You made the right call going down, buddy. Kilimanjaro ain't going anywhere. You'll get it next time!
@iammukoja4 жыл бұрын
indeed, at that point it's usually the guide who makes that call, and you can't refuse
@gideonboth82843 жыл бұрын
Plot twist Kilimanjaro explodes
@jyae77774 жыл бұрын
being surrounded by that many people while hiking is my ultimate nightmare
@SilasLindemberg4 жыл бұрын
Jo Y they just wont shut up...i just cant get how people get so noisy at these places :(
@youngnope46644 жыл бұрын
@@MonkeySpecs301 or maybe he cant do it by himself because there are laws about it for safety reasons?
@jasongerber69724 жыл бұрын
MonkeySpecs301 ...what is wrong with you? You are part of the hate in this world. How does that make you feel?
@pr0n3d4 жыл бұрын
Awful
@biruknegus4 жыл бұрын
You can't climb Mt kili alone lol . fool
@lawrencetchen4 жыл бұрын
From a medical perspective, you absolutely made the right decision. In the hospital, once someone's O2 Sat is below 88%, we give them supplemental oxygen. Anyone who's below 80% with supplemental oxygen usually buys themselves a bed in the ICU or Step-down ICU and regular respiratory breathing treatments. 55% is like "let's keep the crash cart nearby because that big a strain on the cardiopulmonary system could start causing cardiac arrhythmias" Very dark urine for two days sounds like some degree of rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown - far beyond what we get from exercise alone. The oxygen scarcity probably killed muscle tissue when it couldn't meet the demands put on it. Definitely a hit on the kidneys too - that's why anyone with rhabdomyolysis in the hospital gets pretty high volume IV fluids to protect the kidneys when all the products of muscle breakdown have to be excreted in the urine. I totally get not wanting to take any medication on an attempt like this… it can feel like cheating. We really do want to earn our achievements on our efforts alone. So don't beat yourself up over not taking altitude sickness medication. You'll summit soon, I'm sure of it. Heal up stronger, Kraig!
@antonjohndell15194 жыл бұрын
I was concerned when I read he went into a Hotel on his own and just slept...! wasn't there some danger of thrombosis?!
@NikoSavic4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained!
@millertime27903 жыл бұрын
Yeah idk if we really think about it hes wearing glasses. Hes already getting “unnatural” aid so why not take the medicine? He cant will his body to have better eye sight much like he cant will his body to not suffer altitude sickness. All im saying is if you go back and summit with the medicine, you shouldnt think any less of yourself mate.
@1stklass3 жыл бұрын
Amazing well informative comment.. That's why I always look in the comments. Not for stupid comments. But for this! Thankyou Lawrence Chen!
@radson23 жыл бұрын
Although at high altitude ( >5,000 m) , 02 sats are never going to be above 88%. www.high-altitude-medicine.com/SaO2-table.html
@sensibletraining70314 жыл бұрын
It was an honor hiking with you, young man. I had altitude sickness on this hike. I’m still coughing. Headed to the doctor next week to get checked out. Otherwise, beautiful video and thank you for this memory.
@bakerstreet1014 жыл бұрын
I was thinking, wow, this is guy is in shape, in the prime of his life and still affected. Altitude is no joke.
@gratitude57404 жыл бұрын
It's been 4 years since my Kilimanjaro emergency descent , I'm still hearing crackling in my lungs .
@andresandrade20854 жыл бұрын
Corona
@leahr28864 жыл бұрын
@@andresandrade2085 😆 lol
@NikoSavic4 жыл бұрын
@@bakerstreet101 Shape doesn't really mean too much when it comes to high altitude. It's all about the acclimatization--how fast your body gets acclimatized. It requires days and is definitely a process.
@vehuvoyi4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, Kraig's videos are so calming. Some of the most incredible shots.
@gilguerrero43864 жыл бұрын
Honestly, you're right
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and it's really inspiring
@garrywilson82044 жыл бұрын
His genius is that his videos are about the subject, not about him. KZfaqrs who constantly prattle to camera (focused on their giant stupid heads) about their inane thoughts make me heave.
