The Matterhorn Experience: Climbing the alps' most dangerous mountain

[@lxstghxul]

I watched this whole video thinking I was watching someone with millions of subscribers! The editing, narration, everything was super well put together. Thanks for making this I really enjoyed watching it. Its my dream to be up on that summit one day and hopefully many more. Thankyou!

[@simarlamba8124]

Agreed, great video quality. Earned a sub. Wishing this channel all the best🎉

[@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB]

ahaha yes me too 🤣

[@pratyushsingh1999]

I thought so too only noticed it after reading your comments. Its amazing.

[@pratyushsingh1999]

I thought so too only noticed it after reading your comments. Its amazing.

[@padanfain7466]

Haha wait 822 subscribers? Guessing not your first channel!

[@Aerodave11]

I solo climbed the Matterhorn in August this year, I started doing alpine climbs in January, I am pretty proud of the achievement only 7 months after starting alpinism. The greatest thing I have ever done, still feels like a dream. Writing these words help :)

[@Lotterboy]

I would also only do it solo. Most people call me crazy for my solo climbs - but this is when I feel the most free- and safer than attached to another person with a rope, who I have to blindly trust.

[@Aerodave11]

@@Lotterboy I agree, it may not be the standard way of doing things but in my view and after I've already climbed it, I wold say being roped in the Matterhorn is completely useless 90% of the time, specially in the lower sections until you reach the shoulder above Solvay

[@artofeddiemyers]

So proud of my son, great job Joe!

[@cooldude8475]

As a 21 year old, I just went to the mountains for the first time in my life (The Tatras). I didn't do any challenging trails, because of my poor condition. I almost cried going on a 1546 m above sea level trail, because I found it to be so challenging to me perosnally. But damn, was it rewarding! Now I can't stop thinking about the mountains and I want to get back there and push my limits. Mountains are amazing, they made me want to work out so I can go up there with ease, like other tourists I saw. Now I keep watching videos about Alps, Himalayas, and other impressive mountain ranges, hoping that one day I can be the one up there. This video also evoked such feelings in me. I can't wait to get back on the mountains! Thank you for amazing content that keeps my dream alive.

[@spudbeans22]

was he roped in at the summit? very narrow walkway

[@choucasswiss2916]

That's great, keep exercising and you'll be in good enough shape to do tougher hikes in no time!

[@Chris-eo5zs]

You'll get there bro, keep your chin up, and don't give up!

[@notyourdanko-rl1br]

wow dude, same here (22 yo), was hiking from Kuznice to "Dolina Pięciu Stawów Polskich" (up to 2100m I believe) at the end of October. I found myself watching all the videos about hiking and climbing after that trip. Definitely want to go back somewhere in May 2025.

[@joepetch308]

Love the Matterhorn. I was lucky to work a season in Zermatt. I used to sit on my balcony every morning watching the sun light up the face. Good memories!

[@StonerCreek74]

I'm not a climber, but I was glued to this from start to finish. It's one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Thanks so much for this!

[@Dglinski2]

Broooooooo! what a fun watch! Congrats on the summit and even bigger congrats on the video. Sound design, story telling, everything about it was top tier! Can't wait to watch the next one

[@joeyvidaloca863]

Thanks my dude! Gotta do a collab for sure

[@matshanssen2070]

A mountain is not a monster

[@kvpc11]

I solo climbed the Matterhorn this August as well, it was such an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing, this is a fantastic video!

[@Samuel-to9mu]

Any advices for soloing it?

[@kvpc11]

​@Samuel-to9mu My setup was just my harness, a few Caribeaners, belay device and two personal anchors for switching between fixed sections. I recommend larger Caribeaners too- they will slide over some of the protected portion of the fixed ropes without snagging. A short ice ax works best and I brought a 60m rope but a 40m would have been sufficient. Route finding up was easy, no need to look around unless you are anchored. Pay lots of attention to the route though, route finding down was tough and it's a legitimate maze on the way down. I paced myself and didn't have any grip issues. I rappelled a lot on the way down which was time consuming and probably could have down climbed a lot more. If you have the chance go up to the glacier and climb the Breithorn and Pollux/Castor to get used to the altitude. Other than that just stay focused, keep a steady pace, watch your footing and enjoy yourself.

