Mount McLoughlin // The Mountain you Ski on your Way to Shasta

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • Ben and I met a lot of nice people on Mount McLoughlin and almost all of them were on a ski pilgrimage to Mount Shasta. You can see Shasta off in the distance so maybe pre gaming on McLoughlin takes some of the anxiety associated with skiing the unknown away? It could also be that Mount McLoughling gives you an opportunity to break up a long drive. Or maybe backcountry skiers can’t resist such an obvious snow covered slope. We’re drawn to them like ants to a discarded sandwich. It’s definitely not a prestige mountain. Which feels kinda rude to say. There could be someone out there who trained for a decade just to ski Mount McLoughling. And after that fateful day he solemnly hung his skis above the fireplace. Then stepping back to survey his work he put his arm around his long suffering wife and signaled with a subtle nodding that this chapter of his life was over. He had done it. He had conquered Mount McLoughlin.

Komentáře • 69

  • @XPLRNW
    @XPLRNW Před 26 dny +18

    Today is a great day because you just posted! Super stoked about watching this video now. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched so many of your videos over and over again

  • @nickdambrosia2304
    @nickdambrosia2304 Před 11 dny +1

    As an east coast skier that flew out to the west coast to specifically ski this, I feel personally attacked 😂 All jokes aside, we picked this mountain because my friend and host lives less than an hour away in medford and this peak offered a great intro to PNW volcano skiing 101 course for me. Overall I think its underrated and Im glad that you checked this off your list and had a great day out there!

  • @sawyerstever5933
    @sawyerstever5933 Před 26 dny +12

    Another mountain in my backyard! Love this mountain, I've summited a couple times and I also HATE the forest walk.

  • @justinbeetle2594
    @justinbeetle2594 Před 26 dny +10

    The elevation of Mt Mcloughlin is around 9500, I've climbed it many times. Very underrated mountain and really fun ski

  • @frozenyetimug
    @frozenyetimug Před 26 dny +24

    Getting this notification on a run means I have to wait til I get back to watch it on the big screen 😢

  • @harrisonaero
    @harrisonaero Před 26 dny +6

    Another banger, keep em coming boys

  • @maxscriptguru
    @maxscriptguru Před 26 dny +1

    Fantastic video. Back country skiers are the cream of skiers in my opinion. I have seen the terrain they ski in the winter, which sends shivers down my spine.

  • @domesticterrorist483
    @domesticterrorist483 Před 26 dny

    Top entertainment as always. Thanks Danny.

  • @eyeninja3043
    @eyeninja3043 Před 26 dny +1

    Another cracking video. Getting me excited for my next trip

  • @BearPlane747
    @BearPlane747 Před 26 dny +2

    Wow, i was right assuming youd ski this after posting your thielsen video! Cant wait to watch it

  • @risajackson564
    @risajackson564 Před 26 dny +1

    Ben is starting to look like a skittle this episode!!! Danny is such a great influence that way. Even I've started dressing more like a skittle as of late...

  • @lukaZuschlag
    @lukaZuschlag Před 26 dny +6

    Love getting the ty notification that i’m about to watch some cool shit

  • @philiptaylor7902
    @philiptaylor7902 Před 25 dny +1

    Most impressed that you found your boots in the forest!

  • @TheDonBoston
    @TheDonBoston Před 26 dny +4

    Loving the Oregon videos! Two peaks in a row in my home state that I haven't done yet.

  • @tkmjees
    @tkmjees Před 26 dny +1

    I can imagine all sorts of animals chew through a lot to get to that sweet delicious salty boot juice.

  • @timstirling
    @timstirling Před 21 dnem

    Brings back memories. I lived in OR for a few years and did all he volcanoes. Surprisingly good skiing really lat in the year, but massive long slog through forests made for long days with not too much vert for the effort.

  • @darren6110
    @darren6110 Před 26 dny +1

    Danny youre the best!

