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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @illusstrait
    @illusstrait 2 месяца назад +3647

    why is the algorithm showing me frostbite videos in 2024 for no reason, this is like the 3rd video.

    • @dillbingus9959
      @dillbingus9959 2 месяца назад +95

      me too!

    • @Madmik6365
      @Madmik6365 2 месяца назад +24

      Same here. I watched Love is blind videos , craft dupe video , pottery and lots of modtricca if there’s any connection to be found here. Lol

    • @hueymiller4842
      @hueymiller4842 2 месяца назад +6

      Same

    • @Micdobble2020
      @Micdobble2020 2 месяца назад +2

      heard

    • @lauragriffithsoutdoors
      @lauragriffithsoutdoors 2 месяца назад +3

      Same

  • @Silverr279
    @Silverr279 2 месяца назад +5724

    So everyone is just getting this in their recommended now?

  • @bagged_snot
    @bagged_snot 3 года назад +9201

    this guy nearly died and hes still replying to comments on a video nearly exactly 10 years ago, legend

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +6798

      And I’m still climbing too..!

    • @vanityfair5823
      @vanityfair5823 3 года назад +467

      @@nigelvardy Hi Nigel. I just became aware of this adventure and am completely amazed that you, Antony and Steve survived. It would be a dream for me to be able to meet or talk with each one of you. How can I achieve that wish? Should I contact Steve at his business? Do you think he would be open to having a chat? I live in the U.S. You all are uniquely incredible.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +547

      @@vanityfair5823 feel free to..!

    • @stonerkitchen8688
      @stonerkitchen8688 3 года назад +86

      @@nigelvardy Just for that i gave you a follow!

    • @evamunoz8748
      @evamunoz8748 3 года назад +28

      @@nigelvardy wow 😯

  • @strangersgt5632
    @strangersgt5632 Месяц назад +570

    Nice job RUclips, it only took 13 years to recommend this video. New content creators have no chance

    • @shaktimishra9710
      @shaktimishra9710 Месяц назад +4

      Lol

    • @kim2306
      @kim2306 Месяц назад +7

      Yeah idk why I'm getting this and the other guy who lost his hand to frostbite lol

    • @MichaelBrown-lm3vd
      @MichaelBrown-lm3vd 18 дней назад

      No just interesting things

    • @snaigel
      @snaigel 8 дней назад

      Well... shitty title, no labels, no description, no nothing... no wonder why this video was hidden in a hole.

    • @elizabethbzdak-kuitkowska8320
      @elizabethbzdak-kuitkowska8320 6 дней назад +1

      This is crazy! How people can put themselves and the once who rescued them in such a dangerous situation

  • @McStoolio
    @McStoolio 3 года назад +10646

    Two broken legs and tried to crawl half a mile back up a hill to save his mates.
    Legend. That’s your wingman right there.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1286

      He took the bravest decisions I’ve ever seen in my life...

    • @McStoolio
      @McStoolio 3 года назад +168

      @@nigelvardy well, you all did incredibly well, but you don’t need me to tell you that. 👍 incredible story.

    • @temsedgwick9494
      @temsedgwick9494 3 года назад +37

      @@nigelvardy absolutely amazing story!

    • @christinealessandrini4280
      @christinealessandrini4280 3 года назад +8

      Who are you talking about ? (I did not see that in the video)...

    • @McStoolio
      @McStoolio 3 года назад +84

      @@christinealessandrini4280 the guy who fell down hundreds of meters, he literally describes his legs breaking on rocks. He was last to be airlifted 👍

  • @keepkalm777
    @keepkalm777 3 года назад +7641

    The algorithm is on something rn

  • @davidcooke8005
    @davidcooke8005 3 года назад +4662

    Can we hear it for the helicopter crews who risked their own lives at 20K feet to rescue these three?

    • @justatexasgirl5583
      @justatexasgirl5583 3 года назад +60

      Here, here!

    • @annieladysmith
      @annieladysmith 3 года назад +40

      That is truly the point to this story!!!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1273

      A lovely comment and thank you for celebrating them. They risked their lives to save us. One of the rescue teams emailed me the other day to say hello..!

    • @davidcooke8005
      @davidcooke8005 3 года назад +224

      @@nigelvardy The real hero is you, Nigel, still replying to comments after 11 years.

    • @Jesussavedme
      @Jesussavedme 3 года назад +18

      @@davidcooke8005 hi there I'm glad your all ok this must have been horrific I can't imagine how you felt praise God for getting you out

  • @bee_bch
    @bee_bch 2 месяца назад +58

    Describing part of a near-death experience with “I was having real problems to be honest” is incredible. Glad to see you made it through and are still talking about those “real problems”

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +14

      @@bee_bch and still in the mountains…

  • @trinkabuszczuk6138
    @trinkabuszczuk6138 3 года назад +940

    So, my ears and nose had fallen off, I had two broken legs and both my hands were frozen solid, but the view was to die for!
    Different breed!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +193

      Steve’s quite the man..!

    • @trinkabuszczuk6138
      @trinkabuszczuk6138 3 года назад +17

      @@nigelvardy Master of the understatement! 😳

    • @river8760
      @river8760 3 месяца назад +6

      Perspective.

    • @Softlol
      @Softlol 3 месяца назад +25

      @@river8760 100%. You can see beauty everywhere if you change your perspective.

    • @zenokarlsbach4292
      @zenokarlsbach4292 3 месяца назад +3

      ​@@Softlolthat's the spirit.

  • @JUtah10
    @JUtah10 3 месяца назад +2373

    somehow this video pop up in my feeds after 13 years

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +441

      @@JUtah10 the wonders of algorithms..!

    • @amandam.7705
      @amandam.7705 3 месяца назад +19

      Same

    • @bettykay8997
      @bettykay8997 3 месяца назад +15

      Stay safe.
      ( Same here..... I even live on a different continent,far away. ... : )

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +40

      @@bettykay8997 thank you..!

    • @beeeeeeeeeeg
      @beeeeeeeeeeg 3 месяца назад +2

      same!!!

  • @ZikDot
    @ZikDot 2 месяца назад +46

    How I've only just come across this 13 years after being uploaded is crazy. Incredible story. Incredible mental strength, will and determination. Well done lads!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +6

      @@ZikDot thank you..!

