Harrower Peak // That Moment When You Think Youre About to Die - Mountain trips
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Date: 2023-01-17
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Emily
I am a climber and atmospheric scientist. If I saw the clouds building like you were seeing all around, I would have known convection was occurring and it would be time to get off the mountain. Even on a clear day or supposedly clear day enough moisture can do that I wouldnt want to be anywhere NEAR a summit or ridge line when clouds like that are building.
Thats how people get toasted.
Its also why I really carefully choose what days to do big routes on. Only when the moisture pushes its way out fully do I go.
And fingers crossed, never ever been close to being in a storm on a peak.
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I am a climber and atmospheric scientist. If I saw the clouds building like you were seeing all around, I would have known convection was occurring and it would be time to get off the mountain. Even on a clear day or supposedly clear day enough moisture can do that I wouldnt want to be anywhere NEAR a summit or ridge line when clouds like that are building.
Thats how people get toasted.
Its also why I really carefully choose what days to do big routes on. Only when the moisture pushes its way out fully do I go.
And fingers crossed, never ever been close to being in a storm on a peak.
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dustin
Stoked yall did an Ellingwood arete video. Didn't get to do this route when I was in the Winds. However I had a very similar experience on wolf's head east ridge. We sheltered in a cave just below Vator's head and when we got back to civilization learned that several parties had been struck in that very cave. We had a break in the weather and went for it (the rappel is on the summit. Lighting struck close. one of the scariest moments of my life! I thought we would get struck at any moment on the summit waiting to rappel. Cool you caught this on video! great stuff!
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Stoked yall did an Ellingwood arete video. Didn't get to do this route when I was in the Winds. However I had a very similar experience on wolf's head east ridge. We sheltered in a cave just below Vator's head and when we got back to civilization learned that several parties had been struck in that very cave. We had a break in the weather and went for it (the rappel is on the summit. Lighting struck close. one of the scariest moments of my life! I thought we would get struck at any moment on the summit waiting to rappel. Cool you caught this on video! great stuff!
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Professional
I have felt that same static electricity on the summit of Willard Peak, UT. I basically tackled my friend to the ground haha. My mind instantly thought lightning
I felt that same static buzz a few years later, when I was solo on the summit of Ben Lomond UT.
It's weird! I remember touching my face/hair and I could REALLY feel the electricity in my hands! It was insane. It was so loud! It sounded like styrofoam in my ears. Hard to explain. My fingertips were buzzing! It was crazy!
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I have felt that same static electricity on the summit of Willard Peak, UT. I basically tackled my friend to the ground haha. My mind instantly thought lightning
I felt that same static buzz a few years later, when I was solo on the summit of Ben Lomond UT.
It's weird! I remember touching my face/hair and I could REALLY feel the electricity in my hands! It was insane. It was so loud! It sounded like styrofoam in my ears. Hard to explain. My fingertips were buzzing! It was crazy!
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marqde1
Experienced a sultry nasty day crossing of Katahdin knife edge summer '70 and was caught midway in a localized storm, just a few disjointed lighting strikes and light rain enough to grease up the Pamola boulders. Frontal storm followed that night with enough thunder & lightning to knock down the mountain. Snow and lightning stopped me at the Longs Keyhole twice I was annoyed because of the long walk in, but pretty casual compared to getting to what looks like Titcomb basin in this video.
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Experienced a sultry nasty day crossing of Katahdin knife edge summer '70 and was caught midway in a localized storm, just a few disjointed lighting strikes and light rain enough to grease up the Pamola boulders. Frontal storm followed that night with enough thunder & lightning to knock down the mountain. Snow and lightning stopped me at the Longs Keyhole twice I was annoyed because of the long walk in, but pretty casual compared to getting to what looks like Titcomb basin in this video.
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Ron
It's scariest when you do have the warning crackles. crawling across rock or tundra as low as humanly possible. Twice, though, I've had no warning, and what I call a static discharge happens. Both times it felt like a pointed hammer hit the
top of my head, right where hair swirls out or a bald spot starts. Both of these times were inside clouds, in Colo. Don't mess with storms. Fantastic trip in the Winds, this. Slept at Island Lk twice, bugs not too bad. Cheers.
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It's scariest when you do have the warning crackles. crawling across rock or tundra as low as humanly possible. Twice, though, I've had no warning, and what I call a static discharge happens. Both times it felt like a pointed hammer hit the
top of my head, right where hair swirls out or a bald spot starts. Both of these times were inside clouds, in Colo. Don't mess with storms. Fantastic trip in the Winds, this. Slept at Island Lk twice, bugs not too bad. Cheers.
