker but 2 even 3l of water are needed on such a long climb plus, if bad weather strikes, it looks like you do not have a lot of clothing to protect you from the elements. I guess you are reseaching heavily the forecast and don;t go in case of so and so weather, right?
Thank you, and so sorry to hear you had an accident that kept you from Daubenhorn. The good news is that now you still have it to look forward to, and you will absolutely love it! It's just an incredible via ferrata in every way. We each carry 2 1/2 liters of water and layers of clothing in our packs. Perhaps it looks confusing because they hug the body so tightly, but each of them can carry 12 liters of stuff so we can pack quite a lot in them. You are right, we did research the forecast for this climb and picked the day that there was no chance of rain. But ironically, we still got pretty wet from that waterfall in the cave! ❤️
Aw thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot 🥰 This one definitely got scary in places but I think all the graded exposure training has really been paying off - it mostly just felt really exhilarating! So happy you enjoyed the adventure! -E
Thanks so much, Karin -- that is really lovely to hear and makes both of us feel great! As for getting down from via ferratas, there's usually a hiking trail you can take, but on this one we took a wrong turn and wound up coming down a super sketchy goat path! ❤️
Thanks Christopher, that is wonderful to hear! It's just the motivation we need as we gear up for some serious sufferfests here during fall hiking season in the Sierra! ❤️
You guys are absolutely friggin' nuts!!! That is insane! I sit hear spewing out my own commentaries as I watch this video, and most of them are four letter words. You two just keep your cool as you climb these walls thousands of feet above the ground. I'd freak out just 10 feet off the ground! Love to you both and BE SAFE!!!! 😬
Haha thanks Phyllis! We actually had to edit around a few four letter words ourselves on this one, especially when we were trying to climb up through that crazy waterfall in the cave 😂. Really happy you enjoyed it, and we promise to keep it safe! ❤️
A few things not featured in this video. Start early you'll be up there for the better part of the day (trust me when I say the decent is tricky when it's dark 😁 Take lots of water with you, the lower part is fully exposed and it gets really hot (also take food) At the 3 minute mark in the video is the only possibility to get off the route, a sign shows you the way down. Take it when you're tired at the midpoint, the hard bit is still to come from there. Please check the weather before you go up, remember you are basically climbing a very long lightning rod 😁as a climber I didn't think it was hard but you get a lot of air underneath your feet so be prepared
Guys, another magnificent climb. You had me gripping the arms of my lounger extra hard. I worked out today but not 3000 feet up, with ify cables. Thanks for doing the foot-work.
Thanks Jim! Ya this one was a workout for sure -- we just ate bread and cheese and sat in the Leukerbad spas for two days afterwards 😂. But we loved it, and very glad you enjoyed! ❤️
What a climb on rebar and cable. Straight up. Must take a lot of strength to do that. Filming makes it harder. Wonder how tough it was for the people who put in all the rebar and cable? You did a great job of filming as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, and you're right about the filming. You should see some of the ways that Adam has to hang off the mountain in order to get a lot of these shots -- it's like a sport unto itself! We actually met some guys installing new cable when we were going up Konigsjodler, and they were exactly as badass as you would expect! ❤️
That's great to hear, Catherine -- they were so intense in person, and we were definitely afraid they wouldn't come out right on camera because it's hard to capture that much depth. The cave was also amazing in person, but hard to capture on camera because it was so dark in there. Really glad you enjoyed this one! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I thought the cave worked well, too - it was dark, but it was part of the atmosphere to convey that wet, slippery and somewhat uneasy feeling. 👍
Umm loose cables?😮Omg...how do you know they're safe? Also, do you not share your treks down because they are so much more challenging? I literally sweat watching your videos but always look forward to them!:) I have come to adore you two and I truly enjoy seeing the world through your climbs (and your wonderful relationship!:) I get to see this beautiful world in ways I will never be able to without you guys! Cheers and prayers for your continued safety ❤🤗
Lorina thank you so much for saying that, it made both of us feel so special and happy! As for the cables, we didn't really understand why these ones were so loose. They were in great shape, so it wasn't wear and tear. Maybe there's something about the conditions on that mountain that requires looser cables than usual or something. But it definitely made the climb even more of a challenge! ❤️
Yes we honestly couldn't believe the views throughout all of our Switzerland climbs -- just an astonishing place! The climbing was really fun for us, but probably because we'd gotten in very good via ferrata shape by the time we did this one -- you definitely wouldn't want to start with it as your first! ❤️
This cover photo is really something else! What a challenging and beautiful climb. I would not want to do that cold and wet! 😅 Another amazing adventure from you two 🤩
But you definitely would want to go to those incredible mineral spas in town with us! We are definitely including Leukerbad when we do our group Switzerland trip -- you will love it! ❤️
jeez those safety harnesses feel like you're gonna trip over them! scary drop offs.... I got a visceral feeling watching the part coming out of the cave! And the snack spot!!?? 🤪 On separate note, doing another R2R2R in 4 days!! 😬
Whoa Thaddee that is crazy! You're a machine!! Wow, super impressed by that -- please let us know how it goes! Meanwhile, glad you liked the cave part -- it was both of our favorites because we'd never climbed up through anything like that before. ❤️
Thanks Steve! Ya we loved everything about this one -- it was so unique, and though very long it didn't feel that way because it kept changing with new interesting challenges the whole way up. ❤️
You guys are awesome. I love when you put the camera over the edge and show us the dropoff. It probably freaks most of us out. Keep up the good work. Have you done Havasupai Falls yet?
Thanks Michael! We really want to do Havasupai but the waiting list for that thing is insane! Once we're fully nomadic I think we'll just spend some time in that area and see if we can pick up a last minute pass from someone's cancellation. We def need to do it though! ❤️
wow, i wish i know about this when i was younger... now i am 78 and tore my quadriceps tendon 3 years ago looks like you got so used to the exposure that it was a non factor.. this looks likes just amazing endless fun
You definitely would have loved this one, Dennis -- and so happy we could take you on it virtually! You are right about getting used to exposure. We train for that pretty constantly, and even Adam's beloved snack spots dangling his feet over giant drops are a way of exposure training so that our heartbeats stay controlled and we don't freak out when it really matters! ❤️
Wow wow wow 🤩😍 we just did the Allmenalp klettersteig K4 in Kandersteg Switserland and loved it! Maybe we'll try the K4-5 at Daubenhorn, it looks amazing!