    • @jamiepender6667
      @jamiepender6667 Месяц назад +1

      I absolutely one hundred percent agree. I have never climbed a mountain. I've barely climbed a hill. But, like 5 or 6 years ago I just so happened to come across a video about Mount Everest on RUclips and I'm an unfortunately insatiable curious person, so I watanched it. Well, that was that long ago and here I am STILL watching any and everything I can find on mountain climbing because I am fascinate with the mental and physical fortitude it takes to tackle such a monumental goal. And what you are capable of doing in life if you're motivated enough. I mean, I can barely get motivated to make dinner some nights. And these amazing human beings can push their bodies and minds to places that a hundred years ago, we would have thought impossible. I love the explorations of the northwest passage and the poles too. I am living vicariously through through all of these insanely amazing tough individuals and it helps me to get motivated and to pull energy from wherever I can because if these ppl can climb to damn near space and survive a place that's literally trying to kill them, I can pick up the broom and throw some spaghetti together. y'all are a fantastic source of motivation. And not only to housewives that sometimes let boredom get the best of them but to the people who have come after you and seen your stories and felt that they had a dream and they should pursue that dream because they would never forgive themselves if they didn't. I hope you're all doing spectacularly and thank you for sharing this harrowing story of bravery determination and perseverance.

  • @phoebetaylor1301
    @phoebetaylor1301 3 года назад +2988

    I can’t imagine they would ever want to feel cold again I hope they’re doing okay mentally

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1072

      We’re all doing well thank you...

    • @hellosweetheart3350
      @hellosweetheart3350 3 года назад +123

      @@nigelvardy how are your noses now? Did you lose them? Fingers?

    • @jaxsonaction7921
      @jaxsonaction7921 3 года назад +54

      @@hellosweetheart3350 i am wondering the same did they save the noses and fingers??

    • @howardstrauss5166
      @howardstrauss5166 3 года назад +37

      I don't think putting yourself in that kind of danger is being right in the head. It's their lives. They aren't mean to small animals. But I would sign papers to have them committed were they my friends/family.

    • @Jesussavedme
      @Jesussavedme 3 года назад +207

      @@howardstrauss5166 that was rude? Haven't you ever heard of adventure? I'm so confused they had all the proper equipment and did it responsibly!! Not like they ran up there in shorts geez u make it sound like they are crazy

  • @oskarwittje8348
    @oskarwittje8348 3 года назад +617

    The fact that this guy is still answering comments is really cool :D

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +164

      Thank you…

    • @pamdemonium3138
      @pamdemonium3138 2 месяца назад +6

      @@nigelvardy

    • @Ingrafre
      @Ingrafre 2 месяца назад +10

      ​@@nigelvardyI love how all of those sexy boys ​on the helicopter rope still find words for the fantastic view! How is Steve Bull today, Nigel? And Antony?

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +19

      @@Ingrafre last I heard, they were really well…

    • @Ingrafre
      @Ingrafre 2 месяца назад

      @@nigelvardy Found Antony on Linkedin 😊 But nothing from Steve. Would like to know how he solved the frostbite nose.

  • @ItaliFirenz
    @ItaliFirenz 3 года назад +2723

    I will never understand the appeal of placing oneself in these extreme, life-threatening situations.

    • @palladium607
      @palladium607 3 года назад +181

      @Alstro Else indeed it is. When you don't take chances, you don't get rewards. Like with anything else in life, there are always risks. You can't spend your life scared and hiding or you haven't lived at all.

    • @richardjamesclemo6235
      @richardjamesclemo6235 3 года назад +141

      Comfort is poison

    • @Pozorrogo
      @Pozorrogo 3 года назад +386

      Honestly I classify it as socially acceptable suicidal tendencies.

    • @supersarah5673
      @supersarah5673 3 года назад +50

      To feel something. To really feel it

    • @ib.8593
      @ib.8593 3 года назад +205

      agree, i wouldn't see them as "heroes" at all, it's not heroic at all knowing you have family that will be crushed if you die

  • @atsunome
    @atsunome 2 месяца назад +55

    RUclips just put this in my recommended despite having never searched for mountain / climbing videos before. Today I learned about just how dangerous the sport(?) can be. I don’t know what else to say other than that you’re extremely strong for getting through that and sticking by your friends no matter what.
    Hope you’re still doing well in 2024, and I wish you (an early) happy 2025!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +21

      @@atsunome thank you. Heading back to Alaska in 2025..!

    • @clara_bo
      @clara_bo Месяц назад +3

      @@nigelvardyi wish you well!! i’ll stick to indoor bouldering for now ‼️

    • @JewelMakeup
      @JewelMakeup 12 дней назад +1

      @@nigelvardy How exciting! Planning on climbing Denali?

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  12 дней назад

      @ no, but opening a documentary about the accident at the Talkeetna ice festival…

  • @leighnewman6160
    @leighnewman6160 3 года назад +670

    I don’t know why RUclips recommended this to me, but I’m glad it did. What a testament to the human spirit.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +72

      Thank you Leigh...

    • @fairy_god_prince1701
      @fairy_god_prince1701 3 года назад +3

      Dude same

    • @PaulBrown-uj5le
      @PaulBrown-uj5le 3 года назад +1

      @@nigelvardy how's that nose of yours doing and those fingers?...

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +33

      @@PaulBrown-uj5le very well thank you Paul. I had surgery to replace my nose but my fingers had to be amputated I’m afraid...

    • @chris-um2sh
      @chris-um2sh 3 года назад +7

      @@nigelvardy dear lord I hope you are well now, you are truly a legend for having survived this ordeal

  • @klinikam.9135
    @klinikam.9135 3 года назад +686

    I remember I was a little girl, I learned to read maybe 2 years before and I watched this on T.V. subbed (I do not live in an English speaking country), I literally cried with silent tears. These men were on my mind ever since and I am 23 now. I wish I could tell them that I am sorry they had to go through this, and I wish I could tell them how grateful I am that they shared their story, giving me strength many, many times. I wish them a happy life.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +353

      Thank you Klinika. We’re all still here and doing well thank you...

    • @crystalwallace2175
      @crystalwallace2175 3 года назад +25

      Hopefully she sees this ❤

    • @LLBD08
      @LLBD08 3 года назад +39

      @@nigelvardy bet she didn’t expect you to answer. Epic bro 🤙

    • @LLBD08
      @LLBD08 3 года назад +14

      @ZeRo Klinika wishes she could tell/thank the guys. Well, Nigel is one of them and actually replied to a 9 year old video, a week ago.

    • @the-queenmaleficent7727
      @the-queenmaleficent7727 3 года назад +8

      @@nigelvardy that’s such fantastic news to hear what amazing people you are. Xxxxx

  • @Sandylaner63
    @Sandylaner63 3 года назад +1264

    Their spirits dropped a few levels when Wim Hof jogged passed them in flipflops and a pair of speedos

  • @prestonwilliams5244
    @prestonwilliams5244 Месяц назад +12

    Nigel that is insane that all three of you made it out of there alive especially Steve. Antony is a good leader to listen to when situations are hell. Thanks for sharing the story I'm surprised it popped into my algorithm after 13 years but glad I still managed to watch. Glad all of you are with us.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  Месяц назад +1

      @@prestonwilliams5244 thank you…

  • @tetsuoakira8294
    @tetsuoakira8294 3 месяца назад +358

    And now, RUclips randomly recommended this video to me! I feel special, like it...was just MY time to see this video. Very interesting, very SCARY, and very happy you made it out. I am proud of you as a human being, from one to another.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +98

      @@tetsuoakira8294 thank you. It was a heck of a rescue and life is still an amazing journey…

    • @Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhh
      @Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhh 3 месяца назад +4

      !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!13 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +40

      @@Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhh 25 for me..!

