Everest at 19! YouTube Influencer Ryan Mitchell's Path to the Top

[@EverestMystery]

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[@KarimTwins22]

Make him do k2 next

[@MonteD1]

He had the best footage I've seen of an Everest summit.

[@meesalikeu]

totally, by far the best and most real. very surprized it hadn’t been done before in that obvious straightforward way. 🎉

[@XxXx-sc3xu]

Yup. Every other youtube video cuts out all of the painful and important parts.. "hey guys! here's base camp" ... next video "hi guys! im here at camp 3 with a summit in 2 days!"...

[@meganmcdonald5229]

100%. I can’t believe no one has posted footage like his before. He rocked it. Pun intended.

[@satrajitmaitra4553]

Even Jon Gupta

[@ianpilkington2037]

​@satrajitmaitra4553 He blew my mind when he decided to one hand climb K2 whilst vlogging. Imagine climbing the 2nd highest peak on earth one handed 😅

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

Ryan showed empathy and compassion beyond his years when talking about the climbers taken by the mountain

[@truthseeker2222]

pretty much everything about Ryan is beyond his years. For sure an old soul.

[@beekerbod4072]

He did a great job documenting his climb. Incredible footage!

[@NefariousEnough]

Extremely proud of Ryan. Incredible documentary of a path well completed.

[@TT-pr9bx]

I was so impressed on his journey. His attitude was so refreshing in the midst of all the other social media personalities.

[@marie-sophie4]

Ryan is an exceptional young man that I have followed through his Everest ascent. His videos took my breath away and when they were descending through the icefall at the end I was so scared and exhausted just watching ! Congratulations on this amazing success ! Cheers ! 🥂🙌🙌🙌

[@melissaeden1219]

Based on Alan Arnette's recommendation I followed Ryan's whole Everest journey. He did a fabulous job and gave more insights into what the climb of Everest is like that any other person I've watched. Terrific job, Ryan, and terrific interview Thom!

[@BENCHIPED]

This kid has the best video ive seen on youtube of climbing Everest. Just awesome. If i was his age when i had no fear would love to try this. Now that im decades older than Ryan, , I got vertigo just watching his footage. Lol Anybody over the age of 40 who's climbing this mountain, props. Really good video. This kid deserve millions of subs. So cool

[@itllbesuzanarchy]

So glad you interviewed him! I read about him in comments on another Everest video and became so invested in his journey. Thanks so much, Thom!

[@martinwaby9946]

Was lucky enough to find Ryan on his first day , watched the whole thing he absolutely smashed it I have ankylosising spondylitis I would never make it up there so I'm so grateful on how he shared it we got to see in so much detail what it's like , very inspiring young man 👍

[@chrisatkeson4638]

I love his footage. It is so high quality. Feel like I am there!

[@kmac265]

I watched Ryan's Everest videos. They were absolutely addicting! The kid is a little genius and absolutely positively an inspiration! Thanks so much for the interview!

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

The emotions on the summit vs emotions when you realise your goal is within reach.

[@MarcusEye]

Great video, enjoyed it. Ryan may say that Minecraft doesn’t resonate with people But with 2 million people connecting to his content- it paid for his Everest journey. That’s nothing to sneeze at!. Thanks again for sharing.

[@alison5009]

I think it’s great! My younger son enjoys Minecraft, but I think he would also be inspired by this young man’s hard work and dedication.

[@robwilliamson9056]

This kid is wise beyond his years. You can tell he really respected the mountain

[@MrsSantaM]

Wise young man! May you have a safe K2 climb next year!

[@Mila_Brearey]

Amazing interview, Thom!! Ryan was right, you asked all the best questions.

[@chantelversace3981]

This was such a great interview for both of you! ❤ I loved how you both relived your memories of submitting. What a remarkable, empathetic, sympathetic young man. I love his ambition. I hope he has a long prosperous, fruitful, and wonderful life. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I enjoy these videos from you! Looking forward to more! 😊

[@zackattackwojo]

What a gem of a channel

[@OkiDingo]

This dudes video journey videos are so good! Inspired me to want to climb Mt Fuji.....I know it's small but I've lived in Japan 17 years and never gave it a thought.

