Very cool! They walked across the knife edge like they were on a sidewalk going to the mailbox. Truly amazing!
@TheMountainMatt4 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first video I’ve seen where Blake doesn’t get sick from eating crap food the night before😂
@dalezjc4 жыл бұрын
After watching multiple videos of people doing Capitol Peak, you guys made it look extremely easy (relatively speaking). Which leads me to: you should put a warning on your videos stating that you guys are extremely experienced and some of these hikes/climbs should NOT be tried by everyone. You made the knife-edge look like a walk in the park. Which it's not. Good job guys.
@GoGreen19772 жыл бұрын
I'm disappointed that these guys did NOT emphasize that this one of the most dangerous of the Colorado 14ners. Experienced hikers have died on this mountain every year! Do not climb Capitol Peak without understanding completely what you are facing. Getting to the top is optional. Getting back down alive is mandatory.
@YGTWW2 жыл бұрын
uhhh they literally say you'd die if you fell... not sure where youre getting the definition for walk in the park
@higler.2 жыл бұрын
@@GoGreen1977 In all fairness, the sort of people that don't understand the insanely obvious risk of a hike like this will most certainly never made it anywhere near the summit. Those that have made it and died surely understood the risk which is part of the appeal of doing this stuff.
@henrymackay6724 Жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people are missing the fact that summiting is not mandatory and you have to turn back when your too uncomfortable. It’s ok to be a little scared but completely out of your comfort zone is another thing altogether
@TheDonBoston Жыл бұрын
As they were doing the traverse they both clearly stated the risks they were currently experiencing.
@kevindenny36074 жыл бұрын
Blake is a key component to these adventures. Blake brings the comedy and the common man's prospective to these trips.
@flipmode84676 жыл бұрын
This rocks! I'm most impressed by your ability to escape from you wife and kids for these day trips. Maybe if I take out a massive life insurance policy and present it to my wife she'll be more supportive of trips like this.
@sherfithasan5 жыл бұрын
LMAO!
@KrazyKrzysztof5 жыл бұрын
dont let a woman stop your dreams
@tianwang5 жыл бұрын
Also first i need be fit enough to make a DAY trip possible
@300hiker3 жыл бұрын
Tian Wang Yeah my fat ass would still be laying up there!
@beeclimbing99543 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, maybe chose a partner who actually LIKES the outdoors and adventure sports! We do exist. Just depends on whether you can handle a woman being a badass ;-)
@DerekWarnick6 жыл бұрын
Given how prolific the Mediocre Amateur adventures are, I never worry about getting lost in the wilderness anymore because I know sooner or later these guys will stumble across me (or my corpse). :) JK, great video and great adventure, keep 'em coming! (P.S. If you're into canyoneering it would interesting to see you document Imlay and Heaps... in A Day.)
@Studyworld9082 жыл бұрын
Hmm
@andromeda1216 жыл бұрын
Came from another video of Capitol peak, was pissing my pants. you guys made it seem like .. just another day at the office! WOW!
@garethleitner95475 жыл бұрын
Loved how you underplayed this! Excellent camera work and I especially appreciated the lack of a fisheye lens. And Little Debbies are worth bringing along!
@rob0603 жыл бұрын
This is why, when I started hiking in the Rockies, I bought some really good approach shoes. The rubber on them is so good for climbing and scrambling and the thick rubber soles let you use sharp rocks as stepping stones on the way down.
@RomanticAnalog3 жыл бұрын
I get sweats almost watching you guys on the ridge and just prancing around on that knife edge. Seriously scared of heights but I love the mountains. You guys are animals. Thanks for the amazing views!!
@StMark-no2lu5 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Capitol video ever. Great channel.
@shutterbugZoe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your awesome videos! KZfaq recommended your Wheeler Peak summit, since we recently vacationed in the area and I had watched a ton of videos of the area before the trip. I'm hooked! I was born with a collagen disorder that affects all my joints, and I've never been able to do this kind of hiking, even though I've wanted to. Your videos make me feel like I'm there too.
@ForzaMonkey2 жыл бұрын
you should also check out Adventure Archives. I'm sure you'd love them too!
@jeffcruzan49785 жыл бұрын
Hands down (or on the knife edge), this is the best YT video of the Capitol climb. You all did a nice job.
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@devonbailiff Жыл бұрын
I aspire to be as efficient, competent, and confident in the mountains as you all! Thank you!
@victor.randolph6 жыл бұрын
My palm sweat and foot tingle levels were almost as high as watching Russian teenagers climb skyscraper spires. Great video and well done!
