Ama Dablam (6,812m) climbing documentary, Himalaya

Finalist in the Blue Mountains film festival. A 50 minute movie following a team of climbers on their attempt to summit the breathtaking Ama Dablam in the shadow of Mount Everest.

[@maxscriptguru]

Finally a documentary, without hype, without fake drama, without ridiculous music, without sound effects. With real climbers, with real sounds (wind), with a great story, great photo shots etc... I can't recommend this enough.

[@supergrahamg]

but I love fake drama.....

[@mariobasto5449]

@@supergrahamg Yes unreal drama , i think we cant need drama when we are at the holy mountains .

[@dafyddwynrichards1600]

Exactly, I agree, loved it.

[@houstoncranford5983]

I agree, the second I hear any hipster music I'm gone!, or some beard dude with pant legs so tight that you actually wonder for a second or two as to how in the world he got those giant feet through the openings.

[@DELIRIUMnielz]

there are pretty decent videos of K2 and lately ive seen some impressive footage from the Nanga Parbat , by Alex Txikon

[@acemultivitaminsaft]

I have never climbed a mountain in my life but I really love these climbing documentaries. Great Job!

[@gloriaboone]

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[@nancylwhite8669]

Same here, have never climbed, don't care to climb, but these short documentaries are wonderful to watch!!

[@julieann2315]

Same after watching these pretty much feels like I'm there with them. I've now ticked that off the list

[@edithsparklingeyes4792]

I’m glad I’m not the only who loves watching these documentaries... mountains are beautiful and majestic 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@damink7497]

I've never climb any mountains either, but man after you watch these climbers especially the professional ones, climb these monstrous beauties it kinda gets you motivated to want to start climbing ya know??

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Excellent - no dramatics, just an honest account of the climb. This mountain is incredibly beautiful.

[@the_MilZ_kid]

I'm an Indian girl living in the plains down south east. I'm in love with the mountains since I ever saw it first. Thanks for this video. Its a gem to me, especially those shots of the peaks with the local music playing. ❤

[@TheBandit7613]

Do some travelling. Get to know your world. It's out here waiting for you. Travelling is my favorite thing to do.

[@bldn10]

The peaks

[@martijnhoutvan6419]

“The thing that stands out the most though is the freedom .out there in the mountains you’re truly free. The rest of the world just fades away and you’re completely engulfed in the moment. When nothing else matters but the next move. It’s pure. Your whole being is right there. You.are.truly.living.in.the.moment. “ imho you just unlocked the essence of life. Well done, thumbs up! :))

[@antioquiaseraday7744]

Después de haber pagado 70.000 € eres muy libre sí 😂😂 , allí no vas gratis !!

[@pcmaclean]

Excellent film giving us arm chair explorers a true sense of what climbing a Himalaya peak is all about. Can’t imagine the courage it took be the first climbers up there, not to mention the climbers who laid the fixed rope.

[@wasabiginger6993]

Ahhh ... free of all the Everest egos .... and so magnificent!

[@lhakpasb07]

Great documentary Richard, I really enjoyed watching it. I was born and raised in Pangboche and Amadablam has always been close to my eyes. Thanks for such a great documentary.

[@Pluto102]

Ru a real sherpa

[@lhakpasb07]

@@Pluto102 yes I am. My dad and brother are mountain guides.

[@Pluto102]

@@lhakpasb07 guides in Everest?or some other Himalayan mountain? anyway great.work by sherpas ..im from India

[@lhakpasb07]

@@Pluto102 yes he guides in Everst. He has summited Everest 10 times and Amadablam 20-25 time. I will visit India sometime in future.

[@Pluto102]

@@lhakpasb07 kool i plan to do Everest base camp trek in couple of years and visit Pashupatinath temple

[@jeanco46]

Many thanks for a wonderful 50 minutes! Great videography!

[@flack3]

One of the most under rated channel on youtube. Thanks for the amazing videos!

[@yellowneesy]

WoW1 Amazing images and music! Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@SeanRWilson]

Great video and I liked hearing all the different perspectives on the expedition. The cinematography was epic and reinforced my belief that you all are nuts AND fortunate. Congrats to all the mountaineers.

[@Knot-orious]

This documentary was fantastic. I can't wait to check out your other videos.

[@armandocorvini2364]

In 1994 I was the leader of Ama dablam SE ridge, The Lagunak ridge. Our Australian team made the third ascent

[@alejandrolopeztobon1643]

Easily my favorite climbing documentary and I may have seen most in youtube. So unpretentious, so genuine and natural.

