I Climbed the TALLEST Mountain in North America!

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I spent over ten years attempting to climb to the top of every state in America. Some of them are easy, you can just drive to the top! Some of them are very hard and require multi-day backpacking trips. By far the hardest of all of them is Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), the tallest mountain in Alaska. It typically takes 3 weeks to climb this deadly mountain. See if I have what it takes to get to the top!

[@nicksymmonds]

Only 275 humans have ever climbed to the top of all 50 US states. I am honored to be one of this group of crazy people! Next up: Everest. I leave for Nepal on March 31, 2025.

[@jeff09_]

We missed you

[@Vorprid]

U got this

[@Barcelonalegends]

U GOT THIS!!

[@Brendoniyan19]

LETS GO NICK

[@SugarLandFishingBros]

BACKKKKKK

[@JesseJamesWest]

HE IS BACK!!❤

[@judahcantclimb]

Hi Jesse James west

[@CloudOnIOS]

YES HE IS THE BISON 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Ag_lp]

Goat

[@bp2335]

😂😂 this guy. Fancy seeing you here jesse.... if that is your real name

[@bp2335]

I'm a 10 year smoker. And can beat you in every sport but lifting. And I mean EVERY. I live in austin... care to challenge me😂😂

[@tyreck9835]

Boy ain’t no way boy.. ain’t no mf way. This guy comes back with top tier content after 9 months, I was not expecting mountain climbing.

[@G71316]

YES SO TRUE!!!!!!

[@krazygamer711]

That’s what I’m saying 😂

[@tinymahuta]

It suits him. Free chewing gum was getting old.

[@G71316]

@@tinymahuta Yeah true 🤣

[@rtbartlow9275]

Just sat next to Nick on a plane back from Boise. A grandma was bragging about her grandson meeting Tim Tebow, not knowing she was sitting next to an Olympian. He never said a word about himself. Shows what a humble guy he is! But I am glad he was only joking to me about being out of the KZbin game hahaha

[@businessbanana191]

That’s awesome! Nicks one of my hero’s.

[@gimlee44222]

Lol Tim Tebow has more street cred than all olympians put together

[@xbackwitit2899]

​@@gimlee44222 LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@xbackwitit2899]

​@@gimlee44222 LeBron, Stephen Curry, kd, Noah lyles, bolt, Phelps, Gabby Thomas are way more popular than tim lebow

[@garfield50096]

wow thats cool glad hes a good guy

[@high-captain-BaLrog]

Our dear Olympian is BACK!!!

[@yea-okay-bud4841]

OUURRRR????

[@learncadadia7832]

23:48: Let those tears flow brotha! That's the feeling of Glory!!!

[@Vorprid]

He’s so back

[@andyclark8991]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Beanheaddodo]

when I checked my subscriptions and saw this video pop up my jaw DROPPED. We’re so glad you’re back!! Your gonna do amazing!

[@paularunslondon]

I was scrolling for a while trying to find something to watch before work, and when I saw Nick Symmonds my decision was made.

[@harshvardhan9585]

Welcome back man , your simplicity always encourage me

[@Spurs1904]

He back

[@WatchGoodNews1]

He back

[@grgpiroblox]

He back

[@JudahOOF]

As someone who has been in a few of your events. I am extremely happy to see you back!!! You've managed to conquer one of the hardest feats humanly possible on this planet. Seriously, climbing denali is no joke. The highest I've currently climbed is Mount Adam's which I did at 11 years old while sick. (Still the hardest thing I've done in my life.) I haven't hiked in a pretty long time though unfortunately, but I would still really like to mountains like: hood, south sister, middle sister, Saint Helens, maybe even killimanjaro when I'm a bit older! Anyway. I'm glad to see you back on KZbin. I've missed you a lot over the past 9 months. And I wish you the best of luck on Mount Everest!

[@craigbriggs1132]

He is back!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FitnessBoyzOfficial]

He is back! And better than ever! cant wait to see what you have planned for this next year!

