Annapurna · Surviving Worlds Deadliest Mountain

[@wyomingadventures]

I definitely can see why Annapurna doesn't get climbed much. So many dangers there. Only the mountain and mother nature determine if you get to climb it. This team made the right decision. Better to live for another time.

[@judymotto1970]

AGREE!

[@hensolo3262]

I would prefer to climb Anapurna more than Mount Everest.

[@brigitte951]

Well . Id would be intresting to see for exempel yogis climbimg up in that area, 'cause they master breathing technics as well the sherpas did, doe bodymastering by breath and imagination skills takes a strong source in this.

[@gerfgerable]

thanks for the spoiler

[@wyomingadventures]

@@gerfgerable what spoiler?

[@mediocreman6323]

So, basically, _all_ of them were experienced climbers, professionals even (mountain guides by trade), everybody was at least 30 years old, one was 48, one was 60 (=a _lot_ of experience in climbing), they did everything right, knew mountains, knew snow, and made the right decision - to turn back. This video should be shown to every climber. _This_ is how you do things.

[@ramdas363]

This is how you never make it to the top. Because Annapurna is always going to be dangerous. Also it says right in the beginning that some of them had never even been on an 8000m peak.

[@ldhorricks]

@@ramdas363 are you a climber?...I find it hard to believe you are...I don't know anyone in the climbing community who would make a comment like yours.

[@averagejoegrows]

@@ldhorricksrisks are a part of life, no guts not glory

[@theworldofgame3743]

@@averagejoegrows you sound more like gambler than climber

[@danielfox9461]

Best mountaineering doc ever, no one died, everyone was smart and made good decisions and went home to their families, I love it, a little positivity for once

[@reggierico]

Anatoli Boukreev was the heroic guide who saved four climbers during the disastrous 1996 Mt. Everest season. He was awarded 'Climber of the Year' for his skill and bravery during the storm on the mountain that year. The following year, he was killed in an avalanche on Annapurna....

[@johnmarshall9404]

He was a REAL HERO for what he did in 1996. God bless his soul

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Yes. Thats the way he went and because of that i no longer relate to summit fever like before. I now think its too costly.

[@mtadams2009]

@@cynthiamarston2208 The best advice I ever got I read in a book by Royal Robbins many years ago, “ the mountains will always be there, don’t hesitate to turn around”. That has helped me to make some very good decisions when my will and drive wanted to make some bad ones.

[@vinayakgijare1650]

@@mtadams2009 very well articulated couldn't have been any better..

[@Pattys1967]

So sad .💔

[@mountainrescue777]

It takes more courage to make the right call and deflate your ego in front of an entire expedition than it does to continue and face ☠️ death when the odds not on your side. Hats off to the man "the mountain has spoken" and turns around

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Exactly

[@davidgriffiths7696]

My highest was Charaung La 5400m. I didn’t even care about going up the nearby 6000m peaks by then, exploring new heights and environment was enough. The sky was deep blue, almost purple. If I was in an expedition, I would like calm, rational, companions like these guys, reaching the top is good, but it’s only one part, who can say it is really the only part that matters.

[@jeremymurphy6095]

"I dont' want to experiment with this". could be the most wise words ever spoken. my god man

[@nytnapoli8327]

They continued to make decisions based on the conditions and held emotions back to live another day.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

On the saddle ridge between Annapuna 1 & 2 you are now at 6,000 meters. As you look north, the Tibetan Plain stretches out before you. You can see the curve of the Earth, the sky above you is very dark blue. From this place there is the longest drop, in an unobstructed single sweep down to southern China. Clouds sweep up this face and fly over you, towards Nepal and India.

[@tomknoff3012]

Thanks for this information, I love watching these professionals but this detail is awesome

[@Blackfaced]

🤯 that description tho lol, almost felt like I was there.

[@ramdas363]

@@tomknoff3012 It's incorrect, the guy who write this has no idea what they're talking about. They even got their directions confused.

[@randallross420]

This sounds like the first page of a Choose Your Own Adventure book 😁

[@FourthWayRanch]

Earth isn't curved

[@HeheBOiPadhle]

Climbers who don't take stupid risks are absolute heroes

[@JL-nk1pc]

The legends push the limits, open new routes and dare to do the impossible

[@Violaphobia]

These are both true

[@Roger_and_the_Goose]

It takes an awful lot of courage to climb these mountains ...... but even more courage to turn around. Total respect for all of them, it must have been a very hard decision to make.

