Wow, I am lost for words at the support and love this story is receiving! Thanks for giving this film a chance and joining us on our journey! We are both so thrilled! Phanden wanted to let everyone know that although he is no longer guiding Everest expeditions, he is still available to guide the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as the high pass trek, and more. If anyone or any group is interested in trekking in the area soon, I'd highly recommend him (although, I might be biased :D). I've left his email in the description of the video. Please reach out! Thank you all once again, my heart is so full right now.
i watched this video on a hunch and i stayed for the feels and the epic cinematography. I could feel the passion required to take such a huge step. It's an amazing journey, im glad i got to be a part of it, even if i just watched it and left my thoughts via this comment. But yeah nature has a lot to offer us, it's upto us how we take care of it. and how much we appreciate it. This video made me realize all of it, the beauty, the immense power and how powerless we are in the true face of nature. Kudos brother. Great job.
I am from India and this video was recommended to me. Its my dream to climb Mt. Everest Base Camp with my father 1 year later. I am thankful for this wonderful video and sharing your enriching experience. Hope this journey has changed your life, and hopefully, one day, mine. Thanks a lot Luke! Love from India.
Great video. Hit all the right notes with respect to the locals. Love it. Very rare on youtube (maybe even in your videos for all I know - this was the first one I've seen). Keep it up
Si hubiera sido bueno, para qué lo invitó al Everest, para hacerle mucho daño?! pues no se lo merecía. Gracias a Dios que sigue vivo. Él nunca ha estado en la cárcel para que lo traten tan mal y pésimo. Ese guía no tiene corazón. Lastimosamente no see quee me pasa en mi facebook que no me deja cambiar la informacioon de mi ubicacioon, seraa tal vez porque ha estado incluso en japonees sin haber viajado en avioon o sin caer en robar celulares o mis padres y ehrmanos incluso yo comprar celulares robados, sino de faabrica, en supermercados por ejemplo.
Great video. I trekked yo EBC in Nov 2023. It was a trip of a lifetime, especially because of our guides, porters and many Tea House hosts. There is nothing like hiking in the theater of the Himalayas.
I’m in tears. This is the reason why RUclips creators are the best. You hear stories that would never be told. These are the stories of the globe. This is love, kindness, life, humanity. This video was everything. You did an amazing job sharing his story. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration to do this. You’re a light in the world ❤
I've known the Guide for more than 20 years now (visited Nepal 5 time). Phanden Sherpa is a True Legend and one of the best human beings I ever met in my life. No kidding. Great video too!
The Sherpas are not just carriers, they are true world class athletes. They just dont make a fuss about it, like your local dentist who did it one time
I have infinite respect for all the Sherpas, porters and guides for what they do, but the rich dumbasses who pay tens of thousands so they can cross this over in their bucket list are cringe.
I was expecting a video of the negative stuff you hear about base camp but was pleasantly surprised when it was in fact a positive story about a porter turned guide. Humble video, well done Luke
@@CrystalTW I've never been there so I can only comment on what I see on the news and media. It is widely reported that it's quite over crowded and very commercialised. It's also quite poluted with people leaving their trash behind. However, Luke did it quite differently by not specifically going for the mainstream option. Some of my friends have done it and they enjoyed it, I guess it depends on the guide used.
@@antoniocavalli5474 Everyone works for Money but inviting inside home and letting you to celebrate with their family is like feeling another world. Though you're invited and still they treat you like customer is another thing but treating you like Family is the purity of soul.
It's so cool that you gave Phanden the opportunity to revisit such an important place in his life, without breaking his promise or putting him in danger. A walking legend.
More than that. It was shot beautifully. It was intimate. It was real and it is now for ever or as long as the Internet lasts. Two or three hundred years from now a group o kids may be asked to do a report on Everest and one of them may watch this video and see a snap shot of these two people's life. It's a legacy.
@@michaelblaes9847omg i love the thought of that. it’s so crazy how stuff on youtube that we’re watching as entertainment now will be used as a historical time capsule in the future :,)
nice that slowly our country is getting more and more recognition globally. For such a small country, many people seem to miss it or forget its existence
I'm an American mountaineer. 20 yrs ago I've met Phanden in Nepal while he was still in amazing shape and I believe he had just returned from an Everest summit. He is quite the legend in Nepal, India and elsewhere!
Indeed! Nothing quite as good as travel 'vloggers' actually showing the world around them and delving into the details; the people, the places, and of course the culture
It’s the only reason I watched more than 3 minutes of the video. Me me me me!!!! I can’t take it anymore. Gives me some hope that a young person can still see the forest through the trees.
@@tipsysmichigander6483 So, I see you commenting on every single positive comment, and I have to wonder what on Earth happened to you that made you this unreasonably negative.
Gosh this footage throws me back. 35 now, but went to Nepal when I was 20, with my partner at the time. We didn't fly to Lukla and instead opted to walk up from the foot hills. Once we got to Namche Bazaar we veered off and went to Gokyo Lakes, instead of Base Camp. The journey took us a total of a month. The Nepalese people are beautiful... the loads that the porters carry through the mountains will be burned in my mind forever.
This is cheap for a creator who actually makes an incredible effort to get the stories of the people who make the places we've seen a dozen times. The human connection Luke brings to each video is outstanding.
This! This is exactly why you get hooked on this videos! Lots of videos about this climb on youtube, but there is allways somthing in Luke's videos that just connect! And that is it!
15:10 when he says “because I already promised I’m not coming back” his voice says it all… the experiences he had,good and bad and also the wish to be on top again and still bound by responsibility… sounded like he has to stay away from his love for something which he shall not get to experience again for the greater good… it is a love story !
Phanden is the loveliest guide you could have hoped to have!! ❤ He was so supportive and caring... and his family was just beautiful. You're a lucky guy!
14:34 Phanden giving gifts to the porter is the most wholesome shot in this whole video, and it got relegated to B-roll while Luke narrated something else. Extremely humble.
