Arc'teryx Presents: 109° Below

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Powerful film. Thank you to all the volunteers who risk their lives.

[@PerfectAmbiguity]

This is my home range. I've climbed Mt Washington in every season, and seen these mountains in a variety of conditions. Thank you for this story.

[@YankeeBobCat]

Me too. I meet Joe Lentini on many occasions.

[@aliberts]

Endless love and respect to these mountains and our search & rescuers. Thank you

[@LensDistortions]

If only everyone understood how much time and effort goes into a film like this. Well done Arc'teryx and Stept Studios.

[@bostoncopguy]

This is intense and heavy. “I hated the people we were trying to save”.

[@harrisonkurz2639]

idk why some are saying this film could be better, I think the cinematography was good and the story was inspiring. I wish it was twice as long only because it was beautiful and the story is amazing

[@LensDistortions]

If only our attention spans were longer. It's really well done and it's so good seeing brands invest in this quality of storytelling.

[@spraguec]

@@LensDistortions If you want a longer take, Ty Gagne has a book about this incident coming out at the end of this month (November 2024).

[@Affalterbach1967]

Cameraman's fingers were cold, he did his best.

[@camassicci]

This was a great short film. The messages in the film were very well presented. Thank you MRS, all SAR volunteers and Fish and Game for all you do.

[@mischmags]

What a profound film ❤ Albert’s life wasn’t lost in vain. He saved someone who would change the world and change people’s lives.

[@johnchambers6272]

Tragic but heartwarming. Thank you Arc'teryx for sharing.

[@Cnsalmoni]

An incredible documentary about the most selfless beautiful people in this country. If we all were that way, I wonder….. Thank you!

[@nathanielhowe1082]

That was one of the best things I've seen in while. Well done and brings back some poignant memories.

[@pulselx6655]

Stept just doesn’t miss, amazing story and beautiful visuals

[@derekdac]

Nicely told. I climbed Mt. Washington in winter and it's not a joke. One of my life goals is to join S & R once my kids are out of the house

[@rsmiii]

Wow. Just wow. Thanks for telling that story.

[@tavakessler]

This is so well produced. Kudos to the folks at Stept Studios!

[@LensDistortions]

Another phenomenal film by the Stept Studios team.

[@Perlys111]

Excellent. Selfless dedication to helping others at its highest.❤

[@marcofrey2903]

This was so simple, pure and perfectly paced.

[@mamterilleq]

That was an awesome film. Thank you all who were a part of making this video

[@gail9227]

Thank you for sharing this story of mountain rescue people and the ones they will never forget but always will climb on!

[@UncleTravelingMatt2]

What an amazing story. I salute all the rescue volunteers in the Whites and other ranges. I’m frequently in the Whites too and I always remember these stories. If you’re active in the mountains you need to never forget them.

[@Onelesstraveledby]

Compelling film! Thank you to all the amazing and dedicated SAR volunteers who risk their lives to cover our backs!

[@markbe2412]

What a great story of support and personal ownership!

[@kimberlyglock7135]

Great film and an important topic. Thank you to all rescue members for your service...we are forever grateful

[@Hirk_OTurdy]

I loved the reflections of rescuers "hating" their victims; it was very raw and real. But it was also balanced by their wisdom regarding their own foibles in the wilderness, i.e. "Good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement."

[@peteratx]

Such a well crafted film. Beautifully shot and edited.

[@capsoutdoors]

I've spent a lot of time in the Whites in sometimes not so friendly weather, so I know exactly how fast it can change up there. Very inspiring story, thanks for sharing it.

[@carlswenson5403]

As a climber and volunteer rescuer I can only say thankyou for posting. "We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard"

[@maximilianogenes]

Life can change so fast and can teach us lessons that transcend existence in seconds. What a great movie. Congratulations. ❤

[@mmr-ff2dx]

Who’s cutting onions 🥹🥹🥹

[@pfundora99]

very emotional short film. really puts it into perspective how people put there lives on the line to help people in need. rest in paradise.

