REI Presents: Follow Through
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- čas přidán 1. 10. 2017
- People have opinions about skier Caroline Gleich: Inspirational. Gumby. Social media star. Role model. Model masquerading as a mountaineer. At sixteen, she stumbled upon a copy of the cult classic guidebook The Chuting Gallery. Irreverent and wonderfully arbitrary, the guidebook lays out a set of 90 ski mountaineering lines across Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. They were difficult and dangerous. When she first said out loud she wanted to ski them, she was met with laughter. “Maybe it was because I was five feet tall, or I was a little blonde girl, but I remember that clearly - and it didn’t feel good” says Gleich. After a decade building her skills, Gleich set out to complete her vision and become the skier she dreamt of being. “Follow Through” is a story of loss, belonging and desire for respect. In this age of hyperconnectivity, which voices do we choose to hear and which do we ignore?
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Thank you for taking the time to watch the film. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share my story. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive and many of the comments have brought me to tears. A HUGE thank you to REI for using business as a way to make the world a better place by sharing honest, real stories that bring us together over a shared love of the outdoors. And big thanks to Duct Tape Then Beer for editing and directing the film, and treating this emotional, raw story with emotional sensitivity. And to Adam Clark for doing most of the videography over the course of two winters.
Caroline Gleich your kinda bad ass
Hey Caroline! I’ve been a fan of yours for years. I’ve looked up to you for years too. I’ve always wanted to do what you do and I’ve always hoped that maybe one day I’d get to ski/snowboard (I’m a boarder) with you. Don’t listen to all the negative people, just keep skiing on👌 Maybe I’ll catch you on the mountain in Colorado or Utah someday soon
Inspirational! Haters gonna hate, you keep going because they're way behind you already!
Loved the film, loved the story. You rock, Caroline, and you deserve to reach your goals, especially because you are doing what you love and have fun doing it! Greetings from Spain!
Stay tough, girl ❤
Caroline, I'm sure Martin and Liz were both smiling down on you when you accomplished your goal! Bravo! RESPECT!
I think this is the most honest ski/mountaineering film I've ever seen. I am nowhere near this level, but I've done my share of hiking and skiing, and I have never been able to relate to an outdoors film the way I could to this one. The way you include those moments of fear, of making little single turns down half of the line, of making little noises to yourself as you concentrate on what you're doing. The way you talk about having to remind yourself that its worth it, and the way McLean mentions that in some cases it really isn't much fun at all until you look back on it afterwords.. These are all things that most films cut out, but which are at least in my experience, a big part of adventures. Thanks for the inspiration, keep up the great work, and best of luck with your next endeavors (to everyone involved with the film, not just Caroline)!
This is why CZcams needs a "love" button.
AWESOME! Just remember those negative comments have nothing to do with you, instead they mirror the people saying them, they are trying to pass on their own garbage! keep being awesome!!
"Even if they say I don't belong, I'm just going to keep doing my thing. I don't need their acceptance or approval." Well spoken Caroline! Follow your highest sense of right and don't let anyone's negativity pull you down. I can't wait to show this film to my daughter, in hopes that it will further inspire her to do great things in her life! You are an inspiration to us all!
This film is awesome. Moves me to tears every time I watch it. Love to the Gleich family!
Great movie. My nine year old daughter and I watched this together. We had a great, important conversation after watching. This story had sad moments, fun moments, and rewarding moments. That's real life. Caroline is someone that (I hope) my daughter can really look up to. Thank you for this moment.
I love the Glick family! Great film, likewise brought me to tears. Keep skiing, keep living an ecological life, and keep loving.
Your story is so inspirational! I'm 37 years old and have been rock climbing for 17 months, now. My goal is to become a true alpinist, which requires, as you know, a determination and a commitment beyond words. I have severe and chronic PTSD from my military service, and climbing is the only thing I've found that quiets the demons. That's why I want to take climbing to its ultimate levels and experience every bit of it and every aspect of it that I can!!! One thing I've learned is that you have to be true to yourself because, in the end, you're the only one looking out for your best interests and your happiness. You've done that, and I commend you for it! Let these nasty people who criticize you and curse you have their misery to themselves!!! Don't let them steal your fire, for it is pure fire - a very special gift!!!
Thank you for sharing your story, Chris. We know you can do anything you put your mind to. Please keep us posted on your progress. #OptOutside
Hi Chris, thank you for watching the film and for your kind words. The mountains provide a sort of moving meditation. It is so powerfully healing. Keep going on your journey! I’m rooting for you.
The first thing I thought when I heard the intro voicemail was, "how badly does this man hate his life?" A person's hatred is a projection of how they view themselves and nothing more. You're doing amazing things girl!
