The FIFTY - Line 10/50 - The Grand Teton with Jimmy Chin

Often called a test piece of ski mountaineering, the Grand Teton is an icon in skiing and climbing. From an abundance of mileage and vert, to technical mixed climbing, the Grand presents a multitude of challenges for the way up and back down. Joining Cody Townsend is a guy whose life was shaped and sculpted by the mountain itself, the legendary Jimmy Chin. With Jimmy fresh off an Oscar win and a global media tour, Townsend joins up in Jimmy's backyard on the mountain that brought him to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The crew encounters an early wake up, vicious winds and some crucial decisions on there way to ski one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.
This is line 10 completed of The FIFTY, a project following Cody Townsend as he attempts to climb and ski all fifty of the lines and mountains chronicled in the book, "The 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America." The series documents Townsend's journey's, travels, challenges and each line and mountain listed in the book. It's a journey through the most majestic mountains and ski lines in North America along with a unique insight into how skiers make decisions in the backcountry, how they plan, navigate and safely move through the mountains and the people that dedicate their lives to the mountains.
GEAR Used Throughout The FIFTY:
Salomon QST 106: alnk.to/6bRkaUX
Salomon MTN Binding: alnk.to/dLdUm1C
Salomon Carbon S3 Poles: alnk.to/87VEXX0
Yeti Rambler 20oz: alnk.to/gzS237q
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Smith Pursuit Glacier Glasses: alnk.to/7M6hfmL
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LeBent Cody Pro Sock: alnk.to/cHJmtdU
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[@v_dubs]

Jimmy is like an rpg character that's beat the game and is just bagging side quests now

[@JaytothaT42069]

you know, there are a lot of amazing people in the world. Jimmy ranks pretty high for me and anyone that can hang with him. That looks intimidating to climb!

[@Yojimbro71]

Ahahahaha!🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿

[@sunslastphase]

This comment is so accurate.

[@steamisalwaysright]

Skiing Everest is certainly a trophy, along with his many other climbs. Anyone who climbs Annapurna is insane imo.

[@john_jacob_jingleheimerschmidt]

Love that Jimmy took a second to point out how hard Bjarne's job really is

[@MrDivagation]

Yup, people tend to forget how much harder it is !

[@JedlyMT]

Jimmy just seems so approachable but yet so intimidating.

[@inyostudio]

his way of saying "man the fk up, we're doing it" is so nice.

[@Ranar14]

Having been around Jimmy in a professional environment I can %100 confirm this.

[@Optable]

Such a great dude. Got to spend time at my gate and on the flight with him just chatting away. Incredibly rad dude

[@Abol98]

When this project is over, Cody's gonna do a year-long series highlighting the mellowest, lift-served blue groomers in North America.

[@huntreilly]

I would absolutely watch this

[@CodyTownsend]

When this is done I think I'm gonna do a 50 Classic Beach Naps series. Just going to beaches and napping, for like two years.

[@fightinbluhen51]

@@CodyTownsend I would absolutely watch THAT!

[@xwushu]

I literally laughed out loud and spilled my tea when I read this comment. 10/10 would watch this. Cody, make this happen!

[@jazzman_10]

When you have done it all it is not charging hard what motivates you, it is the scenery and the small things what keep you going, it is a regression to the roots. There is a lot of truth in your comment.

[@mikesandydotnet]

"I'm excited that I'm not having to film this."-Jimmy Chin Ha!

[@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt]

He knows the struggle all too well lol

[@paghal11]

This series is the perfect antidote to all the "neck deep blower pow" movies out there. Keeping it real !

[@Jobother]

yeah it really makes skiing seem more realistic. Even though Cody is doing some of the wildest and hardest lines on the continent, its easy to understand him more than the heli-driven gnar-fests

[@rsnowdozer]

Congrats guys !!! And a particular award for Bjarne who had, on top of the hiking, claiming and ski stuffs, to take care about filming this adventure. Really a super film you share to us. Thanks a lot. This will make my day and probablythe rest of the week (and even more...).

