SCARIEST DAY OF OUR LIVES (why we take risks)

[@anonymousorami1595]

an experienced glacier/alpine hiker here. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE CAREFUL AROUND GLACIERS JUST BECAUSE ONE DAY THE GLACIER IS "DOABLE" ONE DAY DOESNT MEAN ITS DOABLE THE NEXT I had a guide with me and he said that unless you have enough experience and the right materials do not attempt this kind of thing. Ive had friends i met on those vacations die doing a glacier tour. I'm glad you guys made it safely and I'm sorry if i ranted plz dont come for me:)

[@llew777]

And how correct you are sir

[@MsYazzzzzz]

I agree so much! It is so dangerous

[@MrHappyZorro]

As a baseline. Gloves might be a good idea.

[@anonymousorami1595]

@HappyZorro and actual climbing gear, proper shoes, rainjackets and an experienced guide would be the bare minimum as far as im concerned hahahaha

[@tomasmolinsky1732]

@@llew777 are u ??

[@adrial1997]

Being from Switzerland i can say that plenty of people die in the Swiss alps every year... you should really really be careful next time.

[@LisaEicholtz]

I agree this is not Switzerland fault

[@ebyttwooosix8141]

Maddie Brabon no

[@avaduclos9015]

@@ebyttwooosix8141 yes

[@elleemann]

@maddie Brabon They have been doing these videos for 3 years? What does that have to do with taking on a dangerous stunt that they were completely unprepared for? When Nate said he "didn't know"..🤪 Well do more research and find out! This could have been their last hurrah..easily

[@victoriaquinn4901]

@@elleemann know one said it was Switzerland’s fault 😂 maybe you should do your research! They are travellers and have been for a long time!

[@erin3]

I think you may have misread the culture in the alps. The people who live and work in the mountains think this hike is no biggie because they are mountaineers - they grew up with crampons on. You need to take what they say and think about your own (very little) alpine experience.

[@Enya2103]

Absolutely right! But: that hike is even for us here in the mountains dangerous and noone here would ever do something stupid like in this video! My sisters boyfriend, who grew up in the mountains and is in the mountain rescue, has to risk his life (these hikes are dangerous for anyone, only do them when you know exactly how to behave in which situation) in order to save inexperienced people like them regularly. And regularly the people can't be saved and are already dead. When you are in the mountains it is your own responsibility to inform yourself and to prepare. There is so much information online about hikes like that!

[@chiicoree]

As a Swiss I cannot believe that you went on a glacier without any security arrangements or a guide! You had so much luck that you survived.

[@sophiwithAN_a]

They admitted that they didn’t know what they were doing but at this point you guys are rubbing it in. Yes they are very lucky that they survived but you guys need to know that they know that they learned their lesson

[@Thenoob6969]

They are lucky but at least they aren’t random people thinking it would be easy lol those are the people that it doesn’t end well

[@tacrewgirl]

This part. It was reckless.

[@mikatu]

They were lucky and we don't..... they should have stayed there forever, as a warning for the future generations.

[@Michael-uk3uv]

@@mikatu What a weird comment. What's wrong with you?

[@noroco5791]

I hiked Monte Rosa with my father and brother when I was 10 or 11 with no crampons and no guide. This was the scariest and hardest thing I have done in my life and absolutely reckless of my farther. On the way down, I was not able to jump the crevaces because I was so small. Luckely, a couple of experienced hikers were coming down at the same time and help me the whole way. One carried me like a bag of potatoes under his arm to jump the crevaces.

[@sneakybunny2165]

My friend's 18 year old son died on a solo hike in the Ontario wilderness this summer. I don't know if he fell or got attacked by a bear. But he died alone and probably in pain on a safe, popular hike. He took a satellite phone but was dead before rescuers could get to him. Accidents can happen even when you're prepared and experienced. But going off by yourselves in the mountains is beyond reckless. Have adventure but don't go into the wilderness by yourselves when you don't know what to expect. Pushing your limits is good, pushing the bounds of sanity is not.

[@teenherofilms]

Sneaky Bubby Better than that, stay home and listen to the radio

[@CurlyFreys]

@@teenherofilms tell that to the people who's son is now dead.

[@tally1604]

I know it won't help them deal, but I'm very sorry for their loss. My friend has just been killed by a speeding car that lost control, as she was waiting for the green light to cross the street. The impact was so strong, she was cut in two at the waist. And she's left a 6 year old daughter.

[@sneakybunny2165]

@@tally1604 *hug* losing a child is every parent's worst nightmare (not that it's a competition for worst grief ... all loss is sad).

[@Alaska_Gal]

How close of a friend? Seems weird you don’t know if their son died from a fall or a bear (big difference!)~ unless they don’t even know??

[@jamiescott5461]

This is why I luv you guys. You’re travel bloggers, but you sat here to let us know it’s not safe for us to do alone! Being honest is what keeps me coming back. I currently have cancer, don’t know what’ll happen, but because of you I’m going someplace amazing when I can. 💚🧡❤️💜💛🌈🌈😃😃

[@Stephensofceea]

Hope you get better. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way

[@torifletcher2054]

Jamie Scott god bless you❤️

[@Billieraysson]

Stay strong ❤️

[@KatieANDgee]

Sending Loads of love your way! Hope you beat this! ❤️

[@PassporttotheBlue]

We sincerely wish the best for you, sending positivity your way!

[@WilliamChinda]

I'm glad you put this story out there. But I think there's a big difference between risking your career/business/life plan and risking your life on a hike. Glacial travel is not hiking - it is a different beast altogether. It requires technical skill and equipment that goes well beyond what is required for a dayhike. Simply because you can walk up to it does not mean it is acceptable risk. It would be like going for a swim, feeling good, then throwing on some scuba equipment and doing a dive without prior training or guidance. I know that with your dive experience, you probably wouldn't recommend anyone do such a thing.

[@priscaderighetti5541]

As an experienced Swiss hiker I can tell you that it wasn’t the smartest idea and next time you do then you need to go with someone who knows the Swiss alps because they are very dangerous if you don’t know them

[@icecrusher8457]

They got really lucky during this hike, I can easily imagine one variable changing and this video would've never been published

[@larrybutler8948]

Everyday life is exactly the same way. We all live to die at some time.

[@ania5038]

@@larrybutler8948 I'd rather go into things decreasing my chances of dying as much as possible, which they didn't do...

[@Cosmopavone]

@@larrybutler8948 Yeahm but dying because of dumbness is stupid...

[@larrybutler8948]

@@ania5038 We only go when it is our time and not a second sooner.

[@ania5038]

@@larrybutler8948 Well you can make 'your time' come sooner by doing dumb things lol

[@ralfoeldi]

BTW: 54 people died in Switzerland in 2017 while "Bergwandern" (alpine Hiking), 21 on "Hochtouren" (high tours). What you did would be somewhere in between. 1237 had to be rescued. Blue-white-blue marked routes are alpine trails. "To hike Alpine routes, climbers need physical fitness and good equipment, sure-footedness, and on some routes also a head for heights. They also need a good sense of direction and know to use maps and compass.[1][3] If they don't have alpine experience, they should use a mountain guide. Clothing has to be weatherproof. Some routes require climbing equipment such as ropes and ice axes, some even need crampons. It is of prime importance to check weather and route conditions beforehand.[1][3]"

[@niallisgay]

Classic Swiss response, if you don't follow the rules then it cannot be done. “If after every tempest come such calms, May the winds blow till they have waken'd death!”

[@ralfoeldi]

@@niallisgay ?! You missed the point - a t least of my comments elsewhere on this video. Switzerland allows you to do stupid stuff! This is the "Land of the Free" :-) They do have exact and explicit definitions of what a blue-white-blue trail means, but if you want ignore that? Feel free.

[@wegwahrheitleben]

@@ralfoeldi Mängisch dänk ich, es wär besser es wär ned so. Will schlussändlich den glich e sautüri Rettigsgschicht drus wird. Often I think it would not be better that way. Because ultimately it could turn into a pig-dead rescue story that many tourists can no longer afford.

