The Scariest Hike We've Ever Done: Cloudripper via Cutthroat Chute
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2021
- We were looking for a challenging hike in the Eastern Sierras, and boy did we find that and more with Cloudripper via Cutthroat Chute! The climb to Cloudripper summit is supposed to be a class 3 climb - IF you can find the correct chute. However, the beta is tricky and GPX is only so accurate, and we quickly found ourselves in a class 4/class 5 chute to the peak. Definitely not what we had planned for, definitely the scariest hike we've ever done, and DEFINITELY awesome!
We can safely say that, in our opinion, the Cloudripper to Vagabond Peak loop is one of the best hikes in the Sierras - the summit offers views from Big Pine Lakes to the Palisade Glacier, Chocolate Peak and the Chocolate Lakes, to Basin Mountain, White Mountain Peak, and beyond into the Sierra Nevada range. This is California hiking at its finest!
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DISCLAIMER: The Cloudripper and Vagabond Peak loop is a dangerous hike that requires significant route-finding and climbing skills. We do not assume responsibility if you attempt this hike. As always, hike at your own risk. ✌️ - กีฬา
Hey guys, we've had a couple of comments asking about our gear and preparation for this hike, so we want to be totally clear. We ALWAYS bring a rope anytime we do scrambling and off trail adventures, just in case. We were both wearing approach shoes for this hike, which was the absolutely perfect shoe for climbing granite like this. We religiously check weather forecasts leading up to and even during a hike when possible. The brief cloudburst we experienced was not forecast anywhere, but fortunately it passed quickly. We also always have extra layers and an emergency bivy in case we need to hunker down for any reason. Sometimes people wrongly assume that because we travel light and cultivate a fun tone in our videos, that we don't take our precautions seriously. But we absolutely do, and hope that you will too. ✌️
Also, for those of you that had specific questions about our gear, we recently compiled a list of our most requested gear here: www.livehardxlovehard.com/gear-list/
We hope to do a gear breakdown video soon as that's been very popularly requested, but until then, there's the basics!
Good words. Having led other hikers up an unpredictable mountain and/or into a bad weather situation, I can echo those sentiments from experience. Just a little bit of prep and packing beforehand can not only make your hike day/night more comfortable, it can sometimes save a life. Have fun but take calculated risks!
Thanks so much Patrick! That is very well said, and we will keep trying to remember to encourage that in future videos.
It has been a real joy watching your adventures. I was wondering if you guys ever did Mt Brewer, if not would you guys be interested in tackling it? It would be really fun to share and extend an experience to bag Mt Brewer to you guys. I have day hiked and overnight it several times. A fast pack one night would be perfect since the two additional peaks along the ridge should be a must climb (North Guard and South Guard). Hike can be done from west side or east side. West side being faster with less gain going in and out.
@@arinkim708 yes yes yes!!! Just looked it up- 8500 feet of climbing plus a dicey summit scramble? We are in!!! Thanks for a fantastic suggestion- it is now high on our list!!
never doubted this for a second! In my day, the emergency gear we carried was a tad bulkier. It's so nice to see how lightweight things have become - my UL gear now (just for hiking) is unbelievable compared to yesteryear!
It brought tears to an old mans eyes when you both hit the peak! THANK YOU so much for sharing it with us!
Aw, wow it is literally our dream to hear that. Thank you very much for letting us know. We're obviously still working on our video-making craft, but it's such a boost to hear that you feel emotionally moved by what we're doing, and it really inspires us to keep going and improving. ♥️
Bob....you, as well as Adam and Elise, are masters in your respective fields. Thank you to all of you for providing inspiration to the world to reach out and give it a go!!
@@campingalan Seriously amen to that Alan. Bob is a legend!
@@amishparadise1924 We definitely know about the knife's edge, if you're talking about Capitol Peak. Wow that one looks intense! We plan to do it one day, but want to make sure we are extremely comfortable with highly exposed class 4 climbing before attempting it!
How can anyone dislike this video!? You 2 are my favorite people ever, I just found your page and have binge watched so many of your videos! The effort you put into the camera placement, and views, the different angles…omg THANK YOU!! You truly make me feel like I am there with you guys!!💕💕 you are so inspiring, I am so glad I found your channel! P.S. I take videos and pictures of my hikes and they don’t ever do justice of the beautiful views ai see in person, but you guys just got the whole thing down!! Thank you again for all your videos!!🙏🏼💕💕💕
Wow! Thank you so much Amada. This comment made us both feel incredibly happy, and we are so delighted you found us! As for capturing the views on camera, don’t worry- you will see in our very first vids that we didn’t always capture the scenes like this. It just takes some practice and we are still learning too, so we know you can do it as well! Meanwhile, you’ve totally got us feeling inspired to keep making cool videos, thank you!
