Solo Ice Climbing a Frozen Waterfall in The Dark

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024
  • Join me on a solo ice climbing mission in the dark.
    Despite it being quite cold, there wasn't much ice to work with.
    I had to be very careful, especially in the last pitch.
    DISCLAIMER:
    Do NOT try to recreate anything you see in my videos.
    I sometimes make dangerous things look like fun and games, but keep in mind I’m a trained professional with years of experience in Alpinism.
    I may give a few tips every now and then, but I am NOT qualified to teach.
    This video is for entertainment purposes only!
    You can support my work for 1$ or more on Patreon:
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    #climbing #mountains #outdoors

Комментарии • 106

  • @caks91
    @caks91 9 месяцев назад +34

    We gonna hear some amazin’ stuff by this young fella in the future for sure, i can feel it. 👑

    • @dankozianski7943
      @dankozianski7943 9 месяцев назад +1

      I know right?! I'm thinking the same thing

    • @caks91
      @caks91 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@dankozianski7943 He’s gonna rock the mountains! 🤟

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the kind words brother! Much appreciated 🙏❤️

    • @caks91
      @caks91 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrazegart u welcome bro’, stay healthy! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏿

  • @varun10823
    @varun10823 8 месяцев назад +9

    This is insane! I only know one other person (from a documentary I watched) in the world who does free-solo climbing like this.
    How is this guy not world famous already?? This guy needs more recognition.
    I hope you stay safe dude.

  • @alexandrupasca4186
    @alexandrupasca4186 9 месяцев назад +9

    I like the way you explain the small details,you are very skilled .

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! 🙏
      I try to make it understandable even for those who aren’t familiar with climbing 😊

  • @Cr3ePiO
    @Cr3ePiO 25 дней назад

    That upper hollow part is the stuff nightmares are made of.

  • @troytimmons
    @troytimmons 9 месяцев назад +17

    babe wake up, new Andraž video

  • @epincion
    @epincion 9 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks +++ for another adventure from Andraž and as always its notable for beautiful scenery well filmed and being quiet and well spoken commentary but in reality savage AF - loved it.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you my friend! I really appreciate the kind message 🙏😊

  • @OutdoorzStuff
    @OutdoorzStuff 9 месяцев назад +2

    Super underrated channel. I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you!
      I put my heart and soul into these videos, so I really appreciate that 🙏❤️

  • @Chefmylife
    @Chefmylife 9 месяцев назад +3

    Another bomb from Andraž!!!!! The Legend was born💪💪💪💪💪

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Hahah no, you’re the legend 🙌🤣

  • @michaelfoster4355
    @michaelfoster4355 10 дней назад

    Another great video video. Great job. It would be nice to know or to let others see your rappel rig. Pass on some knowledge to those who haven't done rappelling before.

  • @eater9333
    @eater9333 6 месяцев назад

    love this brother ty for this video. Im thinking of maybe filming my solo climbs aswell and you are inspiring me to do so

  • @RedRabbleRouser
    @RedRabbleRouser 9 месяцев назад +1

    Plunge at the end was dope! Nice way to wrap it up.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      The best way to freshen up 🙌

  • @robertgarcia8440
    @robertgarcia8440 9 месяцев назад +3

    Loved the video ❤ always enjoy the amazing commentary as well 🤝🏼

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Much appreciated brother! ❤️

    • @robertgarcia8440
      @robertgarcia8440 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrazegart stay safe brother ! 🤝🏼

  • @forevermountains
    @forevermountains 6 месяцев назад

    I also climb ice walls at High Tatras. We are so lucky to do this. I encourage everybody to try ice climbing. This is so different like the other climbing activity. I wish the best.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  6 месяцев назад +1

      I'm happy to hear that :)
      Tatras are also on my list... maybe next winter.
      All the best to you too!

  • @cleine8012
    @cleine8012 9 месяцев назад +2

    Freezing hands
    grab all they can 🎶

  • @nmckernon
    @nmckernon Месяц назад

    Fascinating young guy

  • @noahh2338
    @noahh2338 3 месяца назад +1

    Great climbin Andraz!