No he sounds like he’s just sick of her main stream grab and her entitlement for being a female skier who gets first tracks basically for being cute.
I'm appalled by that phone message! Ive dealt with severe injuries the last 18 years. A friend got me to try to ski again 4 years ago. Within a year ive become and CSIA instructor, I'm working to get my CADS to assist the disabled, starting a ski program for indigenous youth in my area. I just got my first back country set up and am heading to Whistler to take the intro to back country and AST-1 course. Skiing is saving my live and no one should ever make nasty comments to discourage anyone regardless if they are wealthy, disabled, sponsored, a different culture and so on. I see your love for the sport and encourage you to keep loving what you do. May your brother RIP
The moments where you're talking yourself up to get through a particularly difficult section are awesome. I never thought people so accomplished did the same thing.
I do that on almost every climb, and the particularly sketchy spots. The reality is great...thank you...
Profoundly inspirational. Thank you Caroline and your team. I am 69 and with limited time, finally ready to pursue my passion without concern about its completion, but solely for the fruits of the journey. You and others have helped so much to overcome the self-inflicted hesitations.
Man, I can`t even begin to explain how much i relate to the things you say. Most great skiers are not equally great at putting their feelings into words, but you are. It's a powerful combination. Never let any of these people get to you. You belong in the mountains as much as anyone.
Thank you. For sharing your story. For keeping Liz alive. I respect you and what you have done. Way to crush!
15:30 "There's no way she'll just bomb it...no...whaaaat!" So amazing! Loved the whole thing. Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you thank you thank you for making this movie. Caroline, whenever I am feeling beat down or scared, your story will remind me to keep doing my thing. Your hard work and perseverance in the mountains inspires!
Love the honesty and unfilternedness of those short film
Caroline ....a million thanks for sharing your very inspirational story with us. You are an incredible, determined, committed person and one great skier. Keep on keepin' on! Stay tough and undaunted. Ignore the naysayers. It's what they do. They can't help themselves. No one of substance listens to them. Hope you share lots more adventures with us. Be safe. We love you!
There will always be people who say you shouldn't do something, you don't belong, you are a fraud, you aren't capable etc etc etc. Every dream that anyone has will, at some point, have those detractors who don't know you, your struggle or your fire. A Twitter friend shared this story with me because the message matches what I practice and preach to people. That being live your life fully for you. I was told I wouldn't amount to anything more than a few times in my life now I am a 3 time published author, a retired military veteran, a personal growth workshop provider and motivational speaker. If someone stumbles across this message remember you dreams, your life and your strength. Def Follow Through! Great story here. #LETME.
You are truly an inspiration!! I don't know why anyone would say derogatory things to you other than just being hateful. I don't know much about skiing but I know you are a remarkable young lady and are beautiful. Keep doing what you are doing and persevere.
Caroline ....you deserved nothing but respect, admiration and what an INSPIRATION!!!!!! Almost crying a invite all my family to watch this amazing footage and your story.....years went by after Martin's accident and still couldn't hole my tears to see your Dad at minute 8:13 loving him.........God bless you and your family, please receive our Love from Maui, Hawaii. This video has changed my life!!!!!!!!!
WOW - is all I can say. Such an inspiration and touching story. Hats off to Caroline for conquering and LIVING.... So many people just let time pass by and don't follow their dreams. Caroline persevered with incredibly difficult obstacles. Well done......
Your story is amazing Caroline! I am so inspired I am sharing it on my website so everyone can come watch this video!
A beautiful moving film....congratulations on your achievement Caroline, truly inspirational!
Amazing amazing amazing. Love from a non skiing person who loves the outdoors. 2019
I have three daughters and I am glad that they will have women such as yourself to step up from. You rock, keep it up.
Straightlining that chute was sooo awesome!! This is such an inspirational movie! Keep doing great stuff!! You are awesome :D
SUPER inspired! Thank you for sharing your journeys with all of us!!! THANK YOU!!! KEEP BEING YOU!!!!!!!!
The caller at the beginning really doesn't have much of a life.
Lol yeah, how little do you have to have going on in your life to go out of your way to harass someone who has nothing to do with you, and is just living their own life.
At first I thought it was a fan and then I got pranked
I think the comments so far speak for themselves. Awesome film, amazing attitude, Caroline, thanks for sharing with us all!
Fantastic film. Brought me to tears. Caroline, I first came upon you in the Alta promo you did. My teenage girls enjoy that video as well. Keep up the good work and don't worry about a thing.
Brilliant! Congratulations on getting through the Chuting Gallery, but (more importanly) I want to thank you for your positive attitude, and your commitment to environmental issues...you are a great role model to men and women alike.
