I Survived a Snowstorm in an Alpine Shelter

[@doughobbs7706]

Your videos are just great - no massive music over-dubs or 'high octane' rubbish - just a dude climbing and chatting to the camera....it's just brilliant, don't change a winning formula!

[@andrazegart]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one that thinks music can be distracting and unnecesary in such type of videos :)

[@jokesonyou1373]

Wow. Didn't know could suck somebody off so much over the Internet. Congrats!!!!

[@Nathanielflor]

Watch OutdoorBoys too if you aren't familiar with his channel, very similar to Andraz, more amazing content

[@manofsan]

@@andrazegart - your style is excellent - your commentary along the way is very appealing

[@VinKohl]

I respect a man who knows when to put ego aside for self preservation.

[@geoedov2964]

It is good to see you follow the advice of mountaineering “ Summiting is optional - Returning is mandatory”. 😊

[@Sucharki]

nicely said 🤔👍

[@andrazegart]

There’s one thing I want to add for context since I didn’t mention it in the video. Overnight in the bivouac, I had a really bad gut feeling. So I was really debating if I should even attempt the climb, but as the morning came, I decided I’m at least gonna check out the conditions… and as you saw the snow was horrible, and that just confirmed my decision to turn around. Always listen to your gut!

[@kobray3455]

you took the right call man safety and body comfort is before every thing the mountain can wait

[@Alloyaha]

I was doing a deep back country trip with more novice friends a few years back. Had a bad gut feeling and made the veteran decision to turn around immediately, despite my friends objecting. The weather forecast was clear but I "felt" a storm coming- we had to perform a river crossing to get back, so I didn't want to chance it. By the time we were 2/3rds the way back, we could look behind us and see the mountain we had been on. It was surrounded in dark sheets of rain, with many lightning strikes near the route we had taken. After we returned home we learned there had been a flash flood that took out several bridges and washed away some campers several miles downstream. Always listen to you gut indeed!

[@jimdevlin2138]

Great decision , when you are climbing solo, you are the only one who is dissapointed. better dissapointed than stuck or dead, thanks for a great video. ❄

[@michaelbryant2071]

Good choice young man.

[@EphemeraImaging]

Always listen to your gut. There's always another day.

[@jeffrey1025]

As always, another great adventure Andraz. Very wise to turn around. Stay safe.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you brother! Greetings from Slovenia :)

[@JuiceGuy07]

the idea of someone latching the door shut on you while youre in there is nightmare fuel

[@bms9144]

I hadn't considered that. I don't think I have ever met a mountaineer who would do that to another climber/stranger.

[@randylahey7343]

@@bms9144Bigfoot might, lol

[@bms9144]

@@randylahey7343 Never met Bigfoot out there either. 😆

[@randylahey7343]

@ yet, haven’t met Bigfoot yet,lol

[@bms9144]

@@randylahey7343 When I was a child I believed Bigfoot might exist. But 57 years after the Patterson-Gimlin film shot in Bluff Creek California USA was released (in 1967) they are no further along. And I have run, hiked, camped, and climbed all over that part of Northern California, as well as Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Idaho. And I have never seen one, or seen/heard/smelled one. So I don't believe they exist. Did you see one? If I saw one I would possibly change my mind.

[@themountainattraction8164]

l love winter mountain tours, they contribute most to a climber's experience, maturity and fitness. Congrats, fairytale views 🤩🤩🤩

[@andrazegart]

Thank you! Yeah, winter does bring a set of its own challenges, so it’s great for strenghtening the mind and body :)

[@epincion]

Another great adventure thanks. Stunning scenery. The last part of the access to the bivouac was surprisingly steep. I have no great expertise climbing in snow/ice conditions being mostly a fair weather rock climber and hiker myself and this video makes it clear that decisions you make are very critical. You are lucky to have grown up with this as your backyard.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you brother! 🙏

[@Tripperchris]

Tak! Thank you for sharing your extraordinary experiences of Mother Nature's Beauty with me, Andraz Egart. I am most certainly going to follow you.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you for the support and kind words my friend! 🙏 I wish you a wonderful week 😊

[@stor314]

i really love these overnight trip videos you’ve been doing. keep up the great work looking forward to more

[@andrazegart]

Thank you brother, I really appreciate that. 🙏 Already editing the next one :)

[@NicStage]

I can hardly believe how beautiful the Alps are. Wherever you point the camera it's like a painting.

[@KristjanRom]

Yes I love my beloved slovenian alps

[@psym_official]

The scary first part was completely worth it for this view. Your "Goodnight" and "Goodmorning" gave me shiey vibes, haha

[@andrazegart]

Thank you! Haha Shiey is one of my favourite youtubers, so there might be some similarity since he inspired me to start my own channel :)

[@psym_official]

I love his work, too. :) Keep going with your journey ^^@@andrazegart

[@Sparks53]

Wow, that is some white knuckle climbing at times and glad that you safely returned. And what a beautiful view from that crest. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@Nathanielflor]

Bro legitimately keep these videos up and you'll end up as the Zillennial Outdoor Boys, you're killing it with these!