    • @keanugoossens2625
      @keanugoossens2625 3 месяца назад +5

      ​@@nigelvardy how are ur friends doing? u still have contact with them?

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +43

      @@keanugoossens2625 we keep in touch and everyone is doing really well…

  • @krvzito
    @krvzito 3 месяца назад +560

    Of course this comes up on my algorithm when my house is literally freezing. You guys are legends.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +109

      @@krvzito thank you, and still loving life..!

    • @krvzito
      @krvzito 3 месяца назад +9

      @@nigelvardy very good to hear, truly

    • @kristenkern4247
      @kristenkern4247 2 месяца назад +2

      😂 mine too

    • @SonyaKhanOfficial
      @SonyaKhanOfficial 2 месяца назад +1

      SAME 😂

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 2 месяца назад

      My apartment is warm

  • @Alisha8596
    @Alisha8596 3 года назад +280

    I read an article from 2011 where the Steve Ball guy has prosthetic hands with built in ice picks for climbing, man that dude is tough.

    • @saharahashaart2802
      @saharahashaart2802 3 года назад +3

      Wow!

    • @loveispatientloveiskind2205
      @loveispatientloveiskind2205 3 года назад +12

      Or just cannot learn properly. Don't like this kind of idiocy, if they're happy to die painfully... why not rescue captured children, and do something worthy. This is senseless

    • @amyjohnson8988
      @amyjohnson8988 3 года назад +40

      Do you never drive in case you crash?
      Why so mean they're not trying to die, just live their life.

    • @joselaw6669
      @joselaw6669 3 года назад +7

      @@loveispatientloveiskind2205 Because they pay for it. Young man

    • @amandabushore7890
      @amandabushore7890 3 года назад +7

      @@loveispatientloveiskind2205 save the kids so they can go climbing with them

  • @raisinbran531
    @raisinbran531 Месяц назад +7

    Wow I couldn’t imagine. This makes me feel like a crybaby whenever I’m in pain or struggling. I’m in chronic pain everyday but I don’t think I could survive this. Kudos to you man. The willpower to climb is insane especially after something like this. I’m glad this blessed my feed and I’m happy you’re alive and well!! Champion.❤️🏆

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  Месяц назад +2

      @@raisinbran531 it was awful at the time, but we had excellent medical care which has allowed us to back into the hills…

  • @singenstattatmen5096
    @singenstattatmen5096 3 года назад +425

    The close up off those dead blackened fingers while he's saying "Maybe I won't be able to climb as extreme as I have been in the past" was brutal. So completely incongruent.

    • @Jasmine_887
      @Jasmine_887 3 года назад +5

      Omg why is it black ????

    • @Casual_Cthulhu
      @Casual_Cthulhu 3 года назад +66

      @@Jasmine_887 frostbite

    • @IceQueenaliasIQ
      @IceQueenaliasIQ 3 года назад +28

      @@Jasmine_887 It's necrosis due to frostbite. All black parts are dead tissue and will eventually fall off.
      (BUT: I have the impression that these pictures here were staged and that these two were just actors with painted fingers.)

    • @singenstattatmen5096
      @singenstattatmen5096 3 года назад +136

      @@IceQueenaliasIQ Why tf would you think that? Did you *look* at those fingers?

    • @IceQueenaliasIQ
      @IceQueenaliasIQ 3 года назад +7

      @@singenstattatmen5096 No. I did't watch the entire video. But the left dude has a smear on his cheek that looks kinda weird, like smeared paint.
      Anyways, this stuff does happen. So even if it didn't happen to these two people, it happened to someone. In this sense, I don't feel betrayed by the video or anything.

  • @ancientleaf604
    @ancientleaf604 3 года назад +666

    On the brightside, at least once you lose your nose and fingers to frost bit you can't lose them a second time climbing! Cheers brothers!!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +260

      😂

    • @justinrobinson9583
      @justinrobinson9583 3 года назад +9

      Skill Challenge; Level 9/10 (I think the blind guy w. the legless guy is level 10)

    • @TLK22
      @TLK22 3 года назад +15

      Wrong what remain is more easy to frostbite again.

    • @tom_something
      @tom_something 3 года назад +17

      @@TLK22 Is it, though? Fingers, toes, and nose have a high surface area to volume ratio, meaning they are more difficult to keep warm.

    • @jobrownsmith116
      @jobrownsmith116 3 года назад +17

      @@TLK22 Yes, double amputee Mark Inglis had to have more amputation after his summit of Mount Everest. Just days ago I watched a video where he showed he had frostbite on his stumps. He also injuired his one amputated leg/stump so had to have more of it amputated. I guess on the bright side he broke his prosthetics and not his (lower) leg. Speaking as a person that survived frostbite without amputation so not worth.

  • @MrKellyv1
    @MrKellyv1 3 года назад +460

    They must have the pain meds right== my ex's ex had a finger turn black, rotting off and she said he was in screaming agony. And that was ONE finger.

    • @deads4
      @deads4 3 года назад +95

      its frost bite though, I dont think he had any feeling there at all

    • @misstinahamilton5714
      @misstinahamilton5714 3 года назад +124

      @@deads4 yes difference between frost bite and tissue slowly dying off - however both can be very painful

    • @deads4
      @deads4 3 года назад +23

      @@misstinahamilton5714 Yea, if the tissue was necrotic they'd definitely have to amputate as well.

    • @misstinahamilton5714
      @misstinahamilton5714 3 года назад +16

      @@deads4 yes-otherwise its sepsis and death if it progresses to that point

    • @misstinahamilton5714
      @misstinahamilton5714 3 года назад +20

      @@deads4 oh yes if theres true necrosis the only cure is amputation - removal of the dead and poisonous tissue- otherwise is death by sepsis or "blood poisoning "

  • @alexp.4270
    @alexp.4270 2 месяца назад +11

    Thank you for continuing to take the time to talk with everyday people online about your harrowing experience.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@alexp.4270 not at all…

  • @TNRustedRed
    @TNRustedRed 3 года назад +226

    I cannot imagine the pain they must be in with those injuries.I got very minor frost bite on my fingers from getting things out of the industrial freezer at work and I was only in there for 10 minutes.My fingers turned dark and I lost a little skin a few days later,it to date was the worst pain I've ever experienced.The sheer amount of pain killers they must be on to not be screaming must be enough to put down a horse.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +143

      The cold can be a dangerous place to be Jo. The pain was awful, but medication helped a great deal...

