Big Mountain Legend Mike Hattrup

Bumps, groomers, long turns, short turns, Deb Armstrong and Mike Hattrup share turns in Sun Valley.
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[@stevedoe1630]

Mike = Humble and cool. I think Deb had a good judge in character even as an 8th grader.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

This is the first video where Deb skiing bigtime! Love it!

[@robdavies4294]

"There's a massive difference between winning a gold medal and being in a few ski movies" humble and classy dude

[@craigjones7954]

Howdy Rob .. not sure if you were replying to my comment but if you were you're exactly right and I totally agree with you. The racers were revered around Squaw even if the movie guys were a little more visible and partied more at the end of the day. Mike Hattrup did some crazy stuff for the cameras back in the day but Deb Armstrong is one of the all time greats of American skiing and she knows I'm kidding her about her 180's .. :-) .. Go back and watch her Gold Medal run on her big old Dynastar GS skis .. it's awesome. And if you weren't commenting back to me .. my bad!!

[@thatcherwalker3781]

pro trick: you can watch series at flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@skyleraxl6704]

@Thatcher Walker Definitely, I've been using flixzone for since december myself =)

[@josephgdraper]

Thanks Deb. I'm glad you shared it with us. Excellent camera work and editing.

[@BucoBucolini]

Man, that was possibly the most enjoyable casual ski related conversation I've ever heard. So relaxing with some top shelf skiing tossed in.

[@berniebeckerman77]

I think Mike summed it up well. "Skiing isn't a lifestyle, it's life". The spring, and eventual summer, brings a small death that waits for a rebirth in the next winter.

[@Tanner731]

you can ski in the summer! go to mt hood!

[@dwightholland5067]

Loved the story of the 8th grade crush phone call. That attitude underneath the call even when young is what made Deb Armstrong a great one! Awesome to see two legends together!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you

[@bruhkamp]

Great video. Sring 1988 drove from Dayton to Breckenridge. Christmas 1988 got Blizzard of Ahhs. Summer 1989 loaded up my car to skip my senior year of HS to go hang with Zudnik in Telluride. Got half-way through IL before I turned around.

[@MsMsmak]

What a GREAT video. You two look like you're dancing together.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

😉😉😉😉😉😉😉❤

[@bottlapivo]

Years ago, on the now defunct Epicski website, one of the skibum’s had the motto “It’s not that you can’t ski moguls, it’s that you can’t ski...and moguls prove it. Well you two CAN ski, and the moguls proved it! That was so much fun to watch. I liked the alternation of leads. Showed the professional respect you each have. And Deb - Mike was right - that medal is forever and always...

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

LOVE

[@theuhlanddoddamaniclan5351]

This was one of the more enjoyable episodes for me (for whatever that's worth). Thanks.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!!!!

[@stuartrempel6567]

Great video and good to see my old friend Mike ripping it up!

[@NeufsVideos]

I'm sorry but I haven't followed ski racing much so didn't know you or your story until watching one and, since then, many of your videos. I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how much I have been enjoying and learning from them. I very much appreciate your ability to explain and then model what you are talking about. And, then to just watch a person who skis like you is truly a beautiful thing to behold! You also come across as a very approachable person which I appreciate too. Many thanks!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you😉

[@doug.mitchell.106ID]

Literally grew up at Snoqualmie Pass as a child of the Washington Alpine Club (Guye Cabin), at the foot of the Source Lake basin and Denny Ridge, skiing my first blacks at Alpental in the early 70's. Was lucky enough to attend a couple clinics at White Pass and chase Steve Mahre down Roller Coaster, but never fulfilled the dream of carving the hill with our own local legend... a gal named Deb. Had lunch with Hattrup a few years later, while out at K2 HQ on Vashon during a visit with REI buyer Dave Chantler. Never did end up skiing with him either. So, this episode was the unexpected fulfillment of TWO youthful dreams at the same time. Many thanks Deb. You were an inspiration to many a PNW skier back when, and are still doing inspirational work today. A tip of the cap to you.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I love this comment. Thank you so much. Lots of shared history here. Take good care

[@robbieevans6536]

Double and triple turn that off bump...Mike Hattrup legend!..."Skiing is life"..Used to hear Dean Cummings say that.

[@mtadams2009]

That was a beautiful video. As a lifelong Killington pass holder where bumping is a way of life I was very envious no jealous of those beautiful soft bumps. I am used to rock hard most days. I must admit I have avoided going to Sun Valley as their snow numbers always looked low but that mountain looked beautiful. I need to get out there while my body can still do it. You two looked great skiing together. Its always a pleasure watching real skiers ski, thanks

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Scott. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hey, do you mind if I use some of your words in a testimonial? Have a great season!!!

