2024 PCT Thru Hike Day 64: Mount Whitney!

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
  • I climbed Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the continental United States!
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  • @bridgetrunshikessurfs
    @bridgetrunshikessurfs Před 21 dnem +2

    Omg I am loving the tears of gratitude on Whitney!! Soooo good! Freaking awesome you all waited a lil to get to the Sierra! Yewwww

  • @JasonCaster
    @JasonCaster Před 22 dny +9

    I love the photo at the end of you, Fireball and Hollywood with genuine big smiles. That is a photo you will look back on for years to come, and it will warm your heart every time.

  • @Longshothiker
    @Longshothiker Před 21 dnem +7

    Congratulations to you, Fireball and Hollywood. My favorite PCT video yet. You are an extremely talented vlogger and tell a great story. I have to say that you choked up this old man when you reached the summit. You all have such great energy and are a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing and taking us along on this amazing journey!!!!

  • @highway88hiking38
    @highway88hiking38 Před 22 dny +13

    When I reached the top of Whitney, I cried like a baby. I did it with my son. I almost cried right along with you. I know that feeling. You're crying, but it's the most amazing feeling you've ever had.

  • @vshybeej8756
    @vshybeej8756 Před 20 dny +2

    Holy incredible summit to MT Whitney Lil'Chap!!!! What incredible views!! OMG! Congrats to you and Hammer on your first 14er! Incredibly awesome!
    - Shybee

  • @lindaf6716
    @lindaf6716 Před 21 dnem +3

    This was so exciting! Congratulations! And thanks so much for sharing those amazing views!

  • @Badnewsfeminist
    @Badnewsfeminist Před 21 dnem +2

    Absolutely breathtaking. What a milestone, congratulations!!

  • @JasonLumactod23
    @JasonLumactod23 Před 21 dnem +2

    Congrats on conquering Mt Whitney! What an accomplishment.

  • @curiouskdb4449
    @curiouskdb4449 Před 22 dny +10

    So so proud of the 3 of you!! What a wonderful video!! It's so great that you are not racing your way up the PCT and enjoying what the trail has to offer.

  • @KaiExploresLife
    @KaiExploresLife Před 22 dny +5

    Why in the world am I sitting here crying 😢😂 I felt that when you said that. I’m so happy for all of you!!! Yaaaaassss!!!!

  • @coryoverstreet865
    @coryoverstreet865 Před 21 dnem +2

    So fricken happy for y’all!!😭😭 👏🏻⛰️Thank you for giving us all the feels and spectacular views. Memories are forever and you have a lot more memories to make on this trek. The weather in the Sierra can come in regularly and quick in the Afternoons with thunderstorms. Love your tramily 🤩 Hike on! ☮️

  • @saskhiker3935
    @saskhiker3935 Před 22 dny +6

    Congratulations Lil'Chap, Hollywood and Fireball. Big accomplishment.

  • @tommurphy6972
    @tommurphy6972 Před 9 dny +1

    Wow😮😮😮 simply amazing!!!

  • @jilltaylor4932
    @jilltaylor4932 Před 21 dnem +1

    Guys you can’t get much higher- well no higher! Beautiful filming especially that shot of the moon through the gap. You’re first group I’m following to make it to the top. Congratulations aren’t enough.😊

  • @PJ818
    @PJ818 Před 17 dny +1

    I did Mt Whitney back in 2000, really wasn't affected by it. In 2019 I did White Mountain Peak, another CA 14er, and soon after crossing above 14 thousand ft, I started to get euphoric and weepy. I had brought a flask of spiced rum, that I typically had taken a draw from after summitting peaks; but I thought it wise not to take a shot on top of being euphoric.
    The fuzzy guy at 7:52 is a pika, the real life creature pikachu is named after. They look like rodents, but are in the lagomorph family, with rabbits and hares. They store up granaries of alpine flowers in the warm season to make it through the winter.

  • @ilarsen715
    @ilarsen715 Před 18 dny +1

    Congratulations! What a view!

  • @webtrasher
    @webtrasher Před 19 dny +1

    Great stint Chap, thanks for sharing ❤😊

  • @rondawil2845
    @rondawil2845 Před 20 dny +1

    Very nice 😊 shakes ya up 😉 blessings and safe trails 🙏

  • @sharamckinney575
    @sharamckinney575 Před 22 dny +4

    Amazing! Thx for sharing your journey! One day I plan to do this hike in memory of my son that passed away in 2021…….I could see him climbing these mountains like a boss and loving every second of it!

