The view from the summit looks exactly the same as 50 years ago when I climbed Crystal Crag. Thanks for so joyfully taking me back.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Stephan that is so cool that you climbed it all that time ago! Did you rock climb one of the faces or take our scramble route up? Was just incredible to be up there all alone! ❤️

@sluggotinfantryman

8 ай бұрын

Ritter is just blazing in distance. They didn't zoom. Always go wide angle panoramic but always zoom into adjacent peaks. Ranges.

One of the best channels on KZread 🏅 Let's all tell our friends! We've done a lot of LiveHard skiing in Mammoth. Lived in deep snow country but never met anyone climbing like you two. You're Amazing 🌠🚀

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Jason -- we really appreciate you spreading the word about the channel. That's the best way to grow for sure! Ya Mammoth has awesome skiing, and now that we've discovered how great the snowshoeing is we'll definitely be back this winter for some more deep snow adventure!! ❤️

@jasonpacific5661

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard oh yes Mammoth is a special place and often on weekdays both summer and winter you can go places where few people go. Btw do you two ski. Emilie and I do. I ski like a seasoned teenager 😁.. wild free and yet mindful.. like u guys. Live hard with love.. and don't run into anyone or let your backpack drop on another climber 😅 Btw.. do u guys ski?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

@@jasonpacific5661 Adam skis but I don't. However, the plan is to change that next year once he takes early retirement and we have a bit more time. Eventually, we'd love to do some ski mountaineering!

@jasonpacific5661

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard by the way in talking to people about your channel everybody loves it.. and I remind them to subscribe! The one comment quite a few said is... You guys could do a second channel with a title that lets people know what you're about and that's easy to find in case somebody forgot to subscribe the first time. A Few people forgot to subscribed and then tried to find your channel streaming on tv... but they couldn't remember the name of channel. So if your second channel can include the world climbing or exploring.. that would be much easier to remember plus would turn up more in search engine. Maybe something like.. best climbs.. climbing and exploring.. the thrill of climbing. In media as we know the name is the game 🎯 And if second channels takes off... You can post there too and maybe include some climbing tips videos. And great with KZread.. that no new cost is involved. There is a spear fishing couple from Australia that have done that and the second channel has really taken off. And they didn't even do a great channel name. So that was the feedback and thank you for always delivering such amazing content!!

@Twobarpsi

9 ай бұрын

I don't know how I randomly found this channel (thanks algorithm) but I'm so glad I did! I love it!

Sweet hike. my aunt has a cabin at Mammoth mountain, had some wonderful memories hanging out there and checking out the lakes.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

11 күн бұрын

Wow what a great place to have a cabin -- that's really living the dream! So nice to have memories like that. We're currently in Bishop for a couple of weeks, and will definitely do another Mammoth hike or two while we're here. ❤

Awesome and Hardcore. .Glad there was very little wind for your trek.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, and we agree -- wind would have made that ridge traverse way less fun!! ❤️

I have recently started watching you guys and you are one of my favorite channels. I get to see the most incredible site and views through you guys. Please stay safe

@LiveHardxLoveHard

7 ай бұрын

That is so great to hear -- delighted that you found us! And don't worry, we will definitely stay safe. We've got a lot of years of adventure ahead of us! ❤️

La naturaleza siempre será nuestro habitad natural para conectar con nosotros mismos

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Eso es muy cierto! ❤️

LOL. My daughter just took her Osprey backpack to visit Japan. The thing is huge! It does come with a lifetime warranty. Welcome back to CA! : )

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha thank you! It really is so ridiculous, and as you'll see next week I had to wear it for a whole other week because the first replacement Salomon vest I ordered was too small 😂

I expect to see you climbing North Palisades or Middle Palisades, guys. Welcome home guy. I always following you. Hugs. 🤗🤗🤗

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Those are very high on our list, and if we don't get to them this fall then we definitely will in the spring! ❤️

Glade to see you to back in great high Serra.calfornia.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes we've been up in the Sierra 3 of the last 4 weeks, so two more epic Sierra adventures coming up for you the next two weeks!! ❤️

Great to see you back in your backyard ; )

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Levi! The last few weeks have really reminded us how blessed we are to live here. ❤️

It seems that the incredibly beautiful weather follows you wherever you go--amazing! Beautiful views--love it!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

So true, Bob! After that miserable rainy winter, we got basically 6 straight months of crazy good weather -- what a streak! Were thinking of you a lot last week when we hiked to Kearsarge Lakes -- we both think you would love that hike. ❤️--A

Absolutely stunning weather here!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

And it's been like this all fall -- what a blessing!! But winter is coming, and with it El Nino. ❤️

Your channel is fantastic! I loved the music and eveything else in this video.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that is wonderful to hear! Really happy you like the music too -- we've just finished a couple of new songs that we're putting on the videos coming out this month! ❤️

Triumphant return!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Marcie! The Sierra has been absolutely gorgeous since we got back -- perfect weather every weekend but one so far, so more adventures coming up! ❤️

