Hey, I think your videos are the best on TH-cam for anything winter and outdoors related. I always go to your videos first when I need to know how to handle the cold. I just wanted to ask, "What is the hardest part about being a Polar Explorer or Mountaineer?" - Someone that wants to embrace the extreme outdoors.
@@ALinsdau Did I just get a real response from the intrepid, infamous, Arctic and Antarctic explorer, Sir Aaron Linsdau??? Wow! Your reviews are the best on the internet. Most of these young guys doing this think they know it, but the eye contact tells a different story. You are the bomb, in a euphemistic kind of way. I have never been in Antarctica, but I have been at -52 in Alaska. That is kind of a club at that range. Keep it up. Your reviews are the best. One thing, the ice ax, like you, and I can tell it isn’t kabuki for you, you have had to do it, I would add three things to mastering that ax. Other than that, your reviews on very best or the best, and maybe that is your world class affability. Thank you. Timothy
No, I don't use them because they make my hands clammy and wet. Ultimately, they're colder with the VBLs. Plus really moist feet lead to terrible blisters for me. IMHO
That would be incredible if it were true. A -70ºF (-58ºC) bag for only 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) would be mind blowing, even if it's crazy expensive. That shell fabric looks really delicate, though.
snow-wall you say 🤔 interesting. slept behind (inside rather) a snow-wall on top of a mountain once without a tent but didn't know that it's as common practice as it seems to build them when you have a good tunnel-tent. makes a LOT of sense though.
On Denali, most everyone builds a snow wall or a pit to protect from the weather. It's all open at 14k camp, so without a big block wall of snow, there's no protection. Unless you like digging huge pits. And then that pit will fill with 3 feet (90cm) of snow in a single evening.
old video but I hope you see this - what do you use for a case for your goggles when not in use?
They come with a microfiber-type fabric pouch.
Thanks AL. No hard case outside that?@@ALinsdau
wow really good info! and i haven't found it elsewhere! your channel deserves infinitely more views!
Thanks!
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Hey, I think your videos are the best on TH-cam for anything winter and outdoors related. I always go to your videos first when I need to know how to handle the cold. I just wanted to ask, "What is the hardest part about being a Polar Explorer or Mountaineer?" - Someone that wants to embrace the extreme outdoors.
Getting enough time and funding to do it all is the toughest part.
Great video very comprehensive 😎🥾🧦🧤⛺️❄️
Glad you enjoyed it
Do they make goggles with prescription lenses, for those who wear glasses?
I've seen people wear their glasses inside the goggles. Prescription goggles - I've seen glued in lenses...
Aaron, have you used the Marmot Alpinist 2?
Not yet.
@@ALinsdau Did I just get a real response from the intrepid, infamous, Arctic and Antarctic explorer, Sir Aaron Linsdau??? Wow!
Your reviews are the best on the internet. Most of these young guys doing this think they know it, but the eye contact tells a different story.
You are the bomb, in a euphemistic kind of way. I have never been in Antarctica, but I have been at -52 in Alaska. That is kind of a club at that range.
Keep it up. Your reviews are the best. One thing, the ice ax, like you, and I can tell it isn’t kabuki for you, you have had to do it, I would add three things to mastering that ax.
Other than that, your reviews on very best or the best, and maybe that is your world class affability. Thank you. Timothy
Love Hilleberg tents. They are the best tents I’ve tried. They can handle just about anything. Awesome piece of kit 🇳🇴
That they are.
Great info with some fun extras.
Thank you!
Awesome ! I just bought a Wester Mountaineering Versilite sleeping bag based on your great videos ! Thanks for sharing ! Cheers !
Great! That is an excellent bag. I hope you enjoy it!
Very interesting video, I didn't know much about this extreme equipment !
There's tons of crazy stuff out there for tough conditions.
Do you ever use VBL socks and/or VBL gloves to keep he sweat out of your boots and mitts respectively?
No, I don't use them because they make my hands clammy and wet. Ultimately, they're colder with the VBLs. Plus really moist feet lead to terrible blisters for me. IMHO
For sleeping bags, if you want a toasty one. I would love your thoughts on the PhD hispar 1200 k series. -70+ it looks awesome.
That would be incredible if it were true. A -70ºF (-58ºC) bag for only 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) would be mind blowing, even if it's crazy expensive. That shell fabric looks really delicate, though.
snow-wall you say 🤔 interesting. slept behind (inside rather) a snow-wall on top of a mountain once without a tent but didn't know that it's as common practice as it seems to build them when you have a good tunnel-tent. makes a LOT of sense though.
On Denali, most everyone builds a snow wall or a pit to protect from the weather. It's all open at 14k camp, so without a big block wall of snow, there's no protection. Unless you like digging huge pits. And then that pit will fill with 3 feet (90cm) of snow in a single evening.
hehey! you got it right! :)
I tried
What about your legs?