"Fu**ing big mountain skiers!" - From triple corks to the no fall zone, with the world champ

[@frankstannard2699]

The Freeride World Tour comentary part, brilliant 👏

[@armendmekolli1116]

it was amazig

[@pgalbraith2]

Joonas shredding down the drop and then smashing the turn infront of Niko before another quick drop to picking up his camera gear was the nicest line I have ever seen him ski. He just needed to take the turn a little higher, so we could have sprayed Niko in the face. This guy shreds. I still want to see a bit more of Joonas skiing. Good video and glad you guys talked through the situation.

[@LarrysRsAdventures]

sometimes niko tries too hard to be some woke super cool skier, and it can come off a little bit jerky. I dont think he means it but he is just naturally a jerk sometimes haha. all good tho, good video

[@Simon-bu4kc]

all I thought was: "smart, send the camera guy first cause he never dies!"

[@jarnold1789]

@@LarrysRsAdventures Ha yeah he can be that way at times, but he seems like a good guy. He just seemed like he was frothing too hard here and got a little carried away with the showboating. It’s nice that Joonas called him out and they talked through it, leaving that part in the video helps set a good example. Hard to have those conversations but it’s really important when you’re out with a group

[@ast453000]

Good on Joonas for stepping up and talking to the boss. It's not easy to do that.

[@Gmichaelf]

I think my favorite part of this whole episode was you a Joonas’s exchange. Such good people you guys are.

[@MurCurieux]

100%

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Managing such a big group in difficult/dangerous situations can be stressful. It’s why I prefer going in small (2 or maximum 3 people) groups.

[@realgr0dan]

Hahah I loved the FWT graphics and sound overlay when Kristofer went down the coulie

[@MontyD]

Well done to niko- it’s not easy to admit your mistakes like that, but very admirable

[@loyalkings24]

Great that they talked it out so well, but I do think Joonas was in the wrong there by stressing unnecessarily

[@MurCurieux]

@@loyalkings24 You have to consider the heavy extra equipment that Jonas is carrying. Huge factor.

[@jarnold1789]

@@loyalkings24 I think he was right to speak up for the other guys by saying not everyone is as comfortable in that terrain as Niko. Niko was right to leave the rope behind, so he at least was thinking about the group and wasn’t totally off in his own world. It worked out and it was nice to see them talk it through. Managing group dynamics is as challenging as managing terrain hazards at times

[@Effy2123]

What a great show of true men settling differences with a bit of rage to start with (throwing the bag), then talking it out like champs. Props for putting this in the video, there are a lot of men in this world who do know how to settle differences efficiently and calmly, this shows how easily it can be done, especially as it was done in a potentially dangerous situation. Ps great vid as per.

[@walf6978]

Throwing the bag wasn't out of rage he did it because he didn't want to ski the sketchy line with a heavy camera equipment bag on his back.

[@Effy2123]

@@walf6978 oh fair play :)

[@AfterFPV]

Thanks dude, exactly! This entire video was sick, I liked all of it. But keeping that part in is so real and relatable.

[@noahsmith2628]

Haha Joonas had the guiding with clients mentality while Niko was just hanging out with the topside boys! Joonas the steepskier still proving he has the freeride. Also, the rest of the crew had unreal style down that gnarly line! Props to the Turdell

[@ivo_picha]

Amazing skiing! I am very jealous! By the way, at 8:30 the additional third-hand safety knot is useless with this rappel setup. If the friction device is not extended away from the body and a fall happens, the autoblock knot will be pushed against the friction device and the knot will stop working! Saying this just for your information and safety. For me, a well set-up backup autoblock in the rappel setup is absolutely essential, especially on terrain like this where you can easily slip or something can fall on you from above.

[@domesticterrorist483]

Wrong. The back up prissik needs to be below your rap device. It will not be pushed against the belay device as you claim. I have rapped thousands of times and hung on it to strip gear etc and it works perfectly. Or am I misunderstanding what you mean?

