I Survived 50 Hours In Antarctica

Summary

In this adventurous YouTube video, MrBeast and his friends undertake the colossal task of surviving 50 hours amidst the harsh conditions of Antarctica. From building wind-protective ice walls to enduring freezing temperatures while trying to sleep, the group narrates their thrilling and humorous journey. They face the terrifying prospect of being stranded should they miss their return flight, climb a nameless mountain they triumphantly dub "Shopify," and experience the unique challenges of camping at the bottom of the world. Each moment is packed with nerve-wracking excitement and camaraderie as they conquer the icy wilderness.

Highlights

• The team lands in Antarctica ready to face the freezing conditions for 50 hours. 🌬️
• Amidst blizzard conditions, they establish "Camp Beast" and build protective ice walls. 🛡️
• MrBeast and crew climb a previously unnamed mountain, christening it "Shopify." 🏔️
• Living in such an extreme environment, they consume MREs and brave bitterly cold weather. 🥶
• Completing the challenge, they clear their camp and leave no trace of their adventure. 👣

Key Takeaways

• MrBeast and his crew embark on a thrilling 50-hour survival challenge in Antarctica, facing extreme cold and unpredictable weather. 🌨️
• The group builds wind-resistant ice walls to protect their camp and names a mountain after successfully climbing it. 🏔️
• They learn unique survival skills such as eating Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and managing necessities in extreme conditions. 🍽️
• Despite the harsh environment, they maintain a fun and humorous outlook, digging a huge hole to pass time. 🕳️
• Successfully completing their adventure, they emphasize the importance of preserving Antarctica's pristine nature. 🌍

Overview

The icy adventure began with a touchdown in Antarctica, where MrBeast and his team set up camp to survive 50 long hours. The first task was to shield themselves from the incessant blizzard, promptly building "Camp Beast" using sturdy ice walls to fend off the harsh winds. Despite the freezing conditions, they attempted to maintain high spirits, chanting "Antarctica!" as part of their initial rallying cry.

As the cold bit harder, the crew tackled some unique challenges like eating MREs, managing their waste in makeshift "poop tents," and dealing with eternal daylight that blurred the lines between night and day. Amidst frozen facial masks and layered clothing, the adventurous spirit soared when they decided to climb a nearby mountain, granting them the right to name it upon reaching the top.