[@lukekinneymusic4680]

If you fall, fall on that side of the ride and I'll jump over to this side and well just close line this thing..... (sips latte)

[@thievingx]

Luke Kinney Music right*

[@lukefish9443]

😆

[@indy1440]

hahah.. so good

[@chrizzytwisted]

that's the only way you don't get the both of you killed. you train this in real, when becoming a mountain guide.

[@tekrunner987]

Each episode is less about the downhill than the last, and I don't think that's a problem at all!

[@CodyTownsend]

Yeah seems like that. Though that's just entirely condition and adventure specific, this one was definitely far more about the up, some ones coming up definitely involve more of the down.

[@AlecCMNewman]

@@CodyTownsend More up! : )

[@dougmarder]

Thanks for the tour of Jimmy's garage! That could have been an entire episode in itself. Seriously though, this was probably your most complete adventure short film yet. Really hoping we are going to get to see a long-form edit of all of these vlogs one day. That might be worthy of Oscar consideration. In the meantime, don't quit your day job kids!

[@WimHoff]

Maravilloso.

[@thecma3]

Well it's been several weeks, seems like it's time to watch Cody ski the Grand again. I can't stop coming back to this video. The balance of stoke and respect for the mountain keeps bringing me back to this fantastic episode and series.

[@DougLeonardDougXLeonard]

coming from a climber's perspective, this was definitely the most legit skimo line yet in terms of the ascent! I wonder how hard Jimmy can mixed climb with skis on his back?? It would be awesome to see more routes with this kind of legit climbing linked into ski descents

[@michael.finally]

This series consistently makes my jaw drop, but after this episode I've gone and lost it entirely. Keep it up man!

[@vincentlaflamme3454]

I am absolutely mesmerized by the amount of Jimmy Chin's gear!

[@jaytierney]

It doesn't get more baller than an Oscar in your garage / gear room!

[@alanbrooke144]

because every alpinist wants an entertainment industry award rather than a Piolet d’Or right?

[@jaytierney]

Well, I'd say the Oscar is a hell of a lot more rare for an alpinist to come by.

[@CodyTownsend]

Well Jimmy has both an Oscar and Piolet d'Or

[@joniraggi2358]

Jimmy is totally one of my heros. When I saw meru it proved that humans like him actually exist in real life and not just in historical adventure and war tales.

[@relay9461]

jimmy chin is such a chill guy. loved this episode

[@mtadams2009]

Great video Cody thanks so much, what an adventure. Back in 77 I graduated from high school, my girlfriend and I drove to JH form Ma. we were 17 and we climbed the Grand, it was a great time. We came back a couple more times. I can not image skiing it though, great job you and your friends are at a complete other level. I love this project you are doing, this one has been my favorite, thanks again.

[@teamhikingviking1033]

Awesome! Whatever Jimmy Chin is in I’ll watch any day 😃

[@innovationadventures2721]

So pleased you're doing this as an Older Chap; as it's exactly what I plan to do...

[@CodyTownsend]

Who ya calling old!?!

[@scottgaffney7879]

Haha. Best comment yet!

[@colinwatt00]

Oh man, what an inspiration this series is.

[@BCRandom69]

Best thing on the internet right now. Keep it up lads!

[@LisaGabrielson]

I climbed this mountain the summer I turned 16, but I'd love to go back and climb it in the snow! It's an incredible mountain. When my dad climbed it in the early 70's, there was a glacier and ice climbing was required- by the time I got there in 2006, there was none :(

[@PaulBeiser]

Another great one, thanks again! Bjarne, outstanding job as always filming and climbing/skiing. You guys make it look so easy, just another 7k+ day and 13 miles. Whew :-).

[@theschiferls2208]

Wow. This is incredible and quite unimaginable to this Indiana gal. Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!

[@rushdunaway6183]

“We’re there man!” at the summit had me cracking up

[@connorfairholm8510]

Great video! Jimmy needs to do a gear shed tour, his garage is sick!

