Mount Moran // CMC to the Summit

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  • @spicee1000
    @spicee1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    In the way companies list "Number of days without an accident", purhapes we should keep track of "Number of videos without Danny Puking." Video Count: 1 - Good Job Danny!

    • @ryanv1279
      @ryanv1279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a fellow puker i feel his pain :(

    • @natehartwell3402
      @natehartwell3402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryanv1279 What do you think causes it? Dehydration? I have never puked, but pushed it to collapsing and laying on the ground for a while. I feel bad for you guys.

    • @ryanv1279
      @ryanv1279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natehartwell3402 For me the biggest thing is sleep. If i get no sleep the night before a 20+ mile day ill definitely puke and ill continue puking alllll day until i take a nap.

  • @spenceraaltonen
    @spenceraaltonen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    We need a "Spicy, but manageable" shirt 😂 I take this approach with both my adventure and my cuisine

    • @EricSheffey
      @EricSheffey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t ever buy graphic t shirts, but this is one I would absolutely buy haha

  • @mrsi4mon
    @mrsi4mon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man Chase and Aaron are such great partners for these adventures! They bring so much relaxed comedy and good vibes to these videos!

  • @BluegrassBackcountry
    @BluegrassBackcountry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Danny: “We’re going to go paddle boarding.”
    Me: “Ah, what a nice, chill start to my morning.”
    Danny and crew: **Starts to free solo Moran**
    Me: **Nervous Sweating Intensifies**

  • @tkmjees
    @tkmjees 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    For anyone that doesn't know - these guys have a Patreon page. Link in the About section of the TH-cam profile page.

  • @mitchellmclaughlin6360
    @mitchellmclaughlin6360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Every time y'all post a video I feel compelled to open up alltrails and plan a big route. That free solo scrambling would've sketched me out though. I'll leave that to you guys!

  • @addisonfarmer2515
    @addisonfarmer2515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    YES. Best way to start my morning. Cheers guys!

  • @DomDizzler5053
    @DomDizzler5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Watching you guys paddling on the first lake with the fog coming off of the water and the mountains in the background just made my day. Great video!

  • @knobbiesshreaded3137
    @knobbiesshreaded3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like your style, light and fast! Did the CMC back in the day with a group, tents, camping gear, food, and we bushwhacked to the approach and belayed the climb. A real slog. Headed into town one night from the ranch I spotted a guy on the side of the road in the dark. He needed a ride into town, He had just finished doing the Cirque. Five peaks in less the 24 hours. That is Real light and Real fast!
    I remember standing on a field of scree near the summit, when it all started to slide a few feet.
    Hearing large rocks tumbling and hitting the snow field with a splash.
    Love the Tetons and the Snake River. Had some good times there.

  • @grantlandwalker9599
    @grantlandwalker9599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nothing mediocre about this! Wow!
    Best channel ever!

  • @mister_betechkin
    @mister_betechkin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the most beautiful backdrop for any video I've seen from you guys - and I'm willing to say I've seen 80-90% of your videos

  • @t.mitchell9135
    @t.mitchell9135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just did my first scramble this past weekend and felt like I was going to die the entire time. Then Danny and crew go do this which is 100x worse than what I did. Can’t imagine free climbing that with so much exposure.

  • @pagewhite61
    @pagewhite61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The footage in the morning on the lake was so beautiful. You guys are amazing. Thank you.

  • @ty0024
    @ty0024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would love to hear how you manage to do all these trips and manage it with every day real life. Feel like this could help a lot of people, thanks !

  • @lifeofluke
    @lifeofluke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Notice at 10:59 the smooth, controlled movements, not looking down but focusing on what's in front of you - that's how to safely climb while unroped. They are not rushing and making it look easy

    • @jmiya1
      @jmiya1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed - these guys are ballers. Noob climber here, but I was wondering if they should take turns climbing in case the lead guy falls or kicks off a rock?

    • @phin422
      @phin422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jmiya1 Well, them switching wouldn't actually help that. Anyone could do that.

    • @lifeofluke
      @lifeofluke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jmiya1 it's better if they are closer together, that way if a loose rock falls it is less likely to hit the other person.
      For example, if there's a second group further below and a rock is dislodged, where that rock will go is unpredictable and if it hit a person with high speed and force, it could be deadly

    • @theLifeofTahir
      @theLifeofTahir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lifeofluke agreed! Hey I also love your channel!

  • @andrewstiff494
    @andrewstiff494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like every time a new Mediocre Amateurs videos is uploaded it is Christmas! I love your content and all of the adventures you guys take. Keep up the great work!

