Climbing Chimborazo - Getting HUMBLED in Ecuador

[@camillahyllebergphotography]

Thanks for sharing your story, Rasmus. Hard decision to turn around before reaching the summit, but clever. So very well done!

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you for watching, Camilla. Have you ever been to Ecuador? Such a beautiful place. I really want to go back soon and climb all the famous volcanos there.

[@camillahyllebergphotography]

@@rasmuspreston Never been the South America ....

[@isaacmont3623]

Great video and great post. I was there back in March and also turned around. This vocano is a beast and a tough slog. I will be back in January 2024 for a second attempt. Thanks for posting.

[@wes4619]

Did you go back and finish?

[@isaacmont3623]

@@wes4619 we went back. Me and 2 of my sons. Sadly . I was burnt out and stayed at high camp to rest. My younger son. Made it to 18900 feet and turned around after vomiting from altitude sickness. My older son did make the summit. So the expedition waa not a total loss. We also summited Cayambe, Anisa Sur and Pinchincha Guagua. Side note. My youngest son is going back in 2 weeks for a third attempt. Lets see what happens.

[@caetanosamaniego9848]

Great video !!! One day I will climb the volcanoes of my country. Correction: There are no wolves in Ecuador. The animal that ecuadorian guide mentioned is a FOX not wolf. Greetings from NYC.

[@rasmuspreston]

Thanks for the clarification :D And thanks for watching.

[@user-ig4st9rv7k]

I need more videos, good job, thanks

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you. I'm working on it! There are videos from Pico de Orizaba, Mt Rainier, and Kilimanjaro coming soon 🙌

[@DavidSnowClimbing]

Fantastic Chimbo Film! Epic shots of the mountain, great commentary. Well Done!!

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment David. I really appreciate it!

[@timfromdurban]

Well done, another great video. So glad to have you back on the mountains. Can't wait for the next one!

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you so much Tim! Another one coming really soon.

[@klimzjabowa.1950]

Congrats, nice video, Chimborazo is on my list.may be in the end of this year.Thanks for sharing.

[@knewton8445]

Thank you for taking me along on your journey. Great job!

[@rasmuspreston]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ivarvig6496]

Great! Keep it up 🧗‍♀️

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tehdreamer]

I tried to climb Chimborazo in 2017 with my Ecuadorian friend. We just drove to the first camp by car and then I instantly walked to second camp and back... Which was silly. Over the night I had intense headache and had to cancel my climb up. Cocao tea helped. Next time I would do it property with spending time at higher altitudes first.

[@rasmuspreston]

Sounds rough man! It is not an easy mountain for sure. When I go back I will climb some of the other lower volcanoes first to acclimatize. Also just to get more out of my trip to Ecuador. It was almost silly to travel all the way there from Denmark just to spend a few miserable days with headache on Chimborazo haha. But I did go to Mexico and flew up Pico de Orizaba directly after. All in all a good trip, and Ecuador is such a beautiful place.

[@T-19-]

This channel is a gem 💎

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you so much!

[@sesilknage3656]

Amazing!

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you!

[@a.k722]

You made the correct decision. Great vid

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you! It is always a learning experience.

[@TheJGOV]

good job better be safe than sorry. Respect

[@rasmuspreston]

Agreed! Thank you

[@85etranger]

Hey there which company did you use for the climbing?

[@Jim_Watson]

Thanks for sharing

[@rasmuspreston]

Thanks for watching!

[@craniumcontest]

thx for sharing, what month did you attempt Chimborazo?

[@rasmuspreston]

Thanks for watching! I went in February.

[@jeffwilliams4574]

😅

[@alexwbanks70]

I don't understand why you'd do this without climatizing. This is the first video I've watched of yours. Maybe I'm missing something and this is something you do a lot. I'll check it out. Thanks..... EDIT: What were you thinking?

[@rasmuspreston]

Hi Alex. Thanks for watching. Maybe I should have explained why in the video, haha. Some friends invited me to join the climb, so it was not my decision to have this fast itinerary without acclimatization ;) I decided to join anyway for the adventure. Sure to say it was a learning experience, but I also had a good time exploring my limits. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@TheLegend-rf7bk]

Your videos are great, I dont get how you only have 326 subscribers.