@dakotagarcia73914 жыл бұрын
Yes ok
@wipedfromexistence36934 жыл бұрын
I do wonder though, alot of the shots are of him walking away..? does he double back to get the camera..? does seem to take some authenticity away from the video the way he seems to try and shoot it like a movie
@Kuidy4 жыл бұрын
Being able to bei honest with this whole situation makes you so authentic. I've seen other videos about the summit but none about a failed summit attempt. I would even say your video may be more interesting than the summit videos. I learned that hiking should not be all about the summit.
@gzu96534 жыл бұрын
It's about the journey, the summit is just the gravy on top.
@SantiMorganGarcia4 жыл бұрын
So true. The difficulties of reaching that goal are almost more important than the summit itself. Makes it more meaningful. That's why a cable car to the top is never as satisfying haha
@ben-uy1ud2 жыл бұрын
Agreed - such realistic videos are always more appreciated! Its definitely not embarrassing - rather that's how real life situations are supposed to be. During covid, I guess people now definitely know what's getting a O2 of less than 90 or even 88% means.. Not a pleasant situation at all. A decision well taken and all the very best for the future!!
@joelmendes45064 жыл бұрын
the guides carrying all the bags (some of the guys with huge bags on top of the head) are the true heroes/hikers! cheers to them!
@NikoSavic4 жыл бұрын
Wait till you see what Sherpas do.
@myyoutubename1523 жыл бұрын
Yeah this really isn't much of a hike.
@thriftstorejunkee3 жыл бұрын
Yep! The hikers’ packs looked incredibly light (in comparison to the guides’ packs) for a multi-day trip like this.
@dirgabiologychannel2 жыл бұрын
Agree 1000%
@johnofdebar40717 ай бұрын
Amen. Don't forget to tip!
@Levi_Allen4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you left so much of this without music. The sounds of this piece were really special to me, especially when the porters and guides started singing.
@Malecare4 жыл бұрын
"Altitude Sickness, it's serious." Good that your group organizers were well prepared with Oxygen saturation meters. Your experience echoes that of mine and millions of others who climb. It's unpredictable and the best prepared/trained are almost as vulnerable as those "mostly" prepared/trained. That you chose the smart move and went down shows you to be a hero. Thank you for All of your videos.
@MrProphetius4 жыл бұрын
absolutely. Alt.Sickness is more likely russian roulette.
@GuidanceFS4 жыл бұрын
Hillary got altitude sickness when he tried to re-summit Everest. Nothing to do with weakness, seems quite random.
@tomwaller21114 жыл бұрын
The dude carrying the red holdall on his head. Incredible
@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt4 жыл бұрын
@@kraigadams Porters are tough as nails, I've been to Everest base camp and they are very strong, friendly and humble people. Without them most people going for these really high peaks would never make it.
@antonomaseapophasis51424 жыл бұрын
I think the guides (Chagas) are regulated at 15kgs
@deanj67224 жыл бұрын
@@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt whats their diet like?
@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt4 жыл бұрын
@@deanj6722 I've only really encountered Nepalese Sherpas/porters and they mostly ate a noodle soup with vegetables and sometimes meat in it. And home made bread pattys were pretty popular snacks.
@deanj67224 жыл бұрын
@@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt wow..thats amazing! i have no idea how they carry so much weight on a daily basis with so little protein intake!
@mountainssea96423 жыл бұрын
Extremely valuable lesson from a seasoned solo adventurer. Thank you for reminding us that failing is sometimes just as important as succeeding at something.
@akrumss4 жыл бұрын
That amount of noise from other people would drive me insane within a day.
@randallgates36794 жыл бұрын
I’d go bonkers if I had to hike with that many people. Always hearing everyone’s chit chat, footsteps etc. waiting on the slow pokes
@francescadiana4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same at first and then I reconsidered, taking into consideration that going up faster would probably make you sick tbh.
@ThePasindu4 жыл бұрын
It's required that you go with porters, and they have to go in groups. It's an attempt to uplift their tourism related job opportunities if I'm not wrong.
@lilimaiii4 жыл бұрын
Had the same thought while watching the video....however, I'd be one of those slow pokes. 😂😂
@phila38844 жыл бұрын
Pretty much comes with the territory. With a good group, there is potential for a lot of comaraderie (and shared misery) which can add to the experience.
Craig, it's all about the JOURNEY, and never the destination. I love this so much. I can only imagine how hard the descent was too. Glad you made the right call. Glad you're ok.