  • @johnmalenchek6597
    @johnmalenchek6597 9 месяцев назад +2

    Exciting as usual. Stay safe out there

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! 🙏
      Greetings from Slovenia!

  • @donnydonkey9708
    @donnydonkey9708 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great job, thanks for inspiring us Americans! :P

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Much appreciated 🙏😊
      Thanks for watching fellow Americans!

  • @ffffueller1
    @ffffueller1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Andraz,
    I really enjoy your Videos.
    I like your mountaineering-style and how you love the mountains.
    But i have to say since you start your solo-ice climbing journeys i start to worry about you.
    I am not an expert in ice iceclimbing, but from all i know i believe that this wont go good forever. Just because you can never really predict the behaviour of the ice of every step of a ice climbing Route.
    And i "lost" already some alpine youtubers who uploaded once their last video video.
    Maybe you think about that and speak with some really Experienced guides how they think about that stuff.
    Of course i keep enjoying all of your vids and hope you will be safe all along your alpine career.
    Cheers, Felix from Germany

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you, I really appreciate it!
      But please stop with these negative thoughts…
      First of all… I am a professional and am well aware of what I’m doing and what kind of risks I’m taking.
      Second… well prepared free solo in a controlled environment within your limits can be safer than most long winter alpine hard routes on rope…
      third… I do not plan to stop climbing anytime soon, and people who comment such things do more harm than good…
      Alpinism is a mental game, and when you constantly read comments about falling and dying, such stuff can get in your head without even knowing… which makes you question your abilities and makes it more dangerous.
      And lastly, I don’t plan to push the limits of free soloing. I know I’ve done a lot of soloing the past year, but I’m for sure gonna do less of it in the future.

  • @stockdogg141
    @stockdogg141 9 месяцев назад

    lovely video as always, stay safe out there

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Will do 🙏

  • @orifld
    @orifld 9 месяцев назад

    That's some crazy job you did there. I hope you are not taking too many unnecessary risks...

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you!
      I want to do this for a long time, so safety is always my #1 priority! 🙏

  • @jonny1903
    @jonny1903 20 дней назад

    Great video! Am very new to climbing - what method did you use to rappel?

  • @luigibenignochiappero5589
    @luigibenignochiappero5589 9 месяцев назад

    Congratulations MASTER Egart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    FREE-SOLO climbing - winter night !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Nice video, very interesting!!!!!
    She told the truth (never climb with other climbers above us)
    very dangerous due to the pieces of ice that can hit us!!!
    One thing that amazed me was climbing without gloves!!!!!!
    CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    If he continues master great climbs await him!!!!!
    Example: Cassin Spur in the JORASSES or Route Heckmair in
    the NORTH of the EIGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    BEST WISHES;
    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
    P.s.
    P,S I am also a mountaineer (now old) however I have done several climbs in the MONTE BIANCO group (as second member of the team) including:
    SUPER COULOIR du MONT BLANC du TACUL
    PILIER GERVASUTTI at MONT BLANC Du TACUL
    Route degli SVIZZERI al GRAN CAPUCIN
    ROUTE PIOLA al GRAN CAPUCIN (O Sole Mio)
    etc. etc.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you brother 🙏❤️
      I really appreciate the kind words. We’ll see where the future takes me 😊
      I see you’ve climbed some epic routes yourself! 🙌 Nice, congrats!
      I hope I get the chance to do some climbing in the high Alps as well 😊
      Greetings from Slovenia 😀

  • @Cycle_1337
    @Cycle_1337 9 месяцев назад +1

    Pay attention to safety. I just got into ice climbing last week. I learned quickly after training for two days. However, two serious accidents occurred at our training base and someone died, so it is better to be careful.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Nice, I wish you all the best with your ice climbing!
      Wow, what kind of “training base” is that?!?
      Beginners should be starting in a safe environment on top rope with minimal risk.

