Kai 3.0: Thirteen-Year-Old Skier Kai Jones Takes Flight at Jackson Hole

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  • @curtbrooks7495
    @curtbrooks7495 Před 3 lety +832

    Any Dude that land a Big Back then calls their mom is my kind of guy

    • @schmorris
      @schmorris Před 3 lety +17

      In the Future he's gonna call a girl and not his Mum 😉

    • @drapido728
      @drapido728 Před 3 lety

      Bruh that kid is 12

    • @schmorris
      @schmorris Před 3 lety +3

      @@drapido728 13

    • @judeberanek
      @judeberanek Před 3 lety +1

      @@schmorris ahhh dosn't matter does it (mabye)

    • @schmorris
      @schmorris Před 3 lety +1

      @@judeberanek yeah

  • @bluemystic7501
    @bluemystic7501 Před 3 lety +860

    I'm headed there in 2 months and I'm super excited to avoid all these runs.

    • @bigstunnahunna6073
      @bigstunnahunna6073 Před 3 lety +9

      I’m gonna be there next week

    • @81Freedom81
      @81Freedom81 Před 3 lety +10

      👍👍👍 can't thumbs up this enough 👍👍👍

    • @wildercounts6832
      @wildercounts6832 Před 3 lety +12

      Very jealous lol I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to ski at all this season😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

    • @StretchFletcher
      @StretchFletcher Před 3 lety +1

      my thoughts exactly.

    • @reganwaters9420
      @reganwaters9420 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bigstunnahunna6073 SAME

  • @Portugal.TheMan
    @Portugal.TheMan Před 3 lety +1085

    Stoked to see Kai's segment having our song in it. We grew up watching Ski/Board/Skate flicks and that is how we found out about music in Alaska. Kai rips. Need to make some turns with him one day

    • @toddjones9281
      @toddjones9281 Před 3 lety +18

      I can’t wait for that day.

    • @henriamesse-morrish8276
      @henriamesse-morrish8276 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeehaw

    • @hexaglot12
      @hexaglot12 Před 3 lety +16

      Your song fits perfectly well the footage ! I just discovered a new artist, made my day :)

    • @brayden9074
      @brayden9074 Před 3 lety +5

      Hey Alaska gang

    • @demoman2
      @demoman2 Před 3 lety +4

      I still remember when you guys played at UCSD years ago. That was badass

  • @highaltitudeskiing
    @highaltitudeskiing Před 3 lety +301

    Kai: "When I see the first snow I start watching skiing videos"
    Me: " You don't do that all year?"

    • @johncooper9727
      @johncooper9727 Před 3 lety +3

      LOL! Watched every independent produced film in the last 30 years since last season ended. Kai's video was in the top of my "most enjoyed " ski/boarding videos, love the excitement this young man has, it's contagious.

    • @cdocski8905
      @cdocski8905 Před 3 lety

      yeah

    • @dieseldabz7104
      @dieseldabz7104 Před 3 lety

      Nope

  • @feels6233
    @feels6233 Před 3 lety +137

    That’s cool. Last year I did my first turn without wedging

    • @uriahl2331
      @uriahl2331 Před 3 lety

      jace alford you know how they teach pizza to slow down and turn? This is a wedge. The pros turn by putting all their weight on one leg allowing them to pivot, turning their hips and knees at the same time resulting in a turn in which the skis are parallel throughout.

    • @isabellepastel6156
      @isabellepastel6156 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s how I fell compared to him.

  • @tommykemen
    @tommykemen Před 3 lety +230

    Bro I’m sooo stoked I’ve been watching Kai for 3 years!

    • @turtlemtb6611
      @turtlemtb6611 Před 3 lety +7

      Same it is amazing how much he has progrested

    • @desmond_hunt3593
      @desmond_hunt3593 Před 3 lety +1

      Same the dream is to ski with him

    • @tommykemen
      @tommykemen Před 3 lety +6

      I agree with both you bros, I look up to kai so much {even though he's my age.} the dream would be to ski with him someday!