Naming it "Shopify" as a nod to one of MrBeast's supporters, they descended from their icy peak, richer for the experience. Back at camp, they schmoozed in the gigantic hole dug out of sheer boredom. Upon hearing the approaching plane, the team worked tirelessly to erase every trace of their existence, honoring the pristine and untouched nature of Antarctica. Their triumphant departure marked an accomplishment of endurance, camaraderie, and respect for the environment.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:00: Arrival in Antarctica The team lands in Antarctica with a mission to survive for 50 hours. Situated at the bottom of the globe in the coldest place on Earth, they are immediately faced with harsh conditions. As the plane departs, leaving them isolated, they recognize that escape is not an option. They plan to trek towards the mountains for protection against the relentless wind, all while trying to stay upbeat despite the incoming blizzard and bad weather.
• 01:00 - 03:00: Setting up Camp Beast In this chapter, the group arrives in Antarctica and is immediately faced with a blizzard. Despite the freezing cold, they decide to set up their camp at the base of a mountain, which they name 'Camp Beast.' As temperatures plummet to negative 30 degrees, they realize the urgency of setting up shelter to survive the extreme conditions, including securing their tents against strong winds.
• 03:00 - 05:00: Dealing with Extreme Cold In this chapter titled 'Dealing with Extreme Cold,' the team is faced with the challenge of setting up camp in extremely cold and windy conditions typical of Antarctica. Initially, there is some confusion and disorganization as they attempt to anchor their tents, realizing the need for a different strategy. However, as they begin to work together, they achieve progress and improve their morale. A key solution is constructing walls from snow blocks to protect their tents from the harsh Antarctic winds, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and adaptability in severe weather conditions.
• 05:00 - 07:00: Morning Challenges and Day Two Preparations In this chapter, the team faces significant challenges as the temperature drops by 20 degrees. They quickly realize the urgency of building a wall to protect against the cold and wind, which could jeopardize their camp. Despite the cold and tough conditions, they complete the construction of an ice wall, providing some relief. The unique challenges of Antarctica are highlighted, such as the constant presence of the sun, which makes it difficult to distinguish day from night. Amidst these challenges, humor is infused as they joke about their internal clocks signaling dinner time. The chapter concludes with the group settling in for the night, dining on MREs.
• 07:00 - 09:00: Climbing the Unnamed Mountain In this chapter titled 'Climbing the Unnamed Mountain,' the characters find themselves in the challenging environment of Antarctica. Jimmy and his team are trying to adjust to the harsh conditions, discussing how meals are prepared in such a remote location by boiling water for their meals. The howling wind and the cold temperatures add to their struggle. Meanwhile, Dream is ready to turn in for the night, sharing a tent with Nolan and Jimmy, while Karl shares his tent with Chandler, Sapnap, and George. Jimmy expresses his exhaustion and the unfortunate discomfort of being sick in such a harsh environment.
• 09:00 - 12:00: Naming the Mountain and Return to Camp The chapter titled 'Naming the Mountain and Return to Camp' describes the harsh conditions faced by the team in Antarctica. Jimmy expresses his struggle with the extreme environment as he digs a tunnel and doubts his ability to endure 50 hours in such conditions. The team experiences constant daylight, making it difficult to sleep on the first night, and the challenges continue into the morning, with one member waking up sick and coughing up blood.
• 12:00 - 15:00: Discovering the Hole and Watching Future Videos The narrator describes the extensive amount of clothing needed to handle the extreme cold in Antarctica, including multiple layers of pants, jackets, gloves, and protective gear for the face and eyes to avoid frostbite. Despite these precautions, frostbite remains a concern. The narrator introduces two important tasks for the day, highlighting an unusual method for dealing with waste due to the environmental regulations in place.
• 15:00 - 18:00: Preparing to Leave and Cleaning Up Camp In this chapter, the team is preparing to leave their camp in extremely cold conditions (-20 degrees). They first celebrate a small success as one team member manages to urinate despite the harsh weather. The team then sets up a 'poop tent' away from the camp because several members need to relieve themselves. They experience the harshness of Antarctica as strong blizzards sweep through, making their skin start to freeze and causing trouble with the tent. The chapter highlights their struggles with the harsh Antarctic environment while maintaining some humor.
• 18:00 - 20:00: Departure from Antarctica After a challenging experience in Antarctica, the characters reflect on their time there. Nolan mentions his experience as the worst in his life. A mountain without a name catches their attention, prompting a discussion about climbing it and earning the honor of naming it. Despite reluctance from most, the group eventually considers the venture due to the weather being somewhat favorable. One of them decides to join in, partly for safety reasons, highlighting the camaraderie amidst the reluctance. The chapter encapsulates themes of adventure, overcoming adversity, and companionship.

