85% steep most difficult ski run in Europe Le Grand Couloir with Alexis 5

[@laurencetraynor6657]

I’m in constant awe when watching these tiny kids fly down a mountain as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. I’m 58 and my son is now 16. I first took him skiing at the age of 4, and watching his progression through the years to become the accomplished skier he now is is one of my life’s greatest pleasures. Fantastic video 👍

[@gofres]

I miss the days of being a fearless kid willing to hit the steepest blacks on the first run of the winter. Now I'm old, even the ski lift seems a challenge!

[@Gegepilot]

Very true….im 59…

[@odl21]

i wouldn't even enjoy that.

[@DavidM-es9dn]

A camera never illustrates fairly just how steep runs are, is this a run you must do with a guide or an thinking of somewhere nearer to Cervinia? 85% is near 90° vertical, wow - does it ever get groomed? And only 4, she'll make one of the future teams, get them on skis as soon as they can walk right?

[@Gegepilot]

85% is 40 degrés…the beginning is scary then it is more or less a very steep black…

[@mlevine51]

I feel the same way, hate it!

[@mikestevens4415]

Alexis is a superb little guy!! 10/10 a Star in the making!! Well done papa! Great memories ❤❤

[@julienofitness]

Kids at this age are able to learn anything really good and fast, especially when they have a talent l for it. Awesome job Dad!

[@alphabet6814]

They don’t understand the risk. We do.

[@davidfoo2762]

Good thing they don't understand the risk, and good thing we let them take reasonable risks. That's the only way to explore what they will eventually be capable of, and for them to discover their capabililies by themselves. The youger the better in that matter. Well done little boy!

[@andregarcia3355]

I will never forget my first snow trip at 11. In 2 days i was already riding red ones and beating all my uncles in races. All my family were so happy and proud of me, even more than when i get my degree. lol

[@andregarcia3355]

@alphabet6814 yes there´s something to it too. When i was a kid skiing i wanted to be the FASTEST rider. I was aware of the consequences. But true to be told most of the times i crashed i just lifted myself like it was nothing. Didn´t even care to check myself. lol Now if i crash... it´s a pain in the ass. I get dizzy, light headed, bruised.... Having 30kg back then and 90kg now and older, also makes a difference with impacts.

[@DGN3428]

Your kid is amazing, a future champion, his tracking and edging was brilliant for his age!!! Dad, your guidance was just right, without over stressing! His natural balance was evident and his confidence was also enhanced by your guidance... you have created a super memory for your family when he gets his first gold!! Thankyou, what an acheivement! :)

[@trouts4444]

It is a great thing you have done for your kids with skiing. Alex did a great job with impressive confidence and control. The video was wonderful to watch. I will show it to my neighbors kids. I took them skiing twice this season. They were 6, 9 and 11. The 6 year old is athletic and smart. He learned faster than the other two. By the end of the second day they could do ok carved turns with their skis paralell. Them seeing Alex ski on a tough slope with get them psyched. Great video.

[@MMM18092]

My mum took me down a similar black run in Portes du Soleil when I was 6. I made a bad turn after 20 seconds and then tumbled down the entire run, around 300 meters. Skis, poles, gloves, all over the place. No injuries but I refused to continue skiing that day and we took the bus back to the apartment.

[@christopheferraz7133]

Le mur des suisses

[@BobTheBlue]

Wow! Well done kid, fantastic job. It’s a horrible run, you did it brilliantly. When I did this with my mates several years ago, we went straight to the pub!

[@luctournaire]

Tu es allé au pub avant ou après la descente du couloir ? 😂

[@BobTheBlue]

@@luctournaire afterwards…. But maybe we should have gone before! 😂

[@StCreed]

That's a nasty start to a pretty gnarly descent :) Well done Alexis and dad.

[@debbenson5253]

That kid is fearless and fantastic with your kind guidance I'm sure!! Bravo

[@wchyme]

Merci pour le partage! Awesome, I wish I could be there now! Alexis is gifted, man 5 years old... lots of potential. Great coaching Dad!

[@blacksabbath3474]

This fearless child is a better skier than most adults.

[@Gegepilot]

@@blacksabbath3474 thanks…today he is 7 and I can’t keep up with him 🥰👍

[@sksprint47]

It's the sun, mountains and complete delight!

[@lusera1983]

This video really toouched me.. it reminds me of when I was I child skiing and making 'crazy stuff' with my uncle without telling to my parents..it was our secret.. thank you for posting it..❤

[@Jyard]

That was amazing, watching it really doesn’t do justice to how steep it is. Beautiful place!