@thewilder-side29904 жыл бұрын
sarahdippity that is so true, sometimes the journey is way better than the destination.
@Joe_Serious4 жыл бұрын
The timing of this video coming up in my feed is uncanny...I just got back from a failed backpacking trip, in which I suffered from heat exhaustion and had started the beginning stages of a heat stroke. I too listened to my body and cut the trip short. Upset with myself, frustrated, embarrassed, all similar emotions. Thank you for sharing this experience and being real with your audience. I appreciate it.
@chazhuttton4 жыл бұрын
Can't blame you man, all those other people didn't have to keep running back to retreive a camera.
@LaurenHannahphoto4 жыл бұрын
My husbands friend felt altitude sickness on this trip 5 years ago. They both decided to continue and unfortunately my husbands friend passed away on summit night. So good decision to turn around.
@user-nf3hh8kn5r4 жыл бұрын
oh dear that's so upsetting :(((
@markm.97314 жыл бұрын
After that comment I started to google "pulse oximeter"
@hughmongous25544 жыл бұрын
Maybe it sounds heartless or cynic, but that's a better way to die than many others. You know, a "in your boots" kind of way rather than e.g. being slowly eaten up by cancer or being a vegetable in a nursing home or whatever. I hope to die like this when my time comes.
@starsonmars4 жыл бұрын
Jesus christ thats crazy. RIP!
@noodle77252 жыл бұрын
Holy crap did not expect that ending
@lawrencetchen4 жыл бұрын
So many mixed emotions… having so many people in so wild a space seems out of place, and yet they can on occasion make some of the most memorable moments … Seeing so many locals carrying more and also setting up and tearing down camp, and yet they can earn a living and tell their own story of this place because of the tourism industry …Not being able to summit, and yet having the chance to experience the people and the space of this mountain is a blessing in itself So different from your usual work Kraig, and truly special! Thank you for sharing!
@kemushichan4 жыл бұрын
The sound editing is so expertly seamless. ✨👍👍 Also, glad you're safe more than anything.
@houdasalhi30764 жыл бұрын
Your filming style and editing is awesome I feel like going through the adventure with you
@FrameByFrame964 жыл бұрын
Chouf chaîne mte3i n7awel na3mel 7aja tchabbahlou
@srrichandu66964 жыл бұрын
Wher are you from
@AnishNapper4 жыл бұрын
these 3rd person shots, when you are solo, thats like climbing 2 times at once hats off dude
@HFDWHALERS974 жыл бұрын
I don't know who needs to hear this but the sound of you rolling up your backpack is truly satisfying.
@gianmarcoloi92083 жыл бұрын
I failed it too dude, I can still remember that feeling of weakness and helplessness, so no shame. you're doing a great job with your channel
@greifi72832 жыл бұрын
There is nothing emberassing about, it is so much harder to turn around and be safe than stupidly just push on. Respect for that and for the great video too!
@CurrentlyHannah4 жыл бұрын
How did you pull this off with no music? Next level travel vlogging hahah Also I'm pretty sure I stayed in that exact hotel in Hong Kong. Also there's no shame in not summiting. Your health comes first.
@sadmemeboi3 жыл бұрын
The serenity is what I love about this. Any time I hear dogshit tropical house music I can't watch it.
@PaulBawby4 жыл бұрын
Great video, splendid images... Return to the mountain as often as you'd like, but if I may, please consider forgetting about "beating the mountain" (23:50). When in doing high altitude hiking you absolutely need to change your mindset, it can never be about conquering the summit, beating the mountain... The mountain is just there... it doesn't care if you live or die, but you should care and should always be mindful of your safety. Focus on having fun, on the journey, on getting great images of what you can. The end goal should be to come back alive and healthy. Cheers
@baguettedesjahres4 жыл бұрын
I had to return 6 hours before reaching the Everest Base Camp while coughing blood for 2 days and had really bad stomache problems. I know how you feel. I was totally empty after days of suffering and then I had to helicopter out shortly before reaching the goal. Cheer up man ! - it's a super bad feeling right now - but it will get better. There is a saying "Every frozen corpse on Mt. Everest was once a highly motivated person." - sometimes it's better to "give up" and listen to your body than the alternative. You come back one day - prepare better, drink more water and then you will conquor this mountain! Andi
@stephenash45554 жыл бұрын
I was four hours out from EBC and had to turn back due to Altitude sickness ,loss of balance etc health is more important
@ajrob28884 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you had pulmonary edema? Is that what happened? That stuff is serious. Hope you made a full recovery.
