HIKING RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (Extreme Altitude Sickness)

It's not all fun and games when traveling. Sometimes you have good days, and other times you have days like today. Everything is unpredictable. Despite the sickness, this hike was definitely worth it and a must see spot in Peru.

[CountingCountries]

Thank you everyone for watching :) We appreciate every single one of you!!

[itsme]

"Almost impossible to hike at this elevation" meanwhile the local folks are hiking up in sandals and carrying you and a horse lol

[malkakaufman]

That is so tough. I heard Chris Hemsworth tell a story about getting Altitude Sickness when he took a trip with his wife to the Himalayas and they had to fly him off. Hats off to you for pushing through. The footage of the hike and the mountain are beautiful though. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs. Things like this happen on trips and it's nice to see someone film and tell about the not-so-rosy side of things.

[Vinkjuhx]

Sorry you got so sick but glad you got to see the mountains! I went to rainbow mountains in 2019 and had the best experience. Actually taking a horse is not necessary because the hike is pretty easy, it's mostly flat and really doable if you take enough breaks to catch your breath. Just the last part is really hard because it's very steep. For preventing altitude sickness the best way is to acclimatize (I spend 2 weeks on 3500 meters), drink coca tea and chew on coca leaves. I didn't get any altitude sickness but I saw lots of other people that were sick!

[carboncactusproject]

Sorry about the sickness, this is beautiful though.

[VikkiG]

A beautiful sight indeed. I'm going to say (as a nurse) your health is very important - be wise. Very cool your dad stayed with you and glad you made it....🌻

[ervinslens]

Amazing landscapes and really great adventure, stay safe.

[jonathanstranovsky]

My late spouse and I hiked up to Rainbow Mountain in 2020. ( 5, 200 meters ) I can fully recommend it for keen climbers.
I will admit though the altitude can be the main problem for some.

[kelsjade]

I can only imagine. I know when I went to Colorado before and wasn't used to the altitude there..I felt like I could barely breathe just walking up my friends steps. And my lungs have definitely gotten worse since then I'm sure, as that was over 10 years ago. So this..I dont think there's anyway I'd be able to do it. You're a trooper! I'm sure the view was incredible but I'll just have to take your word for it. Thanks for sharing. Glad you all made it safely. Hope you're feeling much better now!

[thomasvanantwerp]

I went to the Pastoruri Glacier in Peru six months ago (elevation 17, 200 feet.) I thought I was going to die up there!!! Peru is so very beautiful!

[daveforz]

Love your video. I did the same hike. If y’all are still in Peru I recommend you try the hikes in Huaraz (northern Peru). They’re cheaper and arguably more beautiful.

[CondeDuraluminio]

Sorry man but I can't help it it's hilarious how you got to the top... nevertheless that shows your courage and how you push your boundaries further... I like it! Congratulations on getting to the top... Honestly it is on my to do list yet... and probably I'll arrive in a similar way... :-)

[pierreramirez]

So my wife and I did this a few years ago. She was in amazing shape after training for the FBI PFT. I was in pretty good shape too but not as good as her. We climbed the entire thing and I didn’t have issues until the very end like you. I could see the top but I had to take so many breaks. I felt like my heart was going to explode haha. Finally made it but yeah, those last 30 minutes was one of the most brutal experiences.

[aazhie]

Someone could make a good living with bottle oxygen up there! xD thank you for sharing, I think it would be worth it, too!

[suegoetz]

i just got back from Peru. I went to Machu Pichu one day, Humantay the next day and then Rainbow mountain the day after that. I thought Humantay was the most difficult hike of all. RAinbow was tough too. I didn't get altitude sickness, but after i got home i was tired for about a week. Peru was hard on my body but it was worth it.

[kellylaurenblackvideo]

higest I've been is in hiking in Guatemala at 13k feet and the altitude sickness was super to hike Rainbow mountain in a month and now I'm super scared haha - it is no joke for real

[DrTeresaVanWoy]

Omg!!!! I know your pain! I did a video on Altitude sickness on Rainbow Mountain as well!!

[maxkass]

Just curious is Rainbow mountain Higher than Machu Picchu

[annelee]

Did you take any altitude sickness medication prior to your hike?

[jhasiinka]

That vertical is brutal lol i was feeling the same way bro i made it also! Lol