The FIFTY - Line 27/50 - Mt. Moran, WY - The Best Line Yet?!?!
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2020
- At the northern tip of the Teton Mountains lies a ski line that in one continuous streak, stretches from lake to sky. The six thousand vertical foot Skillet Glacier route on Mt. Moran is a classic ski line that begs to be skied. But with a six mile lake crossing, a mandatory overnight campout and an arduous and dangerous climb to reach the summit, the barrier to entry for this classic is high. Yet even with the challenges of the line present, sometimes every detail can come together to make for what is possibly the best, most fun line of The FIFTY so far.
Joined by Hadley Hammer and Ming Poon.
This is Episode 27 for The FIFTY, and line 27 of 50 completed by Cody Townsend. The FIFTY is 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 along with the people that dedicate their lives to the mountains.
Title Screen Photo by: Ming Poon Photography
Music Licensed from Artlist.io
GEAR Used Throughout The FIFTY:
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Salomon MTN Binding: alnk.to/dLdUm1C
Salomon Carbon S3 Poles: alnk.to/87VEXX0
Yeti Rambler 20oz: alnk.to/gzS237q
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Hyperlite Porter 5400: bit.ly/3XJVCHC
Smith Summit Helmet: alnk.to/ehYjxBD
Smith Wildcat: alnk.to/d3ySqO7
Smith Pursuit Glacier Glasses: alnk.to/7M6hfmL
Smith Squad Mag: alnk.to/hDmzW2F
LeBent Cody Pro Sock: alnk.to/cHJmtdU
LeBent Base Layer: alnk.to/58mMi9D
Arcade Capture Belt: alnk.to/4MxozAr
Mammut Carbon Probe 280: alnk.to/cHJmtfT
Mammut Alugator Pro Light: alnk.to/8iQpWSn
Mammut Barryvox S: alnk.to/2uDpzVA
Pomoca Free Pro 2.0: alnk.to/aeUKJS9
Thule Duffle: alnk.to/9IatNqU
Thule Ski Bag: alnk.to/gKMN24C
Hestra Falt Guide Glove:
Hestra Overmitt:
Hestra Merino Touchpoint Liners:
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Strainge Beast Kombucha: bit.ly/3sK6vLj
TinCup Whiskey: bit.ly/3FvbSpb - Sport
"Touring at night is overrated, and touring at night is very lowly rated" By far the best quote by Cody
I don't really agree though... Touring in the moonlight in the mountains is magical, and seeing the sun slowly light up the ski while the stars are still visible is something else. Also, you get to ski first thing in the morning, powder with no sun crust.
lol, I rarely skin in the day.
Thought the exact same thing. Laughed out loud.
@@Joepvn Not so much if you wake up in a tent at an absurdly early hour... if it's full moon maybe not as bad but it's the nauseous feeling of not enough sleep + physical exertion that sucks.
Night touring is pretty cool! :D But that's different then waking up 6 hours early to start a pretty tough slog.
We can't think of ways you can top this one, Cody. But, we're sure you will! 😉🙌🏼
The fact that you (with the help of Bjarne and others obviously) are providing the backcountry community with this series is something that should not be taken for granted by us viewers. We're lucky to be able to be watch you tackle this amazing challenge, all while spreading the stoke and education of the mountains. Whatever your sponsors are paying you it's not enough
Thank you. Many people probably don't know just how crazy the workload behind producing and publishing this video series is. It's the busiest I've ever been in my life and I've already started a company as a comparison. But it's worth it on the back end and nice comments like this are appreciated.
8:26 has to be one of the coolest shots in the whole series!
Such an amazing time-lapse.
@@CodyTownsend Really Great Stuff Cody
From the sunrise at 9:18 until the end of the video, I was smiling ear to ear, laughing, and in absolute awe of the view, the mountain, and this line.
As a stand alone video, this is incredible!
I'd love to recomend this video to others. But I won't, I'll recommend the entire series, because to appreciate the true beauty of Ep. 27 you need to have followed the story being told through the previous 26 episodes.
The highs and lows, the relentless bootpacking up, the thousands of feet of hard paked side stepping, the down climbing, all of the descents that didn't quite go to plan, the last minute cancellations that never make it to film. Next to all that this video was perfection.
Thank you Cody and Bjarne for sharing this adventure with us, and of course thank you to each and every "Guest Star" that has joined you along the way. All of whom, truly are Stars!!
Epic line and big thumbs up to that "guy with camera" ..haha to Bjarne Salen of course. Just wanna pinpoint that hard work behind the scene which you cannot really see..
Is it weird that I'm watching this while riding my indoor bike in a garage that is almost 80F? I'm hooked on this series!
I feel like most of the 50 lines are "It's impressive we skied that!" while lines like this one are more about "wow that was a good ski!!!!" keep killing it this is the best content out there
This is my favorite series on CZcams! Keep it up man.
