Soooo a kid in one of my high school English classes keeps talking to me everyday about climbing, and the trips I go on…and what plans I have for the mountains. Then he one day says. “Hey, so my neighbor climbed Mount Everest”. Immediately I’m like yea right. On top of that. The kids says, “yea he went BLIND at the top! And then wrote a book about it”. Now I’m listening…a few days later on the last day of class. He brings my ass a signed COPY OF BRIAN DICKINSONS book. It was the best gift I have ever gotten from a student. And I finished his story on longs peak, agreeing with LITERALLY EVERYTHING Brian said about the planning, the ordeal, the time away from family. It was awesome. Brian, thank you. I’m glad you made it

@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934

6 күн бұрын

Wow that proves it’s a small world 🌎 nice gift!

Most interviews on SWU are interesting, but when stories like this one come along, it is a nice, refreshing change.

@katizz988

12 күн бұрын

BIG TIME❤

@krissy012p

11 күн бұрын

100% agree. These kinds of stories are so impactful.

@sunstarsmoon

11 күн бұрын

The one with the hiker who had his leg crushed by the boulder is great!

@Nasosdag

11 күн бұрын

@@sunstarsmoon yep, saw that one a while ago.

@acooper7675

11 күн бұрын

This one isn't interesting?

“I don’t want to say I felt protected, I just felt I wasn’t alone.” Powerful 😭

@barbaradecker1745

4 күн бұрын

"God was with me. He was just waiting for me to ask for help." Gave me chills.

This is one of the most insane survival stories I’ve ever heard!!! This guy is truly 1 in a million.

@iLLuminatedWithDren

10 күн бұрын

You mean 1 in 8 billion….

@Proverbs--tx6yr

9 күн бұрын

You don't know God I guess...

@thedawg2023

8 күн бұрын

​@@Proverbs--tx6yrwho does? Most believe he's a white guy when the bible says he's a blk israelite jew

It's not about conquering the mountain it's about conquering yourself. Full respect brother.

@austindenotter19

13 күн бұрын

Everest is littered with dead bodies along the way. Vanity prevails? Selfishness?

@Papdog429

13 күн бұрын

@@austindenotter19all sorts of sports, hobbies, vices, choices kill. What a stupid statement.

@wesleyalan9179

13 күн бұрын

That's a great quote man. Your comment can be said about anything❤

@poopingwhilestanding5801

13 күн бұрын

"Life isnt about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself". Not sure who said that rings true, especially in today's world.

@furiousstyles7998

13 күн бұрын

"im conquering myself" (pays $12,000 to Sherpas to carry his bags) ok buddy

I have trekked to Everest Base Camp in 2017 and 2018. The hardest physical mental and emotional thing I ever did. The Himalayas are stunning. It was an honor to see those peaks. ❤

@annelbeab8124

5 күн бұрын

Tell us more. What made it mentally so demanding ? What did you go through and why twice?

@lovealways2609

Күн бұрын

smart.. base camp and keeping your health

@nitprb1648

Күн бұрын

@@annelbeab8124low oxygen, walking through tough terrain, beautiful landscape and people .

What an amazing story. To be snowblind at the top of everest and live to tell about it...phewwww incredible

@Day-ZDuke

13 күн бұрын

There is another guy with a similar story, Beck Weathers. Went blind near top of Everest due to an eye surgery he had the year prior, was left for 10hours, he was part of the 1996 storm on Everest, and was ultimately left for dead multiple times by people trying to save themselves But he managed to survive and got rescued, he lost part of his face, hands, feet, etc. Incredible story

@abbyz13

13 күн бұрын

you need to understand these people wouldn’t make it 50 feet without the aid of sherpas and it’s not impressive. it’s grandiose

@abbyz13

13 күн бұрын

@@Day-ZDukepart of the agreement when you go is people HAVE to leave you for dead. there’s a reason the colored suits of past mountaineers are now forever markers along the path. it is not brave, it is not commendable, it is an irresponsible and sad way to leave your children and family hopeless to find you.

