Dhaulagiri

An Ecuadorian mountaineer balances friendship, love, and luck in his quest to climb a new route on one of the tallest and most dangerous mountains in the world. Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena is an Ecuadorian mountain guide and rising star in alpine climbing whose dream is to climb the first ascent of a new route on Mount Everest. He teams up with Cory Richards, a National Geographic photographer and the first American to climb an 8,000-meter peak in winter, and they attempt a never-before-tried climb on the north face of Everest.
Though they fail on their first attempt, they vow to return the following season. However, due to the global pandemic, the North side of Everest remains closed, so the ambitious duo turns their attention to a futuristic new route on Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in the world. This route, however, looks far harder and more avalanche-prone than Everest,
demanding that they team up with a third climber.
They choose the Ecuadorian climber Carla Perez, the first woman ever to successfully summit Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen in a single year. When the risk of death on Dhaulagiri stresses the team to a breaking point, the climbers are forced to confront the question of why they climb-and why it’s all worth it.

[@dominicscheuring5256]

One of the best big mountain films out there -- it's important to highlight the stories where turning around was the right decision.

[@abhinavsinha2104]

32:27 one of the best lines - "give me one reason to go up, and i will ignore thousand reasons to go down."

[@camilocarrillo2132]

his only reason was to open new routes. Walking deadly slabs at 8000 just because doesnt really offer a lot of motivation.

[@joshharris2509]

Unbelievable, there were no videos of climbing dhaulagiri till now!!! Awesome cinematoghraphy!!

[@MrCollewet]

what of course there were

[@billypilgrim1]

For real, thumbs up to the cameraman; he followed them up to camp 2 and still flew his drone to keep track of them. How can a drone even fly that high with air so thin?

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@MrCollewet I'm pretty sure Josh obviously meant there are no other full length, professionally shot videos like this, not that there isn't any other footage at all.

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

​@@billypilgrim1I wondered the same thing about the drone.

[@168rauls]

​@@MUFFINHEAD1985check DJI drones on everest, they flew one on the summit. Its reaaly insane what they have achieved with their machines

[@ironbutterfly6835]

Amazing video! Completely different perspective! Totally moral ethics and true relationships and unselfishness. True heroes for all with dreams of summiting. Topo listened to the mounting and his love for Carla. It saved both their lives. Totally real humans! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rameshvlogs3640]

I grew up in a village near this mountain. I usually wake up and sleep looking at this mountain every day. After watching this video today I am very happy from my soul. Thank you very much to your team for such a wonderful real story of mountain climbing.

[@beneleonhard7915]

one of the most impressive footage on a climbing expedition. Clearly a different approach and much more observant than trying to produce a certain content. Congratulations to all participants for the very mature decision making and preparedness to learn. Hats off to Cory for being authentic and taking a very difficult decision. I hope he sees it as one of his greatest aventures to meet himself out there in the very moment and not blindly following a plan made in the past. All climbers shown here are very accomplished in every sense of the word.

[@lornesabo7306]

definitely one of the best mountain climbing stories I have heard. Really appreciate the struggles, emotionally and physically they went through , listening to there conversations and emotions brought up was enlightening. Topo and Carla show the fine balance of what it takes to accomplish a climb of this magnitude and when Topo decided to turn around and go back to Carla is heartwarming and shows....the mountain will still be there, and Carla is more important than an all out effort that may have seen him reach the top.

[@seanheany444]

Check out Meru by Jimmy Chin.

[@davesmith5656]

A climber-induced avalanche would likely have killed them both.

[@fmtien]

@@nyrbsamoht if that’s what you took away from the video, you completely missed the point. It wasn’t a failed attempt. Had Topo continued onward, he would most likely have died in an avalanche. As a guide, Topo read the conditions correctly as the other team ended up getting caught in an avalanche and they were fortunate to make it out alive.

[@gammabyte5918]

It's all fake dude, or who do think runs the drone shoots. There is a whole crew fabricating this flick.

[@lornesabo7306]

@@gammabyte5918 entertaining all the same!

[@iredefined26]

hats off to camera guy..one of the best cinematography.

