I made it 2 days ago. No snow, but still hard. 9:30h. I know it’s not easy to hike and make a video at the same time. Good job and congratulations. You can proud of your father 🎉🎉🎉😊
I summitted Mt. Whitney last summer. It took me about 15 hours. There was 0 snow on the mountain. At 11K I started feeling the effects of altitude, so I descended, watched the sun come up over Lone Pine and began my ascent again. Those 99 switchbacks sucked, thought they would never end. It was definitely the hardest hike I've ever done but the feeling of summitting was euphoric and a moment I will always remember. Great job and Congratulations!
I did that hike many years ago. We camped at Trail Camp and summitted the next morning. That chute climb was not easy. Can't believe you did it it in plain shoes and no ice axe. Definitely a huge accomplishment. Congrats on your summit. PS- the 99 switchbacks are actually off to the left side of the mountain (if you're looking up from trail camp). They were evidently buried under the snow for your hike.
Thank you! I would have much rather backpacked it, but I couldn't get a permit! I also didn't expect THAT much snow! Thanks for the correction, I definitely could see where the trail was for 80% of the hike!
Congrats. Just did it last week. Perfect conditions. I am 67 years old. How old is your Dad? Two days up. Camped at Outpost and Trail. Camp. Help me understand- why do people do it in 1-day? It is so beautiful. Why walk in the dark? Why not acclimate? Is it just that people don’t have “the time”?
thank you! that amazing, I hope you had a great time. my dad is 49. I would have rather backpacked it, but I was only able to get a permit for the day hike. I chose to day hike specifically because of the permit situation. Maybe someday I'll do it again and backpack it. Although I think it would be much more difficult to carry a heavy pack!
Thank you so much for this video! I am hiking Mount Whitney with four friends at the end of August this year, 2023, and it was such a heavy snow year that I really appreciated seeing how you managed the snow and ice. It’s going to be my first time hiking such a huge hike and first time at that altitude so it’s definitely going to be an epic adventure.
Seriously wanted to give you a hug when you were getting emotional. I woulda felt the same….exhaustion, elation, emotion. Congrats to you and your pops
We were there on June 7th right after you! We got caught in a nasty snowstorm so we (nor did anyone else) summit on our day. Applying again this year though!
He is so tough! He working on hitting all the state high points in the US right now. His YT channel is @overthehillhiker3338 if you want to watch more from him!
Congratulations on a very epic and terrifying experience,please remember,life is about the journey and definitely not the destination but this summit is sublime.
We did do it really fast, I attribute it to the sliding down hill as much as we could. That really made a huge difference in time and effort level on the way down. Congrats on your summit! Your experience was probably a bit different than mine, but just as difficult. It’s not easy feat, in any length of time. Great job!
I climbed Whitney around this time last year with no snow on the trail and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Really enjoyed this video! Climbing that chute must have been toughhhhh!
This seems to be a very strenuous hike. Already the beautiful sunrise over the snowfields on the way up compensates for the great effort. But the view at the top just blew me away. Very exciting video. 👍👍🙂🙂
Thank you! it was a very tough hike, but Im so happy to have made it! You'll have to try again sometime! The views at trail crest to the summit are amazing!
I did Whitney as a Boy Scout on an overnight trip about 40 years ago. We had enough snow to throw snowballs, but it was a regular summer hike. I just subscribed to your channel, which is most unusual for me. I am very limited on my subscriptions and have zero channels like this one. Your willingness to be vulnerable and show your emotions makes the experience come to life, especially since you keep putting yourself out there. I’d love to see more solo hikes as it seems like your experience of these is even more dynamic. Still, I’m going to guess that you would prefer to have company for many reasons! Have you hikes/backpacked in Alaska? I took the family there for the first time in 2019 and was floored by its beauty and majesty. Still, when you are alone there, it is a serious level of being alone! Keep up the great work! I especially like the time-lapse video shots of the hike and the full 360 panoramic shots from your summits.
I would love to backpack this hike someday! Hopefully during a time with less snow! Thank you for subscribing! I truly love going on these trips, especially ones that challenge me. I also really enjoy my solo trip but it is nice to have company occasionally! I have not traveled to Alaska yet, but that is something that id love to do either this year or next! Thank you for your support! I put a lot of time and effort into these videos, Im glad you enjoy them.
Did the mountaineer's route back in August, 3rd attempt, this one finally a success. I will admit, I got teary eyed at the summit. Sprained my knee something bad though along the way, kept falling down a lot on the descent. I felt very ashamed for my guide putting up with me. If you're out there Nick, sorry about that, I know should have spoke up about it earlier, but I didn't want to turn back again after so many attempts.
I'm glad you made it and had a good time. Congrats! We're seeing a lot of people come to whitney underprepared and poorly equipped this year. Carry water, drink it. You felt lightheaded... probably due to altitude and dehydration. You get dehydrated up there just by existing, sweat or no sweat. Ice axe, crampons, and helmet are mandatory in those conditions. As is knowing how to use them. Microspikes are not appropriate in that environment off trail and on slopes. Being on that snow slope without that equipment has been lethal to quite a few people. Glissading (sliding) without an ice axe and helmet has also killed many peopel. On that slope, all it takes is one slip and you accelerate very quickly. A cloud can block the sun, or the ridge blocks the sun later in the day and turns the slope to ice again. Lots of people are posting videos like this and "teaching" people some very dangerous practices. You were very lucky indeed. Luck is nice, but next time come prepared and don't count on being lucky. SAR teams appreciate it.
I knew all the risks going into this hike. I am proud with what I was able to accomplish. Ive hiked in high altitude before so I knew that I was experiencing the beginning phases of altitude sickness. I am not recommending this hike for everything, Im simply sharing my experience in this video. As everyone has different fitness levels, skills and backgrounds. I spent a lot of time preparing for this hike physically, mentally and strategically. I don't think an ice axe would have made a big difference to my experience, my trekking pole worked really well on my descent. The snow was really slushy. Someone with all the "proper" equipment almost crashed into me as I was descending. I understand equipment is important but its of no use if people don't know how to use it. Safety also comes down to skill, strategy and execution. I felt confident with the way I approached this mountain. Thanks for watching.
@@trailandtravel This is called survivorship bias. Again, I'm really glad you had a good time and luckily did not get hurt. I hope you learned a lot for next time and I hope you change your preparation to avoid relying on luck. Cheers.
@@trailandtravel This dude brentcoe is correct. This could have turned out very deadly for you. Please bring an ice axe and boots the next time you do a hike like this.
Awesome! Ill be attempting it next week. Would recommend taking off your crampons/microspikes while glissading down the chute. Sounds counter intuitive but less dangerous withour them on your feet. Congratulations though!
Had to stop watching the moment I saw your choice of foot gear and lack of proper equipment for the conditions. You are very lucky that you made it home in one piece.
I understand your choice, and I was really confident in my choices. I brought all kind of gear and this is what I felt most comfortable in. Everything worked out quite well. I happy with my experience and my gear.
