The Strange, Lonely Death of Maurice Wilson (Mt Everest Documentary)

May 1933 - solitary adventurer Maurice Wilson sets off from a lonely airfield in Britain. His destination, Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world. His intention is to be the first man to set foot on the summit, but he is no mountaineer and has no real interest in mountaineering. He is going there to prove a point, to show the world what he has discovered. What followed is one of the strangest tales in mountaineering history...
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[@theravenseye9443]

I have seen a few comments stating that I said he was born in 1998 - maybe it's just my accent, but I definitely say 1898.....check the captions if you still don't hear it !! If you would like to support this channel - buymeacoffee.com/TheRavensEye

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

I hear eighteen

[@vonp588]

He wasn’t born in 1998

[@walterblock5082]

To my yank ears it's a close run call on it, it really does " almost" sound like 19, to me they roll together somehow.

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

Please - make - playlists ,- good ,- sir.

[@Brizzleeeification]

@@vonp588 yes he was

[@msruthy606]

“The fact that Wilson had never flown a plane or climbed a mountain was of no consequence.” I loved that.

[@christinewatson1989]

The spirit of "fake it till you make it"....but he didn't make it.

[@bold810]

Never stopped any of our presidents, uhh.. Ever.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-dont do it without someone- -with you.. never alone-

[@SjohnX]

Well, he made the flight and almost made the climb

[@WhitneyDahlin]

​​@@SjohnXyeah he made it wayyy farther than anyone thought possible! If that snooty climbing club had decided to help him instead of hinder of him, he probably would have made it! They could have told him what supplies to bring etc

[@charliekassyk8357]

I love the idea of someone doing a few days in north Wales and the lakes and thinking "Yeah, Everest will be fine".

[@deanothemanc5281]

Lol 😂that's what I thought. Just have a Potter around lake Windermere, then let's tackle Everest. It's bonkers, yet its English eccentricity at its most brilliant. 🎉

[@martinscannall8487]

What an extraordinary channel. No fanfare.no irritating music. A narrator with a splendidly gravelly voice. And with something to say. Bravo. Absolutely riveting.

[@theravenseye9443]

Thanks for your great comment!

[@Dr.Reason]

Well said. I couldn’t agree more.

[@aquachonk]

Agreed, very nicely arranged.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

totally agree. It's such a relief. A simple, well-spoken narration of a gripping tale. No overly-dramatic music drowning out the words. No constant repetitions to pad it out. Very well done, indeed.

[@krell2130]

....but, how do you really feel... ; ) Just kidding, great to see such a hearty and splendid review!

[@rationalbacon5872]

"Off again, gorgeous day" Those might be the most English final words ever written. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@richardwyse7817]

yes,,,,worthy of Monty Python.....

[@dougbrowne9890]

@@richardwyse7817 or The Pink Floyd.

[@guadalahonky4002]

I am just going outside and may be some time. - Captain Lawrence Edward Grace "Titus" Oates' last words on March 17, 1912.

[@johnarundell7951]

@@guadalahonky4002 Those final words were spoken, not written.

[@Carlos44]

Worthy of those who cheerfully voted in favor of Brexit!

[@MandyMeowington5]

“Everyone who died on Everest was once a highly motivated individual.”

[@alexisgreene8952]

The death is so permanent!!!

[@grmpEqweer]

True. I'm happy to die of cancer, and probably very high on opiates.

[@annakeye]

@@grmpEqweer The opiates/opioids? Sure, why not? But cancer? Be careful what you wish for my friend. There's nothing pleasant and easy for the individual or those caring for a person with a cancer.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@annakeye I lived downwind of a big source of carcinogens for around 20 years. It's not wishing, it's just likely.

[@alexpaulyoungthemuso3937]

​@@grmpEqweer yeah I've been in a few close spaces with that shit while not knowing the risks Definitely breathed a fair bit in so we'll see how I go in a decade I'm 25 so should be interesting

[@AnarchistPoop]

As insane as his logic may seem to us, to him the possibility of surviving the impossible were not such. He survived a horrid battle-one of the most lethal of all WW1. He then survives tuberculosis....then flies an "impossible" route. It was natural for him to assume this-too-was another "impossible" thing he would achieve. Sadly, that time, he was wrong.