Yes Martijntje you absolutely must do it -- you will love it! Also, the mineral spas in Leukerbad are amazing too, and we highly recommend staying an extra day just to spend time bathing and relaxing. Meanwhile, we're going to put Kandersteg on our list for the next trip! ❤️
@LiveHardxLoveHard oh, I love spas 😊 thanks for the suggestion! The Gantrisch klettersteig is also in our neighbourhood and looks great with gorgeous views... hopefully the weather is good enough next week 🤞 oh, and extra extra bonus likes for filming on the difficult sections! I was like, "Yep, epic to film here, nope, not getting my phone out here" 😅🤣
@@mholscher Haha I have to give Adam credit for that one. Sometimes he's hanging his whole body on just one hand to get the right angle. Here's hoping you get great weather! ❤
I have to agree with some of the viewers, legs and arms work out watch down below the cold chill with the water fall everytime Elise takes a step my heart skips a beat ...are you both seriously nuts 😂😮😢 Thanks for sharing Adam & Elise safe travels and be safe
Thanks Andrea! Ya this one was a serious arms and legs workout, and we gave ourselves two whole days after just to chill out and soak in the mineral pools of Leukerbad. Totally an awesome adventure all the way around! ❤️
I wonder if you were both born without any fear of heights/falling or did you acquire it through practice? Do you enter these trips with detailed knowledge and have yourselves just prepared for every eventuality? Finally how long does this sort of effort last (up and down?). Its a remarkable way to document these remote areas. Well done again..
Very interesting questions! Adam worked his way through college and grad school as a roofer, so that's where he overcame his fear of heights (before that it was probably about average). For me, I'm still working through it and only really started 12 years ago when I met Adam and started doing his crazy adventures with him! We always gather a lot of beta before the trips if we can, so usually have a good idea of what to expect. Though sometimes the beta is wrong and we have to improvise. And as for time it really depends. Big marathon-length adventures can take all day -- 12 hours or more -- but medium ones like this we can usually do in about half that. Filming usually adds an hour or two, depending on the filming challenges we encounter (it's harder to film when hanging from a cliff, for example!). ❤️
Many years ago I visited Leukerbad and took the tram up to the top. I remember seeing the huge cliff face and carved into it was a switch back trail you could use to walk up instead of taking the tram. The guy standing next to in the tram said “see that trail? You could ride a bike up it!” I’ll ne’er forget that, I’ve never seen anything remotely like it since… and I have seen more than a few mountains in my time!
@paulmelde919 that switchback trail is the normal route and it is extremely easy. Plenty of people, elderly and kids are making thir way up to the top of the tram every summer. Via Feratta on the other hand is something else. Vertical most of the way and very long.
This video is amazing! I have always wondered what the view is from the via ferrata. I go hiking in Leukerbad ( Loeche) a lot but could never go mountain climbing 😅💚 salut from Switzerland
Salut! We often feel we are lucky to live near the Sierra, but living in Switzerland you are truly blessed in terms of beautiful hiking. Here's hoping you also go to those wonderful Leukerbad spas after your hikes -- we absolutely loved Leukerbad, and are going to go back for longer next time! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard oh yes! The Spas are the reason I discovered Loeche and my love for hiking. If you come back I'm sure you might love Die Gastlosen, it's definitely on my bucket list. And the Jaunpass is a super stunning area. There is Gruyère close and Bain de Charmey ( hot baths) which is a nice way to end the day after a gorgeous hike. I am so very grateful to live in this beautiful country. 💚 I watched your Rae lakes video yesterday, so very beautiful!
So few channels are as good as yours, I feel like I am a best friend of you two without ever meeting but is this not the essence of TH-cam! TY G @@LiveHardxLoveHard
What an inspiration you two continue to be! Thank you so much for taking us on these adventures. BTW- I love the musical interludes with voice! Please be careful out there.
Thanks so much for telling us that, and I really appreciate that you mentioned our music as well. It's great fun for us to write those songs and I love singing them, so really glad you're enjoying them! ❤️ --E
Fantastic! That must have been fun doing it in the off-season just before the snow. Totally agree with you about the exhilaration -- it's just amazing to traverse across that cliff face and look straight down thousands of feet into the valley below. ❤️
Thanks Jim -- this was one of our favorites places we went anywhere in Europe, both Daubenhorn and also the town of Leukerbad below it, which has amazing hot springs! ❤️
You know what would be cool? If you did a segment about the crazy people who go up and set the routes! How do they decide where to put the steps and cables? How do they actually set them? What makes you trust your life to them? At this point I suspect you both have mountain goat in your ancestry. While I still get vertigo each and every time I watch you hang off a cliff on what looks to be a piece of rebar, now I'm actually fascinated by the process of building a via ferrata :)
That is a fantastic idea -- we've been researching various aspects of the via ferratas, but would be amazing to meet with an expert about all the ins and outs and get it on film. Next time we're over there we will try and do it!! ❤️
Ya this one was pretty incredible! The vertical drops, the views, and that crazy cave all made it really special -- will definitely never forget it! ❤️
Wow! This just went to number one on my hiking bucket list. Thank you for this video. You guys are super adventurous. I love it. What a spectacular hike!
Yes Tony! We really hope you will do this one. It's got a little bit of everything, and is pure joy beginning to end. And make sure you give yourself and extra day in Leukerbad to enjoy the mineral baths -- they were almost as spectacular as the hike! ❤️
Hey you guys! So I am really researching this hard and plan on doing this next summer. I just want to make sure one detail. I came across information that said the starting point/trail head is 75 minutes from the town of Leukerbad and it’s marked by a white board. Is this correct?
Also do you have a recommendation for where to buy a climbing harness with the braking system rope? I’ve done a lot of hiking in the USA 14,000 footers and such but I’ve never had to use one of his harnesses with the ropes.
@@tonyc2570 Yes 75 min sounds about right for the climb, and you also have the option of taking a gondola and then traversing about 15 minutes across to the starting point. Don't remember the white board, but there's a trail going right to the start from the Gemmi gondola station, and the hike up takes you there as well, so either way just follow that trail from the station and you can't miss it. You will see the iron when you get to it!
Thank you so much! I basically want to see what you guys saw. That looked so incredible! So did you guys do the gondola with the 15 minute traverse or the other way?
Thanks Amanda! Yeah we absolutely loved this area -- the views are amazing from down below too, and we ended up staying in Leukerbad for two extra days just going to the hot springs, sipping wine and enjoying the views! ❤️
Pretty freakin' AMAZING.. I was thinking of the people who first climbed it, and and laid the cable, that would have been a difficult journey. And of course after the view, was thinking of the climb down, wish you could get a helio to pick you up :) .
