November 2021 Update: a team of three Ukrainians have climbed the Southeast Ridge of Annapurna III. Historical moment and a wonderful alpine achievement!

RIP, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer who died in 2019 descending Howse Peak in Canada.

Very sad to read that David Lama and Hansjörg Auer have since died. This is a breathtaking video that captures this amazingly difficult climb really well!

when a helicopter drops you off & then the helicopter DESCENDS.... well that's when you know you're in the big leagues!

This is what mountaineering should be - well prepared, good planning, good judgement, no stupidity or ego drama. Only adventure and beauty.

David and Hansjorg succumb to avalanche in Canadian Rockies 4/18/19. RIP

I'm strangely obsessed with mountain climbing even though it's something I'll never do!. This is the 1st video I've watched on Annapurna and damn, does it look treacherous!

They seem like normal humans when they are in their tents; just mates chatting and planning ….. it's only when you see what they do and where they do it you realise there is nothing normal about these guys. RIP David Lama.

Just learned of David's death. He'll always live on in the climbing universe.

I can’t believe the level of stamina required (physically and mentally) to even attempt something like this. You mountain climbers are just a different breed man! Truly living on the edge. What a beautifully insane way to live haha. Safe climbing folks

excited, curious, full of courage, tired, long way, hope full, bad weather, disheartened, hopeful, disheartened, hopeful, bad weather, hopeless , climb down, feeling lost, defeated but wisdom kicks in. gratitude for coming this far and next time. when climbing mountains, your courage matter up to some height after that, its your body chemistry vs mountains chemistry.

RIP David Lama and Hansjorg Auer. You guys are still alive in our hearts.

Rest In Peace, David. You were so inspirational 😢. I watched this video so many times.

I would have died on the first hundred feet of this climb, either by fall or heart attack. Living vicariously through KZfaq, I tip my hat to those able to live such fearless and fulfilled lives. Absolutely incredible what the human spirit can accomplish unburdened by doubt and apathy.

Hats off to the editor for accurately capturing the danger, beauty, thrill, and sheer anxiety of an epic months long effort in 12 minutes. David’s climbed to Heaven but his spirit lives on here.

Rest In Peace David! 3 years ago you left this world but we still miss and remember you!

“The mountain always has the last say”

Rest in peace David Lama. You were one of my inspirations to start climbing. You will always be remembered and missed.

I’m in shock. I’ve watched every David Lama video I can find. He became a hero and inspiration after saving Conrad Anker’s life. RIP Mr. Lama, Heaven must have the finest mountain climbing of all

Someone finally sent it for you guys!!! Rest in peace

always better to live to climb another day. well done david lama

That's seriously the most intense climbing I've ever witnessed

Only one …RIP guys…and from bottom of my heart RESPECT!!!

This has to be some the best photography / filming of climbing mountains ever, absolutely incredible. I'm so sad to hear this great man is no longer with us :(

one of the hardest climbs in all of the Himalayas, and a very dangerous mountain. annapurna.

"The unclimbed south-east ridge of Annapurna III." this part is important..the first ascent was done in 1961 via the northeast ridge

Just watched this video and was sad to find out David and Hansjorg are gone. They died doing what they loved and their legacy will live on.

To know when to climb and when to not and ready to go back is what makes you real mountaineer. You are inspiration. RIP. You will be missed. ❤️🙏

its been a year... still in our hearts RIP David and Hansjorg thank you legends

RIP David Lama, Hansjorg Auer and Jess Roskelley. Heartbreaking!

You lived your life to the max ! Now RIP

I just rewatched this video. I had strong goosebumps when I read "They are already planning their return to Annapurna III". Rest in peace David and Hansjoerg, you were and are a true inspiration.

Closed Captions (cc) offers English subtitles for those of us that don't speak Austrian/German (not sure which). The captions stay up too when you pause to allow you to read what they're saying. Thanks to whomever added the English captions.

had to rewatch all his stuff. Truly a generational talent .. you will be missed

RIP david. Such a young mam with a bright future ahead of him.