[@chrisobrien5103]

Fun to watch- Pretty gnarly start for any parent along the ridge at the top-reminds me of the first time I took my kids to Snowbird - Had me terrified, they were fearless. Miss the days of watching my kids taking it all on

[@lukecico5155]

Five years old. Amazing. Kid’s a pro. Seems more relaxed than the dad. Nice job on part of dad. That’s the way to do it

[@jshh628]

Dad was definitely more scared bc of the kid lol

[@romansitar2754]

dad is stupid in every case --- young is skiing well, but no in so risky pista

[@TheMurfield]

Sweet !!!!! Gotta love the Kiddo fearless approach !

[@SKRAPNOID]

This video is the greatest! Had me on the edge of my seat for a couple minutes but this micro terror has a very good grip! She is remarkable and just brings a smile and almost a tear, no better way to bond with your kid! Rock on Dad, that girl is destined for greatness! Try and get those arms forward and attack, otherwise she is golden. Id love to see her progress. Absolutely excellent!

[@deldridg]

Beautiful to watch and just goes to show that kids are FAR more capable than society generally believes. We are not skiers but have been doing trail running since our kids took their first steps. For kids to have these types of mega-achievements under their belts at such a young age is very empowering later in life, as we are seeing now with ours. Our little girl is the youngest ever to complete the 14km City to Surf here in Sydney at age 2 without assistance, our son is the youngest to complete the Tongariro Crossing (20 km over an active volcano in NZ) at age 4. These achievements have underpinned a very healthy and can-do mindset in their young lives. Good on you dad. You are normalising toil and the resulting achievement in young Alexis and Maya. They will do well. Now you just have to keep them from the damaging influence of devices and the messaging they carry and they will be miles ahead of the pack! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@brusselsprout5851]

What a fabulous ski. And that long wide open run home...wow...got to appreciate that. Thanks for sharing!

[@lukecico5155]

I think Dad was saying “slow, slow, go left, go right”. I don’t speak French but that’s the universal things we say teaching kids. My kids called me The Turn Hitler.

[@itaca4861]

Lol

[@ionlovsky3983]

Bravo! Très discipliné et bien skié! Les conditions différentes- essayer tout, rester en contrôle, c’est ça cequi fait des bons skieurs!

[@darrenmurphy4420]

My passion is skiing, and this is probably one of the best and libdest run I've ever seen. In short, I've just hot to ski there. Thank you for bringing this place to the table

[@patricefaudiere7822]

Mon dieu c'était haut ! C'est agréable de vous voir évoluer. Bravo à vous deux !😊fred

[@nikedoesthings]

I don't know much French, but most of this I understand, because I learned to ski in Switzerland and the instructor spoke French but mostly in these words! she was the best teacher, by the way.

[@HarryVerolme]

If they told you 'doucement' a lot, that means you were doing it right :D

[@ruotaquadrata4860]

😢 In alcuni momenti il ragazzino era fisicamente cotto.Hai esagerato a fargli fare questa discesa perché a tratti sciava fuori controllo!

[@Jedbullet29]

I remember this run, ooohh. Lovely watching you with your daughter smashing it at the end

[@stevegold7307]

Thoroughly impressed with that little guy!!.... Maybe, one day an Olympic Downhill champion!! ❤

[@garyjarvis2730]

You can tell how high and steep this is because the skiers in the background looks like tiny ants moving around. This little guy is hammering away at stuff that scares most adults to death. The father is a patient soul working with his son. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Pawel60nur]

I'm very impressed by Alexiss' courage. Awesome❤👍🥰

[@andarrigo]

I would do the couloir with no hesitation, BUT the entrance with drops on both sides, you lost me right there. I absolutely freeze on those. Congrats on Alexi. Great technique.

[@r.h.o.]

Omg Alexis is super tiny but so good! Good job Dad, you're raising a pro!

[@robincortez6586]

Fantastically FEARLESS!! 👏👏 Makes it look easy. I doubt that you're old and slow (I read your description). Confident and cautious. WELL DONE to you both!! 👏👏 Stay safe!!

[@berniedonoghue8923]

A beautiful loving dad! Well done!

[@skcoll3086]

Alexis is awesome ... Bravo to the coach ...

[@SkiRedMtn]

Love to see the kid is game. Wait for dad! Good instructions by dad to get off the heels. Tough when it’s so steep and they’re still little, though. Way to go guys!

[@MarieLaureNicolas-g5f]

Bravo Alexis tu es un futur champion,, super balade merci beaucoup ❤❤

[@racingengine]

wow! Really dificult couloir! Alexis finish really tired!!! 😅 (and me too watching it!)

