Andrew is my new hero ! I cried like a baby when he was thanking his parents at the end and talking about his heart condition and how its challenged him in life yet with his parents love and encouragement hes beat all of the challenges life has brought his way and then some . It's a beautiful testimony,,,,,I love all the guys ( and girls) from adventure archives,,,but this particular episode really touched my heart and soul .......peace n love from Arizona!
Such a great video, favorite part is when Andrew thanked this parents for caring and loving him. You all are the best. I normally don't watch you tube video that are 1 hour long but your video is worth watching.
Andrew! I also have a heart condition. Aortic Valve Stenosis. I’m missing a heart valve. You are an inspiration. I do hiking and some backpacking. But constantly have to be checking my heart man. I’m taking my 13 year old boy on his first backpacking trip. So excited and somewhat nervous. 😆. Living LIFE despite my condition. We can’t let fear hold us back! Keep walking till we can’t no more.
VERY well done 7X Whitney veteran here. First climbed it in ‘71. Now, I AM 71 ! (Sucks) But it was a pleasure to watch you young bucks grunt up the peak (not the least because of near-professional grade cinematography)
"We wanted to cut down on weight" *brings a full jar of peanut butter* I love you guys! I'm always amazed by how high quality your videos are with only 44k subscribers. I definitely want to go check out Mount Whitney for myself now.
I love it when at 56:30 he talks about life challenges in a form of a mountain, or lose of a job or breakup; I have had those challenges; could not summit Whitney, still wants to do it after since past December I got injured at work, lost my dad, lost my job, then my mother in that order..there are always challenges; only good thing about then is they make you better and stronger. I think if I get to the next time at Whitney I will get up there and probably will remember this!
@@AdventureArchives As someone who's climbed more than 1,000 mountain ascents (while aging rapidly now )-: ), to me it seemed you underestimated the value of the summit -- the achievement and the experience. Because you don't fully appreciate that experience until some time passes. I look at the 10,000s of mountain photos and can't help recall how special each of those experiences were ... the people I was with, the way the sky, the forest, the horizon and views, memories of wonderful experiences and relationships long gone now ... all of that are truly unforgettable. Your carefully made video says that perfectly ... while preserving an innocence of the feeling of being relatively new mountain hikers. So again ... nice work. Can't wait to watch more of your work!
Summited Whitney on 10/04/2021. This video inspired me to do it. Andrew telling about his congenital heart disease was really touching. All the best you guys!! You rock.
It took ages, millions of years of a very chaotic and slow process, continents and tectonic plates collided, to push massive portions of land up towards the sky. When you climb a mountain, you're paying tribute, not only to your health, but also, to those millions and millions of years of unfathomable transformation. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
I feel uplifted and inspired when I watch your videos. There is a genuine joy and camaraderie you have that is rarely seen in the busy world we live in. And Andrew, it is very cool of you to share your story of your heart condition and your appreciation of your parents at the peak!
I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you guys for inspiring me and my husband to make hiking Whitney our 2019 goal. We just achieved it this weekend, August 23rd and got to the summit at dawn for an amazing sunrise. No AMS and beautiful weather. Thanks for sharing your passion for hiking and showing your viewers all of the beautiful places to go explore!
It seems like forever since I've seen you guys together on amazing adventures. I was bursting with comments throughout but now I'm just speachless. Amazing and inspiring work on the video guys. 100 thumbs up! Also thanks for not letting this video be interrupted by ads.
This. This is what Yosemite was like years ago, just with less people. I grew up camping in Yosemite every year. There were always a lot of people, but you still felt the majesty of everything around you. In the face of all that was there, you feel so insignificant, as if nothing matters anymore. I hadn't been to Yosemite for years, but I remembered your Yosemite video. I finally went back after over a decade and my heart was broken. It wasn't the same Yosemite. It was so crowded, filled with traffic, almost commercialized. I understood what you meant about it being like an amusement park. I no longer felt the same connection to the power of nature I once felt. But seeing this video, seeing mt. Whitney, when you pulled up to the meadow and just looked at the almost photoshopped looking backdrop, I felt that same inspiration, even through a video screen. I just want to thank you guys for sharing your experiences and allowing those of us who can't embark on these journeys to experience them vicariously through you.