That was nuts! That boulder shute was the worst you can never tell if a car size boulder just needs a little push to tumble!
I feel like you are really pushing the limits i just want to be the first to say you dont have to risk death to keep us watching!!!!
The views and your enthusiasm are what i watch for. Love it.
Aw thanks William. Yes, you are right, we were pushing the limits with this one. Honestly, though, that was just about our love of climbing and exploring and challenging ourselves on hard terrain. This is not a well known hike, so it wasn't at all about getting video views. We assume YT probably won't even show this to people outside of our subscribers. However, given that we were going to do this hike no matter what, we definitely wanted to take you guys along... because it was EPIC! But we really are careful and definitely try to minimize death risk while still getting where we want to go. ♥️
Wow that was some crazy scrambling! Elise looked genuinely scared; rightfully so too! Well done!
Haha thank you Steven! And yes, I was pretty scared, but mostly because I usually take my cues from Adam, and when HE admitted he was getting nervous then I knew this could get dicey. But, thankfully, we've been working really hard on our climbing skills and it really paid off. The scariest part was just the level of uncertainty once we realized we were not in the chute of our beta. Buuuut, so worth it for those summit views!
I just finished watching your climb for the second time. You two are amazing! I now consider Adam the new Spiderman and Elise, the new Braveheart. I'm very impressed with how loving, supportive and positive your are with each other. You two are truly simpatico. I'm really looking forward to your next adventure.
Hahaha yes!!! Adam's secret dream is to be a superhero, so you know he's totally delighted with this comment. We're both really grateful that you noticed how important our mutual support and positivity is toward our success -- we totally agree with you, and are glad you pointed it out. And we just posted the next adventure in Arches NP -- hope you like it!
You took the words right out of my mouth! I can't believe they actually tack this on!?
Man alive,this is the FIRST time I’ve ever got vertigo watching you tube. My head has gone. And I’ve watched people climb all over the world ( the people that is, I’m here on this sofa)
Haha then watch out for a few of the Dolomites adventures we did this summer, Andy -- some of those got really vertiginous! But very glad you saw this one -- truly one of our all-time favorite summits, and as you saw the view from the top us just utterly incredible! ❤️
This 77 year old man love you guys! But you're freakin' NUTS! I thought I did crazy shyte in the Italian Alps, but you guys!
Haha thanks Barney!! We want to hear some of your stories about the Italian Alps! We once sledded on plastic bags down an Alp from France into Italy -- one of our greatest memories ever! Anyway, we're seriously psyched that you're enjoying these adventures, and stay tuned -- lots more craziness coming up this fall! ❤️
Oh my god the joy - so so bad ass. What a share. Thanks so much
So happy to share it with you! Still to this day one of our all-time favorite adventures, and definitely always will be. And the view from the top!!! We'll never forget it. Very glad you enjoyed. ❤️
"We (the subscribers) are proud of you too!"
Yes! Thank you very much. Not all the adventures will be this hair-raising, but we really do like brining you guys a thriller from time to time. 😂
Could watch this a 100 times.
All time top 5 fave for us too!! ❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience. This was spectacular!
Adam, you are so right, best view ever, thanks for taking us along!
We had heard the views would be good, but I mean, how can it get much better than those turquoise Big Pine Lakes below, the Palisade Glacier across, and all of the beautiful Sierras surrounding you!! So glad you enjoyed this one Bill. Really one of our favorite climbs ever.
Thanks for letting us come along with your great journeys. You both work very hard and deserve to be able to these great things.
Thanks Daniel, that's very kind of you to say. We really do love sharing these journeys with you -- it's super motivating to know we're doing it for all of us, especially on really hard ones like this! ❤️
Absolutely adore the song and how fitting it was, this was quite nerve wracking! I appreciate being able to see all that and more through your guys’ eyes! Seizing the day! ☀️
It's really just the most amazing thing to us that we can essentially pack you all in our backpacks and take you along for the journey 😂 We're honored that you choose to come along for the ride, and also so happy that you enjoyed the song! We promise to keep adventuring, creating, and, as you say, seizing the day, so that we can share it all with you! ♥️
Epic!! You are both so inspiring. Thank you for making these videos. I love y'all's energy and strength!