@poppi4975

13 күн бұрын

​@@abbyz13How did he manage to do this all by himself then?

@tomshea-eb5gp

13 күн бұрын

If you believe this guy descended down the peak of Everest blind, then you're a fucking idiot lol Legitimately impossible. Sounds like a made up fairytale to sell a book and take advantage of the 1 day ever nobody else was up there

As somebody who has watched every single Reinhold Messner/Mt Everest docu that's out there, I so appreciated this interview. He is not the only one in history who felt "a presence" up there. Pending where you sit, it is a highly spiritual environment and/or you start hallucinating given the lack of oxygen. Amazing story ~

@siouxsquaw

13 күн бұрын

@Sabrina-LosAngeles: Shout out from Italy. Reinhold Messner has so many stories, from the loss of his brother to his epic stories of his various excursions. I have visited his amazing museum in Bolzano in the Alps. Have you seen his interviews with Piero Angelo?

@Sabrina-LosAngeles

13 күн бұрын

@@siouxsquaw Ciao! Yes, I have - I would love to visit his museum (he fought hard to get that done) I grew up in Austrian Alps so never hiked in the Dolomites which would have been amazing.

@siouxsquaw

13 күн бұрын

@@Sabrina-LosAngeles 👍😉

@tomshea-eb5gp

13 күн бұрын

If you believe this guy descended down the peak of Everest blind, then you're a fucking idiot lol Legitimately impossible. Sounds like a made up fairytale to sell a book and take advantage of the 1 day ever nobody else was up there

@cherrygirl64

13 күн бұрын

The presence is "death" waiting

I was putting on my makeup, listening to this and I bursted crying when Brian said he called out for God and after that felt like someone reached for him and grabbed him up. One of the best interviews I've ever watched on here Mark!

@c.2538

7 күн бұрын

what an annoying time to cry I hope you weren’t doing eyeliner or mascara

@patriciaturner6371

7 күн бұрын

I cried real tears, AMEN!!

@Neil_MALTHUS

6 күн бұрын

Religion is one hell of a powerful drug. It's such a shame the world overdosed a long time ago. Capitalists spending all the dough building churches paid for itself! Have some self-respect and do some critical thinking.

@the.communist

6 күн бұрын

Id burst laughing

@lindsaygonzalez7787

2 күн бұрын

Noooo not the makeup!! 😜😜

The Sherpas who do this repeatedly for comparatively very low pay whilst carrying the equipment and paving the way are the real heroes. They are given no credit. Everest is strewn with an enormous amount of debris and bodies. Yes, you have to be wired differently to climb the highest peaks. It takes great courage, boatloads of money, and gigantic ego. His adventure certainly makes for a harrowing, terrific story. It's a wonderful respite from the broken, shattered people we usually see. No doubt the movie rights will be shopped around to the highest bidder. Quite the tale of overcoming your own mind and body.

@Day-ZDuke

13 күн бұрын

....many mountaineers give tons of credit to the Sherpas, if not most of it. They know it would not be possible without their skill and guidance It’s mostly the media that parrots the stories that fail to mention how vital Sherpas are

@embreyd4e686

12 күн бұрын

Die to improved laws, they actually make pretty good money now per climbing season. And this man was literally ready to abandon his summit opportunity because his sherpa didnt feel good. They get a great amount of well deserved respect from climbers. You sound angry/jealous other people are doing things you dont have the courage to do.

@ASilverMonkey

11 күн бұрын

Idk if I would say “heros” LOL

@zvotaisvfi8678

10 күн бұрын

wow given no credit huh wow i've never heard of sherpas wow did you invent sherpas you sir are the real hero

@DNBon.an808

9 күн бұрын

Okay, Nancy. Way to fill a comment with nothing but negativity. Yikes

This story needs to be on the Big Screen...now!!!

@lyndapierson6338

11 күн бұрын

unfortunately it probably won't make it to the big screen because of the religious aspect. people hate christians and anything to do with god. sad.