It is frightening just to watch this climb sitting in my living room, I cannot imagine what it would be like trying to climb rock and snow in almost vertical assent like these men did.

R.I.P. David Lama and Hansjörg Auer, two of the greatest alpine climbers of all times.

these guys are some badass climbers and smart enough to know how to live to climb a nother day. hats off guys👏

I've watched this 5 times in the last 24 hours, David we miss you

RIP young heroes. What a group of legends. I would pay to watch all 3 days of footage of that climb if it's available. Incredible

“How did y’all get that shot?” -Me during the whole video

David you been such an inspiration, Rest in peace.

The best part the team knew when to go ahead and when to return back even when their mission wasn’t accomplished, there is always second time, only if you are safe and smart, this team demonstrated that characteristics distinctly.

Makes climbing Everest look like a walk in the park.

Always the unpredictable that takes the best, specifically the avalanche.... RIP David, truly an inspiration, even for the non climber such as myself! Rest well and ty for being you!

These incredible mountains taught us whatever happens always stand still..be strong

That compilation starting at 7:15 is freaking epic. The editor did an amazing job!

RIP David and Hans.. you were an inspiration to so many people :'(

There are no words. Just rewatched this with a heavy heart. I'm really, really, really hoping the weather lets up to allow rescuers to resume/conduct a detailed search for David, Hans, and Jess. I don't know these guys personally but they're incredible climbers and people. Edit: RIP guys, you were all phenomenal.

Wow the climbing footage was unreal. Good effort chaps!

Amazing - totally impressed; real alpine climbing. Makes Everest look like a walk in the park (which I know it isn't).

No dought one of the greatest video of mountain climbing on KZfaq, Hats off guys. My heart is about to fail just by watching it. Very sad to hear about the news, RIP. you all are heroes .👍

He was young, handsome and thirsty for crazy adventure and that took his life. RIP David and Hansjorg

This is one of the few instances in modern times in which a group of man seek an adventure No safety ropes to stop your fall, no paved path, no room for error. Just a pure and raw thirst for testing one's own limits, and going beyond them. You were awesome, and I don't care about the editing, the fact that you went there and risked it all to stand where no man has before, is enough. Next time, plant that flag on the peak and win

This, Ueli's Eiger runs and Bill House's Chimney on K2 are to me peak perfomences in climbing.

I have never rock climbed outside of a climbing gym and a few mountain warfare training exercises in Montana while in the military. Still, I am addicted to climbing documentaries. There is something so amazing about watching the people that devote their lives to the sport. I can't stop watching this stuff. Its beautiful and admirable.

You are Pro when you know when to quit. Badass professional climbers.

8:05 Woahh don't look down! Nicely done David 👊🏼

I loved watching him climb..RIP David..His death goes to show no one is spared not even the best of the climbers.💔

R.I.P David you were a true legend. You will be deeply missed.

This is so refreshing from watching a line up of over a hundred people trying to climb Everest, and looking at dead people who didn't make it. Well done and GOOD LUCK! Don't be the first body on that mountain it looks formidable!

brothers, although the peak remains unclimbed, you all three are winners

Those knife edge ridges are so freaking gnarly. You guys are animals.

Rest in peace dude, always come back to see this awesome short film every once in awhile

RIP David Lama & Mr. Auer.

RIP David. You had a wonderful life. Inspires me.

I watched this so many times since 2018. I really rooted for you guys to come back and try again. My heart can't take this.

Wow. One can only draw inspiration and admiration from this. It's always great to see another well documented trip that ended so well. Safe climbing to all that have the bravery and sheer guts to attempt these climbs! x

I wish there were English subtitles while they were having that heavy conversation. I feel like this short video captures just a tiny bit of how intense it must have been. Amazing.

R.I.P. David. You will be sorely missed.

Thanks for showing us what it takes to climb a mountain. rest in peace legends lots of love from Nepal

"It's bigger than I thought." We're going to need a longer ladder.

