Climbing Mt. Shasta in a Day!

Hovering just over 14,000FT, Mt. Shasta mountain is a legendary active volcano in Northern California. Climbing (or hiking, if you can call it that) to the top in the winter and spring months requires mountaineering 7,000FT straight up through the snow and ice of Avalanche Gulch, only reaching the summit after a crawl up the infamous Misery Hill. While most people break the hike up into two days, we decided to challenge ourselves and see if we could summit Mt. Shasta in a single day. While we accounted for as many of the elements as we could, our weather forecast vastly underestimated the wind gusts at the summit, where we were forced to battle against 85 mph wind to reach the top. Type 2 fun at its finest!
DISCLAIMER: The climb to the top of Mt. Shasta is a technical route. It should not be attempted without the proper gear and experience. As always, hike at your own risk.
#hiking #MtShasta #climbing

[@charlesbritzman501]

Shasta is a harsh mistress, but even mountainous California wears a special smile up there. It’s also considered to be a “harmonic convergence” location, like Sedona. I don’t go in for all that, but when I first climbed it in ‘75, my mother had passed a couple weeks prior, and behind my goggles, I finally mourned her with honest, unselfconscious tears. So my motto became, “Mount Shasta - come for the climbing, stay for the healing”

[@bennettpereira9431]

Again, great meeting you there! Car to car was hard but an amazing time. Shasta is a serious mountain, im 2/4 up there after last weekend, so its definitely a serious place, and I commend the effort. Great job, and again, what a pleasure, you guys are super nice and gracious (they stopped to have a conversation with me at 13k). Climb on!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Bennett! Was so great running into you -- you really gave us a lot of encouragement just when we needed it, as our legs were starting wobble a bit. We were actually talking on the way down about how glad we were to run into you up there. Hope you had a great descent, and got to enjoy that incredible glissade! --A

[@californiathroughmylens]

Nice work guys! I did it in two days and I can’t imagine doing it in one and still filming haha. Super impressive

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hey thanks so much Josh! I actually remember watching your Shasta vid a while back when I first started seriously looking into this climb, so thanks for the beta :) You totally understand how much filming eats up your time! But so worthwhile getting to look back and re-live the adventure. Hope you're doing well ♥️ -E

[@albertochoa7331]

I agree.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

Me laying in bed with chronic illness watching someone much younger and fitter climbing her favorite mountain. You go girl!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear you're stuck in bed, but glad to bring you some footage of this beautiful mountain to cheer you up. There are lots more gigantic summits coming up this summer, so buckle up! ❤️ --E

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I will keep watching! Ty for the reply!

[@josephregallis3394]

You two are bad ass! Just amazing! You continue to push yourselves to the limit! Stay safe and continue to have fun. Great footage and views!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Joseph! This one was definitely a major challenge, and we are still recovering! Very glad you liked the footage -- we were worried it wouldn't be up to par because the conditions were so difficult with the cold and high wind! ❤️

[@josephregallis3394]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Reminds me of when I was trying to hike to the top of Humpheys Peak outside Flagstaff, AZ. The wind there was wicked above tree line! My hat blew away due to the wind. It took two attempts in 2 years but I finally made it to the top!

[@w.harrison7277]

I loved the cheerful personalities of this couple. What an extreme day and something to always be proud of. Amazing positive attitude, I could never be that way but I appreciate it in others. And I know all about this mountain and what it takes to summit, especially in a single day, very difficult. They not only displayed clear competence in the high altitude mountain environment but also the wisdom to decide during hardship whether to continue. I would trust this couple to lead me just about anywhere after seeing this.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- that really means a lot to us to hear that. As we've gotten into harder and harder adventures, we've been finding that keeping a positive attitude is definitely the key to success. Preparation and training are of course crucial, but when we're tired and freezing 14,000 feet up, it's the optimism and positivity that gets us through for sure!❤️

[@miguelbarreto]

85 mph winds, Wow! and that view at the top! This is just amazing! So brave!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Miguel! Ya in truth the winds at the top really caught us by surprise, because it was nowhere near 85 on the way up. There were a few big gusts, but nothing crazy until we got to Misery Hill, and then the chaos started! ❤️

[@tomasr64]

Yea, good on ya both! I did it in my 20's and suffered then. To come up to altitude, doing the drive, no sleep. Big wind! You guys fly !!⭐️⭐️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha felt like we were going to fly right off that mountain, that’s for sure! But yeah, unless you’ve done this climb yourself, it’s hard to explain how challenging it really is, so we’re glad you understand! How was it back then, any crowds?

