Into the Clouds: Climbing Chamonix's Via Ferrata Des Evettes

[@katiirabbi]

Every time I thought I've seen the worst that a via ferrata can bring, your video proves me wrong. Those bridges are INSANE!! I'd be going sideways

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hahaha I know! It's so funny because a lot of people don't mind the bridges and are scared of the 3000 foot drops in places like Daubenhorn, but for both of us those man-made tightropes are the scariest! It's because they're so wobbly, so they just feel super sketchy when you're on them. But to be fair, they're also really fun! ❤️

[@ijasm]

i have to say i really love your music. the best music to go with your videos ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- that is really great to hear! We're currently working on a brand new song and struggling with it a bit, so that is just the encouragement we need to keep pushing through!! ❤️

[@wernerevans4068]

You laugh in the face of sketchiness. What an adventure!!! Thanks .

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that's totally true, Werner! Adam actually does laugh when things are scary. I think it helps him relax and handle business, and I'm learning to do it too! ❤️ --E

[@andreajohnson1796]

Awesomely covered in fog , snow capped mountains wonders of beauty , the tight rope /wire is scary stay safe have a blessful day ❤😊🙏

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Andrea! It really was a beautiful place, and we feel so lucky to be able to explore such locations. You have a blessed day too!! ❤️

[@strigoiimortii]

My favorite two. It´s nice to see you enjoying such gorgeous outdoors. Keep exploring and enjoying life 😉😉

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! We will 100 percent follow that advice, and once we go fully mobile in June it's going to be a life of permanent exploration! ❤️

[@strigoiimortii]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard fingers crossed for both of you! I´m glad that you actually do LIVE 😉

[@kismittraveler6075]

Wow, thanks for bringing us along on this amazing climb. You’re both in incredible shape and your stamina involved in this climb was impressive. And the music was so great too.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! One of the good things about waiting until we have a rain week to stay in and edit earlier footage is that we have more time to play with and layer in the music. Very glad you enjoyed! ❤️

[@gerarddupin5255]

Merci à vous deux malgré le brouillard belle réussite Vous êtes géniaux

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Merci beaucoup, Gerard! Nous etions tristes a cause du brouillard parce que nous voulions vous montrer la vue, mais c'etait meme une randonnee tres amusante. Nous aimons l'aventure en France! ❤️

[@colbyclay5911]

Love the positive attitude despite the thick fog. Just enjoying every day of life together and the adventure that comes with it, even when it’s not perfect.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That is definitely the way, Colby. The fog was actually cool in and of itself, it's just that the view would have been SO spectacular that we were bummed we couldn't show it to you guys. But like you say, we just enjoy each thing as it comes and chasing the view actually gives us a reason to return to this lovely hike! ❤️

[@FatpackingSmitty]

I'm in love with via ferrata videos. The Rockies up here in Alberta are still cold and I'm dreaming of summer adventures as I work. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad you enjoy these, because as you know it's our very favorite way to spend a day. Hang in there through the snow. Summer is coming, and we'll def get over to Europe again and do some more epic VFs this summer or fall! ❤️

[@johnmcnulty1129]

You know it's sketchy when Elise & Adam are starting to question whether certain "airborne" structures are just a tad questionable ! 😁 🇫🇷 🏔 Sacre Bleu ! 🏔 😻😺❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha ya John it's really funny -- we could be 3000 feet up straight up and feel pretty safe if we're holding solid granite, but put us just a couple hundred feet up on a wobbly tightrope bridge and we both feel a little scared 😂 Adam always tells me they maintain the via ferratas very well in France, and for the most part they do, but that detached cable in the middle of the bridge definitely gave me some doubts! ❤️ --E

[@Marcie2nyc]

Those are some insane images. It looked like Adam was moonwalking the wire! So inspired by the two of you!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Marcie! It was such a cool climb, and that wire was a very unique experience! ❤️

[@catherinewatson5519]

Wow, you're back in the Alps! Great misty climb!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh, Catherine -- we wish we were back there and doing some climbing! We actually filmed this at the end of our last trip but never had a chance to edit and post it, so took advantage of the big storms here in Cali the last couple weeks to finally show you guys the Des Evettes. Highly recommend -- very fun, and would be truly incredible views if you can catch it with no cloud cover! ❤️

[@catherinewatson5519]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I heard about the storms in California - sounds wild! And, now you mention the timing of the video, I can see that the Alps most likely wouldn't look like that in the middle of winter (spot the non-mountaineer here :) ).