[@evelynwilson1566]

I agree, he must have felt that he had some sort of destiny - even that he was indestructible.I'm actually curious as to how his TB was cured. I wonder if he was misdiagnosed?

[@AnarchistPoop]

@@evelynwilson1566 Or he did survive it. Even if he was misdiagnosed, it would have been strange that he would not get infected at the hospital.

[@themadfarmer5207]

It was this type of indominatible spirit that changed the world. The age of pioneers.

[@naughtiusmaximus830]

My grandmother survived TB. Lots of lung scarring tho. Probably didn’t help that she smoked her whole life.

[@LynnetteShelley]

@@naughtiusmaximus830 my grandmother also survived TB , though only had the use of part of her lungs afterwards due to scarring. Glad your grandmom made it.

[@TracyA123]

What an absolutely fascinating man! To think that I find it difficult to go to the grocery store when this man literally made his own way from the UK to Everest is embarrassing..lol. That flight alone is just mind boggling! No navigation help, no assistance from the nations along the way, flying across a vast desert just to get to a place where he could START towards Everest! UNBELIEVABLE story! The end of this video was so haunting. So good! Wow! Wonderfully done!☺

[@theravenseye9443]

A bit of a different story this one, but I never intended the channel to be "disasters only", although one could argue it ended as a disaster for Wilson. Thank you for your suggestion of the PayPal link - I will think about it. I am a bit hesitant as I don't want to be seen as standing with my hand out expecting rewards... I would be happy to get to 1000 subs one day... Thanks for your encouraging comments!

[@TracyA123]

@@theravenseye9443 Youre very welcome! I understand what you mean about the link. People automatically assume that its a money play and, in your case, its so far from the truth. You make great videos. You have Original content, you don't use stock photos and try to pass them off as somehow relevant and your narration is perfect! I've been sharing the videos and I know at least one friend that subbed when he saw that video. You're doing exactly what you should. It just bothers me and other subscribers to keep getting stupidity in our feeds instead of good content like yours. One day, it will happen. You'll wake up with a ton of views and double subs. I can't wait because you have earned it. Please keep it up.☺

[@HunterPeale]

i follow several people who offset their expenses with small donations; if it helps you bring me excellent copy.

[@CoIoneIPanic]

I would watch a video about your difficulties going to the grocery store

[@TracyA123]

@@CoIoneIPanic lmao😂

[@danemb3300]

I am 86 years old and in my school years my school friend and I read all the about the early expeditions to Everest, Wilson was a hero that I admired and hoped to emulate in that Boys Own style that adventurist boys aspired to at that time. However the at that time and fore most of my life Impecunious circumstances were always at the fore, Wilson certainly had something in his makeup hat we should all try to live up to.

[@dhss333]

& Mallory......

[@oftin_wong]

Wilson is a bit of a fool

[@lifesahobby]

​@@oftin_wong propaganda , you watch too much of .

[@oftin_wong]

@@lifesahobby are you saying his life story isn't the story I just watched here in this clip ? I would've thought that propoganda was a tool used by governments

[@CutmeMick]

Yeah I don’t know about all that - his makeup ‘hat’ also contained women’s clothes as dude was a cross dresser..no freaking bueno

[@ruleoflaw1473]

The only video on Wilson tragedy in the whole of KZbin.... Thank you soo much for making a video on a lost hero....

[@jeffcampbell1555]

The 1924 group was all vets. Except for Irvine, I think, who was too young. I read an account that described them (my paraphrasing) as dead men walking. Not in a morbid, sad sense, but as men who'd already survived trauma against the odds. All of them had personally recalibrated what constituted the difficult, the dangerous, and the impossible. This also seems evident in Wilson's attitude and willingness to give his life to the mountain in pursuit of a larger purpose. Thanks for your research and excellent story telling.

[@theravenseye9443]

Glad you enjoyed the video Jeff.

[@revmo37]

Great comment Jeff. I read the book, "Lost Explorer. Finding Mallory On Everest." It recaps what those two, last seen by Noel O'Dell in 1924, suffered in their quest to summit Everest. Mallory chose Irvine for the final summit push simply due to the fact that he was a whiz fixing and modifying the old, clunky, oxygen set ups, even on the fly. I also read Conrad Ankor's book about finding Mallory's body, Was it in 1988 or 1998 ? I can't remember. But another good story.