  • @tammyjarvis3699
    @tammyjarvis3699 Před 21 dnem +1

    I’ve seen other videos of point Whitney . Been following pct hikes for 4 years. But your video gave me chills! Excellent footage! I understand your tears just from that perspective alone! Well done.

  • @stevenvarner9806
    @stevenvarner9806 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great job you three!

  • @sharonbabineau528
    @sharonbabineau528 Před 15 dny +1

    Beautiful!! I imagine that hiking through the night for this is the way to go. I've heard that weather can be unpredictable up there.

  • @scthompson7790
    @scthompson7790 Před 16 dny +1

    Well done! Great video of that tough climb. Be safe and enjoy your hike. -Gibb-

  • @memathews
    @memathews Před 21 dnem +1

    So cool to see you three on top of Mt Whitney. There will be other mountains along the PCT, but none as iconic-well, I guess Mt Rainier-or as close to summit under the conditions when you arrive (way too dangerous out of season). Your photos of the climb are incredible, such beauty is hard to capture and you did a great job grabbing the memories of a lifetime. See you on the trail!

  • @GrumpyForester
    @GrumpyForester Před 21 dnem +1

    My first thought (and not just for you, but for other PCT thru-hikers I've watched) was 'what on earth for' in climbing Mt. Whitney when there's 2650 miles to walk. I understand now. Thanks for that...

  • @chrisnorris76
    @chrisnorris76 Před 20 dny +1

    Gorgeous!!

  • @Kristi9858
    @Kristi9858 Před 22 dny +6

    Awesome video!!! So proud of y’all, Lil Chap, Hammer & Fireball. Your video footage was making me tear up with you Lil Chap, what an accomplishment. Keep up the good hike, stay safe.❤❤❤

  • @jn2114
    @jn2114 Před 21 dnem +1

    Congratulations!

  • @peteware5551
    @peteware5551 Před 21 dnem +1

    Well done! Hope to summit Whitney myself some day. Cheers!

  • @wineberryred
    @wineberryred Před 21 dnem +1

    Nothing like starting with the tallest 14er! Longs was my first one and I can remember it like it was yesterday even though it was 38 years ago.

  • @toddbelanger1923
    @toddbelanger1923 Před 22 dny +3

    YAHOOOOOOOO you showed yourselves and the world your all badasses...Congratulations to all...Bravery comes to mind

  • @dgio5052
    @dgio5052 Před 19 dny +1

    Outstanding AF

  • @user-fp6cz2ob6x
    @user-fp6cz2ob6x Před 22 dny +4

    Congratulations to you, Hammer, and Fireball! Awesome accomplishment!

  • @josecoronado5099
    @josecoronado5099 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great accomplishment!

  • @Dan__S
    @Dan__S Před 22 dny +4

    You guys rock. And you didn't die, which is an added bonus.

  • @imaginary_grace
    @imaginary_grace Před 22 dny +3

    MAJOR Congrats!

    • @michel.h_cf99
      @michel.h_cf99 Před 21 dnem +2

      He was lucky to pass there 1 week later, the conditions improved a lot. Prior a lot of hikers skipped, Rach and Dan for example turned around during their attempt.

  • @apple707
    @apple707 Před 22 dny +2

    Sitting here on my lunch break in Las Vegas...so proud of y'all for tackling Mt Whitney dont u dare tear up! Then ill start crying too 😂🎉❤🎉 yall r killing it💪 way to go🎉❤🎉so proud of u lil Chap💪

  • @youngheart1065
    @youngheart1065 Před 22 dny +4

    You timed it perfectly! Epic!!!

  • @BicheBug1996
    @BicheBug1996 Před 22 dny +3

    ON TO EVEREST BASE CAMP😂😂 congratulations was crying along with you you all did great HAPPIEST TRAILS FROM HERE ON 💖💖💖💖🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺ON SUMMITTING MT WHITNEY

  • @rodrigoshariff
    @rodrigoshariff Před 21 dnem +1

    insane. well worth it

  • @MaxZomboni
    @MaxZomboni Před 21 dnem +2

    Congrats on summiting Mount Whitney. Of the CZcamsrs I'm following you are the first to get to the top of Mount Whitney this year. Some tried and failed, most just skipped it. 😎👍

  • @0bserver8-2-7
    @0bserver8-2-7 Před 22 dny +2

    🎉 Congratulations on the accomplishment of summiting Mt. Whitney! You ROCK! ❤

  • @arthurjamison772
    @arthurjamison772 Před 22 dny +2

    You 3 are a great combo! Prayers !!

  • @franksmiley8485
    @franksmiley8485 Před 22 dny +2

    Spectacular scenery; awesome views! Thank you and be safe!

