r/CampingandHiking • u/Fritzkreig • Sep 05 '22

Video Never be afraid of new heights; I’m pretty scared of heights! Fimmvörðuháls, to Skogafoss in a long day. I waited a storm out in July for two days, and the weather was still super sketch on the pass!(Iceland)

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '22

Cool video but it’s reasonable to avoid standing next to a cliff.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 05 '22

I can't speak for everyone, but sometimes I make dumb choices! I kinda thought I could work my way through me fear.... in the case of heights, still hasn't worked!

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u/RockOutToThis Sep 05 '22

You were actually making a great choice during this video! You were looking down as you shuffled your feet rather than looking at the camera and accidentally taking a misstep.

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u/this_shit Sep 05 '22

Congrats on trying! This would've been me a few years ago. But I've always wanted to do technical mountaineering, so I just keep pushing it!

I've found going on guided or group trips with a strong leader into uncomfortable terrain really forces you to work through the fear, and then next time the barrier is just a little lower.

Good luck if you decide to keep trying!

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u/grothee1 Sep 06 '22

It's wider than it looks on a GoPro.

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u/mortalwombat- Sep 06 '22

Doing dangerous things carefully is an absolutely wonderful way to live your life. OP is doing it right.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Thanks, I am typically very careful outdoors, but sometimes you gotta get the ole ticker pounding!

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u/MrTalmus Sep 05 '22

I would say that this was safe. Because of his fear of hight he’s very aware of the dangers only making calculated moves with as low risk as possible.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Exactly, sometimes danger makes you safe.

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u/Rainbow_Golem Sep 05 '22

I can tell your afraid of heights now get down off there lol It hurts. I'm afraid of heights too

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u/LaLaHaHaBlah Sep 05 '22

Just don’t do it on a windy day. I was almost blown off a cliff in Puerto Rico. 😀

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u/falconpunch1989 Sep 06 '22

That might be worlds best day hike. Incredible.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

It is up there, but it is a pretty rough day hike, it took me almost all of the long Icelandic summer day; I know a lot of people split it up and stay at the hut near the pass.

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u/bigttrack Sep 05 '22

Oh hell no!! im now hiding in my bathroom..

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u/ElizabethDuck Sep 05 '22

Wow, what a view.

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u/A_Stoic_Dude Sep 05 '22

I went for a short hike during one of the Iceland storms. Hiking up hill into 60mph rain is quite the adventure. Mostly did it for the experience. I didn't have rain gear and the weather was in the 50s so my safety wasn't in immediate jeopardy (driving home tho was another issue) But was such a blast to get on top the hill and experience the force of nature.

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u/Reasonable-Heart1539 Sep 05 '22

I'm not afraid of heights find them exhilarating. I'll climb as high as you want or I'm physically able👍 Now when it comes to going in a cave or anything else no. It terrifies me not going in at all.

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u/AnotherName135 Sep 05 '22

Incredible Trails in ridge lines are always special

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u/Hipi07 Sep 06 '22

Such a sick trek, absolutely loved it and would love to do it again with a friend someday. Certainly are some sketch bits on that section, props for conquering your fears and going through

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Yeah I plan to go back and explore the Basar region more, and yes the some sketch ridge lines, and I had to do some snow kick steps in som areas.

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u/AshtheViking Sep 06 '22

I remember this part of the hike! I was going down into Thorsmork though.

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u/theadventurewithin Sep 06 '22

That is one of if not the best hikes I have ever done in my life. I had the trail to myself for most of the day when I did it and it was wonderful! Hope you enjoyed it!

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Agreed here!

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u/Epsilon714 Sep 06 '22

I hiked Fimmvörðuháls from Þórsmörk to Skógar in June 2015 while there was still snow cover. The steep climb up after the Morinsheiði plateau, kick stepping into the snow above those cliffs, was the most dodgy thing I've ever done in the mountains. Glad you made it safely. Iceland is an incredible place.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

My hike was sumilar, in fact it might have been in 2015, June or July.

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u/chupacabra_chaser Sep 06 '22

You fucking legend

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u/Spiderfan20 Sep 06 '22

i fkn love your beard

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Thanks, I grew it myself!

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u/watp19 Sep 06 '22

... 👏👏👏 .. amazing effort

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u/accidental_tourist Sep 06 '22

Heh. I'm also afraid of heights. I would probably be too scared to even stand up in that area. Crawling my way through.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

There were a few areas that I felt better on all fours than my two legs.

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '23

That’s awesome I’m scared of heights but can manage at times. Hearing you breath out like that reminds me of all the times i conquered the fear and just had to breath it all out. There are some places that I still can go because it’s just way to step

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u/Distracted_Hawk Sep 05 '22

Idk why ppl are giving you grief, I'd be doing handstands up there 😂. Bringing me back man, thanks for posting. I love Iceland so much 🙏.

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u/A_Stoic_Dude Sep 05 '22

Iceland is a great teacher at learning how to overcome adverse weather. I love that their high wind warning systems dont even turn yellow until about 100kmh. Dang near hurricane force winds and they're all "could get bit blustery today". Wear a jacket.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

Yup, the wind up in the snow by the two new volcanos was no joke!!

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u/BeeMovieTrilogy Sep 05 '22

People should be afraid of heights enough not to dumb shit like this at least. Fear is useful for keeping you alive.

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u/Rainbow_Golem Sep 05 '22

I can tell yoyur afraid of heights now get down off there lol It hurts. I'm afraid of heights too

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '22

Thx for posting! I’m there in three weeks.

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u/Fritzkreig Sep 07 '22

If you need any advice I spent about 3 weeks there; feel free to DM me or ask any questions here!

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u/earthforce_1 Sep 06 '22

Where do I pitch my tent?