YETI Presents: John Shocklee | A Fairy Tale

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • Refusing to act his age has worked out well for John Shocklee. The 52 year old has devoted his life to doing what he loves, and what he loves more than anyone else is skiing (just ask him). Powered by old school hip hop and a passion for fresh powder, Shocklee makes turns down untrodden and untamed slopes with the vigor and freedom of a man half his age. He’s found the fountain of youth along a foot and a half of powder, and has no plans to grow up anytime soon.
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    Production - Talweg Creative
    Directors - Ryan Heffernan & Grayson Schaffer
    Camera - Kahlil Hudson, Ben Knight, Travis Rummel
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    Starring John Shocklee & Rachael Burks
    Score - Doug Major
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Komentáře • 149

  • @nathanielmarron6218
    @nathanielmarron6218 Před 6 lety +80

    "This sink is pretty sweet" "I found it"
    I love that

  • @oesutro
    @oesutro Před 7 lety +124

    This might be the best ski film I've ever watched. Beautiful.

  • @austint1321
    @austint1321 Před 5 lety +19

    "I like skiing... more than anyone here"
    Does anyone else feel like this when you go with a group of friends

  • @Portugal.TheMan
    @Portugal.TheMan Před 3 lety +18

    he certainly figured it out.

  • @heathermcmaster2149
    @heathermcmaster2149 Před 3 lety +5

    Just got off a rafting trip on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with John. His spirit is infectious and his love of the Colorado River and rafting the Grand Canyon seems to be rivaled only by his love of skiing. I had no idea he was in his 50s! You'd never know it to be with him. He is an inspiration on many levels--a great teacher, patient, kind and passionate. Wish we could have spent more time hanging with him. Check out YETI presents "In Current" to see him again with some other fantastic river guides.

    • @d33f15h
      @d33f15h Před 9 měsíci

      Where do I sign up for that trip ??

  • @AS_caterpillars
    @AS_caterpillars Před 5 lety +14

    Would love to watch an hour special about this guy

  • @pkoerner6
    @pkoerner6 Před 7 lety +29

    Maybe my fav yeti film yet. Great scenery, wild characters, awesome music. These 7 minutes would look awesome in IMAX

  • @austinkingsley6605
    @austinkingsley6605 Před 4 lety +4

    John Shocklee continues to be my hero. I watch this every week for an escape from my linear world. Some day I will be like JS

    • @HBCrigs
      @HBCrigs Před 3 lety +1

      :) Only in this moment can you ever be like js

  • @joannaberska4593
    @joannaberska4593 Před 7 lety +2

    I will call this movie “Real freedom - but not for everyone”. Freedom, as showed us John, means not only living without money, phone or credit card but, what is more important, doing perfectly what you really love. The mountains looked dangerous for me but also amazing and marvelous.
    Only professional skier is brave and forceful enough to cope with height, wind and cold. We could see in John’s eyes that the impressive mountains are also mysterious and inspiring. His lonely journey through the white snowy space, where no one had been before, shows that freedom means possibility of free choice. There, in the mountains, it was the choice of safe way. For me, here in Krakow, it is independent choice of the correct way of life.

  • @alexmorg5029
    @alexmorg5029 Před 2 lety +1

    Just got off a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon today with John. He’s the Funniest and most down to earth guys I’ve ever met. This video just is so amazing when you know the guy and that he’s not just acting in this. This is who he is and this is how he lives

  • @25northcenter
    @25northcenter Před 7 lety +37

    Your work is first class. Please keep them coming.

  • @BelgianBeats
    @BelgianBeats Před 7 lety +13

    John Shocklee is my spirit animal

  • @muamerkapetanovic7940
    @muamerkapetanovic7940 Před 3 lety +2

    i just watch this video..end by far it's the most inspirational ski film ever👍👍👍👍i wish there is 2 hour movie about his winter pashion..We all can learn so much from this person..atleast how to stay humble and down to earth..👏👏i wish him all the best and meny amazing winters in his life⛷⛷🙂🙂

  • @jbchalk
    @jbchalk Před 7 lety +9

    Awesome video, Shocklee! You will be guiding for another 100 yrs. Looking forward to seeing you in early march with Gavin, Jake, and the gang.

  • @d33f15h
    @d33f15h Před 9 měsíci

    John is my hero. I watch this video a few times a year to remind myself

  • @GavinChapman
    @GavinChapman Před 7 lety +5

    Yeah Shocklee!! See you again in March buddy!