[@weirdofish9499]

The Bison in his natural habitat 🦬

[@Larjean28]

6:22 you are amazing! I loved this video, but still love your heart behind your videos!!

[@davidarana3232]

Worth the nine month wait (and ten years in the making for you). My wife and I cried with you.

[@bkvideozz]

The best Denali summit video on KZbin!! Thanks for taking the time making it. Also working on all 50 highpoints

[@XanderBudnick]

That was sick! cant wait to see your Everest video!

[@AngryStoner]

shut up xander

[@XanderBudnick]

@@AngryStoner ok Mr 🫡

[@AngryStoner]

@@XanderBudnick now that that’s settled. Go do real camping in the Sahara desert. You’re welcome.

[@iRunfastXC]

23:40 when the guy ahead drops to his knees, I felt that. Also, Nick, I spent over half my life trying to break 16 minutes in the track 5K. I finally did it this year, at the age of 29. I had the exact same emotions. Couldn’t stop crying, not because I was excited that it was done, but almost devastated that the goal was gone. It was like an old friend. At the same time, it was like something that had held me captive, trapped me. And I was free. There’s just some thing about those goals that you fight with for over a decade.

[@mizanahmad4451]

Been waiting for your video for so long always checked my inbox. Finally you are back!!!

[@AlexisJay611]

Nick! I am so incredibly proud of you. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I watched you in the Olympics, I’ve watched your KZbin channel, I completed your 1 more Lap challenge, and now this huge accomplishment. I had no idea how tasking this trek was, but you did it!!!

[@Caleb-tg2ou]

You should create a series to show us what you're doing for your everest training

[@Letsplaymate]

If you still think your in shape come race me in Australia

[@patrickrivera4803]

I missed you man. Glad your back. Your positivity was always inspiring

[@dylanw890]

Thank you so much for making this video! As a working professional who grew up camping and spending time in the outdoors, this video really ignited a passion to learn about mountaineering and achieve a goal of climbing to the highest points in each state! With that being said, I would love if you would do a video on your gear, camping essentials, and advice for those looking to get into this activity!

[@hankruthefordhill]

14:50 thats what I do when i have to do my 2 minute sprints, i break it down into 10 seconds and then tell myself only 11 times more 😂

[@SNOWBOARDZ]

So dope! Congratulations and very excited to follow along the EVEREST expedition!

[@natesmith3702]

You’re back !!!!

[@EnduranceHunter]

Congrats Nick!! The 50 US Highpoints is a once in a lifetime achievement! Last year I was a part of team that set the Guinness World Record for the fastest to climb all 50 states and your video brought back a lot of great memories 🙌

[@EliTheMan]

This is one of the best and most inspirational videos I have watched in my entire life! Good luck with Everest Nick! ❤️

[@EthanPerkins-qq9qh]

As an Oregonian, I remember cheering for you and enjoying your success back in the day. Glad to see you doing well, I enjoy your videos.

[@davidtoomey4712]

It's nowhere near Denali but I did the Salkantay Trek in Peru in April (15,000 ft) and watching Nick's altitude acclimation and the oxygen readouts really brought me back. Super important to take time to acclimate, hydrate, deep breaths, and some caffeine. The headaches in the morning and after naps were rough for me at first. Your body doesn't know to breath faster/deeper while asleep. I imagine people with severe sleep apnea experience similar oxygen deprivation at night. Not a good feeling, but the body is resilient and adapts to the altitude with time. Grateful that I didn't get too sick and had an unforgettable experience

[@Tornnnado]

oh man i did the salkantay trek too and the altitude was kinda crazy 😅 luckily i had a few days in cuzco beforehand so it wasn't too bad

[@noahjensen1718]

Nick Symmonds, the Olympian, KZbinr, and now Mountain Climber. Huge inspiration, as I grew up being from the Boise area and running XC/Track I’ve known the name of Nick Symmonds. Absolute legend in the purest definition.