I have really enjoyed following your IG for the past couple of years...keep up the good work, Caroline!
SO I GUESS IT IS OFFICIAL!. CAROLINE GLEICH DOES BELONG HERE! AT THE TOP! Nobody can doubt Caroline now. She did it! Thank you for showing us all what tenacity and perseverance mean. You are both brave and wild!! :)
This had me in tears. I'm so inspired... and touched.
Loved Caroline before, love her even more after this. You're such an inspiration, excited to see where your goals take you!
This was fantastic! Finally a ski film with an actual plot, and the story was very well told.
Great story and amazing memories about Liz
To both you at REI and Caroline, thanks for sharing the story! Very good to know there are people out there pursuing dreams and continuing to inspire others to do the same! All the best from NW Montana!
Thank you, Caroline for sharing your inspiring story!
Such a beautiful documentary!!!! It is inspiring to see another young woman not living the cookie cutter life and following their passion. I myself dont fly down mountains but race motorcycle, so in many ways relate to devoting a life to adventure. I appreciate the honesty, openness, and pureness of this video. I look forward to more videos from REI and instagram feeds from Caroline!
wow. I was not expecting this. she has such an elegant way to put into words how it feels to do these activities. while these goals we set for ourselves might seem meaningless in the conventional american lifestyle they are what truly makes our souls sing. this film gave me confidence in my everday pursuits and to follow my heart. amazing film
You are “ living the dream baby, living the dream” . Right on!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful lifework, perspective and film, Caroline Gleich and REI.
You are an inspiration to my 10 year old daughter. Just keep skiing and ignore the negative chatter.
Haters are jealous. I have s dream too. I in fact realize I may not complete it but it will not stop me from trying. Thanks for the reminder!
Awesome! Nobody has a right to say anything negative about you. Way to go girl. Stay safe.
Awesome, Caroline. Straight-lining Wyatt Couloir was particularly badass.
With gods grace, I hope, at 62 years of age, finish the JMT this year, Mammoth Mt to Mt Whitney summit. The last lines in the film lets me hear the words that are in my head. Don't give up, you can do this, finish what you started. Thank you for your courage and tenacity. I will hope to hear your words ...as it gets hard, as it gets painful, keep going, just keep going.
love this film. There is so much love in it.
It's women like you that are writing the future. Keep up all your hard work!
Amazing film. Caroline, thank you, and to your partners as well, for inspiring people to get out and do their thing. I don't ever want to do this kind of thing but it makes me want to go touring. I bet all the gnarly stuff you do has the same effect on lots of people. To want to be in the mountains, or sea, or forests etc. and just enjoy and care for it
I honestly hope the caller has seen this video. So what if her folks had money, ain't her fault. Thanks to social media and this girls ability we get a view into a world some of us don't get. Good on her for sharing.
I've never heard of Caroline Gleich before, but after seeing this, I am totally blown away by her! All the negativity surrounding her is so lame and irrelevant because, my God, she lives in a world so far above and beyond all of the naysayers - beyond ALL of us really - that I for one am completely humbled by what I just saw. To do what she did, to dream that big, I am in awe. Also, thank you REI for putting out ski films worth watching again. Monumental was awesome.
Hey Caroline! I’ve been a fan of yours for years. I’ve looked up to you for years too. I’ve always wanted to do what you do and I’ve always hoped that maybe one day I’d get to ski/snowboard (I’m a boarder) with you. Don’t listen to all the negative people, just keep skiing on👌 Maybe I’ll catch you on the mountain in Colorado or Utah someday soon
Hey Caroline! I’ve been a fan of yours for years. I’ve looked up to you for years too. I’ve always wanted to do what you do and I’ve always hoped that maybe one day I’d get to ski/snowboard (I’m a boarder) with you. Don’t listen to all the negative people, just keep skiing on👌 Maybe I’ll catch you on the mountain in Colorado or Utah someday soon
wow-thanks for letting us see what you do for fun! Loved every single second of the video!
I really loved this video, Caroline. Don't let those people get to you, ever. Whatever it is that's driving them to attack you (jealousy, sexism, stupidity) it's about them, not you. I'm going to remember your story when I'm facing challenges in my life. I wish I skied half as well as you!
Wow! That was amazing, your love for the hills is pure... that’s a while level of bravery. Love this!
Awesome video Caroline Gleich and REI ! It's really cool to see more than sport and hard lines. Thanks for sharing stories.
Very nice! Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Keep doing what you are doing.
Thanks for sharing your story, Caroline! And your radness!
I loved this video and made me cry...Thank you Caroline for being an inspiration! ski mountaineering is one of my goal this season or next..