  • @2treese
    @2treese Před 7 lety +3

    This man is the embodiment of his own existence.

  • @davidrosner5126
    @davidrosner5126 Před 7 lety +6

    amazing short film. depicts the true spirit of people who love skiing. Much respect for this dude's life choices.

  • @epiphonesherton92
    @epiphonesherton92 Před 7 lety +29

    Is this the same guy who is like an expert dory boat guide in the Grand Canyon?

    • @yeticoolers
      @yeticoolers  Před 7 lety +10

      Yep, you can also see him in 'In Current' czcams.com/video/qkApBW1GC80/video.html

    • @mikehooper4359
      @mikehooper4359 Před 4 lety +1

      Its gotta be - can there be two people with that look? That smile and eyes, attitude.

    • @annlouisedelgado5354
      @annlouisedelgado5354 Před 3 lety

      Yes this is my uncle he’s amazing and has the heart of my grandma and grandpa Shocklee all in one! Love you uncle John

  • @MrMack201
    @MrMack201 Před 6 lety

    It's 6:30am East Coast Time, and the first thing I do every morning is listen to inspirational and motivational videos everyday. This by far speaks to me clear and loud. You need to make more videos like this. You need to interview John again. His life story resinates with me and probably everyone that loves YETI.

  • @larskumpfert6890
    @larskumpfert6890 Před 5 lety

    The last couple Telemark-butter-scenes are just expressing perfectly what backcountry means to me. I love these pictures, so beautiful.

  • @chrisgibson9033
    @chrisgibson9033 Před 5 lety +3

    Easily one of my favorite youtube videos....

  • @larskumpfert6890
    @larskumpfert6890 Před 7 lety

    He's my hero. That's pure harmony.

  • @jcoram4008
    @jcoram4008 Před 3 lety

    I’m just glad people like John are a thing. 👍🏼

  • @Bern-a-hot-sandwich
    @Bern-a-hot-sandwich Před 7 lety +1

    another epic one, guys. Shocklee - True spirit, character and real.

  • @ryanboeding1318
    @ryanboeding1318 Před rokem

    I forget when I started watching this but I watch it a few times every winter, what a life!! Plus we're both from Ohio!

  • @stefsterp
    @stefsterp Před 7 lety +1

    Absolute beautiful cinematography and story! Age doesn't define the youthfulness of our heart.

  • @blkcoupequattro
    @blkcoupequattro Před 6 lety

    Without a doubt best ski film of our time Gen X or so, realizing the current facade everyone else is locked into...

  • @beckysmith-powell6930
    @beckysmith-powell6930 Před 7 lety +1

    Nice footage and awesome skiing, OMG! So this is how John spends his winter months when he isn't running and rowing Rapids. Greeting from Montana.

  • @chevle
    @chevle Před 7 lety +3

    This is incredible. More skiing videos please!!

  • @monkeywrenchdesignshop7856

    The guy knows how to live!

  • @MikeSiemens88
    @MikeSiemens88 Před 7 lety +3

    Nice to see the gentleman rockin' the teles. Wonder if he knows ScottyBob in Silverton?

  • @drewj50
    @drewj50 Před 6 lety

    Doesn't come off as a guy that likes rap music for the beats and rhythms... Just like me!! Loved that part. Genuine dude.

  • @stephens2663
    @stephens2663 Před 7 lety +1

    I watch your videos (this one especially) over and over and over and over and over....

  • @dani1980pin
    @dani1980pin Před 7 lety

    As pure as it can get.
    Tks.

  • @tedjohnson6988
    @tedjohnson6988 Před 2 lety

    The guy's skiing Silverton on tele gear! You know the cliche', Free your heel, free your mind.

  • @bdmatzek5060
    @bdmatzek5060 Před 7 lety +2

    Another brilliant visual piece in the series. Thx!

  • @japhy6536
    @japhy6536 Před 3 lety

    Yup. Sounds familiar... creativity, inspiration, connection makes for a timeless adventure of life

  • @Furnace_w
    @Furnace_w Před 7 lety +1

    Yeti needs to make one of these videos in Pointe Aux Chene Louisiana. Very beautiful place

  • @yuhboris304
    @yuhboris304 Před 7 lety +1

    That is a true skiers, and that is a true beard

  • @grskier
    @grskier Před 7 lety +2

    John is a ton of fun to ski with.