[@chrisrichter4485]

Of the many videos of yours that I have watched, this was the first one during which I was worried for your safety! I always know you both hike and climb safely and have turned back when conditions require, but that was some dicey wind. I'm so glad you were able to cross this off your bucket list. You both inspire me to get in shape and hike more and more!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

You're so right, Chris, and we felt similarly. As it turned out we handled the wind ok, but we really didn't know exactly what was going to happen once it got super fierce. Like, can wind that hard blow a big piece of ice into you and break something? We were definitely wondering about those kind of things as we got toward the top, but thankfully everything went ok. SO stoked that we're inspiring you to get out there -- that's all we need to hear to keep us motivated to keep making vids! ❤️

[@Tahiristan]

your best video yet! What I love is how raw it is and you two don't glamorize the adventure life, like how we see on social media! Makes me relate to my own adventures. love seeing new stuff as always! I hope you two keep able to climb mountains for a long, long time!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Tahir -- your kind comments made both of us feel very happy. And don't worry, we're going to keep on adventuring for as long as our bodies hold up!! ❤️

[@JohnsDeb]

Awesome Adam & Elise! Beautiful views. Love the sledding! Thank you for taking us on the journey.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks Debbie, the sledding down was SO fun! Very glad you enjoyed, and looking forward to taking you to the Alps and Dolomites in less than a month!!! ❤️

[@TheRealTomWendel]

Thanks for putting this together and posting it! I’m sure it added to the work of getting up this challenging peak, but it brings it all back to those who’ve been there and introduces those who haven’t to another world. Congratulations on your persistence on a rough day! I’ve made four attempts on Shasta. All three on Avalanche Gulch were successful- one right of the Heart and through the Red Banks, one left of Heart, and one right of Heart and Red Banks. One the last one we were passed on the descent by a guy doing the one day trip as his last of the Lower 48 14ers. As we were glissading, he passed us on foot! I tried the one day effort on Clear Creek in a low snow year when Avvy Gulch was melted out. Made it above the Thumb and decided to turn back when I met the lone party above me coming down.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Thomas, and wow 3 Shasta summits is impressive! Really love the story about the guy finishing every 14er and passing your glissade on foot 🤣. We'll def try Clear Creek at some point, and like you will not be afraid to turn if conditions aren't right. ❤️

[@waya5545]

Woot woot!!!! Ahmaziiiiiing you guys!!! Thank you for doing and sharing this awesome adventure!! Such a great inspiration!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- very happy you liked it, and you know all we need to keep us motivated is to tell us we're inspiring. That's totally our keep-going fuel!! ❤️

[@lopezexplora]

You guys are crazy! Love what you do, it’s impressive and so beautiful!! Thank you.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks much -- very glad you enjoyed this one. Shasta is such a beautiful and challenging place, and now almost a week later we can tell it's an experience we'll remember forever -- and if not, we can always remind ourselves one day with the video! ❤️

[@drummindreams]

Proud of you you two! THIS IS MY FAVORITE VIDEO all the way!! It’s truly is an amazing world and the way you both explore it in an amazing way all the time is so inspiring!!! GREAT JOB!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Jared SO happy you saw this one -- we both knew you would love it! We really appreciate your amazing attitude and the love you share both for others and the outdoors no matter what challenges you're going through -- honestly, it's very inspiring to us and always makes us want to be better people! ❤️❤️

[@browns3033]

You guys just meet any challenge with resilient perseverance, it's quite amazing! God Bless!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- that means a lot to us because perseverance (along with kindness, of course) is probably the quality we both strive most to develop in our lives. God bless! ❤️

[@dwells1971]

Great Job!I Appreciate your positive vibes and love the music. Thank you for showing your downclimbs in your videos, it is very educational and provides important perspective.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks David! Very glad you appreciate the down climbs -- that's one of our favorite parts of the videos, because as you say it gives perspective and also often the best views! ❤️

[@tdaveniii]

I love, love, love the views looking west and seeing the shadow the mountain casts!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes!!!! It is such an impressive mountain, and definitely one we want to explore around more in the future. But WOW does it look scary when you get that first clear sight of it driving north! ❤️

[@tdaveniii]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I've done the climb a couple of times (never in a day, however, you badasses). I could tell where you were throughout the video because I recognized the terrain, but it would be cool to intersperse a trail map showing where you were in relation to the overall climb. Or maybe begin with an overview of the trail. Did you guys do this on a weekday? Because there didn't seem to be many folks. Congrats!

[@normaa.7902]

Enjoy watching you guys! You’re both awesome!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aw thanks so much Norma! We were SO excited to share this one with you guys! Happy you had fun with us ❤️❤️

[@vicentejaliquetabletopgame5567]

You both are amazing thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Vicente! We were super happy to share this one, because Shasta too often gets overlooked when people talk about America's great mountains. It's truly an amazing climb, and one we won't ever forget! ❤️

[@vicentejaliquetabletopgame5567]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Recently saw Mount Shasta in March from afar but didn't realize it was accessible for mountaineering am looking foward to this challenge aswell in tge future again thank you both for being amazing.

