For anyone interested: The trail starts at Predne Solisko (2117) 01:38, he points his finger at Strbsky Stit (2381) 01:52, then he sits at the peak of Soliskovy Hrb 02:32, panorama from left to right: Prostredne/Velke Solisko (2400) - Strbsky Stit (2381) 04:02, etc. etc. The trail runs through the peaks of Mlynicke Solisko (2301), Strbske Solisko (2302), Furkotske Solisko (2320), Male Solisko (2336), Prostredne Solisko (2400), Velke Solisko (2412). You can clearly see three different mountain lakes - Vysne Wahlenbergovo pleso (left), Okruhle Pleso (upper right) and Capie Pleso (lower right) 12:57. Bystra Lavka mountain pass (2314) with a marked tourist route leading to Capie Pleso 14:01. The ridge goes through the peaks of Furkotsky Stit (2403), Hruby Vrch (2428) 18:49 + Strbsky Stit (2381) (his "deciding point") and Hlinska Veza (2340), the two peaks which I am not sure he made it to. He is descending to the Hlinska Dolina valley (the valley on the northern side as opposed to the southern valley with the mountain lakes he filmed) 20:3725:0028:33. He returns back through the second valley following the marked route (Hincova Kotlina, Mengusovska Dolina) on the southern side (the different one) the next day. Male Hincovo Pleso mountain lake 29:45.
thanks for the explanation... can you confirm the 'Hotel' that Shiey found was in Stary Smokovec? I am pretty sure I stayed there in april of may 1993. - good memories...
I love that you don't put music over your videos. I feel like the silence, and the ambience of wherever you are is way more honest. I appreciate that kinda thing! Be safe out there bro
Agree! The Real Sounds of the wind, water, footsteps, birds, etc are more relaxing and interesting than any music can replace. The original sounds and noise give the immersive experience like we're there with Shiey. Even the loud noises from the train surfing videos helped in making the experience more real and enjoyable. Keeping it real.
2 Tips: 1) Downclimb backwards when it's steep, so you are facing the wall. If it's technical, dont worry about filming. 2) bring like 20 meters of very thin cord like paracord, or dyneama so you can lower your pack down instead of tossing it. Weighs a few grams, so hardly anything. Love the videos, keep getting after it!
Climbing down backwards, facing the wall, is super important, I agree. Last year in the pyrenees I saw two young german dudes climb a very technical and steep section (25m straight down) facing forward. I could hardly watch. (They made it down, though)
the fact that shiey basically free-climbed all those steep cliffsides whereas people usually have years of experience attempting stuff like this.. i had about 15 mini-breakdowns throughout this video and I'm watching safely from my bed lmao. just please please be careful with mountains! They are so unbelievably unpredictable and I'm not even taking the weather into account. Love your videos tho
@@HRRRRRDRRRRR I bet u never got up a mountain with a hiking backpack of at least 50l? U can't just put it in the front and climb down rocks, that's out of the discussion, u can't see your holds, can't have good mobility with your hands. Dropping it down step by step it's a good ideea, not what shey did of course because he could've lost all of his stuff, but that's way more safe that puting it in the front. The safest way is to have a rope and drop it down safe and easy
Seeing you climb those rocks without any sort of harness or other safety equipment was scarier than seeing you climb on top of the duga or other buildings. Great video as always! Stay safe!
Absolutely man ! I was just saying to myself Fuck that nope the whole time 🤣🤣. The only reason i would Ever do that shit is if I litterally had no other choice and my life depended on it . The guy has balls of steel 👏🏻
Can’t help to appreciate Shiey’s way of planning and handling things. I noticed that in a lot of his videos already. He plans ahead, sets small realistic goals, re-evaluates the situation constantly, and changes/adjusts his plans depending on the circumstances and how he feels. It’s very important and no sign of weakness if you’re not sticking to your plan by any means, but instead do what seems reasonable and right for you.
As someone who lives right next to High Tatras I can tell you you are quite lucky. In a winter or summer season helicopter comes almost every other day to pick up one or more tourists who didn't survive their "hike" or were badly injured mostly because they weren't prepared or the weather changed. Some of those drops were a little intense to watch but other than that it was really impressive. Maybe next time don't risk that much since mountains do not forgive any bad move. High Tatras aren't that big and there were 56 dead tourists just in 2022... Stay safe ;)
to be fair he's been climbing all kinds of things for years at this point, a lot of which were arguably more dangerous so he's pretty comfortable doing it now but I do agree, some situations in the video looked too risky
@@KR-rs3sj yeah Im aware of that, that goes for anything with a level of danger I'm sure shiey still felt nervous in those tricky situations, he just wasn't shaking from the fear of death is what I meant you can be comfortable with doing something but still be aware of the dangers
I've seen the Chernobyl videos, creepy bunkers and deserted places but the trains really marked me the most as seeing the world in his continent is what I really enjoy. Plus trains easily rhyme with the words hehe.
Some parts of the mountains sky rocketed my anxiety lol, some of his rooftop and tower vids do as well..but the last 3 minutes..those wires...and he's like "it holds" lol naaaaaaaah
Agreed, wilderness survival and natural terrain navigation are FAR more difficult to fully prepare for than urban exploration... Any single rock could have caused mechanical injury and left him helpless and with 1 liter of water. lol/// this was a harrowing adventure for sure... but he did it. like he always does.
For sure the craziest thing you've done on the channel. The rocks on the mountain were sketchy as hell. That being said, this was a stunning video. You've got great instincts Shiey. Stay safe, stay free.
I dont wanna sound arrogant but i rather do climb a mountain peak myself too then climbing up some crazy buildings and towers because i would 💩 my pants up there.
Nah when he succesfuly escaped the feds+ a heli in Austria after being caught trainsurfing on the boarder yard was by far the craziest thing on his channel
Coming from an experienced alpine Solo-Trekker: I expected a lot more rookie mistakes, to be honest. It was a good decision to abort mission halfway through. It would have been very unsafe and extremely dangerous to attempt a ridge traverse in your unrested state. Alertness and physical strength are paramount when attempting risky routes like this one, especially when one isn't experienced in alpine terrain (although your highly developed sense of balance served you excellent). Also, I can tell you from experience that if you had managed to soundly sleep for 6-7h, you likely would have been in an adequate physical condition to attempt the traverse on the second day. Good sleep makes ALL the difference. Suggestions: adjustable trekking poles are a great way to descend some tricky slopes. They can be in the way a lot of the times when you need your hands, but you can drop them a couple meters down and pick them up again. They will provide you with plenty of options to better and more safely balance yourself on the way down. Plus, hiking without poles nowadays feels for me like driving a jeep with the all-weel drive disengaged. Feels like I'm missing half of the traction that I can put on the ground if I'm not walking with my poles. Also, consider getting a Garmin InReach device and a satellite subscription, if you're planning to do more alpine solo adventures. It's like a satellite phone, but it only does sms (and weather forecasts for your exact and specific location at the time). It sends straight to the satellite, so as long as you've got an unobstructed view of the sky, you've got reception. Worldwide, no matter where you are, no matter the infrastructure (doesn't need any cell signal). This device lets you call SOS with the push of one button, in case of need. The SOS call goes to a emergency center and if you do not further respond, they will send a rescue team to your current location ASAP. For everybody that is doing possibly risky stuff in mountains or otherwise remote places, I highly recommend getting one. It just might save your life one day (or the life of anybody else that gets injured in your party/that you happen upon on the trail).
Fully agree with walking poles. Used to laugh at them when i was a teenager but been using for 20+ years now and can't imagine going hiking or scrambling without them. Also, they greatly reduce knee strain.
dude has the opposite of acrophobia. he also climbs towers and half finished constructon buildings. i frankly do not put enough faith in skilled labor to not have a beam break
Also always good to remember that just bc you have an emergency beacon does not mean you should take unnecessary risks with the idea “oh someone will rescue me I pay for this service” There was a guy who posted a video about his idiotic decision to backpack 15 miles solo on snowshoes that weren’t rated for backpacking on his first time ever snow trekking and did not turn back when he was running out of food and water. Then was complaining about his rescue team not wanting to spend a night camping with him before hiking out. You are responsible for your own life, the garmin is for events that occur outside of your control! Always turn back if you are low on food or water. You can come back and complete the hike later but you can’t get another life if you lose yours.
right!! exactly what i was thinking. all those rusty ladders hes climbed up & down from dont even compare to the sketchyness of these unpredictable rocks
this is the best action thriller I have seen for 20 years. For reference, I grew up close to the Alps in Southern Germany, so compared to a properly prepared and equipped tour what you accomplished is even crazier to me than someone who has never been on a high alpine tour. Much respect.