While watching ”snack-pack” is packed, sun is shining (7C, but still shine for a one day!) and few hours cycling awaits! Not in even in any dreams Adam’s level is possible, but some nice nature spot at the river/lake or the sea will be met.. Nice to see You back on local rocks though Alps are The One! (Yep, biased European 😆) Difficulty level vs few Swiss videos earlier must be ”childs play” to You now…. 😉

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Wow I love thinking about you going for a long ride over there! I just did a quick 40 mile spin yesterday along the beach and it was glorious, but not at all like riding in the mountains. Yes this was definitely less sketchy than the Oberrothorn traverse, and the Swiss adventures for sure made us feel well prepared for it. --A

Thrilling climb !!!!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks it really was a blast. And once we were up on top we saw about 4 other peaks in that area we'd like to attempt, so we will definitely be back to Mammoth before too long! ❤️

I love your videos and Elise's musical creations in the background!!! Dave MN

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! I had so much fun doing the music for this one -- it's nice as we make more songs to have lots to choose from when editing! ❤️ --E

@davidolson558

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you E, for the editing as well... You guys rock! Dave

Going up to Bridgeport this weekend, can't wait!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes!!!! So beautiful up there! You're not going to climb the Cali Matterhorn are you? Would be a perfect time to do it -- gorgeous weather but not too hot! ❤️

Sure footed as a mountain goats nice smooth make it easy . Beautiful.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha we're definitely trying to keep it smooth up there -- so glad you enjoyed! ❤️

I can't get enough of your videos! I just found this channel and I've watched at least 30 videos already! Your channel is very addictive! What makes it so good are the incredible challenging places you climb/hike, very good video production, and the charisma you both have! Another great adventure!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that is really fantastic to hear! Very happy you're enjoying the catalog of past adventures, and of course lots more coming up! ❤️

Sounds like you put together a good pack setback snack attack hack. I'm taken aback by your comeback bushwhack, lol. The Alps were awesome, but it's awesome to see you guys back in the Sierra. Incredible views from the top, thanks!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, and just wait -- next week is the Dragon Peak! That thing was a beast, and absolutely unreal at the top!! ❤️

Beautiful lake!!!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Luis! It really is amazing up there! ❤️

Que maravillosos paisajes

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Lorena! We were amazed by how beautiful the views were from up there! ❤

You know your Sierra videos (and specifically Mammoth) are always a home run to my eyes. Funny you call this your 'best "hike" in Mammoth' We have total different definition of "hike" LOL :) I couldn't keep my eyes off the Mammoth Crest and memories of doing the loop a few years back always bring a smile to my heart. Now that's a hike! ;) What an amazing view from the top of the Crag. Stunning!!!! 💌

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Tom, and that's an interesting point about "hike." The first 4/5 of this one was definitely a hike, but that traverse to Crystal Crag is almost more of a climb in a few places -- or at least a scramble. We need a new word to describe an adventure that's mostly hiking but with then some spicy scrambling thrown in! ❤️

Que hermoso paisaje

@LiveHardxLoveHard

3 ай бұрын

Gracias! ❤️

Another great video, in the UK where i live, climbing like that without protection would be frowned upon.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Martin! Ya this one is interesting, because there are several class 5 routes to the top where you really do need protection, and then this class 3 traverse where you never quite need it but it sometimes feels like you might want it. We did bring a rope on this one just in case, but never felt the need to break it out (though we nearly did on one part of the descent!). ❤️

For me, this is the best KZread channel, is super interesting and full of wonderful sights of the most amazing mountains. Thanks guys for giving us this kind of videos every week!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Miguel, we love to hear that! So glad you're enjoying, and we will keep on bringing the beautiful adventures!! ❤️

Hermoso lugar

@LiveHardxLoveHard

6 ай бұрын

Gracias! Nos encanta la Sierra! ❤️

Video is so good. Really is. Snow is STILL THERE in chutes. Forest has grown back over on Red Meadow side last 13 years pretty good. Rainbow 🌈 falls side. They rebuilt steps down so that is awesome improvement.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan -- ya we couldn't believe the snow was still there. What a snowfall year it was! And maybe this year too with El Nino. ❤️

Welcome home! Great video we must go hike this area!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Yes Dave! We are obsessed with this around Mammoth now -- so many cool hikes and climbs there, and also great snowshoeing! ❤️

@sluggotinfantryman

8 ай бұрын

Duck Pass. Like Mono behind Tom's Place it is short approach. Mono is insane busy now. Blew my mind 2023. Cottonwood Lakes is fairly short also. Very small elevation gain. Until pass

Gorgeous ❤

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Laura -- we're so darn lucky to live here! ❤️

Great to see you guys out on the trail!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! Yes after all that time in the Alps and Dolomites, it's great to remember how gorgeous our beloved Sierra is as well! ❤️

absolutely love you guys the views are spectacular thank you for such great videos