    • @keirfarnum6811
      @keirfarnum6811 3 года назад +38

      @@nigelvardy
      Nowadays they don’t want to give pain meds for anything; they’re too worried about addiction, even though only 0.6% are susceptible. It’s madness.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +78

      @@keirfarnum6811 let them feel the pain and see what they think..!!!

    • @Jesussavedme
      @Jesussavedme 3 года назад +25

      @@keirfarnum6811 tell me about it my whole body is full of arthritis and osteoporosis and my hip joint pops in an out with an awful impingement!! And so many other things an my Dr has me on vicodin dude vicodin lol like it will kill them to give someone something that helps alot more like percocet! Knowing I'll have to take them for long term shouldn't even be an issue but thanks to the government were all screwed

    • @windwhisprz
      @windwhisprz 3 года назад +19

      @@Jesussavedme that's awful. It really sucks when the people that genuinely need the pain meds are refused because the doctors are told not to prescribe. This is why so many people turn to the streets and end up on heroin or now fentanyl, carfentanyl, norfentanyl. I hate seeing anybody in pain.

  • @finalfantasy7hero
    @finalfantasy7hero 3 года назад +321

    Some say hell is warm and burns everything. But these guys found themselves in a hell of ice and snow. I'm pleased to hear you guys got out of no-man's-land!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +49

      Thank you...

    • @Dara-ho9qc
      @Dara-ho9qc 3 года назад +8

      Literally what I always think. Why should hell be hot if extreme cold is just as torturing.

    • @finalfantasy7hero
      @finalfantasy7hero 3 года назад +2

      @@Dara-ho9qc I completely agree!

    • @Romegyptian
      @Romegyptian 3 года назад +10

      In Dante's Inferno the lowest level of hell is a freezing lake

    • @cativamusereacts9926
      @cativamusereacts9926 3 года назад

      I've always thought that, if hell is real it would be freezing, not hot

  • @lotofbitsabout
    @lotofbitsabout 3 года назад +1952

    I have a 3rd cousin somewhere on that mountian. He was training for Everest and all we know is that his group never checked back in. It was 1987 or so. His name was Steve.

    • @patremagilbert8787
      @patremagilbert8787 3 года назад +77

      We will see him in resurection.

    • @keirfarnum6811
      @keirfarnum6811 3 года назад +224

      My friend Todd died up there as well. Really nice guy.

    • @lotofbitsabout
      @lotofbitsabout 3 года назад +104

      @@keirfarnum6811 Sorry you lost your friend but we know they died doing what they loved!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +289

      I’m so sorry to hear that Kay...

    • @dilemmalenae17
      @dilemmalenae17 3 года назад +39

      @@keirfarnum6811 @Kay Bowers Their spirits are together, forever doing what they loved. I’m sure they are so happy to know you are keeping them in your minds, most likely making a new connection with each other on the otherside now that you two have come across each other here!

  • @Willowtree82
    @Willowtree82 3 года назад +67

    9 years later and RUclips finally recommends this to everyone

    • @pcdispatch
      @pcdispatch 2 месяца назад +1

      and again in 2024

    • @hautedaug
      @hautedaug 2 месяца назад

      '*cough*

    • @emmaphilo4049
      @emmaphilo4049 Месяц назад

      Finally lol. To be fair, it's an interesting story.

  • @rotbot4u
    @rotbot4u 27 дней назад +6

    Incredible story … I can’t imagine living through this, wishing them positivity today xx

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  27 дней назад +2

      @@rotbot4u thank you. We’re all injured, but living life to the full…

  • @skipperry63
    @skipperry63 3 года назад +400

    Sounds like a frightening experience. I’m glad you guys survived.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +99

      Thank you Gerald. We’re all doing very well thank you...

    • @maryhodgson8604
      @maryhodgson8604 3 года назад +2

      i watching and Y'all tell your story i was so scared and. Hurting. For all you guys just knowing Y'all in so mutch pain ,alone and so. Cold. Did anyone. Call for help from GOD?? I no it was GOD who sent Y'all help no one else was there to hear y"all. All three 3 of you men are BLESS .to be alive ( this is a great testimony. For us all .) thank you all.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +15

      @@maryhodgson8604 Thank you Mary. Were all doing very well and God looked after us...

    • @CarlosGonzalez-ki1kq
      @CarlosGonzalez-ki1kq 3 года назад +1

      @@nigelvardy thank God 🙏 , how's your nose? Very curious

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +6

      @@CarlosGonzalez-ki1kq it’s fine thank you although my sense of smell is now poor...

  • @neilhamill318
    @neilhamill318 3 года назад +85

    Not giving up is a human's greatest survival skill.

    • @neilhamill318
      @neilhamill318 3 года назад

      I'm not seeing how that ties into what I said ?

    • @masteroogway3055
      @masteroogway3055 3 года назад +2

      It's amazing how it's naturally programmed in ours body and mind to not give up , I'm a great swimmer but I can't really float I almost drowned both my arms where hurting as hell and then my body and mind say no today you will survive

    • @yz2374
      @yz2374 3 месяца назад +4

      so is not climbing mountains for no reason

    • @Detailing_And_Rust_Repair
      @Detailing_And_Rust_Repair 2 месяца назад

      But what about putting yourself in a very very bad situation?

  • @skrims069
    @skrims069 3 года назад +721

    Why the hell is youTube recommend this me after 10 years

  • @ncstonecrew
    @ncstonecrew 2 месяца назад +8

    Faith and perseverance. You guys are legends! So glad you are here to tell us your story.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +4

      @@ncstonecrew thank you. I’ve just attended a service at st faiths near my home…

  • @xmarlanu
    @xmarlanu 3 месяца назад +178

    No way you are still replying to comments after 13 years, you truly are a legend

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +141

      @@xmarlanu and still mountaineering..!

    • @phauser3817
      @phauser3817 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@nigelvardy when you get frostbite that badly, how long was the recovery?

    • @bskee001
      @bskee001 2 месяца назад +10

      @@nigelvardyOh Nigel and friends, what tough magnificent bastards yall are! ❤️

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +7

      @@bskee001 😂😂😂

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC 2 месяца назад +1

      @@nigelvardywow. Is there nothing else?

  • @mccarthy5825
    @mccarthy5825 Год назад +21

    You are an inspiration, hero, legend and wonderful man Mr Vardy. It is a pleasure to read your replies and to read and hear about your incredible journey. If everyone in the world just had ONE friend like any of you three fine blokes...I think the world would be a much much better place. I hope you are doing well and I wish you all the best. From a very awe inspired person in Ireland.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  Год назад +6

      Thank you for your kind comment. We’re all doing very well and living life to the full…

    • @christinewager4011
      @christinewager4011 2 месяца назад +1

      Oh my word. How you had the perseverance and stamina to survive. God bless you all

  • @SuperKasper333
    @SuperKasper333 3 года назад +166

    This is such a common story with climbers- and the end of the story is usually not good. The fact that these people are still alive is a miracle.