[@Robutube1]

This theme is explored at length in Wade Davis' excellent book "Into The Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest". I've read quite a few books about Everest and this is one of the best.

[@CharlesFreck]

@@revmo37 1999 was the discovery of Mallory's body. If you have interest in it, I highly recommend Michael Tracy's videos. The Watch video by Michael is a good summary of his work, and provides an incredibly compelling argument using available evidence for why Mallory and Irvine almost certainly reached the summit in 1924.

[@revmo37]

@@CharlesFreck Thank you !

[@12floz67]

Ya gotta hand it to this guy, he lived in the moment. I never like to hear about anyone dying but he was one motivated individual. God speed sir!

[@MightyMezzo]

Every one of those corpses on Everest was once a highly motivated person.

[@blowingfree6928]

@@MightyMezzo There is motivated and then there is MOTIVATED! Also faith and incredible self-belief. He did not travel in comfort and pay a guide to get him up the mountain via permanently fixed ladders etc.

[@12floz67]

@@blowingfree6928 Exactly 🍻

[@TheBlueCream]

aye.he were a proud Englishman !

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

They're all still up there, but being moved from defrosting. Edmund Hillary is just thawing out now. They also moved green boots from his cave. Just think, you sit down right next to a corpse. There's lots of photos online.

[@zacheray]

The British gift for storytelling is something we’re very lucky to enjoy

[@gretchenlittle6817]

Thanks for this! Perhaps surviving the horrific experience of WW1 made him feel, on some level, that nothing could possibly be worse. I imagine many individuals with PTSD have similar thoughts.

[@lisaamato1332]

I’d never heard of this story before. Your recount was incredibly detailed and gripping. Thank you yet again! I look forward to the next one! :-)

[@theravenseye9443]

I think it is a fairly well known story for anybody who is into the history of the early days of mountaineering, but I thought it would be an interesting story to cover on the channel anyway. One of those little weird bis of history that I find fascinating... Glad you liked it!

[@billymctrump771]

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[@blowingfree6928]

@@theravenseye9443 I have watched quite a few docs on mountaineering on Everest, and read a book or two, but this is the first time I have ever heard of this chap. I am glad you covered him as I found him inspirational and facinating; quite the most compelling of all the mountaineers I have heard about (with the possible exception of Mallory & Irving). In a way it is a pity they buried him in a crevasse. So thanks for that.

[@whatever0315]

@@theravenseye9443 I never cared about rich people spending tons of money to boost their ego at the risk of local people carrying their crap up the mountain. This guy actually got himself there at least!

[@hadrianwall9157]

Never heard of the guy until now. Fantastic telling of this part of the man's life. I hope there is a memorial or something in his home town. Very courageous fellow.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

The successful flight was a serious feat in it's own. What a guy.

[@juniorballs6025]

If it was hypothermia that finally did for him, then he likely died in a state of euphoria, which does seem, albeit tragically.... rather fitting. Excellent video, thanks for making this 👍

[@theravenseye9443]

Cheers - thanks for the comment!

[@krisjb13]

Not to be a downer but there’s also an equal chance he died in extreme discomfort and panic from the overheating feeling you can get with hypothermia

[@EM.1]

The hallucinations of seeing a man with him while in the tent and the headache might be due to hypoxia which has a direct impact brain especially when comes to situational awareness, behavior, reflexes, and the process of analyzing a situation and taking a decision that’s lifesaving (what will be the best thing to do to survive). Plus the headache could be the symptom of an aneurysm or a cerebral embolism due to the increased altitude and lack of proper equipment plus accelerated heartbeat.

[@EM.1]

@@krisjb13 but his body was found dressed, the type of hypothermia perception of overheating it’s very common but usually cause climbers to remove part of their robes and dresses, so if your scenario was the case, who found him should have found him partially undressed and near the body scattered robes and protective dressing. He was found fully dressed…so the most plausible explanation it’s hypothermia with the euphoria state.

[@stevie-ray2020]

So he was probably in the middle of removing his boots when he died, not putting them on!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Brilliantly conveyed story of a determined but misguided man. His ill-prepared intercontinental flight and equally foolhardy climb of 21,000 feet are each worthy of a movie on their own but his whole adult career would definitely make a great biopic.

