Great interview. Thanks for posting this. I especially liked the old school rescue approach. I.E "We would borrow as much gear, from as many people, as we could. Then if we weren't back in 4 days, they'd coming looking to get it back." Genius!!
It is so refreshing to see hardcore, amazing mountaineering legends say that it's okay to not dedicate your whole life to climbing. So many people gatekeep what it means to be a "real climber" these days that it can be discouraging to people who are perfectly happy sport climbing. Great video and awesome interview!
Alan and ade's dad happened to also be my step grandad geoff, and i remember seeing them in my nans house as a kid in huddersfield, my girlfriend recently found their book signed to their dad (my grandad) and started reading it which made me remember them, and then oddly enough this video comes out literally a week later, small world.
My father was a mountaineer in the 1980s(India) but never got too far because of family responsibilities and financial conditions although he had his official basic and advanced training. I have just started going on treks and basic bouldering. Stories like these and the ones I hear from him feels me up with such happiness. Wish me luck guys😂.
Was at base camp and Khumbu region for 3 months in winter 1980/81 climbing various peaks when the two were on the winter Everest expedition. I spent time with their cook Wan Chop to and from Namche a couple of times and met others including Japanese but didn’t meet the twins unfortunately. Great video.
Two brothers climbing together all their life's is amazing!.......twins make it more rare. Imagine the complexity of a route being simplified by having the twin connection. The flow of their route would be amazing to witness.
Had these two guys as relief teachers in Grange school, Ellesmere Port late 70's. Showed us stills of their climbs to a Pink Floyd soundtrack. One of them used to hang from door architrave for what seemed a lifetime. Good guys
Great interview ..Climbed with them on Everest. Fantastic guys.. But they forgot to say that they slept with all the beautiful woman in BC. Keep well Adrian and Alan..
Climbing used to be different of course. There was a huge sense of commitment. Routes were unprotected except for a few rusty pitons that would or would not hold. Equipment was as streamlined as today. The tools that were used by Doug Scott, Dougal Haston or Alex MacIntyre specially for ice climbing would only by used for scrambling or hiking in the mountains nowadays.
I met the twins many years ago in Canada. They're really great guys, legendary mountaineers, and it's great to see them still alive and healthy all these years later. They have endless stories of all the climbs they've done around the world.
This was excellent, I could watch this type of stuff all day. It is fascinating hearing the stories of these pioneers of the sport. Sometimes I long for those days, I never got to experience. But I am grateful for where technology has taken safety gear as well. Thanks for a great production.
What an absolutely great interview. Best thanks for that. I love our community for such amazing and inspiring stories. Incredible and just beautiful. - And the beer. man, that´s so nice.
Eso es el espíritu de la escalada solo tus brazos tus piernas tu coraje para seguir adelante aun en las condiciones mas difíciles ya son pocas personas que lo practican así sin comodidades solo convivir con la naturaleza sin comodidades un saludo desde México CD para todos los aventureros de corazon
Just a beautiful bit of film. Well done guys, thanks for sharing. I know its not the core of your channel, but on occasion, some more like this please.
Great interview. Thanks for posting this.
I especially liked the old school rescue approach. I.E "We would borrow as much gear, from as many people, as we could. Then if we weren't back in 4 days, they'd coming looking to get it back." Genius!!
The story about brewing beer at base camp made my day
Dude, this was one of the best episodes, EVER!
agreed
100% in agreement...truly beautiful... Old school, bit of everything. Well done lads.
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It is so refreshing to see hardcore, amazing mountaineering legends say that it's okay to not dedicate your whole life to climbing. So many people gatekeep what it means to be a "real climber" these days that it can be discouraging to people who are perfectly happy sport climbing. Great video and awesome interview!
Alan and ade's dad happened to also be my step grandad geoff, and i remember seeing them in my nans house as a kid in huddersfield, my girlfriend recently found their book signed to their dad (my grandad) and started reading it which made me remember them, and then oddly enough this video comes out literally a week later, small world.
My father was a mountaineer in the 1980s(India) but never got too far because of family responsibilities and financial conditions although he had his official basic and advanced training.
I have just started going on treks and basic bouldering.
Stories like these and the ones I hear from him feels me up with such happiness.
Wish me luck guys😂.
Awesome to see Aid and Al again. I was fortunate to share their company and a mountain with them in 92'
Was at base camp and Khumbu region for 3 months in winter 1980/81 climbing various peaks when the two were on the winter Everest expedition. I spent time with their cook Wan Chop to and from Namche a couple of times and met others including Japanese but didn’t meet the twins unfortunately. Great video.
absoltuley fantastic video. one of the best
Agree, it's really beautiful video, great insights and stories. I dind't know them, cool dudes :)
Two brothers climbing together all their life's is amazing!.......twins make it more rare. Imagine the complexity of a route being simplified by having the twin connection. The flow of their route would be amazing to witness.
These guys are legends in the climbing community and yet so approachable.
Had these two guys as relief teachers in Grange school, Ellesmere Port late 70's. Showed us stills of their climbs to a Pink Floyd soundtrack. One of them used to hang from door architrave for what seemed a lifetime. Good guys
This was a great watch. Really interesting life these guys lived.
