The Fortress Summit Climb // Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Vomit

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2 ай бұрын

WARNING: This video contains scenes of vomiting. This video is NOT for the faint of heart. The Fortress is a sandstone tower I have been yearning to summit. I spent years studying maps, researching, closely looking at google earth, and gazing at the butte from nearby summits. Well, the day is finally here. Watch as Michael and I yet again embark on an almost impossible mission traversing the entirety of Bear Mountain, reaching The Fortress, and then the climb to the summit. Not to mention the downclimb and the atrocious descent of Blight Canyon to Hartwell Canyon and safety, but not before heat exhaustion catches up with me...
Side note: This is the hardest thing Michael and I have ever done in Sedona... so far...
SPECIAL THANKS TO WALT FOR THE BETA

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@ashleignarls7501 2 ай бұрын

That was UNBELIEVABLE!!! AMAZING 👏 I dont know how you pulled that off...

@garyandersontech 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely brutal. Epic adventure though.

@kellyhurlbut7597 2 ай бұрын

That you! Great footage... Beautiful! Walt is my favorite adventure person ever!

@tsaijh 2 ай бұрын

AMAZING & GREAT VIEW

@hansbrongers6979 2 ай бұрын

Man, how I admire your courage and climbing skills and then 'just' continue filming in the meantime. Your film really took me along in your suffering on this monster journey. Much respect and thanks for sharing!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for coming along for the ride! I'm glad you enjoyed!

@stampscapes 2 ай бұрын

Awesome peak bagging. That vomit shot should increase the views. lol. I know the feeling. What do you guys drink on these hikes? Back in the day, I switched to Gatorade which helped me a lot and I did that thing that you do with the ice so that I'd have something cold to drink for most of the way. But, I started doing this thing that some old timers in the Sierra Club mentioned with the wet bandana around the neck and, for some hikes where I knew it would be pretty hot, I'd pack a wet cotton shirt in a gallon ziplock. Even in hot temps like Death Valley or Mojave in the summer), putting on that wet shirt really made us shiver but brought down the body temp a lot temporarily.

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thats a great idea with the shirt. I might have to try that. We both drink Sedona spring water. I take electrolyte powder with me as well.

@Esther75119 Ай бұрын

First time I’ve ever heard Michael say “I was really scared but committed to finish”. This video is so epic! Congratulations to you both 🎉

@codiacstudios Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. If Michael is scared I am terrified 😨

@Esther75119 Ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios 🤣🤣🤣

@ignaciocano6109 2 ай бұрын

Loved it! Great channel Dude

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate that!

@seraj3158 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Who needs to watch a movie.

@halleck3 2 ай бұрын

Dude. Well done to you guys! That was truly a beast of a day. Sweet camera work too. And thanks so much for the shout outs. I think you were right - I brought two registers but only one pen. :)

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was cool to find your registers. Definitely a beast of a day!!! It got hot! Did you put any other registers up I should try to find?

@halleck3 2 ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios Hell yeah man, good stuff. And it's a trip seeing those old classico jars, damn did I eat a lot of spaghetti in those days ;). Nowadays they're mostly going up in the Reef. Far as the other ones in Sedona go I don't have my records right now, but I'd think they'd be up on the hard ones, like Toroweap, 6510, the Lost mountains, etc... what are you headed for next?

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Either Lost mountain North or Torroweap Tower...

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

I don't have beta on either. I'd love any beta if you have it, although, I don't mind figuring it out the day of. I love the challenge. Its like figuring out a puzzle.

@halleck3 2 ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios So you've done South Lost already? Did you come up between the two Lost Mountains? I did North by climbing the NE face, but I really wouldn't recommend that way... a lot of loose, low 5th class over several hundred feet of nothing. Toroweap I came up that gully on the W face.

@matthew-oj6zj 2 ай бұрын

Well done. Very interesting route. I enjoy all your Sedona videos a great deal. Having done a lot of exploring and similar ventures there I have new inspiration for things to check out. Thanks!!

@harbour_explore 2 ай бұрын

Wow you guys are bloody legends!! What an awesome achievement👏can see the passion you guys have when you were at the top! New favourite channel, thanks for the upload! Hanging for the next one🤙

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!!

@steveouellette8344 2 ай бұрын

Great Video! I thought for certain that you guys would descend down the spine on the west side of the Fortress as it appears to be a little less severe, but the more I look at, the more I'm doubting that it would have been easier. Awesome job guys!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I've scoped that Narrow west ridge and it it is impossible.

@robbiesharp311 Ай бұрын

Love your videos. ❤️ I'm in Utah and the desert has so many hidden gems.

@youtischia 2 ай бұрын

What a climb ! Its so entertaining. Great effort. How do you pick these spots ? You just pick a point on a map and go there or you have been in a climbing club for the last twenty years ?

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am so happy you enjoyed. Basically I want to hit all of the high points in Sedona. So yes, I pick I high point on a map and try to figure out how to get up there. I'm greatly passionate about exploring and climbing in nature.