@jamesbadham2285 жыл бұрын
Nice one. The Knife's Edge actually looks doable (for me) here, because of your technique, which was not to walk standing up on the top, but to put your hands on the edge and your feet below. Looked pretty solid. Every other video of this makes my head swim.
@desviz4 жыл бұрын
Man...the backcountry skiing potential in this episode is off the charts! SO MANY lines!
@ticklefritz54065 жыл бұрын
Exceptional video fellas, job well done on all fronts. To all the grippers out there, this is how Capital Peak is climbed via the standard route
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@seatrouter794 жыл бұрын
I was all stoked on Capitol Peak until that ridge, sketchy for sure. I love these vids! Keep up the good work!
@sangrammore67493 жыл бұрын
I did this last month. And that knife edge is terrific. And you made it look so easy 🙌
@JaySilver722 жыл бұрын
You guys interested in a route that has a glacial lake, snowfield traverses, an abundance of 4th class scrambling, challenging route-finding, glacier travel, AMAZING views, a 5th class rock climb up the final summit pyramid, and multiple rappel pitches to get back down? Check out Mt. Shuksan via the Fisher Chimneys route... but maybe not in a day. Be safe out there!
@johnr78955 жыл бұрын
Awesome climb guys !! This was my 1st 14er so thank you for your channel to put different peaks on my radar.
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
We'll keep looking for you as long as we can.
@Kelly_Explores11 ай бұрын
LOL- I had the same experience camping at Capitol lake the night before. “It wasn’t hard to wake up this morning because I was already awake.” Exactly 😂
@Judd976 жыл бұрын
This almost feels like made-to-order MA content. Super quick turnaround. Awesome vid, as always!
@WarlordBlade6 жыл бұрын
Great choice leaving the valley route and hitting the ridge sooner! Next time I do that I think I want to try the full ridge - I'll bet it's faster! But yeah - way to avoid dropping those monster rocks. Nice work!
@reservedSuperHero5 жыл бұрын
man.. my hands got sweaty on that knife ridge cross lol
@isaacjamesbaker3 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@CountMondego5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Danny! I just wish you put the mileage and other details of each trail you smash. Keep it up man!!
@michaelkniephof29596 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. You guys always get the coolest shots and footage...which I know takes a lot of work. Great stuff. Great recommendation by fellow Mediocre fans!
@expatadventureturkey93246 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, and enjoyed the commercial for Saucony pure grit. 😜👍🏽👣👣👣👣👣🏔
@chauncemaster6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! If you are looking for more recommendations it would seem like doing kings peak in a day from henry's fork is similar to some other routes you have liked. You'd probably prefer going up the direct chute to Anderson's pass rather than taking Gunsight and if you really want to murder your legs you can always add in South Kings or even Gilbert Peak but at that point it may move out of the realm of "enjoyable" and be more like punishment.
@MediocreAmateur6 жыл бұрын
chauncemaster Both Danny and I have done Kings Peak but we never filmed it. Maybe we need to go back
@christinerolle38763 жыл бұрын
You rock guys!! I'm glad you brought those hiking poles. Love watching you do all this adventure.i feel like i'm with you.!!!
@morganshields27395 жыл бұрын
that ridge looked epic
@yawninggreyhound6 жыл бұрын
Gobsmackingly amazing. Always heard talk of CP. Do Crestone Needle....if you haven't, that is. Crestones and Capitol, shiver me timbers!
@gilligansisle69146 жыл бұрын
That looked sweet! Eye candy all over! bit sketchey if it was raining near the top. Thanks again for the awesome video!!!
@TomAllnatt Жыл бұрын
You guys make this seem like the standard route up Grays Peak. Hahaha. Bravo gentlemen!!
@desviz4 жыл бұрын
You guys would enjoy the Enchantment Traverse in the North Central Cascades in WA - it takes a permit but for trail runners, its OK to just go. Very scenic. For more crazy, do the Bailey Range Traverse in the Olympics, again in WA.
@SolaceEasy3 жыл бұрын
Always knew I wouldn't climb it. Plenty of other fish in the barrel. And I have climbed multiple Class 3-5 mountains. Over 400 peaks.
@clarkligon98633 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this like 3 times my favorite vid of you guys
@shawnwalden26696 жыл бұрын
awesome! always waiting for more lol thanks for sharing.
