Climbing One of America's Deadliest Mountains-Solo (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

[@SUVRVing]

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[@Marauder1]

mount shasta would cool lot of creepy stories on the mountain !!

[@SUVRVing]

@@Marauder1 It's a great mountain and a fun climb!

[@timothysexton1532]

KZbin needs a "wow" button. Incredible, Tristan! Glad you stayed safe.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Timothy!

[@richardlee9207]

Definitely, but but but on the way up Tristan was like (waving with his hands) 'I will going this way to the left then climb up to the ridge ...' and the camera showed pit black, and a few seconds later a vertical cliff that drop straight down to nowhere... Lol. but I love it! Thanks for taking us along. 👍👏👏👏 WOW!

[@norsefalconer]

People can say what they will, right/wrong, about KZbin (speach suppression, shadow banning, etc). But, it's allowed you, Tristan, to turn your passion into an income, and were are truly blessed as a result. Thank you for sharing your adventures. 17:39 Truly Spectacular.

[@oceandrew]

I gotta tell ya that the ridge walk is what puckered me right up. Walking a narrow ledge with 1000s of feet down either side with gusty winds was enough for me to cry "Uncle"! The up close views of those ice covered outcrops leading to the summit were superb.

[@bowrudder899]

My mom did it twice in the 40’s and the 50’s. New respect for mom.

[@shesouthere1394]

Absolutely magical- my favorite part was the shadow of the mountain, I've never seen anything like it. It was all like a "WOW" moment as a viewer, so I can only imagine how you felt. Thank you for sharing your amazing climb!

[@debbiejohnson5550]

I think this was one of the most scariest climbs I watched from you, mainly because it was dark and ice covered. The sunrise was beautiful along with the views. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

Incredible. Definitely one I want to work towards. I loved the shot of the shadow.

[@masonstruckadventure9368]

Dude that mt. Hood Shadow that's beyond epic. Love your content. Be safe

[@starrmcnally3032]

I bet this would be a wonderful climb with a full moon! Glad you made it safely! Amazing sunrise! Thank you for sharing!

[@SUVRVing]

That'd be awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

The shadow of Mt Hood! There are no words! You are mighty brave and so lucky as well! Things can go wrong, even for the most experienced of climbers. And to not have anyone there at all to help you if something did go awry. Especially in the dark! The wow factor of this video is off the charts!

[@mkkrafts9261]

My favorite part was the summit. I love your sense of humor! Congrats on 100,000. I still say you are very underappreciated! Can't wait for your next adventure!

[@PacificCrestTrail12]

Great video. I have climbed Hood 4 times and have started at 2am usually. The snow is still firm and sunrise comes on the way up resulting in more views and I think safer route finding. I know how great it feels to have the summit to yourself. My son and I had that on Whitney. Most folks bring ropes , ice axe, crampons, and others. I saw that a 63 year old slipped and died the same month you climbed this year. Falling into Devils Kitchen. So have fun but take Mt. Hoods risks seriously and go prepared.

[@saginawdan]

Mount Hood's Shadow....awesome! Thanks Tristan! 🌲🌲🌲

[@DonnaBMacK]

All of it was amazing. Love your video style, inserting map points, always interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@zant.4852]

I married a Portlander with deep roots in the area, and he told me tales of a relative's boyfriend disappearing into the fumarole. He had climbed it as a new Reed College student, a ritual for incoming freshmen. Mt. Hood (Wy'east) looks far more friendly than she is, and climbing her in the dark is the only safe way to do so, counterintuitively. Great vlog!

[@davidkuhns8389]

OK, I watched this one from start to finish, without skipping ahead, at all. That is my highest praise. I climbed Hood in May 1968. I am always surprised by how much it has changed. It is far harder, now. The Pearly Gates were largely full of snow, back then. We did rope up at the Hogsback, however. Great climb; great video.

[@33Jenesis]

Mt Hood is indeed unpredictable. When everything goes perfectly, it isn’t a hard summit. But, when something is dicey, it is deadly.

[@jorjastonej]

Very cool steamy mountain climb. The sunrise, Mt. Hood’s shadow. Awesome.

[@tolson57]

Tristan, I believe that peak you identified at 15:17 as St. Helens is actually Mt. Rainier. St. Helens is a little more west, closer, and flatter.

[@JohnDuzzi]

Climbing a vertical mile in four hours up to 11,000ft in the dark in freezing weather over glacier snow by yourself. Extremely extremely dangerous! I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, you are the King of the Hill.

[@roger80303]

The sound effect for your summit photo was hilarious. And I couldn't help but shout "oh hell no!" watching you tightrope the ridge on the way down.