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Peter! We're really enjoying being back in the Sierra views, and if you like these just wait until we show you from the top of Dragon Peak next week. It's amazing!! ❤️

Beautiful climb! Glad y'all made it home safe!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks guys! Ya it was hard to leave the Alps in some ways, but such a joy to be back in the Sierra. We've been out there 3 of the last 4 weeks and every time it reminds us how lucky we are! ❤️

You two have advanced. The great shape you both are in is critical to what you love to do. Love your videos and enthusiasm. May your trails always be safe on the down climb.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Fred! Yes our adventures in the Alps and Dolomites this summer really did get us in strong climbing shape, and it's been so fun to deploy that in the Sierra the last few weeks. Hopefully we'll have another month or two to keep after it before the big snows roll in! ❤️

the Mammoth area was always one of my faves - glad you made it back home safe and sound and looking forward to more adventures from you two! Much love to you both!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Glad to know you love it there, and totally see why. It really is an incredible area, and the more we explore it the more we find there is to explore. Also, fully planning to come back this winter as well for more snowshoeing! ❤️

Just spectacular guys. You make it look easy and your camera work is Hollywood professional. Definitely does not have to take a back seat to the Alps, it's just that the cheese is not as good.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

6 ай бұрын

Haha that's well said -- the Alps has delicious cheese and you can often get some at top of a peak at those wonderful mountain huts! But on the other hand, the Sierra's lack of huts often means you can be truly alone up there. Both are great! ❤️

Welcome Home! Glad to see you both safe and already having fun. Love G

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes we didn't waste too much time -- we took a little over a week of jet-lag recovery and then got right back out into the Sierra and have been doing some amazing adventures so far! ❤️

Great vid/channel...love mammoth high trail beats this one followed by Minaret to Ediza

@LiveHardxLoveHard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason -- have never done High Trail but really want to. Hadn't heart of the Minaret-Ediza before, but just looked it up and it looks awesome. Def on the list now as well -- thank you! ❤️

Hermoso paisaje

Amazing !!! 🙂🙂

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Petr! We miss the Alps and Dolomites, but thankfully we have our beloved Sierra to console us! ❤️

What a change from the Dolomites Elise.. But still beautiful... By the way I love your background music and song... You could do a great career in this... 😘🤗✌️

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Serge! Really happy you're liking the music -- that's something I've been paying a lot of attention to lately, because it's really fun to create the music and then see it complement the videos! ❤️

@sergelainesse7893

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard yeah it's a delicious enjoyment for the ears... I am a music lover Elise... 🤗

Those views are insane and not a single other person around. Must be a haven for local wildlife. 😻😺 ❤

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes John -- we didn't see another single person from the time we left the trail until the time we rejoined it! Really beautiful and peaceful. Didn't see too much wildlife other than birds, but there must be lots of deer and bears and marmots around! ❤️

@jasonpacific5661

9 ай бұрын

🐻 Yes there are big bears there. We lived in Mammoth for three years recently during the coldest winter on record and I had 1 close encounter with a 9 ft tall black bear. I was coming around a corner from higher up.. and he was right there about five feet away. 😵‍💫😵‍💫 So I quickly thought.. what's the least threatening thing I can do? I instantly thought of Joey from Friends. So I looked at him... tilted my head up... and said: Hey... how you doin?He stared into my eyes, and no bs.. he lifted his head up the same way! And we both backed off real slowly. A few minutes later a friend who's a semi bear expert saw the huge 🐻 bear moving away. He asked what did I do? I said I did my best Joey impersonation. He said I'm going to practice that 😁

@johnmcnulty1129

9 ай бұрын

@@jasonpacific5661 😂

Awesome job!!!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much -- so glad to finally climb this classic! ❤️

Welcome back! Hope I run into you two at some point!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much -- it's great to be back in the Sierra! Hope we run into you soon -- we've been out almost every weekend since we got back! ❤️

Bello lugar, buen video 👏

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Gracias!! ❤️

beautiful climb to welcome you back to the USA

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks John! We've really been enjoying being back!! ❤️

Hard to beat the Sierras, no via Ferrata to help out, but you guys did great! Wish I still lived in Cali, would be up there all the time! Welcome home, you can always visit the Alps, but the Sierras are always there waiting for your return. Such beautiful footage, thanks so much. You guys always make my day!!🏜🌈🦋🏄‍♂️💗

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary! Yes we do miss the VFs a bit, but the upside to these unprotected class 4 Sierra scrambles is that you're up there literally all alone for the whole time you're there, which is a really special feeling in such a beautiful place. ❤️

It's nice to see you back in the Eastern Sierra! I hiked from George Lake to Mammoth Crest just a few weeks ago, which is of course much more mellow than what you climbed. 🙂 Keep enjoying your sunrises and sunsets!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

That's such a gorgeous hike, Mark! Mammoth is amazing right now -- very glad you got out into it. We'll be back again this winter too now that we know how great the snowshoeing is! ❤️

Eres la mejor creadora

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias, es muy agradable escucharlo. ❤️

