His genius is that his videos are about the subject, not about him. TH-camrs who constantly prattle to camera (focused on their giant stupid heads) about their inane thoughts make me heave.
I do wonder though, alot of the shots are of him walking away..? does he double back to get the camera..? does seem to take some authenticity away from the video the way he seems to try and shoot it like a movie
From a medical perspective, you absolutely made the right decision. In the hospital, once someone's O2 Sat is below 88%, we give them supplemental oxygen. Anyone who's below 80% with supplemental oxygen usually buys themselves a bed in the ICU or Step-down ICU and regular respiratory breathing treatments. 55% is like "let's keep the crash cart nearby because that big a strain on the cardiopulmonary system could start causing cardiac arrhythmias" Very dark urine for two days sounds like some degree of rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown - far beyond what we get from exercise alone. The oxygen scarcity probably killed muscle tissue when it couldn't meet the demands put on it. Definitely a hit on the kidneys too - that's why anyone with rhabdomyolysis in the hospital gets pretty high volume IV fluids to protect the kidneys when all the products of muscle breakdown have to be excreted in the urine. I totally get not wanting to take any medication on an attempt like this… it can feel like cheating. We really do want to earn our achievements on our efforts alone. So don't beat yourself up over not taking altitude sickness medication. You'll summit soon, I'm sure of it. Heal up stronger, Kraig!
Yeah idk if we really think about it hes wearing glasses. Hes already getting “unnatural” aid so why not take the medicine? He cant will his body to have better eye sight much like he cant will his body to not suffer altitude sickness. All im saying is if you go back and summit with the medicine, you shouldnt think any less of yourself mate.
@@kraigadams Porters are tough as nails, I've been to Everest base camp and they are very strong, friendly and humble people. Without them most people going for these really high peaks would never make it.
@@deanj6722 I've only really encountered Nepalese Sherpas/porters and they mostly ate a noodle soup with vegetables and sometimes meat in it. And home made bread pattys were pretty popular snacks.
It's required that you go with porters, and they have to go in groups. It's an attempt to uplift their tourism related job opportunities if I'm not wrong.
Pretty much comes with the territory. With a good group, there is potential for a lot of comaraderie (and shared misery) which can add to the experience.
It was an honor hiking with you, young man. I had altitude sickness on this hike. I’m still coughing. Headed to the doctor next week to get checked out. Otherwise, beautiful video and thank you for this memory.
@@bakerstreet101 Shape doesn't really mean too much when it comes to high altitude. It's all about the acclimatization--how fast your body gets acclimatized. It requires days and is definitely a process.
Being able to bei honest with this whole situation makes you so authentic. I've seen other videos about the summit but none about a failed summit attempt. I would even say your video may be more interesting than the summit videos. I learned that hiking should not be all about the summit.
So true. The difficulties of reaching that goal are almost more important than the summit itself. Makes it more meaningful. That's why a cable car to the top is never as satisfying haha
Agreed - such realistic videos are always more appreciated! Its definitely not embarrassing - rather that's how real life situations are supposed to be. During covid, I guess people now definitely know what's getting a O2 of less than 90 or even 88% means.. Not a pleasant situation at all. A decision well taken and all the very best for the future!!
Thanks for sharing Kraig. I was very fortunate to summit Kilimanjaro in Feb. 2010. Didn’t use Diamox until day 3 because up until Barranco Camp, I couldn’t sleep at all . It’s effects were immediate, within 1 hour. But it was still tough, even though I was eating and drinking very well. I also did Everest Base Camp in Mar. 2022 and didn’t take Diamox at all . Maybe because the schedule was very laid back and we had extra acclimization days in Namche Bazaar and Pingboche. You still have to keep an eye out , even if you use Diamox because it can mask some symptoms of HAPE and HACE. I have no doubt you will come back again one day . Kind regards, Joseph
"Altitude Sickness, it's serious." Good that your group organizers were well prepared with Oxygen saturation meters. Your experience echoes that of mine and millions of others who climb. It's unpredictable and the best prepared/trained are almost as vulnerable as those "mostly" prepared/trained. That you chose the smart move and went down shows you to be a hero. Thank you for All of your videos.
I'm so glad you left so much of this without music. The sounds of this piece were really special to me, especially when the porters and guides started singing.
How did you pull this off with no music? Next level travel vlogging hahah Also I'm pretty sure I stayed in that exact hotel in Hong Kong. Also there's no shame in not summiting. Your health comes first.
The timing of this video coming up in my feed is uncanny...I just got back from a failed backpacking trip, in which I suffered from heat exhaustion and had started the beginning stages of a heat stroke. I too listened to my body and cut the trip short. Upset with myself, frustrated, embarrassed, all similar emotions. Thank you for sharing this experience and being real with your audience. I appreciate it.
My husbands friend felt altitude sickness on this trip 5 years ago. They both decided to continue and unfortunately my husbands friend passed away on summit night. So good decision to turn around.
Maybe it sounds heartless or cynic, but that's a better way to die than many others. You know, a "in your boots" kind of way rather than e.g. being slowly eaten up by cancer or being a vegetable in a nursing home or whatever. I hope to die like this when my time comes.
So many mixed emotions… having so many people in so wild a space seems out of place, and yet they can on occasion make some of the most memorable moments … Seeing so many locals carrying more and also setting up and tearing down camp, and yet they can earn a living and tell their own story of this place because of the tourism industry …Not being able to summit, and yet having the chance to experience the people and the space of this mountain is a blessing in itself So different from your usual work Kraig, and truly special! Thank you for sharing!
Great video, splendid images... Return to the mountain as often as you'd like, but if I may, please consider forgetting about "beating the mountain" (23:50). When in doing high altitude hiking you absolutely need to change your mindset, it can never be about conquering the summit, beating the mountain... The mountain is just there... it doesn't care if you live or die, but you should care and should always be mindful of your safety. Focus on having fun, on the journey, on getting great images of what you can. The end goal should be to come back alive and healthy. Cheers
I would call this a SUCCESS and NOT a failure! You succeeded in knowing when to stop and turn back. A failure would have been to not heed that call of your body and let your ego continue and the outcome could have possibly been death...that would have been a failure. Congrats to you for your success!
Craig, it's all about the JOURNEY, and never the destination. I love this so much. I can only imagine how hard the descent was too. Glad you made the right call. Glad you're ok.