Spent 3 months mountaineering in Nepal, crampons are heavy and can often be more of a liability if you aren’t on snow pack that requires them for like more than an hour at a time. Otherwise you’re constantly switching back and forth and it’s just silly. I saw many nepali porters carrying 100+lb packs with worn boots and micro spikes on more treacherous mountains and mountain passes than Whitney
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I got permits for June 6th and your video gave me some hope that I’ll be able to summit ❤ I was wondering what hiking gear you brought and if you needed advanced mountaineering skills.. thank you in advance!
That's amazing. You will probably experience a lot less snow than I did. This year was less snowy than last. I brought microspikes however ti felt like they clogged with snow easily and were not very effective. Crampons would have been a better option.I don't have any mountaineering skills. However I quickly learned to use my poles to slow down my slide by pushing them deep in the snow and holding them in my arm pit. I have had a lot of comments on this video talking about how unprepared I was. I have a a lot of experience with hiking and felt comfortable the whole time. If you are not sure of any situation I would say just play it safe. I hope this was helpful!
Congrats on the summit. Mt. Whitney has a 33% success rate for a reason and you guys powered through. Some day you will look back at this video and see all of red flags you ignored and probably be very proud and maybe slightly embarrassed. That was an amazing hike and video... congrats you killed it.
I felt very confident in my abilities on this hike and I am proud with the outcome! I comfortably relied on all the training and research that I had been doing months before this hike (especially with the massive amount of snow Whitney got this year). This is NOT my first time hiking in snow, high altitude, or doing lots of mile with lots of elevation gain, though it may have seemed that way in the video. Thanks for watching!
@@trailandtravel you did an amazing job and I'm sure this won't be your last 14ner. Don't underestimate elevation sickness, it's both acutely dangerous and it increases your chances of a mistake on the way down. That's the red flag I am talking about.
@@trailandtravel us old people get jealous easily. At the end of running a marathon in my 20s I noticed my heart kind of flutter and just pushed through it. Nothing bad happened... years later I found out that's exactly how some people die going into afib. I had a similar experience at 12k ft in my 30s hiking in the sierras. When I watched your video I was auto triggered to warn you also a little jealous.
Amazing!! Congrats 💪🏼 your video is inspiring!! I’m attempting a third time this July 12th . Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully we are blessed with good weather
Thank you! You’ve got it! I hope you have great weather too. I’m sure the snow will be mostly gone by then but I’d bring some microspikes just in case. Do a few long hikes over 10,000 feet before whitney if you can. Bring a can of oxygen, electrolytes and maybe some caffeine to help with headaches. Also I’d recommend an app or gps to track, avalanche hit Whitney portal hard this winter, it’s hard to follow the trail. Good luck, I hope you can make it to the summit! It’s worth the difficult climb!
Great work attaining the summit! With the accomplishment achieved being your hardest hike ever, you can use it for comparison in the future. Whenever something is extremely difficult, you can say to youself that whatever you are doing is easy compared to Mt Whitney.
yes it was! I watched a many videos and read as many forums as I could preparing for this. In a record year like this it was difficult to gauge exactly what we would experience. Honestly I thought conditions would be worse. We had a great time, Ill remember this forever!
Glissading with a pole instead of an ice axe is seriously scary though I have done it in pinch. I would go to Mt. Shasta and take one of their one day mountaineering classes where they teach you all about glissading with a ice axe. It's a ton of fun.
I was surprised how well the hiking poles worked once I got the hang of it. The snow was basically slush by the time I was going down. There were hikers using ice axes that were just way more worried about sliding in the slushy snow. If I lived closer to shasta I would, that sounds like a blast.
Thanks for the video! I am hiking Whitney on June 22nd for the first time so this was helpful. Could I ask for your strava so I can look at your route?
I'm going on the 20th. What do you think about using the mini spikes instead of crampons and kiking poles instead of an ice ax? Just curious, I feel like I may be getting in over my head. Although I have been hiking for many years, not a lot of altitude above 9 or 10 thousand feet. Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Hopefully the snow will be more melted by then. My strava is www.strava.com/athletes/wforager Good luck on your hike!
I used the microspikes on the way day. They really didn’t make a difference. The slushy snow clogged they up really quickly and it was as if I didn’t have them at all. I hiked in Altra Lone Peak 6s and they have pretty good traction themselves. I also only used trekking poles, no ice axe. I was really grateful to have my poles, they make a world of difference! I’d did most of my training below 10,000 and only 2 long hike just about 10,000 prior to my Whitney hike. You should be okay, if you can sleep at the trailhead the night before it should help you acclimate a little bit. The trail is nearly 7,000 feet of elevation gain and most of that is above 10,000. The altitude and elevation gain are huge factors in this hike. It’s going to be really tough but I’m sure you can do it!
Congratulations… I actually made my ascent on 6.5.2013 and needless to say there was so very little snow that the switchbacks were very kind! Sorry you did not have additional time to spend up on the top, I camped at outpost camp and photographed the night sky, it is an awesome place indeed. I spent about 5 days getting acclimated by hiking Mt. Rose twice within a weeks time and spent time up at the ancient bristle pine cone Forrest near by. Need to protect your cardiovascular system so make sure you take time to acclimate when making such a transition …. As a physiotherapist I would never due an uncontrolled decent as I saw, protect you joints at all costs… you could seriously resent ending your passion for such adventures … Again, congratulations, check out the history of who built the 99 switchbacks…. It is an incredible accomplishment……. Best Always, David
I did months of training and loads of research prior to stepping foot on this mountain. Though I am not a physiotherapist, I studied exercise science and I am a personal training and spent 10 year of my childhood practicing gymnastics. I know my body’s limits better than most people and I have very good body control. I never felt totally out of control on the decent though it may have seemed like it. I think there is risk in everything we do on a daily basis. I’m happy with the result and the experience was incredible! Thanks for watching!
@@trailandtravelhi what kind of training did you do to prepare for this hike? What do you recommend I should do to prepare for this hike? Like did you do the stairmaster at the gym every day? Do you think it’s a good idea to get acclimated to the altitude prior to hiking? What kind of supplies did you bring with you on the trail, how much water?
Hello, I have several videos to show the type of hiking I did to prepare for this, you'll find them on my channel. I also do strength training regularly and that helped a lot. Yes I think thank acclimating is important, I slept at the trailhead the night before and that felt like it helped a little. If you can id spend a day or two up there prior to the hike to experience less of an altitude affect. Depending on the time of year you go there will be water to filter until you reach the 99 switch backs. be sure to bring at least 2 liters from the switch backs to the summit. supply included: trekking poles, rain jacket and rain pants, Beanie, headlamp, water filter system, 3 L camel back, lots of snacks, electrolytes, salt tablets, wag bag & TP.@@hlg2997
My wife and I will be attempting Mt. Whitney on June 18th. Not sure we will attempt the chute since the descent looks a little sketchy without proper equipment, but kudos to you and your dad for the grit it took to summit in such challenging conditions!