Yes the very people who first put ferrata cables up were warriors - literally! The first via ferratas were put up by soldiers during WWI to establish strategic positions on top of the Dolomite mountains. And even though the people putting up new ones today have better and safer tools, they're still heroes in our book! Luckily the way down from Daubenhorn isn't too bad -- it's a nice trail down the back side. ❤️
My stomach was flipping the entire time that I watched this video, but I'm thrilled that you had the time of your life!
Thanks very much, Mitchell! We really did have an amazing time, both on this climb and also when we got down because the town of Leukerbad has some freaking amazing mineral baths and we soaked for basically two days after! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard We certainly earned that time in that beautiful town.
You know when Adam has to say "this is messed up!", there is some *serious* crazy action going on! Once again, you have produced a masterpiece of both filming the action and documenting perfectly. This channel is like a Hidden Gem of the TH-cam world, you really deserve 10x the number of subscribers for what you are doing (and especially compared with people unboxing junk or playing computer games...)
Thanks so much, that is really great to hear! Ya we never understand why YT doesn't show us to more people, but ultimately it doesn't really matter. We're doing this to build an awesome community of people to share ideas and inspire each other with exciting and beautiful climbs, and that part of it's going great! ❤️
Kinda unfair to group unboxing channels with gaming channels lol.
@@easysteezy58 indeed! I should have picked a better example. Apologies to all the gamers out there, I come in peace :)
My legs are shaking. Absolutely incredible! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Be safe out there! Looks like it's snowed already!
Thanks Dave! It's truly our pleasure to share these places -- sometimes we can hardly believe them ourselves, but filming and then sharing them with you guys helps us remind ourselves they really are as amazing as we thought when we were there! ❤️
Simply stunning! I truly appreciate the level of effort required to produce such professional and spectacular footage. Bravo!
Thank you very much -- we really appreciate that. It is often quite difficult to film on steep via ferratas because you have to hang on with one hand while manipulating the camera with the other. It means a lot to us that you understand that difficulty and think we handled it well! ❤️
I can only imagine the strength, endurance, and balance required to navigate that extreme climb. I marvel at these challenges you two undertake. Interesting that someone decided to construct this for others to enjoy. I'll watch.
Thanks so much -- yes this one is definitely a physical challenge, though fortunately since it came near the end of the trip we were in pretty excellent hiking shape after 6 straight weeks of mountaineering! Love that the Europeans put up these via ferratas -- they really are special. ❤️
Can you please tell me if smt goes wrong can you call for help?
The term “Making the best of your stay in Switzerland” has just won a new meaning thanks to your videos. Simply great!
Thanks very much! So glad you are enjoying these videos, and you are right -- we really did feel like we made the most of the trip, and already can't wait to come back! ❤️
Brilliant climb!
Thanks very much, Francis -- we loved doing this one. What an experience!! ❤️
Ever since I watched you two fly over the trails in Cali, you never cease to amaze me! So joyful and beautiful - thank you Elise and Adam!
Thanks so much -- it really means a lot to us that you've stuck by us all this time! And now we're back in Cali by the way, with some amazing Sierra adventures coming up this fall! ❤️
the hills are alive, with the sound of......o my god, a tight rope walk too. Those sure were beautiful views, dizzily so. Thanks for another one!
Haha thank you! Yes this hike definitely had a little of everything, including that pretty Sound of Music looking meadow! Our favorite was that vertical cave, but honestly the whole thing was really memorable. Very glad you enjoyed! ❤️
This is my favorite entertainment video of the week! I really enjoy these videos every single week! Thank you guys!
Miguel that is so awesome to hear -- really glad you're enjoying these, and lots more still to come before winter!! ❤️
That’s pretty bad ass. 🔥
Thanks Zac! It's a true classic, and one that genuinely lived up to the hype -- hard, but also really fun and interesting the whole way up! ❤️
Wow, that route is so awesome and looks so fun! Views, caves, ledges, traverses, climbs, waterfalls, slack-line, everything you could possibly want from an adventure route. Makes me want to buy tix to Switzerland tomorrow. I loved seeing Elise's goofy side come out :) So glad you guys are having a great time!
Exactly, Matt -- literally everything you could ask for in an adventure, and we didn't even mention the best part! The town of Leukerbad, where you stay before and after this climb, has some of the worlds greatest hot springs. You'd better believe we hit that hot springs spa for multiple hours on two different days! Truly the best vacation ever -- you will not regret those tickets even though they are expensive AF right now. ❤️
Nice video guys,the scenery was spectacular,i was squirming in my seat watching you 👍🏴🧗
Thanks Tricia, so glad you enjoyed it! It really is a spectacular place, and looking back on it now we wish we'd also included a little bit about the town of Leukerbad down below, because it was just beautiful and had the best mineral spas ever where we relaxed and recovered for two days after the hike. Highly recommend visiting! ❤️
There is not an outdoor/mountaineering/hiking/life-loving channel on TH-cam that is currently going as hard as you guys are. This content is presented perfectly. The immersion, commentary, fun, is unmatched. The hard work that is put into this is off the scale I'm sure. I'm 100% serious when I say you guys deserve to be picked up by Netflix! This video went hard, so awesome. Loved it!
Thanks so much for that awesome compliment, Jay -- you are making us feel stoked about showing you the Sierra fall hiking season! We have one more European episode this week, and then we'll start showing you some serious Sierra craziness and we're pretty sure you will love it! ❤️
Love the caves. Who is responsible for keeping the cables in perfect condition, and I hope they are very responsible! I guess it’s like going down the Grand Canyon on a mule, some thinks you just have to trust. Great job and once again breathtaking views! My feet were sweating watching the whole time. Thanks for risking your lives and getting such incredible footage, and having a fabulous time doing it. Love from Arizona 🏜🌈
Us too, Mary! It was our first time ever climbing upward through a cave like that, and we absolutely loved it! I think it's basically their version of the national park service that maintains the cables, and from what we've seen they do a really good job. But like you say, at some point you just have to trust and go with it! ❤️
Spectacular! Enjoying your hike that I will probably never do -too hard, too exposed, very high up. Thank for sharing.
Thanks Reinaldo! So glad you're enjoying it, and never say never. If you start with a couple of easier via ferratas and get used to trusting the harness and cables, you might find yourself on this beautiful climb sooner than you think! ❤️
Switzerland is deffo on my list of places to visit in my life time. This video also has some beautiful sights and intense climbs! don't know how you guys are so calm at that height!
Haha lots of practice! I've even started joining Adam on his snack spots, which is really helpful in terms of controlling altitude fears. You MUST go to Switzerland. So beautiful!! ❤️ --E
And you do it while filming each other! This felt like half an hour's experience of the most beautiful scramble. I'm so inspired to go try it.
