American's First Time Snowboarding in Europe

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[@willemgroot7416]

you should go to the tunnel when its not cloudy then when hyour are going out of it the view is insane

[@POTETEN2]

I saw the sticker

[@arjanvijselaar534]

Bar down? For the same reason you wear a seatbelt even though your car has an airbag. Also. Ever notice most of the videos showing people falling off a chairlift are from North America?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I thankfully have seen one of those videos 😬

[@ArDeeMee]

I didn’t even know people don’t use the very obvious and lifesaving SAFETY bar. Like… HOW? On the other hand, there are many such little nuggets that make me feel less racist about thinking that Americans are… something else. I don’t think I‘d ever say that out loud though. Irl =/= internet. =D

[@jamaicanjuice8684]

@@ArDeeMeeit’s not racist anyway. It’s called xenophobia. The person who did that in America was probably from your country.

[@ArDeeMee]

@@jamaicanjuice8684 Xenophobia is just racism. Weaponized racism to be exact.

[@mrsquid_]

_shows a classic selection of bread_ "best breakfast i've ever had, america's doing it so wrong" the power of b r e a d (not toast)

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤣😂

[@IsabellaGoncharov]

I definitely noticed a difference in snowboarding in America vs in Europe, people in Europe seem to mind their business in America if you do a simple trick everyone on the chair will be cheering 😂😂😂

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

LOL

[@alexanderbrandeis9400]

Expect if you crash. If you crash you hear laughs and oo's. I speak from experience.

[@kettelbe]

We are less show off in EU ;) we dont have jets patrols over stadiums for example or paratroopers withs giant US flags lol

[@Battlehammer333]

saw a kid jumping into a gnarly drop in Switzerland last week, definitely had the whole lift cheering for him.

[@miketee8415]

Bar down for sudden lift malfunctions...also to lean over the bar and drool.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

lol

[@young_diogenes]

​@@JohnathanBuckhouse Not funny just common sense

[@decoyslois]

It’s quite sweet you having never travelled out of the country and now you’re having this amazing experience doing what you love abroad. I love to see it. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thank you! Stoked you enjoyed! 🙏🏼

[@aaronritoMCCometTalk]

Falling from as little as 20' can cause serious injuries. 50' is almost always death. Use the bar!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤙🏼

[@rdlangston13]

I don’t typically have a problem falling off of chairs

[@Catcrumbs]

@@rdlangston13Chairlifts aren't typical chairs.

[@ianrobertson3419]

Ya, I don't understand why you wouldn't put it down. However there are still people out there that think not wearing a seatbelt is safe and that the world is flat.

[@ArDeeMee]

Translation: A 10 meter drop will drop you, permanently. Also, chairlifts aren’t chairs, they’re actually glorified swings. No stability at all. Do me a favor and hold still. =)

[@MrSpartanPaul]

It's the law to put the bar down in VT. State Trooper can give you a ticket. A Ski Patroller told me about a guy last year at Snowbird falling off the lift and landing in the pow head first. People were laughing but by the time someone helped him out he was dead.

[@themichaelbilello]

I thought that was at Park City?

[@MrSpartanPaul]

@@themichaelbilello You're probably right

[@themichaelbilello]

@@MrSpartanPaul probably I heard about that happening at PC. yeah I always put the bar down it's just more comfortable anyways cuz you got a foot rest and it lets you lean forward

[@strangerpainter]

I live in Europe , board here all the time and i litteraly never heard this.

[@john-tomlinson]

Yup. Also Buckhouse saying it's no big deal to fall of the lift in the US is just stupid. Yeah, you won't die if you fall 20 feet but you are likely to be seriously injured. That's a big deal. Not death, but a broken leg or concussion is a big deal. He might think the likelihood of falling off is low, but that's not the same as saying the consequences of falling off are low.