Yosemite National Park is still majestic even today. You just have to hike past all the typical tourist trails and you will be fine. We prefer Sequoia National Park as well as Kings Canyon National Park, less people there and just as grand. Have fun on the trails. --JY
I have watched several hours of your videos... and have enjoyed very much... My son has similar heart condition and this is first time I have heard you mention this even thought I have seen the scare in previous videos... I am just in awe in what you have been able to accomplish. He is very active in scuba divining now.. I remember when he had to get and ok to go and the doctors said well. we have never had someone with a valve replacement request that before. They gave him the ok to go and it has been very rewarding to see him to be able to do what he loves to do.... Just like your videos.. It is amazing what medical science can do. I have enjoyed your videos and hope you can continue to do what you love to do also.
Thank you for the beautiful video, you show the trail in such detail, the pacing is perfect. I liked the quietness, and the gentle music. I'm not sure I would be brave enough, so thank you for taking me there!
This video deserves more than a million views. I can watch it again and again. My favorite of all your videos. Great commentaries, very informative, and you’ve shot the views and landscapes pretty nicely. Great job and thanks for sharing!
This Mount Whitney video ranks as one of my favorite AA videos. It seemed like a never ending hike up to the summit. The views area amazing and the mountain snow made this video even better. Excellent job again with the video quality and editing. Next time Bryan!! It's not easy, but well worth it making it to a high summit. The ending was hilarious! 😂 Great Video!!👍👍
Wow! Just wow! Seeing you push through your fears was nail biting! And Robby pushing through with that headache! Wow! And Andrew opening up about his illness! Wow! And Brian sitting on the sofa! Wow!
I have 5 older brothers so of course my dad was the scout master. The first year we camped at Whitney portals my dad just looked at the mountain. The next year dad and my uncle climbed it. 2 days up and 1 down. The year after that , dad and uncle Bruce each brought their boy scout troops. The first picture we have from the summit is dad and the two oldest boys. Then the younger of that pair with the next brother. And so on skipping me and the last with my younger brother. Dads grin got bigger each year. I never got to climb Whitney with my dad. I did help scatter his ashes from mt Coness.
Great, great video. My favorite so far! Andrew, I will share this with my 16 year old daughter who has a congenital heart defect so she can see what can be accomplished!!
Andrew I am so glad u r doing well. Your parents must be proud of you. Your compassion and respect for life and nature is admirable. I wish you continued health and a long healthy life. Thank you and your team for sharing your adventures with us❤
You guys really took it to another level with this adventure, both the physical climb and this awesome video. Kudos to all of you and thanks for the ride.
"The mountain left its mark on us" So true ! Thank you Andrew ! Congratulations on defying the odds. Great trip and great documentary. The movie editor did an awesome job.
This is by far the best video that I have seen of the climb to Mt. Whitney from Whitney Portal. I myself have been to the summit, but I hiked to the top from the west side while hiking the PCT way back in 2011. The mountains in the west are epic, but my heart is and always will be with the Whites of New Hampshire, my backyard playground back in earlier times. Kudos to all of you for making it to the top. 👍
l have been following your progress for years....great friends great adventures great videos... thank you for taking us all along for the ride..BC Canada
AWESOME! SO VIVID & COLORFUL ! GLAD YOU GENTLEMEN MADE IT SAFELY UP & BACK! THAT NOBODY IN THAT GROUP YOU WERE CHECKING ON WAS OK TOO! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS! ENJOYED!
Haha, I've got good news for you - this is what most of our videos are like! Check out this playlist :) th-cam.com/video/IIexQBvi-_0/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AdventureArchives
This was incredible to watch . The brotherhood on the mountain 🏔 and family care to all on the trail is heart warming. I teared up and was joyful for your achievement. Dedication and Pride !