OMG! I don't think I took a breath while listening to his story! I've read books, watched documentaries about people going up Mt. Everest. I'm sure they all overpowered there own limitations and experienced the euphoria of completing one of their greatest accomplishments. But this is on a complete different level. And the way Brian told it, step by step, I felt like I was there! Don't much believe in organized religion, but I believe he was being watched over. He was not alone. What an experience. What an exceptional human being. Yet so humble. Well done Mark!

@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085

13 күн бұрын

Same. I've watched all the climbing docs. I've never heard his story. This is the most horrifying and spectacular climbing story I've ever heard and the most unbelievable survival story I've ever heard

@astridlabodhisattva1098

13 күн бұрын

Agree, it gave me anxiety.

@tiswhatitiz

11 күн бұрын

Look up Alex Honnold. This guy don't have shit on him!

@carl8568

10 күн бұрын

​@@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085 Yes neither had I. If you haven't read Kurt Diemberger's book on the 1986 K2 disaster, that is the most brutal true mountaineering story told that I've ever come across. It's called The Endless Knot.

@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085

10 күн бұрын

@carl8568 thank you. Ill order it right away

"Don't panic and don't overthink it" - what great advice for anyone in a sticky situation. Also that point about "If you closed your eyes and I didn't say anything you would still know I was here". He is so correct. there is more to our senses then we know. What an amazing story! This guy is the GOAT!!

Full respect for this Man.

@tomshea-eb5gp

13 күн бұрын

Too bad there is zero chance this actually happened lol

@macs.imum1699

13 күн бұрын

@@tomshea-eb5gpwhat? Have you watched a single documentary about everest? I'm only half way through but for now every single thing he has said is correct and well documented. You can even feel him reliving the moment in my opinion.

@przytulanka1979

13 күн бұрын

Respect for what? Doing stupid unnecessary activities?

@macs.imum1699

13 күн бұрын

@@przytulanka1979 respect for facing his fears, keeping calm in extreme situations, fighting through hazardous environments and most important of all: dreaiming of achieving something. You aint gettin nowhere being stuck in your comfort zone. At least he loves what he's doing and is willing to die for it and doesn't hang around in youtube comments hating on other peoples dreames

@houseofsolomon2440

12 күн бұрын

A man's man's man☆

He is 50 what the fuck. That is called being young. Respect to this man

@PICODEGAYYO

13 күн бұрын

I was just going to say this! 🤯

@UnitedStatesNational

13 күн бұрын

THIS DUDE IS LYING FROM START TO FINISH SO I FIGURE HE'S PROBABLY CLOSER TO 40 BECAUSE HE'S TALKING LIKE HE JUST GOT OUT OF THE MILITARY AND THERE'S NO WAY HE'D BE 50 YEARS OLD AND JUST GETTING OUT OF THE MILITARY IN THAT KIND OF A POSITION. HE'S A LIAR!🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

@morgenmachen2400

13 күн бұрын

Thought he was in his late 30s😯

@tomshea-eb5gp

13 күн бұрын

If you believe this guy descended down the peak of Everest blind, then you're a fucking idiot lol Legitimately impossible. Sounds like a made up fairytale to sell a book and take advantage of the 1 day ever nobody else was up there

@lucianaromulus1408

13 күн бұрын

My bf is gonna be 42 in 2 months and could pass for late 20s. Staying physical and having the right mindset keeps you young 😎

Mark, I’ve watched a lot of videos. This is one of my favorite. Please never stop this project. Amazing . Much respect to u

This should be on Netflix or similar .. Panic would have had a grip on me before i even realised I was panicking.. respect

@anxietyislandllc

13 күн бұрын

Watch the Netflix documentary of Lahkpa Sherpa coming soon. She's been on the summit ten times. Her story is amazing.