[@Aerodave11]

I solo climbed in August this year as well! :)

[@kvpc11]

@@Aerodave11 Strong work! Definitely takes guts and concentration!

[@guymasters8918]

OMG. I was absolutely petrified watching it

[@richardtorr4553]

Wow, anyone who climbs the Matterhorn must have nerves of steel. What a huge achievement, your fitness level must be off the scale to keep pushing upward. For me such a climb would be an absolute nightmare, especially since I am 70 this month, but I enjoyed the climb very much from my armchair! Very well done, I bet you had a good appetite when you got back to base! Again, just a big WOW!

[@LeckerBierchen123]

Holy shit, you really delivered first person views there. I saw some other footage of climbing the matterhorn and all of them were amazing but your video really showed why this mountain is so difficult to climb. Congrats dude!!

[@Evelien]

Thanks for this video. This is something I’ll never do in my life but it was awesome to watch from my sofa 😄

[@BaneTrogdor]

:D exactly

[@Factchecker9111]

Indeed. I have hit all of the world's greatest summits from my couch

[@raidraven4189]

@@Factchecker9111 now its time to dive to deepest places on earth

[@huwrollinson9589]

beautifully shot with respectful commentary. thanks for sharing

[@jonathanrogers7632]

Absolutely bonkers but… what an achievement and such a beautiful video.

[@mastermaedre2420]

I love mountains but have a serious fear of heights. Palms were very sweaty watching this, what an incredible journey. I very rarely comment on videos but with was a masterpiece. I was about to make a coffee and started the video and next thing you know its done. Amazing work.

[@sorayajaffarian7880]

I am Matterhorn lover❤now because of you people for first time seen every Cell of this giant beauty. Amazing job and filming. Thanks for sharing . God bless🙏🏼❤️🇦🇺

[@longnguyen-od1qy]

As an avid moutain adventurer myself, this is best video about moutain climbing I have ever watched. The music and narrative voice, tone, and climbing footage are supreme. This is period the best, way better than any other professional mountain documentary. Keep it up with good work. Stay safe!

[@psychomormon4932]

Way better than any professional mountain documentary? Sure, lol…

[@elcerritoprecioso]

Sunday Nov 3, 2024 16:20 UTC. AGUASCALIENTES, mexico. What an exceptional video. Sweating hands and strong heartbeats. Goosebumps. I dreamed with mountains, waked up abd search for mountains videos, this was the first to show up. That is was i was dreaming about. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us. I hope someday I reach that summit. I will let you know if it happens, the future will speak.

[@FrEaKYthunder]

Great video dude! One suggestion: in my opinion you don’t need the epic music all the time. I think it‘s far more immersive when you just hear the ambient sounds of the mountains while climbing!

[@benrussell8194]

Agreed!

[@james_soundscapes]

Forward THAT!

[@jeffwoods9986]

One of the very best videos I have ever watched out of any genre. Absolutely incredible. Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@vanshtrivedi8165]

The coolest mountaineering video i have ever seen 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹🥹love from india 🇮🇳!!

[@tb20million]

I lived in Switzerland a bit in my early 20s and visited many times thereafter. Took me 20 years just to SEE the Matterhorn as I always got bad weather. Nearly cried when I finally saw it aged 45. This video was beautiful and brought back some nice memories. It also gave me anxiety watching you wander across that knife edge at the summit! Great production and presentation of that amazing mountain. Congrats.

[@shehanthadi]

This is a top tier production! The section with the ropes look scary, plus the ridge walk, WOW! Well done

[@poc329]

I cant even climb a ladder. Im so scared of heights. I felt sick watching. It looks terrifying. God bless you all.

