FIRST ASCENT: Dave Hahn - How To Become a Mountaineer

Dave Hahn's 12 summits (so far) of Everest are the most of any non-Sherpa in history. A guide with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. since 1986, he has twice received prestigious awards for rescue work. In 2009. he was named Best Mountain Guide by Men's Journal. Dave knows what it takes to become a great mountaineer and what you need to take on mountains like Everest.

[monsignor]

I like this guy when ever you watch these types of videos people tell you to go slow this guy said just jump into with both feet

[OkaSA]

Exactly the same for me bro. But that's how I ended up becoming a solo climber. No one to hold you back, no one to ruin your climb. It's kind of nice in retrospect. Try it out on a easy class I or II climb and see how you like it, you might get hooked.

[frankblangeard]

Here in the Pacific Northwest where mountains are easily available many people are weekend mountaineers. You don't have to climb eight-thousanders to be a 'mountaineer'.

[LuckyYogi]

awesome clip. after so many years attaining my gear I finally started my mountaineering journey. here's to more! have so much yet to learn.

[KIKE]

My friend and I like to climb. You are more than welcome to came with us this summer. We will be climbing Mt hood by the end of June. and later we will be climbing Mt Adams as well. If you want to came along you are more than welcome. We live in Sunnyside WA, and we climb Mt Adams and Mt St Helen every year. You are welcome to join our group. We are rookies too. Just let us know and we can made the arranges to met somewhere

[simonvance]

Great video…what an awesome and inspiring place to be…

[Chipchase]

I walk over the railway bridge near my home which is the nearest I wish to get to mountain climbing.

[gabefimbres]

Lots of people talking about going to the Himalayas that's cool and all if you want that and can afford it but I would be satisfied with climbing some peaks around my area in the Pacific Northwest

[Krishchauhan]

Best wishes to you guys because you do the best

[babu_frik]

My only question is, how do people pay for these expeditions. The expensive ones. Vinson, Everest etc are NOT CHEAP expeditions!!!!

[drewsclues.]

join a group, I have the same problem. you're odds are much higher of finding an adventure buddy if the group is dedicated to outdoors stuff. No promises unfortunately.

[kennethjohnson]

Please keep abreast all or family
START OUT SMALL 1ST JUMP IN HEAD 1ST THERE THEN GET ON THE WAGON

[mckown]

sorry i lost count of how many times youve climbed mount everest without fixed ropes

[swarthyjake]

if you tried to teach ron & reg kray mountaineering, you would get a right old whacking .

[jamesellis]

Gutted Shawn I live in uk, you can climb here anytime buddy. :)

[LSTSPERU]

Hi, somebody can tell me what kind of underwear i should wear..i mean what kind of material i must to wear.
thank

[smitrome]

You have to HATE Pitt and Virginia Tech, LETS MOUNTAINEERS !!!!

[bruzote]

He is amazing, but Men's Journal is the worst reference possible. They know less than nothing of climbing. A few years ago, for humorous purposes only, I actually saved a copy of an article the journal published to explain climbing for beginners. It totally abused and misused climbing terminology for an explanation that was best not published.

[YABUKIJOE]

New car or get wiped out in an avalanche 🤔