The FIFTY - Line 2/50 - Mt. Superior, UT - Deep Pow and Avalanches on a Utah Classic

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Cody Townsend

Cody Townsend

5 жыл бұрын

En route to Utah, the first setbacks of the season present themselves. With weather, avalanche danger and crowds, the first line of the year is met with difficult decision making, trepidation and the need for patience. As the crews change and time goes by, the reward becomes that much sweeter.
Featured guests include Pep Fujas, Drew Peterson, Joe Johnson, Weston Shirey and Cinematographer for The FIFTY, Bjarne Salen.
This is line 2 completed of The FIFTY, a project following Cody Townsend as he attempts to climb and ski all fifty of the lines and mountains chronicled in the book, "The 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America." The series documents Townsend's journey's, travels, challenges and each line and mountain listed in the book. It's a journey through the most majestic mountains and ski lines in North America along with a unique insight into how skiers make decisions in the backcountry, how they plan, navigate and safely move through the mountains and the people that dedicate their lives to the mountains.
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@robineisenhardt8090
@robineisenhardt8090 5 жыл бұрын
I loved that you showed the "snow-pack-test"! I think that too much skiers don`t know that pro skiers check for avalanche conditions before ripping crazy lines etc. In ski movies we usually don´t see the consideration that goes into skiing these lines. Thanks for spreading avalanche awareness. By the way, nice Vlog/podcast!
@michaelyoung3337
@michaelyoung3337 5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Showing a "no go" decision is essential to showing how much consideration goes into the days before you get the great day.
@deterpunjhi5290
@deterpunjhi5290 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah first time seeing that. Knew to the ski world . Dont know it work though
@MultiJebusChrist
@MultiJebusChrist 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@katatat2030
@katatat2030 2 жыл бұрын
@Stanky Piece of Bluecheese true, you have to know to how to integrate various data and observations and then make a good decision. They do a lot more prep and research than just the pit in this series.
@extreme_ryan_delena
@extreme_ryan_delena 5 жыл бұрын
Having skied this face, I can confirm the hardest part is finding someone willing to pick you up on the canyon road.
@georgelee3155
@georgelee3155 3 жыл бұрын
How sketchy was the ridge hike?
@extreme_ryan_delena
@extreme_ryan_delena 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgelee3155 not that sketchy
@ErikFullmer
@ErikFullmer 2 жыл бұрын
We had a miracle yesterday and our driver got picked up by the first vehicle that passed!
@bbranface
@bbranface 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for spending time talking about snow safety!
@frogfeet2121
@frogfeet2121 3 жыл бұрын
Do you even remember commenting that
@bbranface
@bbranface 3 жыл бұрын
@@frogfeet2121 lol wut?
@allenfrankin
@allenfrankin 3 жыл бұрын
Lol then sitting on the edge of a truck bed going down the highway
@mikesandydotnet
@mikesandydotnet 5 жыл бұрын
I love that you showed digging a pit and holding off until the snowpack settled. Too many ski movies show the glory and not the careful planning, hard work, and safety measures that go into skiing those lines. Looking forward to following The Fifty Project!
@conrbil
@conrbil 4 жыл бұрын
"Wait till the snowpack heals"...I love that quote, the snowpack will heal and the mountain isn't going anywhere. Thanks for being safe (and keeping others who ski LCC safe!!)
@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt
@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt 4 жыл бұрын
Was a very smart decision, that was a real sketchy pack they had there.
@Ryan_hey
@Ryan_hey 2 ай бұрын
Love the use of music to create tension in all these episodes. It's not just filler music or stoke music. Ex: 4:38
@Waff3lMan1
@Waff3lMan1 4 жыл бұрын
Your whole life is basically my bucket list
@shawnmcfarland8786
@shawnmcfarland8786 5 жыл бұрын
First, the skiing was incredible to watch. But second, that climb up superior in the winter after a 40-inch dump is so incredible. Having been up Superior so many times, your video didn't do justice to how incredibly difficult that trek was. I am blown away. Most people who do Superior jump in a whirly bird. You gave the mountain its due respect and scaled it!!! I am in awe!!