[@somewaltz]

Watching you two slide down was adorable ❄️ 🛝 you two are some serious Superhumans, love the ongoing adventures!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha OMG that glissading was SO fun!! We really felt like a couple of kids goofing around, which was nice after such a draining climb. Really happy you're enjoying the adventures -- lots more exciting treks coming up in the next couple months!! ❤️

[@brucewalters8635]

Bravo!! You'll always have that forever.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bruce! You are totally right. We will never, ever forget that battle to the summit -- or the amazing glissade back down! ❤️

[@rmac1042]

Congratulations, you guys, on an epic ascent! The dicey conditions you two are willing to take on makes my appreciation of your courage and tenacity only grow! I think what really surprised me in this video was how many people were on the mountain that day! Just remarkable considering the conditions! You two are crazy, so I’d expect to see you guys there😆🥰🏔, but to see so many others-that was a surprise! Again, congrats and many thanks from me and other oldsters for dragging us along! Love you both!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Michael, we were also impressed with how many other people tried to summit that day! The numbers definitely thinned out toward the summit as people got turned around by the wind and/or altitude, but just to see so many outdoor lovers badass enough to even try was very inspiring! ❤️

[@carolyn19185]

Wow great job guys! I love Mt Shasta! It's so beautiful and it seems to get forgotten about. I've never climbed it but I definitely love going there and also just viewing from the road. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

You're so right, Carolyn -- Shasta is just absolutely beautiful, and it's strange that it doesn't get more notoriety from the climbing community. Very cool that you hang out up there. We definitely want to go back just to hang out, vacation, and hike at some point because the whole area is gorgeous and the little town of Shasta is also adorable! ❤️

[@eduard05ilva]

This was incredible... Thank you for for the journey

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Delighted you enjoyed it, Edu! It's always very inspiring to us to know that we're bringing you guys along with us, because it's a responsibility we take seriously and it gives us extra motivation when things get really challenging. ❤️

[@DavidHaney1]

Loved this one. Back in the 80's I owned and flew my own twin engine airplane and I used to fly right over the top of Mount Shasta, and a couple of times I banked a steep hard turn to circle around the top super close to just check out how beautiful the mountain peak was. What a gorgeous mountain. Thanks for your hard work producing such a great video. More, more, more !!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow David that is so cool -- what a view that must have been of Shasta! We were truly amazed by the "airliner" views from the top, where we felt like we could actually see the curvature of the earth. Very glad you enjoyed this one, and lots more coming. We leave this weekend for a full month in Europe adventuring through the Alps and Dolomites!! ❤️

[@crooked-halo]

I just did the drive south on I-5 through southern Oregon & north California, the most beautiful drive this Texan has ever done. I have a commercial cert & instrument rating and when I saw Mount Shasta and the Shasta Valley my first thought was to find an FBO & a CFI, and rent a plane to circle Shasta and fly through the valley. Time wouldn't allow, but I'll be back to do this.

[@Papershields001]

Yay for some serious mountaineering! Love it!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad to hear that, Rory! More mountains coming up this summer if all goes well with travel plans! ❤️

[@jeffamos9854]

Just found your video. I did Shasta in a day. Been over 25 years ago. Threw up at the summit.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha good for you for getting up there, Jeff -- and especially in a single day! One of our favorite things about this channel is hearing the stories of people who did these climbs decades ago, and throwing up at the moment of triumph on the summit is a classic! ❤️

[@Razorfish]

Thanks. You guys are so awesome and inspirational. Love you.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aw we love you right back! We were pretty excited to share this one with you guys, hope you had fun with us! ♥️

[@carolinenunez3455]

That was awesome! Congratulations on a major accomplishment! My husband has climbed Shasta twice; it was many, many years ago. Always love your content!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Caroline! We've been really impressed by how many people have shared with us that they climbed it decades ago. It was hard enough for us to do with all of our modern thermal layers and ultra-light equipment -- we're just so impressed with how hardcore people like your husband had to be to do it back then. Very happy you're enjoying the adventures -- lots of great stuff coming up this summer, especially if we're actually able to get over to the Alps as planned! ❤️

[@sissyrun]

Awesome video. I love seeing the curvature of the earth. You two are awesome. Warriors!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! That curvature is definitely one of the coolest things about being on a giant mountain on a clear day! So glad you liked the vid!! ❤️

[@steveduffy5784]

Wow! You guys are amazing badasses! One of the most strenuous day hikes you can do! You're in another part of my woods, as I lived near Mt Shasta for many years, and explored all sides of the mountain, even seeing the mythical buck once. Seeing your video brought back some wonderful memories and views from on high.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Steve that is so cool -- we were looking all over for wildlife but didn't see anything other than a couple of gliding birds! But still, even just the terrain was incredibly beautiful -- glad we could bring it back for you, and hopefully will be going back up there for some more exploring in the future. We really loved it! ❤️

[@steveduffy5784]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard There's a lot of anomalies around Mt Shasta and the mythical buck is one of them. There's many reports from hunters shooting at it and it dissapears. The day I saw it I was exploring a ridge line to see how far up it I could go. I was around 11,500ft well above the tree line and stopped for lunch, just out of the wind, in a small group of rocks. As I was sitting there I heard some small rocks going down the side of the ridgeline and looked up to see the most magnificent buck I'd ever seen. My first thought was this is the Arnold Schwarzenegger of bucks! I went into my backpack to get my camera and by the time I looked back up it was no where in sight. I could see the whole area and it just completely disappeared. Another of those magic, unexplainable moments on the mountain!