  • @dapete
    @dapete Před 26 dny +8

    Krull reference!

    • @tkmjees
      @tkmjees Před 26 dny +1

      Glaive not found.

  • @Neekamhakane
    @Neekamhakane Před 25 dny

    Goosebumps!

  • @coloneljan
    @coloneljan Před 26 dny

    Really nice music pairing with the dramatic descents past the volcanic spires, memorable scenes!

  • @tjcihlar1
    @tjcihlar1 Před 19 dny

    what a beautiful day

  • @ToblerX
    @ToblerX Před 26 dny +1

    Marmot ate my shoes and hat, and tried to drag a ski pole into its hole. Definitely hang the shoes!

  • @erikseymour1
    @erikseymour1 Před 26 dny +1

    Solid content already and only one minute in.

  • @BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm

    Can't think of a better way to end a beautiful Sunday, then watching an episode of Mediocre Amateur. Skiing look like a blast. 💪🏻😎👍🏻

  • @frankblangeard8865
    @frankblangeard8865 Před 22 dny +1

    The animal most likely to chew on shoes is the porcupine. Porcupines have no trouble at all climbing trees.

  • @paxundpeace9970
    @paxundpeace9970 Před 18 dny

    Not expecting a skiing video in July

  • @robertedwards4401
    @robertedwards4401 Před 26 dny

    Title is very accurate. Was about to do the same but I slept in on my McLoughlin ski day

  • @SpAm-AcCoUnT
    @SpAm-AcCoUnT Před 26 dny

    Long walks through the woods bookending some excellent skiing can sum up the Oregon cascades a lot of the time. The approaches out here can be longer than other people’s whole tours lol. But hey, your legs look amazing at the end of the season.

  • @kaisegrud
    @kaisegrud Před 26 dny +2

    "L5 rating" 😂

  • @spiffskii1849
    @spiffskii1849 Před 26 dny

    dude i did this 2 months ago, that walk/skin through the trees was freaking BRUtal

  • @dee2ski
    @dee2ski Před 26 dny +1

    New nickname "salty shoes"

  • @hobiejohn
    @hobiejohn Před 25 dny +1

    What is the best time of year to ski this mountain and Shasta. Early June?

    • @benjaminfox-shapiro4032
      @benjaminfox-shapiro4032 Před 23 dny

      We were there late May, if you go earlier you would likely have an easier approach but the snow might not be as settled. Early June would probably go just fine most years if you're willing to walk to reach skiable snow.

  • @Oldteller89
    @Oldteller89 Před 26 dny +7

    Anyone know what this guy does for a living?

    • @ericcomp7032
      @ericcomp7032 Před 26 dny +3

      mostly talks

    • @robertedwards4401
      @robertedwards4401 Před 26 dny +2

      Nobody knows. He’s the real life embodiment of Barney Stinson

    • @wyattgrose6439
      @wyattgrose6439 Před 23 dny

      Christof is a commercial jet pilot but I don’t know about Dany

    • @leeshaver2286
      @leeshaver2286 Před 22 dny

      Born a Mormon.

    • @madmanswhispers
      @madmanswhispers Před 19 dny

      ​@@wyattgrose6439Haven't seen him in a long time. Miss him. Also the pilot thing totally sounds like him.

  • @jaredempey5706
    @jaredempey5706 Před 26 dny

    Ha Ha. I had a rock chuck chew on my shoes at the saddle of the Middle Teton. It is a real thing.

  • @jddallager1699
    @jddallager1699 Před 26 dny +3

    Danny: SUPERB! Why? Because it's a mountain many of your viewers like me, who are at best "Aspiring MEDIOCRE Amateurs" can relate to and plan to do!
    THANKS for all you and your cohorts do to inspire we mere mortals to GET OUTSIDE!!

  • @masonkimble2006
    @masonkimble2006 Před 21 dnem

    I had a marmot eat my shoes. It happens.