Tough decision but the right one. I made it to the top, and I was meant to paraglide down, but, unfortunately, I had to accept my condition was not right. I actually felt good, but the overnight walk from 11pm to 6am really got me. Mind you, managed the 10 hour walk down. I've lived my life at sea level and was fully committed to not summiting. I dont like medication but I took one full dose of diamox the day before starting then took half doses each day. Eat well and often. Drink about 10 litres (water) per day. Learn some swahili, even if it's just samahani, tafadhali and asante. (Excuse me, please and thankyou). No one conquers a mountain. The mountain let's you visit for a while. One of our team died. This is not to be taken lightly.
There is nothing emberassing about, it is so much harder to turn around and be safe than stupidly just push on. Respect for that and for the great video too!
Definitely not a failure... through your beautiful filmography you have brought many of us along to places we'll never get to see in person - that's a triumph! Altitude sickness is out of your control - listening to your body is the smartest thing you can do in that situation. Cheers to many more journeys ahead!
I had to return 6 hours before reaching the Everest Base Camp while coughing blood for 2 days and had really bad stomache problems. I know how you feel. I was totally empty after days of suffering and then I had to helicopter out shortly before reaching the goal. Cheer up man ! - it's a super bad feeling right now - but it will get better. There is a saying "Every frozen corpse on Mt. Everest was once a highly motivated person." - sometimes it's better to "give up" and listen to your body than the alternative. You come back one day - prepare better, drink more water and then you will conquor this mountain! Andi
I was lucky not to experience altitude sickness in my EBC trek but saw others fall out over it. I took meds to help ensure my success and, I don’t feel bad about that
Oxygen saturation of 55% is not compatible with life, kraig. You can always come again better prepared. Its not something to be shameful about🙏. Your vlog is realistic and can be very helpful to many of us who are planning to climb kili in the future.
I know it must suck to not have made it all the way up, but man I am *so* impressed that you kept going as long as you did. I'm a nurse, so typically deal with sick people (no shit) who have conditions that make their oxygen saturations drop pretty low, so I see people with low sats quite often, and it doesn't ring too many alarm bells because I'm used to it. But if I saw anyone with oxygen sats lower than even 80% I'd be having a mini internalised panic and be looking for immediate help for them. Chances are they'd be blue-lighted into hospital ASAP. I've never even *seen* anyone with sats as low as 55% who was conscious and able to communicate with me. Basically to put it into perspective, I'm amazed you could stand up right at all, and quite frankly, walking yourself back down that mountain is a bloody titanic feat. I'm stunned that you were able to do it, and I think that's something you should be proud of, if you can. Jesus, do *not* be embarrassed about it! Hats off to you, man. You were walking a completely different hike than those not affected, and from my point of view you fucking smashed it. Even if it doesn't feel like it.
Hard to believe that we were in the same trail (Machame) and I didn't even recognize you! We are the group at 1:01 and i'm the guy who made the blowing sound. Sad to hear that you didn't make it. I was also trying to summit without taking any medications, but during the 4th day, the headache was just too much that I ended up taking Diamox. Fortunately, we were able to reach the summit and I believe you will too someday! You are correct that medication is really needed if you want to go to the top, and you made the right decision of not pushing through and it's not one bit embarrassing because the mountain is always gonna be there!
Hey! I'm doing the Machame route in September and I'm not sure whether I should get Diamox or not. I thought you had to start taking it before reaching a higher altitude for it to work? Did you experience any side effects from it? And when you started taking it, did you continue taking it the next couple days before you descended? Your advice would be appreciated!
@@CherylMarie It's definitely advisable to take Diamox before reaching higher altitudes, that's what my friend did and altitude sickness didn't hit him that hard compared to the rest of us in our group. As far as side effects goes, aside from the increase amount of times you need to pee, I didn't notice any but your mileage may vary. I only took it once before sleeping at Barranco Camp which was at 13,000 ft and didn't feel the need to continue taking it since the headache wasn't as severe compared to before. You're still gonna feel lightheadedness but it's bearable. I would highly suggest for you to bring lots of electrolyte tablets/powder to help alleviate the side effects of Diamox. Let me know if you need more advice!
Don’t feel too bad! I also run a small trekking company and take people to Kili and Everest. It doesn’t matter how good of a shape you are in...you can have 12 pack abs and you will still fail to summit. The key to success is diamox and water. And going up slowly. We westerners have that “I want to see if I can do it without medication” attitude, but we fail to realize that we are just not meant to survive at those altitudes. ALWAYS take diamox. ALWAYS drink tons of water. You got it next time! Good luck!
ED nurse speaking here/you're my favorite content creator but... Dude, anything below 90% is concerning in a hospital setting. 55% is... let's get ready to put a breathing tube in bad (intubation). That's scary. Don't beat yourself up for not summiting Kilimanjaro if that's what was happening. You NEEDED help.
@@nathansnead7371 yeah this is something that is actually well understood. If given enough time to slowly increase altitude the body will accommodate for the decrease amount of o2 by increasing the oxygen carrying copacity of the blood through increasing erythropoietin this increases red blood cell production. More cells equalls more o2 carrying capability in the blood. Lots of pro athletes know this so many will actually train at altitude for a race that will take place at lower altitude to give them a competitive edge.
@@nathansnead7371 when it comes to people in Nepal specifically it's more of a genetic adaptation thing.www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/05/28/530204187/the-science-behind-the-super-abilities-of-sherpas
@@1993ianb it honestly depends on the outfitter, while summiting Kilimanjaro I saw people being assisted up, one porter on each shoulder. some people attempt this mountain on a whim, because they have the time and money. I saw vacationers who admitted that they were on the mountain because it was near where they were traveling, old and obese people attempting this, should they of, probably not but there they were. All about that dollar really.
I summitted Kili in September 2016. Next time you try it, I'd recommend a September summit. The weather and temperature are so much nicer. I did the Lemosho route, which gave me the maximum acclimatisation time. I did my trek with G-Adventures, who (hired guides that) were fantastic, and I believe they have a great track record. I did NOT take diamox, nobody in my group did and we all summitted. However, we were REQUIRED to drink a MINIMUM of 3 litres of water per day by our guides, to the point where it was strictly enforced by the guides for our own benefit. We got a talking-to if we didn't drink this amount. Other trekking groups had lower requirements which we discovered when speaking with them - we noticed them dropping off as the trek progressed, evidently they did not have the 100% success rate that our group did. Good luck for your next attempt. NIce videos. I miss the views and the hospitality. My favourite camp was Karanga Camp and the descent from Lava Tower to Barranco Camp was my favourite stretch of the trail.
