Just got off a rafting trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with John. His spirit is infectious and his love of the Colorado River and rafting the Grand Canyon seems to be rivaled only by his love of skiing. I had no idea he was in his 50s! You'd never know it to be with him. He is an inspiration on many levels--a great teacher, patient, kind and passionate. Wish we could have spent more time hanging with him. Check out YETI presents "In Current" to see him again with some other fantastic river guides.
Just got off a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon today with John. He’s the Funniest and most down to earth guys I’ve ever met. This video just is so amazing when you know the guy and that he’s not just acting in this. This is who he is and this is how he lives
I will call this movie “Real freedom - but not for everyone”. Freedom, as showed us John, means not only living without money, phone or credit card but, what is more important, doing perfectly what you really love. The mountains looked dangerous for me but also amazing and marvelous. Only professional skier is brave and forceful enough to cope with height, wind and cold. We could see in John’s eyes that the impressive mountains are also mysterious and inspiring. His lonely journey through the white snowy space, where no one had been before, shows that freedom means possibility of free choice. There, in the mountains, it was the choice of safe way. For me, here in Krakow, it is independent choice of the correct way of life.
It's 6:30am East Coast Time, and the first thing I do every morning is listen to inspirational and motivational videos everyday. This by far speaks to me clear and loud. You need to make more videos like this. You need to interview John again. His life story resinates with me and probably everyone that loves YETI.
i just watch this video..end by far it's the most inspirational ski film ever👍👍👍👍i wish there is 2 hour movie about his winter pashion..We all can learn so much from this person..atleast how to stay humble and down to earth..👏👏i wish him all the best and meny amazing winters in his life⛷⛷🙂🙂
John, stay fit and ski as long as you can brother, I know that life, and love it, so that is my advice to keep skiing as long as you possibly can! #sanjuanmoutaineer!
"This sink is pretty sweet" "I found it"
I love that
I went to the comments hoping someone would acknowledge it
"I like skiing... more than anyone here"
Does anyone else feel like this when you go with a group of friends
This might be the best ski film I've ever watched. Beautiful.
Just got off a rafting trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with John. His spirit is infectious and his love of the Colorado River and rafting the Grand Canyon seems to be rivaled only by his love of skiing. I had no idea he was in his 50s! You'd never know it to be with him. He is an inspiration on many levels--a great teacher, patient, kind and passionate. Wish we could have spent more time hanging with him. Check out YETI presents "In Current" to see him again with some other fantastic river guides.
Where do I sign up for that trip ??
he certainly figured it out.
He sure has
John Shocklee continues to be my hero. I watch this every week for an escape from my linear world. Some day I will be like JS
:) Only in this moment can you ever be like js
Maybe my fav yeti film yet. Great scenery, wild characters, awesome music. These 7 minutes would look awesome in IMAX
Would love to watch an hour special about this guy
Just got off a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon today with John. He’s the Funniest and most down to earth guys I’ve ever met. This video just is so amazing when you know the guy and that he’s not just acting in this. This is who he is and this is how he lives
Awesome video, Shocklee! You will be guiding for another 100 yrs. Looking forward to seeing you in early march with Gavin, Jake, and the gang.
I will call this movie “Real freedom - but not for everyone”. Freedom, as showed us John, means not only living without money, phone or credit card but, what is more important, doing perfectly what you really love. The mountains looked dangerous for me but also amazing and marvelous.
Only professional skier is brave and forceful enough to cope with height, wind and cold. We could see in John’s eyes that the impressive mountains are also mysterious and inspiring. His lonely journey through the white snowy space, where no one had been before, shows that freedom means possibility of free choice. There, in the mountains, it was the choice of safe way. For me, here in Krakow, it is independent choice of the correct way of life.
John Shocklee is my spirit animal
amazing short film. depicts the true spirit of people who love skiing. Much respect for this dude's life choices.
John is my hero. I watch this video a few times a year to remind myself
Your work is first class. Please keep them coming.
It's 6:30am East Coast Time, and the first thing I do every morning is listen to inspirational and motivational videos everyday. This by far speaks to me clear and loud. You need to make more videos like this. You need to interview John again. His life story resinates with me and probably everyone that loves YETI.
Is this the same guy who is like an expert dory boat guide in the Grand Canyon?
Yep, you can also see him in 'In Current' ruclips.net/video/qkApBW1GC80/видео.html
Its gotta be - can there be two people with that look? That smile and eyes, attitude.
Yes this is my uncle he’s amazing and has the heart of my grandma and grandpa Shocklee all in one! Love you uncle John
i just watch this video..end by far it's the most inspirational ski film ever👍👍👍👍i wish there is 2 hour movie about his winter pashion..We all can learn so much from this person..atleast how to stay humble and down to earth..👏👏i wish him all the best and meny amazing winters in his life⛷⛷🙂🙂
This man is the embodiment of his own existence.