[@robharwoodmedia1247]

I've sat under that same boulder at 7:02 to wait out a thunderstorm before!

[@michaelwalmsley2419]

I cant imagine what it must have been like. My physics teacher once told my class the story of when he got caught on pigeon spire in rogers pass on a thunderstorm. Seems like an experience I am willing to miss out on lol 😅

[@jayfrei]

“It’s so epic up here...I just can’t feel my face” Ha! Love this guy.

[@tonymozak7864]

Jimmy's the man! Awesome series. Love your work Cody... looking forward to the next episode.

[@mhsigrist]

Jimmy Chin is a legend!

[@robertoneil525]

This is the third time I've watched this. I am so impressed with your work. It's so much better than the typical pro skiing heli lines. I just hope that after the pandemic is under control you can continue with the same spirit. Thanks so much for providing this terrific entertainment. Robbio

[@AlbaAdventures]

7000 Vertical of insanity. Great series man and so amazing that you were with Jimmy Chin!

[@incidentalist]

I remember going there as a child many many years ago, the beauty never ceases to amaze me!! THANKS GUYS!! Now I want to go ski it! 😂

[@JephWyte]

I climbed the Grand late August, leading a group of three of us up the Exum Ridge. We spent two days and it was one of the more exhausting trips I've been part of. I can't fathom a winter ascent and taking my board (or skis) down from there. In a single day for that matter! Hats off.

[@anthonybonellopandp]

Cody on the tools! You've come so far. Awesome episode. Bravo Jimmy and Chai!

[@AlbaAdventures]

Loved every minute of this and that fun twist at the end. Your show is more than just a VLOG.

[@graemearmstead9237]

What a great series. So much better than what has become the usual ski video.

[@richardgreer459]

“Think of how much more moral character you have now” lol

[@PhilippKlein]

I am so blown away by this... It's like the Oscars of skiing 😂

[@WimHoff]

Emocionado desde un balcón, en la costa de Galicia, una noche de septiembre, sonriendo al ver a Jimmy y Cody juntos dándole duro. Lloro. 👊👑x2

[@alexjiminian2847]

Dang!!! That’s master level, I had my ass clenched the whole time. I cant even imagine being there with y’all. Big time respect 🫡

[@scott415]

Best episode yet.

[@bigmtn77]

Love watching this series while I soak in my tub. Can't wait for the Mellowfest series next.

[@bogwin9621]

I worked for a cowboy who put in some of the Teton BC classics. Love your work.

[@morganmoe4080]

Amazing crew and climb well done gentlemen!🍻

[@amateurhouradventures]

Legend with another legend! 💪👍

[@bartolcapac]

Jimmy chin amazing huy! Big fan!!!!

[@belisariorosso4559]

Great episode!! more fifty with jimmy

[@ez5969]

I dig how much good content you captured in 15 minutes.

[@willpowell4275]

That is the coolest garage ever

[@skyjockbill]

I am so relieved to watch this one! First of all, you and Jimmy - he's already a legend, you're fast becoming one - so cool to see you guys together, operating so well together, making intelligent calls. Secondly, 7000 feet of terrible skiing! Validates some of my own experiences. Overall, I've felt lucky about the quality of the downhill stuff I've earned, but odd days stand out when it's been just a question of getting down in one piece. And it's nice to know even superstars don't get any exemption from that! The more I watch this series, the more I love it.

[@far06c]

please go on another adventure with Jimmy!!!

[@spencerreynolds4399]

Another great episode!! Awesome work Cody!👍

[@YanD1976]

Jimmy '' Just to say Bjarne will work x2 today '' LOL great one Cody !

[@joshfallentine4607]

I love watching this stuff

[@scblurlt1962]

4th time of watching this , sooo real , love the series

[@cazsmith2358]

Jimmy is such a legend 🔥😎👍

[@psychedeliccheese]

I want to see some gear lists for these episodes! Good work boys!

[@Mannix007]

Phenomenal series!!