As a nepali I am proud of my people . People like phanden really set an example of our culture and our values . Thank you Luke for showing this amazing work to people around the world. ❤ 🇳🇵
If RUclips had awards this video would surely win something. It brought tears to my eyes because it was and wasn’t about Everest. Beautifully done Luke. Thank you.
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Yeah, that was about people near the mountain, who really do the hard job around those who climb. That's astonishing that most videos start at the base camp and sherpas are usually just some people in the background.
For anyone who has never been that high - the headaches really hurt and dont go away for a while. Sleeping can also be difficult and you get very vivid dreams when you do sleep.
Just moving your body is so taxing. Never been to Everest, but I just stood up from the couch to get a cookie from the kitchen, so I kinda know how it feels.
I went as well, and if those headaches are that intense, you need to go down for a bit. Altitude sickness is dangerous and you therefore need to end up lower than the highest point you went that day.
Finally, a video that showcases and talks more about the people who lead these adventures. I've seen so many that make light of their work or are very self-centered. This is refreshing.
I've never seen any of this kid's videos before and just happened on this one by accident, so it's the very first one I've ever watched and I can already tell that he has one hell of a future ahead of him. Such an excellent video that honestly deserves to be seen on far more than just RUclips! I will definitely be watching more.
No offense meant with the "kid" comment, by the way. Anyone mid-twenties and younger is a kid to me, but you'll definitely understand when you're older. 😂
@@jus10lewissr Hey jus1 - you should definitely watch his other videos - the ones where he is traveling - all amazing, well done in terms of story telling, editing, music, people. Some of my favorites are all rated high - his trip to Greenland (twice); trip to Mynamar (very moving); recent trip to Solomon Islands and China, his hitchhiking with a young woman in India (amazing); his trip to Pakistan that ended up traveling to the mountains to see the dark sky with his new friend - that was absolutely amazing! So many good videos - all great. But even his earlier videos back when he was in his early twenties or even late teens were good and showed his talent.
Luke Korns is a tremendously talented - and comes across as a good, kind and caring guy. I came across him accidently too about a year and half ago - and then went back and viewed his other videos - both recent ones which are amazing (see the one where he travels to Pakistan - very moving; hitch-hiking in India with a young woman; his trip to Mynamar; his two parter visit to Greenland, the first part was especially emotional given the high suicide rates in the town he was visiting; his recent trips to Solomon Islands and China - and earlier Lebanon. going to the Amazon and Morocco. In each case he focuses on the people - all of them people he had just met - and their lives, bringing to us their view of their world. Always well edited, good narration and sounds and music. Also, check out his earlier videos when he was in his early twenties (including his Spanish language ones when he lived in Peru and after he moved back to LA - hilarious and well done). Even in those videos he shows his talent that emerges more fully later when he travels.
This is my first time gifting someone on youtube, but content like this deserves all the praise. Well done for posting such an amazing video and story.
I love that he retired because his family is worried. He knows his priority. He already reach his goal but stretching that goal is okay, but sometimes one must sacrifice snd realize what is really important.
I also loved that he was so clear that he would never summit Everest again, some people might be tempted for just one more summit and we all know how that one last job can go.
The ending scene literally makes me tear up. The fade to black as he thanks her for everything she taught him, gave him, and let him live. That mountain gives him purpose and gave him a place to share his kindness. He gave her up for his family and thats so beautiful. 10/10 video man
I don't know what I'm more impressed by; Phanden's story, Everest or the amount of work that goes into filming such a truly remarkable story. Incredible
It started as a travel vlog and quickly became a story of friendship, then finally ended as a mini biopic of a man of faith, honor, and resilience. Thank you for this, kudos to you Luke, you made a journey that millions or even billions others might never get a chance or even dare to do.
This made me cry bad, this is my home. This is where i belong. And i’m far away from my country in dreams to achieve my academic goals abroad. I miss more than anything. Im grateful i got to watch this early morning today❤
@@N0N4M30 I bet, you have enjoyed yourself in a city, a seal of tarmac and concrete over NATURE before. Or do you even live in one or in a house? And for your house and street and electricity and plumbing a lot of nature was destroyed. Stop destroying our nature then! On top of that, your lifestyle choices like computer technology, mobile phone, food from (animal) factory farming, your car, taking a plane and so on destroys much more nature everyday and for much longer even into our future. So? ... And what nature does grow up there in this mountain area? Nothing - nothing grows over at those heights at 5000m! Bro get your shit together, throw away your computer and mobile and start living sustainable, off-grid in the woods!! You're comment is pathetic :D
I highly recommend to anyone travelling to base camp to take the longer route from jiri. The extra days hiking helps you acclimatize and to prevent alititude sickness. You also get to experience so much more nepalese culture and help support families who may not see as many tourists. I hiked to EBC in 2014 and it changed my life.
There is nothing exciting that happens in this video, no danger, no extreme challenges, not even any funny bits. It is a great video, well done. You have a talent for telling a real life affirming story in a simple but effective way. Congratulations.
Luke, congratulations on this unique perspective on a heavily covered trek. I’ve watched numerous documentaries about Everest, and yours is the first to show the beautiful scenery on the way to base camp. As you said, base camp is the beginning of the journey for most visitors, but it was your destination. This is typical of the way you portray your adventures. I see why you have over 2 million subscribers
Out of all the high altitude climbing docs I've watched on RUclips (and believe me, I've watched them all) - this has got to be my favorite. I loved watching your friendship. So much more than a silly, selfish climb to the top. And it was hard enough as it was just trekking to base camp. I am glad that Phanden will no longer have to struggle on that mountain again. That he will live to be old with his wife. That he feels lucky to be alive. That he still respects the goddess. I am happy to see an American who's not summit-crazed, who's kind to all he meets and has a willing heart to understand others and their stories. This was a truly beautiful, poignant doc about two human beings. If anything - I wish it was longer so I could get to know Phanden even better. He seems like an awesome human being!