  • @sierranevadahikes8538
    @sierranevadahikes8538 Před 21 dnem +2

    Congrats! I summitted Whitney last summer at the end of a short backpacking trip. We started at Guitar Lake and exited at Whitney Portal. I think I slept only a few hours the night before and we started our ascent at around 3am. I also cried a bit at the top when I met up with my son (who was ahead of me) and we shared a big hug. It was my SECOND 14er since had climbed Mt. Langley a couple days before. You had a much better view at the summit than we did because we were totally surrounded by clouds! We did have good views on the way up and down, just not at the very top.

  • @vickietyer1611
    @vickietyer1611 Před 22 dny +2

    HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Job well done!

  • @Yuhasz74
    @Yuhasz74 Před 22 dny +2

    Such a great video. Awesome views. You guys look great!

  • @angelacampbell3539
    @angelacampbell3539 Před 22 dny +2

    I'm halfway thru...keep saying to myself..they did it..they did it. I wasn't sure about the conditions of the trail. I'm so happy for you guys...follow Hollywood too...I'd follow Fireball if she had a channel. Your gratitude is so meaningful. I've never met you all and think.."I just love these people " you're real...just presenting the trail as it comes and speaking from the heart. I'm going to finish watching now 😊 . Congratulations on Whitney! WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT ❤

    • @lilchaphikes
      @lilchaphikes  Před 22 dny

      Thank you! I appreciate you joining our journey!

  • @michaelbutler4961
    @michaelbutler4961 Před 22 dny +2

    Awesome video with nature amazing views and some emotion mixed in. Congratulations to all 3 of you. Hike~~On~~>

  • @SusanBennett-yq1zv
    @SusanBennett-yq1zv Před 21 dnem +1

    Your tears brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your heart. God speed. ❤️🙏

  • @chrisfox5089
    @chrisfox5089 Před 22 dny +2

    Beautiful sunrise! And cute Mr Marmot and Ms Pika! Hope you slept well afterwards!

  • @Bella-vu6nx
    @Bella-vu6nx Před 21 dnem +1

    Well done to the trio - it’s an amazing feeling- like being on top of the world 😊 congrats 🥳 🎉

  • @judygoode5866
    @judygoode5866 Před 21 dnem +1

    Wow! What an incredible memory you guys have made!!!

  • @Randee04
    @Randee04 Před 22 dny +1

    Great job!!!! Fantastic shots, absolutely LOVED guitar lake! So cool!!!!!

  • @kimpatton6564
    @kimpatton6564 Před 22 dny +1

    Wowzer! 🎉congratulations-you survived the altitude! And those silhouettes and sunrise best photos I’ve seen so far! Thanks for sharing! (And that reckless fireball made it too! 😂😂😂)

  • @jeanfrost5452
    @jeanfrost5452 Před 21 dnem +1

    Congratulations Lil' Chap! I was in tears with you!

  • @katiel1313
    @katiel1313 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations on completing Mount Whitney, which was absolutely beautiful . Glad you all did it and were safe

  • @marthacampbell3342
    @marthacampbell3342 Před 21 dnem +1

    WHITNEY on Mount Whitney!!! Congrats Lil Chap, and Fireball!!! And Hammer/ Hollywood!

  • @shelliebrassler4430
    @shelliebrassler4430 Před 22 dny +1

    I didn’t know you could top summiting Mt Katahdin but WOW!!!! Unbelievable. So amazing and quite proud of the three of you for your incredible accomplishment. 🤩

  • @WildCloudberry
    @WildCloudberry Před 22 dny +1

    Yayyy!!! Congratulations!!! Spectacular footage. What a view from top of the lower 48 :) The climb up through the predawn light was magical. I'm so happy for all 3 of you!!!

  • @tomsquires638
    @tomsquires638 Před 21 dnem +1

    Congratulations what a great feeling that must be to reach the top of Mt. Whitney be safe and god bless

  • @Captaindon313
    @Captaindon313 Před 21 dnem +1

    So proud of you 3! Isn't are creator, GOD so wonderful. He let you see how grand his love for you really is, you felt it ❤️. You are so blessed to see his splendor, but some times he makes us work for it. Continue on an enjoy GOD'S splendor in a new spirit of enlightenment. Well done, Chap!

  • @susanliverman9819
    @susanliverman9819 Před 22 dny +1

    Congrats Chap! Well done! Loved the music and photos at the end ~ happy trails!

  • @Maryojeda62
    @Maryojeda62 Před 21 dnem +1

    Congratulations 😊 tears of joy❤️❤️❤️

  • @GretchenPierce
    @GretchenPierce Před 21 dnem +1

    Congrats!! That is AWESOME!! I have enjoyed following you since the AT.