[@trevorschu]

One of my favorite episodes! This series is so fucking good

[@karlk9316]

Bill Briggs was the first in 1971 to climb and then ski and rappel down the Grand Teton. A really wonderful man and a notable innovator in skiing instruction.

[@scottybeegood]

Incredible.

[@neilbower123]

Such a great route & epic filming too; well done

[@chriskutlina5743]

Another awesome video!!!!!!

[@leetlau]

"Character building" LOL. Can relate. Two thumbs up

[@ethanhoward4676]

Climbing the Grand with a crew like this would be incredible.

[@CodyTownsend]

It was definitely a dream for me!

[@AKtoTok]

Love this series.. cheers again and stay safe brotha

[@bobsturm5616]

Hats off to you guys for an amazing piece of ski mountaineering!

[@MotoBuilds]

Windiest day of my life was at Jacksom Hole. 75mph winds came ripping up the hill and I was skiing rendezvous bowl backwards uphill. Lol. Thought I was going to take flight. Would be terrified to be on the grand teton with those winds.

[@OwenL2020]

@10:13 the most casual answer to a disaster plan ever: "I might as well just belay you up to that next anchor. If you fall, fall to that side, and I'll jump over the ridge on this side. And we'll just clothesline this thing." "... Ok."

[@CodyTownsend]

My mom wasn't impressed...

[@SnaggedOnBottom]

So sick!

[@vanvittles8651]

Best series on youtube!

[@DaveSearle]

Good tick! Well done all. keep at it!

[@davidheywood4082]

Wow this was the best vid yet! Jimmy is just the man!

[@T3PinR]

At 2:30, I love seeing the cluster of Tri-cams, especially the pink 0.5

[@robipochapin1789]

thanks for the info and inspiration Cody. I might respectfully suggest including some sort of pad (closed cell or inflatable) to your pack, useful for insulation or splinting.

[@cats-and-robots]

legends

[@jimtomlinsom1279]

Amazing day. Type two fun.

[@katesonnick2243]

hahaha, type two fun is the quote of the year

[@MrSmokensurf]

I need to sleep....can’t...stop...watching

[@mattgleeson6312]

Keep up the cameo's great work!

[@silasmarner7586]

Well done and in very good style gentlemen.

[@TonyKorologos]

Fantastic. Loved it.

[@Zachinhollywood]

This is so awesome! I think I just found a new goal!

[@143yaknow]

This would be a once in a lifetime thing for me, but for Jimmy it's just another weekday haha

[@BrooksMore]

Amazing adventure. Glad I can live vicariously through these videos. Song recommendation for a future episode: "i wish it would never stop snowing" by Sleepy Fish (I have no affiliation with the artist...just a good beat and great title).

[@dillbags809]

Love the dumb and dumber quotes from cody so well tkmed! Epic videos!

[@hbmtrhbmtr4824]

Perseverance 🤘👏👍

[@KabulaneOlac]

awesome guys !!

[@MrA1582000]

Wow, that was intimidating. Beautiful

[@robingle6514]

jimmy u r the real deal

[@marko222]

These are a few of my favourite things! Best ep yet. BTW Cody - do you KNOW Bill Briggs? Met him in Jackson a couple of years ago.

[@Ranar14]

Cody's gunning for Clooney's part in the next Ocean's movie 😂

[@CodyTownsend]

I was hoping for Pitt's role actually

[@jtcollins2112]

Excellent work.

[@JB-rt4mx]

Excellent film...felt like I did it with you guys 😁🏔🌌🌞

[@rikardtvedby3206]

Well done! Best episode so far! Awsome filming, editing and ski mountainering. I also wanna be one of the best skiiers in the world and have an army of "guide book guys" to call when I need them! Cheers :)

[@CodyTownsend]

Been pretty lucky to know so many amazing mountain people to go do these lines with.

[@jacksoukup5442]

This is very entertaining.

[@retobaumann5604]

wow, great... Jimmy is so amazing.

[@jjames05]

great episode. bonus Dumb and Dumber reference at the summit!!

[@flowlineproductions]

Incredible as always. Dumb and Dumber quote FTW.