Pyramid Peak, North Ridge Direct! Aspen Colorado, Class 4 Summit Scramble [4K UHD Cinematic]

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Pyramid Peak, North Ridge Direct! Aspen Colorado, Class 4 Summit Scramble [4K UHD Cinematic]

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Күн бұрын

We will embark on a Stunning yet Intimidating Hiking and Mountain Climbing Adventure up Pyramid Peak's North Ridge Direct Route to the 14er Summit! This is a Class 4 Scramble and, the climb turned into a race against on coming inclement weather all with an incredible show of Golden Aspens highlighting the ethereal background! The ever present Mountain Goats made a cameo appearance as well. The climb proper is part of the Aspen / Snowmass Wilderness Area located in the Colorado Rockies, just south of the town of Aspen.
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DISCLAIMER: The Expedition(s) documented on this channel are for entertainment purposes only, NOT FOR Explicit Instruction or Route Execution. I have had MANY NEAR DEATH experiences and a couple serious accidents over 30 years of Backcountry adventures, the RISKS are very REAL. I do not recommend or encourage attempting the routes or strategies shown in these videos, and assume no personal responsibility if you choose to do a similar outing. As always, hike, bike and climb at your own risk. Know Your LIMITS and stay within them if you expect to avoid any accidents. even then. . .

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@gregb3457 2 ай бұрын

I really, really enjoyed your climb. You make it fun, and yes, you chose an incredibly awesome day to go. Peak colors, max excitement from encroaching weather, without getting hit by it. Wow, blessed. Thank you. Oh, and the animals, and the flowers, and the way you do it. You have a great take on it.

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 ай бұрын

I so much appreciated reading your thoughtful comment. That was a magical time for sure! As you say, so many things aligned to make it so. Thanks again for the kind words! Karl 👍👍

@PilotEJ401 2 жыл бұрын

I can't find words for the scenic beauty...but your videography, editing, story telling was stunning. You pulled us into the moments so seamlessly!! Thank you...

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@williamlarkin6760 4 ай бұрын

One of the best filmed and narrated hikes I have seen. I dont think it gives a real sense of the steepness or exposure of some of the areas. The landscape is stunning, and that view of the mountains with the clouds creeping down at 9:45 looks like CGI! You captured the beauty well, even though I know what i am seeing is maybe 50-70% of what the eye sees in person. Well done!

@andrewcole1564 Ай бұрын

sweet video!

@KarlDeckerPresents Ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that, Karl 👍

@tonyking313 7 ай бұрын

Always a tough call when you have clouds forming so early in the day. Especially with little view of what's builiding in the West from that deep circue. But that view at 9:45 with clouds handing on the mountains was worth it. What a relief to come up in that perfect weather window.

@KarlDeckerPresents 7 ай бұрын

Yes. You know. We're always watching the weather aren't we?? Got very fortunate there, one of my favorites! Thanks again 👍, Karl

@user-eb6tj6lv9v 3 ай бұрын

amazing

@KarlDeckerPresents 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Karl 👍

@papajon62 Жыл бұрын

Insane views on an epic hike! Thanks for taking us along. This one is making my bucket list!

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the very nice comment, much appreciated my friend 👍!

@ellingwood1 8 ай бұрын

Awsome!

@KarlDeckerPresents 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Karl 👍

@tygroach 2 жыл бұрын

The comments here are correct, your videography is AMAZING! Fantastic job. Really enjoyed watching every bit of this. Wow

@toughenupfluffy7294 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing! Thanks! Fun fact, all those gigantic piles of red rock-Pyramid Peak and both of the Maroon Bells-are made up of the Permian Maroon Formation (equivalent locally to the Cutler Formation in Utah), which is the broken down remnants of the Ancient Rocky Mountains. The Ancient Rockies might have been as big as the Himalayas are today. The Maroon Formation is roughly 300 million years old, so you were walking on very very old rocks up there on top of Pyramid Peak.

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my personal favorite videos . Thanks!

@Theninjaonthemountains 2 жыл бұрын

Pyramid Peak is one of my favorites, you got it with perfect colors great video!

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother! Was totally planning for it and even risked that crazy weather, but the whole bike ride up there and started the hike in the dark to make sure I'd have extra time. Glad you're fully out of the covid zone! I just got a booster shot last night myself, scary stuff! I so fear ever getting lung damage. Thinking about doing some desert stuff soon, UT and NV. Let me know if interested or just want beta for your beta. . .Biked and climbed Evans Bierstadt Spalding last week, from Summit lake. That was one long day and the snowy Sawtooth was tough on the Bierstadt side. . .

@rts100x5 2 жыл бұрын

so many life changing memories climbing in the Rockies .... Capitol Peak , The Maroon Bells ...your video certainly captures the absolutely astonishing color schemes of the season .... never had the pleasure of meeting any Mountain goats ... regrettably I moved back to Texas in 2005 .... not a day goes by when I don't miss living there .....

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Yes my friend, there is so much to be admired in this great area! Thanks again, more memories to come 👍

@dancer1 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go!!

@rugged9769 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Glad weather worked out during climb. One of the best views on top of a 14er

@griffinranger2382 2 жыл бұрын

You did good!! I'd really like to do that too!!

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's no joke, please keep that in mind...

@stonedapeadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome.

@travelwiththeoneyoulove 2 жыл бұрын

Insane views! Love the footage you captured! 🤗 we live for hikes like this!