Oh boy at 12:15 when he says lets make it to mile one, reminds me my ascend to just Outpost camp took me around 7 hours; GPS registered I had hiked 7 miles but Outpost camp is only 3.8 miles away from Portal; I could never understand the difference in readings; my ascend was slow as I stopped every 20-50 paces to catch my breath because I am out of shape; averaging 1 mile every 2 hours that is insanely slow! then used to stop more times too for video and pictures; I was really taking my time in no rush to get there but when I finally did and found out I had expended 7 hours to cover 3.8 miles I was really amazed! I saw people going really fast and heavy loaded and was wondering how could they; I was definetely the slower climber that day; even an elderly woman passed me on the way up! but then again the experience and the fun of it it is worth it. This video brings up my itch to go do it again; this time I will plan better to be able to summit!
Very fun guys, I have been up twice, both times in the dark with a headlight on. So now I what it looks like in the daylight, hahaha. Kudos to the trail crews and rangers that keep this trail in condition for all of us.
Excellent professional photography, wonderful matching music, very balanced thoughts, visable friendship, sensible senses - very well done! Off we go to the cinemas!
Great video as usual guys! I've been up Whitney 3 times and this is some of the best footage that shows how awesome it is. I try but my videos pale in comparison. So the pooping thing is something you get used to. Robby has the right idea but NEVER in the tent! No wonder no one will sleep with you in your tent. I get naked from the waist down to prevent any accidents. I was well off trail once and hadn't seen anyone for a couple days when I was half naked leaned up against the perfect rock over my hole. Sure enough at the exact wrong time 3 hikers cruise by 20 feet from me. We waved to each other and not a word was spoken. That is good hiker etiquette!
A wonderful experience to see you all complete your challenge! Thank you Andrew for sharing a part of your life. I am happy you are able to be your best physical self due to the care of your parents for your heart condition.
I love Robby with his fuller (2021) hair, the Lin Brothers with their ponytails, and Thomas' scrubby beard look. LOL, Andrew's wag bagging sounded safer than Robby's style. Love you guys!
happened to come across your channel when researching Yosemite trips, i love it! All your thoughts on the trail and after the trip really hook me up with your channel. i think it takes a lot effort to make the video including the editting and background music, they all seems well-planned. I would image you need to run back and forth on the trail to get all four of you hiking in the trail, unless you have a fifth guy.. LOL love you guys from San Jose, Cali.
Wow that was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experiences! Climbing Mt. Whitney is just a dream for me! So thanks again for letting me see the mountain through your eyes!
Hey Adventure Archives! Our backpacking group actually passed by you guys on our way down while you were coming up somewhere between Lone Pine Lake and Outpost Camp! It is very exciting to see the trail as I remembered it, and now I feel like I can share the experience with others. Thanks! Ill be watching more of your videos!
I summited that mountain all the way back in 1986. It was a beast then, and I am sure it is a beast now. But your video was excellent. I have hiked 4 places that you guys went to. So, I enjoy watching all your adventures.
Very well professionally organized video. I guess you guys spend a lot of time to prepare and taking shots for video. It's not easy. Thanks for sharing. I went there it was beautiful but not really easy to climb because I had to hurry up. I couldn't enjoy the surrounding because I had to go to work the very next day. But now I'm enjoying your beautiful video with my memories. Thanks again showing it.
Wow this takes the cake as my favorite Adventure Archives episode. 53:00 onward is so inspirational. It makes me wanna climb a mountain. Nice work! - Jon
I love your knowledge of the plants and animals. The video is super clear and great background music. I'm only about 1/8th of the way through. I lived in Ca for 40 years and love the area!
On 10/23/2019 I Day hiked Mt. Whitney via Mountaineers Route unprepared with no training and no acclimation. I did summit but this mountain broke me down piece by piece in every way possible. It humbled me down and made me appreciate life even more. Whtney is no joke.
Wow, that's quite an accomplishment! Yeah, we were very prepared ahead of time (or at least I was) after how strenuous the Japan hike was. It's definitely no joke, especially towards the top, but definitely gives you that much needed perspective :) Thanks for watching!