@gregreynolds5576
@gregreynolds5576 5 жыл бұрын
What a great start guys! This is really going to be fun to follow. I'm glad you guys are showing all us folks that risk assessment is key to safely making this happen. Also glad to see Bjarne Salen back on the horse.
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's been a great start so far and beyond stoked to have Bjarne along for the ride.
@MountainHobbler
@MountainHobbler 3 жыл бұрын
6 hours of climbing.... 45 seconds of downhill... WORTH IT
@scottshreddith
@scottshreddith 3 жыл бұрын
I really like how this whole series delves into decision making on the mountains. A I geek out on that shit but B it promotes safety and responsibilitiy.
@robertflynn1084
@robertflynn1084 11 күн бұрын
Great cool fun and safe. You are the best!
@smumm
@smumm 5 жыл бұрын
That's the way it's done folks. Waiting for the right window and getting due rewards. Legend!
@tomaskazokas8123
@tomaskazokas8123 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome ski decend! It would have been nice to see the second snowpack test and what made it more stable.
@Simonjburgess
@Simonjburgess 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you showed the decision making, snow pack test, and that its ok to walk away. You were definitely given the rewards for waiting!
@noahbluesky1218
@noahbluesky1218 4 жыл бұрын
Look how buried those cars are at 4:36 !! Must be fun to dig out :)
@bgt2050
@bgt2050 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing snow! Thanks for including some info about your decision making process as well
@daveamirault
@daveamirault 5 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t get better than that. Way to go, team.
@thehappytramper1988
@thehappytramper1988 5 жыл бұрын
Way cool! So stoked to be following your adventures!
@maxbolenkab
@maxbolenkab 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, for a short film they did a fantastic job with the videography!! Pumped for this whole project, and good choices in there, stay safe on the remaining lines. Cheers, Cody.
@joeydbreck
@joeydbreck 5 жыл бұрын
Love this. Awesome surprise to see Pep show up. Unbelievable run, lads!
@SUVRVing
@SUVRVing 5 жыл бұрын
Looked incredible. Great to see the footage of my local mountains! Thanks for sharing.
@kirkhwaltz
@kirkhwaltz 5 жыл бұрын
So Rad! I look forward to following the adventure Cody!
@deannilvalli6579
@deannilvalli6579 4 жыл бұрын
I just enjoy these videos so much! Feels lie I am there. Good film making.
@juliusbulle
@juliusbulle 5 жыл бұрын
Sick line! Looked like the snow was amazing.
@joeybaldarelli6620
@joeybaldarelli6620 2 жыл бұрын
That looked like the most epic skiing ever! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!
@RunTheHillsBrent
@RunTheHillsBrent 5 жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video, and I love your snow safety assessment and commentary.
@ChiCity511
@ChiCity511 5 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! Looking forward to the next one.
@seantpolley
@seantpolley 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Enjoy the ride.
@richardvernon7019
@richardvernon7019 4 жыл бұрын
fantastic video, looking forward to see the whole Fifty Project!
@grskier
@grskier 5 жыл бұрын
That looked all time!
@damiengentien5932
@damiengentien5932 8 ай бұрын
Amazing!!! Et vive la France !!!!!
@banginbandit
@banginbandit 5 жыл бұрын
Damn, Cody. That was sick! Best of luck with the remaining 48!
@uradumby25
@uradumby25 3 жыл бұрын
I watching your stuff in reverse order haha Its awesome to see you doing the tests for snow conditions, I really enjoy that aspect and I think its great to see professionals taking that seriously. And it was great to see you guys call it and play it safe
@billhunt6562
@billhunt6562 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Cody, great series! I love this episode in particular, as Mt Superior and LCC are my old stomping grounds, mostly in the 80s and 90s. I've spent a couple hundred days snowboarding on the south side of Superior and the west Hellgate cliffs... know those lines well. What a treat to get it in epic and stable conditions, and with great camera work; well done!