[@jchendrix]

Sketchy climb but you both braved it, thank you for bringing these amazing routes to us all :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, and it's definitely our pleasure. We know that adventuring out there by ourselves is kind of a self-indulgent pastime, but when we film it and share it with you all, especially when the video turns out well, it really makes us feel like we're doing something worthwhile in the world! ❤️

[@jchendrix]

You both really are doing something amazing in the world by sharing your adventures to people who have similar dreams to travel and climb :)@@LiveHardxLoveHard

[@Existinginthespace]

That looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing! You two produce the best couples' outdoor adventure videos!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- that is really great to hear! It really was fun. We love all kinds of hiking and mountaineering, but for both of us there's probably no single thing more fun than a via ferrata in a beautiful place! ❤️

[@SnipetsofTime]

Beautiful views. It’s so heaven like. Like a bob Ross painting

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Nice analogy! Yes it definitely did feel heavenly at times, especially when the sun was streaming through the cloud and we could almost see the air glistening. Chamonix is such a beautiful place, and we can't wait to go back again this summer! ❤️

[@SnipetsofTime]

@@LiveHardxLoveHardSend it!

[@miguelbarreto]

Another super entertainment video! Thanks!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Miguel -- very glad you enjoyed! Any day on a via ferrata is a good day!! ❤️

[@deba8925]

This is surreal and so beautiful. I find myself holding my breath through most of your videos, and always pray for your safety. The challenges you two take on and the way you support each other is unmatched and so inspiring. Thank you for yet another amazing video!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much -- sometimes when we're doing some really challenging climbs we definitely think about you guys, and remind ourselves that you are pulling for us and that we need to be strong and brave and also stay safe! It means a lot to us to know that you are right there with us in spirit. ❤️

[@luisalfaro1989]

❤❤ That looks so much fun was it. I hope you guys are having a great time. Enjoy life

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Luis! Yes this was a climb we did on our Europe trip this summer that we never had a chance to edit, but since we got slammed with two big storms the last couple weeks it was a perfect opportunity for us to do it. It's really making us look forward to climbing season in the mountains! ❤️

[@carolinenunez3455]

Just another spectacular in the Alps, lol. Despite the dense fog, it was still gorgeous, and must have felt (almost) as if you were walking on the clouds on those wires! OK, maybe not. But I really enjoyed your rich contralto in that song, Elise!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Caroline! It really did feel like we were in the cloud at some points, right down to even feeling all of its moisture on our skin. So glad you enjoyed the song -- I've been having so much fun editing our music into the videos this year, and will def keep that going for spring and summer climbing season! ❤️ --E

[@itravelwisely]

Wow, amazing, I was just in Charmonix and got to ski the Vallee Blanche glacier which was cool but now I am thankful to discover this amazing place thanks to your video, have to go back!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That sounds so fun to ski on a glacier!!! Good for you. Yes you definitely need to go back in summer and do some of these hikes -- you will love it! ❤️

[@Bodikdereka]

So, you've kept this gem secret since last summer! Wow, that was a difficult one - and the weather did not make it easier or safer either... Looking forward to seeing more of this stuff from the Alps this summer!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! We were feeling the same way as we edited this one -- just getting so excited to get back to the Alps again this summer!! ❤️

[@gerryc1575]

