The Haute Route in 5 Days: Leaving France

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  • čas přidán 17. 09. 2019
  • Day one of my five day run from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. Prepare for mountain passes, Swiss Valleys, and the terrible pronunciation of French words. In this episode I navigate the first 30 miles from Chamonix to Champex and quickly realize that this trip will be a lot longer and steeper than I had imagined.
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Komentáře • 151

  • @pa_hyker7715
    @pa_hyker7715 Před 4 lety +41

    You’re an amazing athlete to say the least. Videos are top notch 👍👍

  • @TheVirtualSherpa
    @TheVirtualSherpa Před 4 lety +77

    Awesome video - crazy that you will sacrifice warm clothing weight but are okay bringing the drone weight haha - #anythingforthetube

    • @mikemau4272
      @mikemau4272 Před 4 lety +3

      The Virtual Sherpa there’s a hut every couple miles with beds and food on the “haute” and towns all the way around on the “low” path. Too bad it was cloudy for him - the mountains in my pic are on top of the massif he is traveling around.

  • @stephenwokanick9286
    @stephenwokanick9286 Před 4 lety +5

    I got SO PSYCHED when I saw a new MA video was up. These videos are so inspiring and well made. Im a park ranger/EMT and i do what most people consider to be adventurous stuff on a daily basis but even I get jaded. This channel helps me appreciate what I get to experience. It also opened a whole new world of oppurtunities up to me in fast packing. I would never even attempt a 20 mile trail cuz that would mean an overnight camp and who has time for that with a 9-5 and kids. Now i just get up on 3 hours sleep, run/powerhike a 20 in the Catskills and BOOM, dine. Thanks guys

  • @thog1234
    @thog1234 Před 4 lety +11

    Simply amazing that you film this all yourself. Beautiful job!

  • @andyfpt
    @andyfpt Před 6 měsíci +1

    My favorite outdoor channel. Good guys, amazing shooting and scenary, oh and Danny's dry sense of humor.

  • @jamesbadham228
    @jamesbadham228 Před 4 lety +2

    Danny, you kill me. No warm clothes but you have the drone!

  • @patrickroy3872
    @patrickroy3872 Před 4 lety +6

    Wrong hotel .. bonus fitness😂....this is so Sick! You and your crew are BEASTS. I wanna reach this level of fitness. Also wanna do some of the cool stuff u guys do.. like WURL, that was one of my favorite YT videos ever!

  • @bigmems5630
    @bigmems5630 Před 4 lety +23

    congrats 3 months ago u had 7k subs now u got 15k nice job man! maybe you will have a career in youtube

    • @michaelkniephof2959
      @michaelkniephof2959 Před 4 lety +8

      I was noticing the same thing. Big increase in subscribers. I remember when the number used to be just a few thousand. Selfishly, I liked it better when not as many people knew about this channel. :) But congrats to Danny and Co. for putting together awesome stuff!

    • @saltydog6241
      @saltydog6241 Před 4 lety +11

      Michael Kniephof I know what you mean, but I hope this channel blows up. Such high quality, inspiring content.

    • @samashby8203
      @samashby8203 Před 4 lety +1

      Maybe growing a European or certainly international audience by covering major spots such as this ain't no bad thing eh? 👌🏻

  • @strathack33
    @strathack33 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome Danny, I knew a video would be coming soon but France and Switzerland!! WOW!!! That is a great “seasonal” job you have going for yourself. Nice!!

  • @thog1234
    @thog1234 Před 4 lety +4

    I think your channel is working . . . I was watching this video for the 2nd time and needed to pause it while I went and did a 6 mile trail run. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @bryantaustin5186
    @bryantaustin5186 Před 4 lety

    Epic! Especially considering all of the miles, elevation, route finding and camera work you put into it. Looking forward to the next video!

  • @jaybutler9550
    @jaybutler9550 Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much for taking the time to put this footage out there. Amazing adventure. Definitely inspirational

  • @melissavictoriafrayer388

    Really looking forward to the next videos for this route! I love the honesty of your channel

  • @alpinekiwi
    @alpinekiwi Před 4 lety +1

    Five days is awesome! Especially in those conditions! I did it in 8 with wild camping. Insanely great experience. I look forward to seeing your next vids on this track!