@AKtoTok
@AKtoTok 5 жыл бұрын
So hyped on this series.. stay gnarly *shaka*
@kingspeakbackcountry1925
@kingspeakbackcountry1925 5 жыл бұрын
You guys need to come out and ride King's Peak. Glad you guys are showing peeps that you don't just head out into the backcountry without doing your homework! Awesome vid!
@jeffreyhendrickson756
@jeffreyhendrickson756 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks is for showing the pit. Great video
@JoshuaDavesMartin37
@JoshuaDavesMartin37 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I have seen a lot of videos that discuss the avalanche danger and talk about the current stability of the snowpack, but the majority of them fail to comment on the decision making aspect once these conditions are assessed, which I believe is as important. A lot of time I see videos of ECTs but no explanation of the potential risks and dangers relating to the ECT results. Thanks again.
@danlangston1436
@danlangston1436 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck man! Such an inspiration. Keep it safe and rowdy!
@Carvit10
@Carvit10 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Loved seeing you start out with such a great line. Mt. Superior is truly a gem here in the Wasatch but rarely are conditions all time like you had. Good on ya.
@leetlau
@leetlau 5 жыл бұрын
Well-executed. Both in production and presentation
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee, much appreciated.
@TonyKorologos
@TonyKorologos 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best The FIFTY episode! I'm biased since I ski across from Mt Superior about 3x/week. Thanks Cody.
@vaska577
@vaska577 5 жыл бұрын
Steve is a good man!=)
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 5 жыл бұрын
Steve! Steve! Steve! Steve!
@deckert618
@deckert618 3 жыл бұрын
Steve is legend!
@MrSchmidt22
@MrSchmidt22 5 жыл бұрын
Loved the drone footage from on the top and skiing off the top! Dope little video guys.
@scottybeegood
@scottybeegood 5 жыл бұрын
congrats, good start
@khunopie9159
@khunopie9159 5 жыл бұрын
Good, no wait..... GREAT job bra!
@Zanikmonster
@Zanikmonster 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice work Cody!
@flashgordon6879
@flashgordon6879 4 жыл бұрын
I have no interest in skiing but these videos are bloody amazing. Love from the UK.
@damyoulookinfly
@damyoulookinfly 5 жыл бұрын
Just amazing
@sallute173
@sallute173 5 жыл бұрын
this got me hyped dawgy!
@Ericxnugz
@Ericxnugz 5 жыл бұрын
SO DOPE!!!!! keep it up
@phin422
@phin422 3 жыл бұрын
That traffic was good, it wasn't even stopping.
@erik.reinert
@erik.reinert 5 жыл бұрын
When i first started ski touring 25 years ago, I had Scarpa Double leathers, kazama couloirs, and of all things, voile snake skins. That dowhill section of the ridgeline past cardiff peak was so difficult on the snake skins that I used to take one off and try to go as far as I could up the ridge with just one skin on. Pretty sure it didn't make things any easier.
@sigga3876
@sigga3876 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely line.
@andyt7159
@andyt7159 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude.
@savillecreations8046
@savillecreations8046 4 жыл бұрын
Great skiing and filming.
@kosycat1
@kosycat1 3 жыл бұрын
dude i love the Wasatch and the area around snowbird. marry ellen gulch looks amazing
@HAYES9521
@HAYES9521 3 жыл бұрын
Way nice!
@HJiangBang
@HJiangBang 5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the truck setup (if there even really is one) in one of the episodes!
@codyo9256
@codyo9256 5 жыл бұрын
ooh that pure
@johns3106
@johns3106 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see some avy testing...too often in ski videos we just see everybody ripping it up , seemingly without consideration of conditions!
@alexs5394
@alexs5394 5 жыл бұрын
traffic backed up well outside the canyon, that was every storm day this season!