Dudes! I've watched and enjoyed every adventure you've been on to date, and this one definitely takes the cake. Awesome job! Your videos truly inspire and serve as a great reminder of the raw beauty this planet has to offer. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
As I watched this episode, it gave me the same feeling as I had when I went to Yosemite National Park last year. Your work are awesome! The story telling really encourage more people to go outside and challenge themselves.
(yes, I'm replying to myself :P) Inspired by your time-lapse magic, I just checked the moon phase calendar for Yosemite when I'll be there this next June and SCORE!!! - New Moon the whole week! Perfect for time-lapse of the milky way. Now I just need to acquire some photography skillz...
i'm the 30% disabled from birth guy who was lucky for UCLA friends who helped him into the low Sierras in the early 1960s. 1 or 2 of them "summited" Whitney including one guy who my bride of 46 years called my brother from another mother. He's still around at age 84 and even a better human being for being a UCLA and JPL physics guy on the Galileo/Jupiter mission. Whitney left it's mark on Bob M. - who's still way too modest ever to admit that he partly "saved the entire mission" after the main photo antenna froze midway in space. He solved the problem and 35-years later, no one's the wiser :) I like to think that too was Mt. Whitney's gift to everyone in humility. Your videos speak for themselves. Thanks so much! Best,
This was fantastic guys! I did not expect Mt. Whitney to be that beautiful, wow! And the production quality and editing is superb! Thank for all your effort in getting us these amazing videos. 🏆
I just climbed this mountain in September! My JMT adventure was everything I thought it would be, thanks to you guys. Your channel re-lit my passion for backpacking!
I teared up when Andrew was speaking about his heart condition and his parents love and dedication...so sweet and kind!
Agreed! Bravo Men! I loved this video!
What heart condition does he have? My son has one too
I'm a retired Cardiologist and was just curious what congenital abnormality he had taken care of?
Me too!That was special! Thank you Andrew's Mom and Dad, nice boy you raised up there!
Yes, me too, just now
Andrew is my new hero ! I cried like a baby when he was thanking his parents at the end and talking about his heart condition and how its challenged him in life yet with his parents love and encouragement hes beat all of the challenges life has brought his way and then some . It's a beautiful testimony,,,,,I love all the guys ( and girls) from adventure archives,,,but this particular episode really touched my heart and soul .......peace n love from Arizona!
Such a great video, favorite part is when Andrew thanked this parents for caring and loving him. You all are the best. I normally don't watch you tube video that are 1 hour long but your video is worth watching.
Andrew! I also have a heart condition. Aortic Valve Stenosis. I’m missing a heart valve. You are an inspiration. I do hiking and some backpacking. But constantly have to be checking my heart man. I’m taking my 13 year old boy on his first backpacking trip. So excited and somewhat nervous. 😆. Living LIFE despite my condition. We can’t let fear hold us back! Keep walking till we can’t no more.
VERY well done 7X Whitney veteran here. First climbed it in ‘71. Now, I AM 71 ! (Sucks) But it was a pleasure to watch you young bucks grunt up the peak (not the least because of near-professional grade cinematography)
"We wanted to cut down on weight" *brings a full jar of peanut butter*
I love you guys! I'm always amazed by how high quality your videos are with only 44k subscribers. I definitely want to go check out Mount Whitney for myself now.
I love it when at 56:30 he talks about life challenges in a form of a mountain, or lose of a job or breakup; I have had those challenges; could not summit Whitney, still wants to do it after since past December I got injured at work, lost my dad, lost my job, then my mother in that order..there are always challenges; only good thing about then is they make you better and stronger. I think if I get to the next time at Whitney I will get up there and probably will remember this!
1 hr and 4 mins of my life not wasted , great viewing.
+brissifirey Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching :) -Andrew
Definitely a different approach to the standard mountain hike video ... kind of where video meets zen poetry. I liked it.
Thank you so much! I love that description, it's very flattering :) Glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you for watching!