Luke, I've been watching your videos on and off since 2017 and I wanted to say, this is one of my favorite videos of yours. It's not just about Mount Everest, but you also offer a unique perspective from the life of someone who has been a guide there for many years. Such a heartwarming story! As someone who loves travelling, I wanted to support you with a donation. Thanks for putting out such a good video!
@LukeKorns You are welcome Luke. I am originally from Sri Lanka but now I live in the US. Most of my travel now is limited to the US states but I hope to travel the world someday !
What a masterpiece of a video! Documentary dare i say. Showing and highlighting the life of those who rarely get mentioned, while the sherpas are well known, we rarely ever get a glimpse of THEIR lives and harshness they got to endure, in order to put a few individuals seeking self-glory to climb mount everest. Whenever I see articles about X-individual finally reached the summit of Mt.Everest, I am always disheartened they rarely ever mention the many sherpas who lead the way and guided them to the top, while it might just be their job, they are afterall risking their very lives in order to feed their family at home. Not to mention those who clean up the garbage left behind and even bringing the remnants of those that didn't make it.
Or is he able to capture the profound and amazing nature of humans by his way of communicating and creating? He just sees the potential where most of us don't bother to look beyond surface level
Travel alone forces you to talk with locals. In this case he went to lukla and prep there, usually you prep in Kathmandu..most likely how he got this amazing experience.
I grew up a fan of television. Today it's mostly binge watching random yt videos. In the countless number of videos, you always know when you see something that stands out and is special. Great job.
This man's story kinda sounds like an 80s action movie where the protagonist is happily retired but gets pulled back in for one last job. All jokes aside most content creators who have like a month or more between posts usually see their audience diminish but not Luke Korns,people be awaiting in anticipation for his videos because we get to see parts of as well as people of the world we don't normally see anywhere else. Also if they ever make a Luke Korns movie or documentary they really ought to just call it "Winging It: The Luke Korns Story"
this almost had me in tears. our world is so beautiful. thank you Luke for sharing this with us, you always have a special way of capturing how we all are connected
I felt the same! I was resisting crying the entire time...I'm not even sure why. I'm mainly struck by the kindness and beauty of this man and his wife. So gentle and caring of Luke.
Thank you, Luke, for visiting Nepal with my Dad and sharing one of many Sherpas’s life experiences. Your video brought back so many memories of our trek together to Everest Base Camp and 3 pass last year. Really loved the video.❤️🙏🏻
Much love and respect from Europe - many here wonder whether all this climbing business is a disturbance, but seeing anything about Nepal and the mountains is ever so intriguing This video just gives more reality than many climbing footage.
You know, for all the photos of Everest I've seen, I realised I have never before seen photos of the communities in Nepal. They are so beautiful !! Thank you so much for sharing
I love this. It dawned on me as I was watching - the pinnacle of your own journey may just be someone else's basecamp. Everyone takes a different path. It's not the result that matters, but the will and the way of getting there. As another commenter said, I love that this was more about Phanden's journey than yours. The Sherpas deserve our respect.
Ya he just met that guide randomly. Which shows he has an open minded sense of adventure allowing synchronicity to affect the story. So many ppl will just get dropped off at base camp from a helicopter. I feel like this kid has already a once in a lifetime experience of Everest thr
This was the best story about Mount Everest I've ever seen. Beautifully shot, scripted, edited, coloured... The story is profound with bits of knowledge and emotion that spread so seemlessly, that it touches our very souls! Just everything is like a masterclass in filmmaking. I thank you for having the energy to make this and share it with us!
A massive Nepalese thank you Luke for visiting our country, trekking the EBC route and most importantly telling a human story of one of many Everest guides. Hat's off to you brother 🙌.
Amazing, it absolutely worth the wait. As Luke’s videos evolve, it seems like his refining them to the point where they were about him, then about his journey and the experience, and now they’re an incredible digital portrait of the people he meets along the way
This was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I am a huge fan of Mount Everest and I read almost every book about it. This was so beautiful and sad at the same time. The sherpa is a strong guy with the luck of being alive and having a wonderful family. ❤
A masterpiece! Truly respect the way you projected the video/film. Respect to Phenden! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch this film and letting us be apart of it ❤
This is by a country mile easily the best story and images about Everest I have ever seen. Fabulous views of the mountains, amazing images and atmosphere of the route taken. Wonderful portrayal of the spirit of the place and people.
Hi Luke, I’m from Nepal and have been following you for a few years. I’m glad you enjoyed the beauty and joy of our country, including Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali, meaning 'the top of the world'). I’m so happy that you got to experience the wonders of our beautiful country and the warmth of our friendly people. Please do come back again 😊😊🙏🏾
People like Phanden really set an great example of our Nepali culture and values . Thank you Luke for showing this amazing work to people around the world. As, a Nepali I'm proud of my people.
This is a the best 15min video that I had watched so far this year. Not super long and not too short. You go straight to the point and not drag on. Thanks for making this video Luke. A very inspiring take. Well done.
This story of this man and you bonding not just with him, but his friends and family is amazing. What an inspiration this man is. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve had watched countless EBC trekking videos but this one has the best storytelling. Definitely hit right in the feeling when he promise that he will never comes back to Everest.
The thing i love about Luke's videos is that he goes to these places not only for it's fantastical view, but he meets the locals and experiences their raw culture. I believe it to be the purest form of travelling. He shows the lives of the people, their harships, the memories and the joy it brings. It brings me and a lot of others so much hope in a world that is ever changing. This truly is the best channel on RUclips. ❤
Every video I've ever watched has made me feel as if I'm living your life experiences, which makes me appreciate life overall. Beautifully executed gracefully elaborated i genuinely feel extremely happy seeing someone making every moments of their life count and genuinely living it, gives me goosebumps every time.
My favorite Everest video.. everything about it. Sensitive, modest, subtle, respectful, eloquent. Great way of capturing the human side of apparently a great man. Beautiful.