    • @jeanettecook1088
      @jeanettecook1088 3 года назад +4

      No, not a miracle. The result only of human effort and preparedness. No magic involved.

    • @The_Jake_Man
      @The_Jake_Man 3 года назад +7

      @@jeanettecook1088 steve said he laid on the ground for 28 hours before his rescue. if you can lay there that long in the cold and not die, i’d say you’re a walking miracle.

  • @JewelMakeup
    @JewelMakeup 12 дней назад +3

    I just watched a documentary about the amazing climber/alpinist Alex Lowe, which was fantastic! And now here I am learning about your amazing adventures and survival, Mr. Vardy. How inspiring! I'm so thankful to hear that you're still getting out there and to the mountains. Bravo, sir!

    • @JewelMakeup
      @JewelMakeup 12 дней назад

      Also, just subscribed! Thank you!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  12 дней назад +1

      @@JewelMakeup thank you..!

  • @csilva3682
    @csilva3682 3 года назад +153

    Thank goodness for Search and rescue. They are amazing people!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +18

      They certainly are...

    • @oliviamartini9700
      @oliviamartini9700 3 года назад +1

      They must get thoroughly sick and tired of risking their lives for idiots.

    • @carolevans5285
      @carolevans5285 3 года назад

      Yep thank goodness hey

    • @wioi
      @wioi 3 года назад

      @@oliviamartini9700 why is someone an idiot for climbing mountains? Certainly you're the idiot. Bet you don't go much further than your mirror. At least they have an amazing story to tell. You only can tell stories about what hairstyle you made the other day. 😂

    • @jimritzheimer7465
      @jimritzheimer7465 3 года назад +1

      @@wioi I hear what you're saying but I would rather have my nose fingers and feet more than having a good story to tell

  • @lpswolfgirl9322
    @lpswolfgirl9322 3 года назад +78

    This is horrifying. So glad you made it and that you're ok.

  • @mackenziedesire7515
    @mackenziedesire7515 3 года назад +52

    I love that, in spite of all the hardship, they're all so passionate about mountain climbing that they're able to appreciate the beauty of the mountains even while they're suffering severe frostbite. It's an admirable amount of love for what you do!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +8

      And we still love them...

  • @spicyt0fu
    @spicyt0fu 2 месяца назад +5

    I'm so happy you survived! I'm absolutely amazed at y'all's resilience.

  • @7somekindofsomething
    @7somekindofsomething 2 месяца назад +52

    It’s amazing how calm they are talking about such traumatic circumstances. Almost makes it seem hard to believe.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +43

      @@7somekindofsomething a lesson I learned very young - panic gets you nowhere…

    • @emmaphilo4049
      @emmaphilo4049 Месяц назад +1

      I think you don't get to such adventures if you're the panicky type...

  • @imcharmed4evr
    @imcharmed4evr 3 года назад +151

    I thought the black stuff on their noses and hands were something to help with their frost bite, not that it’s frost bite and about to fall off.

    • @dyawr
      @dyawr 3 года назад +22

      It's pretty brutal when you think about it. 👀

    • @aarondoodles3380
      @aarondoodles3380 3 года назад +23

      So, there noses and fingers fell off after this broadcast? 😳

    • @imcharmed4evr
      @imcharmed4evr 3 года назад +4

      Aaron Doodles - That’s what I’m guessing.

    • @dyawr
      @dyawr 3 года назад +45

      @@aarondoodles3380 Well, @Nigel Vardy (from the video) actually commented recently, on some of the threads.
      He said that doctors don't intervene immediately to remove the damaged tissue because, in some cases, the body can actually heal and recover part of it.
      But once gangrene sets in, they have to operate and remove the necrotic parts. So, they probably didn't fall off, but were amputated some time after... 😬
      He said they weren't painful though, didn't feel anything..

    • @aarondoodles3380
      @aarondoodles3380 3 года назад +11

      @@dyawr Crikey, how awful. They were colder than my coors light 🥶 and probably the burgers in the freezer 🥶 😳

  • @Trish150655
    @Trish150655 3 месяца назад +26

    thank you algorithm!
    sometimes life puts you into certain situations where u have to dig deep & just power through the situation. Quitting isn’t an option.
    what a bunch of legends.
    I just wanted to send some love ur way from Ontario Canada❤🇨🇦

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +13

      @@Trish150655 hello from Derbyshire, England..!

  • @paige9874
    @paige9874 2 месяца назад +1

    Watching this 13 years later, and it’s an impressive testament to human willpower. Glad you all made it back to tell your moving stories! I think pushing ourselves to do extraordinary things like this is inspiring no matter what, and all about learning about what challenges we can go through.

  • @deborasilva2814
    @deborasilva2814 3 года назад +181

    “And... suddenly... oh that’s a nice view” 😂

    • @billwilson5341
      @billwilson5341 3 года назад +1

      I laughed out loud at this. All three of them said the same thing.

    • @carolevans5285
      @carolevans5285 3 года назад

      Ffs u no what I mean. Lovely creasing 🌙

    • @Sharon_McCluskey
      @Sharon_McCluskey 3 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @IlaughedIcried
      @IlaughedIcried 3 года назад +2

      I, too, LOL'ed at that!! Wow, if that isn't the hardcore mountain climber attitude.:)

  • @matthewstuart2054
    @matthewstuart2054 3 года назад +794

    Frost bite, avalanche, snapping both legs...sounds almost as bad as when I hit the corner of my bed with my toe the other day 😜

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +759

      Toes..??? What are those..??? 😂😂😂

    • @matthewstuart2054
      @matthewstuart2054 3 года назад +168

      @@nigelvardy hahaha, you win 😂

    • @dreadfulbadger
      @dreadfulbadger 3 года назад +6

      Try falling on to a metal bed frame and landing on your hip. Still better than frostbite I'm sure.

    • @iraniansuperhacker4382
      @iraniansuperhacker4382 3 года назад +24

      try stepping on a lego in the middle of the night....

    • @matthewstuart2054
      @matthewstuart2054 3 года назад +6

      @@iraniansuperhacker4382 hahaha! Even after hearing these stories I still have the desire to climb

  • @unclexeres
    @unclexeres 3 года назад +74

    Gotta give it up for The Park Services Search and Rescue.
    They put their life's on the line everytime they go out.
    I've read that incredible stories of bravery rescuing lost, injured and trapped climbers from all over the world.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +23

      They certainly do and I thank them with all my heart and soul...

    • @unclexeres
      @unclexeres 3 года назад

      Glad you made it back home.
      2021 has been another tough year for the climbing community, great accomplishment and terrible tragedy.

    • @buddybbuddyb3687
      @buddybbuddyb3687 3 года назад +1

      These people chose to climb, let them freeze.