[@alexwyler4570]

maybe mentioned the mountain is also called Wy'East? Hood was a guy that never came to Oregon.Loved the video! well done as always.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Tristan your Dad would be so proud of you and if you believe in an afterlife he IS proud of you! That was amazing! Have you climbed all the western American volcanos now? Hope so! Thank you for filming it!❤️😀🇺🇸🌏🚙

[@sharondavis8003]

You are a BRAVE soul to tackle this or any other mountain. Love to watch you hike & climb so stay safe. 😎🏔🏔

[@essieessie5399]

Wow, coming down the mountain walking on the spine was the scariest thing I've ever seen. Thanks for taking us with you, because I will NEVER, ever do that hike. It was beautiful!!

[@RicG.]

I have a similar spirit of travel and adventure as you. However, there's one slight difference. You successfully climb Mt. Hood in the dark and have a sense of accomplishment. Meanwhile, I successfully climb the stairs to my second floor apartment in the dark and feel good about that. 🤪 😅 🤪

[@DebZaragoza]

I'm with you on that! 🤣

[@isabelleschultz4992]

Me too!

[@Adventuresandechoes]

Hiking just becomes so enjoyable that you don't even think about the excersise, so don't feel bad about that 😄😉

[@1958zed]

"Yeah...14,000 feet. It's just a hike." Riiiigggghhhhhttttt. I am in awe, Tristan. Every time I watch your videos, I'm struck by your physical abilities and stamina. You make everything look so easy. Maybe it's careful video editing, but I don't think I've ever seen you break a sweat or gasp for air at elevation on any of your adventures. (I was sucking wind at 6,000 feet recently at Kings Canyon on relatively short walks. Guess I need to practice more.) Anyways, congrats on the summit and thanks for taking us old geezers along!

[@phyllisbonner8900]

I pray for your safety on these kind of hikes. The shadow of the mountain was awesome.

[@Fertig960]

Really enjoyed your journey, thanks for sharing! The mountain to the immediate left of Adams is actually Mt. Rainier, with St. Helens being further left of those two.

[@suefreivald7031]

I am always happy to be watching the video, because then I know you are back safe! And am so grateful to be able to "go" on the adventure with you. As a wife and mom, I especially honor your lady wife! Keep on keeping on!

[@ajwright16]

I climbed Mt Hood forever ago, and we started around midnight, along with a gazillion other climbers, so I can’t believe you had the summit to yourself. Congratulations!

[@stevenmetcalfe5152]

Another GREAT! video Tristan, i'me so pleased your now beginning to gain the recognition you deserve, you put so much effort into your travels. Keep them coming, Steve from the U/K.

[@annieyahu676]

Great Video!! Thanks for Sharing the Adventure!! ❤ can't wait to be able to start getting out in nature again!

[@hicksadventures256]

What a glorious sunrise!

[@donnamanitu8673]

Thank you for taking somewhere I will never visit. I am scared of heights and some of your scenes I had to close my eyes !

[@johnvirgilwilliammccoy2332]

Hey. Have been meaning to ask you. I know night time is your time. But could you once in awhile, show the night sky. Especially when you are on one of your, very far off "the path" areas. Where there wouldn't be any light pollution.

[@bigbranch1]

That ridge...oh boy...really enjoyed this...A++

[@petem6846]

Interesting video. Amazed you did it solo. Lost a friend in the last 90s on the mountain who hiked it in a group--RIP Rick.

[@josepha.freivaldsr.9636]

Just Incredible. No words can be enough.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I want to say you continue to out do yourself...but that like rating ...I think you bring such a wide and varied experience with your videos. And I enjoy them all. I've worked ski areas and the Mountain at night has always been intense! Full moon a pair of boards and a empty hill... Such outstanding scenes!! Thank you!! Well done again Tristan!

[@hikeNbikeCK]

Another great one. Possibly one of my fav videos so far. I love your content.

[@1whiteraven]

Love this video. This is my neighborhood Mt. I've hiked most of its trails. Tristan is right, it's beautiful

[@jimlidgard8295]

Well done! That sunrise !!

[@imjoshellis]

"I'm no protractor" had me rolling

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@bertkelly7650]

You made it! In the dark! That'd be a good way to climb if you're afraid of heights. Thanks for the ride!

[@frstesiste7670]

Awesome video! I stayed one night at Timberline Lodge in mid/late June years ago and heard there were several groups going to the top the next morning. Figured I could just start an hour or two later and move much faster alone. Then see were they were going on the difficult parts. I was thruhiking the PCT that year and acclimated to height, in excellent shape and used to hiking on snow, but I had only sneakers and an ice axe (not even micro spikes) so decided against it. Regretted it (a bit) at the time, but after seeing this video it looks like a good decision.