@@AdventureArchives As someone who's climbed more than 1,000 mountain ascents (while aging rapidly now )-: ), to me it seemed you underestimated the value of the summit -- the achievement and the experience. Because you don't fully appreciate that experience until some time passes. I look at the 10,000s of mountain photos and can't help recall how special each of those experiences were ... the people I was with, the way the sky, the forest, the horizon and views, memories of wonderful experiences and relationships long gone now ... all of that are truly unforgettable. Your carefully made video says that perfectly ... while preserving an innocence of the feeling of being relatively new mountain hikers. So again ... nice work. Can't wait to watch more of your work!
Summited Whitney on 10/04/2021. This video inspired me to do it. Andrew telling about his congenital heart disease was really touching. All the best you guys!! You rock.
It took ages, millions of years of a very chaotic and slow process, continents and tectonic plates collided, to push massive portions of land up towards the sky.
When you climb a mountain, you're paying tribute, not only to your health, but also, to those millions and millions of years of unfathomable transformation.
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!
This vlog deserves a million +++ Subscribers.
Enjoy, watch, relax and learn.
I feel uplifted and inspired when I watch your videos. There is a genuine joy and camaraderie you have that is rarely seen in the busy world we live in. And Andrew, it is very cool of you to share your story of your heart condition and your appreciation of your parents at the peak!
You all set a goal, worked to achieve it and did! That’s the accomplishment!
Ok, I have to re-watch this episode every few weeks. The storytelling is amazing and the music is perfectly framing and supporting the whole thing!
I wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you guys for inspiring me and my husband to make hiking Whitney our 2019 goal. We just achieved it this weekend, August 23rd and got to the summit at dawn for an amazing sunrise. No AMS and beautiful weather. Thanks for sharing your passion for hiking and showing your viewers all of the beautiful places to go explore!
It is amazing enough to have climbed that mountain, but to have filmed it is outrageous. Unbelievable.
It seems like forever since I've seen you guys together on amazing adventures. I was bursting with comments throughout but now I'm just speachless. Amazing and inspiring work on the video guys. 100 thumbs up! Also thanks for not letting this video be interrupted by ads.
Well do we have some good news for you! Someone may be joining the crew full time pretty soon...
this is the most amazing whitney video EVER. WOW
The best Mt. Whitney hiking documentary that I have seen!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!!
Even after watching many times, still one of our very favorites! Sue and Ton
That wagbag story from Robby was brilliant.
Also, this is easily one of your best videos. I love you guys so much.
This. This is what Yosemite was like years ago, just with less people. I grew up camping in Yosemite every year. There were always a lot of people, but you still felt the majesty of everything around you. In the face of all that was there, you feel so insignificant, as if nothing matters anymore. I hadn't been to Yosemite for years, but I remembered your Yosemite video. I finally went back after over a decade and my heart was broken. It wasn't the same Yosemite. It was so crowded, filled with traffic, almost commercialized. I understood what you meant about it being like an amusement park. I no longer felt the same connection to the power of nature I once felt. But seeing this video, seeing mt. Whitney, when you pulled up to the meadow and just looked at the almost photoshopped looking backdrop, I felt that same inspiration, even through a video screen. I just want to thank you guys for sharing your experiences and allowing those of us who can't embark on these journeys to experience them vicariously through you.
Yosemite National Park is still majestic even today. You just have to hike past all the typical tourist trails and you will be fine. We prefer Sequoia National Park as well as Kings Canyon National Park, less people there and just as grand. Have fun on the trails. --JY
Is there anything better than a starscape time-lapse?! Beautiful.
Probably not! Haha, thanks for watching-Thomas
Thank you for the vicarious experience. As a teacher, I love your narration and the thoughtfulness you add to your commentary. Lovely, lovely work.
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Mt. Whitney was worth my time and energy. It was beautiful and I’m so glad to have been able to climb it.
I have watched several hours of your videos... and have enjoyed very much... My son has similar heart condition and this is first time I have heard you mention this even thought I have seen the scare in previous videos... I am just in awe in what you have been able to accomplish. He is very active in scuba divining now.. I remember when he had to get and ok to go and the doctors said well. we have never had someone with a valve replacement request that before. They gave him the ok to go and it has been very rewarding to see him to be able to do what he loves to do.... Just like your videos.. It is amazing what medical science can do. I have enjoyed your videos and hope you can continue to do what you love to do also.