    • @unclexeres
      @unclexeres 3 года назад +10

      @@buddybbuddyb3687 most Search and Rescue crews are fellow climbers and often volunteers.
      Can't see them letting a fellow climber freeze to death.

    • @hellosweetheart3350
      @hellosweetheart3350 3 года назад

      @@buddybbuddyb3687 sure doesn't seem right does it? Risking their own lives and possibly hurting their own family just because 4 guys need an adrenaline rush and a good story to tell. I think it's selfish.

  • @juneblack8503
    @juneblack8503 2 месяца назад +1

    I just love how all of you talk about the last view of the mountains and sunset with so much live and are determined to go back to climbing, truly inspiring and just heart-warming

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@juneblack8503 thank you. I was back in Alaska earlier this year, making a documentary about the climb and how it changed my life…

  • @tanyahart2396
    @tanyahart2396 2 месяца назад +41

    13 years ago and this finally popped up on my feed. Amazing story tho. Absolutely amazing.

  • @lisalynnmarie2448
    @lisalynnmarie2448 3 месяца назад +10

    I don't know why this came through the algorithm this afternoon for me to watch, but I did and am just amazed at such a will to live. I'm glad you all survived to keep answering all these years later! You're all amazing men, and to think I complain when it snows an inch? How dare I when it's nothing like what you all went through. I hope you all were able to climb again! 💙

  • @Octavon_
    @Octavon_ 3 года назад +26

    Hey Nigel, I couldn't imagine the pain and fear you three must have felt those days and still to this day. I just want to say that I hope you're living a happy and safe life now. Your selflessness and strength has impacted me enough to write this and that's a rare thing. Well wishes and good health

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +12

      Thank you Kyle. We’re all doing very well thank you. I hope you are too...

  • @Pepandas
    @Pepandas 2 месяца назад +4

    Mad respect my man, glad to know your still livin to the fullest!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Pepandas thank you..!

  • @anthonymorris8423
    @anthonymorris8423 3 года назад +145

    hi Steven I hope you doing well ,it's tony from derby ,we shared a ward at the burns unit in Nottingham City Hospital 2000

    • @tanner791
      @tanner791 3 года назад +16

      Wow

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +67

      Hi Anthony, its Nigel here. Steves in the Lakes these days and doing very well...

    • @anthonymorris8423
      @anthonymorris8423 3 года назад +29

      @@nigelvardy thankyou for your reply ,sadly I never meet you , Steve was a positive and inspirational person

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +46

      @@anthonymorris8423 he still is Anthony..!

    • @ninjasurf1733
      @ninjasurf1733 3 года назад +12

      @@nigelvardy hi Nigel! RUclips suggested this video to me strangely and I’m not a mountaineer I use an electric wheelchair a bit hard to get up mountains or through gravel tbh. Joking aside it’s great how you’ve adapted after this horror so respect! , I saw Steve’s injuries and I wondered how he’s doing now I hope he’s having a great life in the lakes kind regards joanna from York uk

  • @MyDearGhoul
    @MyDearGhoul 3 года назад +28

    That's some damn fine hair Steve. I'm glad to see that you escaped with it unscathed.

  • @CarputingYT
    @CarputingYT 3 месяца назад +16

    Well safe to say this Nigel dude is unarguably a legend, still replying to comments, still climbing, keep living your best life man.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +10

      @@CarputingYT thank you. I’ll try my best..!

    • @Trish150655
      @Trish150655 3 месяца назад +2

      after all these years he’s still out here replying to ppl . what a legend!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +3

      @@Trish150655 thank you..!

    • @dianeallen98
      @dianeallen98 2 месяца назад +1

      Wow! Fantastic listening to these very fortunate men.

  • @Nightchildxxi
    @Nightchildxxi 13 дней назад +2

    So glad y’all made it you truly are an inspiration wishing you all the best 😊

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  13 дней назад +1

      @@Nightchildxxi thank you. Happy new year..!

    • @Nightchildxxi
      @Nightchildxxi 11 дней назад +1

      @@nigelvardyhappy new year to you as well sir! Much respect and love 😊

  • @floradelirium
    @floradelirium 3 месяца назад +6

    Amazing survival story. Glad you all made it back and to see that it hasn't stopped you living your life.

  • @April-xq4ll
    @April-xq4ll 3 года назад +7

    These men are definition of STRONG! GOD bless you brother!

  • @theviper1999uk
    @theviper1999uk 3 года назад +27

    Wow, Nigel this is an incredible story, I am glad you are doing very well now. What an achievement to survive against such difficult conditions

  • @LiteralSloth
    @LiteralSloth 3 месяца назад +34

    You've hit the algorithm, my friend. Glad you survived!

  • @bluedbarrel5680
    @bluedbarrel5680 3 года назад +262

    I’d rather go fishing!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +96

      Fear not, I still fly fish with stumpy fingers..!

    • @rvaugh230
      @rvaugh230 3 года назад +8

      @@nigelvardy you should try catfish noodling. Bet you'd catch plenty.

    • @Michael_______
      @Michael_______ 3 года назад +3

      @@nigelvardy your a champion

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +6

      @@rvaugh230 is that like trout tickling..? 😂

    • @williambrandondavis6897
      @williambrandondavis6897 3 года назад

      @@rvaugh230 Noodling kills the nest. Flatheads only get in a hole during the spawn to gaurd the eggs and fry until they are big enough to fend for themselves. Thats why most states have banned the practice.

  • @PontiacGal1996
    @PontiacGal1996 3 месяца назад +10

    This is fascinating and terrifying at the same time. So happy you lived to tell the tale ❤

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +2

      @@PontiacGal1996 thank you. It was a bit of both for us also..!

  • @Dioxas
    @Dioxas 2 месяца назад +4

    This just popped on my reccomended. You are a legend man.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Dioxas thank you…

  • @wioi
    @wioi 3 года назад +10

    My dad was a climber and adventurous when he was young, he is 67 now. He climbed the Everest, Mont blanc etc. I am glad nothing (very bad) happened to him. You guys are real survives. I can't imagine to survive what you went through.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1

      It was a very difficult time Anna, and I’m glad your dad enjoyed his mountaineering....

    • @beautruex7012
      @beautruex7012 3 года назад +1

      I committed suicide went to Hell! Jesus brought me back! Beat that bro! 😎

  • @EsotericResearcher777
    @EsotericResearcher777 3 года назад +4

    I'm glad you and your mates made it, Nigel. I salute the team effort you all displayed, keeping each other alive and attempting to reach help. I also recognize the perseverance it takes continuing to stay positive in life after the frostbite damage. It inspires me to try to remain positive in my own life.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +2

      Thank you. Life has its ups and downs, but it’s a learning experience and an adventure in forgiveness…

  • @christiana.7062
    @christiana.7062 2 года назад +5

    i’m beyond glad you’re here to live the day and tell a story like this, keep educating to prevent and bro just know that you got love around you .