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

Great content! Thank You... My father, born in 1938, a mountain guide and ski teacher, always told me: coming down the mountain to tell the story, is more important than being on the peak! You always go and stay together (if not alone 🙂), the slowest walks in front, so he's not stressed and able to enjoy himself, like the rest of the team! If You see somebody that needs help, stop what you are doing, and help! Your video shows this kind of humbleness, team spirit, and responsibility (for everybody) !! Just like in the movie "14 Peaks"! Keep pushing this message, please! best wishes, good weather, and health to you all!

[@FinnishLapphund]

As they say, the peak will still be there if you come back another year. I've always felt that reaching a peak, but not coming down alive, is a bit like being in the lead halfway through a marathon.

[@albertawheat6832]

@@FinnishLapphund " Reaching the top was never my main goal...Getting back to base camp alive was," ~ Reinhold Messner ~

[@senorkapowssite]

Takes a lot of courage to have the guts to abandon something as big as this, not just push on for the sake of not disappointing others. So much respect to you Cory Richards. Great story and well done to Carla and Esteban.

[@cls9474]

I hope that Carla and Topo stay together and safe. Being able to share love in this environment is the best gift that can happen to you.

[@anitaheart]

What a beautifully balanced couple Topo and Carla are. God bless them with much love, health, happiness, and new adventures. ❤

[@jairozamora608]

The opening shot gives you a sense of high these mountains are 😵‍💫

[@diegocardenasec]

Soy ecuatoriano y esto orgullo de esta gran pareja, gracias por todo lo que representan. Son ICREÍBLES !!!

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

What a beautiful couple! Incredible life.

[@Kishykat]

The clarity of this video and the music, atmosphere and beautiful sweeps of views you can almost feel like you there. I guess I'm an armchair climber but perhaps in another lifetime I could experience this up close and personal. Until then I'll keep watching all these beautiful Eddie Bauer expedition videos of these amazing people doing something they love and lets us go along with them

[@Georgeanne17]

That mountain is majestic. So true that a mountain will bring out the worse or the best in people. At 29:58s it looks like Heaven. Carla encouraging her partner to keep going up and to shine is just amazing! The smart ones know when to stop. The victory is always LIFE! All the best to Topo and Carla. ✨💛

[@whistlepig]

A beautiful movie that captures the emotional roller coaster of climbing big mountains. You can't help but to feel their struggles and the love and trust shared between them.

[@ryankushner5162]

By far the most dangerous and difficult 8000 meter peak I've ever tried. Smart decision making. Conditions look worse that year than in 2018 which were still super dangerous not to mention they had to deal with COVID. Great attempt by the awesome and inspiring couple!

[@dasburke]

covid wasn't in 2018... nice bullshit story

[@TheRealTaco]

@@dasburke nice reading comprehension

[@ruminmusic]

The quality of production is breathtaking and so is the content. I'm just in awe of mountaineers, endurance runners and athletes, these guys/gals train to constantly expand human limits and pushing right on the edge of being a pioneer or a death statistic. Salute to these super humans!

[@suzanneconner8056]

One of my most favorite videos! Love their positive energies and respect for each other.❤

[@jimrob27]

"she's one of the strongest FEMALE climbers out there". SHEUUUTT! if she climbed everest and k2 without oxygen...she's one of the strongest CLIMBERS out there!

[@karizmaone]

This. 100000000000%

[@shawnmosleh2363]

Yea....that's a bad ass bitch

[@denisepaulsenful]

Exactly - I hate the qualification. The fact she pisses sitting down should makes no diff

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

@@denisepaulsenful I piss sitting down and I'm an alpha male! I like it!

[@aaronwalker8847]

For a fact. When you exclude the sherpas and the high altitude porters. She is for a fact one of the strongest climbers in the world. They have a bit of a advantage, because of hard upbringing in a harsh , high climate, but you cant exclude the sherpas and porters on account of that. Them dudes are champions in the mountains.

[@metacum]

The best people with the best attitude and mindset. Fantastic film, thank you! 🙏🙌

[@craigparrott305]

Topo and Carla, you are both an inspiration, not only as climbers, but as a couple. Watching you both has been such a joy and we wish you safety and success in all that you do! ❤

[@user-ux6jb1kp7d]

Спасибо!!! Крутое кино!

[@lukemaunder4839]

incredible that a happy ending can still feel so open ended, we are so driven by the goals we set for ourselves, whether realistic or incredibly risky. humans are wild, capable of so much

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

Fantastic viewing; witnessing; feeling. What a production. But more than this is the bond between them. The words Carla gives Topo in order to shine. No matter the outcome, it is the belief and love they share. What a couple. Incredible journey.