Thanks very much. It's truly our pleasure to make these -- we absolutely love sharing these wild places with you, and it delights us that you find it inspiring! ❤️
Great videos. Brings back memories from the 70s when my wife and I were of you guys’ age now and were going off trail all over SEKI. Got into some frightening situations at times but the memories are priceless. Keep on scrambling those boulders as long as you can.
Absolutely Ralph! So cool that you and your wife went off trailing back in the day- we promise to keep the tradition alive! Best couples activity ever.
You two are incredible… We can’t stop watching. Thank you for sharing!
Haha thank you that's so great to hear! We were really proud of this climb because there were points going up the face that were super intimidating. Very glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Your bravery is amazing and only matched by your off the chart skill sets!!… Thank you for sharing!
Wow thank you for that very kind compliment, Ken! It means a lot to us, because we've really been working hard to develop our climbing skills and increase our confidence on super difficult climbs -- so glad that it is working!
You guys are AWSOME! Thanks so much for your amazing adventures you share with us all. God Bless from Australia :) ♥
Thanks Sol -- it makes us so happy that you saw this Sierra classic all the way over in Australia! Very glad you're enjoying, and God bless. ❤️
Absolutely epic! Big fan of your videos and the 2 of you so thanks for bringing us along on your adventures!
So happy you saw this one -- one of our all-time top 5 favorite climbs! Really glad you're liking the other videos as well -- lots more big Sierra and California climbs coming this fall! ❤️
Holy cow...I"ve been following your adventures for a couple of months now, and this loop is definitely the most insane and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I couldn't be more impressed and proud and, best of all, relieved when you guys made it to the summit and back down! The new song is so very enjoyable - such an awesome and perfect soundtrack to your latest and greatest sufferfest! You guys are such an inspiration and I appreciate you taking us along with you, knowing that I'll never attempt something so harrowing.
Wow thank you so much Panit -- this compliment has us fully stoked and wanting to get back out there and have another adventure. Really delighted that you are enjoying the music as well. It's really an honor to be able to take you on some adventures that you might not try yourself -- and you never know, after watching a few of these you might just decide to push some limits as well!!!
Insanely epic! thank you so much for bringing us along!
Heck yeah! Definitely our pleasure to bring you on this one. We were so freaking psyched at the summit, and was really fun to share that excitement.
Wow! Thank you for the adventure and amazing 360 views! I dont think I've ever been as worried for both of you, that was genuinely terrifying and enjoyable to watch. Much respect and love for you guys.
Yes! Terrifying and enjoyable is exactly what we experienced on this adventure, and what we were hoping you would too. We're never quite sure how the actual experience will translate on video, so it's great to hear that you really felt some of what we were feeling. Much love right back to you! ♥️
OMG you guys! Epic skills, and the views! You guys are amazing, thanks for keeping it real , just when I think you guys have had the best climb you go ahead and top the last climb . Never a dull moment with your adventures!
Thank you so much! Really psyched you're enjoying these -- we've been having so much freaking fun this summer, and glad that's coming across on camera!
One More time, you guys rock!!! Very amazing beautiful views at the top. Thanks for that work and videos... Hats off with you guys, and yes, you inspire more than one. Congrats!!!!
Thank you Antonio! We were so relieved the views at the top turned out well -- there's nothing more sad than when we think we're getting a great shot and then there are sunspots all over it or something! Very happy this one showed some of the beauty we got to experience up there!!
Fantastic! That was insane and inspiring, which can spell trouble if your not careful. Thanks for taking us along with you...WOW!
Thanks so much! Very glad that you saw this one -- it's probably Adam's favorite adventure we've ever done, and it's way up there for Elise as well. It was just SUCH a joyous rush getting up there after worrying we might have to down climb, and then seeing those panoramic views. We'll never ever forget it. ❤️
Fantastic !!! Thank you guys!!
Thank YOU Leonard! So glad you enjoyed this one. We never know how you guys will react, and Cloudripper has been one of our favorite adventures yet, so very happy when ya'll get a kick out of it!
Thank you so much for the update. Am so sorry though, when you are as active as you are, very difficult to be still. Putting good energy your way, thinking positive. You have impacted so many lives in so many ways. Overwhelming thanks, and heal totally and pain free. The mountains will always be there waiting for you both💜💜
Thanks very much, Mary. That is super kind of you to say, and you are totally right that those mountains aren't going anywhere! ❤️
Just amazed ..Simply wow
Thanks Sushmita! This was truly one of our all-time favorite summits in 10 years of hiking and climbing -- such a 360 view from up there. Very glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Amazing video! You’ve brought up a lot of memories. The rollercoaster of emotions you go through when faced with technical climbing is unparalleled. From sheer terror to intense relief. I’ve felt the same way before and it’s quite the experience.