Lads, I was the Alps; Val D'Isère, a couple of weeks ago⛷. Ok, low snow but they did not look like that🧐🙂And of course the sketchy bits with the coronary music, chapeau!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that's awesome you were over there, Gerry! Were you skiing? Ya this was footage we shot on our 6-week trip this summer but never got a chance to edit and post. California got deluged with rain last weekend, so it seemed like a perfect time to stay home, drink tea, and edit that footage! ❤️

[@gerryc1575]

Yes skiing, thanks, wonderful but slushy after 14:00 most days, + 7-9C melts a lot snow!@@LiveHardxLoveHard

[@sergelainesse7893]

So nice you had left over footages from last summer Elise, since you cannot get to the Sierra from last 2 weeks...Anyway it's still so wonderful to see you both crossing theses cables bridges... Wow.. Sure it was Cary 😱... ✌️😘

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Serge! Yes you are exactly right -- the Sierra is totally snowed in right now with record storms, but luckily we still had this video from this summer to edit and post. I do enjoy winter hiking, but editing this definitely made me miss those summer adventures!! ❤️ --E

[@sergelainesse7893]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I totally agree with you Elise.. Chamonix, Mont Blanc.. That is something.. But you know, your wedding in that Castle.. Was just Insane.. I think was the best thing you have posted.. Personnal thinking of course... 😉👍🥂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@sergelainesse7893 That's really nice to hear, Serge. That video is of course close to both of our hearts as well! ❤

[@sergelainesse7893]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard yeah a lifetime to keep and remember..

[@CarlStacey]

Breathtaking! Cheers to you both for always giving the best videos on your trips and adventures!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Carl! Editing this one definitely made us long to get back in the Alps again this summer!! ❤️

[@Taskerofpuppets]

Wow! That was super intense climbing and cable bridge crossing. That made my legs queazy just seeing those heights.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha ya those cables bridges are super scary even though it's not really logical to feel afraid! It's something about the wobblyness -- they just don't feel safe, even if they are! ❤️

[@davidolson558]

Great climb, Adam and Elise ❤ I can't climb the way you both do! 😂 MN Dave

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Dave! OMG we just had the snowstorm to end all snowstorms in the Sierra last weekend -- it's like we switched climates with you! ❤️

[@davidolson558]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I'm glad you both didn't try the Sierra Nevada during those storms! ❤️

[@papabeartooth3054]

That is stunning scenery, I like you day off.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It's really hard to beat the Alps when it comes to scenery -- even when it's a bit cloudy! ❤️

[@jeffcottingham3691]

just catching up on your vids for the last few weeks: I don't know if it was the fog, or the excellent camera angles, but that looked super sketchy to me for a rest day! And Adam, shame on you for calling out the broken wire right as Elise was getting near to it! (OK, just kidding there!) Seriously though, excellent trek as always! Much love and thanks to you both for taking us along.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jeff! Just going through this footage and editing the video together got us so excited to get back to the Alps again this summer. It truly is amazing there, and we love sharing all the different alpine adventures with you guys. ❤️

[@fordraven5884]

The mountain looks absolutely amazing. 8k videos 📹 it almost feel like it's a fake background.❤❤❤ Love your channel

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- yes it definitely was like that before the clouds came, almost not feeling real even in person. Totally insane views there looking right across at Mont Blanc! ❤️

[@kimcozean9066]

Spectacular video as always. "I forgot to tell Elise about the sketchy bridge" - Adam. Wow what an amazing and terrifying video. I am nervous watching you guys do this. I wrote this before the broken wire part, Yikes.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I was honestly feeling fairly chill about it before the broken wire, Kim, but that definitely got in my head! ❤️ --E

[@davidtate166]

Another stary way to heaven.🤙🥺looks spooky to.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes David! It was super spooky up there in the fog -- especially when climbing straight up into who knows what?!? ❤️

[@petr-podrouzek]

Amazing as always !! 🙂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Petr -- this was a fun one!! ❤️

[@gwbaker]