@@jeffgerbracht4186 Yes, we hiked. My wife made the summit, and I pooped out at the base of the chute. But the portal road is open for business, as is the campground. There is an avalanche field about a quarter-mile up from the start of the trail, but traversing directly across it gets you right back on the trail. If you are planning to go, make sure you have the trail loaded into a GPS device, as much of it is obviously, obscured by snow, and there are many, many false trails of footprints from folks wandering. And the snow ... man, there's a lot of it! Makes for a much more challenging journey.
@@escsniper Glad to hear you hiked. I've done Whitney twice, but never in the snow. I was taking the family to the Alabama Hills on 6/14 and the road was closed. So glad to hear whatever closed it has been fixed and the real hikers can get down to business.
sliding down made the decent really quick! we used all trails to keep us moving in the right general direction. My dad has done this hike before so he knew where we needed to go.
It was our first time. We got lost a lot between the 2nd and 4.5 mile areas... going up and back down. There were times the trail was only 10 feet away, but couldn't locate it. Snow covered and night made it difficult.
As a Sierra Guide congratulations. That you did this in one day and without sleeping at altitude saved you both from dangerous and potentially lethal altitude sickness Please suggest to people on your video this important consideration
4:35 ... That peak is not Whitney. You cannot see the peak from Trail Camp or anywhere below. I think the only time you can see the peak is at the beginning of the trail just above the Portal. The peak is visible from the Mountaineer's Route. Hiking in snow is arduous. I only hike this trail in late summer, as I prefer to avoid the struggle and see the terrain and the trail. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the clarification.. 😅 I would have rather climbed later in the season, however this was the only time I could get a permit. I actually feel really fortunate to get to experience the trail in this condition. It was a record snow year, I'm proud to have summited even with all the snow that was present. Also It will provide amazing contrast if I hike it again in better conditions. Thanks for watching!
Reading some of these comments is frustrating. It’s not badass to mountaineer unprepared. I just completed the chute and summit last week and please don’t attempt this without proper equipment. An ice axe and crampons are necessary and knowing how to self arrest. If you want to risk your own life that’s fine but in 2018 someone decided to go up without an ice axe and crampons and slipped and took out 4 people on the slide down. People broke bones and had head injuries because of one person’s poor decision to go up unprepared and inexperienced.
I defiantly understand where you're coming from. I felt like the poles turned out to be much better than an ice axe in my situation. It worked better to slow down my slide in the slushy snow than an ice axe. In fact someone with an ice axe almost took me out because he couldn't slow down. I was careful to stay away from others on my way down and did all the things necessary to keep myself and others safe. There were a lot less prepared people on the mountain that day. My dad gave his extra water to a guy who ran out of water at the top. We also came across a pair of hikers who said they were not big hikers and had never used an ice axe before but were trying to summit. Honestly I felt like I didn't all the training and did great with all the gear that I brought. I am happy with my climb and decent. Feel free to hold what ever view you'd like on my process and video, but I was one of the more prepared people on the mountain that day. I didn't feel anywhere near risking my life, I was really confident in my climb and decent. Thanks for watching.
I did this from the other side I think June 22, 2016. Almost no snow. Huge difference. Do you feel like you should have brought an ice axe or microspikes? I'm surprised you didn't bring them! Also, a tip- get Gaia gps for a hike this. much better for tracking than Strava or All trails. edit- I see you did have spikes!!
I did have microspikes, I used them on the way down. But they were easily clogged with slush and made almost no difference. Yes I think an ice axe would have helped a bit, but I figured it pretty well with just my trekking poles! I’m really glad that I had the poles at least. I’ll have to look into Gaia, thanks for the tip!
I have a pass for July 17. I have summited before 5 years ago with no snow. Can I do the route you did without an ice ax? I am from Alabama and have no clue how to use one. I loved your video and feel that if I were hiking with you or someone who knew the route it would be doable. Your thoughts?
My guess is that by mid July the snow will be gone. I don’t think you’ll need an ice axe. Is just keep an eye on the weather and trail reports before you gone. You should be fine though.
Do people ski there? I don't know anything about the mountain, but this is so neat. My dream is to hike the tallest peaks in every state (northeast done!), but obviously this one terrifies me lol
Yes people often climb up and ski down. It would have been a blast to ski down! That a really cool goal, lots of adventures await! I miss the northeast, I used to live in New Hampshire and LOVED it. It was a beast of a hike, but definitely doable with the right training!
@@trailandtravel I went to Keene State and then lived in NH for a few years :D also love it lol Mt. Washington is such a blast and I've skied Tucks before so the idea of skiing this sounds incredible. Thanks for responding! Def need to get into better shape before I even think about hiking this. You're a rockstar haha
Thank you! I didn't feel like they made a difference at all, especially when the snow became slush, they got clogged up and it was as if I wasn't wearing them at all. The majority of my hike I was just walking in my Altra Lone Peak 6s and they did just fine.
Awesome job! Congrats on an epic day. We’re those crampons or micro spikes? Looks like you had trail runners on. Or were they boots? I’m heading up in two weeks.
I used micro spikes on the way down. I wore Altra Lone Peak 6s, they had plenty grip on the way up. When it got slushy is when I put on the microspike, tough they didn't make a big difference. I was glad to have my Altras on the way down, they were light weight and dried quickly when they got wet.
@@trailandtravel no crampons at all?? You’re awesome! I was literally about to cancel my hotel reservation but after watching this I think I’m going to stick with it and give it a shot. Thanks again!
@@paulsheppard4124 no crampons! just microspikes. If you're a seasoned hiker, It's totally doable. Im sure the snow will be a lot more melted when you go. Good Luck!
CONGRATS!! That's fkn rad! I'm going solo on July 6th, it's my first time... looks like it took you 9 hours, is that correct?? I'm trying to figure out the best time to leave.
Thank you! It was an incredible experience. Yes, it the conditions we hiked in it took us about 9 hours to get to the top and about 14 hours total. Good luck on your summit! I hope it all goes smoothly!
@@frankros9244 It got a bit chilly as the sun was rising maybe 30 degrees once the sun was up it was fairly warm. the higher up you go the colder it is. We came down the chute around 1pm.
Amazing for how long the snow/ice last this year. Mount Whitney, the complete day hike timelapse POV without much talking : th-cam.com/video/AEBRkxbv_Sw/w-d-xo.html
@@trailandtravel By the way, forgot telling you - you need to buy a new water filter. Freezing temperatures break those 1-micron tubes, as the water left inside those tubes expend. BeeFree are the best. Cheers.
@@mistuhfan I know, BuT sHe diD heR reSearCh! TBH people who are unaware of the stupid things they are doing usually get away with it. Igornace is bliss
Doing this without an Ice Axe and Crampons was a pretty stupid decision. The Mt Whitney trail has a good runout (without rocks or talus) but people slip and die every year in this exact fashion, using only microspikes and no axe to self arrest. Because the snow was soft, and you got up there after the sun had hit it you were lucky enough to have decent conditions. Mountaineering with proper expeirence and gear is already a really dangerous sport, doing it with such minimal gear is really a dangerous decision. I dont say this to be rude or condescending, but it was your responsibility to resesrch the conditions up there and know this. I highly recomend looking into mountaineering accidents so you know its usually people hiking in this exact fashion. Seems like you had some out of control glissades (sliding down) already.