[@mcsmith732]

Gorgeous photography! After the fifth avalanche, I too would feel comfortable at Base Camp. I'm glad that no one died this time around.

[@b.w.22]

I admire the hell out of these guys, for trusting the wisdom of those who’d done this before and lived to tell the tale. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for the young guys to accept that they were going no farther than 6300m, but it’s these trips that offer insight and wisdom for the next: This mountain has killed many who pressed their luck or who just had some bad luck. Bravo to them - this was beautiful and interesting and there’s not much cooler than being on a Swiss team sponsored by Rolex.

[@TreFree-n7o]

Why do so many people die on this mountain?

[@b.w.22]

@@TreFree-n7o - I think it’s for a few reasons: The climate on and even around it is apparently pretty rough, even killing a number of people who were merely “trekking” on/near it. Annapurna is also a really steep mountain with the various routes up it are considered “highly exposed.” All that together makes for avalanche danger nearly everywhere on the mountain and little place to hide from that danger. Beyond the avalanches, the climbs themselves tend to be really steep and hard and long - the southern face is considered by some to be the most difficult climb in the world. So it can be really difficult climbing where no slip-ups can be made and with avalanches that can sweep down the entire height of the thing! Beautiful though. :)

[@paulgrey8028]

@@TreFree-n7o Reinhold Messner said that Annapurna has the most dangerous 'standard route' of all 8,000m mountains. The South face [first climbed by the Bonnington expedition] is incredibly steep. One must be technically proficient to even attempt the climb. The North face is dangerous due to avalanche danger. One must have the right conditions to even attempt the climb. Ed Viesturs and Veikka Gustafsson [with a few other top climbers] didn't get higher than Camp 2 on their first attempt climbing the North face due to incredibly dangerous conditions.

[@RupakRoy-h4r]

Good on them! To climb to 6300 m on beautiful Annapurna and to return alive with all your toes and fingers is 100 times better than the summit.

[@jim2376]

"Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." Ed Viesturs, American mountaineer who has summited all 8000ers. A tough but wise decision made by these mountaineers.

[@bujfvjg7222]

Climbing all 8thousanders means NOTHING unless done without supplemental Oxygen!

[@savetheplanet69]

Wunderschöne Naturaufnahmen ❣ Danke für die tolle Dokumentation 🏔

[@Boogiebear-1965]

I'm so proud of this team for making the right decision - the decision to LIVE another day! Great job, guys! You can always try again another season, as long as you are ALIVE.

[@STR82DVD]

I've been waiting for this one lad. My God, what a terrifying mountain. Huge thanks for sharing!!

[@msmongooseable]

I've read Blum's and Bonington's accounts of Annapurna, what an absolute monster of a mountain. Everest may keep those she loves, K2 might spring traps, but Annapurna seems like she really hates.

[@borleyboo5613]

What a vivid description of those mountains. Like they are actually living things with their own thoughts and feelings. Beautiful. 👍

[@SouthAfricanLivingAbroadDiary]

Not sure that Everest loves at all. I think she's a hoarder

[@Boogiebear-1965]

​@@SouthAfricanLivingAbroadDiaryAn excellent way to describe Everest.

[@Songbirdstress]

@@SouthAfricanLivingAbroadDiary Lol yes. Old Karen :)

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Absolutely insane of all the dangerous places there. Glad they made the right decision. Great video as always sir. Stay blessed

[@pianorelaxingmusics]

Every time I watch these I think "wow...so NOT worth it" :))). Seriously , I am glad I don't have the itch to explore dangerous and uncomfortable conditions.

[@mqL49J]

I'd be scrambling up there just to get away from those leeches at 3:05

[@codyaustin2838]

I agree but it's so fascinating. Check out Down to Nothing. It's a half hour doc Renan Ozturk and I believe Cory Richards? (+ 3 more) did about their attempt to climb Hkakabo Razi. Pretty wild.

[@SariennMusic73]

Seriously. I could get offered a billion dollars to either go serious caving, underwater caving or mountain climbing and I'd absolutely turn it down. Not even a hundred trillion dollars is worth my life. Every precious second I draw breath is 100% priceless. To those who DO brave serious caving (you know the kind I'm talking about), underwater caving and mountain climbing, they have ALL my respect, given how deadly dangerous all 3 are. I believe underwater caving is THE most dangerous thing a human can do. I don't know why anyone would do that, but the desire to live life to the absolute limit is a thing for some people and I do have to admit the videos made, and the memories they have, plus the feeling of pure achievement must be beyond worth the extreme extreme risks. For that, I'm thrilled they can do it and return alive.