Very nice. You live in a beatifull country. 😍

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes, the last few weeks we have been getting out nearly every weekend and reminding ourselves how lucky we are to live here! ❤️

Welcome home, beautiful spot for a snack the wonders of nature, as always be safe... Thanks for sharing and taking us on another adventure

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Andrea! It's great to be back in the Sierra, and lots more adventures coming up because fall hiking season has been absolutely gorgeous so far! ❤️

Congratulations on being back home safely in the states, that's a nice rock, fun pretty route on the east face, 5.7 I think, great views (maybe not as good as where you guys came from ) good to see you also starting to do some climbing, looked like a great day and all to yourselves, thank you for sharing, Larry Owens

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Larry! Yes we actually saw a couple of people climbing up that face on our way down, and it is definitely one that we will do in the future. Could probably almost free solo it, so it will be a great place to practice placing trad gear without too much stress! --A

The views up there are among the best in the Sierra. I climbed the north arete a few years ago. Fun climb, great location. Thanks for sharing

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Mike! We saw a couple of climbers going up when we were hiking down. Not sure if it was the route you took, but it didn't look too bad, and will prob be a good place for us to practice placing gear next spring when Adam gets me trad climbing! ❤️ --E

Welcome home! Nice to see you all scrambling over that beautiful Sierra granite and my oh my such great weather. Look forward to more of you adventures as always! Best, Paul

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul! It's great to be back in the Sierra, and lots more adventures to show you coming up!! ❤️

@PaulBeiser

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Love it! 👏💪

Hermosa naturaleza

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Si, Mammoth es un lugar muy hermoso. ❤️

I've never climbed Crystal Crag, but I've hiked the Mammoth Crest trail a few times, and it's one of my favorite hikes in Mammoth Lakes.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

We definitely understand why you love it. The views are phenomenal, and it takes you in the vicinity of so many beautiful peaks. We'll be up there a few more times for sure in the near future! ❤

What gravitates me into liking this hike/scramble as much as I did, was the life like feel it had & location. The ocular satisfaction my eyes received from the beauty that surrounds are very own Sierras & the struggles Adam & Elise went thru to film it and reach the coveted summit box. For the viewers I suggest trying to look at the hike/scramble from another perspective, enjoying the experience as if you’re Adam or Elise. Grabbing onto sketchy holds, feeling your muscles ache, your heart pounding from the precipitous heights hoping you don’t fall, experiencing dyspneic episodes but also enjoying every foot climbed, the amazing panoramic views and the tremendous euphoric feeling reaching the summit. Welcome home!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Frans! It's good to be home, and we've just been loving our beautiful Eastern Sierra. And speaking of heart pounding heights plus panoramic views, wait til you see the Dragon Peak adventure next week! ❤️

Wow you guys are crazy but that's cool ...I've been fishing lake George for 50 yrs lol n I do hike to Crystal lake n Barret n TJ lakes but Crystal Crag rock or shark fin rocks looks sketchy haha glad you guys made it ... amazing views

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha ya Crystal Crag was def a little sketchy to climb, and as usual we probably didn't take the optimal route. Fun though. Fishing lake George sounds awesome -- what a beautiful way to spend the day! ❤️

Looking great back states-side! It's funny - about 5 seconds before one of you said that the rock looked intimidating without the via ferrata, I had already thought: Whaaaat, there's nothing to hold onto on this one....! 🤣🤣

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha yes Catherine, its been a real adjustment. The good news is that it means we get to be absolutely all alone on these class 4 traverses whereas VFs can get a bit crowded. But on the other hand, we do kind of miss the relative safety of the VF cables, and also of course those wonderful huts at the top for soup and cappuccinos! ❤️

So beautiful!!! Welcome home!....GREAT snack spot, Adam, WOW!💚

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Barbara! OMG the Sierra is so beautiful right now. We've been going every week since we got back, and the views are insane. If you like this snack spot, I can't wait to show you next week's from the top of Dragon Peak! ❤️ --A

@barbaracohen2856

9 ай бұрын

Can hardly wait!!🥰

As glamorous as the European adventures are, its nice to have you back in our own beautiful country. Spectacular view once again, thanks for sharing something I will never see on my own. Just be careful out there.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thank you -- it is great to be back! Honestly, that Europe trip was incredible but it also made us appreciate the Sierra even more. Not only is the Sierra exquisitely beautiful, but you can also be absolutely alone with nature there which is a big difference from most of the European trails (unless you get up really early!). ❤️

Loved this video. Elise - you look so great. Are you going to do another workout, diet, and gear video? I’d love to see what you recommend to get into such great shape.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, we are going to do another workout and diet video this winter once hiking and climbing season slows down -- probably in January. So glad you're looking forward to it! ❤️

Nice views! From the bottom it doesn't look to be that high but when you two were climbing, you just kept going up and up and up!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes Joseph! That was exactly our experience too. It was a lot longer than it looked, partly because we had to keep going up to the top ridge and then coming down a bit and then going back up in order to traverse all the way over to the summit. But that made it all the more of an adventure for sure! ❤️