I failed to summit in June 2019, also tried going without Diamox on the Machame route. Went back and tried the Lemosho route in Sept 2019 with Diamox and summited.Would recommend the longer route and the use of Diamox, as one/both of these enabled me to summit. Well done on your attempt.
The shot of you looking at those amazing clouds while they sing was really breathtaking, had to pause for a minute, I dream of seeing something like that, being above the clouds.
Drinking, eating and sleeping well are the true keys to summiting peaks like this. You learn so many lessons from a first time up high. But, the mountain will be there and I'm sure with time and more experience you will get up to the top. AMS can hit anyone, experienced or not, at any time. You did the right thing going down, lessons learnt!
Hey Kraig. Recently found your channel. It’s been a rough week and we don’t need to loose any more Heroes. Coulda...woulda...shoulda. Kilimanjaro isn’t going anywhere. We need you. Keep yourself healthy and looking forward to you conquering Kilimanjaro!
I was literally checking out your channel yesterday for any uploads, and then today here we are! I love your videos and I enjoy watching your journey a lot. Such an inspiration!
No soundtrack! Interesting! 8:17 - That's cute ahahaha - and you kept it in the video! 10:15 - That's an amazing shot 12:26 - At this point I think you need a snickers sponsorship. Contractually obligated to eat at _least_ one per video Another amazing video. Love the details at the end as usual - it did sound pretty serious, ouch. You did your best considering your decisions, I think that's formidable! I hope you don't see this first attempt as a negative Glad you recovered! NOW BE SAFE IN CHINA. From Altitude Sickness to Potential Pulmonary Inflammation caused by virus, that can get pretty harmful!
Hey Kraig, I did this hike 30yrs ago and felt your pain. We took an extra day to acclimatise and still my sister and I suffered altitude sickness, she seemed to get stronger as we approached the top and I 'felt like death'. Silly me continued and reached the summit. Looking back at it it was one of the most stupid things I've ever done! There were no meds used by anyone and no oxygen levels tested and no great concern from our guides. I reached the summit having vomited repeatedly and suffered incredible headaches, had a photo taken then trudged down as quickly as my shaky legs could carry me. You were smart, I was lucky.
Great documenting as always Kraig. I was watching it feeling stressed and claustrophobic, I can't do so many people, now I know why I also do solo or with one best friend.
Absolutely the right call. I’ve been there, elevation sickness...lots of vomiting and not thinking clearly. I was not able to follow through with my original plans either. I had to retreat to lower elevation to recover. Where there is a will, there is a way. So, if you’re determined enough & take the right precautions, you’ll get there! No need to be embarrassed at all....it can happen to the best of us. Glad you were able to get back safely and I wish you safe & successful travels on your next adventures! Theo
Just great to see an honest self appraisal! So often hiking videos go through what I call the Facebook family filter (everything perfect here!) so (no pun intended) this is a breath of fresh air! Hope you make it next time!
I love how beautiful this was but I can't help but notice that Kraig just looks a bit sad (right from the start) and the energy of this video was just a bit more... Less
I'm not a hiker, but have such admiration for those who are. I love your stories, Kraig, and am really pleased that you have demonstrated how to fail with style. Seriously, I think one of the smartest things a person can do is to say I made an error and I think I need to back out of this. You many actually have saved lives by teaching other hikers how to avoid the killer voice of ego. I like to share your videos with my 16 year old grandson and your example is important! Keep up the good work! So very happy that you are okay and took good care of yourself. Your work is a blessing to my quarantine experience.
I can understand your feelings well. The night after climbing Kala Patthar, I developed symptoms of cerebral edema. Could hardly stand vertically in the morning due to dizziness and no longer articulate myself clearly. Luckily, a Sherpa quickly took me 1000 meters deeper, where the symptoms disappeared as quickly as they came. And 5 days later I stood happily on the 6,200 m high Imja-Tse with no altitude problems. Altitude sickness is unpredictable and if you ignore the symptoms for too long, you die. Just go back and try it again - you will definitely make it. It's worth it - I know it - 7:50 am I was at Uluru Peak on March 3rd, 2000. Good luck and great video!
It’s definitely not embarrassing to fail. You did a good job. You will summit next time without problem. If you don’t want to take medicine you should buy coca tea it’s everywhere in South America and people says it helps in altitude. Be strong and safe.
Curious Nomad yeah I don’t think so too. But maybe it’s not even legal to bring them out of some countries in South America. Maybe one day people will be able to drink it in high altitudes.
This video is such a stark contrast to your others. Beautifully done. It was almost depressing like I was watching a forced labor camp slogging along. If this is what climbing Kilimanjaro is like- must miss.
Such a surprise. I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro 20 years ago. I hardly recognize anything from your adventure. Especially, that crowd of tents and hikers !! So incredible... On my climb, we met at most 15 people in the whole trip and we were just 5 in "our group", with 2 tourists, 1 porter, 1 porter/cook, and 1 guide ! The park entrance did not look like a busy airport gate, the lower trail was down in the real jungle with feet in the mud and often pushing or grabbing branches, sitting on rocks to eat, no table or chair, no toilet of any kind, no diamox, no oxygen supplement or even measurement... Amazing to see and think about those differences. Thank you Kraig to remind this for me. As for altitude sickness, for sure, the right call, don't blame yourself for not taking pills but for your next attempt, consider *seriously* acclimatizing beforehand.
Funny coincidence, you had a lot of the same porters and guides that my group did. Noticed a lot of familiar faces during the song circle. I climbed Kili in Feb 2019. I ended up turning around at 17,300ft on summit night after basically forgetting I had two hands (I was convinced I only had one) and deciding (quite insistently) that I wanted to take a nap while I was in the middle of hiking to the summit. Altitude sickness is no joke and it's only once you get off the mountain that you realise, oh wow, I really really could not have continued there. But our tour guide spoke to us on our trip about our 'personal summit'. Not reaching the peak of Kili is not a failure, it just wasn't meant to be for that trip. At the end of the day your trip had you meet a ton of people, experience a new place, and see the absolutely stunningly beautiful place that is Kilimanjaro National Park.
Was thinking the same mate. To much talking and and people around. I understand it was a tour and there was not way of being alone in that place, however If I were there I would like to stay on my own as much as possible haha
One of my least favorite things about the human species (in general)... the incessant need to chatter and talk, continuously.... when if they just walked in silence they could experience their amazing surroundings 100 times more acutely, more spiritually. Good to see at least one of them attempting to do that. Kudos Kraig.