[@p.richter9592]

Great film. Very inspirational. Thank you for posting 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

[@andrehangaard8770]

Great video! And great footage! It really shows what to expect up there!

[@barrybr1]

Thanks mate to you and your fellow climbers. I loved getting the perspective of the precarious tent sites and the steepness.....all from the comfort of my desk!

[@adamjasonmalicke7994]

"Awed by its presence and form." I agree, both about the mountain and your story/film making skill. Thanks for telling and showing/sharing it.

[@kamalmoukheiber5105]

Lovely, truthful, courageous and stunning. Well done!

[@bazcardinal1176]

Fantastic film! The film footage is spectacular! Well done.

[@aecs422]

Beautiful scenery. I love watching all the mountain climbing videos. I like your verbal presentations. Very straightforward. Clear. Easy to understand. I also love the clear pictures. Glad no extraneous music, etc. I am enjoying your presentation. Well done!

[@jameszinsmeister1515]

Well done! Thank you for posting!

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Richard: Congrats on your summiting on a picture perfect day. Thanks for having us along.

[@herbert9241]

I enjoyed that. No-frills production, all the commentary was informative and the landscape speaks for itself. Well played, lads.

[@sridhartogari7527]

Excellent documentary, glued to it from start to end never skipped a part.

[@sabbatini2372]

Thanks for this enjoyable and well-made film. It had a really nice personal feel to it, while also being professional, well-conceived and edited.

[@123DRD]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Can only echo all the positive things that have already been said. Excellent work.

[@DontPanicDear]

Stunning and truly in awe at your achievement! To have been making a film and capturing it all too, for all of us to watch is a generosity I thank you for 🙏

[@dannywildmon3712]

Wow, what an incredible journey. I really enjoyed this film Richard!

[@ScientistWind]

Great movie, from a fantastic hidden gem of youtube, that your channel is.

[@bunnytan3842]

This is the best climbing documentary that I have come across. Thank you so much for making this video Richard Pattison. What makes it so much more special is that I am also mesmerised by Ama Dablam when I saw it on my first trip to the Khumbu in 2013. Namaste.

[@Gyppor]

Richard, that was a wonderful documentary that captured the mood, the feel of the Trek and climbing, the exposure and the tension of your climb. An exceptional quality documentary that was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for making it!

[@manni1112]

One of the best climbing documentation . You made a great job. congrats to every one in your team.

[@marcknight4568]

This is the best climbing doc. I have ever seen. I never had to wait for the next part, it was always right on time and presented perfectly. Thanks, excellent work 🏵️🌹💐🌺🌼

[@soraiacardoso2423]

Thank you for this documentary.

[@dipatel071]

very nicely collected and narrated film on climbing in himalaya. Ama dablam is beautiful. Thanks for showing from up there. Great work!!!!

[@Gusto20000]

This is really inspirational. The people like these keep me believing that there is something to live for

[@potufus]

I enjoyed every second of your experience and wished I was in your shoes. Great job, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@threethrushes]

A refreshing documentary without exaggeration, and thoughtfully presented with a good story, great videography, and a good mix of voices. More please! Subscribed.

[@vasocreta]

agreed. There was nothing overly dramatic; we just got a realistic look at the climb.

[@acithakbo7293]

Please tell me, Is that Top of The World ?

[@soaparcadia-homemagiccraft858]

Love the music in the beginning

[@sandymehta9031]

Outstanding chronicle of an expedition executed without any pretense. My own attempts to climb in 2009 were thwarted by bad weather, but seeing your footage and the honest commentary gave me the feeling that I summited with you. Good luck on all your future climbs. Himalaya has a lot to offer.

[@jaypoly]

Stunning photography and Richard’s storytelling is immaculately concise. This is one of the best mountaineering documentaries!

[@maartenbeekhof1712]

Amazing, greatly enjoyed it, thanks so much and congrats on the achievement!

[@katanyajason3316]

Brilliant documentary, awesome filming, thank you!

[@marijkevanyperen5770]

Thanks for sharing! I love mountain Ama Dablam!! I am not a climber but did a lot of trekkings in this area. Great report!!

[@joseluisbarberoesteban1486]

Fantastic video and story of the Ascension to the Ama Dablam, One of the mountains most attractive and nice of the world

[@chriskaplan6109]

beautifully well-said about climbing embodying living in the moment. a wonderful film. thank you!