    • @ghettojohnny
      @ghettojohnny Před 7 lety

      what type of skiing is it when he lowers his knees down while coming down the mountain?
      special setup?

    • @drclery1
      @drclery1 Před 5 lety

      @@ghettojohnny Telemark. Yes, a different setup than Alpine. Takes a lot more leg strength to Tele.

  • @kparmley12z
    @kparmley12z Před 4 lety

    Late to the party. This video is amazing and so full of life. The classical song at the end is "Shocklee Everlasting" by Doug Major.

  • @thirtysecondsout
    @thirtysecondsout Před rokem

    Yes!! This is awesome.

  • @brickit26
    @brickit26 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice ski video, TGR watch out!

  • @bigtedd69
    @bigtedd69 Před 9 měsíci

    He's so lucky to have that place, I live much the same lifestyle but am stuck renting overpriced apartments

  • @AlbaAdventures
    @AlbaAdventures Před 7 lety +8

    Oh man, this is great!!!

  • @mattgray786
    @mattgray786 Před 7 lety +14

    Spent the last 30 minutes trying to determine if that's the same John Shocklee from the other Yeti film "In Current"..... is it?

  • @edmccaffrey1
    @edmccaffrey1 Před 4 lety

    A fairy tale indeed.

  • @mattheusbremer9945
    @mattheusbremer9945 Před 4 lety

    favourite video on youtube

  • @tomaslazur2874
    @tomaslazur2874 Před 6 lety

    včera viděno na snowfilmfestu... parádní!! Doporučuju shlédnout :)

  • @tubeviewer4818
    @tubeviewer4818 Před 7 lety +3

    he may be money poor , Extremely rich in soul and heart !

  • @edmccaffrey1
    @edmccaffrey1 Před 3 lety

    John, stay fit and ski as long as you can brother, I know that life, and love it, so that is my advice to keep skiing as long as you possibly can! #sanjuanmoutaineer!

  • @kilroywashere9343
    @kilroywashere9343 Před 4 lety

    Life Is more then your personal belongings

  • @bigman606
    @bigman606 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video. Cool character. Keep them coming.

  • @dee4071
    @dee4071 Před 7 lety

    Love This Guy!!!! Teach Me Wise Masta!!!!

  • @jamesdixon8842
    @jamesdixon8842 Před 7 lety +1

    Great story line! living it!

  • @climb.grimey
    @climb.grimey Před 6 lety

    You guys make some of the best videos on youtube

  • @Krledge
    @Krledge Před 7 lety

    life goals.

  • @norwaysummer8874
    @norwaysummer8874 Před 7 lety

    Keep these coming! Awesome. Love these mini-docs.

  • @d33f15h
    @d33f15h Před 4 lety

    Wow. I love this guy so much. What an amazing video.

  • @desertstarpoweryuccavalleyca

    Wow, inspiring and incredible.

  • @podcastershome
    @podcastershome Před 6 lety

    Wow... Love to Ski. This is intense.

  • @23v0lv32
    @23v0lv32 Před 6 lety

    Beautifully produced

  • @douglaslefler4406
    @douglaslefler4406 Před 7 lety

    Awesome!!! Great video! Loved it!

  • @genemcelveen6096
    @genemcelveen6096 Před 7 lety

    Hip Hop and Classical awesome. Great short film

  • @HBCrigs
    @HBCrigs Před 3 lety

    My dream house. Shocklee is the og

  • @t-barfilms8929
    @t-barfilms8929 Před 7 lety +1

    Nice work guys!

  • @BlakeBretonMedia
    @BlakeBretonMedia Před 7 lety

    Beautiful.

  • @sunlightfilms5222
    @sunlightfilms5222 Před 7 lety

    love this guy!!!

  • @LTSii.
    @LTSii. Před 7 lety +1

    Incredible

  • @CoffinClouds420
    @CoffinClouds420 Před 7 lety

    thank you

  • @ADVENTURESOFBZ
    @ADVENTURESOFBZ Před rokem

    Dig it bro 🤘🤘

  • @gryzorr766
    @gryzorr766 Před 7 lety +2

    great video!

  • @matthewfox3760
    @matthewfox3760 Před 5 lety

    Just live to be alive / epic!

  • @lorenkolb9994
    @lorenkolb9994 Před 7 lety +1

    That.... was cool 😎!!!!!