[@violinladderman3673]

you guys definitely creating lots of memories congrats.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- this one is for sure going to go down as a forever memory. We'll never forget fighting the wind to that summit and finally making it -- and glissading down for thousands of feet was pretty darn memorable too! ❤️

[@mugdhapotdar9389]

Wow! You guys always remind me of - Nothing is impossible. Although weather conditions are unfriendly at times, but even while watching I always believe you take all the safety precautions. I am so much inspired by you guys as always! Keep rocking!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mugdha, it means a lot to us to hear you say that. Nothing motivates us more than the idea that we might inspire others, so we will most definitely keep rocking!! 💪❤️

[@leapheap6837]

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾. You made it. Wow. What an incredible feat.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much! We were really grateful to get to the top, and to have such a great weather window. So many people got turned around by wind and snow in the weeks before, so we know we were fortunate in the weather, but that def didn't stop us from celebrating!! 🥂 ❤️

[@vampireslayer1989]

At 15 to 15:20 is a great example of a volcanic tuff. It is made up of ash and other ejecta from the Mt Shasta eruption. Thanks for another great adventure.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

LOVE getting that geology background! There was so much cool rock up there. The red banks were really interesting up close, and volcanoes are just really cool. And this one's def not dead yet, because we came across a really super strong sulfur smell up toward the top! ❤️

[@vampireslayer1989]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Definitely an Active Volcano. Give it time........

[@fredvbennett]

I love you two! Congrats on the Shasta summit.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Fred, that makes us very happy to hear! We're definitely psyched on the summit, though now that we've recovered are of course already making plans for the next big adventure!!❤️

[@benchgirl9556]

Hi Adam & Elise. A friend of mine show me all your KZbin hikes and I was hooked. I’m a hiker but a relax pace one. I have Asthma so elevation and heat cause me to hike a little slower than average person. But it never stop me from hiking because I love nature. Seeing most of your videos gave me an inspiration to strive harder on my hikes. I know most of the places you guys been, I couldn’t do but your videos make me feel I’m there with you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for including us to be part of your adventure. Looking forward on seeing more of your hikes. You both are truly inspirational.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much for telling us that! It's awesome that you are out hiking and don't let anything stop you, and we're really proud to be even a small inspiration for your adventures. Truly, the thought of being inspiring to others is what gives us the energy and courage to try really hard things, and we will definitely keep sharing more adventures. Thanks again for this sweet message -- it really made our night! ❤️

[@earthhorse5127]

What a great accomplishment. On another level 🗻

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you very much -- we really appreciate your supportive words. We've been longing to do this adventure for years, and were SO happy that it finally came together for us this year! ❤️

[@SuperCleanslate]

I got snowed in for two nights never had a chance to summit. Seeing this put a smile on my face, so glad to see you both up there!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow that must have been crazy up there in the snow! And you were def right not to attempt - we were planning to go a few weeks ago and there was snow a couple days before, and we knew we'd never make it if we had to break trail the whole way so we had to postpone. So glad we caught a weather window to be able to show you the summit! ❤️

[@michaelpompa2468]

Wow, that was truly a kick butt, take no prisoners, hardcore adventure, one only you guys can pull off and smile about later! Thanks again, really enjoyed it.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha, there was definitely some butt kicking in there, along with a heaping amount of struggle and a ton of laughs! So glad you enjoyed this one, we've been so excited to share it with ya!

[@CarlStacey]

absolutely love this, congrats ! what an adventure my god!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

What an adventure is right! Did this Sunday and we’re still in recovery mode haha. But so glad you enjoyed coming along for the ride!!

[@CarlStacey]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard always!

[@thechippedtoothsurfercts528]

You two are so much fun and your level of fitness is incredible. Thank you so much for putting these vids together and motivating myself and others. I bet you’ve added ski goggles to your kit list lol. Legends 💪💪

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha you are absolutely right about that -- we've now got two pairs of ski goggles sitting in our gear closet as we speak! Super happy to hear that you find these adventures motivating. That's really where we find our larger purpose, so it's great to hear! ❤️

[@brookecarr73]

You guys are totally amazing it's incredible what you did.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, Brooke! This one was such a challenge with those high winds at the top, but it definitely made it all the sweeter to reach the summit!! ❤️

[@bobdurna3588]

Another amazing accomplishment! Beautifully videography, especially considering the challenges. The winds looked crazy….Thanks again for sharing.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

OMG Bob the winds at the top were truly nuts -- by far the strongest we've ever experienced. Luckily the really bad winds were only a small part of the total time, so a lot of it -- especially going down -- was just beautiful views on a beautiful day. So glad the camerawork showed the beauty -- it was an absolutely spectacular place!