[@raphaellavictoria01]

Why glorify this man, when in fact, he was an inexperienced, foolish ass running to his death? No one should climb Everest (of all places!) without sufficient preparation and experience. There is nothing admirable here. I know of people who demonstrated incredible determination and stamina, and he is not one of them. e.g. there are accounts of shipwreck survivors, keeping it it together for weeks in a lifeboat where others turned either cannibals or went mad, etc. This stupid ass? he doesn't deserve to be talked about except as a cautionary tale.

[@TheCdNixon]

I have a mix of admiration at the significant achievements he did make against all odds on this expedition, and despair at his refusal to back down and see sense when it was clear he wouldn’t make it

[@TracyA123]

It's so insane to keep going like that.

[@theravenseye9443]

I know exactly what you mean - admirable in so many ways but ultimately doomed to fail.

[@mauricedavis2160]

Very well put!!!🙏👍👻

[@frankobrien1371]

Well stated. I am amazed at this mans story of determination and how far he actually did make it is incredible in itself. Those mountains and altitude affect people in different ways. He chose his place to live and die, nothing wrong with that. I also love his refusal to obey those pompous jackasses in England who were threatened by his exceptionalism. I need to learn more about this amazing man.

[@Amaleen6]

On the one hand, I'm thinking how brave he was, and on the other, I want to yell at him, "Stimpy! You idiot!"

[@lwalker8785]

I was quite prepared to laugh at this man's foolhardiness but in the end I have nothing but huge respect for him. Although he was trying to achieve the impossible, he never failed. He just died trying.

[@oceanmango]

I feel the same exact way, but I didn’t know how to put this into words! You describe my emotions perfectly

[@retrovi4128]

Dying is failing.

[@mauricedavis2160]

Point well said!!!🙏🥶🏔️

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

@Panda Angry He was a fool

[@shutup.commer]

If you were prepared to laugh I'd suggest you are a complete prick.

[@Irizume]

Algorithm brought me to this video and honestly I'm shocked at the sub count. Youre making videos with quality that dwarves the current size of your channel, I truly hope the algorithm keeps it up n brings you the exposure you deserve 💜

[@darcyking14]

What loss. He would’ve had some amazing stories to tell.

[@TheZackofSpades]

True. But at least about him, an amazing story can still be told.

[@jeffwads]

Wilson was a tough SOB. Say what you will, but this man was a beast who refused to give up his goals.

[@JeriScarborough]

I love stories about Everest. I believe those that climb it all share a characteristic of a bit of arrogance and risk too much, but nonetheless...the fact people do has always fascinated me. And these older stories, even more fascinating because they didn't have the same resources, technology and equipment people that climb it today have access to.

[@jackpayne4658]

Sometimes, 'heroic' and 'delusional' turn out to mean the same thing.

[@deby5983]

I think it's somewhere in the middle...determined and confident without crossing all the T's and dotting the I's.

[@lesleyannlynch121]

Not in this case though...

[@joepalooka2145]

Great video. I am left with a feeling of great admiration for this man. Although today we might think he was foolhardy and crazy to risk his life as he did, on the other hand you have to look at the full story of his life. Wilson had extensive battle experience in the trenches of WW1. No doubt he witnessed a great deal of death and suffering, and the loss of many friends and comrades. Wilson's attitude towards death obviously wasn't the same as normal people. "Do or die" had real meaning and courage was the highest human virtue. His amazing flight from England to Pakistan is truly phenomenal in itself, and should go down in aviation history as a great achievement. He died doing what he wanted to do, following his own inspiration, pursuing his dreams, and his courage and fortitude was unquestionable.

[@josephcannata6680]

His problems actually began when he decided to fast before climbing, u need those calories, protein and carbs to mountain climb

[@bigwendigo2253]

I’ve got nothing but respect for this man, for his bravery in war and bravery in his expedition, but I can’t believe he tried to make this expedition alone, and with no ice climbing gear. What an absolute insane, hard-headed, bad-ass. I love expedition stories, especially in the Antarctic.

[@aok5298]

What a great untold account you’ve shared! Anyone who survived WW1 will have experienced PTSD to varying degrees. Amazing he made the flight let alone multiple ascents on the mountain’s lower slopes.

[@Gadzooki]

What a unit! I feel like he knew he wasn't likely going to make it, but you can't fault the guy for trying. It was his choice to make and execute and he did amazing considering his circumstances.