@jimmyzee20116 жыл бұрын
I too hope to run into you guys on the trail some day. awesome vid as always
@14erfinisher522 жыл бұрын
Your Video makes me want to reclimb Capital Peak. I saved it for my final CO 14er. Great footage!
@Youe4586 жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure, When can we expect "mediocre amateur" merchandise. A cap or a T-shirt would be cool.
@abnr01035 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@RockyMtnLady114 жыл бұрын
Come on boys...Merch...pleeeze???
@harrisonaero4 жыл бұрын
What a nice trip. No drama just great Type 1.2 fun.
@joshuamathews55075 жыл бұрын
I guess my biggest question is how do you guys stay hydrated? Those are pretty tiny packs for such a long hike
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
There's water along the way and each of us carries a katadyn water filter/bottle. We filter water along the way and then usually fill up all our containers before the summit push if we think water will no longer be available. Those packs can fit large water bladders in the back and a bottle or two up front.
@Manoj17Patankar4 жыл бұрын
@@MediocreAmateur I love the fact the those are called 'katadyn' water bottles.. reminds me of Mt Katahdin which is home to another superb knife edge :)
@MountainHobbler6 жыл бұрын
Proud to say I am a mediocre fan! Great climb
@rickb59464 жыл бұрын
As awesome as usual!!! Respect!
@Hamsterkibble64 жыл бұрын
Great channel! Thanks
@MB-ln9nv4 жыл бұрын
Second time watching this one, and I’ve watched almost all of these videos. But I realized these videos are if wes Anderson made mountaineering movies.
@scottfulton2673 жыл бұрын
Great video! I hope to make it out to Colorado for some 14ers, but probably not Capitol. though it looks awesome. And I love any brand or flavor of those packaged pies. Hostess, Little Debbie, apple, cherry, lemon, berry....they are all like rocket fuel on long hikes.
@sorentrexler36883 жыл бұрын
Would be really cool if you checked out the other 3 of Colorado's great 4 traverses. Little Bear - Blanca, Crestone Peak - Crestone Needle, Wilson - El Diente, and you already did the bells. Honestly I think you chose the least enjoyable of the 4, LB - Blanca is awesome
@higler.2 жыл бұрын
oh little bear up the hourglass would be so cool
@lcb98074 жыл бұрын
This is the stuff to "binge" on!! Rockstars!!!!
@michaelfitzgerald4343 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as always!
@alehax272 жыл бұрын
The subtle unexpected humor is so funny
@638Benj Жыл бұрын
I love you guys keep pushing ❤
@KFrost-fx7dt2 жыл бұрын
And that's why I watch videos of this mountain and that's good enough for me. With my luck and body weight I'd be on it when one of those slabs decides to come loose.
@chuckvanderbildt Жыл бұрын
The climbing is one thing, but being funny as shit at the summit is a whole other game. Excellent.
@lcarus422 жыл бұрын
8:30 that is my fear. The mountain Im on just lets go entirely, a rock slide is not on my bucket list.
@mohammadyaseenlone1044 жыл бұрын
Excellent bro. Ur doing a great job 👍👍
@14ercooper5 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of cool routes to climb up Little Bear peak in Colorado as well. It's an awesome one to do.
@shelbynjakesdad4 жыл бұрын
Where’s Blake these days? We want more Blake!!!
@mike13runs4 жыл бұрын
I've been wondering as well
@ChrisPBacon-wy5ry3 жыл бұрын
@@mike13runs according to his insta, he’s had knee problems for the past two years or so and his job got more demanding on top of that.
@mike13runs3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisPBacon-wy5ry yup, for sure. I started following him on IG a bit back
@normiewoo787 Жыл бұрын
I love you guys.
@djohnson245 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you guys do Sneffels
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
Just looked it up. Way cool! Just added it to the list of summer trips. Thanks for the heads up.
@ceciliajoylee4 жыл бұрын
omg my dad does crazy hikes and runs and stuff like you guys, and he also loves little debbies, that part made me laugh so hard
@jasonthomas165 жыл бұрын
I’d love to hike capital one day. The exposure is intimidating for sure. Wouldn’t want to be on the Knife Edge and have any bad weather coming.
@Theninjaonthemountains5 жыл бұрын
Best Capitol video I ever watched!! Loved that you guys were running and not hiking like most do. I will be tackling this bad boy next summer. how long did it take round trip?
@MediocreAmateur5 жыл бұрын
Strava says the elapsed time was about 8 hours. It was an awesome peak I'm sure you'll enjoy it (weather permitting of course)
@Theninjaonthemountains5 жыл бұрын
@@MediocreAmateur wow 8hrs even with you guys running a good bit. ok thanks
@robmills7611 Жыл бұрын
Wow! It did look like the sound of music!