Yes! That makes us so happy to hear. We really hope that you will try it (and also the wonderful spa in Leukerbad afterwards!) and let us know how you like it! ❤️
Added to my list. This looks like a fantastic Ferrata.
Yes! That's what we like to hear. This is in our top 5 all time favorite via ferratas, and you will absolutely not regret it. It's got a little bit of everything, and fantastic views the entire way. Plus, then you can stay in Leukerbad and enjoy the spas for a couple of days after! ❤️
I see you keep escalating your videos - this was the best yet from your summer trip! Though I've never seen those "skewer" rebar steps - those things looked more dangerous in a slip or fall than the actual rock! Fantastic as always - love to you both for taking us along!
Haha yeah Jeff those "steps" are sketchy looking for sure -- though I guess at the point we were looking 3000 feet down a sheer cliff face we were just grateful for whatever we could step on because we didn't even notice at the time 😂
Completed this yesterday, thanks for this amazing idea!! Think I need a few days to recover now 🤣
Congratulations! It is still one of our favorite via ferratas we've ever done. So happy you got to experience it! Can we assume you will be doing your recovery in the Leukerbad spas? We stayed two extra days because we loved those mineral pools so much! ❤️
WOW! That is incredible!! You two are quite a team!! Fearless!!! View are unheard of!!
Thanks Bruce! Yes the views from this thing were absolutely nuts. It was an incredible trip with many amazing climbs and views in a lot of countries, but after Zermatt and then Leukerbad we might have to give Switzerland the nod for the very best views! ❤️
Would love to see how you get down also on these spectacular climbs. Be Well.
You're not the only one who has said that, so we're actually starting to film some of the down climbs on our more interesting hikes. We might even do a whole separate video on down climbs later this year! ❤️
A 12 (twelve) minute long video is all it takes...
I'm here in the Gloucestershire drizzle & my nervous system is shot watching you two..
I don't know how you do it..
Elise must have one totally chilled out Dad is all I can say Adam !!!
All power to you both.. wow!
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Haha Mark it's so funny you say that, because my dad was never chill whenever my brother and I would climb trees or do anything dangerous. He would always get really mad, especially if we got scraped up. So I think he's actually glad I'm with Adam because he feels like at least Adam knows what he's doing and will take care of me if I get hurt. Otherwise, he'd be super stressed about me out there climbing alone 😂 --E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard OK if you say so... You're both very brave 😉
Great camera work, you really captured the sensation of vertigo! My heart rate was elevated the entire video.
Thanks Connor -- that is exactly what we were hoping for!! Sometimes the camera really doesn't get it, but so glad it did here because in person it was nuts!! ❤️
Wow, phenomenal video. What an adventure! I would love to hike this via ferrata someday. You have inspired me to see what kinds of training opportunities I can find in my area!
That is really great to hear! And remember if you don't have any via ferratas available nearby, you can always just top-rope at a climbing gym. It's great exercise, and great practice for placing your feet and also trusting your harness! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks so much for the tip, I’ll check out my local climbing gyms! 💛
What a view..simply awesome easy to get distracted.
Totally true! One of our rules on these climbs is never to look at the view while moving, because it's way too easy to miss a hand or foothold. But wow, it was really something to see whenever we stopped to look around, which as you can imagine was pretty often! ❤️
Wow! Amazing video 👌
Thanks Robert! Highly recommend this area, because it's not only beautiful but Leukerbad also has the MOST amazing hot springs!! ❤️
Wait a minute! What feratta kit are you guys using? I don't see a shock absorber on them. They seem slimmer and slicker than what I know. Mind share what brand are they?
Sure Eugen -- these are not store-bought kits. I made them myself out of ultra-dynamic hi-rise construction tethers. This makes them heavier than the store-bought ones, but they are perfect for filming because they allow us to stretch away from the cable with the camera while still remaining safely connected to it. They are also extremely strong and durable, and because of the stretch in them do not require a shock absorber. I would not recommend this for most people, who should just buy one from a company, but for us the extra stretch is extremely valuable and well worth the extra weight. --A
truthfully im surprised a tv network hasnt offered u a tv gig.......your videos r so well done ,, u both r fearless,,, not everyone can scale these heights.. truly inspiring ..im surprised how little u bring on your adventures... u both never get an anxiety fear attack in som of those places? u 2 were born 4 this ............stay safe
Aw thank you -- ya where are those TV execs when we need them?!? That's a good question about anxiety attacks. It's very rare, but there was a point when we were doing that Oberrothorn traverse where the rock got loose and we were both just like, Turning Around Now! Also back when we did Galena Peak to Little San G traverse it was the same. Loose rock, where holds might break off in your hand, is the primary thing that scares both of us, and when we see it now combined with steep exposure we get the heck out of there! ❤️
This is crazy Elise, never taught you could get up theses awesome vertical climbing... Was sure someone would slip out or fall... Incredible views... That's absolutely something to remember for life... 😘🤗🙏✌️
Thanks so much, Serge! Yes you are right, it truly was one we'll never forget -- the verticals, the cave, the waterfalls, it all combined into something truly unique. Very happy you liked it! ❤️
Saving the best for last!! What an incredible way to cap off your adventure summer, such an incredible hike/climb!! Thanks as always for such great content, and I really don't understand why you don't have a million subscribers. I watch a ton of hiking, climbing, and trail/ultra content on YT and your stuff is the best!!
Thanks Dan! It really was incredible with all the views and drop-offs and then that crazy cave! And as far as capping off the trip, it was also perfect because we had two days after this climb to enjoy the incredible mineral bath spa in Leukerbad. Wow was that place nice! ❤️
Wow! That's a great video. Incredible imagery and so scary I could barely stand to watch it!
Thanks very much! Yes some of the straight down drops on this thing were heart-pounding for sure -- very glad you felt it through the camera! ❤️
WOW - You guys are amazing - breathtaking footage again! Love watching your videos and hope you guys come back to Switzerland soon again - many more mountains to climb here ;-) - but I would also love to hike in California at some time in the future.
Thank you so much, and yes you must come to California! The hikes in the Sierra have a lot of similarities to the alps -- epic heights, verticals, beautiful lakes below. You would love it! And we will most definitely be back to Switzerland. We adore it there. ❤️
E is killing it! From Blanc emotion to badass traverser like that. It is a crazy 🤪 transformation. Journey.
Thanks Dan -- that means a lot to me!!! ❤️❤️ --E
You guys are awesome. Thank you for your excellent video. incredible views. It is pretty sketchy. Thank you Elise and Adam!