[@SS-zz4pi]

A sterling example of the Great British Eccentric. As you say, what an incredible feat of navigation and determination, tempered by the fact that his attempt to reach the summit was doomed from the outset. A new sub here - your channel is excellent and deserves far more subscribers.

[@theravenseye9443]

Thanks S S Always glad to have a new sub to the channel!

[@SS-zz4pi]

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 - I only knew of his name in connection with The Chindits, but on looking him up, he definitely fits the bill. Good call - cake eaten in large quantities!

[@duncan649]

The narration of this channel is excellent. Highly informative, purposeful, well delivered. We are always drawn to tragic tales and these are some of the best. Factual and informative with no sensationalism. Very interesting and moving, thank you and keep up the good work.

[@jamesmx7]

What a great story teller! I was riveted the whole time. Definitely deserve more subs then you've got. At least you've got one more now 😁

[@theravenseye9443]

Thanks very much for the positive comment James.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

There's a good Canadian movie about the battle Wilson fought in, Paschendale (I can't spell that). It was written and directed by a guy who's grandad survived it. My grandad was born the same year as Wilson and fought in that God awful war also, do the math and realize they were basically children in those muddy trenches in hell. Great video

[@StarlightDreamDolls]

High altitude can do that to you. Summit fever is a real thing too, but the play on the mind that the altitude can do on you... The lack of oxygen... Delirium, altitude sickness, confusion, snow blindness, only to name a few. So many lost their lives, their minds and their souls looking at this mountain, dreaming of it... The prestige is real. I can assume he was at least somewhat acclimatized with all the high altitude trekking he did before reaching the mountain and also his efforts before but... yeah. It's not some mountain, it's an eight-thousander, they are a class of their own. Thanks for this doc. I'm binging everything I can on these mountains. That's my way of loving them. I could never climb, I have chronic health issues, but also, I think enough junks are littering in the hymalayas, I would not want to add my own. It's the pride of the Sherpas.

[@erindzurison6227]

All respect to Wilson, it's unbelievable how far he was able to get on his own.

[@tadghsmith1457]

An excellent video, with a very important message. It is an often repeated mantra that the way to succeed is to “never give up”. But the opposite is also true. Never giving up can be the way you exhaust all of your time and energy and fail utterly in your life.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Some people say I will do it or die trying. Died sitting up means hypothermia. Everest has claimed many lives both experienced and inexperienced. Hypoxia and hypothermia. Most expert mountaineers say they are alive today because they knew when to give up and head back down.

[@runlarryrun77]

Sometimes you have to know when to give up & walk away. This story is the living (or dying) embodiment of that.

[@scarletamazon3455]

I disagree. I think it has been crucial for human evolution for us to have a small percentage of people who are willing to take huge risks and push themselves to try "the impossible". It's equally important to have a good number of the population be people who are much more wary and risk averse, to balance that out. As a species we achieved things like world travel and space exploration because of people like this man. We aren't all so fearless/foolish, and that's a good thing. But without the people who are willing to try new things, push themselves and go the extra mile, even at great risk to themselves - we'd still be living in trees on the savannah, desperately avoiding larger predators and only eating foods we could collect from bushes etc. You need people willing to risk getting eaten by a lion so they can work together to take down a mammoth, and you also need the homebodies who build the homes and look after the kids and elders. It's part of what makes us human.

[@nutzhazel]

@@scarletamazon3455 Yeah, especially when that man lived during the time of war. People who lived during those time probably view life differently than us war free folks, they seems to always tested the limits of their abilities.

[@fonziebulldog5786]

He had no experience of mountains and suddenly tried to climb Mount Everest. Thats just weird ... and deadly.

[@kemkough2009]

Well done! Ancient Mountaineers knew they would die alone on Everest if something went wrong . Modern mountaineers also die alone but with the illusion of rescue while the public all wonder “ why didn’t someone help them”

[@agathachristieisntanauthor]

Incredibly interesting. I'd never heard of this chap before. I love reading and watching real stories about mountaineering as it's the last thing I would ever want to do...

[@monao318]

Fascinating story that I have never heard of before. Thank you for sharing.

[@julieduggan1468]

Thank you for giving this amazing account of someone who tried to achieve something important. You read this story well, at slow speed so everyone interested stayed focused to the end. Thanks, again for posting.