I'm just into 5 min and my eyes started tearing up. Luke, I was in Nepal in April too. I am not physically fit for trekking, never did any sorta thing in life. But stepping into Nepal, watching the mountains that freak me out from afar, I knew someday I need to be back. I need to go as near as I can. Hope someday I will also visit Nepal again and start my way to basecamp. And if fortunate, maybe I will also encounter such a great person like Phanden. Leaving the comment here as my manifest.
I really appreciate this video. I am experienced hiker and even a climber, but at age 75 with bad knees, I would never have a chance for base camp. It's wonderful you got a great guide. Thank you for sharing your very human issues, and your guide's wisdom and understanding.
Wow, I am lost for words at the support and love this story is receiving! Thanks for giving this film a chance and joining us on our journey! We are both so thrilled! Phanden wanted to let everyone know that although he is no longer guiding Everest expeditions, he is still available to guide the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as the high pass trek, and more. If anyone or any group is interested in trekking in the area soon, I'd highly recommend him (although, I might be biased :D). I've left his email in the description of the video. Please reach out! Thank you all once again, my heart is so full right now.
i watched this video on a hunch and i stayed for the feels and the epic cinematography. I could feel the passion required to take such a huge step. It's an amazing journey, im glad i got to be a part of it, even if i just watched it and left my thoughts via this comment. But yeah nature has a lot to offer us, it's upto us how we take care of it. and how much we appreciate it. This video made me realize all of it, the beauty, the immense power and how powerless we are in the true face of nature. Kudos brother. Great job.
Wow this is truly amazing and thank you for sharing his story! ❤
I am from India and this video was recommended to me. Its my dream to climb Mt. Everest Base Camp with my father 1 year later. I am thankful for this wonderful video and sharing your enriching experience. Hope this journey has changed your life, and hopefully, one day, mine. Thanks a lot Luke! Love from India.
Great video. Hit all the right notes with respect to the locals. Love it. Very rare on youtube (maybe even in your videos for all I know - this was the first one I've seen). Keep it up
Hi! An Indian here! Fun fact: my school was the 3rd school in the country to send children to the base camp
you didn't visit mount everest, you met someone pure hearted and genuine who can represent Everest to the world. Such a wholesome heartfelt video
so true!
Si hubiera sido bueno, para qué lo invitó al Everest, para hacerle mucho daño?! pues no se lo merecía. Gracias a Dios que sigue vivo. Él nunca ha estado en la cárcel para que lo traten tan mal y pésimo. Ese guía no tiene corazón. Lastimosamente no see quee me pasa en mi facebook que no me deja cambiar la informacioon de mi ubicacioon, seraa tal vez porque ha estado incluso en japonees sin haber viajado en avioon o sin caer en robar celulares o mis padres y ehrmanos incluso yo comprar celulares robados, sino de faabrica, en supermercados por ejemplo.
Absolutely
Great video. I trekked yo EBC in Nov 2023. It was a trip of a lifetime, especially because of our guides, porters and many Tea House hosts. There is nothing like hiking in the theater of the Himalayas.
This film isn't about Everest or Luke, it's about Phanden. Thank you for sharing his life in such a beautiful way.
It's about Luke's walk to Everest base camp.
He is so at peace and knows destiny. His calmness and respectfulness I love, and for himself now is family.
@@Inaworldofloveyour name doesnt check out... 😂 Learn what themes and nuances mean
Very clever way to get the rights to a person's story without actually paying for them.
@@matijajuric5479 His name is I naw orldo flove
I love that Luke made the video all about Phanden rather than about his own quest. Inspiring.
Same thought.
It looks like it kind of naturally turned this way and it's awesome.
I hope Luke paid Phanden a fair value of money for this video
Same thoughts.
Agreed! Great job young man! Luv this!
Guys, Phanden gave the porters stuff to help them with their job. He's really kind and everyone's favorite 😭🥺
I noticed too. ❤
The moment Phanden said 'no'. WOW. The power of a decision. He actually managed to choose his family over such passion.
he made a choice that day to never be among those gravesites they passed by. for his family. may he live a long and peaceful life.
Also for a Sherpa that promise is to the mountain as well
@@JonoGT0 That is the most beautiful part for me - his closeness to Chomolungma and his respect to her. Feels to me that they have connected souls.
Well he had conquered 'Her' several times, even passions can wane over time
He has been up there. He knows what it takes and how lucky you have to be to come back down.
This is not about visiting the basecamp - this is about a sherpa and his life. SO beautiful bro keep your work going can't wait to see more!
yes. but obviously people only care to go there and post on instagram. So nobody would click on the video if its about the life of a sherpa.
@@eduardochavacano agree
sherpas are wonderful people❤❤
Everest brings Nepalese wealth plus a Aspen Colorado ambience
Putting this Nepalese fella in the spotlight you did the world a good deed. Thanks for sharing such a wholesome story.
"spotlight"
Agreed
I’m in tears. This is the reason why RUclips creators are the best. You hear stories that would never be told. These are the stories of the globe. This is love, kindness, life, humanity. This video was everything. You did an amazing job sharing his story. Thank you for all your hard work and inspiration to do this. You’re a light in the world ❤
Very true and very well said.
We don’t hear much about the Sherpa’s life, emotions, goals, challenges and families. Thank you for giving Phanden a spotlight. Amazing video.
I've known the Guide for more than 20 years now (visited Nepal 5 time). Phanden Sherpa is a True Legend and one of the best human beings I ever met in my life. No kidding. Great video too!
♥️♥️
That’s awesome! He’s definitely a true athlete
You joined 4 days ago. This is your only comment
@@BBAERSTANCE1they may have created this account in order to comment here since they recognized the guide. That's the most likely explanation
@@BBAERSTANCE1 so what about it?
The Sherpas are not just carriers, they are true world class athletes. They just dont make a fuss about it, like your local dentist who did it one time
Even this man who is well past his prime easily arrived at Base Camp appearing as a casual afternoon stroll for him. Extremely impressive.
worth making a fuss about though. 783 people in the USA have climbed it. there are more types of professions than that
@@nicok8203 yeah, my orthodontist climbed Everest.