[@smileyhappyradio]

Wow, your both seriously in shape for Shasta. Congratulations, thats amazing!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! We spent a few days before the climb up at altitude, hiking and doing some light running to prepare, and it was a huge help. Really felt good to do this one! ❤️

[@philliprodriguez461]

two. bad. asses! what a gnarly climb! love the videos, keep up the great work!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Phillip! Very psyched you're enjoying the adventures -- lots of epic stuff coming up this summer!! ❤️

[@nakiamarion1783]

You two never cease to amaze me! What an insane climb with incredible views! Thank you for bringing us along! Hyping yourselves up on hikes is essential lol. I always go that slow up steep inclines because I'm not built for speed but my motto is to just keep pushing and tell myself you are stronger than you think (if it's safe to keep going of course).

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much Nakia! We've both learned that being your own hype man, though it seems ridiculous, is actually such an important quality to have, both on and off trail. As I started doing harder and harder climbs, I soon learned that doubting myself was a surefire way to make the whole ascent miserable. It's way more fun to pump yourself up, and I find that it carries into the real world and helps me face different kinds of adversity or negativity. It's one of the many beautiful things I've gotten to learn from these mountains! ♥️ -E

[@heracliteanflux1]

Right on, you sent it! Thanks for the video!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much! Ya that wind threw us a curveball, but we overcame -- very glad you enjoyed!! ❤️

[@maivang870]

You guys are so amazing!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks for that encouragement Mai!

[@PaulBeiser]

Wow, very impressive - both the climb and the exceptional job filming it, I am sure that was not easy. Early on in the video, you can see all of the tents below you, I was a bit shocked how many there were, wow! Looked like Elise had by far the heaviest and biggest pack, way to go, Elise 👍. Glissading is so much fun, great joy in those faces. You guys are the best. Have a great weekend.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Paul, and yes you are right! There were a lot of people who camped up there, though surprisingly few of them actually made it to the summit -- at least that we saw. We weren't sure if maybe their goal was only to climb to Red Banks in the first place, or if they turned due to the high winds and/or altitude sickness. The good news is it was beautiful everywhere up there, so they probably had a great experience regardless! And glissading is the best thing ever!! ❤️

[@alivekicking5415]

Another beautiful video. AWESOME adventure 👌

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! This was an all-time bucket list climb for us -- so glad you enjoyed it!! ❤

[@SashaTibelius]

I’m watching and enjoying your videos.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Makes us so happy that you’re enjoying the adventures!! ❤️

[@thosearentpillows5638]

Pretty amazing folks. Well done.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! This one had been on our bucket list for a very long time, and it felt really good to reach that amazing summit! ❤️

[@wanderingwashington]

Congrats on the summit guys! Great video as always, and yeah wind on the cascade volcanoes is brutal

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much! Yes brutal is right -- we knew it might be windy toward the top, but it's really hard to prepare for something like that, especially when you're already a bit wobbly from the long climb and the altitude. Still, in retrospect it definitely made it a more memorable adventure! ❤️

[@roccon1338]

Good for you two. Actually proud of you both.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, that is nice to hear. It really was a challenge with the high winds toward the top, but we had both been dreaming about Shasta for years and that really stoked our determination when things got gnarly! ❤️

[@miikkakarhu9431]

Amazing stuff, again! Thx for sharing. Thumb!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Miikka! We were a bit surprised by how intimidating this mountain was once we got close to it, and very happy to share the trip to the summit! ❤️

[@austinado16]

I am freakin' speechless guys!!! That was the trifecta of insanity, risk, and willpower. Thanks a million times over for THIS one!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Heck yeah, Todd! Really glad you liked this one. We were pretty worried the footage wouldn't turn out because we were struggling so much with the cold and wind and altitude that we didn't pay as much attention to the cameras, but somehow it all worked in the end. And you know well how those bucket list adventures go -- SO stoked to have done it!! ❤️

[@austinado16]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Also... to the viewers and Adam who may have doubted the validity of all the "Butt-Slide" training we've previously seen. ELISE FTW!!!!!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@austinado16 Hahahahaha yes!!!!! 🤣❤

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

That was an amazing climb/hike. Good to see you made it home safe. Awesome views!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much Robert! Yeah the way down and then the drive home were some of the sketchiest parts 😂 so glad we could capture some of the beauty for ya!