We did use crampons, they clogged with snow and we’re virtually useless. I has my trekking poles which turned out to be more functional than an ice axe. Obviously I did my research before I went. Reading forums, watching videos, looking at weather forecasts and training months in advance. This is not something I decided to do on a whim. We agreed before the hike that if anything became too dangerous we’d turn around, that was never the case. We are seasoned hikers and very comfortable in situations that you may think is “too much”. You don’t know us or our abilities. I was more concerned for others I saw on the mountain who said they have no experience in situations like this. Thank you for voicing your very concerned opinion, but we were very confident in our abilities. If you are just here to judge/criticize my videos, abilities or choices please stay off my channel. Thanks!
Pretty sure you didn’t actually research or have the experience to accomplish this. You got lucky. Going up that chute without the proper gear and then coming down as well. Those conditions aren’t meant for trail runners with microspikes. Nor are trekking poles an “ice pick,” it’s called an ice axe and you should know how to use it to self-arrest. #diditfortheviews
Ditto that. I would not go up the chute this year with anything less than moutaineering boots, 12 pt crampons an ice axe and some solid experience (or a guide/someone who has experience). That being said, great video and glad you made it up and back safely. Looks like you got a good weather window. Cheers!
You did great till you let loose with that 4 letter word that I can’t tolerate. Have to switch channels at that. Great example for any kids watching!!! 🙏😢
If you’re talking about that I think you are.. I said “I’m so f*cking proud of myself”. That’s a 7 letter word 🙃. My channel is not for children, obviously. My audience is primarily over 30 years old, I think adults can handle an emotional f word every now and again. Thanks for watching! 🥰
@trailandtravel. Adults don't swear. With maturity comes the ability to express one's emotions without relying on obscenities. Grow up -- and use a fucking ice axe next time.
lol, that is a very interesting opinion and I have to disagree. Adults have the options to speak as they wish. I can say the F word just like you can share your opinion on me saying the F word..
It’s just the Whitney trail with the switchbacks. Easy peasy, there is no need for any of that. But for extra challenge, they stopped by the Death Valley 😂 I’d just step on it and get through it as fast as my car is willing.
I’ve climbed Whitney three times, all different approaches. The first time, I was 14 and I climbed too fast and got altitude sickness and there was an unexpected blizzard in August. It’s a bear but so worth it. 🏔️
I made it 2 days ago. No snow, but still hard. 9:30h. I know it’s not easy to hike and make a video at the same time. Good job and congratulations. You can proud of your father 🎉🎉🎉😊
Congrats! It’s a tough hike! Thank you for watching!
I summitted Mt. Whitney last summer. It took me about 15 hours. There was 0 snow on the mountain. At 11K I started feeling the effects of altitude, so I descended, watched the sun come up over Lone Pine and began my ascent again. Those 99 switchbacks sucked, thought they would never end. It was definitely the hardest hike I've ever done but the feeling of summitting was euphoric and a moment I will always remember. Great job and Congratulations!
Thank you! It's crazy how strong the affects of altitude are. It felt like a huge accomplishment!
Theses a ton of snow this year obviously
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You slid down the mountain! Brilliant and it looked like fun!
I did that hike many years ago. We camped at Trail Camp and summitted the next morning. That chute climb was not easy. Can't believe you did it it in plain shoes and no ice axe. Definitely a huge accomplishment. Congrats on your summit. PS- the 99 switchbacks are actually off to the left side of the mountain (if you're looking up from trail camp). They were evidently buried under the snow for your hike.
Thank you! I would have much rather backpacked it, but I couldn't get a permit! I also didn't expect THAT much snow! Thanks for the correction, I definitely could see where the trail was for 80% of the hike!
Congrats. Just did it last week. Perfect conditions. I am 67 years old. How old is your Dad? Two days up. Camped at Outpost and Trail.
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Help me understand- why do people do it in 1-day? It is so beautiful. Why walk in the dark? Why not acclimate? Is it just that people don’t have “the time”?
thank you! that amazing, I hope you had a great time. my dad is 49. I would have rather backpacked it, but I was only able to get a permit for the day hike. I chose to day hike specifically because of the permit situation. Maybe someday I'll do it again and backpack it. Although I think it would be much more difficult to carry a heavy pack!
Amazing video, well done… You guys are badass
Thank you!!
Glissading sounds fun and scary with that height.proud of u gurl.!!❤ you rock it.!! Lucky you to be doing it with your dad.
It was fun and a little scary! Thank you!
Wow, amazing you guys did such a fabulous job you worked so hard you guys are rock stars
Love the video❤
Thank you!! It was tough, but so worth it!
Thank you so much for this video! I am hiking Mount Whitney with four friends at the end of August this year, 2023, and it was such a heavy snow year that I really appreciated seeing how you managed the snow and ice. It’s going to be my first time hiking such a huge hike and first time at that altitude so it’s definitely going to be an epic adventure.
That amazing! I hope you have a great time, take it slow and you will do just fine!
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Seriously wanted to give you a hug when you were getting emotional. I woulda felt the same….exhaustion, elation, emotion. Congrats to you and your pops
You are so sweet, thank you so much! It was quite the journey but it was worth every step!
Thank you so much for this video! Looking to summit in a few weeks. This has been inspirational, motivational, and informative. God Bless!
You got this! Thanks for watching!
We were there on June 7th right after you! We got caught in a nasty snowstorm so we (nor did anyone else) summit on our day. Applying again this year though!
Wow! we must have gotten really lucky with the good weather! I hope that you get to summit this year, It's truly amazing!
What a cool experience and even better that you got to share it with your Dad 😀 Really enjoyed the edit/music/story as well 👍🏻
It was an amazing experience! Thanks for watching!
YOUR DAD rocks! You are lucky to have him!!!
He is so tough! He working on hitting all the state high points in the US right now. His YT channel is @overthehillhiker3338 if you want to watch more from him!
Congratulations on a very epic and terrifying experience,please remember,life is about the journey and definitely not the destination but this summit is sublime.
Thank you! Oh yes, if there is one thing I’ve learned from all the hiking I do, is that it’s about the journey!
This is AMAZING!!! Really, really well done. Congratulations too! Thanks for sharing.
Awe thank you so much!
Climbed whitney in 93 shows you my age. Epic snowpack this year makes the sierra more beautiful than ever
I completely agree. It was an experience of a lifetime hiking Whitney with that much snow!
Awesome, great job by you both. 👏 Thanks for sharing ❤. I'll be there in a month.👍
Thank you so much! Good luck!
awesome. great job and congratulations! Great job on the video!
Thank you very much!
Wow you did it really fast. I went with friends on 6/6/23, the snow was really icy, took us a bit less than 22 hours.
We did do it really fast, I attribute it to the sliding down hill as much as we could. That really made a huge difference in time and effort level on the way down. Congrats on your summit! Your experience was probably a bit different than mine, but just as difficult. It’s not easy feat, in any length of time. Great job!