[@IHatePikeys]

How about dropping the “cool guy” act and using the footrest. You complain about knee injuries and your boots losing heel hold but you let an extra 7-9 pounds hang off one knee😂…However best part of Europe is self-responsibility. No ski patrol trying to police you. Signs are your responsibility. The food and apres is way better.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Definitely has nothing to do with Cool Guy look and everything to do with comfortability. Personally think the leg rest is built for skiers and does not feel great as a snowboarder. I rather hold my board with my loose foot. Knee pain was because of a muscle imbalance that a corrected 🤘🏼

[@hjm08]

austria is by far one of the best places to ski. they are so nice, resorts are well maintained. You also picked the best resort in austria, solden its huge. i'd recommend going to 3 valleys in france too its crazy there.

[@adamjagieo347]

better snow is n Austra and so slow/old , lifts/gondols here in 3valleys

[@sneeuwplankers]

The best? It's great but the best? We would prefer Ischgl or Mayrhofen over Sölden any day. Even though the smaller, they got a lot more fun runs if you ask me.

[@picc3069]

Saalbach is the best, their pistes are so well maintained and fun to ride, their lifts are great and the resort is huge

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I cannot wait to see it! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I loved montafon!

[@churinvideo]

So stoked for you! What a great experience. Hoping to ride in Europe soon also. It looks incredible!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

It was crazy!

[@SeanOzz]

It looks amazing. Can’t wait to get together and hear all about your trip!!!!!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Dude it was insane!

[@exploretravelmark]

This is great! Loved watching your first time in Europe. Hope to see more. I'm snowboarding in Austria now too and have been to many of the resorts here over the years. Austria has some of the most fun runs. Also France and Switzerland have many amazing resorts too with France having some of the biggest in Europe. Hope you get to check out more of Europe soon!

[@robcarr8505]

Its so awesome to watch you seeing Europe for the first time. I couldn't imagine how beautiful it must have been in person!! You put in the work for so many years and you deserved this trip more than anyone I know. The shear size of that place is MIND BLOWING!!!! Awesome job filming ski doc!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Brother thank you! This was such a full circle moment for me and like you said years of hard work paying off 🙏🏼

[@jsplit9716]

´sölden is not even that big compared to other ski resorts in the alps.

[@trailertom]

Extra long run was awesome! Looks like you guys had so much fun

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

It was the best Tom!

[@ijelic1604]

Sooo glad u r enjoying in Europe!!! there are a ton of great resorts here! Have a blast 😜🤗

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

It was the best trip ever!

[@UnfollowWill]

"Definitely not a jump day!" *Proceeds to hit the kickers on the next lap*🤣🤣🤣 Bro just like me fr

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Hahaha 🤣😂

[@o.h.gaming2006]

first time i ever went up to the mountains to ski and learned was last year in Österreich when i was visiting my friends there. it was amazing, my friends also work up on the mountain on the skit lift and one of then shes the skit instructor. had such a great time and already by the third day i was already going half way up the mountain, she said in one week she felt i would be good enough to go to the top, shes a great teacher and i learned so fast because of her. it was in st johann in tirol. loved it out there, and i miss it so much, cant wait to go back. they also tought me so much about their culture over the years of knowing them. as a spanish american, learning their food and history and how different the dialect is from the German language was cool. its like a mixture of German and Italian. what i miss the most besides my friends is the food and beers.

[@rapidgtp]

hey Johnathon, your earlier reviews of the Clew Bindings convinced me to get a set and I absolutely love them. Such a breeze to use and I'm already half way down the run while others are still doing up straps

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

YES!! Stoked you love them

[@pimmeelhuysen]

Loved this. Your first experience in "our" Alpes

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremystevens6020]

Your travel snowboard videos are so fire!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Colt720]

You we’re shredding today looks so fun bro hope you had a blast

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I had the most fun!

[@nathanratermann9204]

Yes!!! I really enjoyed Solden. The triple crown was a fun challenge. Amazing views.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

So rad!!

[@sarahbuckhouse6946]

This is awesome! So cool to see you live out your dream.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

thanks sis!

[@b_dub8414]

Duude!! I'm on a military tour in Germany. Learned how to snowboard out here. So excited to see you came out to Sölden!! I was there this past Saturday and friggen my favorite place so far! Rode the longest run, some blacks (5th day ever boarding), rode those rails in the snowpark. Loved it!! Going back out Friday into Zugspitze arena in Germany

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Dude thank you for your service! I wish we could have taken some laps! Keep sending it.

