Mont Blanc // My 3rd Attempt to Climb Western Europes Highest Peak

[@michaelsherwin282]

So glad you finally made it. Also good to see that you are meeting the usual Mediocre standards for research, trip preparation, and starting time.

[@cnuila]

Underpromise overdeliver.

[@CoolaJokern]

@@cnuila Lmao

[@johnbarlow1428]

My family go on Barlow expeditions which involve bad planning, shamefully bad provisions but we always get there. Glad to see there are other exponents of just taking a shot ……

[@tomgosy]

Why did watching this make me feel like it could be something I could accomplish next week with my non-existent mountaineering experience...

[@LeandreRutz]

because you could

[@Luke2231_]

@@LeandreRutz No, he could not and should not. Mont Blanc is a very deadly mountain and no one should go up without experience. Besides that, you have to be physically really fit.

[@nigelh4489]

@@Luke2231_ skill issue

[@fuglbird]

Several seventy years old women have stepped out of the train and trekked to the top and back without problems. Mont Blanc is not deadly. Just don't be stupid. It is better to go down and come back than never come down at all. You can easily get into trouble, but it is not the mountain's fault.

[@Luke2231_]

@@fuglbird Age has not much to do whether you die on a mountain or not. Rockfall, avalanches, weather, bad navigation or taking the wrong route, insufficient gear or lack of knowledge how to use it... etc. They all can get you killed, no matter how old or tough you are.

[@PolarBear9733]

When this showed up in my feed I immediately felt like a kid getting an early Xmas present. The fact this was accomplish in such a short timeframe across two continents and an ocean makes it all the more impressive. Great job boys and thanks for taking us along!

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

So I’m not the only one who gets excited when this pops up on my feed also. Great stuff now to get out the door and do some Medicore adventures, motivation accomplished guys thanks.

[@NathanielSkinnerMusic]

You all are a continuous source of inspiration.

[@Phil27262]

Could someone explain to me why they have a rope tied to eachother when they don’t even have ice axes in their hands… In my eyes the only thing that that does is that if one slides down the other one comes with him. You’re not going to stop a man sliding down such a steep snowy hill with some crampons and walking sticks. I would really like to know what they are thinking when doing this😅😅😅

[@natesmith8689]

I had the same thought. When they are walking along the knife-edge ridge, there could be a benefit-if Climber A falls one way, Climber B can jump off the other way to counterweight the fall. But the places where they are just on a snow slope, I reckon it was just to make the MTB guy feel more comfy.

[@stijn8588]

to keep a steady and consistent pace together i think.

[@Phil27262]

@@stijn8588 yeah steady and consistent speed going down the mountain

[@jeremys6631]

Dude, this has to be best one yet. You did great job of filming the whole way. Start to about 8 minutes you knew y'all were heading up and had goal to reach. The last part you did amazing job of showing how steep itt was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ashw8495]

Man you guys deserve wayyy more subscribers, absolutely awesome videos. It always makes our day when you guys post!

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Danny. Another excellent video. Thankful you were able to make it up and back safely in spite of the unexpected shelter closures. Always enjoy your work - Thanks!

[@evosportychop8332]

It's been a while since I have caught a video, this was a far cry from Rainier or the Grand Canyon. Some KZbinrs may have stretched this into a 15 part mini series, thank you for not dragging the video on that long. Great adventure once again.

[@cnuila]

We may think "we're awesome", but definitely not awesome enough to deserve more than 15 minutes of your attention. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shaddring]

Thanks for sharing the journey. Some of those shots on the ascent made my stomach turn. On the way down at the 16:04 mark, you see people in the distance going up and it shows a great perspective on how massive that mountain is. Well done Gents! Mission Accomplished.

[@VietnamVet74]

Hell yeah boys, great job. thanks for inspiring myself and others to continue to climb mountains

[@cnuila]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoy it

[@krisztian007]

You guys are awesome. Love the intro and ending beats, it’s become your signature. Great music selection, keep making your adventures! Guaranteed thumbs up!

[@ianbritton7534]

Always a good day when you guys get together and then drop a vlog.

[@mahdox5636]

You guys are an inspiration

[@gmckemie4281]

Thanks you for posting this. Usually they are posted in the morning so I can enjoy the adventure over breakfast and two cups of coffee. This one was posted in time for supper and I enjoyed that Crystof is in mountain bike shape and it was enough. Glad you were able to score shelter on the way up.

