I climbed Aconcagua alone from the sea (and back)
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Ай бұрынMy dream was to climb this mountain from sea level. At 6,000 meters I realised I couldn't do it.
In January 2024 I set out to climb Aconcagua from the Pacific Ocean in Chile, to the summit, and back. A 500km journey in total.
This film documents my experience of attempting to climb one of the 7 Summits. The highest peak in the Andes mountains.
The walk was difficult, but the real challenge only started when I reached Plaza de Mulas.
This crazy journey is only the first of 7.
My end goal is to climb each continent'sdaydreamed highest mountain (the 7 Summits) from sea level, and back to sea level.
To follow my journey, subscribe to the KZfaq channel and follow me on Instagram:
/ traintosummit
Or if you would like to directly support my goal, please follow me on Patreon:
/ traintosummit
@kshitijmehta876 Ай бұрын
Only those people are truly alive who follow their dreams. Keep pushing bro
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
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@johngardener4536 Ай бұрын
You walked, you saw, you summited, and then you walked again ! Conquering the elements, head/ body/emotional pain, street dogs and Google maps! Very well done, an outstanding first !!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you John 🙏
@connor9209 Ай бұрын
Wow just wow!! Cris & Viv, massive respect!! Never give up guys!! 1 down 6 to go !! 💪💪 Let’s gooooo!!!!
@ScalingSummits Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff guys and congrats on the huge milestone. Unfortunate for Viv though I'm sure she was on the top in spirit. Your teamwork and support for each other is second to none. Overcoming the mental battle on this mountain is the hardest task, glad you persevered and gave it another crack. It's often these dark moments that give us insight about ourselves and what we are truly capable of. I certainly don't miss the hurricane winds or freezing temperatures of Aconcagua! Cheers for filming your journey, it's no easy feature expressing your thoughts on camera especially when fatigued and battling with the elements and altitude. Onwards an upwards!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
'It's often these dark moments that give us insight about ourselves and what we are truly capable of' - This couldn't be more accurate. Thank you 🙏
@pattyarana Ай бұрын
I was in suspense the entire video. I like how Chris’ calm voice shows up in the most stressful moments and I got to see my good friend Marita too ❤
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Patty!
@loretalaus5083 Ай бұрын
Go get them all, Chris!!! So, so happy for you! Viv running at the end made me smile! Stay safe you two!
@artysa.blackwood4261 Ай бұрын
Walking from sea to summit to sea thats craaaaazyy ! Amazing honestly, cheers !
@davidw8201 Ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this! Can’t wait to watch. You guys deserve so much more views, hopefully you get them with this amazing journey/challenge! Keep going 💪🏼
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
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@Goofy685 Ай бұрын
Being so close, giving up, and then going back and conquering the mountain, what an achievement man. A true display of mental strength most can only dream of. You're an inspiration to everyone, this channel deserves a million subs. Looking forward to your next adventures!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻
@KenjiExplains Ай бұрын
Keep going!!!
@leojohnson9718 Ай бұрын
You are so insane determined and dedicated. It has humbled me how much effort you have put into this. Your channel will blow up massively soon!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
@Rory_Perkins Ай бұрын
Amazing achievement. Can’t wait to follow the rest of this series over the next couple of years
@alvaropv7574 Ай бұрын
Inspiring!!! So glad you’ve made it, not only the success of the objective but the journey itself looked incredible. The quality of the video is also outstanding 🎉
@cosmicorphan Ай бұрын
Congratulations for making it to the Aconcagua Summit! Love your documentary-style of vlogs. Looking forward to your African adventures too. Stay Safe.
@user-sd5hi7jq5m Ай бұрын
Wow wow wow!! What an achievement, just incredible (but you’re officially a nutter 😂) Fantastic video. Well done Cris, can’t wait to see the next adventure!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thanks Therese, glad you enjoyed it!
@susanbucknall9296 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on reaching your 1st goal. Amazing perseverance, just sad Viv couldn't join you. On to the next one.
@simonbence1844 Ай бұрын
Wow, what a storytelling and endurance! Wish you all the best! I hope that you find good sponsors for the upcoming trip, because you really put something down on the table with these videos!
@sambogambo Ай бұрын
favourite youtuber uploaded again🥳
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@AaronTorres-jx4ij Ай бұрын
love your videos
@lachlanbrown2045 Ай бұрын
Incredible guys. What a god damn epic effort. Grab life by the horns and ride that bad boy out. Every time I watch I get more inspired. Hopefully those cracked fingers recovered and I’m pumped to see the journey to Kilimanjaro!!
@soundout4000 Ай бұрын
Great video and accomplishment! Looking forward to seeing the next adventure and hopefully Viv making summit too.
@noblesummits Ай бұрын
Incredible. Can't wait for Kili!
@user1756 Ай бұрын
Awesome story. Looking forward to more!
@adamheathyt Ай бұрын
Amazing as usual. Proud of you mate.
@quietfire286 Ай бұрын
Well done Cris, great video too! Very inspiring
@dan_mills__791 Ай бұрын
Incredible job!!
@tu0ootu Ай бұрын
congratulations man !
@MarielaLMaw Ай бұрын
Congratulations! 🎊
@tonymahon8205 Ай бұрын
Congratulations. That was absolutely epic and riveting to watch! I completely admire your determination to keep going and try to summit again despite the setbacks. Really inspirational. Such a shame about Viv's injury. Hoping she will be able to join you all the way on Kilimanjaro. All the best and looking forward to the next instalment!