[@ianb1850]

A very raw, realistic insight into climbing these big peaks. It aint all smiles and summits...Thanks for the video.

[@airgaborpara3824]

This video should be seen by all the pilots who are planning to climb over 7000meters. This couple respect so much the life what given. Many of climbers just driven by a huge ego, me, myself and I.

[@paulgrey8028]

Turning around while high on the mountain would be incredibly difficult for a highly motivated climber like 'Topo', yet it was absolutely the wise decision. No summit is worth permanent injury or worse. Live to climb another day. Well done to all climbers.

[@ilipika4105]

may be, showing hiccups and out of the plan and view and making decisions, expressing happiness, sadness, anxieties and worries is even more inspiring and enlightening, than showing success. Salute, and thank you.

[@jlg395]

Eddie Bauer really surprises me with their content. Growing up, I only knew them from the Ford Explorer tie in, but it's great to discover that they're serious about climbing.

[@readdeeply9278]

Topo and Carla were very wise to stop. I'm always amazed at what it truly takes to climb a dangerous mountain. The training is physical, spiritual, mental, psychological; it seems to encompass one's whole being. If the mountain is approached without the proper respect, that mountain will eat you. To climb a mountain you have to learn to put sadness in your pocket, and save it for another time. When sadness overtakes a climber or a camp, it saps the very spirit that is required to summit. It is very difficult to put one's humanity aside, however temporarily, with the understanding that you will have to be okay with stepping over the dead, as on Everest. But I think climbers feel that anyway, I think every mountain stays in the climber's mind, and so the trepidation and dread are carried with. I think it takes great spirit, great heart and great endurance of faith to climb these mountains. I wish all climbers good health and proper preparation; without our climbers we would not know what the top of the world looks like, and we who sit riveted, watching vicariously, would never know the mountain at all. Blessings 💞

[@aleksanadolski]

A beautiful doc. Inspiring people. So wonderful to see so much love, support and grounding. Stay safe and do what makes you feel alive

[@holyworrier]

Wonderful piece of work. How nice to be introduced to Carla and Topo.

[@trailerparkart2429]

I truly look up to Carla. She’s accomplished so much in her life. “Breathtaking” Is one of my fave K-2 docs to date.

[@FlecheDeFer]

What happened to Cory is really moving: for that kind of stuff, if you lose it, you lose it, and there is no coming back. Here we see it as it happens. Being able to recognize it, admit it, is very difficult. At my level, I had the same experience. One day I lost it for big mountains climbing, and that was final. I just moved to other things.

[@nyrbsamoht]

What actually did happen with Cory? so much effort, money and planning go into doing a new route on any big mountain. they had everything setup for that particular route - and then Cory just bails on poor old Topo without even trying the route. He doesnt even help them move base camp I would have been pissed

[@silentone6411]

some people cant handle it , dude got emotional over a head cold and flaked out

[@FlecheDeFer]

@@silentone6411 If this is ironic, lol. If it is not... then you've probably never climbed anything.

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@silentone6411 Did you not watch the video or something? He had a mixed episode, a combination of mania and depression triggered by his bipolar disorder, you could read one of the articles about it in like 2 minutes if you took the time. He's been very open and honest about it since then. There's no "getting emotional" about serious mental illness. This dude was the first and only American to summit an 8000m peak in winter, it's ridiculous to even suggest that he "got emotional and flaked". If he had gone up there he almost certainly would have gotten himself and Topo killed, the talk about him "only feeling excited because he might die" is him in a seriously dangerous manic state, what happened to him is terrifying, he'd not experienced an episode in years. Imagine if it happened when they were up near the summit instead of at the base, poor Topo would have found himself in a living nightmare.

[@nuntana2]

@@Nightwishmaster Indeed. A simple head cold, while typically a hindrance to most people, can be a nightmare for someone with a mood or personality disorder, accentuating the worst of their condition and bringing on unquenchable feelings of dread etc. Put that together with this high pressure scenario--the expedition would mean little now--and it becomes clearer to see why he would have bailed.

[@Achardfull]

Nice documentary ! Thanks 👍

[@scrubjay93]

Carla is a mountain of courage, strength, and wisdom. I am in awe of her.