I have infinite respect for all the Sherpas, porters and guides for what they do, but the rich dumbasses who pay tens of thousands so they can cross this over in their bucket list are cringe.
@@nicok8203 They don't climb a damn thing the sherpas carry their bitch asses up and down it and all they accomplish is trashing up the mountain.
I was expecting a video of the negative stuff you hear about base camp but was pleasantly surprised when it was in fact a positive story about a porter turned guide. Humble video, well done Luke
What negative stuff have you heard? Just wondering because I am curious to try this one day
@@CrystalTW I've never been there so I can only comment on what I see on the news and media. It is widely reported that it's quite over crowded and very commercialised. It's also quite poluted with people leaving their trash behind. However, Luke did it quite differently by not specifically going for the mainstream option. Some of my friends have done it and they enjoyed it, I guess it depends on the guide used.
Whenever you get lucky enough to find a guide who will invite you into their home and meet their family, it’s incredibly special
It’s common in Nepal “:)
Part of the business
@@antoniocavalli5474 Everyone works for Money but inviting inside home and letting you to celebrate with their family is like feeling another world. Though you're invited and still they treat you like customer is another thing but treating you like Family is the purity of soul.
HOW is this free to watch… incredible dude
BEN AND LUKE 🐴🐴
did NOT expect to see benoftheweek here
As someone with millions of subs - Your attempt to create hype over this by suggesting why you don't know it is free is as cringe as it gets....
@@tipsysmichigander6483 chill it ain’t that deep
@@zerkalt190 If you felt the need to comment maybe you should chill..
And yes it is that deep. It's actually unbecomingly pathetic!
It's so cool that you gave Phanden the opportunity to revisit such an important place in his life, without breaking his promise or putting him in danger. A walking legend.
You eloquently described what I was feeling when watching this.
and documenting it for him as well. it’s so beautiful
More than that. It was shot beautifully. It was intimate. It was real and it is now for ever or as long as the Internet lasts. Two or three hundred years from now a group o kids may be asked to do a report on Everest and one of them may watch this video and see a snap shot of these two people's life. It's a legacy.
@@michaelblaes9847omg i love the thought of that. it’s so crazy how stuff on youtube that we’re watching as entertainment now will be used as a historical time capsule in the future :,)
Lead Like a Sherpa❤
Embody Courage, Calm, and
Positive Energy.
Proud to born in Nepal 🇳🇵
You have one of the most beautiful countries and genuine people on this planet. Stay proud
nice that slowly our country is getting more and more recognition globally. For such a small country, many people seem to miss it or forget its existence
I'm an American mountaineer. 20 yrs ago I've met Phanden in Nepal while he was still in amazing shape and I believe he had just returned from an Everest summit. He is quite the legend in Nepal, India and elsewhere!
In a world where it's "all about me", I'm glad you made it about Phanden. Well done!
Indeed! Nothing quite as good as travel 'vloggers' actually showing the world around them and delving into the details; the people, the places, and of course the culture
It’s the only reason I watched more than 3 minutes of the video. Me me me me!!!! I can’t take it anymore. Gives me some hope that a young person can still see the forest through the trees.
Love that comment
This man only ever returns to post bangers
real
You guys are putting up great content imo
@@tipsysmichigander6483 So, I see you commenting on every single positive comment, and I have to wonder what on Earth happened to you that made you this unreasonably negative.
if he posted more he'd get more views. He hasn't even reached 100k on this vid which is not a good sign
@@tipsysmichigander6483 dude stfu, look at your channel lol
Gosh this footage throws me back. 35 now, but went to Nepal when I was 20, with my partner at the time. We didn't fly to Lukla and instead opted to walk up from the foot hills. Once we got to Namche Bazaar we veered off and went to Gokyo Lakes, instead of Base Camp. The journey took us a total of a month.
The Nepalese people are beautiful... the loads that the porters carry through the mountains will be burned in my mind forever.
This is cheap for a creator who actually makes an incredible effort to get the stories of the people who make the places we've seen a dozen times. The human connection Luke brings to each video is outstanding.
Wow, thanks so much for this!
@@LukeKornsget patreon your youtibe doesn't make justice
Will never pay for you tube haha
@@justinsmith4562 Paying for youtube is insane work lol
This! This is exactly why you get hooked on this videos! Lots of videos about this climb on youtube, but there is allways somthing in Luke's videos that just connect! And that is it!
its very powerful when he said, "nope, im not coming back" because the love he has for his wife and children matter most.
15:10 when he says “because I already promised I’m not coming back” his voice says it all… the experiences he had,good and bad and also the wish to be on top again and still bound by responsibility… sounded like he has to stay away from his love for something which he shall not get to experience again for the greater good… it is a love story !
yall really overthink anything lol
@@daftfreak13 we just bein philosophical whats wrong with that
@@deekey33 VERY highly doubt that big guy. You sound hella goofy.
@@daftfreak13we found the monkey brain
@@daftfreak13and u sound like the type of person no one wants to be around
Phanden is the loveliest guide you could have hoped to have!! ❤ He was so supportive and caring... and his family was just beautiful. You're a lucky guy!
14:34 Phanden giving gifts to the porter is the most wholesome shot in this whole video, and it got relegated to B-roll while Luke narrated something else. Extremely humble.
wow, I didn't even notice until reading your comment - what a full circle moment ✨
4:56 as well
Yeah I thought I saw him giving a gift there. Love that he's been successful in life and just wants to pay it forward.
As a nepali I am proud of my people . People like phanden really set an example of our culture and our values . Thank you Luke for showing this amazing work to people around the world. ❤ 🇳🇵
I visited Peru this month and we got up to 5.000 Meters. Headache and sickness got me it was so bad.