[@CyclistRick]

@@ralfoeldi You seemed to have missed all his other comments/replies. I t appears that @Thomas Harcourt has some sort of antipathy towards Swiss. As far as what he posts he does not live here, and may have never visited, but feels free to give his slanted, and apparently uninformed opinion, of how the Swiss think and act.

[@Aqualyra]

@@niallisgay www.alpenwild.com/staticpage/trail-signs-in-the-swiss-alps/ I'm Canadian. it's just common sense. Be careful. No one is saying don't do it. Just do it safely.

[@54northca]

The real problem people face is not knowing their decision points - the "I've already got this far, so I may as well push on" syndrome. The hardest thing to do is to stop, go back, regroup and come at it better prepared. I live where it gets to -40 in the winter. People die, and usually although they were unprepared, there were several times they could have changed course and wouldn't have. They drove out in the storm. When the car stopped they decided to walk for it. They didn't die because of one bad decision, or because they didn't know what they were up against. Usually they die because they followed a string of decisions that could have been changed. In your case, once you had got to the hut, you realized you weren't prepared properly. You should have waited to hike down with other that were. When you did leave and the weather turned you should have turned back and gone back to the hut. This isn't criticism. I've ended up stuck on a cliff with no climbing gear, and on a small boat on a middle of a stormy, very busy shipping channel by doing the vary same sort of thing. "Just a little farther", "almost there", "once we get to the other side" etc. But people don't make one decision, they make a long chain of them. And we need to learn that chain can be broken at any point. We aren't commited just because we made one bad decision, even unwittingly, at the begining.

[@justkeepswimmin]

Exactly! I got my scientific diving certification with a set of teachers who are called into examine what went into local divers' deaths. They said it was almost never one thing but a series of small, seemingly innocuous things that compounded until it was too big of a problem. Stopping and assessing the situation along that path of errors could have reversed the outcome. Once Kara and Nate were up there, they could have made a number of better choices to get more safely back down rather than just forging on blindly.

[@mnelson929]

This is well put.

[@ingbrown1024]

Well put. I've travelled a great deal. Lived in places where you must respect mother nature or risk your life. It's one thing to challenge yourself, it's quite another to take unnecessary risks. It does not make for good travel video. It takes a big person to admit your mistake and how costly it could have been instead of attempting to justify yourself

[@blake9742]

Chris Rasmussen true and a lot of climbers get so close to the top of the mountain they refuse to let it go and end up dead. I hate to say this but if they carry on this way one of them may not be around anymore.

[@Sarah-vh2gi]

That’s what I do with my math hw even tho I know I need to do it later

[@walkingwithsteve0583]

I’m an EMT in NZ. We put ourselves on the line for those who haven’t calculated their risks right. I’m not entirely sure the assessment of who would need to put their lives on the line to perform your rescue under those conditions were assessed appropriately. The story you’ve portrayed is a risk assessment that avoided paying a few more bucks for water, staying warm and safe. I know very few people who would be in a mountain looking at dangerous weather conditions and “make a run for it”. These decisions we all make in life involve so many others than yourselves. Dream hard, calculate risk but guy u get only one life. Don’t throw it up in the air and hope you’ll catch it. Your videos are awesome, you too are awesome and you have a family of 779 thousand worldwide who care too.

[@tacrewgirl]

This this this. Even as an experienced hiker with some glacier travel I knew they were way over the heads by how they talked about it. They definitely did it for the gram. It would’ve been safer to stay another night or two until the weather got better. They mentioned several times that there was lightning. They were completely exposed on a glacier with crampons. My fear is that many will watch this and be just as reckless with even less experience because at least they made it back. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@19airaz]

First of all when Nate said “do it for the gram.” I died 😆 . I think they realize the mistake they made and how they over estimated their abilities and didn’t do enough research. The negativity and sheer rudeness is not necessary, it’s like beating someone down when they already admit to being in the wrong. Love you guys. Glad you both are safe. ❤️

[@alvinwu2436]

See, this is a comment that deserves more attention

[@olkinia]

@Sofie the Randomness Master this is not the first time the do this.... there are other videos where the hike completely unprepared and endangering their lives

[@isabelp187]

@Sofie Dina S ive legit only seen comments that are concerned for their safety, what are you talking about

[@keahnig164]

@Sofie Dina S Simple mistake? What about the people that would've needed to put their lives in danger to rescue them?!

[@rorytippett8345]

It is I believe. I don't think they know how serious this is.

[@maria.3.3.3]

The moment they said "10$ per one bottle of water", I knew they were in my beloved Swiss country😂

[@jackfrawley2180]

U pay 2$ or ketchup at McDonald’s lol 😂

[@downundarob]

Water is falling from the sky and your worried about paying $10 per bottle?

[@loltigercute4350]

@@jackfrawley2180 omg what

[@jackfrawley2180]

@@loltigercute4350 it’s called a joke u roblox butch

[@loltigercute4350]

@@jackfrawley2180 i wasnt being rude ;-;

[@tanteschnitt]

Please, don't ever ever do this kind of trip again without an experienced guide! Glad you're safe!

[@jeremyadler-g1o]

See, this is a helpful comment. No criticism, just healthy concern. These are the people who actually care; those who criticize are just looking to boost their egos.

[@georgedowns4034]

But that experience would have made them feel more confident of themselves doing it by themselves and such an achievement but I see what you mean...

[@runescapebanker]

I really really wish youtube would show the counts on negative comments. Then we could actually see how people think!

[@mrpenguin4288]

Oh my... There is a reason the guy who rented you the crampons was a bit worried about your shoes and probably also about your equipment... Glad you made it. Be prepared in the mountains, weather changes really fast.

[@jacoboleary9076]

"The risk I took was calculated, but man am I bad at math."

[@runswithbeer]

@Randy Wildman Maybe not their next one, but after their Italian hike and the Croatian hike, it appears Nate really doesn't learn, and Kara and has not found her spine enough to stand up to him and say no. She tried in Croatia, but then continued on anyway. I fear one day we will read about them, like we did with the vlogging couple that fell 800ft from Yosemite's Taft Point while taking selfies.

[@jumpaslot]

I would have paid for $10 water and stay an extra day then risk the stormy hike over that glacier

[@willgoncalves2]

I would have pais 100

[@janaa6277]

so let's say both of them drink 5 bottles of water, thats 100 dollars, ridiculous

[@N0N4M30]

They have 2.35 million followers as if they couldn’t afford 10$ water

[@janaa6277]

@@N0N4M30 you forgot about all of the money they spend on plane tickets, buses, trains, hotels, and taxis

[@danielpadilla3546]

@@N0N4M30 they paid plane tickets, trains, hotels, I mean they are not rich

[@mkm_]

You know what's more expensive than a $10 bottle of water? A REGA helicopter rescue.

[@MosheEidensohn]

Nope. Helicopter rescue is covered by insurance. A bottle of water is not. Though there seems to be enough pristine water outside for free up there.

[@oreanmarie291]

@@MosheEidensohn Actually, it’s not. REGA helicopters rescues are in most cases not entirely covered by insurance, even swiss ones. Most of the times they only cover 50% of the bill, which can easily go up to 5000 francs or more (because it’s tricky, dangerous, aaaand consumes lots of fuel). But this debate is actually futile, since helicopters can’t just fly through a thunderstorm. Which means that no one would have been able to help them quickly, had they fallen into a crevasse. (But anyway if they had, they’d probably already be dead, cause...no rope).

[@lucyrabung3066]

They can make their own decisions, it's it's not nice keep it to your self.

[@michelececcarelli5580]

@@oreanmarie291 REGA rescues can very easily cost much more, approximately 1000$ per minute, and hospital treatment bill can be pricey too. Keep in mind many insurance policies will take into account the responsibility. Nobody will cover skydiving with an expired certification parachute. I just hope they realized how stupid this was for unexperienced people

[@mrx__678]

Why don't carry your own water ofer there? 😂 Dumb tourists

[@erjusik]

I love your videos and watch every single one of them, however... I think instead of trying to justify yourself you should've just come on here and said - we made a big mistake, it was reckless and noone should ever ever ever repeat this. Give advice on hiring a guide, getting proper gear, wearing warm clothes, watching out for the weather. Because there are plenty of people, who are following you and watching the previous video could make them decide that doing similar things is absolutely fine, is brave and cool. However, that sort of thinking could lead to very bad consequences. Edit: I just wanted to add that we all make mistakes and that is part of human nature. It's just about how we handle them and what we learn from them.