Fr, I've spent a lot of time in the America's Appalachian Mountains and some of the stuff he was doing, especially on those sketchy looking rocks, had me pretty on edge
shiey mustve been a mountain goat in his past life. the way he gracefully conquered the peaks. wow. As someone afraid of hights and anything remotely dangerous it was very exciting to watch something i would otherwise never see in person in this life.
Just a tip: when you accidentally kicked rocks down it's often a good idea to shout "below" or "above" or anything really if you don't know if there's someone down there. It saved a friend once when we were hiking through the pyranees.
I'm so happy that Shiey visited the Slovak mountains! This was one of his most challenging and dangerous trips. Almost lost his phone and backpack with supplies, but he showed no fear! I was hoping to climb someday too. Stay safe.
Hi from Slovakia! High Tatras are our most dangerous and deadliest mountains, if you never expirienced them before. I am surprised you risked so much. There is so many news about unexpirienced tourists having to be saved from there every year...so many of them also die. There are set of rules, how to survive this mountains and the drastic weather and tempeture changes, that could cost you life - like always plan your trip, be prepared for any weather and start up early in the morning. You wanna be returning down, around noon. Anyways, good luck!
No, this is dumb and reckless. This is really dangerous, nothing he did before even compares in how much jeopardy his life, was. Professional climbers die in mountains like these let alone ignorant amateurs like him.
I don't know if he is aware of it, but this is probably the most dangerous thing that has been uploaded here on the channel so far. well done and I think you are made for free climbing 💯
I've done most of this path, it's quite alright, but the really dangerous part is that he went alone! Never go hiking in such places alone. We've had many famous climbers die this way, going alone on what would otherwise be a not-so-tough trail, but all it takes is one loose rock and you fall and break your legs. Don't be alone!
I’ve never been there but I’ve lived in the Cascades (WC USA) and this kind of thing is like pretty normal, not too crazy. I think the video looks worse than it is. Take a buddy though, the other commenters are correct.
my anxiety always rises everytime i see him standing on the side of a cliff, that was terrifying, especially when you're not sure if the rock is going to fall or not. be safe shiey!
this is scrambling, not climbing. still an impressive send but the risk factor is wayyyy different. For about 80% of this trail if he slipped he would have rolled a few feet and stopped. If you slip during a free solo climb its a vertical freefall and almost guaranteed death. Not to take away from Shiey's accomplishment, you're just confusing it with a very different sport.
If the lakes you're passing by in 13:05 are the Bystra Lavka pass, and the river you are by in 21:50 is Poprad, then you weren't very far from "Rysy" which is the highest Polish Tatra peak. Greetings from Poland, mate!
@@seventease2411 I believe you meant Slovenia? Of course Slovakia and Poland are neighbours ;) Also, I know exactly where he was. I know the exact location of the building he's been into at the end of the video ;)
@@seventease2411 it’s polish mountains very true it’s ok the maps you know are not correct it’s not you’re fault in real life if you really need a real positions of countries the mind be blown
@@MrSuperG it´s not polish mountains - the High Tatras are actually dividing these two countries. Not to mention that he literally said he´s at Slovakia, at the very beginning of the video.
I hope no one tries to replicate this. This is extremely dangerous. I don't know which time of year it was filmed, but in summer weather in Tatras is quite tricky. The biggest issue here is being exposed to the lightning. If a storm would be approaching you basically have only one option and that is to rapell quickly to lower altitude. The route that he has taken is not the hardest and can be done solo. But you should have at least some mountaineering experience and proper equipment.
As a Canadian who loves hiking in the Rockies, I can't tell you how much I enjoy these kinds of videos. The mountains are such beautiful place, and I'd recommend anyone that lives near a mountain to go explore it!
I really hope you do more stuff like this in the future shiey. I moved into the mountains a year ago and with inspiration from your videos it's changed my life just getting out there away from where others normally go. Just please remember the mountains have their own rules and they need to be respected. Always bring the proper gear for the season and when storms roll in during the summer immediately get below treeline if possible.
Istg this is the most nerve-racking yet for some reason inspirational stuff out there. No cheesy speeches, no bs; just a guy climbing mountains, almost making me cry when those rocks rolling down, making us think: “it could've been you” yet so grateful he's made it safe in the end. What a journey to be a (at least some) part of.
i live in canada but i am slovak and visit for months at a time every two years or so... and it was so cool seeing shiey exploring something i'm very familiar with
Goddamn man! As soon as I saw the video title I was like "this will be the best thing to watch on this calm Friday evening" I clicked right away. After 10 seconds, when I realized you were in my home country, I was really taken aback and it brought a smile to my heart. I've been to the top of some of these peaks, but I only stuck to the hiking trails, obviously😁. These views and your bravery gave me chills throughout the whole video. Dude, you're so amazing! Those mountains may not be the tallest, but going through the paths you've chosen without any harnesses is sick AF! 🤌I love seeing you enjoying our small country! I wish you all the best and stay safe. ✌
Děkujeme za krásné a zároveň i hodně nebezpečné záběry z Tater. Mě by tam nahoru nedostaly ani párem koní... opravdu pěkné video. Přeju ti hodně štěstí na tvých dalších cestách.
Lukas, no chance, horses don't walk these paths anyway :) - Never say never, though. 11 years ago, I was also pretty sure i would never, ever make such a crazy thing like a paragliding flight, and now, I enjoy paragliding.
Slovakia is so underrated man. Also, pretty eerie video. Knowing that at any moment he was one misstep away from not uploading this video. Good thing he made proper calls and didn't push through with ego. Definitely taking some notes 😆
It was very humble and smart to realize the other half of the mountain peaks were too much for you with your limited energy. That could have saved your life. You've grown and are growing a lot over the years, it's cool to watch. Keep it up man
Shiey, you are INSANE! This was simply amazing. I didn't expect you visiting our mountains. What a nice surprise. And I am happy you made in in one piece :D . Thank you again.
again and again, each video of you reminds me that this is the content youtube was probably made for. thank you for sharing your incredible journeys and letting me forget all my stress and fears for half an hour. you are really awesome!
Thanks Shiey, with all due respect after watching so many adventurers and urban-exploring you did... Mountains are a whole different ball-game, even for me only growing up in the Mountains never really been a climber/mountaineer myself, I know of the volatile conditions and risk of fundamental change of conditions in minutes. Up there in the Mountains, Equipment is the Key and preparedness King. Hope you found what you was looking for at that time. Wish you all the best! May Fortune favor you!
As a climber my advise is to always face the rock , don't ascend facing away from the wall (in some instances ) but let me tell you , you did a great job 10/10!
Funny i hate heights and would never go on a journey like this... but that was my first thought, i would have gone down facing the mountain so i can hold on to something... But then again, it is hard to see from a camera perspective...
My guess is that he thought being able to see his descent was safer (even thought it probably wasn't). Honestly though it's a bit weird, because in buildings he climbs down facing what he's on, so I don't know why he changed it up for mountain climbing/scrambling.
@toomanyopinions8353 Either way he did a amazing job . I don't think he has a video that ever let me down tbh . Great urban climber and content creator I ever came across on this platform so cheers for that mate .
Great video as always. Love that you finally visited Slovakia :) . But people, dont think of doing something like this too. These type of trails are most dangerous in these mountains. There are like 70-100 deaths yearly in these mountains so please be careful and just go through the marked trails. Dont wanna see in news that someone else has died in Tatras again just because it looked cool as Shiey made it.
@@leepizarro Yes mostly in forests that are located lower, somewhere around the level of Shieys starting point, thats why its also a national park. Going off trail is also illegal because of animals living there besides to protect people from such climbs.
@@EmloPls imagine living by the rules of a civilization where you can't go of trail, because, it's dangerous? wild & free is more of a celebration of life for me anyway.. cheers
I was in the Tatras last year and when I saw those abandoned buildings I thought shiey would definitely climb them. At the end of the video I just had to smile
I seriously hope and pray that you live forever... you sir will see everything given enough time. Take care and thank you so much for sharing with us. Doing the things that for whatever reason we won't or can't. Thank you Shiey!
Amazing content man. I would warn that mountaineering like this for a long time probably requires just a little more planning. The mountains take just as quickly as they give. Stay safe brother, loved the video.
@@alexjohnson1612 Valid point but in that the risk is only produced by the lack of knowledge. If he had known that it had a safety space it would've not actually been a dangerous thing to do. This is dangerous from all points of view imo.