  • @howitzer106
    @howitzer106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Inspired us to make this into a "picnic" style day, riding bikes from Gros Venture camp with packrafts, soloing the CMC and back in a day. Stellar day out and made the bike, paddle, climb from camp to summit in 8 hours! Thanks for providing the stoke.

  • @brandonhall182
    @brandonhall182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought work was going to suck this morning, and then you guys show up and save the day!

  • @natehartwell3402
    @natehartwell3402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent work Danny. It takes a lot of commitment to film your adventures and stay focused on safety and having your head in the game. Not to mention the suffering of editing your videos when you get home.

  • @bryanitz8401
    @bryanitz8401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This epic journey should include the disclaimer stating, “Fortunately, no one died during the filming of this journey”......WOW!!!

  • @rickblodgett9133
    @rickblodgett9133 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Danny , I enjoyed watching your videos
    Hoping to see more from you your and
    Buddies . Stay safe out there

  • @clintbarg
    @clintbarg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I consider myself comfortable doing free solo stuff but you guys take it to another level. Love your videos and the humor. Keep it up!!

  • @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm
    @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another epic journey tag along. I can't thank you guys enough for bringing us all with you on your adventures. I'm glad nobody died on drizzlepuss. 😎🙏🏼💯☮️💓💪

  • @edbzn
    @edbzn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love what you do guys, truly inspirational.

  • @dtn311
    @dtn311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this spot. I was just there in July and did the same trip (without going all the way up to the summit though). That paddle across String Lake and Leigh Lake is worth the price of admission -- especially on a clear, smoke-free day.

  • @bdjosephson
    @bdjosephson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro. The footage on the paddle boards was epic! Nice work!

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best action outdoor channels and definitely one of my very favorite channels that I follow on TH-cam and I follow a lot! Next video can't come soon enough :) You deserve way more views! What an adventure this was, wow, fantastic action and scenery!

  • @superbrust
    @superbrust 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looked awesome. One I’d love to try. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @Laiqaatif
    @Laiqaatif 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best videos of yours. Awesome scenery. Beautiful rock formation. Super amazing.

  • @tashunkawitko5984
    @tashunkawitko5984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C! Such beautiful impressions!

  • @robertspringer92
    @robertspringer92 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just got the free solo of Moran this summer with a partner, we brought gear but never felt the need to rope up. very fun climb and outing, these videos helped morale going into these sort of objectives in the tetons. aiming for Grand traverse next summer

  • @car_seat
    @car_seat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was some serious exposure without being roped up! Nice video Danny always cool to see what you guys do.

  • @ryanevans3977
    @ryanevans3977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't get enough of your videos

  • @brianharder7714
    @brianharder7714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice day out. Hilarious that you took paddle boards and got away with it. Years ago as an Exum Guide I was crossing in a canoe. Luckily my client had some J-stroke game and I provided the horse power. But on the way out the wind was gnarly and we actually had to pull over and eat berries until it died. Pretty epic. Clearly, the glass was in your favor but if the afternoon freight train came out of Leigh Canyon, you guys woulda been bush bashing with those boards. Type 3 fun for sure. Since then I've done it with tandem kayaks and it's a nice compromise. Anyway, makes me want to go back. Been a long time. Cheers.

  • @moizinho_gab
    @moizinho_gab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Damn, down climbing freaks me out.

    • @joanneleyva4942
      @joanneleyva4942 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would so much prefer free soloing to down climbing. Downclimbing freaks me out!

  • @Sacredview
    @Sacredview 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The alert on my phone is second in excitement to the drumming at the start of every episode.
    Seriously I look forward to every episode. Keep it up. You still inspire...

  • @tomasr64
    @tomasr64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. I lived too far away to climb Moran but always wanted to do it. Good with the SUP. But no, I only do dog walks. But this really shows what the terrain looks like. Thanks! PS, go climb the battleship in GCNP. Start hiking at sunset. there used to be a trail up to the summit from the notch. At Full Moon. Use dim lights, at the big bend past 1.and a half mile resthouse traverse off BA to the battleship notch. SFollow the sheep trails traversing off the BA. and maybe all trails as your guide? looking and chilling on flat deck and hike out in the morning and have breakfast at el tovar after your long hike, or something. Its very beautiful. There is also Cope Butte off the Hermit as a day hike. Ride bikes not take the shuttle and get the exposure of a knife edge.