Thank you Luke for visiting the world for us ❤
If RUclips had awards this video would surely win something. It brought tears to my eyes because it was and wasn’t about Everest. Beautifully done Luke. Thank you.
Yeah, that was about people near the mountain, who really do the hard job around those who climb. That's astonishing that most videos start at the base camp and sherpas are usually just some people in the background.
They DO have awards. I forget what they are called, though.
For anyone who has never been that high - the headaches really hurt and dont go away for a while. Sleeping can also be difficult and you get very vivid dreams when you do sleep.
Absolutely, it is like somebody's constantly hammering your skull. Everest tests you both mentally and physically.
Just moving your body is so taxing. Never been to Everest, but I just stood up from the couch to get a cookie from the kitchen, so I kinda know how it feels.
@@Bakkiepleuah lol, some days I know how you feel. Stairs are a pain as well
thats altitude sickness and yall should be more careful about it
I went as well, and if those headaches are that intense, you need to go down for a bit. Altitude sickness is dangerous and you therefore need to end up lower than the highest point you went that day.
Finally, a video that showcases and talks more about the people who lead these adventures. I've seen so many that make light of their work or are very self-centered. This is refreshing.
Agree ,it was very humbling. I appreciated the energy of gratitude given for this whole journey & his Guide ,sharing his family his story
This editing style is SOOO UNIQE!!!! This is a full blown documentary!!
I've never seen any of this kid's videos before and just happened on this one by accident, so it's the very first one I've ever watched and I can already tell that he has one hell of a future ahead of him. Such an excellent video that honestly deserves to be seen on far more than just RUclips!
I will definitely be watching more.
No offense meant with the "kid" comment, by the way. Anyone mid-twenties and younger is a kid to me, but you'll definitely understand when you're older. 😂
@@jus10lewissr Hey jus1 - you should definitely watch his other videos - the ones where he is traveling - all amazing, well done in terms of story telling, editing, music, people. Some of my favorites are all rated high - his trip to Greenland (twice); trip to Mynamar (very moving); recent trip to Solomon Islands and China, his hitchhiking with a young woman in India (amazing); his trip to Pakistan that ended up traveling to the mountains to see the dark sky with his new friend - that was absolutely amazing! So many good videos - all great. But even his earlier videos back when he was in his early twenties or even late teens were good and showed his talent.
Same bud, subbed right after watching this...what a life!
I totally agree with your statement!
Luke Korns is a tremendously talented - and comes across as a good, kind and caring guy. I came across him accidently too about a year and half ago - and then went back and viewed his other videos - both recent ones which are amazing (see the one where he travels to Pakistan - very moving; hitch-hiking in India with a young woman; his trip to Mynamar; his two parter visit to Greenland, the first part was especially emotional given the high suicide rates in the town he was visiting; his recent trips to Solomon Islands and China - and earlier Lebanon. going to the Amazon and Morocco. In each case he focuses on the people - all of them people he had just met - and their lives, bringing to us their view of their world. Always well edited, good narration and sounds and music. Also, check out his earlier videos when he was in his early twenties (including his Spanish language ones when he lived in Peru and after he moved back to LA - hilarious and well done). Even in those videos he shows his talent that emerges more fully later when he travels.
This is my first time gifting someone on youtube, but content like this deserves all the praise. Well done for posting such an amazing video and story.
I love that he retired because his family is worried. He knows his priority. He already reach his goal but stretching that goal is okay, but sometimes one must sacrifice snd realize what is really important.
I also loved that he was so clear that he would never summit Everest again, some people might be tempted for just one more summit and we all know how that one last job can go.
A story told so beautifully, from everyone’s perspective. Luke you have much to be proud of. 🗻🇦🇺🙏💖
The ending scene literally makes me tear up. The fade to black as he thanks her for everything she taught him, gave him, and let him live. That mountain gives him purpose and gave him a place to share his kindness. He gave her up for his family and thats so beautiful.
10/10 video man
You should enter these into film festivals brother. They truly are works of art. Keep exploring the world brother!
AGREE
12:00 That "No" with zero hesitation says a lot about Phanden's experience.
I don't know what I'm more impressed by; Phanden's story, Everest or the amount of work that goes into filming such a truly remarkable story. Incredible
It started as a travel vlog and quickly became a story of friendship, then finally ended as a mini biopic of a man of faith, honor, and resilience. Thank you for this, kudos to you Luke, you made a journey that millions or even billions others might never get a chance or even dare to do.
its crazy how you turned your own journey into something so selflessly about someone else's story. absolutely beautiful!
This made me cry bad, this is my home. This is where i belong. And i’m far away from my country in dreams to achieve my academic goals abroad. I miss more than anything. Im grateful i got to watch this early morning today❤
Kasto zha? Theek zha?
@@Mark.Sciguerranice try
Academic goals mean nothing, especially now. Get back home, I can tell that is where your heart and soul belong.
@@graymcmic1419 😂🤦♀️
@@Takashi-mitzuya What? Are you capable of using words instead of emojis?
You found the perfect person to guide us ALL. What a journey!
I can't stop crying. Thank you for such beautiful work.
Uuuuhm
I can’t stop crying about seeing people destroy our nature
@@N0N4M30 I bet, you have enjoyed yourself in a city, a seal of tarmac and concrete over NATURE before. Or do you even live in one or in a house? And for your house and street and electricity and plumbing a lot of nature was destroyed. Stop destroying our nature then! On top of that, your lifestyle choices like computer technology, mobile phone, food from (animal) factory farming, your car, taking a plane and so on destroys much more nature everyday and for much longer even into our future. So? ... And what nature does grow up there in this mountain area? Nothing - nothing grows over at those heights at 5000m! Bro get your shit together, throw away your computer and mobile and start living sustainable, off-grid in the woods!! You're comment is pathetic :D
hi Sahiniiiiiiii didi
I highly recommend to anyone travelling to base camp to take the longer route from jiri. The extra days hiking helps you acclimatize and to prevent alititude sickness. You also get to experience so much more nepalese culture and help support families who may not see as many tourists. I hiked to EBC in 2014 and it changed my life.