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I live for them too!

@Jim-be8sj 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Fantastic timing. You got the leaves at their peak and the weather made everything look so much more dramatic. Thanks for sharing that!

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorites Jim. Got fortunate with the weather and season for sure, thanks!

@MrA1582000 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy beautiful.

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

It really was, I had been planning for this trip with the leaves changing, learned weather was coming so I got a 4am start to make sure it all came together. The weather was still scary. I did get a full soaking on the bike ride back down to Aspen. . . Totally worth it!

@pitherra Жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@KarlDeckerPresents Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@csn583 2 жыл бұрын

Unreal. I'm about to scramble a different Pyramid Peak (Desolation Wilderness), and then traverse through the Crystal Range, but I'm glad the name led me here! Those aspen look like lichen on the already-colorful rock.

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

It was a special adventure, I knew bad weather was on the way that day and would likely knock off the beautiful leaves so I made a special plan, got up way before dawn, road my bike for miles up the road in the dark and timed it just right. I hope your trip is magic too! I was inspired for this from another storm battle adventure I did earlier. Please check out this one, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZpnnMdlt6qdeo0.html just as magical for sure! Honestly there's a bunch but these 2 are near the top. Cheers brother!

@AmericasParks 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, Karl! Great hike - great edit! Loving those aspens. Reminded me of the good times in CO last fall. Take care!

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear from you buddy! I really made the most of the summer! If you ever need anything just let me know! Hope to see you out here sometime? I would encourage you to visit the San Juan Mountains, it was one of my most favorite trips ever. Where we were but even further down Red Mountain Pass! WOW. I am just about to post the 3rd of 3 videos I made there. Beautiful and drone friendly too. Cheer Brother!

@iloveadventures6710 2 жыл бұрын

You Said it... "Epic!"

@roote4k154 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this video

@mdub54321 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love it.

@petr-podrouzek 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic my dear friend !! :-)

@trevor_corey8037 2 жыл бұрын

That goat was epic 🐐 I

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was! They are great companions up there for sure! Thanks

@alaskan_bergwanderer 14 күн бұрын

Absolutely stunning! That looks like among the most truly scenic of the 14er summits there in Colorado. I do have one question, related to gear; what kind of pack is that? It almost looks like you're wearing a combo of a running vest and a pack, until I see the waist strap and such that suggests a proper pack. Looks ideal for that kind of huge day hike!

@alaskan_bergwanderer 14 күн бұрын

Also, you've a new subscriber. Awesome content!

@karldecker4496 14 күн бұрын

@@alaskan_bergwanderer welcome aboard! I was wearing a large sized ultra spire running vest and a smaller fanny pack on the front. It was a truly amazing day, but there was lots of luck as well as planning to get the special moments I did on that trip. Cheers!

@alaskan_bergwanderer 14 күн бұрын

@@karldecker4496 ohhh ok! Ive never seen a running vest with that much pack space before! Awesome.

@user-mq9le9sr5p 3 ай бұрын

Hey man, yet another great resourceful video. Thank you. I asked this question on another one of your videos and im gonna ask again on your other videos that I plan to attempt. How long did this route take you from start to finish?

@KarlDeckerPresents 3 ай бұрын

See Maroon Bells reply

@Squidinc2 2 жыл бұрын

Another epic adventure! Beautifully shot & edited. Limited drone footage this climb Karl? A great video just the same. Glad you were able to beat the “weather gods” to summit! Amazing colours.

@Whhhpssh 11 ай бұрын

Drones are prohibited in wilderness areas and this is in the Maroon Bells wilderness. He was respecting the FAA’s regulations.

@playbuttonwith1video-readm668 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Has anyone ever said you sound like Nicolas Cage?

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the nice comment! He actually does the voice -overs for me, didn't think anyone would notice 😎

@garyz1982 2 жыл бұрын

That weather would've freaked me out. I've been caught in storms while hiking that looked way less threatening came in super fast. Inexperienced climbers should not see the cloud in this video and think summiting is a good idea. You had some luck with you that day my friend.

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely freaked me out too, I could get a descent view of the storm systems and their movement from the ridge. I knew anything below the green wall could be down climbed efficiently even with ice. I definitely had some luck and mentioned my concern a few times, bailing off or the danger of climbing in cold wet conditions during the ascent. It was truly amazing luck, being in that dry slot in the storms on the summit was beautiful. I did get POUNDED HARD riding the bike down the road later! Hopeful inexperienced climbers are not choosing class 4 14ers in the first place. . .

@garyz1982 2 жыл бұрын

@@KarlDeckerPresents good points ... And great video ... Here's to many more summits out there ... Hike safe ✌️

@KarlDeckerPresents 2 жыл бұрын

@@garyz1982 Thanks brother, ironically 2 days ago I ignored a storm biking, could have easily escaped and was aware of it but, knew I would be on low ground when it hit, I could tell it could have lightening. It hit hard with freezing rain, no big deal, was close to home then crashed the bike at speed on a super slick muddy wood bridge. . . crushed the rear rim, exploded that tire and slapped down hard on the bridge. . . hmmm. . ..I guess being able to handle it and actually handling it are not exactly the same thing, even if highly experienced, lots more risk with crappy weather no matter what. . . your point it is well taken too. . . and recently reinforced, LOL