[@ivo_picha]

@@domesticterrorist483 What I mean is that if the prussik is under the rap device and you let go of the rope, the prussik will be pulled upwards and before it has the chance to tighten and grip the rope, its top will be pushed against the rap device and that will prevent it from tightening. I am not saying that the prussik should go above the rap device, I am saying that to best utilise the prussik you need to extend the rap device like Nikolai is doing.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Good catch. But it’s hard to tell from the video, maybe the prussik is attached to one of the leg loops? Which would probably put it far enough downwards to engage before hitting the belay device. Still silly to not just extend the belay device away from your body.

[@zacherys1223]

@@ivo_picha I see what your saying but if you are properly extending your rappel you can safely put the Prussik in the optimal place (below the rappel device) without running the risk of the prussik coming into contact with the rappel device. Extend your rappel from your harness, attaché prussik to belay loop and you have a much safer system than a prussik above your rappel device

[@ChrisMillerLite]

I fear for these guys getting hurt. I watch Cody Townsend and the years of knowledge and planning that goes into his missions. I watch Nikolai, and maybe it's just the editing and you don't see all his prep work behind the scenes, and he goes blasting over insane cliffs like no big deal. Stay safe my friend, your videos are insane and we want you to stick around.

[@asherronalds3723]

Jonas is the goat, what a sport

[@mpkarlin]

Was a pleasure to help you edit this! Awesome interaction and variety of feelings in the team.

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Thank for the good work man!

[@regiz1989]

As a guy in his 30's, I need to say that: I LOVE your professionalism (in really sketchy situations), guys. Nobody's perfect, obviously and when one guy pushes a bit too far, another one is there to re-evaluate. Th'ats a mature group of men that I'm seeing. I see a lot of idiots doing amazing things on KZbin but just barely talking about security and not embodying it like you do (checking with the group, sharing the knowledge, recognizing errors, taking precautions, etc.). I would LOVE to tour with you as my guides if it was... well, if my life was like that. Instead, I enjoy waching you doing things I can only imagine doing! :) Thank you for sharing all of those beautiful videos and experiences!

[@TheRollbrettCompany]

This is by far the best KZbin show ever made!!! Thank you so much guys!

[@pakwd.]

Easily the best skiing content on the internet. Keep it up Niko!

[@Epacheco]

Why is this channel not the most watched channel in KZbin escapes my understanding!

[@giovannisaccarola]

What a crew for this episode! I can relate to Joonas as I was myself often in that situation

[@PhilippKlein]

From the epic footage, to seeing my idols actually scared/concerned and the real talk between Joonas and Niko... what an epic episode. Best content and it's free! Oh and the commentators over Turdell had me laughing out loud, nice touch!

[@matthiaskrallinger]

amazing skiing and to me, the best part was the conversation between you and Joonas. so many accidents happen because someone thinks it’s easy while the other people do not. but very few can point that out without feeling bad at the sport or being a scaredy-cat, it’s a powerful thing to do so! and that you showed that on camera is to us normal people just a great example of how to do sports together thanks 🙏🏻

[@mintmochagurl15]

Great video! Love seeing u guys at Freeride World Tour and even better to see what you guys do behind the scenes! Amazing to see how u guys can respectfully disagree and work out your communication problem in such a short time. Can't wait for your next one!

[@Waffleir0n]

Asbjørn is such a great addition to any adventure!

[@AfterFPV]

Please keep including the squabbles and disagreements, I really think that's what set this channel and Nikolai apart.

[@maxknausTV]

I met Magnus in 2021 at Ski Lodge Engelberg. One of the most humble and inspiring skiiers. So glad to see both of you adventuring together.

[@ghpjerry]

The effort you put into getting to that run was more amazing than the run itself...which the run was beautiful. Perfect example of hard work paying off. This was dope!

[@werwardas1]

Producing similar videos on my own, I really appreciate the effort you put into filming! Carrying, unpacking & packing the equipment and taking time for such quality shots is so much more effort than it looks. Also the edit & storytelling is a piece of art, taking you through different emotions and topics. Amazing work, thanks to everybody who contributed!

[@OoSeriously]

Jonas MVP (as usual). We still love you Nikolai :D

[@nomadtrails]

Oh my god I choked on my beer when you cut in the audio from FWT for Turdell's run, twice! Once at the outset and once again for "cross court". Hilarious.

