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Watching "The Summit" on Netflix. Anyone else like high altitude climbing?
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:52 pm
It's about the 2008 disaster on K2. Watching this documentary really makes you realize how crazy difficult K2 is. Even crazier is that they got video of these guys going up the mountain, which really puts it into perspective vs other shows about Everest.
Also the bottleneck and serac on K2 is scary just watching it on TV.
Also the bottleneck and serac on K2 is scary just watching it on TV.
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Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:54 pm to NYNolaguy1
Almost watched this the other day. Pretty good?
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:56 pm to bamafan425
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Almost watched this the other day. Pretty good?
Absolutely. Its almost sickening to watch because they show in no uncertain terms how each and every one of those 11 guys died.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:57 pm to bamafan425
My dad worked with world famous climber Vern Tejas up in the Arctic Circle back in the late 80's. Vern is now part of the Alaskans team on Ultimate Survival Alaska. Nothing but respect for high altitude climbers.
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Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:59 pm to bamafan425
I got 2 hours to kill, so I'm gonna watch it and post a sentence-long review at the end
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:06 pm to blue_morrison
If you happen to summit K2, your troubles are just starting.
Quite a few deaths happen coming down.
The Savage Mountain.
Quite a few deaths happen coming down.
The Savage Mountain.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:06 pm to blue_morrison
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Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:06 pm to NYNolaguy1
I like high altitude climbing in that I like backpacking and camping and reading/watching stuff about high altitude climbing. But I've never done anything.
I'd still like to do some mountaineering, but even if I actually do it I think Denali/Aconcagua would be as far as I'd go. Maybe Cho Oyu, but I'm not being very realistic when I say that.
I'd still like to do some mountaineering, but even if I actually do it I think Denali/Aconcagua would be as far as I'd go. Maybe Cho Oyu, but I'm not being very realistic when I say that.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:09 pm to NYNolaguy1
I watched it a few weeks ago and thought it was very well done.
Can't imagine watching guys sliding to their deaths just inches away from you.
Can't imagine watching guys sliding to their deaths just inches away from you.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:15 pm to Pettifogger
Same here, I've trekked some 12 and 13ers in Colorado and New Mexico, but that's the extent of it. Technical climbing to me is a an entirely other ballgame, which is what I think separates Everest from K2.
I think its amazing these guys literally watched guys next to them die, and still kept going. Crazy.
I think its amazing these guys literally watched guys next to them die, and still kept going. Crazy.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:18 pm to NYNolaguy1
Just rented it. I've read just about every book on 2008 and 1986 K2 plus several others on the history of the mountain. I'm looking forward to watching this.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:18 pm to Pettifogger
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I'd still like to do some mountaineering, but even if I actually do it I think Denali/Aconcagua would be as far as I'd go.
There are much more technical mountains/route that can be done without having to commit a bit of time such as those 2.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:22 pm to NYNolaguy1
I'm fascinated by this subject and would love to trek to the Karakoram. The problem is that I just don't do well in very cold weather. My hands get cold far too quickly. Even at the lower altitude of the trek which maxes out at a pass at about 18000 feet the cold wouldn't be something I'd like to endure. Still, seeing and photographing K2 would be an incredible experience.
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Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:27 pm to LSUintheNW
I recently read a book on the 08 summit called Buried in the Sky. Great read from the Sherpa's point of view. I love reading books about mountaineering, and would love a chance to climb or even see some of the worlds best mountains.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:29 pm to bawbarn
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I love reading books about mountaineering,
Same here, kind of a hobby of mine although I've never done anything super serious. Working towards it though.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:32 pm to VABuckeye
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The problem is that I just don't do well in very cold weather. My hands get cold far too quickly. Even at the lower altitude of the trek which maxes out at a pass at about 18000 feet the cold wouldn't be something I'd like to endure.
The highest you can get up to in the lower 48 is 14,500 - Mt Whitney in Cali. McKinley is 20,300. I would suggest trying those out before you get above 20k. Altitude affect everyone differently, so you need to see it for yourself.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:36 pm to NYNolaguy1
No worries there. I'm not going above 20k feet ever.
I've talked with my son about possibly doing a trek to K2 when he graduates from college. On the way out there is a pass at about 18000 feet.
I've talked with my son about possibly doing a trek to K2 when he graduates from college. On the way out there is a pass at about 18000 feet.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:40 pm to bawbarn
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bawbarn
check out enormocast.com and check out some of the podcasts.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:43 pm to LSUintheNW
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There are much more technical mountains/route that can be done without having to commit a bit of time such as those 2.
It's the altitude pursuit for me (in this theory), not the pursuit of more technical climbs. I'd love to do something like Liberty Ridge, though.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:04 pm to Pettifogger
I enjoy these as well.
I've made it up to 19,340 when I did Kili a few years back. Altitude was definitely an interesting phenomena. Everyone takes it differently as in the most in shape person in our group was affected the most.
I've made it up to 19,340 when I did Kili a few years back. Altitude was definitely an interesting phenomena. Everyone takes it differently as in the most in shape person in our group was affected the most.
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