WINTER CAMPING AT 3000 METERS-Three brothers peak-Almaty-Kazakhstan

Not too long ago, Cynthia and I decided to part ways for a short while. During the time we were separated, she travelled in Uzbekistan and I went back to Kazakhstan to meet up with my brothers and travel with them around Central Asia.As soon as my brother arrived we got a bit obsessed with an idea- try to build a winter shelter on the face of a high mountain peak not far from Almaty. The peak we chose for this ascension is called three brothers and it stands at an altitude of roughly 3400 meters.We tried to camp 400 meters lower on the north face of the mountain.
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[@manonbertrand334]

I love the " Sorry Mom". You guys are is such great health and very wise not to have persisted with your shelter in the dark. Love your videos cuz, very informative. You guys have fun and please stay safe ;) xoxoxo....

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Cuz :)

[@DishyDanTheTravellingMan]

I really loved your opening, really really cool and great music choice as well! And that view of you walking down the mountain at 9:21 is stunning! :D

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Dan :D The drone really helps in capturing great footage and making awesome intros! We The view walking down the mountain was gorgeous!!

[@DaveOnArrival]

I've wanted to go to Kazakhstan for a while now. Sliding down the mountain at the end looked like a lot of fun.

[@journalofnomads]

You should absolutely visit Kazakhstan, you would love it, it's a gorgeous country.

[@lfjornalista]

I'm a journalist in Brazil whatching all your videos and enjoying each step of you around the world. Congratulations.

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks for watching Luiz :) It's been an amazing journey so far!

[@Familytravelgo]

So glad those guys gave you a lighter and matches. Love the beautiful snowy landscapes! Epic drone footage! Glad you made it back safely and didn’t risk staying too late.

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah in the end the wisest thing to do was to come back a bit earlier!

[@ChloeBArnold]

Ahhh the snow is stunning!! Kind of funny that the local warned you and continued. Sometimes it is worth the adventure! And those views were GORGEOUS!!!!

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah the views up there were absolutely stunning!! We were happy we had our drone with us to capture those beautiful sights :)

[@BangsBucketList]

I love that last part. Sliding through snow. :-) Good thing you guys decided to head back instead. Safety first

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah, it was the wisest choice.Staying there overnight could have been fatal.Next time though, we'll have to start building our shelter earlier ;)

[@HereBeBarr]

You're a canadian Robinson Caruso!!! So cool hearing about your background. I love the rocky 4 beard !! Were you afraid of flying the drone in those coditions, I've never flown mine at below freezing !

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha I was so happy I kept my beard, it was really keeping my face warm! The drone works fine in the cold but it shortens the battery life by quite a lot so you have to make sure to bring extra ones. :)

[@TheNewTravel]

Man I'm cold just watching this! Fun video, I liked your b-roll shots while packing. How did your camera gear hold up in the first scenes when it was snowing? I'm always cautious about filming anything when the white stuff is falling down

[@journalofnomads]

Oh man my camera was alright but boy was I stressed! The camera got super wet after a while and I was a bit scared that some water would get into the in-built mic ( G7x mark ii you know the kind ;) ) Luckily everything was fine!

[@PuriandSue]

The view looks superb with all those snow! Thanks for sharing, this feels like surviving the snow 101! Sliding down seems like the best way to get down the mountain quick and in a fun way! :P

[@journalofnomads]

We love these kinds of mountains and landscapes but when everything is covered in snow, it's even more beautiful!

[@TheWorldnUs]

Niko, you're making our camping trip through North Queensland look like we've been staying in a 5 star resorts. The camp grounds we've stayed have had electricity, swimming pools, refrigerators and kitchens. Here you are attempting to build your own shelter using a machete in the snow. Amazing! It's too bad you couldn't get it built in time but it was a good decision to come back.

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha yeah we enjoy camping in the most basic conditions :D If only we had arrived a bit earlier but the view made it totally worth it.

[@TheWayWeSawIt]

You guys are crazy, wonderful footage. Good to have you back all in one piece and alive so we will see some more vlogs of you. Pease be careful!

[@journalofnomads]

Haha thanks guys! We'll be more careful next time!

