The La Sals // Skiing White Peaks Above Red Rocks

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3 жыл бұрын

20 miles east of Arches National Park, Canyonlands, and Moab there is a mountain range that has caught our attention since high school. While running or biking in Moab we'd gaze off into the distance at Mount Peale and Mount Tukuhnikivatz and think "it would be awesome to ski those" than we'd instantly brush off the idea because it was spring time and we had already checked out of ski mode. The last two years we managed to keep the idea front and center and then in mid March we managed to pull it off with the help of a surprise late season snow dump. It was as spectacular as we had imagined when we first saw those salty peaks.

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@ruffrydazz2032 3 жыл бұрын

"We're skiing on rocks" - Danny "So, I borrowed Christoff's skis..." - Matt

@mball831 3 жыл бұрын

I work as a ski tech in a shop that does AT rentals - I routinely take out the shop's skis on days like these.

@ropehnd 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to an episode where you guys discuss your jobs/career.

@TheTrey181 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. And also an application so I can live like Danny.

@dwareagle50 3 жыл бұрын

Danny, Thank you, Blake, Christov, Matt, Aaron, ( sorry for misspells ). You and crew have started the " living Vicariously through others" Through the 3 years we've watched, we have expanded our hiking excursions, terrain. Further, You guys are our retreat from the world's B.S. Thank you again, keep it up, Please

@markwerner7840 3 жыл бұрын

I feel for Christoff. To add insult to injury, Matt made sure your skis had the fun you were missing out on!

@whaleshrimp111 3 жыл бұрын

I am old and broken from many decades of adventures. You guys keep me smiling and remembering the steep and deep and the whitewater rivers back when I was young. Power on while you can.

@UNPAVEDTV 3 жыл бұрын

Well said 👏 enjoying other people’s adventures is still fun to see! Any favorite adventure memories ?

@andrewstiff494 3 жыл бұрын

Best day of the week when a new Mediocre Amateur is uploaded!

@TheVirtualSherpa 3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen you guys take so many breaks before, Christoff must have some SERIOUS FOMO on this one.

@rchaser4 3 жыл бұрын

I was sure they didn’t even eat...

@exceptionaladventures3939 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, lol

@harrisonaero 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to have a type 1 fun day every so often.

@philmanglicmot2528 3 жыл бұрын

I have found the best combination of waking up in the morning. Hot coffee and the adrenalin rush from watching you all on Mediocre Amateur. Oh what a feeling!

@looperdooper5969 Жыл бұрын

That skin pull off was clean fire 🔥 🔥

@BadHikers 3 жыл бұрын

We all miss when Christoff isnt around but his FOMO almost makes up for it know that he is missing out. Epic trip guys, thanks so much for sharing!

@wbwylie 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 65 and did 5 miles with 700 ft vertical yesterday and wore myself out! You guys are amazing! I have to scale my expectations way back, but you all inspire me to get out there!

@andyman127 3 жыл бұрын

Like everyone else... how does this channel not get more view. I have spent the last month hammering through the entire back catalogue. Great videos, great inspiration. Thanks for all the work you all put in.

@p2lpark 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta ski Humphreys in Flagstaff, you are at 12000+ while looking down into Sedona and the Grand Canyon!

@H7B2ify 3 жыл бұрын

But isn't it in a ski resort? Could make it more convenient but less fun. But I do agree, Humphrey's and Tuk probably have the best panoramas in the nation

@AlwayzPr0 3 жыл бұрын

Lol flying the 787 sounds pretty awesome

@N7KOM 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love being on skis in a t shirt. Looks like a great day out.

@spicee1000 3 жыл бұрын

Official Counter: Mediocre Amateur videos since Danny's last puke: 6! I wasn't holding out much hope for action on this video. I've gotten use to not having Blake on a video, but not have Blake and Christof? Matt is the LAST person I would expect to brown bagging it. See you next video.

@KevinEassa 3 жыл бұрын

where did Blake go???

@spicee1000 3 жыл бұрын

That is one of the universe’ s greatest mystery.

@claytonellington762 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the puke counter, you're doing the lord's work out here

@alehax27 2 жыл бұрын

The commentary is great on these vids

@carlblanchet 3 жыл бұрын

I like how these guys don't even flex the helicopter

@Gigaamped 3 жыл бұрын

Oh schnap I thought the outro shots were from a drone but I see now 👀

@alicion34 3 жыл бұрын

Windy place for sure. I will never forget my trip up those hills.