[@Londronable]

Lol, Solden is one I'm pretty sure I went to as a kid once in Austria. Just a random one I remember. Belgian kid here, we went to a new one every year. Sometimes France, sometimes Austria, sometimes Switzerland. Just fun to see one pop up I recognize.

[@veikka-ek7dx]

the view is amazing!!!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Right!

[@martjehoutvan1201]

i have bin to the same place you are (for 2 years) and we like it very much, we go again next year. with the pas you gan go the another mountain to and ther you gan got realy good off-piste skiing

[@contou_rs]

Having the bar down rests your legs on the foot rests (board and skis).. Also often the seats are shallow, being that if you go off piste in Europe you should have a pack with Avi gear, this pushes you forward in the seat.

[@Biscuit1rl]

glad you and ure crew liked it, ive skied & snowboarded those runs many many times over the years, but havent made it out there this season. Saving money for Paris Olympics this year. Stuck in wet depressing ireland marathon training all winter long. Rarely gets snow here!

[@sneeuwplankers]

We thought already we saw your stickers all over the mountain. Just shot some videos ourselves over at Sölden. Good to see you pulling the guard down haha😄

[@thatbristolianguy]

Glad u enjoyed ure trip my guy, u visited during February half term hence y it was so busy lol, hopefully u’ll get a chance to return and explore more of Europes 4200 skiable areas 😊

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh we are coming back 🙏🏼

[@Benjamin_estrella]

Sick man would love to go there some day!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I hope you do!

[@davidpike3464]

Just great soaking up the fun of it 😊

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

so much fun!!!

[@DarthLukesDude]

Looks awesome! I was just in the FR alps a few weeks ago. Sadly it was super warm and the snow was pretty meh, but overall it was pretty amazing compared to CO. Everything about it, def going back.

[@BoardsBikesAndHikes]

Those views are NEXT LEVEL🙌🏻

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

💯

[@patchcuratolo5201]

That look awesome happy for ya

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@murrayty]

Revelstoke in BC, Canada has a 15.2 km run. The resort also has 1,710 m (5,620 ft) of elevation drop, the most in North America. It and nearby Kicking Horse have some awesome advanced terrain (steeps, chutes, glades etc).

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh I need to go!

[@Shaka1660]

Love how you tried to side-hit the tunnel xD

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Tried 😂

[@DanChippendaleMusic]

Austria is so good for boarding. Been to Solden and St Anton. The arpres ski in Austria is also the wildest I've ever experienced. Ride hard and drink hard. Off to Austria for a few days this week. Can't wait. Enjoy!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

So awesome 😂

[@snowboardal5562]

Happy for U brother on this first awesome adventure outside the US... frkn sick 🤙🏻 HAPPY BELATED BDAY SKI DOC!! 🎂 👍🏻715

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

It was crazy bro!

[@PsychoSquadPilot]

Saw someone with your sticker in Sierra Nevada yesterday!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

So rad!!!

[@justguitarplayer1501]

I was skiing in obergurgl (its located in the same valley ) a few weeks ago i had such a great time if we went to solden instead of obergurgl i might have even met you!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Awe bummer! Next time 😁

[@Chapz666]

Sh!t just missed you. Was there last week. Great place to go snowboarding

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Maybe next time!

[@alexandervandezande7456]

Its crazy that that was my first day there to!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

No way!

[@mat2460]

I’ll be there in 3 weeks!!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

RAD!

[@alleskaput9]

Pro tip: February is extremely busy. Better do January or March

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

good to know!

[@burninghops4449]

Head to Zermatt if you ever get the chance. 7k+ vertical with an almost 10 mile run. You can cross the border into Italy(Cervinia), and you have maybe one of the best views in the world with the matterhorn.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

That is a dream trip 🙌🏼

[@SeanOzz]

That place is on my bucket list.

[@carterfan80]

Sounds exhausting. Is a long run like that desirable? If the terrain is even moderately challenging tired after two thousand vertical feet. 😂

[@1LADA3]

sölden is an amacing place to ski...

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I agree!