[@crypto_j1657]

Washington is my home mtn. Winters see -80° with 100 mph winds like its nothing. The continental mountain range blows wind to a intersection of mtns and it causes the extreme winds. ❤

[@YankeeBobCat]

Been in those 100+ winds many times

[@CharlesWilliams-dw6du]

Great film. Thanks for making it ❤

[@Mossman0302]

Awesome mini documentary, thanks for putting all of this together

[@emilyv.3152]

amazing. huge props to these rescuers, and love their attitude!!

[@fx__________]

Best Arc`teryx short film EVER

[@noveltynation8759]

Immediately emotional - this is some of our home and where our hearts lie - thank you for covering some of the White mountains and one the amazing rescue teams.

[@johnp.6045]

What a great film about incredible people…

[@Joaodocaminhao0234]

Thank you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AndyClarke-rv9pm]

More than 40 years later the worst day of weather I've ever experienced is still my climb on Mt Washington in '81. I was part of a group of camp counselors and counselors in training. We were from nearby Camp Coniston. It was the middle of August a good time to do it ..... The first day went fine. We were up halfway or so. The next morning was overcast. The decision was made to go up. An hour in the rain hit. Not long after a fog rolled in so dense you couldn't see 5 ft in any direction. For hours that's how it went getting whipped by rain and basically blind to everything around you. You could hear people's voices but you couldn't see anyone. I was the 4th of 25 to finally make that big hut at the top. It was another 2 hrs before the last of us got there. How the hell we all did was nothing short of a miracle.

[@williamhoward2731]

I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome video with me . Amen

[@jeffhetschel3035]

Powerful and energizing, thank you for allowing me to peak into the rest of the story!

[@speed_of_a_human]

Great story, thanks for sharing!

[@KahluaBomb]

I was not expecting the ending AT ALL. Holy.. what a powerful message. Wasn't expecting to be bawling my eyes out watching this.

[@Sledgehammer37]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing this story! I will think about this every hike we take up Mt. Washington!

[@bostoncopguy]

I’ve climbed Mount Washington 5-6 times in all kinds of good and really bad weather. This video hits different.

[@nopro_films]

the cinematography is top!!

[@Justinianthewise]

This was amazing to watch I just seen his memorial sign at the climber rescuer friend in Huntington ravine while doing the trail a few days ago it caught my attention and not knowing the story I was sad to see a fellow climber had passed away mad me cry a bit and a have moment of reflection and to now hear the story is vary hart wrenching.

[@YankeeBobCat]

Plaque is always emotional every time I've seen. It is humbling

[@TristynButler]

So much better then I expected!!

[@stephenpurcell9268]

Only found out about this story this past weekend while I was in NH for a weekend trip. Picked up a copy of NO . CO and read the story. Been going to the region for the past 20 years or so and absolutely love the area. For something so beautiful to be so deadly is definitely a draw for so many !!

[@gckelly68able]

Beautiful and emotional 🙏🏼😊

[@EXPLOREMOREFILMS]

Such a well crafted film. Loved this cinematography, sound design and edit.

[@AnthonyClimbs]

Such an inspiring story!

[@colgoss21]

What a short film, holy moly.

[@cameronncline]

INCREDIBLE WORK

[@TheMcicak]

wow! inspiring story, great humans!

[@thecommission970]

well that was deep, and incredibly well done!

[@FinnMcDonough-y7k]

Gotta love it man, can’t wait to hike it

[@buckmanriver]

This was fascinating.

[@Oceanpreneur]

What a story. And capture and edit. 💯

[@aliciageth8033]

Well done! WOW

[@ChrisVPlant]

exceptional video

[@Taracinablue]

What a story.

[@foggybog]

Albert Dow grew up about 3 miles from our home in Tuftonboro, NH. His Mom & Dad ran an antique shop at the four corners.

[@joedyer1785]

Thanks

[@Magictaco146]

good work here this was really great work good work

[@OTFStudios]

Big props to the film crew. I would never sign on to be on this crew! Yikes.

[@paulpowers9329]

speechless amazing!

[@Frank-nz4cu]

Amazing video!