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Man, talk about Survivor. I don't think you packed enough chocolate. dang, you forgot fire?! LOL at the "sorry mom". fun sliding down at the end.

[@journalofnomads]

Yeah hahaha too much chocolate but no fire :D haha typical. We had so much fun sliding down that mountain at the end!

[@GabMayaBackpackingNomads]

HOLY MOLY!! That was amazing! Honestly we were relieved to know you took this wise decision ;-) It is just not worth risking your life. And also you did a pretty dope hike there to say the least! Seriously, that winter scenery is making us drool hahaha. So funny "sorry mom" and the hysterical laughing when sledding at the end hahahaha. Loved this video so much, good job! :D

[@journalofnomads]

That hike was so much fun! We ended up walking something like 40 km in the mountains that week. Yeah the views were breathtaking but we weren't ready for the cold but we'll be back around summer for a round 2 ;) This time we won't have to deal with the cold.

[@tonyzhao5008]

So glad that you made the right decision in the end!Keep safe.But the view of the mountain is so amazing!Wow...

[@journalofnomads]

It was the best choice :D The views were amazing but we were not prepared to spend the night there.

[@BennyAun]

I don’t know how to say this video but absolutely thumbs up for your this adventure video man . Love the way u still try recording during on action .

[@journalofnomads]

It's not always easy but I try to record everything that happens during our trips :D

[@TimezoneJunkies]

Pretty crazy plan you guys came up with. Well done for making it up there, shame you didn't manage to set up camp in time. We're sure it would have been an amazing place to sleep, and the views....WOW!!! The sledging at the end looked gnarly haha, especially in the dark, crazy shit! Look forward to the next video!

[@journalofnomads]

The views up there were phenomenal! We'll be back there in the summer but with a tent this time ;) We won't have to deal with the cold!

[@TannerRoth]

Survivalists with no lighter or matches? LOl, kidding, very cool vlog. Loved all the drone shots. Bummer it got dark before building your shelter. Cool hearing about your background.

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha yeah out of all the things we could have forgotten, we forgot the worst!! Luckily we met some people who gave us a lighter.We were a bit annoyed we weren't able to finish the shelter on time but looking on the bright side, we saw some amazing landscapes, did a cool hike and I got the chance to spend an awesome day with my brother so it was all worth it :D

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

Interesting to hear your background sounds like a fun way to grow up. What a hike, we were thinking of risks of avalanches when you mentioned the book. Shame you didn't get to finish the shelter, and glad you made the decision to go back so you lived to tell the tale!

[@journalofnomads]

When we were hiking we had no idea that there was an actual risk :D It's only afterwards that we discovered about it and we thought OMG hahaha Yeah coming back home was the best decision ;) enough risks for one day.

[@nimish4959]

That must be really really cold. beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Drone shots are good. Amazing stuff.

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks, it was super super cold indeed, we were glad we had the drone with us.

[@omgisthatvik]

Hey man, great vlog! Cant believe the views from the mountain! And the icey beard was hilarious haha

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Vik :)

[@AlbertoMendoza]

Dude that looks sick! Droning there must have been an experience. Beautiful place to for photography.

[@journalofnomads]

Having a drone with us in those mountains was perfect! The scenery was absolutely gorgeous!

[@benfreely2770]

YES! I love a good adventure vlog, this is great man. I'm hooked already....

[@journalofnomads]

Great man! :D Nothing beats adventure!

[@ArvinTravels]

oh WOW, I was in Almaty nov/dec , I didnt go past a mile or so from Shymbulak on my hike, too cold, its beautiful. Amazing video, you guys are brave, love the drone footage!

[@journalofnomads]

Oh wow small world I was there with my brothers around the same time you were there ;D We could have met! How did you like Shymbulak!? Amazing mountain isn't it?

[@americasonastroller1729]

You guys are amazing! I love the snowy mountains. The dron did great job! I would love to see some pics pf the amazing sunset 😉

[@journalofnomads]

We're so happy we took the drone along, it gives a whole different perspective.It's sometimes a bit hard to show the surroundings with a small handheld camera.

[@WorldWideWong]

wow that looks like a gorgeous view of almaty from those mtns!