@lenahp5815

13 күн бұрын

@@anxietyislandllc will do , people are amazing

@Kelsey-dk4vw

13 күн бұрын

@@anxietyislandllcwhat’s it called

@shimmer8289

13 күн бұрын

Agree Netflix is full of garbage. His story turned into a movie would be incredible.

@anxietyislandllc

13 күн бұрын

@@Kelsey-dk4vw Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa. July 31

Wow. I got chills when he said he didn’t feel alone. Sounds like an amazing experience.

@angelapowell2366

11 күн бұрын

It's called 3rd person phenomenon , read about it and it's bee experienced often up there

@karinavirgo5145

10 күн бұрын

@@angelapowell2366 very interesting thank you.

@gsr97_

10 күн бұрын

@@angelapowell2366it’s called God

@Fiachraraven

8 күн бұрын

Allah was waiting for him, and he didn’t now.

@LindaStoronsky-yk4df

4 күн бұрын

Charles Lindbergh had hallucinations enroute to Paris. He heard voices that guided and encouraged him.

He seems very humble. Much respect

BLINDED ON EVEREST… THIS WILL BE A MAJOR MOVIE SOMEDAY🏆

@DontKnowDontCare-y2b

13 күн бұрын

Nah, check out the one with the guy still frozen solid up there, believe it simply titled Everest

@verylighthopper3113

13 күн бұрын

He has a book called Blind descent

@nancygorman

11 күн бұрын

@@verylighthopper3113thanks

@colleenprinz3129

11 күн бұрын

I would go see it for sure. what an amazing story and amazing man!!

@karlvanrooyen7402

11 күн бұрын

I've heard that you only realize you're alive until you're close to death.

He’s got such a quiet but really intriguing way of telling stories. I really enjoyed this interview. And what a testimony! God is always with us❤

@williesnyder2899

2 күн бұрын

@nic…: God tends the dozens of freezer-burnt corpses, the gory semi-skeletal remains of faces, hands and feet poking from brightly colored synthetic fabric thermal attire. God watches. God heard their final gasps, pleas and prayers, and left them. God heard yet His wind play harsh over the nasal bridges of exposed human remains. God can even smell and taste the delayed decay which we humans are denied by hours to decades frozen in situ on the side of a mountain they never descended from. God saves. God takes a pass. And Man just keeps on painfully stepping that worn path up a very expensive amusement ride which has no guarantees of success or survival. If no human witnesses the death, deep in prayer and despair, God surely sees and hears the final breaths fade away…

What a story! That’s one hellofva life story man. Unreal. Great interview Mark.

@fitihab

7 күн бұрын

What a fiction!

One of the best interviews yet. If I’m ever in a perilous position this guy will def enter my mind.

This is beyond amazing to me. To be blinded like that to be able to still keep calm, mindful, have self-control which is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit I believe this man has! How intelligent and brilliant you are I applaud you and I definitely realized you were not alone! None of us truly are yet most don’t realize that fact. Prayers are very potent. I have my own testimony but this one gave me chills on top of goosebumps.

What an awesome experience this guy had. Those Everest climbers are a different breed of human. I can’t believe they volunteer to climb around in the most dangerous extreme environments the planet has.

@angelabryan7223

13 күн бұрын

Not just volunteer but pay 10 grand to do it

@carissafisher7514

7 күн бұрын

​@angelabryan7223 way more than that!

I am fascinated by stories about climbing Mount Everest. This has got to be one of the most riveting stories yet. I'm so glad that he kept his cool and was able to be successful in his ascent and descent. Thank you for sharing his story with us, Mark.

What an incredible story. Respect to you . Shows the power of the human spirit when pushed to the utmost limit

Brian, so glad you're here! Thanks for sharing. TY Mark 💜🙏

@leesh2684

13 күн бұрын

Yes !!!

I was pegging this guy in his mid 20s at the youngest, mid 30s at the oldest. He seem very vulnerable and very comfortable with that vulnerablitiy. He didn't try to hide it which didn't just make him seem younger, it contributed to his actually looking younger, that suppressing feelings wears you down physically. What a riveting story.

