a wet whiteout at MT. BACHELOR SKI RESORT

[@LucasCatania17]

tough day out there.

[@BreauxSegreto]

Hang in there 💪 You got this! ✌️

[@finnmcquillan7581]

missed you by a day! sick video as always lucas

[@jasperomundson2784]

When are you hitting meadows

[@chazbickel4518]

Lucas, If you come to Steven's Pass it would be cool to show you around. The resort has a RV lot for overnight. Super easy spot for van life skiers. I ski Monday - Friday..... Yeeew!!!

[@akadventures329]

I'm looking into buying a pair of the skis you used in this video. I am 5 foot 10, weigh 135 pounds and am an intermediate skier. What length would you recommend me getting since you know how these skis...well ski.

[@neverforgettr2276]

That’s the pacific north west for ya. I would like to say, when it’s good it’s good, but it has to be new. Our snow doesn’t stay good here for more than the day it falls generally. Hope you get some freshies on your trip north. Good to have you in the neighborhood.

[@LucasCatania17]

ah bummer - still a fun experience to try new skiing!

[@zachdeft1714]

honestly super impressive of you to make such a terrible day look so good and fun! happy to see ya on my home turf!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks man! fun mountain you have

[@anthonytrunzo9796]

Looks like a great day out there. Been skiing in Oregon my whole life happy to see my favorite content creator out here

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks anthony! stoked to be here

[@justinbayola]

Firstly, LOVE the new Montec gear! Secondly, that Nose butter 3 was fantastic!!! Thirdly, Welcome to skiing in the PACNW! You are right, it is character-building. Can't wait to see that gps overlay in the racing this season! Wish it would've opened up a bit and allowed you to really capture the mountain in all it's glory but, you know, It can't always be bluebird and pow days. Thanks for bringing us along for another awesome adventure.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks justin. appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@ericgulseth74]

"Viz is super low right now" Proceeds to throw a slick nose butter...

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Common ski apparel in the PNW is made by "Hefty". They come in a convenient 100 apparel tear-away box.

[@justinbayola]

facts!

[@LucasCatania17]

gotcha

[@crazyawakening]

Yup riding in the PNW is always a gamble. I spent 6 days at Crystal and 5 were waiting out a rain deluge. But I have also had some of my best pow days on Mt hood, before the rain came, that is lol Enjoy the adventure either way. And hope you make it to Mt Baker.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks michael. mt baker is on the list i think

[@ericgulseth74]

3:36 Wipe. 5:17 Wipe. 7:18 Wipe. 10:10 Wipe. Those trees were HUUUGGGEEE-CHA! (A little CNY humor for you there...) The pole cam through them was crazy too. You were able to have it extended so far. Very unique angle for a tree run.

[@LucasCatania17]

lots of wipes going on!

[@patkelly5910]

Great video....I love bachelor butte.....Mt hood Meadows is great too...thank you for all your hard work and dedication....you bring me back to my youth and I really appreciate it.....be careful by that cliff....ski safe

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks pat!

[@bradbuss9753]

Enjoyed the videography. You captured your day well under difficult conditions. There were two new wrinkles that I liked 1) The old growth forest with massive tree trunks 2) The follow cam with the Max. Nice work!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks brad!!

[@ericgulseth74]

Those trees are HUGE! Also the pole cam was crazy through them. Looked like a legit follow cam.

[@amblerstephenson4559]

follow perspective starting a bit after 8min mark is great.

[@LucasCatania17]

glad you like it

[@jacksultan8146]

Great shot of Old Glory

[@LucasCatania17]

yeww

[@bluebirdski]

I'm from the Northwest and fog is normal. These temperatures and rain are not the norm. Tree skiing is the secret. Only skied Bachelor once. Think it is most famous for ice and wind. Thanks for the video and inspiration!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks cody!

[@maxpellegrini4951]

tough days just make the good ones that much better! ur the man lucas, keep going

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah for sure dude

[@davidjespersen9455]

Lucas you are one skilled skier. You rip through the trees! Makes me a little nervous watching. But keep up the great work.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks david!

[@tsunamiipapii5690]

Dig the new fit homie! Cool seeing you shred the trees even in not optimal conditions. “Character building” is a great way to look at it. Stealing that on the next challenging weather day 👍

[@LucasCatania17]

heck yeah man all apart of the journey

[@elliottgirin9126]

Awesome video man! That mph and altitude display at 14:10 is pretty awesome, it would be pretty cool to see it more in your videos! Keep up the awesome work, your videos always inspire me!

[@LucasCatania17]

glad you like them dude!