[@theravenseye9443]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@graemetaylor4149]

Just found your channel via this fascinating documentary. Superbly detailed, well researched, narrated and great visuals. Working my way through others in your video library. Congratulations! This particular story is bitter sweet. I love the character and success through sheer determination but sad that it led to his untimely demise. Thanks again for sharing the story.

[@theravenseye9443]

Thanks Graeme - glad you found the channel and are enjoying the videos.

[@brabusmighty9458]

I thought I knew of everyone worth knowing about from Bradford, yet, I've never heard about Maurice before. Great video!

[@vanmann8347]

That was one determined man. He was obviously very smart in some ways and ignorant in other ways. I can appreciate his dogged tenacity. He had a vision in his mind and sadly it led him to his doom. On the happy side of this fantastic story, the man forged ahead and lived his life his way. His body is now and will forever be, exactly where it was meant to be, and his spirit has long reached the top of the mountain. RIP Sir…your journey has reached its end.

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

To some he was probably considered a nut but I love characters like this man. He may have failed but his pluck, dash, and courage are indisputable.

[@chriscavy]

I'm endlessly fascinated by Everest stories, thanks for covering this

[@PeterT1981]

Absolutely captivating. Lovely writing and delivery. I’d never heard of this sad story. Thank you!

[@jimbojet8728]

A fantastic account of Wilson’s demeanour and demise. Thank you

[@jmflyer55]

A truly incredible man, not given the attention he should receive. It's EXACTLY men like this man, who make up the TRUE heroes of history. And I don't mean "hero" in the ridiculously LAME, incorrect way that word is used today, and thrown out at every idiot who does nothing heroic at all. The fact is, many would be heroes, fall just barely short of their efforts. And a few succeed. Its those few that are true heroes. And those few men that do succeed, are made up of all the same qualities and sheer grit this man possessed. And he deserves that credit, and deserves that respect. The equipment used today makes Everest an EASY climb relatively speaking, compared to the 1930's. Additionally, this man was even equipped properly to 1930 standards and he damn near made it.

[@annakeye]

I don't know why this appeared on my front page but I'm damned pleased it did. I'd heard the story of Maurice Wilson before but it was told so well by 'The Raven's Eye'. How could I not subscribe to such a channel. The perfect viewing for a dreary Sunday afternoon.

[@revmo37]

Simply brilliant biography of this mans determination to overcome so much to achieve his goal of climbing Everest. I've heard of this man, and his attempt to crash land on Everest. But never heard the complete story until now. Mallory and Irvine has been done a few times already. This was a really enjoyable watch. You've got a new subscriber. Thanks !

[@theravenseye9443]

many thanks for your kind words. Always happy to get a new subscriber!

[@garyhost1830]

This was brilliant dude. Great video

[@silviabelluomini2456]

This guy is my new hero. No, I'm not a climber, not a pilot, not an adrenaline-rush kinda person. BUT this guy was awesome!!

[@a320trevor]

That was a historical story that I had not heard before delivered with authority and compassion. Thank you.

[@paddlefaster]

Great documentary. I've read a lot of books about Everest and never came across this story. I admire his will to conquer. It's a bit like Scott going to the South Pole. Doomed from the beginning but damned if they didn't try.

[@benwilson6145]

There was no reason that Scotts expedition was doomed, it was properly organised by an experienced man and by an experienced team.

[@paddlefaster]

@@benwilson6145 ha.. I think you need to read up on how he prepared for the expedition. If you look at how Roald amundsen prepared the difference is night and day. Scott believed in the typical English" man over nature" mentality. amundsen believed in looking at how the natives lived in those parts of the world. Scott was doomed from the beginning with things like snowmobiles, duck broke the minute they left the ship, and standard parkas.

[@benwilson6145]

@@paddlefaster HA HA! you totally missed the point! I am aware about the Expedition HA HA. I understand how unprepared Scott was! The point was he thought he was totally prepared! He always considered he was doomed and they would get back and almost did. Antarctica

[@paddlefaster]

@@benwilson6145 yeahhhh....... that was your point huh? Odd

[@CharlesFreck]

@@benwilson6145 You're a bad liar dude

[@scofab]

Say what you like, but this guy had balls of steel. He froze 'em off yeah... but he did it his way. There's a lot worse ways to check out.