@benanderson4639 3 жыл бұрын

The La Sal mountains are some of the coolest I've ever explored.

@electricaltimelapsetest5713 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome !

@ivan82593 3 жыл бұрын

this was sick. love what you guys do !!

@griffindeitz850 Жыл бұрын

I'm honestly blown away that your videos don't have more views. This is my fix during the summer time when I can't go skiing.

@marcohanig176 3 жыл бұрын

Of all the channels I watch, yours is by far the best! The adventures are always interesting, your filming and editing are spectacular, and I love the way you guys are always teasing each other. Thanks for doing this!!!

@maccaldwell7437 3 жыл бұрын

Love y’all’s videos, they excite me to get out and see more of the state!

@jasonhaskell1859 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos!

@tompelham4648 3 жыл бұрын

Have looked upon them often enough, heaven on earth! Thanks for that fellas:)

@christinerolle3876 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Good for you both. Always be safe.!!

@WhereKentWent 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always! So cool to bring some visibility to such a unique place like this.

@bob-fh9pd 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me wanna learn to ski

@jadenstookey7676 3 жыл бұрын

I have wanted you to ski the La Sals for soooo long! I love it!!

@TheSavacc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great shots from Mount Tuk....that looked spectacular !!!!

@haydenhastings2017 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work fellas love watching your videos

@JordanGreenPNW 3 жыл бұрын

Another epic adventure! Just got my first pair of touring skis today 😎

@IanPryor 3 жыл бұрын

You guys make such great video! You have inspired me to make a few of my own so thanks guys!

@davidheywood4082 3 жыл бұрын

That area looks awesome. Fun trip!

@TheDionBlasterMethod 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking up these mountains after seeing them from I-70. Looks sick!

@davejohanson4951 3 жыл бұрын

This channel makes me so happy

@davidbruce2159 3 жыл бұрын

Nice controlled descents, true art

@manfredseidler1531 3 жыл бұрын

Eye candy, equipment accounted for, no one got hurt....well done.

@exceptionaladventures3939 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great one! That snow looked dreamy. This video proves you don't need powder to have an awesome time.

@goodtimesrkillinme1 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to checking this off the list. So epic.

@lifeofluke 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you guys getting after it - wish we had red rocks like that in Canada!

@kylem9917 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just climbed both those peaks last summer.

@July4.1776 3 жыл бұрын

The flow is growing back... Awesome!

@kristinegoodman7534 3 жыл бұрын

Awe poor Christoff. Love this channel!

@beachcomberkt 3 жыл бұрын

Who is Christof? Just kidding. : ) You guys are all amazingly skilled and I love watching your videos and seeing views I'd never see otherwise. Thanks for posting.

@herkusr01 3 жыл бұрын

That was so sick! I had the same thought when I went to Moab, the views must've been surreal

@DjWheels775 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice day! Most underrated channel on YT!

@jordanPRS89 3 жыл бұрын

Oh come on, guys, this is too good. It makes me miss Utah so bad! Great video, yet again!

@connorperkett4613 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the end shot of your day's tracks- unique & cool to see the whole trip's work. Looks like a great trip!

@ronl7131 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid of great sunny outing on the snow

@jpickle4982 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful landscapes plus skiing! Win win

@allancowieLM1 3 жыл бұрын

Great to have you back guys missed your vids

@lcb9807 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for the new one!! Yessss!!

@JB-rt4mx 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome...always a Great View

@vpmm2j 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, a new video 📹

@whenopportunitycomes8718 3 жыл бұрын

Woooooh. Thursday morning treat. Missing Christofs action though. May be he flew over you guys just to get part of the action from the top. 😁

@samvilla6290 3 жыл бұрын

That christoff impersonation is on point 🤣

@MurrayPeeps 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are blowing up my spot!!!

@markmclain1956 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! Oh I wish now I had not played high school football!!

@SupermanJH68 3 жыл бұрын

Christoph flies a 787? There are worse places to be working. Great plane. Great career. Love the La Sals. Great Video.

@thecommission5730 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video!

@bauabh 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing

@samanthagrandon7000 3 жыл бұрын

I live 90 miles away in Grand Junction...love having Moab so close by! Gosh this video was PRETTY

@CiroSantilli 3 жыл бұрын

Great music choice/editing, congrats.

@desviz 3 жыл бұрын

Totally Miss Christoff but beyond the morning crust, your downhill footage rocks! Looks very carve-able! GO MA! More Spring BC Skiing! & Thank YOU!