  • @haydenhogoboom6310
    @haydenhogoboom6310 Před 4 lety

    Your videos just keep getting better and better. Great work and amazing shots as always!

  • @mike13runs
    @mike13runs Před 4 lety

    I look forward to these videos so much! They have inspired me to start traveling around North Eastern USA finding the hardest scrambles and routes I can find. I haven't been in such good shape since high school. I dream about living my life just like you guys, until ski season of course. 🤘🤘🗻

  • @ecycled3d
    @ecycled3d Před 4 lety

    Man this is awesome to watch. We were in this same area Sept 2018 doing a hike around Mont Blanc. Fantastic video! Thanks for the great memories.

  • @samashby8203
    @samashby8203 Před 4 lety

    So so interesting to see you navigate France and Switzerland, having done much of it myself and you being the pro that you are... Very interesting and entertaining indeed. Keep up the great work and continue having kick-ass adventures sir 🙏🏻

  • @poorbokefella
    @poorbokefella Před 4 lety +10

    I would love to hike in France! Nice work. Inspiring

    • @samvilla6290
      @samvilla6290 Před 4 lety +1

      Blahblah 2.0 you should totally go and hike in the Pyrenees

  • @thorstenreitz7302
    @thorstenreitz7302 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice to see you in "my" backyard. Looking forward to the next installments!
    Before I saw your video I wasn't even aware that there is also a "Walkers Haute Route" in addition to the classical (ski) mountaineering one.

  • @jinsjewelry
    @jinsjewelry Před 4 lety

    Amazing adventure! You guys are awesome! Looking forward to more😍👍

  • @doughoffart1247
    @doughoffart1247 Před 4 lety

    Impressible trip, especially given that you added all the video back/forth scenes that must add miles to the length. I hiked this route several times over the years, so appreciate the running of it.

  • @maidhci
    @maidhci Před 4 lety

    Outstanding video. Best of luck with the rest of the trek!

  • @shawnwalden2669
    @shawnwalden2669 Před 4 lety +1

    very cool!!!! cant wait for the other ones. very beautiful country there

  • @baileythomas368
    @baileythomas368 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad to see another vid!!!

  • @sharonslocum9422
    @sharonslocum9422 Před 4 lety

    Amazing miles! Your channel should have more subscribers. Did this route 8 years ago. In many more days than 5, but what a joy to see.

  • @GemsOutdoor
    @GemsOutdoor Před 4 lety +2

    Man, i love your Hiking Vlogs. I can only do hiking locally here in my country. As a fellow outdoor enthusiast, your vlogs are my out of country experience. 😁

  • @RJ-hi5pw
    @RJ-hi5pw Před 4 lety +1

    So refreshing not to be bombarded with 'don't forget to hit like and subsribe' like I seem to encounter in every other video on youtube.. Great channel.

  • @LearnMYOG
    @LearnMYOG Před 4 lety

    Missed you guys. Glad you're back at out and sharing.

  • @eganfo
    @eganfo Před 4 lety

    I have nothing to say other than you’re an inspiration and a stud. Merci!

  • @keithboone4800
    @keithboone4800 Před 4 lety +1

    So excited to see a new video post!!!

  • @johannasandkuhl7881
    @johannasandkuhl7881 Před 4 lety

    Having done that trip at a more leisurely pace, we found the guide book and painted route markers along with the 2 Swiss maps made route finding quite easy. It's a fabulous trip and worth taking your time. Cheers.

  • @dirtribbonaddiction
    @dirtribbonaddiction Před 4 lety

    Stunning!! What a pretty place. I could actually hear my IT band screaming as you hurried down that harsh descent!

  • @AshWalton0
    @AshWalton0 Před 4 lety +1

    So killer bro. One of the best channels I've found in a long time

  • @mjm1130
    @mjm1130 Před 4 lety +1

    Best of luck! I ran this in 2.5 days in 2017... I think 5 days is a much smarter and more enjoyable plan! It’s a beautiful route, and the euro style of staying at hotels is 👌.

  • @fabienstal
    @fabienstal Před 4 lety

    Bravo, I have done haute route twice, in summer and winter. Probably not as fast as you! I experienced heat and big storms during my summer hike but it was fun. Great huts in Switzerland. I really recommend you to come back in march or April. Fantastic scenery, great ski experience. Love your videos

  • @douglasauruss
    @douglasauruss Před 4 lety +3

    Yeah the Tour du Mont Blanc (which we also started at Chamonix) was a lot of steep up and down every mountain instead of wrapping around the mountains at elevation. The evil but handsome and interesting twin of the Bonneville shoreline trail.

