Altitude Sickness on the Annapurna Circuit - Notes from Nepal (part four)

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks for the continued support on this series guys...I'm really blown away by it to be honest 🙏 I hope you enjoy this latest part...altitude sickness is *not* fun!

[@LulzLacrosse]

I'm really glad to see you made it through ok but it is a well known error to increase your sleeping altitude by more than 500m per day once above 2500-3000m and your guide should have known better in this situation. You should include a warning to your viewers that the itinerary you attempted (to increase 800m sleeping altitude in one day) is dangerous - especially for novice climbers.

[@edadams4631]

Wonderful Josh. I'm sending these to my son, we are doing the trek in January, he's 23 I'm 63. Can't wait. The best tube doc that I can remember.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Ah that's brilliant mate! Honestly, you will have an absolutely cracking adventure...you'll make memories for life out there. Good on you both. Hope this series gives you a great idea of what to expect and prep for 👍🏼

[@random999v]

Welcome To Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

[@reazonsraj]

Josh I have recommended your videos to lot of people so that they can look at the master peace and be at aw on the shear breath taking views that people don't know about how Nepal looks like its absolutely amazing.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wow thanks so much man, I really appreciate you sharing with other people 🙏🏼 Nepal is really incredible...so beautiful. I hope this series shows a little part of that beauty and encourages other people to visit :) you have to see it for yourself!

[@Cyberjenne]

Watching this series kind of makes me feel warm and at peace. Absolutely the best videos I've seen in some time. Thanks for taking me to this place. 🙏

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you so much, it's really nice to hear that. I wanted the series to reflect the peace and serenity you can experience up here in the mountains - I'm glad you felt that :)

[@jornspirit]

...another beautiful sequel... its the sharing of your inner and outer adventure, your sincere interest in the people and the religion there, which makes your series so valuable and touching... yes its good film-making, but at the core its the honesty, enthusiasm and vulnerability that you share, that makes the day... thank you! 💖

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Really kind words once again, thank you sir. It's very much appreciated 🙏 if I can make someone's day with the work and art I create, then that makes my day! I'm glad it resonates with you so much. Thanks for taking the time to watch and offer feedback :)

[@bountyhunter0868]

Thank you for uploading this part. I was waiting for 5 days .

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@bountyhunter0868 you're welcome 😁 I hope you enjoy! Don't worry...you won't have to wait so long for the next one 🙏🏼 appreciate you taking the time to watch the series

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

It’s midnight, I have to get up early to cover the little Legues World Series again early, I cannot stop watching. OMFG this is maybe one of the best docu series I’ve seriously ever seen. Period. Very been shooting professionally for 30 years and I’m in awe. Insightful commentary, exquisite cinematography, and engaging production. Fucking epic, dude…. Dave K

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wow, thank you Dave 🙏🏼 that's really high praise, I appreciate it! I put a lot of time and effort into trying to make it the best it could be, so it's nice to hear it resonated with you. I'll hopefully go back and shoot more in the future!

[@robertalan3214]

Thanks again guys, this series is gripping. I'm loving every minute, cant wait for the next episode , best documentary I've ever seen and I mean that, absolutely brilliant 👏 👍

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wow that's really high praise - thank you Robert 🙏🏼 chuffed to hear that! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. The next episode will be along shortly 👍🏼

[@irishjonny11]

hi lads, ..more great memories watching this episode.......i ate in that hotel..........pizza and apple crumble...........just like ye guys.........we stayed in another tea house which was only ok........i enjoyed my 2 days in Manang......after Manang we did the Tilico Lake.....this was awesome BUT very tough...We had to trek through a land slide area.......and the trek to the lake was very tough.it added 3 days to our trek....loving this series...best ive watched on YT......And ive watched lots.......looking forward to the next vlog......

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Hi mate! Once again, thanks so much for taking the time to watch haha, glad you enjoyed it. That hotel was honestly a blessing...felt like proper luxury 😂 we were hoping to do Tilicho Lake ourselves but unfortunately got snowed off! It looks amazing up there. Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot 🙏 really nice to hear that this series stands out to you. There's lots of top quality stuff here on KZbin but I was hoping I could make something a little unique and different

[@andyhoughton]

This is so great to watch, very professional in he way its presented. I went to Nepal earlier this year but just did Kathmandu and surrounding areas. Its an amazing place, a trip I'll never forget. this has inspired me to go back and see the mountains!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you so much Andy 🙏 appreciate it mate. And glad that it's inspired you for a return trip! It's the kind of place you can keep going back to and learn more and more everytime

[@gauravaryal8310]

The narrating,visuals are absolutely amazing. Loving this series❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@gauravaryal8310 thanks so much 🙏🏼 really glad you're enjoying it! Makes all the hard work worthwhile :)

[@mashuto]

I'm so glad I started watching this series. Thank you !