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Christian. I still speak in schools about my experiences and am part of a mountain rescue team…

    • @twilightskiesx
      @twilightskiesx Год назад +1

      @@nigelvardy That’s incredible!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  Год назад +1

      @@twilightskiesx thank you..!

  • @syrinx114
    @syrinx114 2 месяца назад +2

    I love that you guys are still climbing. You are a testament to the human spirit, and to your own courageous pursuit of seeing the rare beauties of the world.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@syrinx114 thank you. I was on the wall only this week…

  • @harrywebsters2318
    @harrywebsters2318 3 года назад +21

    Literally having just returned from Norway with work, I cannot begin to imagine the absolute granite resolve of the three of you in horrendous conditions.
    Makes ice breaking drills look like a Sunday afternoon in front of the fire. Absolute best of British!

  • @somjasa
    @somjasa 3 месяца назад +19

    I can't believe you made it out alive. Take care guys!
    I love to watch mountain videos from under a blanket in my sofa. 😺
    (I can not stand cold weather even though I'm born in northern Sweden.)

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +8

      I often visit Northern Sweden..! I walked part of the Kungsladen last winter...

    • @somjasa
      @somjasa 3 месяца назад +2

      @@nigelvardy Great! It makes me happy to know that you are able to still enjoy outdoor living.
      I have to confess I actually live in the middle of Sweden, in Ångermanland or Västernorrland. To everyone though it counts as part of nortern Sweden.
      Or summers are basically between June-August, a short autumn and spring, rest is a winter period of ca five month. Still it's nothing compared to living in real nortern Sweden where you have been. 😺
      I've been as north as Gällivare myself visiting a friend during springtime. I love the light up north, during the non-winter period. Consider the cold I think I lack every "cold genes" one can have. I have been freezing all my life. 😺

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +5

      @@somjasa we’re hoping to head back next winter. Very cold and northern lights galore..!

    • @somjasa
      @somjasa 3 месяца назад +2

      @@nigelvardy I'm happy you enjoy the world of cold crystals ! 😺 Have a great time and take care!😺

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +3

      @@somjasa will do..!

  • @temsedgwick9494
    @temsedgwick9494 3 года назад +13

    Incredible video! Thank you for posting this.

  • @joshuaclemons6835
    @joshuaclemons6835 21 день назад +2

    Cheers to yall sir!!! Doing what yall love no matter the cost is a big inspiration to me!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  20 дней назад +2

      @@joshuaclemons6835 thank you. Heading back to Alaska soon…

    • @joshuaclemons6835
      @joshuaclemons6835 19 дней назад +1

      @ Merry Christmas

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  19 дней назад

      @ merry Christmas..🎄

  • @kenwright4205
    @kenwright4205 3 года назад +9

    My son and I are getting ready to go summit this beast. This summer. Glad they got to you guys when they did. Thank you for sharing.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +5

      Wishing you both a safe and successful trip Ken...

    • @kenwright4205
      @kenwright4205 3 года назад +4

      Ty sir. Can't wait

    • @davidhamilton1446
      @davidhamilton1446 3 года назад

      Up the butt. It all depends on the weather.

    • @samstits8982
      @samstits8982 2 месяца назад

      Wtf is wrong with you. You watch this video and think “oh this is cool, I should bring my son with” sick dude

  • @Karl-lz2bj
    @Karl-lz2bj 3 месяца назад +63

    This guys a beast crawls half mile broken and frostbite.. 🥶 that’s a real hero ❤

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +20

      @@Karl-lz2bj he really is..! Steve is also the loveliest bloke you’ll ever meet…

    • @Crettybocker427
      @Crettybocker427 2 месяца назад +4

      hes a hero because they messed up and crippled themselves over climbing ??? for sheer stupidity crippled for 0 reason sure .

    • @centrifugedestroyer2579
      @centrifugedestroyer2579 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@nigelvardy All of you guys seem incredibly lovely. I hope you guys are still in touch, friendships like that are rare to come by

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +2

      @@centrifugedestroyer2579 on and off, but still great friends…

    • @Clockwork1104
      @Clockwork1104 2 месяца назад

      @@Crettybocker427Don’t forget he chose to save his Friends in that state. Forever, human beings will have urges to tackle what they see is a challenge.

  • @koriw1701
    @koriw1701 6 дней назад +5

    I also got this dropped into my suggested by the algorithm and I'm not sure why, but what a story! I remember hearing about these gentlemen when they were lost (and found) '99 and it was an incredible story!
    I'm a chronic pain patient and a nurse so I understand the hows and the whys of these injuries, yet I cannot imagine the agony of having my extremeties slowly freeze until they become necrotic. Getting warmed up again must also have been a whole new level of excruciating, only to hear that they are ready and willing to return to the sport, though frostbite won't be as big a concern without fingers, toes and noses. How Antony survived without similar injuries is a bloody miracle.
    When Steve started talking about tumbling down the mountain on two broken legs, that was when my tummy finally gave up and went all queer. Steve obviously has the most severe case of frostbite. I reckon that both Steve and Nigel must have some excellent prosthetics for their hands (and probably for their noses; I'm pretty sure that cosmetic surgery to recreate nose is still in its infancy), they said that they are going to climb again and I wonder if they ever did.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  5 дней назад +5

      @@koriw1701 I don’t use prosthetics, and have a few adapted things, but not many. My nose was rebuilt from a pedical flap and has stood -30 since. The pain or warming up was indescribable, and I was speaking with one of the nurses who treated me only a few months ago. I’ve just made a documentary about my accident and return to Alaska this month to open it…

    • @koriw1701
      @koriw1701 День назад +1

      @ @ what an amazing human you are. To have such a consuming passion that doesn't let anything get in the way. I would love to see the new documentary. Do you have a link to it? It's been such a long time since the original video that I'm totally invested in your story.
      It's great to hear that you received a flap. Those are one of the only ways to surgically rebuild the nose and I'm delighted to hear that you got one. Please give me some information on your documentary. I await its release with great anticipation.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  День назад

      @ thank you. I’m hoping to launch the documentary soon, although I’m not sure on which platform…

  • @HotRodCamster
    @HotRodCamster 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m glad you all made it out of there alive. It’s so incredibly brave for you to return to climbing after all that, you must really love it!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@HotRodCamster it’s what makes me tick…

  • @domesticterrorist483
    @domesticterrorist483 3 года назад +8

    What an epic. I hope you all have recovered as well as possible given the frostbite injuries. Sorry you had to go through that.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +7

      We did thank you. Lots of checks still ongoing, but im still climbing...