[@abdulelahalofui]

Thank you for this beautiful report I will be there in October

[@bobwilson8104]

A simply stunning documentary , refreshingly simple. One of the best Himalayan doco's I have had the pleasure of watching ! Excellent work

[@theresachung703]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary. So amazing

[@timemslie]

Fantastic film mate, definitely feeling inspired to get out on some more adventures! Congrats on reaching the summit!

[@dafyddwynrichards1600]

Great doc, and easy on the ear, enjoyable to listen to and watch. Thumbs up and bravo to you.

[@mdinnen5930]

Wow...it's remarkable how much more SANE and respectful this trek seems than any account I've seen or read about Everest. Thank you 🙏 (Also, thanks for quoting Mallory as saying something OTHER than "Because it's there." The quotation you used makes so much more sense.)

[@sarojdeuja8014]

Wow finally utilised my 50 min of lock down in quality documentary. Thanks richard

[@kathyborthwick6738]

What a beautiful mountain - very respectful group! Really enjoyed this🔹🔹♦️🔹🔹

[@twobyfour]

This is a lovely production Richard. I have to say, the scrambling and climbing aspect of Ama Dablam is far more appealing to me than the breathless trudging we often see in Himalaya films. It`s a truly beautiful mountain.

[@4rsxh]

A fantastic trip documentary, I really enjoyed following your journey to the summit. I went to EBC in 2005 and also hiked past Ama Dablam, but never ever considered going anywhere near it, until watching this. Best of luck with your future mountain ambitions.

[@peterlewis3540]

What an epic adventure and magnificent video A big thank you from North Wales here in the Uk

[@3vimages471]

Ama Dablam was the most stunning mountain to see on my trek to Everest ….. the mountain is majestic, beautiful, awe inspiring …… I do not believe I could see another mountain to compare. I could never climb anything like that and totally admire people who do.

[@lindahill3486]

I am in awe of you and your passion and determination. Really enjoyed this documentary. Thanks

[@patrickmarshall15]

Superb documentary, I often wondered whilst watching other ascents about maintenance of the fixed ropes, now I know !! Loads of information and your own personal feelings. Camp 2 looked scary enough, hope you enjoyed your smoke at the top !! Great film, thanks.

[@DamianDeEu]

Well done for accomplishing your dreams and for this well presented journal!

[@TheAdventureContinues.]

Heading back to Nepal this October to climb Lobuche East and Ama Dablam. Great movie, will watch it again in the weeks before the expedition for motivation!

[@GBLahLah]

Thanks guys for your film, v inspiring. I’ve only ever climbed Toubkal in Morocco at 4200M, on that climb I swore I’d never climb another mountain again, the pain, the endurance. I knew I wasn’t a mountain climber. However I’ve now climbed Toubkal 5 times ! I’m in love with the mountain ambience. Funny. Upon my return summits there I’ve taken different non climbers up there to show them that very ambience and to introduce them to a different side of life. I couldn’t do what you guys do though, too old to train adequately and, of course to endure. Maybe Mnt Blanc next for me. Thank you again for your documented experience and congratulations. Gav.

[@worldcooking]

A great documentary with amazing footage of climbing some of the biggest mountain peaks! 

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you so much 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Truth1561]

Fantastic- thank you for sharing! I’m surviving lockdown by living vicariously through climbers amid nomads!

[@TheNWaite]

Lovely documentary. Authentic and unpretentious. Ordinary people just pursuing their dreams and understanding their boundaries at the same time. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and publish your footage. Enjoyed doing the climb with you from the comfort of my study on a murky, grey London Autumns day.

[@emanmark]

love that shot @ 22mins zooming out from camp2 until the tents vanish and the whole mountain is in view, gives you a good sense of the enormous scale of what they are trying to do!

[@luisv259]

Beautiful video. Thanks for putting this together. It's inspiring.

[@gpetrowitsch]

I always wondered how it is like, climbing such a huge and difficult mountain. After watching this great movie I now have quite some impression of it. Thanks for sharing this and congratulation for reaching the summit (and getting back down).

[@eastcoastmz]

WELL DONE! Thank you for a wonderful journey to the summit of Ama Dablan. I like how this trip was presented - very mellow and low key. A nice change of pace from other videos where there's ridiculously loud, distracting music, yelling, screaming, drinking and just people acting like idiots lacking respect for the mountain and other climbers. Excellent!