I climbed Whitney around this time last year with no snow on the trail and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Really enjoyed this video! Climbing that chute must have been toughhhhh!
Thank you! It was SO hard, but it made the summit so much sweeter. It’s such a tough climb and a huge accomplishment!
I love the fact that you did it with your dad. I've done it before and hope some day to climb it with my daughter. Cheers to you and your dad.
Thank you! It’s a memory I’ll never forget!
Bucket list. Can't imagine doing the hike this year after the snowfall. Epic!
Thank you! It was definitely a huge accomplishment. It was an incredible experience doing it in this much snow!
Epic!!!
It was, I had a great time!
This seems to be a very strenuous hike. Already the beautiful sunrise over the snowfields on the way up compensates for the great effort. But the view at the top just blew me away. Very exciting video. 👍👍🙂🙂
It was very challenging but so worth it! The whole experience was beautiful from the sunrise on!
Great job, my sister and I tried in exactly the same conditions a few years ago and didnt make trail crest. very inspirational!
Thank you! it was a very tough hike, but Im so happy to have made it! You'll have to try again sometime! The views at trail crest to the summit are amazing!
Congratulations on your summit! Heading there late June for mine. Thank you for the inspiration, well earned!!
Thank you! Good luck on summit! 🙌🏽
I did Whitney as a Boy Scout on an overnight trip about 40 years ago. We had enough snow to throw snowballs, but it was a regular summer hike.
I just subscribed to your channel, which is most unusual for me. I am very limited on my subscriptions and have zero channels like this one. Your willingness to be vulnerable and show your emotions makes the experience come to life, especially since you keep putting yourself out there. I’d love to see more solo hikes as it seems like your experience of these is even more dynamic. Still, I’m going to guess that you would prefer to have company for many reasons!
Have you hikes/backpacked in Alaska? I took the family there for the first time in 2019 and was floored by its beauty and majesty. Still, when you are alone there, it is a serious level of being alone!
Keep up the great work! I especially like the time-lapse video shots of the hike and the full 360 panoramic shots from your summits.
I would love to backpack this hike someday! Hopefully during a time with less snow!
Thank you for subscribing! I truly love going on these trips, especially ones that challenge me. I also really enjoy my solo trip but it is nice to have company occasionally!
I have not traveled to Alaska yet, but that is something that id love to do either this year or next!
Thank you for your support! I put a lot of time and effort into these videos, Im glad you enjoy them.
Great video, thank you! Hoping to summit mid-July
Thanks for watching! I hope you have a wonderful time on Whitney. Good luck on your attempt to summit! 🙌🏽
Epic!
yes it was!
So so cool! Love how you filmed this! Congratulations
Thank you!! I was difficult but also amazing!
Did the mountaineer's route back in August, 3rd attempt, this one finally a success. I will admit, I got teary eyed at the summit. Sprained my knee something bad though along the way, kept falling down a lot on the descent. I felt very ashamed for my guide putting up with me. If you're out there Nick, sorry about that, I know should have spoke up about it earlier, but I didn't want to turn back again after so many attempts.
Glad that you finally made it and got off the mountain safely! Its a really tough hike!
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS 👏👏👏👏👏🙏💯♥️
Thank you!! 🔥
Congrats on the summit 😎 friend an i planning on going in August
Thank you! Good Luck to you guys!
Those last 2 miles feel like 5 miles! Good for you for tackling it in the snow 🤘
Those last few miles are so tough! It was a tone of effort but so worth it!
just summitted yesterday, I cried at the top. I have neve been so proud of my body and myself.
I can totally relate, I was so emotional at the top. Congratulations, it's a HUGE accomplishment!
I'm glad you made it and had a good time. Congrats! We're seeing a lot of people come to whitney underprepared and poorly equipped this year. Carry water, drink it. You felt lightheaded... probably due to altitude and dehydration. You get dehydrated up there just by existing, sweat or no sweat. Ice axe, crampons, and helmet are mandatory in those conditions. As is knowing how to use them. Microspikes are not appropriate in that environment off trail and on slopes. Being on that snow slope without that equipment has been lethal to quite a few people. Glissading (sliding) without an ice axe and helmet has also killed many peopel. On that slope, all it takes is one slip and you accelerate very quickly. A cloud can block the sun, or the ridge blocks the sun later in the day and turns the slope to ice again. Lots of people are posting videos like this and "teaching" people some very dangerous practices. You were very lucky indeed. Luck is nice, but next time come prepared and don't count on being lucky. SAR teams appreciate it.
I knew all the risks going into this hike. I am proud with what I was able to accomplish. Ive hiked in high altitude before so I knew that I was experiencing the beginning phases of altitude sickness. I am not recommending this hike for everything, Im simply sharing my experience in this video. As everyone has different fitness levels, skills and backgrounds. I spent a lot of time preparing for this hike physically, mentally and strategically. I don't think an ice axe would have made a big difference to my experience, my trekking pole worked really well on my descent. The snow was really slushy. Someone with all the "proper" equipment almost crashed into me as I was descending. I understand equipment is important but its of no use if people don't know how to use it. Safety also comes down to skill, strategy and execution. I felt confident with the way I approached this mountain. Thanks for watching.
@@trailandtravel This is called survivorship bias. Again, I'm really glad you had a good time and luckily did not get hurt. I hope you learned a lot for next time and I hope you change your preparation to avoid relying on luck. Cheers.
@@trailandtravel This dude brentcoe is correct. This could have turned out very deadly for you. Please bring an ice axe and boots the next time you do a hike like this.
Will do
wow what an adventure
it was quite the climb, but worth every step!
Awesome! Ill be attempting it next week. Would recommend taking off your crampons/microspikes while glissading down the chute. Sounds counter intuitive but less dangerous withour them on your feet. Congratulations though!
Good luck! I'm sure there will be A LOT less snow when you attempt it!I hope you have a great time!
Nice video and Congrats on making it to the summit!
Thanks for watching, the views at the top made this all worth it!
Why no crampons or ice axe?
I did use crampons. The snow was so slushy that they just got clogged up and made virtually no difference.
@@trailandtravel good to know. I’ve been in “snowcrete” before several times in WA. Not fun.
@@trailandtravel Are you confusing microspikes for crampons? Because what you had on in the video are not crampons.
yes I was. and yes I only had micro spikes.
Congratulations 🎊
🙌🏽 thanks!
Had to stop watching the moment I saw your choice of foot gear and lack of proper equipment for the conditions. You are very lucky that you made it home in one piece.
I understand your choice, and I was really confident in my choices. I brought all kind of gear and this is what I felt most comfortable in. Everything worked out quite well. I happy with my experience and my gear.
Exactly. No crampons or ice axe... totally irresponsible.
@@mistuhfan Agreed
Spent 3 months mountaineering in Nepal, crampons are heavy and can often be more of a liability if you aren’t on snow pack that requires them for like more than an hour at a time. Otherwise you’re constantly switching back and forth and it’s just silly. I saw many nepali porters carrying 100+lb packs with worn boots and micro spikes on more treacherous mountains and mountain passes than Whitney
Thank you for this comment. I appreciate your perspective!