  • @brotherofalex
    @brotherofalex Před 4 lety

    Yes! I just started following you on Strava and noticed these jaunts way out in the Alps. Looking forward to the rest of the videos and hoping you got to experience some sun at some point.

  • @FortressCraftCruise
    @FortressCraftCruise Před 4 lety

    Great job filming along the way!

  • @climbingkid7
    @climbingkid7 Před 4 lety +1

    Can't wait for the next installment of this trip...

  • @akusantafe
    @akusantafe Před 4 lety

    Inspiration much appreciated, Danny.

  • @drewwatts2803
    @drewwatts2803 Před 4 lety

    hell yeah Danny! this is why I subscribe to this channel. Looks like a blast!

  • @jccharly2000
    @jccharly2000 Před 4 lety

    Bad ass buddy!! Amazing place & must be an amazing experience

  • @patheron7812
    @patheron7812 Před 4 lety

    I want to thank you guys for your superb content, videography, and editing. Nothing else on CZcams compares. A possible suggestion, come to our small mountains in Montana. If you can avoid the crowds in Fall, there are a few traverses in Glacier Park.

  • @marc-antoinemetivier2854
    @marc-antoinemetivier2854 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Danny!
    La haute route = The high path or the high road.
    Cheers and thanks for the great content!

  • @NoProDad
    @NoProDad Před 4 lety

    good stuff, love the channel. motivates me.

  • @jeffreyallen1290
    @jeffreyallen1290 Před 4 lety

    I have watched nearly all of your videos and am amazed at how poorly you and your compatriots are at bringing/carrying extra emergency gear. I used to do what you guys do but not as extreme, but I always carried extra clothing, water or a filter, emergency bivy gear, ropes to rapel with instead of down climbing. Don't get me wrong, you guys are amazing and i love to watch your adventures. They bring me back to the good old days. Climb on!!!! but be safe so I can continue to watch the adventures. ja

  • @natedampier7746
    @natedampier7746 Před 4 lety +1

    That's a hard walking trip for day one and best wishes on the trip.

  • @virob9561
    @virob9561 Před 4 lety

    I was recently in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. The alps are incredible great choice.

  • @trumanweston
    @trumanweston Před 4 lety

    Sweet!!! Classic adventure

  • @whitemountain
    @whitemountain Před 4 lety

    Sorry to hear about Matt. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

  • @jerrymcsendy
    @jerrymcsendy Před 4 lety +1

    absolutely prime content as always

  • @eckhal2
    @eckhal2 Před 4 lety

    👍💯❤️ have been waiting for the next "Type 1 Day"😉

  • @robvino
    @robvino Před 2 lety

    Hi there! I recently discovered your videos, they're cool.
    So funny to see you in Paris, where I live, and on the path of the TMB, which I have done recently. Fenêtre d'Arpette is defenitely a good hike!
    Anyways, I think I'll do the haute route this year, thanks for sharing and inspiring.
    Ps: hope the drone doesn't bother anyone ;)
    Cheers from France

  • @harrisonaero
    @harrisonaero Před 4 lety

    So good!

  • @jeffkelley4055
    @jeffkelley4055 Před 4 lety +1

    Quality as always

  • @califmike2003
    @califmike2003 Před 4 lety

    Hope you'll be able to see Mount Blanc amazingly beautiful

  • @beyondhorizons9758
    @beyondhorizons9758 Před 4 lety

    Deserves many more views/likes ! Subscribed

  • @joshbehunin1514
    @joshbehunin1514 Před 4 lety

    Now this is epic!!!!!

  • @markmclain1956
    @markmclain1956 Před 4 lety

    Looks like you are having a lotta fun.

  • @nintendogame33
    @nintendogame33 Před 4 lety +1

    Top notch video as always! Just curious, what is your workout routine like at home to prepare for these hikes/climbs you do?