    • @bensmith6172
      @bensmith6172 Před 3 lety +2

      Same he keeps getting better and better

    • @daytonhunt2406
      @daytonhunt2406 Před 3 lety

      Same

  • @andrewtimerman973
    @andrewtimerman973 Před 3 lety +128

    I swear this kids been 13 for 3 years

  • @jeffvelastegui796
    @jeffvelastegui796 Před 3 lety +25

    He is incredible- I’ve been following Kai-since he was 11. What I find most remarkable is his humility and appreciation for life. Good job mom and dad! You are raising a good human.

  • @bagadonutz36
    @bagadonutz36 Před 3 lety +68

    This kid gives me hope in the youth of today. Mad props homie! Don’t ever grow up. It’s a scam. Keeping ripping and enjoying your life

    • @imwithstupid8155
      @imwithstupid8155 Před 3 lety +2

      Agreed. As a smol science guy, I bet he 95% ski kiddo

    • @blakee69
      @blakee69 Před 3 lety

      Yup keep ripping and enjoying the position you were put in because of who your parents are

  • @pf4773
    @pf4773 Před 3 lety +31

    I just finished reading the New York Times' article on this joyful young guy whose whole being is devoted to skiing. What a life, to be so close to the mountains and to be able to control his body, mind, and experience that adrenaline rush almost daily. As he continues in this sport I know his parents are staying abreast of the latest on how to physically protect his body and head so he'll have a long life.

  • @mattschabo8278
    @mattschabo8278 Před 3 lety +85

    It's nuts that this kid is stomping double backflips at 13

  • @haleyh3807
    @haleyh3807 Před 3 lety +14

    He is incredible!! And Jackson is 100% the coolest place possible.

  • @ivernorth-jo4id
    @ivernorth-jo4id Před 2 měsíci

    I watched this video four years ago and it inspired me to ski. It changed my life and I used to just watch Kia’s videos over and over again, and movie he’s in I’ll watch. He’s so inspiring and amazing. Keep it up Kai!

  • @willwanovich
    @willwanovich Před 3 lety +14

    Regardless of age, there is something different about Kai from most of the other pro skiers out there. Like I don't know exactly what it is but he's just got so much style and creativity and stoke like he's just so excited for every single turn. It is just so special to see and it makes me just wanna go send it, even though my home resort only has 400 ft of vert. Truly a special skier.

    • @jamiebailey4851
      @jamiebailey4851 Před 3 lety +1

      He reminds me a little of Johnny Collinson. Similar thing going on. Also how good does the relationship with his parents look? Which also reminds me of the Collinsons. Thumbs up Mum and Dad 👍🏻

    • @ErikFullmer
      @ErikFullmer Před 3 lety +2

      @@jamiebailey4851 you guys need to look into who his dad and uncle are 😂

    • @jamiebailey4851
      @jamiebailey4851 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ErikFullmer yep, this video is the first I’ve heard of him so I have 0 idea 🤣
      Looks like I’ll be doing some googling!
      Edit: right, google search done, the surname really should’ve been a bit of a give away 😂

    • @willwanovich
      @willwanovich Před 3 lety +2

      @@c_semm_shredz I'm more so just talking about his overall style, line choice, etc. Obviously, he's not like video game perfect yet because he's 13, but he's so far beyond almost every skier out there besides a select few. Also, his landings look like he's gonna crash because he's going absolutely massive. Most people can't even imagine hitting the cliffs and airs that he's hitting.

    • @willwanovich
      @willwanovich Před 3 lety +1

      @@ErikFullmer I know all about Kai and who his dad and uncle are, but there is just something so special about this kid. Like there are just a few shots where it's clear that his line choice and style is just something special. And his stoke is infectious which is a huge part of why I love all of his videos.

  • @jdreaper2176
    @jdreaper2176 Před 3 lety +13

    Kai is progressing! One to watch. Next generation

  • @jacksonhole
    @jacksonhole Před 3 lety +29

    Can't wait to watch Kai 3.0. This kid is insane.

  • @geoscience2012
    @geoscience2012 Před 3 lety +2

    I couldn't stop smiling from start to finish, I remember being that young and traveling from Tx to Jackson to ski each year and it was like leaving earth to visit heaven.