Ha! That was awesome! I was terrified and could hardly wait to do that one all at the same time! Add that one to the list.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Very glad to hear you're putting it on the list! It is a super fun climb even in the clouds, and if you get it on a clear day the views will absolutely knock you out! ❤️

[@Heysaywhatnow]

Amazing and terrifying! Great video guys!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thank you! Ya for us too -- there's something about those man-made tightropes that is way scarier even than a 3000 foot drop when connected to solid granite. It just feels so flimsy and wobbly when you're on it, that it plays tricks with your mind! ❤️

[@kimgreer8297]

What a neat climb atmosphere! I’ll add it to my VF Bucket List! TIP: You can just turn and go sideways on the tightrope section… super simple bc your feet aren’t parallel to the line (it makes you facing the upper wire and also looking at the rock face). You guys definitely did it the hard way. When you do a sideways walk across it- it’s quicker and easier. I love to hook off with my shorty and free hang on the bridges! Nothing better than a fun Via Ferrata!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Totally agree, Kim -- VFs are the best!!! Wait, but given that the wobble is from side to side wouldn't turning sideways make it worse? Like wouldn't you just end up going sort of face-first into the hand-level cable? Anyway, we do highly recommend this VF -- if you catch it on a cloudless day the views will absolutely floor you! ❤️

[@Twobarpsi]

Such a beautiful area! That tight rope was super scary. I don't know how you guys do this!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It really was beautiful -- that side of Chamonix, where you can look across at the Mont Blanc Massif, is probably one of the world's most beautiful places. When you can see it, that is! ❤️

[@DeniseHewitt]

Brilliant Via Ferrata Movie! I hiked up to the summit of Mt Blanc by the Bossons Glacier & Grand Mulets Route some years ago & also walked up to the Aiguile du Midi from Montenvers by the mer de Glace. Both epic hikes without too much technical difficulty apart from equipment needs such as crampons & ice-axe + 11mm rope & climbing partner! Chamonix is Awesome! Way to Go!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Denise that's awesome you did Mont Blanc! We did it via the Gouter route last summer and loved it, but would like to try the Grand Mulets Route you took next time -- it looks truly amazing. We will definitely be back many more times for Chamonix adventuring! ❤️

[@DeniseHewitt]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard- Yes! Completely awesome! I included some of my photos from Chamonix & Beyond in some of my music videos including Pachebel's Canon - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXEgaeueNdlq5I - Alpine Panoramas! - I love your epic & sometimes sketchy Californian Hikes!

[@julialuminasalsa]

such a great video! im newly obsessed with these! just restarted bouldering and want to start climbing on higher walls and also in the mountains and do these via ferrata routes oh damn! this calls me!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Julia that is so great to hear! I'm currently doing a lot of indoor top-roping and bouldering to work on my skills, which I enjoy a lot, but for us nothing compares to doing an epic via ferrata! We've done videos on lots of the really big European ones, like Daubenhorn, Konigsjodler, and tons in the Dolomites. Hope those will give you lots of inspiration -- you will absolutely love doing the VFs!!! --A

[@traveler.west1]

Adam & Elise, don’t you know Europeans have different classifications for sunny weather events? There’s sunny with snow, sunny with rain and sunny with all the above. But sunny, as most of us in So. Cal. would understand, doesn’t really exits in Europe. Perhaps on a typical sunny day Vis Ferrata Des Evettes would be considered a moderate climb however, add poor visibility & wet conditions to the mix and you have a high adrenaline activity. Climbing on wet rock & steel cables is dangerous all the way around. Not only are the rocks & cables extremely slippery but the minimal, fall prevention equipment can respond differently to inclement weather. It’s tricky and requires special finesse. Yet, you guys rose to the occasion once again (mostly safe) and entertained us along the way. Great work!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks Frans -- ya we're learning that Alpine weather and Colorado weather have a lot in common! But any day on a via ferrata is a good day, even if we occasionally have to sacrifice a little skin. ❤️

[@Sweethikegurl]

