Well Done Scott...I have been looking at Cotopaxi but looks like it may stay closed for the upcoming Climbing Season, so Mera Peak has my attention at this time. Beautiful Vlog and Congrats on your Summit. I did Aconcagua Dec 2022. Have you looked at that Climb?? I will enjoy following you Scott. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Park City.
Hello! Thanks for your comments. Yeah, Cotopaxi being an active volcano has been closed to climbing on more than one occasion. I was fortunate to summit Cotopaxi in December of 2020 in perfect conditions. If you still decide on Ecuador, Cayambe is another beautiful objects, as well as Chimborazo (although it has gotten more dangerous due to instable snow and rock). I have thought about Aconcagua many times, but its during our winter when I'm very busy as a ski instructor! So, I have yet to do it or commit to doing it. Stay tuned on my channel, as I will be putting out a new video on Alpamayo Sunday morning.
What a great video! Thanks for sharing your journey ! Loved how you congratulated all the Sherpas on the summit . On average , how heavy was your backpack and what kind of training did you do leading up to your expedition? Thanks again and we’ll done !
Sherpas deserve all the praise they receive and then some. They are people of extraordinary strength and resilience. They are the only reason these Himalayan peaks are accessible. With the porter help, I would carry around 30-40 lbs per day and not the amount I would carry if I were specifically backpacking. We went from one established camp to another, so a lot of camping gear and extra food was not necessary to bring. The best way to train is to walk and hike and come as close as you can to replicating the feeling of hiking up and downhill with added weight.
Beautiful scenes here, what an adventure. Keen on following your travels!
Thank you! I’m working on a video from Alpamayo in Peru. Be sure to check back soon.
Of all the Mera Peak videos, this one of the most precise, concise , and well documented. Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much!
Great video Scott. Brought back great memories of when my son and I did the same trek back in the spring of 2018. Congratulations on your trek.
Thank you. That makes me feel great! ❤
Stunning views and experience
Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Great Video, Thanks
I’m very glad you liked it!
Thank you. Just what I wanted to see. Congratulations on your summit.
Thank you. I appreciate you watching!
Well Done Scott...I have been looking at Cotopaxi but looks like it may stay closed for the upcoming Climbing Season, so Mera Peak has my attention at this time. Beautiful Vlog and Congrats on your Summit. I did Aconcagua Dec 2022. Have you looked at that Climb?? I will enjoy following you Scott. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Park City.
Hello! Thanks for your comments. Yeah, Cotopaxi being an active volcano has been closed to climbing on more than one occasion. I was fortunate to summit Cotopaxi in December of 2020 in perfect conditions. If you still decide on Ecuador, Cayambe is another beautiful objects, as well as Chimborazo (although it has gotten more dangerous due to instable snow and rock). I have thought about Aconcagua many times, but its during our winter when I'm very busy as a ski instructor! So, I have yet to do it or commit to doing it. Stay tuned on my channel, as I will be putting out a new video on Alpamayo Sunday morning.
Excellent footage Scott! Amazing experience 👏
Thank you, Amparo. Many more happy trails to you!
What a great video! Thanks for sharing your journey ! Loved how you congratulated all the Sherpas on the summit . On average , how heavy was your backpack and what kind of training did you do leading up to your expedition? Thanks again and we’ll done !
Sherpas deserve all the praise they receive and then some. They are people of extraordinary strength and resilience. They are the only reason these Himalayan peaks are accessible. With the porter help, I would carry around 30-40 lbs per day and not the amount I would carry if I were specifically backpacking. We went from one established camp to another, so a lot of camping gear and extra food was not necessary to bring. The best way to train is to walk and hike and come as close as you can to replicating the feeling of hiking up and downhill with added weight.
Awesome! When was this expedition done ? I mean which month ?