Mt. Bierstadt in the Snow: Stunning Colorado 14er

[@kari4295]

Oh my! That sunrise looks like fire from a volcano!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Kari! It was absolutely spectacular, and so fun that the 2 minutes when it was most perfect was when we were shooting the intro. Love how nature can continually surprise us. ❤️

[@Bulldogs117]

That sunrise is insane

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It was one of the best we've seen in Colorado -- over too fast, of course, but were so happy we could capture it for you guys! ❤️

[@markgubbins1958]

You don't see sunrises much better than that. Spectacular !!!! Incredible 360 view also.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mark! Ya we felt exactly the same in person -- both the sunrise and the summit were just spectacular to the eye! ❤️

[@marymiller2121]

Congrats on summiting!🏜️What a fun climb! And amazing sunrise! Thanks for taking us along! Stay warm and happy and healthy🥰⛄️❄️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Anytime we get a truly awe inspiring experience like this sunrise, it always makes us SO happy that we have the YT so we can share it. Moments like these are infinitely better when we can bring it to all our friends and fam to experience it too!

[@larrywheeler9797]

Spectacular footage guys! That sunrise was out of this world. Gorgeous! Thanks for bringing us along. Love you guys! 😀 ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Larry! Love you too, and so happy to share this gorgeousness with you -- top 2 or 3 sunrises we've ever seen on trail!! ❤️

[@davidtate166]

A great awa of 🌄 sunrise in the great western skies ❤️.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Us too, David! It was amazing to see!! ❤️

[@maryberrie1]

WOW. That sunrise was unreal!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Mary! It only lasted for a few minutes, but was among the top two or three sunrises we've ever seen on a hike. Nature is just full of amazing surprises. ❤️

[@tombellanca]

Yowza! One of your most spectacular and beautiful videos. From sunrise (!!!) to summit the views were amazing. Thank you so much for capturing it so well and bringing us along once again ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Tom! It really was a blessing to get that sunrise, and then the hike just kept on delivering views the whole way. Highly recommend this one! ❤️

[@johnmcnulty1129]

WOW ! That Red Sky ! 🙉 Surprised the band U2 weren't there reprising "Under a Blood Red Sky" from a "few moons ago" at Red Rocks ! 🎸 Fab vlog as always Adam & Elise Muchos Gracias 🇺🇸 🦅 🌰🐿🐿 ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks John! Yes that sunrise only lasted for about 5 minutes, but WOW was it something to see. So happy to share it with you! ❤️

[@brucetecklenburg8349]

Dang! That photography of that sunrise rocks. That was amazing. Great hike and glad you got to see some Colorado locals - Big Horn Sheep - on the way down. Keep it up!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bruce!!! Ya we've really gotten to see a lot of good CO wildlife on this trip, but I don't think anything will top that giant moose on Conundrum! ❤️

[@larryowens2859]

What a great 360 so clear , the sunrise was very special, good to see a great hike that most folks can do, snow coming tomorrow, Mammoth opening Saturday, anyway thanks for sharing, Larry Owens

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Larry that is fantastic to hear about Mammoth! We will be headed that way in a couple of weeks!! ❤️

[@colbyclay5911]

What a glorious sunrise! Acclimated Adam crushing some elevation and Elated Elise using a cheesy, but appropriate, quote. 10/10 adventure

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Colby! Yes living at elevation has been freaking amazing. I used to watch channels like Mediocre Amateurs and wonder how they could climb such high peaks fast without getting out of breath, and now I realize it's just that they live at altitude full time. Loving it!! --A

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

That sunrise was AMAZING. Oh wow that's once in a lifetime level gorgeous!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It really was one of the very best sunrises we've ever seen on trail. the only comparable one we've filmed was on our Rabbit Peak sufferfest a few years ago, which had a great sunrise AND a great sunset! ❤️

[@PilotEJ401]

I know from recent experience, damm that wind is so biting up there! Another great videographic adventure, thanks again for the effort and appreciate your time editing and polishing 👍👍

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, Eric -- oh my gosh yes it is such a freezing cold wind. Stoked to hear that you've gone up recently! It was our first time on Bierstadt, and we loved every minute of it. No danger, but a good workout and so many gorgeous views! ❤️

[@amyhess5029]

What a spectacular sunrise!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It really was, Amy -- one of the best we've ever seen on trail! ❤️

[@artfantasies]

Wonderful video hike again! The landscape is just stunning, love the vastness of the mountains there, here in Bavaria the mountains are quite "compacted".

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! Vastness is a very good way to describe it. Especially from high up, it's an amazing feeling to look out over the horizon and to the other giant peaks. Hope you will come and visit from Bavaria! ❤️

[@uncletomsb]

What a beautiful morning for sure!!!!!!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! But then to be fair, we've been feeling like any morning we wake up in the Colorado Mountains is a pretty darn lovely morning! ❤️

[@thomasshoebotham4407]

Wow, the red of that sunrise! And the rest, so beautiful!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yeah this was just a pretty phenomenally beautiful day start to finish! Felt really grateful!

