We Got Lost: Climbing a remote peak in Georgia alone

Crossing a border illegally is not ideal, especially when it might be lined with mines.
A couple of months ago we set off to climb Sherkhota, a dormant volcano in the Kazbegi region of Georgia.
This trip was meant to help us acclimatize for our ultimate goal in Georgia, Mount Kazbek - the third highest mountain in Georgia's Caucasus range.
From the get-go, we realized that this mountain is located in a very remote location, one that also borders an area in Georgia seeking independence - South Ossetia.
We hiked for 10 hours through rugged unmarked terrain to eventually cross a steep and loose col which took us to Sherkhota's base, and Kelitsadi Lake, a beautiful glacier melt lake, where we set up camp.
The following day we were hit with a thunderstorm on our way up the Sherkhota, and in a rush on our way back, took a wrong turn...
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[@jameswebster7961]

I can’t understand why you don’t have 100k plus views for each video. The videography and music is amazing. Great to see you guys journey through these mountains. Keep up the good work 🏔️👍

[@TraintoSummit]

❤️ thank you that means a lot!

[@youngbackpacker]

how do you only have 4k subs. The quality of the video is amazing. Gives me the feeling of walking and climbing these mountains from home! Incredible!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙏🏻

[@onmyw4y]

Amazing experience

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching🙌

[@jamiebell7901]

Incredible video guys! You’ve earned yourselves a new subscriber. I hope to be able to see Georgia for myself one day

[@TraintoSummit]

It's an incredible country, well worth visiting. Thanks for subscribing and for watching!

[@Blendertribe-tn2mk]

Fantastic video ! The explanation of situations. The videography, everything was on point. Again, Great video 🙌

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks so much! Trying to explain exactly what happened can actually be tricky😅

[@andrewgardener1668]

This looks insanely remote. Glad you guys were all good in the end!

[@jitendrakhare9219]

Absolute adventure and I am happy that both of U r safe at the end.....My best wishes are always with both of U...Take care friends !!!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you for your lovely comment🙏 More adventures to come!

[@adamheathyt]

love these videos man, keep em coming :)

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@HipFireRich]

Fantastic videography again guys. Stunning images. Probably no one else has recorded that location in such detail. But..... don't go places that have landmines. And dry not to be killed by lightning, or get hopelessly lost and die of exposure, or devoured by wolves in the night. Got all that? 😂😂❤

[@TraintoSummit]

Got it! 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@ramboke911]

Great video again! Making the right calls there!

[@TraintoSummit]

I'm lucky enough to have Viv to peel me off the mountain when lightning happens hahah. Thanks for watching!

[@lachlanbrown2045]

Awesome guys. I'm a bit late to the party but still loved watching as always! Crazy story! Seemed like you were absolutely pushed and in such a remote place. Shame about the storm, but what an experience!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching Lachy! I have to say it was long and a bit scary at times, but I loved every bit of this one. Probably my favorite one of the year lol

[@timebor]

I had Google Maps open to follow along. When after 14:42 you showed that lower col, I was like 'Oh no!' Paused to doublecheck and indeed... But did you not have an offline map with GPS or something??? Or even just a paper map? Also, on the way there you must've noticed there wasn't a lower col to your right?? Going somewhere off trail and also close to a dangerous border, I imagine one would be extra careful with orientation. Sorry, I'm just surprised. Thanks a lot for sharing! Very valuable to see the mistakes of others. Extremely beautiful and both your commentary really makes me feel and understand what you're going through! Can't wait for the next one!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching! As you can probably guess, everything is different when you're in the situation. On day 1 once we realised we went the wrong way we were stressed trying to get over that col because we had 45 min of light left, our only focus was to go up and over, then safely down, this is why we didn't notice the landscape around us. Day 2 was a shit show. Because I thought the GPS file was at fault, I didn't look at the map until I realised we were in South Ossetia (BIG mistake). The col that we went over isn't too far in distance from the one we used to come in, and from the level of the lake, everything looks connected (it's easy to see the mistakes from a birds-eye view but at lake-level it looks completely different). We both learned some valuable lessons, but I wanted also to share them so that hopefully someone out there doesn't make the same mistakes 😅

[@timebor]

@@TraintoSummit Wow thanks for the detailed reply! Definitely understand that when you're stressed you cut corners. Running from lightning, being tired, cold and wet... Very easy to apply theory from the warmth of your own home.

[@riverpapa-gw2ey]

beautiful place.....

[@TraintoSummit]

Georgia is stunning. Thanks for watching!

[@rinohals]

Flippn heck. What some awesome experience this must have given. I bet it was worth the burning legs. Looking forward to follow you. Thanks sharing.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks Rino! This was my favorite trek of the year actually, and I want to go back and finish it! (Viv doesn't agree 😂)

[@andersjonsson8403]

Thanks for letting us know that sometimes it dont go as plan! You have a new Subscriber! 😊👍

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you!

[@URBEATSs]

wow 👏

[@RrobertP.]

Wowwowoooow!! Amazing sights 😍

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@cameliamariacristea4836]

Eroii mei! Respect! Va iubesc!❤❤❤❤

[@TraintoSummit]

🦸‍♀

[@jesusizquierdo3831]

Nice video and glad you made it out safe. Your boots are Ribelles, right?

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching. Yes they are 🥾

[@etiennesapin6470]

Awesome content ! Subscribed and waiting to see content in 🇳🇵 or 🇮🇳

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you! Can't wait to visit both countries, wanting to go to Rishikesh for a long time 🙌🏼

[@johngardener4536]

Very special landscape and body and mental stamina!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you John!

[@katiirabbi]

Wow, insane journey!! Can't believe the amount of backtracking you had to do! I like your editing and narrating a lot, it's well balanced. Keep up the good work!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment. We couldn't believe it either! 😅