JOURNEY TO INFINITY - Pico De Orizaba
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2023
- Jason Hardrath and Nathan Longhurst embark on a journey to conquer the first international Infinity Loop. It will test their limits as they attempt this ultra endurance feat on Pico De Orizaba, Mexico's tallest volcano at 18,491 feet above sea level.
Brought to you by: Highlands Global Media
Directed by: Kevin Eassa
Produced by: Kevin Eassa & Jason Hardrath
Athletes: Jason Hardrath & Nathan Longhurst
Filmed by: Kevin Eassa & Hayden Lynch
Edited by: Kevin Eassa
Support by: Alden Ryno, Path Projects, Swiftwick Socks, Caltopo, Peak Refuel
Transportation & Logistics: David Ropol - Glacier Climbers
Also Featuring: Travis Soares, Nathan's Mom, Nathan's Dad, Chris Tomer, Chad Kellogg, Gavin Woody, Jason "Ras" Vaughan, David Ropol, Carlos Espinosa, Roberto Rodriguez
Additional Filming: Alden Ryno, Brianna Amato, Travis Soares, Jason Hardrath, Nathan Longhurst
Graphic Design: Nick Innella
Special Thanks: Bri Amato, Josh Leonard, Ray Zahab, Bill Shufelt, Mason Gravley, Path Projects, Peak Refuel, Swiftwick Socks, Caltopo, Athletic Brewing, Norda Run, HVMN, Precision Fuel and Hydration, Kapik1, Ultraspire, Petzl Running, Leki, Tifosi Optics
Music: Artlist
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Thanks so much for watching, I really hope you liked the film. Please leave a comment on the video and let us know what you thought! And if you would like to stay up to date with the team you can see more on our Instagram's @jasonhardrath @nathan358 @haydlynch @alden_g_ryno and @kevineassa . Thank you all!!!
Kevin - you are a legendary creative, certainly more excellent storytelling going to come out of you
Hayden - STUD DP up there on the summit suffering altitude sickness and cold winds for the shots.
Alden - World Class support specialist - I cannot thank you enough so glad you got to summit
Nathan - Well you already went off and soloed the Cassin Ridge on Denali since this so I don't need to shout out the incredible journey you will continue on
Such an incredible experience- I’d love to share more about it if anyone has questions!
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You guys killed it, what an effort
Nathanator358! This project-and the awesome film-are so perfect. The dirtbag mountain beast you are comes through beautifully. Here are a couple questions: How did you and Jason originally connect? And how did your time together on the Bulger project compare to this?
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I first got in touch with Jason with questions about the Rainier Infinity Loop (a route that I still have to go get!) Shortly after, he invited me along for Day 1 of his Bulgers Project. Our first time meeting in person was an epic, rainy, 23 hour day of bushwhacking and socked in summits. We connected really well, and he extended an open invitation for the rest of the project. I immediately dropped the rest of my plans for the summer and spent the next 2 months peakbagging.
This effort was certainly a challenge, but I can think of several days during the Bulgers list that were harder!
What made the Orizaba Infinity Loop especially memorable was the top-notch team, immersive cultural experience, and gorgeous sunrises.
Bro you guys did amazing! Much love from Maple Ridge, Canada.
Pacific North West! 💛🌲🏔💪
This is exactly the kind of mountaineering films that I find the most inspiring and awesome to watch - the honesty between Jason and Nathan, their willingness to communicate through emotional struggles, do so on camera, and then continue to include that footage as an integral part of the film has not gone unnoticed! I had a failed attempt on Orizaba back in 2016, and I am more than excited to get back to it :) such a gorgeous peak. Fantastic job to everyone who worked on this!
Melissa, Thank you for noticing the willingness to be raw and vulnerable. We wanted to tell the story of partnership and how entering into these endeavors can lead to tensions even between close friends in unexpected ways, but those things have to be worked through in real time...on the mountain
Sensational. The beauty and humanness that was captured.
