Videos tagged with High Altitude

This video recounts a humorous anecdote from Shawn Ryan's military experience involving the discreet transport of Inca artifacts and coca leaves through customs. The story highlights a moment of tension at Fort Bragg customs, resolved by Sergeant Major Louis Brown, showcasing an unexpected outcome due to the discovery of 'Product de Coca'.

This video from the Shawn Ryan Show features Jared Isaacman discussing his experience during the Polaris Dawn spacewalk. The content focuses on the extreme environment of space, the psychological aspects of spacewalks, and technical details of the mission, rather than firearm instruction.

This video, titled 'A Song of Wind and Snow,' follows the creator on assignment with @novagroup2 in Utah. The description humorously mentions that high altitudes affect the creator's cognitive function, reverting them to a 'Maxwell cat' state. The video is edited by @BrassFacts and features filming by Instagram accounts @camera_man_61, @brassfacts2, and @hoplopfheil. Amazon affiliate links are provided for a Magpul wallet and a watch, suggesting an EDC (Everyday Carry) or gear focus.

This video features Nikko Ortiz reacting to soldiers navigating a high-altitude ladder obstacle. He highlights the extreme height and lack of safety measures, comparing it to his own military training where safety nets are standard. The content emphasizes the importance of proper safety protocols in challenging training environments.

This video documents a high-altitude horseback hunting trip. It covers essential aspects of backcountry hunting, including setting up camp in challenging conditions, managing pack horses, and employing scouting techniques like map reconnaissance and glassing for animal sign. The narrative also touches upon the migratory nature of the target herd and the implications for hunting success late in the season.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of GunBlue490, details the .270 Winchester cartridge's enduring legacy. It highlights its ballistic advantages over .30 caliber and 7mm rounds, its proven effectiveness on large game, and its practical advantages for high-altitude Western hunting, emphasizing its sub-MOA accuracy and extended point-blank range. The content underscores the .270's reign as a top Western cartridge due to its reliable performance and lighter rifle platforms compared to magnums.

This video showcases an autocross run of a pre-turbocharged Nissan 350Z, highlighting performance driving and the vehicle's capabilities. The driver, with rusty skills initially, shows significant improvement during the event, moving up in the rankings. The 350Z, a long-time family car described as 'cherry,' is noted for its balance but also a desire for more power, especially at high altitude. Future plans for a STS Turbo system and minimal engine modifications are mentioned, with a preview of the car's potential. The run resulted in a 2nd place finish in the 'Killer' 350Z class against a variety of performance vehicles, including Corvettes, BMW M3, and a Supra Mk IV.

This Nutnfancy Project adventure, "Llama Trek," chronicles a journey to a snow-covered mountain basin reminiscent of high-altitude Nepal expeditions. The expedition relies on a team of llamas – Rama, Casper, and Windstar – to transport gear. The trek involves steep slopes, deep snow, and bushwhacking with snowshoes, accompanied by Mountain Dog Allie. Limitations of the llamas in deep snow lead to establishing a base camp. The video also features knife testing and .22 caliber plinking with the crew, highlighting Nutnfancy's consistent engagement with firearms and gear even during outdoor adventures. The descent proves challenging, with some losing gear. The experience is described as memorable due to the llama companions.

This video by Nutnfancy explores gear for moonscape backpacking in high-elevation, sub-zero environments. It features detailed reviews and field tests of various backpacks, knives, axes, and survival tools, emphasizing their utility in extreme conditions. The content highlights practical applications and survival theory, drawing on the expertise of Nutnfancy, a recognized authority in outdoor gear reviews.