The author reflects on their 10-year YouTube journey, noting a decline in video uploads over the years. They share a personal story of a trip to the Italian mountains with the Italian Alpine Club, where they made a documentary called "Leave a Trace." The author focuses on a specific experience, their first time rock climbing in the Dolomites, guided by an expert. They recount the challenges, fears, and lessons learned during the climb, including the importance of taking their time and not letting anxiety overwhelm them. The author expresses gratitude for the experience and invites viewers to watch the documentary. They also hint at future videos and potential collaborations with the expert, Hervè, and the possibility of organizing a group climbing event. The video concludes with the author's enthusiasm for creating content and reconnecting with their audience.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has been on YouTube for 10 years.
2. The speaker has published fewer videos on their channel over the years.
3. The speaker went on a trip to Pakistan with a mountaineer.
4. The speaker climbed Mont Blanc with a great mountaineer.
5. The speaker collaborated with the Italian Alpine Club to document their journey.
6. The documentary was presented at the Trento Film Festival.
7. The speaker climbed the Torri del Vajolet for the first time.
8. The climb was rated 4th grade, which is considered medium-easy.
9. There are 7 towers in the Torri del Vajolet.
10. The climb was part of a documentary to tell the story of the Italian mountains.
11. The speaker used climbing shoes for the first time during the climb.
12. The climb was done in collaboration with a mountaineer named Hervè.
13. The speaker learned how to use their feet to climb, not just their hands.
14. The speaker had to overcome their fear of the void during the climb.
15. The documentary was screened in Rome and Milan.