    • @Arcticfox7
      @Arcticfox7 Před 4 lety

      Sits on his couch playing video games and eating Doritos all day

  • @TVinmyEye
    @TVinmyEye Před 4 lety

    You guys should come to Southern California and attempt Cactus To Clouds. It’s an 11 mile one way hike up at 10,834 foot peak called Mount San Jacinto. Total elevation gain is 10,400 feet. Just 160 feet short of 2 verticle miles

  • @gleejone
    @gleejone Před 4 lety

    By the looks of the weather I think I was on this part of the route at the same time as you (did you start out on Saturday 7-Sep-19?). Couldn't see a thing for most of the morning. Looking forward to the rest of the route.

  • @nathantweeddale9057
    @nathantweeddale9057 Před 4 lety

    awesome!

  • @chuckoffcampus9738
    @chuckoffcampus9738 Před 4 lety +4

    Beautiful video. I'd love to know the logistics of the trip.

  • @NareshSinghh
    @NareshSinghh Před 4 lety

    Love it

  • @expatadventureturkey9324

    Did the timing of your trip, allow you to enjoy/watch in person the UTMB race? Great video as always....Your video’s always motivate me to Embrace The Suck and do my own local adventures. 👍🏽👣👣🏔🥵😉

  • @AdventureBuilt
    @AdventureBuilt Před 4 lety

    EPIC ADVENTURE... what camera did you use. great video.

  • @bgwhalley
    @bgwhalley Před 4 lety +8

    Out of curiosity, what is it that you like about doing these insane distances all at once? Is it the challenge? Lack of time? Me personally, I would be in too much discomfort to enjoy the hike and take in the scenery?! I'm curious to hear your take?! It's absolutely amazing how fit you are!

    • @ryanv1279
      @ryanv1279 Před 4 lety +2

      SurfingKook it’s really fun to run you feel like you are making a ton of progress and you get used to it overtime

  • @chrisno9896
    @chrisno9896 Před 4 lety +4

    If you had to pick the most beautiful place you've ran/hiked/climbed where would you pick?

  • @davidwilliams1664
    @davidwilliams1664 Před 4 lety

    Dude I would have totally joined you. Bored as hell here in Paris!:)

  • @brighamyates
    @brighamyates Před 4 lety

    Great video. Which main camera are you using. Shots look really crispy.

  • @bensutton522
    @bensutton522 Před 4 lety

    great vid- try 'out root' - for haute route
    anyway- good to see you over here

  • @samvilla6290
    @samvilla6290 Před 4 lety

    Hike the gr10 in the Pyrenees it’s so beautiful

  • @LD-qg6pr
    @LD-qg6pr Před 4 lety

    A Number One!

  • @Ripper218
    @Ripper218 Před 4 lety

    Great vid as usual except it was way to short for where you are. It'd be brilliant if one time you could do a 'gear you use vid, shoes, packs, etc' when you've got a rainy day inside maybe. Love your productions keep it up! Oh and I couldn't help but notice your hair seems to be getting longer... sort it out chief lol. All the best ;)

  • @rachabob1879
    @rachabob1879 Před 4 lety

    You should try climbing the spearhead in Rocky Mountain national park it’s a 1000 foot rock spire behind Longs Peak

  • @eduardotirado839
    @eduardotirado839 Před 4 lety

    You guys are badasses.

  • @dapete
    @dapete Před 4 lety +4

    Just you? Holy crap.. you need to be a DIRECTOR. Your camera instincts are top notch!!

  • @scha0306
    @scha0306 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic, was just high up in the Aosta Valley this summer, this is bringing back fond memories. So civilized that one can just grab a sandwich and a drink at a refuge, isn't it?
    Sorry I know you get peppered with a lot of gear questions, but... what in the heck are those shoes you're wearing, I cannot identify them at all?

  • @mustluvipa
    @mustluvipa Před 4 lety +3

    What camera or cameras do you use?

  • @runninghighOG
    @runninghighOG Před 4 lety

    Have you tried CalTopo to plan your outings? Pretty accurate mileage and elevation gain every time. I use it a lot for the Sierra in California.

    • @paxundpeace9970
      @paxundpeace9970 Před 8 měsíci

      They have used it but it depends on the Route and i am not sure how it is for europe.

  • @achen94
    @achen94 Před 4 lety

    you should do the Hardergrat route from Interlaken to Brienz in Switzerland (Jungfrau Region)!