[@EverestMystery]

Keep us posted on your journey to climb Fuji!

[@sharipazyck-gv2dv]

Loved it! I knew I would. I can't wait to see where this young goes!!!

[@EverestMystery]

Me too....very nice young man with a conscientious soul....

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

That was a fantastic interview. I don't really know how or why I stumbled into watching these mountaineering videos in the last couple of weeks, but yours are especially interesting to me. I heard about Ryan's climb in the comments on one of your videos and went to check his channel out, just in time to watch the last couple of days of his climb, which was fantastic, so I just had to jump on this video straight away! Best wishes to you both from the UK.

[@dana102083]

Well, the everest climbing window is short and comtent is condensed during April/May.

[@wendysuperfan1014]

Thanks for ths interview.. Ryan's videos have shown us more than what you see in documentaries/films on Everest.Looking forward to his K2 journey.

[@wilmabrand321]

I found Ryan on KZbin by accident one day just browsing I had just finished watching the documentary you had made about Mount Everest in 1999 and I was on a Mount Everest kick so I was on KZbin. Watching anything I could find on Mount Everest and that’s how I found Ryan and I was hooked instantly I went back to the very beginning of his videos of when he started his Everest quest and then I watched it right to the end of his Mount Everest climb like I told him I don’t even know him, but I was really proud of him. I liked his videos. I’m gonna keep following him. I hope he does more climbs.🇨🇦

[@sh1vaz1]

Bro was so devastated when he lost his hat, he literally couldn't stop talking about it. 😅

[@CathyofTO]

I watched his whole journey video blog. It was great to watch in real time. 😊 And it was actually enjoying your videos that interested me in watching Ryan’s. So full circle.

[@renate1119]

This is a respectful interview with a respectful young person who really delivers with his videos and his perspective about life. Thank you both for posting! (Now let's give that young man a copy of Europe '72 or Workingman's Dead) ⚡

[@EverestMystery]

Much can be learned from a Europe ‘72 encounter! All of my expeditions have songs associated with them…when I hear them today I’m immediately drawn back to the mountain in my mind.

[@lmprods]

Kudos to you, Thom, and Ryan also for explaining and showing the world some of the process involved as well as the motivations. Mallory would definitely approve!

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΚυριάκος]

I really loved this! Great interview and GO RYAN!

[@meganmcdonald5229]

I respect your interview skills, good questions, lots of space for him to get his thoughts out. Awesome video.

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[@sharipazyck-gv2dv]

Yayyy! I've been waiting for this!

[@EverestMystery]

I knew you would like it! Thanks for all of the support you give to this channel and for your positivity and kindness

[@sharipazyck-gv2dv]

@@EverestMystery Thank you for all your hard work in bring us these stories.

[@TheASHLEYSMITHY]

You have a wonderful voice to listen to. Great interview.

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks so much for watching, great having you here

[@Rhino11111111]

Watched a few of his videos. Amazing what he has achieved in such a short space of time. Gone from a couch potato to conquering the highest peak on earth in a matter of a few years.

[@Alex-ds2vt]

That’s awesome great job man!!

[@EverestMystery]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@terischannel]

I used to love being in the mountains. One day out of nowhere I got altitude sickness at 5500 ft. It was scary and embarrassing especially at that low altitude. I always wanted to do Everest but was never able to afford it, now it's out of the question. Awesome video.

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

As Minecraft player he would see ice blocks falling and say, hey, I could have built something with that LOL

[@sammc2601]

Ryan did a great job documenting the climb. Best I've seen and I'm an Everest video junkie. He had just over 300 viewers when I stumbled on his channel. I'd love to see some of your hapiness takes. Heading over to Patrean to see.

[@cactusjelly]

Who’s here as a result of already watching Ryan’s videos?😆

[@emanuel_antohe]

How cool is Ryan. The modern type of cool that inspires, humbles, educates & provides value. Way to go Ryan, hats off and i'm stoked to follow your step by step progress on K2, the new Everest. Wish you could raise the bar for an ascent with no O2, that is the true spirit of alpinism in my opinion beyond and before commercial expeditions boomed in mainstream.

