HIKING RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (Extreme Altitude Sickness)
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- It's not all fun and games when traveling. Sometimes you have good days, and other times you have days like today. Everything is unpredictable. Despite the sickness, this hike was definitely worth it and a must see spot in Peru.
Thank you everyone for watching :) We appreciate every single one of you!!
"Almost impossible to hike at this elevation" meanwhile the local folks are hiking up in sandals and carrying you and a horse lol
They've lived at high altitude all their lives. Their bodies are adjusted to it.
Sorry you got so sick but glad you got to see the mountains! I went to rainbow mountains in 2019 and had the best experience. Actually taking a horse is not necessary because the hike is pretty easy, it's mostly flat and really doable if you take enough breaks to catch your breath. Just the last part is really hard because it's very steep. For preventing altitude sickness the best way is to acclimatize (I spend 2 weeks on 3500 meters), drink coca tea and chew on coca leaves. I didn't get any altitude sickness but I saw lots of other people that were sick!
That is so tough. I heard Chris Hemsworth tell a story about getting Altitude Sickness when he took a trip with his wife to the Himalayas and they had to fly him off. Hats off to you for pushing through. The footage of the hike and the mountain are beautiful though. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs. Things like this happen on trips and it's nice to see someone film and tell about the not-so-rosy side of things.
Altitude sickness is no joke!! Thank you for you nice comments and always watching 😁😁
@@CountingCountries Awwww! You are so very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to read my comments, responding , and interacting with me.
Sorry about the sickness, this is beautiful though.
Proud you made it
A beautiful sight indeed. I'm going to say (as a nurse) your health is very important - be wise. Very cool your dad stayed with you and glad you made it....🌻
My late spouse and I hiked up to Rainbow Mountain in 2020. ( 5,200 meters ) I can fully recommend it for keen climbers.
I will admit though the altitude can be the main problem for some.
Love the videos in Peru!
I can only imagine. I know when I went to Colorado before and wasn't used to the altitude there..I felt like I could barely breathe just walking up my friends steps. And my lungs have definitely gotten worse since then I'm sure, as that was over 10 years ago. So this..I dont think there's anyway I'd be able to do it. You're a trooper! I'm sure the view was incredible but I'll just have to take your word for it. Thanks for sharing. Glad you all made it safely. Hope you're feeling much better now!
My lungs still feel like they haven’t recovered either.. glad other people know the pain 😂😂
@@CountingCountries oh gosh that's horrible!! Reminds me of after my mom had surgery to remove the bottom half of her lung..she had to learn to breathe different and it was so sad cuz she couldn't even hardly get out of the hospital bed without being out of breath. She had to do these long exercises with this little contraption that she'd blow in and when she did, it blew this little ball up and she had to get the ball up so high..it was awhile before she was back to normal again.
I went to the Pastoruri Glacier in Peru six months ago (elevation 17,200 feet.) I thought I was going to die up there!!! Peru is so very beautiful!
Sorry man but I can't help it it's hilarious how you got to the top... nevertheless that shows your courage and how you push your boundaries further... I like it! Congratulations on getting to the top... Honestly it is on my to do list yet... and probably I'll arrive in a similar way... :-)
Amazing landscapes and really great adventure, stay safe.
Thank you so much 💜😁
Love your video. I did the same hike. If y’all are still in Peru I recommend you try the hikes in Huaraz (northern Peru). They’re cheaper and arguably more beautiful.
Thanks so much! We already left Peru but next time we will for sure look into it!!
Someone could make a good living with bottle oxygen up there! xD thank you for sharing, I think it would be worth it, too!
So my wife and I did this a few years ago. She was in amazing shape after training for the FBI PFT. I was in pretty good shape too but not as good as her. We climbed the entire thing and I didn’t have issues until the very end like you. I could see the top but I had to take so many breaks. I felt like my heart was going to explode haha. Finally made it but yeah, those last 30 minutes was one of the most brutal experiences.
Wow u r resilient
i just got back from Peru. I went to Machu Pichu one day, Humantay the next day and then Rainbow mountain the day after that. I thought Humantay was the most difficult hike of all. RAinbow was tough too. I didn't get altitude sickness, but after i got home i was tired for about a week. Peru was hard on my body but it was worth it.
Omg!!!! I know your pain! I did a video on Altitude sickness on Rainbow Mountain as well!!
That vertical is brutal lol i was feeling the same way bro i made it also! Lol
I dont feel as bad now. It was difficult but glad i did it. I had freezing rain pelting me on the way down.
Did you take any altitude sickness medication prior to your hike?
Nice trekking riding,., lmao...
I know that feeling. Aquille Du Midi and that’s only 3,842m 12,6 ft.
But a lift gets you on top of Aiguille du Midi, and you only stay there for a bit, so not very comparable
@@theoducroz943 the sick feeling was surreal, and affects everyone differently. It took me out almost completely (only 2 of us affected badly). I couldn’t move. So, not the same height but similar effects. I wasn’t ready for it.
Just curious is Rainbow mountain Higher than Machu Picchu
Yes Machu Picchu is about 9,000 feet, rainbow mountain 17,000!
I’m in peru now. And rainbow mountain is closed :((