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

And I appreciate you taking the time to watch :) thank you! Happy to hear you're enjoying the adventure 🙏

[@flavinhosp]

Hey guys I just want to congratulate you both. Lol it was amazing the series notes from Nepal videos . Man you made my day with beautiful pictures. I hope everything goes well for you. Thanks a million Best wishes from Portugal 🇵🇹:🇧🇷🙏

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Hey! Very cool to see you watching in Portgual 😁🙏 thanks for the kind words man, I appreciate it. Glad you're enjoying the series so much!

[@jameshaddan8538]

Absolutely top rate story telling and filming - thank you! I sympathize with the altitude sickness part…I mentioned on a comment to a previous video about making the Salkantay trek last year. It didn’t start auspiciously. I arrived in Cusco after a week in LIma with a very bad stomach issue and congested from a cold….so was dehydrated and not breathing well. So, not surprisingly wasn’t feeling great, had a doctor come by my hotel and she found that I had very low blood oxygen levels etc., and recommended I not go on the trek. I was stubborn and we decided to go to a clinic where I could be rehydrated and have O2 for 24 hours. Thankfully, that did the trick, and after a few day’s journey made it over the pass at a little over 4,600 meters. So not at the heights you were doing…Anyway, thanks again for a great video. I’m off to Bhutan in October, though will be staying in the Lesser Himalaya. Hopefully, from Dochula Pass or Phajoding, I should have some glimpses of Gangkar Puensum or Masanggang - if it’s clear (which is a BIG if), At 59 yo, I’m taking it easier this trip.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@jameshaddan8538 Thank you James, really appreciate it mate 🙏🏼 ugh yeah so you know how it can go...I would've been very interested to see my blood oxygen levels at this point. If I'm honest with myself i probably should've called it right there because it was not looking good 😂 sounds like it worked out for you by pushing a little bit! And mate Bhutan looks incredible...I'm jealous. Bet you'll have a cracking time! Taking it slower is the way to go. A lot of younger trekkers (myself included, I suspect) need to remember that at high altitude, there is absolutely no rush...take it slow and steady

[@umangMehta.]

Really appreciate the video. It is pretty stunning. The cinematography, storytelling and sound design everything is perfect.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much for the kind words 🙏 sometimes it's the little details like sound design that can make a big difference haha...took me some time to edit, but I think it's worth the effort 😁 really glad you enjoyed it

[@SantiMorganGarcia]

What an ep. Absolutely smashing this series lad. Top tier youtube conent

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers broo! Appreciate it 🙏 definitely feels like my best work to date

[@gallovidian2151]

Best travel films I've watched on KZbin; I like your sensitive and respectful attitude to the people, the place, yourselves, everything. Intelligent relevant commentary. I binge watched your first three episodes. New subscriber watching in Scotland. Thankyou.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Scotland! Love your neck of the woods. Thanks for taking the time to watch, and the kind words 🙏🏼 it means a lot to me 😁 I've found that's the key to a great trip - approach it like an open book, be willing to learn and embrace whatever comes along. Accept that you simply don't know much at all. It was a special trip and I've learned a lot from it - both from the trek itself and also the process of editing this series and putting it all together

[@subinbajracharya2771]

Another masterpiece documentary...

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks so much 🙏 your kind words mean a lot :) glad you're enjoying the series

[@nareshthapa7853]

Great video , background music,footages,commentary everything is awesome,love from nepal

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏 I really appreciate it :)

[@nojourneytoofar]

Thank you for sharing your stories! Great cut, edit, and story.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

And thank you for taking the time to watch 🙏 really glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

[@Veryeazylol]

Keep it up. You're videos are very entertaining and love to watch it every time ❤❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much 😁🙏 hope you enjoy this latest episode! Appreciate your support

[@A808K]

Having seen the Annapurna range from Pokhara, I'm truly breathless in anticipation of the outcome of your amazing adventure from my home viewpoint here at sea level in Hawai'i. 😎 You guys are awesome!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha thank you! We had the opportunity to rest in Pokhara for a few days and that view of the Annapurna range is phenomenal in its own right...iconic. Thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it and glad to hear you're enjoying the adventure 🙏

[@greigscott957]