    • @Cycle_1337
      @Cycle_1337 9 месяцев назад

      yes.we all top rope first.The two people who died were both coaches. One made a very low-level mistake (he slipped on his left foot while stepping on the right foot and then slid all the way to the bottom. The other was a pioneer who fell while hanging the rope and hit his head on the ice wall)@@andrazegart

  • @Wazzo31
    @Wazzo31 9 месяцев назад +4

    Genuienly one of my favorite youtube channel! Im so hyped for every new video haha.
    I want to start rock climbing with a friend, we'll go to a bouldering gym regularly and then wanted to go rock climb, but do we need an instructor for that or can we learn it ourselves?

    • @petertheduke1
      @petertheduke1 9 месяцев назад +1

      if you watch certified tutorials and practice allot then there is no reason to do it yourself. climbing is dangerous and if you don't make sure you know everything honestly you may hurt yourself or worse and then maybe never climb or even worse be stuck in a bed for the rest of your life. take responsibility by being honest with how much you know before you climb outside and start slow. all the gear needed to do 1 sport route is actually not cheap . you need like 14 quick draws at a minimum. if you look how much information is available online compared to olden days you should be fine using certified online video.

    • @robertgarcia8440
      @robertgarcia8440 9 месяцев назад +2

      Same andraz deserves so much more attention his videos so soothing, almost therapeutic.

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you! I really appreciate that 🙏
      Although online videos are great and all, but I still recommend attending a course for sport climbing in person, because you’re gonna learn a lot more, and it’s gonna be much safer than gathering experience on your own!
      And if you wish to progress from sport climbing into trad/alpine/ice climbing, then alpine courses are mandatory!
      Good luck 🙌😊

    • @Wazzo31
      @Wazzo31 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@andrazegart thank you! Just went to my first bouldering session today :D Was lots of fun and i cant wait to one day go rock climbing.
      Thanks for taking the time to reply and I wish u the best in your climbs! :)

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome! I’m happy to hear that 😊
      Thank you, and all the best to you too!

  • @anticlub1982
    @anticlub1982 9 месяцев назад

    amazing climb mate, subscribed

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Welcome to the team 🙌

  • @dreq567
    @dreq567 9 месяцев назад +1

    awesome video like always! but what head lamp do you use? looks so bright!? 🤗

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      On my helmet I was using the Petzl Actik Core 600, but when I showed the waterfall for the first time I was also using my Armytek wizard C2 pro, because it’s brighter :)

  • @andreasweber7828
    @andreasweber7828 7 месяцев назад

    What would be your go-to ice axe if money wasn’t an issue?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  7 месяцев назад

      Grivel the tech machine (the ones I already have).

  • @LoveMUSIC-p7e
    @LoveMUSIC-p7e 9 месяцев назад

    Pitons are always the best

  • @howardcobb4354
    @howardcobb4354 9 месяцев назад

    What can I say that hasn't been said by all the other commentators?? Brilliant video, and commentary, and nicely climbed . The chilly swim is, well ...... ice cold. Not for me thanks. Take care on these solo ice routes ( I know you do, but watching is stressful!)

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you my friend! 🙏
      It was fun while it lasted, but we got hit with some super warm weather so I think that’s it for ice climbing this season :)
      Back to mountaineering now 🙌

  • @romainhenau5772
    @romainhenau5772 9 месяцев назад

    hey andraz can you doing a video on your equipment for alpinism please ?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Maybe in the future :)

  • @claracgmz
    @claracgmz 9 месяцев назад

    what do you look for when you're trying to find the spots to hook onto the ice?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      It’s best to look for “dents/valleys” in the ice, because the “hills/bumps” are more likely to break.

  • @MK-ro4ue
    @MK-ro4ue 9 месяцев назад

    Great video as always. Where is this waterfall? Can you share the location?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you!
      It’s in the Krnica valley and it’s called Drugi slap v Krnici.

    • @MK-ro4ue
      @MK-ro4ue 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrazegart Thanks

  • @vnsthyone
    @vnsthyone 9 месяцев назад +1

    slamming brotha!

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you brotha! 🙏

  • @4316rodney
    @4316rodney 5 дней назад

    Dang, waterfall ice with zero protection…how does he find pants to fit over those balls?