[@jameskirk2579]

ALWAYS watch the weather forecast. If any doubt, DON'T GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariemarie6142]

Goodness ! Young man, you have paved your journey like a expedition! Though it’s 11 months old - I truly enjoyed your video Thank you that your so safe 😊

[@TheSocialGamer]

Andraz is a beautiful soul. thank you for the relaxing content.

[@ViroRihua]

Cool video ! Nice filming, great adventure, Thank you

[@andrazegart]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@maximugg]

Your humor ... wonderful! Stay safe, Andraz, for all of us!

[@MrHuismeester]

Great video and you are a real professional to me, but i have no reason to doubt about your skills because i am living in The Netherlands and we don t have any mountains...Thank you so much for sharing !!

[@PeppieP]

Just recently found your channel but I am loving it so much. Thanks x

[@MichaelRedding-z9o]

Great climb, I really enjoy having to stay in a biv wack during a sno storm. Great Stuff man

[@kingbacker]

For algorthitm......your charisma makes this nice

[@sassylady2001]

I so very much enjoy your videos - and enjoy listening to your thoughts. Wonderful to watch you - your abilities at hiking and climbinb are amazing. Yes, listen to your gut and STAY SAFE.

[@mariemarie6142]

Never in my life 63 years have I learned such journey !

[@bajajoes1]

I SALUTE YOUR YOUTH AND LACK OF FEAR SIR! ONCE I COULD, BUT NOT AT 80.

[@steventrostle1825]

Thanks for sharing-STAY SAFE!! That's Not a Request

[@fundadumlupinar684]

You are very brave to climb the snowy mountains on your own. Take a good care of yourself. The mountains and harsh weather are unforgiven.

[@miguelservetus9534]

Or foolish.

[@fundadumlupinar684]

@@miguelservetus9534 It does seem foolish to climb a high mountain without any gears in snow and rain as you can easily slip and fall. He only uses a robe to go down, he doesn't use any equipment to go up rather than his bare hands. I think he isn't scared as he is local to the area but it doesn't make it less dangerous. I do enjoy watching him though..

[@howardcobb4354]

Wonderful - alone in the beautiful , peaceful mountains as usual! The snow livened things up, and the approach to the bivy looked sketchy. Again, a marvellous video, and l must comment on the efforts to get shots of you going ahead. To do it in the dark, and then having to go back for the camera shows your determination to produce great videos. On a different note, do you leave a note in your car describing your route in case of an emergency? Just a thought. So, thanks for another peek into your enchanted world of silent, empty mountains. Thank you.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you brother 🙏 I really appreciate that you take time off your day to comment on every new video! I usually leave a note at home or text a family member where I’m going and which route I’m climbing :) But you’re right. It’s a good idea to also leave a note in the car!

[@jamesburns2753]

Beautiful country. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

[@patrickdube6208]

Thank you for your nice video, i like your style , be safe, salutation from Quebec ,Canada

[@andrazegart]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏 Greetings from Slovenia!

[@patrickdube6208]

If you come in Québec, let me know, you will be welcome home...

[@Johnjds]

Cool bivy and fantastic views after the fresh snow 🤩

[@Judy43070]

Oooh a bit too sketchy ! Scary. Great that the bivouac is there & set up with blankets!

[@nemesis159159]

it is always important to remember the limits. great great decision. stay safe

[@kobray3455]

what a advanture i love it looking forward to your videos in the snow season watching u climb in snowy mountains will be interesting and exciting

[@andrazegart]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@Supernaut2000]

I made the right decision: Holiday Inn Express.

[@eileenspamer-kw3kz]

lol

[@brookieb538]

15:38 That view is absolutely breathtaking!

[@davep153]

I would have camped right in those lower fields. Beautiful location again.

[@dklindsey1952]

Very nice!! Thanks for taking the time to video.

[@andrazegart]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it 😀🙏

[@karabomoalusi8810]

Hey, I love your videos. Your fan from South Africa. ❤

[@neilwoodmansey9109]

so beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@mikesottovoce1111]

watching you gives me the chills....great stuff

[@bms9144]

@andrazegart In the USA the "rock piles" are known as "cairns" or "ducks". Ducks is more technically correct as cairns has as specific legal definition related to size for mining claims (they have to be much bigger). That said nearly everyone calls them cairns anyway. That type of snow (small soft beads) is what I call "graupel". People who don't spend time in the mountains probably won't be familiar with that word though. Awesome videos, I really enjoy them!

