Growing up in Pangboche I didn't know how lucky I was to see these views every day. I have been away from home for the last 6 years and I miss the mountain and its vibe so badly but your videos made me feel at home. You explored a lot of places I used to wander as a child. Thank you for the awesome vlog. Love it.
Hi Max, I have found your video by chance and have noticed, that we were there almost at the same time. When you look at your video (1th minute and 7th second) you will see me descending to Chukhung. Unfortunately, our attempt to climb Island peak was not successful partly because of weather (cold and fresh snow) and partly because of the health problems of the other group members. We have climbed to about 5.500 m and stopped at the beginning of the rock couloir, where the last group member started having problems and I was also forced to return to the base camp. Despite that, a few days later we were successful on the Lobuche east which was as the second on our itinerary. My plan is to go to Nepal next year 2021 again with the aim to climb Mera Peak and afterward the Island Peak. So thank you very much for your great video which not only recalled the great memories but also as the only one I have seen yet presented also the rocky part of the Island Peak climb staring from the couloir. Yours Jan
Thanks for a great comment, Jan. Yes, I remember that meet on the trail a little. Thankfully we were lucky with weather. Congrats with the Lobuche East summit and wish you successful Mera and Island Peak climbs. I also want to come back to Nepal.
Namaste from Canada, Max! Great playlist! I enjoyed it immensely. Your photography is fabulous. I did the 3 passes trek in March, and the Chukhung valley was my favorite. Seeing the trekking, tea houses, food, and the amazing views up that valley again... I can't wait to go back, inspired this time to include the climb. I just wanted to say thanks for putting this together.
Excellent video, editing, music, and narration. I did EBC in 2019. The mountain is calling me and I am now scheduled for Island Peak in November 2023. Thanks again for your inspirational content!
Being in these places on your own is a great experience. When planning these treks and climbs take as long as possible it really adds to the pleasure of just being there..
Hey Max, What an amazing footage of the climb ....absolutely mind blowing footages from the summit of Island peak and yes not to forget the little adventure you did from Chukkung on your rest day and those inexplicable timelapses around Ama Dablam. ..I just loved the narration and also the real time climbing footages.....Our sherpa was same when I attempted with my clients in 2019 June but could not summit due to a missing ladder which fell into crevasse. You should also come to India for some very nice 6000+ peaks.!!! take care and Stay safe..!!!
Thanks a lot Ongoz for your warm words. I'm glad you like the video because I put quite a lot of efforts into it. That must be a huge disappointment when you realise that a ladder, you're supposed to use, fell into crevasse. I was super lucky with ladders, we didn't use any during the climb
Congratulations Summit push was great I am sure you have had time of your life! But your off beat wandering is what was very caught my attention. Your narration and camera skills are very versatile! Hoping to see you at another adventure soon !
Really like the way you didn’t finish with the summit. It must be great to relax and slowly walk back to Lukla with job done. Did the Everest Base Camp Trek a few years ago-hiked in from Jiri. Been thinking about Island Peak. Cheers for the video.
Hi Max, just discovered your channel because I've recently decided to come back to Nepal and this time climb Island Peak. Your video is in my opinion the best that exists about it and I couldn't thank you enough for the work you put on it. It gives me a very good idea of what awaits me there, and I will put a big effort to get ready for this. The whole footage is incredibly beautiful, you truly are a talented film maker. Just a single question, how did your camera die during the ascent? Was it a lack of battery or the cold temperature killing it? I did my first EBC trek with a GoPro Hero7, had a solar panel and slept with all my electronic devices in my sleeping bag, including my Canon reflex camera. Super scared the devices die once I'm climbing this, have you got any advices? Well done for the ascent and the video again!