  • @Cavaclusaz
    @Cavaclusaz Před 3 lety +6

    Jesus I usually never leave comments but this kido's level is throught the roof, congrats!!

  • @throwsdots6325
    @throwsdots6325 Před 3 lety +2

    Im 13 and I just went to jackson hole a couple of weeks ago, it was the best experience ive ever had. Im a pretty good skier but Kai is just amazing. He is so talented.

  • @Janae2000
    @Janae2000 Před 3 lety +17

    He called his mom that’s dope

  • @basechicken2488
    @basechicken2488 Před 3 lety +74

    “This is the snow I’m gonna ski”
    Welcome to the East coast

    • @arntroy7107
      @arntroy7107 Před 3 lety

      He lives in Jackson hole

    • @noskcaj1665
      @noskcaj1665 Před 3 lety

      @@arntroy7107 most snow is like that on the east coast tho bro he's joking

    • @samrobison6421
      @samrobison6421 Před 3 lety +5

      That’s a powder day for east coast skiing

    • @thethreebros4210
      @thethreebros4210 Před 3 lety +1

      Factssss the west coasters have it easy in terms of conditions😂

    • @christianstoyanov7756
      @christianstoyanov7756 Před 3 lety +1

      just skiid on an ice mountain on the east coast like i have my whole life :)

  • @lootllama8862
    @lootllama8862 Před 3 lety +3

    Kai you really are amazing the more videos I watch of you. What a great kid and you will be the best someday. You have nerves of steel to.

  • @chrispaul7849
    @chrispaul7849 Před 3 lety +1

    i am not a skier, but a huge sports guy tho, I have coached kids for 40 years and as talented a skier as Kai is, I marveled at his attitude more than anything. Thanking his coach at the end was perfect ending for this special young man!

  • @gnul
    @gnul Před 3 lety +138

    I would literally quit my entire current life when I could do that every day.

    • @thechezik
      @thechezik Před 3 lety +4

      I did but i am ameteur and old now :-)

    • @bri_guy508
      @bri_guy508 Před 3 lety +1

      Trying to do that this winter here in the northeast. Geared up and waiting on first snow now!

    • @kawabungadad8945
      @kawabungadad8945 Před 3 lety +2

      You can do that everyday, just go work at a ski resort.

    • @bri_guy508
      @bri_guy508 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kawabungadad8945 thats what I'm doing. Start in 2 weeks!

    • @cold_drink6190
      @cold_drink6190 Před 3 lety

      I would too. I live in the south currently, which sucks. I’ve always wanted to ski everyday, and become a professional. Hopefully one day my dreams can come true

  • @drwisdom1
    @drwisdom1 Před 3 lety +2

    In 1970 when I was in ninth grade I joined a weekend ski club to learn skiing. Only two of us quickly became good skiers - me and little Peter, a third grader who was short for his age. So we would ski the harder hills together. His smallness made the moguls seem distant and his great power to weight ratio allowed him to do amazing things while being able to shake off any hit.

  • @edmccaffrey1
    @edmccaffrey1 Před 3 lety +2

    Kai bruh, I hope you see my message, remember that what you do from April to November will dictate how long you can keep doing what you love. Remember to file your flight plan kid! Keep flting and having fun!#madrespect

  • @elibamberger5104
    @elibamberger5104 Před 3 lety +10

    I met him in Jackson Hole and witnessed him doing a massive 360

  • @masonwayne6526
    @masonwayne6526 Před 3 lety +7

    I still can’t believe kai is 13
    I just turned 14 in October and I can barely land a backy
    Me and a ton of my bodies basically worship you, your such a great positive influence and role model for thousands of kids like me!
    Keep up the INSANE work!

  • @ryanbradac6915
    @ryanbradac6915 Před 3 lety +7

    Let’s go another sick vid from one of my favorite skiers

  • @SpencerHennigan
    @SpencerHennigan Před 3 lety +3

    Damn Kai! love seeing the progression, stay safe and have fun!

  • @brettneuberger6466
    @brettneuberger6466 Před 3 lety +1

    My favorite parts are when he called his mom, and thanked his coach. His skiing?.......mind blowing. A special kid.