[@theravenseye9443]

I like your sentiments....

[@kathylarson8876]

Don't know balls of steel, am sure he believed God wouldn't let him die

[@scofab]

@@kathylarson8876 Even bigger balls LOL.

[@robswystun2766]

What a mad bastard. That flight and foot journey would've been absolutely amazing and terrifying, especially in that time period.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Look at all the people who died there when Krakauer wrote onto thin air...

[@katm9843]

Absolutely wonderful story telling. Can’t wait to hear more from you :)

[@charliekezza]

Had not heard of this guys story thank you love hearing new stories!!

[@otsef1946]

Incredible, reminds me of Don Quixote. I have to admire the man

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I read that book. Lol. Nice to know it's come in handy. Haha

[@barbaralamson7450]

That was an incredible story. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

[@theravenseye9443]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Useaname]

What an incredible man. Thanks for the video. I'd never heard of him until now.

[@trevcam6892]

I totally agree with your assessment of Wilson. He was a tragic yet amazingly courageous character who was undeterred by any obstacle. An inspiration to those of us who are faced with problems of seemingly impossible obstacles. That he failed is not important. Why he failed was partially understood even in 1934. We now know that above 8000 metres the body is slowly dying due to lack of oxygen and the inability to burn calories because of that. And he was inexperienced, not that that deters men like him. We should look on Wilson as one the characters who make the rest of us wonder if we've wasted our safe and pampered lives destined to leave with a whimper instead of going out in a blaze of glory. Or failure trying. The world would be a poorer place without the Maurice Wilsons.

[@GasPipeJimmy]

What a great story! This should be a movie Well done!

[@jmcooper7109]

Mate - I'm currently watching this and it's priceless. What a superb job you did. It should have 5m views!!. The material you had to work with is pure gold, but you did an excellent job in it's delivery. Don't know anything about this channel but subscribing now as you certainly deserve it.

[@jimhenderson387]

A fascinating story, well told. Thank you.

[@tonydean2541]

Far and away the best thing ive watched in a very long time. ive never heard of him or his story, what a fascinating man. He should be a household name in the UK. or is he not, because he was not from the "Elite" classes. Whatever, hes definitely one of my heroes now. i love it when i stumble across unsung heroes like him. Thanks for bringing him to peoples attention and keeping his memory alive. Great story. Made my day. Subscribed to your channel

[@greendragon4058]

What an amazing story I've never heard before thanks it was captivating this man was willing to risk everything and he was quite capable and very sneaky to get in there I applaud him

[@danielday713]

Beautifully narrated. Thanks.

[@TheSonjaxfactor]

Keep them coming! I love your channel!

[@samdryden7944]

The original Chris McCandless. Can't expect to conquer the harsh realities of nature without the right gear, know-how, and respect.

[@FlexBeanbag]

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[@ajarnangus8837]

Such an interesting story - very well told thank you. He certainly lived his life with conviction - and died chasing his dream. Hats off to him for having a vision and going for it! I wonder how much further he could have got with the crampons he discarded.

[@stephenwest673]

What a great but sad story…i love this channel…too the point and always interesting…well done 😊👍

[@mauricedavis2160]

Sir, your ending comments sums up this event perfectly, thank you and your channel!!!🙏😢

[@theravenseye9443]

You are very welcome

[@jonathanmosher72]

It's insane that he even tried. My friend told me a story of a young guy he knew that had never seen a mountain living in the Midwest but was obsessed with climbing he trained and bought thousands worth of gear, most he didn't need. He then took a vacation to Colorado. After hiking for a day to get to the base he looked up at the mountain, turned around, and walked back to his car. I know another guy that drove with friends to Wyoming to go backpacking for 8 days, got to the trailhead, and lost his nerve. He then had a tantrum when his friends were going to leave him in the parking lot.