I love u guys so much! Always waiting for a video ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- that is great to hear, and will def inspire us too keep posting every Thursday (unless of course we're trapped inside by storms!) ❤️

[@saulza2]

I was just skiing in Chamonix last week! Stunningly beautiful place! I'll have to come back in the summer for Via Ferrata

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That is awesome! Hope the slopes were great even in a low-snow year. We are really looking forward to visiting there in winter at some point, but yes you def have to come back for climbing season. It is truly spectacular! ❤

[@simonfrench9163]

There is also a new one just over the Col in Buet

[@euan1234]

Amazing video - and another location I get to tick-off on my 'places to avoid' list, due to the heights and exposure (and the freakin' tight-ropes!) 🤣

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha ya there are definitely a few exposed places on this one, and even for us that second tightrope was a little heart-pounding. Somehow a long man-made thing like that just doesn't feel as safe as solid granite! ❤️

[@davidtate166]

Wow back in the alps again .I love to do a verra ferrata it looks a beautiful accent .the mountains gods call yes

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks David! We love those via ferratas too. We filmed this one on our trip this summer but never had a chance to edit and post it -- but this week we got stuck inside because of storms so it seemed like the perfect time! ❤️

[@annaet3767]

Beilliant. We have a tree park in the mountains not far from there we live. There are climbs marked with colours like ski pistes. Red is a bit like the ones you did. If you slip you hang and you need a very strong upper body to pull yourself up. I did that twice and getting out of trouble was not fun. You guys rock.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Anna that sounds amazing -- what a cool way to design a tree park! Yes you are right about needing a strong upper body if you slip on these things, especially with the dynamic tethers that we wear because they would stretch and you'd have to do a basically a full pull-up to get your feet back on the cable. Good for you for having that strength when you need it! ❤️

[@danbluenord8984]

ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. Wow the Alps ! One of your adventures that gives you chills and vertigo, what courage and professionalism to tackle its peaks lost in the fog, and to take the monkey bridges that can only be summed up by a simple steel wire. You are on a first-name basis with the clouds, and what a beautiful emotion to hear the voice of ELISE that accompanies this superb video. I liked the few words in French, ELISE's "bonjour" and ADAM's "boite aux lettres". I hope ADAM you haven't suffered too much from your injury. Kisses to both of you. DAN ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Waouh les Alpes ! Une de vos aventures qui donne le frisson et le vertige, quel courage et quel professionnalisme pour vous attaquer à ses sommets perdus dans le brouillard, et pour emprunter les ponts de singe qui se résument que par un simple fil d’acier. Vous avez tutoyé les nuages, et quelle belle émotion d’entendre la voix d’ELISE qui accompagne cette superbe vidéo. J’ai aimé les quelques mots en Français, le « bonjour » d’ELISE et la « boîte aux lettres » d’ADAM. J’espère ADAM que tu n’as pas trop souffert de ta blessure. Bises à vous deux. DAN

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Merci beaucoup, Dan! La France et les Alpes nous ont manque cet hiver, donc c'etait tres bien d'avoir encore cette video de l'ete pour publier. Quand nous reviendrons l’ete prochain, je parlerai certainement plus francais dans les videos, et peut-etre Elise aussi! ❤️ --A

[@bjm2127]

Digging the bridge Bass Lines., a little funk to go with that wobble. One thing is clear, you guys definitely don't know what NFW stands for 🙂which makes for great adventures. Fun stuff!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thank you, and you are right about that! Our life motto is pretty much just say yes -- especially when it's scary. Very glad you enjoyed! ❤️

[@theadventuretravelchannel]

Ah you must have been holding out on this footage from last year for some reason. Great video as always. :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes exactly -- we had so many American adventures right after we got back in the summer that we never got a chance to edit and post this one. But wow, going through the footage really reminds us how much we love it over there and are looking forward to going back again this summer! ❤️

[@lewisvanatta639]