Very very happy can see the new MT miss you An
Thank you for the beautiful video, you show the trail in such detail, the pacing is perfect. I liked the quietness, and the gentle music. I'm not sure I would be brave enough, so thank you for taking me there!
The camaraderie between the three of you is exemplary. I also enjoyed Andrew explaining about the flora and the medicinal value of the plants.
This video deserves more than a million views. I can watch it again and again. My favorite of all your videos. Great commentaries, very informative, and you’ve shot the views and landscapes pretty nicely. Great job and thanks for sharing!
This Mount Whitney video ranks as one of my favorite AA videos. It seemed like a never ending hike up to the summit. The views area amazing and the mountain snow made this video even better. Excellent job again with the video quality and editing. Next time Bryan!! It's not easy, but well worth it making it to a high summit. The ending was hilarious! 😂 Great Video!!👍👍
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Wow! Just wow! Seeing you push through your fears was nail biting! And Robby pushing through with that headache! Wow! And Andrew opening up about his illness! Wow! And Brian sitting on the sofa! Wow!
I have 5 older brothers so of course my dad was the scout master. The first year we camped at Whitney portals my dad just looked at the mountain. The next year dad and my uncle climbed it. 2 days up and 1 down. The year after that , dad and uncle Bruce each brought their boy scout troops. The first picture we have from the summit is dad and the two oldest boys. Then the younger of that pair with the next brother. And so on skipping me and the last with my younger brother. Dads grin got bigger each year. I never got to climb Whitney with my dad. I did help scatter his ashes from mt Coness.
Great, great video. My favorite so far! Andrew, I will share this with my 16 year old daughter who has a congenital heart defect so she can see what can be accomplished!!
Andrew I am so glad u r doing well. Your parents must be proud of you. Your compassion and respect for life and nature is admirable. I wish you continued health and a long healthy life. Thank you and your team for sharing your adventures with us❤
OH my gosh!!!! hilarious end!!! Brian and his "climbing a mountain" and the errrmm wagbag stories. maaan!
Wow, what amazing scenery
Wow. What a great movie. This should be on Netflix!
You guys really took it to another level with this adventure, both the physical climb and this awesome video. Kudos to all of you and thanks for the ride.
"The mountain left its mark on us"
So true !
Thank you Andrew ! Congratulations on defying the odds.
Great trip and great documentary.
The movie editor did an awesome job.
This and your Yosemite episodes are some of my favorites, love following your guys’ adventures
The quality of this show has come such a long way. Amazing job everyone. And thanks for inviting me ;(
This is by far the best video that I have seen of the climb to Mt. Whitney from Whitney Portal. I myself have been to the summit, but I hiked to the top from the west side while hiking the PCT way back in 2011. The mountains in the west are epic, but my heart is and always will be with the Whites of New Hampshire, my backyard playground back in earlier times. Kudos to all of you for making it to the top. 👍
great job capturing how grueling that last 1.9 miles to the top is. So close, yet so far
The poignant poetic narration complements the beautiful videography....man I cannot get enough....
l have been following your progress for years....great friends great adventures great videos... thank you for taking us all along for the ride..BC Canada
Thanks for coming along! Hopefully we can head up to BC Canada ourselves sometime! -Thomas
The BEST youtube video I've ever watched. Awesome job guys. I'm inspired and entertained!
AWESOME! SO VIVID & COLORFUL ! GLAD YOU GENTLEMEN MADE IT SAFELY UP & BACK! THAT NOBODY IN THAT GROUP YOU WERE CHECKING ON WAS OK TOO! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS! ENJOYED!
Wonderful love the journey
Your guys videography and the way that you captured the mountain was soooo beautiful. Congratulations guys very impressive work!!!
“But when we left, the mountain left its mark on us”. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. Great video
Amazing journey. Imso happy for the 3 of youthat you made it to the top.
WOW!! That campsite by the huge waterfall!! wowzaaa!
Without any doubt, the most beautiful peak in the United States
Andrew, your mountain top message to your parents is very touching. I’m sure they are very proud of you!
