My sister was the only one small enough to descend down a crevasse to rescue a Slovakian climber who fell and wedged himself at the bottom. His group was climbing at night which is safer, but he wasn't roped together with anybody, and didn't see the narrow void in front of him. She said the space was so tight that she had to be lifted out in order to change positions and be lowered back down. She spent about six hours of the 15 it took picking at the wall of ice to finally free him enough for rescuers to pull him out. The guy survived, and months later, contacted her from Slovakia to thank her. For her efforts, and to show his gratitude, he offered to buy her a vehicle of her choice.
if this was in June 2017, my guides from RMI also participated in that rescue. It was incredible the climber survived both the initial fall and the long time it took to get him out.
Man this made me emotional! When the dad and daughter had to separate… What an impossible feeling. And then when she got to the top and the pride her dad had… so powerful!
This was the most in-depth video I have seen of Denali, and it was so stunning and inspiring! Still thinking about making this my long term goal- 2025...
This video was beautiful !!!! Photography and music was outstanding! I recently learned Mt McKinley's name was changed back to Mt. Denali. Loved Mr Marky Raney (past ascend with his guitar). The Ukulele did not have a chance but he was very wise to turn back. I was impressed as I always am watching this videos all the weight/gear Mountaineers have to carry and Misty did it! Her dad is correct to be so proud. I cringed at seeing the avalanche and the shouts I am like "no don't shout". So sad about Mountaineer Naomi Uemura he climbed alone and died alone up there RIP. The "Sun pillar" looks magical and breath taking. Congratulations to Misty and the Team from Japan awesome footage. Thank you David Snow P.S. I did not see in the credits the narrator's name. Lovely clear voice.
Was there in '98. Made it to 19,200'. Just wasn't in the shape I should have been in. We were a party of three and one made the summit, that was essentially the success rate that year. Congrats Misty!
Can’t believe just how many peoples stop by whining in the comments. Get a life, get outdoor, get some real fresh air! This is just a great doc about a fantastic mountain.
After watching Nova PBS (The first climbers to their destination) your climb this looked a bit easy due to many human foot prints on snow or ice while climbing to Denali (23 days not easy) , but then again its not even easy to walk in busy city streets, you guys have done a very superb job while climbing connecting each other with ropes, team work always works so stay connected with your ropes , ropes can all ways save lives..:))
Бесподобный фильм о беспримерном путешествии. Сойдя с дистанции, Марти поступил достойно, избавив остальных от возможных спасов, и дал шанс Мисти достичь вершины. Японская киногруппа поработала отменно в честь Уэмуры. Молодцы!!
Is mt Mckinlay in Alaska ? Thanks...since I watched the disaster on Everest I've been hooked, as a guy terrified of heights some of the footage makes me giddy...seriously brave souls, wish them luck and god's speed
Good and educational video. Just after seeing it, I felt as I was exiting out of your tent. I'm planing visting it as soon as possible. Unforturnately I'll go alone. Could you please recommend me a travel agency not very expensive but good to help me. Tks in advance, and congratulations for the quality of the video.
So, I'm flying my drone at a Thai mountaintop temple. Two Thai guys peddle up on touring bicycles, they run up the 350 stair steps, run back down and run up again. I go over and ask them what's up and they tell me they are training to ride Denali from Anchorage. I asked them if they knew a grizzly bear can run 55 KPH (35 MPH). The expression on their faces told me they hadn't thought about that!
Happy to report that I reached the top of this mountain for the first time. My only injury was stubbing my toe as I braved my way to the bathroom. But it was a comfortable climb from the bed.
It's amazing how much altitude gain there is with Denali compared to even the Himalayan mountains. Doesn't mean _harder_ of course, but hard enough. I might actually like to climb Denali, though waiting out 9 days of bad weather in one place sounds pretty miserable.
This is an amazingly beautiful documentary, but the sound of those squeaky snow boots is enough to drive a person insane . Maybe next time let’s not keep the mic so close to the feet.
thats not how climbing works. when you can barely walk and barley breathe, you have to reach the summit at all costs and then risk the lives of your climbing partners, guides, or sherpas by asking them to save your life. but hey, at least you got that selfie!
Denali not McKinley. Don’t come to Alaska and call it McKinley. Great video and I love the Rainey’s. They are super nice people. We live in the Matsu Valley as well and they are so down to earth.
Yes.....It is Mt. McKinley....and "Denali" was a name change made law by someone in office at the time......figure it out. Insulting. Thank you to those who climbed McKinley.....Denali, as well.....just depends. Great documentary! In spite of the title.
I don't know - it seems like there's an absence of brain cells amongst some of these climbers, not to mention disrespectful of Denali. People who are too old and heavy to climb running out of steam - even when they're the guides? People triggering avalanches while climbing alone in unstable snow? Carrying guitars around? Walking straight through a crevasse field with the one with no experience at the forefront? Going right under seracs with a hope and a prayer? Lazy late starts on clear mornings after 9 days of rest? Guides roped to camera crews?
@@coolgirlfrozenfeet The only mention of Denali was the native people's name for it. Otherwise it was McKinley throughout. That's why I thought it wasn't a recent documentary..
@@coolgirlfrozenfeet Man, you are all over this comment section, bitter about the name changing to what the indigenous folks call it. McKinley never even visited the state or this wilderness, get over it.
@@radicalcenter1453 who cares. That’s not relevant. I’m just pointing out the truth, and informing people that it is still locally referred to by both names. It’s like the town of Barrow being renamed to some nearly unpronounceable name. Nobody actually calls it that. It’s still Barrow.
No Sherpas to carry their gear and basically spread the red carpet for them here. puffing and panting. Anatoli Boukreev submitted this mountain in less than 11 hours without stopping.
My sister was the only one small enough to descend down a crevasse to rescue a Slovakian climber who fell and wedged himself at the bottom. His group was climbing at night which is safer, but he wasn't roped together with anybody, and didn't see the narrow void in front of him. She said the space was so tight that she had to be lifted out in order to change positions and be lowered back down. She spent about six hours of the 15 it took picking at the wall of ice to finally free him enough for rescuers to pull him out. The guy survived, and months later, contacted her from Slovakia to thank her. For her efforts, and to show his gratitude, he offered to buy her a vehicle of her choice.
Good story. Good on her and him.
So happy for your sister and she deserves that car!!
WOW!!! She is a hero..the car is a nice gesture..If it was me,and had the $$ I would pay off her house or more climbing treks..
if this was in June 2017, my guides from RMI also participated in that rescue. It was incredible the climber survived both the initial fall and the long time it took to get him out.
What mountain was this? Also, great story.
This channel is pure gold
pure snow
Agreed !
Pure columbian
I've just bought new approach boots because of his videos, didn't even need them i just get excited and now planning a week in Snowdonia.
Cool as ice
Man this made me emotional! When the dad and daughter had to separate… What an impossible feeling. And then when she got to the top and the pride her dad had… so powerful!
This was the most in-depth video I have seen of Denali, and it was so stunning and inspiring! Still thinking about making this my long term goal- 2025...
who cares about denali when you can pay 50k to go stand in line to die on everest?
Clean the jizz off your keyboard and get a real goal
@@johnbauby6612 unnecessary comment…
Great goal ! I hope you achieve it and good luck to you Adam!
McKinley
Banger after banger, thank you David, these videos are awesome.
These documentaries are gold. Love watching them.
If you mean those shitty little chocolates wrapped in gold covered tin foil then yes, you are correct
This video was beautiful !!!! Photography and music was outstanding! I recently learned Mt McKinley's name was changed back to Mt. Denali. Loved Mr Marky Raney (past ascend with his guitar). The Ukulele did not have a chance but he was very wise to turn back. I was impressed as I always am watching this videos all the weight/gear Mountaineers have to carry and Misty did it! Her dad is correct to be so proud. I cringed at seeing the avalanche and the shouts I am like "no don't shout". So sad about Mountaineer Naomi Uemura he climbed alone and died alone up there RIP. The "Sun pillar" looks magical and breath taking. Congratulations to Misty and the Team from Japan awesome footage. Thank you David Snow
P.S. I did not see in the credits the narrator's name. Lovely clear voice.
Just found your channel ive been binge watching for days 👍👍👍
Great video ! Thanks David Snow. Always excited when I see an upload from your channel.
i always get sent to David when im looking for mountain climbing, best channel on youtube.
geez the crevasses are like walking through a minefield 😳
These documentaries are so interesting, thank you for sharing :)
Watching grass grow is more entertaining
The father was a proper climber, knew when to fold em.
Yep
The beautiful cinematography makes this film spectacular. That long shot around 27:00. Wow!
What a beautiful place..and it’s nice to see it here on this channel.
This maybe a mountain I can climb. Ha ! Who am I kidding? Great video once again.
We can always dream:)
I love the Raney family, Marty, Misty, Matt and the rest of them! 🥰
Congratulations, Misty, for conquering Denali/Mt McKinley!
Was there in '98. Made it to 19,200'. Just wasn't in the shape I should have been in. We were a party of three and one made the summit, that was essentially the success rate that year. Congrats Misty!
I'm excited about this video, I've watched and learned so much about the Himalayas, it's good to see and watch something closer to Virginia
Neither the Himalayas nor Denali are near to old Virginny. Invest in a map
Learn your history of American presidents , if you are even from America, either way you have a childish smart ass attitude
@@brucegwynn8509 nobody cares that youre from virginia and nobody cares about american presidents. did you ever get that map?
@@brucegwynn8509 "Merica! Go storm the capital dickbag and buy a map on your way there
Thank you again and again for the amazing documentaries!!!!Keep up the good work!
You are welcome. It was the contribution of your mother to my patreon that made it possible
I love the Raney Family!
I was only looking for mountaineering videos, and I found them again!
Awesome!
Can’t believe just how many peoples stop by whining in the comments. Get a life, get outdoor, get some real fresh air! This is just a great doc about a fantastic mountain.
After watching Nova PBS (The first climbers to their destination) your climb this looked a bit easy due to many human foot prints on snow or ice while climbing to Denali (23 days not easy) , but then again its not even easy to walk in busy city streets, you guys have done a very superb job while climbing connecting each other with ropes, team work always works so stay connected with your ropes , ropes can all ways save lives..:))
Бесподобный фильм о беспримерном путешествии. Сойдя с дистанции, Марти поступил достойно, избавив остальных от возможных спасов, и дал шанс Мисти достичь вершины. Японская киногруппа поработала отменно в честь Уэмуры. Молодцы!!
"She apparently injured her leg and can't move."
"Yeah she says she's OK!"
Lol
I love this channel. I watch if quality is 720 or more.
Another beautiful place, thank you for sharing it
When the cowboy grabs him by the rope like a leash and says look at me 😂 I would hate to be anywhere with that dude for 3 hours let alone 3 weeks
I camped at Wonder Lake once while working at Denali National Park and the mountain was actually visible during my stay🙏.
Wow. Sounds thrilling. Were you a camp counselor before they fired you?
Omg him watching his daughter continue on up the mountain 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 you can tell he’s soo proud
Is mt Mckinlay in Alaska ? Thanks...since I watched the disaster on Everest I've been hooked, as a guy terrified of heights some of the footage makes me giddy...seriously brave souls, wish them luck and god's speed
No actually it's Mount Denali in Alaska. You're welcome
@@johnbauby6612 if you watch the video you’ll clearly see they climbed McKinley.. you’re welcome
@@jackmartin2236 They changed the name back to Denali a few years ago thankfully. This video is fairly old👍.
@@johnbauby6612 Actually it's Denali. There is no "Mount Denali." You're welcome.
Yes, McKinley, also know as Denali, is in Alaska.
Wow Alaska is gargantuan, a national park the size of a state. Hopefully it can remain wild and clean🇺🇸♥️
damn ive been watching his videos obsessively for the past weeks.. i never climbed anything in my life aside from a ladder though.