I can't tell how if the camera made those drops look more trippy, or if the sides of the mountains are just that sheer. Either way; props dude. Mad respect
The rest of his videos sure, are pretty brave... But this? I think it was quite a stupid move. Going all alone into the mountains with thunder forecasts, even with no rope or racks and climbing the highest and pointest peaks until night? Boy, he's got a deathwish
Thank you for taking us with you on this adventure! A couple of times I was thinking oh man, looks so sketchy.. but the views are amazing. So peaceful. Great video man, I love all your videos.
I'm sure Shiey won't see this, but reference losing camp in the dark: it would be worth taking a glowstick, or similar to mark camp. I have a keyring on my keys that has a glass tube in it which glows for 25 years+. It's only small, but in the dark of the mountain it would be like a beacon to help you find camp again... Stay safe man.
Some serious, heavy shit must have happened to you in your early years for you to not have any kind of fear left in you. You’re an interesting character to watch, in a world that’s addicted to being afraid… Looking forward to your next adventure
@@BendwowI've been watching Shiey for years mostly due to how much I love doing the same type of stuff he does (obviously to a lesser degree, I could only dream to be as badass as him), but this is by far one of the sketchiest videos he's uploaded. Mountains are incredibly unforgiving, especially mountains like this, with that amount of loose rocks and treacherous footing. Love of adventure and "having fun exploring" aren't enough to get you through something like this - you need an incredible amount of grit and an insane amount of physical skill.
Hey Shiey, word of recomendation for you. If you have the chance or time, make a staff. Doesn't matter whether it's taller than you or half your height. It's a good walking tool. It can help you climb extreme heights (mountains, windows, walls, trees, etc.) You can pole vault across jumps with it. It gives you a 3rd point of balance. It can be used as a self defense tool. It can extend your reach. If it's strong enough, you can use it as a improvised bridge or tightrope. It can act as a shelter pole with a tarp. It's lightweight. And it's really cheap to make.
Also to anyone backpacking. Your sleeping bag will be noticeably warmer if you can unzip it and hang it out to dry every couple of days. The bag accumulates moisture from your body every use.
A pole wouldn't serve him on this trip, he is literally alpine climbing and needs both hands free most of the time... With everything looking like a potential lose stone his confidence level is amazing
@@Don-ev9rb How can you tell he experienced that most of the time? This is simply the clips he thought would be the most eye catching. There's a difference. What you're talking about is the vertical climbs, sure there's limited use here. What we're talking about is slopes. Wet grass or crumbling rock, wet rock faces. It can easily be as slippery as soap. This is where a stick or pole comes in handy. What you can do is jam your pole into rock crack or dirt (wet grass patches), then place your foot in the wedge to arrest your descend. The danger, if you don't do that, is that you risk tumbling down. Just like that backpack, there are no breaks. At worst, your head smash against a rock and the lights go out. Your bones crack. You can twist your ankle. Since you don't have a pole to act as a crutch, now you have to jump/limp back down. That's not what you want to do. People don't use poles because they like looking like an 80 year old. They use it because it works.
Love your videos, I'm a little jealous but very happy for you! You clearly enjoy this so much. When you talked about how the mountains make you relaxed and you just want to get lost there for a few hours, then you cut to the majestic view. That's exactly how I feel!!
Shiey..cloud walker !!! You've got that spirit that allowed man to survive and explore this planet. Thank you for sharing the spirit of these mountains. Nice save on the phone almost falling out of your pocket. You are the best You Tuber out there... thank you for the inspiring content.
Scaling mountain tops and then even an abandoned building for kicks, thanks for taking us on this adventure Shiey, felt like I was with you the whole time. Lol at the break at 10:17, endorphins must have been crazy afterwards. Also your knees have got to be made of the strongest stuff, i was holding my breath when you were sliding down for the night. Thanks again for sharing all those glorious views! Ps I also made magic circles of safety when I’d be sleeping somewhere alone at night, it’s like from a childhood story long ago… helps me feel protected in some way.
As a Slovak guy myself I absolutely love this I have been considering some long hike through Tatras myself and this does give me a bit more motivation to do so
same I really do love this, the fact that he was not even 2 hours away from me amazes me because ive been watching him since so many years and he is BY FAR my number one on youtube
@@okayperson8416 I mean definitely a safer one But I do want to go on a a hike there I went a few times before and it was fine, so ye... I wanna do the same thing, but longer
Can only recommend, as an Austrian living in the alps, I mountaineered once in the tatras too, great climb etc, however pick for the beginning a safe one like just a hike to the peak, after that try routes that are mapped out, after enough experience going off course can be pretty fun
I was trekking Tatra mountains last weekend and thought it would be soo cool to teak from those peaks to peaks! And then I found this video where he literally lived my dream!!! 😍❣❣
Been watching you for a while, never would imagine you ever gonna be climbing same mountains I go to nearly every year. Awesome video man, keep it up and hope you enjoyed the stay here in Slovakia :D
7:33 when the bag was falling down the mountain I was genuinely worried but knew that it’s shiey, cmon this guy can do anything. this video was insane. I know the back pack clip will be in the next funny shiey compilation 😂💯 thank you for ur videos man good to see your still doing ur thing🙌
Spectacular views you can only get in the mountains. I’m too old and too unhealthy for this kind of thing now but this takes me back to my mountain hiking days. Cheers.
Unbelievable. Dare I say, unadvisable. Excellent call to identify you'd reached a natural limit shiey. Great you found your way back in one piece to your natural habitat! But anyways, late last year I too left a campsite and all my kit in the forest at dusk to go search for water. I was dehydrated and under the illusion I'd find water. I walked 30 mins, no water, 30 mins back - then couldn't find my 'easy to find' campsite, in the dark with a head torch. Took 15 LONG mins. I wouldn't have died, it wasn't cold or wet. I'll never leave my kit and wander off at dark time again. And I'll try and have full water bottles every pm. Stay safe everybody.
Shiey, if you like mountain scrambling, the Colorado Rocky Mountains is definitely the place for you. Our peaks are much higher with endless trails going across high ridges. I commend you for knowing your limits and when to quit. A lot of people do not and keep going, only to find themselves needing rescue, or getting themselves killed. Mountains can be a very hostile and unforgiving environment, especially for those who do not understand the dangers. But it seems that you do and have great respect for them.
The natural exploration on your way to the urban destinations is my favorite part of your videos, appreciate when you post whole videos exploring the land normally seen from surfing journeys or the peak of an abandoned building
Shiey please don't throw stuff in alpine terrain for your own and other peoples safety. You can never know what/who is below or what avalanche you might trigger. You also might loose your stuff when you can least afford it safety wise. Always have a good (paper) map and compass with you. Always know where you are on the map at a given time. Rocky terrain only with shoes that support the ankle. If you twist your ankle you are often done without help in complicated terrain. Check weather beforehand. Plan your route well. Measure your average ascend/descend rate to improve your planing. If you plan to do multiple peaks/days plan a descent route for every section of the hike in case weather deteriorates. Alpine territory can become a very inhabitable place quickly, even in, and sometimes especially in high summer. Many of these things you probably know already. The mountains are a beautiful piece of this world. Stay safe!
You might want to mention the mountain cemeteries, there are quite a few in the Tatra mountains. As well as the the brave mountain rescue squad members who had given their lives in the line of duty while trying to retrieve unlucky adventurers. Stay safe.
Dang, what an adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us! The footage after 28:00 showing clouds flowing over mountains are amazing! Perhaps your best video...other than Chernobyl series!
Shiey, I appreciate you so much for sharing your amazing adventures with us! While watching my palms and soles become sweaty and yet sticky. As I heard that is a survival body response of seeing heights and dangerous climbs. It's a testiment of how much you affect your viewers, feeling like we are there with you. You are amazing, please be careful out there!
@@floriane.7744 He took a ski lift from Strbske Pleso to Predne Solisko (the first peak). From there there is an unmarked path that leads to the second peak (Mlynske Solisko) from there on there is no more path, he was basically making his own way through there. Pretty crazy. He then ended up at Furkotsky stit/Hruby vrch (not sure which peak) and then went down and camped in Hlinska dolina. From there it looks like he followed the blue marked path to Popradske pleso and from there he followed the red path back to the village of Strbske Pleso where he started. EDIT: After rewatching the video I noticed he descended into a different valley than I first thought so I fixed that error hah
As an avid Mountaineer, seeing you do this without proper training or equipment leaves a bit of a sour aftertaste. On the other hand, you do have a pretty good sense of what your abilities are. Glad you made it, stay safe!