These are the types of creative projects that break barriers. What you don’t see is the hours that it takes to get there, the process that you have to fall in love with in order to wake up everyday and say, Yes!
Honored to read this.
True of the Pico De Orizaba endeavor.
True of Kevin's work on this film
Thank you so much for this awesome comment. Means the world man, it’s been quite the process, like 1500 hours haha. But I am so happy how it all came together
Loved the route! Loved the insane footage! And super appreciate the openness of two driven mountain men pushing their limits physically and emotionally and deciding in real time what the whole experience means to them personally as they balance friendship and ambition on the fly on a big mountain! Great job guys!!
Thanks so much Rob! It was awesome how the dilemma and tension played out. Quite the feat for these two!
I love this documentary. Is awesome. Well done! You did great guys! I climbed till the Top of Pico de Orizaba this year. I’m 39 years old. So, there’s no limits, and we proved it! Congratulations. A big hug from Mèxico.
AMAZING!!! Forever love for Pico De Orizaba!
Kevin I’m only a few mins in and this is theater quality!!!!
thanks so much homie
Premiere Notification turned on!
Saw the trailer. This looks epic! Have followed Nathan and Jason for quite some time!
They’re animals! Can’t wait for you to see it Randy!
Must watch!! So good! Wished it was longer!!
Maybe the next one! Thank you!
PNW PeakBaggers! The "Home Mountains" so so so good to see you here! thanks for the support, did you have a favorite part?
Beautiful film! Watched with my cross country running middle schooler and he broke out in applause at the end. What an adventure!
That’s incredible! Glad he liked it, thanks for watching
BEST REVIEW EVER! what was their favorite moment?
@@wynnhardrathHe said the scree-skiing, he wants to try that now. Uh oh. But also, the triumph at the end.
“To Infinity and Beyond!” -Jason Hardrath. Such an amazing video and journey. The struggles the highs and overall emotions of a huge project, really helped connect me to the effort in a way I wasn’t expecting.
Thanks for taking the time to watch it man! It was a rollercoaster, it was really fun bringing it together and showcasing the different character types of Jason and Nathan and the dilemmas they encountered and how they came together to handle it as one
@@KevinEassa And you killed it. such a cohesive and compelling telling of the story that unfolded chaotically there Thanks KIRBY! good to see you on here.
WOW! Absolutely Amazing Challenge and Epic Journey! A Real Masterpiece of Photography and Videography!
Amazing Team Effort! Thank You!
Thank you so much Doug! So happy you liked it🙏🏼
Doug, did you have a part, scene, or message of the film you particularly resonated with?
Wow. It is so beautifully made. It is the best documentary film I have ever seen. It is so inspirational too.
That’s so nice of you. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it
I am really interested. did you have a favorite scene or moment that resonated?
Loved it. If there is ever a Robert Plant biopic Nathan would be ideal!!! Lol.
Absolutely haha. Thanks for watching Michael!
Great work Kevin. This documentary is both entertaining and beautiful to watch!
So glad you liked it! Thanks for checking it out🙏🏼
I started watching on my cell phone, and quickly realized that it must be enjoyed on the big screen! I can’t imagine the amount of planning that was involved! Beautiful videography and audio! It must have taken nearly forever to edit! Jason’s HAPE had to have been a very scary time. Really cool on the emotional and physical challenges between Jason and Nathan. Loved the BTS at the end as well! Thank you for sharing the journey!
Thanks so much John! Also really glad to hear you put it on the big screen, I hope the drone shots came through on it well. It was quite the rollercoaster for the guys. And quite the roller coaster of post production on my end 😅
BIG SCREEN, Correct Choice! and yes, the sensations of anxiety and PTSD around the seriousness of HAPE were not made up...I have given it to myself very very bad back in my 20's and man...the feelings and tensions were real in those moments
Epic journey and amazing film - well done everyone!! #TeamAthletic
Thanks so much!!
cheers! thank you :) favorite moment?