12:10 'I'm really excited' - you can FEEL how pumped they all are! What a great feeling
Got the chills watching everyone ski that line, such good snow t2b and wide turns
OMG that was so much fun! Best day I ever had in the alps started with two or three hours head torch night climbing from an already high overnight, rewarded with dawn and hours of skiing down in perfect conditions. we left a very high hut in the alps at about 3:30 in the morning and climbed with headlamps for about three hours before we got to a summit ridge. The sun came up, and a sea of clouds lay a couple of thousand feet below us. We began to ski down towards it, in glorious conditions. As we approached the clouds I watched the first of us disappear into the them, and followed with my heart in my mouth, fearing we would all be forced to slow to a snail's pace in white out. To my joy, I could see clearly for about 40 yards in front of me as we kept moving, and could safely ski at full pace until we burst through into warm sunshine about 30 minutes later. In a crazy kind of way, it made me feel like I was in a film - Brigadoon - which had bewitched me as a child. Deep joy just to recollect that experience!
So glad for a new 50 as is everyone else. Being stuck inside for 2 months missing out on spring skiing it's nice to tag along.
Exactly what the ski community needs right now. Thanks, Cody.
Every time I watch this, it fills me with the kind of joy you usually only get when you're a little kid.
… luv you guys … like every human be that ever lived … I wish I could have 20 yrs back …is that too greedy … finally getting proficient in bumps , quick turns , steeps in powder ( northeast skier here ) … ice is our snow … I envy….amicably u guys that hike , tour , ski the back country in those uncharted powder paradises ….
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
sick vid! line looked epic. MAJOR creds to bjarne for all the work he does. it was super apparent in this vid in particular from all of the wide angle time lapses and other various “filler” clips that require a whole lot more effort than one might guess. rock on y’all 🤙🏻🤙🏻
mad respect for Hadley Hammer, few words, big balls, on a proper setup as well
I watched all 27 videos in i believe 4 days....in breaks of watching climbed 3000 verticals meters....And tomorrow another 1200 on the front of me....Buzzing ...Hi from Alps
Cody so happy your getting another line out for all of us die hard skiers out there. Nice!
Cody, I LOVE the sufferfest aspects of this series, but, I'm not going to lie, it was nice to see some super-fun skiing for once! Thank you again, and stay safe.
My favorite mountain...55 years later after nostalgic summers working in Jackson and daily forays to Colter Bay, I live thru the videos of others. BEAUTIFULLY filmed and beautiful runs. Thank you.
At a time when I'm not finding myself smiling much this gave me a sustained ear to ear grin. Thank you. And thanks for the great content and inspiration. Looking forward to more.
Opening CZcams and seeing that a new Fifty project episode has been released feels like Christmas morning.
Locked down and watching everyone enjoy such a fun line makes me hope that someone finds a cure for this damn virus really soon.
Me too man. Me too. I'm sick of being stuck at home not doing cool stuff in the mountains.
I just watched this again, 8 months later, 1) because it's awesome and 2) because I can't wait for more FIFTY content to drop. Also Elyse's TGR video that came out today reminded me to rewatch...
Great series, Cody (and everyone involved)!
You could do a bio episode for all of us who don't know your history! It would be great to hear in your own words and please include the GNAR years!
Thanks again!
Having skied this line myself, This video does not do justice to the steepness of the top of that line. It’s big, steep, and very intimidating. A burly one for sure.
Well done.
Glad to see Ming getting some love, watching this makes me remember how much fun skiing is! Let's hope we can all get back to normal soon, can't stand the thought of another season like this one..
Forgot how Epic the skiing was in this episode... Wide open turns,.... Aaaaall the way down to the lake.. ❤️😁😎👆👇.. I just love rewatching these.
This video is astounding. I submit, that in less than twenty minutes this work ranks highest among the most inspiring of the genre. Truly - I couldn't stop smiling and still can't whenever recalling it. A masterpiece.
Why thank you Edward. So very kind.
@@CodyTownsend You're welcome, and thank you for all of the great videos you and your team have given us. Apologies for taking so long to respond. Covid was more of a retreat than I realized.
Those perma-grins at 13:10. Bringing the joy to everyone in lockdown. Thanks!!
Last year's final episode was a joyous party of luminaries. This year, smaller group, and retrospective joy; thinking back on less stressful time and with the luminousity of an early morning descent in spring. Another fantastic year of inspiring content. Bjarne is an artist for sure. Thanks - hope you have a great summer; let's look forward to a return of good things next season.
me: freaked out at 35* grade, Cody and crew: shredding 50* unbroken lines like it aint no thing! Awesome
well, statistically it's much easier to slide on a 35 degree slope than a 50.
Every episode is like a mini ski movie. Great production quality
what a line!!!!!!! keep it up Cody!!! cheers!!!
Thanks Cody...a little joy from the other side of self isolation. After some rather “meh!” conditions on some of your descents, the stars aligned on this one and had us all grinning and whooping.
Thank's Cody for this amazing project, the fantastic cinematography and your candid comments ! A real gift for the soul in these times!
Wow, thank you!
Viewers can tell when you're having a blast. That looked like huge fun before you said it was huge fun.