@@loljakebored07 Aside from lack of actual equipment (even proper boots) he was for some odd reason ascending facing AWAY from the rock wall which is exceedingly foolish
@@loljakebored07 One thing I noticed... he was descending facing the wrong way. Also you should never kick rocks off the mountain. It's just a simple rule because somebody could be beneath you. Those ropes were there for a reason. Climbing these rocks can be a lottery since they are very prone to break off, like he noticed. Doing this without rope on those parts seems foolish.
Well, he climbs old rusty crazy tall abandoned structures and towers with no safety gear, and has broken into heavily guarded military buildings before, just to be able to enjoy the view from some tower. If you watch his videos, he has been on the edge of death thousands of times yet somehow always makes it. I think living on the edge and taking crazy big risks is kind of his thing.
Whenever you explore mountains, it always give me the impression that you're exploring an otherworldly, ethereally beautiful places. 1 hour or almost 2 hours watching from start to end? I always do it on this channel, only. Support and love from Philippines! Big fan of you to the point that I matching your outdoor outfits from head to toe! ❤️🥂✨
Olá! eu de fato gostei! estou lhe saudando diretamente do Sudeste do Brazil. isso sim que eu chamo de montanha! já fui em algumas colinas muito divertidas de explorar, por aqui, mas nada neste nível técnico! super!!! (creio que haverá tradução).
My dear comrade, thank you so much for sharing this amazing video! It is very soothing and relaxing to sit down and press play and get emerged into the experience you create and shared with is. Absolutely something I need after a long and stressful time at work. I love climbing mountains, as I've climbed our Mount Paektu many times. The Tatras are the pride of Slovakia, the mountains even have their own endemic species from the Nebria tatrica ground beetle to the Tatra chamois (a subspecies of Alpine chamois; a type of goat-antelope or caprine). We miss the days Slovakia was socialist as part of Czechoslovakia. Thank you so much for getting out there and creating something so unique. Sending much love and take care!
As a fellow slovakian i can say that this is definitly the most terrifying experience i have seen on slovakia in my life, please never do this, this takes months even years of planning and you got extremely lucky with the weather. If it were to even have a slight drizzle of rain youre screwed because all the rocks will start being wet and very moist. I have been to the tatra mountains many times but freeclimbing on them is out of thought for me, thank you for making the video but man dont do this ever again.
For anyone interested:
The trail starts at Predne Solisko (2117) 01:38, he points his finger at Strbsky Stit (2381) 01:52, then he sits at the peak of Soliskovy Hrb 02:32, panorama from left to right: Prostredne/Velke Solisko (2400) - Strbsky Stit (2381) 04:02, etc. etc. The trail runs through the peaks of Mlynicke Solisko (2301), Strbske Solisko (2302), Furkotske Solisko (2320), Male Solisko (2336), Prostredne Solisko (2400), Velke Solisko (2412). You can clearly see three different mountain lakes - Vysne Wahlenbergovo pleso (left), Okruhle Pleso (upper right) and Capie Pleso (lower right) 12:57. Bystra Lavka mountain pass (2314) with a marked tourist route leading to Capie Pleso 14:01. The ridge goes through the peaks of Furkotsky Stit (2403), Hruby Vrch (2428) 18:49 + Strbsky Stit (2381) (his "deciding point") and Hlinska Veza (2340), the two peaks which I am not sure he made it to. He is descending to the Hlinska Dolina valley (the valley on the northern side as opposed to the southern valley with the mountain lakes he filmed) 20:37 25:00 28:33. He returns back through the second valley following the marked route (Hincova Kotlina, Mengusovska Dolina) on the southern side (the different one) the next day. Male Hincovo Pleso mountain lake 29:45.
what's your best geoguesser attempt
thanks for the explanation... can you confirm the 'Hotel' that Shiey found was in Stary Smokovec? I am pretty sure I stayed there in april of may 1993. - good memories...
@@JurBols477 Not a hotel, it's a former sanatorium called Helios, located on the outskirts of the mountain resort Strbske Pleso.
nice job
Thanks
I love that you don't put music over your videos. I feel like the silence, and the ambience of wherever you are is way more honest. I appreciate that kinda thing! Be safe out there bro
Agree! The Real Sounds of the wind, water, footsteps, birds, etc are more relaxing and interesting than any music can replace.
The original sounds and noise give the immersive experience like we're there with Shiey.
Even the loud noises from the train surfing videos helped in making the experience more real and enjoyable.
Keeping it real.
I feel that by adding music, it tends to dilute the experience.
Agreed. There is a natural tension to this inherently.
2 Tips: 1) Downclimb backwards when it's steep, so you are facing the wall. If it's technical, dont worry about filming. 2) bring like 20 meters of very thin cord like paracord, or dyneama so you can lower your pack down instead of tossing it. Weighs a few grams, so hardly anything. Love the videos, keep getting after it!
Climbing down backwards, facing the wall, is super important, I agree. Last year in the pyrenees I saw two young german dudes climb a very technical and steep section (25m straight down) facing forward. I could hardly watch. (They made it down, though)
Came here to say this, seeing the runaway backpack was getting me worried 😅
definitely not in his wheel house here. Would LOVE to see Shiey dip his toes into alpinism as long as its done carefully.
i tend to use spectra instead, it has the strength of dyneema but it's more durable
@@BraveRubberDuck I was WTF when he dropped his gear. Crazy.
the fact that shiey basically free-climbed all those steep cliffsides whereas people usually have years of experience attempting stuff like this.. i had about 15 mini-breakdowns throughout this video and I'm watching safely from my bed lmao. just please please be careful with mountains! They are so unbelievably unpredictable and I'm not even taking the weather into account. Love your videos tho
Shiey: makes sure to pack all the things he needs to survive
Also Shiey: Yeets it off a 50 m cliff
That cracked me up so much when I saw it :D
@@marianbalas haha same here
🎒: "Freedom!"
Just like, wear it on your front.
@@HRRRRRDRRRRR I bet u never got up a mountain with a hiking backpack of at least 50l? U can't just put it in the front and climb down rocks, that's out of the discussion, u can't see your holds, can't have good mobility with your hands. Dropping it down step by step it's a good ideea, not what shey did of course because he could've lost all of his stuff, but that's way more safe that puting it in the front. The safest way is to have a rope and drop it down safe and easy
Seeing you climb those rocks without any sort of harness or other safety equipment was scarier than seeing you climb on top of the duga or other buildings. Great video as always! Stay safe!
my hands are sweating just from watching
Yeah, especially with all those loose rocks. Rocks like that can sometimes be hard to notice before you put your weight on them.
@@JoaoFerreira-rz2tj dude same here
@João Ferreira Mine are too, but that’s probably because I’m drunk
Absolutely man ! I was just saying to myself Fuck that nope the whole time 🤣🤣. The only reason i would Ever do that shit is if I litterally had no other choice and my life depended on it . The guy has balls of steel 👏🏻
Can’t help to appreciate Shiey’s way of planning and handling things. I noticed that in a lot of his videos already.
He plans ahead, sets small realistic goals, re-evaluates the situation constantly, and changes/adjusts his plans depending on the circumstances and how he feels.
It’s very important and no sign of weakness if you’re not sticking to your plan by any means, but instead do what seems reasonable and right for you.
It's probably why he's still alive quite frankly. He rides right on the edge but knows how to not go off it (figuratively and literally).
True
Then he goes and drops his backpack down the side of a mountain. He has his moments of being dumb too. :D
@@Absolute.Virtue it's replaceable. if they both go down because of backpack that isn't.
Setting realistic goals and adding at least one extra buffer time can save your life in the mountains. Every time and every day.
As someone who lives right next to High Tatras I can tell you you are quite lucky. In a winter or summer season helicopter comes almost every other day to pick up one or more tourists who didn't survive their "hike" or were badly injured mostly because they weren't prepared or the weather changed. Some of those drops were a little intense to watch but other than that it was really impressive. Maybe next time don't risk that much since mountains do not forgive any bad move. High Tatras aren't that big and there were 56 dead tourists just in 2022...
Stay safe ;)
to be fair he's been climbing all kinds of things for years at this point, a lot of which were arguably more dangerous so he's pretty comfortable doing it now
but I do agree, some situations in the video looked too risky
@@Edigor100 Once you feel comfortable on the mountain, that's when it kills you.
@@KR-rs3sj yeah Im aware of that, that goes for anything with a level of danger
I'm sure shiey still felt nervous in those tricky situations, he just wasn't shaking from the fear of death is what I meant
you can be comfortable with doing something but still be aware of the dangers
And people in the comments saying what he did was safe 😂 no supplies and going the ways he did could have gone pretty wrong
@@DailyShit. nothing he does is really safe, but he usually avoids deadly situations
This channel just went from trains to mountains. A whole new altitude for the multitude. Thank you sir!