@fishfeeder8098
@fishfeeder8098 2 жыл бұрын
2:35 - 3:40 Holy shit. I've seen ppl do that test before but I've never seen what it looks like when its a "no". That's scary. Very visceral
@flowlineproductions
@flowlineproductions 5 жыл бұрын
( * )( * ) Nicely done. That snow looked so good! The GFC on the rig looks badass too!
@ferdinandoarmeni6328
@ferdinandoarmeni6328 2 жыл бұрын
You NEEEEEED nikon monarch binoculars. Your welcome. =)
@JGBerserkR22
@JGBerserkR22 2 жыл бұрын
Damn my son Steve was a chargers fan 😍
@alpinereviews
@alpinereviews 5 жыл бұрын
What topper is on your Tacoma? It's great to see behind the scenes of digging pits and what it takes to stay safe
@jamesmossman
@jamesmossman 5 жыл бұрын
Love the video, the story, and the music. On that, could you add in the comments or the credits the tunes you use in your films? Thanks so much!
@ProfessionalJerry
@ProfessionalJerry 4 жыл бұрын
Utah 🔥🔥
@peterlinton488
@peterlinton488 4 жыл бұрын
Pep Fujas is a sub? Talk about coming into the early season with a STRONG bench!
@kingspeakbackcountry1925
@kingspeakbackcountry1925 3 жыл бұрын
Wish more people would practice safety like this. Maybe less people would've died this season 2020-2021! Sugary snow under 100 inches is no bueno!!!!
@derekreijmer1628
@derekreijmer1628 5 жыл бұрын
Who makes your sunglasses in the first scene, Cody? You're my hero
@bethmc1944
@bethmc1944 5 жыл бұрын
And..my son Steve (professional Chef) gives them a ride at the end...Whoop.
@ethanbrown1235
@ethanbrown1235 4 жыл бұрын
are you telling me that traffic in the cottonwoods affects the pros too! wow
@TheMrsnuggles6995
@TheMrsnuggles6995 5 жыл бұрын
Rad video!! Anybody know what poles Cody is using??
@batmoose4638
@batmoose4638 4 жыл бұрын
Out frickin-standing! But i think, "More balls than brains"! :-)
@AuroraBoarder1
@AuroraBoarder1 4 жыл бұрын
They had brains. After all, they checked the snow quality.
@bennyummer
@bennyummer 5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great vid! but i don't see how it went from "certain death" to totally safe just by waiting a few days. did you dig another pit and what were the results? maybe next time you could show what the pit test looks like when you deem it safe to rip a wide open bowl with obvious wind loading. thanks again
@matejpevny4375
@matejpevny4375 4 жыл бұрын
The snow layers can get more "tied" based on the temperature, weather, etc.
@norfizzle
@norfizzle 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Did you find a bino sponsor? Maven makes awesome bino's and they're based in Wyoming. I do not work for Maven.
@marksevy
@marksevy 5 жыл бұрын
I guess by 1/2 way down (6:30 on the vid) you're feeling comfortable w/ the conditions, but I fear some safety protocol goes out the window when you're trying to get the shot.. (skiing two at a time).
@markabendroth1774
@markabendroth1774 5 жыл бұрын
Was wondering if anybody else would catch that detail, 2 on slope at same time. ( cant help it I'm an old patrolman)
@loon907
@loon907 5 жыл бұрын
stop taking yourself so seriously and just enjoy the snow Cody. skiing is supposed to be fun, what's with the "goals" nonsense? JK love watching yo stuff, keep it coming.
@samuelpetrina1517
@samuelpetrina1517 4 жыл бұрын
For that extended column test, it was like a ect 25 ish right? Isnt that fairly safe?
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 4 жыл бұрын
No it was about 15. I may have been tapping a bit hard but regardless, with the full propagation and the way it jumped out, it was not a day to ski a big exposed line. As I said, medium probability of a very large deep avalanche.