@@wynnhardrath hard to pick one, but the moment when Nathan realizes you need to stick together was 1a and 1b is when the struggle hits him and you pull him through
I really enjoyed how the tension was captured. Great job and very inspiring. Can't wait to see more people give the infinity loop on Pico a shot!
As Jason mentioned, it would be rad to see one of the local Mexican athletes go for it! Thanks for watching Andy, I'm glad you liked it!
@@KevinEassa great challenge loop .March 18 2022 did summit Pico De Orizaba and it was a beautiful journey that end at the summit . When I was at the Piedra Grande refugio I meet a young mexican guy in his early 20's that summit Pico and rest for like an hour and when back for a second time , He said he was training for the challenge of hiking Pico De Orizaba 4 times non stop .
@@felipegodinez5298 you have to tell this young man about the infinity loop! can you get me in touch with him?
Andy, I already received an email from a female team that wants to try to repeat it!!!
@@wynnhardrath so awesome!
Amazing photography!!! Congratulations on a phenomenal project!!!
Thanks so much Jim!
was there a favorite scene or moment in the film?
Just started the video, commenting to BOOST another epic video 😁
You’re the man Chris! Can’t wait to see what you think!
Thanks for the BOOST! love the support!
Amazing and incredible. Kevin, thank you for documenting this. You are an fantastic athlete and film maker.
Wow, thank you! Very nice of you, glad you enjoyed it Allan🙏🏼
OMG Nathan! I was following you & Travis as you did the SPS last year that was so exciting & fun to watch. I frequent the Sierra so I was living vicariously thru you two studs. Was wondering what you were going to do for an encore & stumbled upon this video. Super!
Nathan is a stud, so is Travis! Did you love the moment in the film where Nathan's driven nature had him wanting to drop me? how do you feel about how it resolved? did we make the right decision?
Loved the film! We climbed Orizaba in March of ‘22 and it was so awesome to be able to relive parts of the trip. Although one lap up and down was enough for us 😆
glad you liked it and glad it was able to bring back memories. It’s an awesome mountain!
So many connections of shared Pico De Orizaba memories coming through with this. so cool to feel the connection! do you have a favorite moment from your trip?
Amazing! Congratulations
Thank you!!
So great guys!!! So much more of a story than the Strava files 😁 Way to manage the tensions and pace of the effort, both of you.
"So much more than the Strava Files" #POWERQUOTE
Thanks for taking the time to watch it Jennifer!
C’mon we want it now!! 😭😭😭 Can’t wait!❤
haha ❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤really good 👍 and good 😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
Finally had a moment to see the whole video, and Wow! An incredible feat, and filmed in a way that makes you feel like you’re part of the adventure. From the time lapses to the drone clips, it’s stunning. Big shout out to everyone involved!!
Great film fellas, Really inspiring!
Thanks so much Chris!!
Chris, did you have a favorite moment or message in the film?
@@wynnhardrathYeah sorry for the late reply. When Nathan was wanting to go ahead of Jason but torn between the choice it reminds me of hiking with my dad. I’ve done longs peak and a few other challenging ones, sometimes he doesn’t make it so I do go ahead but there is always that moment of “is this really what I want to do” when faced with going ahead. There is a lot that goes into that choice. Also the fact that he later was not feeling great which makes it good he chose to stay back. It’s a good reminder that sometimes we have to bite down and stick to the plan rather than take the first opportunity that comes.
Stoked for this release!
Thanks so much!! We can’t wait to put it out!
So rad🎉🎉
Thank you!!!
Great video you have inspired me to go here thanks
Thanks for watching!
Wow Kevin, that turned out amazing, well done, I can't help thinking that you were up there to to a degree, sufferings the altitude to get the footage, would love to hear a bit about the challenges of filming such an epic expedition, how about a wee video on that challenge?! Way to go Kevin, you are a star!