[@MrPapadakis12]

Lucas, your breakfast is inspiring. Great video in tough conditions. Keep up the great work! You are crushing it!

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you isaac! stoked you like the breakfast haha

[@cliang001]

If u were in a mood to watch some good skiing. This was the one. Tough conditions to be skiing in out in there. Killed it as usual.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks man. tough day out there

[@JHSports]

Sucks that you couldn’t experience Mt Bachelor and all it’s terrain! It’s such a sick mountain! Keep it up bro! Love how you keep the stoke up no matter what!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks josh! appreciate the continued support man

[@PeterDavis-nj5tc]

Cool vid, way to make lemonade when mother nature gives you lemons. Nice MonTec teal/black, is that new, looking stoke. An all black pants would give additional look(useable with all). Welcome to skiing in the Pac NW.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks peter! yah its a new suit

[@livelikeitslegal]

Bummer dude, just missed you! Was there early week and conditions were beautiful! The trees between Boomerang and downunder are super fun!

[@LucasCatania17]

stoked to hear you had good conditions! seems like a fun place!

[@joclooney]

I just had a day of no visibility, you got some great shots!

[@LucasCatania17]

nice!! haha

[@owen_som]

Loving the new suit

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks owen!

[@TylerMorich]

if you want to ski summit at Bachelor you have to hope for a bluebird day or go in spring.

[@bonrodgers4096]

Rocking the new Montez sweet

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks bon!

[@ActionXander]

You certainly made the most of it, dude! Day 1 in the books 😤 excited to see what's next 🤙🏻

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks bro!

[@Kirbey]

glad you could hit a place like this! I’ve been here quite a few times- my one recommendation for if you ever return here, do it in the spring, maybe late March. The top is way more reliably open and it’ll almost always be sunny.

[@vz-bobo2413]

Awesome video man. My favorite mountain. Watching you go at it was so fun to watch. Wish it was a little nicer but I know you’ll have to come back. Also if you go to Crystal Mountain soon do chair 6 and the king hike. You will not regret it. Keep at it👍🏻

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks man! heading to crystal soon

[@gavinbalistere7475]

Great video! Love how you always make the most out of any conditions! Any ski day is a great day!! Excited to tune into this trip!!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks gavin!

[@adventurercarlo115]

I like the new Montec jacket!!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks carlo!

[@ericmehling3620]

We are headed to silver mt in Idaho, 15 inches on top and 4 degrees tomorrow. No rain!

[@LucasCatania17]

have fun!

[@Natespov]

sick video as always lucas! i love the new montec kit its so sick

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks nate! glad you like it!

[@thomas_neves21]

Nice fit!

[@LucasCatania17]

appreciate it!

[@kennethwilson8035]

Dang man, just missed you. If your still in town, lets go tommorrow, (Monday). Free lift ticket for ya

[@LucasCatania17]

have fun dude! got the ikon though ;)

[@martyroberts9962]

The shots while you're holding the camera behind you are awesome! Keep up the great job, truly enjoying everything you put up.

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you marty!

[@R.Chapman912]

Great Skiing Lucas! I’ve missed your videos the last few days. I always look forward to seeing where you are at. Conditions have kinda been like that the last couple of weeks up here in the PNW. Glad you are up here checking it out! Also have to shout out the sound of ice under creamy northwest snow. It’s unmistakeable 😂😂.

[@LucasCatania17]

hahaha its great on top but a little scratchy underneath

[@snowvectors]

Welcome to the PNW. The area is beautiful. Last night was wet fresh snow.

[@LucasCatania17]

its so cool up here!

[@davidhires7403]

Sometimes our weather just sucks here. Bachelor is usually pretty good on a normal year. This year is just not normal.

[@LucasCatania17]

its all good. still a lot of fun!

[@nathantipton8127]

Although this did not turn out as good as you may have wanted it. As a viewer I appreciate your efforts in getting this video out and pushing content! Keep grinding!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks nathan. im trying

[@jdsboomin529]

Whew tough conditions dude. Especially after being spoiled at Deer Valley 😂😂😂. Looking forward to your Mt Hood video. I used to ski there when I was young. I have a lot of great memories of timberline lodge and st. Bernard’s running around. Hope it’s a better day for ya :)

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you! meadows was fun!

[@tylerrode6095]

try to get back for a sunny day. Northwest is an elite lift and the summit is just an amazing view

[@edwardsisson3580]

Dakine makes a glove with ice scrapper built in. Only way to go.

[@LucasCatania17]

oh that sounds cool!

[@dicksonmclean1615]

Love the ski suit!!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks dickson!