Thanks very much, we're so happy to share this one with you! It was for sure one of the best times we had on the whole trip, not just on this incredible climb but also enjoying the town of Leukerbad for a couple of days. We will definitely be going back in the future! ❤️
Most amazing snack spot EVERY!!!!! I so wish I were young again to experience such amazing adventures as you guys do. This one in particular looks SO AWESOME!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing so I can live through you! Your trip to Europe was so amazing I have loved ALL your adventures! Please keep adventuring so us who cannot can live through you! You guys are INCREADIBLE!!!!!
David thank you so much for that kind and inspiring message! Just knowing that we're taking you to places you love to see is enough to keep us motivated and hungry to do more. And Adam agrees with you -- he absolutely loved that snack spot!! ❤️
And my snack spot is the sofa watching Adam choosing his snack spot …
Love the dicey snack spots and messed up exposure!! I'm doing a trip to Switzerland in August and you've definitely got me psyched for a Via Ferrata-(not necessarily this one)! Keep up the awesome videos. Great videography and I love y'all's enthusiastic and fun, yet down-to-earth attitudes!
Forrest we're so happy to hear you're going to do a via ferrata! We guarantee you will be hooked after the first one. Please let us know how it goes!! ❤
What a beautiful place, the views are wonderful, so cool to see you guys having a good time, looks like you need to get on with trad climbing, start out on some easy stuff, well have a great time thanks for sharing Larry Owens just got back from the Cirque of the Unclimbables perfect weather great climbing
We're on it Larry! Adam's going out with a friend for his first trad climb next month. Really looking forward to the possibilities that will open up for us once we progress. Cirque of the Unclimbables sounds heavenly! Glad you had fun!
Wow. Amazing! What a wonderful, terrifying place!
Nicely done, you guys make it look easy!
Thanks so much -- very glad you enjoyed it! Yes it really was a wonderful place. So beautiful, and also very interesting climbing with that vertical cave and the tunnel and everything -- for sure one of the coolest via ferratas we have ever done. ❤️
Just love to watch the technique you both use, Elise is like a ballet dancer in the mountains. Super video and can not understand why you guys have not quadruple the amount of subscribers, but certain you will get there. Perfect captures and fab to watch you both. 🙂
Thanks so much, Angel, that is lovely to hear. So glad you enjoyed this one. Definitely one of our favorite climbs of the trip, and also one of our favorite towns -- Leukerbad (the little town down below us) is amazing! ❤️
WOW, AMAZING
I EVEN LACK THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE LANDSCAPE. IT'S FOR THESE AND OTHERS THAT IT'S WORTH LIVING!!
Thanks Joao! We feel exactly the same way -- doing these kinds of climbs in these kinds of places is the thing we look forward to most in life!! ❤️
You did it!!!! Very impressive, thank you for sharing this with all of us👍
Thanks very much! We absolutely loved this climb, and it's a pleasure to share it with you. So happy you enjoyed! ❤️
Guys…wow…my palms are sweating!!! Y’all are an inspiration, keep it up and be careful up there! We really enjoy your videos!
Thanks very much for telling us that, John. The idea that we can be even a small inspiration to you guys is a lot of what fuels us one these really hard climbs. Just delighted that you're enjoying the videos, and lots more to come during fall hiking season! ❤️
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! GREAT snack spots! Does Adam still have pop tarts?🥰 Beautiful song, Elise. 😍So much fun sharing your adventures! Always appreciate your inspiration to live BIG!♥
Thanks so much, Barbara! Really happy you like the song, and yes the snack spots on this one were incredible. Adam is actually eating these little European waffle snacks on this one -- he says they're not as good as Pop Tarts, but he learned to like them ok as the weeks went by! ❤️ --E
That was nuts but beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe guys.
Thanks Kim! We had an awesome time up there, and really stopped to enjoy the beauty as well. Already missing it!
You two are amazing. Even though you are roped up on these routes the exposure is pretty terrifying not for the faint of heart that's for sure. But the reward is when you are done you can view the footage from the safety of your living room and realize what an accomplishment this climb really was. They really allow a lot of permanent hardware to be left in place too. Better than any climbing wall for maximizing cardio and the muscles and it shows. Great video of your adventure. I did subscribe and will be going back looking at your previous videos.
Thanks very much for those kind words! Very happy you're going to be joining us for the future adventures, and hope that you also enjoy watching the videos we've already done. There's quite an extensive archive from the last few years, including about a dozen via ferratas and some really cool big mountains -- hope you like them! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I am sure I will enjoy them as one gets older it's nice to see others loving the adventures mountains offer us.
what a crazy lovely couple! Well done guys!🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much! Really glad you saw this one -- it was one of our favorite Swiss adventures ever!! ❤️
I love you guys, you make these climbs look easy.... and I know they are not... Elise has great strength and courage to tackle such huge climbs...and never complains ..wow !. Is there an easier way down ??
Thanks Martin! Yes there is an easier way down on most of these via ferratas where you can just hike down around the back side, but on this one we messed up and took a super sketchy goat path down the gulley! The bad news was we slipped on our butts a couple times, the good news was we got to see a lot of really cute mountain goats! ❤️
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From the Netherlands, Europe, I love your great videos! Beautiful environments and such positive vibes in it! Hiking in the mountains is my passion, but this is really awesome to watch! 😊
Thanks Adrienne, that makes us so happy to hear! Now that we know your passion is hiking in the mountains, we really hope you'll be able to come and visit the Sierra in California at some point too. It's not as famous as the Alps, but it is just as beautiful and with hundreds of amazing climbs and mountain lakes -- you would love it! ❤️
That was incredible! Thanks for taking us with you!
Thanks Chris! It's our pleasure -- we love sharing these kinds of adventures. Not only is it fun to introduce others to places they might not have know about, but also it's great for us to kind of relive the excitement ourselves as we edit the videos and then talk about the adventures with you guys. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHardYa I bet! Many times you probably dont want to look down, but seeing it later in video for years to come is worth it! Video is such a great technology, we can share experiences in a way that we would otherwise never get to see, cause I sure as hell don't see myself on trails like that! Maybe if I were younger. But that's why we got people like you doing it and sharing! :)
Tell you what I think... as I read everyone's comments and agree with them and wonder how to express how ALL your content from this trip is truly absolutely breath taking and your personalities create an awesome video! Bravo! Thank you!
