The Mount Johnson Disaster

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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2024
  • In late April of 2024, two women would attempt to ascend the infamously dangerous and difficult Mt. Johnson in Denali National Park in Alaska via a steep and challenging route dubbed "The Escalator". This is their story.
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Komentáře • 114

  • @adamnichols3506
    @adamnichols3506 Před měsícem +33

    Robbie was my friend. She was a great climber and forest ranger in the Adirondacks of NY. Always having a laugh when we ran into each other on trail. Robbie will be missed.

    • @nicholaswinebrenner5164
      @nicholaswinebrenner5164 Před měsícem +2

      We are sorry for your loss.

    • @whiteyfisk9769
      @whiteyfisk9769 Před 29 dny +1

      No she wont. Rest in piss

    • @stonedsasquatch
      @stonedsasquatch Před 18 dny +1

      I didn't realize this was about her till I saw adirondack explorer post about the tribute in the high peaks today. Sorry for your loss. All I know of her is our ADK rangers are some of the best

  • @chrimony
    @chrimony Před měsícem +63

    Last update I could find is from early May. The climber who survived is out of ICU and in stable condition, but has a long road ahead of her to rehabilitate.

    • @kne2323
      @kne2323 Před měsícem +10

      Miraculous indeed. She’s extremely fortunate. Hope she’s doing well in her recovery!

    • @colbylux-hale5561
      @colbylux-hale5561 Před měsícem +7

      Thank you very much for that information. I think anyone that listened to this was like what the hell man, did she survive or what!?!

    • @nicholaswinebrenner5164
      @nicholaswinebrenner5164 Před měsícem +1

      We hope she recovers quickly.

    • @davidpeters3857
      @davidpeters3857 Před měsícem +1

    • @whiteyfisk9769
      @whiteyfisk9769 Před 29 dny

      ​@@nicholaswinebrenner5164speak for yourself

  • @darksoul479
    @darksoul479 Před měsícem +27

    I lived in Alaska for many years. I have seen Mount Johnson and Denali. It's unbelievably beautiful. I didn't try to climb though because I'm sane, but I did get some great pictures.

  • @marknh3312
    @marknh3312 Před měsícem +21

    A good buddy of mine (we’re both professional mountain guides) was one of the climbers above them involved in the rescue. It was an epic retreat for them getting back down to their camp on the glacier. They abandoned the rest of their trip.

  • @guillermo3564
    @guillermo3564 Před měsícem +56

    Whoever named that route either didn't know how an escalator works or was too high to be wandering around outside.

  • @fionawilson6472
    @fionawilson6472 Před měsícem +12

    Another incident that drives home the importance of verifying, rather than assuming, people are deceased. Miraculously surving a fall like that, only to have no help come for you because everyone is already mourning? It doesn't bear thinking about.

  • @xp_xannypacquiao
    @xp_xannypacquiao Před měsícem +15

    Did you slow down your voice on this video? I had to speed it up to 1.25 to sound normal, each word lingered too long and was giving me the creeps without even paying attention to the story

  • @teresacorrigan3076
    @teresacorrigan3076 Před měsícem +28

    🇨🇦the other climbers and rescue team members are amazing. Risking all for a stranger.

  • @gbedmonds1594
    @gbedmonds1594 Před měsícem +5

    As soon as you said 52 year old I knew it was curtains 😢😢......... The fact one of the climbers survived through the heroic efforts of the othe climbers was nothing short of a miracle.

  • @T-rick
    @T-rick Před 17 dny +1

    I cannot comprehend what a fall like that would be like. Especially to survive with that memory forever. I have seen drunk drivers survive unimaginable accidents but this is another level

  • @larrynicholson5810
    @larrynicholson5810 Před měsícem +6

    Another fine video, Midnight ,thanks 🎉

  • @Alyssiusyouk
    @Alyssiusyouk Před měsícem +7

    ❤ love the content, thank you as always

  • @darksoul479
    @darksoul479 Před měsícem +3

    I lived in Alaska for many years, I have seen Mount Johnson. It's unbelievably beautiful, I didn't try to climb it though, I had to pass.

  • @DavidCarterBJJ
    @DavidCarterBJJ Před měsícem +44

    Enjoyed the video.However, the pace and cadence of the narration felt more halted and stuttered than normal which was a little distracting. Great story as always though.

    • @kamakaziozzie3038
      @kamakaziozzie3038 Před měsícem +8

      noticed that as well. I ended up running audio at 1.25 speed and was less distracting

    • @michaelj.bogert8426
      @michaelj.bogert8426 Před měsícem +3

      Okay, so it was not just me. Really weird...like he used a voice over program.

    • @katemaloney4296
      @katemaloney4296 Před měsícem +1

      Just speed it up to 1.25x

    • @Foxyfreedom
      @Foxyfreedom Před měsícem +3

      They’re all like that. I think it’s supposed to be a “creepy” voice. But to me it sounds like a special kid reading from a script.

