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Sounds rough man! It is not an easy mountain for sure. When I go back I will climb some of the other lower volcanoes first to acclimatize. Also just to get more out of my trip to Ecuador. It was almost silly to travel all the way there from Denmark just to spend a few miserable days with headache on Chimborazo haha. But I did go to Mexico and flew up Pico de Orizaba directly after. All in all a good trip, and Ecuador is such a beautiful place.

Great question! Yes, it is done this way and is actually really warm. You can of course wear a thinner down jacket as a midlayer. But the big puffys can't physically fit underneath a hardshell. The big puffy is often used during breaks and on the summit as a reinforcement layer. It is often too warm to wear when you are moving. On higher summits like the 8000 meter ones you will see people wearing full body down suits :)

@ so was this a mistake you made when purchasing your layers. Should I make sure my down jacket can fit before the shell

I am not sure I understand your question :) No mistakes were made here. Climbers often use two different down jackets. A thinner one as a midlayer under the hardshell and a big puffy to go on top of everything as a reinforcement layer when standing still. It is two different pieces of clothing. Wearing a down jacket as a midlayer can be very warm though and is only used for cold conditions. I often just wear a fleece or a synthetic (primaloft) midlayer or even just a softshell jacket if it is really warm.

It sure is expensive! But there are a lot of cheaper alternatives out there. If you are based in the US, a hard shell from REI could be a good option instead of a crazy expensive one from Arc'Teryx. Most of the gear like crampons, ice axe, harness, boots, etc. can be rented wherever there is a mountain to be climbed, whether it be Mt Rainier in the US, the Alps, Nepal, etc. I have built my gear collection over many years, which helps ease the strain on my finances 😅

Thanks for the input :) It has been discussed in a previous comment as well. Color might be seen as a personal preference, but there is certainly merit to the argument that brighter colors help in rescue situations. Did you notice the bright orange helmet? :) it is generally agreed that safety orange is the best option. Discussed here for reference mammut.prezly.com/safety-orange-a-color-that-conquers-mountain-sports

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Agreed! Thank you

It was! I recommend it to anyone interested in mountaineering!

It's in the description :) There you will also find a link to an extensive blog post detailing all the gear. Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching :D When did you summit Mont Blanc? Glad I could reignite some memories :)

Haha xD Guilty of being Danish I guess

You are very welcome, and thanks for watching! What will you climb next?

Hey thanks for watching! Go for it! I went with Chamonix Experience (www.chamex.com) as I had previously done a mountaineering course with them. I just requested the same guide as I had for that course. They are expensive, but very professional and I can only give them my full recommendation. We went in start September, but every year is different. I would say that you have a bigger chance of avoiding high temps late in the season. But obviously I have only climbed it once, so I am not the expert. If you haven't already watched it, I have a gear guide for Mont Blanc on my channel as well. Have fun!

Thanks for watching! I went barefeet. It was very cold and there was a lot of sharp rocks! My girlfriend was wearing some neoprene shoes, and that is what I would recommend :) Some people just get their trailrunners wet because they dry rather quickly, but I have no experience doing that. Also remember to unbuckle your hip belt and sternum straps on the backpack before crossing. That way you can quickly drop it if you fall so you dont get dragged down. Same goes for boots, dont tie them together and carry them around your neck. They can fill with water and drag you down too. Let me know if you have other questions :)

@@rasmuspreston Thank you! I am bringing my Teva water shoes then. They should do the trick. Barefoot sounds a bit too cold for me. Great suggestion with the shoes and backpack. Thanks again!

@@robb7733 your Tevas should be great! Have fun!

It does seem to be a mountain that people underestimate in terms of acclimatization! Higher than Everest Base Camp :) The view is great for sure. I particularly enjoyed looking down the crater!

Thank you so much for watching! I tried to make it different from the usual chaotic gear videos on RUclips. There is a blog post linked in the description where I go into more detail with everything :) That might be relevant to you. Thanks again!

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. We were incredibly lucky with the weather! The year before we went to Norway and had 5 days of non stop rain haha.

Lots of people including me :)

Thanks for watching!

Hi Wesley! How did it go? I hope you had a succesful climb. I've been busy, so I'm sorry I didn't get back to you before now. And yes, I climbed around September 6.-12. so pretty much :)

Thank you! It is always a learning experience.

Thanks for watching! I used a 35 L pack. All the gear is described in detail in my blog post here rasmuspreston.com/index.php/2022/01/31/mont-blanc-gear-guide/ Hope you find it useful too ✌️

Thank you so much! It is a great hike, and definitely something that is accessible to people of varying experience. So get the band together, you wont regret it :)

Hey man :) Thanks for watching!! The Alps tend to suck people in ;) I went on a course with Chamonix Experience in 2019 and it was very good (and expensive). I can only give them my full recommendation and I am considering doing the level 2 course with them in 2025/26. You can find them at www.chamex.com They will teach you everything you need to know about ropes, crampons, glacier travel etc. And with you being fit you will get the full benefit of what they offer. Let me know if you have any other questions :)

Will consider that next time!

Thanks for the tip! I will definitely be back one day and will keep that in mind 👌

Thank you so much for watching my video and commenting! When are you going?

I agree! It can be hard to keep up with a guide who has calloused mountain feet ;) But, I have since also figured out that my feet have a weird shape at the heel, making me more prone to blisters. Just gotta learn how to manage it

@@rasmuspreston Kinesiology Tape will sort that issue!

Yes, it does! I show that at the very end of the video ☺️ And yes, I am Danish and live in Copenhagen!

Tusind tak for de pæne ord Tore! Og tak for at kigge med :)

Thank you for watching! We hiked the first week of August last year :)

Thanks a lot Eamon! Iceland did not disappoint.

Thank you very much!

Thank you! It is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've been.

Thank you friend! Iceland for sure is exceptional. Now I just want to go back!!!

Tak for at kigge med <3

Very sad! It will change alpinism and many of the famous peaks.

When I hold the axe down by my side, it reaches my ankle. That works for me :)

Haha totally!

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

Thank you man! That means a lot

From climbing Gran Paradiso :/

Thank you! I wouldn't advice going alone unless you are an experienced mountaineer. The glacier is steep and there is always a risk of falling in a crevasse.

@@rasmuspreston thanks for your answer and best regards🤞🏻✨

I wont argue it was stupid. I joined a group of American friends who are sometimes a bit too optimistic with their weekend adventures haha. I decided to give it a shot anyway and learned a ton. And I still enjoyed the trip :)

For sure was. Learned a lesson :)

Thank you :D

Hi! I had done a mountaineering course with Chamonix Experience (www.chamex.com) two years prior. The guide we were with was great and I reached out to the company and requested him for Mont Blanc. They have prices on their website. And yes, I would definitely hire a guide. If you are really experienced you can do it yourself, but it also involves booking huts, transportation etc on your own.

Hey! Sorry for the late reply. Did you go on the climb this September, and how did it go? Acclimatization and endurance are the most important things for a succesful climb in my opinion. All the best

Thank you so much. Mont Blanc was my goal for 8 years, and it is not a disappointing experience. Go get it!