[@ColoRadio6996]

Alan Arnette did a great interview with Ryan, that you should see..

[@geemonster9179]

I watched Ryan's 42 day journey edited to an almost 5 hour video and absolutely loved it. It was an honest account and a decent length as most are about 30mins with all the highlights.

[@user-gq6mu3jh1p]

Loved watching his journey

[@wpbarchitect1800]

Wow this kid is smart, and knows exactly how to play the youtuber publicity/channel growing game. Well done to him, as the quality of his POV summit climb is well deserving of as big an audience as it can get.

[@simbalantana4572]

I was following him and praying for him (and everyone climbing Everest). So proud of him for how far he's come.

[@lisahance]

I really enjoyed his video series - thank you for interviewing him!

[@terloublag]

So inspired. Thanks for this interview

[@Robutube1]

I caught Ryan's posts by accident/algorithm and was hooked on his honest, clear descriptions of the process and day-by-day activities. They represented for me the very best explanation of what things really look like from within a commercial climbing operation on Everest. TBH, I have concerns about the damage these operations can cause (to his great credit, Ryan doesn't shy away from this) but if a more critical licensing procedure was in place he is exactly the sort of person who should be granted one.

[@christinemorrison4418]

So proud of him!I followed him after watching alan arnette...from the beginning! Amazing footage

[@sigurjons]

"The bug". Great interview and a great interview with Ryan. But the reference to "the bug" really connected with me. Love it.

[@EverestMystery]

Seems like Ryan really caught the bug! Thanks for your support :)

[@UAPReportingCenter]

There’s nothing like Mountaneering. You’re in MASS do Mt Washington in Winter. Not the altitude per se but conditions can be beautiful and challenging.

[@EverestMystery]

You are absolutely 100% right...my good friend Andy Politz (2 time Everest summiter and long time guide on Rainier) says there is literally no better place in the world to train for Everest than Mt. Washington in winter. Thanks so much for watching, great having you here!

[@user-or4hs7xq9u]

I watched the summit day episode, really enjoyed it, felt like I was there

[@SchussinBoots]

I stumbled across Ryan’s channel about a week ago and just finished his full documentary of it. I was stoked to see you had interviewed him Already so impressed by this young man from what I’d seen already, pretty much doubled down on that now that I’ve watched your interview. Great questions and brilliant answers. Such wisdom in one so young!

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

I usually have some side-eye for modern glory/tourism climbers so I was reluctant to watch Ryan's journey, I figured he'd be another thrill-seeker like influencers, since I didn't know him or his content. But his footage was fantastic & he seemed like someone who was genuinely doing the journey for reasons he was at ease with, he trained properly, trusted his team/guides on the mountain, & really seemed genuinely engaged like some of the K climbers I look up to, from history to current day. I learned things from his series, & I've been watching the K circuit, esp in the Himalayas, since the 90s. Glad this interview's happened.

[@digitaurus]

Understood but why is it always Mount Everest? This mock-humble self-glorification by climbing Mount Everest has been going on since around the time Mitchell was born. There are a huge number of challenging peaks in North America, wouldn't it be more appropriate for American influencers to blaze a trail in their own homelands rather than forming a queue (sometimes literally) with the other 600 people trooping up the side of Everest each year? It would be wonderful if the world's highest (and hardest) peaks could be reserved for the world's best climbers .

[@KimberlyJayne228]

I really enjoy your channel and Several other mountaineering channels because it lets you see what’s possible with positive attitudes & a disciplined approach. While I’ll never climb a mountain, I am slowly getting my stamina back from surgery in December… they are similar mindsets. Trying to push yourself to do more each day. Thank you for the content

[@EverestMystery]

Thanks so much, best of successes to you in your recovery.

[@1vincent4]

Love this guy

[@Fiona86555]

Great interview, I enjoyed following Ryan’s climb

[@youtube_loser1456]

What a wonderful interview, two great minds both full of inspiration and wisdom! Thank you for sharing your voices and, as someone who is absolutely never going to climb a mountain, I love hearing your insights and applying them to the other aspects of my life like finding joy in the journey! Take care both of you and never forget that you are your own limit, so there is always goals out there to be achieved even when the obstacle of Everest is squashed!