@@christopherstafford2702 hiking and partying are two different things tho, at a party I would get why people would chatter, but at a hike constantly talking is just dreadful
I climbed it last year. My company wouldnt let anyone continue on if the oxygen levels where below 70. Plus, if anyone needed suplemental oxygen, they couldnt continue up. Great video, one of the best i’ve seen about Kilimanjaro. Congratulations
Thank you for putting up this excellent video. Reminds me of my trip there in August 2019. Your decision to come down is the correct one. Not embarrassing at all. You are a champion. The mountain is always there. Live and come back another day.
Thanks for producing this. I went through a very similar experience on the mountain, going in with a respiratory infection and having AMS and HAPE. Turned around on summit night at 17K ft. after a terrible night of being sick. Diagnosed with walking pneumonia upon returning to the US.
Doing the right thing should never be embarrassing man. Safety first, always. Mountains, nature, life often teach us lessons. You have learned something of value on the hike, I am sure. Be humble, not embarrassed. Godspeed!
This was fascinating to watch, the experience looks completely different to what I imagined. Altitude sickness looks serious too, literally watched you start to seem ‘off’ just in your expressions about 5 mins before you mentioned it. Huge props to you for giving it your best, Kraig. You’ll get it next time
I'm hiking Kili in two weeks and ever since I signed up for this trip I've thought about Kraig's video that I saw years ago. I'm not taking Diamox, I've been up to 14,000 feet, but so worried altitude sickness will get the best of me. Regardless of Kraigs "failure", this video still motivates me.
Mad respect for you for trying. Kili is not a joke. It's hard, very hard. I was the very last of my group to summit. I wanted to turn back at least 4 times. I know the feeling you went through. You'll make it the next time.
The lack of a rest day to adjust to the mounain is why the failure rate is high. When i was in Nepal we had a rest day and some even took a second day going higher and then sleeping lower. Really does help. You did the right thing.
Pole pole akuna matata my friends, and that’s exactly what he did
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I love how normal of a guy you are, openly discussing your failures and learnings. Hundreds of thousands of subs, breathtaking videos, no arrogance or hubris. Keep it up!!!
You were not wrong in wanting to do Kili without Diamox. So to say it was stupid it was not. There is nothing embarrassing about not making it. Nothing embarrassing about altitude sickness. You made the right call! Good job Kraig!
I love your videos! Last time you inspired me to drive the Mae Hong Son Loop. Now I want to get fitter to hike more and higher, so that I can also go to Kilimanjaro one day. I love your pure documentary style. You manage to convey more emotions than many other overstyled and polished travel videos. Keep this in mind and always remember: failure is instructive and makes you stronger and more determined!
I go daily tracking where I live and yes, one of the lessons i quickly learned was to listen to my body when it says ENOUGH. You made the right call dude, others may have carried on but you made the right decision for yourself. WELL DONE.
You made the right call going down, buddy. Kilimanjaro ain't going anywhere. You'll get it next time!
indeed, at that point it's usually the guide who makes that call, and you can't refuse
Plot twist Kilimanjaro explodes
being surrounded by that many people while hiking is my ultimate nightmare
Jo Y they just wont shut up...i just cant get how people get so noisy at these places :(
@@MonkeySpecs301 or maybe he cant do it by himself because there are laws about it for safety reasons?
MonkeySpecs301 ...what is wrong with you? You are part of the hate in this world. How does that make you feel?
Awful
You can't climb Mt kili alone lol . fool
Honestly, Kraig's videos are so calming. Some of the most incredible shots.
Honestly, you're right
Yeah, and it's really inspiring
His genius is that his videos are about the subject, not about him. TH-camrs who constantly prattle to camera (focused on their giant stupid heads) about their inane thoughts make me heave.
Yes ok
I do wonder though, alot of the shots are of him walking away..? does he double back to get the camera..? does seem to take some authenticity away from the video the way he seems to try and shoot it like a movie
From a medical perspective, you absolutely made the right decision. In the hospital, once someone's O2 Sat is below 88%, we give them supplemental oxygen. Anyone who's below 80% with supplemental oxygen usually buys themselves a bed in the ICU or Step-down ICU and regular respiratory breathing treatments. 55% is like "let's keep the crash cart nearby because that big a strain on the cardiopulmonary system could start causing cardiac arrhythmias"
Very dark urine for two days sounds like some degree of rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown - far beyond what we get from exercise alone. The oxygen scarcity probably killed muscle tissue when it couldn't meet the demands put on it. Definitely a hit on the kidneys too - that's why anyone with rhabdomyolysis in the hospital gets pretty high volume IV fluids to protect the kidneys when all the products of muscle breakdown have to be excreted in the urine.
I totally get not wanting to take any medication on an attempt like this… it can feel like cheating. We really do want to earn our achievements on our efforts alone. So don't beat yourself up over not taking altitude sickness medication. You'll summit soon, I'm sure of it. Heal up stronger, Kraig!
I was concerned when I read he went into a Hotel on his own and just slept...! wasn't there some danger of thrombosis?!
Very well explained!
Yeah idk if we really think about it hes wearing glasses. Hes already getting “unnatural” aid so why not take the medicine? He cant will his body to have better eye sight much like he cant will his body to not suffer altitude sickness. All im saying is if you go back and summit with the medicine, you shouldnt think any less of yourself mate.
Amazing well informative comment.. That's why I always look in the comments. Not for stupid comments. But for this!
Thankyou Lawrence Chen!
Although at high altitude ( >5,000 m) , 02 sats are never going to be above 88%. www.high-altitude-medicine.com/SaO2-table.html
The dude carrying the red holdall on his head. Incredible
@@kraigadams Porters are tough as nails, I've been to Everest base camp and they are very strong, friendly and humble people. Without them most people going for these really high peaks would never make it.
I think the guides (Chagas) are regulated at 15kgs
@@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt whats their diet like?
@@deanj6722 I've only really encountered Nepalese Sherpas/porters and they mostly ate a noodle soup with vegetables and sometimes meat in it. And home made bread pattys were pretty popular snacks.
@@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt wow..thats amazing! i have no idea how they carry so much weight on a daily basis with so little protein intake!
the guides carrying all the bags (some of the guys with huge bags on top of the head) are the true heroes/hikers! cheers to them!
Wait till you see what Sherpas do.
Yeah this really isn't much of a hike.
