Wow! As someone who has never been out West, watching these videos makes me realize how much we are missing out on in other parts of Canada. I have to spend some time out west, it's a paradise on Earth.
If you've never been you Absolutely need to come for a visit. Make sure to checkout the Jasper and Banff areas as well as the entire coastline of BC. It's straight up the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen in my life. Especially if you manage to see everything during winter time as well
I grew up out east and now live in the foothills of the Rockies. Been here for the majority of the past 20 years and I'm still amazed with those mountain views. That being said, the East coast is still my favorite part of the country.
You have to come out West. I've lived out here my whole life and am always mind blown. When I travel to other places and come home, I'm always so grateful for the beauty of where we live.
@@riseandalpineif only it weren’t so god dam expensive. I’ve gotten to the point where I am just willing to except that fact and make the move out west next summer
James, that was epic. POV on the bushwack was very "cinema verite". I'm glad it was you and not me! Incredible stamina and positivity, as always as that forest descent would have otherwise been quite anxiety producing. Really positive vibe from the snowboarder who clearly knows the terrain.
Mich is a fabulous guy and a fabulous guide. Always good when you can bounce good energy off your whole touring group. Makes everything fun, even when it isn't :)
Again with the epic views! I must be getting used to seeing fat ski's because those 104's looked so skinny on camera lol. That midway rock field was a bit scary for me, those open gaps freak me out lol. If you keep your skis on it's absolutely still pow skiing it's just called pow with features 🙃 Ok tourists don't be alarmed, this is Canada so it's totally normal to see skiers boarders and wild animals randomly pop out of woods on the side of the highway lol. Rock on brother, that one was a workout and all on new skis and boots!
Thanks Andy! You should have seen the face of one of the truck drivers when he rolled passed and I popped out. He looked shocked, then fired me a massive thumbs up hahaha
@@riseandalpine haha I bet! Tall tales of the road hehe. If they stop to ask if your ok just say I think we got off track. Do you know which way is back to Whistler ski area, we don't want to miss the last lift. lol
When you watch the POV you don't see how steep it is. Then you might notice that he gets some air and you get a sense of it. But then they stopped on a slope and he looked across the slope to his buddy and you see how steep it is. These guys are completely fearless. They don't even need a run or a trail. They just need snow and a slope. It doesn't matter how many trees there are. He just goes right through them. Amazing.
“Commando” skiing at its finest. That look back shot with the sun looked phenomenal. I don’t think 2k RUclips did it justice! Another great videography epic!
@riseandalpine It helps when you don't pay for them. I hope you're enjoying the Van. I told ya you needed new Wheels, and some sponsor should hook you up. Mount Washington still hasn't opened the good terrain, but we got a deep bulletproof base. Hope to see you up there this year.
Old man eastern skier here, and I'm slowly making my way through the powder highway, one week per year. So far Whistler (not technically powder hwy), Red and Whitewater, this year doing Fernie, but I gotta say James, you're a bad influence. My first day out on my little Ontario hill, I'm finding tiny stashes in the narrow spit of trees between the groomers, and not worrying about my bases.
James… I am loving these adventures. I truly admire the fact that (in your case) every line is possible to ski… to me this is SKIING FREEDOM. The only I worry about is those “sharks” out there… especially that rock you scraped against for about 4 seconds! Skiing in BC truly is next level. I hope one day you can ski some “Japow” in the trees. I would be interested to see what you think would be the ultimate. I am sooooo looking forward to the next one ⛷️
What a wild video! Glad you keep in the hike up, some of those views are amazing. I would never be on this terrain myself, but super fun to watch you do it. Be safe bro.
Awesome vid. Digging the scene. King of the climb. Love seeing the backcountry. You do obviously love the skining! Earning the turning. Nice new sticks! Happy holidays young brother! Thanks for doing what you do... 🌲🍻☃️❄️🎿
Heading out to panorama tomorrow. Been watching your vids nonstop the last two weeks to keep me sane😂 keep em coming brother. AND RESTOCK LIQUID COURAGE haha
Biked through here from Calgary on my tour to Bella Coola this summer. Spent 2 nights in Illicillewaet and hiked Abbott ridge, and it was one of the most spectacular spots on the trip. Like you guys, I couldn’t stop goggling at the scenery. Still took me another 10 days to reach the coast. BC is big, beautiful and we’re lucky to have it as our backyard.