I Survived 50 Hours In Antarctica Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 - We just landed in Antarctica, and we're gonna survive the next 50 hours here. We're literally at the bottom of the globe, at the coldest place on Earth. (bell dings) - Can't wait to freeze to death. (plane engine hums) - And there goes the plane. Right, all right, see you later. And now that that plane has left, boys, there's no way out for the next 50 hours. - We're stuck. - [Jimmy] First, we need to trek towards the mountains, to get some protection from the wind. - This is the most beautiful place I've ever seen. - Shut up, Nolan. (laughter) - There's already a blizzard incoming. Just our luck. - The weather is so bad already. - This is so bad! - Holy crap.
• 00:30 - 01:00 - What are the odds that a blizzard would happen right when we get here? - It's cold! - Jimmy, bro, this is insane. - Let's go! - We'll set up shelter at the bottom of that mountain. Woo, I almost died. - [All] Antarctica! Antarctica! Antarctica! - I declare this Camp Beast. (all cheering) - [Jimmy] It's negative 30 degrees, and if we're gonna survive 49 more hours- - Grab it! Grab it! - My tent about flew away. - [Jimmy] We need a shelter ASAP.
• 01:00 - 01:30 The tutorial said to go at an angle. Oh! - I don't know, like, we've got it all wrong. How's it so low to the ground? It's in my sleeve! (screams) - They're like little children. - We're screwed. - Whoa, they're actually making progress. - Look at us, we're the best! - Beast Camp is thriving! (stakes pounding) (drums pounding) A common problem in Antarctica is extreme weather blowing away your tent. We gotta cut snow blocks to secure the tents from wind. So we're gonna use these ice blocks to build a wall and keep our camp safe.
• 01:30 - 02:00 It's literally dropped 20 degrees since we got here. We need to build the wall faster. (dramatic music) - (grunts) Holy cow. Dude, this is by far the hardest thing we've ever done. - Beast Camp is now finished! (cheering) Now that the ice wall is finished, hopefully, the wind won't blow away our tents. The hard part about Antarctica is the sun never goes down. So you don't know when it's night or not. - My tummy tells me when it is. - What time does your tummy say it is? - Dinner time. - Welcome home, honey. - Whoa, it's red in here. - And for dinner, we have MREs.
• 02:00 - 02:30 - Woo! - Jimmy, this is awful. Welcome to Antarctica. - [Jimmy] And in case you're wondering how you eat in the most remote place on the planet. First, you boil water, then you pour the boiling hot water, you gotta be careful, in here. And then in 10 minutes, you have food. And that's how you eat in Antarctica. - Oh, you don't know how good that tastes. (wind howls) - [Dream] I am so ready to sleep. - In my tent is Nolan and Dream. And Karl, who's in yours? - [Karl] It's me, Chandler, Sapnap, and George. - You're going to bed, right? - [Karl] Yeah. - I am so tired, I'm sick. Antarctica, not a good place to get sick in.
• 02:30 - 03:00 - Jimmy has no idea We're digging a tunnel. - Oh my God. - Let's go. - It's just so crazy how he's so far down. - [Dream] Jimmy, I don't think I'm gonna make it 50 hours. - The wind is picking up, so we're gonna have a hard time sleeping. All right, guys, well, bro fist out. - [Jimmy] The sun literally never goes down in Antarctica, so night one was rough. - It's the next morning, and I don't know if I'm supposed to get outta bed or not. 'Cause the sun's just always up. - Morning one, this is miserable. - Bro, Antarctica is not a funin' place. (George laughs) I'm sick, man. I woke up coughing up blood.
• 03:00 - 03:30 - Before you can leave your tent in Antarctica, you need long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, a second pair of pants (grunts), a third pair of pants, a jacket, a jacket for your jacket, a ski mask, whatever this is, gloves, gloves for your gloves, gloves and goggles so your eyeballs don't freeze. And despite having all this on, I can still get frostbite. Going into day two, there's two very important things we need to take care of. Number one: In Antarctica, you would think you could just pee in the snow, but you can't. So we have to pee in these bottles and hold onto it until the end of the video.
• 03:30 - 04:00 It's negative 20 degrees. Let's see if I can pee. Hey, I got it! - He did it! - I got it. (party fanfare) - Nice. - Woo, that took like five minutes. And number two: A lot of the boys have to poop, so we're going away from camp to set up a poop tent. - I gotta poop. - The worst part of Antarctica is that giant blizzards would randomly sweep through, and your skin would literally start freezing. - Oh no, the tent! (all yell) (dramatic choral music) - Oh, ow, it hurts! - (slapping) Bad tent, bad. - Hold it down! - Stay down, tent. - Oh, it worked. This bucket is my toilet, and that's the bathroom.