  • @johnmorris7960
    @johnmorris7960 Před 6 lety

    What a life!!! Envious

  • @louischapman1273
    @louischapman1273 Před 7 lety +2

    How did you get such a smooth shot right beside John as he goes down the mountain?

    • @Sam-uw7pw
      @Sam-uw7pw Před 6 lety

      louis chapman probably on a snowmobile

  • @jasonflyfishercolorado5769

    And drift boat guide too

  • @superfresh75
    @superfresh75 Před 5 lety

    Amazing!!!!

  • @KSWSG
    @KSWSG Před 4 lety

    There is a lot of wisdom in his words. New goal....become peter pan...become ageless

  • @OMTheVASYA
    @OMTheVASYA Před 7 lety

    That green skis... is he using K2 Powabunga in ski touring?

  • @1776hermes
    @1776hermes Před 4 lety

    Most awesome!!!!!!

  • @tarponcaster
    @tarponcaster Před 7 lety +1

    Great life. Envious.

  • @incorrect9986
    @incorrect9986 Před 6 lety

    you deserve more sub

  • @goodinthewood2304
    @goodinthewood2304 Před 7 lety

    Amazing . . . .

  • @jaytierney
    @jaytierney Před 6 lety +2

    Anyone who gave this a thumbs down is losing at life...

  • @troyottosen8722
    @troyottosen8722 Před 4 lety

    You obviously haven’t seen Alaskan extreme backcountry, simply put, no place even comes close except BC Canada!!!

  • @jamaleloheem4426
    @jamaleloheem4426 Před 7 lety

    EFFISCIENZ!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ThinkoutsideAgency
    @ThinkoutsideAgency Před 7 lety

    inspiring 👏👏

  • @EmanYOXdecoy
    @EmanYOXdecoy Před 6 lety

    Yo where does this guy ski, definitely shred some inspiration to get out and be one with self

  • @1MRJB1
    @1MRJB1 Před 7 lety

    Cool dude

  • @millieelizabeth8438
    @millieelizabeth8438 Před 3 lety

    that’s my uncle

  • @tech_45
    @tech_45 Před 5 lety

    Wow.

  • @davidbarrett4586
    @davidbarrett4586 Před 3 lety

    Current status: stuck in the linear world.

  • @BeGravity4
    @BeGravity4 Před 3 lety +2

    Maybe the best stuff on CZcams is from a cooler company...2020 keeps getting weirder....

  • @nathangwynn2284
    @nathangwynn2284 Před 5 lety

    Did this guy write a book yet. I want to read it.

  • @spiceyeyes
    @spiceyeyes Před 4 lety

    A guy who doesn't care about money and who "found" his sink, brought to you by people who sell $400 coolers... Still, sick film, and the coolers are great too if you have the money.

  • @RyanRBurns
    @RyanRBurns Před 7 lety +8

    ....just a $400 cooler.......

    • @elbob248
      @elbob248 Před 5 lety

      And a shack with a sink that he found. What's your point?

    • @brickit26
      @brickit26 Před 5 lety +1

      Just another trust fund baby who went rogue......

    • @elbob248
      @elbob248 Před 5 lety

      Your ability to pay attention is non existent.@@brickit26

  • @hendrixnf
    @hendrixnf Před 7 lety +5

    Anyone know what the last song is

    • @bradzabelski
      @bradzabelski Před 7 lety +3

      written for this film by SF based composer Doug Major. Nice, right?

    • @ASTROGM
      @ASTROGM Před 7 lety

      can't find that exactly song , can you help me , that last one

    • @bradzabelski
      @bradzabelski Před 7 lety

      you won't find it anywhere other than in this film....but you can find the composer online

    • @benglass5584
      @benglass5584 Před 6 lety +1

      called Shocklee Everlasting, find it on spotify

  • @saxboy80
    @saxboy80 Před 7 lety +3

    What's the orchestral song at the end?

    • @akeem1449
      @akeem1449 Před 7 lety

      Ben Glass union blak

    • @bradzabelski
      @bradzabelski Před 7 lety +1

      I recorded the string quartet. It's new music by SF based composer Doug Major.

    • @johnkittinger988
      @johnkittinger988 Před 6 lety

      Found it. Thanks Brad Zabelski for the info about the author.
      Doug Major - Shocklee Everlasting