[@LyonsLeo]

Really well done. I climbed this on 3 August and had to crampon up at the Solvay hut. Spicy. Great video.

[@easygoer1234]

Wow, that was both amazing and terrifying all at the same time. Holy crap😮😮😮😮

[@davydunne]

Tobias was my guide too. Great guide. Well done 💪🏼

[@pauletheringtonbeattie7451]

This my friend is superb. I've ventured up a few scottish munros but i would never ever have the bottle to try something like this. You have given us a true first hand experience and it is phenomenol. Love this. Congrats❤❤❤❤

[@tess4-2]

My favourite mountain all my life. I've never seen it in real life.Thank you❤ [Glad you got to see it all the way down.]

[@christiaanb9061]

Incredible journey! Excited to see what you do next.

[@corpsdriven]

Very good video. Nice watch with my morning coffee before going for my run. Motivation is always appreciated. Thanks again.

[@katdiesler345]

Just watching it makes me panic. All those rocks that look like they're going to break off at any second. Great job!

[@12345fowler]

Yep. From far away you could never guess the true nature of the moutain; i.e. just an accumulation of small rocks on top one on another. Not like these big granite walls you can find somewhere else in the alps (Grande Jorasse)

[@jameshcox]

Well done, lovely video of a great adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@miketausig4205]

Absolutely super. Video edit. You managed to encapsulate what it is to climb the mountain, without the danger. So many climbing videos show nothing but the ground being looked at by the climber - which I get…your first priority is safety not making a great edit. You managed to do both. I didn’t realize the Matterhorn has that kind of “false summit.” That arête looked gnarly. I love climbing but I need to continue working on my focus for these ultra-exposed places at altitude. Even after years of doing it, I still get scared of heights, which means I’m not focusing on the right things on approach. Someday maybe I’ll get the stones to do this legendary mountain. Props for the killer video man. Really well done.

[@stephenholmes716]

Thanks for making this video! It brings the excitement of mountain climbing to someone who is way to scared to do it in real life. Thanks again!

[@keithbibby6076]

Gr8 watch Joe, gives a great appreciation of the technicality of the route...and a little unnerving even from the sofa. Kudos!

[@aaronzylbers]

Absolutely brilliant video. Congrats on the successful ascent! I would say that the Alps' most dangerous mountain is by far the Eiger. No fixed ropes or ladders there :) (with the exception of the Hinterstoisser traverse)

[@jonriley8342]

Insane, my heart was in my heart just watching this. Absolutely awesome 🤩

[@gregwilson1613]

Excellent video. I climbed it July 24th 2024, pretty demanding but fun climb

[@m1hax]

I enjoyed every moment of this video. Thank you 🤩

[@live2fly]

Absolutely incredible. Excellent work!

[@ASMR84-cx8rr]

What a thrilling view. I hold my breath during your last strip of Alp's climbing. Love from India❣

[@karolina5325]

How is this channel not having millions of subscribers, this is epic!!!

[@JimmyRyan69]

Wow, very intense ! Makes my climb of Snowdon the other week look like a walk in the park. Well done mate. 🇬🇧

[@lessismore6549]

Wowww that's an extreme climb, heartsinking views. Well done

[@BarryCountyLyfe]

I loved your use of google earth! Great video and awesome hike!

[@jadentattoos]

Man so cool seeing this, last year my family and I went and stayed in that beautiful city, mountain biking out there was easily the coolest place I’ve ever gone on two wheels, thanks for posting to make me feel like I was back again.

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

What a beautiful doc! I really like it. Congrats to the peak safely! Subscribed

[@BrassLock]

I climbed Ayre's Rock (Uluru) in central Australia over 30 years ago when I was a fit 50 year old. I can understand exactly how they felt climbing in this video, because Uluru is pretty windy up there, so there are fixed ropes and chains too.