Great job again, Josh. Brought a smile to my face when I saw you stayed in the lodge just above Phedi, we stayed in same place a couple of years ago - rooms were grim 😀. 32 years ago was a whole different ball game, a single and pretty desperate lodge in Phedi, and no such thing as ‘high camp’ !!! On three passes last year both my wife and 22 year old daughter struggled with mild AMS and on completely different parts of the trek, you just never know !!! You really are a very good film maker and commentator …….. watched this episode while turning my 63 year old aching muscles on the Wattbike escaping the Scottish rain. Manaslu ain’t gonna climb itself next year ………… keep up the good work !!!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Ahh mate, so you know all about it 😂 I don't want to diss the place, but that was a rough, rough night haha. Very simple rooms. It's hard to get any sort of luxury that high up, I guess! And that's interesting to hear that High Camp wasn't a thing back then. I have to say - I was up there in 2023 and it was a bit of a dump to be honest. But yeah to your point - AMS just strikes completely randomly...Ben was absolutely fine, I was on struggle street. It was quite concerning how quickly it got me. Thanks for watching! And good on you for keeping up with the exercise 👊

[@greigscott957]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms yep, bro, just remember - an adventure isn’t an adventure until something goes wrong 😎😎

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@greigscott957 that's a great quote! You're absolutely right 😂 if you really want to enjoy the highs then you need some lows along the way

[@Emmygeddon]

another awesome video, but dang nice cliff hanger

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha I felt cruel doing a cliff hanger 😂 at least you can binge the next ep immediately now

[@Emmygeddon]

@@JoshEdwardsFilmsahh it's more fun with a bit of suspense. And already done with the finale, was so good!! Seriously when are you getting you're own Netflix release?

[@purnachhetri251]

Coming to watching another episode...😊😊 Best wishes and God blessed you 🙏🙏 🤟🤟☝️

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much for watching 😁🙏 god bless you too

[@sushantkarki.3414]

I'm being honest. Being a Nepali guy, watching this video makes my nostrils go big. (Proud) And I mostly see the vlogs of foreigners who travel Nepal. And I won't regret saying that, This series ( your vlog ) is the most well captured, well maintained and well made video. Here we can see efforts. So please guys ( audience) let's support this channel as much as we can. This is some extra we won't see now in coming years after these videos. Also I hope Sisan Baniya ( A great human being, Nepali vlogger and a cinematographer) will watch this video or comment. ALL THE BEST GUYS ❤️🇳🇵

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wow thanks so much for your very kind words and support - it means a lot to hear that as a Nepali you feel proud 🙏 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and so glad you're enjoying the series!

[@laplacesdemon8140]

long awaited video

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks for waiting 😁 part five, I will share tomorrow so you don't have to wait so long haha

[@laplacesdemon8140]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms you can go upper dolpo region, with your video and editing skills it will be so cool

[@DaniElle25g]

I just finished watching the last one and you uploaded this one. I am really enjoying it. In 1996 I spent some time with the Tibetans in the refugee center in Dharmshala. You mentioned in the first video that we don't always get to do everything we would like to do. So right, and that trip was so amazing for me. So I can only imagine what this was like for you.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha good timing 😉 thanks for the continued support watching these, really appreciate it! And wow, that sounds like a fascinating trip. Tibet can be quite hard to get to grips with as a tourist due to the political sensitivity and everything going on there...i imagine you must've learned a lot and no wonder it sticks with you. The beauty of travel 🙏🏼

[@sushantaphuyal12]

Great video as always🔥🔥

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@sushantaphuyal12 thank you 😁🙏🏼 glad you enjoyed it!

[@sajansunar7278]

Nice video lots of love from nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you 😁🙏 love Nepal! I will come back again

[@kimjr.8115]

Love from Nepal ❤❤❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you 🙏🏼❤️ appreciate it

[@robgreenhill1426]

Fair play, great episode. It brought back memories of my two trips to Nepal, although I was most;y in the Khumbu region. Altitude sickness is a bugger. I had all the symptoms, and vomiting too. On the first trip I had to be medivac’d off the mountain at 6000m, in an old Russian military helicopter, a mil 17. That was a whole adventure in itself. We took diamox to help with the altitude sickness, but on the first trip we didn’t have enough to go around. I made sure to have my own supplies for the second trip. It is difficult to explain just how ill, and useless you feel, and even the simplest task is a major struggle. As you said, you feel likecshit, and it’s the worst hangover you have ever had, whilst struggling to breathe. Did you have the wired dreams? And depression resulting in tears? I did…..it was a very moving experience