[@jonathanababiy2252]

i always watch their videos with supper lol

[@darbyroach6136]

My buddy and I climbed the same route in 1988. Great video, really captures the experience.

[@mikeshumanpoweredadventures]

Watching on my lunch break in a cold, shop/garage. Covered in grease and oil. But for 20 minutes I was there you you guys. You captured the day so well I forgot where I was... MTB ain't no substitute for running if you wanna be climbing mountains! Amen! Looking forward to seeing what your up to for the ski season! Or a Christoff led fat bike adventure! Matt would love that too I'm sure...

[@ruggedland]

Thumb up first then watch

[@arghlene]

same

[@farbeyonddriven2876]

@@arghlene same

[@iceborne310]

@@farbeyonddriven2876 same

[@GayorgVonTrapp]

It’s a bit painful … how long do I leave it in for?

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

No way, Mont Blanc is racist , white supremacist. It should be called Mont noir

[@alphabeyta]

Was relieved to see the second shelter was open! You all are an inspiration for me to get out there and climb some mountains.

[@ericmenocal3768]

Phenomenal, gents. Great job! Thanks for sharing your amazing journeys. Much appreciated. 👊🏔🥾

[@cordhasenschlaf6540]

The hut was a completely normal hut in the Alps. The beds are tight, it stinks, you get to know your neighbors better than you would like. All huts in the Alps are at this level. A very nice film. Impressive performance. Thank you.

[@cnuila]

True, but that was just the winter room they open when the main building closes for the winter. I wanted my hot meal and dormitory I've heard so much about:)

[@benc.8103]

Mountain biking is way better on the old knees. I climb mountain vicariously through you guys. Thanks for the journey.

[@cnuila]

Thanks for watching!

[@GBud999]

Fellow Utahn here. Love your vids. Keep ‘em coming.

[@cnuila]

Awesome, thanks!

[@mbrownie22]

Such an underrated channel, great job.

[@jonrobjames]

Danny needs a mountain bike. Love the banter and great job filming and editing. Always enjoy and feel inspired to tackle something big after watching your adventures.

[@ZonDog]

Danny , spectacular views and great editing! Awsome adventure!

[@tobygarton9494]

WoW this is so awsome man, its great to see you break the 14,000 foot barrier now the tallest mountain youve done is 15,700 and im here for it congratulations loved the video it was beautiful!!

[@Fellmandave1]

Brought back great memories. I filmed my climb 20 years ago. Did it in a single push and arrived at the summit at a 9pm dusk. "Slept" at the gouter on the way down, but, 2 days later my video camera was stolen and lost the footage. Disaster! But was great to see yours.

[@cnuila]

Respect

[@jordanswickley3358]

Lies lmao

[@Fellmandave1]

@@jordanswickley3358 hi Jordan. Perhaps you could read the previous comment and learn. Respect is something that you accord to other people and it will be apportioned to you in turn if you earn it. To say that someones previous mountaineering achievements is lies without research and knowledge of the truth is extremely disrespectful. Perhaps with some looking in the mirror and considering what sort of man you would like to be and how you would like people to perceive you would be a good place to start.

[@humphrer2]

Probably the best one yet. Loved it. Well done

[@deivclayton]

I loved this video. Really great job and congrats on the accomplishment!

[@cnuila]

Thanks!

[@pagewhite61]

Wow, you got some amazing shots! Crazy camera angles! Thanks again guys for another great video.

[@samanthagrandon7000]

This is by far the most terrifying video you’ve ever made. Reminded me of what I saw in my head when I read a book about people climbing K2 at night. A+

[@graha7]

Really enjoyed your climb and the nice videography, thanks

[@mrsdiss]

sometimes when i'm hiking in my local mountains, i'll see mont blanc off in the distance. i don't know if i'll ever get to the point where i attempt mont blanc myself. but you guys have definitely made me push my limits, and i've come to some amazing places i would never have seen otherwise!

[@fredbmurphy]

I met a mountaineer at my last job: another way to get to places you might not try by yourself. Too old now anyways. Good luck on your future endeavors.

[@mrsdiss]

@@fredbmurphy i mean, too old is relative. i'm approaching 50, but i'm more fit than i've been in a quarter century, and i went places this year which i never thought i'd get to. i look out my window, and mountains which were once pretty scenery are now projects. :D ...and yeah, i'm putting out feelers to find people who can teach me how to go even higher!

[@hugoperuzzo4376]

hey , believe in yourself. Its not that hard, it only require a little training and goo resistance to the altitude sickess. Don't underestilmate it nontheless ! but if you want to, i'm sure you can make it happen.