Yes Melvin! There’s really nothing else that quite compares. The fear, the confidence, the triumph of overcoming the fear…plus the sublime outdoor environment. It’s really something. So glad to hear you’ve experienced that, and that our little caper could bring some of it back!
Thanks for taking us with you!!! I love watching your videos, I am also into hiking, climbing and (ice) dipping and are very much inspired by you! And I am working to regulate my fear of height, better falling, it has gotten better. Thanks that you share your feelings of joy AND fear! On tape you seem like a perfect couple, it is fun to watch! Keep hiking and sharing. Cheers Chris (Berlin, Germany)
Thanks very much, Chris! It makes us really happy that you're seeing these adventures in Berlin, and also that you're inspired by the climbing and ice plunging! Lots more to come this year, and then 2024 should be our biggest year ever for adventures! ❤️
Thanks a lot Adam and Elise for sharing with us these amazing adventures, hikes and views.
So happy to share this one with you! Without a doubt Cloudripper was one of our favorite summits ever -- OMG the views!!!! ❤
Epic!!!! Just epic!!!!! Amazing hike!!!!
awesome how she kept saying how terrified she was but just kept going..challenging yourself...the rewards are usually worth it...been enjoying the vids..keep them coming..thanks
Thank you, and so glad you're enjoying them! We will absolutely keep them coming -- have all kinds of epic adventures planned for 2022 and beyond! ❤️
Watching you two brings me joy! You two are bad ass! Keep on inspiring! Many blessings & much love😎
Thank you so much! That makes us really happy, and we will def keep on kicking butt. Really appreciate the encouragement!!!
This is SO cool! Inspired to try more hikes from you both! Love the energy and stay safe. Your lives are worth more than a TH-cam video if you’re ever worried.
Thanks so much Catherine! And don’t worry- we do love some adrenaline-raising adventures, but never do them just for TH-cam. It’s just what we’ve always loved to do. In fact, if things ever get really dicey we don’t even film them because we’re too busy making sure we don’t fall!❤️
Love it ♥️! Thank You for sharing!
Thanks Shonda! Glad you saw this one -- one of our all-time favorite summits!! ❤️
You guys are so inspiring! I love watching your videos and this summit was incredible!!
Wow thank you so much Riddhima! During the most challenging moments on these climbs, we often remember comments like this, and it inspires us to keep going. So thank you!
Wow! Wow! Wow! I had goosebumps throughout the whole video! Great job you guys! 👏👏👏👏Love the new song! Blessings to you both! 💚
Yes! That is absolutely what we love to hear. We're never sure whether or not what we shoot with the camera will translate the feelings we actually had up there, but goosebumps is exactly the reaction we were hoping for because that's what we were feeling ourselves! So happy you like the new song as well, that's really encouraging for us. Thanks for all your support! ♥️
Thank you for taking us to another amazing and scary journey! 😨... love the view from the top! Much love to both of you! ♥️
Yes Elisa! Thank you so much. That was one of our favorite views EVER. Really happy that you liked it, and look forward to bringing you lots more this summer ♥️
You both are so badass and your videos inspire me and get me excited for future hikes! Much love to you guys, stay safe out there on your adventures
Thanks very much -- that's all we need to hear to keep us motivated! And very glad you saw this one -- definitely one of our favorite summits of all time. ❤️
Wow, you guys made a super impression with the two Half dome hike videos. I learned so much from those and also super inspiring. Now I am even more blown away by this incredible video of a place I have never seen. Half dome is my target for now but enjoying getting new ideas for other hikes. Really appreciate you guys taking us viewers along. Thanks again for sharing.
Angel that's what we love to hear! So happy we're inspiring you with ideas for some life-changing hikes. Please let us know after you do them -- it will give us a lot of energy and motivation to keep making videos! ❤️
I was a bit discouraged but you have inspired me to keep training and make an effort to continue.Thank you very much.
We are SO happy to hear that!!! Seriously, just knowing we inspired you even a little to get out there and be healthy in nature really makes our day. Thank you for sharing that with us! ❤️
I love your guys videos. Thank you so much!
Thank you Sagar, that makes us so happy to hear! Very glad you saw this video -- it was definitely one of our all time favorite adventures, and the most joyous we've ever felt at a summit (well, either that or Kilimanjaro!). ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks, awesome :)
Y’all continue to amaze. Epic from start to finish. Congrats on summiting and thanks for sharing with us! Also beautiful new song!🌈☮️💓🏔
Thank you so much! Really glad you liked this adventure, we were super proud of it and still feeling on top of the world. Stoked you like the song as well, it's really become an enjoyable part of our video making process, and we'll keep working on some new ones for later this summer 😊
Thanks for another awesome video!You guys are so brave-very inspiring!