• 04:00 - 04:30 I'm gonna come out a better man. - Nolan, how is it? - That was the worst experience in my life. - See that mountain right there? - [All] Yes! - It currently does not have a name. And everyone knows that if you climb a mountain, you gidda name it. Who wants to join me? - Not me. - I'll just grab my stuff out of the tent really quick. - Okay. - I left something in my tent. - The weather's kind of bad. - Come on. - I might just have to... - Hey, you're climbing the mountain with me. - Just cause I'm the last one here? - I need someone to be hooked up to in case I fall. - Well, I'm glad it's not windy.
• 04:30 - 05:00 - Seriously, since that mountain isn't named, if we climb it, we literally get to name it whatever we want. - Bye, guys! - Bye. - Bye, bye. - Now, Operation Hole. Come on. (George laughs) (Karl sighs) - For the past 20-something hours, we've been digging this hole. By the time Jimmy's back, this is gonna be massive! ("massive" echoes through mountains) - We're not even at the mountain, and we faced our first obstacle. It's a sea of ice. Look at this view.
• 05:00 - 05:30 Antarctica's crazy. Dude, beautiful. - Just be very careful, Jimmy. - Woo, this is very slippery. - Very careful. Less than 10 people on earth have ever stepped here. - That's the mountain we're gonna be climbing. Anyways, let's climb before we die. - Onward! - Oh, my gosh. - Whoa, oh, don't slip. - Oh, this is wild. I'm so terrified. There's a drop to my right. If I fall backwards, I roll for 2000 feet. (Jimmy grunts) - Jimmy.
• 05:30 - 06:00 - What? - We're 30 hours in! - Oh, yes! - This is a huge cliff. No joke, no joking. - [Jimmy] If we fall down there, we die. - [Nolan] Yeah, hundred percent. - Karl's still digging though it's so deep. - Bro, how am I gonna get out? (intense music) - Jimmy! - I'm right here. Just keep stepping. - Woo, yes, I'm alive. - I'm gonna take a pee break. - Spell "I cup." - I C-U-P. (Nolan giggles) - I hate you. - Hey, Jimmy?
• 06:00 - 06:30 (Jimmy exhales) - Hey, just don't mix up the water bottles. - Oh yeah. See those tiny little specks over there? That's our base camp. I wonder what the boys are up to. - Here comes the airplane, mmm. - Ah-um. - Yummy. - Yum! - The hole provides, and now he must provide for the hole. - While Jimmy's climbing the mountain, we could have built up more walls to fortify our camp. We could have cleaned up their tents. We coulda cooked them meals for them to get home to. But instead, we dug this hole. This is the best use of our time possible. - [Jimmy] Stop filming me and film that view over there. It feels like we're on a different planet.
• 06:30 - 07:00 You can't convince me this is Earth. And while we climb this mountain, I wanna tell you guys about Shopify. A platform that makes starting a business incredibly easy. Shopify helped me provide YouTube channel into a business. And they can do it for whatever you're passionate about. Like climbing mountains. Woo. If you've ever bought my merch or feastables, you've used it. Oh, let's see, how do I do this? I'm forever grateful for them because I've been using 'em since we had 3 million subscribers. Shopify literally powers businesses. Oh, God, um. All right, gimme a second Shopify. Woo, we're climbing! Shopify powers businesses in 175 countries.
• 07:00 - 07:30 Starting a business can be scary. Kinda like climbing this mountain. - Yeah. - But entrepreneurship allows you to wake up every single day and do what you love. So the risk is worth it. We're almost to the top. I can see it! - This is the most terrifying experience of my life. - This is actually terrifying, we're so high right now. - Can you build an elevator next time, Jimmy? (music swells) Right here, you got it? I made it. (triumphant music) I made it! It only took four and a half hours. We did it!
• 07:30 - 08:00 We did it. Nolan. Yeah, woo! We made it, and we didn't die. We've claimed the mountain. (music crescendos) We did it! And now that we climbed the mountain, we gidda name it. I think we should name it "Shopify." Because, to be honest, I couldn't have done it without Shopify. - We just conquered Shopify. - Go to shopify.com/behindbeast to watch my exclusive interview with Shopify. This is now Shopify Mountain. Karl, can you hear me? - Yes, I can hear you, over. - We climbed the mountain. - [Karl] Congratulations, dude!