Oh man. So glad you took your time through the zone. Laura and I hiked abbot and a bunch of other spots one summer and absolutely loved it. Summer or winter Glacier National is mind blowing.
@@riseandalpine Careful what you wish for. HAHA. --- Side note that nobody cares about...lol..... I got back into skiing 3 years ago, after 28 year hiatus, as I now live 30 mins from a MTN. I Geeked out on YT for inspo, found you, (I'm BC) and told my brother your channel was way under viewed back then. 2022. You are over 10X bigger already, Keep crushing it man. Quality vids everytime. Stoked you have all winter to carry out more MTN adventures. ---Well deserved. Youre doing one hell of a job representing B.C. and Canada. You found your thing.
24:36 made my knee hurt, that half buried tree reminded me of of the one that caused my torn MCL, ruptured meniscus, and fractured patella. looks like an awesome tour!!!!!
@riseandalpine one leg over the tree one leg under. Happened in the spring of 2020, so the rehab was all done by myself in my basement. Still skiing just as hard as ever, kids keep getting better so I have to keep getting better to keep ahead of them
The flat light and all the contours in the snow was so tough. The camera always makes the terrain look sharper than what I saw. Every drop and pillow was a surprise through there hahaha.
Glad you showed the exit, that was useful lol. I've done little Sifton a few times, but last year we did in late December(the worst snow year ever)... The exit was just 😢 the worst alder-tree bash lol. Seeing the road, the best thing ever😂😂
As a skier and splitboarder I was most impressed with your splitboarder friend negotiate the “pre-exit” and exit out of the willows, rocks, creeks etc Amazing. Keeping up with skiers in that mess is truly impressive. I would have put skins on exiting out in that &$@?! Great videos. Is your camper AWD??
100% Awesome I was on the edge waiting for a shark to get you or submarine on a tree. Then is the Sasquatch gonna jump out and get you guys!!!! Love it all keeping it real!!
Sasquatch is always the biggest risk. That's why I always carry a raw steak in my bag. I feel like I can chuck it his way with a can of Kokanee to distract him.
No way LOL. Imagine we ran into eachother during the end of day whack LOL. Would be the wildest shocker to run into a fellow skier from a different group in the bush like that.
Dude! I was going to suggest finding a local to take ya to the pass since you were in the revvy area and you beat me to it haha. Definitely one of the best touring/ski mountaineering areas on the planet. I reccomend doing the youngs peak traverse and riding 7 steps next time you're out there!
Crikey what an adventure. Some amazing scenery again. Longest ski run in the world? you ask, not by a long way. There’s a 16km, 10 mile run Alpe d’Huez in France, its highest peak is 3330 metres. I’ve skied it and it was amazing. No crazy forests in the way! Not sure if this is the longest though. I think you’re overdue a trip to Europe. Avoriaz, Tignes, Val Thorens are all great, massive areas I’ve skied several times. Thanks for sharing 👍🇬🇧
@riseandalpine I think it will, if you keep pumping out the quality content that you have been more and more people will continue to watch. Keep it up, you're killing it 👊 👍
26:39 not quite convincing me on that one but the top of the mountain was beautiful and its videos like this that will entice me to buy a shit ton of back country skiing gear in the future xD
Never too old! But you could opt for a much more mellow approach and zero bushwacking! Ski touring is actually extremely low impact. Cross country is also an amazing option to get back into the mountains too.
Man I was just crying for your skies when you slid down that rock face. And youtube js so wierd I've been subscribed to your channel for over 2 years and it just un subbed me.
Yeah, Rogers can be really nasty. It definetely needs more snow at the lower sections. We had about 2 meters when we were there. But still the forest can be incredible dense. Have fun and stay safe!
Glad you're a fan. Honestly I kind of want to get a second set of 114 unleashed and put a kingpin on those. Nice to have a real thick ski and would still be light enough too. Maybe trade for an even lighter binding on the super light unlimited ski. Probably an ATK if I could afford it for the light setup. Maybe in a few years. This is already a big weight upgrade for me.
Slept like a baby! You're totally right. I've actually only fully broken one pair of skis in the last three years. But I do substantial repairs on all my skis every season. I go through one pair of boots no problem and a ski suit. I always rip through my ski suits but this video makes it clear why...