Aw thanks so much! Knowing that we’re inspiring you really does help to make us more brave. It just kind of feels like we’re all in this together, and there’s real power in that kind of togetherness ❤️
You two are superhumans!!! Thank you for taking us with you ❤
It's our pleasure! So glad you saw this one -- definitely one of our all-time favorite adventures. Still remember every aspect of that 360 view from the top! ❤️
You guys are awesome adventure mountaineers and big wall class V free climb. I also love the new song!
Thanks Eric! This was an all-time favorite climb --we've rarely felt as happy as we did on that summit. The combination of difficulty and astonishing views made it really special. Stoked you like "Don't Fall" as well! ❤️
Another awesome video, absolutely enjoy watching it! Thank you!
Thanks so much Andy- it’s really our pleasure and privilege, and we’re both very happy you liked this one. Def one of our favorite adventures ever!
That was amazing and wonderful! Thanks for taking us along! ❤️
Thank you -- it is truly our pleasure to be able to bring you along on these journeys. As much as we love doing the adventures, it is genuinely more enjoyable for us knowing that you are going to experience it as well.
You guys are so awesome, please always stay safe and mindful of your abilities. This climb must have been your most exhilarating one yet. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. David
Thank you so much David! We really do have "staying within our abilities" top of mind lately. It's so tempting for us to try new and difficult things, but we've foregone several hikes already this summer because they just seemed a little bit beyond our current capabilities. However, that just gives us more impetus to keep working on our skills so we can go back and get them next year. Truly delighted that you're enjoying the videos!
Absolutely adore and admire your sheer perseverance and courage in the face of a challenge!
It is astounding that you have the presence of mind to record during so many moments of high tension! Such great storytellers you both are and the music is always the perfect mood intensifier. :)
Thank you for sharing such beauty with as all!
And Elise, you are my personal hero!
OMG you are always too sweet to me! Wow. Seriously every time we read your comments we end with the most massive smiles on our faces. THANK YOU for being the kind and encouraging human that you are. Friends like you are the reason we can persevere through tough times like this, and how we manage to *sometimes* capture it on the camera (though you are right it is really challenging in the hardest moments!). So happy you enjoyed the adventure and the new music!! ♥️
Great as usual you lot. Nice to see you wearing helmets. Always a good option for this kind of climbing/scrambling. Want to continue seeing the content! All the best, from Scotland/Sweden :)
Yes! My helmet just saved me from a serious injury (or worse) descending a steep class 3 gully on a 14er peak the other day. I gave it a big hug after that. 😊 Thanks again for all your support and hope you're climbing some amazing mountains over there!!
AWWW YOU GUYS!!! THIS WAS SOO AMAZINGGG!! *tears of joyyy* Thank you so much for bringing us along on this amazing journey!!!
Yes! Tears of joy is like the greatest experience ever!! Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and love -- it truly fuels us and we WILL keep living the adventure!!!
I had cold chills watching this video! What a climb! You guys are amazing, again. That is one beautiful mountain!!! Thanks for taking us along. Love the music. I can’t stop watching your videos. ❤️
Aw wow thanks so much Randy! So happy you're enjoying the vids, the music and the mountains! This was probably one of our most favorite summit feelings EVER. Hopefully you could feel that too ♥️
You two RULE!! Such an awesome adventure that definitely lived up to the hype! As always, thanks so much for sharing and inspiring. Stay safe out there!
Thought we answered this, but perhaps our poor reception out on the road lost our response. But thank you Mike for that stellar support! Glad this one could live up to the hype - it's always hard to know how well the footage is going to translate, and it would be such a bummer if you guys weren't able to experience how epic this climb really felt. Hope your crushing some mountains this weekend!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks so much for such a nice reply! You two and your trips are always so exciting and inspiring. Definitely helps me believe in pushing my limits a bit more (always calculated and within reason though!) and gives me more trip planning ideas. Looking forward to whatever is next! 😊🙏🏻
Hiking out through the back door with rope in hand I find myself in my backyard facing the scary high back wall of the house 🏡 With tent pegs, D shacks and rope in hand I stay climbing the big wall !! Reaching the top I anchor I'm safe safely to the roof and finish watching your video. GOD I LOVE THE OUTDOORS !!!
Great video guys and little lady you showed you best ones again 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Catch you both on the next video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Glad you saw this one, Tony -- one of our favorite adventures ever. And left us with exactly the same feeling -- we love the outdoors!!!
