Looks like a good way to end your ski trip instantly. Feel bad for anyone that crashes- takes a lot of guts to do it then you catch an edge or get out over your tips and it's all over. Hope this skier recovered.
I spend my whole life trying to NOT be that person blocking a run, due to an injury or tying up traffic because I got in an accident. I feel for this person.
Mountain rescue the traditional way - in the Alps of Europe (Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy) a helicopter would be called in for an accident in such a gully. A rescuer would be winched down and prepare the injured skier. Then both would be winched up and the helicopter would fly directly to a hospital. Helicopter rescue is paid for by health insurance (depending on the contract), as covered by the membership in an Alpine Club or be included in your ski pass (for a moderate fee). In most ski resorts, helicopters are available within 20 min or less.
For what could be a rolled ankle you medivac someone out? Why not diagnose and analyze the problem first? Seems like complete overkill without knowing the extent of the injury (if any).
or just send a sled up the mountain? Plenty of ski patrols on snowmobiles, why they wouldn't just send one up from the bottom is surprising. A lot easier than sending someone down a run like this.
Ski patrol in Europe make an assessment first on the ground, then if needed they’ll call in the heli, but indeed you see them quite often compared to North America.
I don't think a helicopter is always used for a rescue in a difficult position. I've seen rescues on very difficult slopes in Europe. They would at least put ski patrol in to make an assessment before the helicopter was called. A gully like that would actually be hard to access for a helicopter.
Never. While it is true that the skier would be transported using a helo, most likely, they would certainly not pull them up on a rope from this position. There is not enough space to operate safely, or put more clearly, the risk to do so would not justify it. (I’ve been there a lot) In Europe, they’d transport the guy to a nearby flat spot downslope, and then transport. A hanging rescue is risky and difficult, and would only be attempted in unreachable terrain. What IS true is that often, people will be transported via helo in Europe for comparatively minor injuries. Torn ACL, broken ankle, or even a concussion where the patient is still conscious…. Part of the reason for this: the distance from the top of the mountain, and the bottom, is quite a bit longer in most Euro resorts. A difference of 2000 vertical meters and more is common. A transport via land, combined with loading, road transport etc could take an hour or two. With a helo: 10 minutes. It’s not only better for the patient: it means the emergency services can handle many more cases with less people. It’s cost efficient. The average time to response to an accident anywhere in the alps, barring bad weather, is 8 minutes! It’s amazing!
I fracture my Tibia Plateau in February 2020 on trail directly next to this.... it was in late February... looking down Corbet's was unreal and this wall was even higher from new snow.
I've skied it 30+ times back in the 70's. The key most don't know is staying LEFT along the rock wall till the first left turn. It's a 10x better ride. Also skiing it in good (not flat) light is a huge advantage. We used to jump that thing on 207's back then!!
@@cringecrew101asmr8 exactly... the drop, and the two rock faces beside you, and the steepness. There’s a reason it’s so famous. I can do double blacks but I’d probably never do this for a while
@@chipsahoy6881 the problem I have is the right turn is the wrong one for me when being that technical. If it were shaped differently, id be fine probably
That wind-affected snow is like a thick crust at this point... And judging by those rock-fragments that stick out of the snow-crust I'm actually stunned why they don't put fences there to keep it off limits...
@@alexwintsch5432 I agree with you that it was smart and safe to use a rope in this situation. However, ski patrol are usually greatly skilful skiers themselves. I once observed a rescue operation in the French Alps, a guy was skiing down a black ungroomed/freeride piste unbelievably fast with a SLEDGE behind his back. So. I think, on a sunny day these rescuers could do the couloir rather easily.
I was a volunteer patroller at Teton Village in the 80's and Corbet's was on the rotation for training as you can imagine. As a patroller, you have to pass rigorous ski testing and while any patroller would be capable of dropping in here, the objective is measured which ensures the success/safety of patroller and patient. The 1st patroller leads the scene with the first priority to assess the patient/situation and provide instruction for team. Depending on severity, 2nd/3rd patrollers come in with the taboggan and that is where the difficulty starts.
Looks like a good way to end your ski trip instantly. Feel bad for anyone that crashes- takes a lot of guts to do it then you catch an edge or get out over your tips and it's all over. Hope this skier recovered.
I spend my whole life trying to NOT be that person blocking a run, due to an injury or tying up traffic because I got in an accident. I feel for this person.
This video was uploaded in Feb but no one watch it until now. Probably everyone stuck at home due to COVID and watch ski video to kill time :)
Mountain rescue the traditional way - in the Alps of Europe (Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy) a helicopter would be called in for an accident in such a gully. A rescuer would be winched down and prepare the injured skier. Then both would be winched up and the helicopter would fly directly to a hospital. Helicopter rescue is paid for by health insurance (depending on the contract), as covered by the membership in an Alpine Club or be included in your ski pass (for a moderate fee). In most ski resorts, helicopters are available within 20 min or less.