  • @user-uo2ho6xp9f
    @user-uo2ho6xp9f Před 3 lety +1

    Since I don’t live in the snow, I can only ski for about 7 days a year, but I’ve been doing it since I was 5 (14 years now), I hope to move and get to where this kid is, he’s incredible for his age

  • @debbiewnukoski4651
    @debbiewnukoski4651 Před 3 lety

    What a humble hard working young man. Stay save . I just showed your video to my 8 year old granddaughter.

  • @realgoodmind
    @realgoodmind Před 3 lety

    This kid is amazing. Can't wait to see what he does in the sport of skiing and how much farther he pushes the sport. This kid is amazing

  • @heatherpauls3459
    @heatherpauls3459 Před 3 lety +3

    Can’t wait for the movie!!! So stoked

  • @anamaedeere6823
    @anamaedeere6823 Před 2 lety +1

    I can't wait to see where this kid goes! That was so cute when he called his ma! Lil shredder dawg

  • @ajwalker9833
    @ajwalker9833 Před 3 lety +5

    Kai is INSANE! I got to meet him last year, COOLEST GUY EVER!

  • @hotmess7846
    @hotmess7846 Před 3 lety +3

    I know this kid has a crew and help spotting lines etc but he's got some serious freeriding skills you normally dont just pick up like a park trick. impressive

  • @whistlerlife7180
    @whistlerlife7180 Před 3 lety +1

    a worthy Kai to follow in the footsteps of Kye Petersen! The young ones are sure having so much fun!

  • @JackHandelman
    @JackHandelman Před 3 lety +23

    CZcams always knows how to make me feel insignificant. I was happy with just landing a single backflip on skis.

    • @caleb5882
      @caleb5882 Před 3 lety +4

      hey man that’s still better than me and most skiers on the mountain

    • @JackHandelman
      @JackHandelman Před 3 lety

      @@caleb5882 ya think so😊

    • @caleb5882
      @caleb5882 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JackHandelman yeah man you’re better than a lot of people already

    • @wyattwinters2987
      @wyattwinters2987 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s a bad move man.
      I think that when you landed your first back flip you were probably just as happy.

    • @caleb5882
      @caleb5882 Před 3 lety +1

      Dude when I landed a 180 I was stoked out of my mind

  • @soothingsoundsinnature

    Unbelievable, incredible, and can't wait to see how unstoppable with another five more years of skiing like that.

  • @ejhende
    @ejhende Před 3 lety +8

    Stoked!

  • @jeremyst-pierre453
    @jeremyst-pierre453 Před 3 lety +2

    Good! Kai is return!😃

  • @btoone
    @btoone Před 3 lety +2

    I love everything about this... keep charging Kai!!

  • @corkedproductionscrew9776

    So sick, this makes me so hyped for ski season

  • @johncooper9727
    @johncooper9727 Před 3 lety +1

    Kai! You got some serious riding skills for ANY age! Keep up the practice you're going somewhere.

  • @debweekley6025
    @debweekley6025 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding. Congrats!!!

  • @t.a.k.palfrey3882
    @t.a.k.palfrey3882 Před 2 lety +1

    Until MS struck I was a ski junkie and am so pleased now to see young guys with spunk and ability showing the way. I have grandsons going off-piste on Blackcombe and wonder how Kai rates BC slopes and if he's tried heli-skiing in the Selkirks. I once glacier skied on Kilimanjaro at 5800m and recommend it for his bucket list.

  • @_nickhill_
    @_nickhill_ Před 3 lety +1

    Holy Toledo!!! Keep pushing the limits Kai, you are definitely setting the bar for the next generation. Amazing work from everyone involved in this, especially mom. My mom would have been so scared to get that call haha

  • @meta4kl237
    @meta4kl237 Před 3 lety +4

    This is just so sick! Amazing!