Hey man! Thanks a lot. Glad you like the video. Well, first off I'd like to mention that I used a DJI osmo action. I think it was both: the cold temperature (I think it was around -10C that night) and a lack of battery. I was shooting for quite a long time during the summit push and didn't carry a spare battery. I heard that gopro's work is shorter in cold conditions. Maybe that's not the case for the latest models. It's absolutely reasonable to keep your camera and spare batteries in your sleeping bag. The only thing I can add is that you absolutely should have a spare battery or two. Yeah and keep them in your warm pockets (not necessarily in a jacket, could be a fleece layer or whatever) when you're on the way.
what a nice video man👍. come to my country indonesia we have a lot of active mountain and in the middle of the mountain there is a crater with a beautiful vegetation
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Max, you did the summit in end of October right. I am planing a trip in mid September. Is that a good time to climb up Island peak? I am thinking of also todo the 3 passes as part of it? I appreciate any feedback. Cheers Rich
@@RichVarney Yes, I did it in the end of October, I think that was the perfect time for that climb and trekking in general. Autumn colors, mostly crisp weather and views. Not sure about mid September. From one side still it's not the peak of a season. Although it is the pandemic, who knows, maybe there will be no crowds on trails at all. From the other maybe it's still a bit rainy. 3 passes and Island Peak - that's tough I guess, but very interesting.
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Thank you Max. I might just do the 3 passes and come back another time for the Island Peak. First time trekking there for me. Maybe a wise decision. lol Cheers Rich
This whole series was very well done! Thats as close as it can get without actually being there. I watch every video like this i can find and this is def one of the best I've seen. Great job Max thank you! Which alpine peak will you do next?
Thank you so much. Glad that this video might actually help someone to make theirs Island Peak climbs. The next peak, I'm not sure yet, I've been thinking about Lenin Peak but I would not say it's my dream. During the last couple of years I rather prefer to attend mountaineering courses, it's a thoughtful thing IMHO
@@maxzabarovsky1890 I watch alot of alpine climbing and you seem to be capable to me but never a bad idea to be better. I hate that everest has become such an attraction these days but you would do a great job filming that if you were able. I imagine you could find some sponsorship but actuality getting there is just as tough as getting up it it seems.
Hi Max, really enjoyed all your videos in this series. Some amazing footage. Seems like you used a drone a couple of times. Are you able to tell me what the rules are for Nepal for a sub 250g drone? Do you need permission to fly one in Nepal?
Hi Max, where did you book your mountain guide? And can you actually rent all climbing gear in island peak basecamp? We are starting the three passes trek by our own in april and want to include the island peak
Hi, thanks. I didn't traverse on ladders, coz there were no wide crevasses on the way. But the glacier is forming and changing constantly. So despite I didn't use ladders in that climbing season, you might need them if wide cracks will be formed. Good luck!
Great video max thankyou for sharing can i ask for the amount u paid for island peak climb including all gear renting n sherpa charges n accommodation for that 2 days as i m planning to this in coming November thanks in advance
@@maxzabarovsky1890 а через какой сайт или сервис происходит поиск шерпа-гида ? Я так понял из видео, что Вы на месте изучили базовое обращение со страховками ?
@@denysbondar6868 это как получится, мне знакомые подсказали контакты. Нет, на месте не изучал, уже был альпинистский опыт на тот момент, в том числе больших гор.
Hey Great Video! I am planning to do this next year. Mera Peak and Island Peak with the 3 passes Trek. Did you have a guide only for the peaks? And did you know that you can rent some gear at basecamp? I never heard this before
Hey. Yes, I had a climbing sherpa only for the Island Peak summit push. I knew that about renting. It was possible to rent stuff in Dingboche, Chukhung and island peak base camp.
