ODE TO THE STEEPS - Jacob Wester Adventures #10
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- If you has asked the 20-year old me if I thought I would ever spend half a day climbing a steep mountain in crampons and with ice axes in my hands, only to billy-goat my way back down a chute barely a ski-length wide, without a single turn in powder snow, I would have thought you are crazy for even asking such a question. Leaving the terrain park for the backcountry, my only aim was to find the deepest snow with the least effort possible, and I didn't mind catching a ride with a helicopter or a snowmobile to get to it. Fast-forward a decade and suddenly I find myself in a harness with climbing gear attached, plotting out ways to connect hanging snow-fields on airy walls in the Mont Blanc massif. People often ask me what I find so alluring, what is the reasoning behind exposing myself to all these dangers, and what is the reward?
ODE TO THE STEEPS is a short movie compiling some of my best shots from 2018, as well as some new views of some of the big lines I skied during the winter. It aims to explain some of my thoughts behind this strange niche of experiencing the mountains. It is about growing as a skier and expanding your mind, to zoom out and see the big picture of this wonderful adventure we get to be a part of. It's realizing that there's more to what we do out there than just the quickest way down!
Filming:
Jacob Wester
Emil Granöö
Ludo Chauchaix
Editing:
Jacob Wester
Music:
Tomás Novoa - Primavera
Deer in a Headlight (instrumental version) - John Lingard
Dwell - Be Still the Earth
Quest - Amick Cutler
Thanks to
www.wearcolour.com
www.rossignol.com
www.lookbindings.com
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That was beautiful! Your segment in Claim was by far my favourite and I have followed you since then. Seeing you evolve to this level of big mountain skiing is a great joy!! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks a ton, these words mean so much to me!
My favorite video in a long time! Nice work Jacob keep that mountain spirit soaring.
Awesome job Jacob! Keep that good work, you're inspiring people to expand their limits and mind. We would like more story-telling videos like this about exploring and mixing hiking with big mountain freeski but we know is kind of hard to create so much content. Waiting for the next one...
A great video! Love the transition towards steep skiing and skimountaineering in your style, but also love how good you described the feelings and sensations! Epic work!
Väldigt inspirerande även för mig som i dagsläget inte är i närheten av så stora och branta berg. Men det ger inspiration till dom dagarna när man inte lyckas pricka in lössnön. Tack!
Tack för fina ord Rasmus!
You're description of the experience was as beautiful as the cinematography - well done!!!
Thank you!
How could I describe my feelings?
It’s already beyond the limitations of human.
Thank you for sharing your great journey!!
Well said. It's often hard to explain to people why we play this game. Even other skiers don't really understand if they don't indulge this particular pursuit in their own skiing. But you've captured the essence almost perfectly here in word and image. Chapeau!
Thanks Brian, and you are exactly right, it is a state of mind best understood in real life, and language is too limited to fully explain it!
Thanks for another great video and the unique insights on the journey & experience.
thanks for the great review!
Massive! Love those short format and the storytelling!!
thank you kilian, that means a lot!
This is literally a movie! Mountain culture has something that catches immediately some kind of people
Toatally underrated video, absolutely amazing and had my ass in tears. Love from Canada
Wow thank you!
Great video and I have to agree, the most peaceful moment on the mountain is the most dangerous moment, when total concentration is required and you cannoy think about the daily BS that bombards us in our everyday life...again grteat video, Thx
THANK YOU! you've described EXACTLY how I experience backcountry skiing, the meditation part. MAGNIFICENT in so many ways.
This was phenomenal in every sense. Can completely relate to being the most relaxed and having everything go quiet in those moments that require the biggest focus.
Thank God?... for everything
Sweet video! Awesome lines!
I like yours videos and the way of the feeling you present. thanks and greats from slovakia...
No words....priceless Life experience you`havin`!
Beautiful. Clear memories of Andreas F.
The storytelling is 10/10 .. amazing work!
Man, you are inspiring
Jacob that is one of the best snow edits i know of on youtube. And i have watched a LOT. not the very craziest skiing i've watched (and i'd rather watch snowboarding), not the very best filming, not the slickest editing or most natural narrating, but certainly very high scores in all elements and the best overall balance. Tip of the cap to you sir.
Thanks Rory, what a great review! There's always room for improvement, more to come ;)
Just superb mate, superb. You've nailed exactly what the feeling is all about ;)
Snyggt Jacob!
zank you stoug!
Best one yet from you! WOW
You have a great way of thinking bloke great stuff
Just awesome I love your lifestyle I kind of try to do the same and you’re true, thanking yourself is important.
thank you! keep it up!
This shitt is gnarly, cool, good, awesome, well done on so many different levels, damn. keep'em comin' pal.
This is amazing Jacob! Keep shredding brother! Amazing edit. Kärlek från en fd. Sollentuna Slalomklubb -åkare och Sverige 🇸🇪
Tack så himla mycket!
Sick video!!!
great ....njoyski steep .......la machine !respire jacob ......peace
Stunning
Mate this is fantastic!
thanks buddy, hope all is well!
Amazing!
Stoked bud!!!
Gosebumps
Beautiful!
I think you're thanking the mountain gods for your spiritual experience, so you can ski the mountains again. It's good to be grateful to the mountain gods in the valley of Chamonix.
Epic!
Would so love to ski with you one day🙏
Amazing video, congrats...
Thank you Richard! Who knows, one day it might be a possibility!
Only yourself dooood , only yourself , thank only yourself . Go well
Grymt!!
this is something else
fan dina videos e guld asså sluta inte med vad du gör
Keep skiing you never really know how much time you have left, I thought I would be able to keep skiing into my 80s but was side lined at 64.
Sorry to hear that Alan! Doing my best to appreciate every day and live in the now 🤞🏻
Sam...😥 miss you dude
So sad!
NOW I understand...
the one dislike must be afraid of heights.
Wow
how do you assess snow conditions and avalanche danger?
Always keeping a close watch on what each storm does to the snow pack, wind directions, talking to other people in the valley etc. Spending every day on the mountain trying to understand what happens is key!
My dream life
Dream
Who else watched this with the sound off?
Gör den switch, fegis!
Thank Jesus for his creation. IF your gonna thank yourself then come and put a snow mountain in my back yard.
I'm just not convinced a man from the middle east created these mountains. They are much older then 2000 years, too, so chronologically it just doesn't add up.
@@JacobWesterSki When God created those mountains he must have been thinking of you. He knew he would create you with the abilities to conquer those mountains.
To be saved you must believe on the lord Jesus Christ. You must trust in Jesus and not rely on your own understanding.
IN YOUR VIDEO WHEN YOU THANKED YOURSELF FOR THE MOUNTAIN I THOUGHT OF MEN THAT TRUSTED IN THEMSELVES. AS THE VERSE BELOW.
(JESUS SPAKE) 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Luke 18 King James Version. Was Jesus also thinking you you when he said that?
Wow lots of words. The problem I have with belief is that I can't *choose* to believe anything. Belief just happens as a by-product when I am presented with enough compelling evidence. When presented with enough rain, the street turns wet. It can't choose to stay dry, do you understand what I mean? So feel free to provide me with the evidence that these mountains were made by an intelligent creator, if they are solid, I will change my belief system!