[@mtadams2009]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong No problem

[@strathound]

I love that you shared that 8th grade crush aspect. Very human, very relatable. And he handled it with class. Well done.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks!!!

[@Tanner731]

bring back big skis!

[@simonorr594]

I moved from NYC to Chamonix because of that movie. Still have my house there, and will be heading back when the French let us in. Nice video!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it!!!!

[@ziggymatuszewski2803]

Seeing them skiing together was awesome. Man, what a treat. Their skiing is outstanding and worth to envy :))) I have learned a lot from Deb's ski lessons and tips helping to improve my skiing and I hope she continue her passionate and dedicated teachings. Thanks for the video !!!

[@driftingsnow]

Wow! Eye-watering to watch! I'm a so-called senior, and I just want to ski like Mike in the moguls the once before I die. A fantastic video; the best on your channel yet maybe; too short for me at 8:30 long. Supreme stuff. What skiing from the two of you! A joy to see.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!!!!!!❤

[@karlk9316]

Kudos to the skiers holding the camera, too.

[@karlk9316]

The lift conversations played during some of the beautiful skiing was a filming method that added a great deal to the viewing experience. Kudos to those using the camera and doing the editing.

[@charp6884]

Aw I was with you two in spirit- and barely keeping up. What a great clip!

[@jimgooch3704]

How do you not love the legend Mike F-ing Hattrup saying "I've got a lot of bad habits to break."

[@pumori2]

Ha ha ! no friends like old friends. Lovely to see you both ski

[@bobbyaldighieri5333]

Super cool vid. I was on the US Ski Team, skiing on World Cup and the Olympics when Mike was filming all of those epic Stump movies and I could not get enough of them. A skiing hero of mine throught my career for certain. Ahead of his time. Excellent technition back then and today...

[@faing4923]

OMG Mike Hattrup from Blizzard of Ahhhs. Thanks for another great video!

[@MrWolfyWolfy]

Mike Hattrup, a true skiroe! You chairlift chat reminds me of the scene in Blizzard where Mike’s riding the chair and telling the story of when he first met a certain Mr Plake. ". . . . I looked back at the tails, 'cause that's where the length was marked on this particular ski, and it said 223, and this was the day before a mogul cotest, and Plake was up there shredding the course on DH boards and turning as fast as anybody else!"

[@mikeheffron116]

What a trip. I was searching you tube for a different video and this pops up. I went to elementary school with both these great skiers and took lessons at Alpental for two years with Hattrup. My modest brush with ski fame. Great to see them both still out ripping it up.

[@mjameshatt]

Hefty! Great to hear from you!!!!

[@xpressotel]

What a heartfelt sincere re-union, just awesome footage of the slopes and ski buddies doing what they love,made my day!

[@sharongoen4421]

I remember in middle school you were the only ones that had the ski goggle tan lines on your face! It’s hard to believe you never skied together before. Deb, who didn’t have a crush on Mike? Kudos to you for making the awkward phone call!!! Love this video. btw, you were both very cool, still are!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love the comment Sharon!!! Thank you for sharing. And right, who didn't have a crush on Mike.

[@EventPerformanceInc]

So cool to see you guys connect. It was a hoot. You guys had some real fun. What great skiers you both are and genuine humans. Thanks for sharing!

[@konstantinkolev4204]

My favourites! So emotional,thank you …💥😜

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you❤❤

[@briantgore]

I could watch 8:31 of you guys side-by-side carving. Poetry in motion!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Brian!!!!!

[@pamagee2011]

A relentlessly steep mountain. Coming down at the end of the day can be tough when you aren’t in shape. Had a great week there back in ‘97

[@mark-de-leeuw]

Lovely video, with great skiing and warm human interaction.

[@johnpants487]

Deb What a great vid, thanks to you both Please come visit Whistler soon!

[@debbielombard5132]

Wow, perfect video to watch before heading up the hill; I think it will be a ski day ritual to watch this before heading out! Mesmerizing watching the two of you ski together and only two hours drive away from me, I wish I would have been a fly on the wall that day.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you for the comment. I am so glad you feel inspired!!!

[@oisam7]

You guys put a big smile on my face

[@erikdarosa659]

A wonderful conversation between two long-time friends. So much fun to watch.