[@danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073]

I admire the both of you so much. Stay safe, with great love, Dan

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hey Dan, we've been thinking about you often. We actually meant to send you a message and let you know that we sent a special message to Evan and Deb in our recent video from Indianhead Peak. We carry Evan with us wherever we go. Sending you all love ♥️

[@danielandhisswiftiebuddyev1073]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I will check it out. Thanks for everything

[@carlosmoreno9094]

Thank you You’re awesome.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Carlos -- very glad you enjoyed this one! ❤️

[@jimwest5455]

Hard core. Shasta in a day. You guys are amazing. ✋️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jim! We actually thought we might escape without it getting too rough, but the wind def brought the hard back into hardcore 🥶 Totally worth it though!

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Congrats!! Very impressive.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jesse! This one was definitely a long-time bucket list hike for us, and it did not disappoint! ❤️

[@asucenarodriguez641]

You both guys are amazing. Congratulations on your Summit

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much Asucena! Shasta sure didn't want to make it easy for us, but looking back that is always what adds to the adventure!

[@mottopanukeiku7406]

Great footage, thanks for posting. Much respect for pushing through the wind and elevation. I am planning on doing this route in June ('23) over 2 days. Tons of snow this year and hoping for good weather.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Awesome! This is just such a fantastic climb -- you are going to love it. Wishing you all the best on it!! 💪❤️

[@larrywheeler9797]

Courageous! Amazing! Insanely beautiful! One of your best! I could have swore after the slide down I heard Adam say let’s do it again. This is definitely a ginormous basket of french fries moment for Elise. You guys are awesome! Blessings and thank you for sharing! Love you guys! ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Larry! And straight up the only thing I could stomach on the mountain was the massive bag of jelly beans I brought along - it must have been like 1500 calories of jelly bellies I went through. These mountains are going to give me diabetes! 😂 but sooo happy you enjoyed this one. It was TOUGH to film through all the elements but glad we got to tell the tale! ❤️- E

[@larrywheeler9797]

You definitely burned all that sugar from the jellybeans up on that mountain cutie and the photography had to be almost impossible at times for sure. I applaud your perseverance.👏👏👏

[@douglasfortune3307]

You guys are so Fing awesome. I hiked two mountains that did this same thing to me, MT. Evans and MT. Columbia. I commend you on your relentless determination. It can be tough. Again, i love your videos and keep up the hard work. I will be conquiring Mt. Massive this year along with many other badass hikes.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Douglas -- you are the king of 14ers!! Stoked that you're doing Mt. Massive -- that thing is almost as tall as Whitney. One of these days we have to spend a month or two in CO and start knocking off some of your black book of climbs! ❤️

[@robertharrison7975]

Another amazing accomplishment!! Insane, badass, crazy, or all the above you both are are amazing! I have to say I’m not an emotional person but I had a tear of joy in my eye when you made the summit! As I turn 50 in Oct. I’m looking for something epic to celebrate. This just might be the the ticket! As an avid hiker myself in WA, you both give me the inspiration I need to accomplish the things most people will never get the chance to. I just can’t thank you both enough! Your videos are truly inspiring! BTW, Adam didn’t have a pop tart snack spot???? Lol!!! You both are such humble people! What you do puts a whole new meaning on living life to the fullest! Live Hard Love Hard!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Robert this was the perfect message to read before going to bed -- it put a huge smile on both of our faces!! Really excited to think of you climbing Shasta for your 50th -- would definitely be an all-time badass way to celebrate. Adam did have a pop tart with him and the summit would have been a great place to eat it, but unfortunately our faces were so frozen above about 12,000 feet that we couldn't chew anything at all. Adam put a few jelly beans in his mouth but couldn't chew them even a little -- he just had to let them dissolve 🥶. But in the end, it just made the adventure that much more memorable. Thanks again for your kind words -- they really made us feel great. ❤️

[@FlyingConstantin]

nice to see you getting into mountaineering! I also started with hiking and now try to get better and better at more difficult climbs. Stay safe.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! That's exactly how we've done it too. We started just doing some hard hikes together 10 years ago, and now we're doing mountaineering and rock climbing and ultimately trying to prepare ourselves to tackle some of the world's hardest and most beautiful adventures. But of course also taking our time with it to learn the skills and gain the experience to do it safely! ❤️

[@FlyingConstantin]

​@@LiveHardxLoveHard very cool! I did my first 5000m peak last year. This year trying to do a 6000m peak. So see you on the summit of Everest in ~7 years?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It's a deal!!