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Chuck
11: 07. that might be an R & D moment. Someone Tesla-esque needs to capitalize on mountain lightning extraction and power conversion. Maybe also someone could come up with a new charging from lightning extractor device to do some mountain top devices charging.
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11: 07. that might be an R & D moment. Someone Tesla-esque needs to capitalize on mountain lightning extraction and power conversion. Maybe also someone could come up with a new charging from lightning extractor device to do some mountain top devices charging.
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Mario
Such a nice new adventure guys; ) Enjoyed it very mucho! Beautiful climb, I had a similar electrical incident in the German alps. Most awkward and frightening feeling ever I ran down as fast as I could when I felt it. Take care out there. Happy trails, Mario
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Such a nice new adventure guys; ) Enjoyed it very mucho! Beautiful climb, I had a similar electrical incident in the German alps. Most awkward and frightening feeling ever I ran down as fast as I could when I felt it. Take care out there. Happy trails, Mario
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Steven
I have sewn like half my equipment, mainly winter gear like pants gloves and jackets from trees ripping them apart. But it def isn't quick lol, I turn on some good music, pour a drink and spend an hour stitching all the things I've needed to repair
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I have sewn like half my equipment, mainly winter gear like pants gloves and jackets from trees ripping them apart. But it def isn't quick lol, I turn on some good music, pour a drink and spend an hour stitching all the things I've needed to repair
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DSD
Danny remedy before climbing hit it with everything otc Pepto, Dramamine, Omeprazole, tums, antacid drink, drink Gatorade, take salt, banana and an avocado, multivitamin you will thank me if it works, don't skip anything. Glty
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Danny remedy before climbing hit it with everything otc Pepto, Dramamine, Omeprazole, tums, antacid drink, drink Gatorade, take salt, banana and an avocado, multivitamin you will thank me if it works, don't skip anything. Glty
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Train
11: 14 When the buzzing starts and both of you realise and look at each other in a simultaneous OH SHIT moment is absolutely EPIC.
I love your friend's toenail, a sign of some epic days on the mountain
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11: 14 When the buzzing starts and both of you realise and look at each other in a simultaneous OH SHIT moment is absolutely EPIC.
I love your friend's toenail, a sign of some epic days on the mountain
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Eric
I just visited that basin to the north of spider lakes on July 4th. Beautiful area! I was wondering the names of those peaks. Going back someday to cross over Angel Pass. Nice Vid Homie
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I just visited that basin to the north of spider lakes on July 4th. Beautiful area! I was wondering the names of those peaks. Going back someday to cross over Angel Pass. Nice Vid Homie
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William
The Mediocre Amateurs should do the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal! It would be a huge commitment but you guys would have the time of your lives.
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The Mediocre Amateurs should do the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal! It would be a huge commitment but you guys would have the time of your lives.
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Andy
Had that same electric sound one day up near the summit of Pfiefferhorn in Utah. Absolutely terrifying. Glad you guys were all good, rad video?
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Had that same electric sound one day up near the summit of Pfiefferhorn in Utah. Absolutely terrifying. Glad you guys were all good, rad video?
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john
Could see the top of Haystack in 1980, my partner sue said look at your hair. I put my hand up, it was straight up. We left in a hurry!
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Could see the top of Haystack in 1980, my partner sue said look at your hair. I put my hand up, it was straight up. We left in a hurry!
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Yuliya
Thats crazy! Thanks for recording that on camera, it was crazy to watch and educational in a way. I had no idea that could happen!
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Thats crazy! Thanks for recording that on camera, it was crazy to watch and educational in a way. I had no idea that could happen!
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Jazelle
We could get struck by lightning or fall to our death any second but my wife will be upset if Im not home by 12. LMAOOOO
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We could get struck by lightning or fall to our death any second but my wife will be upset if Im not home by 12. LMAOOOO
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Jake
I need a friend like chase willing to lead the tougher pitches so I struggle to the top of the summit
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I need a friend like chase willing to lead the tougher pitches so I struggle to the top of the summit
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Raj
Lovely content guys. neat and perfect. really hooked to your mountain porn. keep it climbing guys.
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Lovely content guys. neat and perfect. really hooked to your mountain porn. keep it climbing guys.
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