How Not to Hike Poland’s Highest Mountain (2503m Rysy)🇵🇱

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Hey Everyone! In this video I travelled across Europe to climb the highest mountain in Poland, Mount Rysy. This video should give you an idea of how to do the hike yourself, which I definitely recommend as it is stunning.

[@paullottie8643]

So glad you acknowledged you were a tourist. Drives me crazy when travel vloggers complain about tourists when they are one.

[@Tristandewet]

Very true! As busy as a place gets I try not complain as I'm one of the people also visiting it!

[@warrenjacob5264]

i was there in the fall of 1977. yes you have to start early. we headed out before dawn. Made the summit and it was dark when we got back. North facing slope so gets dark earlier than sundown. And the descent is more dangerous than the climb up.

[@adamlynch6279]

Hey can I ask how long it takes to summit from Morskie oko lake?

[@warrenjacob5264]

@@adamlynch6279 Sorry I have no idea of what the time was to the summit. I did this 45 years ago!

[@christopherdonato8039]

@@adamlynch6279 my partner and I did it in summer of 2021 (August), took us about 5-6 hours from the hut (where we stayed the night before) to the summit and about 2.5/3.5 hours down (started at 7:30 from the hut and got back at 15:30). However, it rained the previous 3 days before so the rocks were slick especially up past 2100m. Above where this video stops, the "climb" begins, where you'll be scrambling up rock with exposure on all sides. There's chains to help provide security and handholds, but it's still an very challenging climb. Highly recommend full outdoor gear for this trek.

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

Beautiful scenery! Two thumbs up to your lovely and informative video!

[@Tristandewet]

Pablo Villaseñor Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@margaretstankiewicz5294]

Moje ukochane Tatry! Tęsknię za wami w Nowym Jorku!!!

[@yakeosicki8965]

I have some comments. The mountains are very dangerous because the weather changes quickly. You had the wrong shoes. You should have hiking shoes. It's good to have gloves and a jacket in your backpack. When I was young (40 years ago) there weren't so many people there. There are as many people there as at Piccadilly Circus. They should set up traffic lights there. XDXDXD

[@Tristandewet]

Haha yes it was super busy! We did have gloves and jackets in our bag, we do need to buy some hiking boots though.

[@thisdrinkinglife]

tsk, he took the risk and survived, not everyone is a child

[@richardjohnson7379]

@@thisdrinkinglife to be fair that is quite good advice, all mountains are dangerous and taking risks is not the game with any of them- even here in England where ours are only little.

[@thisdrinkinglife]

@@richardjohnson7379 it's a good way of separating the wheat from the chaff

[@andyw9255]

@@thisdrinkinglife it’s not just about the risk. It’s more enjoyable hiking a mountain with the right footwear and clothing.

[@tomem1983]

Everythings fine exept your shoes are realy interesting for mountains... Especially at Rysy.. In High Tatry ,that is bad example for people who watching that video.. And by the way ,this is not safe ..Safety is first.. That's my opinion!Greetings from Poland mOuntainMan

[@dominikf2140]

Wise decision to turn around and go down. I was worried seeing you in vans up there :)

[@Tristandewet]

Yep looking back I was so unprepared 😂 I’m glad I did too!

[@jaytheurbanviking]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I hope to get there someday from New York City!

[@Wertmarke]

Please do your self a favour and distinguish between a hike and a climb because this turned into a climb rather quickly and you were not at all prepared for that. I have seen tourists die "on a hike" like that in the Alps. Rocks are slippy, rocks are falling, weather changes quickly, panic can kick in, days end (like you mentioned) and a lot more.... Get yourself proper shoes and proper gear all around. Even on days like this you want to be able to change into clothing like its mid february. Good luck and keep exploring!

[@kevindavid8326]

you should be fun at parties

[@andyw9255]

I have hiked Rysy and it is not really a “climb”. There are chains at the steepest parts. A reasonably fit hiker should be able to do it. The main risk is the crowds and the weather. It’s quite exposed, and as he found, it takes a long time. Best to leave very early in the morning.

[@shadowsteve]

That's good advice, hundreds of ill-prepared people have died on those Tatra trails. As you say, it can quickly turn dangerous and lots of factors that people haven't prepared or even thought about can suddenly creep up on you !

[@travelwonder7488]

Wow nice view 👍👍👍👍😍😍😍💕

[@kristymaskell4737]

Loved hiking this with you! Amazing video once again 😍

[@Tristandewet]

Thanks x

[@SOSO-oz4wc]

Great video man, really helpful, congrats for hiking with low vans's

[@Tristandewet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rajkumarnahid6672]

Many good wishes for you from Bangladesh. You saw a beautiful place. One day I will go to Poland too. I am a nature lover from Bangladesh, a small country in Asia. Nature draws me in, especially as the mountains call to me. We have a hilly region #Bandarban You Come Please... 💙☘️

[@Tristandewet]

Thank you! Yes I will definitely be coming to Bangladesh one day 🤙🏼 I’ll search that region and see what awesome hikes I can do when I visit! 👌🏼

[@rajkumarnahid6672]

@@Tristandewet Sakahafong is the highest mountain in Bangladesh. It is located in Bandarban. You can summit it if you want. You have to take a very extreme trail...... ⛰️

[@Tristandewet]

@@rajkumarnahid6672 That sounds awesome! I will definitely visit there!