@baguettedesjahres4 жыл бұрын
@@ajrob2888 yes i had water in my brain and lung and I made a full recovery after 1 night in the hospital !
@WeFindSimpleSolutions3 жыл бұрын
I was lucky not to experience altitude sickness in my EBC trek but saw others fall out over it. I took meds to help ensure my success and, I don’t feel bad about that
@LisaMichele4 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a failure... through your beautiful filmography you have brought many of us along to places we'll never get to see in person - that's a triumph! Altitude sickness is out of your control - listening to your body is the smartest thing you can do in that situation. Cheers to many more journeys ahead!
@adrianakryveshko4 жыл бұрын
The filming style makes me feel like I’m on a hike with Kraig
@jacquelyngodfrey-lane45432 жыл бұрын
I would call this a SUCCESS and NOT a failure! You succeeded in knowing when to stop and turn back. A failure would have been to not heed that call of your body and let your ego continue and the outcome could have possibly been death...that would have been a failure. Congrats to you for your success!
@msueldo4 жыл бұрын
Dude got so minimal almost didn't breathe. It's a great vid, K. Thanks!
@JurgenADV4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like beyond “Altitude sickness” and into HAPE. Very glad you made the right decision.
@douglasbadger90494 жыл бұрын
10:15 This is the most stunning shot I've seen in your videos Kraig, I'm blown away by your camera work bro.
@aidanmed10204 жыл бұрын
Douglas Badger Unreal
@vasil.zhaborovskiy53084 жыл бұрын
15:14 also
@dannyboy84743 жыл бұрын
There's nothing like being above the clouds looking down on earth.
@antonbrask45743 жыл бұрын
The shot of you looking at those amazing clouds while they sing was really breathtaking, had to pause for a minute, I dream of seeing something like that, being above the clouds.
@zandin82904 жыл бұрын
Hey Kraig. Recently found your channel. It’s been a rough week and we don’t need to loose any more Heroes. Coulda...woulda...shoulda. Kilimanjaro isn’t going anywhere. We need you. Keep yourself healthy and looking forward to you conquering Kilimanjaro!
@peeticek16244 жыл бұрын
So happy to see that you’re ok and doing your trips again!
@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt4 жыл бұрын
Being successful in the mountains entails knowing when to turn around. Love your videos man keep them up!
@huepix4 жыл бұрын
Tough decision but the right one. I made it to the top, and I was meant to paraglide down, but, unfortunately, I had to accept my condition was not right. I actually felt good, but the overnight walk from 11pm to 6am really got me. Mind you, managed the 10 hour walk down. I've lived my life at sea level and was fully committed to not summiting. I dont like medication but I took one full dose of diamox the day before starting then took half doses each day. Eat well and often. Drink about 10 litres (water) per day. Learn some swahili, even if it's just samahani, tafadhali and asante. (Excuse me, please and thankyou). No one conquers a mountain. The mountain let's you visit for a while. One of our team died. This is not to be taken lightly.
@Alison-dt5wo3 жыл бұрын
It's just crazy to me how much load those guides carry every day. What a life!
@nathanhunter28284 жыл бұрын
I failed to summit in June 2019, also tried going without Diamox on the Machame route. Went back and tried the Lemosho route in Sept 2019 with Diamox and summited.Would recommend the longer route and the use of Diamox, as one/both of these enabled me to summit. Well done on your attempt.
@CherylMarie4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm doing the Machame route in September and I'm thinking about getting Diamox. Did you feel any side effects from it?
@waxonwaxoff60944 жыл бұрын
Cheryl Marie side effects is tingling at the extremities of toes and fingers
@jnmlng4 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe that we were in the same trail (Machame) and I didn't even recognize you! We are the group at 1:01 and i'm the guy who made the blowing sound. Sad to hear that you didn't make it. I was also trying to summit without taking any medications, but during the 4th day, the headache was just too much that I ended up taking Diamox. Fortunately, we were able to reach the summit and I believe you will too someday! You are correct that medication is really needed if you want to go to the top, and you made the right decision of not pushing through and it's not one bit embarrassing because the mountain is always gonna be there!