Damn I wanna go ski rogers pass so bad 😅 If you liked the bushwhacking tho, you definitely should try Gravell Peak when you get home. Absolutely fantastic skiing, but a pretty thorny bushwhack to/from the line to earn it 😃
Dude. You would go bananas in Rogers. There's some lines like Grizzly Couloir that are massive and only like a 3-4 hour approach from the parking lot if you rip it fast. The only problem with you visiting Rogers is you would be so damn excited you wouldn't be able to pick what peak to summit first LOL. I'll take a look at Gravell Peak. Might be an adventure to bring Sid along for!
Do a van trip out West summer or winter. You will never regret it. Some of the best memories of my life so far were living in the back of the truck with Laura and driving and hiking all over BC.
That unfrozen water is mostlikely caused due two things: 1. Current and 2. Bridge protects water from freezing by stopping evaporation a bit. BTW. are you sure that its a lake, not river? However one hour walk at -25 is a respectable achievement. Well done!!!
The most heinous skintrack through the bottom of Grizzly Shoulder, I've ever had the misfortune of being on, especially after it ices up. Death defying
Wow! As someone who has never been out West, watching these videos makes me realize how much we are missing out on in other parts of Canada. I have to spend some time out west, it's a paradise on Earth.
If you've never been you Absolutely need to come for a visit.
Make sure to checkout the Jasper and Banff areas as well as the entire coastline of BC. It's straight up the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen in my life. Especially if you manage to see everything during winter time as well
I grew up out east and now live in the foothills of the Rockies. Been here for the majority of the past 20 years and I'm still amazed with those mountain views. That being said, the East coast is still my favorite part of the country.
You have to come out West. I've lived out here my whole life and am always mind blown. When I travel to other places and come home, I'm always so grateful for the beauty of where we live.
@@riseandalpineif only it weren’t so god dam expensive. I’ve gotten to the point where I am just willing to except that fact and make the move out west next summer
@@MM-jn2ny Icefields parkway is a must do, by far the most beautiful and humbling drive (makes you realize how truly small we actually are
Glad to see everyone survive that run out with no issues. It's always an adventure when you're having fun !
Always happy when everyone gets back to the car safe. You never forget adventures like this!
James, that was epic. POV on the bushwack was very "cinema verite". I'm glad it was you and not me! Incredible stamina and positivity, as always as that forest descent would have otherwise been quite anxiety producing. Really positive vibe from the snowboarder who clearly knows the terrain.
Mich is a fabulous guy and a fabulous guide. Always good when you can bounce good energy off your whole touring group. Makes everything fun, even when it isn't :)
Thank you for inviting us along on the ride. Epic
Appreciate ya coming along
Again with the epic views! I must be getting used to seeing fat ski's because those 104's looked so skinny on camera lol. That midway rock field was a bit scary for me, those open gaps freak me out lol. If you keep your skis on it's absolutely still pow skiing it's just called pow with features 🙃 Ok tourists don't be alarmed, this is Canada so it's totally normal to see skiers boarders and wild animals randomly pop out of woods on the side of the highway lol. Rock on brother, that one was a workout and all on new skis and boots!
Thanks Andy! You should have seen the face of one of the truck drivers when he rolled passed and I popped out. He looked shocked, then fired me a massive thumbs up hahaha
@@riseandalpine haha I bet! Tall tales of the road hehe. If they stop to ask if your ok just say I think we got off track. Do you know which way is back to Whistler ski area, we don't want to miss the last lift. lol
Wishing you and Laura a great Christmas and wishing you many great adventures in the new year. Sending lots of love from AB!
So kind of you :). Happy holidays! Hope you're getting many good days in AB. Hopefully we can come for an Alberta ski again soon!
Congratulations on another banger James. Early season Rogers Pass is a spicy enchilada with an extra saucy finish. 😮
That extra sauce at the end got me sweating!
When you watch the POV you don't see how steep it is. Then you might notice that he gets some air and you get a sense of it. But then they stopped on a slope and he looked across the slope to his buddy and you see how steep it is. These guys are completely fearless. They don't even need a run or a trail. They just need snow and a slope. It doesn't matter how many trees there are. He just goes right through them. Amazing.
Hopefully one days action camera's can show the terrain even better. A drone is always the key!
“Commando” skiing at its finest. That look back shot with the sun looked phenomenal. I don’t think 2k RUclips did it justice! Another great videography epic!
Dude! The 360 cam is good. Even better without such flat light. But nothing beats the human eye. I wish everyone could stand up there.