[@rasmuspreston]

Thanks a lot! Steadily climbing. Just need to put out some more videos. I have a lot af vlogs coming :)

[@tpag572]

Maybe climb it from Riobamba.

[@rasmuspreston]

Will consider that next time!

[@Username-q5i]

Which guide company did you use? Would you recommend them? Thanks

[@rasmuspreston]

Yes, I recommend them. They are called Chamonix Experience and you can find them at chamex.com

[@pablochiquiza9145]

I live the video Rasmus, mountain will be there, Chimborazo just give you the opportunity the learn more

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video Pablo. It was definitely a learning experience. I am looking forward to next time with you in Ecuador :)

[@ernestlcolemanjr]

Congrats!

[@djluky2023]

Las tomas son geniales saludos

[@rasmuspreston]

Gracias por ver el video!

[@rolandgalindo8147]

Hey Rasmus, I'm planning on climbing this mountain next summer, would you happen to have the contact information for your guide?

[@rasmuspreston]

Hey! Shoot me a DM on instagram (@rasmuspreston) and I'll give you the contact info :)

[@PNWAscents]

Hey!! I am going to Ecuador next fall and I want to climb and ski!! I’d love to get in contact with you about guide companies and such if you would be willing!

[@rasmuspreston]

I am sorry to have overlooked your comment! Did you actually go? And how was your experience? :)

[@ommba07]

Thanks for sharing, very well done. Wise decision to go back. May I ask what camera you had for filming (besides your phone)? I'm looking for something that's easy to turn on and off and film appropriately considering the circumstances. Good luck in your next attempt!

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you for watching! I used a Sony a7S III with a 24-70 mm 2.8 lens and a GoPro. The phone and GoPro fill the same role, to film when it is too cumbersome to use the bigger camera. Too bad the GoPro also died, but I have upgraded the batteries to some, that should be better for cold weather use now. If I were to shop for something now, I would look at the SONY ZV-E10, the SONY ZV-1 II or the SONY ZV-E1 depending on your budget. There might be good cameras from other brands out there too. Climb on!

[@ommba07]

@@rasmuspreston Thanks for your answer!

[@rasmuspreston]

@@ommba07 No problem! I also like the Peak Design Capture Clip for attaching the camera to my backpack shoulder strap. Check it out. It works wonders for having easy access to the camera, which equals more shooting time :)

[@ommba07]

@@rasmuspreston Thanks for the recommendation. I think just the go pro will be fine for me for now. I am looking for something simple and not that expensive for my Chimborazo climb. I do however definitely appreciate the higher quality behind the cameras you suggested! Maybe some day down the road!

[@rasmuspreston]

@omarmbareche7897 Sure thing! Look up the winter batteries for the GoPro. They work significantly better. And keep the spare in a chest pocket close to your body to keep it warm. That way it lasts longer

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Wow 😮

[@rasmuspreston]

Thank you :D

[@williamkinsey8174]

I could tell the second I saw you you weren't going to make it Your breathing hard that's never a good sign I see this more and more these days You have to relax Be one with the mountain And take however long is required It's not a race and it's certainly not a stress!

[@rasmuspreston]

For sure. Next time I will acclimatize and do it proper :) Jumped on this opportunity with some friends who had already planned it, so I didn't have any say on the itinerary.

[@williamkinsey8174]

Peer pressure can be very very good or very very bad please learn the difference You live on an absolutely breathtaking planet there are over 1400 mountains to climb but none of this will count for anything if you overdo it!

[@alejandroadrian2003]

Bienvenido al país de los 4 mundos 🌎 🇪🇨

[@rasmuspreston]

Gracias. Un país muy hermoso.

[@aquamarysswimacademy6912]

Great video, I just dont understand why you tried it unacclimatized....that has been very naive

[@rasmuspreston]

I wont argue it was stupid. I joined a group of American friends who are sometimes a bit too optimistic with their weekend adventures haha. I decided to give it a shot anyway and learned a ton. And I still enjoyed the trip :)

[@PabloIzurieta]

You were lucky that turning around was all you had to do. 6300 meters without acclimatizing was a foolish enterprise.

[@rasmuspreston]

For sure was. Learned a lesson :)

[@malik8740]

Promo SM 😊