I climbed a fence once
Great Documentary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good and educational video.
Just after seeing it, I felt as I was exiting out of your tent.
I'm planing visting it as soon as possible.
Unforturnately I'll go alone. Could you please recommend me a travel agency not very expensive but good to help me.
Tks in advance, and congratulations for the quality of the video.
David Snow, you are my favorite youtube channel 🤙🏼🍻
Some of the music in this vid is annoying as hell
Marty Stoffer digs it 😬
@@andyeighttre LOL
No more annoying than your whining!
Right!
Great Filming Great Documentary
Cheers from rainy old Ireland
🇮🇪☔
Great one!
I only knew the Raney's from homestead rescue. I had no idea he was an experienced climber.
Denali is a much cooler name than Mount Mckinley
Great doc but who the hell picked out that song for this? ”Aaaahhhaaahhh ahhhhh aaahhh ahhhhhahahhhh ahhhhh”
How old is this? The description clearly states the mountain's name is Denali, but the narrator keeps calling it by the old name.
wow a very detailed documentary..i m planning on climbing in 2022 .i would love to to this kinda documentary.help me with the contacts.thanks
Its interesting they put the nepali prayer flags at the top of the denali like the himalayan peaks.
thank you for you took me on this joyneu
GRACIAS!
So, I'm flying my drone at a Thai mountaintop temple. Two Thai guys peddle up on touring bicycles, they run up the 350 stair steps, run back down and run up again. I go over and ask them what's up and they tell me they are training to ride Denali from Anchorage. I asked them if they knew a grizzly bear can run 55 KPH (35 MPH). The expression on their faces told me they hadn't thought about that!
You can't ride to denali!
Rob hall the only true man on the mountain thank u sir
Happy to report that I reached the top of this mountain for the first time. My only injury was stubbing my toe as I braved my way to the bathroom. But it was a comfortable climb from the bed.
So that 83 meters per second is 185.666 MPH!!! That's category 5 hurricane winds.
actually its 185.667 mph!!! just saying, learn how to round
@@carlholland3819 Man, that makes a world of difference!
@@carlholland3819 THANK YOUUUU77UUU I needed this clarification in my life right 🙏🙏🙏
Tell me if anyone else noticed there playing the song from Gone With The Wind?
Climbed this bad boy in 1991. Makes me want to try it again!
How old is the documentary?
It's amazing how much altitude gain there is with Denali compared to even the Himalayan mountains. Doesn't mean _harder_ of course, but hard enough. I might actually like to climb Denali, though waiting out 9 days of bad weather in one place sounds pretty miserable.
I'd have thought shouting is such an area would be taboo incase of avalanches but they seem to be experienced
idk how experienced they are, but i do know how annoying they are
So Denali is Mt McKinley?
you climbed one mountain, you climbed them all
Yes! And Carl, find a hobby
Yes…
@@knuffelbeer193 Duly reported as spam. I don't have to feed the trolls, but I can report them 🙂
Correct. It was officially changed back maybe two decades ago.
Other then that great video! Well done.
Thank you.
What year was this filmed?
I could not pass those seracs, awesome views but terrifying to me
Have fun with it. I'm in Key West. And believe me when I tell you that the girl that just walked by me on the beach it was a spiritual moment.
Misty doesn't seem to be as involoved, kinda going through the motions
I knew Marty reigns was a bad-ass from the present day TV show I had no idea he climbeda that mountain that's amazing
Too cold for me ,man!
I didn't recognize Marty Raney without his cowboy hat. Didn't even realize it was him until he started singing.
👍is great
Am looking forward to on demand release of The last mountain about Tom Dillard
1000 meters in 9 hours is a tough push with 30kgs . I that guy made of metal ? And a guitar to boot .
It is called Denali. Has been for years. How did you miss that? Insulting to Alaskans
How can a mountain change your life?
man this dude is pushing hard for the most annoying climber in the world award.
One never finds a quite mountain to climb any more. Folks just multiplied with geometric progression.
