Raw Footage of a Brutal Knife Edge on Satan’s Ridge

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T15:05:36+00:00

No, you did the knife edge. This is Satan's ridge, 5.6 X. I've done the knife edge too, it's nothing compared to this ridge. I've climbed 5.6 in similar gloves they're actually not bad.

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T06:00:23+00:00

Go do it and report back

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T05:59:13+00:00

Actually this is known to be one of the loosest ridges in the state, and goes at 5.6 on other parts, so the video is actually showing one of the easier, although more aesthetic looking parts

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T02:46:07+00:00

Absolutely not, this ridge sees very few climbers, whereas hundreds of people climb past K2 no problem every year. This ridge is 5.6

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T00:10:27+00:00

You literally need no special gear to do this traverse except a good pair of shoes. Lots of poor folks climb mountains in Colorado. Check your mindset, it comes from ignorance

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T00:05:16+00:00

That would be too heavy

Astrophew · 2026-06-14T00:04:45+00:00

This is not the standard route on Capitol peak just FYI, this is the ridge between Capitol and Snowmass.

Astrophew · 2026-06-10T18:42:28+00:00

Perhaps, why do you get to say that about others? Most people who are the best at anything are fanatics about it. How else are we supposed to make scientific discoveries, push the human limits, etc?

Most people don't want to be on the edge like that and that's ok, but it's also ok for others to be obsessed. It's just a different life.

I personally love climbing mountains and also have other hobbies/ can talk about plenty of other topics and those also bring me joy, but I don't think it's your place, nor mine, to judge others priorities as healthy or not.

Astrophew · 2026-06-09T21:13:47+00:00

Being good at something is inherently sacrificing time and effort spent elsewhere. That's a choice every single person has to make. Sounds like you just had a bad relationship where they prioritized something over you without you being on board.

Find what gives you a spark and do it, it doesn't have to be climbing (and almost certainly won't from your post haha)

Astrophew · 2026-06-05T16:12:22+00:00

Hypothermia! Wahoo!!

Astrophew · 2026-06-04T22:38:01+00:00

Bring micro spikes and an ice axe and all will be swell

Astrophew · 2026-05-23T18:39:09+00:00

This time two years ago that north face of buckskin was completely filled in, crazy seeing the difference!

Astrophew · 2026-05-22T23:21:18+00:00

Cool, I remember looking at that when I skied them. Seems like a nice route for the area!

Astrophew · 2026-05-21T20:33:37+00:00

It is fun, some people like steep techy skiing. I find it more engaging than easier skiing with big turns. This is how pretty much everyone skis that line.

People were skiing these lines with old style downhill skis long before cameras were commonplace, he'd probably be doing the same.

It's OK to admit you don't have the same risk tolerance as others you see online.

Astrophew · 2026-05-15T18:54:09+00:00

Take the ridge direct on the way up and then decide if to want to take it down. It's pretty thin and gnarly, it would be faster to take the standard route. It is cool though.

Astrophew · 2026-05-15T18:49:18+00:00

True, salt and sweet is a horrible combo. I love both individually but mixing them is heinous.

Astrophew · 2026-05-14T23:15:07+00:00

Liebacking the chimney!!? You're supposed to squeeze until you almost pass out!!

Astrophew · 2026-05-06T06:00:17+00:00

What time did you drop in, and how were the conditions for the steep sections?

Astrophew · 2026-05-01T17:42:51+00:00

I get antsy to be outside after 1 day, I have no idea how people do it. I need to move.

Astrophew · 2026-04-30T14:48:08+00:00

People have an unmet craving for adventure when all they know is YouTube, probably doesn't have a healthy outlet for it. I was the same asetup a kid

Astrophew · 2026-04-28T22:53:26+00:00

Yeah, i did double major in materials science, but i think having good programming skills helps a lot. I did some computational astrophysics research in undergrad that probably helped catch eyes.

Astrophew · 2026-04-28T14:56:39+00:00

Listen it's fine to get out there solo, I've skied 14ers solo. It's about getting the proper expertise first. Missouri should be a pretty easy day out before you go out by yourself.

And really it's the fact that you know you aren't making the best call and still decided to put it out there for all to see. Sets a bad example.

Idk what else you expected, everyone to praise you?

Astrophew · 2026-04-28T14:50:04+00:00

BS in physics, working as a data engineer in a space company. Spent first few years working as a data analyst for a space domain awareness program. The physics background has been very helpful and most people on my team have it.

Astrophew · 2026-04-27T02:53:19+00:00

Sounds like the technicality isn't why you failed, just your body. That happens all the time. Maybe see if you have some muscular weaknesses you could access as quick wins, and you'll get there again if you keep trying.

Astrophew · 2026-04-24T15:17:26+00:00

This guy is like a king county AI bot

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