[@catherinewatson5519]

Amazing sunrise and beautiful landscapes generally. Given how relatively non-technical the hike looked, it seems surprising that no one else was apparently around (even though it was cold) - the world to yourselves!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It was wonderful, Catherine! As you suspected, this was definitely not one of those climbs where we see no other people the whole day. But fortunately it was spread out enough that we were able to take our time and have a comfortable distance from other hikers. Whenever we do encounter a bottleneck on a hike like this we've learned just to go off trail over to the ridge line, where the hiking is generally harder but the visuals are more spectacular. We'll take that trade any day! ❤️

[@kimmontenegro2258]

So happy that you enjoyed Colorado 🎉 So honored to call this home ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Kim! It truly is a wonderful state, and we're already looking forward to an even longer stay next summer/fall! ❤️

[@Christian97737]

Fantastic, as always 👌🏿💯🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️⛰️ And that sunrise ☀🤩

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Christian! Ya that was one of the best sunrises we've ever seen on trail, right up there with the Rabbit Peak one a few years ago! ❤️

[@hikebytes]

Gorgeous sunrise !!! Amazing!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! It definitely made our day!! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

wow, that video opening took my breath away. I can't recall a more stunning sunrise

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It really was epic -- in person it was even more crazy than on camera! The only one we've ever filmed that's in that league was in our Rabbit Peak video a few years ago. It wasn't quite as deep colored, but it was huge and lasted a bit longer -- and that sufferfest had a crazy sunset too! ❤️

[@DallasandPhyllisLemon-pb2ry]

Phyllis and I watched that sunrise from our back yard and it was spectacular, and you did a great job of capturing that beauty! It was a stunner!!! Now that you've been in Colorado for an extended length of time, you can see why people want to live here. It is a beautiful state. Love this video! 😁

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So fun thinking you were watching the same sunrise! Cool that you could see it from your house. We could absolutely see ourselves living here, perhaps one day we will!

[@forrestwebb6182]

You guys seem to bring the good vibes with weather and man, that sunrise!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We did get really fortunate with the weather this time around! We like to think it is the hiking gods having our backs 😂 def got lucky this time, bc we headed out just as the first very massive winter storm rolled in to CO!

[@patrickmaddy4611]

Beautiful sunrise! I've hiked that mountain twice in the past but both times during summer when you have to share the summit with 200 of your closest friends. BTW, those were bighorn sheep at the end. Mountain goats are snow white in color and have smaller, black horns.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That is good info about the Bighorn sheep -- thank you! Lovely creatures. Glad you've gotten to climb this beauty. You have to try it in the cold at some point -- def a lot less crowded! ❤️

[@soulcontractor1641]

Elise and Adam, you guys are on fire! What a magnificent sunrise it looked surreal Thanks! Dean( Soul) Toronto

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It felt surreal being there! Think it’s probably the best one we’ve ever seen, yowza!

[@hannibal3143]

That sunrise was incredible

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So happy to share it with you! We were talking about it after, and it's definitely among the top two or three we've ever seen on trail. ❤️

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

That's one helluva sunrise! The sky is on fire!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Right?! Almost felt like we were watching a volcano erupt!

[@randyspotts5069]

Thanks for sharing the great hike. The vistas that you provided with this video, bear witness to how "elevated" the state of Colorado really is! Now it's time for some liquid altitude. 🍺🍺🍺

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes Randy! We did manage to have a couple nice beverages when we got back down to town -- Boulder and Denver both have some excellent establishments! ❤️

[@Twobarpsi]

What an amazing climb! You guys are always having fun!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

How can you not be overjoyed by this beauty! Wow!

[@miguelbarreto]

That picture at 1:29 is surreal! I am glad to see your account is growing... 45K is amazing!!! I can see the 100K's milestone very soon! As you continue with great quality and entertaining videos!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much Miguel! That would definitely be awesome if one day YT would get our vids out there, but we are pretty stoked on our crew of 45,000 awesome friends like you!

[@davidwallace-goldstein2845]

Epic sunrise! Great job and awesome summit views y’all rock

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much David! Truly a sunrise we will never forget. And those summit views!! Unreal. ❤️

[@maivang870]

It was just as beautiful when I was there years ago!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So awesome you did this one too! Did you get an incredible sunrise as well?

[@hermannschmidt9788]

Your are in such a good mood, it's contagious 😀

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha! I mean really how can you not be stoked when you’re exploring somewhere as beautiful as this! Dopamine spike strong 😂

[@troutman1951]

Thank you, I needed that!😎

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's what we like to hear!! So glad to pep up your day a bit with some outdoor beauty!! ❤️

[@Newstatejournal1]

Morning light sublime magic

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It did truly feel magical! Sometimes it is hard to believe nature like this exists!