[@ClaudiuFabianMilea]

Wonderful. Turning back is always an option! Great advice!

[@DrSixpack1]

Very well made documentary about climbing!

[@farmercologistc7039]

Loved loved loved this. More videos like this one please Eddie. Topo and Carla are absolute beasts.x Topo Adrian Carla Stefi There's your team. 2023 Go get that new route on the Chinese side!

[@srikoo1976]

Never seen Dhaulagiri upclose.Great mountain expedition with wonderful visuals.Thank you team

[@Robert-et3pi]

This was unexpectly good. Thank you for posting this.

[@santiagobuitron6098]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing. I feel proud as a Ecuadorian to see how Carla and Topo represent mountanering with perseverance, responsability and good energy.

[@jodypowell7052]

Me encanta mucho. Even as an outsider looking in, I have nothing but respect for your journeys and the love of nature and challenging yourselves. I say I love it because I'm excited that people like you are still with us on earth. I feel your pain as well for not succeeding in your original goal. But, with every step you took, you conquered a goal that many won't attain. Much love to you folks and thanks for showing the world how to reach for your dreams and that it okay too step back when you know your dreams can't be fulfilled if you're not alive to realize them. I appreciated your courage to do what you did, and even more so, to realize that you can lose the the motivation and will, if you lose the one you're meant to do it with. Te amo mucho para todo.

[@CXD3]

Al Ecuador le hace grande su gente...qué orgullo! Son ejemplo de vida!🟡🔵🔴

[@jorgesalazar3091]

Hermoso documental Carlita y Topo, parabens y que Dios les bendiga

[@14erfinisher52]

WOW! Topo and Carla are such a dynamic Team. Excellent footage, glad you both made it out safely. Bravo & Happy Trails!

[@DavyDavy84]

Sonrisas que sólo la montaña regala! Topo y Carla, que gran inspiración! La montaña no se va...

[@hugodoucet2872]

Best movie i have EVER watched!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

Sitting in Australian heatwave in my underpants dripping sweat taking cold showers every hour and not needing a towel while watching mountain climbing is def my new thing.

[@marchanselman]

OMG the drama...Looks like you should have had skis. Thank goodness Adrian and Emily are there to narrate for us! No justification needed. The line is still there Topo, don't forget.

[@dashdotdot]

I love watching these things, because I know I'm never ever ever going to be there myself. Not fit enough, not rich enough, not brave enough. Thanks for the footage - some incredible shots here.

[@dustindcosta]

This is a very powerful message you bring to us, truly inspiring. Lots of love & happiness to you guys. May all your dreams come true ❤️

[@krishiloksewadarpan1341]

What an incredible documentry.Loved it.

[@jasonlavere5071]

Really loved this story. A lot can be learned. A lot of highs and lows in this story. At the end of the day, you have to trust your instincts and not be greedy. It's always better to live another day than to make a bad decision and not ever climb again. I have so much respect for mountain climbers!

[@d-railg4302]

Great documentary. Good luck Topo and Carla!

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

What a great movie. It's impressive to think of the work that went into filming that despite the trials and tribulations going on. Top notch.

[@SnufkinTheNomad]

The first drone shot is absolutely fantastic. Great story, amazing!

[@robertjaros3952]

That is Peter´s Hamor Camp on Dhaulagiri. They found the new route there. I don´t know why they are using this shot and they didn´t mention it. Peter Hamor has all 14 peaks done.

[@CostasV1768]

Magnificent cinematography!! Well Done!

[@ap.1975]

It's a precious documentary film dealing with one of the 8-thousander world peaks...well done !!👌

[@catherinecarr3506]

Watching this was inspiration by definition. The footage really captures the magnitude of these peaks .. thank you!!

[@maxi5784]

What more I can say…so beautiful the production and the humility behind it…. Thanks

[@antjeklaster]

What inspiring and beautiful people Carla and Topo are.

[@Tiger_RCD]

Very inspiring people. Big Respect !

[@gregparrott]

Excellent documentary. This sharply contrasts to the documentaries where everything aligns for a successful summit.

[@moonkraab]

What an amazing work of art. Carla Perez takes my breath away and I'm currently at sea level, so that's saying something. A stunning love story that I wasn't expecting when I clicked on this doc. Thank-you. The heart and soul and ,of course, stunning mountain scenery. Really inspired me tonight.