[@damianlawson991]

Amazing. Well done, Alexis 🎉😊

[@jeromemarceron3123]

Bravo Alexis ❤ un futur très bon skieur 😊 sa promet

[@aureliemariez1551]

C'est un CHAMPION 🤩 Jsuis sciée. et en même temps les enfants sont tellement véloces et spontanés ❤

[@mushizz]

le petit se démerde super bien !! chapeau. Il est beaucoup trop en arrière, mais bon rien d'étonnant vu la piste :) beaucoup sont incapables de passer cette piste. de le voir essayer de carver sur la piste m'a tellement fait kiffer

[@greatwhiteshark8000]

Il ne doit pas se "pencher en avant" comme le lui suggère trop son père, mais rester droit, plus fléchir les genoux et plus se servir des flexions / extensions / flexions autour de la bosse et des changements de répartition du poids du corps, il me semble. Dès qu'il a tourné, la jambe aval reste trop raide et il appuie sur l'autre jambe, la jambe amont. Ça ne facilite pas l'enchaînement avec le virage suivant. Non ? Mais bon, il a le temps !!!

[@mushizz]

@@greatwhiteshark8000 mal exprimé oui. J'ai réagi à sa position en arrière . Je suis totalement d'accord, mais ça aide a prendre la bonne position quand tu débute, la plupart n'arrivent pas à appuyer sur leur chevilles

[@greatwhiteshark8000]

​​@@mushizzC'est vrai, j'aurais dû parler des chevilles. "De mon temps", comme disent les anciens (64 ans...), on parlait des genoux et on disait : " baobab" pour tourner : bas (flexion), haut (extension), bas (flexion) Ça existe toujours cette formule ?

[@mushizz]

@@greatwhiteshark8000 j'avoue que je n'ai pas pris de cours depuis longtemps 😅 mais ça me semble tout a fait correct

[@duda3003]

Incredible! It is impressive how you guided him!

[@danieladams2986]

This was literally amazing to watch, such a miniature person m asking down that kind of descent so effortlessly. I wish you many more joyful and safe adventures ❄️⛷️🏂❄️

[@stevenmorgan2202]

Wonderful skiing! Superb skier at 5 years old 👌 braver than me

[@hs964]

Watching this was the closest to sking that a video has allowed me to experience. Well done to the little one!

[@tirx51]

Everything is easy when you're a kid, it's amazing how quickly they learn to ski.

[@martine5625]

Il va bien le gamin ! Bravo infatigable Alexis ! Bisous ❤❤❤

[@diaberri6860]

Je suis impressionnée par cet enfant. J'ai fait du ski pour la 1er fois cette année et j n osé imaginer ma prestation sur une telle pente 😂😂😂

[@BodorNapa]

Kids skis are half to two thirds the length of an adults, yet a kid of that size weighs one fourth or one third that of an adult, so the ratio of braking ability to weight is significant. Also, their strength to weight ratio is significantly greater for the same reasons that an ant can lift a weight many times its body weight. The force per muscle fiber is significantly lower for the same maneuver. That's why at Palisades Tahoe, level 4 (out of 7 levels) Mighty Mites go down chute 75 routinely, which at 40-50 degrees at the top is around 90-100% grade. Either way, it's nice to see Dad and kid skiing together - precious memories you'll never forget.

[@kuanjuliu]

Well, until they reach the chop at the bottom, and then outright weight and ski length would’ve been helpful! What a great run, and I’m envious of Alexis’ life of wonderful skiing still to come!

[@PDbingo122]

Heck that was boring lol

[@wss33]

Kids don't have a greater strength/weight ratio.

[@proverbalizer]

Nah, find me a kid that can do handstand push-ups, one arm pull ups etc, find me a kid with a 40inch vertical jump...

[@user-vz9km3xe9t]

That slope looks so delicious and that kid is a champ.

[@planetinvader]

The little guy is fearless. He is bored (smacking his pole while the older folks are struggling). Very cute!

[@jamesprimavesi2392]

Conditions look perfect! I only did it when icy and not much snow. Was horrible

[@hudsongama]

C’est incroyable! Really nice stuff, hope someday I can take my kid on a run like this.

[@joergarms1]

That kid is skiing much better than I do and seems fearless. Great to see.

[@andrebecker1167]

One day this kid will realize how lucky he or she is to enjoy with parents good moments

[@mariannejacot1668]

i learned to ski with my father too, but we walked up the mountains with fur attached to the underside of the skis and then had to go down in fresh snow.

[@keithlacey]

Is this the future messi of ski’ing!!?? 😊Bravo!!