Nice video! Looks fun & Exciting & Maybe a little dangerous 😅 Beautiful views though ❤ Thanks for sharing
thanks for watching! It was all of the above lol. worth the tough effort though!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I got permits for June 6th and your video gave me some hope that I’ll be able to summit ❤ I was wondering what hiking gear you brought and if you needed advanced mountaineering skills.. thank you in advance!
That's amazing. You will probably experience a lot less snow than I did. This year was less snowy than last. I brought microspikes however ti felt like they clogged with snow easily and were not very effective. Crampons would have been a better option.I don't have any mountaineering skills. However I quickly learned to use my poles to slow down my slide by pushing them deep in the snow and holding them in my arm pit. I have had a lot of comments on this video talking about how unprepared I was. I have a a lot of experience with hiking and felt comfortable the whole time. If you are not sure of any situation I would say just play it safe. I hope this was helpful!
Congrats on the summit. Mt. Whitney has a 33% success rate for a reason and you guys powered through. Some day you will look back at this video and see all of red flags you ignored and probably be very proud and maybe slightly embarrassed. That was an amazing hike and video... congrats you killed it.
I felt very confident in my abilities on this hike and I am proud with the outcome! I comfortably relied on all the training and research that I had been doing months before this hike (especially with the massive amount of snow Whitney got this year). This is NOT my first time hiking in snow, high altitude, or doing lots of mile with lots of elevation gain, though it may have seemed that way in the video. Thanks for watching!
@@trailandtravel you did an amazing job and I'm sure this won't be your last 14ner. Don't underestimate elevation sickness, it's both acutely dangerous and it increases your chances of a mistake on the way down. That's the red flag I am talking about.
What a doucher of a comment!
🤷🏽♀️ I can see now that I was a bit reactive. I had been getting non stop negative comments on this video and just let me temper flair up.
@@trailandtravel us old people get jealous easily. At the end of running a marathon in my 20s I noticed my heart kind of flutter and just pushed through it. Nothing bad happened... years later I found out that's exactly how some people die going into afib. I had a similar experience at 12k ft in my 30s hiking in the sierras. When I watched your video I was auto triggered to warn you also a little jealous.
You go girl ❤😊😊
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Amazing!! Congrats 💪🏼 your video is inspiring!! I’m attempting a third time this July 12th . Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully we are blessed with good weather
Thank you! You’ve got it! I hope you have great weather too. I’m sure the snow will be mostly gone by then but I’d bring some microspikes just in case. Do a few long hikes over 10,000 feet before whitney if you can. Bring a can of oxygen, electrolytes and maybe some caffeine to help with headaches. Also I’d recommend an app or gps to track, avalanche hit Whitney portal hard this winter, it’s hard to follow the trail. Good luck, I hope you can make it to the summit! It’s worth the difficult climb!
@@trailandtravel Did you feel good with the mini spikes instead of crampons?
looking back it would have been better to have crampons, but as the snow melted I doubt it would have made a bit difference.
Great work attaining the summit!
With the accomplishment achieved being your hardest hike ever, you can use it for comparison in the future. Whenever something is extremely difficult, you can say to youself that whatever you are doing is easy compared to Mt Whitney.
Very true! Thanks for watching!
Unbelievable, the views are amazing!
It was so beautiful!
Lifetime achievement with your dad, congratulations 👏👏 Just be prepared next time, watch videos from other hikers!
yes it was! I watched a many videos and read as many forums as I could preparing for this. In a record year like this it was difficult to gauge exactly what we would experience. Honestly I thought conditions would be worse. We had a great time, Ill remember this forever!
Glissading with a pole instead of an ice axe is seriously scary though I have done it in pinch. I would go to Mt. Shasta and take one of their one day mountaineering classes where they teach you all about glissading with a ice axe. It's a ton of fun.
I was surprised how well the hiking poles worked once I got the hang of it. The snow was basically slush by the time I was going down. There were hikers using ice axes that were just way more worried about sliding in the slushy snow. If I lived closer to shasta I would, that sounds like a blast.
lol I checked out this video to see if the slide on the chute was still there. Climbed on May 24th and slide down
Oh it was still there! Very slippery, most of the hikers used it to come down. 😂
Thanks for the video! I am hiking Whitney on June 22nd for the first time so this was helpful. Could I ask for your strava so I can look at your route?
I'm going on the 20th. What do you think about using the mini spikes instead of crampons and kiking poles instead of an ice ax? Just curious, I feel like I may be getting in over my head. Although I have been hiking for many years, not a lot of altitude above 9 or 10 thousand feet. Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Hopefully the snow will be more melted by then. My strava is www.strava.com/athletes/wforager
Good luck on your hike!
I used the microspikes on the way day. They really didn’t make a difference. The slushy snow clogged they up really quickly and it was as if I didn’t have them at all. I hiked in Altra Lone Peak 6s and they have pretty good traction themselves. I also only used trekking poles, no ice axe. I was really grateful to have my poles, they make a world of difference!
I’d did most of my training below 10,000 and only 2 long hike just about 10,000 prior to my Whitney hike. You should be okay, if you can sleep at the trailhead the night before it should help you acclimate a little bit. The trail is nearly 7,000 feet of elevation gain and most of that is above 10,000. The altitude and elevation gain are huge factors in this hike. It’s going to be really tough but I’m sure you can do it!
Congratulations… I actually made my ascent on 6.5.2013 and needless to say there was so very little snow that the switchbacks were very kind! Sorry you did not have additional time to spend up on the top, I camped at outpost camp and photographed the night sky, it is an awesome place indeed. I spent about 5 days getting acclimated by hiking Mt. Rose twice within a weeks time and spent time up at the ancient bristle pine cone Forrest near by. Need to protect your cardiovascular system so make sure you take time to acclimate when making such a transition …. As a physiotherapist I would never due an uncontrolled decent as I saw, protect you joints at all costs… you could seriously resent ending your passion for such adventures … Again, congratulations, check out the history of who built the 99 switchbacks…. It is an incredible accomplishment……. Best Always, David
I did months of training and loads of research prior to stepping foot on this mountain. Though I am not a physiotherapist, I studied exercise science and I am a personal training and spent 10 year of my childhood practicing gymnastics. I know my body’s limits better than most people and I have very good body control. I never felt totally out of control on the decent though it may have seemed like it. I think there is risk in everything we do on a daily basis. I’m happy with the result and the experience was incredible! Thanks for watching!
@@trailandtravelhi what kind of training did you do to prepare for this hike? What do you recommend I should do to prepare for this hike? Like did you do the stairmaster at the gym every day? Do you think it’s a good idea to get acclimated to the altitude prior to hiking? What kind of supplies did you bring with you on the trail, how much water?
Hello, I have several videos to show the type of hiking I did to prepare for this, you'll find them on my channel. I also do strength training regularly and that helped a lot.
Yes I think thank acclimating is important, I slept at the trailhead the night before and that felt like it helped a little. If you can id spend a day or two up there prior to the hike to experience less of an altitude affect.