  • @bonitogeneration
    @bonitogeneration 3 года назад +4

    i've been falling down a mountaineering disaster rabbit hole for the past couple of days, and this video popped up in the recommended. it's amazing to see someone go through something so intense but still maintain an air of positivity and a good sense of humor about it - you guys are like the british version of beck weathers! hope you guys are doing well these days - best wishes from the united states :)

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Merry, all doing well here thanks. I’m looking forward to getting back into the mountains when travel restrictions ease...

    • @TheNYgolfer
      @TheNYgolfer 2 месяца назад

      Then you should look into The Shackleton Expedition and the Robert Falcon Scott Expedition

  • @carissapaglino4591
    @carissapaglino4591 2 месяца назад +10

    I love survival stories like this. It’s amazing how much a human being can endure.

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +1

      @@carissapaglino4591 we endured a great deal, but we’re still here…

  • @laurieb3703
    @laurieb3703 Месяц назад +1

    I've been obsessed with Everest and extreme mountain climbing since I was little. Why is this just now popping up in my feed? Never heard this incredible story!
    @nigel I'm glad you and the other boys are doing well and still climbing! I thank God you all made it home! And thank God for that pilot!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  Месяц назад

      @@laurieb3703 thank you. Jim hood really pushed his skills and the helicopter to save our lives…

  • @ristopherr
    @ristopherr 3 года назад +18

    you’re all so brave i’m so happy you survived. this is an amazing story!!!!

  • @emmaphilo4049
    @emmaphilo4049 2 месяца назад +151

    Why is this video recommended to me in 2024. Why algorithm why lol

    • @JohnSmith-sq7cv
      @JohnSmith-sq7cv 2 месяца назад +5

      You probably searched out a coat recently on Google.

    • @gg46318
      @gg46318 2 месяца назад

      How do you know that? I was also searching for a coat some minutes ago and this video has appeared on my feed as well...

    • @Del-r6u
      @Del-r6u 2 месяца назад +1

      Me too

    • @andrewtrotter9023
      @andrewtrotter9023 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, I’m tripping on this story.

    • @KitFury
      @KitFury 2 месяца назад

      I searched porn and got this...

  • @kawtha0706
    @kawtha0706 3 года назад +6

    Three brave souls! They speak so calmly about everything

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Kawthar. Life does return to some kind of normal after a while...

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад

      @Dan Didnot I remember speaking with Sir Ran and comparing frostbite treatment and injuries when I was recovering Dan. I chose surgery, he chose a hacksaw..! We've worked together since and alway joke about our injuries...

  • @Segma369
    @Segma369 12 дней назад +1

    يضهر لي التسجيل بعد 13 سنه، رائع ، شباب ابطال ، عشتم تجربه فريده وحماسيه ونجحتم في تحدي الطبيعه القاسيه، انتم تعطوني اراده في مواجهة الحياة والصبر ، اقراو القرأن كتاب يساعد على الصبر وعدم الحزن.

  • @SlickVic5240
    @SlickVic5240 2 месяца назад +6

    Absolute legend. Heard you still climb even after the accident to this day!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +2

      @@SlickVic5240 still out there..!

  • @Softlol
    @Softlol 3 месяца назад +10

    What a crazy story. So happy you all made it! Incredible what Steve did, what a legend!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 месяца назад +6

      @@Softlol he certainly is..!

    • @backupviber6285
      @backupviber6285 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@nigelvardy Dear Nigel, so many years passed, what do you think did it worth it ? Did you clearly see your mistakes ?

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@backupviber6285 losing body parts is never worth it, but Ive learned so much about myself and my life since, and I share those lessons to many people…

  • @grayskindablue
    @grayskindablue 3 года назад +22

    Haha “oh suddenly, that’s a nice view”. Humor gets us through even the darkest of times.
    Man Steve is an incredible person, risked everything trying to save his mates. I saw this story as a kid and it makes me so happy they’re all alright. Wonder if they ever still climb together?

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  3 года назад +12

      Ae havent climbed together since, but we're still in touch...

  • @wriggle_official
    @wriggle_official 2 месяца назад +1

    This video is great. After 13 years it popped into my front page! Never thought I’d find such a good video today!!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +1

      @@wriggle_official hope you enjoyed it..!

  • @kevincinnamontoast3669
    @kevincinnamontoast3669 3 года назад +13

    Watching some minivan reviews,so naturally you recommended this.

  • @Vernardie
    @Vernardie 2 месяца назад +7

    Im proud of you Nigel, if i have a difficult time standing outside at the bus stop during winter, then theres no way i couldve survived this.. keep doing what you do!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Vernardie thank you..! I still love the cold…

    • @Vernardie
      @Vernardie 2 месяца назад +2

      @@nigelvardy I love the summer! Cold is nice too though

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@Vernardie summers made me cough as a child, so cold for me it will be..!

  • @androgynous_artist
    @androgynous_artist 3 года назад +4

    Here before 700,000 views, this vid is definitely gonna be put in the algorithm multiple more times and get past 1M soon enough so I thought I’d claim my “before 1 million views”
    Also, bro, good on you for being active but this is a level of thrill seeking that I will never be able to fully understand the attraction to.

  • @seldakaya0414
    @seldakaya0414 2 месяца назад +1

    Dear Nigel, after so many years this video found its way onto my screen. As I can see in the other videos you still spend your days in snowy places and I am so happy your love for nature hasn’t suffered after this traumatic incident.
    Lots of love from Berlin, Germany!

    • @nigelvardy
      @nigelvardy  2 месяца назад

      @@seldakaya0414 thank you. I’m looking at more Arctic trips this winter…

  • @pattykochenower4222
    @pattykochenower4222 3 года назад +5

    True passion these guys have that they still noticed the beauty around them . 🙏

  • @AngelDevilSaint
    @AngelDevilSaint 3 года назад +4

    Most of my recommendations are rubbish but tonight I discovered this video so thank you algorithm, played a blinder tonight! Great testament to the human spirit and will to survive, glad to hear you are all doing well.

  • @mechellewinslow65
    @mechellewinslow65 3 года назад +38

    When he said ice hole, i had to do a rewind.

    • @ItaliFirenz
      @ItaliFirenz 3 года назад +4

      Lol. My brain did a double take too.

    • @minkminky
      @minkminky 3 года назад +3

      I'm glad that wasn't just me.

    • @HIGHIMALYSSA
      @HIGHIMALYSSA 3 года назад +3

      Wait literally sameee

    • @jennyfurr
      @jennyfurr 3 года назад +2

      Me too.

    • @maureenbenton3262
      @maureenbenton3262 3 года назад +1

      And me Mechelle! How do you catch a polar bear? You need some peas and a shovel, you dig a hole in the ice sprinkle the peas around and when the polar bear comes down for a pea you kick him in the icehole! LOL xxx

  • @teebo4253
    @teebo4253 Месяц назад

    This was incredible. Thank you for sharing your touching story

  • @MaegnoliaBlue
    @MaegnoliaBlue 2 месяца назад +25

    The algorithm is at it again.