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Exactly!!

[@madiantin]

YES!! The justification was as irresponsible as the actual hike.

[@LinReed_Shukla]

Agreed.

[@juliehansen5696]

erjusik did you watch this video? That’s exactly what they did. They acknowledged how dangerous it was and they wouldn’t do it again if they could go back.

[@ProjectYexus]

You act as if this don't happen often, I promise you what they just did happens quite often, they just decided to share the experience.

[@chelseajane9626]

I think some others have said it very well, you have had so many incredible adventures that it almost seams like you have become complacent with the risks of nature. It’s not just your lives that you choose to risk when doing something like this, but those who would have to come and help you had you gotten into difficulties, also by posting things like this where you justify your actions by saying, “we take calculated risks and go into something and figure it out on the way, and our lives are vastly better for it” glorifies poorly made plans and not being fully prepared and encourages others who watch you to do the same because they want to experience the world like you do. Don’t become complacent with nature because once you stop respecting its dangers that’s when you put yourself most at risk. Keep safe x

[@BarnaliD]

@@nunofurbznes2799 I absolutely agree with you. Is Nate.trying to become a widower? It really upsets me. Kara is a gem!

[@madiantin]

"also by posting things like this where you justify your actions by saying, “we take calculated risks and go into something and figure it out on the way, and our lives are vastly better for it” glorifies poorly made plans and not being fully prepared" THIS! I was pretty mad watching the video, but the justification for their actions rather than pointing out the mistakes they made and what they learned from it made me absolutely irate.

[@ProjectYexus]

Since you're so perfect and like to hate on them I gotta a question. So you're saying, people who are about to go on this hike is gonna watch one video and do exactly what they did?

[@ProjectYexus]

@@nunofurbznes2799So for all the times they uploaded their vlogs for you to enjoy [good and bad], you're gonna straight up hate on them? I hope you don't do that to your friends, hater.

[@madiantin]

@@ProjectYexus Talk about logical fallacies! No-one claimed to be perfect, and no-one "likes" to hate on them. Everyone makes mistakes...but to justify those mistakes under the umbrella of striving to be "outside our comfort zone" is irresponsible. I believe had Kara and Nate uploaded a video where they said, "This is where we went wrong...this is what we should have done" starting with the webpage stating clearly "Take a guide" and moving through "have the correct equipment" etc then pretty much everyone would have been behind them. That would have been the responsible thing to do. That is not what they did. So this whole video is a perfect storm of irresponsibility. Furthermore, your question is completely illogical. No-one suggested that any random person would be all, "Hey! Let's go on a glacier just for fun!" what they ARE suggesting though, and rightfully so, is that since Kara and Nate are influencers by definition they influence people.

[@roobear78]

this is a good video for people to watch, we have the same problem here in scotland tourists come to walk the hills and dont realise that even at the height of summer the weather can turn in an instant from sunny to rain or sleet,very quickly you can find yourself in a hypothermia situation and people do die! never take hill or mountain walking for granted always prepare for the worst to be safe.

[@courtneyo8715]

I was about to mention Scotland. My husband and I visit occasionally and are pretty avid hikers and even on some of the simpler hikes there we are wearing rain-proof outer layers (even if it’s sunny), proper footwear, and a waterproof backpack of essentials. Just because it’s sunny one moment doesn’t mean it will be in literally two minutes. This was a really thoughtless stunt by K and N.

[@tacrewgirl]

Agreed

[@rishavsingh941]

This video was the first time, I was actually worried about you two.

[@lueear1]

Glad you guys got back safe. Kara and Nate it was so awesome to see the support you gave each other on this particular journey. I'll bet your mother's gave enough flack that you don't need it from anyone else.

[@susandoeberl8077]

I love watching your videos, but this one bothered me. I think Nate sometimes takes risk for the sake of the video sometimes (pulling out the camera showed me this instead of worrying about Kara and getting out safe). I can see the fear in Kara's face even though she is trying to not show it. Please be careful and don't take risks like this with your lives. It's just not worth it.

[@kimcheezy3433]

I 100% agree! I have felt the same thing watching their videos since 2016. Sometimes he is really stubborn and puts both of them in danger because he doesn't want to back down. He also seems to value money more than their safety. $10 dollars for water? Sure that sucks but I rather spend WHATEVER amount of money on water in order to be safe.

[@benalias5766]

Yeah, sadly I'm out of viewing this channel now. It's not that there is adventure and risk, it's that they take totally unnecessary risks for no real pay-off by not informing themselves and preparing properly. A lot of reports on how people die in the outdoors start in a way that looks a lot like how they do things. They might get away with it again and again, but it only takes a couple more things lining up against them before stuff goes bad, because they don't leave themselves much safety margin. And if that happens, I don't want my viewership to be something that encouraged or enabled it.

[@alejandrotapia5800]

Susan Doeberl everything that THEY DO..is decided BY THEM..Karen was there because she CHOOSE to do it..

[@keeleyhenderson5004]

Ben Alias i’m not sure why no one is understanding why they posted this video in the first place. they want to share their experience with everyone and warn people of the dangers of the alps. like nate said, he never purposely meant to put the two of them in danger for “the gram”. for them to lose viewers over it, is ridiculous. they realize the mistakes that were made and although they wouldn’t do it again, they also don’t regret it. you’ve gotta live a little, people. everyone’s always so quick to judge. saying he should be more worried about kara than filming. you don’t know what went on the whole HOUR AND A HALF out of the 8-10 mins you saw filmed. #getoveryourselves #teamkaraandnate

[@mdurham2137]

@@alejandrotapia5800 I’m very late to this video but I too am annoyed with the way people are talking about Kara as though she’s a child with no say in the decision making

[@ZERUS1648]

Wisdom comes from life experiences. Stay safe and thanks for taking us along! 🙏🏽

[@olivergroning6421]

The comments at the end of the video really show that they are not even aware that they are worse than the 'flip-flop's hikers'. These only get their ankles cracked and are flown down to the valley in helicopters (many times to the expense of the Swiss taxpayer). It is the sorts of these two, who think they know what they are doing, but in reality are completely clueless, which get themselves into real danger and sometimes are flown down to the valley in bodybags (about 100 foreigners die every year in the Swiss mountains). This has nothing to do with 'getting out of the comfort zone' or 'living life to the full' it is just ignorance and disrespect. You could have used this vlog to discuss what you did wrong and how to do it right, but you have chosen not too.

[@juliehansen5696]

Oliver Gröning that’s exactly what they did on this. So annoying that people are criticizing them, when they clearly didnt watch the video. Kara and Nate acknowledged the mistakes they made, and said they wouldn’t do it again if they could go back in time. No one is perfect.

[@olivergroning6421]

@@juliehansen5696 So telling the world that besides being inexperienced, uninformed, ill-equipped and ignorant about the weather they did everything right and would do it again. Because they rather take a 'calculated risk' (wonder how if you are clueless) and 'figuring it out on the way rather than thinking about all the bad things that can happen' is learning from mistakes? As a Swiss I and know the region, last year at the very same spot (right about this time of year) a 17 old japanese boy 'didn't figure it out' and fell into a 12m deep crevasse and died. Fact is that for 99.9% (at least) of the people watching this video climbing to the Monte Rosa Hut over the Gornerglacier without a guide would be just suicidal. For anyone without good mountaineering experience, the blue-white alpine trails (like the one to the hut) are off-limits, it says so in their description you just need 30 seconds to google it... but that was too much bother for these two. Overconfidence, being uninformed, inexperienced, ill-prepared, ill-equipped and ignorant about the weather are the 'killers' in the alps.