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

This Matterhorn climb is absolutely incredible! The mix of breathtaking views and intense moments along the Hörnli route really captures the thrill and challenge of climbing such an iconic peak. Amazing work documenting each step - felt like I was right there on the mountain with you. Thanks for sharing this unforgettable experience! 👏

[@naguga23]

What a Movie Just wow and congrats man it was a real pleasure to watch

[@margaretsims4344]

Amazing video of your adventure. The final knife edge to the summit was terrifying. 😮

[@andrewkeller5385]

Epic video and climb. Well done. I love hiking in the mountains but I'd get vertigo climbling something like the Matterhorn. Would love to do it but seeing this I realise what a challenge it must be.

[@Onelesstraveledby]

Beautiful footage of your route! What a great destination! Thumbs up and greetings from Canada!

[@StonerCreek74]

I'm not a climber but thoroughly enjoyed this. Wonderful job. Thanks

[@Chiller11]

Great climb. The different climbing cultures are interesting. It’s more rare to see fixed aid like the giant fixed rope and ladder in North America where I did most of my climbing. As a young Colorado kid the Disney film about the first ascent of the Matterhorn sparked my interest in climbing when I was 8 or 9 years old. I never got around to doing it unfortunately but it’s fun to live it by proxy.

[@janli907]

I think this mostly due to the fact of the Matterhorn being so popular that fixed ropes and ladders are needed to allow more people to summit. Hope you get to climb it one day!

[@walterkeen5775]

Congratulations🎉🎉 from your family in Virginia that was incredible I'm so glad Eddie posted this on Facebook so I found your channel

[@014london70]

Great footage. What a beautiful mountain!

[@dsimonc]

Good job. I find light and inexpensive neoprene work gloves are spot on used on mountain fixed hemp ropes (on a summer day)

[@scottneal1895]

Incredible video and incredible accomplishment! I proposed at the base of the Matterhorn and we saw climbers that July day. Your video allowed a first hand ride up there! Thanks for posting!

[@maguro008]

I was terrified just watching! Great vid.

[@giedriuspadimanskas7150]

I have strong fier of hights but love mountains and this video was amazing opourtunity to see whole climb to the peak where most likely I never get to, base camp is what could manage maybe. Nice video and well done.

[@peak_pirate3966]

Good video! Well put together.

[@brownjuanbrown118]

Really enjoyed watching; nice choice of footage; liked the editing as well. Congrats on your safe climb.

[@IanMunroArt]

Loved this, its been on my radar since I summited Mt Blanc a few weeks ago

[@captainsoftheazulcarrib7491]

Wow! Great video! 🤯

[@JackBauch-ne8iz]

This is amazing 🔥 I applaud you for the the amount of work it must take to crank out this level of content

[@CartoType]

I envy you. I walked up to the Hörnlihütte two years ago and had a nice lunch in the sunshine then came down again. That was high enough for me. But I started and ended at my rented apartment in Zermatt so I had about 14 miles of walking.

[@crm857]

Absolutely Amazing. I totally enjoyed this. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@RossInTheWild]

Fantastic video mate, very cinematic, and what an adventure!

[@TheTravelmagnet]

Congratulations dude!! That was insane and extremely bold. Also somewhat crazy😂

[@Glee73]

subbed!! awesome content man. 11:43 that rock looks reeaaallly sketchy!! i really cannot imagine how the Whymper expedition made the climb.

[@carolemuffat3415]

Thank you so much for this amazing video ! I climbed Matterhorn on August 2024, the 13 ! It was so difficult, I couldn't remember all the adventure...I have pictures of course but happy to watch this video ! Congrats ! Matterhorn is a legend, and for me a dream came true !

[@globalcommunicator]

Nice work Joey, cool that our community of sharing experiences is growing and growing! Good luck with your future projects!

[@EmptyRedBullCan]

AWESOME, WATCHING THIS MAKES ME WANNA GO CLIMBING AGAIN!

[@PeteThe]

Wow, that's my next adventure in my life. Well done 😁👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻.

