1) Alpine Principles: Perfect Preparation

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
  • The first video in the Alpine Principles video series is titled Perfect Preparation. That this first video about making judgements in the mountains is focused on preparation is neither an accident nor a coincidence. In this video I dive into ideas of motivation, partners, patience, covering your bases, and knowing what you don’t know.
    Here you can find a full length article supporting this video:
    www.uphillathlete.com/perfect...
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  • @adaptivo3692
    @adaptivo3692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The value of these teachings is immeasurable. Especially to young ambitious dudes who want to tear up the world. I learned 20 years ago from Mark’s book but to have these lessons available at a click is unbelievable. I’m pushing 50 now and have climbed half my life but I still find these videos invaluable as I am now entering a phase of life where I’m sharing my passion for the mountains with others less experienced. Thank you Steve and Mark for being so generous and sharing your knowledge. You have given back a lot to your sport and I hope that makes you proud.

    • @TommyMacMXClimber
      @TommyMacMXClimber ปีที่แล้ว

      Took the words completely out of my mouth. Ditto Steve and Mark!

  • @adamsmith3673
    @adamsmith3673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m grateful for these videos. Thank you

  • @ignacioinder
    @ignacioinder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is amazing Steve. Sharing this 30+ years of knowledge, such care and professionalism. Kudos from the Andes.

  • @VangelisStavroulakis
    @VangelisStavroulakis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super nice job dear Steve

  • @matyaskoros7395
    @matyaskoros7395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so valuable information, thank you for sharing your experience with us! Starting to watch the rest of the series.

  • @justalex7610
    @justalex7610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing, I was at bliss watching this video

    • @amyreites1500
      @amyreites1500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Alpine steve for saving me from the darkness of the mountains.

    • @spacists1198
      @spacists1198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @amyreites1500
    @amyreites1500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alpine Steve, thank you. You have saved me from my dark fate.
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  • @ethanreites6884
    @ethanreites6884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You helped my life alpine Steve

  • @4tisimo
    @4tisimo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. Looking forward to the other videos.

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aiming for one set per year. Did you watch all 6?

    • @4tisimo
      @4tisimo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alpinementors194 4 so far!

  • @booger5514
    @booger5514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    These are awesome. Can you title them #1, #2, etc, so it’s easier to watch in the order intended?

    • @MattRobinson5337
      @MattRobinson5337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Making them into a playlist would do the trick too. And totally agree, these are awesome!! Sweet to see it play out on the A-Strain too! Thanks guys.

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you could email me how to do that (a link is fine) I will try to do either of these. I'm not good at youtube! -SH

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MattRobinson5337 Done. Thanks.

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Done, thanks

  • @thorstenreitz7302
    @thorstenreitz7302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos are incredible, thanks!
    SInce I just wanted the one about failing/bailing before: Why didn't you bail when you lost your boot shell?

  • @varathro
    @varathro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video series! I can't believe more people haven't watched it yet! Thanks for sharing your lessons with us! By the way, what ski bindings are you using with your La Sportiva boots?

    • @matyaskoros7395
      @matyaskoros7395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Silvretta 404. It's an older binding you can still find on eBay. Make sure you get the smaller size, unless you have very big feet.

  • @vincentkrause7097
    @vincentkrause7097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't belive that I can watch that for free

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Please share with your community. I hope to get many many more views. This is free because the mission is simply too important to put a paywall around it.

  • @ryanholm2277
    @ryanholm2277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for putting these together. What's the name of the weather forecast app?

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We use a lot of different ones. I'm hoping to raise more $$ so we can do a series just about weather forecasting (in the modern age)

  • @ockamsrazr
    @ockamsrazr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a criticism, a legitimate question from a fairly fresh mountaineering instructor looking to give his students the best possible instruction after watching this series: at 6:05 the climber has both ice tools laid flat against the rock while stepping up, would it have been safer to have the picks engaged in a rock feature, or hard snow above? Was this a moment that could be an illustration of Episode 2, Pay Attention?
    And I echo the thanks given for this series and the sentiment behind it. Extremely valuable information from an absolute titan in the field.