You sure do hang out in some wonderful landscapes! Hey I know you are smart folks and probably have already started working on this, but are you going to do a recap of your Alps Odyssey where you break down the costs of travel, places you stayed, food and drinks, and all that kind of stuff? Maybe for your renegade channel? Cheers!!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

You've got us down perfectly, Dan! We're going to do exactly that video for the RR channel. We would have done it already, but the weather's been so great up in the Sierra that we haven't had a weekend off from adventuring yet! But as soon as the first storm comes, we're doing that video and also a couple of other fun ones about the Europe trip! ❤️

@dansouth2088

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard - Very cool, can't wait!! Enjoy the nice weather while you can!!

It would be hard to leave the Alps .but you had a mountain ramble of dreams mightly Alps .you to kick ass in those mountains on the vera ferrats .

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks David! Yes we were really sad leaving the Alps, but thank goodness we have the amazing Sierra to come back to! ❤️

Another awesome hike and video! You should have a rating system for each hike, such as a one to five pop tart rating. Rate them by danger or beauty.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Haha that's a fun idea, Monte! And maybe also by suffering level. We just did Cactus to Clouds to Cactus and can't even walk today. 5 pop tarts of suffering for sure! 😂

Bello paisaje

@LiveHardxLoveHard

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It truly is a beautiful place! ❤️

Ya that's a dangerous climb. Loose rocks are no joke. I just did a first ascent on Vancouver Island with a friend, he BARELY touched a rock 4 feet x 2 feet by 2 feet - roughly 250lbs and it came flying down at me. I jumped last second, dodged it by an inch or two.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

OMG that is the worst! Yes loose rocks really are the scariest thing, and they can happen at such surprising times. ❤️

Looks like you had a beautiful day for climbing in Mammoth.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

It was genuinely perfect, Mickey. We had insane luck with weather all summer in the Alps, and it's just continued since we got back to the Sierra. We had one plan get canceled due to rain, but every other weekend it's been ideal and we're taking full advantage until El Nino comes to crush us! ❤️

Hermoso Lugar

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Si Azucena, las montanas de la Sierra son bonitas!

kinnda surprised you did not bring helmets for that one, glad you are back in your natural habitat.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Marc! We thought about helmets but decided from the beta there wouldn't really be much rockfall danger, and that was pretty much the case when we got there. It was mostly good solid rock and no evidence of any recent rockfall. With that said, helmets are prob never a bad idea when scrambling just in case. ❤️

Increíble

@LiveHardxLoveHard

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tatiana! We love it up in Mammoth!! ❤️

I have a video request for you guys. Its called Little Lakes Valley and its south of this videos location off the 395. The turn off is at Toms Place. Ive hiked it twice and those lakes and mountains are unreal!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Just looked it up, and it looks fantastic!! We might even be able to do it as a showshoe as well depending on the conditions this winter, but if not we'll def do it in the spring. Thanks for the recommendation -- that's always the way to find the best stuff!! ❤️

Another fantastic video, guys. Have you considered climbing the 2 peaks in the background at the end of your video. Mt. Banner and Ritter, next to the Minerets?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Those are fantastic suggestions, Don, and absolutely yes. We fully intend to climb both of them, and talked about it on our way down from Crystal. They are both such beautiful jagged peaks, especially Banner, that we must climb them! ❤️

Great views- as always there's no place like home (the Sierras). Good to see you are exploring more ways to monetize your adventures. Down the line you might also consider taking smaller groups with you on some of your incredible views/less dangerous hikes (of course for a fee)

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Christine! We're definitely with you on that idea. Adam is renewing his Wilderness First Responder certification this year, and his plan after taking early retirement next summer is going to be guiding some groups up our favorite climbs -- especially ones that involve off-trail routes that are safe if you know where you're going but get dangerous if you don't! ❤️

Duck Pass is so under the radar. Japanese went up this one in August. I watched from lake. Japanese are in Washington now. PCT trekkers. 750 miles from there. PCT folks are so hard-core. The Nachos at June Lake Mexican restaurant are next level. Gospel. Stuffed peppers too. 🌶

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

We met some PCTers while hiking Kearsarge this weekend -- fans of the channel too, they stopped us to say hi! Impressive as heck -- their base weight packs were under 20 lbs. Crazy, right?

ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. You are back home, and the Sierra has nothing to envy to the Alps, it is superb landscapes that you share with us. Elise's song evokes the paradise you seek together, and like the god ICARE, together you approach the sun, all you lack are wings. What a pleasure to see your joy of living all these adventures. Kisses to both of you. DAN. ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Vous voilà de retour chez vous, et la Sierra n’a rien à envier aux alpes, ce sont de superbes paysages que vous nous faites partager. La chanson de ELISE évoque le paradis que vous recherchez ensemble, et tel le dieu ICARE, ensemble vous vous approchez du soleil, il ne vous manque que des ailes. Quel plaisir de voir votre joie de vivre toutes ces aventures. Bises à vous deux. DAN.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup, Dan! Nous sommes tres heureux que tu as remarque la reference a Icarus dans notre chanson. C'est une de mes histoires preferee, et je la trouve tres belle. Nous sommes fiers de te montrer notre belle Sierra a nouveau! ❤️

You guys are nuts

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Haha Gary if you think this was nuts, wait til you see the next two weeks! One is a truly crazy beautiful traverse, and the other is a 32 mile 11,000 foot sufferfest. The sufferfest was very nearly too much for us! ❤️

I was wondering when you would return to the siren call of the Sierras. Its pull is powerful. No long international flights and airports to boot👍🏼

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes, and it's been amazing to compare the Sierra to the Alps and Dolomites after just spending so much time in Europe. The Sierra totally holds up -- it really is world class beauty and hiking. This one was awesome, and wait til next week when we show you Dragon Peak. Insane levels of beauty! ❤️

@prowrestlingisart6742

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard You know I'll be watching it first thing! Amazing to know that we have such beautiful options to hike and climb in our own backyard :)

A beautiful adventure! I can’t believe how many lakes you can see. What is your membership? So cool you guys are expanding your offerings. I didn’t see any “join” button or way to check it out ❤

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Arielle! Were you looking on the computer or on the phone? I think the join button is only on the computer, and you have to click a link or something from the phone. I'm gonna have to have E figure that out, because as you know I'm more a computer guy than a phone guy! ❤️ --A

@ariellemccracken9565

8 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard from phone! Maybe that’s it!

That's such a stunning place. You're fortunate to live so close to such wondrous nature. Congrats and enjoy!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, and we totally agree -- it was really a revelation to come back from such an epically beautiful trip in the Alps and have the chance to compare and realize that what we have right here in California is equally amazing. ❤️

Thanks for video sent it to everyone. Heading out Juneteenth outlaws always do time share at June Lake. I slept at Grant Lake in a bush but kids don't like that or 18 mile walks freezing. 😐 RIP. Osprey is better. Sorry. I LOVED MY MEDIUM. Superlightweight. Part of my $1600 purchase at Sierra Elevation in Lone Pine 2012. Great shop. Mountaineering oriented for Whitney. Gave my crampons and MSR lighting away to CWU guys working at Dutch Bros. Hellensburg. Can't posthole knee replacement cannot do it. 😢 Right leg knee replaced twice. It can do Duck Pass with kids. Bam. Pow. Watch the Buttcheek Dragon peak video. Helluva drop. Dude just did it. Best Pano I have seen of Mammoth. Ever. Look at that sky!!!! Are you kidding me?? No way Ritter is blazing! Mammoth huge. 🦣 You guys really have no idea you are killing it. This is not easy to do for years. You deliver. Big time. Yeah I am crazy but sane enough to know. Respect 🙏

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Dan -- that means a lot to us because you really do know! So excited to show you Dragon on Thursday -- the slab to the summit is nuts and you're gonna love the 360 from the top! ❤️

The one video on KZread is Summit on a less clear day than you keep nailing everywhere you go. They did Tyndall Keith and yes the ridge runs right up from Tyndall/Shepherd Pass. It is seriously badass views from those two.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

We might have to try this! ❤️

It is Mount Keith from the Shepherd trailhead to Shepherd Pass. Junction Peak/Pass is literally right off the Shepherd Pass Trail. Directly out of the Big Pot Hole area thing. That is Junction Pass, so yes you can hit in a day. You can also do Williamson in a day if in GOOD shape. You can also go straight up the creeks, zero do it that way. Apparently, nobody likes the 7000-foot elevation gain on the Pothole/Shepherd side. I am going that way every time now. I have worn Kearsarge out. As a more sedate day hike, I like Taboose Pass. 9 miles up but the pass is wide and the walls on each side are very cool. Duck Pass is easiest aka shortest right there where you were. Lake Mary/George Crystal. I have never been to Center Basin. Where all is revealed including the meaning of life.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

We're thinking Rae Lakes in a day from Onion -- but we def gotta be in good shape cause that's marathon distance and Kearsarge and Glen pass twice in the same day! ❤️

The "panic-packed snak attack" claims another innocent hiker! Erm, climber? Cliker? (This clip honestly cracked me up, thank you!) Fascinating to see snow there in October; must be really cold at night at altitude?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha yes Liam Elise's Purple People Eater pack def provided us a couple weeks of hiking hilarity, but thankfully she finally got a new Salomon vest. But next week you'll see her take the purple one up the infamous Dragon Peak 😂 Ya it gets below freezing at night at high altitudes right now, but no new snow yet -- a perfect time of year for the Sierra! --A