WOW so cinematic...it was quite relaxing watching this. You guys should def do way more of this type of content.
Haha, I've got good news for you - this is what most of our videos are like! Check out this playlist :) th-cam.com/video/IIexQBvi-_0/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AdventureArchives
This was incredible to watch . The brotherhood on the mountain 🏔 and family care to all on the trail is heart warming. I teared up and was joyful for your achievement. Dedication and Pride !
Oh boy at 12:15 when he says lets make it to mile one, reminds me my ascend to just Outpost camp took me around 7 hours; GPS registered I had hiked 7 miles but Outpost camp is only 3.8 miles away from Portal; I could never understand the difference in readings; my ascend was slow as I stopped every 20-50 paces to catch my breath because I am out of shape; averaging 1 mile every 2 hours that is insanely slow! then used to stop more times too for video and pictures; I was really taking my time in no rush to get there but when I finally did and found out I had expended 7 hours to cover 3.8 miles I was really amazed! I saw people going really fast and heavy loaded and was wondering how could they; I was definetely the slower climber that day; even an elderly woman passed me on the way up! but then again the experience and the fun of it it is worth it. This video brings up my itch to go do it again; this time I will plan better to be able to summit!
These full episodes are addicting to binge watch I think I found this channel at the right time
Very fun guys, I have been up twice, both times in the dark with a headlight on. So now I what it looks like in the daylight, hahaha. Kudos to the trail crews and rangers that keep this trail in condition for all of us.
You guys make some of the best hiking videos on TH-cam. Thank you!
Excellent professional photography, wonderful matching music, very balanced thoughts, visable friendship, sensible senses - very well done! Off we go to the cinemas!
Great video as usual guys! I've been up Whitney 3 times and this is some of the best footage that shows how awesome it is. I try but my videos pale in comparison. So the pooping thing is something you get used to. Robby has the right idea but NEVER in the tent! No wonder no one will sleep with you in your tent. I get naked from the waist down to prevent any accidents. I was well off trail once and hadn't seen anyone for a couple days when I was half naked leaned up against the perfect rock over my hole. Sure enough at the exact wrong time 3 hikers cruise by 20 feet from me. We waved to each other and not a word was spoken. That is good hiker etiquette!
Hahaha, that's exactly what some PCTers told him not to do too! Thanks for your kind words! Please spread the word! -Thomas
A wonderful experience to see you all complete your challenge! Thank you Andrew for sharing a part of your life. I am happy you are able to be your best physical self due to the care of your parents for your heart condition.
I love Robby with his fuller (2021) hair, the Lin Brothers with their ponytails, and Thomas' scrubby beard look. LOL, Andrew's wag bagging sounded safer than Robby's style. Love you guys!
Your videos are unpretentious and very helpful. Good karma to you all and thanks for sharing!
happened to come across your channel when researching Yosemite trips, i love it! All your thoughts on the trail and after the trip really hook me up with your channel. i think it takes a lot effort to make the video including the editting and background music, they all seems well-planned. I would image you need to run back and forth on the trail to get all four of you hiking in the trail, unless you have a fifth guy.. LOL
love you guys from San Jose, Cali.
Wow that was an awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experiences! Climbing Mt. Whitney is just a dream for me! So thanks again for letting me see the mountain through your eyes!
Hey Adventure Archives! Our backpacking group actually passed by you guys on our way down while you were coming up somewhere between Lone Pine Lake and Outpost Camp! It is very exciting to see the trail as I remembered it, and now I feel like I can share the experience with others. Thanks! Ill be watching more of your videos!
The ending of this documentary is awesome. Love the group.
I'm not exagerating when I say Adventure Archives is one of my favorite shows. Well done guys.
Really really enjoyed this! I agree with you on the altitude Robby. The breaths aren't as satisfying.
We've hiked much of the Sierra. It was cool to see it from your perspective since your usual trips are so much different.
I summited that mountain all the way back in 1986. It was a beast then, and I am sure it is a beast now. But your video was excellent. I have hiked 4 places that you guys went to. So, I enjoy watching all your adventures.