[@juliehansen5696]

Oliver Gröning 😒 Wonder how you even climbed a mountain with that soapbox under your feet.

[@niallisgay]

Another typical Swiss response, no sense of adventure or willingness to take any kind of risk. It's extremely telling that your primary response is to think of the cost to the Swiss taxpayer. Pathetic.

[@jameskerrnz]

@@niallisgay how about thinking about the lives of the people who have to preform the rescues? mountain safety guides die every year trying to save the lives of people who chose not to do the proper research !! do you think about their lives and family or is it only about your ''adventure'' ? not to mention the lives of people they influence through youtube? the fact you cant understand the difference between adventure and selfish stupidity when it come to being high in the mountains says more about you then anyone else !!

[@MrSiddu46]

Things apart , i would say these guys are MADE FOR EACH OTHER . ❤️ for you both ❤️

[@BagsPackedFamily]

I have no criticism of these last two videos. I like your summary and the points about not letting all the bad things that "could happen" rule your lives. With that same mindset in 2006, I quite am comfortable job and hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, and on that trek, I met my wife. Together, we took on the same mindset when we later became ski instructors in Taos, NM, moved to Alaska to work on an organic farm, had kids, moved to India, and now live in Dubai with our 3 beautiful children. At any point along the way, something bad could have happened, but instead of giving in to fear we left our comfort zone and are much better people for it. Keep on creating!

[@alpanian]

There's enough information online about glacier hiking. In Switzerland, and in Europe in general, there is no policing. People need to be their own judges. And we like it that way. But the rule in general, is that all blue trails (glaciers) should be undertaken with a guide or by people with experience on glaciers. This includes having the right equipment, including roping up when crossing crevassed landscapes. A crevasse, even if it looks small, can be extremely deep. It's instant death. A 1 or 2 day glacier course with a guide in Zermat the day before would have given you the basics for this hike (a relatively easy one if you know what you're doing). Same goes with skiing out of bounds. You can go wherever, with the right knowledge and equipment. I live in Switzerland and have done many hikes like these and am always amazed how many people are up there in tennis shoes. Perhaps the only fault here is that the guy in the shop should have given you better advice. Just the sight of your shoes should have told him "oh no"! There's a cemetery in the middle of the village in Zermatt, where many mountaineers are buried. You should have a walk around it. It's sobbering and a reminder that the mountains are a dangerous playground. Even more so in the years of global warming. Keep up the great work and glad you made it back!

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

There should be policing

[@mialuna2496]

@@MESSI-fx1ob why?

[@ania5038]

@@mialuna2496 So that people don't die...

[@mialuna2496]

@@ania5038 it says it everywhere that you shouldn’t do this hike when you’re a beginner. If you’re dumb enough to do it anyway and die then that’s your own fault 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nuri508]

Oh my! I am from Israel. Israel is basically a desert. We do not have glaciers here. When you said that even if it looks small it can be very deep - man! I did not even think about that. Just comes to show how different life experiences makes you think differently about dangers and safety I mean something that is so obvious to you didn't even cross my mind. And there's a cemetery for hikers who didn't make it alive?? OMG! That is so sad.

[@suzsimmons]

Spend $10 0r $20 on water for the night or risk our lives in dangerous weather? Seems like a SUPER reasonable question.

[@sweetpjeb23]

I don't think it was about water. I think that was just an indication of how expensive it was to stay there.

[@Livingtheglobe]

@@sweetpjeb23 still doesn't justify

[@chrisfprescott]

Susan you are absolutely right this is comments from thier web page in which they outline their earnings (which is commendable) they arevery capbale of affording the water For the second quarter in a row, we brought in $100,000 from our KZbin channel and other related income streams! Yes, it still feels just as crazy as it did last quarter. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and expense reports, I suggest starting with the first one we ever published in July of 2016 (our total income was $603.26) Now that we’re making what feels like a crazy amount of money from this business, I feel like it’s important to tell you why we started writing these reports in the first place - and why I am continuing to write them (at least until we hit our goal of 100 countries).

[@LRumore]

Julie Элизабет they’ve made over $200,000 the last three quarters combined. they stay out of the US to avoid being hit with taxes. Believe me, they can afford to stay another night.

[@marciadanielle]

Agreed. Saying that you can’t stay at the lodge because they charge $10 for a bottle of water is insane. Especially as they sent out an income report today and said they earned over $65,000 in the last quarter! I think they can afford the $10 water!

[@robincloud7744]

Your mistake was not going for it, it was your lack of the correct gear. Hypothermia can kill you. It messes with your body and mind. Glad you are ok! I love your videos!

[@JaxBespoked]

Yes, proper GEAR! GEAR! GEAR!, and no long alpine hikes in sandals.

[@benalias5766]

Inadequate prep *again*. I'm unsubbing, not because I dislike them or most of their content, but because if they have some stupid avoidable outdoor accident I don't want to feel like I helped encourage them to do it.

[@benalias5766]

@@M1cko33 I've done rather more "adventurous" stuff than this hike, just not in a stupid and unprepared manner. I've also read a lot about people who've had bad outcomes in the outdoors because you don't always get the chance to learn from your own mistake. Also people die performing ground and helicopter rescues in mountainous terrain. It's not just their own lives in the balance.

[@ania5038]

Exactly. They should remember that everyone is rooting them to go out of their comfort zones but it's possible to do without being reckless and needlessly endangering themselves.

[@juan-moulouddelavega7776]

Don’t want to put a price on our lives but don’t want to stay another night because it’s expensive.... k...

[@wendyhumphreys9709]

you are both amazing! I am a disabled 53-year-old who could only dream about doing anything like this so thank you for opening up all your travel journey for us all to enjoy and share along with you, I felt like I was there! It has to be a wonderful feeling knowing what you have conquered, also for being such a lovely couple smiling in the sometimes face of adversity, well done both of you!

[@ellen5276]

There are zero excuses for not having enough information when you have internet access. There are forums, people who have done the hike before, numbers to call, people to talk with. You make it look glamorous and exciting, and could dangerously appeal to a young mind. I understand it is your life, but as others have pointed out - others could be called out to save you. I really don't understand how you could enter a large open space on a day with thunder and lightning, and how you could think to be anywhere near snow/ice without gloves. It isn't normal to even go into a town centre on a snowy/icy day without gloves. I don't think I have ever been as judgemental on youtube as I am being right now - this was too much you guys.

[@TomlinfiglioLuigi]

Totally agree

[@owheatl]

This may not have been designed, but they sure as hell designed it for drama... he leaves her behind as he hikes ahead with his go-pro... please!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

"People who have done the hike before". Yes. Like the guy who rented them the crampons. Who had done the hike before...and told them it was pretty easy.

[@willagrace1741]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I mean, if you're going to play that card, he also told them those shoes wouldn't be sufficient with crampons, aka they had insufficient gear. So based on what he said, they still shouldn't have gone.

[@lillyxo6587]

i’m so surprised that the place where you stayed didn’t advise you more/ have an alternative to trekking back! good on you two though for done that.

[@tomasmolinsky1732]

own responsibility , not their first trip

[@diannabucur]

@Levon Alyanakian The helicopter is NOT for leisure, is saving lives.

[@jimgood1949]

Levon Alyanakian Price out helicopter rental. That isn’t likely an option except for rescue or medical evacuation.

[@draky92]

mountains are not Highways. If you put signs everywhere you'll will just ruin the all concept of those advanced trek. Lets keep mountains a place for adventure at your own risk and something you should prepare a lot.

[@knudi6417]

Basically it isn't a hotel but a hut provided to hikers by the swiss alps club. It would have been cheeper to them if they wold've been members of the club. That's why it isnt that popular amongst tourists. The bottle of water is so expencive, because they have to fly it to the hut by a helicopter and that's pretty expensive. Also they used an Alpine hike (marked with blue and white stripes on rocks) in which's description it says that "ropes, pickaxes, crampons and compasses could be needed". So it's in their own responsibility to hike up there.