[@tugboat8475]

Amazing video to watch. Well done the footage and the editing is amazing. It's a mountain you don't here or see much about. Cheers

[@MaxPower-cm7dn]

Great climb!! Very inspiring! Congrats on making summit!!! Climb on!!

[@kathyborthwick6738]

Actual climbers just enjoying the climb and what a great time! Thank you as I felt that I was there with you all😊

[@milenborisov]

Almost felt like i am on the summit with you, and such a perfect answer to the question '' WHY''! I will remember that! I wish you more moments like this! Thank you for this film!

[@abhinabachakraborty5379]

Probably the most detailed blog about AmaDablam. Thank you so much for all the efforts to document the entire journey.

[@oat138]

Beautiful....Thanks for sharing. I feel the accomplishment from the comfort of my Recliner.

[@DanPinckardMuskokaRealtor]

Spectacular. Really enjoyed this. Thank you

[@willk7184]

Thank you for this. A great, humble, straightforward description of the experience without blaring triumphant music or goofy visual effects. Just the real thing in its austere beauty. Informative and inspiring.

[@TravelAnywhere]

Very well-made documentary. Enjoyed from start to end. Really great work !!

[@rw4578]

Finally a good documentary by people who don't use stupid sound effects and bad music. Great watch, thank you for documenting your trip for all of us to see. I've got such mad respect for the locals too who drag all that stuff up to the mountains. I won't ever be able to visit these areas myself so I'm really happy with the footage! Stunning images, good job.

[@Frigorific12]

*K2 ! Another great film! Beautiful footage and scenery! Nice colours! Thanks for sharing ! like Natalya*

[@jermainedavis1909]

What an excellent video, great footage and the narrating was spot on. Congratulations for reaching the summit of such a beautiful mountain.

[@More-than-ladyboys]

Really enjoyed this. Well done and thanks for the upload.

[@JorgsTube]

Good on ya mate, great portrait of what it's actually like climbing something like this: you get across the anticipation, the awe, the views, the boredom, the cold, the sleeplessness, the comradery, the feeling of your body moving upwards, of being utterly in the moment, the magic of summiting. Congrats! Not an easy feat. I tried some high altitude rock climbing in the Gharwal Himalaya which was very hard and spectacular, unfortunately suffered severe migraines (pre-existing condition) so now tend to stick to more manageable alpine rock. But still love those big mountains and Ama Dablam just dominated the scenery on the Khumbu traverse from Gokyo. The view walking in towards Dingboche was unforgettably awe-inspiring. I understand your need to climb it. Thanks for the fuelling the stoke. Keep it up boet!

[@MrSOLOPIANIST]

ONE OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARIES EVER. BEAUTIFUL UNDERSTATED NARRATION. GLORIOUS FILMING. VERY LITTLE MUSIC THANK GOD. SO MANY DOCS ARE RUINED MY RIDICULOUSLY OVERBLOWN MUSIC. SO NICE TO ACTUALLY HEAR THE WIND. AND FOOTSTEPS CRUNCHING IN THE SNOW. THIS FILM DESERVES TO WIN AWARDS. WELL DONE

[@rebmaxdigilabs2161]

You guys have done a great thing... My wishes to all the mountaineers... And the cameramen.. Great visusls.. Afterall a great documentary fetlt so live... 👍🏻

[@simonvance8054]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing this awesome travel story!.. I hope to go there one day...

[@garymartin557]

A beautiful story, told without drama and hype. Wonderful to watch.

[@aashishsapkota8058]

very encouraging video to take a step towards mountaineering. Great thanks for the video.

[@peterkossits4794]

Great climbing movie. So many details. I wish they were all like this.

[@predatorez77]

1 min into the video and im already sure its going to be a very well made video! which is uncommon for videos on this topic Cheers!!

[@degrootklyde6895]

And high altitude ravens to welcome you. How amazing . Fantastic and thank you for sharing.

[@123453sam]

Beautiful documentary. Congratulations on your accomplishment. I did the Everest base camp and Gokyo lake this October. It is a paradise. Mt. Ama dablam is a beautiful mountain.

[@twen7yseven]

THAT's a cool mountain. Great video, thanks!

[@raykleiner2288]

Stunning documentary. Everyone is focused on Everest but these climbs are infinitely more captivating.

[@SalmanSalman-dd7xe]

O my God .... this is my favorit mountaineering documentary ...climb mount Amadablam ...and camp three is very .. very very very cool 👍 i love it ...and really really beautiful landscape 👍❤❤❤