Thank you so much! Really happy you've been following the whole trip, because it was our favorite trip we've ever taken and we feel that all the different adventures are connected to one another. Glad that you feel the same way! ❤️
I need for this great couple to make a video of GOING DOWN this hike. My wife and I think the only way down would be a chopper. I don't see how you could lower yourself to each peg without falling. We are very amateur hikers and love this channel. We live next to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland and spend most weekends there hiking. Heading there today. 😁
Jamie that makes us so happy to hear that you guys are love the channel, and also that you're going out hiking today! Fortunately almost all of the European via ferratas have a trail down the back side of the mountain so you don't have to down climb the face -- which would be brutal! Sometimes the trails down are very steep and an adventure in themselves, like on our climb of Tomaselli, but definitely better than having to climb back down the face! ❤️
@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks and much Love!
You joined Adam on the snack spot! Love the music towards the end w/ the choral responses and astonishing harmonies. Well done!
Thanks Mark! I've been having so much fun playing around with some of the songs to create those effects -- really delighted that you like it! ❤️ --E
Wow!!! How spectacular!! Y’all are amazing!!!
Thanks Jeanette! Yes Daubenhorn was definitely one of our favorite climbs of the whole trip -- just the sheer verticality and then going through that crazy cave, it just had it all! ❤️
You both are so crazy.
But then how else would we be able to experience this most amazing experience !?
And what’s with that tight rope walk in between !? I nearly switched off the video as it is so scary 😳 My goodness.
Hats off to you both and best wishes to you guys. 👍
Thanks so much -- really happy you are enjoying these! Yes this climb had so much crazy vertical exposure, and even though we knew we were safe from being clipped into the cables it still sometimes messed with our minds a little just to look down and see that long of a drop below! ❤️
So cool, love these videos. My palms get sweaty just from these epic scenes. Would be so cool to get to hike/traverse such climbs with you guys.
Thanks Peter! Well, you just may get your wish. After Adam takes early retirement next year, he's going to re-do his Wilderness First Responder certification and we're going to start doing some guided group hikes and climbs in the coolest places we've been -- Alps, Dolomites, Iceland, Kilimanjaro, and of course our beloved Sierra! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Oh man that's awesome, I'll keep checking out the updates that would be so awesome!!
This is just incredible! Adding to my bucket list for sure
So glad to hear that! This hike is an absolute classic, and you are going to love it. Please let us know how it goes when you do it! ❤️
Nice channel folks! Even the Gemmi Via is the only one, I never did. It`s just too high for me ;)) Instead Kandersteg (on the other site of the gemmi summit) also has a beautiful one.
Thanks so much, Marco! We come back to Europe every year to climb and do via ferratas, and we will for sure put Kandersteg on our list for the next visit!! ❤️
I am baffled by the intensity of your European trip! It´s amazing what you put into a single journey: Mont Blanc, Dolomites, Austria, Switzerland! And, I think it´s time for a shout out to the guys who installed and maintain those crazy via ferratas! And they are free to use!
Well said, Lothar! We second your shout-out to everyone involved in putting up and maintaining the cables. They are just an incredible resource, and add so much joy and adventure to the already amazing hikes in the Alps and Dolomites! ❤️
You two are so inspirational! Love your videos.
Thank you so much -- that makes both of us feel really great to hear!! ❤️
And, oh, nicely done... Daubenhborn or Gemmi was the main attraction of my last year's via ferattas trip and only a stupid accident on Almenalp, one hour away from Leukerbad, interrupted my dream to ascend it. I am green with envy for your success but I congratulate you with all my heart. It is spectacular! Your really prepare for these, I can tell, tip top physical and psychological shape. What confuses me is the amount of water and clothing you're carrying. It seems light. I am not a big water drinker but 2 even 3l of water are needed on such a long climb plus, if bad weather strikes, it looks like you do not have a lot of clothing to protect you from the elements. I guess you are reseaching heavily the forecast and don;t go in case of so and so weather, right?
Thank you, and so sorry to hear you had an accident that kept you from Daubenhorn. The good news is that now you still have it to look forward to, and you will absolutely love it! It's just an incredible via ferrata in every way. We each carry 2 1/2 liters of water and layers of clothing in our packs. Perhaps it looks confusing because they hug the body so tightly, but each of them can carry 12 liters of stuff so we can pack quite a lot in them. You are right, we did research the forecast for this climb and picked the day that there was no chance of rain. But ironically, we still got pretty wet from that waterfall in the cave! ❤️
Awesome and inspiring- thanks for posting
Thanks very much, and it's our pleasure -- we love sharing these adventures with you guys! ❤️
Wow! You both amaze me; I love watching your adventures. This has to be the scariest hike ever. Fantastic video!!!!!
Aw thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot 🥰 This one definitely got scary in places but I think all the graded exposure training has really been paying off - it mostly just felt really exhilarating! So happy you enjoyed the adventure! -E
I always wonder how you guys get down! You guys rock and I love watching your videos. I look forward to each one you guys do :) - Karin
Thanks so much, Karin -- that is really lovely to hear and makes both of us feel great! As for getting down from via ferratas, there's usually a hiking trail you can take, but on this one we took a wrong turn and wound up coming down a super sketchy goat path! ❤️
Y'all, I'm so jealous! Absolutely breathtaking! We only have 2 free via ferratas in this entire country. Have fun!
I know, isn't that crazy? Honestly not sure why more states haven't gotten on the ferrata bandwagon to increase tourism! ❤️
Awesome views...you guys are fearless!..living vicariously thru u both!
Thanks Nigel! It's a privilege to take you along with us, and this one was definitely a barn-burner!! ❤️
You two are awesome. Love watching all your videos 🤟
Thanks Christopher, that is wonderful to hear! It's just the motivation we need as we gear up for some serious sufferfests here during fall hiking season in the Sierra! ❤️
You guys are absolutely friggin' nuts!!! That is insane! I sit hear spewing out my own commentaries as I watch this video, and most of them are four letter words. You two just keep your cool as you climb these walls thousands of feet above the ground. I'd freak out just 10 feet off the ground! Love to you both and BE SAFE!!!! 😬
Haha thanks Phyllis! We actually had to edit around a few four letter words ourselves on this one, especially when we were trying to climb up through that crazy waterfall in the cave 😂. Really happy you enjoyed it, and we promise to keep it safe! ❤️
A few things not featured in this video. Start early you'll be up there for the better part of the day (trust me when I say the decent is tricky when it's dark 😁 Take lots of water with you, the lower part is fully exposed and it gets really hot (also take food) At the 3 minute mark in the video is the only possibility to get off the route, a sign shows you the way down. Take it when you're tired at the midpoint, the hard bit is still to come from there. Please check the weather before you go up, remember you are basically climbing a very long lightning rod 😁as a climber I didn't think it was hard but you get a lot of air underneath your feet so be prepared
Good tips!❤
@@LiveHardxLoveHard 😁
The snackspot is the best place to eat Swiss chocolates and admire the spectacular scenery around you.
