I climbed Aconcagua alone from the sea (and back)

My dream was to climb this mountain from sea level. At 6,000 meters I realised I couldn't do it.
In January 2024 I set out to climb Aconcagua from the Pacific Ocean in Chile, to the summit, and back. A 500km journey in total.
This film documents my experience of attempting to climb one of the 7 Summits. The highest peak in the Andes mountains.
The walk was difficult, but the real challenge only started when I reached Plaza de Mulas.
This crazy journey is only the first of 7.
My end goal is to climb each continent'sdaydreamed highest mountain (the 7 Summits) from sea level, and back to sea level.
To follow my journey, subscribe to the KZbin channel and follow me on Instagram:
/ traintosummit
Or if you would like to directly support my goal, please follow me on Patreon:
/ traintosummit

[@kshitijmehta876]

Only those people are truly alive who follow their dreams. Keep pushing bro

[@TraintoSummit]

💪

[@johngardener4536]

You walked, you saw, you summited, and then you walked again ! Conquering the elements, head/ body/emotional pain, street dogs and Google maps! Very well done, an outstanding first !!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you John 🙏

[@connor9209]

Wow just wow!! Cris & Viv, massive respect!! Never give up guys!! 1 down 6 to go !! 💪💪 Let’s gooooo!!!!

[@ScalingSummits]

Awesome stuff guys and congrats on the huge milestone. Unfortunate for Viv though I'm sure she was on the top in spirit. Your teamwork and support for each other is second to none. Overcoming the mental battle on this mountain is the hardest task, glad you persevered and gave it another crack. It's often these dark moments that give us insight about ourselves and what we are truly capable of. I certainly don't miss the hurricane winds or freezing temperatures of Aconcagua! Cheers for filming your journey, it's no easy feature expressing your thoughts on camera especially when fatigued and battling with the elements and altitude. Onwards an upwards!

[@TraintoSummit]

'It's often these dark moments that give us insight about ourselves and what we are truly capable of' - This couldn't be more accurate. Thank you 🙏

[@pattyarana]

I was in suspense the entire video. I like how Chris’ calm voice shows up in the most stressful moments and I got to see my good friend Marita too ❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Glad you enjoyed the video Patty!

[@Goofy685]

Being so close, giving up, and then going back and conquering the mountain, what an achievement man. A true display of mental strength most can only dream of. You're an inspiration to everyone, this channel deserves a million subs. Looking forward to your next adventures!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@davidw8201]

I’ve been waiting for this! Can’t wait to watch. You guys deserve so much more views, hopefully you get them with this amazing journey/challenge! Keep going 💪🏼

[@TraintoSummit]

💪

[@loretalaus5083]

Go get them all, Chris!!! So, so happy for you! Viv running at the end made me smile! Stay safe you two!

[@artysa.blackwood4261]

Walking from sea to summit to sea thats craaaaazyy ! Amazing honestly, cheers !

[@KenjiExplains]

Keep going!!!

[@leojohnson9718]

You are so insane determined and dedicated. It has humbled me how much effort you have put into this. Your channel will blow up massively soon!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@Rory_Perkins]

Amazing achievement. Can’t wait to follow the rest of this series over the next couple of years

[@alvaropv7574]

Inspiring!!! So glad you’ve made it, not only the success of the objective but the journey itself looked incredible. The quality of the video is also outstanding 🎉

[@user-sd5hi7jq5m]

Wow wow wow!! What an achievement, just incredible (but you’re officially a nutter 😂) Fantastic video. Well done Cris, can’t wait to see the next adventure!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks Therese, glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanbucknall9296]

Congratulations on reaching your 1st goal. Amazing perseverance, just sad Viv couldn't join you. On to the next one.

[@sambogambo]

favourite youtuber uploaded again🥳

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you ❤️

[@cosmicorphan]

Congratulations for making it to the Aconcagua Summit! Love your documentary-style of vlogs. Looking forward to your African adventures too. Stay Safe.

[@simonbence1844]

Wow, what a storytelling and endurance! Wish you all the best! I hope that you find good sponsors for the upcoming trip, because you really put something down on the table with these videos!

[@andrewgardener1668]

This is incredibly impressive, you must have gone to some dark places, what an achievement to overcome those, such inspiring stuff

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks brother ❤️

[@noblesummits]

Incredible. Can't wait for Kili!

[@worldwide_investor9017]

What can I say, the quality & story line is too good! This video made me a patreon subscriber. You both have been putting a tremendous amount of effort to do this so 100% Im in on the journey. Well done!

[@TraintoSummit]

Much appreciated, thank you! 🙏

[@michaelcameron2292]

What can you say Outstanding

[@lachlanbrown2045]

Incredible guys. What a god damn epic effort. Grab life by the horns and ride that bad boy out. Every time I watch I get more inspired. Hopefully those cracked fingers recovered and I’m pumped to see the journey to Kilimanjaro!!

[@jcbonly]

What an achievement! Congratulations. And great video making, the suspense was awfuly pleasant 🤙

[@TraintoSummit]

@@jcbonly Thank you 🙏🏻

[@soundout4000]

Great video and accomplishment! Looking forward to seeing the next adventure and hopefully Viv making summit too.

[@enricadventures5793]

It's SO important the people that cheer you up to try to succeed, they believe in you more than yourself at that point. Something something similar happened to me, in a hole other level in a thru hike. Great video! Happy for you! Will keep following the adventures 👍🏻

[@TraintoSummit]

Very true words, after the first failed attempt it was others that believed in me more than I believed in myself. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@jbm2293]

Inspirational...thank you and good luck for the 6 remaining!! ❤

[@user1756]

Awesome story. Looking forward to more!

[@iammusicforever]

well done man really proud found you on random trekking page of nepal . waiting for nepals turn but be safe and all the best guys .

[@tonymahon8205]

Congratulations. That was absolutely epic and riveting to watch! I completely admire your determination to keep going and try to summit again despite the setbacks. Really inspirational. Such a shame about Viv's injury. Hoping she will be able to join you all the way on Kilimanjaro. All the best and looking forward to the next instalment!

[@HipFireRich]

Well done Kriss and Viv. I'm so pleased you didn't quit. Glad viv had the sense to stop and not antagonise her injury further. By the way my girlfriend said Kris's nose looked like a big strawberry when.he was near the summit! And it did! 😂

[@TraintoSummit]

Hard to put enough sunscreen on something that sticks out so much! 😂

[@CristeaVasile-bf4xu]

FELICITĂRI MADA FELICITĂRI EȘTI CEL MAI BUN FELICITĂRI

[@timotejrozman9253]

maaan you are crazy, huge congrats!! looking forward to your next videos! wishing u all the best from 🇸🇮

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! We're actually driving through Slovenia tomorrow! 🇸🇮

[@maritagardener6199]

What a beautiful story of love and determination. We know very well how tough it was for both of you. Thank God for all the amazing people you met on your way to the summit and the kind people we met in our way in Mendoza, Santiago and Lima 🫶🏻💕🙏🏼

[@AaronTorres-jx4ij]

love your videos

[@adamheathyt]

Amazing as usual. Proud of you mate.

[@AbigailGracex8]

You guys are a GREAT team!!

[@jonny1903]

well done to both of you. glad viv is ok

[@vitaliypidhirskyy]

WOW! you are very very cool person! Story is great? and i envy your dedication!

[@quietfire286]

Well done Cris, great video too! Very inspiring

[@HungaroExplorer]

That was quite an adventure, but you pulled through it! Keep it up 💪🏼

[@TraintoSummit]

Just! 😂 Thanks brother 💪🏻

[@HungaroExplorer]

@@TraintoSummit Just is enough :D

[@paulfidler3710]

You’ve given me the confidence to push myself further. You and viv really are an inspiration!

[@zettzett152]

Superbe. Congrats. This is also a love story.

[@rinohals]

Woow. I am so glad for you guys. Congrats a ton! But at the same time I felt bad for Viv. I hope she has recovered well. I've been waiting so hard for this video, and even that I knew the outcome, since I did follow you on insta, I had butterflies in my stomach when you aborted and went down at your first summit attempt. Anyways, thanks yet again for bringing us all with you. I'm ready for more😄 Best regards..

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks Rino!! Hope you're also feeling progressively stronger 💪

[@tajwilliams7675]

Excellent video Chris and congrats

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you 🙏

[@nimibeka]

Foarte tare! Felicitari pentru performanta si pentru video! Multa bafta si drum bun in urmatoarele expeditii! 💪

[@TraintoSummit]

Multumesc!

[@Mountainchair]

nice dude!!!

[@tu0ootu]

congratulations man !

[@dan_mills__791]

Incredible job!!

[@MarielaLMaw]

Congratulations! 🎊

[@duncanbeard9460]

Excellent video Cris! Well done for persisting with a second summit attempt. I feel so sorry for Viv though. I hope she recovers fully & can join you on some other summits.

[@RobRoy2012]

Well done, Cris. Disappointed for Viv but at least she is ok. The comradeship between climbers of all nationalities is amazing. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TraintoSummit]

I was blown away by the kindness shown to us by people on this trip... Thank you for watching!

[@RFE812]

I’m surprised you didn’t get any comments saying that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent. I know Geography classes in certain other countries teach people that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent.

[@arunaj1364]

This video was amazing. You are an animal😂 . I had this thought for a long time but decided to drop your name to Bear Grylls. I know its crazy, but you remind me of him so much. I will be following your journey and thinking of you. Take care ❤

[@ribbet1542]

Fantastic video!! What are your glassses please?

[@YnseSchaap]

Dream big and dare to fail ...... Good luck in Africa 😁

[@HumaneNewt]

Great video! I summited Aconcagua in February last year. Crazy you did a 200km walk after it!! Btw what tent are you using?

[@TraintoSummit]

Good work? it's not an easy peak... MSR Access 2 - definitely NOT made for Aconcagua 😂

[@kamilmagott]

What is your camera?

[@TraintoSummit]

@@kamilmagott Sony RX 100 mark VII

[@JohnDontFollowMe]

What is that man wearing?!?!?! Those are not adequate

[@SetForAdventures]

Inspiring Chris truly what KZbin is all about is to watch adventures and climbs like the this (bravo 🏔️🙌) Especially after so many setbacks and injuries too 🙏🏼 Great to see viv is ok but obviously disappointed (there will be another chance in the future 👍) Brilliant Best wishes Simon 🤠👍🏔️🇦🇷

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you Simon 🙏🏻