@jc10907Sealy

10 күн бұрын

Good observation

@user-gm8nx3pj1b

10 күн бұрын

Lol pegging? Can you explain please.

@letasenaq

8 күн бұрын

I also thought what you did so I had to look it up. It is basically when someone is putting in the metal spikes known as pistons, pegs, pins that are hammered into crevices. Then climbers attach a carabiner and rope to it. Like anchor points. ​@user-gm8nx3pj1b

@carissafisher7514

7 күн бұрын

​@@user-gm8nx3pj1bhe didn't mean using a strap on, he meant assumed.

amazing story and lesson for everyone - stay calm and keep pushing to learn what we are all truly capable of.

Thank you Mark for this interview. I would be more interested in an interview with the senior most Sherpa guide and his opinion on these tourists and his experiences.

@lisametheny2243

11 күн бұрын

Amen!

@groominator-magneticequato7195

10 күн бұрын

💯!

@JeepGirl45

10 күн бұрын

I recently saw an interview with a Sherpa and he said he does what he does to make the money for his children to get an education so they don’t have to do the same thing. He was very adamant that he didn’t not want his children to have to live that life.

@alireid5874

9 күн бұрын

I would love Sherpa interviews!

Wow! That is one of the coolest stories I've ever heard. Thanks

Best interview mark has released in a while. Obsessed!

That's what true strength is💪 And, Yes. Faith does get you through the most difficult times in life🙏💯

@marylougeorge9890

12 күн бұрын

💯👍👏👏👏

@itsallgravy7

10 күн бұрын

These are the best stories! They are testaments to how God is always with us 🙏 ❤

@suzettechristine8609

9 күн бұрын

@@itsallgravy7 I believe that💯.

@marylougeorge9890

5 күн бұрын

@@itsallgravy7 Amen. 😊✝️❤️

This most definitely needs to be made into a movie! Truly an illustration of mind over matter! Thanks for posting❤️🌱

Prayer is powerful. I have felt the need to pray for people at various times like that. What an amazing story. Thank you for having him on your channel, Mark. This was a powerful story of survival. I think this is my all-time favorite story on SWU.

I’m absolutely astonished at the willpower that Brian had during his climb. People like this are why I have respect for Soft White.

This was an amazing experience!!! I have tremendous respect and inspiration by listening to his personal perspective and love for his journey. I’m really saddened the most when reading comments from folks who have something very judgemental and mean about this man and his accomplishments. Truly there is blindness out there.

Much respect sir. Glad you are still here.

What an amazing story. I'm 100% sure that was GOD w/you that you felt. Gives me goosebumps. Tysm Mark!!

I really enjoyed Brian’s story, Mark. Brian, you’re an inspiration to my mind, body, and soul.

What a fantastic interview/story. Probably the best I've ever seen on this channel .Totally mesmerizing. What a great storyteller. Felt like I was there.

Fabulous interview!! Had me yelling out WOW constantly!!! When you started talking about a presence with you, it filled me with so much hope!!! So happy you made it , I'm getting your book! I need it xxx Kylie Perth Australia

High altitude climbing takes a special kind of person who is able to endure a lot of pain and discomfort and to constantly be able to push through the intense pain - with 45 lbs of gear on your back as well. You can't possibly imagine what it feels like and what it means in the end - unless you trained for a year then actually did it.

@abbyz13

13 күн бұрын

yeah they’re called sherpas and white people wouldn’t make it 50 feet up the mountain without them. show some respect for the actual heroes

@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085

13 күн бұрын

​@abbyz13 I watch a lot of climbing docs. It blows my mind the risks that sherpas take to try and provide for their families. They have absolutely saved 100s if not 1000s of lives up there.

@sometimeslifehandsyouapple1085

13 күн бұрын

​@abbyz13 also, quick side note, I have seen several white guides leading teams. So some white guys can make it🫠 but certainly, if I had a choice, give me an experienced indigenous sherpa every time!