You haven't been here for very long
@@starshot5172 sorry for being a fake fan im sorry i disappointed you and shiey
I've seen the Chernobyl videos, creepy bunkers and deserted places but the trains really marked me the most as seeing the world in his continent is what I really enjoy.
Plus trains easily rhyme with the words hehe.
@@drrrw he has climbed skyscrapers so he is nuts about the adrenaline of heights
remember the bunker when he live stream with his friends, man that's really cool
Man... This was by far... the scariest adventure you just went through...I had anxiety the whole time... jeez.. congratulations on that.
Some parts of the mountains sky rocketed my anxiety lol, some of his rooftop and tower vids do as well..but the last 3 minutes..those wires...and he's like "it holds" lol naaaaaaaah
Yeah. I forget that if I can see this video it means that nothing too bad happened.
camera distorts the incline
I’m eating breakfast very early in the morning before going to work, and I’m feeling super dizzy and nauseous! Hahaha!
Tatra mountains? Those are not dangerous/scary as long as you don't act like complete fool.
This is the wildest thing you've uploaded. This is WAY more dangerous than any of the building climbs and train surfing.
True
I have to disagree. Though I am a climber myself so Im probably a bit desensitized in that regard ^-^
Agreed, wilderness survival and natural terrain navigation are FAR more difficult to fully prepare for than urban exploration... Any single rock could have caused mechanical injury and left him helpless and with 1 liter of water. lol/// this was a harrowing adventure for sure... but he did it. like he always does.
@@vliedtke
You don't get it.
I agree, I definitely watch this at dark from projector again sometime soon.
In climbing we have a saying; there's old climbers and there's bold climbers but there's no old, bold climbers.
Ye cuz they stop climbing when they’re old
@@crazygamingyt7245 Because they're dead before they become old.
For sure the craziest thing you've done on the channel. The rocks on the mountain were sketchy as hell. That being said, this was a stunning video. You've got great instincts Shiey. Stay safe, stay free.
I dont wanna sound arrogant but i rather do climb a mountain peak myself too then climbing up some crazy buildings and towers because i would 💩 my pants up there.
Nah when he succesfuly escaped the feds+ a heli in Austria after being caught trainsurfing on the boarder yard was by far the craziest thing on his channel
@@cheesyspace some mountain peaks are like towers and skyscrapers but even more dangerous
Coming from an experienced alpine Solo-Trekker: I expected a lot more rookie mistakes, to be honest. It was a good decision to abort mission halfway through. It would have been very unsafe and extremely dangerous to attempt a ridge traverse in your unrested state. Alertness and physical strength are paramount when attempting risky routes like this one, especially when one isn't experienced in alpine terrain (although your highly developed sense of balance served you excellent). Also, I can tell you from experience that if you had managed to soundly sleep for 6-7h, you likely would have been in an adequate physical condition to attempt the traverse on the second day. Good sleep makes ALL the difference.
Suggestions: adjustable trekking poles are a great way to descend some tricky slopes. They can be in the way a lot of the times when you need your hands, but you can drop them a couple meters down and pick them up again. They will provide you with plenty of options to better and more safely balance yourself on the way down. Plus, hiking without poles nowadays feels for me like driving a jeep with the all-weel drive disengaged. Feels like I'm missing half of the traction that I can put on the ground if I'm not walking with my poles.
Also, consider getting a Garmin InReach device and a satellite subscription, if you're planning to do more alpine solo adventures. It's like a satellite phone, but it only does sms (and weather forecasts for your exact and specific location at the time). It sends straight to the satellite, so as long as you've got an unobstructed view of the sky, you've got reception. Worldwide, no matter where you are, no matter the infrastructure (doesn't need any cell signal). This device lets you call SOS with the push of one button, in case of need. The SOS call goes to a emergency center and if you do not further respond, they will send a rescue team to your current location ASAP.
For everybody that is doing possibly risky stuff in mountains or otherwise remote places, I highly recommend getting one. It just might save your life one day (or the life of anybody else that gets injured in your party/that you happen upon on the trail).
Fully agree with walking poles. Used to laugh at them when i was a teenager but been using for 20+ years now and can't imagine going hiking or scrambling without them.
Also, they greatly reduce knee strain.
Legend!
dude has the opposite of acrophobia. he also climbs towers and half finished constructon buildings. i frankly do not put enough faith in skilled labor to not have a beam break
Rookie mistakes? You new to his videos...
Also always good to remember that just bc you have an emergency beacon does not mean you should take unnecessary risks with the idea “oh someone will rescue me I pay for this service”
There was a guy who posted a video about his idiotic decision to backpack 15 miles solo on snowshoes that weren’t rated for backpacking on his first time ever snow trekking and did not turn back when he was running out of food and water.
Then was complaining about his rescue team not wanting to spend a night camping with him before hiking out.
You are responsible for your own life, the garmin is for events that occur outside of your control! Always turn back if you are low on food or water.
You can come back and complete the hike later but you can’t get another life if you lose yours.
watching shiey for 4-5 years and this is one of the sketchiest videos by far
need more of these, I was breathing heavily the entire time
right!! exactly what i was thinking. all those rusty ladders hes climbed up & down from dont even compare to the sketchyness of these unpredictable rocks
yes!
Same
Up there with sneaking around in working factories.
this video is literally 33 minutes of "famous last words" moments
Pretty unexpected seeing Shiey in the Slovakia mountains 🥰
Necekane a velmi prijemne prekvapujici
@@hracekk j
Realne ma to potesilo🥹🥹
mňa takisto 😎
Pripájam sa boyz
Shiey has officially reached mountain GOAT status 🙌
And i just made sure you reached 100 likes.👍
Lmao was thinking the same Thing
this is the best action thriller I have seen for 20 years. For reference, I grew up close to the Alps in Southern Germany, so compared to a properly prepared and equipped tour what you accomplished is even crazier to me than someone who has never been on a high alpine tour. Much respect.
Didn't expect anything different from shiey. He is used to climbing all sorts of stuff where ordinary people would never step a foot on
Fr, I've spent a lot of time in the America's Appalachian Mountains and some of the stuff he was doing, especially on those sketchy looking rocks, had me pretty on edge
@@saudade7842 i mean, you know nothing's gonna happen because otherwise the video wouldn't be up ..
@@funkysmokee8764 Yeah I know, but some of those climbs still got to me lol
Aha, jemand aus Deutschland
shiey mustve been a mountain goat in his past life. the way he gracefully conquered the peaks. wow. As someone afraid of hights and anything remotely dangerous it was very exciting to watch something i would otherwise never see in person in this life.
Just a tip: when you accidentally kicked rocks down it's often a good idea to shout "below" or "above" or anything really if you don't know if there's someone down there. It saved a friend once when we were hiking through the pyranees.
But no one will find the bodys
But seriously it is a good idea.
I second this. Problem is he did not seem to do it on accident. Bad practice right there. EDIT: watching further, you probably meant different rock...
@@gobihoukou1 he doesnt has to do anything with hiking or climbing .....pure reckless no calculation whatsoever ....
@@SubZeroMG4u Yeah, seems like it. He is physically capable, that is clear, but he needs to start using his head.
How about shouting STFU!!!! 😂😂
Watching shiey on action always give me a stress and a relief at the same time
Why?
For me its fun.
@@joe125ful I have acrophobia, so everytime he standing or sitting close to the edge it gives me paranoia
@@ggdem0crazy87 ...so why you watching this kind of stuff??
Seriously:):)
@@joe125ful why not let them enjoy this with their own way?
@@gypsygig Just asking..thats all.
I'm so happy that Shiey visited the Slovak mountains! This was one of his most challenging and dangerous trips. Almost lost his phone and backpack with supplies, but he showed no fear! I was hoping to climb someday too. Stay safe.
I believe in you. Do it!
Hi from Slovakia! High Tatras are our most dangerous and deadliest mountains, if you never expirienced them before. I am surprised you risked so much. There is so many news about unexpirienced tourists having to be saved from there every year...so many of them also die. There are set of rules, how to survive this mountains and the drastic weather and tempeture changes, that could cost you life - like always plan your trip, be prepared for any weather and start up early in the morning. You wanna be returning down, around noon. Anyways, good luck!
you must be new to watching this dude :)
@@ak2968 No, I am not. Just happens to be from Slovakia and knowing those mountains and the danger, I just wanted to comment.
This man has absolutely no fear. The fear fears him. Huge respect!
No, this is dumb and reckless. This is really dangerous, nothing he did before even compares in how much jeopardy his life, was.