Depending on the time of year you go there will be water to filter until you reach the 99 switch backs. be sure to bring at least 2 liters from the switch backs to the summit.
supply included: trekking poles, rain jacket and rain pants, Beanie, headlamp, water filter system, 3 L camel back, lots of snacks, electrolytes, salt tablets, wag bag & TP.@@hlg2997
My wife and I will be attempting Mt. Whitney on June 18th. Not sure we will attempt the chute since the descent looks a little sketchy without proper equipment, but kudos to you and your dad for the grit it took to summit in such challenging conditions!
Thank you! Good luck with your summit attempt, hopefully more snow will be melted off the 99 switch backs by the time you get there.
Did you get to attempt the hike? On 6/14 we noticed Whitney Portal Road was closed.
@@jeffgerbracht4186 Yes, we hiked. My wife made the summit, and I pooped out at the base of the chute. But the portal road is open for business, as is the campground. There is an avalanche field about a quarter-mile up from the start of the trail, but traversing directly across it gets you right back on the trail. If you are planning to go, make sure you have the trail loaded into a GPS device, as much of it is obviously, obscured by snow, and there are many, many false trails of footprints from folks wandering. And the snow ... man, there's a lot of it! Makes for a much more challenging journey.
@@escsniper Glad to hear you hiked. I've done Whitney twice, but never in the snow. I was taking the family to the Alabama Hills on 6/14 and the road was closed. So glad to hear whatever closed it has been fixed and the real hikers can get down to business.
@@jeffgerbracht4186 here's a short video on our hike: th-cam.com/video/XQDqa4jOLTU/w-d-xo.html
14 hours is fast...took me 25 hours. Did you get lost at all?
sliding down made the decent really quick! we used all trails to keep us moving in the right general direction. My dad has done this hike before so he knew where we needed to go.
It was our first time. We got lost a lot between the 2nd and 4.5 mile areas... going up and back down. There were times the trail was only 10 feet away, but couldn't locate it. Snow covered and night made it difficult.
The snow makes it so hard to navigate!
I am planning on doing Whitney this May, do you recommend crampons over microspikes?
Yes I would recommend crampons over microspikes, learn from my mistakes! However I think you might experience less snow than I did last year.
@@trailandtravel Okay awesome, thanks so much for responding!
@@sofiamcaradonna of course! Have a safe trip!
As a Sierra Guide congratulations. That you did this in one day and without sleeping at altitude saved you both from dangerous and potentially lethal altitude sickness Please suggest to people on your video this important consideration
Yes I agree, that’s why we slept at altitude. I’ve been recommending it to everyone who asks my advice on this mountain! Thanks for the input!
I’m planning on summating in May.
That’s amazing! I hope you have a great time and run into less snow than we did!
4:35 ... That peak is not Whitney. You cannot see the peak from Trail Camp or anywhere below. I think the only time you can see the peak is at the beginning of the trail just above the Portal. The peak is visible from the Mountaineer's Route. Hiking in snow is arduous. I only hike this trail in late summer, as I prefer to avoid the struggle and see the terrain and the trail. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the clarification.. 😅 I would have rather climbed later in the season, however this was the only time I could get a permit. I actually feel really fortunate to get to experience the trail in this condition. It was a record snow year, I'm proud to have summited even with all the snow that was present. Also It will provide amazing contrast if I hike it again in better conditions. Thanks for watching!
Reading some of these comments is frustrating. It’s not badass to mountaineer unprepared. I just completed the chute and summit last week and please don’t attempt this without proper equipment. An ice axe and crampons are necessary and knowing how to self arrest. If you want to risk your own life that’s fine but in 2018 someone decided to go up without an ice axe and crampons and slipped and took out 4 people on the slide down. People broke bones and had head injuries because of one person’s poor decision to go up unprepared and inexperienced.
I defiantly understand where you're coming from. I felt like the poles turned out to be much better than an ice axe in my situation. It worked better to slow down my slide in the slushy snow than an ice axe. In fact someone with an ice axe almost took me out because he couldn't slow down. I was careful to stay away from others on my way down and did all the things necessary to keep myself and others safe. There were a lot less prepared people on the mountain that day. My dad gave his extra water to a guy who ran out of water at the top. We also came across a pair of hikers who said they were not big hikers and had never used an ice axe before but were trying to summit.
Honestly I felt like I didn't all the training and did great with all the gear that I brought. I am happy with my climb and decent. Feel free to hold what ever view you'd like on my process and video, but I was one of the more prepared people on the mountain that day. I didn't feel anywhere near risking my life, I was really confident in my climb and decent. Thanks for watching.
I did this from the other side I think June 22, 2016. Almost no snow. Huge difference. Do you feel like you should have brought an ice axe or microspikes? I'm surprised you didn't bring them! Also, a tip- get Gaia gps for a hike this. much better for tracking than Strava or All trails. edit- I see you did have spikes!!
I did have microspikes, I used them on the way down. But they were easily clogged with slush and made almost no difference. Yes I think an ice axe would have helped a bit, but I figured it pretty well with just my trekking poles! I’m really glad that I had the poles at least. I’ll have to look into Gaia, thanks for the tip!
I have a pass for July 17. I have summited before 5 years ago with no snow. Can I do the route you did without an ice ax? I am from Alabama and have no clue how to use one. I loved your video and feel that if I were hiking with you or someone who knew the route it would be doable. Your thoughts?
My guess is that by mid July the snow will be gone. I don’t think you’ll need an ice axe. Is just keep an eye on the weather and trail reports before you gone. You should be fine though.
@@trailandtravel Thanks
you're welcome!
I feel like my mom would want to do this and she will probably bring me but if she does I’m crying but I will like to go a little bit
Its a really tough hike, but there not better feeling than making it all the way to the top!
Hardest hike for me too
Its a really tough hike!
Do people ski there? I don't know anything about the mountain, but this is so neat. My dream is to hike the tallest peaks in every state (northeast done!), but obviously this one terrifies me lol
I feel like skiing down would be so awesome.
Yes people often climb up and ski down. It would have been a blast to ski down! That a really cool goal, lots of adventures await! I miss the northeast, I used to live in New Hampshire and LOVED it. It was a beast of a hike, but definitely doable with the right training!
@@trailandtravel I went to Keene State and then lived in NH for a few years :D also love it lol Mt. Washington is such a blast and I've skied Tucks before so the idea of skiing this sounds incredible. Thanks for responding! Def need to get into better shape before I even think about hiking this. You're a rockstar haha
Thank you!
And your dad did it all casually 😂
We both had a tough time! It was a big hike!
@@trailandtravel I bet it was scary coming down WOW
@@WimpyWorkouts A Little, but I got the hang of it and it turned out to actually be really fun!
Congrats! Im curious what crampons you used and if they were aggressive enough.
Thank you! I didn't feel like they made a difference at all, especially when the snow became slush, they got clogged up and it was as if I wasn't wearing them at all. The majority of my hike I was just walking in my Altra Lone Peak 6s and they did just fine.
Awesome job! Congrats on an epic day. We’re those crampons or micro spikes? Looks like you had trail runners on. Or were they boots? I’m heading up in two weeks.