I think that is why they stayed 2 nights in the town before finishing the hike.
Thank you, very helpful, will do
I hiked the EBC from Jiri with backpackers I met on the bus to Jiri in 1993. It changed my life.
We wait, we wait, we anticipate… and then… the magic. Thank you Luke. Another of your amazing, profound adventures.
So so true.
Brilliant. Well done.
There is nothing exciting that happens in this video, no danger, no extreme challenges, not even any funny bits.
It is a great video, well done. You have a talent for telling a real life affirming story in a simple but effective way. Congratulations.
Story 10/10
Editing 10/10
Cinematography- 10/10
Cast 10/10
Mount Everest- ♾
This guys videos don’t even feel like RUclips videos (in a good way)
Could easily be on The Travel Channel!
I love your videos
Looks like he brings RUclips on a new level
Feels like Netflix doco! Amazing !
documentary like🎉
Luke, congratulations on this unique perspective on a heavily covered trek. I’ve watched numerous documentaries about Everest, and yours is the first to show the beautiful scenery on the way to base camp. As you said, base camp is the beginning of the journey for most visitors, but it was your destination. This is typical of the way you portray your adventures. I see why you have over 2 million subscribers
dude i've been watching your videos for almost half my life and they always bring me to tears .... thank you for showing us the world
Out of all the high altitude climbing docs I've watched on RUclips (and believe me, I've watched them all) - this has got to be my favorite. I loved watching your friendship. So much more than a silly, selfish climb to the top. And it was hard enough as it was just trekking to base camp. I am glad that Phanden will no longer have to struggle on that mountain again. That he will live to be old with his wife. That he feels lucky to be alive. That he still respects the goddess. I am happy to see an American who's not summit-crazed, who's kind to all he meets and has a willing heart to understand others and their stories. This was a truly beautiful, poignant doc about two human beings. If anything - I wish it was longer so I could get to know Phanden even better. He seems like an awesome human being!
Can you mention some of your favorite docs? I'd like to watch as well. Love these kinda videos.
@@legowtham I second this
Luke, I've been watching your videos on and off since 2017 and I wanted to say, this is one of my favorite videos of yours. It's not just about Mount Everest, but you also offer a unique perspective from the life of someone who has been a guide there for many years. Such a heartwarming story! As someone who loves travelling, I wanted to support you with a donation. Thanks for putting out such a good video!
This is so sweet, thank you so much fellow traveler!
@LukeKorns You are welcome Luke. I am originally from Sri Lanka but now I live in the US. Most of my travel now is limited to the US states but I hope to travel the world someday !
I didn't skip a second. This could easily feature in Netflix
It’s heart warming how they take care of you. You can feel how nice,pure and sincere they are just by looking at this video. ❤
What a masterpiece of a video! Documentary dare i say. Showing and highlighting the life of those who rarely get mentioned, while the sherpas are well known, we rarely ever get a glimpse of THEIR lives and harshness they got to endure, in order to put a few individuals seeking self-glory to climb mount everest.
Whenever I see articles about X-individual finally reached the summit of Mt.Everest, I am always disheartened they rarely ever mention the many sherpas who lead the way and guided them to the top, while it might just be their job, they are afterall risking their very lives in order to feed their family at home. Not to mention those who clean up the garbage left behind and even bringing the remnants of those that didn't make it.
Luke has an uncanny ability to meet amazing characters
Or is he able to capture the profound and amazing nature of humans by his way of communicating and creating? He just sees the potential where most of us don't bother to look beyond surface level
You would be surpised how amazing everyone is, but few ppl stop to see it.
Travel alone forces you to talk with locals. In this case he went to lukla and prep there, usually you prep in Kathmandu..most likely how he got this amazing experience.
I grew up a fan of television. Today it's mostly binge watching random yt videos. In the countless number of videos, you always know when you see something that stands out and is special. Great job.
3:35 "Is today a hard day?"
"Easy peasy day today"
Sweet, and oddly philosophical...
Um...No it's not
I guarantee the Gods use Easy Peasy all the time . Would be for a God wouldn’t it be ? 😂👌🤪
Thanks for being respectful and modest in your presentation. Makes it far more enjoyable and less like a game-show. Respect to the Sherpas.
This man's story kinda sounds like an 80s action movie where the protagonist is happily retired but gets pulled back in for one last job.
All jokes aside most content creators who have like a month or more between posts usually see their audience diminish but not Luke Korns,people be awaiting in anticipation for his videos because we get to see parts of as well as people of the world we don't normally see anywhere else.
Also if they ever make a Luke Korns movie or documentary they really ought to just call it "Winging It: The Luke Korns Story"
Put that hero in a movie!
Ok not just me then. I had the same thought. 😂😂😂
this almost had me in tears. our world is so beautiful. thank you Luke for sharing this with us, you always have a special way of capturing how we all are connected
HOW is this free to watch… incredible dude
I felt the same! I was resisting crying the entire time...I'm not even sure why. I'm mainly struck by the kindness and beauty of this man and his wife. So gentle and caring of Luke.
tearing up with the rawness, the intimate look into Phanden Sherpa's life, music. Brilliant
one of the best videos i watched on this platform . bless you
Thank you so much!
So so beautiful. Phanden has touched our hearts and I’m so happy he is there to spend the rest of his life with his loving family.
Thank you, Luke, for visiting Nepal with my Dad and sharing one of many Sherpas’s life experiences.
Your video brought back so many memories of our trek together to Everest Base Camp and 3 pass last year. Really loved the video.❤️🙏🏻
Much love and respect from Europe - many here wonder whether all this climbing business is a disturbance, but seeing anything about Nepal and the mountains is ever so intriguing This video just gives more reality than many climbing footage.