[@jayclarke2932]

I have fallen in love with your channel. Great content. Great instruction. Great vibe. This video warmed me. This is what it's all about. Thanks for sharing with all of us...you stoke my fire.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

AWESOME! Thanks Jay.

[@jimmartinson4280]

Great video. I appreciated the back and forth showing the professional respect you have for one another.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Jim. It was a GREAT day

[@bonnaud_dowell]

So wonderful to hear old memories and watch such great skiing from you both. What a wonderful life 😊

[@CC-ys8qq]

❤️this! You know exactly what questions to ask, and the skiing is superb

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garyvwindermere]

This was wonderful Deb and Mike. Good to see both of you. From a Seattle Brother.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

Absolutely a great video. It was fun and educational to watch both of you free ski. Back in the 80’s I had all the Greg Stump ski movies that Mike, Scott Schmidt and Glen Plake skied in. They got me interested in Big Mountain skiing. When I started Backcountry touring I found Mike’s videos on KZbin very helpful. Hope you do more free ski videos with other ski legends like you and Mike ⛷⛷⛷

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Great!! Glad you like the video Thomas! Take care

[@lauragatehouse7935]

This is awesome! Loved watching you both just ski

[@lemmons7]

Wow. Pure joy. Ahhhs forever.

[@theophanismastakas9325]

Excellent video and great skiing from both of you.

[@LeoKahng]

Awesome - how great to have a friendship like that.

[@justinstrnad3850]

I love how Deb teaches but I really loved her story about being a bold 8th grader! I too watched Blizzard of Aaahs with awe. Thanks for sharing your day on My. Baldy with Hatrup!

[@ZooomaCW]

Yes, Hattrup has always been cool! As a 17 year old HUGE fan of the Greg Stump movies he was in, and a wannabe pro bump/extreme skier from New Jersey of all places, I left a crazy message for him when he was working at K2 in Vashon Island. He sent me a couple VIP invites to the world premiere of License To Thrill up in Portland, Maine. Met him and the Stumps and Plake (but not Scot Schmidt, who didn't make the trip.) A year later at the U of Utah, Hatt sent me pro forms to get discounted brand new K2 Extremes (which actually had a great sidecut and flexibility for competition mogul skiing) and 200 TNC's for big mountain, extreme backcountry stuff. I've not seen those great ski movies in like 20 years but I'll order new ones soon and enjoy them all over again! Great video here!!! I hope I get to ski with him one day!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

thanks for sharing the memories!

[@ZooomaCW]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong You're so welcome and Thank YOU for allowing me to think about that all over again!! I look forward to exploring more videos of yours!

[@udailey]

Skiing keeps friendships alive. Such a great video. Now... Have to see if sun valley is on Epic and get the boys there this winter. Edit: omg it IS!

[@wantriot]

Fantastic episode! Having skied with Hat It was truly a pleasure to watch the side by side skiing and compare technique. Kudos I'm sharing your passion with the generations to come.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it Travis. Thanks for the comment

[@colinip401]

This made me smile. Thanks for the video!

[@deets29mtb53]

2 legends on the same video! 🙌

[@showze21]

mikes skiing was awesome, the balance, steering, and rotation. that`s a great ski. the sun valley snow base was deep

[@petervigil4677]

Alpental legends still skiing fast and smiling big!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it!!!!!

[@picardmadeoff1068]

Nice to see two diverse and cool legends ripping turns. And very similar turns I'd say which even with their different backgrounds, the base fundamentals of old style and new school race turns mesh well. But one is left to wonder who is tuning Deb's skis now since Pat Morrissey retired from tuning way back when.

[@donkeller6399]

Well done Deb, Mike. Chapeau 🙏

[@santii.4619]

It is truly beautiful to see them skiing together. Yet, I am a bit surprised that Mike, being a former mogul skier, keeps a shoulder-length leg separation doing a mogul run. particularly coming from the old days of moguls!

[@michaelng1008]

So enjoyable watching this video. I’m so stoked to go skiing!

[@ME-gr4kl]

I wish this was longer than 8 minutes...easily could have watched an hours worth!♥️

[@kevinhoule6547]

Deb way to crush it in the bumps - I need to get balance and attack just like you. And Yes I had Blizzard of AHHHS on continuous loop during my college years -(Greg Stump brining that art and amazing skiers like Mike into our living rooms dreaming of those far away places - the man) (I'm proud to have my Aiare 1 Cert - whoot whoot)

[@southie1231]

Wow. That’s all, just WOW. You’re both an inspiration.

