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I Nearly Quit - Climbing Everest (Khumbu Icefall to Camp 2)

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“You don’t f*****g belong here.” That’s what I started telling myself halfway through the Khumbu Icefall.

We climb through the Khumbu Icefall to Camp 1 and Camp 2 on Mount Everest, battling a blizzard, intrusive thoughts and canyon-sized crevasses.

This is Days 22-25 of my Mount Everest expedition, climbing from 0m to the summit of Mount Everest (8,848m) and walking all the way back to the waves.

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20 Comments

@TraintoSummit Creator 3 days ago Pinned

Thanks Huel for fuelling my adventure.
https://uk.huel.com/

Thank you PHD for giving me all the high altitude gear for this expedition. For all your down gear needs, check out PHD gear via the link below:
https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/

End song: ROONIN - RESILIÊNCIA

@soundout4000 4 hours ago

You should have been thinking no one else here started in India and walked this far. You're a beast, but glad to see you're human 😅❤

@sebastianglen5484 3 hours ago

Loving the insights into your mental state/internal dialogue - it's such a huge part of climbing and not openly shared enough. Psyched for you to summit!

@loretalaus5083 4 hours ago

I imagine everyone shares the same thought during the climb.

@BreakRulesFenix 1 hour ago

The entire video was incredibly powerful, especially the music at the end accompanied by the written messages. It was truly mind-blowing. So many mountaineers only talk about the highlights and the good moments, but rarely about the struggles and setbacks. The hard times are just as much a part of the journey as the successes. I’m really glad you made it through and shared this with us! 🙌❤️

@phillipseaman5493 3 hours ago

Kris, I have so many films on climbing Everest ( I’m an ex climber ) and yours is far superior , than all of the others . I fully understanding your thoughts . Yep!, it’s hard, but think how hard it was for Hillary and Tensing !!. Can’t wait for your next one . I’m always on the edge of my chair . Felt cold too 🥶👏👏👏👍

@lswiftzz 3 hours ago

Cris, you are definitely one of the most qualified mountaineers for Everest ive seen, and you 100% deserved it! Cant wait for the next video 😎

@mellamosofie 2 days ago

Chris, wow, what a fantastic video! Your list at the end gave me goosebumps. I’ve had those same doubts and thoughts during every summit attempt. Thanks for such a powerful video! I have so much respect for the fact that you deliver such high quality and stunning footage under these conditions, thank you!

@diederikvb8287 1 hour ago

14:00 one of the most beautiful views of the Khumbu icefall I've ever seen. It also shows the surroundings way better than in any video / picture I've ever seen.

@TheSuperhoden 2 hours ago

Glad it's just 'nearly'.

Love your videos. It's better than the American videos.

@betmcelhinney7577aaa 4 hours ago

Wow, what a brilliant honest and raw video, I hated hearing the voices in your head. Thank God you didn't give in to it. Your a trojan Chris, don't ever doubt it. Your amazing.