Haha yes! We sometimes sit at these spots for 30 minutes or more, just really taking in all that amazing beauty. ❤️
Guys, another magnificent climb. You had me gripping the arms of my lounger extra hard. I worked out today but not 3000 feet up, with ify cables. Thanks for doing the foot-work.
Thanks Jim! Ya this one was a workout for sure -- we just ate bread and cheese and sat in the Leukerbad spas for two days afterwards 😂. But we loved it, and very glad you enjoyed! ❤️
Impressive :-) I am planning my Via Ferrata routes now and this is high on the list.. but not the first one ;-) Thx for the beautiful footage!
Our pleasure, Rob -- we look forward to hearing what you get up to! Please let us know if you find any amazing ones that we haven't done yet! ❤️
What a climb on rebar and cable. Straight up. Must take a lot of strength to do that. Filming makes it harder. Wonder how tough it was for the people who put in all the rebar and cable? You did a great job of filming as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, and you're right about the filming. You should see some of the ways that Adam has to hang off the mountain in order to get a lot of these shots -- it's like a sport unto itself! We actually met some guys installing new cable when we were going up Konigsjodler, and they were exactly as badass as you would expect! ❤️
Congratulation. This way is very very hard. Nice video and good job !
Thank you very much! Yes it was a very challenging climb with so much straight up vertical, but very fun as well. We're delighted you enjoyed it! ❤️
That was nuts! Those verticals really came out through the camera!
That's great to hear, Catherine -- they were so intense in person, and we were definitely afraid they wouldn't come out right on camera because it's hard to capture that much depth. The cave was also amazing in person, but hard to capture on camera because it was so dark in there. Really glad you enjoyed this one! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I thought the cave worked well, too - it was dark, but it was part of the atmosphere to convey that wet, slippery and somewhat uneasy feeling. 👍
Umm loose cables?😮Omg...how do you know they're safe? Also, do you not share your treks down because they are so much more challenging?
I literally sweat watching your videos but always look forward to them!:) I have come to adore you two and I truly enjoy seeing the world through your climbs (and your wonderful relationship!:) I get to see this beautiful world in ways I will never be able to without you guys! Cheers and prayers for your continued safety ❤🤗
Lorina thank you so much for saying that, it made both of us feel so special and happy! As for the cables, we didn't really understand why these ones were so loose. They were in great shape, so it wasn't wear and tear. Maybe there's something about the conditions on that mountain that requires looser cables than usual or something. But it definitely made the climb even more of a challenge! ❤️
Wow the views were spectacular the climbing for u two was insane.
Yes we honestly couldn't believe the views throughout all of our Switzerland climbs -- just an astonishing place! The climbing was really fun for us, but probably because we'd gotten in very good via ferrata shape by the time we did this one -- you definitely wouldn't want to start with it as your first! ❤️
This cover photo is really something else! What a challenging and beautiful climb. I would not want to do that cold and wet! 😅
Another amazing adventure from you two 🤩
But you definitely would want to go to those incredible mineral spas in town with us! We are definitely including Leukerbad when we do our group Switzerland trip -- you will love it! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard heck yes! Count me in!
jeez those safety harnesses feel like you're gonna trip over them! scary drop offs.... I got a visceral feeling watching the part coming out of the cave! And the snack spot!!?? 🤪 On separate note, doing another R2R2R in 4 days!! 😬
Whoa Thaddee that is crazy! You're a machine!! Wow, super impressed by that -- please let us know how it goes! Meanwhile, glad you liked the cave part -- it was both of our favorites because we'd never climbed up through anything like that before. ❤️
So freaking awesome. Excellent footage.
Thanks Steve! Ya we loved everything about this one -- it was so unique, and though very long it didn't feel that way because it kept changing with new interesting challenges the whole way up. ❤️
You guys are awesome. I love when you put the camera over the edge and show us the dropoff. It probably freaks most of us out. Keep up the good work. Have you done Havasupai Falls yet?
Thanks Michael! We really want to do Havasupai but the waiting list for that thing is insane! Once we're fully nomadic I think we'll just spend some time in that area and see if we can pick up a last minute pass from someone's cancellation. We def need to do it though! ❤️
wow, i wish i know about this when i was younger... now i am 78 and tore my quadriceps tendon 3 years ago looks like you got so used to the exposure that it was a non factor.. this looks likes just amazing endless fun
You definitely would have loved this one, Dennis -- and so happy we could take you on it virtually! You are right about getting used to exposure. We train for that pretty constantly, and even Adam's beloved snack spots dangling his feet over giant drops are a way of exposure training so that our heartbeats stay controlled and we don't freak out when it really matters! ❤️
Absolutely savage, the both of you so inspiring, living your best life 💪💪👌👌
Thanks very much, Lewis! Living our best life is exactly how we try to approach every day, and we love that you appreciate that! ❤️
Wow wow wow 🤩😍 we just did the Allmenalp klettersteig K4 in Kandersteg Switserland and loved it! Maybe we'll try the K4-5 at Daubenhorn, it looks amazing!
Yes Martijntje you absolutely must do it -- you will love it! Also, the mineral spas in Leukerbad are amazing too, and we highly recommend staying an extra day just to spend time bathing and relaxing. Meanwhile, we're going to put Kandersteg on our list for the next trip! ❤️
@LiveHardxLoveHard oh, I love spas 😊 thanks for the suggestion! The Gantrisch klettersteig is also in our neighbourhood and looks great with gorgeous views... hopefully the weather is good enough next week 🤞 oh, and extra extra bonus likes for filming on the difficult sections! I was like, "Yep, epic to film here, nope, not getting my phone out here" 😅🤣
@@mholscher Haha I have to give Adam credit for that one. Sometimes he's hanging his whole body on just one hand to get the right angle. Here's hoping you get great weather! ❤
did this one last summer- will be doing it again this year- best ferrata of switzerland
That's awesome you did it, Andrew! Yes no argument from us -- it is truly a classic VF. Just pure joy and adventure the whole way! ❤️
I have to agree with some of the viewers, legs and arms work out watch down below the cold chill with the water fall everytime Elise takes a step my heart skips a beat ...are you both seriously nuts 😂😮😢 Thanks for sharing Adam & Elise safe travels and be safe
Thanks Andrea! Ya this one was a serious arms and legs workout, and we gave ourselves two whole days after just to chill out and soak in the mineral pools of Leukerbad. Totally an awesome adventure all the way around! ❤️
I wonder if you were both born without any fear of heights/falling or did you acquire it through practice? Do you enter these trips with detailed knowledge and have yourselves just prepared for every eventuality? Finally how long does this sort of effort last (up and down?). Its a remarkable way to document these remote areas. Well done again..