[@SeattleFocusBlue]

Amazing! So glad you made it..... and in one day yet!! I used to live in Mt Shasta .... did the hike from Bunny Flat to Horse Camp where the stone building is. Mt Shasta ....so worth to hike on and enjoy time there. And so it is to live there. Thank you so much you put this together ... uplifting and incredibly enticing to consider to hike there again. Liked that it was good to see how to hike in crampons.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- what a lovely place to live! You must have enjoyed that a lot. We hope you will hike that route again, maybe even all the way to the top. Don't let that horrible wind that we encountered deter you. We didn't have much choice about the day we went because we had to go on the weekend, but if you have more days to choose from you can almost certainly get a day with better weather, which would be really joyous up there! ❤️

[@johndusheck6833]

WOW!!! What a great climb 👍👍👍😎

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks John! This one was a bucket list item for both of us, so it felt amazing to finally be able to do it. ❤️

[@vitor2650]

You two are amazing! I was up in the area last week hiking Crags trail to Castle Dome and the views of Mt Shasta from there were incredibly imposing.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

I'm stoked to go back and see that view! Really looking forward to hiking more in that area. --A

[@yosam5184]

Wow congratulations and thank you for the stunning views through your efforts. A M A Z I N G !

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much!! Views were unreal up there, and even though the camera never does it justice we’re still glad we got to bring you along :)

[@soulshine8531]

Wow awesome climb and video work!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- this was an all-time bucket list attempt for us for sure. Felt SO good to make it in a day!

[@solmillin]

You guys are unbelievable. God Bless :) ♥

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Sol, super happy you saw this one! Getting up Shasta in that crazy wind is something we will never, ever forget. God bless! ❤️

[@petr-podrouzek]

Fantastic !!!! Congratulations my friends :-)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Petr!! This one was a longtime dream for me -- so happy to have done it!! --E

[@darlafortner284]

Holy cow! Epic!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Darla -- Shasta is a beast! But really, really beautiful and definitely worth the effort. ❤️

[@lovelife07o7]

Wow, this has got to be one of my faves hikes you 2 have taken. I vacationed at a place in a cabin mountain (don't even remember the name) about 15-20 miles (I think it was) from Mt Shasta. We water tubed down the icey river and was so amazing! I always wondered what it'd be like at the actual mountain... now I know! Thanks guys for the wonderful adventures you take us on! Blessings and safety always 🙏

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Water tubing down that river sounds like such a blast! The whole area around Shasta is absolutely gorgeous. We loved that you got such incredible views of the mountain from all around town. Maybe one day you will get to go back and climb up it :) Thanks so much for all your support!

[@Colirae11]

Incredible!! You have nearly 27,000 of us as your hype people too 😊 That was an beautiful hike/climb, cannot believe those winds...wow!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aww we love the thought of you guys as our hype crew! Knowing you'd be watching this later and rooting for us definitely kept us going through the toughest parts. Thanks for all your encouragement ♥️

[@clarissachiquete6698]

wow amazing epic one more wow for you guys

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Clarissa! This was a true bucket list climb for both of us -- so happy to have done this one! ❤️

[@brennanworthy6043]

NICE! Great job you two.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Brennan! We were def proud of this one -- a bucket list item for sure! ❤️

[@swatim3361]

oh my god! As if you were listening to me,, I was looking for your video of climbing shasta only 2 days ago..here it is :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow that is perfect! Hope it gives you some useful beta and some good entertainment!! ❤️

[@dearmountains3431]

Great adventure guys! Really you can't believe it. I want to say ”Congratulation the success of this challenging”. And thanks for capturing it for me to watch.😉

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you very much! We're so glad that the footage turned out well and that we could share it with you -- knowing we're taking you guys along with us really keeps us motivated when things get tough! ❤️

[@julioduenas9427]

Wow you guys did it. Awesomeness.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Julio! That was one tough climb, but totally worth it!

[@matthewnguyen518]

Climbed Shasta 2 weeks ago. Idk what's with this season, but the wind has been absolutely insane. The wind gust was 80mph when I went, and little chunks of ice was pelting my face. Great job on the climb! Climbing Shasta, let alone in 1 day, is an really hard!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

OMG Matthew we had exactly the same thing! Fortunately it was really small chunks that didn't cut us or anything but they stung like crazy!! Huge congrats to you for summiting in those conditions -- what an awesome mountain it is!! ❤️

[@rajje56]

Mad respect 🙌

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Raj! This one was all about perseverance and waiting for the right weather window -- it all worked out, and other than the wind was a really fantastic experience. ❤️

[@ManivanAdventures]

You guys are seriously so bad ass! Killed it as usual. What a view up there! 🤙🏼

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks a lot -- yes the views from Shasta were nuts!!! We didn't even know going in that it had that kind of view, so it was a very happy surprise for us as well! ❤️

[@leonardorosas9963]

You both are amazing congratulations

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks much, Leonardo -- very kind of you! ❤️

[@6MTGirl]

You guys have out-amazing-ed yourselves! Shasta is such a unique mountain with its prominence and seeing the world 10,000 ft below is absolutely incredible. 😍 Glad the summit said yes to you and that you made it back safe and sound. 🙏 I just experienced the worst wind gusts of my life last month in an open field in Nebraska, I couldn't stand outside for more than 30 seconds at a time even while wearing every winter layer I own - and what you went through looked worse! I can't imagine what it took to summit, but so proud of you guys! ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Teddie! Yeah those wind gusts were fierce, but to be fair probably nowhere near as cold as Nebraska -- what were you doing out there? In any case, this is definitely a climb you will do at some point -- it's mostly about will power, which you have tons of!!