"That's higher then a grateful dead fan on April 20th" haha that made my day! Love all of your videos, thank you for inspiring me to get out there!
Very well professionally organized video. I guess you guys spend a lot of time to prepare and taking shots for video. It's not easy. Thanks for sharing. I went there it was beautiful but not really easy to climb because I had to hurry up. I couldn't enjoy the surrounding because I had to go to work the very next day. But now I'm enjoying your beautiful video with my memories. Thanks again showing it.
Wow! Inspiring. Thank you, guys, for taking us along. WOW The ending key stroke got me choked up.
Wow this takes the cake as my favorite Adventure Archives episode. 53:00 onward is so inspirational. It makes me wanna climb a mountain. Nice work!
- Jon
Go do it! Just make sure you bring the right stuff - Thomas
I love your knowledge of the plants and animals. The video is super clear and great background music. I'm only about 1/8th of the way through. I lived in Ca for 40 years and love the area!
Thank you all for the beautiful journey. Fantastic video
Best episode yet👍👍 the ending 😂
This should be on some tv channel
On 10/23/2019 I Day hiked Mt. Whitney via Mountaineers Route unprepared with no training and no acclimation. I did summit but this mountain broke me down piece by piece in every way possible. It humbled me down and made me appreciate life even more. Whtney is no joke.
Wow, that's quite an accomplishment! Yeah, we were very prepared ahead of time (or at least I was) after how strenuous the Japan hike was. It's definitely no joke, especially towards the top, but definitely gives you that much needed perspective :) Thanks for watching!
Dudes! I've watched and enjoyed every adventure you've been on to date, and this one definitely takes the cake. Awesome job! Your videos truly inspire and serve as a great reminder of the raw beauty this planet has to offer. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
As I watched this episode, it gave me the same feeling as I had when I went to Yosemite National Park last year. Your work are awesome! The story telling really encourage more people to go outside and challenge themselves.
Epic!~ Really enjoyed this one! And damn....those night sky and sun-rise time-lapses are absolutely breathtaking. Seriously.
(yes, I'm replying to myself :P) Inspired by your time-lapse magic, I just checked the moon phase calendar for Yosemite when I'll be there this next June and SCORE!!! - New Moon the whole week! Perfect for time-lapse of the milky way. Now I just need to acquire some photography skillz...
This is freakin' great! Excellent work guys. I day-hiked Whitney back in 2015 and it was one of the best days of my life. I loved everything about it!
i'm the 30% disabled from birth guy who was lucky for UCLA friends who helped him into the low Sierras in the early 1960s. 1 or 2 of them "summited" Whitney including one guy who my bride of 46 years called my brother from another mother. He's still around at age 84 and even a better human being for being a UCLA and JPL physics guy on the Galileo/Jupiter mission.
Whitney left it's mark on Bob M. - who's still way too modest ever to admit that he partly "saved the entire mission" after the main photo antenna froze midway in space. He solved the problem and 35-years later, no one's the wiser :) I like to think that too was Mt. Whitney's gift to everyone in humility. Your videos speak for themselves. Thanks so much! Best,
This was fantastic guys! I did not expect Mt. Whitney to be that beautiful, wow! And the production quality and editing is superb! Thank for all your effort in getting us these amazing videos. 🏆
Love your videos! Whitney is certainly on my bucket list :)
Probably my favorite AA video due to the beautiful views and commentary.
You Guys....you are creative men who describe the beauty of a hike! Move on one step at a time..
Blessings to all three of you guys. Your hike documentary was so creative, amazing, and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.
Where have you guys been all my life!!! We"ll done! You guys are an inspiration. Love the music too!
Wauw... Awesome guys! Im speechless... What a beautiful trip!
Greetings from The Netherlands. 🇳🇱
I just climbed this mountain in September! My JMT adventure was everything I thought it would be, thanks to you guys. Your channel re-lit my passion for backpacking!
Adventure archives you guys are the best, thanks for another great episode! I wanna see Mt Whitney very badly now!
Very well done gentlemen. Great soundtrack.
Really wonderful!