I just came back from a 16-day Fall hiking trip to the Eastern Sierras, all completely inspired by you guys. I did all your recs - upper/lower Lamarck, Matlock Lake, Big Pine, and the Lake Sabrina area (Hungry Packer and Midnight lakes were WHOA). My heart is so full and I can’t thank you enough for putting these places on the map for me. Watching you guys back in the Sierras gives me so much freakin’ joy! Question, though - how are your feet handling that super rocky terrain? I’m wondering if trail runners are better than hiking shoes?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Michelle that makes us SO happy to hear -- thank you very much for telling us that! Knowing that we inspired you to go to those joyous places really makes it feel like the effort of making these videos is worth it. As for the rocky terrain, it really depends on the hike. Our Salomon X-Ultras are the best for it, because they really protect our feet well and are still fairly light and very comfortable. But sometimes we do wear trail runners if we're doing a longer sufferfest on slightly better trails, or else approach shoes if we're doing an off-trail climb on slabs. But for really protecting the feet, we love the Salomons. ❤️

@sluggotinfantryman

8 ай бұрын

They murder it. Cover SOCAL completely. Spent 6 years out there. Worked at Yosemite and lived in North Fork. This hike and Duck Pass are very doable. Family. Obviously, not the climb up Rock with kids.

That’s a mighty magnificent mammoth lake adventure guys! Welcome home! Glad your back safe and sound so you can proceed to not be safe and sound on your own tuff. Why does Elise backpack look twice as big as Adams? Elise are you carrying Adams extra pop tarts or is that actually a parachute? Glad your home guys. Beautiful video of some amazing vistas!!! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Haha Larry my Salomon pack broke in the Alps, and then I ordered a new one when we got home but it was too small so I had to use this ridiculous purple thing for a couple weeks 😂 But I now finally have a new Salomon, and am forcing Adam to carry all his own pop tarts (he missed them so much in Europe that he's now been bringing two packs on the last couple hikes instead of just one!) ❤️ --E

@larrywheeler9797

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I bet the grocery store where he buys them when they go on sale has missed him too!

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

@@larrywheeler9797 Haha for sure -- between pop tarts and high protein Boost he's probably half their profit margin!

@larrywheeler9797

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 😂🤣😂

I always enjoy your videos, especially when you're on top of the mountains. what kind of hiking boots are you guys wearing?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

That's a great question, because usually we opt for the same gear as one another but this time we differed. I went with approach shoes, because I knew there would be climbing and I wanted maximum grip on the rock for the climbing part. The approach shoes were perfect for that. Adam just went with his regular Salomon hiking boots, because he felt the climbing would be pretty easy for him (it was -- for him) and he just wanted maximum comfort throughout the hike. ❤️

Well I won't feel so bad if I never make it to the Alps, but I sure hope I will in the next couple of years! Sierras are getting more crowded but people like you all tell me the remote hikes are still empty. But I'd love to hike around Mount Blanc... just not as fast as those UTMB guys and gals! R2R2R went well... 47 miles, 14.5 hours moving, 2 hours of breaks with lots of pics, and felt healthy whole time- no stomach problems this time! :)

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Wow huge congratulations! 16.5 hours for the whole thing is extremely impressive. Really happy for you, and so glad you avoided the stomach problems and could truly enjoy it! Yes after that you are definitely ready for the TMB, and you might just have to consider running it at some point! ❤️

Linda vista

@LiveHardxLoveHard

7 ай бұрын

Absolutamente! Esta vista es la mejor vista en Mammoth en nuestra opinion :) Nos encantan todos los lagos!

That view rivals some of your European climbs. Wow. Mammoth is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Yes Gary!! After all those amazing adventures in the Alps and Dolomites, we feel really confident in saying that the Eastern Sierra is absolutely world class in terms of its beauty. It's just astonishing, and wait til next week when we show you the views from the top of Dragon Peak! ❤️

Elise, you can never have too much food and snacks! I would struggle with eating too many butterfingers over there, can't get them here in Oz grrr lol These local mountains of yours look awesome, I've gotta come over soon and join you guys on a couple of the longer hikes.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Haha wait til you see how many snacks we went through when we just did Cactus to Clouds to Cactus!! Ya you would absolutely love these mountains -- just truly world class climbs in every direction. ❤️

@AussieAndrewsAdventures

8 ай бұрын

Yeah they look great with not too much difficult scrambling. I've had to modernise what I can do after having the knee replacement done (already 16 months ago). In saying that, nobody can believe what I am able to do considering I have a bunch of steel in my knee haha@@LiveHardxLoveHard

@AussieAndrewsAdventures

8 ай бұрын

How far is the CCC hike? What's the best time of year to hike where you guys go in California. I think I've given up on Yosemite and Zion, just too many people would take the whole enjoyment away. I'll look at getting there sometime after I get back from Nepal next year (13th April to 7th May). I am taking 9 people over, and if you have watched the movie Sherpa, they are going to meet the head Sherpa which will be my special surprise for the group.@@LiveHardxLoveHard

@AussieAndrewsAdventures

8 ай бұрын

As you can see, I have set up my own Utube channel, now I have to work out how to use this gymbal selfie stick and then work out how to edit etc to add to Utube. I thought it was about time as literally every single person who follows me loves all my photos and videos, but I only put them on Facebook at the moment@@LiveHardxLoveHard

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

@@AussieAndrewsAdventures Amazing! They're goingt love that! CCC is over 30 miles with 11,000 feet up, and then 11,000 feet down which is the truly brutal part. Best time of year in the Sierra is usually May-November, depending on the snow levels of course.