[@mrfrost663]

That is really beautiful scenery there.

[@edmundkaiser9395]

Nicht schlecht gemacht, die Bilder z.T. großartig wie auch die Leistung, sich allein in solches Abenteuer zu begeben. Doch mein Gefühl war, dass der Protagonist wusste, was er sich zumutete.

[@williameisenberg1999]

Great video and also a great mountaineering adventure.. Be safe out there ..

[@Ultrevolous]

These journies are incredible!

[@Wayne_Enterprise_Inc]

Dude, you're a very lucky man! Take Care

[@suss6385]

Thank you

[@zdravkohorvat8522]

Pametna odločitev v teh razmerah 🙏 ... grapa ni bila prav nič zalita. Spet odličen video, kot vedno 👏

[@andrazegart]

Hvala 🙌😀 Bo gora počakala, naslednič pa s smučam, ko bo dost snega :)

[@zdravkohorvat8522]

@@andrazegart točno tako. Mlad si še in še nič kolikokrat se boš povzpel tja gor 🙏👏

[@sassumworld]

Bravo...Imaš super ture

[@jankoch2565]

👌nice cozy bivouac and gr8 video 💯👏👏👏 Always listen to your gut! #respect

[@patriciagarcia8194]

Wonderful landscape!!!!!!!

[@thecolaa]

Wow I wish I lived close to the mountains as you do, must be such a good experience! If I may ask a genuine question, what happens if someone is arriving after you in the bivouac and it's locked? I guess you would wake up with the noise?

[@Murluv]

Also what happens if someone locks you in from the outside latch. Is there another way out?

[@allaprima]

Anyone that high up on the mountain at night in a snow storm would not lock the bivy. They would be begging to come inside. As a mountaineer, you’d welcome them and serve them a hot cup of tea.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you! Yeah I would definitely wake up if someone was outside. And if there was a way to keep the door closed without locking it, then I would keep it unlocked. But this door would open by the wind if I didn’t lock it with the ice axe.

[@andrazegart]

@Murluv hahah I often think about that, because there is no other way out. And if someone randomly decided to lock you in, then you’re pretty much stuck in there 😅 and usually there is also almost no signal in there… 😬 But I don’t think such evil people visit the mountains 🤣 well I hope so!

[@eriksievert2755]

"Let's take a look outside." *Camera gets hit by a winter storm* xD Nice video!

[@ceciliacrocker390]

You are going to give me a heart attack, but here I am still watching, 👀. 😅

[@Coordinator61]

Wow thats amazing. Thats the purpose of these shelters i guess.

[@matteobrunella8003]

you are the alpine version of Shiey if you know what i mean. also right call to turn back, no good for climbing and a good no for avalance with all of that powder love from rome ❤

[@andrazegart]

Haha thanks, I really appreciate that 😊 Greetings from Slovenia!

[@snoosebaum995]

Stay safe young lad

[@Puroeun92]

Looks so cool

[@tedchurches3690]

So cool I wanna do this

[@robjackson9943]

I think I have turned back nearly as many times as I have summited that's why I am now an old man unfortunately I now sometimes turn back when I see a staircase 😅

[@JeffreyWilstone]

Awesome 👏 that shelter looks cosy

[@tbahamzi-wn5gq]

it felt good watching your video, it's a great one for sure.

[@andrazegart]

Thank you ☺️

[@konstantinamosov1830]

Nice adventure . Regards from Urals mountains.

[@goranurlic712]

Maaan these views on all the walls,peaks and mountains with that fresh snow are literal heaven. Amazing nature around you..i wish i could come and enjoy this start of the winter. Here we hardly have that much snow for that long in the last 10yrs :/ all the best from Makarska Croatia💪🏼

[@andrazegart]

Thank you fellow neighbour! Ohh I’ve been to Makarska once. It’s really nice 😊 I hope you find the time to visit Slovenia in the winter :) Greetings!

[@goranurlic712]

@@andrazegart ohh im glad to hear that you've been here 💪🏼 now i really need to come and see your place around hahah 👌 and thanks for replying man...enjoy in the cliffs, views and snow neighbour 😁 and take care of yourself of course :) See yaa

[@kkbkkb5888]

I enjoyed your video great views of the mountain, i didnt see you eat any meal just choc bars, did they give you enough energy?

[@vast634]

Does the Biwak have a log book for climbers to note their arrival?

[@fundadumlupinar684]

Question: What would you do if there was a knock on the door in the middle of the night? Would you keep the door lock or open to see what's there?