[@barnes_specialty]

I hit up the ski doc! Gave me a fresh wax in CO!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

YES!

[@thedeathblade20]

we also put the bar down to rest the snowboard on the little pole that goes down the bar

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

My group always feels like it’s a clunky mess using those bars.

[@trelala789]

Exactly, it's hurts my leg so much to have the board freely hanging, so uncomfortable. I would rather use T-bar all day, then having my board freely hanging without support of the bar.

[@thedeathblade20]

@@trelala789 if you dont use the bar you can also put your foot that is not in binding under the board for support

[@nevo970]

IDK if you have time for that but you need to go to saas fee. They have had 2,5 meters of fresh snow till tomorrow. So if you have time, get over there😀

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh man I wish I was still out there!

[@dragnose1239]

I love Solden my favourite Austrian resort

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I loved Montafon

[@james.telfer]

Looks like a decent snow day there. European resorts rely on people being competent to use them and also able to navigate. Trail numbers make as much sense as anything else. With a decent breakfast you only need sandwiches on the slopes to go all day.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

100% I loved it!

[@christophhafner8673]

longest (groomed) run is in alpe d'huez 19km. I havent skied ther but I was there for the megavalanche in 2006. its epic

[@skiingbikingpov]

I need to go to Europe and ski but next year I’m either going to Jackson hole or snowbird and I live in the east coast so I don’t have the awesome views and powder a lot

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I liked Jackson better.

[@will3057]

Solden overall is mide sized. If you head east that's when it starts getting kinda crazy.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

We saw st Anton! Huge 🤯

[@Darkness-jd2pq]

St. Anton are just small ski resorts "connected"

[@janobouckaert3384]

i was there in Sölden like les then a month ago then there was like close to 0 powder

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I’m sorry!

[@iamchaunceman]

Growing up skiing in NM the first time I saw a safety bar and I didn’t like it. But now everyone has them and it’s strange how in one state or area everyone immediately puts them down where some places ignore them.

[@perro0076]

Well, welcome to Europe. Hopefully you'll get to do St Anton in Austria, Verbier and Zermatt in in Switzerland and there are still good handful in France. I trust you'll be immersing yourselves in apres-ski and get to dance in your board boots on tables 😂

[@rwiersema]

Ik believe it is very feasible to go boarding in Europe as an American, especially if you go for like a week. I think the most I've ever paid for a ski pass is like 80$ (3 vallees) but it's usually around $50-$60. From what I've seen in the USA it's more around the $160-$200 mark. For that difference you can usually get a round trip flight.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Yeah and lodging in the US is like $700 a night too

[@rwiersema]

Damn @@JohnathanBuckhouse

[@kaasgaafnl]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse Depending on the accommodation of course, but there are enough places you pay that for a week stay in Europe ;)

[@redioriginals]

You need to go to Switzerland

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

We went to LAAX 🙌🏼 Video coming this week

[@AMHlocal]

i put the bar down at Hood only on jeff flood because it has a foot rest

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Oh 🤔

[@unfa]

Serene - in alp dhuez - is the longest black run 16km ( 10 miles )

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

CRAZY!

[@vfifty9182]

Americans: "Why Safety bar down?" Also Americans: Fall out almost every week out of chair lift.

[@Hayden-kv8ok]

You should come ride in Banff Canada

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I want to!

[@thesquare3392]

You really should visit Hemsedal Norway if you have the chance it is a really underrated resoort plenty of snow now cood park good runs. so if you have the chance go there! Edit: Happy Birthday Micheal!

[@adamjagieo347]

underrated? dude it's just small resort compare to resorts in Alps

[@thesquare3392]

yea ofc what do you think the norwagain alps a nort the alps @@adamjagieo347

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I would love to go!

[@steinadler4193]

The max. hight difference bottom to top is 800m in Hemsedal but 1900m in Sölden. And the beer price is 2-3 times that of Austria. And in terms of lifts or area, Sölden is not even a big resort. Look for "Ski Arlberg", for example.

[@thesquare3392]

you really shuld tho some jumps in the park are crazy!!! @@JohnathanBuckhouse

[@user-zh6hq1rl1o]

I wish I could snowboard powder because I have never experienced it before

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

It’s the best!!