[@Greebstreebling]

when you're on that summit ridge, roped together with walking poles rather than ice axes, I guess the idea is that if one of you goes, the other goes too? Thanks for posting, when I did it there were no portable video cameras.

[@elonquemattheson6151]

You're supposed to jump off the other side of the ridge if your partner falls

[@hayeopreis]

@@elonquemattheson6151 Yes, this works very well in theory. In practice you both slide off the moutain and die.

[@Paramedic772]

Another amazing adventure! Thanks for the great video!

[@davidbaker5725]

That was a seriously awesome video! So inspiring! It was cool to see your choices climbing and also see you come off the mountain in one push as the scenery changes as you descend 10,000 vft in a day!

[@Slickrick3858]

You guys always figure it out! Awesome dudes

[@c.houtman9816]

wauw, absolutely terrifying to be on such a small snowy ridge. i've climed smaller ridges without snow, i would never ever dare what you do. great video

[@tiagofernandes8342]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing this experience!

[@theworldhiker1]

Another amazing video guys....always love the inspiration and challenges that you guys taken on all over the US and the world!

[@austinado16]

Borderline insanity as always. Loved the entire thing. What you guys (and I include Matt, Aaron, and Blake in this) pull off on whatever training you do, or don't do, absolutely blows my mind. Your "off the couch" level of fitness is incredible. I'll chime in on the mountain bike training; if done aggressively, it's an absolute beat down. It's a completely different use of the muscles, and a fully body effort pedaling 35+lbs of metal up a steep, techy trail, and then keeping your self out of hospital on the way back down. I added it in a little over a year ago, and it completely changed my level of fitness.

[@cnuila]

Agreed. Can't be the only thing you do, but it adds something for sure, especially when as you put "done aggressively"

[@holysmokesphotography]

What a cool experience! Thank you for sharing your climbing experience!

[@larssol1]

This is really great content! Nothing mediocre about it! Enjoying it really much! Cheers!

[@seattlejayde]

Enjoyed watching this worm my warm cozy bed :)

[@sparkplugs13]

Honest question as a novice mountaineer- isn’t it a bad idea to be roped to someone without either of you having an ice ax in hand? Seems like if either person fell you’d both end up falling with no way to self arrest.

[@briankurth4405]

"mediocre amateur'

[@julians.2597]

yes, walking on a short rope is a very controvercial technique even if both of them had an ice axe. The gist of it is to never short rope unless you have a very specific reason to, and as a beginner, you dont.

[@marcohanig176]

Had the exact same question. Danny - any perspective on this?

[@julians.2597]

@@marcohanig176 there is no perspective necessary. Short roping on dangerous terrain is quite well known among climbers as a "suicide pact". There is no way even with a perfect self arrest from the not-falling partner to hold a factor one fall, not even a half-factor fall, very likely not even a sudden slip. Short roping is an effective technique of giving insecure people felt security on easy terrain, it's often used by parents and guides for that reason. But its extremely dangerous and requires a lot of experience.

[@cutnut8847]

I had the same question. I don't remember a lot of extreme exposure on that same route, but I definitely had my ax out most of the time above the Gouter Hut.

[@papajon62]

Living the dream, congratulations! What’s amazing is all the time you guys have to do all these great adventures that cost money. Must have flexibility in the job arenas of your lives….

[@sam_s_]

They do a lot of these on the cheap.

[@seywerd]

Great video guys. Congrats at making it!

[@robertwynkoop7112]

Absolutely EPIC Adventure…… what a document for your family and kids to someday enjoy!

[@davegrenier1160]

You lads would have loved the old Tete Rousse hut (and the old Gouter hut)! The new huts look positively palatial in comparison! In 1978 I climbed Mt Blanc via the Gouter (spent a nights in both the Tete Rousse hut and the Gouter hut) and descended via the Bossons Glacier. In 1980 did the same route going up, but continued to do the traverse, ending at the Aiguille du Midi (taking the lift down to the valley). Good times in the older huts! (Wow, even the Refuge Vallot looks new. That place was just literally a shell-ter, with nothing inside but snow and detritus!)

[@cnuila]

I was really looking forward to the high class amenities, lol! Very cool you were up doing this stuff before I was a twinkle in my daddy's eye. We thought about (wanted to) doing the traverse to the midi but no one had set the route since it had snowed and we weren't about to push our luck route finding, so we have something to do next time we find ourselves out there.