    • @UphillAthlete
      @UphillAthlete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      By laying the picks flat against the rock they are often more stable. This is a common dry-tooling technique.

    • @adaptivo3692
      @adaptivo3692 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a climber who has made mistakes, nobody climbs like it’s a moving photo of perfection. Call out of step, call in. Stand on a rope, notice and then move your foot. I don’t think anywhere in the video Steve says to aim for 100% perfection 100% of the time. Maybe I’ve just been climbing long enough to know that we all make mistakes. I think Fail Well covers learning from errors, de brief etc.

  • @matyaskoros7395
    @matyaskoros7395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too few views.... Where is everyone?!

  • @Ranar14
    @Ranar14 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear more about the emergency coms bit as that's an emerging conversation. Also what your recommendations are for those devices?

    • @alpinementors194
      @alpinementors194  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spot or InReach seem to be the standards. I'm using an inreach. Not a judgement conversation though, this is 'gear talk'

    • @bryantuffnell3387
      @bryantuffnell3387 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This certainly does seem to be quite a topic. I'd like to contribute a thought to this: a big part of the reason that some of us go into the mountains is for the sense of commitment and self-reliance, and placing ourselves in a position where regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in, the buck stops with us. Personally - and this is highly personal - I find that the various come-and-get-me devices detract hugely from an aspect of climbing that I cherish. I feel that I'd rather go without these gadgets and accept the consequences of my failings.
      I certainly don't want to imply that I believe that this is a better or purer approach, and I'm certainly not climbing routes that are as bold as some of Steve House's. But I would to throw this in the mix as an option. I have smashed myself up in the mountains too - my failing - and had a gruesome time getting out, and this has not changed my personal view on what matters to me and perhaps a small minority of climbers.
      Excellent video, and plenty of food for thought - many thanks to those who put it together!

    • @MrClaytonskaggs
      @MrClaytonskaggs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bryantuffnell3387 These videos are about stacking the odds in your favor for surviving in these dangerous environments, the emergency communication devices add more margin when you come across unexpected situations. Sitting in the snow with a partner or coming across another person or team in trouble and saying "I can''t get you out of here, I can't get anyone here to help" and reaching the conclusion your just going to stay with them as they pass is a pretty tough scenario. Due to conditions/location even with these devices rescue would be at least 6 hours away and normally much longer. But at least there's some hope which can mean a lot during dire situations in the mountains.

    • @bryantuffnell3387
      @bryantuffnell3387 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrClaytonskaggs No disagreement from me, Clayton. But I remain one of those few climbers for whom the isolation and sense of absolute self-reliance are important aspects of the benefits that time in the mountains provide. For a small number of us, communications devices and the consequent passing of the responsibility of our safety to others destroys too much of what we seek when we go climbing.
      It's a highly personal decision, but remains a valid one. Others choose not use oxygen, or not to start a climb of the Eggers north face from the railway window, because it reduces the satisfaction they get from their experiences - this is a similar choice.
      Of course there are potential consequences, but there are plenty of consequences regardless. No one would suggest a rescue should be a valid, planned alternative to adequate preparation and planning. As an ultimate backstop, it might or might not work. The question as some of us see it is: am I prepared to take complete, ultimate responsibility for my actions and any consequences of my failings or luck? If the answer is no, then of course you should take communication devices.

    • @MrClaytonskaggs
      @MrClaytonskaggs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bryantuffnell3387 So by bringing a PLB I'm not taking full and complete responsibility for my actions and consequences in the mountains?

  • @spacists1198
    @spacists1198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we call you Alpine Steve?

  • @balint1963
    @balint1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video but very annoying texts that continue to pop-up all over. People with hearing problems will use full subtitles anyway, and the rest does not need random words written on the screen. We can hear him saying them....