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Everything you just wrote resonated with me so much mate 😂 I found it quite difficult to convey on camera how crappy you feel when you get altitude sickness, but if you know, you know! That sounds like a proper ordeal - the idea of having to get a medivac down was like a spectre haunting me that night. I really didn't fancy it. I absolutely had the weird dreams and unsettled sleep - one about a terrifying yeti. And as you'll see in the next episode, there are tears too! That lack of oxygen can do very strange things to you. Glad we're both around to tell the tale haha. Funny enough, when I went back a second time to capture more footage for the doc I took things a lot slower (spent more time sleeping at altitude, stayed in places two or even three nights)...i had absolutely no problems. My body adapted superbly and had no symptoms. Maybe it helped that the second time around I knew what to expect too

[@robgreenhill1426]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms more haunting was the $1500 fee for the chopper !!!!!!!! Thankfully the hotel in Kathmandu covered that whilst I had to argue with the insurance company. They said it wasn’t arranged with their we hour helpline. I had to explain that I had a score of 6 on the lake Louise scale and nearly died. And the fact mobiles didn’t work. I looked horrifying, swollen face and hands. Once back in Kathmandu, I felt ok, but had to go to a medical centre for a check up….obviously had food and a few beers first. That enabled me to see the process of western couples adopting local children. Absolutely heart breaking. It also gave us the time to explore Kathmandu properly, and visited the monkeytemples and saw a funeral. As you said very unsettling to watch and take photos of. Something so private because very public. I was however glad I did take photos though….very controversial but part of the culture I was immersed in. The Bagmati river looked toxic, and 50 meters downstream, people were searching for gold from the ashes. Further down the river towards Patan, there was a shanty camp alongside the river, which was their drinking water. I’d go again in a heartbeat, but not well enough to track or climb anymore. But being in that atmosphere was amazing

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@robgreenhill1426 god yeah...it's expensive stuff. I even heard there was a scam at one point where they would regularly send people down in the choppers because they knew the insurance companies would pay out 😂 but jeez it sounds like you had a really close call there - rough one! But that's the funny thing about travel and adventures like this right? Sometimes things don't go to plan and don't work out, because they're supposed to lead you to somewhere else. You ended up in Kathmandu and experienced all the things you did because of the altitude sickness. Funny how it works!

[@robgreenhill1426]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms yes absolutely. Everything for a reason, it’s all sort of mapped out for us. Got some amazing photos though, and being at 6500m was something special

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@robgreenhill1426 yeah mate that's proper altitude...like, _really_ high. I'm looking into doing a 6000+ peak but even those won't touch 6500. That's something you don't forget!

[@radhashrestha5239]

most people will probably never go to annapurna before they die but thanks to your videos, we can at least watch it from afar.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I hope people have the chance to do it if they can, and maybe this series can inspire them to do it 😁 but yes, I wanted it to feel like you're coming along on the adventure with us when you watch...just to give you an idea of what it feels like. I'm glad you've enjoyed :)

[@laroche00brut]

Bagus episode! That cyclist, how far did he go? Enak makan? Ada dinging?

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Terima kasih 🙏 the cyclist started in Kathmandu...which took us 7 or 8 hours by bus haha. Then he cycled everything we in the past episodes...and I believe he cycled all the way back to Pokhara. It's a crazy amount of distance and elevation 😂 Makan enak ya, dingin sekali!

[@jejehdh]

It is my dream to trek across nepal!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

I hope you can realise your dream some day :) it's a very special place!

[@MountEverest-d9b]

This series fell like some real Hollywood movie😅Great job man 👏👏

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha thanks so much, that's really nice to hear 😁🙏🏼 I did my best to make it as cinematic and epic as possible! Glad you've enjoyed it

[@gannuganesh891]

Take care brother, I enjoyed your video but again take care

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you bro 🙏🏼 yes it's super important when you're here in the mountains and high altitude...got to be careful. Thanks for watching

[@rajkhatiwada7389]

It's looking hard even for visitors, but local people even giving low cost services . Huge respect those local people from buttom of my heart 😢

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Without the local people there, nobody could do the trek. They are the reason we can enjoy the Annapurna Circuit 🙏 much respect to every one of them!

[@satyasunakafle5937]

We usually start taking medicine one day before the trek and throughout the trek so that we don't get altitude sickness. So, I think it's better to have medicine for the prevention of altitude sickness.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

I've heard different things about the medicine. I decided to go without and in some ways it was quite beneficial to experience altitude sickness, so I know what to prep for and how it feels in the future. I went a 2nd time and took things much slower - suddenly no altitude sickness!

[@deepakpoon9679]

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[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

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[@random999v]

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[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Oh man I love momo's! SO good

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