  • @aha570
    @aha570 Před 2 lety

    My 4 year old son just did a week skiing and went from level 1 to 4 in lessons. He had been watching this video and days later I asked him what he was singing on the way down, over and over...of course, the song from this video 🙂

  • @tomgrenfell6285
    @tomgrenfell6285 Před 3 lety

    I remember watching Kai at the Banff film festival in England. It was incredible

  • @johnnyflow3671
    @johnnyflow3671 Před 3 lety +4

    i can't even imagine when kai gets his license, cruises around in the woods on some sled that resembles the bat mobile and just rolls up on any little line in Jackson that he fancies

  • @mappletree
    @mappletree Před 3 lety

    Stunning young guy! What a great video. Follow your dreams and no one can stop you. Stoked greetings from Austria

  • @lucasrosato1934
    @lucasrosato1934 Před 3 lety +1

    Let’s go Kai!! Huge fan

  • @troycarte9749
    @troycarte9749 Před 3 lety +11

    This is going to be fire👌🏻

  • @Johannesolsn
    @Johannesolsn Před 3 lety

    Wow, goosebumps when that beast of an fifa banger was turned on!! Absolutely maaad skiing🤩

  • @yakuza_kush2545
    @yakuza_kush2545 Před 3 lety

    Some of the cleanest skiing I've ever seen 😳🔥🔥

  • @bionicsjw
    @bionicsjw Před 3 lety +2

    Back in the late 70sI was coached by some of the original Freestyle Skiers. Eddie Lincoln, Scott Brooksbank, Bruce Dinman and John Clendenin. It was Eddie who taught me to do a "Backie" and my parents were so worried. If I would have done it at 13 I'm sure my parents would have taken my skis.

  • @willraefpv
    @willraefpv Před 3 lety +11

    Best moment 1:40 - Mom, I just stomped a backy on it.”

    • @judeberanek
      @judeberanek Před 3 lety

      hahahaha amagine just calling your mom and saying that!!!!

  • @torestrand2663
    @torestrand2663 Před 3 lety

    This kid is amazing. Short and to the point.

  • @hmstopmotionz5025
    @hmstopmotionz5025 Před 2 lety

    I'm watching this at the end of the season😫
    Now I'm so hyped!
    🔥🔥

  • @andrewbruns9194
    @andrewbruns9194 Před 3 lety +1

    I wish i could meet Kai one of my friends met him at Jackson he’s such an inspiration

  • @alexhokanson5758
    @alexhokanson5758 Před 3 lety

    This kid rips!! love the passion

  • @gloriagerber2854
    @gloriagerber2854 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m SO happy I’m about to start skiing 🎿⛷🎿⛷🎿⛷🎿⛷😁😄😁😄😃😀😃😁😆😁😁😃

  • @lucaslacroixxcm
    @lucaslacroixxcm Před 3 lety

    Just AWESOME !!!! Keep it focused young men !!

  • @jestertryna8956
    @jestertryna8956 Před 3 lety

    so much passion in such a small human.

  • @scansme1
    @scansme1 Před 3 lety

    You the man, Kai! Way to send it & tackle the mountain! Keep at it! ⛷

  • @kestrellinehan6679
    @kestrellinehan6679 Před 3 lety +6

    0:55 that beautiful fretch air

  • @KapitanPisoar1
    @KapitanPisoar1 Před 3 lety +1

    This kid is going places. Awesome!

  • @AnchorDownBoat
    @AnchorDownBoat Před 3 lety

    Kai you are a legend!

  • @seanmueller4035
    @seanmueller4035 Před 3 lety +1

    gets me hyped for skiing this year even though I ski in the east coast..

  • @danhendershott
    @danhendershott Před 3 lety

    Those were some very good tricks. Keep sending it Kai.

  • @emmemay952
    @emmemay952 Před 3 lety

    kai is so awesome i would love to ski like him!

  • @highaltitudeskiing
    @highaltitudeskiing Před 3 lety +33

    now they got my hopes up but we still have to wait one day. :(

    • @bri_guy508
      @bri_guy508 Před 3 lety +1

      One day!? I'm here in the northeast and we still have prob a month. Mt Washington by loon and Bretton woods got 10" the other day

    • @highaltitudeskiing
      @highaltitudeskiing Před 3 lety +1

      Brian when I posted this comment it was 1 day till it uploaded

  • @merryequipment
    @merryequipment Před 3 lety

    Wow. Dude can stomp. Strong skiing right here❗️

  • @blkcoupequattro
    @blkcoupequattro Před 3 lety

    A reminder to pick your days, looks like a good season setting up for the Pacific North West, Rockies, Desert South even? Enjoy it kid!