[@BIGDZ8346]

Bro no offense but you title how to climb the highest mountain in Poland and you didn't fully climb it. 😂🤷 Anyways I'm still sure it was worth it seems like a great day.

[@NelyaDani-MountainAdventures]

Hi Tristan! Compliments for this very inspirational video! Beautifully filmed and described and great scenarios! 👏👏👍👍 SuperLike for it! We subscribed to your channel and will follow with passion! ☺☺

[@Tristandewet]

Thanks a lot guys! 😊🙏🏼

[@togetherwherever5852]

My lovely homeland 🙂 Nice video 👍

[@Tristandewet]

TogetherWherever thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it! Poland is so beautiful definitely going back there again 😊

[@milenab3477]

Moja mama zrobija rysi!

[@milenab3477]

Sorry I can’t write in polish that well

[@YoussefVlog]

what is best time to visit it ?

[@agnieszkawasiak1151]

Super

[@carsdesire1]

Nice view and video

[@Tristandewet]

Thanks

[@agakocurek1318]

6:58- this is not Rysy, it is Niżne Rysy (2430 m npm). Rysy a little more on the right :)

[@rauliuxaa]

so did you climb to the top the next day?

[@milenab3477]

Have you ever done mount Washington in New Hampshire??? It’s awesome!!! Just don’t do Huntington revine, it’s extremely dangerous

[@Tristandewet]

No I haven't! But it definitely looks awesome!

[@Oscarevich]

On the way, there are fewer people, because by the toilets there is a reflection of the trail to the Valley of 5 Ponds and to the shelter in Roztoka, and earlier to Polana Waksmundzka. Of course you made the standard mistake of Janusz and Grażyna :D The peak you are showing is not Rysy, it is Niżnie Rysy (2430 m), quite a different mountain. Rysy are further away from you and therefore appear lower when viewed from below. The main summit of Niżnie Rysy is about 500 m from Rysy. The distance between the Polish summit of Rysy (2500 m according to the latest measurements) and the main summit (2501 m according to the latest measurements) is about 20-30 m.

[@gardenchemistry]

Do I need a harness to climb it from the Polish side? I've heard that many people use them, do you recommend it?

[@Tristandewet]

It’s possible without it but if you’d feel safer I’d recommend taking one 👍🏼

[@BASE-hb1ji]

What time of year did you do this trek ? Weather looks lovely

[@Tristandewet]

It was the beginning of July so weather was amazing 🤙🏼

[@masterklep]

I was pretty sure that Polish money called Zloty. Am I not right?

[@Tristandewet]

It is haha I said it wrong 😂

[@RynaxAlien]

GPX coordinates?

[@pritisengupta6086]

Hello! Your video is so nice and the videography is so amazing! I need some information. Since you were saying that this climbing require a long time, is there any place to stay overnight and then start on the next morning again? If not, at what time should we start so that we could make it at time? My last query is, which bus did you take to reach there? I live in Wroclaw and will plan to go there as it's an amazing place. Thank you!

[@Tristandewet]

Hi! Thanks for the comment 😊 I’m not sure but I’d say start as early as possible to give yourself enough time. And then you don’t need to rush the hike and can enjoy it because it’s so beautiful 🙌🏼

[@tomekdarda]

Zakopane, the town can be your base, or you can also stay at the mountain shelters (they are actually very pretty and historical) dotted around the middle of the mountains which can provide overnight stay and food. Just check the availability earlier.

[@rakionline5]

Which camera did you use for this video.. clarity is amazing..

[@Tristandewet]

Just my iPhone 10! Changed the setting so it shoots in 60fps and at 4K, pretty handy!

[@rakionline5]

@@Tristandewet unbelievable.. thank you!

[@danielgrogan-celestialcons8123]

DAAAAMN DAWGGGGG

[@Tristandewet]

cheers boy!

[@freedomhiker]

Awesome. 🎥🎥🎥🎥❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@triggercky9928]

This isnt all the way up is it ?

[@mpingo91]

Not even a half of it.

[@leszekstefaniak6377]

wiecej takich jak Ty, poznacie nas i wreszcie zaczniecie szanowac

[@MeChoonChannel]

How not to hike to the summit of Ryzy. Misleading video.

[@pawelzakrzewski3380]

Just dont use the horse rides there. They do abuse the horses. Hopefully they will get banned one day.