@CherylMarie4 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm doing the Machame route in September and I'm not sure whether I should get Diamox or not. I thought you had to start taking it before reaching a higher altitude for it to work? Did you experience any side effects from it? And when you started taking it, did you continue taking it the next couple days before you descended? Your advice would be appreciated!
@jnmlng4 жыл бұрын
@@CherylMarie It's definitely advisable to take Diamox before reaching higher altitudes, that's what my friend did and altitude sickness didn't hit him that hard compared to the rest of us in our group. As far as side effects goes, aside from the increase amount of times you need to pee, I didn't notice any but your mileage may vary. I only took it once before sleeping at Barranco Camp which was at 13,000 ft and didn't feel the need to continue taking it since the headache wasn't as severe compared to before. You're still gonna feel lightheadedness but it's bearable. I would highly suggest for you to bring lots of electrolyte tablets/powder to help alleviate the side effects of Diamox. Let me know if you need more advice!
@rubywilcox74053 жыл бұрын
I'm not a hiker, but have such admiration for those who are. I love your stories, Kraig, and am really pleased that you have demonstrated how to fail with style. Seriously, I think one of the smartest things a person can do is to say I made an error and I think I need to back out of this. You many actually have saved lives by teaching other hikers how to avoid the killer voice of ego. I like to share your videos with my 16 year old grandson and your example is important! Keep up the good work! So very happy that you are okay and took good care of yourself. Your work is a blessing to my quarantine experience.
@bernardwai11184 жыл бұрын
I summitted Kili in September 2016. Next time you try it, I'd recommend a September summit. The weather and temperature are so much nicer. I did the Lemosho route, which gave me the maximum acclimatisation time. I did my trek with G-Adventures, who (hired guides that) were fantastic, and I believe they have a great track record. I did NOT take diamox, nobody in my group did and we all summitted. However, we were REQUIRED to drink a MINIMUM of 3 litres of water per day by our guides, to the point where it was strictly enforced by the guides for our own benefit. We got a talking-to if we didn't drink this amount. Other trekking groups had lower requirements which we discovered when speaking with them - we noticed them dropping off as the trek progressed, evidently they did not have the 100% success rate that our group did. Good luck for your next attempt. NIce videos. I miss the views and the hospitality. My favourite camp was Karanga Camp and the descent from Lava Tower to Barranco Camp was my favourite stretch of the trail.
@user-gb8mh2de4q4 жыл бұрын
I was literally checking out your channel yesterday for any uploads, and then today here we are! I love your videos and I enjoy watching your journey a lot. Such an inspiration!
@spiritedsisters48774 жыл бұрын
8:17 Never before seen footage of Kraig going back for the camera..
@NelsonDellis4 жыл бұрын
Oh I have a few behind the scenes footage from this climb MUAHAHAHA......
@ld10653 жыл бұрын
hE HaS a DrOnE
@ghepardogts4 жыл бұрын
I dont usually comment on youtube but wanted to say how much I love and appreciate these films. Thanks and safe climbing.
@barrybr13 жыл бұрын
Hey Kraig, I did this hike 30yrs ago and felt your pain. We took an extra day to acclimatise and still my sister and I suffered altitude sickness, she seemed to get stronger as we approached the top and I 'felt like death'. Silly me continued and reached the summit. Looking back at it it was one of the most stupid things I've ever done! There were no meds used by anyone and no oxygen levels tested and no great concern from our guides. I reached the summit having vomited repeatedly and suffered incredible headaches, had a photo taken then trudged down as quickly as my shaky legs could carry me. You were smart, I was lucky.
@physicsAmbler4 жыл бұрын
Just great to see an honest self appraisal! So often hiking videos go through what I call the Facebook family filter (everything perfect here!) so (no pun intended) this is a breath of fresh air! Hope you make it next time!
@MichalOlender4 жыл бұрын
Great documenting as always Kraig. I was watching it feeling stressed and claustrophobic, I can't do so many people, now I know why I also do solo or with one best friend.
@DanBirasi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the title. No clickbait. Love it even more. You made the right call. Nothing to be embarrassed about.