Very inspired by all of your videos. Thank you!
Thanks so much! That makes us feel very happy and proud. So happy you're enjoying the videos, and stay tuned -- lots more cool stuff coming up this summer!!
SO DAMN EPIC!! Incredible views, incredible hosts :) you guys ROCK!
Haha wow Abra! SOOOO happy you liked this one. We've been really excited to share this climb and just had our fingers crossed you guys would enjoy Cloudripper as much as we did. Only thing that could have made it better was to have you actually with us at that summit in person - but there in spirit will have to do for now!
Put a smile on my face after a rough day, thank you for the awesome content.
Yes! That's what it's all about for us, Zachary. Sorry to hear about the rough day, but so so happy we could bring you a smile at the end of it!!!!! That will keep us working hard to do it again next week!
Ahhhmazing!!! Every view… every damn view… that’s life right there! I loved seeing the struggles. I love the music too! But also love hearing you guys just climb so I’d love to have you include more of both! Thanks!! ❤️❤️🔥
Wow thanks so much Julie! That's really helpful feedback -- we're always wondering if we should talk more or talk less, but it sounds like we're getting the mix just about right so far. Very happy you're liking the music -- of course we're still learning, but gosh it's so satisfying to make a song and then set it against some epic video footage. It feels almost like being real filmmakers!
I've probably watched this at least 5 times!!! And YES I'm crying happy tears for you both!!!❤️❤️❤️
Stoked that you love this one -- it's in my top 2 or 3 all-time favorite climbs, both for the difficulty level we had to overcome and also just those incredible lake views from the top! ❤️ --A
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Adam or Elise, who puts those cables or rope on the rocks? Are they maintained by someone for safety?? You'll have to excuse me I know nothing about this!! But I Love and enjoy your videos so much!!!
very impressed.........love your energy n humility,,, be safe
Thank you so much for the kind words! We do try to keep it as real as possible around here, and wow was that one intense. Glad you enjoyed it and yes we promise to be safe (but we’ll keep living for adventure!) ❤️
Epic climb... I was getting vertigo just watching the screen! Amazing! Great music as well!
Thanks Paul! We know you know and appreciate music, so that really means a lot to us. ❤️
Hey, great job on a very challenging climb! Your filming was awesome (as usual). Can't wait for your first ski-mountaineering video when the seasons change! Thanks to you both.
Heck yeah Mark! We've already been discussing how and where to get ski mountaineering lessons to make sure we do it safely and well. Really excited about this idea. And meanwhile, having a blast on some of these giant peaks!
Wow absolutely breathtaking 😍
Thanks Alba -- this was one of our all-time favorite climbs. We couldn't even believe how incredible it was up there!!!
Absolutely terrifying to watch.. Thank you for bringing us along. You two are amazing!!!!
Aw thanks very much! So glad that some of the scariness that we experienced is translating through the camera. We're always worried that the actual feelings of the experience might not come through accurately, and very happy to hear that it did in this case. It's truly our pleasure and privilege to share these adventures with you!
Your music is sublime as always. There is a spiritual aspect to what you two are doing and the songs enhance it. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. But we do worry.
Wow thank you so much Shirlee, this comment really is so encouraging. We agree that hiking and climbing for us is a very spiritual experience, and it means so much that you think the songs compliment that as well. We appreciate your concern and promise that we put safety as a top priority. It is hard to describe in just a single 15 minute youtube video all the extra precautions we take, or show you guys exactly how we make each and every decision during technical climbs like this, but know that we do not take these ascents lightly. ♥️
You are an inspiration for the rest of us…keep it up.
Thanks so much! We will definitely keep it up, and really appreciate the positive encouragement -- thinking about it really does keep us going when things get tough out there.
Nice climb/hike! I’m a big fan of you guys! Love your videos.
Thanks that is really great to hear! So happy you saw this one, because it will always be one of our all time favorite climbs. ❤️
Just started watching you guys and wow!!! You guys are awesome!!!
Thanks so much, Bruce! We're delighted to have you along for the adventure, and stay tuned -- lots more great stuff coming up this fall! ❤️
You both are absolutely amazing. Great video as always!
Thanks Davis -- delighted you like this one, because it was truly one of our most memorable experiences and we were really hoping the video would turn out well!
Yey, you did it again. You never failed to scare me when you’re standing near the cliff hahah.
Haha yeah Darrenya this one definitely got scary for us for a minute, but OMG that summit! We'll never, ever forget it. Very glad you saw it, because it's for sure one of our favorite adventures ever! ❤️
You both are amazing!