@ShiestyApe

13 күн бұрын

@@abbyz13 Haha no one respects sherpas womp womp

I have a fear of heights and just listening to this story sends shivers up my spine. God bless this man for having this experience and surviving

What's in him is in each & everyone of us.

@dianaray1470

13 күн бұрын

Not true.

@clintharper5509

12 күн бұрын

@@dianaray1470 Then you've forgotten who you are. Everything you ever want or truly need is already within side of you, the man has proven what is possible, what makes him different than you? the way he thinks & what's to stop you thinking the same way as him, absolutely nothing, all you need to do, is remember who you are & too never give up.

@Useryofcsdnx

6 күн бұрын

Awwww Love it

Fantastically told, harrowing account of a story those of us who find ourselves enticed to push our limits from one thing to the next can truly relate to, and can definitely give us pause. Thank God he’s alive to tell it - & thank you so much for sharing him & his story with us❤

I've always been fascinated by Everest stories, I'm so happy to see you posted an interview with someone who's had firsthand experience!

This was a great interview! I live close to Mt. Rainier and some of the best climbers in the world live in the Puget Sound area, so it was a little surprising to see a local on this channel. I'm glad he was able to make it back down and share his story, there is no doubt that his story will help save the lives of others.

Brian's story brought tears to my eyes. This dude is indescribable Super hero comes to mind.

Quite a lot of mental strength advice in this one. I give up but I keep on the path to recovery in steps above what I've just done because I know I can enhance life.

@carissafisher7514

7 күн бұрын

When does it begin to be simple stupidity?

Love this man’s story! Thank you Mark

I was mesmerized & on the edge of my seat during his entire journey. He seems so humble in spite his incredible feat. What a great & inspiring story.

Im not a person who appreciates organized religion, but i absolutely believe in a higher power! This guy definitely had someone watching over him

@user-ht9fr6eh9u

13 күн бұрын

Jesus Christ Universal Church. Way Truth Life. ONLY WAY+

@Laoriginal718

13 күн бұрын

God says to be holy not religious. All religions are man made.

@Laoriginal718

13 күн бұрын

God says to be holy, not religious. All religions are man made.

@Alex-cb2gf

13 күн бұрын

That's okay. I'll hang out at sea level and be perfectly happy.

MAJOR CHILLS when he said he PRAYED!!! I felt the Holy Spirit all over this and I was overwhelmed with joy that he knows the Lord!!!! Amen and amen!!!!!❤️💃🏻❤️💃🏻❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

What a sweet guy. His honest self-reflection and empathy for others is tremendously moving.

This man is mistaken. He didn't lose 20lbs of muscle in under 48 hours. That's an impossibility. He lost 20 pounds of water weight.

@pfossful

13 күн бұрын

Used to lose 8-10 lbs in a 2.5 hour wrestling practice with a rubber suit on. They are illegal now for wrestling practice.

@skillbeh

13 күн бұрын

@@pfossful Easy to do with water weight, but never muscle.

@teejay3272

13 күн бұрын

Probably not. But one of the hardest things to do on any big mountain expedition is to eat. Hell, that happens just backpacking.

@wuziq

12 күн бұрын

aren't your muscles mostly water though

Thank you for your service, Brian...we GREATLY appreciate you!

I got chills when you talked about people praying for you and that help you received to finish back to camp. So amazing!

Always love seeing these early morning notifications❤️

Brings to mind the story of Beck Weathers; blinded and left for dead on Everest during the 1996 storm

@sphinx1017

10 күн бұрын

Beck lied about his eye operation, then lied when he went blind up there. A woman died in connection with him. Not the same story.

@LindaStoronsky-yk4df

4 күн бұрын

Is he the fellow that lost his nose lips and all his fingersg . What a great life he has now.

😢feel so bad for blind / def folk Count your blessings 🙏 🤲

@tinaanoles-cochran2552

13 күн бұрын

The things we all take for granted....