I used micro spikes on the way down. I wore Altra Lone Peak 6s, they had plenty grip on the way up. When it got slushy is when I put on the microspike, tough they didn't make a big difference. I was glad to have my Altras on the way down, they were light weight and dried quickly when they got wet.
@@trailandtravel no crampons at all?? You’re awesome! I was literally about to cancel my hotel reservation but after watching this I think I’m going to stick with it and give it a shot. Thanks again!
@@paulsheppard4124 no crampons! just microspikes. If you're a seasoned hiker, It's totally doable. Im sure the snow will be a lot more melted when you go. Good Luck!
Microspikes and trekking poles? Lol. It works until it doesn’t.
Worked just fine for me! 😅
CONGRATS!! That's fkn rad! I'm going solo on July 6th, it's my first time... looks like it took you 9 hours, is that correct?? I'm trying to figure out the best time to leave.
Thank you! It was an incredible experience. Yes, it the conditions we hiked in it took us about 9 hours to get to the top and about 14 hours total. Good luck on your summit! I hope it all goes smoothly!
@@trailandtravel Thanks for responding, that's awesome thank you so much! :)
you're welcome!
Doing the chute with no crampons is impressive.
I didn't feel like I needed them on the way up. I did wear them on the way down though!
@@trailandtravel microspikes are not crampons
Yeah, you're right.
If I ever want to go that high it's going to be by helicopter 😂
😂 I don’t blame you!
Headed out with my dad next week. Was this in 2023?
Good luck! Yes this was just last week. I’m sure you’ll have a similar experience with the snow.
@@trailandtravel thanks for replying. How cold was it on the way up? Do you remember the time of day you came down the chute?
@@frankros9244 It got a bit chilly as the sun was rising maybe 30 degrees once the sun was up it was fairly warm. the higher up you go the colder it is. We came down the chute around 1pm.
Amazing for how long the snow/ice last this year. Mount Whitney, the complete day hike timelapse POV without much talking : th-cam.com/video/AEBRkxbv_Sw/w-d-xo.html
shameless self promotion, I see you. Lol
😕@@trailandtravel 🙂
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@@trailandtravel By the way, forgot telling you - you need to buy a new water filter. Freezing temperatures break those 1-micron tubes, as the water left inside those tubes expend. BeeFree are the best. Cheers.
I have heard that before! Luckily the temps were cold but my filter didn't freeze! Thanks for looking out for me!
Done it three times with no snow. But you should have carried an ice axe.
That's awesome, I'm sure it was a different experience ever time you did it! My poles worked pretty good, but yes an ice axe would have been better.
we all know it doesn't snow there anymore. haha
😂
Where are the water bags from
Mine is from a brand called Katadyn!
what kind of pants were u wearing during the downhill snow run
They are rain pants from Helly Hansen. Very slippery!
@@trailandtravel thanks it was really awesome watching u summit this early in season with all that snow!
@@solukhumbu911 It felt like a huge accomplishment! Thanks for watching!
You went up right before we did last summer. Our hike: th-cam.com/video/Txh_NWUmQJs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Di4J-RUYZlbnLyn2
That's amazing! I hope that it went well!
pulling this off in sneakers is badass!
Thanks!
No it's not. It's actually very irresponsible.
@@mistuhfan I know, BuT sHe diD heR reSearCh! TBH people who are unaware of the stupid things they are doing usually get away with it. Igornace is bliss
They weren't sneakers. They are hiking shoes, and I was fine..
Doing this without an Ice Axe and Crampons was a pretty stupid decision. The Mt Whitney trail has a good runout (without rocks or talus) but people slip and die every year in this exact fashion, using only microspikes and no axe to self arrest. Because the snow was soft, and you got up there after the sun had hit it you were lucky enough to have decent conditions. Mountaineering with proper expeirence and gear is already a really dangerous sport, doing it with such minimal gear is really a dangerous decision.
I dont say this to be rude or condescending, but it was your responsibility to resesrch the conditions up there and know this. I highly recomend looking into mountaineering accidents so you know its usually people hiking in this exact fashion. Seems like you had some out of control glissades (sliding down) already.
We did use crampons, they clogged with snow and we’re virtually useless. I has my trekking poles which turned out to be more functional than an ice axe. Obviously I did my research before I went. Reading forums, watching videos, looking at weather forecasts and training months in advance. This is not something I decided to do on a whim. We agreed before the hike that if anything became too dangerous we’d turn around, that was never the case.
We are seasoned hikers and very comfortable in situations that you may think is “too much”. You don’t know us or our abilities. I was more concerned for others I saw on the mountain who said they have no experience in situations like this. Thank you for voicing your very concerned opinion, but we were very confident in our abilities. If you are just here to judge/criticize my videos, abilities or choices please stay off my channel. Thanks!
@@trailandtravel those are microspikes, they are diffrent items. I am giving out advice as a concerned viewer.
Pretty sure you didn’t actually research or have the experience to accomplish this. You got lucky. Going up that chute without the proper gear and then coming down as well. Those conditions aren’t meant for trail runners with microspikes. Nor are trekking poles an “ice pick,” it’s called an ice axe and you should know how to use it to self-arrest. #diditfortheviews
Ditto that. I would not go up the chute this year with anything less than moutaineering boots, 12 pt crampons an ice axe and some solid experience (or a guide/someone who has experience). That being said, great video and glad you made it up and back safely. Looks like you got a good weather window. Cheers!
@@mottopanukeiku7406 Thank you! Im really happy with the outcome and the whole experience!
How in the fuck do you just go to sleep at 9 o'clock for real
lol well my body is used to waking up at 430-5am on weekdays, to train my clients (I'm a personal trainer). So I naturally get tired around 9-10ish.
You did great till you let loose with that 4 letter word that I can’t tolerate. Have to switch channels at that. Great example for any kids watching!!! 🙏😢
If you’re talking about that I think you are.. I said “I’m so f*cking proud of myself”. That’s a 7 letter word 🙃. My channel is not for children, obviously. My audience is primarily over 30 years old, I think adults can handle an emotional f word every now and again. Thanks for watching! 🥰
@trailandtravel. Adults don't swear. With maturity comes the ability to express one's emotions without relying on obscenities. Grow up -- and use a fucking ice axe next time.
lol, that is a very interesting opinion and I have to disagree. Adults have the options to speak as they wish. I can say the F word just like you can share your opinion on me saying the F word..
no crampons, axe, or a helmet sure is a choice
Yes it was. Made it safely and was really proud to accomplish it! Thanks for watching!
It’s just the Whitney trail with the switchbacks. Easy peasy, there is no need for any of that. But for extra challenge, they stopped by the Death Valley 😂 I’d just step on it and get through it as fast as my car is willing.
I did visit Death Valley on my way to Whitney, It was intense for sure! The heat is overpowering!
I’ve climbed Whitney three times, all different approaches. The first time, I was 14 and I climbed too fast and got altitude sickness and there was an unexpected blizzard in August. It’s a bear but so worth it. 🏔️
I agree, it’s a tough hike but so beautiful!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!