[@Rexodus014]

Having lived most of my time in Central Washington and for 5 years on the Central Oregon Coast ... I have seen Mt. Hood many times from many angles ... from the highways, that is. Your camera tour of your climb has given me a whole new perception of just how big and majestic Mt. Hood really is. Climbing along those crests in dark ... prompts me to wonder if you were ever in a traveling circus as a high-wire performer! ( Just kidding, but Wow...! )

[@kazkazimierz1742]

I climbed Mt Adams in 2004 when I was 60. Piece of cake.

[@RicG.]

That's such an awesome, beautiful view of the dawning horizon from the top of the peak! Congrats on a successful climb! 👍 😎

[@suv629]

Just Amazing! Thanks for taking us along 🙂

[@helenvwalker7919]

How do you know where the path is when it's dark and it's covered in snow? Loved the view when the sun started to come up?

[@SUVRVing]

I followed the GPS track that is downloaded to my phone. Thanks for watching!

[@nancyr45]

I am happy you made it safely back down waooo what an experience and beautiful sunrise

[@bigmac3006]

Excellent Excellent video and adventure!

[@sgtrock2821]

I used to unload lumber in Madras and run across 26 to Portland. Beautiful drive and area.

[@jangreen5549]

Congratulations, Tristan! Well done!

[@gp4708]

Glad this was your last, challenging hike. I don't think my heart could take any more..😳😳. If I didn't have confidence in your thoughtful approach to these challenges, I would have to scold you! "Pearly gates" 😳😳😳. Thanks Tristan. and continue to stay safe.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Scary. Esp coming down... my favorite view: Mt Hood Shadow. Thanks for sharing...

[@JRZGRL55]

Agree with Timothy - just wow!! At night solo is a whole different level of courage & expertise. And filming along the way - what a treat to share this experience with you. Thank you SO much!

[@denisewilliams9304]

Excellent video! I enjoyed the sunrise and the views around the mountain, especially Portland. 😃

[@JazzBanjo]

Beautiful hike man! You had crazy good weather with clear skies. Awesome!

[@SUVRVing]

I'd been watching the weather for weeks to find a good window!

[@marianfrances4959]

Amazing view from the summit! Awesome climb. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍🥇😏🇨🇦

[@terririggle6106]

Words fail me! Tristan, your video was spectacular! It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!!!

[@sarahkrick8667]

This was such a great video. Thank you. I've spent my life living in the foothills of this beautiful mountain, camping and hiking on her. We say she eats people and I'm glad she didn't eat you. There have been so many deaths up there I've never been inclined to try it. Im so glad you gave me such an intimate view of the experience. Thanks.

[@brigittewalden490]

Wow so cool to see you climb Mt. Hood. We live about an hour away so we are incredibly lucky to see this gorgeous mountain every day and going up to Timberline is as far as we go so it was awesome and beautiful to see your climb. Glad you enjoyed the climb and came down safe and sound !!

[@1717jbs]

Missed this one! Doing it today. Shadow of the mountain was epic! Thanks.

[@Tbpker22]

Wonderful accomplishment! You have successfully triggered my sense of acrophobia by this video. But it is still dangerous doing this solo, you made me shiver with fear at times!

[@rosalieb7909]

I knew of Mt Hood as a ski racing training site. You have definitely given me a new view!

[@AprilRoseNW]

That was great . After living and playing in the shadow of Mt. Hood most of my 70 years that was by far the most close up and personal view I’ve had . I thoroughly enjoyed it . Thank you .

[@juelettefadness7344]

I'm a sixty year resident of Portland, so loved seeing the night view of the city from Mt Hood. Great video. Thanks

[@richardb.7054]

I enjoyed this one, definitely one of my favorites you've shared with us. That hike would have completely whipped me, but wow, what a view, and even more awesome at sunrise.

[@gregoryfoster8179]

I lived in CO a few years and climbed a couple of non-technical 13 & 14ers. Climbed Pikes Peak in Jan. once but didn't summit. Was brutal. Now I only summit via auto. Lol. CO whitewater is another story; that's what I lived for.

[@storeytwinb]

That was amazing!!! So thankful you made the climb safely ❤

[@bradfordleroy3527]

Great video Tristan. This climb is one right in my backyard. Having never done it, I loved watching your climb.

[@FireFighter1512]

Awesome seeing the steam rise from the mountain, near all that ice. Thanks for sharing...........