[@I.Love.Dogs.More.Than.People]

@@SariennMusic73 I agree with you. Caving, to me is the sport you do when you want to kill yourself in a respectable manner. I dive, but I dive in open water!

[@SégolèneGarin]

Merci pour ce partage d images. Une magnifique montagne et le plus beau , c est le retour des hommes tous ensemble. Vive la Vie

[@DrRockso0]

Great call boys. That snow looked treacherous. It never looked quite right did it.

[@JL-nk1pc]

Lol why u comment like you're talking to them 😂

[@Boogiebear-1965]

I agree. Every time they showed an avalanche, I worried the men would go on and be caught in one. I was so relieved when they turned back. I'm sure it was a hard decision to make, but a smart one. They are all alive and can try again another day or another year.

[@johnnyreb2]

I am amazed that the whole group agreed to come down. Thank you David Snow for another good video.

[@mirandamiranda4692]

Victory is indeed get to live another day for another try.

[@richarddyasonihc]

T=These mountaineers had dream, however it was not a question of smoke and mirrors. It took courage and excellent teamwork, along with determination to overcome the obvious risks they neede to come - person who filmed this expedition captured their feeling and their expressions showed this in the expression on individual faces as did the gripping images of their surroundings & the peak. It certainly was a experience and a journey to be remembered. As one said they gained a victory achieved together.

[@SariennMusic73]

Seriously. I could get offered a billion dollars to either go serious caving, underwater caving or mountain climbing and I'd absolutely turn it down. Not even a hundred trillion dollars is worth my life. Every precious second I draw breath is 100% priceless. To those who DO brave serious caving (you know the kind I'm talking about), underwater caving and mountain climbing, they have ALL my respect, given how deadly dangerous all 3 are. I believe underwater caving is THE most dangerous thing a human can do. I don't know why anyone would do that, but the desire to live life to the absolute limit is a thing for some people and I do have to admit the videos made, and the memories they have, plus the feeling of pure achievement must be beyond worth the extreme extreme risks. For that, I'm thrilled they can do it and return alive.

[@JL-nk1pc]

Pusssy bet u never leave your house

[@mukkaar]

I would totally go ;D Heck, give me 1 million and pay for expedition and I would be in. I'm relatively well off, but I just don't have much time for hobbies like this. Cave diving especially seems really cool. Life is totally priceless, that's why you should spend it well. I would love to start rock climbing or diving, but where I'm from is kinda bad for both.

[@scrubjay93]

I think it takes more courage to admit defeat.

[@virginiainla8085]

Beautiful video and everyone lives! I prefer happy endings!

[@MshAhmxiO1]

I'm glad no one had terrible indigestion, the mics were intimately crisp.

[@brigitte951]

This narration of this everest climbers is full of respect and wisdom and they've understood a greate wisdom of life: the way makes the goal.

[@SariennMusic73]

This wasn't everest. This was the world's most deadly mountain for climbers: Annapurna.

[@judymotto1970]

Always know it's gonna be good one when David Snow post video 🍿😁💙

[@Mrbfgray]

At some point every step is a battle of will over fatigue and nature's resistance. Just lifting that BOOT ONE MORE TIME is an ordeal.

[@ToreDL87]

If as many people climbed the other 7 & 8k's which are much more technical, which is what some are suggesting in order to supposedly lessen fatalities at Everest, there'd definitely be way more fatalities.

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Still quite magical being up there. No need to summit at risk at all!

[@whaleshrimp111]

Smart guys! If you listen to the mountain you might just return home alive!

[@johnsimpson4009]

Beautiful filming. They were smart. Going on would probably have cost them their lives.

[@YooTuberian]

This is a good film. I wish it was longer.

[@nashbeuh]

Great movie, great soundtrack and mix!

[@uvg319]

If ever I were able to make an attempt I would prefer climbing with a team like this one.

[@arlenebarca4522]

I am happy there's no casualties,good descension

[@SariennMusic73]

Love for life and respect of the mountain vs pride and vanity, huge risk you can't undo, and 99% chance of death just to get to the top. Can always return for as many tries as it takes. You can never return if you die.

[@yourilevesque2]

Magnifique! Merci pour ce film

[@shannonoliver5414]

Very well done film. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you. 😊

[@scottsmith4145]

Great climbers get great by bagging lots of difficult peaks and you can only stay in the game to bag lots of difficult peaks by making hard decisions when risks are too high. The mountains reward persistence and wisdom.