@a.johnson4291

13 күн бұрын

​@tinaanoles-cochran2552 Due to Graves opthamalia, I was blinded for about a year. I was given very low percentages of regaining my sight (less than 10%) 6 surgeries and 12 years since; I can see well enough to drive most days. I could really relate to his description of the feeling of crushed potato chips crushed up in his eyes. I used warm washcloths to get mine open. Feeling every blink or eye movement for months and months. I never even allowed the thought of death from the thyroid storm or permanent blindness into my heart. Every day was another step toward getting better. That really was my only thought. Doing the next necessary step to feel like myself again. Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story of never giving up ❤

@alexanderwilliams6377

13 күн бұрын

If they don't need your sympathy. This is the most ablest thing I've ever seen.

@bobbyliink9252

13 күн бұрын

@@alexanderwilliams6377 smd how about that , simpleton liberal

@bobbyliink9252

13 күн бұрын

@@alexanderwilliams6377 lolsmd(: how bout that

Wow, what an amazing story, I was on the edge of my seat the entire interview. Thank you for sharing

I’ve watched many SWU interviews but this was the most captivating for me. Realising that you’re blind and knowing you only have yourself and God to help. And not to mention getting back down to base camp, also writing a book. You’re amazing Brian, you have so much knowledge and insight to share ❤

Mt. Everest is a place I only dream of going but would never go in real life. With my babies now, life is too precious. Kudos to you for your summit story and returning safely to share your story with us.

I find I can hardly breathe listening to this heroic man’s words.

What an incredible story. I have so much respect for the courage, composure, and strength it took for him to get down the mountain, and clearly, faith played a role. Great video.

Thank you for having this man share his experience, it was really inspiring!😊❤❤❤

What an incredible story more power and huge respect for you ❤️

I climbed Everest twice. The first time I forgot my beer so I had to go back. That was one of the craziest weekends me and Pam (Anderson) had. The other guys in the Green Berets are jealous of me but who can blame them. I'm pretty awesome. God was pretty lucky to have met me up there.

@cleanserene6330

13 күн бұрын

Yep thanks for telling us you're so awesome 👌 👏 👍 that way we know!

Mark is such a talent! I love his work....photography and very interesting stories of everyday, exceptional people!

I had to remind myself to breathe thru some of this interview… how incredible! I’ve never been so locked into an interview and I’ve seen A LOT of them. This truly solidifies the saying “mind over matter.” I will never say I can’t do something again in my life.

Incredible interview, thank you for sharing this

Mount Everest one place I will not go, but I’ve read up a lot on wish him the best

This is my favorite SWU interview. I am haunted and fascinated by Everest. I would never think of attempting the climb. This is a very remarkable man. He's a great story teller, as well. I am so glad he is here to tell of his experience. Thank you, Mark.

What a incredible human. Strong, positive , smart, ambitious. A breath of fresh air of a incredible story. His story gave me goosebumps,. Thanks Mark, for this interview. ❤️

Amazing beautiful story. Thank you for sharing

I had a visual migraine whilst snowboarding on my own recently. All I could think was get down the mountain as fast as I can, I couldn't see and it was so scary. I can't even imagine what this guy went through on Everest!!

@TeaSpiracy

11 күн бұрын

What is that like? Do you see flashes of light like a strobe? That sounds scary.

@SipsiBach

10 күн бұрын

@@TeaSpiracy it started as a strobing circle with blurred vision on the periphery and then my vision broke up in to sections and started overlapping. A very strange experience. I am light sensitive and could see floaters before this all kicked off.

@TeaSpiracy

10 күн бұрын

@@SipsiBach yikes that sounds terrifying. Being in a vulnerable position and having your sight do that sounds awful. Glad you made it safe. 💜

@KevlarVTX

10 күн бұрын

Been plagued by those for the last 6 years or so. Sometimes takes 10 or more minutes for the strobing gashes across my visual field to move to the periphery and out of sight. Can be blinding. Absolutely terrifying the first time. Thought I was having a stroke.