This is scary even to look at! South face of Annapurna III is brutal, I've seen it this spring with my own eyes and it's the most stunning mountain of Annapurna range for me. It's north side is piece of cake comparing to the south wall, my jaws just dropped at the sight of it! It's great that you all got down in time and in one piece! Congrats on having balls of steel to even try it!

Amazing footage and beautifully edited. Badass dudes!

RIP to these guys. When I first saw this video, I thought they were super human. Its been a absolute pleasure to watch them in action.

Superb film. Frightening. I have walked past Annapurna many times. Close enough for me.

*16.4.2019 R.I.P. David Lama*

Inspired now to plan my Hawaiian vacation.

That was the most amazing climbing I've seen in any documentary! Well done! And good judgment to back off.

I keep watching this, not sure why. Inspirational in so many ways. Scrolled down to read a comment that said "don't look down David" they kinda stuck in my head. And....I see comments that say RIP David. Jesus, I didn't know.

..at lease they knew when to give up and try at a later time. 99% of deaths attribute to selfish climbers hoping to reach the summit forgetting to save alittle in the gas tank for the decent. This was a very in depth look at true snow climbing..not just walking on fixed ropes in a que... very skilled individuals.

I love how mountains make us realize we're so small, so incredibly small in front of nature.

was unprepared for the knife edge ridges. A single step right or left and you're done. While pushing your foot through snow to see where you can fit your boot. The conditioning you have to have to do that is incredible.

People like David Lama is the reason that human race has achieved so much. Rest in peace my brother, the son of mountains ❤️

Ohhhh My Gosh....what a summit to climb!!!!! Amazing brave heart attempt...nail biting. Also, the video is truly magnificent at such crucial summit but I love it so much way the it was shoot, editing and final copy. Hats off to mountainers to video team. RIP David..you will be missed

Nerves of steel!!!!! Wow!! Incredible.

watching that amazing skill and nerve is beyond words.....the vivid reality of the video gave me the feeling of what it might be like doing that climb , glad to be on solid ground .thanks to these past elite alpinist athletes, incredible !

Came across this masterpiece yet again. Cant help but watch it full. Rest in Peace legend 💐🇳🇵🕊️

Great edit David! What an epic climb! 💪

From 8:05 till the end, I have watched this video 100s of times, this is the most raw video of climbing any mountain. Fearless is the word. Rest in peace David and Hans

Just got back from the Annapurna region, blown away with the beauty and power of a land that demands respect and in no uncertain terms dictates that you will play by the rules of the mountains.......

The legend , 🌎 of Mountaineering. 📹 here 25 × times still counting.

Legends, what an effort

The mountain will always be there. Much better to escape with your lives and try again next year.

I’m obsessed with mountaineers videos about Everest, K2 and now Annapurna. But my got this on is scary. Those images taken by the body camera. 😱

Much respect for you guys. It’s hard to explain but even as a professional pilot and someone who has skydived and bungie jumped as well as a host of other experiences like this I still consider myself afraid of heights. Like I said hard to explain with what I have done, but even standing on a tall building or small cliff gives me anxiety....with some of these shots from your headcams while scaling those faces I think I would have passed out. Incredible to watch. And Godspeed....sorry to hear you lost your team members and friends in David.

The ridge has been recently succesfully climbed by an Ukrainian team. Hats of!!

9:44 great view of Mount Machhapuchre

This was awesome on so many levels. I loved the whole thing, from beginning to end. Absolutely no shame in turning back to save your lives, that's just smart climbing. You'll get your chance again. It was awesome to see the helicopter drop-off, to the altitude acclimating, to the weather report where you know you're up against the clock, to the montage of the climb without interruption, to turning back and collapsing at base camp. I can see the determination in your eyes at the end, this mountain will be climbed and descended by all of you. edit: After doing a tad-bit of research I now see 2 out of 3 of these climbers lost their lives attempting a new route on Howse Peak in 2019. Wow. RIP.

My heart is pounding like crazy watching this! You guys are nuts! Wow!!