Yep! The hikers’ packs looked incredibly light (in comparison to the guides’ packs) for a multi-day trip like this.
Agree 1000%
Amen. Don't forget to tip!
I’d go bonkers if I had to hike with that many people. Always hearing everyone’s chit chat, footsteps etc.
waiting on the slow pokes
I thought the same at first and then I reconsidered, taking into consideration that going up faster would probably make you sick tbh.
It's required that you go with porters, and they have to go in groups. It's an attempt to uplift their tourism related job opportunities if I'm not wrong.
Had the same thought while watching the video....however, I'd be one of those slow pokes. 😂😂
Pretty much comes with the territory. With a good group, there is potential for a lot of comaraderie (and shared misery) which can add to the experience.
@Aditya Wardhana Scared snowflake lmfao
It was an honor hiking with you, young man. I had altitude sickness on this hike. I’m still coughing. Headed to the doctor next week to get checked out. Otherwise, beautiful video and thank you for this memory.
I was thinking, wow, this is guy is in shape, in the prime of his life and still affected. Altitude is no joke.
It's been 4 years since my Kilimanjaro emergency descent , I'm still hearing crackling in my lungs .
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@@andresandrade2085 😆 lol
@@bakerstreet101 Shape doesn't really mean too much when it comes to high altitude. It's all about the acclimatization--how fast your body gets acclimatized. It requires days and is definitely a process.
Being able to bei honest with this whole situation makes you so authentic. I've seen other videos about the summit but none about a failed summit attempt. I would even say your video may be more interesting than the summit videos. I learned that hiking should not be all about the summit.
It's about the journey, the summit is just the gravy on top.
So true. The difficulties of reaching that goal are almost more important than the summit itself. Makes it more meaningful. That's why a cable car to the top is never as satisfying haha
Agreed - such realistic videos are always more appreciated! Its definitely not embarrassing - rather that's how real life situations are supposed to be. During covid, I guess people now definitely know what's getting a O2 of less than 90 or even 88% means.. Not a pleasant situation at all. A decision well taken and all the very best for the future!!
Thanks for sharing Kraig. I was very fortunate to summit Kilimanjaro in Feb. 2010. Didn’t use Diamox until day 3 because up until Barranco Camp, I couldn’t sleep at all . It’s effects were immediate, within 1 hour. But it was still tough, even though I was eating and drinking very well. I also did Everest Base Camp in Mar. 2022 and didn’t take Diamox at all . Maybe because the schedule was very laid back and we had extra acclimization days in Namche Bazaar and Pingboche. You still have to keep an eye out , even if you use Diamox because it can mask some symptoms of HAPE and HACE. I have no doubt you will come back again one day . Kind regards, Joseph
"Altitude Sickness, it's serious." Good that your group organizers were well prepared with Oxygen saturation meters. Your experience echoes that of mine and millions of others who climb. It's unpredictable and the best prepared/trained are almost as vulnerable as those "mostly" prepared/trained. That you chose the smart move and went down shows you to be a hero. Thank you for All of your videos.
absolutely. Alt.Sickness is more likely russian roulette.
Hillary got altitude sickness when he tried to re-summit Everest. Nothing to do with weakness, seems quite random.
I'm so glad you left so much of this without music. The sounds of this piece were really special to me, especially when the porters and guides started singing.
voices, silence, voices, silence, voices, silence = spectacular sound editing and mixing
That amount of noise from other people would drive me insane within a day.
Can't blame you man, all those other people didn't have to keep running back to retreive a camera.
How did you pull this off with no music? Next level travel vlogging hahah
Also I'm pretty sure I stayed in that exact hotel in Hong Kong. Also there's no shame in not summiting. Your health comes first.
The serenity is what I love about this. Any time I hear dogshit tropical house music I can't watch it.
Your filming style and editing is awesome I feel like going through the adventure with you
Chouf chaîne mte3i n7awel na3mel 7aja tchabbahlou
Wher are you from
The timing of this video coming up in my feed is uncanny...I just got back from a failed backpacking trip, in which I suffered from heat exhaustion and had started the beginning stages of a heat stroke. I too listened to my body and cut the trip short. Upset with myself, frustrated, embarrassed, all similar emotions. Thank you for sharing this experience and being real with your audience. I appreciate it.
My husbands friend felt altitude sickness on this trip 5 years ago. They both decided to continue and unfortunately my husbands friend passed away on summit night. So good decision to turn around.
oh dear that's so upsetting :(((
After that comment I started to google "pulse oximeter"
Maybe it sounds heartless or cynic, but that's a better way to die than many others. You know, a "in your boots" kind of way rather than e.g. being slowly eaten up by cancer or being a vegetable in a nursing home or whatever. I hope to die like this when my time comes.
Jesus christ thats crazy. RIP!
Holy crap did not expect that ending
So many mixed emotions… having so many people in so wild a space seems out of place, and yet they can on occasion make some of the most memorable moments
… Seeing so many locals carrying more and also setting up and tearing down camp, and yet they can earn a living and tell their own story of this place because of the tourism industry
…Not being able to summit, and yet having the chance to experience the people and the space of this mountain is a blessing in itself
So different from your usual work Kraig, and truly special! Thank you for sharing!
these 3rd person shots, when you are solo, thats like climbing 2 times at once hats off dude
Great video, splendid images... Return to the mountain as often as you'd like, but if I may, please consider forgetting about "beating the mountain" (23:50). When in doing high altitude hiking you absolutely need to change your mindset, it can never be about conquering the summit, beating the mountain... The mountain is just there... it doesn't care if you live or die, but you should care and should always be mindful of your safety.
Focus on having fun, on the journey, on getting great images of what you can. The end goal should be to come back alive and healthy.
Cheers
I would call this a SUCCESS and NOT a failure! You succeeded in knowing when to stop and turn back. A failure would have been to not heed that call of your body and let your ego continue and the outcome could have possibly been death...that would have been a failure. Congrats to you for your success!
The sound editing is so expertly seamless. ✨👍👍
Also, glad you're safe more than anything.
Craig, it's all about the JOURNEY, and never the destination. I love this so much. I can only imagine how hard the descent was too. Glad you made the right call. Glad you're ok.
sarahdippity that is so true, sometimes the journey is way better than the destination.
Tough decision but the right one.
I made it to the top, and I was meant to paraglide down, but, unfortunately, I had to accept my condition was not right.
I actually felt good, but the overnight walk from 11pm to 6am really got me.
Mind you, managed the 10 hour walk down.