Professional climbers die in mountains like these let alone ignorant amateurs like him.
He literally built a 'circle of safety'
@@jamiescott3814 lol
He hasn't been to the cryptid infested wilderness of North America yet! LOL
Yep fear is what kills you....
I don't know if he is aware of it, but this is probably the most dangerous thing that has been uploaded here on the channel so far. well done and I think you are made for free climbing 💯
You think so? Idk, I have seen him do some craaaazy shit tho...
I've done most of this path, it's quite alright, but the really dangerous part is that he went alone! Never go hiking in such places alone. We've had many famous climbers die this way, going alone on what would otherwise be a not-so-tough trail, but all it takes is one loose rock and you fall and break your legs. Don't be alone!
My exact thought.
I’ve never been there but I’ve lived in the Cascades (WC USA) and this kind of thing is like pretty normal, not too crazy. I think the video looks worse than it is. Take a buddy though, the other commenters are correct.
@@zolikoff Alone and no equipment at all
This new Death Stranding game is ultra realistic! Amazing as usual, Shiey!
Realistic fan base mod pack:)*
I found a bug at 5:46 you can actually see though the floor
my anxiety always rises everytime i see him standing on the side of a cliff, that was terrifying, especially when you're not sure if the rock is going to fall or not. be safe shiey!
This guy out here doing a casual free-solo like it's nothing. Big up, massive respect!
this is scrambling, not climbing. still an impressive send but the risk factor is wayyyy different. For about 80% of this trail if he slipped he would have rolled a few feet and stopped. If you slip during a free solo climb its a vertical freefall and almost guaranteed death. Not to take away from Shiey's accomplishment, you're just confusing it with a very different sport.
If the lakes you're passing by in 13:05 are the Bystra Lavka pass, and the river you are by in 21:50 is Poprad, then you weren't very far from "Rysy" which is the highest Polish Tatra peak. Greetings from Poland, mate!
wait how is it a polish peak when slovakia and poland arent neighbours? pls explain
@@seventease2411 I believe you meant Slovenia? Of course Slovakia and Poland are neighbours ;) Also, I know exactly where he was. I know the exact location of the building he's been into at the end of the video ;)
oh shit i forgot about austria i thought slovakia was right beneath us. my bad greetings from czech, just looked at the map facepalm
@@seventease2411 it’s polish mountains very true it’s ok the maps you know are not correct it’s not you’re fault in real life if you really need a real positions of countries the mind be blown
@@MrSuperG it´s not polish mountains - the High Tatras are actually dividing these two countries. Not to mention that he literally said he´s at Slovakia, at the very beginning of the video.
This is terrifying watching on a 65-inch TV. I feel the butterflies in my gut. Very nice video. It's great to see you again.
U really had to flex with ur 65 inc tv 😂 Nah just kidding haha, same here.
DAMN i can only imgagine what that would look, feel, and sound like in 4k. That in it self is an experience.
Pass the video through a converter then watch it through VR, that should be even more fun.
Only a pro camera will give a realistic view of the gradients though.
I come back to this video from time to time. One of the most insane journies you've had
Without a doubt one of the best (if not) channels on youtube. Don't think these videos will ever get old
I hope no one tries to replicate this. This is extremely dangerous. I don't know which time of year it was filmed, but in summer weather in Tatras is quite tricky. The biggest issue here is being exposed to the lightning. If a storm would be approaching you basically have only one option and that is to rapell quickly to lower altitude. The route that he has taken is not the hardest and can be done solo. But you should have at least some mountaineering experience and proper equipment.
@@pgino1535 i agree but it was an honest mistake, seeing the sheer number of ppl attacking him for this is not fair tbh.
According to the phone he shows for a moment, it's aug 23.
bet?
With proper equipment, experience, and planning, it looks like it would be a physically demanding but eminently doable route.
As a Canadian who loves hiking in the Rockies, I can't tell you how much I enjoy these kinds of videos. The mountains are such beautiful place, and I'd recommend anyone that lives near a mountain to go explore it!
As and American, I love my Canadian brothers!
Look up craig adams, he does nothing but hiking videos!
Man I love both the American and Canadian Rockies, but I gotta say there's no place on God's green earth quite like Yoho NP
I really hope you do more stuff like this in the future shiey. I moved into the mountains a year ago and with inspiration from your videos it's changed my life just getting out there away from where others normally go. Just please remember the mountains have their own rules and they need to be respected. Always bring the proper gear for the season and when storms roll in during the summer immediately get below treeline if possible.
As a Slovakian I was so happy to see he hiked in High Tatras. Was smiling through the whole video. Love your work. Keep it up!
Jako Polak nie byłem z tego powodu podekscytowany ;)
Kiepsko przygotowany. No i nigdy nie rzucasz plecaka jak on. Ale fajnie ze mu pogoda dopisala i nie mial niespodzianek.@@amjan
My anxiety was over the roof watching this, but the scenery is spectacular!🤯 Love your vids, stay safe Shiey!
Yeah me too lol i always feel better when he gets somewhere safe lol
I feel it in my fingers and toes when he peeks over a ledge! 😂
Ezaz magyar Shiey fan✌
@@Ballamizan Így igaz😁 Már nagyon várom, hogy legyen a kishazánkról is videója. GIFGAS elvileg már járt erre, ha jól tudom.
@@markdobai043 Igen, áthaladt Budapesten és Szolnokon is😄
Istg this is the most nerve-racking yet for some reason inspirational stuff out there. No cheesy speeches, no bs; just a guy climbing mountains, almost making me cry when those rocks rolling down, making us think: “it could've been you” yet so grateful he's made it safe in the end.
What a journey to be a (at least some) part of.
"We need to test all the rocks before holding it because they can loose". 30 seconds later Shiey jumping with all his weight over a rock 😂
“You can see the path”
Umm no.. all I see is death.
Absolute zero fear. Amazing ❤
i live in canada but i am slovak and visit for months at a time every two years or so... and it was so cool seeing shiey exploring something i'm very familiar with
Goddamn man! As soon as I saw the video title I was like "this will be the best thing to watch on this calm Friday evening" I clicked right away. After 10 seconds, when I realized you were in my home country, I was really taken aback and it brought a smile to my heart. I've been to the top of some of these peaks, but I only stuck to the hiking trails, obviously😁. These views and your bravery gave me chills throughout the whole video. Dude, you're so amazing! Those mountains may not be the tallest, but going through the paths you've chosen without any harnesses is sick AF! 🤌I love seeing you enjoying our small country! I wish you all the best and stay safe. ✌
i love shiey
his video is just pure footage
his thumnail is also just natural
everything is organic and wildly pure
Děkujeme za krásné a zároveň i hodně nebezpečné záběry z Tater. Mě by tam nahoru nedostaly ani párem koní... opravdu pěkné video. Přeju ti hodně štěstí na tvých dalších cestách.
:DDDDD ani som si nemyslela že by niekedy prišiel sem
Lukas, no chance, horses don't walk these paths anyway :) - Never say never, though. 11 years ago, I was also pretty sure i would never, ever make such a crazy thing like a paragliding flight, and now, I enjoy paragliding.
@@aljen9611 translate fucked up it is metaphor, :D
@@Avery_37 Která část tater to je?
@@pavelcolledani1059 ani poňatia nemám
He returned when we needed him the most
My girlfriend just broke up with me like yesterday I think or a day before, so yes I needed this
@@insid3493 stay strong man
Treu only thing that i cant stand is his eating manners
What??????
@@DeeDee-rv2rf with the guy from above ? Lol
Slovakia is so underrated man.
Also, pretty eerie video. Knowing that at any moment he was one misstep away from not uploading this video.
Good thing he made proper calls and didn't push through with ego.
Definitely taking some notes 😆
It was very humble and smart to realize the other half of the mountain peaks were too much for you with your limited energy. That could have saved your life. You've grown and are growing a lot over the years, it's cool to watch. Keep it up man
Man, I adore Tatra mountains, amazing views and experience :D
Greetings from Poland
Have you been up any of them? Planning on doing the some of them from the polish side 🙂. Any peaks recommended would be great 👍. Dzieki za tamto
@@novicetheaf i loved the ones around Morskie Oko,
@@hracekk I'll check it out, thanks ✌️
@@novicetheaf if u are a beginner „Kasprowy wierch” could be good. If u have some expirence i would recommend „Rysy” or „Orła Perć”
@@novicetheaf and if u planning to go in winter i would check TOPR site, now all paths are closed due to avalanches
Shiey, you are INSANE! This was simply amazing. I didn't expect you visiting our mountains. What a nice surprise. And I am happy you made in in one piece :D . Thank you again.
again and again, each video of you reminds me that this is the content youtube was probably made for. thank you for sharing your incredible journeys and letting me forget all my stress and fears for half an hour. you are really awesome!