@@maxzabarovsky1890 did you just find ihm in dingboche Ort did you ihre him before starting The Trip? I warnt to climb mera Peak with a company then trek freely he 3 passes trek to ebc and if i am able to; also island peak. I would very much apreciate if you could Share how u managed to get your Guide just for Island peak, Thank you
@@2003Schiwago i found him before the trip, sorted out everything in advance. I think back then it was impossible to hire a guide during the trek/climb. Don't know about current situation though
Hey, I did the whole trek in my trekking boots. And I rented the summit boots in Dingboche - for just several days. AFAIK it can be rented in other villages as well - Chukhung for example
Hi, I can't recommend a company. I was summiting island peak with a climbing sherpa, so I hired him for only 2 days. I did the trek by myself, but I had already some high mountains and alpinism experience
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Hi max, sorry to bother you for the same thing, but could you also please share your sherpa guide's contact details? bencloete531 AT gmail thanks so much in advance. Beautiful inspiring video- making me want to do this summit... hoping I could do mera peak and maybe island too.. I'm beginner so I'm a bit scared of island peak though. But thanks so much for your video, it's not only brilliant, but also very informative
Growing up in Pangboche I didn't know how lucky I was to see these views every day. I have been away from home for the last 6 years and I miss the mountain and its vibe so badly but your videos made me feel at home. You explored a lot of places I used to wander as a child. Thank you for the awesome vlog. Love it.
Thank you, hope you'll be able to see these places again soon
Hi Max, I have found your video by chance and have noticed, that we were there almost at the same time. When you look at your video (1th minute and 7th second) you will see me descending to Chukhung. Unfortunately, our attempt to climb Island peak was not successful partly because of weather (cold and fresh snow) and partly because of the health problems of the other group members. We have climbed to about 5.500 m and stopped at the beginning of the rock couloir, where the last group member started having problems and I was also forced to return to the base camp. Despite that, a few days later we were successful on the Lobuche east which was as the second on our itinerary. My plan is to go to Nepal next year 2021 again with the aim to climb Mera Peak and afterward the Island Peak. So thank you very much for your great video which not only recalled the great memories but also as the only one I have seen yet presented also the rocky part of the Island Peak climb staring from the couloir. Yours Jan
Thanks for a great comment, Jan. Yes, I remember that meet on the trail a little. Thankfully we were lucky with weather. Congrats with the Lobuche East summit and wish you successful Mera and Island Peak climbs. I also want to come back to Nepal.
Hi Jan, may i know what's the climbers vs guides ratio during your summit day?
@@laifookfatt3465 Hi Lai, which peak you mean?
Namaste from Canada, Max! Great playlist! I enjoyed it immensely. Your photography is fabulous. I did the 3 passes trek in March, and the Chukhung valley was my favorite. Seeing the trekking, tea houses, food, and the amazing views up that valley again... I can't wait to go back, inspired this time to include the climb. I just wanted to say thanks for putting this together.
Namaste, Brent. Thanks a lot for your reply, hope you'll enjoy your trekking and the climb. Just the main thing here is to acclimatize thoroughly.
Good Job Brent.
Excellent video, editing, music, and narration. I did EBC in 2019. The mountain is calling me and I am now scheduled for Island Peak in November 2023. Thanks again for your inspirational content!
Thank you! Good luck with Island Peak climb. Enjoy!
Being in these places on your own is a great experience. When planning these treks and climbs take as long as possible it really adds to the pleasure of just being there..
Hey Max, What an amazing footage of the climb ....absolutely mind blowing footages from the summit of Island peak and yes not to forget the little adventure you did from Chukkung on your rest day and those inexplicable timelapses around Ama Dablam. ..I just loved the narration and also the real time climbing footages.....Our sherpa was same when I attempted with my clients in 2019 June but could not summit due to a missing ladder which fell into crevasse. You should also come to India for some very nice 6000+ peaks.!!! take care and Stay safe..!!!
Thanks a lot Ongoz for your warm words. I'm glad you like the video because I put quite a lot of efforts into it. That must be a huge disappointment when you realise that a ladder, you're supposed to use, fell into crevasse. I was super lucky with ladders, we didn't use any during the climb
What an AMAZING experience!
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Very inspirational.