[@networkimprov]

Wow, that's the gentlest high climb I remember you doing! Was nice not to feel anxious for you for a change ;-) Adam, so glad to hear you taking altitude in stride! \o/ Just... don't get cocky :) Much love! -Liam

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I've definitely been getting a bit cocky with the altitude, Liam 🙈 This is the first time Elise hasn't regularly kicked my butt at above 12,000, and I've been enjoying a bit of trash talk about it for sure. Hopefully it won't ruin my altitude Karma! --A

[@sergelainesse7893]

Good evening Elise.. This Hike looks very dangerous to me with all that snow that look very slippery to me.. But guess you took care of it.. I have enjoyed.. Have a great weekend Elise... 😘🤗👌

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It wasn’t too bad Serge! Perhaps with more ice on that ridge it could have been dicey, but this was just pure joy! - E

[@sergelainesse7893]

@LiveHardxLoveHard oh good.. The scenery was amazing.. Happy Sunday...

[@robertcalonico8008]

Ok, the sunrise was incredible! Looked like pretty much all trail except for the rocks toward the summit, right? Thanks for taking us along--love you.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks for always watching Pops. This trail was super chill until the end, then you would not have liked those rocks 😂😘

[@Summitspeedfly]

Love your excitement at that stunning sunrise. I'm surprised you didn't see any moose around those wetlands at the beginning of the trail, usually some there this time of year. Bierstadt = big rewards for relatively little effort.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It’s prob good we didn’t see any moose because our stoke level may have killed us 😂 such a cool climb and you’re right, pretty easy if you’re altitude acclimated!

[@tonypilki3]

Spectacular sunrise and such a beautiful hike. 360 degrees views are stunning. We definately missed Adam singing though 😅

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha! That is great to hear. I think my Christmas gift might actually be getting to duet with E on one of the channel tracks for 2025… STOKED!

[@monteharms8518]

Stunning views! One of those should be on the cover of the book you're going to publish someday.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that would be awesome to compile a book with incredible climbs and moments like this one! Yes hopefully one day :)

[@philwistrom9200]

Great job guys!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Phil! So glad we got to do this one before the more intense winter conditions rolled in!

[@BuckaroosAdventures]

That is a hike, I would feel comfortable doing. The sunrise was amazing

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes!! This one is totally doable for anyone with good cardio endurance at high altitude. Would def put it on the list if you can!

[@drummindreams]

❤ your love! Been out of hiking for a bit due to surgery recovery. Let me know when you’re back in the sierras! Adam, your snack spots are always primo!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh wow, how is the recovery going? Hope you are healing up quickly so you can get back out there asap! Were hoping to spend some winter months in the Sierra this year snowshoeing and skiing!

[@sheehybrosmotoadventures4389]

2 thumbs up for trekking Mount Bierstadt , I was there in 2006 outstanding views"

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Amazing! Such a great peak. Had no idea those summit views would be so unreal!

[@kari4295]

BTW. That quote WAS good!! I'm gonna use it!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha we've been using it too! It's cheesy, but also exactly the kind of attitude we try to live by. ❤️

[@Metal0sopher]

Sunrises are often quite dull compared to sunsets, but this one is amazing.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That’s interesting about sunrises vs sunsets. We’ve seen a lot of both during our adventures, and one thing we’ve noticed about sunrises is that they tend to be more red, like this one. So if you like red skies, sunrises can be pretty incredible!

[@Metal0sopher]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Maybe from the city I don't get the same perspective as out in the wild, and at elevation. Maybe elevation is key. Closer to the colors.

[@ericnfriedman]

Great job y'all! How is it that you seem to get these mountains all to yourselves! Little side note: I know you get people telling you all the time what you could do differently, but I wonder about bringing some more emergency layers like a small sleeping back and maybe a small bivy. All it takes is a little slip up and a badly twisted ankle and you could be waiting hours and hours for an evac. You are no doubt super experienced and capable, but accidents happen and Colorado is unforgiving. Keep being awesome!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Eric! Going at off-peak times is really a huge help in terms of it not being crowded. There were still some people on the trail, of course, but we had a lot of space for the most part, and when it got a little more crowded toward the summit we just headed off trail and ascended the ridge line which was more awesome anyway! As for extra layers, we always bring emergency bivvies -- they're not super warm, but would at least keep us totally try and out of the wind chill in any sort of emergency. ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

I was half expecting a singing duet with you two at the top...oh well...maybe you can do Christmas carols in an upcoming video :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I'm loving the Christmas carol plan 😂 --A

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Hopefully Elise is just as excited for it lol

[@petr-podrouzek]

Amazing 🙂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Petr! Always appreciate your support here 🥰