[@kimmccabe1422]

Without a 100 Sherpas climbing first, setting the path up, cooking and even carrying the paying 'guests' heavy packs up to the many camps-very few Mt.Everest climbs were successful. This man was special! There have been a few, out of thousands-of rich adventurists, perhaps bored ppl who simply pay to climb the obstacle course created by the Sherpas first, of ropes n ladders. Its just a polluted, crowded, money makin,, very cold mountain to me now unfortunately . 😢

[@themadfarmer5207]

The man died doing what he so dearly wanted to do. Some do, some don't, some will, some won't. Better die relatively young on the mountain than as an old man in a nappy in a retirement home

[@Useaname]

Agreed. There's no way I'm going out of this world dribbling in a corner

[@retro.raider]

I feel the same. I work as a nurse in an old folks home. If I’m ever faced with being but in a home. I sincerely hope someone puts a bullet in my head

[@changeshifter4852]

Had not heard of you until this video showed up today and I am so glad it did. It was so well done that I am now subscribed and about to binge on them all.

[@theravenseye9443]

Thank you for subbing!

[@lidijabasanovic9779]

A marvellous man, he deserves a full time movie

[@markwebster5749]

He does like 😂

[@mrwishywashy238]

Fantastic video and channel! Interesting to think about the moutian/glacier slowly rejecting him almost as it pushes his remains down the mountain, very sad to think he will end up much farther down the mountain than he was able to climb to...

[@dunruden9720]

I really think you need to analyse the logic in that one!

[@mrwishywashy238]

@@dunruden9720 What exactly do you mean the logic of it? It was stated in the video his body is being moved by the glacier? Glaciers naturally flow "down stream" over thousands of years like a giant ice River. His body will be moved and slowly pushed down the mountain by the slow moving ice...

[@mariancounsellor]

Your sentence says it all ‘the determination to push on in the face of an impossible challenge’. He already won by flying a plane from the UK to Everest. He was given so many second chances every time he tried and failed but when the Sherpas refused to help, that must have been enough of a sign. He was never going to make it without the knowledge of mountaineering, alone, and without the right equipment but I suppose nobody was going to be able to stop him. Sad story really. If he’d have practiced climbing and brought the right equipment, maybe he’s have had half a chance.

[@cindygirlification]

Wonderful storytelling! You Sir keep Morris’s dream alive 🙏

[@audgester]

What a crazy story! Loved it, thanks for such a wonderful narration!

[@mountainmantararua8824]

"The 2nd man" that he felt the presents of on the mountain is very real, as most mountaineers will tell you. I have felt the 2nd man myself on a number of occasions. I have felt them so close that I've turned around to speak to them. Shackleton wrote about the 2nd man and so did Scott. Maybe it's the isolation, altitude . But it's not just at altitude I have felt the 2nd man on the lower slopes and in the bush. What ever the cause it happens.🚶‍♂🚶‍♂👈2nd man

[@PuffKitty]

that's really interesting; I hadn't heard of the 2nd Man phenomenon before 🤔

[@mountainmantararua8824]

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[@glenicecrease5115]

This was an unbelievable story - imagine flying to India in that tiny plane! Maurice had cured himself of TB and his war wounds and believed prayer and fasting could make him invincible.

[@Votrae]

You told this story so well. Thank you

[@martinoneill220]

Brilliantly put together, amazing story, can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy

[@Bushwakbill]

The more i listen , this has to be the most elaborate suicide plan ever concocted

[@toekafrank6998]

Agree.

[@EdgyMTB]

Ummm, as a Northerner from England, I perfectly understand your accent and you said 1898. The people not understanding what you said are not English, it’s quite simple.

[@owenfitzgerald3219]

A sad and ultimately tragic story, well written and well told. Thank you.

[@madgary5827]

That was crazy interesting. Very good video and thank you. Like 🙂

[@grahamgilbert4883]

The idea that the authorities discouraged Wilson's madness out of snobbery is absurd. It would have been irresponsible and indecent not to have attempted to prevent his inevitable death.

[@alanemarson]

Great video as always - chronically under subscribed, hope that changes soon!

[@TracyA123]

Me too! We've gotta help. Share the video as much as you can. This was a great video and so few people have seen it...it's a shame.

[@theravenseye9443]

I have heard it's hard to grow a channel these days - it would help if KZbin didn't keep suggesting my videos to 18 year old K Pop fans....!!

[@Blaklege63]

Excellent job story telling Great story…(Though sad) And fascinating in his relentless drive

[@keithdavison2960]

What an interesting man it’s little gems like this which makes this channel one of my faves

[@FuckYouWhosNext]

new subscriber i love your mysterious content and the ominous them music you use! Well produced!!