  • @anikagorjup8933
    @anikagorjup8933 9 месяцев назад

    quality content we love😌😍 I know you said the route was graded higher than the last one, so what grade is that? (ps: another awsome thumbnail, very appealing😊)

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much! 😊
      This thumbnail took me even longer to make than the previous one 🙌🤣
      The waterfall is called Drugi slap v Krnici and it’s graded WI4- 🙂

  • @781mm
    @781mm 9 месяцев назад

    tale s tenkim ledom je bla kr pestra svaka cast. A to brez rokavic plezas za bolsi filing da cuta led pa skalo?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Hvala.
      Malo za bolsi filing pa malo zato da se ne razvadim ;)

  • @m_arayas
    @m_arayas 9 месяцев назад

    this guy is the next Marc Andre

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      There is never gonna be another Marc Andre 🙏❤️

  • @philwaters9751
    @philwaters9751 9 месяцев назад

    Nice vid youth... When we get some ice in North Wales it often sounds like that. Whereabouts are you climbing?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you!
      Do you have any decent ice climbing in North Wales, or is it usually too warm?
      I’m from Slovenia (Gorenjska region).

    • @philwaters9751
      @philwaters9751 9 месяцев назад

      Yes but rarely these days. Some of it very good with a good 2-3 week freeze. But it can go within a day. Lots of mixed over the past few decades, but again, short lived. I used to fly to europe on cheap sj=ki deals back in the 80's and 90's. Now that's gone too. But we do have... The Chalk! @@andrazegart

    • @philwaters9751
      @philwaters9751 9 месяцев назад

      Just google this ...ice climbing on white cliffs of dover... It's way down South, but it's all year round. Superb training. x ;-)@@andrazegart

  • @aron7548
    @aron7548 9 месяцев назад

    nice

  • @fa7842
    @fa7842 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, this was a climb without fuses?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  7 месяцев назад +1

      What do “fuses” mean?

    • @fa7842
      @fa7842 7 месяцев назад

      @@andrazegart I meant Climbing belays

  • @LoveMUSIC-p7e
    @LoveMUSIC-p7e 9 месяцев назад

    You are so Crazy bro 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @matiasamaya6892
    @matiasamaya6892 9 месяцев назад +1

    3:09 my man has delay pain

  • @TrailRunnerCroatia
    @TrailRunnerCroatia 9 месяцев назад +1

    Po tankom ledu plešeš 😁

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thin ice better than no ice.

  • @anzevovk5323
    @anzevovk5323 9 месяцев назад

    Kako se imenujejo vodni slapovi po katerih si plezal

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Drugi slap v Krnici :)

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 9 месяцев назад

    Fresh and early

  • @larslodge9282
    @larslodge9282 9 месяцев назад

    Great video as always. But be careful...it sometimes happens out of nowhere and faster than you might think!
    Have a nice day :)

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you!
      Yeah, true. But mistakes are usually more likely to happen when you think the hard part is over and you lose the focus… (easy terrain after a hard climb or descending).

  • @doughobbs7706
    @doughobbs7706 9 месяцев назад

    what route and grade was that?

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Drugi slap v Krnici (200m, WI4-)

    • @doughobbs7706
      @doughobbs7706 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrazegart - go go go! WI4 solo is good going!

  • @attilakovacs3745
    @attilakovacs3745 9 месяцев назад +3

    It's terrifying! This is not going to end well.

  • @DavidIancu
    @DavidIancu 8 месяцев назад

    I like your videos but man... You will die before 30 if you contine doing this :( Remember Dominik Socha? You remind me of him... For the moment it looks like you do easy stuff but don't push your luck, there are not too many Alex Honnolds alive...

  • @cgoutdoor
    @cgoutdoor 9 месяцев назад +3

    Exciting stuff! Good thing is, that we immediatley know that you survived, since you uploaded this video :) That looks like it was somewhere around Planina v Klinu 🏔

    • @andrazegart
      @andrazegart  9 месяцев назад +1

      Haha thank you! 🙏
      Yup, nice observation, you’re correct 😊