[@Steve_Farwalker]

Surreal intro.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It was amazing, Steve -- a perfect sunrise we didn't see coming but of course had to capture for you guys! ❤️

[@williamedwards1528]

There are some nice hikes and very interesting technical climbs in the Sangre de Cristo Range in Southern Colorado for you to consider doing next summer.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes William! We will absolutely do that -- southern CO is our primary plan for our CO trip next summer/fall. ❤️

[@juliosoto9471]

1:25 I walked through that little river and my flipflop came off 😂 It was retrieved further down.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha I darn near stepped in the river too because I was so busy filming the sunrise I forgot to look down 🙈 Glad you got the flip-flop back! ❤️ --A

[@danbluenord8984]

ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. A pretty hike with snowy landscapes, with a bright red sunrise that could have been painted by a painter I appreciate for his many explanatory videos, Bob ROSS who died in 1995. ADAM do you know him, or ELISE do you know him? I repeat myself, I particularly like these videos that highlight ELISE's voice and the lyrics of her songs. This time ADAM, ELISE did not spare you, but always with kindness. Kisses to you both. DAN ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Jolie randonnée aux paysages enneigés, avec un lever de soleil rouge et éclatant qu’aurait pu peindre un peintre que j’apprécie par ses multiples vidéos explicatives, Bob ROSS décédé en 1995. ADAM le connais-tu, ou ELISE le connais-tu ? Je me répète, j’aime particulièrement ces vidéos qui mettent en valeur la voix de ELISE et les paroles de ses chansons. Cette fois ADAM, ELISE ne t’a pas ménagée, mais toujours avec bienveillance. Bises à vous deux. DAN

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oui Dan, je connais Bob Ross, c'est sur! Il a peint de magnifiques paysages americains avec couleurs vibrantes. C'est une bonne comparison. Merci, et merci aussi de la part d'Elise! ❤️ --A

[@ranaparker4825]

Hey guys, love that song with the refrain “fly higher”! Is that on your download list in band camp? I didn’t see it.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hi Rana! Such a good question and totally reminded me that I haven’t uploaded it yet to Bandcamp! There’s one line in the finished song that I’ve been wanting to change, and with all the travel and adventure I never can find a time to do it. But thanks for the motivation to get that done! ❤️

[@glenrenaud9465]

Do you two take HAPPY PILLS, vbg. Where can I get those. You both are the most upbeat people I have ever seen. And this is a compliment. Last week, I completed the R2R with my daughter. I'm 70, and watching your videos is inspirational for me.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow! R2R at 70 is inspirational. Congrats! The ability to travel and be out in nature is definitely our happy pill, and now that we have that full time we are pretty darn stoked. Happy to share that with you!

[@awakenedplayer]

What's your guys secret to having so much energy for hiking?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha well we're pretty good at carbing up, but honestly it's one of those things that builds on itself, like a healthy addiction. Being out in beautiful places literally seems to give us energy! ❤️

[@vampireslayer1989]

🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙👏😎

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Happy to share this one with you! 🙏❤️

[@BadWithNames123]

Bierstadt = Beertown in german ^^

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We're so bummed we didn't know that before because it would have been a perfect excuse for a beer at the summit! 🍺❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Start with a sunrise and end with goat butts haha

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

As a rule, any video that begins with an epic sunrise should conclude with an epic goat butt 😂

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard no one can argue with that. the logic is airtight lol

[@LadyGrinningSoul-xb6dz]

In German this means "beer town" which makes the thumbnail pretty hilarious.

[@siemensohm]

Kind of dissappointing that neither the mountain nor the town Bierstadt in Germany has anything to do with Bier.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha if we'd known we definitely would have taken a nice German beer to the summit -- though it might have frozen by the time we got there! ❤️

[@LongsYt]

When was this??

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

This was a few weeks ago right after the first snow but before the massive three day storm hit!

[@LongsYt]

@LiveHardxLoveHard ok

[@kilozulu9990]

Hope the Ivy League duo is next.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We ended up getting too much snow and had to bail on CO, but the Ivies and Capitol and Crestone are all on our list for the trip out in 2025! ❤️

[@sluggotinfantryman]

580 13ks. Crazy. 54 14ks says Google. That's a big Twinkie.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Crazy about the 13ers! If we can reach our goal of all the 14ers, we can start in on those 580 :)

[@1955porsche]

that looks cold

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Not gonna lie, our faces definitely got a little wind burned on this one…. Always worth it tho!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

63? To go. Bam.

[@fordraven5884]

14,000 looks small compared to the mountain in the distance. 🥶🥶🥶🥶📸📸📸📸💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 made it so easily

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thank you! Yes living at altitude has made summiting these 14ers so much easier for us -- it's a lot of fun to be up that high and not suffering (except from the cold!). ❤️