[@alfredreisenberger2298]

Great skiing; great conversations!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Alfred!! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hey, do you mind if I use your quote as a testimonial?

[@robinski199]

Stoked you made it to sun valley!

[@jimmartinez8977]

"Irregularities (in terrain) are what separate the good skiers from the great skiers...when you take that line that doesnt continue....and make it like it does" Mike Hattrup.

[@NatalieSmithArtist]

Wow, Deb you came to Sun Valley? Sorry I missed seeing you both ski together! Great video

[@guymaroney1035]

So cool…. Thank you both for a 2021 blast, both inspirational and a joy watch 💃🕺🏻

[@seaskiguy]

Yeehaw! Some fun skiing!!

[@cardo1111]

Great content 👍🏽⛷

[@otisregatoni617]

Debster......you can rip & Mike knows how to power out through his heels. I think he has reinvented himself with the new style. An expert skier is dynamic: every day/all conditions. Not many “true” experts out there. Nice vid to watch......and listen.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Otis!!!!!!!

[@dontbedeniedproductions8023]

Love this video... it’s special, thx for sharing!

[@stevechalk8639]

Awesome skiing

[@rayob5524]

Great Video Deb !

[@tinyskier6250]

ah, the old days .... sigh ... now that i'm old, lol. Having more fun then i ever did, well, not quite, but .... lol.

[@michaelgyan6730]

When are you coming back to Ghana we miss you bro

[@stevechalk8639]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Steve!!!! glad you enjoyed the video and I so appreciate you supporting the channel. Greatly appreciated

[@Bloomwealth]

Great footage. I want to ski with you too!

[@chadwolak882]

So cute 🥰

[@powwow585]

What a great video...so enjoyable. However, I want to know who the photographer was that was holding a camera and keeping up in the bumps!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ben Parker from Sun Valley was the video guy, well for all of the video that I didn't take.

[@craigjones7954]

Wow .. memories of Mike and Scot Schmidt and Plake and Tom Day and Mike Splattery .. er .. Slattery flying around Squaw for Warren Miller. Skiing IS life. There were so many more and I apologize my old brain doesn't remember all the names. I still think you need to do a throwback video and put the old 205's back on. Knees close together short radius turns on 180's is WAY too easy. :-)

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it!!!!!

[@troys_best_content3755]

Mike is my cousin

[@Osnosis]

Hey kids, don’t get confused about the wide ski stance; they are spend so little time in the traverse that the skis remain hip width apart in transition. Look at the longer carved turns to see what I mean.

[@ancelzhu4689]

awwwwwwwwww Deb Deb

[@yuwa888]

Wonderful, impressing!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you! I hope you share the video with your friends. Take care.

[@alexkuiper1096]

Fantastic!

[@ringdgg4385]

What fun. I assume the run you were discussing was Limelight. Thank you.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

maybe. sorry, I forgot. There used to be a chair up the middle of the run. no longer there. anyway, glad you liked the video

[@whatsupkidshikewashington2297]

Didn't know you're from the PNW ! So cool!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

that would be a big YES. have fun!!

[@datukalex]

Yeah Garfield, yeah Alpental!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

go DOGS!!!

[@margaretreid6570]

Wonderful x

[@alexkhuri3967]

Awesome

[@steveliberman3000]

Deb, if I write one more comment about how much I love you, you'll think I'm some kind of wacko stalker. So I'll just say, again, how much I enjoy your videos.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

My favorite comment ever. Thank you Steve!!!!!

[@kevinhoule6547]

Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

THANK you Kevin! Greatly appreciated. That goes directly into new video production. Cheers!!! and glad you like the video by the way

[@jurijfranko9002]

Bumps, I miss them here in Europe!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Jurij, is that you? My friend from the old days?

[@jurijfranko9002]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Sorry, no, he is my schoolmate, I was R&D manager at Elan (skiinghistory.org/history/evolution-ski-shape), I see him or his brother every few years.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@jurijfranko9002 I see. Thank you for the reply!! Nice to know you now. I am happy you view my channel. Take good care.

[@zakingle1420]

Pure awesome 👏 👏👏

[@boredboiseboy]

Sun Valley! If you like bumps that place has them🙂

[@zentune100]

Legend of aahhhhsss!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@scottgaribaldi7557]

SuperCool!!!!

[@emjaynie2]

Such a great conversation, and even better skiing! Are you at Sun Valley? Steamboat?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Sun valley