Inspiring! Awesome achievement Caroline. Great video. Keep it positive!!
Incredible athlete and amazing video!!!!!
She is truly incredible!
I've never been so horrified of heights from watching a video. You are so brave!!
You are fearless and shred Little C you are like Mighty Mouse. Wish I was half the skier that you are!⛷
Stay positive and don't focus on the Haters. Big G..lol...😊
Beautiful! Congratulations on an incredible feat of strength, both physical and mental to see this through. What a goal, and you rocked !
If you don't belong then I don't know who does! Wow! Thanks for sharing your story. Ride on!!!
Great film! I am taking on a big new challenge in response to the closing of it - thanks Caroline! ps I laughed when you talked about getting out at the bottom; me too - as hard as some of the best lines I've taken in the high mountains have been, getting out of the trees, gulches, and ravines at the bottom have sometimes been just as difficult!
Awesome, especially your Dad calling you The Animal as he always did and the footage of Martin.
You are amazing. Stay safe.
Inspiring film, thank you for being you.
Really inspiring. In in every word i can hear how much you love this sport and that is your life. Stay save and am i looking forward for more stories on you social media ;)
Wow that was awesome. So inspirational. I love the mountains. Been following you on Instagram for years. I like your adventuresome and warrior spirit. Keep living your dream.
Impresionante,magnifico vídeo y grande Caroline!
I read quite recently, of a German woman whose life was spent ' interviewing' dying people. Respect is due to her more-so, for spending her ongoing life, with their final breaths.
I digress, they all had a VERY similar thing to say....." I wish I'd have spent less time working, more time living".
To regret not living dreams, must be sensationally bad when the time comes. I'm not even sure we can grasp the feeling, an assumption is so very far from the reality I feel. Cliché indeed it may be, but to live life as if no tomorrow, that is a life path not to be deemed selfish & inappropriate.
Caroline, you're to be congratulated on your choices. Those aforementioned unfortunate last thoughts, will not be yours. Keep going, keep enjoying. May it always be so.
You will inspire more people than you could ever imagine, you'll know of some via technology obviously.There will be many more however, that will nod ( internally), in your direction. When dark days surface, just take some hugs from that.
This is a really cool!. I'm from Utah and have looked at the wasatch as an amazing place to ski/snowboard if you want to get out there and hike and climb. Truly an amazing story!
Absolutely amazing. What an inspiration!
What an incredible story and short film which had been put together so well! Talk about inspiring! Congratulation on achieving your goals.
You are truly an inspiration.
Wow- that was a great clip. Great reminder to set a goal and make it happen. Thanks for being such a badass!
Awesome shooting and skiing. Congratulations to everyone involved
Awesome film, forget the haters. Your living life to the full.
I would like to share a quotation with you, Caroline, as it seems to epitomise the way you live your life.
“ In these days of upheaval and violent change , where the basic values of today are the vain and shattered hopes of tomorrow. There is much to be said for a philosophy which aims at living a full life when the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is in itself wholely satisfying. Such, after all, are the only possessions of which no fate, no cosmic catastrophe can deprive us. Nothing can alter the fact, if for one moment in eternity we have REALLY LIVED!”
Eric Shipton, mountaineer, adventurer. ( Mr Everest )
You love the snow and Mountains much the same as I do. Skiing is my favorite thing, yours too! I think you are just fine the way are .
That was so awesome! Super well done and great to see you shred
What an inspiration! You go, Caroline! :)
You are awesome :) Thanks for sharing this :) Really inspirational, i enjoyed every minute :)
It takes courage to show your vulnerable side to the world like this.
Hi from Norway :) you are one brave girl, and i thought your movie was gorgeous and a huge inspiration :)
boom! way to silence the chatter and honour your loved ones like only you can. I hope my daughter gets to ski with you one day!
That was a beautiful story and what an amazing human.
You are the fourth and the only woman to achieve That...
Let them talk... talk... talk!
You made it!
Great film Caroline!! You are so cool :)
Thank you for sharing your story. Keep going :)
Respect ! Inspirational .. Live it.
Great skiing Caroline, those are some really big lines in the Wasatch.
Definitely one of the best movie i've seen.
Caroline doesn't rip as hard as other pros, but she's a damn good skier, and I was impressed with a lot more in this film than just the skiing. So I'm still a fan. 🤘
@ 8:30 A Father's love is a father's love.....I feel your pain brother. No need to apologize. ✌🕯
Amazing video, such an inspirational story and a great role model for female athletes all over the world :)
Daniel Roberts I'm a guy and this is still really inspiring
Sawyer Walker definitely she is an inspiration to anyone who wants to achieve any goal big or small within the outdoors.