    • @thorstenreitz7302
      @thorstenreitz7302 Před 4 lety

      Though he needs to do the full trip from Interlaken to Brünigpass to make it worthwhile (then it's close to 4.000m of climb and about 36km distance). For me, just doing the part from Interlaken to Rothorn was more than enough in a single day (still close to 3.000m climb and about 25km distance)

  • @pace6308
    @pace6308 Před 4 lety

    When, as in, dates did you do this trip? If you don't mind my asking...

  • @MrFredl91
    @MrFredl91 Před 2 lety

    Just if you are bored, you can also do a similar route by ski in winter

  • @SeekOutTheAdventure
    @SeekOutTheAdventure Před 4 lety +5

    What camera did you use to film this trip?

    • @randyzuckerman8531
      @randyzuckerman8531 Před 4 lety

      Seek Out The Adventure The cameras he used are listed in the description. I have both. Awesome cameras.

  • @stefandubois1753
    @stefandubois1753 Před 4 lety

    Not so mediocre hike! You can also go there in a half year or so, when there is plenty of fresh pow ⛷

  • @traewayman2570
    @traewayman2570 Před 4 lety

    I know it probably not worth a lot of camera use but I have always been curious of what you eat on the trail?

  • @zachwong7324
    @zachwong7324 Před 4 lety

    New music :ooo

  • @yazdanagh
    @yazdanagh Před 4 lety

    Hi do you have a video on what camera /drone you use?

  • @tonylopez9032
    @tonylopez9032 Před 4 lety

    real amateur here, but in most of your videos, what shoes are you guys using and what is a recommended all purpose trail/hiking shoe.

  • @dhpitcher
    @dhpitcher Před 4 lety +12

    Wait are these the guys for 100 miles from nowhere?!?!

  • @philperson9896
    @philperson9896 Před 4 lety +6

    “I had a baguette and a coke” 😂

  • @journeywithstu7199
    @journeywithstu7199 Před 4 lety

    I’m trying to tell what time of the year you did this. Snowfields are gone, but trees aren’t turning. Late summer? Total lack of tourists tells me mid September or so.

  • @duncanbell315
    @duncanbell315 Před 4 lety +1

    Yeah!

    • @duncanbell315
      @duncanbell315 Před 4 lety +1

      Also, FIRST!

    • @shawnwalden2669
      @shawnwalden2669 Před 4 lety +1

      @@duncanbell315 if danny had a trophy he would give it to you!!!~

    • @duncanbell315
      @duncanbell315 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm a grown man for crying out loud! Just pure coincidence so thought 'why not?' y'know!? Lol.
      The "Yeah" is genuine though, love this channel, kinda surprised it hasn't blown up (but also kinda glad in a selfish secret club kinda way!)

    • @shawnwalden2669
      @shawnwalden2669 Před 4 lety +1

      @@duncanbell315 lol i called first once and he said if he had a trophy he would give it to me lol. Thats why i responded hahaha

  • @tinyreid4445
    @tinyreid4445 Před 4 lety

    Heck yes mister

  • @pauloutdoors6619
    @pauloutdoors6619 Před 4 lety

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @timotheverrette5988
    @timotheverrette5988 Před 4 lety +4

    From a native French speaker: in "Haute Route" the H and E silent, and the "au" is pronounced O as in Omega or in "Oh say can you see". Route is actually pronounced like "root" but with the French R which no French person ever will blame you for not getting right as it's a pain to pronounce even for French speakers. :P

    • @AskDrKing
      @AskDrKing Před 4 lety +2

      Always wondered how to pronounce it myself. You nailed the description. Thanks.

  • @luc4662
    @luc4662 Před 4 lety +17

    It’s pronounced something like “oat root”, actually. Little help for the upcoming videos.

    • @luc4662
      @luc4662 Před 4 lety +8

      ... although I suppose the footage is already done, so too late.

  • @learnedhat2587
    @learnedhat2587 Před 4 lety +10

    1st: i have watched all the videos since finding the channel 5 weeks ago.
    2nd: your pronunciation is wrong but fine and you should not change it.
    3rd: I like all of your adventure buddies but miss Blake.
    4th: Where the hell is the Alaska footage? Matt didn’t pull some “my chopper, my video rights” bs on you did he? 😉

    • @stephenwokanick9286
      @stephenwokanick9286 Před 4 lety

      Yea i was wondering where the alska footage is too. Did he say something about not filming a lot on the trip?