Why These Women Are Training To Climb Everest In Full Skirts

Why These Women Are Training To Climb Everest In Full Skirts | Insider News

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Four Indigenous Aymara climbers hope to become the first Bolivian women to summit Mount Everest. They plan on wearing the traditional pollera, once a symbol of oppression dating back to the 16th century.
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - 'Like being in heaven'
00:51 - Huayna Potosi Mountain
01:34 - Living at a high altitude in Bolivia
02:21 - Climbing in skirts with limited gear
02:55 - Pollera, skirt once a symbol of oppression
03:03 - "Cholitas Luchadores" wrestlers
03:21 - ImillaSkate skateboarders
03:31 - Chemist Silveria Cutipa Pari
03:47 - Learning self-defense
04:12 - Funding for Everest
04:29 - Credits
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'Cholitas' Hope To Become First Bolivian Women To Climb Mount Everest

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@annwe6 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful cultural meeting it would be between these amazing Cholitas and the Sherpas. Would love to witness that. I hope they get the backing they need. I'd give to their GoFundMe!

@elminero49 Ай бұрын

They are actually men that wear skirts.

@androidrebel Ай бұрын

Very cool of them to be training, I just wish they'll realize a full suit of traditional clothing is not adequate for Himalayan mountaineering. There must be a reason not even Sherpas do such a thing, they routinely use technical clothing and carry oxygen themselves. Conditions are much colder and harsher than in Bolivia, heights much higher, it can turn to frozen hell in an heartbeat. They could wear the coloured shirt (maybe a bit shorter, like the skaters', to reduce the sail effect and the risk of getting caught by crampons) on top of the duvet suit and be safe. 😉👍

@sim_city Ай бұрын

I mean these ladies live at half the elevation of the summit already. Sure its not smart of them, but they are legit more acclaimed than anyone else..

@androidrebel Ай бұрын

@@sim_city did you mean "acclimatised"? Sure they are, and that's an advantage, but Nepali sherpas are more acclimatised and also used to a more rigid climate, and still they use layered technical clothing and oxygen. Some of them are world class mountaineers who are extremely trained (e.g. Nirmal Purja) but still use technical clothing. The harshness of weather and the speed of its change at high elevations is a major factor of failure in mountaineering. This is what my opinion is based on.

@sim_city 25 күн бұрын

@androidrebel acclimated* Sorry. Haha, and damn i didn't realize the sherpas lived at 15k+ feet as well. Like i said, though, not a smart thing for them to attempt. I wasn't disagreeing with you, my friend.

@annamelikhova9074 2 ай бұрын

Good luck ladies!💪🏻

@The38alt 2 ай бұрын

These ladies were talking about how they walk so much that they've decided that they're climbing the biggest mountain on earth lol.

@Smashy4Pants 2 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see a follow up video on their kit list and I presume we'll see something about the actual climb? I hope they manage it. It'd be great to see.

@roja7426 Ай бұрын

I don’t know how practical the skirt is for climbing. I can see while they are leaning forward while climbing, the skirt goes very close to their shoes and it’s easy for the hem of the skirt to get caught in the shoe picks.

@GiraffeLoverJen Ай бұрын

It might not be practical for mountain climbing, but I love that they wear them as a sign of who they are, and the power and strength they have after many years of oppression. They wear the skirts in pride. Women have been doing extreme sports and activities in skirts for many hundreds of years.

@mannyechaluce3814 Ай бұрын

I think they have been doing this before white people did it :D they did not have REI where they can buy some $600 Patagonia underwear made of cotton :D

@Nika-bp2ts 2 ай бұрын

The most beautiful women I have seen this year!!! I am definately finding out where I can fund you. Thank you for being so strong and pure ❤

@geral5512 2 ай бұрын

Mucha suerte a las cholitas!

@Andrew-qb1rc 2 ай бұрын

Although this is some experience, I’m not sure if what they are climbing is truly going to prepare them. Everest’s death zone doesn’t even begin until 26,000 feet, and Aconcagua is only 22,000 feet. Maybe they can do it without oxygen, but they sound delusional considering even sherpas take oxygen tanks with them.

@TVY2013 Ай бұрын

Hope someone strongly advises them that the two are not equivalent. However ambitious they may be, not taking oxygen is very unwise.

@sim_city Ай бұрын

I mean they are living around 13,000 ft already.. yeah it's not smart but their bodies are waaay more acclaimed than anyone else :o

@cachecow 2 ай бұрын

They'll set a record time!

@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw Ай бұрын

These ladies have tremendous spirit, more power to them

@straightarrow372 Ай бұрын

I used to hike in skirts. It was very comfortable. I only stopped because of fear of Lyme disease. Of course, that's not a problem with snow on the ground.

@jorgesoto2020 2 ай бұрын

Hasta el cielo, valientes cholitas! Les deseo lo mejor!

@lubystkaolamonola529 Ай бұрын

Valientes pero locas. No segura ropa (las faldas son muy peligrosas en el viente fuerte), no mochillas, no protecion de la cabeza ( claro, el sombrero puede protegir su cabeza cuando la piedra caye de mas altidud). De comedia al tragedia.