@andychong59844 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting up this excellent video. Reminds me of my trip there in August 2019. Your decision to come down is the correct one. Not embarrassing at all. You are a champion. The mountain is always there. Live and come back another day.
@Anne-wf1vo4 жыл бұрын
Forests during rainfall smell amazing, I could almost smell this video
@syedjaffar3104 жыл бұрын
I've waited for so long. He's back!
@mattdduckworth2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for producing this. I went through a very similar experience on the mountain, going in with a respiratory infection and having AMS and HAPE. Turned around on summit night at 17K ft. after a terrible night of being sick. Diagnosed with walking pneumonia upon returning to the US.
@Jv808UHM4 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel too bad! I also run a small trekking company and take people to Kili and Everest. It doesn’t matter how good of a shape you are in...you can have 12 pack abs and you will still fail to summit. The key to success is diamox and water. And going up slowly. We westerners have that “I want to see if I can do it without medication” attitude, but we fail to realize that we are just not meant to survive at those altitudes. ALWAYS take diamox. ALWAYS drink tons of water. You got it next time! Good luck!
@NickandRachel4 жыл бұрын
Bucket list hike right there! Looks like an awesome time
@ProtoMarcus4 жыл бұрын
No soundtrack! Interesting! 8:17 - That's cute ahahaha - and you kept it in the video! 10:15 - That's an amazing shot 12:26 - At this point I think you need a snickers sponsorship. Contractually obligated to eat at _least_ one per video Another amazing video. Love the details at the end as usual - it did sound pretty serious, ouch. You did your best considering your decisions, I think that's formidable! I hope you don't see this first attempt as a negative Glad you recovered! NOW BE SAFE IN CHINA. From Altitude Sickness to Potential Pulmonary Inflammation caused by virus, that can get pretty harmful!
@scharfjuergen4 жыл бұрын
I can understand your feelings well. The night after climbing Kala Patthar, I developed symptoms of cerebral edema. Could hardly stand vertically in the morning due to dizziness and no longer articulate myself clearly. Luckily, a Sherpa quickly took me 1000 meters deeper, where the symptoms disappeared as quickly as they came. And 5 days later I stood happily on the 6,200 m high Imja-Tse with no altitude problems. Altitude sickness is unpredictable and if you ignore the symptoms for too long, you die. Just go back and try it again - you will definitely make it. It's worth it - I know it - 7:50 am I was at Uluru Peak on March 3rd, 2000. Good luck and great video!
@chrisbrockhurst4 жыл бұрын
This was fascinating to watch, the experience looks completely different to what I imagined. Altitude sickness looks serious too, literally watched you start to seem ‘off’ just in your expressions about 5 mins before you mentioned it. Huge props to you for giving it your best, Kraig. You’ll get it next time
@jivkoradichkov34654 жыл бұрын
Introvert in me is SCREAMING!!!!
@CampMore994 жыл бұрын
So with you on that. The voices were so loud at meal time.
@rrafaelpaz4 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same mate. To much talking and and people around. I understand it was a tour and there was not way of being alone in that place, however If I were there I would like to stay on my own as much as possible haha
@djcarlo4 жыл бұрын
Get well, Kraig!
@tobyport58734 жыл бұрын
Good on you for listening to your body and the guides. Can't hike when you wake up dead. Nothing to be embarrassed about! Keep up the good work.
@triepiclife4 жыл бұрын
This is so raw and real. Props Kraig for sharing such transparency, showing the trials you face and not just the peak of life's highs but the struggles along the way. What a trip! No genuine person is centered on this as a defeat, just life and these things happen as our bodies react in personalized ways. Plenty more adventures to come, betting my bank you'll summit the next one. -Favored treks ahead ^_^
@omglolwots4 жыл бұрын
ED nurse speaking here/you're my favorite content creator but... Dude, anything below 90% is concerning in a hospital setting. 55% is... let's get ready to put a breathing tube in bad (intubation). That's scary. Don't beat yourself up for not summiting Kilimanjaro if that's what was happening. You NEEDED help.
@omglolwots4 жыл бұрын
@@curiousnomadic It's not scary, it's physiology/science in general. Your body needs oxygen.