    • @fmrmrmr
      @fmrmrmr Před měsícem +1

      Most likely a stroke

  • @ajaks7636
    @ajaks7636 Před měsícem +5

    Another Tragic ending, but a Great Video! 😀

    • @kamakaziozzie3038
      @kamakaziozzie3038 Před měsícem +3

      only tragic endings on channel that has “Morbid” in its name 😅

  • @courtneylaird6768
    @courtneylaird6768 Před měsícem +14

    Just what I need to end my birthday ❤ thank you for another amazing video Mr morbid

  • @bobv8219
    @bobv8219 Před měsícem +5

    Never thought tethering was wise! To each his own.

  • @davidpeters3857
    @davidpeters3857 Před měsícem

    Excellent content as always

  • @mond000
    @mond000 Před měsícem +12

    This channel makes me glad I never took up mountaineering as a hobby.

  • @adariesa
    @adariesa Před měsícem +6

    thank u mr morbid

  • @jimvick8397
    @jimvick8397 Před měsícem +14

    Hmmm, did they have ice screws in that blew out? Or were they on a stretch where they placed no protection? I'm left wondering...

  • @irishpsalteri
    @irishpsalteri Před měsícem +1

    Always helps to see the route.

  • @420alphaomega
    @420alphaomega Před měsícem +7

    Might be a cool video to do on other people who have survived falling down mountains

  • @POLARTTYRTM
    @POLARTTYRTM Před měsícem +2

    I still feel confused as to how people approach these steep mountains for the first time. Like... where do they start from and how do they climb sheer vertical rock....

  • @rickl.1603
    @rickl.1603 Před měsícem +1

    Otherwise thank you so much for your awesome content!

  • @lauracipoletti2202
    @lauracipoletti2202 Před měsícem +6

    Very sad for both these ladies , wonder how survivor is doing? Rip other gal

  • @ronchang9791
    @ronchang9791 Před měsícem +2

    Yes! New Morbid Midnight!!

  • @Togo-420
    @Togo-420 Před měsícem +4

    Died living the dream.
    No disrespect, im just jealous. Spending life stuck in a chair is not fun.

  • @35tomturc35
    @35tomturc35 Před 8 dny

    Thanks for the anotations in metrics thats dope

  • @rickl.1603
    @rickl.1603 Před měsícem +1

    And hope all is well with you

  • @debzthomson9671
    @debzthomson9671 Před měsícem +1

    Yes indeed! More like Elevator route!!

  • @krystlships
    @krystlships Před měsícem +1

    Love the channel but i gotta bump it up to 1.25x speed sometimes 😂

  • @rickl.1603
    @rickl.1603 Před měsícem +2

    You never mentioned if the other one survived... I understand Robbie passed on God rest her soul... But do we know the status on the other?

    • @muchtested
      @muchtested Před 25 dny +1

      From above:
      @chrimony 2 weeks ago
      Last update I could find is from early May. The climber who survived is out of ICU and in stable condition, but has a long road ahead of her to rehabilitate.

  • @srstrand01
    @srstrand01 Před měsícem +14

    Please ... Ditch the undertaker voice.

  • @MikeHunt-fo3ow
    @MikeHunt-fo3ow Před měsícem +5

    i tried that route but there was an unruly mountain goat named neil who was hopping all around me and farting in my face so i went home

    • @giggiddy
      @giggiddy Před měsícem

      Yeah. Then you woke up with your boyfriends azzz in your face. Youre a rettaard.

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville5828 Před měsícem +1

    ❤❤😢

  • @Sunset553
    @Sunset553 Před měsícem +4

    Thanks to the rescuers

  • @colinmccarthy7921
    @colinmccarthy7921 Před měsícem

    It’s not what you do,it’s how you do it.The Climatic Conditions you have no Control over.

  • @louisbertaux5193
    @louisbertaux5193 Před měsícem

    🗻🥶😢

  • @scheuerle2
    @scheuerle2 Před 13 dny

    "However..."

  • @barrydysert2974
    @barrydysert2974 Před měsícem +1

    First view, like and comment = Grand Slam !:-)

  • @Eric101k
    @Eric101k Před měsícem +5

    Now do the Shishapanga Women's race debacle 😏

    • @cruelpulse
      @cruelpulse Před měsícem

      I will be googling this.

    • @Eric101k
      @Eric101k Před měsícem +1

      @@cruelpulse two women racing to be the first woman to climb all 14 8000ers. Both died in avalanches same day.

  • @austin33785
    @austin33785 Před měsícem +1

    Your cadence is like nails on chalk

  • @UNIQUENAME2007
    @UNIQUENAME2007 Před měsícem

    What computer voice is this?

  • @Theotherlostprimarch
    @Theotherlostprimarch Před 22 dny +1

    The wacky robot cadence is getting a little over board…

  • @user-pe8id1ni7v
    @user-pe8id1ni7v Před měsícem +3

    Bail that, even when I was young. I like trails .