[@theofficialgamerman]

THE GOAT HAS RETURNED ‼️‼️‼️🐐

[@nickk4010]

Incredible! I took a plane tour around Denali last May 2023 and saw climbers and the pilot lot gave some info. So incredible! What a majestic place too. Glad to see you back!

[@newn3162]

This man really just had the best comeback video ever.

[@lizgreen2936]

Brilliant video wish it was longer... 🎉🎉Congratulations Nick & looking 4ward to everest video already... 😊😊😊🗻🗻🗻🗻#Nickstheman...🥳🥳😬🥳🥳🥳x.

[@rojantamang6579]

I'm Happy your back

[@DavidtheFoodie]

You like his back? 😅

[@MattPawlowski]

I'm happy his back, too...

[@fishforbreakfast9000YT]

What's so special about his back?

[@praanjalwason8567]

you're an inspiration to me i swear . like dude seriously your videos and mentality hats off dude hats fucking offff !!! i cried when you cried reaching the top of the summit , i know that feeling and sooo wanna enjoy that feeling of accomplishment , the feeling of beating my emotions and my own inner negative voices down and getting something so incredible done , we people are like on a mission to give our bodies our minds the extremes and demanding from them to go above the threshold and do the things . i love your videos and the mentality of never stopping never stooping down on the past and just wish i could go back , i wanna live like you on my own journey . SUCH AN INSPIRATION !! love you Nick Symmonds and am truly honored to have subscribed to your channel , thankyou so much for just being who you are !!

[@Antpaok]

THE LEGEND RETURNS

[@carriann3725]

Wow absolutely Amazing. Congratulations on your victory. Totally Awesome 🤗💖

[@ButteryBros1]

This was beautiful shot and told. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, inspired and pumped up.

[@danielendures]

HE’S BACK 😈😈

[@hamburgerhelper5230]

HOLY CRAP YOURE BACK WE MISSED YOU KING!!!!!!

[@collinstuart3622]

Said he was back but then left us!

[@Triston_stokes]

facs😭

[@Divisiononebasketball]

My heart rate got to 165 on the Assault bike regularly and I felt like I wanted to pass out. I couldn’t imagine being on a mountain having my heart stay at that rate. Congratulations Nick. I got emotional watching him get emotional because you could only imagine the joy reaching the summit.

[@dinnersat630]

WELCOME BACK NICK! Big love and respect for using whatever music that you love too. I am very much the same. Doing it for the love of it. Love the music in this. This video is a banger! I'm only 6 minutes in but just wanted to say that. K bye! Back to watching! Haha!

[@micahbrydon2495]

LETS GOOOO NICK SYMMONDS

[@Th3IronLlama]

LOVED hearing Chris Christodoulou - "The Rain Formerly Known as Purple" I felt like it fit the vibe of the video perfectly! Awesome video! Welcome back! 🎉

[@kharliesamuel4518]

i can't believe my eyes... The famous olympian we all know and love is back and he came back so strong with climbing mountains. We love you Nick and Welcome back to KZbin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kyle_owenOFFICIAL]

He's back!!!!!! Let's gooooooooo!!!!!!🤪😍😍🤩🤩🥶🥵😎😎😎

[@jeff09_]

Brilliant choice in music. I was tearing up at some parts too and especially at the end. Well done 🎉🎉

[@luckystriker7489]

Amazing footage. Music is tricky as a backtrack, not everyone shares your taste - and you know this! Excellent editing, however. Liked and subscribed!

[@mchase4]

What a boss move by Nick. Never expected this but totally here for it.

[@danniolsen550]

Greetings from Denmark. What an incredible video 🙂 congrats on reaching your goal 🙂. When you got emotional, i shedded a tear too. Im so happy for you ❤

[@NahSpectrum]

Welcome back! Excited to see what comes next ❤️

[@TwigzMso]

HES BACK!!!! HELL YEAH🔥🔥💜

[@NathanielMilo]

Why at 20:32 did the tent look like spider man 😂

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

This is why we stay subscribed during the quiet time. A great video with an awesome accomplishment. Proud of you and hyped for you. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stay Rad

[@raidadave7840]

I've been waiting for your return. Your videos helped me through a hard time from July of 2023 until now. I was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer last July and underwent 7 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy, plus the recovery. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I am doing so much better than I had gotten to. Your videos gave me some real joy during some of the harder times, and I was sorry to reach your pause. I am stoked to see you back and really look forward to seeing your future endeavors.