[@riley7brown]

Awesome! I summited Mont Blanc a few years ago and it was an amazing climb

Congrats ! Nice to see you at the top, finally :)

[@cnuila]

Thanks!

[@PantheraOnca60]

I just came across your channel and I have to say this is one of the best I've seen. I really enjoyed the narrative, video graphs, and editing. Subscribed.

[@domenicopocai3218]

thanks guys , I really enjoy your videos!!!👍

[@TradDad2019]

You guys whiffed on getting up there at sunrise. Pitty. It's really beautiful. Not sure how you thought you were going to get up there "too fast". It takes a good four hours from the Gouter Hut and that's not stopping to rest or screwing around in the Vallot Hut. I see the mountain bike guy made it up Chimborazo too so I guess he worked on his prep. You're right about the descent. That smoked my knees. I jumped in my car and had to drive back to Germany. it was a long day. Ha!

[@steve927art]

Third time's a charm, right!? And in your case, a bluebird. You guy's deserved it after the last two runs at it. Great adventure- loved the fact you had to hide out at a second hut to wait for daylight to summit. And I always thrive on the drama around Danny luring Christof with visions and promises of refined accommodations and hot meals; that stuff never gets old, lol. Awesome footy! Congrat's on your summit gents.

[@cnuila]

Thanks it was a great day.

[@oleksandrmokrohuz5182]

Dont get why your channel have only 60k followers, great content! Keep it up!

[@lukeclark2522]

Best channel on the tube!

[@flukeofficial]

Those views look epic! Solid vid, as usual

[@marki7275]

Looking good. Well done.

[@alehax27]

Production quality of these vids is top notch

[@EdNoyWonderTVDERM]

Very nice for a hiking my friend. Very nice tour vlog. It's so thrilling.

[@rshawcda]

H. W. Tilman is quoted as saying any good expedition could be planned on the back of an envelope. This one - was perhaps done on a post-it note. Left under the seat of Christof's rental car.... Next level stuff, guys!

[@cnuila]

I'm going to start making an envelope the absolute bare minimum. I might at least get a hot meal.

[@bighorse1225]

love this channel

[@Dfl87165]

What these guys definitely have as a safety advantage is great fitness and resulting speed.

[@westcoastislander6699]

Third time's a charm! Have watched them all. Great vid. Switzerland, you say? Hmmm, looks a lot like BC. You should check BC out. And yes, mountain biking is better than nothing at all. Christof is a good sport and a great friend.

[@coryhowell3135]

Danny: "Let's take a peek inside." Christof: ".........dude" I lost it! 😂

[@offpiste312]

I cannot understand how y’all only have 60,000 subscribers.

[@ronkopald]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Woohooo I'm so happy you came back for another try this year and made it, congrats! :) One of the best videos yet, had to stop immediately what I was doing and watch! But I knew you wouldn't make it to the summit for sunrise, it's a loooong way from Gouter to the summit at that altitude. But what a stunning view and weather! Yeah, 10 000ft descent after 5500ft climb after 1h of sleep is proper die hard day but it feels so good when it's over :) This brought back the memories of my climb which will be 20 years ago in the summer of 2002. Weather was exactly the same, cold and windy, but crystal clear. And I had 1megapixel first gen Olympus digital camera (1280x960px res) and I can't get over that till this day. Wish I had my film SLR cause pics are shit but I wanted to be as light as possible, big mistake. I have to go again just to make proper photos, but who knows will I ever again have such luck with weather.

[@cnuila]

We were so sick of the dark when we got to that last warming hut before the final push we said "screw it, were not going back outside until we see sun coming through the window". The altitude was definitely in play for me that day though.

[@AleksandarGospic]

@@cnuila Same for me, I reached Vallot refuge during the dark and waited there for sun to rise to continue, it was bitterly cold, -10°C in the summer and with strong wind. Yeah, from Vallot refuge altitude is major factor and it is very steep also, you see the the summit all the time but it seams eternity to reach it.

[@erikseymour1]

This one was epic! Do Elbrus, and ski it!

[@adventurfly879]

You guys should do a couple videos in the wallowa mtns of eastern oregon. They are totally off the radar and gorgeous. Lots of nearly 10000 ft peaks so a little smaller then you usually summit. Would be cool to see....

[@spicee1000]

Congrats on making Mont Blanc a success. Official Counter: Mediocre Amateur videos since Danny's last puke: 18! Had to go back quite a few videos to remember why I started keeping this counter.