@MiguelAngel_Romero 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, but I hope the creators could correct the fact that La Paz Is not the capital of Bolivia, Sucre is the capital. La Paz host the executive and legislative branches of government

@keybuckley 2 ай бұрын

Good luck muchas suerte cholitas

@sincebeyondtime 2 ай бұрын

Please no, those gear are just not enough for Everest..

@freddyrose7815 2 ай бұрын

Lol they're not gonna climb Everest in dresses. It's nowhere near as cold on their local mountains

@deeescobedo7528 2 ай бұрын

Need to do much more research with local sherpas!!!!!

@user-vv2wx4kc1k 2 ай бұрын

@@deeescobedo7528no Sherpa must not endanger themselves

@mannyechaluce3814 Ай бұрын

I agree, they once with the log " Patagonia " or "Backcountry" , preferably bought from REI

@CC-kl4nh 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Would love to climb a mountain but fear of death or disability and leaving my child on this ear prevents me from doing so.

@DragonQuest27 Ай бұрын

I get the worry for your child part. But don't stop yourself from being adventurous out of fear. I'll share a experience, I've broken my ankle at my own house walking downstairs. I didn't even fully fell, only a misstep that made it bend inwards and then hit the next step with my full weight. I've been unable to walk for almost 6 months. And wishing at least it happened doing something interesting or fun. Here in Mexico we have a saying "If it's your turn (it will happen) even if you leave. If is not, (then it won't) even if you go there.

@Ranger629 Ай бұрын

I hope they make it, but Everest's cold without proper attire and extra baggage is never a good idea no matter how noble the cost is. Afterall, you're always at the mercy of the mountain.

@dietzyfly Ай бұрын

What incredible inspirations!

@scipiokumar4781 2 ай бұрын

Welcome back ladies...its been a while..its been a million years

@Rock_Snob 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@gokulchandran5586 2 ай бұрын

All the best...

@deeescobedo7528 2 ай бұрын

Hay un sitio del web adonde se puede donar?

@Dr.Medizine Ай бұрын

Bravo! Adelante Mujeres!!!

@drgholap Ай бұрын

Wish you all the very best ladies !

@katesmiles4208 Ай бұрын

Bolivia women with hearts of a lion! **respect**. .. but please take oxygen into the death zone of Everest. Many have tried and died without it. ❤❤❤

@deeescobedo7528 2 ай бұрын

Apoyo a estas cuatro mujeres. Pero hay que ser realista- Aconcagua es el 2ndo más alto- pero Mt. Everest es aun más alto. ¿Cuando esperan viajar y subir Mt Everest?

@pedrofayolle Ай бұрын

Aconcagua no es el 2do pico más alto del mundo, es el 189avo. Es solo el más alto fuera de Asia. Everest es casi 2000m más alto que Aconcagua.

@juanitadiaz7781 Ай бұрын

Amazing 🎉inspiration ❤️

@boohere2 2 ай бұрын

I really hope they get to accomplish their goal in climbing Mountain Everest!! Please keep it updated. Hopefully someone can pitch in and help pay for their climbing.

@deeescobedo7528 2 ай бұрын

They are asking for donations.

@Fairtravel4u 15 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great initiative. How can we sponsor them?

@willcookmakeup Ай бұрын

Is there a link for us to donate?

@ziwer1 2 ай бұрын

It'll be a walk in the park for them.

@bidensdiaper394 Ай бұрын

It won't

@sim_city Ай бұрын

@@bidensdiaper394i mean they'll be make it 100x further than you

@granthurlburt4062 25 күн бұрын

No it won't

@sw6155 Ай бұрын

Lord have mercy! 🙏 Lindas Cholitas, por favor entiendan que lá salud de ustedes no es conducible a una subida de sucesso. Everest no es Aconcágua!!!

@SallyBowles5050 2 ай бұрын

💖🌷

@piesareround 2 ай бұрын

Climbing Everest in knitted clothes and dresses; meanwhile, everyone else is spending thousands on the most high-tech Northface to only make it halfway.

@wfvqrvta 2 ай бұрын

they'll end up stepping on the dress and have a accident , u can see what i'm talking about if u watch the video

@deeescobedo7528 2 ай бұрын

Ellas necesitan investigar y comunicar con las Sherpas en Nepal.

@user-vv2wx4kc1k 2 ай бұрын

Have they gone to the top yet? Wim hof climbed in shorts and sandals lol 😂

@iron___ Ай бұрын

They're certainly more trained than a lot of the rich millionaires who pay their way up Everest, but I highly doubt they'll only wear the traditional garb. They'll need expensive high end summit suits like all the other climbers, either under or over their dresses. Even the Sherpa wear those suits.

@tfrtrouble Ай бұрын

@@iron___ Yeah this video is terrible for not making that point clear. If they are going to add some of their traditional clothing to their Everest gear, then this is an awesome undertaking that has my full support. If they are actually intending to climb only in this traditional gear normally worn on much lower (and warmer) mountains, then it is arrogant and irresponsible, since if you do something deliberately dangerous on Everest, you also put the lives of Sherpas and other people who may try to rescue you at risk.