I've lived my life at sea level and was fully committed to not summiting. I dont like medication but I took one full dose of diamox the day before starting then took half doses each day.
Eat well and often. Drink about 10 litres (water) per day.
Learn some swahili, even if it's just samahani, tafadhali and asante. (Excuse me, please and thankyou).
No one conquers a mountain. The mountain let's you visit for a while.
One of our team died. This is not to be taken lightly.
I don't know who needs to hear this but the sound of you rolling up your backpack is truly satisfying.
There is nothing emberassing about, it is so much harder to turn around and be safe than stupidly just push on. Respect for that and for the great video too!
Definitely not a failure... through your beautiful filmography you have brought many of us along to places we'll never get to see in person - that's a triumph! Altitude sickness is out of your control - listening to your body is the smartest thing you can do in that situation. Cheers to many more journeys ahead!
I failed it too dude, I can still remember that feeling of weakness and helplessness, so no shame. you're doing a great job with your channel
The filming style makes me feel like I’m on a hike with Kraig
I had to return 6 hours before reaching the Everest Base Camp while coughing blood for 2 days and had really bad stomache problems.
I know how you feel. I was totally empty after days of suffering and then I had to helicopter out shortly before reaching the goal.
Cheer up man ! - it's a super bad feeling right now - but it will get better.
There is a saying "Every frozen corpse on Mt. Everest was once a highly motivated person."
- sometimes it's better to "give up" and listen to your body than the alternative.
You come back one day - prepare better, drink more water and then you will conquor this mountain!
Andi
I was four hours out from EBC and had to turn back due to Altitude sickness ,loss of balance etc health is more important
Sounds like you had pulmonary edema? Is that what happened? That stuff is serious. Hope you made a full recovery.
@@ajrob2888 yes i had water in my brain and lung and I made a full recovery after 1 night in the hospital !
I was lucky not to experience altitude sickness in my EBC trek but saw others fall out over it. I took meds to help ensure my success and, I don’t feel bad about that
Sounds like beyond “Altitude sickness” and into HAPE. Very glad you made the right decision.
Oxygen saturation of 55% is not compatible with life, kraig. You can always come again better prepared. Its not something to be shameful about🙏. Your vlog is realistic and can be very helpful to many of us who are planning to climb kili in the future.
10:15 This is the most stunning shot I've seen in your videos Kraig, I'm blown away by your camera work bro.
Douglas Badger
Unreal
15:14 also
There's nothing like being above the clouds looking down on earth.
I know it must suck to not have made it all the way up, but man I am *so* impressed that you kept going as long as you did.
I'm a nurse, so typically deal with sick people (no shit) who have conditions that make their oxygen saturations drop pretty low, so I see people with low sats quite often, and it doesn't ring too many alarm bells because I'm used to it. But if I saw anyone with oxygen sats lower than even 80% I'd be having a mini internalised panic and be looking for immediate help for them. Chances are they'd be blue-lighted into hospital ASAP. I've never even *seen* anyone with sats as low as 55% who was conscious and able to communicate with me.
Basically to put it into perspective, I'm amazed you could stand up right at all, and quite frankly, walking yourself back down that mountain is a bloody titanic feat. I'm stunned that you were able to do it, and I think that's something you should be proud of, if you can. Jesus, do *not* be embarrassed about it!
Hats off to you, man. You were walking a completely different hike than those not affected, and from my point of view you fucking smashed it. Even if it doesn't feel like it.
Hard to believe that we were in the same trail (Machame) and I didn't even recognize you! We are the group at 1:01 and i'm the guy who made the blowing sound. Sad to hear that you didn't make it. I was also trying to summit without taking any medications, but during the 4th day, the headache was just too much that I ended up taking Diamox. Fortunately, we were able to reach the summit and I believe you will too someday! You are correct that medication is really needed if you want to go to the top, and you made the right decision of not pushing through and it's not one bit embarrassing because the mountain is always gonna be there!
Hey! I'm doing the Machame route in September and I'm not sure whether I should get Diamox or not. I thought you had to start taking it before reaching a higher altitude for it to work? Did you experience any side effects from it? And when you started taking it, did you continue taking it the next couple days before you descended? Your advice would be appreciated!
@@CherylMarie It's definitely advisable to take Diamox before reaching higher altitudes, that's what my friend did and altitude sickness didn't hit him that hard compared to the rest of us in our group. As far as side effects goes, aside from the increase amount of times you need to pee, I didn't notice any but your mileage may vary. I only took it once before sleeping at Barranco Camp which was at 13,000 ft and didn't feel the need to continue taking it since the headache wasn't as severe compared to before. You're still gonna feel lightheadedness but it's bearable. I would highly suggest for you to bring lots of electrolyte tablets/powder to help alleviate the side effects of Diamox. Let me know if you need more advice!
Don’t feel too bad! I also run a small trekking company and take people to Kili and Everest. It doesn’t matter how good of a shape you are in...you can have 12 pack abs and you will still fail to summit. The key to success is diamox and water. And going up slowly. We westerners have that “I want to see if I can do it without medication” attitude, but we fail to realize that we are just not meant to survive at those altitudes. ALWAYS take diamox. ALWAYS drink tons of water.
You got it next time! Good luck!
ED nurse speaking here/you're my favorite content creator but... Dude, anything below 90% is concerning in a hospital setting. 55% is... let's get ready to put a breathing tube in bad (intubation). That's scary. Don't beat yourself up for not summiting Kilimanjaro if that's what was happening. You NEEDED help.
@@curiousnomadic It's not scary, it's physiology/science in general. Your body needs oxygen.
Yeah when I heard him say anything below 80 could be slightly concerning I was like WTF. If I see a pt with a 55 Sat I'm calling a rapid response
@@nathansnead7371 yeah this is something that is actually well understood. If given enough time to slowly increase altitude the body will accommodate for the decrease amount of o2 by increasing the oxygen carrying copacity of the blood through increasing erythropoietin this increases red blood cell production. More cells equalls more o2 carrying capability in the blood. Lots of pro athletes know this so many will actually train at altitude for a race that will take place at lower altitude to give them a competitive edge.
@@nathansnead7371 when it comes to people in Nepal specifically it's more of a genetic adaptation thing.www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/05/28/530204187/the-science-behind-the-super-abilities-of-sherpas
@@1993ianb it honestly depends on the outfitter, while summiting Kilimanjaro I saw people being assisted up, one porter on each shoulder. some people attempt this mountain on a whim, because they have the time and money. I saw vacationers who admitted that they were on the mountain because it was near where they were traveling, old and obese people attempting this, should they of, probably not but there they were. All about that dollar really.