[@susankeefer5981]

Good vid considering the conditions you had to deal with. It’s a shame because Mt. Bachelor is supposed to be a fun place. Bend, Oregon is supposed to be one of the best towns to live in. Good luck with the trip.

[@LucasCatania17]

bend was awesome! would love to spend more time up there

[@SnowBoardFanatic]

Just found this video and realized that I was there that day. It was insane and it took a lot of effort to make fun but you made that look easy

[@metalheadmnw]

My first time at Bachelor it rained like 4 inches that day. Only red chair was open. Still fun.

[@LucasCatania17]

ah rad haha

[@ADHski]

The new Montec is fresh! Always makes my day checking out your videos. Its always difficult skiing at a new mountain, but you make it look so smooth. You the man!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks mark. appreciate you bro!

[@mikea8120]

Make sure to hit Crystal while you are in that area! You will not be disappointed.

[@LucasCatania17]

yah i will

[@ccpmarch1980]

new suits look sick!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks chris!

[@benshorthouse2979]

Awesome skiing this is what skiing is all about 💪🙌

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks ben!

[@cameronbetts2105]

Man if you need somewhere to refit and relax while you’re in Bend hmu. Stoked your here and for you PNW trip!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks dude! appreciate the hospitality

[@marklambert8111]

Great video! I have a lot of your videos to catch up on cause I went a cruise and had no service. I like the new jacket!

[@treehugger3181]

👊 Ya Man. The shot from behind looks like a video game

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah always a cool angle

[@ericgulseth74]

That's what it is! I couldn't put my finger on it, but it sure looks like it!

[@johnbilliris]

Tough day but still ripped! Enjoy the journey to the North

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks bro!

[@450r1]

Like the new fit!

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you!

[@alexbf2103]

Hey Lucas, awesome video. Love the videos with tree runs and the film technique you used 8:15-8:45. Would be cool to see more behind the scenes of life in the van - more scramby eggs, day to day stuff like how you deal with soaking wet gear.

[@ColesLock]

TWO new jackets?!🥵

[@LucasCatania17]

yuhp

[@Weathernerd27]

The snow level often rises up to 5,000 or 6,000 ft during the warmer part of the storm but its unusual to get rain at Mt Bachelor because its further inland/slightly colder and most of the mountain is 7,000 to 9,000 ft. The snow level often crashes down to 1,500 to 3,000 ft towards the end of the storm so even though there are quite a few good snow days. I prefer to visit Mt Bachelor in the spring because the odds of sunny day are much higher and the mountain has good views. Rain is more of a problem at the lower elevation ski areas like Snoqualamie Pass.

[@tt55k]

Love all of your videos of course , have a blast on your travels 🤙🏼❄️

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks man!

[@ynot0714]

You made the most with what you had to work with! Nice Lucas!

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you tony!

[@samschannel531]

Ah man, I just missed ya! Gonna be there maybe Monday or Tuesday.

[@LucasCatania17]

nice have fun dude

[@1234CDAB]

Yayy breakfast feature

[@LucasCatania17]

breakfast is back

[@KennyGriffin]

Was at Bachelor the week after Xmas. Rough conditions. The first day was pretty much like this day. Rime ice everywhere. All the locals had scrapers for their goggles. I’m from the east and even the ice was a little much for me.

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah sounds like it can be hit or miss haha

[@tt55k]

Like the new gear

[@LucasCatania17]

i appreciate that man

[@danweeden2317]

your videos are amazing you put the right amount of montage bits in while having some commentary mixed in it makes it so enjoyable to watch 👏

[@LucasCatania17]

glad you like them dan!

[@envy_coppr2146]

Cool new jacket!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks!

[@seanchance7807]

Gotta get a skigee for these type of low vis days. Helps clear the goggles.

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah that woulda been nice

[@hdcba755]

Imagine if you went to hoodoo that is my local ski resort it is small but awesome

[@LucasCatania17]

was planning on it but ran outta time

[@harryrosen9956]

nice new montec gear!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks harry!

[@lukepruen8848]

Hoodoo was totally shutdown except for bunny hill that day. Wild you got runs!

[@lukepruen8848]

Amazed you could keep your camera clean enough to shoot.

[@austinwestbrook3091]

Total bummer on the conditions. I’ve had some of my best days ever out of anywhere when summit chair is open and the sky is clear. Still awesome vid tho!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks austin! was really hoping to get up to the summit!

[@zachtilley4918]

Character builder for sure!

[@LucasCatania17]

haha yuhp

[@skiman4617]

Great video man, Can’t wait for the next one.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanksbro!

[@bradleyhammermeister547]

Go to white pass in Washington, small mountain jem

[@LucasCatania17]

it was on my list

[@Keometheus]

Sick video as always bro, stay safe out there!