@deanpereza 3 жыл бұрын

Your trips looks amazing as usual. I do the same activities as you guys do but less skilled in the mountain.

@stephenverchinski409 3 жыл бұрын

About 20 years ago I hiked up and skied that line going down the SW gully on Mt. Tuk. Old pair of Rossignols did just what I needed. Came out at sunset and smiled at the solo. Sure beat the drop at Tuckerman's back east in the spring.

@brianharder7714 3 жыл бұрын

Dueling Whippets.....the sure sign something extreme is about to go down. Great trip. It's a long way from AK but I'd love to get that done one of these years.

@cnj420 Жыл бұрын

Such a cool range.

@kenjones4564 3 жыл бұрын

Put his name on his bag lunch, his mom made, you guys are so great, made my day, THANKS

@10mileman 3 жыл бұрын

Did Mount Tuk in July after a 100+ degree day in Arches. Awesome to find some relief just 30 minutes away from Moab!

@darreneyre 3 жыл бұрын

Another epic video treat. Thanks guys. Challenge: next spring = burro pass skin/ski + MTB porcupine rim.

@jt8251 3 жыл бұрын

I rode a dirt bike over those mountains and into Colorado. Amazing place.

@erictrenbeath9680 3 жыл бұрын

PronounceTuk, like too with a k on the end. Or Too-koo-niki-vatz.

@Robowolfcolsin 3 жыл бұрын

"I haven't seen a lunch in a brown bag in a long time I think his mom packed it for him" 😂

@domesticterrorist483 Жыл бұрын

Dannys witt is part of the beauty of the MA videos.

@danielrose703 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to the snow melting and seeing some punishing runs leading to throwing up. That nice pale/green look right before you chuck.

@kylelawrence8412 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you guys do the Ptarmigan Traverse in the North Cascades this summer!

@cypriano8763 3 жыл бұрын

not bad snow. cool spot

@masonmunkey6136 3 жыл бұрын

Always jealous of what you guys get to do in these videos.

@bidenadministrationischina5091 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@jwhoward182 3 жыл бұрын

In the 90's I'd kick myself for not packing my tele skiis to do this on my annual Moab mountain bike trip. Awesome episode as always!

@benjamingallahue7531 3 жыл бұрын

Missed the first few beautiful spring days on Mount Washington here in NH. I feel for you hard Christoff!

@alexanderbarnett4948 3 жыл бұрын

Mediocre Amateur uploads; my happiness 📈📈📈📈. Learning Christoff is a pilot was also pretty interesting

@benc.8103 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the other side of the lens Christoff. Sucks doesn’t it.

@zacharyennis6543 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. You should rip the Presidential Traverse in NH, The Pemi Loop, or the Huts Traverse! Presi Traverse: 20.4 miles, 8000ft elevation gain. Pemi Loop: 30.3 miles, 9500ft elevation gain. Huts Traverse: 45miles, 16000ft elevation gain.

@kylegriffin7872 3 жыл бұрын

I remember I camped on these mountains for a few nights. I would wake up to elk and mule deer grazing in my campsite every morning

@markusschmied2237 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for this awesome post! The moment you are traversing that ridge from Peale to Tuk and then up the final incline to Tuk seems like you are on top of the world, somewhere in the Himalayas! Wow! Got 2 questions: 1) Weren't you scared of avalanches? Living in the Austrian Alps, I've done my fair share of off-piste skiing and I must say in the face of these free, steep slopes I'd have been most worried about avalanches! 2) How did you find your way back from Tuk to your starting point through all these dense aspen groves??

@kilbuda 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet.

@RJLOVE123 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it going

@markthomasson5077 Жыл бұрын

Scratches on your bases are like notches in your bed post…be proud

@eaglesfannnn 3 жыл бұрын

Dope.

@IMP3TIGO 3 жыл бұрын

I love your leathery skin, sign of a true man.

@bradenkerr5784 3 жыл бұрын

The mediocre amateur lore is surprisingly deep

@wetsockoutdoors8538 2 жыл бұрын

Sir - at about the same time during march of 2021 i was backpacking in canyonlands in 80 degree weather . wow

@FRDOMFGTHR 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always guys! What camera are you saying for the cinematic wide angle shots? Also how do you manage to get your GoPro footage to look so clean? Is it making sure it’s uploaded in the quality it was shot in? Thanks!