[@pegahghavami8062]

His training paid off. No pain no gain. It's very time consuming to train and not everyone has all the time. I would say be realistic with your goals.

[@HeatherChavez-zi3yw]

I loved watching Ryan’s journey and absolutely want to see more but K2 seems scary.

[@leesadowney8029]

Great chat guys! So happy for Ryan and really excited to see him conquer K2! Love the one step at a time advice at the end. You will go far young man!

[@dimuthdisk]

Yes.., this is awesome, since beginning I was chasing Ryan for his strategy and I was emotional when hit the Summit. Also thanks you very much for bringing the Ryan for your podcast. Cheers from Sri Lanka

[@wendyhumphreys116]

Amazing! I'd be scared for him on K2 though!!

[@oyajiblues]

His contagious attitude would make it difficult to not push to the top. Even when he was struggling his attitude was that of an older soul. His skills improved rapidly, and he showed that even though he was a relatively inexperienced he took the mountain very seriously. Luckily the weather held up and a cornice didn’t break loose while being unclipped. The best account of climbing Everest I have seen to date. I really felt like I was shown each section and what it was like to climb it. Is this part hard? Is this part easier? Do I have what it takes to continue? He was open about sharing his struggles and his breakthroughs.

[@charliecurfman8859]

I’m a farmer from Palo Minnesota. This is an epic episode. Camp 4. Is the death of the mountain.

[@charliecurfman8859]

I watched him; ;every episode. He spoke the language and made me believe. Good job young man.

[@HumanityRisingNow]

I agree with his assessment of the challenge and satisfaction that mountaineering provides 🙏💗 Ryan is an inspiring young man 💗

[@rya7642]

Inspirational! Good to see a young man with a passion and the guts to follow through with his vision and accomplish his goals

[@mollyandthemountains]

Great interview. I watched his video when he intended to climb and am so pleased he made it. Onwards and upwards Ryan

[@shellyscott187]

Just wanted to say I've really been enjoying your channel. I subscribed weeks ago, and always click as soon as i see a new video upload. Thanks!

[@claraguzman6842]

Great interview! Thanks.

[@BoiadaDaVida]

Ryan did a great job. I followed the whole story from the beginning. Zero experience and everything went fine. And we are still discussing whether or not Sandy Pittman should be at that maintain.

[@trekshogun]

I watched Ryan's everest adventure,he is a very down to earth person,and has a great outlook on life,i wish him well with all his future endeavours, i know he'll suceed at anything he puts his mind to 👍

[@UAPReportingCenter]

He did very well

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

I watched Ryan channel from beginning. That kid was attacking the mountain👍 Ryan gonna be a star

[@duffeyboy]

Excellent interview! Thank you for the outstanding content and insight you provide!!🤘🏼

[@ianpilkington2037]

For anyone who may not have seen it yet, Ryan's 5 hour mega vlog of Everest is on his channel

[@sahbaalasti7017]

I watched his journey start to end amazing footage you feel like you’re with him there. Also very very mature for his age it’s refreshing to see that. He will do great in life wish him the best and hope he summits k2 also.

[@misscecity]

Great guy ! Thank you for this interview 👍🙏

[@2468mrg]

Great interview, inspiring and intriguing following him from the beginning, he sure has got his head screwed on for his age,all the best.

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

What a legend, well done!!

[@Erdling10]

Thanks for the interview and sharing your insights and passion', Thom. Have gotten ensured tin May by your videos and found Ryan Mitchell's V Blog on you tube since May 10. Ryan and you really inspired me. I will not clime Mt. Everest this life time since I am already 72, but will go for a fun challenging goal myself. Very well done Ryan. 🙏🏻 💓🌎🌍🌏💓

[@mountaingirlzstuff4314]

To do something challenging or out of the ordinary making that first decision is the hardest part.

[@Tenebarum]

The kid did a great job.

