Getting Lucky in the East of Switzerland | Hidden Faces Ep 8

The wind hammered through the alps in different directions and ruined all the plans we had. After scoping multiple lines and discovering nothing was doable we decided to drive east in the hopes for more and better snow. After some research, it looked like Pizol could be a good option. We drove four hours and visited Pizol for the first time. Also there the wind affected the snow a lot and the Avalanche risk was considerable. Therefore we invested one full day to make a plan, check the snow conditions and the snowpack. Day 2 was forecasted to be a very warm day, that’s why even in mid-February we really need to quick and get off the mountain before noon.
A note: Safety is the nr 1 priority in Freeriding, we think communication is a very important topic. In German we told the guy at the top lift station what we were up to, and he promised to keep an eye on us. Also we said we would give a heads up when we were back.
The route on FATMAP: fatmap.com/routeid/2897212/sc...
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Hidden Faces:
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[@trahpanel]

There is soooo much to ski all over Graubunden!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Yes, it's unbelievable! We will definitely come back

[@jairhene]

Great stuff!

[@neilbower123]

Great vid again, cheers

[@beatexpeditions7445]

Nice run!!

[@ImQaiim]

A perfect 1 minute run is all you need sometimes! Insane episode ones again guys ;)

[@jeffkjr-vest255]

good on you mate :D looks so good!

[@timbranton7950]

Great work gents. I appreciate the detail you put into explaining your preparation. The photography was excetional and they were two great and beautiful lines.

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you Tim!

[@jurriaanmorsink1177]

Dikke lijnen!!!

[@RVE6873]

Onze kant van Zwitserland is ook mooi 🤩

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Zeker! Dat hebben we mooi kunnen zien ;)

[@tompas8315]

Wauw!!!

[@EdgarSnowSki]

Super nice! Been waiting from new video from you for a long time! Great work, thanks!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you Edgar! Don't worry we are still here and are already working on the next episode :)

[@bilgyno1]

Freaking awesome! Inspirational, instructional and by far the best Freeriding videos around, because it is so authentic.

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you man! Means a lot 🙏🏼

[@perwingaardsjqvist3591]

Dope boysss !!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you ma man!

[@JonWilliams1]

Great to see good planning and prep paying off! Loved the vid!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Yes we feel the same. Thanks Jon ;)

[@teleroel]

Nice switches from the drone view versus the pov from the skier. Can't wait for my own skitour in April in the Vanoise!

[@wepowder]

Great video again guys! Keep up the fantastic work! 👏🏻

[@ibexlodge213]

fantastic stuff lads, skiing was sick 🙌 all the prep that goes into it is very well shown in a super slick edit. love it and to see how stoked you's are for free ride :) top class

[@tjb8841]

Once again, a great movie. Great job highlighting the decision making process, and then skiing two great, creative lines, each amazing in it’s own right.

[@ProSpeedflying]

That was a great run! Thanks for the video 🙂

[@jelmermigchelbrink]

7:47 lekker edgeee

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Zeker edgeee 😉

[@stumpy25lbs]

Great video - awesome skiing! 👌🏼

[@jan-ottojohannessen6751]

High quality in both filming, planning and skiing 🙏🏻 Good work, and definitely one to subscribe!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you man! Happy to have you on board ;)

[@woutergijzen1012]

Wat een vette eppisode weer! Wat een lijn op die ridge! Zoo nice!! 🔥🔥

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Dankjewel Wouter!

[@Lukas-dr7vo]

you do great videos guys. keep it up. deserves more viewers for sure!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you Lukas!

[@romygevers6690]

Yesss!! Sick

[@mathiaspiletti5871]

Awesome as always. I miss more POV footage tough 🙏

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Thank you Mathias and thanks for the feedback ;)

[@roberteelkmanrooda6543]

Epische loinkers

[@MichaelKudlatheInterested]

Being that far between each other during the runs, what happens if the second guy gets hurt? How long does it take the first skier to get to him? Seems like a very far distance. Thanks for the awesome video!!! Amazing work. 👏

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

That is a great question. When I went first (Loïc), I tried to not end too low in the face and keep my skis on (while making the drone shot) so I could react quickly if something happened. Also, I knew that Paul his line was more on the skier's right side, so if an avalanche got triggered, he would end up on my side of the bowl and not the other side.

[@Hugo-dm1dj]

Zo mooi en vet dit weer, wanneer is bec des rosses aan de beurt dan? ;-)

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Om eerlijk te zijn staat deze niet heel hoog op de lijst aangezien iedereen deze al doet. Wij willen wat meer opzoek naar verborgen pareltjes ;)

[@MrMagicmethos]

When was this shot? :D I was there last Thursday! Maybe I saw you guys ahah

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

This was shot on Wednesday the 9th of Feb. So you could have seen our tracks I think

[@MrMagicmethos]

@@HiddenFacesEpisodes ahah I see, so cool to see the splendid shots of the area! Keep it up guys!! Amazing channel :)

[@davidrutishauser6131]

How do you decide which tour you‘re making

[@hanglhof]

Are you filming with 1 or 2 drones ? btw awesome skiing

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

We have 1 drone with 2 controllers. We land the drone in each others hands and then re-link the new controller

[@rubenklink8623]

Dikke lijn guys! Droneshots in 30fps nu? Ziet er smooth uit!

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

5k 50fps ;)

[@wippermannl]

Wat is jullie snelheidsrecord? Mijne 134⛷👍🏻

[@HiddenFacesEpisodes]

Vet man! Nee, wij gaan zeker niet zo snel als jij