Those few views of the peaks looked amazing! I have to agree with several of the other folks commenting..those bridges would be a hard no for me...at least not without a diaper, and possibly several spares..... ;-)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha Lewis I'm right there with you. I don't even know why exactly, but I find the man-made cable bridges way scarier than hanging off of solid granite even over a much bigger drop. They're so wobbly, and just feel kind of insubstantial -- and seeing that broken support cable didn't help 😂❤️--E

[@Christian97737]

Hyper Epic !! 💯💯👌🏿👌🏿💎💎🏞🏞🤩🤩

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Christian! So looking forward to going back to the Alps again this summer!! ❤️

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Great videography!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@eliftokcan5659]

Wow , scary but beautiful ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! The rocks and cables definitely get scarier when it's wet like that from the clouds, but wow is it beautiful there! ❤️

[@DavidHaney1]

❤ GR8 VID ~ LOVED IT ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks David! You know we love those via ferratas! ❤

[@robertcalonico8008]

OMG, the tightrope bridges would be a hard NO for me!! I notice Adam's feet are straight while Elise does a sort of side step across. Different techniques or do you even notice? Elise, how about a tray of food in your right hand the next time you cross? Love you guys.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hahaha Bob I think that's due to E's lamb legs! Her feet kinda turn out naturally. Ya we won't make you go across a tightrope bridge, but we are going to get you on a via ferrata or two when we all go to Italy! ❤️

[@steveross1260]

Amazing climb

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Steve! It's really incredible what they've been doing recently in terms of putting up new via ferrata routes like this in Europe. Non-stop fun! ❤️

[@adventureswithrussellandan7550]

Love the vía ferrata videos! Thanks for not doing the bobble head helmet cam stuff!😂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Stoked that you like the VFs! It's probably our favorite type of single-day adventure -- just so much fun and exhilaration without excessive risk! Totally agree about helmet cams. We of course tried it at one point, but quickly figured out that we are both way too perfectionistic about our shots to do anything other than hand-held (and perhaps drone at some point). The only time we might want to try a helmet cam again is for a rollicking POV glissade for something like that -- other than than, the shots just don't measure up. ❤️

[@rhousto1]

I thought I'll just watch this episode, but then after seeing the sketchy " bridges " you conquered, i felt the need to say, my goodness, that is frightening. Elise is a trooper for taking on these challenges, and Adam deserves 8:45 . Fun to watch, but not for me

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thank you -- glad you feel the same way I do about the bridges! I don't know why they're so much scarier to me than rock, but it's def got something to do with how much they wobble!! ❤️ --E

[@AussieAndrewsAdventures]

I’m just watching this now - are you in Europe now or is this video from last year’s trip? Loved the scrapes and blood on the keg - welcome to my world. All my friends are used to me coming back from hikes / scrambles with blood coming out from somewhere haha Keep in touch guys - you are my US family!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha totally -- it's not an adventure unless there's a little blood involved 😂. This was from our summer adventures -- we just didn't have time to edit and post it after we got back because we were doing so much US stuff. But looking at the footage really got us stoked to go back to the Alps! ❤️

[@Annieriannie]

Those bridges! I would have cried like a baby in the middle and be mad at the same time 😅 is the rope you have clipped on strong enough in case you slip? Trying to figure out where to go this summer. The Alps or Dolomites again, but another area...that little bird at the end vanishing in the mist❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I know! Yes the good news is that we're clipped in with our via ferrata tethers, so if we had slipped we would have been perfectly fine. But for some reason it feels different on those bridges because the fear in the back of my mind is always what if the whole bridge collapses! It's not logical, but somehow those bridges just feel scary. BTW we really loved the Austrian Alps -- you might want to check out the Dachstein Glacier area if you haven't yet. Was a great addition to our Alps and Dolomites adventures! ❤️

[@networkimprov]