Thank you, glad you like it.
spectacular footage! thank you
Beautiful Video Max.I wish you all the best for your future mountaineering and Hope God protects you wherever you go.
Thanks a lot for your kind words!
Congratulations Summit push was great I am sure you have had time of your life! But your off beat wandering is what was very caught my attention. Your narration and camera skills are very versatile! Hoping to see you at another adventure soon !
Definitely those were very memorable moments. Thank you!
Beautiful photography, and in-depth introduction of the imja lake areas. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for your kind words!
Oh....Yes amazing
Amazing footage. I was waiting for this video.
Thank you!
Hey max my son is going to climb this next year ,👍🏻💪 being proud is an understatement respect to you guys 💪👍🏻
Hope your son will enjoy that journey!
Really like the way you didn’t finish with the summit. It must be great to relax and slowly walk back to Lukla with job done. Did the Everest Base Camp Trek a few years ago-hiked in from Jiri. Been thinking about Island Peak. Cheers for the video.
Jiri.. this is a tough addition. Thanks John
Was it hard?
You have amazing content. I love the the feeling your videos are emitting. Worth much more subscriptions.
Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you can feel that emission.
Thanks for this Max, inspiring stuff and really appreciate the effort to capture this.
Thank you!
Very good video, informative and excellent narration. Well done
Thank you!
Great video, thanks
Glad you liked it
Amazing video ! thanks for sharing
Thanks a lot, appreciate it!
Amazing video
Thank you
Very very scenic and enjoyable! Thanks from homebound now
Thank you, glad you like it
Amazing video. The sunrise view was spectacular. I see your video date is April 5th, when did you actually climb?
Thank you! Yes, that sunrise I'll always remember. Most of the time people reach the summit a bit later. I climbed the peak in the end of October.
Great presentation. Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Thank you!
Awesome video man 👌
Hi Max, just discovered your channel because I've recently decided to come back to Nepal and this time climb Island Peak. Your video is in my opinion the best that exists about it and I couldn't thank you enough for the work you put on it. It gives me a very good idea of what awaits me there, and I will put a big effort to get ready for this. The whole footage is incredibly beautiful, you truly are a talented film maker. Just a single question, how did your camera die during the ascent? Was it a lack of battery or the cold temperature killing it? I did my first EBC trek with a GoPro Hero7, had a solar panel and slept with all my electronic devices in my sleeping bag, including my Canon reflex camera. Super scared the devices die once I'm climbing this, have you got any advices? Well done for the ascent and the video again!
Hey man! Thanks a lot. Glad you like the video. Well, first off I'd like to mention that I used a DJI osmo action. I think it was both: the cold temperature (I think it was around -10C that night) and a lack of battery. I was shooting for quite a long time during the summit push and didn't carry a spare battery. I heard that gopro's work is shorter in cold conditions. Maybe that's not the case for the latest models. It's absolutely reasonable to keep your camera and spare batteries in your sleeping bag. The only thing I can add is that you absolutely should have a spare battery or two. Yeah and keep them in your warm pockets (not necessarily in a jacket, could be a fleece layer or whatever) when you're on the way.
Great capture ❤️
Thank you!
Terrific video!
Great climb
Quick question what camera do you use
Hi, thank you. It was a dji osmo action
what a nice video man👍. come to my country indonesia we have a lot of active mountain and in the middle of the mountain there is a crater with a beautiful vegetation
Thanks a lot for your comment! Definitely one day I'll go to Indonesia
Congrats on your summit. Loved the video. Thank you for sharing😊👍
Thank you!
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Max, you did the summit in end of October right. I am planing a trip in mid September. Is that a good time to climb up Island peak? I am thinking of also todo the 3 passes as part of it? I appreciate any feedback. Cheers Rich
@@RichVarney Yes, I did it in the end of October, I think that was the perfect time for that climb and trekking in general. Autumn colors, mostly crisp weather and views. Not sure about mid September. From one side still it's not the peak of a season. Although it is the pandemic, who knows, maybe there will be no crowds on trails at all. From the other maybe it's still a bit rainy. 3 passes and Island Peak - that's tough I guess, but very interesting.