  • @elliotquinn5021
    @elliotquinn5021 Před 23 dny

    Scottish mountain names are way harder to pronounce, would love to see a mediocre amateur episode here in Scotland! If you’re ever planning a trip hit me up if I can help out with info on routes and plans 3:36

  • @Nicks_Colorado_Channel

    Oh yeah I had my salty ski boots gnawed on pretty good by a marmot or something when I stashed em to go for the summit on Snowmass

  • @danieldbattin
    @danieldbattin Před 26 dny +2

    What was the date of your climb and ski?

    • @benfarrell2799
      @benfarrell2799 Před 26 dny +2

      May 24th, I was up there the same day haha

    • @TheWillRogers
      @TheWillRogers Před 26 dny

      @@benfarrell2799 The weather everywhere else was so iffy, so many of us ended up on McLoughlin that weekend.

  • @jackalay23
    @jackalay23 Před 26 dny +3

    First!

  • @WillN2Go1
    @WillN2Go1 Před 25 dny

    Spritz your chewables with windex. Ammonia is a real deterrent if you put your wet mouth on it. If it's your shoes or handlebar grips, or wiring under your truck, hoses in the engine bay, or yummy tires. No one will ever know they've been sprayed with a little ammonia -- until they lick it.
    A friend's new garden hose was chewed into pieces by raccoons. What's not to like? It was chewy and had a tasty freshwater center. So I patched the two ends together and gave a light spray of windex. Ammonia is a base, wet it's slippery, tastes like soap and burns a bit. Dry it's none of these. I thought she have to do this every couple of weeks. Nope. The raccoons were still working their 'magic' up and down her street, but never touched that garden hose again.

  • @LoveStallion
    @LoveStallion Před 26 dny +1

    "Girthy"

  • @michaelpuett6358
    @michaelpuett6358 Před 26 dny +2

    How do I become a mediocre armature? I live in Boise, you're in Salt Lake.. You dont know me but I do everything you do and I love you sense of humor. Please respond if interested. Best, Michael

  • @seamus.dolan98
    @seamus.dolan98 Před 26 dny +2

    The video description is gold hahaha

  • @ckeltondissel
    @ckeltondissel Před 26 dny

    Points for Krull reference

  • @marshallberndt5696
    @marshallberndt5696 Před 26 dny

    Babe wake up, new mediocre amateur dropped.

  • @larryniv
    @larryniv Před 26 dny +4

    First.

    • @eyeninja3043
      @eyeninja3043 Před 26 dny +1

      Ha. I love how 2 people wrote first at the same time

    • @larryniv
      @larryniv Před 26 dny +1

      @@eyeninja3043 I love the new math.

  • @koalakyle19
    @koalakyle19 Před 25 dny

    Yesterdayyy...

  • @michizer0
    @michizer0 Před 26 dny

    Skied it it the 25.5. great skiing but terrible 3h bushwacking back to the car

  • @paxundpeace9970
    @paxundpeace9970 Před 18 dny

    The other voice seems new to me ? How is this guy?

  • @BlickBoogie
    @BlickBoogie Před 15 dny

    ImporTTTTanTTTT

  • @steve_bailey
    @steve_bailey Před 25 dny

    He was pretty girthy

  • @2910Alison
    @2910Alison Před 23 dny

    Porcupines will absolutely eat your shoes. Happed to a guy I know. Other rodents too I'm sure.

  • @sabesan7575
    @sabesan7575 Před 26 dny +1

    Fuck yeah!

  • @paxundpeace9970
    @paxundpeace9970 Před 18 dny

    Again Danny bashing with his PhD in Statistics at the start

  • @billmoore7133
    @billmoore7133 Před 26 dny

    The conditions looked a lot like hard pore corn.

  • @johnmartinsen963
    @johnmartinsen963 Před 26 dny +3

    You ever gunna try fixing your SAD way of eating? Carbs are overrated...fat is the superior human fuel!!!