[@LucasCatania17]

appreciate that bro - will do!

[@littlepony6762]

Big change good luck 👍🏾😊

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you!

[@pjwlf]

Lucas your actually missing the best weekend in Utah rn

[@LucasCatania17]

I’m not missing anything.

[@chazbickel4518]

Whiteout at Steven's past few days as well. Tomorrow looks better. Yeeeeew!!

[@LucasCatania17]

yeww have fun dude!

[@freeskierdude_]

Sorry you had a crap day. Bachelor is an insanly good mountain. I recomenend hitting it march/april. when the weather hits, it hits hard over there.

[@Nasher007]

Tough conditions, I think Bachelor has some of the best tree skiing on a powder day. Usually very cold in Oregon.

[@LucasCatania17]

yah the trees were awesome!

[@ryridesmotox]

Man that sucks. Bachelor is my favorite. Weather there can be tough and NW Express is my favorite chair. The cinder cone is a cool run but not serviced by anything so it requires a hike.

[@LucasCatania17]

gotcha - looks like a fun resort

[@darinsmith2458]

i can relate... i had a great day skiing on friday but my time before that was pretty bad and actually the few times before that weren't the best.. it just made me appreciate the good time that much more.. also, learning my limits.. i can ski about 3 hours and i am done.. this last time there were a couple time that i had portions of the run to myself and i could have givin her but i didn't.. i think i was just enjoying it rather than pushing it.. the other thing is that i don't eat anything until i get done skiing.. it is just the way it works for me..

[@LucasCatania17]

sweet!!

[@bonrodgers4096]

Are those the new 106 Stoke crow? How are they?

[@justinbayola]

yep and it looks like they are ripping!

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah 106 stoke crow! they are fun. good ski in mixed conditions like this!

[@injurylad1]

Bachelor can get pretty wind blown, sorry you were there on one of those days. Looks like you skied some good lines though.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks richard! still fun

[@Skibum2023]

Lucas, that was insane bro! I was on edge of my seat during the tree ski. Hearing icy crunch and wind made it epic! I would’ve hit a tree and so glad you didn’t. Love your commitment to film and ski when most people stay in bed! Keep the stoke ….Lucas and Luna carry on.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks gabe! Appreciate the stoke and support!

[@my_childwastakin1837]

Love the vids, and I think you should hit the east coast

[@EpicAJ.]

he said he would at 100k

[@LucasCatania17]

thank you!

[@dylanhammonds5270]

Bachelor seems like good vertical 8 lifts 15k is very good

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah long runs!

[@ryanaikman7948]

Have you skied at mt baker? If not you definitely have to check it out dude 🤘

[@LucasCatania17]

no i have never skied in washington

[@dansinger162]

Got crazy inception vibes watching you watch KZbin while eating your breakfast… I do the same but watching you lol

[@LucasCatania17]

haha wait till the next video!

[@jayzg60]

for the "HUD" that shows your speed and latitude, is that 360 max in 360 mode still? Do you get that all from the GO pro app?

[@justinbayola]

The data is all recorded on the gopro but you need to use another program to interpret it and add an overlay.

[@jayzg60]

@@justinbayola which program? I have a 360 max

[@LucasCatania17]

yeah the max is still in 360 mode. i render out the files from gopro player with the gps data embedded in it and then use a program called gopro telemetry overlay to add the overlay and data.

[@jayzg60]

@@LucasCatania17 damn it's expensive though. Wish go pro would have their own thing

[@tylerrode6095]

Luckily Bachelor has some of the best trees ever

[@blameitonben]

I've heard it called rime.

[@hdcba755]

Yooo aint no way youre in oregon thats sick

[@LucasCatania17]

yuh im here dog

[@ClayTJohnson]

classic flatchelor.

[@LucasCatania17]

It’s all good. Not a competition.

[@maitogai1995]

Yo Lucas, I think I ordered the same Montec jacket as you. Dark Atlantic/ Black? 😂

[@LucasCatania17]

i think so, yes

[@jeremiahlambert1144]

skiing timberline tomorrow ?

[@LucasCatania17]

mt hood meadows

[@neozeonsolid]

I avoid Bachelor during the winter. Spring is best when the summit is open.

[@LucasCatania17]

gotta just hit places when i can!

[@Guopher]

What app do you use to track your stats? Love your videos. I live in the PNW and had completely different conditions when I went to Mt Bachelor. I hope you come back on a bluebird and can feel the dry snow next time! 16:09

[@jeffs223]

Come out to Schweitzer!

[@LucasCatania17]

just enjoy where im at