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Thank you Max. I might just do the 3 passes and come back another time for the Island Peak. First time trekking there for me. Maybe a wise decision. lol
Cheers Rich
@@RichVarney Definitely a wise one
It was simple but awesome video on ascent of Island peak. I am also planning to climb it next year if all goes well. Thanks dude!
Thank you and wish you a successful climb!
Fantastic video, thank you
This whole series was very well done! Thats as close as it can get without actually being there. I watch every video like this i can find and this is def one of the best I've seen. Great job Max thank you!
Which alpine peak will you do next?
Thank you so much. Glad that this video might actually help someone to make theirs Island Peak climbs. The next peak, I'm not sure yet, I've been thinking about Lenin Peak but I would not say it's my dream. During the last couple of years I rather prefer to attend mountaineering courses, it's a thoughtful thing IMHO
@@maxzabarovsky1890 I watch alot of alpine climbing and you seem to be capable to me but never a bad idea to be better. I hate that everest has become such an attraction these days but you would do a great job filming that if you were able. I imagine you could find some sponsorship but actuality getting there is just as tough as getting up it it seems.
Great job and video ! Will do pretty much the same very soon !
good luck!
Greatest video ever
Thanks a lot!
Hi Max, really enjoyed all your videos in this series. Some amazing footage. Seems like you used a drone a couple of times. Are you able to tell me what the rules are for Nepal for a sub 250g drone? Do you need permission to fly one in Nepal?
Hi, thanks. I don't know what the rules are now. You needed a permission to fly a drone back then
comparied to all the other peaks here in nepal this one is considered to be the easiest ones but doesn't look so easy when u'r actually there
Yes, ascending the fixed lines at 6000m was really exerting. Depends on a certain mountaineer (or a hiker) experience I would say
beautiful video..if you don't mind me to ask would you recommend company or climbing sherpa you climbed with
appreciate your help
Hey, can you please DM me on Instagram
I so want to climb that mount it’s so nice maybe one day when am 22 years old
Next to everest
Amazing video!!! What month of the year did you go?!
Hi. October
Dave chapelle mono
Amaizing video. amaizing views . you need diferent camera for night shooting
amazing video which month did you go ?
Hi, thanks. In October
Hi Max, where did you book your mountain guide? And can you actually rent all climbing gear in island peak basecamp? We are starting the three passes trek by our own in april and want to include the island peak
Hi, can you please DM me on instagram
@@maxzabarovsky1890 send you a pm
Superb Max. Glad you summited safely. I’m going October 2021 Island Summit via EBC.
Q - did you have to traverse on ladders over crevices?
Hi, thanks. I didn't traverse on ladders, coz there were no wide crevasses on the way. But the glacier is forming and changing constantly. So despite I didn't use ladders in that climbing season, you might need them if wide cracks will be formed. Good luck!
@@maxzabarovsky1890 thanks Max....good to know sir 👍
@@maxzabarovsky1890 just subscribed
The vidéo is great thanks ! Lhotse hides everest ?
Well, not so sure. But it's quite likely :) Especially when you look at Lhotse south face from Island Peak summit
Great video max thankyou for sharing can i ask for the amount u paid for island peak climb including all gear renting n sherpa charges n accommodation for that 2 days as i m planning to this in coming November thanks in advance
Hi, thanks for your warm words. Well, altogether it was roughly about $600. Keep in mind though this is for 2019.
Great video, thanks! What camera did you use Max?
Hi, thank you! It's dji osmo action (the sound quality isn't good in my opinion) and panasonic gh5 for the shots from the summit
Which go pro did you use ?
Congrats anyway !!!
Hi, thanks! That was a DJI osmo action. Pretty old now I think
Спасибо за видео. Вы поднимались с гидом ? Какая компания организовывала ?