[@1albatro]

attends attends... papa a peur ! 😄😄 Mitico Alexis !

[@billybob1723]

Adorable AND intimidating.

[@LolaBalletAndFigureSkate]

you sound tense and worried while the kid did great and was having fun

[@recrevs963]

This kid is amazing. Did the father choose shorter skiis for something like this? Merci bonne chance!

[@Gegepilot]

Regular skis for Alexis but difficult for daddy with his long skis at the start

[@paulmisencik]

Fantastic! Way to go Alexis!!

[@whoareyouwhenimnotlooking]

Fun. You must be proud daddy

[@thewhiteknuckler]

Next stop... Olympic 🥇

[@juliiaariana]

Wow! Congrats! 🎉

[@markthomasson5077]

Depends if UK is still considered Europe. The Flypaper at Glencoe could be 100% at top.

[@adv-nomad]

very impressive well done, tres bien alexis

[@mexicanfenix4855]

Allez Alexis ! Très bien réussi ! J'habitais près des Alpes (grelou) et franchement ca me manque... Profitez bien de la nouvelle saison !

[@timwatkins6641]

Beautiful video and life memories being made. Keep up Papa 😂

[@papafouplays2991]

So beautiful, i really miss the mountains!

[@lukelambert3179]

This video is fantastic what a cool dad and amazing kid.

[@LadyFlusterbustle]

He’s a great little skier. I’ve skied everything in the 3 callers many times but didn’t attempt la grande couloir. It looked scary along the top. My boys didn’t mind it.

[@keithgrainger8797]

That's the smoothest I've saw the entrance.

[@fredvargas3295]

Trop fort votre petit bonhomme

[@maceyevo]

Excellent, future world champion

[@zyanin1655]

Omg amazing! I can’t imagine doing this myself.

[@regularnimnule9715]

Damn! That kid is fearless. That was wonderfully done because that is a NASTY run.

[@lv42daze]

brilliant vid. keep up the good work!

[@alberthall4720]

Relatively speaking not too too difficult with good powdery snow but it would be quite a different story with hard icy snow. That being said the lid is really impressive.

[@Gegepilot]

Can’t take a young kid or an old man with hard ice 😁😁😁

[@milowytb3833]

I love how the dad is more scared than his boy 😂

[@kaileyselin8453]

That’s one brave kid. I’d have a heart attack.

[@eojmaa]

this is soooo bad ass... omg what a trooper

[@mrwillis5339]

Cameras never show how steep it is. I feel the harikiri is steeper. The scariest part is the approach but well done. Awesome stuff.

[@diverd2162]

One sentence of English funny, beautiful scenes

[@pjmorgan]

❤ Content de te voir commencer à t'arrêter sous lui

[@mrkarir]

This kid can ski

[@marianoprimierani2086]

Il bambino è molto bravo e sicuri di se. Si merita un bel complimento. Molto più bravo del papà....💪🤪😁

[@Robert_030]

Priceless !

[@odl21]

he's a total animal on the piste! awesome!

[@egeegee7146]

Thing with kids is they just go for it. I remember trying to keep up with my six year old. Fall line and away. Great age to get that one done.

[@АндрейУдюрминский-ж2л]

Дети учатся очень быстро. Конечно, все разные. Сын и старший внук выросли на склоне. Сейчас гоняют, мне и жене до них далеко. Младшие внуки, 6 и 12 лет, тоже уже не догнать. У меня (возраст 74 года) горнолыжный стаж - 60 лет, у жены поменьше. Ещё немного шевелимся. Детей и внуков, и не только их, поставили на лыжи. Чем и гордимся.

[@paklons]

Doué, le petit Alexis!

[@johntiller4327]

Alexi sure will be a great skier with the shadowing and instructing like you have in the video. You have great patient and a great dad. I will start soon with my own grandchildren I being the only person in the family who snowboards. I will be starting on them skis ( 5 & 7) next season in Japan. Lots of dead empty space to learn in most ski jo

[@tttiiaa]

Oh wow, I wish I could come with you 😂 I have no one to teach me and Japan's slopes... wow

[@charlieharper4975]

The kid is great! This is the most difficult? At Squaw / Alpine we have lots of runs like this. And chutes much narrower. And some like this with a 10ft drop in.

[@korma9732]

Good stuff!

[@ROspook]

Good job Alexis! proud moment for both of you

[@liloupumpkin5278]

Allez Alexis ! Félicitations à vous deux :) !

[@tammo100]

Kid is doing better than his dad it seems. Super talented.

[@Gegepilot]

Daddy is old ❤😂