Aw thanks so much Shelly! Nothing quite like those summit feels eh? ❤️❤️🥰
Holy smokes!! That looks like SOOO much fun!! You are insane!! Amazing climb, amazing views
Thanks so much! It really was incredible up there -- so glad the views came out on camera, because they were mind-bendingly crazy in person. Now we really want to climb Middle Palisade, because we heard the views are equally great but from a totally different angle -- and also, of course, that it's a really hard climb!
Wow! Loved the video! I hiked Cloudripper twice, 1980 and 1987. The "normal way". I remember the tiring climb back up Vagabond and the long boulder field back to Green Lake really beat me up. Unlikely to do this again so I enjoy seeing you two do it....certainly the hard way! All the best! PS loved the song
Hal that is awesome!! You're the first one who has commented so far that has actually done this bad boy. And yeah, that hike back up to Vagabond was way rougher than we had expected - not so much the technical difficulty as just the exhaustion and cardio strain that we were feeling at that point, and we got pretty beat up by the scree descent to Green Lake as well. So stoked that you loved the song. We're really feeling encouraged about our musical creativity, and will keep trying to create new songs to go with the videos!
I climbed up Cloudripper in 2004! via Green Lake. We decided to downclimb a different way and it was a mistake.
Love these videos! Can’t wait to do epic adventures with my Hunny!
Yes yes!! Best couples activity ever, you will love it. And meanwhile, so glad you're enjoying the vids! ❤️
You two are incredible! In my 40s I entertained doing Cloudripper, but NOT the face! I would have attempted it via the Class 1-2 route from 7th Lake on the other side! You guys have a lot of guts to attempt a route like the one you did!
That view of the Palisades.from the summit (L to R) Gayley, Sill, Polemonium, North Palisade, Thunderbolt, Winchell and Agassiz was awesome!
I surely believe your skills would be more than a match for The Black Kaweah now! Much of the difficulty of that climb is the approach. The Kaweah Peaks are higher than the Great Western Divide peaks, but the view perspective is not often experienced and those views are breathtaking!
Thanks, guys, for another thrilling climb! I sooo wish I hadn’t “put off till next time” climbs like this! I look back now and wonder; did I truly, deeply appreciate where I was? Or did I just say, “Oh, I’ll be back eventually”. Please, all who are drawn to the Sierras, DONT take for granted where you are and DONT be so confident you’ll be back!
Wow Michael we're both hoping that others are reading this comment as well, because you make such an important point of life philosophy here: when it comes to potential epic experiences, it is SO important to have a "go for it now" attitude rather than just assuming you'll be back one day, because so often other life events get in the way and that day never comes. We deeply appreciate that you share your wisdom with us, and we're thinking that at some point (maybe this winter when the hiking season slows down) we'd like to do a video dedicated to highlighting thoughtful comments like this that we and also others can learn from.
We are so happy with you guys!!
Thank you so much! This was one of our favorite hikes ever -- so much joy in reaching the top, and delighted you share in it with us! ❤️
Incredible!! So so cool!
Thanks Devin! Ya Cloudripper is totally cool amazing and we were really stoked on this adventure!
Another great video, great inspiration
Right on!!! So glad to hear that you're feeling inspired -- it really fuels us!
Well done!,! You guys are a very sweet couple with huge talents and passion for adventure!!
Thank you very much, John! That's really kind of you to say, and we promise to keep on bringing the adventure -- having so much fun!
Aaahhh! Omg so amazing!! This is my dream hike for sure. I've been watching all your videos and just living vicariously through you guys now, lol, especially since I live in the East and seriously dream of hiking and climbing out West someday. 😁 Keep climbing; so many people, myself included, are with you guys and cheering you on!! Oh and I LOVE the new song, it's absolutely perfect. 😊
Thank you so much Katrina -- that makes us feel both delighted and honored. We feel very lucky to live here and to be able to bring you these kinds of adventures, and hope that you'll do some of them when you do make it out here. Meanwhile, psyched you like the new song! We've been getting into a sort of songwriting groove lately, so hopefully will have some more new ones coming soon!
I JUST found you guys and I LOVE LOVE LOVE you! My wife and I love to mountain hike but nothing like what you do - thank you for giving us views we’d never get to see on our own!!!!
Megan that makes us so happy to hear -- both that you are enjoying our adventures and that you and your wife love hiking. In our opinion it's the greatest couple's activity in the whole world. Looking forward to sharing lots more adventures with you -- we're already making some big plans for trips in 2023! ❤️
You guys are so awesome for the adventures that you take viewers of your channel on! Great channel!