This is what GoPros are made for guy, then you just casually upload to TH-cam.
Thanks Shiey, with all due respect after watching so many adventurers and urban-exploring you did...
Mountains are a whole different ball-game, even for me only growing up in the Mountains never really been a climber/mountaineer myself, I know of the volatile conditions and risk of fundamental change of conditions in minutes.
Up there in the Mountains, Equipment is the Key and preparedness King.
Hope you found what you was looking for at that time.
Wish you all the best! May Fortune favor you!
The way you climb up there so effortlessly reminds me of how I used to glitch my way up the mountains in Skyrim, haha. Thanks for the adventures!
As a climber my advise is to always face the rock , don't ascend facing away from the wall (in some instances ) but let me tell you , you did a great job 10/10!
Funny i hate heights and would never go on a journey like this... but that was my first thought, i would have gone down facing the mountain so i can hold on to something... But then again, it is hard to see from a camera perspective...
My guess is that he thought being able to see his descent was safer (even thought it probably wasn't). Honestly though it's a bit weird, because in buildings he climbs down facing what he's on, so I don't know why he changed it up for mountain climbing/scrambling.
@toomanyopinions8353 Either way he did a amazing job . I don't think he has a video that ever let me down tbh . Great urban climber and content creator I ever came across on this platform so cheers for that mate .
Great video as always. Love that you finally visited Slovakia :) . But people, dont think of doing something like this too. These type of trails are most dangerous in these mountains. There are like 70-100 deaths yearly in these mountains so please be careful and just go through the marked trails. Dont wanna see in news that someone else has died in Tatras again just because it looked cool as Shiey made it.
Are there bears living there
@@leepizarro Yes mostly in forests that are located lower, somewhere around the level of Shieys starting point, thats why its also a national park. Going off trail is also illegal because of animals living there besides to protect people from such climbs.
@@EmloPls imagine living by the rules of a civilization where you can't go of trail, because, it's dangerous? wild & free is more of a celebration of life for me anyway.. cheers
@@runs_through_the_forest I agree. They are more like guidelines. For people who dont know what they are doing.
@@EmloPls thanks, I dove into this video, without knowing where I was going, it was amazing !
Some people train for months or even years and here you are rawdogging this mountain with out any real mountain gear. You are a savage 🤙🏼
I just need to go up, the down, then throw my bag filled with all my food and water down this cliff....
I was in the Tatras last year and when I saw those abandoned buildings I thought shiey would definitely climb them. At the end of the video I just had to smile
Where are these buildings?
@@pszczepa729 Wpisz sobie "byvaly liecebny dom Helios"
That part at 11:56 where his phone starts to slide off shows how important having a lifeline is always helpful.
High Tatras are on border, On Slovak side of Gerlachovsky Stit my phone said "welcome to Poland" LOL....
I seriously hope and pray that you live forever... you sir will see everything given enough time. Take care and thank you so much for sharing with us. Doing the things that for whatever reason we won't or can't. Thank you Shiey!
I have this terrible phobia of being on mountains that are too steep so I would have had multiple breakdowns lmao. You’re very brave!
Amazing content man. I would warn that mountaineering like this for a long time probably requires just a little more planning. The mountains take just as quickly as they give. Stay safe brother, loved the video.
This has to be one of the most dangerous journeys you ever did, if not the most! Loved every second of it
Have you watched him ontop of the lift, I thought he was going to get squashed when it hit the roof.
@@alexjohnson1612 Valid point but in that the risk is only produced by the lack of knowledge. If he had known that it had a safety space it would've not actually been a dangerous thing to do. This is dangerous from all points of view imo.
@@alexjohnson1612 that video seems removed from his channel
Its pretty wild
This is GORGEOUS! I do appreciate the urbex but this is another level! Feels like I am there with you!
I can't tell how if the camera made those drops look more trippy, or if the sides of the mountains are just that sheer. Either way; props dude. Mad respect
I am amazed at how brave you are and the journeys you do. The views in this video were gorgeous and the lake was awesome.
The rest of his videos sure, are pretty brave... But this? I think it was quite a stupid move. Going all alone into the mountains with thunder forecasts, even with no rope or racks and climbing the highest and pointest peaks until night? Boy, he's got a deathwish
Thank you for taking us with you on this adventure! A couple of times I was thinking oh man, looks so sketchy.. but the views are amazing. So peaceful. Great video man, I love all your videos.
I'm sure Shiey won't see this, but reference losing camp in the dark: it would be worth taking a glowstick, or similar to mark camp.
I have a keyring on my keys that has a glass tube in it which glows for 25 years+. It's only small, but in the dark of the mountain it would be like a beacon to help you find camp again...
Stay safe man.
Some serious, heavy shit must have happened to you in your early years for you to not have any kind of fear left in you. You’re an interesting character to watch, in a world that’s addicted to being afraid… Looking forward to your next adventure
He's got amazing balance and strength, he has no reason to be afraid. He knows how to climb
You don’t need to have a traumatizing experience to not be afraid of living.. seems like you’re definitely a coward
Just done a similar ridge walk on Crib Goch. It’s a fun hobby, scrambling. More fun than a hike, ropes not needed as it’s not steep enough.
I guess you don't like adventure and challenging yourself... having fun while exploring nature and trying something new isn't for everyone I guess.
@@BendwowI've been watching Shiey for years mostly due to how much I love doing the same type of stuff he does (obviously to a lesser degree, I could only dream to be as badass as him), but this is by far one of the sketchiest videos he's uploaded.
Mountains are incredibly unforgiving, especially mountains like this, with that amount of loose rocks and treacherous footing. Love of adventure and "having fun exploring" aren't enough to get you through something like this - you need an incredible amount of grit and an insane amount of physical skill.
Hey Shiey, word of recomendation for you.
If you have the chance or time, make a staff. Doesn't matter whether it's taller than you or half your height.
It's a good walking tool.
It can help you climb extreme heights (mountains, windows, walls, trees, etc.)
You can pole vault across jumps with it.
It gives you a 3rd point of balance.
It can be used as a self defense tool.
It can extend your reach.
If it's strong enough, you can use it as a improvised bridge or tightrope.
It can act as a shelter pole with a tarp.
It's lightweight.
And it's really cheap to make.
Also to anyone backpacking.
Your sleeping bag will be noticeably warmer if you can unzip it and hang it out to dry every couple of days.
The bag accumulates moisture from your body every use.
@@jstravelers4094 wow that’s actually a good tip. I didn’t know that. Thanks
doing the lords work here
A pole wouldn't serve him on this trip, he is literally alpine climbing and needs both hands free most of the time...
With everything looking like a potential lose stone his confidence level is amazing
@@Don-ev9rb How can you tell he experienced that most of the time? This is simply the clips he thought would be the most eye catching.
There's a difference. What you're talking about is the vertical climbs, sure there's limited use here. What we're talking about is slopes. Wet grass or crumbling rock, wet rock faces. It can easily be as slippery as soap. This is where a stick or pole comes in handy. What you can do is jam your pole into rock crack or dirt (wet grass patches), then place your foot in the wedge to arrest your descend. The danger, if you don't do that, is that you risk tumbling down. Just like that backpack, there are no breaks. At worst, your head smash against a rock and the lights go out. Your bones crack. You can twist your ankle. Since you don't have a pole to act as a crutch, now you have to jump/limp back down. That's not what you want to do. People don't use poles because they like looking like an 80 year old. They use it because it works.
Watching how you've grown as a person makes me really feel like I should go out and do more.
Never change and keep safe, you're a true inspiration.
Hey Shiey, I'm from Slovakia and I've been watching you for years. Can't believe you've actually been here. Hope you enjoyed your stay.✌
Love your videos, I'm a little jealous but very happy for you! You clearly enjoy this so much. When you talked about how the mountains make you relaxed and you just want to get lost there for a few hours, then you cut to the majestic view. That's exactly how I feel!!
Shiey..cloud walker !!! You've got that spirit that allowed man to survive and explore this planet. Thank you for sharing the spirit of these mountains. Nice save on the phone almost falling out of your pocket. You are the best You Tuber out there... thank you for the inspiring content.
Scaling mountain tops and then even an abandoned building for kicks, thanks for taking us on this adventure Shiey, felt like I was with you the whole time. Lol at the break at 10:17, endorphins must have been crazy afterwards. Also your knees have got to be made of the strongest stuff, i was holding my breath when you were sliding down for the night. Thanks again for sharing all those glorious views!