  • @JustinTurdoCastro420
    @JustinTurdoCastro420 Před měsícem +10

    Best not mount Johnson.

  • @blackhawkorg
    @blackhawkorg Před měsícem +1

    Too old and not enough upper body strength was likely a contributing factor to this accident.
    Rest in Peace

  • @MikeHunt-fo3ow
    @MikeHunt-fo3ow Před měsícem +4

    sir you talk funny and very slow

    • @domesticterrorist483
      @domesticterrorist483 Před měsícem +3

      I have to play his videos at x 1,5. Is he speaking so sloooow to pad out his videos? Irritating to say the least.

    • @MikeHunt-fo3ow
      @MikeHunt-fo3ow Před měsícem +1

      @@domesticterrorist483 you could be right but my thought was trying to set a creepy mood...but either way just stop it lol

  • @petegower2031
    @petegower2031 Před měsícem +2

    Wind up the narrative, to oooo slow sounds like you're dragging out your words, and need a key in your back to wind you up, or drink more coffee, great content and you didn't used to over exaggerate the narration, please FIX IT 😊

  • @ghosttowntomato
    @ghosttowntomato Před měsícem

    Dude. You are a ROBOT

  • @patrickagee
    @patrickagee Před měsícem

    WE MADE IT!!!
    3 QUARTERS OF THE WAY TO 100K!!!!!!!

    • @BahamutBreaker
      @BahamutBreaker Před měsícem

      So… therefore, “we” didn’t make it… at least not yet.
      What a dumb comment to put in all caps.

  • @TheBaleadaMan
    @TheBaleadaMan Před měsícem

    They call my johnson “Mt Johnson” (too soon?)

  • @haarstad88
    @haarstad88 Před měsícem +1

    can you talk little faster xD

  • @jasonagnone1786
    @jasonagnone1786 Před měsícem +3

    Girl power🤪

  • @theresa42213
    @theresa42213 Před měsícem +2

    l dont get it ....l never got mountaineers who would attempt such dangerous slopes. Tragic to die that way. Ask anyone ''doing their favourite thing''. None of them like dying that way ....or ANY way. Dying is horrible! l'm struggling trying to get to know Jesus because l believe what HE said. Especially about hell.

    • @Tubesmaney
      @Tubesmaney Před měsícem +5

      This demonstrates the lengths some mountaineers will go to to rescue others in distress. Those folks who climbed down willingly put their own lives in danger to save the women who fell if they could. Those are some brave souls! Props to them.

    • @theresa42213
      @theresa42213 Před měsícem +1

      @@Tubesmaney ~ Yes INDEED! lts amazing how people can help each other in need if they want to. lts what God tells us to do. Thank you for your comment. :)

    • @Ausaini17
      @Ausaini17 Před měsícem +2

      Death is just part of life, and often especially for mountaineers, an arbitrary one. It happens. A lot of the mountaineers I’ve spoken to don’t feel like people even really live, they just exist until they die. I don’t totally agree but I do believe people tend to die how they lived, and I’d like to live doing something I’m passionate about.

    • @theresa42213
      @theresa42213 Před měsícem +1

      @@Ausaini17 ~ Well l do agree that it happens, but l dont agree that its a ''good thing'', unless you believe in Jesus. Paul said _''For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain''_ ~ Philippians 1 :2l ...as Jesus defeated death when He walked out of the tomb. Trying to make following Him a reality in my life. :) Easy to say, not easy to do.

    • @paulgrey8028
      @paulgrey8028 Před 9 dny

      @@theresa42213 Saul/Paul was a self confessed liar - Romans 3:7 - who admitted that he had no clue about the teachings of Jesus.

  • @user-qu9ev6pv8e
    @user-qu9ev6pv8e Před měsícem +1

    Good content, but the narrating voice is truly terrible.

  • @marvellis6762
    @marvellis6762 Před 18 dny

    I really really do wish I could stick around for these videos... but the voice. Patronisingly and painfully slowwww!!! Goodbye.

  • @The..Dark..Knight
    @The..Dark..Knight Před měsícem +1

    Why.....do you read.......your script..........like this?..........The.........entire story...........was hard...........to follow.........because............of the long..........pauses.............between..........words.

  • @JamesWilliams-en3os
    @JamesWilliams-en3os Před měsícem

    Narration on this one is awful. Couldn’t watch past 2:38.

  • @nudetaynehatwobble
    @nudetaynehatwobble Před měsícem +1

    *Bro you need to work out the cadence that you’re speaking in. This video was particularly awful. It’s like you put the wrong emphasis on the wrong words and your pauses further make it almost impossible to focus on the content of what you’re saying. I’ll stay subbed but if you can’t get this under control than I must show myself door. 🤷🏼‍♂️*