But, but... How have you teleported to France in summertime!? (Not a complaint! :) Oh gosh, Adam, watch out for man-eating rocks! That cable bridge, oof. I'd have grabbed the overhead wire hoping for more stability, tho mebbe you're not supposed to do that?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha we wish, Liam! We shot this on our summer trip, but had so much going on once we got back that we never got a chance to edit and post it. But like you, we've been longing for summer especially having been cooped up by storms the last couple weeks, so it seemed a good time to finally put it up! ❤️

[@scotttepper3316]

To make the first cable bridge A LOT easier you turn your 90 degrees and face the upper cable so you can keep contact with both hands and feet at all times. Not that your way is wrong, just not as safe as moving sideways on it. Cheers!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

You're totally right about that, Scott! The tight rope way is sort of more fun, but sideways is definitely easier! ❤️

[@dansouth2088]

Oh this is way cool! Thanks for saving this one for us from last year! Question: Are you wearing normal hiking shoes or do you wear approach shoes or ? when doing a via ferrata like this?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a great question Dan, and for us the answer is definitely approach shoes. Any time we have to do vertical faces we go with approach shoes, because over the years we've found that it gives us much better traction. Of course, that can backfire if it gets super cloudy and wet and slippery, which is what happened to Adam on this one. But we go with the best information we have at the time, and it was supposed to be a sunny dry day so we wore the approach shoes without any hesitation. ❤️

[@gilbertamthor5098]

Damn that is wicked good! Do you have to go down the same way?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Glad you enjoyed it, Gilbert! Chamonix is one of the prettiest places on earth to hike and climb! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Hmmm, my rest and recover day usually doesn't include a death-defying rope walk

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha ya the irony was that on a supposed rest day I ended up getting my worst injury of the whole trip! Still, totally worth it. --A

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard that was a gnarly looking gash but Elise came prepared with the neosporin. Shin bone cuts are very painful!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@prowrestlingisart6742 Truth! Still have a good scar from it.

[@bostjanovamuzika]

Clouds are a good thing - you can not see the depths below :) i hoped it will clear up only on top/finish

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that's a great way to look at it -- what we can't see won't hurt us! ❤️

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Do you have a working email? I tried your listed one. Ours is on our page if you do want to give us yours and not here :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So sorry -- no idea why the livehardxlovehard one isn't working! We will fix that ASAP, and email you soon! ❤️

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard oh no rush or worry. it was just weird getting messages kicked back

[@arios4580]

This one looked so dicey 😭😭

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha omg the wobbly cables felt super dicey! I'm sure they're actually safe, but for some reason they don't feel nearly as safe as good solid rock! ❤️

[@AesthYT]

I need a chalk bag for watching this

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I have chalk all over my fingers even as I type this! Our climbing gym has an awesome workspace and I brought my computer in today. Getting in some boulders and handling emails -- life is good! ❤️

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Not trying that cable bridge. Nope.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha we don't blame you. Those wobbly cables are way scarier for us than even looking down 3000 or 4000 feet when we're holding onto to solid rock! ❤️

[@bhajandaniel9771]

That's NOT what I call a bridge!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha agreed! ❤

[@davidmerriott7356]

Never!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha don't blame you, David -- they're very fun but def a bit scary, especially when they start to wobble! ❤️

[@Karl-Hegel-Karl]

Are you serious? Your behavior is dangerous and you are setting a bad example. A shame!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Karl we honestly have no idea what you are talking about. We were extremely safe on this one, and clipped into the cable everywhere there was any chance of even a short fall.

[@G-Hawks]

Shame about the clouds, what a beautiful place.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks, ya we were pretty bummed about the cloud because we really wanted to show you the views across to the Mont Blanc Massif! The good news is we did get some of those views on another hike on that same trip when we did a hike up to and around Lac Blanc and the Balcon Sud, so at least you guys can see what we missed that day in the cloud. ❤️

[@scotttepper3316]

To make the first cable bridge A LOT easier you turn your 90 degrees and face the upper cable so you can keep contact with both hands and feet at all times. Not that your way is wrong, just not as safe as moving sideways on it. Cheers!!