[@6MTGirl]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I just realized I never responsed to this! I was teaching a racing school in Nebraska (cars are my other love besides hiking!). It wasn't even that cold, about 40F, but the wind was blistering cold and strong. I love that you guys aren't letting me settle for average hikes! 😅 Shasta is definitely on my list! ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@6MTGirl Awewsome--you are so cool!!

[@andrewhikesandclimbs5470]

My wife and I attempted Avalanche Gulch and turned around in 2017. In 2021, we returned to try again, but it was a low snow year and Avalanche Gulch was melted out in June, so we successfully summited Via Clear Creek Route. We did have fun on Clear Creek, but we still want to go up Avalanche Gulch. I am hoping we might find the time to attempt it this year. I was looking at videos for Shasta and ended up on your channel. I've now subscribed and watched quite a few of your videos, they are great, and I think I'll keep watching. Thanks for letting me come along with you on your adventures. :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Andrew that's awesome that you did Shasta with your wife! We love seeing couples out there doing really hard things together. So happy you're enjoying these adventures, and hope maybe they'll inspire a few interesting ideas for the two of you!! ❤

[@DaliaTutoring]

That looked rough! Great job getting through and getting good footage too!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Dalia -- it really was rough in that wind, which made us worried about the footage, but so glad that it turned out well! ❤️

[@rezzer7918]

Good job! Congratulations!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! This was a tough one with those crazy winds at the top, but we have nothing but great memories of it! ❤️

[@randyhasselaar4697]

WOW.! My Adrenaline is Jacked just from watching this Vid.! You Kats Totally Crushed it up there.! Absolutely Amazing footage.! Thanks 🙏 for sharing.! Happy Trails.!🏔☀🥾🌬🤙

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks a lot, Randy -- really happy you dug the footage because that was our biggest worry. Being so cold and windy it was much harder to operate the cameras that usual, but stoked that it all turned out well! ❤️

[@LeMortso]

We live in the video you shot! Right below Castle Crags. I’m 70 now and climbing Shasta is just a dream for me, so Thanks for the preview and Wow… you guys must be in APEX shape to do it in one day! Good Going and Thanks!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh, good for you! We have always wanted to live in or near a beautiful national or state park, and you are actually doing it! So happy to take you virtually up to the top of Shasta, and hopefully will do it again this summer via a different route. We absolutely love the area, and will be going fully mobile at the end of June so we can spend as much time as we want anywhere in California that we like. So excited for it! ❤️

[@occasm]

Holy Sh#t, now that's Mountaineering! Crazy cool and epic trip!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks Michael! It was a wild climb for sure and a struggle from start to .... the glissade (that part was just pure joy!) 😊

[@angelwalker3260]

You guys are badass! lol that was amazing.xx❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Shasta!!! So glad you saw this one -- it is without question one of the summits we're most proud of, because getting through that wind was no joke. It's really an incredible mountain -- so much beauty and challenge. We'll never forget it. ❤️

[@angelwalker3260]

@@LiveHardxLoveHardIt was beautiful! And I hate wind! I can't even imagine up there! ❤️

[@adventureawaits5003]

You guys are champions keep pushing the limits my friends

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks much for the encouragement, and we will most definitely keep pushing -- lots of big plans for the summer!! 💪❤️

[@billharrison2503]

Awesome Guys! You totally rocked this trip, thanks for taking us along...

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bill -- just glad that one falling rock didn't rock us!! Ya we definitely felt like we handled this climb confidently, and glad the footage turned out watchable!

[@billharrison2503]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard always watchable, you guys make them so watchable, I was a tad worried about Adam there, never saw him look so whipped!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@billharrison2503 Ya Bill you're not wrong -- anything over about 12,000 feet really takes it out of me. But not to worry -- we always take a few days to acclimatize before these really big ones, so even though I was tired I never got altitude sick. Plus E brought jelly beans, so there was back up just in case of emergency! --A

[@billharrison2503]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I've got to wonder? Are you continuing north? Or heading back to SoCal, We're heading up to Yellowstone again next week...

[@johnganshow5536]

Congratulations!!! I was on top of Mt Humphrey's near where I live in AZ, 12,633 feet. Couldn't stand up on top because of the wind, so I know the feeling. Thank you...

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh man, yeah that 85 mph wind is enough to knock a human over. Def could not stay up there for long. We still gotta check out Humphreys!

[@pinajorge1]

Well done guys congratulations

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jorge! We'd been wanting to do this climb for years, and it felt SO good to finally get up there. What a mountain! ❤️