What an AMAZING story !!! Glad you made it Brian !!! Your story has made my faith even bigger 🙏♥️

This needs to be a movie!!!!🎥 what an incredible story! So happy you made it alive 🙏🏼

adrenaline junkies are the same as drug addicts. They risk their life for a high.

@ryanolson267

12 күн бұрын

Climbers aren’t adrenaline junkies lol. If you get an adrenaline rush from any of this you’re out of your element or experiencing a potentially end of life experience like this guy. I’m not a high elevation mountaineer but I’ve summitted almost 200 peaks above 13,000’ and it’s rare my heart rate hits 120.

Thank you for your story. Thank you for reminding me about faith in adversity.

I’m blown away that he survived that! I’ve watched a ton of documentaries on Everest climbs and climber stories. This was amazing. His resilience and military experience saved his life. He is one tough man! Kudos to you ❤

Thank u Mark & Thank u Brian! I've watched MANY Everest videos. His explanation is the CLEAREST I've listened to. I have a better understanding about the dangers. Such vivid imagery! Amazing retelling!!!

Brian thank you so much for sharing your story and the role God played in it.

Wait ladders tied together... You mean across a crevace? Loved this interview. I had no idea how the climbing prep changed the body. What an experience... But then... What an experience!

@zoiefinnian3540

11 күн бұрын

There are so many videos and documentaries on KZread, and other places, you should watch some

This is such a compelling story and Marks questions kept it going so well. I felt like I was on the Mt with him. Brian is truly a remarkable super human. One of my most favorite interviews thus far.

Thank you for all your work Mark! I've heard many stories like that, even fisrt hand but this one was interesting as well!

While I am completely empathetic to this gentleman's plight, I am thoroughly disgusted by the devastating remnants of humanity's abuse of this sacred mountain. 😢

@sarinasamms

13 күн бұрын

THANK YOU. EXACTLY. SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. 🙌

@yourfuckingmindeisgone

10 күн бұрын

Yea, I've watched a lot of documentaries about it and a lot of people that have no business there go simply because they're bored and rich.

@ryancork923

9 күн бұрын

No trees. All rubbish is left. I have been passed it many times and never thought to climb it. You are right. There's also many many places to climb

@angelangel1

7 күн бұрын

I agree. Littering and devastating one of the most beautiful places on Earth in the name of human vanity, ego and arrogance. Extreme "sports" junkies, nothing heroic about them.

@richsmitz4538

6 күн бұрын

Nothing is sacred. Nothing matters.

Did anyone notice, what appears to me to be, a nervous anticipation of Marks (typical) out of the gate question about his childhood? Sure, the mountain story is amazing, full respect, but something tells me this dude's an emotional iceberg.

This story was so powerful in his resilience. Truly amazing.

You are an unbelievable human being..thank you for the wonderful adventure you took us on…your ❤description of your climb was beautiful.

Where I live has severe cold winters. You never really get used to the cold. I often think about ppl doing these kinds of feats in the severe cold. How much harder it would make everything- simple tasks like going to the bathroom - or how his friend threw up - how much more difficult and uncomfortable this would be. I enjoy hearing the stories but I would not venture there myself. I often cannot understand why someone would want to climb Mt. Everest. Not something I can comprehend as I don't have the drive to do it.

What an amazing story

My dad was a see bee as well. Appreciate you sharing. Im so glad you're still here

Amazing story. I am so inspired by these Everest stories. Believing in your own power and resilience you can truly achieve anything. So happy this man is here to tell his story. ❤

Good to see your interview pool expanding for a while now. You're a great interviewer and people tell their story well as a result.

What a crazy story and I totally believe in him having a presence with him at all times on that mountain ❤️. God bless 🙏🏻

What a testament to the power of attitude. I just read something today that said you manifest your reality. What you believe you are, you become. What you believe will happen, will happen. Brian KNEW he was going to survive and sure enough - he survived. Amazing power.

Mark has so many great interviews but this one was such a phenomenal and engaging interview...i could not stop watching..so powerful!