• 08:00 - 08:30 - Could you see us on top of the mountain? - One second, we have to get outside of the hole. - Wait, what hole? - No, I said the whole tent. The entire tent. - [Jimmy] Uh, okay. - They literally look like three little ants up there. - Our base camp is over 10 miles away. If that lens could see us, that's crazy. You know the best part about climbing a mountain? - What? - You have to climb down. - No, no. - Also, you can't leave things behind, so I gotta take this flag down. - I carried it up all the way for that? What do you think they're doing at camp right now? - Not something intelligent. (George growls)
• 08:30 - 09:00 - Best snow day ever! - These sleeping bags are complicated. What is this? (both laugh) (Karl imitates a seal) - Dude, I gotta go to whiz. - Okay, guys, it's four in the morning, and Jimmy's finally arriving back after climbing the mountain. - This might have been the hardest thing I've ever done. - The hardest, but most rewarding thing. - He has no idea we dug this hole, so we're gonna get in and surprise him. - Home sweet home, ah! - I need a massage. Ow, Jimmy. (buzzing sound) I'm not a bed. Where is everybody? - Nolan. - Dream. - Dream! - Oh, my god!
• 09:00 - 09:30 How long were you gone for? - Something's not normal. I don't hear Karl going "bleh, bleh, bleh!" Karl? They're probably asleep 'cause it's 4:00 AM. Karl? Wait, what, is everyone up? - Jimmy's out there, you can see him. (George coughs) - What is down here? Oh, my god! Whoa, wait, how deep is that hole? - It's like eight feet deep. - I'm confused. - What's so confusing? It's just a hole. - Yeah, but why? - We're just trying to, you know, make use of our time. - I'm too tired to understand this. - Get in the hole! - [All] Yeah!
• 09:30 - 10:00 Hole, hole, hole. - How? How did they do this? - [All] Hole, hole, hole, hole! - I wanna get in the hole. - This is actually a convenient hole. Can you grab my iPad? - Yeah. - Do you know what's on this iPad? - Penguin videos. (Nolan laughs) - No. Our next two Mr. Beast videos. - [All] Oh. - I'll let you guys choose. Do you guys wanna watch "Blind Man Sees for the First Time?" Or "I Ate the World's Largest Burger?" - Blind Man Sees for the First Time. - I wanna see the blind man, actually. - Okay. - There you go. There's a little iPad. (iPad beeping) - Tell me what you think. Is that crazy? - Yeah, what? - That was awesome. - That was so cool.
• 10:00 - 10:30 - Oh, my god, it is cold here. It's so cold that the screen on the camera just went black. - This is actually freezing outside. - I don't wanna be here anymore. I'm gonna head to bed. - This the camera tent. We're saying good night. Good night, everybody. - Climbing a mountain really took it out of me. And we got back at four in the morning. It was nearly impossible to get out of bed on day three. - It's the last day. You guys ready? Jim? - What? - We have to pack up before the plane leaves. Otherwise, we're stuck here. Look, if we miss this flight, Jimmy, we're here for like another day. - [Jimmy] I'll put pants on in a minute. - Jimmy, get up! - Or is this your first survival video?
• 10:30 - 11:00 - Yes. - They haven't got out of the tent, Derrick. We are going to miss the flight. Actually, let me rephrase that. They're gonna miss the flight. I'm still making it. - We're making the flight, baby. - [Jimmy] It is extremely important to preserve the untouched beauty of Antarctica. We can't leave a single trace of our camp behind. So I made the boys put everything back how it was. "Leave nothing behind" on three. Three. - [All] Leave nothing behind. - But they were as exhausted as I was, so things didn't get done quickly. - I've got absolutely zero energy left. All right, now put that in it. Put it on- (slapping sound)
• 11:00 - 11:30 (small explosion) - No! - There she is, out in the open. No, no, no, no, stop, no. (rapid thumping) Stop! - Salute. - A sad day for all Antarcticans. - Hole. - Fill it in now. - All right, get to filling, boys. Three, two, goodbye hole. - Goodbye, hole. (snow thumping) - There's a hole in my heart, instead. (rising music) - And boom! We can now head home! - [All] Yes, home, home, home, home! - Hey, if we maintain this pace, we'll get to the ice strip right before the plane lands.
• 11:30 - 12:00 - [All] Plane, plane, plane, plane. - Hey, Antarctica trip. - [All] Antarctica! Antarctica! - Right over here is the runway. - Yes. - All right, I see the plane. (all cheer) (George laughs) I'm proud of all of you for surviving 50 hours in Antarctica! (all cheer) We're going home, and we survived! - We did it! - Massive shout out to ALE and EYOS. They made this trip possible. I hope you guys enjoyed.
• 12:00 - 12:30 - We're going home! (cheering) - [All] Home, home, home! (explosion) (wind howls)