[@Apfle_3.1415]

Hang in there! You sound like you have the right mindset!

[@raidadave7840]

@@Apfle_3.1415 Thank You!

[@sueloegeringdaves8496]

hey Nick my fifth grade class did a wax museum and decided to be you so I dressed up like you and i wrote paragraphs about you I just think you're an awesome person I been fan since I was 7 now I am 12 but I just wanted to say keep being you. Thanks for coming back . From ben ❤

[@kadentrumbull5904]

Not uploading for years only to come back outta nowhere and climb mt Denali then casually tell us he is going to on an everest expedition and summit everest, this gotta be some of the most badass shit I've seen in a while

[@HolyMoose]

It's only been 9 months since his last video lol

[@RammusTF]

​@@HolyMooselmao ikr if you just click the channel you can see it. These ppl are craycray

[@gimlee44222]

9 months; not years

[@HankNinja]

My boy is back!

[@ttbnathanbs863]

Nick is back 🎉

Awesome! Great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SarahRugheimer]

I summited the same day Nick did, he was in another team but we had chatted along the way. It's super interesting to hear a professional sports influencer take on this mountain. I'll tell you, it felt easier listening to him! It was hard! But he is an olympian.... Things he didn't mention - earlier in the season, there was a 50% of climbers had frostbite. Two people on our team had frostbite. I've climbed Denali twice and both times we've had a serious and deadly medical emergency. It's the single most beautiful place I've ever been. The ridge lines are quite steep on both sides and it doesn't look so bad in the video. Like Nick mentioned, he couldn't film on the most dangerous bits, which then always hard to show people. Most of the "no fall" zones are areas that are steep and right over crevasses. Depending on the conditions, if it's icy or not, then there is no possibility to self arrest. Getting that big snow fall at 11,000 feet made the conditions much safer in Squirrel Hill and Windy Corner, for example. Denali was a 12 year goal for me. Gorgeous mountain. Best wishes, Nick, next year on Everest!

[@archiechesler439]

Nice insights and congrats on the summit!

[@Derek-Walker]

Hey Nick, this video was freaking incredible. It made me tear up. The quality of the video and story are top tier. I know this may not be getting the views you'd hope, but know that this longtime fan is exceptionally happy with, and inspired by this video after your break. I can't wait for more!

[@danielefiori8439]

`Wow man, thank you so much, you made me feel so alive from the comfortableness of my sofa. Blessings.

[@amaanfaisel4713]

The goat is back ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@JC_4Christ]

Nick, its great to have you back! Your new content is unreal! Thank you for all you put into your channel for your fans!!

[@TheTacoMan]

HES BACK LETS GOOOOO

[@Ozzie17]

17:31 that looks so nice fr

[@AtheltesLife]

He’s back🎉🎉🎉

[@Josephlorris]

Nick you should race ishowspeed

[@Jy.Jlcooo]

I'm an Avid Mountaineer from Philippines to climb all the 14 peaks of the world and looks like Denali caught my intention aswell, added it to my bucket list. Such a vibe man. Lookig forward to climb with you soon. Big up and stay safe!

[@865.xander]

Who thinks he gone again

[@ari7gam77]

Me. I believe he deceived us by saying he’s back. It’s literally been over 4 months since he’s last posted. I kind of lost my respect for him since he’s not being transparent about why he’s been gone for so long. It’s kind of like he ghosted us. Of course, I will still support him when he climbs Mt. Everest. I totally respect him for training to climb Mt. Everest.

[@oriontechtips1980]

Wow, I wasn’t expecting such an excellent video. This was certainly worth the nine month. Wait! Welcome back, Nick!