@sharondavis8003 2 ай бұрын

Congrats 🎉🍾 😊😮

@anonnz-gr4qd Ай бұрын

Another epic climb. Well done guys.

@tessbooth7439 2 ай бұрын

Loved it! Thanks so much ❤

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@youtischia 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much youtischia!!! 🤍

@exploringgodscountry 2 ай бұрын

Badass you made it! Years ago i ended up in hospital after training in 115f. I now carry pedalite and or live iv. I make sure it has sugar in the pouch. I also carry a small cowboy scarf. Then dunk it in puddles and tie it around your kneck. Works awesome! And you're out of shape? What the heck i am out of shape! You guys kicked some serious butt there!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

It was very hard but we did it. We felt out of shape for where we want to be. We thought we were breathing to heavily up Bear Mountain lol That is good advice as we head into the summer. Time to head north!

@exploringgodscountry 2 ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios where do you go up north?

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Zion in Utah and Wyoming for the Grand Tetons and wind river range.

@exploringgodscountry 2 ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios all awesome spots. I have family by the wind river range. I need to get up there and explore ir.

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

It is so beautiful there. You should go. Don't forget to climb a mountain 😉

@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc 2 ай бұрын

THAT WAS EPIC!!! If you know you know!!! You guys get a lot of tics in Sedona? I’ve been seeing a lot in Red Rock Las Vegas deep in the canyons this spring. Anyway, great job guys.

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! We felt it lol We don't get any tics here at all

@stanstclair475 2 ай бұрын

I really want to go hiking/climbing with you brother! I do the same stuff, but in my area, which is Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas... some really good climbing in western Oklahoma actually. You ever get down this way I'll show ya!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Well if I make it up that way I will definitely hit you up.

@auldbadyin 2 ай бұрын

Really excellent documentary of your ascent and the cinematography was superb. It’s usually the epic scenery on your climbs that’s so captivating, but on this one it was equally yours and Michael’s surmounting your exhaustion and the monumental obstacles of the climb that was engrossing and personally involving. Thank you for taking us along with you and showing you two overcoming your limits and experiencing the joy of reaching the summit. Amazing all around!

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that! Very much appreciated! Thank you as always for watching.

@exploringgodscountry 23 күн бұрын

You haven't made a video for a while. Hope you're doing well. I just got back from a peak bag yesterday. Trigged a small avalanche I narrowly escaped. It was a mere mortal peak though... anybody could really do it. Not like "The Fortress"! Hopefully you're still getting some hiking in. Looking forward to your next video!

@codiacstudios 20 күн бұрын

I know I haven't made a video in a while and I apologize for this. I have just been so busy with unfortunate obligations. I am disappointed that I haven't had the chance to get out. I have some big summer adventures planned so new videos will be out soon! Thank you so much for checking up on me. It is hard to do anything big in the Arizona summers. I hope to never have a gap this big between videos. Thanks for your patience!

@exploringgodscountry 20 күн бұрын

@@codiacstudios no worries, just making sure you didn't go "splat" out there on a hike! Yeah, it's a oven out there for sure. Plus soooooo hard to produce the videos. Some people seem to think KZfaq pays me big bucks to make them haha If that was the case I'd be making way more videos myself! Stay cool, and hope you can make it out even if you're not filming.

@tessbooth7439 19 күн бұрын

@@codiacstudiosdecided to just look on your latest post to see if I could glean any information as to if you’re ok and was pleased to find this comment. Miss your videos but understand that other things take precedent. That’s life 🤦🏻‍♀️. Hope to see a video from you soon. Your videos are awesome. Love ‘em. Take care, God bless. Tess in UK 😊

@Brightlight22 Ай бұрын

Stumbled upon your channel yesterday, amazing videos. You should get Garmin to sponser you, it would be interesting to know how many steps and calories you burn. Why don't you wear gloves

@codiacstudios Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I'd love if Garmin would sponsor me. I don't wear gloves because I feel they are unnecessary. I like to feel the rock on my skin. I'm a mountain minimalist

@up_an_down 2 ай бұрын

Were you in an accident before the climb?... Or maybe it's my TV.. Seems like the skin around your eyes has a purplish tinge... And I think I might be a wise idea to wear some kind of eye protection... Get some clear motorcycle glasses with foam around the eye pieces...

@codiacstudios 2 ай бұрын

No, I got I rubbed dirt around my eyes unintentionally. I forgot my sunglasses unfortunately. I was very bummed about that.

@up_an_down 2 ай бұрын

@@codiacstudios ..ok.... I know the feeling of forgetting glasses.... Thanks once again for another excellent video... I don't know if you listed the music and I just can't see it properly when I try to find it?.. Great music choice when you you two are summiting The fortress!!

@cloudycloud2902 2 ай бұрын

You are slightly bonkers. Why not wear a helmet. Please wear a helmet like Michael.