[@JamesHannonAuthor]

I get putting yourselves in a bad place by just not knowing the outcome and I respect that you acknowledged that.. But with Nate’s infamous cheapness (umm budget-consciousness), it came across as it was too expensive to stay safe for the extra night at the hut... I’m glad you guys made it back in one piece - I love your videos and would hate for them to end...

[@damianamherd]

One might want to add that the bottle of water is so expensive at a mountain hut at 2900m because everything has to be flown there by helicopter. Normally there are also cheaper options like tea... if you don't want to pay that, either come better prepared of stay out of a high-alpine environment 🤷‍♂️

[@gerrykelly-zk6lf]

That's a bit harsh🧐😱

[@JamesHannonAuthor]

gerry2828 kelly all in good fun... Nate’s cheapness is legendary (and yes I realize they got where they are because of it)

[@BarnaliD]

@@JamesHannonAuthorHaha! "Legendary " So true though!

[@lenamontemayor]

Literally, my EXACT thoughts. Nate can be notoriously cheap, the speech about a $10 water bottle made me eyeroll big time... It’s one thing when it starts storming out of nowhere while you’re 3 hours into a hike. But when you saw it from the moment you woke up, that’s plain dumb and irresponsible.

[@TomBedlammusic]

Kara and Nate in the video: "We screwed up and made a terrible decision. Please learn from our mistake and always research and be prepared" Comment section: "OMG THAT WAS SUCH A BAD DECISION!"

[@anna_kaiaa]

IKR LIKE

[@ZariCreates]

Literally 🙄

[@wendyschroeder9399]

The trust Kara has in Nate is inspiring. I’m grateful you survived. God bless!

[@scrappysinger]

Lord have mercy. I have now added you two, permanently, to my prayer list.!! Next time... I’ll send you the money afterwards! We are here for you... it’s not just a one way street for some of us. We love you. So thankful you are ok. 🙏🏻💝 (Please Remember: your budget is NEVER that tight!)

[@johnsymons76]

Totally agree with you!

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

Yeah I'm sending you guys some extra money damn it. $10 water no problem. Ur life....priceless.

[@chrisfprescott]

Karen you are right thier budget is not that tight they summarise it on their website and in the last 2 quarters alone brought in excess of 200000$, based on there currentl records they are close to half a mil a year and a significant number of their things like accommodation are free, all the data is on their blog site to verify this

[@helenavis]

Surey the rain water was free of charge anyways.

[@olivergroning6421]

As 'hikers' you need to avoid the blue-white Alpine trails (take the yellow ones or red-white), like the one to the Monte Rosa Hut. They lead you by definition into challenging and if you are not really experienced very dangerous terrain (which you can mitigate by taking a guide). I had some hope at the end of your video that you have learned something from this suicidally dangerously stunt, but apparently, you have not really. Here the recommendation for the Swiss Alpine Trails (it is easy to find!). To inform yourself carefully before going on a hike in the alps about the route, the dangers and the weather is a no-brainer and explaining your decision by lack of knowledge (i.e. ignorance) speaks for itself. Alpine routes are challenging mountain trails. They sometimes lead across glaciers and scree, through rockfall areas and through rocks with short climbing sections. It can not be assumed that any structural provisions have been undertaken and these would, in any case, be limited to securing particularly exposed sections with a danger of falling. Users of Alpine routes must be surefooted, have a head for heights, be physically very fit and know how to use ropes and pick axe as well as being able to negotiate climbing sections with the aid of their hands. They must have knowledge of dangers in the mountains. In addition to the equipment for mountain trails, an altimeter, compass, rope and pick axe for crossing glaciers are essential. Signalization of Alpine routes is a blue signpost with white-blue-white tip, white-blue-white painted stripes confirm the route. The information panels at the beginning of Alpine routes indicate special requirements. SwitzerlandMobility websites do not include Alpine routes.

[@jackie8357]

Oliver Gröning - wow great info

[@viktoriakadar6902]

Agree with you Kara and Nate, but there is a point when you have to think about the responsibility of your online content.

[@andyb2706]

I've watched loads of your vlogs over the last few years and don't normally comment but I have to this time. Although I knew the both of you made it down safely, otherwise I wouldn't be watching and commenting on this, my heart was still in my mouth while watching this. As an hiker in the UK I have been out walking in the Lake District in March/April time with snow on the hills and mountains but I would never go out in conditions like you two did, only this year a few people have been killed in the UK when struck by lightening while out on the hills, not to mention the glazier field you had to cross. Like some one else said we could have been reading " 2 vloggers die on Swiss Alps Glazier" or it could have been even worse for you two, it could have read "1 vlogger dies while partner makes it down safe" . You two seem so much in love and the people who watch you on here have come to care for the two of you over the years. Although you like to push yourselves please don't put yourselves in this sort of danger again. You think the comments on here are severe...….just wait until the next time you two are home with your families!! Keep safe and do push your boundaries, but may be not too this extent. All the best.

[@mrnickl]

I've been binge watching for the last week (one benefit of sheltering in place) and just got to this episode. I think that there so many people the are enriched by your sharing that we feel so attached and worry for you. But the truth is I wouldn't be so engrossed if you didn't have your sense of adventure. Would I personally hike an unknown glacier without more information or an emergency shelter? No, but I wouldn't do a lot of stuff you guys have and appreciate the stories that they create. In the end you have inspired me with your openness and courage to show the good and the bad. At very least watching your video has taught me the value of preparation. Thank you!

[@kimmiejwrites]

Love this! Totally agree, I took a lesson away from this!

[@xpswebstar420]

9:27 Let's go hiking on a glacier in Switzerland and not take gloves.

[@sweetpjeb23]

I WAS THINKING THAT!

[@mrwhitespaleking5190]

And no waterproof/windproof clothes!

[@pscar1]

They do that a lot.... They are often underprepared.

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

And no ice picks or rope to tie to each other. All things that are vital on glacier hikes

[@owheatl]

But he had the go-pro charged... and left his wife quite behind while he was busy narrating. I am glad they are OK, but I believe I am quite done watching this couple.

[@cindy-ml7vo]

I hope everyone else learned that Glaciers change by the minute and it's best with a guide, even with that be very very careful. Giving your no frills, straight up, honest experience. Stuff happens, we get into predicaments, we hope for the best solution and result. I'm glad you went into survival mode instead of other non-effective modes. I'm glad you are ok and still having adventures.

[@lorrilewis2178]

Improper shoes, crampons failure, improper clothing, no gloves, no pick ax, no ropes, no recommended guide, and poor research. Leaves shelter BECAUSE OF $10 WATER to walk in rain and lightening on an unstable glacier crisscrossed by deadly crevasses. Can't tie shoes because of frozen fingers with no gloves. Makes sense. 🤦

[@amazingabby25]

They were so lucky they didn’t die, or more,importantly didn’t put others at risk for their adventure getting outside their comfort zone. I hope future sponsors see this recklessness and don’t support them

[@minecraftobsidian7002]

Just because they did this doesn’t mean they don’t deserve support by far the best travel channel I’ve seen they have done a lot of hard work and deserve support dispite this video

[@blake9742]

Lorri Lewis don’t forget to mention that if something went wrong the risk the rescuers are facing do to weather is increased

[@hayleylannon6501]

Umm they just risked their LIVES and they were brave enough to share it with the world and you are ruining the fact that they are ALIVE

[@hayleylannon6501]

Blake you are too dramatic

[@tinktwinkle8819]

This was absolutely crazy,...but the love and support yall had for each other during this difficult time..was unbelievable ❤❤

[@LaraNotLaura2001]

The encouragement you give each other during this scary times is heartwarming! You're both there for each other in such a loving way, it's great to see!

[@lorenzoberetta5062]

going around on a glacier without the necessary equipment and knowledge is natural selection!

[@YnseSchaap]

Darwin Award ?

[@TomlinfiglioLuigi]

Voto per il mongolino d'oro. Uno per questo video e uno per quello al lago.