  • @karencaskey6210
    @karencaskey6210 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations to all 3 of you!!! What an accomplishment. One day, I'm getting to the top of that mountain hopefully too (Hubby and I want to hike the JMT when we retire). And yes, I'll probably cry too. Continue enjoying the Sierra Nevada! It truly is a special place.

  • @kristymoore7052
    @kristymoore7052 Před 21 dnem +1

    Wow, I’ve been watching all of your vids, this one maybe I should not have. I’m 60, starting the JMT NOBO later this summer and 1st stop, Whitney. It took YOU five hours and you said it was the hardest after hiking 700 miles? I’m nervous. I’ll keep watching.

  • @jacquikostige4001
    @jacquikostige4001 Před 21 dnem +1

    What kind d of animal was that? Beautiful sights

  • @Bjb60Los
    @Bjb60Los Před 22 dny +1

    Great video today. Congrats on making it to the top of Whitney. Spectacular views from up there! It will be interesting to see how you decide to handle the next few days with your food running low. I hope the weather cooperates so you can get over Forester.

  • @jacquikostige4001
    @jacquikostige4001 Před 21 dnem +1

    Love you three lil' chap,Hollywood and Fireball

  • @thiskewlchick
    @thiskewlchick Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations! Such a wonderful achievement!

  • @RolandKrastins
    @RolandKrastins Před 22 dny +1

    Totally awesome video! You did it! Climb mt Whitney! The view up top. is amazing!😂

  • @daverehkop7168
    @daverehkop7168 Před 22 dny +1

    Awesome accomplishment and beautiful views!

  • @DJMoore-001
    @DJMoore-001 Před 22 dny +1

    Awesome, You can't beat views from the top of the world. Hell of a job.

  • @libraryfiles4470
    @libraryfiles4470 Před 21 dnem +1

    LETS GO!

  • @edrecker3048
    @edrecker3048 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations to the three of you

  • @SarahEarthW
    @SarahEarthW Před 22 dny +1

    What an accomplishment 🥾🥾🫶🏼🙌🏼⭐️

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hn Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations! It was a perfect climb.

  • @jackdeangelis8052
    @jackdeangelis8052 Před 22 dny +1

    Well done, great video!

  • @SkepticalRaptor
    @SkepticalRaptor Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations!!!

  • @salvadorgarcia3241
    @salvadorgarcia3241 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations thank for the video that is awesome

  • @debbieyeager3849
    @debbieyeager3849 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations!!

  • @barrybri
    @barrybri Před 22 dny +1

    Nice work! :)

  • @katfish000
    @katfish000 Před 22 dny +1

    I'm so happy for you 😊

  • @robertligas250
    @robertligas250 Před 22 dny +1

    Congrats 🎉🍾🎊

  • @biker_trash922
    @biker_trash922 Před 22 dny +1

    Amazing!! Thank you! ❤

  • @lorilaverone9445
    @lorilaverone9445 Před 22 dny +1

    So proud of ysll god bless

  • @Aussie_Dora
    @Aussie_Dora Před 22 dny +2

    amazing

    • @Aussie_Dora
      @Aussie_Dora Před 21 dnem +1

      I am watching you from the other side of the planet. I am in awe of your achievements - we only have hills Kosciuszko is only 7,310 ft ( nothin really - you've been above that for ever). I had leaking eyes when you got to the top.

  • @mrslauri60
    @mrslauri60 Před 22 dny +1

    You Go! 🥾

  • @chriskelly6559
    @chriskelly6559 Před 22 dny +1

    Right there with you guys! Life is good. Take care, Crackerjack.

  • @cjengland2365
    @cjengland2365 Před 22 dny +1

    Congrats! What a climb and what a view. Wonder what that building was used for at the top?

    • @lilchaphikes
      @lilchaphikes  Před 22 dny +1

      It is a Smithsonian building. Something connected to research, I think.

  • @timothyreed8417
    @timothyreed8417 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations.
    What a “high”
    Did you phone home?
    I did it back in the ‘60’s …

    • @lilchaphikes
      @lilchaphikes  Před 22 dny +2

      I had no service, but was able to FaceTime using Fireball’s phone!

  • @talltree71
    @talltree71 Před 22 dny +1

    Wow

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 Před 22 dny +2

    A job well done. I know how you feel. Have done it as well. Hike on. 🏔

  • @jilltaylor4932
    @jilltaylor4932 Před 21 dnem +2

    Guys you can’t get much higher- well no higher! Beautiful filming especially that shot of the moon through the gap. You’re first group I’m following to make it to the top. Congratulations aren’t enough.😊