[@geraldford9266]

Any1 seen Nick?

[@theist9942]

My man's back and he's back with a banger! Amazing video Nick, had me hooked in the entire time. I wish you the very best for your training and climb for the Everest. Godspeed, mate.

[@ADPax10]

Beautiful coverage of your journey Nick! Especially, the updates on your health and mental state, as well as all the little details most of us lower-peak amateurs never have to think about (but aspire to!). You're an inspiration man 🙏

[@ytjho]

I was definitely moved when you became emotional so close to the summit. Couldn't imagine a better physical metaphor for accomplishing a 10 year goal as summiting the highest peak in NA. Great job, Nick, and thanks for delivering such an entertaining video

[@JoMelo11]

Way to come back with an amazing Video Nick. You getting emotional really just set the tone for how much it all meant to you and it really made me feel as though I was apart of it too. So happy for you, congratulations and the best of luck towards your next goal, Everest. And as always, may God keep blessing you endlessly on your journey. ❤

[@asanrules]

What an incredible video, loved every minute of it. Congrats on bagging Denali and can't wait to watch you conquer Everest!

[@kirbybob1]

Hey Nick, I have been watching your videos a lot through out the years. But this one? This is one of the realest videos you have ever posted. Thanks for the great content and fantastic KZbin videos!

[@theaveragebg6914]

Truly incredible nick! This is my dream! I have submitted 16 different peaks in the US having Denali my final destination your video inspired the heck out of me and the goal seems more clear now that this dream is a reality love the content!❤️

[@iamrivaldo30]

The Olympian is Back, Let's Goo Sir!🔥

[@mcfarvo]

The world is so much greater than a rubber ovoid track! Happy mountaineering and adventuring to you!

[@wrenched320]

The Mighty Bison ! Good to see you . Hopeful for more videos. Anything; you are a real one and KZbin needs Nick Symmonds.

[@wrenched320]

Me: -1 toe😂

[@benstuckey4423]

Well done Nick! I was blessed to climb both Everest and Denali. In my opinion, Denali is much harder because of the extreme cold and the complete self-reliance. I went non-guided for both trips and so self-sufficiency is an important skill to hone in one. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have if you're interested. If not, good luck and climb safe.

[@brieferrara7]

Nick, we’ve missed you! Keep doing hard things! 🦬

[@bougie_adventres]

Raise your hand if Nick is the best

[@pdbcr7yt944]

Bro I swear I watched your BRB vid yesterday thinking you would never be back, little did I know one day later you would post a banger like this🔥🔥🥶🥶

[@GTAUNBLOOKED]

He is back MY BEST KZbinR ❤❤❤

[@murphyd1139]

I have hiked 30 of the high points! Love your videos ❤❤❤

[@dmoney1324]

13:43 Mt. Whitney is the 2nd Highest and then it’s Mt. Elbert and then it’s Mt. Rainer. Not a big deal but just if anyone was curious! The difference between the three is negligible at the end of the day!

[@ayarnstory]

Huge congratulations! Cried along with you at the summit, it was really moving ❤

[@kellysullivan6625]

Nick I'm so very happy and proud of you. You have inspired so many from HS Willamette and every day since. Thanks for your courage 🙏 love you Kelly

[@scythe-b7j]

Hes the GOAT.......THE GOAT❤!!!!!!!

[@napstar4427]

Boy oh boy… Bison‘s back! I remember vivdly when you uploaded your last vid many moons ago. So happy to see another adventure from you, Nick! Only couple of minutes into the video, so don‘t know if you plan on keep uploading. However, it is safe to say… bison wasn‘t sleeping last months. Lets go!

[@napstar4427]

YES SIR!! EVEREST, what a goal! All the best to you! Stay safe!

[@justinroper4220]

didn't have "watch Nick Symmonds poop" on my bingo card today 😂 Welcome back brother!

[@HeroesOfAesthetics]

Amazing video man ❤️