[@YnseSchaap]

@@TomlinfiglioLuigi 🤣👍

[@SusanaSousa0]

Didn't work yet

[@helenareiscorrea144]

This is what I can't understand. First they thought about money they could have easily spent, because it was worth your life. Second, once it started raining and they got drenched they could have went back and stayed another night. Third option if they really wanted to go across the glacier is to go back and ask someone more experienced at the hut for some guidance or help. You had so many options, even if you thought it was an easy trail when you booked it, on the way to the hut you clearly saw it wasn't that easy. What were you guys thinking...be safer next time!

[@psuker]

I was okay with the video until Nate started talking about “pushing out of the comfort zone”. That was a reckless and irresponsible decision to leave and start to cross in a storm without proper equipment. I hope that the videos go back to the normal travel content because this and the crazy Italian video of the trail are not my cup of tea.

[@iCraftDay]

Yes. She can leave her comfort zone by singing a song in public.

[@amazingabby25]

They are putting other people lives at risk, to “explore their comfort zone”, typical North American attitudes...eye roll. How about you try to speak in some languages other than English...when you travel.

[@thuururuu2]

No kidding! I just came from the croatia video where they went down a sketchy hill to an abandoned fortress, and all i could think was "this is so stupid"! Seems like unlike what Nate said, everything truly IS for "the gram" or youtube.. and forcing Kara to go along when she's clearly afraid is not ok

[@jjoonagnay]

She didn't hate it though. They have traveled for a while so she couldve got experiences.

[@viktoriakadar6902]

@@thuururuu2 i watched again that video and you are absolutely right. They pushing the boundaries also lots of people are watching their videos who they might follow their footsteps and maybe they wont be so luckily like them.

[@brandianderson287]

Please be safe. When embarking on a journey in which you hope to be successful, you often contemplate the trials and tribulations which await you. But you can never predict what the outcome will be,and the end result is often astounding!! As the subscribers learn from the captivating tale told by Kara and Nate. I Love you guys . Take care.

[@brickandgear]

I don't see any reason for people to call others irresponsible or crazy for taking risks in their lives that don't affect others. Yes, Kara and Nate took a risk and maybe put their lives in danger, but that is their choise to make. In recent years people die on Everest because someone else took a calculated risk and created traffic at 8500 meters because they were not experienced enough to be up there. That is irresponsible, not what Kara and Nate did. Keep taking those risks guys. It's what makes you great...

[@minion8]

please stop doing mountain tracks without knowing HOW TO. ffs get a guide! this summer 122 people died in the austrian alps alone. ETA: going over a effing glacier, in this weather, alone is not a calculated risk, neither is going hiking wearing sandals. a calculated risk would be doing it with a guide and proper gear. because even then you can fall down a crevasse if you take a wrong step.

[@sportsgaming_with_aaron1904]

They hike in Chacos which are great for hiking. They’re not just everyday sandals you’d see somewhere wearing on a beach

[@socosurf]

honestly, legit don't wanna hear we lost you two on a crazing hiking trip. I love your vlogs and i know YOU love what you do, but damn.... be careful yall. Don't live life tooooo on the edge.

[@Hippyanon]

This is exactly how people end up on "I shouldn't be alive"

[@benalias5766]

And also on the shows that cover the people who didn't make it.

[@blake9742]

Hippyanon this is how they end up dead😝

[@yeah4me2]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@clivemilton5708]

Until you posted this video, we thought we could do the trek. We did a treacherous nature trail in Varaderro, that was like a gym workout as it was all on a former coral reef, we could have fallen through holes in the trail that were jagged with coral. We thought we did that we could cross the glacier, easy peasy. That was until you crossed it in a rain storm. We thanked you for your candid post of caution and took it as a warning rather than a time to criticize. Please note we are loving your adventurous posts

[@MsCissyBlue]

When I was your age, I also loved adventure, and several times found myself exposed to situations far beyond my abilities. Although it was interesting to push the limits of the known, it is mostly filled with regrets that I look back on my follies. Glad you guys made it out safely after all. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@nuri508]

Hi, I read your response and just wanted to say - you make the decisions you make in life based on the knowledge you have at that specific time. If you've learned from your mistakes that's all that matters. If you learned from your mistakes than the experiences (the ones you regret) where not for nothing. They were learning experiences. You learned the hard way what is right and not right for you in your life and you bear those experiences in mind when you make life decisions for your present and future life to make your life better and suit you more. Some things have to be learned the hard way. I hope I gave you a new perspective on those experiences you wish you never had (:

[@purpleorchd6]

This is pure stupidity, in the beginning, before you even started the glacier hike it was lighting, that itself could have killed you.

[@theresawooten6455]

780k subs.. I agree...stupid. maybe I shall do something stupid/safe, Get this many subs and live off KZbin..I do prefer Netflix..just sayin!

[@Arroz_56]

I know how you feel I agree and disagree

[@orangejuiceboxes]

What you fail to mention is that you aren't only putting yourselves at risk, but also anyone involved in a potential rescue mission that often result from inexperienced, or more commonly, unprepared and ill-equiped hikers in these easy to access, aweinspiring places. Not to mention the cost to society and volunteer groups invovlved in rescue operations around popular tourist destinations.

[@Ava_Orchid]

Than they should shut the business down if it is a drain on resources. They shouldnt be allowed to profit while tax payers or whoever pay for their customers and employees rescue

[@tahakidwai2998]

it's not there fault that people can't do there job now is it I'm not trying to be rude I'm just saying that they are called rescuers for a reason

[@helenvwalker7919]

Absolutely loved the honesty of this vlog. Don't stop having adventures! You only live once. It's easy to make mistakes and criticize but much harder to admit that you've made them and apologize. I love the way you two travel. Don't stop!

[@helenvwalker7919]

@@benedikthuerzeler4965 , anyone watching this vlog can see how terrified they were! That will put most people off in my opinion.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

You only live once so take care of that life. Whoever came up with the saying you only live once was an idiot. 🤬

[@RebeccaKrysl]

Not here to criticize but to instead just say how impressed I am with how supportive you are for each other. In tough situations like that it would be easy to be mean to each other and place blame but instead you were just helping each other down the mountain. Having a partner that you can trust and you know has your back can really make a difference in situations like this! You live and learn and move ahead.

[@orrendoerr6497]

It's easy to sit on the couch criticizing decisions of others. Sometimes you are in a position where all you have are bad options. You did the best you could with the information at hand and I hope you continue pushing your comfort zones.

[@maxcallewaert4466]

Kara and Nate, please don’t die for this channel. We love and appreciate what you do too much for you guys to risk your lives for a silly reason. Keep exploring the world and showing people parts of the world no one would ever even think to look. I love you guys so much. Let’s get to 💯

[@alessandramunoz7557]

Wait...they didn’t want to spend $10 for a bottle of water...so they risk their lives? 🤔 Maybe it’s just the realistic side of me but that was not a calculated risk.

[@amazingabby25]

And they make in the top 0.01% of global income but are still too poor to pay 10 dollars for water

@@amazingabby25 They can pay for a trip to Switzerland, one of the mos expensive countries in the world. I've been there and to the edge of Gornergrat (but not as adventurous as them LOL). I definitely know how expensive it is. But they dont want to pay $10 for water?? Am a fan of their channel but wow..

[@amazingabby25]

John Volken yes. I actually unsubscribed after this, actually not this but their response to it. They could have needed to be emergency rescued and put strangers lives at risks. And then they basically said in their response you aren’t living if you don’t take calculated risks. Well...this was an uncalculated one by dumbasses

[@AyMaSCReW]

bottle of water just example if water 10 dolar they proble pay 700 for two people stay one night

[@amazingabby25]

bankai it’s less than that, it’s like 160 bucks, I think. Still..there is No cost on your life. There is NO cost on other peoples lives

[@patriciahunt6212]

RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN! Two times recently you have not, please do not there be a third time....

[@Jule_Vlogs]

What?

[@AussieNaturalist]

An old 'wise' man once told me, "life is a journey or learning and experiences, and one learns more from mistakes than one does from being right".... Moral of the story, you attained some awesome life experience that the vast majority of people will never receive. You two are far and away better off for traveling than the average person, keep experiencing life, keep making mistakes, learning and living.