Absolutely inspirational! Legends
The story about "rescue insurance" cracked me up
Great interview ..Climbed with them on Everest. Fantastic guys.. But they forgot to say that they slept with all the beautiful woman in BC. Keep well Adrian and Alan..
Haha legends
Great story, and nicely done. It shows what you can do with just a narrative/interview and still photos. Great stuff.
Couple of legends there! Nice to see they made it to "old age".
The sad part was when they said the ice is melting out. It hurt my heart. Great video.
What an inspirational pair of blokes
This might be my favourite video ever.
This is fantastic! I would love to see more mini documentaries like this. Thank you so much!
What a pair of legends!!
Climbing used to be different of course. There was a huge sense of commitment. Routes were unprotected except for a few rusty pitons that would or would not hold. Equipment was as streamlined as today. The tools that were used by Doug Scott, Dougal Haston or Alex MacIntyre specially for ice climbing would only by used for scrambling or hiking in the mountains nowadays.
This is absolutely amazing. Thanks
This is just incredible. My dad used to climb like this. Different times!
I could listen to their tales for hours. Fantastic piece!
Beautiful video. It's great to see some historical perspective on things, especially as someone who's new to things.
Wow, so incredibly impressive which shoulders present climbing is standing on.
You guys are putting out some incredible stuff these days... what a great video.
I met the twins many years ago in Canada. They're really great guys, legendary mountaineers, and it's great to see them still alive and healthy all these years later. They have endless stories of all the climbs they've done around the world.
These guys are the real deal. Amazing guys made of steel.
I wish it would be longer ! Great work
This is just phenomenal!
Best wishes from the Himalayas.
Great episode and a great film! That's what adventure is all about!
This was excellent, I could watch this type of stuff all day. It is fascinating hearing the stories of these pioneers of the sport. Sometimes I long for those days, I never got to experience. But I am grateful for where technology has taken safety gear as well. Thanks for a great production.
Highly recommend reading "One Day As A Tiger" by John Porter for more stories around that time period.
Great video and interview! Cheers!
This is so raw!!!!!
Probably my favourite ever climbing daily!!! Great story, great guys, really nicely put together.
This was really great to watch!
What an absolutely great interview. Best thanks for that. I love our community for such amazing and inspiring stories. Incredible and just beautiful. - And the beer. man, that´s so nice.
Up there with the best videos and interviews on the channel!
I met Al by chance in a pub in Dent a couple of years back. Took me a while to realise who he was. Had a great evening talking over a beer. Ha ha.
What delightful fellows...
These guys are brilliant!
Eso es el espíritu de la escalada solo tus brazos tus piernas tu coraje para seguir adelante aun en las condiciones mas difíciles ya son pocas personas que lo practican así sin comodidades solo convivir con la naturaleza sin comodidades un saludo desde México CD para todos los aventureros de corazon
Such a lovely interview by seemingly lovely brothers.
Am reading “Burgess Book of Lies” now. Very entertaining duo. Learned of them from Krakauer’s “Eiger Dreams” which is a great book.
That was Epic climbing history. Nicely put together.
Just a beautiful bit of film. Well done guys, thanks for sharing. I know its not the core of your channel, but on occasion, some more like this please.
One of the best of Climbing Daily!!
What a beautiful film!
Awesome! More stories like this!!!
Climbing in Alps mainly changed to more downhill focused. Basically the climbing is just a mean to get to the really good faces to ski or board down.
True legends these guys
My favourite climbing daily
More of this!
I love how simple and obvious everything was to them
Beautiful Video. Thanks.
I would say your best video that I watched so far
Please more content like this! 👍
I feel nostalgic and I'm not even a mountaineer or that old😂
Amazing, thanks!
Loving it !
Guys this is the best episode loved that!
Most interesting thing I’ve watched in a while!
i could listen to those two tell stories for hours
I read Jon Krakauer's story about the twins. Real characters.
Love this episode...❤
This is really great. nice work!
Very interesting what an interesting and sketchy time they came up in
best episode ever
Living legends. Literally... xxx :-)
Fantastic
great story!
Beautiful
Great stuff.
Brilliant
loved it ! anyone knows what that piano song at the beginning was ?
Ade was one of my teachers at school.
The one dislike chose tea over beer in basecamp.
very interesting episode
Really enjoyable
What a set of dudes!
good photos
legends
Great stuff!
Brill vid loved it!
amazing video:)
Thanks joe!
Agreed 👍
Awesome awesome awesome
Brilliant :)
Hahaha fantastic stories! Can we get more please? Please please!? :D
Very epic
are these two still around?
Heart rate 40...that's low used to be 50...now at 74 heart compromised! Never got beyond a HS second....and one Scottish Winter.
Anyone know the name of the piano music towards the end?
sick!
What are you talking about? It's brilliant & their fitness is inspirational
What a charming pair of old school mountaineers...
Next up: Full length Doc?
Now I know where the dreaded recipe for Trader Joes Boatswain double IPA came from...