The last couple Telemark-butter-scenes are just expressing perfectly what backcountry means to me. I love these pictures, so beautiful.
Yeah Shocklee!! See you again in March buddy!
Absolute beautiful cinematography and story! Age doesn't define the youthfulness of our heart.
Easily one of my favorite youtube videos....
another epic one, guys. Shocklee - True spirit, character and real.
I forget when I started watching this but I watch it a few times every winter, what a life!! Plus we're both from Ohio!
He's my hero. That's pure harmony.
I’m just glad people like John are a thing. 👍🏼
Nice to see the gentleman rockin' the teles. Wonder if he knows ScottyBob in Silverton?
Nice footage and awesome skiing, OMG! So this is how John spends his winter months when he isn't running and rowing Rapids. Greeting from Montana.
Yeti needs to make one of these videos in Pointe Aux Chene Louisiana. Very beautiful place
Without a doubt best ski film of our time Gen X or so, realizing the current facade everyone else is locked into...
As pure as it can get.
Tks.
This is incredible. More skiing videos please!!
Another brilliant visual piece in the series. Thx!
I watch your videos (this one especially) over and over and over and over and over....
Yup. Sounds familiar... creativity, inspiration, connection makes for a timeless adventure of life
John is a ton of fun to ski with.
what type of skiing is it when he lowers his knees down while coming down the mountain?
special setup?
Late to the party. This video is amazing and so full of life. The classical song at the end is "Shocklee Everlasting" by Doug Major.
Thank you so much from 2025
Doesn't come off as a guy that likes rap music for the beats and rhythms... Just like me!! Loved that part. Genuine dude.
The guy knows how to live!
favourite video on youtube
That is a true skiers, and that is a true beard
Nice ski video, TGR watch out!
včera viděno na snowfilmfestu... parádní!! Doporučuju shlédnout :)
You guys make some of the best videos on youtube
A fairy tale indeed.
Awesome video. Cool character. Keep them coming.
Oh man, this is great!!!
Wow, inspiring and incredible.
Hip Hop and Classical awesome. Great short film
John, stay fit and ski as long as you can brother, I know that life, and love it, so that is my advice to keep skiing as long as you possibly can! #sanjuanmoutaineer!
Wow. I love this guy so much. What an amazing video.
Wow... Love to Ski. This is intense.
Love This Guy!!!! Teach Me Wise Masta!!!!
Beautifully produced
Keep these coming! Awesome. Love these mini-docs.
Yes!! This is awesome.
Great story line! living it!
The guy's skiing Silverton on tele gear! You know the cliche', Free your heel, free your mind.
Nice work guys!
Spent the last 30 minutes trying to determine if that's the same John Shocklee from the other Yeti film "In Current"..... is it?
Matt Gray Yes, he is
this guy lives the dream
How did you get such a smooth shot right beside John as he goes down the mountain?
louis chapman probably on a snowmobile
life goals.
he may be money poor , Extremely rich in soul and heart !
love this guy!!!
Awesome!!! Great video! Loved it!
Just live to be alive / epic!
My dream house. Shocklee is the og
Beautiful.
Great video
Incredible
That.... was cool 😎!!!!!
Life Is more then your personal belongings
great video!
thank you
That green skis... is he using K2 Powabunga in ski touring?
Yo where does this guy ski, definitely shred some inspiration to get out and be one with self
And drift boat guide too
One of the all time best too
What a life!!! Envious
Dig it bro 🤘🤘
Great life. Envious.
Most awesome!!!!!!
Anyone know what the last song is
written for this film by SF based composer Doug Major. Nice, right?
can't find that exactly song , can you help me , that last one
you won't find it anywhere other than in this film....but you can find the composer online
called Shocklee Everlasting, find it on spotify
Amazing . . . .
Amazing!!!!
Can anyone help me with the second song that plays? Can't find it anywhere
Did this guy write a book yet. I want to read it.
What's the orchestral song at the end?
Ben Glass union blak
I recorded the string quartet. It's new music by SF based composer Doug Major.
Found it. Thanks Brad Zabelski for the info about the author.
Doug Major - Shocklee Everlasting
There is a lot of wisdom in his words. New goal....become peter pan...become ageless
inspiring 👏👏
what is the Hip Hop featured in the first couple of minutes?
cool man
what's the name of background classic music ?
called Shocklee Everlasting, written for the short.
ruclips.net/video/oeCf621FCHk/видео.html
You obviously haven’t seen Alaskan extreme backcountry, simply put, no place even comes close except BC Canada!!!
EFFISCIENZ!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone who gave this a thumbs down is losing at life...
Song??
In the description
Cool dude
Maybe the best stuff on RUclips is from a cooler company...2020 keeps getting weirder....
Anyone know the soundtrack?
Wow.