Kevin suffered at the bottom of the glacier at 16.6k' for hours and Hayden at the 18.4k' for hours before sunrise to bring the cinematics together for this. Did you have a favorite drone sequence or shot at a particular moment in the film?
This is inspiring !
Thank you Jordan! I’m glad you liked it!
Wow what an amazing adventure!!! Thanks for taking along!
Thanks for watching Jeremiah!
Jeremiah!!! incredible to see you in here!
Wow! So inspiring 🤩 we want more!
Thank you!
Great project, great movie! Thanks for sharing. Of course what it is missing are Mr and Mrs Eassa :)
Haha maybe in the next one! But it was so much fun to share more of the commercial work that Hayden Bri and I do, mixed with everything we love about the outdoors
Great adventure! Good effort by the hold team. Am I going to see this movie on the Banff Mountain World Tour ? I hope so!
I wish, we missed a lot of deadlines for the big film festivals. We did enter a handful though so we’ll see, and maybe we can enter Banff for next year? Time will tell!
I really enjoyed watching your video, very professional.I remember you guys , I was there in the same time. Good to back there by your video.
NO WAY! this is so cool! Favorite memory from Pico/Mexico for you?
That’s so rad haha, thanks so much for taking the time to check it out!
@@wynnhardrath It was definitely just getting to the top, but it was hard for me. I was very happy that I managed to do it... and you lent me a lighter a few times in Refugio Piedra Grante, because I couldn't find mine. Thanks again.
The reminder of the lighter being shared brought a smile to my face
🙂@@wynnhardrath
Awesome film and what an effort!
Thanks a ton! Glad you liked it!
Do we really have to wait until October 1st? Now now now!
Hahaha I feel you! I am antsy to get it out! I can’t wait 🙏🏼
Incredible cinematography, well done!
Thank you Pete!
Did you have a favorite shot? Kev and Hayden sat at 16k' and 18k' for hours to bring those shots to life
Jason hardrath used to be my old pe teacher
That is rad!
wait, who is this?
Wow...really nice job on this documentary guys! Love the teamwork displayed.
...we couldn't afford Tomer's cameo fee, so we only got him on the phone. lol. No, but really Chris we really really appreciated your weather insights for picking our ideal window over there!
Thank you for all of your help Chris! You’re the man!
Awesome video Kevin!! Did you also take those time lapse videos? (This is Matt btw)
Hey Matt! Thank you! All of the time-lapses were shot by Hayden and me. If you can tell, all of the summit time-lapses and crater time-lapses were shot by Hayden as he was posted up at the summit. And then I was posted up at the glacier at 17,000 getting time-lapses, quite the sunrise inversion conditions!
Matt, did you have a favorite shot that they got? was it the time lapse?
If you were to fall while running down, would you be able to stop yourself? Looks super steep
Jason and Nathan carried axes for the technical part of the mountain, and are both two of the most experienced mountaineers I’ve ever met. So if either of them fell on the glacier or the scree they would’ve both self arrested pretty easily I think
On the downhill scree running where the consequences of a fall at a run would have been some lacerations and abrasions for sure. but yes, not so steep that stopping was impossible...just...painful. Was the downhill your favorite part?
I climbed it in 1966
That is rad!! I bet the travel-to journey looked quite different
Incredible! did this bring up any favorite memories for you from Tlachichuca or the mountain?
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Go time soon!!
Do you plan on climbing the third highest mountains on the other Continents?(Kanchenjunga,Mount Pissis,Mount Shkhara,Mount Stanley/Mawenezi Peak,Trikora Peak/Mount Twynam & Mount Shinn) or just Orizaba?
No no no, the tallest volcano on each continent!!! Its the Volcanic Seven Summits list as documented by the Explorers Club and peak list websites.
For me Pico de Orizaba was insane. It was dark is my best explanation why I climbed it. U definitely overhyped it tho. U literally can drive to BC and hump there and back in less than 24 hours.
oh yeah! it is a great peak and relatively straight forward if you are just going for a single summit. this was much more than that. glad you had fun.