  • @iantapia363
    @iantapia363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all don't get a thousandth of what you deserve. Great editing and cinematography 👍🏼

  • @terablair628
    @terablair628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So freaking cool you guys inspire me to get outside and explore!

  • @sierrrrrrrra
    @sierrrrrrrra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fun to watch! Too sick to go out on adventures (for now), so I really enjoy watching the journey. Thanks for making this and stay safe :)

  • @ChristineTewfik
    @ChristineTewfik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We've been rewatching your videos for like a month now - we find them so refreshing during these crazy times - super happy to see a new one today - and man adding the SUP was amazing!

  • @gmckemie4281
    @gmckemie4281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding combination of disciplines. Enjoyed it tremendously

  • @scottfrymire9156
    @scottfrymire9156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice climb guys. Enjoyed watching you climb that face. Thanks for the great video.

  • @mrsi4mon
    @mrsi4mon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that footage at 5:16 on the lake is just incredible!!

  • @papajon62
    @papajon62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That made my palms a little sweaty! Good job, guys!

  • @BackyardHiker
    @BackyardHiker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great Adventure! Congrats on your first successful paddle board and summit push...WELL DONE GUYS

  • @benzun9600
    @benzun9600 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a great hike. Even better fishing at the foot of mt Moran. Great job as always guys

  • @zimmejoc
    @zimmejoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Starting at first light? Isn't that kind of a late start for you guys? Awesome vid as usual. Many thanks for the map overlay you include. I wish more adventure channels took the time to show us the map.

  • @stephenpay8237
    @stephenpay8237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice friends you went with there Danny, they didn't even bother to tell you that you were using your paddle backwards on the SUP.

  • @richardinman5913
    @richardinman5913 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty rad scrambling, glad you had good weather, would absolutely not fancy that in wet and cloudy conditions.

  • @danovaz
    @danovaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are absolute studs... 3000 ft of climbing in a day and I'm toast. Sucks getting old :)

  • @thomaswayneward
    @thomaswayneward 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There used to be a trail that went around Leigh lake, on the north side, that passed right by the scree slope you started on. So many trails are not maintained by the park "service".

  • @adriantanskanen3914
    @adriantanskanen3914 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice little scramble/solo! When this whole covid mess is over you should take a trip to British Columbia and sample some of the mountain goodies we have here. There's some amazing alpine adventures just in and around Vancouver.
    As always, love the footage and the banter.

  • @MusicBent
    @MusicBent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly class 4/5 free solo scramble / climb. I didn’t even know it was possible to squeeze this much adventure into one outing. You are true weekend warriors. I still can’t believe you aren’t sponsored.

  • @jackalope30
    @jackalope30 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sitting here stressing on election day--this is just what I needed to take my mind off of things. Thanks guys!

  • @30m3
    @30m3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised this channel hasn't blown up yet. Great content.

    • @jeremysearle7634
      @jeremysearle7634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is only a matter of time, I’d imagine.

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so stressed watching that vertical scramble, I think I drizzlepussed myself.

  • @gogerwi
    @gogerwi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freaking amazing as usual boys. You 3 made a good team, no drama. Viva La Sportiva.

  • @chrisreyes7326
    @chrisreyes7326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Epic. Definitely palm sweat inducing

  • @jun2932
    @jun2932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely ranks as one of your best videos. Loved it. That looks like a fun route. Would love to try that sometime.

  • @TheMountainMatt
    @TheMountainMatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw this on your IG stories a few weeks ago, been waiting for this! One word... money

  • @curtbentley
    @curtbentley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, guys! Fun to see Aaron and Chase on here...

  • @ablocki
    @ablocki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys need to hit up the Wham Ridge on Vestal Peak in Colorado. The final stretch here looks like it was really similar difficulty-wise

  • @christophertherealone.7938
    @christophertherealone.7938 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible peak! Glad Danny didn’t fall off the paddleboard.

  • @georgesheffield1580
    @georgesheffield1580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years ago ,the local rangers told me it was an impossible climb and had never been climbed . Though BS and climbed it , Exum ridge earlier in the week . 1964 .

  • @kdjat
    @kdjat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching you guys down climbing Drizzly Puss made me feel as sick as Danny after running 60 miles! :P

  • @junkbox7588
    @junkbox7588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wasn’t expecting the padding boarding.. very different with some great views... and no puking 🤮 this time . Enjoy it thanks fellas 👍

  • @kw2764
    @kw2764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So strange to see the tops of these mountains are just covered with loose boulders, rocks. This is amazing to me--I can't stand heights, even watching gets to me. Thanks for the video.