[@andyquantum333]

So good

[@HikinCatfish]

For those who want a deep dive into this story, NH writer Ty Gagne is about to release a book on this story. He's an amazing author and advocate for the White Mountain outdoors community.

[@nataliyasundina6693]

What happened to the second climber that got rescued?

[@gregknipe8772]

more than anyone, rescuers have the responsibility to make good decisions.

[@RonMarish]

Sweet video

[@bewareofthelocals3718]

Well done

[@VENZUL0]

Are avalanches at all common on Mt Washington? I know Tucks has them occasionally, usually when things soften up in early spring.

[@oliverkendall]

What’s the song at the end?

[@MixturaDementia]

Ocean Hymn by @Nash Howe! Go spread some love!

[@ltn2769]

@@MixturaDementia thanks!

[@LauraDaughtry]

Came here to ask the same-it’s SO good!

[@oplurtew]

Thanks.

[@aligator5255]

how does that work in the US ? Who is paying for the rescue services ?

[@xpelcapecod]

Holy shit. My favorite place in the world is the Whites!

[@Iluvdogs223]

What happened to the guy he was climbing with?

[@donhathaway3234]

Not sure what drives people to climb that mountain in winter. I’ve tried 5 times to summit Mt. Washington in the summer and was turned back 3 of those times by heavy cloud cover that you couldn’t see 10 feet in front of you or the wind was blowing so hard once we hit the crest of Tuckerman that there was no way to move forward. Someone that has never experienced bad weather up there think the mountain is just a big hill. I can’t imagine what a winter hike would be like!

[@SarahStewart-r2f]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@TomVetterl]

On what lens were the interviews shot?

[@buckmanriver]

what happened to Jeff Batzer after the 1982 rescue on mt Washington?

[@blueoctgal]

Wondering the same

[@blueoctgal]

My curiosity got me and from what the Conway copy said is he continues climbing and is a pastor. Life changing for sure

[@ALIASJOHNNYPREPP]

JEFF BATZER, is engaged in Pastorial Counseling and care at Lancaster Evangelical FREE Church in Lititiz, PA

[@xcreeseseater38]

love living in NH and climbing the 4000 footers in winter. NH has the best mountains and community, Ive actually thought about joining a team for rescues.

[@shaunbroadby4757]

It'd suck if Hughes parents gave him the middle name Heff'n

[@moorcrypto5137]

you know ur life is too easy when u want to climb a mountain in blizzard conditions lmfao,

[@chrisverville3285]

Almost seems like it was meant to be.

[@MrRadicalsheep]

I hate winter lol

[@blandaaffonso6770]

🫶🏻

[@silveriver9]

Everest rescues by Sherpas are much more dangerous. Everest 8,849m Mount Washington 1,917m

[@ryanfillweber4999]

So your criteria for danger is elevation? Interesting.

[@silveriver9]

@@ryanfillweber4999 Elevation/altitude raises the danger and difficulty level many times. It’s not an opinion, it is a fact.

[@ryanfillweber4999]

@@silveriver9 you’re FACToring in one adverse condition, which doesn’t equate to more dangerous. You stating on KZbin that Everest rescues are more dangerous, is in fact an opinion.

[@silveriver9]

@@ryanfillweber4999 It is evident you have never been on the big mountains higher than 4000m/13123ft. Sherpas carry out rescue operations over 8,000m in the death zone. Literally carry bodies on their backs down the mountain with little oxygen, and danger of avalanches.

[@Carlitabita]

Great story, cool idea, poor execution. I think the story deserves a better movie.

[@Carlitabita]

The cinematography needs work, the angles are all off.

[@Carlitabita]

The editing needs work

[@latribunomadefromqc]

OK I think you made your point here. 5 differents bads comments in a row, I personnally think they made a great job!

[@Carlitabita]

You’re trying to make it too cinematic

[@Carlitabita]

This reenactment stuff ain’t it, get the real footage.

[@stephenpurcell9268]

I believe that the opening scene is real as it was filmed on the mountain in February 2023. The temperature was 109 below with the wind chill, which is a record low for New Hampshire I believe .

[@kimweincek9019]

@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast