Climbing Switzerland's Highest Mountain Unguided

Climbing Switzerland's Highest Mountain Unguided | Monte Rosa

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9 ай бұрын

Starting a climb knowing it will take 17 hrs is no easy task, especially when it's up the 2nd highest mountain in the Alps, Dufourspitze - the highest peak on Monte Rosa.
We started from Zermatt, one of those places that should be at the top of your 'must visit' list in Switzerland, by taking a train some 1,000 meters up.
Our objective for the first day was what I consider to be one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done in my life, a hike to the Monte Rosa hut.
This was the first time we had to cross a glacier BEFORE getting to our hut.
If you ask me, coming here for the hut alone would be worth the journey.
We started our ascent up Monte Rosa at 2AM and hiked through snow and ice for 6-7 hrs before we made it to the summit of Dufourspitze - a steep and airy summit, and one that wouldn't be forgiving if you slip.
By the time we made it to the train station on the return, it had been almost 17 hours. Funnily enough, similar to my ascent of Mont Blanc.
Our bodies were wrecked, but our spirits were at an all-time high.
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@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын

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@HipFireRich 9 ай бұрын

Bro the footage you are sharing on here is top notch jaw dropping. Keep doing it.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Thank you for the nice comment 🙏

@erikhy 9 ай бұрын

This brings back so many memories from soloing it in the early 90's. There was more snow when I did it, and i glissaded down some of those long, smooth slopes. When I was lying in the sun resting at the bottom of a glissade, Air Zermatt came flying over for a body-check, then off again when I waved happily. Great video. And yes, the top is sketchy. Great video.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

That is a great story haha. Would of been even more challenging then without the Monte Rosa hut. Thanks for watching!

@NatashaBergen 9 ай бұрын

Sick vid!! Loved the journey and how you documented it 💪

@MattSq63 14 күн бұрын

That acclimatisation is how I felt after flying into Quito , the first night was wild...

@wehateworking 8 ай бұрын

Nothing but uttermost respect for you and what you have accomplished. Amazing video. Thank you for bringing us on this journey.

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, that means a lot. And thanks for watching!

@nickharris4436 9 ай бұрын

Wow, this is so unbelievably inspiring. Honestly so impressive after all the challenges in the past few weeks, then to knock this off. You both have a great mindset and keen to see what challenges come next. Thanks for giving me the energy to put my shoes on and go on a run.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, so glad you enjoyed the videos!

@connorhorrocks2486 9 ай бұрын

Amazing as always guys! The b rolls are next level keep it up you two are awesome I love the content

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you mate🙏

@dermothenry3161 8 ай бұрын

One of the best KZfaq series I’ve ever seen !! Can’t believe I’m not paying for this , love the content so inspiring 🤩🤩🤩

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

You made my day. Thank you for watching our videos, more to come!

@johngardener4536 9 ай бұрын

Very slick and professional GoPro and drone footage. Like the climb route explanations and honesty when mistakes are made. Great achievement!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks John 🙏🏼

@maritagardener6199 9 ай бұрын

Speechless! Full of admiration for these amazing team! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Marita, you have a very strong daughter💪

@klovegrove9025 9 ай бұрын

Ok guys I'm addicted to watching now!! You two are epic. Big respect!!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kitty!

@shzndzr 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your work, this was great!

@TraintoSummit 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching 🙏🏼

@andrewgardener1668 9 ай бұрын

Yoooo that drone footage is stunning!! Also massive kudos this looks absolutely incredible (and exhausting!!) so impressed by you two 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, bro. This thing was definitely an endurance event😮‍💨

@Cptnbond 9 ай бұрын

A fantastic achievement and equally great video. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and for watching!

@WillemExplores 8 ай бұрын

First time viewer, loved the video really well put together, congrats on the summit! Looking forward to more content

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along 🙌🏼

@davidw8201 9 ай бұрын

Just came across the channel. Phenomenal video, amazing footage and superb views. Subscribed. Will now binge the rest of your videos 👏🏼

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

You made my day. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos!

@sanytex1857 7 ай бұрын

The best and most inspiring video I have ever been encountered! Awesome video editting and story telling!

@TraintoSummit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words ♥

@ASPAseethrough 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the climb guys well done!!! On my list too

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's an amazing route, I hope you enjoy it!

@MA-yh2ko 6 ай бұрын

This completely freaked me out!! OMG you all are amazing!

@TraintoSummit 5 ай бұрын

There are some STEEP drops towards the peak 😅 Thanks for watching!

@marttufn6292 9 ай бұрын

Such good footage ur video actually gives a good idea of what and how to prepare

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@rinohals 9 ай бұрын

Man, what a ride. Thanks for sharing. Today is a kinda hard one, and you managed to kick my butt out. Thanks for the inspiration. I'll try😊

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Rino - I'm glad it helped😊

@amandacrozier6172 8 ай бұрын

Great footage-amazing both of you!

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺

@enkhamgalan33 8 ай бұрын

the surrounding view from the summit is gorgeous, stunning and beautiful.

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Completely agree. That area is amazing. Thanks for watching!

@motovideos999 9 ай бұрын

I rarely do comments, but your video footage, editing, and music is exceptional. Great. Now I am inspired to do this hike.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment, I'm always happy when someone acknowledge the music haha. The Dufourspitze is a great goal to have/train for, let me know how it goes 💪

@connor9209 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Absolutely awesome effort from you both!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌 It took us more than a week from memory to recover from this trip😅

@connor9209 9 ай бұрын

@@TraintoSummit not surprised dude! You guys did some crazy mileage. Trip to remember for a lifetime! Onto the next one 🤙🏻

@lgtessari 9 ай бұрын

Amazing 🤩 Congrats folks!

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@SuperBechti 9 ай бұрын

Good jobs guys. I’m very impressed with the quality of the filming 👍🏻

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jitendrakhare9219 9 ай бұрын

Heart congrats my friend.....My best wishes are always with both of you....Being myself a trekker , I do understand pains and satisfaction of such jumbo hikes....Congrats again...Waiting for your next adventures !!!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching! It was a great adventure 🙌🏼

@ramboke911 9 ай бұрын

You're video editing skills are getting better and better! Really enjoyed the last few videos!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked them!

@MehrSpaamSpaHabenHaben 9 ай бұрын

… super nice and super beautiful and you guys are a cool team!

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@FIVE-FOOTLyth 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this! we did this route some years ago from Monte Rosa hut / Sattel ridge but did not film very much. It was spectacular, thanks for some great memories 👍

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Climbing Monte Rosa was such an amazing experience. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@Pezii4u 8 ай бұрын

WOW...thanks for taken us with you :) Love it

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cameliamariacristea4836 9 ай бұрын

Sunteți minunați! Va iubesc!❤

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

😘

@saimukunda6 8 ай бұрын

Great work you guys! 🎉

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lachlanbrown2045 9 ай бұрын

Epic work guys. Another great vid! The last section did look pretty sketchy!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Lachyyy, next time we go there together bro!

@URBEATSs 9 ай бұрын

the drone shots are great. Love it

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

I got more confident with flying the drone, three weeks later I flew it into my ice axe by mistake on the top of a mountain and snapped 2 of the propellers off 😂

@wesselidema7705 9 ай бұрын

Incredible video, incredible effort! 🏔️

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏼

@Attila1968Huk 5 ай бұрын

Enjoy your Adventure

@HungaroExplorer 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done guys!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Nandor!

@eluceanlestelle Ай бұрын

Thanks for this amazing video . I am Italian and I climbed the Signal Spitze where Capanna Margherita is situated ....surely an easier alpine route . Good luck guys.

@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын

Grazie mille!

@ChristianFabender 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed it!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alexhorvath9697 9 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. In September we're going back to Triglav, shout if you wanna climb it again yeah😂

@runningforviews 8 ай бұрын

Such incredible views! Love the footage

@luckycatnip3667 8 ай бұрын

Amazing

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davemacleod9623 8 ай бұрын

good job..!

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@cristianmondiru4011 9 ай бұрын

Congrats for the entire project! And also, thanks for the lack of fisheye/ultra wide footage. While I do get the point of getting more into the frame, I love to see things as they are.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Completely agree with all of that! Hahaha. Thanks for watching!

@JuanCarlosGarfiasTovar 9 ай бұрын

Amazing 🔥🔥👌🏽

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Juan🙌

@MehrSpaamSpaHabenHaben 4 күн бұрын

Respect!

@alden3105 8 ай бұрын

I climbed this last Sunday, it was epic. You should try the Matterhorn next, not as high but definitely more technical climb 🎉

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Well done! The Matterhorn is definitely on the list 💪 Thanks for watching

@ericgross3509 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the trip with you....

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@1234falco 9 ай бұрын

Pozdrowienia dla polskiej ekipy z pod szczytu ;) good video and narration, watched it with interest and it recalled me memories of my ascent to the summit 2 years ago. Greetings

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

@Jasonmoofang 9 ай бұрын

You guys are truly next level. I'm in love with mountains too, but your mountains are like giants compared to those I tackle! I'd be terrified to hold a big camera up at that summit, I can almost smell the thin air. But man it was amazing!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thankfully the camera that I have is small and quite lite, but also pretty high quality😂 That night was one of those where you don't remember your dreams, you just kind of pass out in one position and wake up in the exact same position haha

@juve45 9 ай бұрын

Nice climb :)

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

That area of the Alps is stunning...Thanks for watching!

@alexanderdietz1298 9 ай бұрын

Good job

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Tomjohntay Ай бұрын

What month was this in? Even in the clouds the glacier hiking was otherworldly and im inspired to potentially go myself when I study abroad in Italy next fall! It looks to be about august or September here and that is likely when I would aim to climb as well

@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын

We did it late June. It's an amazing route, enjoy it and thanks for watching!

@calumnaylor4485 9 ай бұрын

Epic af

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Your cousin is a mountain climbing machine mate 👾

@camorraII1 9 ай бұрын

WOW! Amazing feat AND footage!! A question though... who the heck was doing those drone shots???

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I was. I don't like it when I can clearly see someone pilot the drone while they take the shot, it takes me away from the moment. I frame the drone where I want it and hold the joystick down to go in that direction while walking like I'm not holding the remote😅

@camorraII1 8 ай бұрын

@@TraintoSummit cool! Your videos really catch the essence of the mountains I find! Plus im familiar with Zermatt and Kazbegi so was soo cool to see you go there! Great work )

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!@@camorraII1

@malcolmabram2957 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. Monte Rosa, I think is a finer mountain than Mont Blanc. More interesting, more laid out topographically. It suffers from the fact it is not quite the same height.

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. What I love most about it is that it feels so remote and far away from civilization. I also found this route to be harder than the Gouter route on MB

@fa18fsuperhornet 9 ай бұрын

Great footage ! going for it tomorrow :D May I ask when you did the climb ?

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

We climbed it on the 1st of July this year. You got this 💪💪

@tomaszwozniak4343 9 ай бұрын

God, that final summit ridge looks scary AF... 😱

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Viv wasn't impressed with me when she got there😅

@user-tk6sw7vi2c 8 ай бұрын

awesome filming! great adventures! good news: you have to come back to switzerland again to climb the ACTUALLY HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SWITZERLAND! 😍 this is the "Dom". dufourspitze (the monte rosa massif) is partly in italy and therefore doesn't qualify as the highest mountain in switzerland...*nobodalovesmartasses* (this time it's for a good purpose - bringing you back) 😘

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Dom has been on the list for a loooong time. Small Train to Summit Easter egg, the mountain in the logo is Dom 😉. It's there to act as a simbol of resilience, 3 times I tried and 3 times it didn't happen 😂 Might be in the cards for next year but not sure yet. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment 🙏🏼

@thomasmoran1211 5 ай бұрын

is that a decathalon rando rope? i use one scrambling in n. wales.

@TraintoSummit 5 ай бұрын

I don't know the name of it but it's from Decathlon yes 😂

@glacier30006 9 ай бұрын

bravo

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MJBold_1 9 ай бұрын

Hey, what is currently your go-to boot on approach or easy trails without bolder fields? Tried to look through your vid's but couldn't find one talking about it.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Hi. For hiking I use Scarpa Men's Mistral GTX, it's comfortable and stable but the sole of the boot isn't as grippy as I'd like it to be. On the approach to the mountain huts I usually use regular running/walking shoes, like Nikeys, however for the last 3 Alpine trips we had I chose to go in my B2 boots (Scarpa Ribelle Lite) so I don't carry the weight of the boots on my back. I climbed in both Scarpa & La Sportiva before and I prefer Scarpa's. Thanks for your comment and for watching!

@MJBold_1 9 ай бұрын

@@TraintoSummit Hey, thanks so much for explaining it in so much detail! I am currently in need of new boots for shoulder seasons and summer alpine hiking (maybe mild winter hiking too) and am not quite sure if B2's are really necessary or something between B1 and B2's. Thanks and keep up the good work! :)

@vitaliypidhirskyy Ай бұрын

oh my God! really!

@bommel5631 9 ай бұрын

What is the camera equipment you use for your trekking?

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Sony RX 100 VII is the main camera, DJI Mini 3 pro and my phone sometimes - Galaxy S22

@lennarthendricks5938 8 ай бұрын

I really love your Glases, how are they called?

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Vallon glacier

@MABfan11 8 ай бұрын

are you planning on climbing in the Himalayas and Karakorams too?

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

I would love to, hopefully one day!

@ViaFerrataCH 2 ай бұрын

Always wanted to go to the monte Rosa Hut, but worried about those 1m crevasse jumps...

@TraintoSummit 2 ай бұрын

You can definitely cross the entire glacier without having to jump more than half a meter if you find the right spots - I mainly went over the 1m ones for dramatic purposes. Thanks for watching!

@ViaFerrataCH 2 ай бұрын

@@TraintoSummit ok, great thanks I will give it a try

@explorewithrakib26 9 ай бұрын

When did you go there? I mean in which month in this year?

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

We were there around the 26th of June this year. Great conditions

@Pablo.m132 9 ай бұрын

what it is the brand or model of your glasses???? pleaaaseeeee

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

It's Vallon. We love them, they're great and very light

@arnauet11 8 ай бұрын

what day on the year was that? August maybe?

@TraintoSummit 8 ай бұрын

2nd of July I think

@arnauet11 8 ай бұрын

@@TraintoSummit thank you

@martinmoshin 9 ай бұрын

I was like. "Oh you guys rock! You are going across Northend. " You one moment later: I took the wrong way

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@aok5298 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I would respectfully suggest reviewing the ‘committed regardless of anything’ there’s no shame in turning back. You need to do more than try, check weather forecasts, what do guides recommend, avoid navigation errors, what was the strategy if cloud closed in for the next day? Avalanche precaution, shovels, probes, recovery. Good fortune isn’t always abounding in the mountains. Take Care

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you, and I think everyone should follow what you just said. What I mean with that statement is: When I climb, especially a big objective like Dufourspitze, I make it clear to my mind that no matter what happens, you have to get up there - because the way my mind works is that it will find excuses when the going gets tough to turn back. So there is no 'maybe I will make it'. Of course if the situation calls for it I'll go back, and I think everyone should. But it's just my psychological 'trick' to get the job done. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

@jasongardiner9310 9 ай бұрын

Nice! Got a follow from me

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@danilodangelo60 8 ай бұрын

la vetta del Monte Rosa non è in Svizzera, ma in Italia

@hwntwww 4 ай бұрын

maps are useful

@Piesycho 5 ай бұрын

Goal couple be like

@nikcezar2445 9 ай бұрын

solo all free that is the way i wanna do it

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

💯Agreed

@realgr0dan 9 ай бұрын

Unroped crossing glacier in the day? Sorry but doesn't look super safe.

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

It's a dry glacier. It's up to the party to choose if they want to equip or not. Thanks for watching

@ultrabasssound0791 9 ай бұрын

The highest mountain in switzerland is dufourspitze

@sherryflavour3791 9 ай бұрын

Amazing and very motivational! After doing the TMB as my first hike I've been bit by the hiking bug!

@TraintoSummit 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. The TMB is definitely on the bucket list, it looks incredible!

@jameswebster7961 3 ай бұрын

Where did you both start from and where did you get the train to? Looking to complete this route this year and can’t seem to find out the info. Thanks 🏔️🐐

@TraintoSummit 2 ай бұрын

We took the train from Zermatt to either Riffelsee or Riffelberg station (one is further away and costs less money so we went there). Hiked from the train station to the Monte-Rosa hut. The trail is very well marked from the train station. Thanks for watching!