[@journalofnomads]

The view was amazing!! We were higher than the clouds!

[@WanderlustVegans]

I can't believe you guys camped in the winter! We barely made it through nights in British Columbia in June! haha Such a beautiful view! They snow is gorgeous. I'm glad you were able to bring a drone up there with you!

[@journalofnomads]

The views up there were absolutely breathtaking, we sure are happy we took the drone with us.Drones are great when it comes to capturing beautiful landscapes :D

[@travelpockets]

I just have to say, you and Cynthia are so cute as a couple! How long have you guys been together? Crazy that you and your bro were planning on camping in the middle of winter! Is there an advantage to take all that chocolate? Haha. You guys made a smart decision heading back down. Better to stay safe!!

[@journalofnomads]

Oooh thanks! Cynthia and I have been together for 3 years now

[@casagattilanzarote]

OMG great adventure. Unfortunately i am not a sport person, so to me (it is the first time I see a video about hiking like that!!) is something WOW but that I will never do. Great view of course! Good luck for your next adventures!!!

[@journalofnomads]

Haha that was a lot of sport indeed! Climbing that mountain was challenging but in the end it was totally worth it!

[@simonkremergauthier2544]

Tu prends de plus en plus de personnalité devant la caméra, très bon vidéo Nic!

[@journalofnomads]

Merci Simon :D j'essaye ;)

[@sorixvideoz9787]

Wishing you 365 days of total fun & enjoyment... LIKE

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks :D

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I can't imagine growing up without electricity, but I can see how that prepared you for just about anything. I don't think I would have been able to do any of that hike.

[@journalofnomads]

Growing up without electricity definitely prepared my brother and I for trips like this :D we had to prepare ourselves mentally and physically for this as it was much higher than any hikes we had done before.

[@eatlivetheworld]

Ek. Good thing you got some hikers that shared it to you guys. The top of the three brothers look amazing! Yeah, walking back would be better but sliding down at times pitch black? hahaha I'd be too scared.

[@journalofnomads]

I still can't believe we forgot to bring a lighter with us. Luckily we met other hikers who had our back.

[@SamWasHere]

Dude, I can't even imagine camping in the snow!! 2:23 lol. How did your camera cope in the freezing conditions?? When I took mine to Finland the sensor and lens froze and wouldn't focus plus got condensation! Then the battery life - it lasted minutes!!

[@journalofnomads]

I'm actually surprised at how well the g7X coped with the cold, I didn't have any problem with it :D

[@experiencessurvivalistes8397]

Wow!! Très impressionnant... Je suis bien contente de pouvoir apprécier cette vidéo!!! Sorry Mom!! Hum est-ce que tu prends plus de risques avec tes frères?

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha je prends beaucoup plus de risques quand je suis avec mes frères :D trop de testosterone :P

[@ChasingTheOddShapedBall]

I love your story how you had to fend for yourself at a young age in Canada without electricity, how did you keep the cameras charged to document this unreal story? In my opinion camping in the cold is crazy! Did any other locals think you were nuts for doing what you were doing?

[@journalofnomads]

Hahaha it was pretty cold but a well built shelter can really make you warm at night without any problems.We always travel with plenty of camera batteries so being able to document a long event is never a problem.

[@kamiel312]

nice video, thx for sharing. would you recommend?

[@AstanaLondon2023]

Oh! I am so glad u liked our country! I hope you guys be back again ☺️

[@Leg8las]

Very #beautiful

[@journalofnomads]

Thanks Jason!

[@Thatadventurer]

I would LOVE to do this! Tiring and cold but soworth it?!

[@journalofnomads]

It was definitely worth it!

[@Beautifullytravelled]

You guys are brave cool and perhaps a bit stupid (?) haha. Oh and it was definitely worth taking that drone. Look at those incredible views!! But you shouldn't have forgotten matches. Thankfully there were quite a few people. Although I am glad you were reasonable and when you couldn't build the shleter urned back

[@journalofnomads]

Well we had built plenty of winter shelters before so if we had arrived there earlier we would have been able to pull it off without any problem. Haha forgetting matches was definitely a huge mistake! In the end we were happy we had brought the drone with us, the landscape was breathtaking!