[@hondo5710]

I am sorry y went to sölden for snowboarding

[@themplar]

Thats was some nice riding. Wish i could do all the small park stuff too. The bar... well duh... More suprised seeing a american with a helmet. Over here thats standard/close to mandatory.

[@Fishing_Track_Skiing_XC1234]

You should go to whistler sometime

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

April!

[@bestestname6757]

How long did it take you for the 9 mile long run? Top to bottom ride time?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

20 minutes. I will post the full TTB soon

[@richardredhead]

According to the RFID in my pass, I've ridden chairlifts 5000 times in the last 15 years. That extrapolates to 15- 20,000 rides in 50 years of skiing. Not once was I ever in danger of falling off, even back when no chairs had safety bars - of course, you were a lot more cognizant of hanging onto the chair back in those days. HOWEVER, there were a couple of times the chair broke down just after loading, or just before unloading. With the lift attendant's "permission" (which they specifically said they would deny if anyone got hurt), we were given the option to jump off because we were within 6-8' of the ground, and the snow was deep and soft. Nevertheless, that's a lot higher than most people realize. I can't imagine surviving, unscathed, an uncontrolled fall from that, or any greater, height. Gravity is a cruel mistress. Use the bar and keep one hand on the chair.

[@simonshotter8960]

I’ve been ridden a loft in Europe where the bar wasn’t put down? Like getting into a car, completely normally to stick a seatbelt on. Why wouldn’t someone use the bar?

[@Christian-oq3md]

lifts in the alps hang way higher

[@KristianTanc]

The Sarenne, Alpe d'Huez is the longest in Europe

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

So sick!

[@Shawn.aviation]

What board would you recommend for a beginner that is cambered

[@arjanvijselaar534]

Don’t go full camber. Go camrocker. Something like a Yes Basic is a great beginner board that you will still enjoy as you progress.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Burton Custom! It can do it all for any level

[@chonasassl2558]

I also feel lile these chairlifts are much faster than a lot of what I see In American videos, so if it emergency breaks, you better have the bar down.

[@daswamiboy2377]

best european resorts for snowboarders specifically?? ie not with flat areas and good chance of POW :)

[@daswamiboy2377]

hi guys where in europe would you recommend riding if you want a chance of riding powder and safely??

[@kaasgaafnl]

Europe doesn't know the in or out of boundary system. If you want to go freeridiing, you're supposed to know how to reduce the safety risk and have all the avalanche gear with you. Every year some freeriders/ski tourers get killed due to avalanches. With regards to where the best powder is... depends on the snowfall :) Can be west in France, center in Switzerland or east in Austria. Or south in Italy. And even in a country it can change a lot of course.

[@daswamiboy2377]

yes absolutely :) provided i done some avalanche safety course jus not sure where would be best to go, just wondered if its like the US where the west is known for better powder than the east coast or something@@kaasgaafnl

[@codingneko]

The longest run is in Chamonix, france, and it's 14 miles hahaha

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Wow!

[@matthewbeathe7044]

Ski/board etiquette, if there’s kids on the lift with you put the bar down

[@cameron9862]

Ahhh the clewless snowboard team take on Europe

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

They are killing it for being clewless 😂

[@joannewebb7050]

So glad you did Solden. Went first time this year to learn to snowboard from the UK. So good for beginners. Loads of blue runs all,over the mountain. Wide pistes that allow you to take the easy route or test yourself with steeper sections. I even managed to get to the top of the mountain and take the blue long run down as far as it was blue - so not right down to the bottom. The views , although you didn’t see them from the top are great. Pity you didn’t eat on the long run down. The food at the stops on that run are the best on the mountain. Real Austrian carb loaded fry ups. 🏂

[@sd9193]

I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal… do you guys think that keeping the bar up will make you look tough or something? It takes 2 seconds to bring bar up or down and it can potentially save your life, and even if it doesn’t save your life, it’s not hindering it, I must say I never understood the big deal about bringing the bar down. Maybe when you are 15, you wanna look cool and catch the girls, but beyond that… not sure 🙄

[@indiebekonn]

Not only all of that, it’s just more comfortable… just put it down and get that weight off your leg, sit back and relax. Like c’mon.