[@MarianIgnev]

Really nice video! Respect. What I really liked was when you shared knowledge and discussed things how to approach the slope and the decision making. I think these part is priceless because this is a long time real experience. It will be great if you make a whole episode dedicated mainly on that things! Respect and thanks for sharing all these wonderful stories with us!

[@jimjohan]

That was amazing to see! I love the deep respect for eachother, and that you show of the safety on the mountain! Big ups!

[@fahadjilani]

Watching your videos is like being right there in the adventure with you. Keep em coming! And keep up the good work

[@itsonlyme4812]

Aside from Joonas' own badassery, this must have been so fun for him to film ! A real treat - just a chocolate box of wonderful talented skiers, giving him some truly one-in-a-lifetime moments. I mean, from 12:19 onward ? Fantastic !

[@KahluaBomb]

the 3 seconds of the boys in the ice cave was great. MORE

[@meaxi12]

I always wait for your videos! Again a master piece! The comentary was the best! :D I liked as well, that you showed the discussion with Jonas! I think wrote not more than 10 comments in my 10+ years of using KZbin, but i realy like your content so I had to leave one here! :)

[@alruhnwehde]

I really like that you included the exchange with Joonas. These situations happen and are ignored way too often! I'm nowhere near as good as any of you, but I know that feeling of being talked into things (and have also talked people into things...). Communication is key! Awesome video as always!!

[@iandeans-ski]

I’m a simple map, niko uploads, I click

[@mattsutherland8583]

Every episode I say this is the best one yet !

[@NSMO647]

Absolutely amazing mountaineering and skiing. Incredible climb with great camera work. Just an awesome short film.

[@joshuathompson7714]

HOLY MOLY, when the camera angle span to the side as they was climbing up that knife edge part. I literally have butterflies watching this seeing it though that angle and how high you are is super scary as the drone shots don’t look as bad but that angle was terrifying. You boys are savage !!

[@AlpineShenanigans]

That GoPro footage of Niko skiing the couloir really had me puckering in my seat. That whole tour was a lot

[@jahlight541]

Niko, great freakin edit with the audio from FWT during KT's ski through the couly. Always appreciate how relatable and unique your adventures are! Crazy f'in Swede's and Norwegians! ; )

[@Friederich.87]

this edit is from beyond 👍

[@jeremyutz2260]

❤ topside has been SO GOOD , THANK YOU

[@RS-bw6ow]

Hands down really a fascinating skiing content, cant wait to go out this year again!! Btw what are those supercool sunglasses from Asbjorn 17:21?

[@alxuria]

Which video is the clip at 4:23 from?

[@97boomer]

Loving your channel, keep it up!

[@lionelbennaceur1626]

Little advertising for Marker 0:35 ❤️ Awesome video, what a view!

[@SkiScott]

Wow...quite the adventure!!

[@LarrysRsAdventures]

hey Nikolai at 11:33 i see a big cave hole looking thing. Is that a well known cave? how deep is it? it looks really smooth, like a perfect circle!

[@1llski]

That's a bergschrund. Basically where a glacier separates when it meets a steep mountain section. They can be very deep and are super dangerous

[@LarrysRsAdventures]

@ thanks!

[@nothing_happening_here]

As always, top notch content, thanks! You were getting pretty close to one of my favourite mountains, as you descended in to the Gadmer valley. Pretty cool to look at it from the other side for a change.

[@paulofigueroa2606]

TOP, best ski film crew

[@matteofava]

Woooow! This episode was just incredible! Amazing crew, settings and cinematography! I loved the part with the FWT commentary and the technical parts. Waiting eagerly for the next one. 🤟

[@esgee3829]

thank you for having the difficult discussion off cam in english for our make benefit. obvi he must have known when you started in english that it was going to be included. hmmm.....

[@DmitriHarizanov]

good point, I would think it wasn't "off cam", just the video was edited out

[@VoutchTV]

Loving it!! Both the skiing, storytelling & editing!! Nikolai, please update your spotify playlists with the tunes you are using.... 🤩

[@Bigmountain73]

This could be the most bad ass shred party in the history of skiing?!?! 🤩

[@imjamiekroll]

Woah didn't think you were going to do a video about engelberg.... Love your videos man

[@centromere5]

Fantastic. The duffer community liked the discussion about different abilities and safety around the second rappel. Thanks so much for that dialogue. Was the little slip at 5:18 as alarming as it looked? There was a similar incident a few videos ago on the bootpack - was a quick belay in order?