[@nicolitititita]

Beautiful story, thanks Eddie Bauer. Carla and Topo are great people and mountaineers 🙂🙂

[@jamesnewsom5899]

God bless that whole crew for having the insight and awareness to call it off when they did. It seems a rare quality in these mountain climbing stories although, perhaps most of the bad ones are the ones that make it onto KZbin.

[@Divijsingla]

I got chills watching this, my legs froze like I am on a mountain

[@FernandoSilva-jo2ly]

Son lo máximo!!! Gracias por compartir sus experiencias !!!

[@ivannezahualcoyotlrc4529]

Sigan Pa' lante haciendo sus propias historias. Muy motivador 😀. Mis respetos a los montañistas y al equipo q trabajo con ellos.

[@thebeardedhiker8381]

stunning video, great people that inspires you to always be positive, love one another and know when to turn back. we can all achieve many goals but failure is always there but failure gives you experience and the mountains will always be there for you to attempt it again. thank you again

[@ridgerunnersp]

How have I not seen this yet? This is sick! Dhaulagiri being one of my absolute favorite mountains to look at and for it's history.. That south face is mind bending. Right on

[@heinricheugenvonhelmbrecht6905]

Such a beautiful and amazing film!!!! I know the pain from retreat. Long time ago I was climbing peak Kommunism, 7495 meters and had to retreat in the last attempt above 7000m. 30 years past and I still feel that pain.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Mind blown. One of the best docs ever on an 8000m peak!

[@4000angels]

awesome and inspiring film. Absolutely breathtaking scenery. Thank you so much. God bless you all.

[@cosmicpuma1409]

Awesome vid. Magical and Hugely Inspirational 🙌

[@ing.alejandralopez8405]

Un film super sentido, inspira mucho pero sobre todo enseña esa parte muy humana que no se ve de quienes eligen el camino de la montaña, esa parte tan profunda que revela el alma de cada ser. Una pareja admirable, tan sencilla, dedicada, un team de lujo. Que emotivo relato, y que bárbaro trabajo 👏 Me emocione tanto cuando Carla motiva a Topo para que "brille" y así pueda "iluminar a otros" wow! que calidad que se motiven y se impulsen así.! Felicidades 👏 admiración para Carla y Topo. Que viva Ecuador 🙌

[@smurf9857]

That’s a brilliant film. Thank you to all involved.

[@barahkaafi]

What a sweet couple. Always smiling and motivating each other. ❤

[@snehotoshbanerjee1938]

Awesome!!. I have not seen anything before on Dhaulagiri. Fantastic cinematography.

[@quinnjones2886]

Who knew this would end up being a love story ❤😁

[@pedrocabrerazambrano4568]

Equipazo!!! Fuente de inspiración, me encanta. Orgullo Ecuatoriano

[@SagarshamshyerNembang-cx9kc]

Thanks for visiting my country

[@MrZoreole1]

Unbelievable ! The realization, the story, the place, the feat.

[@marielasalazar5781]

Increíble! Que buen documental. Te admiro mucho Carlita... espero que sigas teniendo éxitos en todo lo que haces.... muchas felicidades a Topo. Son lo máximo! Éxitos chicos!

[@c.ll.a1534]

Que buen documental. Gran admiración hacia los dos❤

[@francocasentieri932]

Exiting to watch. Thx for your work and effort.💯

[@yurymatsuka6523]

Great story, a great mountain, and an excellent presentation.

[@larryhoffman3203]

Absolutely amazing story of an equally amazing couple

[@rodsengard3612]

My deepest respect to your decision in such altitude. Peace and Happiness to you!

[@karlquint]

Very very very good video and storytelling! Was a pleasure to watch!

[@travelfaceblogemma963]

very inspired!!!! and i love what was said about humility. i live in ecuador and am in awe of topo and carla! thank you

[@jannaglaze]

wow incredible ! thank you guys for sharing !

[@odbbrooks149]

wat a beautiful couple taking on the most beautiful dream anyone that climbs knws wat to summit means but the decent the dream come true. But these two ppl share a love & the respect of the Journey

[@UAPReportingCenter]

Luv this Eddie Bauer content!! Going back to its routes..

[@reddiver7293]

And live to climb another day. No shame here. You guys are amazing.

[@shawnjackinsky4707]

Thank You for this production. It was an amazing story. I wish the best for topo and Carla🙂