[@hansmuller3604]

@@indiebekonn especially if it comes with a foot rest

[@Twi_543]

nearly the longest I believe the longest in the world is 14 miles long (22 km) the Vallee Blanche in Chamonix

[@bharatbabavikas]

Hello Mr. Buckhouse, so syked that you're in EU. If possible please plan a fan-meetup.......... - Love from Germany.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Sadly my trip is over. We will be back and yes! I would love to do a meet up 🙌🏼

[@emilskoldmark1600]

'What if you ride in forested areas, does the bindings come loose?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Never!

[@emilskoldmark1600]

yay@@JohnathanBuckhouse

[@simonshotter8960]

Tip for Europe; “Rose lenses”

[@user-kl3xg7gl7z]

For pow you need smaller less kn own resorts not huge glacier resorts like sölden

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Definitely! I learned a lot this trip

[@madolein.]

don't leave the marked slopes without backcountry equipment and training in european resorts. there's avalanches, on glaciers also crevasses, cliffs and rocks and other alpine dangers. it's shown wrong in the video, they seem not to realize that they are in backcountry area when they are getting "pow turns"

[@MrSpartanPaul]

Everyone needs to get a CLEW !

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Yes 🙌🏼

[@JellyLancelot]

In all my years skiing in Europe, I don’t think the bar has ever been up. Everyone puts it down as first thing they do when they get on the lift. The equivalent of skiing/boarding without your helmet on it’s just not gravy, why risk it? Would much rather get to the top and have some fun days skiing and boarding!

[@fjwater]

It is for most lifts not even an option to let the bar up. The more modern lifts checking of there is somebody on the seats, and if true, than the bar must down. If people on the seat and bar up results in a full stop of the lift. I never understand why this is a big thing in the USA. Even in the older lifts the bare is always lowered for safety. But when I watch YT, it looks like it is special to have the bar down in the US

[@mata2723]

yes surprised by the discussion, I have always seen people use bars in Europe. the only seldom one that didnt is because they fell off at the start....

[@mathewmatu6094]

Fun fact: this where they filmed the James Bond film "Spectre".

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I saw that!!

[@prodish]

What 3finger glove You have - looks nice

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Elevation supply co, Link in the description

[@gofres]

I can't imagine not putting the bar down. I'd be pooping myself! It's like driving with no seat belt or riding a bike with no helmet. I mean you can, but why would you?

[@user-wd7ul8ld8b]

Skiing in Europe explained : No Ski Patrol - THINK and be kind . No drinking laws.. but IF YOU ARE too drunk and somebody notices you can get expelled and fined. If you case an accident under the influence of Alcohol: you can be sued . Routes have colors from Blue (easy) to green,red and black (very steep) .

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@hansmuller3604]

no green in italy austria and switzerland

[@user-wd7ul8ld8b]

@@hansmuller3604 there once was... still colors are easy to be understood

[@lao-ce8982]

You can identify an American ski tourist from 2 miles away.

[@friedsensei]

I like to think I'm not a huge wuss, when I'm on the chair with bar up guys I try and forget about it. But I can only make it to the first big gap, I just can't. It's got to be the dumbest way to be extreme on the mountain when the bar is right there, and its got foot rests, and a really sweet railing to stop you from falling to your death for absolutely no reason. Chair lifts aren't like recliner chairs either it would not be hard to slide out or like panic react to dropping a phone or wallet, or even a glove. Now you never walk again instead of just leaning against a railing. It's a little bit like riding a motorcycle instead of a minivan, but at least motorcycles are cool. I just don't get the risk.

[@BedstuyDude]

I was at golden Last year, had a great time at Golden, done forget to hit the glacier

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

So rad!

[@MrArjay123]

R u in Tahoe ?!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

No sadly

[@MrArjay123]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse dayummmm! Was hoping to see some footage from that storm from my favorite snowboard KZbinr ! 😩 honestly surprised u didn’t go . U powder hound 😭