[@Baabal_offi]

Hello Nikolai ! Love your videos, keep going mate ! What equipment do you use for recording the sound when skiing ? The sound is amazing

[@Alex-ly6gj]

insane as always! keep on going

[@juliusconrad65]

at 7:14 Mr. Turdel be like: just play it of cool... noone saw it

[@samuelo2314]

great video and skiing, the best production as always

[@JB-uv1cg]

Awesome video Nikolai 💪 would you do a short video on your skis, bindings, set up etc like do you run skis a bit shorter for this kind of adventure ?

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Thanks! There’s a few gear videos up on my channel where I go through everything :) check out the ger talk section

[@watermanOIT]

I'm a mediocre skier, but the interpersonal crux of this episode can happen at all ability levels. There are always stronger skiers, and often some who are less able. It is important for the better ones to remember when they weren't so good and, if they are leading, to foster an atmosphere that invites open conversation and respects everyone's fears and/or apprehensions. Even when lives aren't on the line, a bad experience can set someone back quite a bit, or turn them off to the sport for good.

[@cheapironman1916]

the Titlis Rundtour is really great. I skied it two years ago, but you definitely had better snowconditions. Good job as always.

[@bullbagaren1590]

I dont know if it is intentionall for the video or not but in this entire video Niko is constantly downplaying risks and "peer preassuring" people into taking risks and being nonchalant about it. Ex the "Moms get used to their sons doing dangerous stuff" just send it bro attitude esque. Which is kinda fine for resort skiing but not for big mountain. Come to think of it there are several other instances in other videos as well. An overreliance on avalanche reports, not liking rappeling (assuming he is not comfortable setting them up?), ignoring risks because "I dont have a girlfriend so I can suicide bomb down this slope but the other guys cant". And his brother tomahawking down the mountain after Niko being very lacsidaisical about the risks/difficulties of the run. I applaud you for putting this conversation in a video and opening yourself up for the critisicm and I hope this experience gives you the perspective to be more considerate to the dangers you are putting both yourself and others in.

[@johannorberg4174]

Hardest thing I have learned in life is what it really takes to "help a beginner", what is easy can be something so vastly different in someone elses mind you really really need to dial yourself all the way back right from the start and let them show their comfort zone first. I helped my girlfriend to start mtbing and just wide multiuse trails was super scary for the first times. A year later and she was laughing how scared she was, if I had taken her to an "easy" trail she would have never tried biking again. NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING. Niko is for sure even unintentionally putting pressure by how he talked about "billy goating" that section, the others know they are good skiers considering their merits and they are obiviously considering it but also well aware of the exposure and technical level required of which their real experience is very limited, all skiing is not the same. I suppose Jonas is a decent skier but an excellent filmer so he really never considered it truly and was annoyed that he was "left" behind so to say. Love Niko, the channel and the general good vibes but I also dont mind serious tones when it is a serious situation.

[@prod.mt3]

@@johannorberg4174 Jonas didn’t get angry because he was feeling left behind but because he knows Niko and he knows that sometimes he belittles some risks, putting the other guys in trouble. I think Jonas made the right observation

[@sPGgwUxYrSd7Cf5H]

I agree. These videos are amazing but I think maybe they give some people a little more confidence than they are ready for or then what is safe. Steep skiing is no joke, you have a bad fall, you die. Many famous professional skiers have died doing this stuff. I hope he takes these comments to heart and dials it back a little when appropriate. His personal couli line was sketchy compared to the others. The mountains giveth and taketh away.

[@mathiasweinreich1100]

Such a great movie once again. Damn Jonas is amazing and i would like to see how he shoots.

[@mugel212]

feels like being there - awesome!

[@jackbrown5022]

SLVSH Shoutout! Great to see Emil going big mountain.