Gorgeous new ski's mate. Stoked for you. I still have to wait until the end of January for my trip, so this is pulling me through
Thanks. Excited for your end of Jan trip. Almost there!
Ooof - the combination of the pillow line followed by navigating those trees and then the bushwhacking looked savage 😮
Savage is a great description hahaha. Of course we had a little flat light icing on top too.
Never seen anyone bushwhack through trees like that on their brand new skis… you’re a legend!
May as well rip the bandaid off... Or the bases off hahaha
@riseandalpine It helps when you don't pay for them. I hope you're enjoying the Van. I told ya you needed new Wheels, and some sponsor should hook you up.
Mount Washington still hasn't opened the good terrain, but we got a deep bulletproof base. Hope to see you up there this year.
11km of powder = 10k of pure fun and 1km of stuck in the trees. Super video it was super fun to watch!
Totally! One very very long km stuck in the trees.
Old man eastern skier here, and I'm slowly making my way through the powder highway, one week per year. So far Whistler (not technically powder hwy), Red and Whitewater, this year doing Fernie, but I gotta say James, you're a bad influence. My first day out on my little Ontario hill, I'm finding tiny stashes in the narrow spit of trees between the groomers, and not worrying about my bases.
Oh no hahaha. Glad I've inspired you to hunt the stashes & sorry your P-tex bill keep rising. Worth it though?
@@riseandalpine Totally, lucky I do my own tuning heheh
always a good day when rise and and alpine posts
Thanks for being here!
So impressive how you manage to control your speed and make those tight turns through the trees. Kudos. Loving your content.
The more tree navigating you do the easier it gets at speed.
@riseandalpine The secret is to look between the trees, and not at them because of target fixation. It kills a lot of motorcyclists.
James… I am
loving these adventures. I truly
admire the fact that (in your case) every line is possible to ski… to me this is SKIING FREEDOM. The only I worry about is those “sharks” out there… especially that rock you scraped against for about 4 seconds! Skiing in BC truly is next level. I hope one day you can ski some “Japow” in the trees. I would be interested to see what you think would be the ultimate. I am sooooo looking forward to the next one ⛷️
Japan might be a great place to avoid large shark attacks eh!
@@riseandalpine … I didn’t find any at Nozawa Onsen 🇯🇵
so much amazing content so far and it's not even Christmas yet!!!!
This has been the best ski season start ever for me!
What a wild video! Glad you keep in the hike up, some of those views are amazing. I would never be on this terrain myself, but super fun to watch you do it. Be safe bro.
Thanks for coming along. Ski touring is all about the experience and the hike is a big part of it.
Insane stuff. You should have more followers. Scenery breathtaking.Boulders and trees OMG.
Thanks Barry! One of the most beautiful mountain areas on earth.
Awesome vid. Digging the scene. King of the climb. Love seeing the backcountry. You do obviously love the skining! Earning the turning. Nice new sticks! Happy holidays young brother! Thanks for doing what you do...
🌲🍻☃️❄️🎿
Thanks Ron. Happy Holidays to you as well. Hopefully lots of good turns in our futures.
You cant ski something that awesome without a bush wacker finish.
Yeewwwwweeeee!!!
⛷⛷⛷⛷⛷🔥
Heading out to panorama tomorrow. Been watching your vids nonstop the last two weeks to keep me sane😂 keep em coming brother. AND RESTOCK LIQUID COURAGE haha
Sick!!! Working on the liquid courage restock... I'm even running dry myself hahaha
Love watching what you do uncle Michel! 🤙🏽
Thanks man!
WOOOW its so beautiful🤩 Ay mate good luck skiing for the next video. Keep it up love it😍
Thanks!
stunning !!!!!!!! what an epic tour and some fantastic turns earned !@£$%^& and an equally epic bushwhack to end
Can't end an adventure without some bush whacking eh
Biked through here from Calgary on my tour to Bella Coola this summer. Spent 2 nights in Illicillewaet and hiked Abbott ridge, and it was one of the most spectacular spots on the trip. Like you guys, I couldn’t stop goggling at the scenery. Still took me another 10 days to reach the coast. BC is big, beautiful and we’re lucky to have it as our backyard.
Oh man. So glad you took your time through the zone. Laura and I hiked abbot and a bunch of other spots one summer and absolutely loved it. Summer or winter Glacier National is mind blowing.
Another epic video,man that Forrest is every back countries nightmare. Well done.