[@kr1m5on8]

Coolest thing about this experience, what I took away from this, is that, being a young married couple, whenever you have a fight, remember this moment. Re-watch it. This will always be more scary, it will always be worse than anything you could say to one another, and you made it through, together. I have watched so many of your videos and it's more about how you two are with each other, how it's just you both finding out new things about yourselves together than anything else, and growing from it. I love watching your journey! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@ZombieMeow]

I've never seen Kara more serious than in this video. Be safe you two! ❤️

[@ometofu]

So dangerous.... just don’t die on us.... i am expecting after you done 100 countries. You guys continue like the bucket list family :)

[@adambrickley9088]

See, I vaguely remember something about them saying the Iraq/Kurdistan trip was a potential test run for their secret plan after hitting 100. If the goal is then to punt to 150 or 200 or every country in the UN...then that means the Kurdistan trip was a trial run for countries with travel warnings, which would be needed for a run at 150, which means we could be in for extreme Kara and Nate in the future. (Congrats Kara and Nate - you now have crazy over-thought-out fan-theories about the future of the series...so you're basically Game of Thrones.)

[@melodievandyke2930]

That was NOT a CALCULATED risk!!! 🤦😱😬🤪😵

[@scarletfluerr]

Yes it was investigated it beforehand, and even though they were giving some false information oh, they decided it was worth the risk. You take a risk walking out the door of your house every single day, do you want to sit inside and look out a window and spend your life doing nothing have at it.

[@ASandreassen]

@@scarletfluerr It was not a calculated risk for this simple reason: they are not experienced hikers and they clearly don't know what the risks are. Therefore there is no calculations involved, only 2 people with no real alpine (or glacier) experience doing something stupid, putting themselves and others at risk. The very least you do when hiking mountains (or anywhere in nature) is to be well prepared. I wish they would realise just how big of a mistake this hike was and learn from it. We all do stupid stuff, but admitting it is what makes you grow.

[@jackie8357]

@A Andreassen - they didn’t even have gloves or basic knowledge of the weather and how quickly it changes, I mean they have a million dollar property - could have sprung for a guide going back down once they knew the danger - I didn’t get the sense that they did get it by the end of the video, it was more cheerful and oh well - but glad they are safe

[@sugreev2001]

This was just Nate being stupid. Being adventurous when you’re not really trained is a dumb thing to do, especially it’s just Kara and Nate on the entire glacier.

[@jimburkhalter9905]

People are jealous over your accomplishments and live through your adventures. What they are expressing is their fear and what you are doing is overcoming your fears. Congrats

[@TheAsuncions]

I legit cried! So glad you both are okay. Seeing you two get through this made me so emotional. You did it! Together! And I am sure this made your bond even stronger!

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. Well, at least you weren't just wearing flip-flops or sandals, as usual. All the best to you.

[@annaplotka9593]

There is risk-taking and approach to life but there is also putting your lives at risk due to inadequate preparation, knowledge, experience and poor decisions. There are so many excellent and helpful comments on this video about alpine and glacier terrain, and they're completely spot on. The analogy with diving, which you're more familiar with, really brought the point home. I've never commented on a video but am genuinely concerned about the naivety shown here about challenging outdoor environments. I really hope you guys read all the advice and learn from it, and that other impressionable followers do the same. I've been able to enrich my understanding and appreciation of the world through your videos and am so grateful for that. So please, please, please be prudent and stay SAFE in future, whilst continuing to enrich all our lives with your wonderful worldly adventures and the fabulous way in which you document them and share them with thousands of people. 😘😘

[@chun1310]

This was not pushing out of comfort zone. This was dangerous and irresponsible decision to return on such weather. If something God forbid would had went wrong or weather had worsened then? Whether you accept it or not, It was not cool. I am glad that you guys made it back safely but am not happy about your dangerous trip.

[@homeschoolmamax6]

Ali Abbas Agha Did you listen to the end of the video? Jeez. Hindsight is 20/20. They admitted they probably should’ve made a different choice in the moment. They absolutely accepted what they did. Before posting a ranting comment, actually LISTEN to what they’re saying. 🙄🙄

[@jackie8357]

Actually they said they would have made the same decision 11:56 with the info they had, and went on to say that this decision was an extension of their philosophy- so Ali I think you were listening lol

[@rabenhexe964]

@@benedikthuerzeler4965 Did they ever explain why they didn't hire a guide for this trek? Maybe there were people who have warned them about getting a guide but they decided to skimp that out because it costs money. Given that they had issues with paying $10 for the bottled water. All I got from this video was a lot of recklessness. Heck, even experienced hikers get lost in the woods all the time so I can only imagine hiking a glacier is even worse. They both keep highlighting about the adrenaline rush and it just makes me question them a whole other way. Definitely not feeling these two glacier hiking videos at all.

[@jackie8357]

@Rabenhexe9 - after watching both parts - They assumed the hike was ok because you could go on it alone, that the hut fit 150 people so it was popular, and they said that the guy who rented them the crampons said the trek across the glacier was 20 min (so it seemed short) and that he took two of his girlfriends, he also showed them a map- but it appears they took a different route and didn’t know it or took a new route different from the one the guy said (accidentally). They were also following the blue alpine path poles - that’s what I got anyway, they didn’t say why they didn’t consider one for the second part - maybe none available or they didn’t want to pay, but they did say they had no choice due to things being so expensive.

[@chun1310]

@@jackie8357 yeah at 65000 doller income per quarter they risked their life for 10 doller water bottle. C'mon...

[@JoshandSteph]

We subscribed to your channel back in August, starting at your first video and we just arrived at this one yesterday. Your explanation at the end of the video was so perfectly timed for us. Since we started watching, we have been inspired to start our own vlog around our passion for visiting breweries, and most recently we decided to open our own business franchise. The timeliness of your words and the explanation of your thought process throughout the entirety of your adventure were remarkable. Steph and I have been extremely nervous about taking the step to start a business, however, you perfectly described how taking action with calculated risk, even if we don't know the outcome of the decision is how you got to where you are now. It was so inspiring, calmed our concerns, and provided us with the confidence to push forward! You have been and continue to be such a positive influence, thank you for being honest and genuine! Be safe and be well! Cheers!

[@manjunathakkiraju9655]

You both are such beautiful souls ... never seen you fuss rather took decisions on your stride and trusted each other .

[@chrisfprescott]

Please bear in mind that the "we would rather take a calcualted risk and figure it out" philosophy could have resulted in people having to put themselves at risk to rescue you, fortunately these people "would have a clue". As an experienced mountaineer what you did was inherently dangerous, any risk anywhere is mitigated by proper planning equipment training and experience, in this case you showed non of that, no matter how much of a cheerful review explaining or in this case justifying your actions you do after the fact you did it without considering those risk could have resulted in other people having to put themselves at risk to save you. You can take whatever risks you like but if they are likely to have consequences for others (or in the case of social media people who might be inspired by you) then you have a duty to act responsibly and thoughtfully. This is an absolute shame as your videos are normally great content.

[@ChewieTomatoes1]

Christopher Prescott it’s one of their most poorly thought out explanations especially since they consider themselves “Influencers”....

[@ProjectYexus]

Oh great experienced mountaineer one, do you have any cool risky or dangerous hikes story you would like to share?

[@chrisfprescott]

@@ProjectYexus no not really i know what my experience is to comment on this. I personally dont publish on social media and by my own admission i have quite high standards from so called influencers on such platforms on how they might misguide younger people. I generally think that nate and kara do very good content. I was not commenting to illicit an argument. Thank you for your reply

[@ProjectYexus]

Christopher Prescott you act as if young people gonna watch one video and do exactly what they did. Such a hater.

[@chrisfprescott]

@@ProjectYexus i am not a hater i genuinely think that the content they make is usually excellent, well informed and should influence young people. In this particular video the way it ess handled by them in my view was misguided at best, others may not agree with my view, they dont have to it is the bonus of living in a free world. We are fortunate that we are free to express our opinion in such a way. I usually enjoy the content they produce and want them to carry on producing such material but in as safe and responsible manner as possible for their own sake and for others who may follow in their footsteps. If you read the comments on this video they were mostly some what critical, they will no doubt learn from that. Hate is a very strong word and simplely does not reflect my views. Sorry if that is contrary to the way you interpreted my comments but it was all the same a misinterpretation. Please continue to enjoy and support this pairs vidoes as i will. Thankyou

[@MeganMarieT]

I remember seeing this on your Instagram story and being so scared for you guys!