@1993ianb4 жыл бұрын
Yeah when I heard him say anything below 80 could be slightly concerning I was like WTF. If I see a pt with a 55 Sat I'm calling a rapid response
@1993ianb4 жыл бұрын
@@nathansnead7371 yeah this is something that is actually well understood. If given enough time to slowly increase altitude the body will accommodate for the decrease amount of o2 by increasing the oxygen carrying copacity of the blood through increasing erythropoietin this increases red blood cell production. More cells equalls more o2 carrying capability in the blood. Lots of pro athletes know this so many will actually train at altitude for a race that will take place at lower altitude to give them a competitive edge.
@1993ianb4 жыл бұрын
@@nathansnead7371 when it comes to people in Nepal specifically it's more of a genetic adaptation thing.www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/05/28/530204187/the-science-behind-the-super-abilities-of-sherpas
@chiragpatel85974 жыл бұрын
@@1993ianb it honestly depends on the outfitter, while summiting Kilimanjaro I saw people being assisted up, one porter on each shoulder. some people attempt this mountain on a whim, because they have the time and money. I saw vacationers who admitted that they were on the mountain because it was near where they were traveling, old and obese people attempting this, should they of, probably not but there they were. All about that dollar really.
@bittlescott4 жыл бұрын
Bruh, glad you called it when you did. Sounds rough AF.
@josephjacobs66162 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Kraig. I was very fortunate to summit Kilimanjaro in Feb. 2010. Didn’t use Diamox until day 3 because up until Barranco Camp, I couldn’t sleep at all . It’s effects were immediate, within 1 hour. But it was still tough, even though I was eating and drinking very well. I also did Everest Base Camp in Mar. 2022 and didn’t take Diamox at all . Maybe because the schedule was very laid back and we had extra acclimization days in Namche Bazaar and Pingboche. You still have to keep an eye out , even if you use Diamox because it can mask some symptoms of HAPE and HACE. I have no doubt you will come back again one day . Kind regards, Joseph
@mcanu6674 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Failing to reach the summit is a risk for all. I've heard multiple stories of people preparing for Kilimanjaro, but still falling sick. Good to see a tour guide that handled it properly. I know that it is kinda a bummer, but I am glad that the event produced this video :D
@aemind4 жыл бұрын
Loved having you there brotha. Hope to trek with you in the future
@yfarina4 жыл бұрын
I had AMS going up EBC. I had to turn back too. Yes it is no joke AMS.
@MrJcalvino4 жыл бұрын
10:11 stunning shot.
@timesarechanging-sz4 жыл бұрын
My cousin died on Mt Kilimanjaro this summer. What a waste. Glad you decided to turn back. He lost his life quickly, almost without warning.
4 жыл бұрын
I love how normal of a guy you are, openly discussing your failures and learnings. Hundreds of thousands of subs, breathtaking videos, no arrogance or hubris. Keep it up!!!
@michaelbaker45754 жыл бұрын
I'm just imagining all the hundreds of times he had to turn around and go back for his camera
@christianthompson71553 жыл бұрын
This video is such a stark contrast to your others. Beautifully done. It was almost depressing like I was watching a forced labor camp slogging along. If this is what climbing Kilimanjaro is like- must miss.
@martinmarc-olivier90773 жыл бұрын
Such a surprise. I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro 20 years ago. I hardly recognize anything from your adventure. Especially, that crowd of tents and hikers !! So incredible... On my climb, we met at most 15 people in the whole trip and we were just 5 in "our group", with 2 tourists, 1 porter, 1 porter/cook, and 1 guide ! The park entrance did not look like a busy airport gate, the lower trail was down in the real jungle with feet in the mud and often pushing or grabbing branches, sitting on rocks to eat, no table or chair, no toilet of any kind, no diamox, no oxygen supplement or even measurement... Amazing to see and think about those differences. Thank you Kraig to remind this for me. As for altitude sickness, for sure, the right call, don't blame yourself for not taking pills but for your next attempt, consider *seriously* acclimatizing beforehand.
@ninjandy15654 жыл бұрын
We all have our limits.. Don't worry, you'll get there and overcome yours. Keep it up!
@Riazkatz4 жыл бұрын
I love how beautiful this was but I can't help but notice that Kraig just looks a bit sad (right from the start) and the energy of this video was just a bit more... Less
@giancork16564 жыл бұрын
Doing the right thing should never be embarrassing man. Safety first, always. Mountains, nature, life often teach us lessons. You have learned something of value on the hike, I am sure. Be humble, not embarrassed. Godspeed!