Nice

@LiveHardxLoveHard

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

OMG watch the Dragon Peak vids. The tight-butt cheek one is hilarious. The ridge from Gould is a mutha. Craggy. Well seeya there next summer. I am taking the 9-11 year olds up. Four.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Haha wait til you see ours -- 3 days away! ❤️

I like you to do a mountain scramble in Baja California called picacho del diablo N St. Some day .it's a tough one . Be well in high places.👍😁

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Yes David, that scramble looks amazing! We will definitely do it!! ❤️

Love you two! Great adventures and great attitude to go along with it! But I'd like to offer you one suggestion if I may. Please consider wearing a lightweight climbing helmet when doing class 3+ stuff. Risk management is an indispensable part of mountaineering and part of the challenge that makes mountaineering so rewarding. To me, wearing a helmet is a no-brainer! (pardon the pun). Without a helmet, taking a hit on the head from a even a fist-sized rock that has fallen 10+ feet could ring your chimes, crack your skull, and perhaps make you lose your balance and knock you off the rock - with potentially disastrous results. With a helmet, your ears might ring for a while, but you'd be OK. Keep doing what you're doing! I really enjoy your videos.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, David! We were a bit torn about wearing helmets on this one, because there was really not much opportunity for rockfall on the route though of course it could conceivably happen. And of course one of us could always accidentally dislodge one onto the other -- though we're very careful about not climbing in unison for that reason. The other issue is that helmets can sometimes be awkward and actually interfere with climbing moves, which is why so many rock climbers don't wear them even though you'd think that's a real no brainer since they take a lot of falls. In any case, your point is legitimate and when considering the potential for a kicked rock and the fact that the climbing moves on this were relatively easy it would probably be safer to wear one than not. ❤️

Hi Elise and Adam - I know the feeling of coming back from amazing trips and feeling so good about the place where we live ( I experiment that each time on the other way round : my garden is the French alpes, I go and hike the amazing Sierras feeling exhilarating, then I come back and am happy to be back in the beauty here as well… ) your video is stunning (as usual ❤), keep inspiring me, I put Crystal lake on my do list for my next trip accros the ocean 😊 - are you considering for the future to take with you (for less challenging hikes compared to this one) some of your followers / member of this community ? I would love to meet you on the trail !

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Blandine, and yes we definitely are! Once Adam takes early retirement this coming summer and we begin to travel full time, our plan is to organize some hikes with subscribers in different states and possibly even other countries as well. We will talk more about that in the spring before starting our trip, and ask you guys which hikes you would most like to do with us, and then use that as a guide in making those plans! ❤️

@blandinemartinoli2974

7 ай бұрын

Awesome ! Looking forward !

Another great one. Is it me or you guys getting more daring?

@LiveHardxLoveHard

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, and that's a very interesting question! I think we're definitely getting more confident in our ability to make good decisions, so we're trying slightly harder things but also turning around more often if we think it's getting too risky. So in a way our level of daring might actually have gone down just a little, but we're also doing harder and gnarlier stuff as our skill level increases. Does that make sense?

@uptone12111

9 ай бұрын

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 100% it does. When I first started watching I wasn't hiking at all. But now that I'm getting out there I am realizing just how challenging your hikes really are

I was just looking at Shepherd Pass and that Mount Keith is really a behemoth 13900+. As far as high peaks go Williamson, Junction, Keith, and Tyndall meet the criteria. (Like the peaks above Lone Pine summit Mallory Cocoran....). Even University Peak is a monster but no way I am going up it if I can go up Gould to Dragon off Kearsarge Pass. Looking back on it for high peaks Shepherd is my pick. Keith is an interesting one. When you go up the trail it is there and you keep looking up at it you keep saying Man that is a big mountain. I would do it and Tyndall instead of Tyndall and Williamson like everyone else. Shepherd Pass is the high pass 12880, it is a long tight, hot approach, and the last mile is smack into a wall of rock, strewn with boulders. You get Panoramic Peak as a reward and lakeside camping. I did Anvil Camp but it was hotter than three hells the day I went. Cloudripper is a very different area, this one is more user-friendly and vast whereas the ridge in the Palisades dominates. Shepherd area is massive stand-alone Mountains. In your current condition, you a primed for it. Big time. For a nonstop slugfest or California Granite. Keith will be the next one I go up if I ever do one again.

@LiveHardxLoveHard

8 ай бұрын

Awesome choices! This Thursday we're gonna post Dragon, going right up the chute and onto the ridge. Unbelievable beauty from up there! ❤️