Just when you thought the quads were cooked and the feet were fried... Say hello to a 1 hour bush whack hahaha
you fellas did some serious landscaping. What a day!
Nordica should really talk about the mowing capabilities of these skis on the website. Cut through alders with ease!
@@riseandalpine Careful what you wish for. HAHA. --- Side note that nobody cares about...lol..... I got back into skiing 3 years ago, after 28 year hiatus, as I now live 30 mins from a MTN. I Geeked out on YT for inspo, found you, (I'm BC) and told my brother your channel was way under viewed back then. 2022. You are over 10X bigger already, Keep crushing it man. Quality vids everytime. Stoked you have all winter to carry out more MTN adventures. ---Well deserved. Youre doing one hell of a job representing B.C. and Canada. You found your thing.
This is the reason I started skiing. I hope to be there with you next year.
I hope to see ya there too!
24:36 made my knee hurt, that half buried tree reminded me of of the one that caused my torn MCL, ruptured meniscus, and fractured patella. looks like an awesome tour!!!!!
Oh no... so unlucky. I try to lean back as far as possible but anything can happen. Did the healing process go okay?
@riseandalpine one leg over the tree one leg under. Happened in the spring of 2020, so the rehab was all done by myself in my basement. Still skiing just as hard as ever, kids keep getting better so I have to keep getting better to keep ahead of them
Such an awesome video keep rocking it, man. That pillow land must’ve been fun, but a nightmare in flat light.
Same with the busewhacking section
The flat light and all the contours in the snow was so tough. The camera always makes the terrain look sharper than what I saw. Every drop and pillow was a surprise through there hahaha.
Glad you showed the exit, that was useful lol. I've done little Sifton a few times, but last year we did in late December(the worst snow year ever)... The exit was just 😢 the worst alder-tree bash lol. Seeing the road, the best thing ever😂😂
Seeing the road dude..... What a feeling eh!
As a skier and splitboarder I was most impressed with your splitboarder friend negotiate the “pre-exit” and exit out of the willows, rocks, creeks etc Amazing. Keeping up with skiers in that mess is truly impressive. I would have put skins on exiting out in that &$@?! Great videos. Is your camper AWD??
I did walk for the last bit. Thanks for the props, we know what to expect when knuckle draggin in Rogers Pass
@mrmambo3461 is an absolute machine on the split. It ain't his first rodeo. Yup! They have AWD and 2WD options.
100% Awesome I was on the edge waiting for a shark to get you or submarine on a tree. Then is the Sasquatch gonna jump out and get you guys!!!! Love it all keeping it real!!
Sasquatch is always the biggest risk. That's why I always carry a raw steak in my bag. I feel like I can chuck it his way with a can of Kokanee to distract him.
@@riseandalpineI am a skinny vegan…they would give me a miss!
Man I truly hope that one day we will get a European tour of the ski resorts here. Watching videos of you in Europe will be awesome!
A Euro trip would be the dream
Crazy! I was just there this weekend. Skied the Kheops glades and NRC gully. Had the same bushwacking experience at the bottom...
No way LOL. Imagine we ran into eachother during the end of day whack LOL. Would be the wildest shocker to run into a fellow skier from a different group in the bush like that.
Hey man! Ya forgot the heavenly skiin’ music!!! lol.
Awesome skiing btw! Love it!
Thanks man!
Dude! I was going to suggest finding a local to take ya to the pass since you were in the revvy area and you beat me to it haha. Definitely one of the best touring/ski mountaineering areas on the planet. I reccomend doing the youngs peak traverse and riding 7 steps next time you're out there!
Would love to try those. Last time I was in Rogers I did video a few years ago. Endless lines to explore in there. A skiers heaven!
Crikey what an adventure. Some amazing scenery again. Longest ski run in the world? you ask, not by a long way. There’s a 16km, 10 mile run Alpe d’Huez in France, its highest peak is 3330 metres. I’ve skied it and it was amazing. No crazy forests in the way! Not sure if this is the longest though. I think you’re overdue a trip to Europe. Avoriaz, Tignes, Val Thorens are all great, massive areas I’ve skied several times. Thanks for sharing 👍🇬🇧
I've heard and dreamt of those European laps. One day I'll get out there :)
The Sarenne isn’t that great.
1st half is great.
2nd half is a flat cat track.
Im glad I found your channel before you blew up like your channel is going to James. 🎉
So glad you're here! Not sure if this thing will ever blow up. But I'm super thankful for all the cool people who are along for the ride.