[@cgoutdoor]

2:07 I have been at this place before. On my way to Špik. Saw this bivak on the map. I was already wondering what this bivak looks like. Thanks for showing. At first I thought you wanna climb the Škrlatica North Wall 😅 It was an epic adventure anyway 👏🏻

[@andrazegart]

Thank you brother! Hmm, haven’t climbed the Škrlatica north wall yet. Probably next year with a climbing partner :)

[@cgoutdoor]

@@andrazegart That would be epic 😎😊

[@틀-n7d]

내가 마치 등산하는 것같아요 혼자 즐겁게 등산하는 모습 보니 저 또한 즐겁네요 14:30

[@robocop-panda]

Bravo. Nedvomno si pogumen in odlično poznaš poti. Marsikdo bi se izgubil po dnevi. Super. Na koncu pa VP approved 😁 v ledeno vodo. LP

[@andrazegart]

Hvala! 😀 Vse zahvale grejo pripravi na turo haha. Če si doma vzameš malce več časa, da dobro naštudiraš pot, potem si lahko veliko veliko časa prišparaš na poti :) Ledena kopel pa seveda obvezna 😅

[@angelaaz6282]

That’s quite a trek you started at 3 pm in the late afternoon eh 😢😮

[@microwave221]

I wonder if a lightweight camera drone would make those walking-away shots easier enough to make up for carrying it the rest of the way

[@cheerylmagsalos550]

Im your'e new subscriber❤😊 i really² like your videos keep it up! God bless you always🥰🥰🥰

[@Feroz_md]

Stumbled upon your solo vid in the dolomites and have been following your vids since! Thanks for reigniting my passion for some rope solo adventures of my own. Quick question for you: Do you normally feel nervous before/during such climbs? And how do you calm the nerves on the climb? (for context, sometimes i move less flowy and overgrip while on rope solo)

[@andrazegart]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 Before any kind of hard & dangerous climbing tours I always feel nervous. But as soon as I start climbing it all goes away. The only time I feel anxious during a climb is if there’s something happening I can’t control (rockfall, storm, heavy winds, etc)

[@TimFrederick]

How do you do this with no gloves, and your head uncovered? wow

[@drew2757]

Legs of steel and no gloves! Impressive and well done.

[@stevefletcher52]

Nice video. nice climb. Is the location of the bivouac noted on trail maps? How cold is your sleeping bag rated for? Do you ever bring a climbing partner or cameraman? Can you tell me where the Krnica valley is to find on a map? I don't know what altitude you were climbing. Very very beautiful !!

[@alpineanubis]

Krnica valley is located in Triglav national park in Slovenia very close to the town called Kranjska Gora.

[@rushisankhe9176]

Outdoor boys and this guy need to do a collab.

[@051mario]

Molto bello, bravo. Dov'eri? Slovenia?

[@truthfilter]

What an amazing shelter and landscape, you are a brave and skilled guy going to these places alone, do you know the youtuber SHIEY hes says goodnight and good morning exactly the same as you 😁 awesome videos my friend, sending a handshake from the UK 🤝

[@jasonx409able]

What was the temperature in the shelter when you made it there? How cold was it in there?

[@BerraLJ]

That steel wire and bare cold hands seems like a pleasant combination :)

[@SemperSalam]

How are you even finding the bivouac at night in the snow?

[@aronpesei1992]

Your videos is significantly better time to time! What boots do you use in this conditions?

[@andrazegart]

Thank you! I’m using the Scarpa mont blanc pro boots :)

[@petersiegfriedkrug]

Incredible beautiful, my friend.

[@musicfunlax1224]

How was that hut, eating, sleeping?

[@eloeri]

What is the protocol if someone is already in the bivouac?

[@karl-heinznapp2874]

The best and most important piece of advise are in the last 30 seconds of this video. Don't force it - turn around if the conditions demand it.

[@dockonline]

Just curious, why do you lock the door of the bivouac? To prevent the wind opens it?

[@rsuler1700]

Spet en fajn video. A je tole mogoče blo namen na VMP? Dobra odločitev, da si zaradi slabih razmer obrnil, ker bo zagotovo še mnogo prilik.👍😊

[@andrazegart]

Hvala! 😊 Jap, Velika martuljška ponca je bila v planu :)

[@ismailmuttaqien1203]

I don't know much about mountaineering, but isn't that an odd location for a shelter? or is the best position for a shelter from mountaineering point of view?

[@rgauthier3094]

Did you have any concerns that the door would freeze shut?

[@vhwft]

I’d like to see him leave a pack of batteries or something useful in these huts for the next person that may really need it.

[@mrmpoutias5916]

Is there a bivouac map for the alps? Anyone knows?

[@blairtinkle4563]

Great vid.

[@Lol-j7u3z]

Great videos greetings from 🇭🇷 ✌️

[@andrazegart]

Thank you fellow neighbour 😀 Greetings!

[@BrutEdd]

perfect hotbox

[@NT-to3fd]

So the door locking pin from te outside is not connected to a chain so it doesn’t, for example, falls and disappears in te “******** snow. Ok nice design