For what could be a rolled ankle you medivac someone out? Why not diagnose and analyze the problem first? Seems like complete overkill without knowing the extent of the injury (if any).
or just send a sled up the mountain? Plenty of ski patrols on snowmobiles, why they wouldn't just send one up from the bottom is surprising. A lot easier than sending someone down a run like this.
Ski patrol in Europe make an assessment first on the ground, then if needed they’ll call in the heli, but indeed you see them quite often compared to North America.
I don't think a helicopter is always used for a rescue in a difficult position. I've seen rescues on very difficult slopes in Europe. They would at least put ski patrol in to make an assessment before the helicopter was called. A gully like that would actually be hard to access for a helicopter.
Never. While it is true that the skier would be transported using a helo, most likely, they would certainly not pull them up on a rope from this position. There is not enough space to operate safely, or put more clearly, the risk to do so would not justify it. (I’ve been there a lot)
In Europe, they’d transport the guy to a nearby flat spot downslope, and then transport. A hanging rescue is risky and difficult, and would only be attempted in unreachable terrain.
What IS true is that often, people will be transported via helo in Europe for comparatively minor injuries. Torn ACL, broken ankle, or even a concussion where the patient is still conscious…. Part of the reason for this: the distance from the top of the mountain, and the bottom, is quite a bit longer in most Euro resorts. A difference of 2000 vertical meters and more is common. A transport via land, combined with loading, road transport etc could take an hour or two. With a helo: 10 minutes. It’s not only better for the patient: it means the emergency services can handle many more cases with less people. It’s cost efficient.
The average time to response to an accident anywhere in the alps, barring bad weather, is 8 minutes! It’s amazing!
Great commentary
I fracture my Tibia Plateau in February 2020 on trail directly next to this.... it was in late February... looking down Corbet's was unreal and this wall was even higher from new snow.
You broke it on S+S?
Your spelling of rappelling is repelling.
Ha ha! I saw that.
Which one of you put Flick up to this?
Went right past Corbetts... made a quick 30 foot drop sideways into S +S see ya.
Read up on the history of jumping into S&S/
@@Osnosis what about it?
man the beginning is like a wall
I've skied it 30+ times back in the 70's. The key most don't know is staying LEFT along the rock wall till the first left turn. It's a 10x better ride. Also skiing it in good (not flat) light is a huge advantage. We used to jump that thing on 207's back then!!
Ski patrol down there skiing Corbets with no poles, dudes just showing off now!
commentary...brilliant
У народа интерес пропал к этому коллуару сразу,,как появилась веревка.
I’d probably never do this run. Seems like such a hassle to get to a normal double black. I’ll just stick to Vail lol
It’s not a normal double black...
@@chipsahoy6881 after the drop, it basically is
@@cringecrew101asmr8 exactly... the drop, and the two rock faces beside you, and the steepness. There’s a reason it’s so famous. I can do double blacks but I’d probably never do this for a while
@@chipsahoy6881 the problem I have is the right turn is the wrong one for me when being that technical. If it were shaped differently, id be fine probably
Vail is nothing compared to JH and I mean nothing.
That wind-affected snow is like a thick crust at this point... And judging by those rock-fragments that stick out of the snow-crust I'm actually stunned why they don't put fences there to keep it off limits...
The ski acting like a pole explains a lot
Send it!!!!!!!
I would have done it except that ski is in the way
Who let Jerry send it there?
What does this sentence even mean?
@@surf101- spelling error
I was hoping someone wrote this, good job Jon!
ski patrol was cheating on the way down
Well how else are they supposed to get down safely with trying to get the ski.
@@alexwintsch5432 sarcasim
@@alexwintsch5432 I agree with you that it was smart and safe to use a rope in this situation. However, ski patrol are usually greatly skilful skiers themselves. I once observed a rescue operation in the French Alps, a guy was skiing down a black ungroomed/freeride piste unbelievably fast with a SLEDGE behind his back. So. I think, on a sunny day these rescuers could do the couloir rather easily.
I was a volunteer patroller at Teton Village in the 80's and Corbet's was on the rotation for training as you can imagine. As a patroller, you have to pass rigorous ski testing and while any patroller would be capable of dropping in here, the objective is measured which ensures the success/safety of patroller and patient. The 1st patroller leads the scene with the first priority to assess the patient/situation and provide instruction for team. Depending on severity, 2nd/3rd patrollers come in with the taboggan and that is where the difficulty starts.
@@BPRescue oh I bet. That must have been a pretty cool experience though
when the ski patrol can't send corbets
This isn't skiing, this is jumping off of a cliff and hoping not to injure yourself.
Ski Patrol must roll their eyes every time they get called to this 'run"----and say "Another Douche who had no business being there"...
Drop it!
@@luna0060 lol! Good point! 😜
Why ? Lol 🤣
Only idiots go down Corbet's Couloir.