Sick, we'll have to do it! We have suspicions that it's over 1000 years old. One of Reece's friends said they counted 2000 rings on one tree up there when then cut that block. I'm definitely interested enough to haul a saw up there!
Keep doing what you're doing! Your videos are really well done and are a stark difference from what alot of modern youtubers upload. Can't wait for the next episodes.
Thanks so much!! We'll definitely keep pumping them out, I have a couple on back log. It's snowing like crazy here right now so we'll definitely be getting up to some more adventures in the coming week!!
Thanks! I actually considered that. I decided against it so that only very motivated/navigationably competent individuals will feel compelled to seek out the zone. If one wanted, they could find it. It's a bit off the beaten path and I don't want anyone getting lost out there with my GPX file haha
I was thinking more of a general route on a map and stats about time spent climbing and vert skied. I am not going to make it to your area but interested in what others ski to inform evaluation of potential routes.
Algorithim sent me to you, another vancouverite here! Saw you have a Diez Vista 50k run hat, super awesome. One of my favorite trails/place to hike as I live close by.
Awesome, glad to see it pulling in like minded people! Diez Vista is absolutely gorgeous - I ran the 50k last year in pissing rain haha. Loved every minute of it!
@@Subalpinism I've walked it in the rain many times, always love it lol! It's coming up again soon, I'm aiming to participate in it next year possibly 😎🦿
Man just found your channel today. Fantastic stuff, didn’t realize how much I missed these more adventure style blogs. Great work! I would love to hear your thoughts on Avi risk, I don’t ski any back country myself, I’m out of Denver, but I’m sure you have a ton of local knowledge of your mountains and snow conditions. What were the conditions that gave you the confidence to rip this? Love hearing people’s thoughts on it and I think that would be a cool section to add in to your videos!
Thanks for the feedback, stoked to have you along!! I definitely want to try to include more of that. Varley is a pretty chill zone and goes quite often, it's not super steep and only the top has any actual avy terrain exposure. We check the weather multiple times a day on different sites and really keep a finger on the pulse of the snowpack all winter. We knew that this snow had fallen cold and then had a while to settle, a rain crust and then about 10cm more on top. The crust provided bridging over the big wind slabs from the northern storm.
hey man just started watching you, i love your videos. cant wait to get my first sled when im older!!! anyways i should go to bed now i have exams tomorow have a good night bud. -a proud canadian
🤣 I know bro I just like the way they feel like that haha. The weight of the handle above my hand counter balances them, which is good because I pit like a pound of duct tape on the end of one of them. My next set of poles is definitely going to be a non-adjustable set that just has a long grip. Seen peoples get frozen short before and I can't be bothered changing them all the time haha
How are the Dracos? How are the Fr 15's? You should do a mid season gear review/opinions/impressions on the new setups. Im a Niko follower as well and waiting to place my order
They are awesome man, the bindings release really well. The skis are chargers. I do wish I mounted them 1cm infront of reco though, they are definitely less playful than the bents. I mean I guess that's to be expected with a charging ski. A mid season gear revisit is a great idea man, I may do that!
Dude they are so sick. You'll see in the next video I crashed and popped out a few times and the release was perfect! I also did a resort day at Whistler on them and they handle super well. I have to lean a bit farther forward than with the bents but they handle super well. I do wish I got them mounted 1cm forward though to just make them extra playful... But that's just me. The second day up Varley was hilarious, I crashed a bunch and we almost lost our buddy in the woods lol.
That's an awesome idea. Could definitely be done taking my little tinny across the sound to Woodfibre!! Tinny accessed ski touring is definitely high on my list of dumb shit to do haha
Maybe you could also cut down that big cypress tree (@8;00) to make your skinning even easier........ not cool cutting down trees and filling creeks with them.
Hi Kirk, all the trees we cut down were young saplings on an established trail, growing out of gravel. No work was done off of the FSR. The branches were laid over man-made drainage ditches. If you didn't know, all of the hiking and skiing trails everyone knows and enjoys, including yourself, require maintenance like this. Trails don't just magically stay clear indefinitely, passionate people put many hours into maintaining them. Proper trail maintenance also prevents braiding of trails which is more detrimental to the local ecosystem. This is obviously very different from cutting down thousand year old trees in virgin old growth. I'm sure you understand this.
You sure work hard for your fun! Amazing views from the summit and great skiing shots. Your videos are super fun to watch that's for sure.
Glad to be along for the ride! Local and thinking of getting a sled one day so took me 0.1sec to sub xD
Happy to have you along man! I gotta say sleds are pretty fun lol
Mate, I'd love to see the tree age, that would be sick!
Sick, we'll have to do it! We have suspicions that it's over 1000 years old. One of Reece's friends said they counted 2000 rings on one tree up there when then cut that block. I'm definitely interested enough to haul a saw up there!
Keep doing what you're doing! Your videos are really well done and are a stark difference from what alot of modern youtubers upload. Can't wait for the next episodes.
luv the Tree Time awe - magnificent!