Mt. Denali ( formerly Mt. McKinley ) in United States of Africa ( formerly America ). Nice vid though.
Africa? Are you high?
@@knuffelbeer193 Are you blind?
No one calls it Mount Denali. It is simply Denali, McKinley, or Mt. McKinley.
1) it's not called Mt. Denali. It's just Denali
2) Stop making racist comments.
Why do they refer to this mountain as Mc Kinley, when it has been named Denali for some time now ???
It's an old video
Can't you tell by the production music and the fonts used that it's at least 10 years old?
This documentary is hella old
83 m/s is around 135 Mph, if I'm not mistaken. That's pretty brisk.
185.67 mph
@@CaptJohnsBar true. shoulda used the complicator but i was being lazy.
More an history fantastic
This is an amazingly beautiful documentary, but the sound of those squeaky snow boots is enough to drive a person insane . Maybe next time let’s not keep the mic so close to the feet.
Why don't they have supplemental O2?
It looks like you could ski the descent.
When you can barely walk and barely breathe it's time to descend.
thats not how climbing works. when you can barely walk and barley breathe, you have to reach the summit at all costs and then risk the lives of your climbing partners, guides, or sherpas by asking them to save your life. but hey, at least you got that selfie!
What do I do at near sea level then, when I have trouble breathing and walking?
@@coolgirlfrozenfeet you thank Obama
@@tristantzara9496 I have no reason to thank him.
I was disappointed as they referred to Denali as Mt McKinley. The name was changed some time back.
It's kinda obvious this video was made BEFORE the name was charged
This video is 20 years old....
I read it as “climbing denial”
😅😅
The air is less dense at attitude not less of it.
Had to bring the guitar....😒
And right after they saved a homestead…
Wow
Denali not McKinley. Don’t come to Alaska and call it McKinley. Great video and I love the Rainey’s. They are super nice people. We live in the Matsu Valley as well and they are so down to earth.
This vid was made before the 2009 name change
McKinley sure is beautiful.
Look's off the grid to me?
Ello
#endorphins when I watch this! 🌍
Yes.....It is Mt. McKinley....and "Denali" was a name change made law by someone in office at the time......figure it out. Insulting. Thank you to those who climbed McKinley.....Denali, as well.....just depends. Great documentary! In spite of the title.
Insulting is right... just not in the way you think ;-)
Next time its a ski doo... just Do IT
I don't know - it seems like there's an absence of brain cells amongst some of these climbers, not to mention disrespectful of Denali. People who are too old and heavy to climb running out of steam - even when they're the guides? People triggering avalanches while climbing alone in unstable snow? Carrying guitars around? Walking straight through a crevasse field with the one with no experience at the forefront? Going right under seracs with a hope and a prayer? Lazy late starts on clear mornings after 9 days of rest? Guides roped to camera crews?
So this was made before it was renamed.
It is recognized by both names.
@@coolgirlfrozenfeet The only mention of Denali was the native people's name for it. Otherwise it was McKinley throughout. That's why I thought it wasn't a recent documentary..
@@coolgirlfrozenfeet Man, you are all over this comment section, bitter about the name changing to what the indigenous folks call it. McKinley never even visited the state or this wilderness, get over it.
@@radicalcenter1453 who cares. That’s not relevant. I’m just pointing out the truth, and informing people that it is still locally referred to by both names. It’s like the town of Barrow being renamed to some nearly unpronounceable name. Nobody actually calls it that. It’s still Barrow.
It wasn't renamed. The name was changed back to it's original name.
Music by “Candy” 🧐
No Sherpas to carry their gear and basically spread the red carpet for them here. puffing and panting. Anatoli Boukreev submitted this mountain in less than 11 hours without stopping.
Need sherpas
This guy 40 pounds overweight and carrying the load of a Sherpa.
Makes you wonder what some people are doing up there?
Trying to keep their daughter safe while climbing the highest mountain in North America.
Great video of climbing Mt. Denali. However, the trump commercials suck almost as much as trump. He'll be in prison before 2023.