That looked like a total blast of a line! I know what you mean about the freaky feeling on the touring part. While hunting in the Michigan UP very early one morning I had a big bobcat run right by me on the trail in my headlamp light! That will get your attention.
Nothing but the privilege of lifestyle choices. You guys are awesome and inspirational. Thank you for inviting Hadley, she is a goer and such a cute smile, always! Editing, music selection, and footage are amazing. Another great job is done by Bjarne! What a team player!!!!!
Love your series. Looking forward to this next episode. As someone who learned to ski as an adult but now finds himself chasing my kids who did ski team, your journey is inspiring and has me chomping at the bit to get back up for the next adventure.
Hello from Australia Cody. Found the 50 series on the first day of self isolation. It's been great watching during a crap time in the world. Keep up the good work. PS, night time shots and the sunrise were awesome in this vid. Cheers
Welcome aboard!
cody thanks for the time stamps this time!!!!! it makes the lines far more fun to watch when we have a sense of the time frames!!!!
Love the whole series but this one had so much joy in it!
Oh Boy this is gonna be awesoooome!!
Killer. Thanks for starting my day with smiles!
Wow.....so sweet, those views are so sic, thanks so much for taking us up.....So, much potential to live!
Hell yeah dude. Thank you for the content.
This is absolutely what I needed in my life today!
What a day. Thanks for bringing us along.
Love this show
Ahh those turns and we can’t even go outside! 😍
Sweet GS turns on a great mountain, Hell made my week!
Love this series! Cody is living my dreams!
that was so friggen good...I want to go skiing right now!
the pure joy in Hadley's voice was palpable...love you guys..
GREAT EPISODE & SUPER FILM WORK BJARNE !
Thank you Cody and team for another great season and motivation to get out!
Loving this series and it's a must watch for me. Looking forward to the next episodes, but I can easily watch past episodes over and over. Wishing you every success to complete the goal. You and Bjarne, what a good team, and enjoying guest cameos.
Thanks John. Very appreciated.
Thanks Cody - loved this episode
And thanks for the peek into something I could never do myself! Totally amazing.
Thanks for sharing. Put a smile on my face.
That was just awesome. What a line.
Amazing scenery and an incredible line!!!
that's what it's a;ll about...to hear the pure joy & excitement in your voices...why we love the mountains....Great episode...Namaste
Thanks Cody. This made me happy to watch. Grinning ear to ear watching this.
Loving these episodes. This Mt Moran one is great.
Awesome Cody!
Thank you for sharing your epic lines Cody. Really enjoying following your Fifty project. Sending two thumbs up from Cornwall, UK.
You guys are so great. Sitting here watching you, my heart is racing.
Glad sombody is still having fun! Great vidio. The ski down looked long and fun! Cant wait for more Cody!
INCREDIBLE filmaking. There were so many great shots and you guys told the story of the climb so well. Keep it up guys!
Wow. That was amazing.
Just rewatched this now after the premier yesterday and it's put a huge smile on my face. Love living vicariously through this series! You guys do such a good job of capturing every aspect of what a day in the mountains and wilderness is like. Can't wait to get my chance to do the same 🤙👊
You are such an inspiration. Amazing channel and project!
Incredible!!!!
Wow!! I was grinning from ear to ear for your whole descent.
Man...tears!! You guys nailed this one geez
You hit it just right. I dropped this line, with two of my very best friends, some 30 years ago with sloppy corn in late Mayish… Very nice work with your film crew!!!
what a run! great skiing and effort
Dude. So sick. Love it. Love watching these before and after tours. Thanks brothas, keep charging.
Awesome! Spooky night climb, inspiring glorious big turn skiing, wow. 👏🏼 what a delightful distraction from the shelter-in-place! Thanks!
Owww daaMmm, another awesome video. AlwAys excited to watch this series!
This was awesome to watch, a bit of joy during a lockdown....
Yeah, that looked epic. Looks like you guys got perfect conditions for it. Bonus points for the stunning sunrise 👍
Thank you! This line looks killer
Really amazing video and skiing!
Honestly, this is giving me the best feeling, seeing and dreaming of this, given the current situation
Sweet! Hit play right when the run started!
Love this series Cody, the nature, the sense of humor, the cinema, the atmosphere, cant wait for the next one!
Watching this put a HUGE smile on my face. Congrats guys and gals!
Loved the Mordor reference. Stunning views!
Cmon Cody!! You ROCK
Just incredible lines. Had to go back to 8 min and rewatch the ski down!
Spectacular!
Super awesome cinematography!!!
You guys nailed that one!!! Looked like you had some perfect weather!
MR TOWNSEND! Had a dream last night that you filmed an episode with Eric Pollard and Chris Benchetler and woke up and almost shat my pants with sheer excitement. I couldn't even fathom if that were to happen IRL....
Awesome trip you guys earned it. Hadley is my new hero. Way to go!
rad line, stoked to see another video to keep the psyche high while I'm stuck at home
Sooooo-sweeeeet! TY 4 Sharing....