[@dominicsmith8698]

Goat collection

[@klara_4]

Here from an email from Db I got with my new bag. GREAT video!! Nice to see the homie Emil up there killing it too🤩

[@jomaier9195]

I started using OpenSnow, but the info don't match with the weather forecast on YR? Does anybody have the same experiences?

[@MontyD]

We still need the context with what Krister was doing at Ovetind

[@pf5840]

I think theres a video, but no clue which one

[@cryx4]

@@pf5840 It was a while ago. I think one of the endless winter eps? maybe?

[@RAHvdK]

01:56 please make même. How I consider this proper International student exchange lesson material for biology lessons.😮

[@IamMarian]

Im a snowboarder, but I love your content. So tense :) Keep it up!

[@easternbluebird9371]

@4:11 I think that was the biggest comliment the leopard strap crampons on ski boots ever got :D

[@MagnusDavidsen]

Fantastisk, ærlig og ekte!

[@jamessteale805]

Where did you all skin up to? the FATMAP route doesn't show one. Were you not able to ski all the way down to the valley?

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

You skin up to that last pass, then ski down to the valley. I think the route shows it pretty well? :)

[@sheilakuske3685]

If u dont know where they did skin up please dont hesitate to learn reading maps first and skitour! And dont copy everything. Learn yourself. This route is sich a common route and so damn mainstream that really hundreds of people go there to do that specific route without further proper knowledge!

[@jamessteale805]

@@Nikolai_Schirmer yes you’re right I didn’t zoom in to see the exact elevation differences, but you still cut the long valley run! Would have been cool to see :)

[@SimonZetterberg-ih9ky]

Amazing video Niko!

[@Remcomov]

loved this

[@MurCurieux]

Love this channel!

[@TrailRunnerCroatia]

Love it!

[@MrBoubource]

Hi ! Do any of you feel the perspective wrong at first on mountain drone shots like the first one? At first I saw the mountain expanding in a weird way, and later my brain understood the way the camera moves. I love your vids!

[@Alastair_]

I'd love a set of those Black Crow skis but my goodness those things are expensive -_-

[@brutebernard1770]

Wow, the Dream Team.

[@kristensimonson7749]

God damn! Nikolai just blasted that line!

[@Pon3yG4ng]

I would to have someone who could safely bring me to ski this type of area 😮It's beautiful and the snow looks really good

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Lot’s of great guides in Engelberg! And other valleys :) they can bring you safely

[@vinegar6993]

cool seeing you ski in switzerland

[@itzgarnet5050]

SO COOL. one day i hope i can save enough to go snowboarding

[@benjamintryon813]

Just get a bunch used stuff and you'll be good. The most expensive thing is a lift ticket if you bought used gear, but if you get a season pass it ain't too bad.

[@retobaumann5604]

Very nice… some skill levels are beyond - insane

[@lucasbs3267]

Best part is “I’m not a big fan of you overestimating everyone’s skills”😂😂😂

[@kenmarapese9085]

All things considered, excellent vid!

[@dominikdudys7749]

Kristofer part with ´´commentary´´ was the best one hah

[@ВалентинИванов-о9ю]

Great video guys, thanks a lot. I have two questions, first what model of Julbo is wearing Nikolai and second why Bulgarian Freeride Champion ?

[@frederikconradsen3786]

Awesome group shred🤟

[@meatfish4001]

Great episode

[@traderbarry9139]

who knows the name of those platforms they wear on their ski boots for boot packing up? I need a pair but I don't know what they are called.

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

auftriib.com/

[@traderbarry9139]

@@Nikolai_Schirmer Big help, thanks!

[@ohcra]

Don’t know what I just watched but it was cool

[@E__1066]

all time😍

[@ricardoormondo]

This is the most Swedish argument ever, priceless!

[@marcofrey2903]

They're Norwegian.

[@blunkenstnnz5012]

Damn swedish royalty those skiers, now u need a vid with the king henrik

[@sPGgwUxYrSd7Cf5H]

The Mike Douglas commentary is all time! Niko... your couloir line was super fu**ing sketchy! You we one shark bite away from being messed up. Your content is amazing, inspiring and the best stuff out there but damn man... stay alive and keep it coming! Have you thought about getting your pin?