Very interesting questions! Adam worked his way through college and grad school as a roofer, so that's where he overcame his fear of heights (before that it was probably about average). For me, I'm still working through it and only really started 12 years ago when I met Adam and started doing his crazy adventures with him! We always gather a lot of beta before the trips if we can, so usually have a good idea of what to expect. Though sometimes the beta is wrong and we have to improvise. And as for time it really depends. Big marathon-length adventures can take all day -- 12 hours or more -- but medium ones like this we can usually do in about half that. Filming usually adds an hour or two, depending on the filming challenges we encounter (it's harder to film when hanging from a cliff, for example!). ❤️
Many years ago I visited Leukerbad and took the tram up to the top. I remember seeing the huge cliff face and carved into it was a switch back trail you could use to walk up instead of taking the tram. The guy standing next to in the tram said “see that trail? You could ride a bike up it!” I’ll ne’er forget that, I’ve never seen anything remotely like it since… and I have seen more than a few mountains in my time!
Awesome!
@paulmelde919 that switchback trail is the normal route and it is extremely easy. Plenty of people, elderly and kids are making thir way up to the top of the tram every summer. Via Feratta on the other hand is something else. Vertical most of the way and very long.
You guys do the most awesome climbs! Come climb Mt. Rainier in the Cascades sometime!
Yes! We have a plan to come up to WA and do it this coming summer, along with the Enchantments and hopefully a couple of other volcanoes too! ❤️
This video is amazing! I have always wondered what the view is from the via ferrata. I go hiking in Leukerbad ( Loeche) a lot but could never go mountain climbing 😅💚 salut from Switzerland
Salut! We often feel we are lucky to live near the Sierra, but living in Switzerland you are truly blessed in terms of beautiful hiking. Here's hoping you also go to those wonderful Leukerbad spas after your hikes -- we absolutely loved Leukerbad, and are going to go back for longer next time! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard oh yes! The Spas are the reason I discovered Loeche and my love for hiking. If you come back I'm sure you might love Die Gastlosen, it's definitely on my bucket list. And the Jaunpass is a super stunning area. There is Gruyère close and Bain de Charmey ( hot baths) which is a nice way to end the day after a gorgeous hike. I am so very grateful to live in this beautiful country. 💚 I watched your Rae lakes video yesterday, so very beautiful!
@@naeimaify Thank you very much! We love getting recommendations, and will try Die Gastlosen and the other places for sure! ❤
Just crazy you two make me so proud!
Thanks so much, that is really lovely to hear. This was our favorite trip so far, and lots more to come! ❤️
So few channels are as good as yours, I feel like I am a best friend of you two without ever meeting but is this not the essence of TH-cam! TY G @@LiveHardxLoveHard
What an inspiration you two continue to be! Thank you so much for taking us on these adventures. BTW- I love the musical interludes with voice! Please be careful out there.
Thanks so much for telling us that, and I really appreciate that you mentioned our music as well. It's great fun for us to write those songs and I love singing them, so really glad you're enjoying them! ❤️ --E
I soloed this last year (‘22) before the snows arrived. The route is the most sustained & exhilarating VF I’ve done.
Fantastic! That must have been fun doing it in the off-season just before the snow. Totally agree with you about the exhilaration -- it's just amazing to traverse across that cliff face and look straight down thousands of feet into the valley below. ❤️
Fabulous ……. Wonderful video
Thanks Jim -- this was one of our favorites places we went anywhere in Europe, both Daubenhorn and also the town of Leukerbad below it, which has amazing hot springs! ❤️
You know what would be cool? If you did a segment about the crazy people who go up and set the routes! How do they decide where to put the steps and cables? How do they actually set them? What makes you trust your life to them? At this point I suspect you both have mountain goat in your ancestry. While I still get vertigo each and every time I watch you hang off a cliff on what looks to be a piece of rebar, now I'm actually fascinated by the process of building a via ferrata :)
That is a fantastic idea -- we've been researching various aspects of the via ferratas, but would be amazing to meet with an expert about all the ins and outs and get it on film. Next time we're over there we will try and do it!! ❤️
wow that's outrageous, serious exposure climbing up.!
Ya this one was pretty incredible! The vertical drops, the views, and that crazy cave all made it really special -- will definitely never forget it! ❤️
Wow! This just went to number one on my hiking bucket list.
Thank you for this video. You guys are super adventurous. I love it. What a spectacular hike!
Yes Tony! We really hope you will do this one. It's got a little bit of everything, and is pure joy beginning to end. And make sure you give yourself and extra day in Leukerbad to enjoy the mineral baths -- they were almost as spectacular as the hike! ❤️
Hey you guys! So I am really researching this hard and plan on doing this next summer. I just want to make sure one detail. I came across information that said the starting point/trail head is 75 minutes from the town of Leukerbad and it’s marked by a white board. Is this correct?
Also do you have a recommendation for where to buy a climbing harness with the braking system rope? I’ve done a lot of hiking in the USA 14,000 footers and such but I’ve never had to use one of his harnesses with the ropes.
@@tonyc2570 Yes 75 min sounds about right for the climb, and you also have the option of taking a gondola and then traversing about 15 minutes across to the starting point. Don't remember the white board, but there's a trail going right to the start from the Gemmi gondola station, and the hike up takes you there as well, so either way just follow that trail from the station and you can't miss it. You will see the iron when you get to it!
Thank you so much! I basically want to see what you guys saw. That looked so incredible! So did you guys do the gondola with the 15 minute traverse or the other way?
I love you guys. Thank you for the videos.
Rich that is awesome to hear -- thank you very much, and it's truly our pleasure to make and share these adventures! ❤️
Stunning views !!! 😮
Thanks Amanda! Yeah we absolutely loved this area -- the views are amazing from down below too, and we ended up staying in Leukerbad for two extra days just going to the hot springs, sipping wine and enjoying the views! ❤️
Pretty freakin' AMAZING.. I was thinking of the people who first climbed it, and and laid the cable, that would have been a difficult journey. And of course after the view, was thinking of the climb down, wish you could get a helio to pick you up :) .
Yes the very people who first put ferrata cables up were warriors - literally! The first via ferratas were put up by soldiers during WWI to establish strategic positions on top of the Dolomite mountains. And even though the people putting up new ones today have better and safer tools, they're still heroes in our book! Luckily the way down from Daubenhorn isn't too bad -- it's a nice trail down the back side. ❤️