Wow thank you so much Jon! We're really delighted that you're enjoying the adventures, and we have lots more coming up for you through the remainder of the summer and fall!
That route looks like a blast! Solid work you two! Discovered your channel yesterday, great content.
Thanks Tylor! It was so freaking fun -- a little scary a couple times, but that just enhanced the enjoyment. Definitely one of our favorite summits ever. Very glad you found the channel, and hope you enjoy lots of the other adventures too!
You guys rock❤️👍✌️
Thanks Diane -- still Adam's favorite summit ever! 💪❤️
Woot woot! Great climb, thank you for sharing :)
Thanks so much Heather! Cloudripper was exhilarating in every kind of way. Glad we could take you along and show you those insane summit views!
Congrats on an epic summit adventure and accomplishment. I have seen Cloudripper from both Big Pine Creek drainage and South Lake side and it always intrigued me. Thanks for having us along.
Thanks Jeffrey! We had a similar experience: first saw Cloudripper from the South Lake side as well, and absolutely knew we had to climb it. That's so often the way with the scarier climbs we do -- we'll see them from a more established trail and wonder if they're possible, then start doing research and often find out that they are!
Living through you guys. I can confidently say I will never attempt anything like this in my life. Just watching y’all do it makes me queasy. Y’all are badass and I love watching y’all.
Thanks Sash that makes us so happy to hear! Really glad you saw this one -- we were so freaking proud to make it to that summit, and it's really fun to hear how you experienced it through your eyes. ❤️
Very cool, I love these mixed walk scrambles.
Thanks! Us too. There's nothing more fun than spicing up a hike with a little bit of bouldering or cliff climbing. 😊
You guys are killing it! Love the energy and safety first mentality.
Thanks Ken! Yes we are always trying to find that right balance between adventure and safety. A couple of times we've fallen short, but generally manage to bring more safety gear than we actually need just in case!
It is said , that the Greatest Risk in life ,is not taking one . Both of you have done it ,time and time again ,it must be such a High and satisfying rush .Phew !! What a Ride I thoughly enjoyed it .Thank you
Yes yes yes Marcus!!! This is definitely a core part of our life philosophy. Of course we don't ever want to take foolish or unreasonable risks, but we also refuse to let fear of what MIGHT happen stop us from living an epic and exciting life. The endorphin rush from this adventure was totally insane, and we rode that feeling not just for the rest of the day but the whole next day as well!
you guys are sooo awesome! wow! so much adrenaline just watching you too! i was so happy you found the summit box too! =)
Wow, thank you so much! We DEFINITELY had insane amounts of adrenaline pumping getting up that chute, which totally led to a major adrenaline crash later trying to get up to Vagabond haha. But always worth it. So glad you could enjoy those summit feels with us!
First, I just want to say thank you two for bringing us along all these great adventures. The views are always so breathtaking even through the TV screen. Please keep at it and yes that should be your theme song always. Stay safe and keep reaching the top!
Hung, thank YOU for being so supportive and coming along on these adventures with us! It’s infinitely more fun to get to share these experiences with others who enjoy them as much as we do (and it’s always so crazy to us when someone says they watch one of our videos on their TV- wow!) Looking forward to many more wild ones ahead! 🤗
What a gorgeous hike from bottom to top! And a spectacular effort.
So glad you enjoyed this one Ashwin! It was certainly one of the most beautiful places we have gotten to hike (we’re suckers for clear blue lakes and glacier views!) It’s hard to truly capture the grandeur of a place like this with the camera, but happy to hear at least some of it came across! ❤️
usually silent subscriber but just wanted to say keep It up guys! I'm 15 mountains down into my journey, since April this year... been hiking for a few years but decided to jump head first into mountains etc due to inspiration from you guys, Kraig Adams and more its changed my life! :)
Yes Carl!!! Thank you so much for sharing that -- it is incredibly motivating to us that we can be any part of inspiring you into the mountains. As you say, the mountains are utterly life changing. Please keep us apprised of some of the peaks you explore!! ❤️❤️
Beautiful Climb ! You're both amazing , this peak is now on my list !!
Thank you so much! And that is awesome to hear. Let us know if you get closer to doing this. We can try to give you all the beta we can. If you're comfortable with class 4 with a sprinkling of class 5 moves then you'd probably be fine taking the chute we did. 😊
Wow! That was amazing!
Cloudripper!!! Glad you liked this one --- it's been a dream of ours for a while to go up that face, and we were STOKED to be able to get it done.