[@ChristyMoody]

Same! I was messaging them like HELLO! ARE YOU GUYS ALIVE. Genuinely couldn't get it out of my mind until they updated that they were finally safe.

[@Greeeener]

So what did other people staying at the hut do? Do they stay for more nights or hike down as well?

[@michael201119]

They were most likely properly informed & equipped and had the experience for this hike. This is not a hotel, but a mountain hut of the Swiss alpine club, you won't find regular tourists there.

[@chopwood2995]

I’m sure this is way past the time and you are too big for this comment to reach you but I wanted to say “Thanks for the thoughtful response to comments regarding safety.” I agree with you a 1000%. Plus what a cool experience!

[@AISuccessTribe]

Live & let Live! Kara & Nate, you'll only regret the things you didn't do. The best you can say now is "that was crazy & you lived through it & you might not do it again". On the other hand, you now have knowledge that you didn't have before you did it the first time. Did you hear about that guy who went for a walk around the block & got hit by a bus?! EXACTLY! That can happen. If we knew what was ahead, most of us would not go out of the house - EVER! So live your life & create your content. Haters are gonna hate. We applaud you! Keep winning! You guys are awesome!

[@roxysimmons]

No video is worth risking your life over. Pay the $10 for a bottle of water next time.

[@Worldofourown2024]

I imagine the glacial melt is perfectly drinkable and should be the water source there.

[@blake9742]

Roxy Simmons they are surrounded by fresh water on all sides mate.

[@stevec49]

Completely reckless and selfish. No consideration to those that would need to risk their lives to rescue you if you had fallen, injured yourselves or just got lost. I love you vlogs, but I don’t agree with your rational for doing this. Your ethos is to push and enrich yourselves, but to say you didn’t know, when you are intelligent individuals points towards fulfilling egos. I’m pleased your are safe, but realise you are not infallible.

[@TraceUK]

stephen clark ^THIS!!!!^

[@madiantin]

Agree!

[@ProjectYexus]

You say that, but I saw a helicopter coming to pick up the guy that was injured. Also, act like you ain't done something before.

[@naturegirl8104]

The 2 videos were not fun to watch. I can just imagine how hard for you guys. Enough with the Extreme Sports - this is a Travel Vlog!

[@benalias5766]

Extreme sports are ok, though you have to acknowledge and accept some risk. Turning fairly sensible hikes into a risky extreme sport by being stupid about it is infuriating.

[@taylorturd6697]

Me watching the first video: "That looks fun I want to do that one day." Me watching the second video: "I AM NEVER DOING THAT!!!"

[@georgedowns4034]

I actually want to...

[@ss0l0v31y]

at first I was like "oh wow this is so pretty I wanna go there someday" then I was like "wow that's risky but its so pretty I stilll wanna go"

[@amoorerdh]

If anything this can be a warning to others! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️

[@chrisfprescott]

For everyone who is saying these people struggled financially and that this decision was affected by that, i the last quarter alone this couple earnt in excess of a 100000$ for the second quarter in a row they publish their income (which is commendable) on their blog. Please think before sending them money to endorse what was essentially done to make content the below are comments form their blog and it is all verified on their website "For the second quarter in a row, we brought in $100,000 from our KZbin channel and other related income streams! Yes, it still feels just as crazy as it did last quarter. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and expense reports, I suggest starting with the first one we ever published in July of 2016 (our total income was $603.26) Now that we’re making what feels like a crazy amount of money from this business, I feel like it’s important to tell you why we started writing these reports in the first place - and why I am continuing to write them (at least until we hit our goal of 100 countries)"

[@munaalqassim1609]

Christopher Prescott : I was wondering how they stay in Singapore because of Covid-19 and not going back to USA! Singapore is an expensive country! Now I understand why, because of the money they make from KZbin. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@chrisfprescott]

Thanks for the reply mona financially they can afford much of what they do it is ultimately their professions. As i understand it they have to remain out of the USA for a certain period in order to be "tax exiled". Whilst i do think the pair are inspirational in what they do and it is commendable that they do (or did) outline their incomes online they do make a lot of money from the channel. There tipping video of the cleaner shows that when they want to financially make a point however at others they seem to make out they are financially not well off which is unfair on those who support them. It will be interesting to see how their chosen career in travel media is ultimately affected by the pandemic. However i hope they both say well and continue to be able to do what they enjoy

[@avi0212]

Why are you lying? It is not true that there is little information about the hike. It states clearly the difficulties.

[@827ella]

avi0212 exactly the website is well informed

[@funduedsadventuers9174]

from my understanding the website was updated since they mad this video (i dont know what it looked like befor they made it)

[@stevebradley7174]

Learning experience. Hiking up a mountain across a glacier--gloves.

[@cathleenmarie4338]

Winter/water proof coats and scarves 🧣 tooooooooo 😳

[@nairbvel]

...and waterproof layers. And secure, waterproof solid boots.

[@gabsgrims4267]

I do not think it was reckless at all people who say it is have no clue what adventuring is and they have never experienced the want to go out of their comfort zones. that is a once in a lifetime experience and as you said you grew from it. SO SO COOL

[@lisamedlyn3818]

I did a 7-mile hike in Arizona and struggled with heat exhaustion on the way down. I almost had to call to be rescued. I have done hikes like this before in and have never gotten sick but this was different. The calm and quiet you were talking about was exactly how I felt.

[@artconspiracy]

"if we valued security and safety over everything else, our lives would be vastly different now." No kidding. But values are relative, i.e. risk vs gain. You could've spent the final part of this video saying simply, we did a dumb thing but we're glad to be telling you the story. You're role models Kara and Nate. It's not just about you.

[@ecij14]

Agree, instead from learning from it and be humble in front of nature.. They choose to brag on life is full of risks bla bla.. very disappointing..

[@ProjectYexus]

I mean, through out the whole entire video he did say it was a mistake, so I don't know what you want.

[@ProjectYexus]

@@ecij14 Man, you're so humble and righteous. how do you do it?

[@artconspiracy]

@@ProjectYexus I guess I just felt like the last part of the video was an attempt to justify, i.e."we made the best call we could under the circumstances" and "you have to take risks to live fully." Both of those things are true but a message of "don't do what we did, be better prepared" would have been more helpful to their many followers.

[@cupcakecandyshop918]

Like really. I recently found their Channel and saw this video. I don’t think they realize that they are role models. They need to act like it. Don’t do stupid things.

[@PressCraftBooks]

This video really made me angry. Sorry.

[@edwardnoble9897]

Same here! The self-entitlement, lack of responsibility were just too much!.

[@wanderformemories]

Ivan Pirotta yeah! Thank goodness no incident happen.. it could have been worst and then caused all the emergency heroes to come down when maybe there are more other genuine emergencies they could attend to than having to be with people who are just foolish and irresponsible.

[@Bijouxbuttercup]

Wish I could be in the room when you talk to your parents after they learn about the adventure.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

Ikr!

[@jameshaddan8538]

Bijouxbuttercup especially Kara’s

[@BrandyDawn]

Lol ditto!!!

[@MsBaby1959]

Bijouxbuttercup I think their parents have problems sleeping at night knowing and worrying about what fearful adventures their planning next....speaking as a mom of two sons here...lol Taking risks in life is good, being reckless and putting maybe other people's lives at stake (search & rescue teams if needed) is just plain stupid....sorry to say this because I think they are a very nice couple just still need to grow maybe 😘

[@fabiankohler1205]

It really is impressive how you still managed to stay positive hiking under these circumstances - it was a really scary hike and you can be more than proud of yourselves that you did it!!

[@ray6chan8]

Please Be responsible and do not encourage/ influence others doing what you did. But thankful you guys made it out safely.