All your videos are bangers. I’d be very interested in dating that cypress
She thicc
Love to see the transition between seasons! Nice bridges ! Greetings from Langford ! I rocked G3 findr skis when I toured! Keep up the cool videos~!
Thanks so much!! We'll definitely keep pumping them out, I have a couple on back log. It's snowing like crazy here right now so we'll definitely be getting up to some more adventures in the coming week!!
That tree @ 8:00 is insane!!!
Man, it's even crazier in person!
Great video, only thing that would make it better for me is a map and some stats.
Thanks! I actually considered that. I decided against it so that only very motivated/navigationably competent individuals will feel compelled to seek out the zone. If one wanted, they could find it. It's a bit off the beaten path and I don't want anyone getting lost out there with my GPX file haha
I was thinking more of a general route on a map and stats about time spent climbing and vert skied. I am not going to make it to your area but interested in what others ski to inform evaluation of potential routes.
my favorite is skinning through old growth forest on a pow day with big trees spaced out!
Another super sick video!! been here since the 2024 gear haul and can't wait to see this channel grow.
Just found your channel, absolutely living the dream!
So sick, love seeing the amazingness out there. : )
so beautiful up there, hope to visit sometime in my life
haha yes i love the raw feel to the vids
neva change bro
Algorithim sent me to you, another vancouverite here! Saw you have a Diez Vista 50k run hat, super awesome. One of my favorite trails/place to hike as I live close by.
Awesome, glad to see it pulling in like minded people! Diez Vista is absolutely gorgeous - I ran the 50k last year in pissing rain haha. Loved every minute of it!
@@Subalpinism I've walked it in the rain many times, always love it lol! It's coming up again soon, I'm aiming to participate in it next year possibly 😎🦿
Man just found your channel today. Fantastic stuff, didn’t realize how much I missed these more adventure style blogs. Great work!
I would love to hear your thoughts on Avi risk, I don’t ski any back country myself, I’m out of Denver, but I’m sure you have a ton of local knowledge of your mountains and snow conditions.
What were the conditions that gave you the confidence to rip this? Love hearing people’s thoughts on it and I think that would be a cool section to add in to your videos!
Thanks for the feedback, stoked to have you along!! I definitely want to try to include more of that.
Varley is a pretty chill zone and goes quite often, it's not super steep and only the top has any actual avy terrain exposure.
We check the weather multiple times a day on different sites and really keep a finger on the pulse of the snowpack all winter. We knew that this snow had fallen cold and then had a while to settle, a rain crust and then about 10cm more on top. The crust provided bridging over the big wind slabs from the northern storm.
hey man just started watching you, i love your videos. cant wait to get my first sled when im older!!! anyways i should go to bed now i have exams tomorow have a good night bud. -a proud canadian
Glad to have you along buddy!
wish you only the best with your channel @@Subalpinism
good content my boy
Pro tip: The G3 via carbon poles are adjustable 😂
Why are you grabbing them below the foam grip?
🤣 I know bro I just like the way they feel like that haha. The weight of the handle above my hand counter balances them, which is good because I pit like a pound of duct tape on the end of one of them. My next set of poles is definitely going to be a non-adjustable set that just has a long grip. Seen peoples get frozen short before and I can't be bothered changing them all the time haha
How are the Dracos? How are the Fr 15's? You should do a mid season gear review/opinions/impressions on the new setups. Im a Niko follower as well and waiting to place my order
They are awesome man, the bindings release really well. The skis are chargers. I do wish I mounted them 1cm infront of reco though, they are definitely less playful than the bents. I mean I guess that's to be expected with a charging ski. A mid season gear revisit is a great idea man, I may do that!
@@Subalpinism i usually do the same. mounted my animas +3. do you want a more stable tail or more maneuverable ski in mounting the Draco more forward?
Stoked for the next vid! How are you liking the dracos so far with the atk bindings?!
Dude they are so sick. You'll see in the next video I crashed and popped out a few times and the release was perfect! I also did a resort day at Whistler on them and they handle super well. I have to lean a bit farther forward than with the bents but they handle super well. I do wish I got them mounted 1cm forward though to just make them extra playful... But that's just me.
The second day up Varley was hilarious, I crashed a bunch and we almost lost our buddy in the woods lol.
Wow
Sedgewick E face vid? Clearly you guys can figure out access
That's an awesome idea. Could definitely be done taking my little tinny across the sound to Woodfibre!! Tinny accessed ski touring is definitely high on my list of dumb shit to do haha
Agreed 8:38
Maybe you could also cut down that big cypress tree (@8;00) to make your skinning even easier........ not cool cutting down trees and filling creeks with them.
Hi Kirk, all the trees we cut down were young saplings on an established trail, growing out of gravel. No work was done off of the FSR. The branches were laid over man-made drainage ditches.
If you didn't know, all of the hiking and skiing trails everyone knows and enjoys, including yourself, require maintenance like this. Trails don't just magically stay clear indefinitely, passionate people put many hours into maintaining them. Proper trail maintenance also prevents braiding of trails which is more detrimental to the local ecosystem.
This is obviously very different from cutting down thousand year old trees in virgin old growth. I'm sure you understand this.