[@johnmarshall9404]

CRAZY BASTED'S, BUT I "LOVE" IT. MORE POWER TO YOU.

[@designchik]

It seems like every mountain is “the most dangerous” or “the deadliest” in all mountain-climbing videos.

[@ЛюбовьШаго]

Выжить в лавине можно,если тебя найдут и вытащат в течение 10-15' не больше при условии,что нет множественных переломов ребер,позвоночника,конечностей.Т.к. дежурящих спасателей поблизости в такой момент никаких,это значит смерть под огромной массой плотного снега...Они непредсказуемы,когда много снега,который держится на честном слове.Самое мудрое-лучше в них не попадать.Вы отказались от восхождения,поистине мудрое решение!!Аннапурна стояла и будет стоять,благориятная погода без мощных предыдущих снегопадов,и вы взойдете на вершину!!Удачного счастливого восхождения,здоровья,бодрости,всего доброго,наилучшего!!!

[@nadg866]

the music in this doc is stunning. I need the name of all of the tracks, pls!

[@Mtktnstrends]

I am happy the expedition ended without an accident. Though I wonder, do you still pay even if natural conditions stop the climb?

[@b.w.22]

Oh, yes, of course you do. It appears this team was sponsored by Rolex, so much was likely paid for them. But yeah - you pay for the chance to climb the mountain, not to stand on the summit.

[@Mtktnstrends]

@@b.w.22 Thanks. meaning you pay to get near to the mountain. Whatever you do next its up to you 😃

[@JL-nk1pc]

Dumb question

[@jim2376]

More people have been in space than have been on the summit of Annapurna.

[@sat1915]

I am a newbie and would love to know from an experienced mountaineer like you, that can a person start 8k from the beginning or is it necessary to climb 6k,7k,8k in a serial manner, to understand the snow and weather condition in high altitude? Respect.

[@iseeyou1312]

The lower climbs are done to acclimatise to the low oxygen environment, not to understand the snow and weather.

[@sat1915]

@@iseeyou1312 Thank you for the answer. 6k done already. But 8k is very different. Even 7k is not enough to understand 8k as per experienced climbers with high altitude weather plays a crucial role so do I asked.

[@iseeyou1312]

@@sat1915 Oh, I misunderstood the question. I thought you were asking why they did the lower acclimatisation climbs first. I think experience depends on the mountain. Something like Everest on bottled oxygen with Sherpas practically carrying you to the top can be climbed with very little experience but that approach doesn't work for most of the 8 thousanders. For the steep ones with low avalanche risk, you only want a 1-2 day break in the weather to make the summit push which is predicted with meteorological forecasts, for others with a high avalanche risk it's important to do the climb in low-snow conditions.

[@scottsullivan4354]

Smart climbing, live to climb another day

[@vutEwa]

I had no idea Rolex made hats. Interesting. They must all love those hats.....

[@herbert9241]

It was a great trip even if they didn't get a trophy.

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

This is great I'm climbing this mountain right here from my bedroom

[@petersoakell6950]

great production. thanks for upload)

[@ldhorricks]

In life...Great achievements almost always come with great monotony...in mountaineering...sometimes the monotony is what kills.

[@jimsteinway695]

Why climb so late in the season??!!

[@Krystalmyth]

I know nothing about mountain climbing and even I could see that snow looks like marshmallow fluff. It did not look good.

[@scottsmith4145]

October? Wth? Thats well into monsoon season. What were they thinking attempting so late ? Ofcourse theres gonna be snow!

[@kxrlzzz795]

real mountaineers, a breath of fresh air coming from Everest documentaries where they just throw their lives at the mountain and see if they are lucky enough to not die.

[@ForzaMonkey]

christ that man was climbing in JEANS at around 10:25 in the video. He's gotta be insane.

[@archivesofarda986]

How does one define "deadliest"? Cause the mountain with the most casualties is actually Mont Blanc

[@sauce1232]

Death rate not total death

[@archivesofarda986]

@@sauce1232 what's the difference? You mean out of 10 climbers more people die on other mountains? That makes sense actually

[@sauce1232]

@@archivesofarda986 Annapurna has a much higher death rate than Mont Blanc. I think 1 out 4 who summit die.