Ps I also made magic circles of safety when I’d be sleeping somewhere alone at night, it’s like from a childhood story long ago… helps me feel protected in some way.
As a Slovak guy myself I absolutely love this
I have been considering some long hike through Tatras myself and this does give me a bit more motivation to do so
he also got close to dying a couple time tho
you better not..
same I really do love this, the fact that he was not even 2 hours away from me amazes me because ive been watching him since so many years and he is BY FAR my number one on youtube
@@okayperson8416 I mean definitely a safer one
But I do want to go on a a hike there
I went a few times before and it was fine, so ye... I wanna do the same thing, but longer
Can only recommend, as an Austrian living in the alps, I mountaineered once in the tatras too, great climb etc, however pick for the beginning a safe one like just a hike to the peak, after that try routes that are mapped out, after enough experience going off course can be pretty fun
I was trekking Tatra mountains last weekend and thought it would be soo cool to teak from those peaks to peaks! And then I found this video where he literally lived my dream!!! 😍❣❣
Been watching you for a while, never would imagine you ever gonna be climbing same mountains I go to nearly every year. Awesome video man, keep it up and hope you enjoyed the stay here in Slovakia :D
7:33 when the bag was falling down the mountain I was genuinely worried but knew that it’s shiey, cmon this guy can do anything. this video was insane. I know the back pack clip will be in the next funny shiey compilation 😂💯 thank you for ur videos man good to see your still doing ur thing🙌
Imagine when the sound of the bag falling stopped it would actually fall off from a cliff
Happy to see my country even while living abroad myself. This vid brought joy Shiey🖤
Prob one of the best vids I've ever experienced with you and your library...So captivating, could not pause/stop if I wanted to until the end...
My favourite video so far, Shiey. You made the scrambling over those peaks look effortless!
Spectacular views you can only get in the mountains. I’m too old and too unhealthy for this kind of thing now but this takes me back to my mountain hiking days. Cheers.
Unbelievable. Dare I say, unadvisable. Excellent call to identify you'd reached a natural limit shiey. Great you found your way back in one piece to your natural habitat!
But anyways, late last year I too left a campsite and all my kit in the forest at dusk to go search for water. I was dehydrated and under the illusion I'd find water. I walked 30 mins, no water, 30 mins back - then couldn't find my 'easy to find' campsite, in the dark with a head torch. Took 15 LONG mins. I wouldn't have died, it wasn't cold or wet. I'll never leave my kit and wander off at dark time again. And I'll try and have full water bottles every pm. Stay safe everybody.
Came across this by accident. Wow, very impressive and the camera work is really good, very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your journey.
One of your more liberating experiences, you can tell. Happy for you, that took real patience and focus to accomplish that. Kudos, man. Be well.
Shiey, if you like mountain scrambling, the Colorado Rocky Mountains is definitely the place for you. Our peaks are much higher with endless trails going across high ridges. I commend you for knowing your limits and when to quit. A lot of people do not and keep going, only to find themselves needing rescue, or getting themselves killed. Mountains can be a very hostile and unforgiving environment, especially for those who do not understand the dangers. But it seems that you do and have great respect for them.
European scenery is on another level tho
The natural exploration on your way to the urban destinations is my favorite part of your videos, appreciate when you post whole videos exploring the land normally seen from surfing journeys or the peak of an abandoned building
I cannot overstate how gnarly this all is. You have balls of steel dude. So many massive exposures
Shiey please don't throw stuff in alpine terrain for your own and other peoples safety. You can never know what/who is below or what avalanche you might trigger. You also might loose your stuff when you can least afford it safety wise. Always have a good (paper) map and compass with you. Always know where you are on the map at a given time. Rocky terrain only with shoes that support the ankle. If you twist your ankle you are often done without help in complicated terrain. Check weather beforehand. Plan your route well. Measure your average ascend/descend rate to improve your planing. If you plan to do multiple peaks/days plan a descent route for every section of the hike in case weather deteriorates. Alpine territory can become a very inhabitable place quickly, even in, and sometimes especially in high summer. Many of these things you probably know already. The mountains are a beautiful piece of this world. Stay safe!
My man do tou see any snow? You are a bum on the internet while that man climbed all that
The camera view for most of this is truly terrifying
Agreed.
You might want to mention the mountain cemeteries, there are quite a few in the Tatra mountains. As well as the the brave mountain rescue squad members who had given their lives in the line of duty while trying to retrieve unlucky adventurers. Stay safe.
Dang, what an adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us! The footage after 28:00 showing clouds flowing over mountains are amazing! Perhaps your best video...other than Chernobyl series!
Shiey, I appreciate you so much for sharing your amazing adventures with us!
While watching my palms and soles become sweaty and yet sticky. As I heard that is a survival body response of seeing heights and dangerous climbs. It's a testiment of how much you affect your viewers, feeling like we are there with you. You are amazing, please be careful out there!
Hey from Slovakia!!! Hope you enjoyed our mountains!!!
It looks great there. Where exactly was shiey?
@@floriane.7744 He took a ski lift from Strbske Pleso to Predne Solisko (the first peak). From there there is an unmarked path that leads to the second peak (Mlynske Solisko) from there on there is no more path, he was basically making his own way through there. Pretty crazy. He then ended up at Furkotsky stit/Hruby vrch (not sure which peak) and then went down and camped in Hlinska dolina. From there it looks like he followed the blue marked path to Popradske pleso and from there he followed the red path back to the village of Strbske Pleso where he started.
EDIT: After rewatching the video I noticed he descended into a different valley than I first thought so I fixed that error hah
@@dzejkej1337 damn thats so cool you know all that!
As an avid Mountaineer, seeing you do this without proper training or equipment leaves a bit of a sour aftertaste. On the other hand, you do have a pretty good sense of what your abilities are. Glad you made it, stay safe!
What did he do wrong? Genuinely curious as I'm not a mountaineer.
@@loljakebored07 Aside from lack of actual equipment (even proper boots) he was for some odd reason ascending facing AWAY from the rock wall which is exceedingly foolish
Did you mean descending?
@@loljakebored07 One thing I noticed... he was descending facing the wrong way. Also you should never kick rocks off the mountain. It's just a simple rule because somebody could be beneath you. Those ropes were there for a reason. Climbing these rocks can be a lottery since they are very prone to break off, like he noticed. Doing this without rope on those parts seems foolish.
Well, he climbs old rusty crazy tall abandoned structures and towers with no safety gear, and has broken into heavily guarded military buildings before, just to be able to enjoy the view from some tower. If you watch his videos, he has been on the edge of death thousands of times yet somehow always makes it. I think living on the edge and taking crazy big risks is kind of his thing.
Whenever you explore mountains, it always give me the impression that you're exploring an otherworldly, ethereally beautiful places. 1 hour or almost 2 hours watching from start to end? I always do it on this channel, only. Support and love from Philippines! Big fan of you to the point that I matching your outdoor outfits from head to toe! ❤️🥂✨
Exciting, long live Slovakia! 🇸🇰
Pozdrav iz USA!
Zdravím :)
ahoj
The Tatra mountains border Poland and Slovakia as far as I know 🙂
@@novicetheaf Yeah but he's on the Slovak side
Bohemia 💯👍
nádherne video, dúfam, že si si Slovensko užil naplno, greetings from Slovakia :)
Olá! eu de fato gostei! estou lhe saudando diretamente do Sudeste do Brazil.
isso sim que eu chamo de montanha! já fui em algumas colinas muito divertidas de explorar, por aqui, mas nada neste nível técnico! super!!! (creio que haverá tradução).
tomu ver kámo ani som neveri že on ma video o Vysokých Tatrách :O
My dear comrade, thank you so much for sharing this amazing video! It is very soothing and relaxing to sit down and press play and get emerged into the experience you create and shared with is. Absolutely something I need after a long and stressful time at work. I love climbing mountains, as I've climbed our Mount Paektu many times. The Tatras are the pride of Slovakia, the mountains even have their own endemic species from the Nebria tatrica ground beetle to the Tatra chamois (a subspecies of Alpine chamois; a type of goat-antelope or caprine). We miss the days Slovakia was socialist as part of Czechoslovakia. Thank you so much for getting out there and creating something so unique. Sending much love and take care!
As a fellow slovakian i can say that this is definitly the most terrifying experience i have seen on slovakia in my life, please never do this, this takes months even years of planning and you got extremely lucky with the weather. If it were to even have a slight drizzle of rain youre screwed because all the rocks will start being wet and very moist. I have been to the tatra mountains many times but freeclimbing on them is out of thought for me, thank you for making the video but man dont do this ever again.