Привет. Без компании ходил. Искал шерпа-гида заранее. Связывался с ним, обсуждал детали. А встретился в Чукунге перед непосредственно восхождением.
@@maxzabarovsky1890 а через какой сайт или сервис происходит поиск шерпа-гида ? Я так понял из видео, что Вы на месте изучили базовое обращение со страховками ?
@@maxzabarovsky1890 И какие следующие восохждения планируете делать ?
@@denysbondar6868 пока не планирую восхождений
@@denysbondar6868 это как получится, мне знакомые подсказали контакты. Нет, на месте не изучал, уже был альпинистский опыт на тот момент, в том числе больших гор.
Great movie! What month os best for the trekking and the Island?
Thanks
Hi, thank you! I think it's October and November, but don't underestimate spring as well
Hey Great Video! I am planning to do this next year. Mera Peak and Island Peak with the 3 passes Trek.
Did you have a guide only for the peaks? And did you know that you can rent some gear at basecamp? I never heard this before
Hey. Yes, I had a climbing sherpa only for the Island Peak summit push. I knew that about renting. It was possible to rent stuff in Dingboche, Chukhung and island peak base camp.
@@maxzabarovsky1890 did you just find ihm in dingboche Ort did you ihre him before starting The Trip? I warnt to climb mera Peak with a company then trek freely he 3 passes trek to ebc and if i am able to; also island peak. I would very much apreciate if you could Share how u managed to get your Guide just for Island peak,
Thank you
@@2003Schiwago i found him before the trip, sorted out everything in advance. I think back then it was impossible to hire a guide during the trek/climb. Don't know about current situation though
Hey bro - did you bring summit boots with you or did you rent them?
Hey, I did the whole trek in my trekking boots. And I rented the summit boots in Dingboche - for just several days. AFAIK it can be rented in other villages as well - Chukhung for example
@@maxzabarovsky1890 thank you legend! I'm headed out for this trek next week so I appreciate your info. Thanks for the video !
Which month it was when you were climbing Island peak?
October
Do you mind me asking what model of camera you use?
it's a dji osmo action. I think it's already an old one
hi is there any hiking company u recommend for this island peak climbing? looking forward for your reply, appreciate so much
Hi, I can't recommend a company. I was summiting island peak with a climbing sherpa, so I hired him for only 2 days. I did the trek by myself, but I had already some high mountains and alpinism experience
What month did you go Max?
Hi, in October
great video!!! when did you do this?
Hi, thanks. In the second half of October
@@maxzabarovsky1890 thank you for the information. i am planning to do it same time of this year.
Good decision, I liked autumn colors and crisp views, not to mention the climbing permits were cheaper in autumn than in spring
Hi! Which month did u go and which company did u hire for support
Hi, it was in October and I hired a climbing sherpa, not a company
@@maxzabarovsky1890 awesome and he took care of logistics, tent etc? Cool! U mind sharing his name or contact info?
@@AdventuresofIreneAndJosh Yes, he kind of takes care about those. Can share a contact, but not here. IG is fine
Hi Max, very nice video. What was the date when you went to the summit? Also, would you be able to send me your Sherpa's contact details? Many thanks.
Hi, the summit push was in the end of October. For the contacts would you please leave your email or something? Or just send me a message on instagram
@@maxzabarovsky1890 drupal joe AT gmail
@@maxzabarovsky1890 Hi max, sorry to bother you for the same thing, but could you also please share your sherpa guide's contact details?
bencloete531 AT gmail
thanks so much in advance. Beautiful inspiring video- making me want to do this summit... hoping I could do mera peak and maybe island too.. I'm beginner so I'm a bit scared of island peak though. But thanks so much for your video, it's not only brilliant, but also very informative
@@fendercodes sent to drupaljoe AT gmail
@@bencloete7586 Thank you! Sent.