@peterwarne43883 жыл бұрын
My son and daughter made the summit just a few years back. Your film has really helped me understand the level of their achievement - thanks Kraig.
@s_yash4 жыл бұрын
The disappointment on his face clearly indicated something isn’t right. Anyways nice video.
@madyati4 жыл бұрын
10:25 insane view
@livchloe64153 ай бұрын
I'm hiking Kili in two weeks and ever since I signed up for this trip I've thought about Kraig's video that I saw years ago. I'm not taking Diamox, I've been up to 14,000 feet, but so worried altitude sickness will get the best of me. Regardless of Kraigs "failure", this video still motivates me.
@backpackingtony17794 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for you for trying. Kili is not a joke. It's hard, very hard. I was the very last of my group to summit. I wanted to turn back at least 4 times. I know the feeling you went through. You'll make it the next time.
@PremiereGal4 жыл бұрын
Love the thumbnail. Orange all the way!
@EarlyRiser714 жыл бұрын
That is a video of my hell. Having to be around all of those people...ugh. Thanks for sharing! Love the vids.
@igotthatcrypto71694 жыл бұрын
Early_Riser_71 You sound like a miserable person.
@mikeyt79653 жыл бұрын
I see no 'failing' in this video. You made a success of a dire situation- that's winning!! Thank you for sharing this.
@kebazlx4 жыл бұрын
I climbed it last year. My company wouldnt let anyone continue on if the oxygen levels where below 70. Plus, if anyone needed suplemental oxygen, they couldnt continue up. Great video, one of the best i’ve seen about Kilimanjaro. Congratulations
@PossMcLeod4 жыл бұрын
One of my least favorite things about the human species (in general)... the incessant need to chatter and talk, continuously.... when if they just walked in silence they could experience their amazing surroundings 100 times more acutely, more spiritually. Good to see at least one of them attempting to do that. Kudos Kraig.
@christopherstafford27024 жыл бұрын
You must be fun at parties
@PossMcLeod4 жыл бұрын
@@christopherstafford2702 Haha
@noodle77252 жыл бұрын
@@christopherstafford2702 hiking and partying are two different things tho, at a party I would get why people would chatter, but at a hike constantly talking is just dreadful
@lorgerdat4 жыл бұрын
Didn’t look like u were enjoying yourself at all!
@jfhow4 жыл бұрын
You did not mess up. You educated a lot of people on the dangers of altitude sickness. Thanks.
@mekiteu4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Glad you turned back, because we need you for a whole lot of more videos! Again on this one, amazing shots of everything!
@friederikemlr85834 жыл бұрын
3 minutes in and all that noice is making me wanna stop watching - it must have been hell to actually be there as a more introverted, calm person
@santiperez20034 жыл бұрын
10:00 Hakuna Matata
@davidec.40214 жыл бұрын
Pole pole akuna matata my friends, and that’s exactly what he did
@geeko463 жыл бұрын
No embarrassment necessary. You inspire a lot of us to get out and try. Thanks
@SirTheoTheWhite3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the right call. I’ve been there, elevation sickness...lots of vomiting and not thinking clearly. I was not able to follow through with my original plans either. I had to retreat to lower elevation to recover. Where there is a will, there is a way. So, if you’re determined enough & take the right precautions, you’ll get there! No need to be embarrassed at all....it can happen to the best of us. Glad you were able to get back safely and I wish you safe & successful travels on your next adventures! Theo
@SilasLindemberg4 жыл бұрын
Might have been ‘noisy tourists sickness’ instead hahaha
4 жыл бұрын
Well, the ascent failed... but everything else was perfect - and inspiring 😉
@mccarthy75663 жыл бұрын
Kraig, you should not be mad at yourself or embarrassed. Altitude hits everyone differently and a lot of the issues are out of your control. I'm glad you didn't let summit fever get the better of you and you made the most of your adventure. You will get it next time!
@hungryhiker16814 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot! Thanks for sharing your story. Not being able to summit must've been a real let down. Self care is key like you mentioned. This is part of hiking too, so I'm grateful that you also share this story and not just the successes.
@markzola81424 жыл бұрын
Kraig is there anything you miss about filming wedding's?