  • @MakoXL
    @MakoXL Před 3 lety

    Amazing segment, keep it up Kai

  • @gpmcd1044
    @gpmcd1044 Před 3 lety +1

    This kid’s going to be a star someday. Best of luck to him.

  • @blackandgold676
    @blackandgold676 Před 3 lety +1

    2:57. Every skier knows that feeling, can feel it watching him. Visceral. Every muscle fighting momentum....ahhh...

  • @brentjaquith9827
    @brentjaquith9827 Před 3 lety +1

    AMAZING!!!!👍Just AMAZING!👌

  • @kuladeeluxe
    @kuladeeluxe Před 3 lety

    Beautiful film. Incredible skillset.

  • @milothompsonvought7174
    @milothompsonvought7174 Před 3 lety +22

    4:13 Thats considered a soft day on the east coast

    • @stormtech8010
      @stormtech8010 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s considered the snow in your backyard at 5pm on a Wednesday in Denver

    • @kawabungadad8945
      @kawabungadad8945 Před 3 lety +3

      That's considered powder at Mont Tremblant.

    • @codename8942
      @codename8942 Před 3 lety

      I love and hate skiing on the east coast love it for the challenge hate when I go to Utah the back and realize how much harder it is to ski the east

    • @milothompsonvought7174
      @milothompsonvought7174 Před 3 lety

      @@stormtech8010 in denver you are closer to the real mountains

    • @milothompsonvought7174
      @milothompsonvought7174 Před 3 lety

      @@kawabungadad8945 been to tremblant. Its pretty sick, my home hill is about 1/4th the size tho

  • @heatherpauls3459
    @heatherpauls3459 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been watching Kai since his first vid

  • @Snappy-ut4bj
    @Snappy-ut4bj Před 3 lety

    Holy shit. We went to a drive in theater in Shelton WA and saw this kid flip into Corbets. All the love. Stoked here.

  • @AtortAerials
    @AtortAerials Před 3 lety

    Wow......amazing for real lines for anyone let alone his age.

  • @edgarcastillo8063
    @edgarcastillo8063 Před 3 lety

    This kid is amazing good job boy never change your personality

  • @sueathomas69
    @sueathomas69 Před 3 lety

    All the haters....hate! This kid is phenomenal! I can't ski, but I can watch Kai and dream with him! Go baby! God bless you and keep you safe! You have the wings on your feet! Take flight and fly!❤💋

  • @nateb1069
    @nateb1069 Před 3 lety +1

    wow. shaking my head haha. that is incredible skiing. he is hitting the massive drops likes they a small fluffy powder pillow. :)

  • @gayleh3688
    @gayleh3688 Před 3 lety

    I could not be this kids mother.LOL. Amazing! Definitely will be watching for his name in future winter olympics!!!!

  • @janetshaffer423
    @janetshaffer423 Před 3 lety

    I love this kid and his parents and brother!!!

  • @HH-yq4hy
    @HH-yq4hy Před 3 lety +1

    Kai, fly high!

  • @mbrennanbes
    @mbrennanbes Před 3 lety +1

    so sick, so happy

  • @premkamandir
    @premkamandir Před 3 lety

    UNBELIEVABLE!

  • @wallstreetoneil
    @wallstreetoneil Před 3 lety +2

    In any sport, if you are not competing at the highest level, a boy of 13 years old who is, will be better than you. Just an incredible display of talent.

  • @dailysunshine394
    @dailysunshine394 Před 3 lety

    I love this kid!!!

  • @p50motions
    @p50motions Před 3 lety

    Wonderful...great....fantastic....

  • @danielleitner8959
    @danielleitner8959 Před 3 lety

    legend this guy

  • @HottieGirls.Original
    @HottieGirls.Original Před 3 lety

    Warren Miller would be proud (God rest his soul). Great video makes me want to get back on the slopes.

  • @jackbassett655
    @jackbassett655 Před 3 lety

    So insane, yet so awesome!!!