@iammusicforever Ай бұрын
well done man really proud found you on random trekking page of nepal . waiting for nepals turn but be safe and all the best guys .
@jbm2293 Ай бұрын
Inspirational...thank you and good luck for the 6 remaining!! ❤
@Mountainchair Ай бұрын
nice dude!!!
@jonny1903 Ай бұрын
well done to both of you. glad viv is ok
@AbigailGracex8 Ай бұрын
You guys are a GREAT team!!
@worldwide_investor9017 Ай бұрын
What can I say, the quality & story line is too good! This video made me a patreon subscriber. You both have been putting a tremendous amount of effort to do this so 100% Im in on the journey. Well done!
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! 🙏
@duncanbeard9460 Ай бұрын
Excellent video Cris! Well done for persisting with a second summit attempt. I feel so sorry for Viv though. I hope she recovers fully & can join you on some other summits.
@paulfidler3710 Ай бұрын
You’ve given me the confidence to push myself further. You and viv really are an inspiration!
@vitaliypidhirskyy Ай бұрын
WOW! you are very very cool person! Story is great? and i envy your dedication!
@andrewgardener1668 Ай бұрын
This is incredibly impressive, you must have gone to some dark places, what an achievement to overcome those, such inspiring stuff
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thanks brother ❤️
@zettzett152 Ай бұрын
Superbe. Congrats. This is also a love story.
@michaelcameron2292 Ай бұрын
What can you say Outstanding
@HipFireRich Ай бұрын
Well done Kriss and Viv. I'm so pleased you didn't quit. Glad viv had the sense to stop and not antagonise her injury further. By the way my girlfriend said Kris's nose looked like a big strawberry when.he was near the summit! And it did! 😂
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Hard to put enough sunscreen on something that sticks out so much! 😂
@timotejrozman9253 Ай бұрын
maaan you are crazy, huge congrats!! looking forward to your next videos! wishing u all the best from 🇸🇮
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thanks! We're actually driving through Slovenia tomorrow! 🇸🇮
@CristeaVasile-bf4xu Ай бұрын
FELICITĂRI MADA FELICITĂRI EȘTI CEL MAI BUN FELICITĂRI
@enricadventures5793 Ай бұрын
It's SO important the people that cheer you up to try to succeed, they believe in you more than yourself at that point. Something something similar happened to me, in a hole other level in a thru hike. Great video! Happy for you! Will keep following the adventures 👍🏻
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Very true words, after the first failed attempt it was others that believed in me more than I believed in myself. Thank you for watching 🙏
@maritagardener6199 Ай бұрын
What a beautiful story of love and determination. We know very well how tough it was for both of you. Thank God for all the amazing people you met on your way to the summit and the kind people we met in our way in Mendoza, Santiago and Lima 🫶🏻💕🙏🏼
@nimibeka Ай бұрын
Foarte tare! Felicitari pentru performanta si pentru video! Multa bafta si drum bun in urmatoarele expeditii! 💪
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Multumesc!
@tajwilliams7675 Ай бұрын
Excellent video Chris and congrats
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@rinohals Ай бұрын
Woow. I am so glad for you guys. Congrats a ton! But at the same time I felt bad for Viv. I hope she has recovered well. I've been waiting so hard for this video, and even that I knew the outcome, since I did follow you on insta, I had butterflies in my stomach when you aborted and went down at your first summit attempt. Anyways, thanks yet again for bringing us all with you. I'm ready for more😄 Best regards..
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thanks Rino!! Hope you're also feeling progressively stronger 💪
@HungaroExplorer Ай бұрын
That was quite an adventure, but you pulled through it! Keep it up 💪🏼
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Just! 😂 Thanks brother 💪🏻
@HungaroExplorer Ай бұрын
@@TraintoSummit Just is enough :D
@RobRoy2012 Ай бұрын
Well done, Cris. Disappointed for Viv but at least she is ok. The comradeship between climbers of all nationalities is amazing. Looking forward to the next video.
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
I was blown away by the kindness shown to us by people on this trip... Thank you for watching!
@ribbet1542 Ай бұрын
Fantastic video!! What are your glassses please?
@RFE812 Ай бұрын
I’m surprised you didn’t get any comments saying that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent. I know Geography classes in certain other countries teach people that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent.
@arunaj1364 25 күн бұрын
This video was amazing. You are an animal😂 . I had this thought for a long time but decided to drop your name to Bear Grylls. I know its crazy, but you remind me of him so much. I will be following your journey and thinking of you. Take care ❤
@HumaneNewt Ай бұрын
Great video! I summited Aconcagua in February last year. Crazy you did a 200km walk after it!! Btw what tent are you using?
@TraintoSummit 29 күн бұрын
Good work? it's not an easy peak... MSR Access 2 - definitely NOT made for Aconcagua 😂
@YnseSchaap Ай бұрын
Dream big and dare to fail ...... Good luck in Africa 😁
@kamilmagott 18 күн бұрын
What is your camera?
@TraintoSummit 17 күн бұрын
@@kamilmagott Sony RX 100 mark VII
@JohnDontFollowMe Ай бұрын
What is that man wearing?!?!?! Those are not adequate
@SetForAdventures Ай бұрын
Inspiring Chris truly what KZfaq is all about is to watch adventures and climbs like the this (bravo 🏔️🙌) Especially after so many setbacks and injuries too 🙏🏼 Great to see viv is ok but obviously disappointed (there will be another chance in the future 👍) Brilliant Best wishes Simon 🤠👍🏔️🇦🇷
@TraintoSummit Ай бұрын
Thank you Simon 🙏🏻