@mfburns7909 2 ай бұрын

❤🙏 🎉

@tiazinhadacg1608 Ай бұрын

Maravilhoso

@belialofeden 2 ай бұрын

Getting to the summit of everest hasnt been worth doing for a long time.

@user-vv2wx4kc1k 2 ай бұрын

Yeah anybody can do it

@josephmedina6403 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching the lucha libres and skateboarding! 😆3:13 I can't skateboard and I'd hate to get my ass kicked by a cholita in a skirt !

@jdmmg4904 Ай бұрын

❤

@N0N4M30 Ай бұрын

They should ban climbing Mt Everest Leave the mountain alone it has endured enough abuse

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

Exactly!!

@KaiLyt3 2 ай бұрын

🙏 ❤

@MiguelQUECAMINA Ай бұрын

At least they will stand out from all the other people in the cue to climb the mountain...

@Ekalavya Ай бұрын

People keep underestimating sagarmatha

@BrooklynRedneck Ай бұрын

lmfao do you know how many people die trying to climb Everest in clothes fitted for mountain climbing

@Randy1337 Ай бұрын

@Sum-Ting-Wong71 2 ай бұрын

Just dumb.

@prudhtejteja5971 Ай бұрын

which snow is it, looking black

@hulkaplex 2 ай бұрын

there are some sweet "sleeping spots" right next to green boots. enjoy

@LilyGazou Ай бұрын

I think they removed him.

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

Exactly this is ridiculous and the ppl cheering them on and funding this will be just as responsible 🤦🏾‍♀️

@sim_city Ай бұрын

@Queenofdacastle dude, they live half the height already. It's dumb but they have a better chance than anyone. My ex is from La Paz. People have heart attacks flying into their city because of the elevation. These ladies are more acclimated than anyone. I still agree it's dumb though

@Andre-ep9yh Ай бұрын

Great ! The most difficult now is to get the money for their dream !

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

I would say the most difficult would be to come back alive… this is ridiculous

@nadiradutt8470 2 ай бұрын

GOOD LUCK

@feliciareynolds5296 2 ай бұрын

Would someone like Mackenzie Bezos be down to donate to their cause since she is so philanthropic? Just a thought.

@thebyersfamily7 Ай бұрын

I admire their courage and tenacity. I am a born again Christian, and I don't wear pants. I do everything in a dress or skirt. I gave up pants when I was 15. I'm 46 now. I can do anything in a skirt. Glad to see these women can, too!

@aristidesduarte8713 2 ай бұрын

Hy wow eso es tener corazon cholitas q dios las bendiga y q nada las detenga .jesus Christo es primero ok😮🎉

@mountainstream8351 2 ай бұрын

Please don't do it without oxygen.

@chibimeee Ай бұрын

Nooo honey nooo! Pleasee use proper gears, i understand your mission but please be realistic.we’re talking about everest here😭

@IbnBahtuta 2 ай бұрын

Normal people walk around mountains.

@cachecow 2 ай бұрын

Or take something to the top and walk or ski down

@IbnBahtuta 2 ай бұрын

@@cachecow You must have missed the "normal people" part, right? rofl

@geral5512 2 ай бұрын

Normal people are boring

@user-kt6zy9gh3r Ай бұрын

By any chance ... Would they be interested In a 7 and a half hour full day guided circle tour on Groupon for 237$

@lubystkaolamonola529 Ай бұрын

As for the climbing, I am all for it, wish the ladies best luck, but with proper equipment. I saw how those skirts were floating in the air and were tangling between the legs, and under the boot creating a fall risk. And why for the love of God they do not want helmet and prefer their hats? I understand tradition, but I assumed those women are intelligent enough to know how to make the tradition your strength not the liability. And that girl power takes off when you have to fight domestic violence. 80% of women has experienced gender violence, and those fancy ladies think that climbing in unsafe, yet traditional gear will make them heroines.

@JulesBrunoJjBaggy 2 ай бұрын

They're gonna do it too

@grumbla1 2 ай бұрын

Tourists!

@bubaks2 Ай бұрын

Embracing oppression. 🙄

@larsthorwald3338 2 ай бұрын

The skirts are a really stupid idea at altitude--fashion over function. Pure vanity.

@rogueredshirt5239 2 ай бұрын

You need to look up the word "ethnocentric" as it applies to you in this situation.

@sim_city Ай бұрын

I mean they live at half the elevation of the summit already..

@whatname4613 2 ай бұрын

Climbing the tall mountains should be outlawed for everyone.

@Dave_Sisson 2 ай бұрын

Why? Climbing mountains has been a lifelong joy for me. Okay, I haven't been anywhere near 6,000 metres, but I've still had heaps of fun exploring hundreds of peaks. 🙂

@ujjuwr2785 2 ай бұрын

Says nobody...

@iron___ Ай бұрын

Why everyone? If you put in the work and train properly, why should you be banned?

@Queenofdacastle Ай бұрын

Agreed… it’s basically a suicide mission.