Solo climbing Mt. Whitney- Record of snow year- mountaineering route

Hey, I solo climbed mount Whitney this week, made it to the notch through the mountaineering route, met great people and it was an amazing experience. Record of snow this year so get ready if you go there
This is a silent/ambient hiking video if you like it press the like button and subscribe and I’ll have more to come :)
Sofie

[@patelbharat1166]

Very Beautiful view, nice video, it's amazing place, go ahead good work

[@ervinslens]

I am blown away by this beauty my friend, fantastic work 🎬🎬🔥

[@guitarhiker4449]

Great way to capture your hike!😳 hike on!!💪❤️

[@harmonyway09]

Absolutely perfect !!! Thanks for being !!!

[@markhoffmann5941]

such a fun looking adventure!!!!

[@ScottArmas107]

Been looking at the mountain for years driving 395 all the time, nice up close view from ya! 👍🏻

[@stevetobias9097]

Stunning videography! Thanks for this terrific glimpse into WhitneyM 👌🏼🙏

[@R72vegas]

Welcome back 🎉❤

[@sofiemera]

Hahaa thank you, i think I’m back for good 😆👌

[@Nadirklayd]

J’ai tellement attendu que tu nous partage un truc, et voilà c’est fait lol ❤

[@emma-fs3hz]

beautiful video. my friends and i tried to summit two days ago-realized we didn’t have full proper gear to finish it. great job finishing this out so i could see the end ❤️

[@sofiemera]

Hi Emma :) thank you, I actually made it to the notch, 400ft from summit because of gear issues as well, having the proper gear is a must! Safety first. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and good luck for you next time :)

[@thomastuorto9929]

@@sofiemera What didn't you have?

[@quadrider5004]

your videos are just stunning. Greetings from germany😀

[@sofiemera]

Appreciate it m, thank you 😊

[@Nadirklayd]

Je te remercie cher amis pour la vidéo, c’est extraordinaire la nature j’ai adoré ❤

[@sofiemera]

Ça me fait plaisir merci 😊

[@trailandtravel]

Beautiful video! Thank you so much for sharing! When did you summit?

[@sofiemera]

Thank you :) I made it to the notch may 12th 2023

[@ADM-wt9cn]

Weather looked beautiful.. Easy subscription!! Well done... Did you have to crampon in almost immediately? Curious how much snow has melted mid may?

[@sofiemera]

Thank you :) Yeah crampons in and out for the first 1000ft and then all crampons, oh there was still deep snow well packed all the way, snowshoes would be really helpful for those who don’t start early like me

[@ADM-wt9cn]

@@sofiemera Your awesome cheers!

[@ADM-wt9cn]

@@sofiemera Did you wear knee gaiters over your pants? Sorry I am going in two weeks and any insight is super helpful! Thats my last question lol :)

[@sofiemera]

@@ADM-wt9cn absolutely no issues, I had to ask a lot of questions myself before going :) so I didn’t have knee gaiters and I wish I had, on the way back, my feet 🦶🏻 were soaking wet, I had all the snow going inside.. I had poles, ice axe ( used it from iceberg lake to the notch), layers for the cold at night and a down sleeping bag if you’re planning on spending the night up there.

[@ADM-wt9cn]

@@sofiemera That helps big time, I will make sure to bring gaiters.. Thanks again :))

[@xxuncexx]

Did you have to turn around due to time? Altitude sickness? Or is there a part 2?

[@sofiemera]

first gear issue, I was in California just on vacation and didn’t have my mountaineering gear with me, so I had to buy boots and rented crampons, poles from the store in lone pine. The rented crampons were bad quality, and kept opening during the ascent so I was loosing my balance every time it happened. Second is it’s my first time using the ice axe, I didn’t wanna risk it for the last 400 feet, i didn’t want my first time to be in a no fall zone, solo with just one ice axe... i could’ve tried it anyway with all of this, what made rethink it is all the mountaineers that were at the notch and didn’t summit that day. Ll come back next year to summit with my gear :)

[@xxuncexx]

@@sofiemera Very wise; functioning crampons are vital. The mountain will always be there. If it helps your ego, you look fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

[@nickb1966]

nice vid! just curious, why did you turn around at the notch?

[@sofiemera]

Hi Nick :) first gear issue, I was in California just on vacation and didn’t have my mountaineering gear with me, so I had to buy boots and rented crampons, poles from the store in lone pine. The rented crampons were bad quality, and kept opening during the ascent so I was loosing my balance every time it happened. Second is it’s my first time using the ice axe, I didn’t wanna risk it for the last 400 feet, i didn’t want my first time to be in a no fall zone, solo with just one ice axe... i could’ve tried it anyway with all of this, what made rethink it is all the mountaineers that were at the notch and didn’t summit that day. Ll come back next year to summit with my gear :)

[@nickb1966]

@@sofiemera wise choice! going that far is quite an accomplishment and solo no less. good job.

[@user-zq6yp1yb5p]

Very nice one ! We want more videos !!

[@sofiemera]

More is coming! ❤️