@samuelpetrina1517
@samuelpetrina1517 4 жыл бұрын
@@CodyTownsend Thanks for reply
@michaelnell557
@michaelnell557 5 жыл бұрын
So Cody, did you get a binocular sponsor???
@workpapers2624
@workpapers2624 3 жыл бұрын
If Pep is your sub, then your doing alright lol.
@ryanbittersvideos
@ryanbittersvideos 4 жыл бұрын
2nd song sound like Johny Yukon to anyone??
@hobbes8737
@hobbes8737 3 жыл бұрын
holy schnikies ! lol
@anonymouspeoplesuck6403
@anonymouspeoplesuck6403 5 жыл бұрын
If pep is just a replacement... Damn
@JonathanLouispolansky
@JonathanLouispolansky 3 жыл бұрын
Now head up for another lap
@ianjohnson6923
@ianjohnson6923 3 жыл бұрын
Drew Beatersen
@nolp6263
@nolp6263 4 жыл бұрын
No special Thanks to Steve?
@brianharder7714
@brianharder7714 5 жыл бұрын
The only hard thing about watching this project unfold is doing my best to avoid scrolling through the comments where the armchair experts are wielding their opinions. Fuck. It's gonna be thick.
@onecutmedia
@onecutmedia 5 жыл бұрын
when you test your block of snow, the coloumn should only be as wide as your bone saw, but seeing what happened to the block I am glad you did not ski
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 5 жыл бұрын
onecutmedia.com actually, what you’re referring to is just a CT, which is a fully acceptable yet older form of snow pit test. What I was doing is called an ECT or Extended Column Test which studies have shown to give less false-stable results than a CT and they give far better recognition of propagation potential. You should do some reading on updated Avalanche education, it’s always evolving and improving
@avybites
@avybites 5 жыл бұрын
Great explanation on the ECT it is a great tool in the tool box! I think it is also important to note that a snowpack test is just one piece in the overall assessment of the avalanche hazard. You dont make a go or no go decision based on that one data point but after a collection of information that helps understand the complete situation. The more complex and consequential the objective the more data collection.
@CodyTownsend
@CodyTownsend 5 жыл бұрын
@@avybites Indeed Kurt, you are spot on. The pit is just one of the many data points I use to analyze and make decisions off of.
@nomadtrails
@nomadtrails 5 жыл бұрын
@@CodyTownsend I think its super cool that you caught this comment on your vid and took the time to correct it. I was going to do the whole plebians arguing in the comments section, but you have already set the record straight. Nice work!
@mtadams2009
@mtadams2009 5 жыл бұрын
@@CodyTownsend When I was young, in the 70s I was into rock climbing and my training came from the AMC, which was good. I read a book by Royal Robbins who I highly respected. In his book he said to the effect that if you have any concerns simply don't climb, the Mt will always be there. That one statement always stuck with me and has certainly over the years kept me safe. Nice to see you play it safe, I think people need to see the prep you pros take, its much appreciated. My friends and I are in our 60s now and still hitting it with no end in sight. Take care, that run looked perfect.
@deannilvalli6579
@deannilvalli6579 4 жыл бұрын
Somehow he reminds me of Tom Petty. Is it just me?
@jadeberthiaume7886
@jadeberthiaume7886 2 жыл бұрын
no special thanks to steve?
@AlbaAdventures
@AlbaAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
That is worse than NYC traffic!
@nomadtrails
@nomadtrails 5 жыл бұрын
Avy safety is great but please, don't sleep and drive! hahaha wtf ;)
@user-iz7zy7rx9t
@user-iz7zy7rx9t 5 жыл бұрын
I have an unhealthy level of jealousy brewing up here.....
@bob15479
@bob15479 2 жыл бұрын
if you didn't foresee the traffic you must not ski utah much
@Bgpelkie
@Bgpelkie 5 жыл бұрын
I think people need to spend less time in the comments
@kevinmeek
@kevinmeek 4 жыл бұрын
Ahh that cringey intro
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