I summitted Kili in September 2016. Next time you try it, I'd recommend a September summit. The weather and temperature are so much nicer. I did the Lemosho route, which gave me the maximum acclimatisation time. I did my trek with G-Adventures, who (hired guides that) were fantastic, and I believe they have a great track record.
I did NOT take diamox, nobody in my group did and we all summitted. However, we were REQUIRED to drink a MINIMUM of 3 litres of water per day by our guides, to the point where it was strictly enforced by the guides for our own benefit. We got a talking-to if we didn't drink this amount. Other trekking groups had lower requirements which we discovered when speaking with them - we noticed them dropping off as the trek progressed, evidently they did not have the 100% success rate that our group did.
Good luck for your next attempt. NIce videos. I miss the views and the hospitality. My favourite camp was Karanga Camp and the descent from Lava Tower to Barranco Camp was my favourite stretch of the trail.
So happy to see that you’re ok and doing your trips again!
I failed to summit in June 2019, also tried going without Diamox on the Machame route. Went back and tried the Lemosho route in Sept 2019 with Diamox and summited.Would recommend the longer route and the use of Diamox, as one/both of these enabled me to summit. Well done on your attempt.
Hey! I'm doing the Machame route in September and I'm thinking about getting Diamox. Did you feel any side effects from it?
Cheryl Marie side effects is tingling at the extremities of toes and fingers
The shot of you looking at those amazing clouds while they sing was really breathtaking, had to pause for a minute, I dream of seeing something like that, being above the clouds.
Drinking, eating and sleeping well are the true keys to summiting peaks like this. You learn so many lessons from a first time up high. But, the mountain will be there and I'm sure with time and more experience you will get up to the top. AMS can hit anyone, experienced or not, at any time. You did the right thing going down, lessons learnt!
8:17 Never before seen footage of Kraig going back for the camera..
Oh I have a few behind the scenes footage from this climb MUAHAHAHA......
hE HaS a DrOnE
Dude got so minimal almost didn't breathe. It's a great vid, K. Thanks!
Being successful in the mountains entails knowing when to turn around. Love your videos man keep them up!
Hey Kraig. Recently found your channel. It’s been a rough week and we don’t need to loose any more Heroes. Coulda...woulda...shoulda. Kilimanjaro isn’t going anywhere. We need you. Keep yourself healthy and looking forward to you conquering Kilimanjaro!
I was literally checking out your channel yesterday for any uploads, and then today here we are! I love your videos and I enjoy watching your journey a lot. Such an inspiration!
It's just crazy to me how much load those guides carry every day. What a life!
No soundtrack! Interesting!
8:17 - That's cute ahahaha - and you kept it in the video!
10:15 - That's an amazing shot
12:26 - At this point I think you need a snickers sponsorship. Contractually obligated to eat at _least_ one per video
Another amazing video. Love the details at the end as usual - it did sound pretty serious, ouch. You did your best considering your decisions, I think that's formidable! I hope you don't see this first attempt as a negative
Glad you recovered! NOW BE SAFE IN CHINA. From Altitude Sickness to Potential Pulmonary Inflammation caused by virus, that can get pretty harmful!
Hey Kraig, I did this hike 30yrs ago and felt your pain. We took an extra day to acclimatise and still my sister and I suffered altitude sickness, she seemed to get stronger as we approached the top and I 'felt like death'. Silly me continued and reached the summit. Looking back at it it was one of the most stupid things I've ever done! There were no meds used by anyone and no oxygen levels tested and no great concern from our guides. I reached the summit having vomited repeatedly and suffered incredible headaches, had a photo taken then trudged down as quickly as my shaky legs could carry me. You were smart, I was lucky.
Great documenting as always Kraig. I was watching it feeling stressed and claustrophobic, I can't do so many people, now I know why I also do solo or with one best friend.
Absolutely the right call. I’ve been there, elevation sickness...lots of vomiting and not thinking clearly. I was not able to follow through with my original plans either. I had to retreat to lower elevation to recover. Where there is a will, there is a way. So, if you’re determined enough & take the right precautions, you’ll get there! No need to be embarrassed at all....it can happen to the best of us. Glad you were able to get back safely and I wish you safe & successful travels on your next adventures!
Theo
Just great to see an honest self appraisal! So often hiking videos go through what I call the Facebook family filter (everything perfect here!) so (no pun intended) this is a breath of fresh air! Hope you make it next time!
Thanks for the title. No clickbait. Love it even more. You made the right call. Nothing to be embarrassed about.
Get well, Kraig!
I dont usually comment on youtube but wanted to say how much I love and appreciate these films. Thanks and safe climbing.
I love how beautiful this was but I can't help but notice that Kraig just looks a bit sad (right from the start) and the energy of this video was just a bit more... Less
I'm not a hiker, but have such admiration for those who are. I love your stories, Kraig, and am really pleased that you have demonstrated how to fail with style. Seriously, I think one of the smartest things a person can do is to say I made an error and I think I need to back out of this. You many actually have saved lives by teaching other hikers how to avoid the killer voice of ego. I like to share your videos with my 16 year old grandson and your example is important! Keep up the good work! So very happy that you are okay and took good care of yourself. Your work is a blessing to my quarantine experience.
Forests during rainfall smell amazing, I could almost smell this video
I can understand your feelings well. The night after climbing Kala Patthar, I developed symptoms of cerebral edema. Could hardly stand vertically in the morning due to dizziness and no longer articulate myself clearly. Luckily, a Sherpa quickly took me 1000 meters deeper, where the symptoms disappeared as quickly as they came. And 5 days later I stood happily on the 6,200 m high Imja-Tse with no altitude problems. Altitude sickness is unpredictable and if you ignore the symptoms for too long, you die. Just go back and try it again - you will definitely make it. It's worth it - I know it - 7:50 am I was at Uluru Peak on March 3rd, 2000. Good luck and great video!
I've waited for so long. He's back!
Good on you for listening to your body and the guides. Can't hike when you wake up dead. Nothing to be embarrassed about! Keep up the good work.
Bruh, glad you called it when you did. Sounds rough AF.
It’s definitely not embarrassing to fail. You did a good job. You will summit next time without problem. If you don’t want to take medicine you should buy coca tea it’s everywhere in South America and people says it helps in altitude. Be strong and safe.