[@reggiebald2830]

Thanks Tristan. Seen Mt Hood many times, but as usual you offer us a unique view of not just the mountain, but the surroundings, too. The Mt. Hood sunrise shadow (worthy of being framed) literally dropped my jaw! I had to consciously close my mouth!!! Thanks again ~

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

Thanks I no longer can climb so thanks for taking me along made me cry with happy tears

[@ModernDayPilgrim]

Really enjoyed this video! Beautiful summit. Thanks for sharing! 💯🙌🏼

[@nunofurbznes2799]

I just discovered this guy and have been binge watching. He stresses me out sometimes, but also I appreciate being able to see areas I could/would never get to. I really like the style of content creation and his intelligence. SUBSCRIBED!

[@jennicasalyards6277]

Wow! To see it volcanically active was so very cool. My husband is from Portland and he was surprised!

[@mortalclown3812]

Cracking up at being at the wrong parking lot. 😂 One of the biggest treks of his life ahead, but first things first, bro. Props for the great feat of climbing and Godspeed on your future treks.

[@jenkay23]

Tristann: Let me know what you think. Me: I think this is the scariest climb we’ve seen you do .. Great job and glad you made it up there safely and had a great time.

[@wildzenventures]

Very cool to watch! I actually got an opportunity to climb this Mtn. back in June 2009, it was amazing! I was with a group and we had a guide, but seeing that sunrise from the top was the best experience. Happy you made it safely 😁

[@robwilliams287]

what an awesome view and beautiful sunrise.

[@staciamwalrus]

I used to work at Timberline & had a coworker die falling from the north face (the Argentinian gent in 2002). I was so nervous for you when you reached that last ridge!

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, people definitely die on the mountain, but I felt that it was all relatively low-risk due to the excellent conditions (which I'd been monitoring and waiting for). Thanks for watching, Staci.

[@jerryhouck2708]

I was on Hood at Illumination saddle when Helens blew. The day was clear but hazy and we (a climbing class field trip out of U of O) had a pretty good view.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Congrats Tristan. Thanks for taking us along.

[@mattfroeming640]

Awesome! This is one of your coolest videos yet (no pun intended). P.S. I climbed Ferns Nipple in Capitol Reef after watching your video. Super fun hike! Thanks for making videos of all your adventures. I look forward to your next one.

[@marilynpodoll3278]

favorite part...the shadow of the mountain. Great video. Thanks.

[@memeking5376]

Nice climb! Spent 2 weeks there in the Nat'l Forest back in the summer of '88. Only left a couple of times to make supply runs. Lots of blueberries and bears in The Gorge. Thanks for the memories.

[@JamesJReid]

Bravo! thank you for showing me sunrise on mt hood

[@Thedoodahman_]

I hiked up from the top of Palmer to the center cone one morning randomly, the ride down was great, way steeper than I thought

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Good memories are being created for your recliner years. In the Cascades my best memories are trips with my grandpa and dad in the 3 sisters wilderness. I've also been on Adam's, Hood and Shasta. My Hood story involved,,,being 17 and being ill prepared and ill equipped,,,mainly because of the invincibility that is a common belief at 17,, yet somehow,,my best buddy and I summited. 40 plus years later the thought of what we stupidly did makes me shiver in fear. I think weed was somehow involved too. Thanks.. brought back some interesting memories. One of my major regrets was a fail on Rainier. Sat 2 days at camp Muir in a storm and gave up and went home. Failed on Shasta too,,turned back at around 12,500 in a lightning storm,,or more aptly,,because of a lightning storm. The other time lightning won was on the San Francisco peaks out of Flag.

[@wildeescape]

Thanks for sharing, that was just beautiful views.

[@haoenterprise7773]

Besides that "Yay!" sound effect at the top of the Hood, I'd rather see at least 2 thumbs up animated. Great job, Tristan!

[@brianwofford3831]

Wow, that Ridge. Wow! Nice videography! Thanks for filming.

[@mobile_noble4026]

That steam is crazy cool!

[@michaelsearing8369]

Awesome indeed! That's probably Mt Rainier you can see to the left of Adams. St Helens is further west and flatter (and obscured by haze in your video).

[@jibsandjumpers]

One of my favorite experiences was snowboarding on a volcano glacier in the middle of summer. Thanks for that, Mt Hood!

[@rickdalbey6009]

Thanks for the video! I climbed the mountain in 1984 in April and it was overcast the whole way. There was really no view from the top. I was nauseated from the sulphur, lack of sleep and exertion. I was very glad to be off the mountain. Since then I have skied mt. Hood hundreds of times, starting up on the glacier at Mt. Hood Meadows. It is an incredibly beautiful mountain, especially if you have visibility and are on skis.