There’s no other RUclipsr I get more excited about when I see a post
same feeling. I want to be a filmmaker one day because of Luke
Always leaves us wanting more 😊
You know, for all the photos of Everest I've seen, I realised I have never before seen photos of the communities in Nepal. They are so beautiful !! Thank you so much for sharing
I love this. It dawned on me as I was watching - the pinnacle of your own journey may just be someone else's basecamp. Everyone takes a different path. It's not the result that matters, but the will and the way of getting there. As another commenter said, I love that this was more about Phanden's journey than yours. The Sherpas deserve our respect.
Ya he just met that guide randomly. Which shows he has an open minded sense of adventure allowing synchronicity to affect the story. So many ppl will just get dropped off at base camp from a helicopter. I feel like this kid has already a once in a lifetime experience of Everest thr
...through the mind of a legendary guide. Like he is unique in that his sheer will of intention had him apprenticing from such a legendary guy.
This man is very blessed to survived Everest, and still the memories are very vivid.
This was the best story about Mount Everest I've ever seen. Beautifully shot, scripted, edited, coloured... The story is profound with bits of knowledge and emotion that spread so seemlessly, that it touches our very souls! Just everything is like a masterclass in filmmaking. I thank you for having the energy to make this and share it with us!
A massive Nepalese thank you Luke for visiting our country, trekking the EBC route and most importantly telling a human story of one of many Everest guides. Hat's off to you brother 🙌.
Amazing, it absolutely worth the wait. As Luke’s videos evolve, it seems like his refining them to the point where they were about him, then about his journey and the experience, and now they’re an incredible digital portrait of the people he meets along the way
I appreciate this from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.
This was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I am a huge fan of Mount Everest and I read almost every book about it. This was so beautiful and sad at the same time. The sherpa is a strong guy with the luck of being alive and having a wonderful family. ❤
A masterpiece! Truly respect the way you projected the video/film. Respect to Phenden! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch this film and letting us be apart of it ❤
This is by a country mile easily the best story and images about Everest I have ever seen. Fabulous views of the mountains, amazing images and atmosphere of the route taken. Wonderful portrayal of the spirit of the place and people.
Hi Luke, I’m from Nepal and have been following you for a few years. I’m glad you enjoyed the beauty and joy of our country, including Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali, meaning 'the top of the world'). I’m so happy that you got to experience the wonders of our beautiful country and the warmth of our friendly people.
Please do come back again 😊😊🙏🏾
I've been watching stories about Mount Everest for decades and this little story is so well told. you did a good job.
Out of all of the Mount Everest videos I have watched, you have shown me a very different side and made it very human. Thank you.
I just watched this twice in a row. Absolutely fascinating how it became about your journey, and then about him. Never quit telling your story Luke
thank you for posting. today just felt so so difficult to get through, and this really really helped
I hope whatever you are going through get‘s better, sending love
I felt exactly the same. Hope tomorrow is better for you.
I felt the same. Here's to tomorrow :)
ugh i LOVE the glimpses we get of your life and the people you meet
Thank you for sharing Phanden story with us! Was very powerful and helped remind me why I love human connection so much.
What an incredible man. Thank you for making him the focus, and his reverence for the Mauna.
the storytelling is on point, I was captivated. thanks for this touching story
Thank you for visiting and promoting our country's pride ❤❤
People like Phanden really set an great example of our Nepali culture and values . Thank you Luke for showing this amazing work to people around the world. As, a Nepali I'm proud of my people.
Phanden gives us such a unique glimpse into the life of a Sherpa guide. Thank you for sharing such a warm and wonderful experience with us! 🐝💜💛💜🐝
This is a the best 15min video that I had watched so far this year. Not super long and not too short. You go straight to the point and not drag on. Thanks for making this video Luke. A very inspiring take. Well done.
This video is edited masterfully and the storytelling is out of this world.
Luke you're a cinematic genius, keep doing you🙏
This story of this man and you bonding not just with him, but his friends and family is amazing. What an inspiration this man is. Thank you for sharing.
I have no desire to climb Everest but that trek to base camp looks like the ultimate hiking trip.
Tibetans seem like very nice people.
Great video.
Tibet is the other side of the mountains 😁
@@markmd9 It si belived that Sherpas are people once immigrated from Tibet and settled in the Khumbu area. So in a way he is right ;)
they are Nepalese
Sherpa are not from Tibet. They're originally from Nepal .
@@Feelstora08 Wikipedia says otherwise
I’ve had watched countless EBC trekking videos but this one has the best storytelling. Definitely hit right in the feeling when he promise that he will never comes back to Everest.
such a beautiful story about the connection between a deeply spiritual person and a deeply spiritual place... so amazing
What a beautiful soul. Thanks for taking us along Luke. Peace & love.
The thing i love about Luke's videos is that he goes to these places not only for it's fantastical view, but he meets the locals and experiences their raw culture. I believe it to be the purest form of travelling. He shows the lives of the people, their harships, the memories and the joy it brings. It brings me and a lot of others so much hope in a world that is ever changing. This truly is the best channel on RUclips. ❤
Every video I've ever watched has made me feel as if I'm living your life experiences, which makes me appreciate life overall. Beautifully executed gracefully elaborated i genuinely feel extremely happy seeing someone making every moments of
their life count and genuinely living it, gives me goosebumps every time.
My favorite Everest video.. everything about it. Sensitive, modest, subtle, respectful, eloquent. Great way of capturing the human side of apparently a great man. Beautiful.
I'm just into 5 min and my eyes started tearing up. Luke, I was in Nepal in April too. I am not physically fit for trekking, never did any sorta thing in life. But stepping into Nepal, watching the mountains that freak me out from afar, I knew someday I need to be back. I need to go as near as I can. Hope someday I will also visit Nepal again and start my way to basecamp. And if fortunate, maybe I will also encounter such a great person like Phanden. Leaving the comment here as my manifest.
I really appreciate this video. I am experienced hiker and even a climber, but at age 75 with bad knees, I would never have a chance for base camp. It's wonderful you got a great guide. Thank you for sharing your very human issues, and your guide's wisdom and understanding.