Curious Nomad yeah I don’t think so too. But maybe it’s not even legal to bring them out of some countries in South America. Maybe one day people will be able to drink it in high altitudes.
This video is such a stark contrast to your others. Beautifully done. It was almost depressing like I was watching a forced labor camp slogging along. If this is what climbing Kilimanjaro is like- must miss.
Such a surprise. I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro 20 years ago. I hardly recognize anything from your adventure. Especially, that crowd of tents and hikers !! So incredible... On my climb, we met at most 15 people in the whole trip and we were just 5 in "our group", with 2 tourists, 1 porter, 1 porter/cook, and 1 guide ! The park entrance did not look like a busy airport gate, the lower trail was down in the real jungle with feet in the mud and often pushing or grabbing branches, sitting on rocks to eat, no table or chair, no toilet of any kind, no diamox, no oxygen supplement or even measurement... Amazing to see and think about those differences. Thank you Kraig to remind this for me. As for altitude sickness, for sure, the right call, don't blame yourself for not taking pills but for your next attempt, consider *seriously* acclimatizing beforehand.
Loved having you there brotha. Hope to trek with you in the future
I had AMS going up EBC. I had to turn back too. Yes it is no joke AMS.
Funny coincidence, you had a lot of the same porters and guides that my group did. Noticed a lot of familiar faces during the song circle. I climbed Kili in Feb 2019. I ended up turning around at 17,300ft on summit night after basically forgetting I had two hands (I was convinced I only had one) and deciding (quite insistently) that I wanted to take a nap while I was in the middle of hiking to the summit. Altitude sickness is no joke and it's only once you get off the mountain that you realise, oh wow, I really really could not have continued there. But our tour guide spoke to us on our trip about our 'personal summit'. Not reaching the peak of Kili is not a failure, it just wasn't meant to be for that trip. At the end of the day your trip had you meet a ton of people, experience a new place, and see the absolutely stunningly beautiful place that is Kilimanjaro National Park.
The disappointment on his face clearly indicated something isn’t right. Anyways nice video.
You did not mess up. You educated a lot of people on the dangers of altitude sickness. Thanks.
Introvert in me is SCREAMING!!!!
So with you on that. The voices were so loud at meal time.
Was thinking the same mate. To much talking and and people around. I understand it was a tour and there was not way of being alone in that place, however If I were there I would like to stay on my own as much as possible haha
My son and daughter made the summit just a few years back. Your film has really helped me understand the level of their achievement - thanks Kraig.
One of my least favorite things about the human species (in general)... the incessant need to chatter and talk, continuously.... when if they just walked in silence they could experience their amazing surroundings 100 times more acutely, more spiritually. Good to see at least one of them attempting to do that. Kudos Kraig.
You must be fun at parties
@@christopherstafford2702 Haha
@@christopherstafford2702 hiking and partying are two different things tho, at a party I would get why people would chatter, but at a hike constantly talking is just dreadful
I climbed it last year. My company wouldnt let anyone continue on if the oxygen levels where below 70. Plus, if anyone needed suplemental oxygen, they couldnt continue up. Great video, one of the best i’ve seen about Kilimanjaro. Congratulations
10:11 stunning shot.
Thank you for putting up this excellent video. Reminds me of my trip there in August 2019. Your decision to come down is the correct one. Not embarrassing at all. You are a champion. The mountain is always there. Live and come back another day.
I'm just imagining all the hundreds of times he had to turn around and go back for his camera
Thanks for producing this. I went through a very similar experience on the mountain, going in with a respiratory infection and having AMS and HAPE. Turned around on summit night at 17K ft. after a terrible night of being sick. Diagnosed with walking pneumonia upon returning to the US.
Love the thumbnail. Orange all the way!
Doing the right thing should never be embarrassing man. Safety first, always. Mountains, nature, life often teach us lessons. You have learned something of value on the hike, I am sure. Be humble, not embarrassed. Godspeed!
We all have our limits.. Don't worry, you'll get there and overcome yours. Keep it up!
This was fascinating to watch, the experience looks completely different to what I imagined. Altitude sickness looks serious too, literally watched you start to seem ‘off’ just in your expressions about 5 mins before you mentioned it. Huge props to you for giving it your best, Kraig. You’ll get it next time
3 minutes in and all that noice is making me wanna stop watching - it must have been hell to actually be there as a more introverted, calm person
I'm hiking Kili in two weeks and ever since I signed up for this trip I've thought about Kraig's video that I saw years ago. I'm not taking Diamox, I've been up to 14,000 feet, but so worried altitude sickness will get the best of me. Regardless of Kraigs "failure", this video still motivates me.
Didn’t look like u were enjoying yourself at all!
Mad respect for you for trying. Kili is not a joke. It's hard, very hard. I was the very last of my group to summit. I wanted to turn back at least 4 times. I know the feeling you went through. You'll make it the next time.
10:25 insane view
My cousin died on Mt Kilimanjaro this summer. What a waste. Glad you decided to turn back. He lost his life quickly, almost without warning.
That is a video of my hell. Having to be around all of those people...ugh. Thanks for sharing! Love the vids.
Early_Riser_71 You sound like a miserable person.
The lack of a rest day to adjust to the mounain is why the failure rate is high. When i was in Nepal we had a rest day and some even took a second day going higher and then sleeping lower. Really does help. You did the right thing.
10:00 Hakuna Matata
Pole pole akuna matata my friends, and that’s exactly what he did
I love how normal of a guy you are, openly discussing your failures and learnings. Hundreds of thousands of subs, breathtaking videos, no arrogance or hubris. Keep it up!!!
Too many people...your solos in USA I find personally more inspirational. Crowds are opposite of backpacking goals.
You were not wrong in wanting to do Kili without Diamox. So to say it was stupid it was not.
There is nothing embarrassing about not making it. Nothing embarrassing about altitude sickness.
You made the right call! Good job Kraig!
Might have been ‘noisy tourists sickness’ instead hahaha
I love your videos!
Last time you inspired me to drive the Mae Hong Son Loop.
Now I want to get fitter to hike more and higher, so that I can also go to Kilimanjaro one day.
I love your pure documentary style. You manage to convey more emotions than many other overstyled and polished travel videos.
Keep this in mind and always remember: failure is instructive and makes you stronger and more determined!
love that woman at 8:25 :)
I go daily tracking where I live and yes, one of the lessons i quickly learned was to listen to my body when it says ENOUGH. You made the right call dude, others may have carried on but you made the right decision for yourself. WELL DONE.