@shawnwalden2669 Жыл бұрын
back after 4 years to re watch this again, seems this mountain has claimed a few lives last year. Wish you would all get together and do a hike =)
@thepageboys88304 жыл бұрын
Danny B's hat collection is money.
@madmanswhispers3 жыл бұрын
"It was like the Fourth of July and my Birthday" Confirmed: Danny is America
@brandynking84804 жыл бұрын
You guys need to do the 7 Devils in Riggins Idaho and summit all 7 Devils
@hoganwarlock14303 жыл бұрын
You guys should try Snowmass Peak. IMO it's just as interesting, varied, and fun as Capitol Peak (especially if you bring your skis.). It wasn't quite as extreme as Capitol with exposure, but the views are just as killer.
@georgesheffield15806 ай бұрын
Try the north face of the Wetterhorn or the face of Half Peak ( yeah , its only a 13er, 800ft headwall, 5.10 continous )
@MatthewMakris4 күн бұрын
Which month/time of year did you climb this? I was thinking about doing this at the end of September.
@awd22724 жыл бұрын
Danny you are nothing but an amazing mountaineer. good luck man and thanks for filming and sharing👍✌ by the way, why do you guys run for climbing and descending??? isn't it harmful for knees specially carrying stuff along???
@IdRatherBeHiking2 жыл бұрын
Blake is a legend.
@Studyworld9082 жыл бұрын
What a amazing view literally I liked it.....😙
@WoodsTrekkinAdventures6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@enigma9548 Жыл бұрын
I had an old friend lose her life this past weekend on Capitol Peak, she was crossing the knife edge when a rock she was holding onto gave way. This mountain was on my bucket list, but now i'm not so sure. rip Sarah
@ArkansasGamer Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm debating doing Capitol Peak also, but I might hire a guide if possible.
@flowlines11984 жыл бұрын
So I guess most people 'don't' die on the descent...Ha Ha. Great video:)
@randelldarky39204 жыл бұрын
I have nothing too match that. Good hike.
@pyore26143 жыл бұрын
Come to NC & do the trail from Sam's Gap to Big Bald. 6 1/2 miles one way on the Appalachain Trail
@lukeboelitz5 жыл бұрын
"Most people die going down from what I've read."
@JustinPCasey4 жыл бұрын
7 in one summer season recently alone. Don't go off route going down
@timothylogan42083 жыл бұрын
Still missing Blake. Wish he'd pop in for an adventure.
@captainkielbasa54714 жыл бұрын
stay on the trails boys.
@JB-rt4mx4 жыл бұрын
Nice..You should do the El Diente - Mt Wilson Ridge Traverse..down by Navaho lake Telluride 🌲🏞🏕
@ericisnominal6 жыл бұрын
Kings Peak
@bradleylinemihler4 жыл бұрын
the exposure is unreal
@drp32233 жыл бұрын
You guys should have done the ridge direct route!
@JamieMiles_southmainmuse4 жыл бұрын
Holy cow. I’m sure it’s the way you’re holding the camera that makes it look so terrifying. Bravo.
@YellowBuddyDog12 күн бұрын
They’re def making it look easy
@acefrehley28 Жыл бұрын
Wondering how long it took you to go from capitol lake to the summit and back?
@Nick-yn2uz5 жыл бұрын
Granite Peak, MT!
@lolista3 жыл бұрын
great ridge walk
@rahkinrah19635 жыл бұрын
Where did your trekking poles disappear to?
@TruthHasSpoken4 жыл бұрын
definitely want to have some good shoes.
@darrinheinz1523 жыл бұрын
Great video! Besides the gopro, what camera did you use, it looked awesome?
@RichRich19555 жыл бұрын
Big ass mountain
@hugmynutus Жыл бұрын
A place you might want to try is the Tehipite Valley (or dome). It rivals yosemite, but it is in some remote back country in the north of King's Canyon, with some rough unmaintained trails. Only need a NSF wilderness pass so it is cheap.
@area51r3 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOSH can your knees still allow you to do that downhill like that?
@chrisbenitez65483 жыл бұрын
what's your camera set up? Cuz I see you doing vlogging shots while having the go pro on your person. I'm asking, because I'm thinking of incorporating a similar set up to get climbing shots: i.e. a mirrorless camera AND a go pro to get smoother action shots