@riseandalpine I think it will, if you keep pumping out the quality content that you have been more and more people will continue to watch. Keep it up, you're killing it 👊 👍
21:38 to 28:00 🤣 Now thats my jam!!! Embrace the suck and love it!!! Think ive done that exact same line out! 🙃
Glad we have both experienced the beauty of that forest!
I haven't seen that much bush since the early to mid 90's!!!!😂
No way, that was the Full 70s.
Best comment ever hahahha
What a day, that was crazy. I mean awesome!!! Like usual, beautiful images!! Also, urinating in the mountains is acceptable, it's for science!
It is for science!
So sick James, jealous.
Skiing Shaggy Eh!
absolutely epic
So epic!
Bucket man is iconic!
He's so sick, Can't believe I'm just finding out about him.
You heading back to whistler for the big storm, heard they were getting like 3 feet.
Videos are always about a week delayed. I hit the storm had back home :). You'll see that one on Sunday once I edit it!
Those peaks on the drive up....mind boggling
Glacier National Park is absolutely insane. Heaven on earth in the summer and winter.
Been so stoked by your videos I did lessons at manning this weekend and I went from non skier to mediocre…I think hot sauce would help my skills
So glad to hear that. Manning is where I grew up skiing! Love that place so much.
@@riseandalpine Such a good place and great staff and facilities
26:39 not quite convincing me on that one but the top of the mountain was beautiful and its videos like this that will entice me to buy a shit ton of back country skiing gear in the future xD
Hahaha - say sorry to your wallet, but hello to some damn amazing memories!
Rise and Bushwhacking!!!! New sub channel 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 - better claim that handle before someone else does
OMG!!!! That looked like way too much work lol!! Kudos on the effort!
You know you're in for some type 3 fun when the target has traverse in the name eh!
The “Oscar” for the best Ski Channel goes to…. (drum roll) RISE & ALPINE 🥇
Thanks Alain!
Leveling up with the Kingpins!
Super stoked about being a little lighter. Hopefully I can out climb adventure Rob!
First part looked Amazing...mid point and bushman style last looked like shyt. Hope the skis work out .
It flipped real quick eh! Thanks, I hope the skis work out too!
my dream is to do what you do, love this video.
hopefully i can get out west this winter.
I hope you make it out west too!
holy crap dude that is one epic descent!!
Couldn't believe how long it took as.
Man that is cool. I wish I was 40 years younger to take this up.
Never too old! But you could opt for a much more mellow approach and zero bushwacking! Ski touring is actually extremely low impact. Cross country is also an amazing option to get back into the mountains too.
Man I was just crying for your skies when you slid down that rock face.
And youtube js so wierd I've been subscribed to your channel for over 2 years and it just un subbed me.
Whaaat? YT unsubbed you hahaha. The algorithm must really have it out for me eh.
5:02 Buckethead is legit!
Dude so legit!
Nice to hear you take the knoggin saftey seriously. too many people on tiktok and insta encouraging no helmets.
Thanks dude. We only got one brain so it's really worth protecting it at all costs.
Liquid mantis is a solid buckethead song
I'll check it out!
Yeah, Rogers can be really nasty. It definetely needs more snow at the lower sections. We had about 2 meters when we were there. But still the forest can be incredible dense. Have fun and stay safe!
Even with lots of snow base that forest would still be dense eh! Just gotta pin point some better exit routes!
Kingpins rock!!!!
Glad you're a fan. Honestly I kind of want to get a second set of 114 unleashed and put a kingpin on those. Nice to have a real thick ski and would still be light enough too. Maybe trade for an even lighter binding on the super light unlimited ski. Probably an ATK if I could afford it for the light setup. Maybe in a few years. This is already a big weight upgrade for me.
bro youre living the dream
So grateful to be doing this. Absolutely is the dream.
You guys must have slept well that night. You must go through a lot of gear every season.
Slept like a baby! You're totally right. I've actually only fully broken one pair of skis in the last three years. But I do substantial repairs on all my skis every season. I go through one pair of boots no problem and a ski suit. I always rip through my ski suits but this video makes it clear why...
Damn I wanna go ski rogers pass so bad 😅
If you liked the bushwhacking tho, you definitely should try Gravell Peak when you get home. Absolutely fantastic skiing, but a pretty thorny bushwhack to/from the line to earn it 😃
Dude. You would go bananas in Rogers. There's some lines like Grizzly Couloir that are massive and only like a 3-4 hour approach from the parking lot if you rip it fast. The only problem with you visiting Rogers is you would be so damn excited you wouldn't be able to pick what peak to summit first LOL.