[@archivesofarda986]

@@sauce1232 That makes sense. Thank you for clarifying

[@JL-nk1pc]

God there's some thick people in this world 😂

[@flyingsnow311]

Clever desicion. Its not worth loosing lives while dying in a avelange. Even if you haven't reached the summit. You had a good time. You were ready the mountain not. 😅

[@faggianogeuiseppi5135]

Too many subtitles boo

[@anniehills3580]

That was a very good monie!😊

[@alexisgordon2759]

Love these powerful men... also... sounds like an Ozzy song intro ❤

[@markjessurun7765]

YES if the Mountain Warns you u better listen, U get only one chance 2 turn back and go home Living is Victory; Remember?? ❤❤😊😊

[@sauce1232]

Trying Annapurna on his first 8000. Balls!

[@amriteshsinha007]

😂😂😂

[@vernonmodglin5502]

A lot of coughing going on = altitude sickness

[@danolsen2405]

I'm not a climber, but why attempt it so late in the year?

[@beverlycashin4320]

I wonder who did the beautiful music for this beautiful video.

[@sanzii8017]

Mountain is saying “go away” it is giving u sign

[@neelumahendra4695]

why call it dangorous ? it does not go out to hurt anybody - minds its own business

[@1331423]

First mountain is Annapurna. Screw that!

[@eljefe5536]

Why?

[@chrimony]

@@eljefe5536 It's one of the most dangerous mountains to summit.

[@dannyzues]

It has a higher kill rate than k2 that should tell u why

[@eljefe5536]

@@chrimony yes, you're right. I did not understand, sorry.

[@chrimony]

@@eljefe5536 Nothing wrong with asking questions.

[@mta01ajd]

As an observer I am inclined to ask - what's the route like from the other side?! It can't be any worse! I've trekked in the Everest region and nothing looked like this

[@realnapster1522]

This is the south face of Annapurna. Most dangerous. The other side is slightly less dangerous but still has many seracs and continuous avalanches.

[@alexanderds061]

Nice movie! Thanks alot!

[@MilesBellas]

Beauty......Divinity......Sulblimity.........and danger......

[@democracyalways9801]

Hyvä, hyvä pojat

[@enjoynepaltreks6860]

Wow...

[@GTFBITK]

Every avalanche is the size of a small town?

[@margaretpeabody243]

😮 I thought the climbing season was May through July what are they doing there in September/October isn't that a riskier time with the snow?

[@Angel9932]

Some mountains have different climbing seasons. Everest is May through July, Annapurna appears to have a different season.

[@margaretpeabody243]

@@Angel9932 😯 😮 Ohh, thanks for that info.

[@leelaturanga5461]

Sponsored by Rolex, peut-être? What with those snazzy caps and shiny, shiny watches! So subtle, I nearly missed it🤭

[@tjotwo]

Conquering arrogance, FOMO, and stupidity is the better feat.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

at 3:09, what are those?

[@brettmeikle]

Ach well, they all got a free watch 😏

[@dimitrisc8749]

amazing!

[@miapdx503]

I've heard it said that a mountain is like a woman...beautiful, but dangerous. You want to conquer her, but you could lose everything. 🙁

[@judymotto1970]

I wish i could speak French it sounds so fancy ...I guess I speak hillbilly 🙄🤷

[@jaylan9162]

Maybe they did this, but there are some great acclimatization climbs near there to near 7000m.,, really should have been knocking those out. That would have been a very dangerous accent on an easy trail with their experience level and so little acclimatizing. Idk, do a 8000m standard trail first, just so you know how your body reacts, before you go to a place of sure death if you weaken at all, at any point above 6000m. This was not smart. They may have been really lucky conditions werent great, especially failing to push much altitude beforehand.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nice film

[@islesofshoals3551]

Wouldn't wearing a watch be dangerous? You could get it caught on rock or ice. Yet I noticed a few of these climbers wearing them

[@josephsheffield5651]

My mans said and then climb in the dark 😮😮😮

[@gusthesailor4885]

Un peu de pub pour Rolex 😀

[@kevinbrooks1104]

It seems that, that little hill , is constantly moving on its own. That is the unknown, seems like it has a mind of its own. Only will and risk ,could a man climb her. I forgot to mention luck

[@ballaki]

❤

[@MrKveite1]

Surviving it is super easy for people with some brain activity because they dont go there...

[@legitbeans9078]

Dang. They really should have done an English narration since a lot of only listen to these

[@yokoleon6367]

Martiale Dumas oncles de Mathis Dumas ?