  • @themcbobgorge
    @themcbobgorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "spicy but manageable" is what we like to see

  • @thelisa11
    @thelisa11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful scenery, great video you guys!

  • @nickradner5325
    @nickradner5325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was honest to god, UNHINGED!

  • @noice9709
    @noice9709 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys! Looked like so much fun!

  • @brookandholler5499
    @brookandholler5499 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At first I thought, "what a beautiful foggy morning", ..... until you mentioned all of the fires raging in the area!

  • @massdebation250
    @massdebation250 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys need to do the Enchantments Trail in Washington (it’s next to a dope German town) do it as a thru hike in a day and you won’t need a permit, it’s what we did...it’s a soul crusher, with some incredible views! Love you guys, keep doing what you do!

  • @BoomBoomLou
    @BoomBoomLou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos, keep up the great content!

  • @alexanderrogalla1011
    @alexanderrogalla1011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When you down climb in a harness cause you kind of feel like you should really rappel it’s a free YOLO

  • @IrishDougal
    @IrishDougal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos never fail to impress me yet another top end “mediocre” adventure, good on you all for continuing to make the most of trips and providing us with top quality content!!!

  • @ad_Benturing
    @ad_Benturing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing views at the summit! 😯 Though I am bummed about the fires going on out there especially in Colorado. I pray that the fires will be contained. This adventure was cool! Gave me motivation to keep going out there. 😁

  • @kjguitarman
    @kjguitarman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. I think your confidence, talent, endurance and strength gets you through these challenges. An accident will make you more cognizant of the importance of taking a more conservative approach perhaps. A risk all extreme athletes take.

  • @JamieMiles_southmainmuse
    @JamieMiles_southmainmuse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at that summit, I thought “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” mountain without snow. Like it was drawn by a 1960s animator. But I was raised in Fl, where mountains are 500 ft above sea level. Totally awesome climb.

  • @MurrayPeeps
    @MurrayPeeps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    If this is an amateur effort, I’m not even a greenhorn.

  • @traxxx1522
    @traxxx1522 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you be willing to make a video one of these days showcasing the type of gear you take out on your excursions? Youre really motivating me to get out and do some adventuring

  • @blakerobison4159
    @blakerobison4159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow when I climbed this I was terrified even with ropes. Can't imagine free soloing it.

  • @MB-ln9nv
    @MB-ln9nv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s a good day when you guys upload.

  • @vipermadman
    @vipermadman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @kilo11881
    @kilo11881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel rocks! Keep up the awesome content!

  • @billhenderson-f2g
    @billhenderson-f2g 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys gotta get on the Cathedral next summer!

  • @phin422
    @phin422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This wasn't nearly as sketchy as the Cable Route on Longs that you guys did

    • @koalakyle19
      @koalakyle19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      true, they were in over their heads on that one

  • @briandoolittle3422
    @briandoolittle3422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should come back to Washington sometime and explore the Pickets. They are some adventurous mountains.
    I have a video on my channel of me climbing West Mcmillan Spire with a friend. A member of my local climbing community (Fletcher Jordan) has a video of his party climbing Mount Terror and Mount Degenhardt, which are the climbs I would recommend you guys look in to.

  • @picnicker
    @picnicker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the chill organ music

  • @zerosk8er453s
    @zerosk8er453s 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the motivation as always!

  • @sorentrexler3688
    @sorentrexler3688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like that blurred line between class 4 and 5 without ropes haha...pretty gripped watching this

  • @denali9643
    @denali9643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a trip! That smoke was awful.

  • @TheVirtualsherpa
    @TheVirtualsherpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What class would you estimate that final face is?

  • @levirichardson8505
    @levirichardson8505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you guys are madmen for downclimbing instead of rappelling from drizzlepus!

  • @manfredseidler1531
    @manfredseidler1531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have some good tips on counselors but somehow I have doubts you'll take advantage of them so if you keep going stay safe. A wise man once said "If in doubt, don't" Thanks for sharing.

  • @adamedunn
    @adamedunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning scenery

  • @Fredddoh
    @Fredddoh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'Sowing machine leg' 😂😂😂 I know exactly what you mean!

  • @rob060
    @rob060 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys seems to be good about keeping hydrated. Must be a lot of pit stops between clips.

  • @otismoore1491
    @otismoore1491 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! I thought that route was a little more intense than you guys make it seem. But it was a number of years ago when I was new to the game.