I'll take a look at Gravell Peak. Might be an adventure to bring Sid along for!
Just found your channel this season and I love it, as someone who’s never been out west this makes me want to buy a van and travel
Do a van trip out West summer or winter. You will never regret it. Some of the best memories of my life so far were living in the back of the truck with Laura and driving and hiking all over BC.
love it keep up the videos, my first trip out west is in a week to big sky Montana and can’t wait
So honey, i saw the craziest thing on may way home.
I was driving along the Highway and all of a sudden 3 Skiers came out of the bush, from nowhere !
😂😂😂
Carrying ski RUclips atm bro ,keep at it 👊
The most reluctant transition to tech bindings in history
So true hahahha. Like 2 years of frames and 3 years of Dukes all while doing reasonably substantial tours
I second that
Bro that’s the skies I just bought😳Live in Sweden so haven’t gotten a chance to try them yet so this video was very nice👍
Sick! Super light so you'll enjoy them on the uphill.
BC, Canada should stand for backcountry with how good it looks
100% agree! It's heaven out here.
So sick
So good!
Great exit 😁
Very graceful eh!
Thanks for show the bush wrecking part so we know backcountry skiing is not all dreamy open bowl tiktok stuff 😂
My pleasure! Always happy to show the full experience. Ski touring is equal amounts heaven & hell but it's all fun in its own regard.
What's a good way to safely transition from resort skiing to touring? This video makes me want to go have an adventure so badly!
Start with an avalanche safety course!
"skis are just like snowshoes" O RLY???? 😅😂
The things this guy says eh...
These conditions are making me jealous, I live in Maine and we need get pow like this, never skied out of Maine
Never
Seriously, what you saw here you can get much better by timing a long weekend at Little Cottonwood Canyon in SLC.
You've got to go exploring Benjamin. So much amazing snow to ski all across North America and beyond!
> gets new skis
> immediately annihilates them on rocks and trees
Classic rise and alpine 😂
They had accepted their fate the second I pulled them out of the van hahaha
Always pack back worn gear inside out after shaking as it has some sweat moisture in it.
Great tip! Never thought about that.
That unfrozen water is mostlikely caused due two things: 1. Current and 2. Bridge protects water from freezing by stopping evaporation a bit. BTW. are you sure that its a lake, not river?
However one hour walk at -25 is a respectable achievement. Well done!!!
I'm a little confused? What water are you talking about?
@@riseandalpine sorry I this is a comment for another video. I was writing that comment while watching you video.
Buckethead & kingpins 🎢
The ultimate combo eh!
Can't imagine how to survive snowboarding in this terrain LOL
Dude. Mich is such a legend to rip that so well on the splitboard.
La Vallée Blanche in Chamonix is almost double the length at 20km!
Yup that's legendary! Will have to do a Euro trip one day.
Hell yeah, what you think of buckehead??
Listened to liquid mantis. So good!
So beautiful
Just incredible eh
Definitely
I'll never understand the hot sauce thing. But the video is special!
You gotta try it!
If you tried the sauces he makes you'd understand, they're amazing.
high quality subalpinism in the back half of this vid
I made Sid proud with this one :)
Can you please share with us what walkie talkies you use?? Need a good pair for an upcoming Banff trip!
I use the Rockie Talkie. rockytalkie.pxf.io/xLJ2P3
I talk about them in my gear video :)
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2:12 that’s one scenic piss
Can't beat a scenic piss!
When shopping for used skis and they say they've only been used once for one run....
Hilarious
Is that all snow?
Yup!
The most heinous skintrack through the bottom of Grizzly Shoulder, I've ever had the misfortune of being on, especially after it ices up. Death defying
I can only imagine that thing icy. I'd bootpack with crampons LOL
5:40 😂💨
Farmers wrap things :)
What brand is that blueberry chocolate trail mix? I would love to try it out on my next touring day.
@mrmambo3461 Could you help this homie find the blueberry mix?
The brand is Redland Farms
are you coming to sunpeaks anytime soon
I may have already been ;)
Any advice for someone that is starting to get into touring as far as navigation? I live in the sea to sky and just have the maps ?
I'm still trying to find a new favourite app without FatMaps....