[@BenNuProductions]

Awesome video! I am going to climb Mont. Blanc someday. I have the utmost repect for that mountain as a whole but that one section from 7:00 to 8:40 seems terrifying lol

[@meganredman4692]

Another awesome video. Need to know the song played throughout!!! Love your music always. Favorite channel on KZbin

[@christophergrissom484]

He makes it look easy but I promise you that is hard grueling work. He’s just in excellent shape and does this constantly. That’s extremely hard.

[@antonioluismarcoburgos8117]

Wow, you're in great shape!!!

[@reecefell8354]

That tune 5 mins in reminds me of the game Zelda like when yr doing some sick quest.. awesome video

[@yohanndurkin3863]

So rad! 🤙🏾 Any plans on breaking down the gear set you took up Mont Blanc - Maybe on extra mediocre? Especially curious about the footwear choice!

[@ConquerYou]

You guys have the best adventures.

[@bobbrown4212]

This is absolutely awesome kudos to both of you. You said running and climbing mountains is the best way to train for mountains so may I ask what kind of running you do so I may one day have the incredible fitness you two have and do the incredible stuff you two do.

[@deannilvalli6579]

Your videos are always a delight. I am also especially pleased that you correctly point out that Mont Blanc is Western Europe's highest peak, not all of Europe's highest peak, which is Elbrus in the Caucasus. So many people (in Western Europe and elsewhere) are not aware of that.

[@jshepard152]

Some people think Mont Blanc is a pen.

[@kevinw1129]

Well done guys. Flying the flag for amateurs. Loved the way your ice axes stayed tied to your rucksacks for the whole climb - walking poles are rubbish for arresting a fall!

[@cnuila]

I think so too and tried to tell that to all the European guides that only used their poles on the upper section of the mountain too. Every single one of them! Talk about amateurs! (or maybe the conditions and terrain that day was such that the chance a fall resulting in anything but laying in the soft snow was infinitesimally small)

[@markthomasson5077]

What I did wonder was why rope up if not using your ice axe. Surely the chance is that you will pull your partner with you.

[@markthomasson5077]

Record for this route is I believe about 6.20 hours. Iain Innes. Kilian has the overall record by a shorter route at just under 5 hrs…crazy.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

9:14 Yes you guys are Awesome! Can’t wait for next summer adventures of 2022…

[@schaerem]

Best video yet. Congrats guys.

[@drivingdan]

Amazing! Keep making amazing videos!!

[@tudormihaimorar]

Thanks for sharing! You're great!

[@pct2025]

Looks treacherous af near the summit at 13:50… gutsy effort guys. All that mountain biking 🚵‍♀️ paid off handsomely.

[@cnuila]

Yes! favorite comment by far!

[@elivallejo9892]

You guys should make a video explaining your stories of how you got to where your at now!

[@johnnylauerwald5164]

Spooning foreigners is part of the game :D :D :D

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I was having a hard time breathing thinking about Cristoff climbing those last 2,000 ft. 😨👍 Danny you did a great job editing or you had an awesome adventure without any problems. 🤮👍

[@cnuila]

Not my finest hour to be sure. I have all the excuses ready though, let me know if I need to send you a list:)

[@austinado16]

@@cnuila Maybe you guys can put together a little round table video of what each of you do, sort of year round, for training. It'd be cool to get a little back story on each of you, and hear what gets done, both to maintain a base level, and if there's any ramp up for certain, more planned, challenges.

[@AleksandarGospic]

@@cnuila We who did it understand totally, last part above Vallot refuge is very steep and altitude is major problem, most of us crawled that section. You see the summit all the time but it takes eternity to reach it

[@erikseymour1]

Christoph is my mountain spirit animal. Same strategy, best strategy.

[@YnseSchaap]

Skimming the surface and read what we wanted to read......sounds like proper planning to me 😁

[@yourneighbourblacky]

your videos are so good! Thanks

[@jana31415]

this video makes this look so easy

[@tonz928]

So beautiful but deadly at same time. What adventure is made for.

[@michaelb1761]

Wow, great views from the top. Thanks for another entertaining, not mediocre at all, video.

[@GruntProof]

Awesome trip!

[@MrDaeltaja]

Amazing to think when looking at the view from the summit that Everest is double the elevation!

[@digitalrandomart3049]

but the prominece is about the same

[@misarthim6538]

I've never seen anyone walk with such suppressed aggressoion as Christof haha. It looks like each of his steps is a struggle to death and he takes it seriously!