[@Mia1R]

It’s one thing to hold on to a dream. It’s a complete different one though, to realize you only got stuck with an imagination that’s never gonna come true. It’s even tougher to let go of that… it’s a lesson to learn which can break your heart and soul even if your mind keeps telling you it’s the one and only right thing to do 😢 (I don’t talk about climbing here)

[@baerster]

Thom, I love your channel, and how you combine your own experiences with those of others. I have wondered which documentaries have used your footage and if you especially recommend any of them above others. I also wonder if you have any other books or documentaries that you recommend. When I stumbled upon your channel, it prompted me to order a hard cover copy of Everest the West Ridge by Hornbein. I didn’t appreciate until recently how many other people were affected by seeing that beautiful book as a child. -Tom Baer, Seattle

[@EverestMystery]

Tom, thank you so much. Bye the bye, Hornbein's book is one of the most incredible mountaineering books, bar none. One book that I have always loved is The Ogre by Chris Bonington...their epic descent with Doug Scott crawling on two broken legs, is gripping. I have a short list of recommendations in my Course For Happiness over on Patreon, which is free to download (you don't have to be a member)...check it out on patreon.com/everestmystery My most recent doc is on Disney+ called Lost On Everest, about our 2019 search for Sandy Irvine. Thanks Tom, really appreciate your being a part of the community here!

[@cometier]

Gives me hope for gen z

[@Karlena_Lewin_Studio]

I watched his video he did a great job I think I now have a dream just to get to Base camp ⛺️

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

I watch his climb. Good on ya!

[@geemonster9179]

Good interview good sir.

[@AngryOlive_]

He showed a section of someone passing him in a dangerous manner on the descent. That was so concerning. Also jumping through ice fall on the way down.

[@rodbelding9523]

Yeah he did some irresponsible things, not gonna lie. He also kept doing random high altitude backflips. But he was successful and more importantly made it home alive, so good for him.

[@AngryOlive_]

To be clear - total mad respect to Ryan. My concern was with the person who rushed Ryan and caused a concerning situation. Regarding my icefall comment - I was just shocked as an Everest outsider to see that part of the path. I am passing no judgment and am very proud of him for completing the journey.

[@dearjayne]

Great interview, Thom! I am so proud of Ryan. What a wonderful young man he is. The remarks he made about analysis paralysis hit home. At the end of your always insightful videos, you ask people to do a good deed and ask nothing in return. It's a wonderful sentiment. Thank you. I have one to share with you. I live by these words. "At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to be able to say that I contributed more than I criticized."

[@kathrynlynch4317]

wow what great photos

[@tylerdoherty9781]

Yo i picked vegetables with this guy

[@meesalikeu]

ryan is very generous with all his other training and climbing videos, very inspirational. everest was icing on the cake. 🎉

[@myshepspud1]

Here's me with tonnes of experience no money. Dude showed himself playing Minecraft and goes to Everest. :/

[@hanabi64]

thats just jealous. hard work pays off. just find any passion, try and monetize it. you dont need to climb everest either. just find a goal and work towards it

[@msmo2060]

Good thing he survived this insane stunt or everyone here commenting would be saying something different. You all tore the woman from Canada to shreds who had a dream to climb Everest & died descending.

[@user-uo5eu6yk1b]

I really don't think the situations are similar. Ryan clearly knew he needed to work for this, he summited Denali and Aconcagua before Everest. There was a point in his vlogs that he walked from Base Camp back to Namche bazaar while his team took a helicopter back down. He clearly has a drive to do this and push himself, and he's not on the mountain trying to get carried to the top.

[@pegahghavami8062]

Yes. She was from Nepal originally. Sad!

[@pegahghavami8062]

You have to train and be fit. Bottom line the pain and suffering is real.

[@Tenebarum]

Not even close. She was told not to keep climbing or she would die. She ignored that advice and died. Ryan was in top physical condition and made it from the south col to the summit in five hours. Hrs obviously an athlete and capable. She wasn't.

[@pegahghavami8062]

It's an addictive sport. Good Job Ryan for succeeding. I wonder if he would be approached for a movie or a book deal?

[@nileshtonage7048]

Your video is very best!! Best of luck

[@user-uo5eu6yk1b]

Oh man, hope he continues to document his adventures. K2 is a beast, can't wait to see it. As may documentaries as there are about mountaineering, getting a first hand look day by day of the process was super interesting.

[@Chatterboxis007]

Ryan had me waiting by my phone.