[@robertpeters5278]

This is one of the best videos of an ascent via the Hornlike Ridge that I have seen. Congratulations. I only ever had one chance at it, but big snowfall just prior to attempt made it far too dangerous for our ability; I reckon we could , maybe, have done it with your conditions ( and your excellent guide! ). Far far too old now so I am loving all the modern stuff, drones etc.

[@robertpeters5278]

Hornli Ridge..

[@eric55406]

The wide angle camera really gives you a feeling that you are up high with a long fall if you make a mistake. Not sure I will ever climb the Matterhorn but it was a great thrill to watch this video! Thank you!

[@psychomormon4932]

You will never climb a mountain, period.

[@axel9288]

Absolutly amazing. Well done dude, for everything. Honnestly.

[@rafaelalvarez3512]

Its beautiful! my legs were shaking through the whole video

[@hikebytes]

Amazing introduction to the climb, the whole video is well Done 👍🏻 I did think you had a massive following as well, I’m sure you will soon, you got another one tonight 🙌 I just climbed strawberry peak in the San Gabriel Mountains this week and loved the rush, a child’s climb in comparison to the Matterhorn, but it got me excited about climbing mountains, I have always loved canyon waterfall hikes, but now I’m ready for mountain climbing and the training needed to handle it. Thanks for the inspiration 🤩🙌

[@spencerharvey743]

Subscribed!!!!! Sick sick sick you da man 🎉🎉🎉

[@peonwarrior]

great video, this mountain is the true gems of the alps. so much history! It would have been really cool that you post the video on the way down, must have been equally impressive.

[@MimiPet]

I watched all your videos here, this one is impressive! Thank you for sharing here your climbs on the high mountains in the world for people like me who just can dream to see it! 😊 I wish you to dream and realize all your dreams while you are young! Just be careful with the highest top over 8000 m! ❤

[@ValeriyVasilyev]

Nice journey to the epic mountain. You made it well, I love it. I also did it in this year, but I did it solo.

[@fmj45]

that's ridiculous... each one of those rocks look like it's gonna fall off.

[@marcpearce1656]

Amazing video! It's fantastic to watch dreams come true. Got to climb it in July 2021 which had been a dream for me since seeing the mountain in 1970. :-) Solvey to the top is definitely pretty airy! Glad you didn't need crampons until after the shoulder. We had them on from the Solvey to the top. You're right - definitely a bit more adrenaline pump. Fun memories watching the video and like everyone else, really appreciate the professional editing and footage. Keep it up!

[@mf192]

How was getting down? Would have made for a good part 2

[@grantgray1759]

How do they get down lol

[@Ryan_hey]

@@grantgray1759 It's most likely much of the same; down-climbing, short rope & fixed rope, and probably some rappelling. It'd likely take as long to descend as it would to ascend.

[@captaincrypto8244]

I died several times watching this - well done, incredible adventure.

[@shanekelley3554]

Sick video and sick channel. All the best for you in your future endeavors

[@janverbanck]

Nerve-wracking filming...my hands literally started sweating too...😮 And I've worked on high tension pylons...

[@marcthebeau]

Awesome, great video.

[@brinkgct7875]

Just thank you, this was great. Can’t wait for the next

[@Brim_youtube]

I've always wondered if there are any accomplished climbers who are acrophobic. Man those slopes give me chills.

[@Chickerana]

🎉Gongrats with the Summit!🎉 Subscribed:)

[@anhtu.nguyen]

Crazy climb! Awesome video man

[@bokisuba9702]

Genuinely taking my hat off to u sir.....balls and will.

[@MD-tr1yv]

Looks amazing! Hope to do one day, God willing

[@spaceskipster4412]

That was a bit of a thrill POV video, and one can see why it’s so dangerous with the type of rock formations on that climb. The possibility of a loose hand or foothold is very high on that route. Also interesting to read some of the comments by the armchair critics…🙄 ignore them, and congratulations on your successful climb to the summit. 🤨🏔️🥳 New subscriber. 👍🏼

[@tripmood365]

Awesome video Joey 🚀