'Hero' slackliner who saved man at Arapahoe Basin recounts rescue in own words

Mickey Wilson was so busy skiing more than two feet of fresh powder Thursday that he didn’t know the man whose life he saved a day earlier had been released from the hospital.
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[@chrisarellano]

What a likeable, humble man. A-Basin better give him a lifetime ski pass.

[@philobeddoe4753]

i agree. saves them a thousand trips to the attorneys office. he spoke very well. i like this guy! reward him please! thanks.

[@jenifernewland7541]

OMG, what a great guy. So humble. He should be totally proud of himself.

[@Quantum36911]

Not only climbing that wire, but catching the knife in mid air! with a broken hand! He is incredible! He said anybody could have done it, but no way! "Praise the Slacklife"... so humble, this hero!

[@icimblind]

They should hire him, and put him in ski patrol. Or at the very least, give him free skiing for the rest of life. Good job!

[@SHalps97]

nah dude, sounds like he lives for the slack

[@marinaproger2324]

He is an employee. ...

[@cheechalker8430]

“I balance for a living” This guy is awesome!

[@alvatrous]

I saw this as it happened. I wanted to walk away because I didn't want to see someone die. and then this crazy dude jumped up on the lift line and cut him down.

[@TheJulioGulio]

Mickey Wilson, the man, the legend, the Slacklining God!

[@marinaproger2324]

Humble dude. Clearly a good person. The best kind. King of dudes!

[@johna3607]

He should get a free season of skiing.

[@theresapappas5490]

Omg, first he,is epic, adorable ,hero, angel, and you can see, how, every one, would want to be his friend ✌

[@cybervigilante]

The sport of slacklining just got a big boost ;)

[@dharmaslack7382]

Mickey you're my SUPERMAN ! Full on dude, that guy got lucky your spiderman skills where there at hand

[@sarelito9202]

Thank God there are still good people on this planet.

[@ildiko1vt]

WHAT A WONDERFUL END TO THE STORY!!!! GREAT THINKING!!! GLAD YOUR BUDDY MADE IT!!! WHAT A SAVE!!!! You are a GREAT guy Mickey!!!

[@karenacolon5581]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@irishgrl]

Right place right time. There are no accidents. Kudos to Mickey!

[@John-vp2jq]

What a powerful, refreshing account of a heroic act. Thank you, Mickey, for your courage and selflessness.

[@corej25]

Hero. Some people would've sat there and filmed with a cellphone, this man took action. We need more people in the world like him.

[@dapperdingo]

Great work bro!

[@hung1396]

Not if it was their friend tho

[@tyjindain6710]

This guy is awesome, keep living an awesome life my friend

[@kcespon]

This is the best interview I've seen, Mickey Wilson you are a true hero!

[@grandmacares7227]

God put people in our lives for a reason. Thank u for your skills, you saved this man's life!

[@joannedavis1991]

We’re thankful you were a slackliner too! Well done!

[@americascout6764]

Heck yeah man! That’s a real hero right there

[@briannolan7818]

He's a professional slacker.

[@thesmokingyogini1111]

AWEsome job dude! Way to think outside the box and use your skills to save a life. You deserve so much gratitude, I just had to write and say, I'm grateful for people like YOU!

[@611mellissa]

This man is just a good dude. Very humble and used by God.

[@vitalis]

This guy is awesome beyond words. Apart from what he did saving a person's life, the energy he emanates and the storytelling skills. I wish him all the best.

[@BoomBoom-xn7ud]

I have been wanting to hear the details of this story. Thanks for sharing. The dude is a HERO!

[@wonderwend1]

What a cool and humble guy

[@tauntonlake7608]

you're awesome, man. really.

[@nickyb7266]

Hero! But that’s just his sweet nature! 💕🇨🇦

[@chrisregpick]

I love this guy.

[@roger_is_red]

1 in a million!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing what a hero !!!!!!

[@ericross5048]

Hero of the day!

[@emmyabe127]

youre cute

[@kellenotoole2829]

amazing man!

[@philobeddoe4753]

from one wilson to the next....cheers bro! that was fuckn epic. you're a hero man!

[@inapickle806]

What a great guy! He praised everyone and was so humble. Well done.

[@54321Judith]

100% Hero

[@jijillian7080]

We Need More People Like You In The World...

[@shaleyvale272]

I love that guy

[@Enzo-wj6zc]

great man.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Three minutes is it! Thank you for your help young man! You are awesome.

[@robertsnetwork3290]

Such a humble hero

[@thomasrainbow]

What an awesome guy and great storyteller!!! Hero! Wish he was my friend!

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

what a hero!

[@LtMav-zk2qo]

This man will always be generous man.

[@lizpowell6371]

What a wonderful guy!!

[@jennifermarie3158]

As someone who used be a lift operator, the operator should have hit the emergency stop the second the unboarding didn't go smoothly. Why is the operator letting the guy get so far past the drop-off before stopping the lift?

[@hung1396]

He was probably scrolling tic tok

[@magdalenapuentes3334]

A true hero! What a sweetheart! He is truly an Angel

[@rosep8481]

What are the odds of having a professional slack liner on a ski trip the day you end up upside town unconscious on a ski lift

[@iti7201]

Humble humble humble what a great guy

[@rtrouthouse1506]

What an all-around great guy. I'm sure his family is proud and not surprised that he did this.

[@cydiatw3aks]

He did a good act to let u catch up with old friends. Then in the midst of life or death, gets saved by you. Which if it was me, would have bonded our friendship instantly. 2 incredibly good deeds and everything worked out.

[@joinnh8566]

Who else went on a slack line deep dive after watching this lovely man? No one? Just me? Ok then...

[@sharonhowell582]

Nope me too. Never heard of it before.

[@bearin29]

Fabulous save! Fabulous Guy! You just made my day seeing this, missing Colorado, missing snow. You're amazing. Thank you.

[@catherinewilson9894]

Dude is a hero and a great person all around!!

[@livableincome]

What a dear. Can someone tell me what slack lining is? Thank goodness the other young man is ok. As a bereaved mom I can tell you this guy is a super hero.

[@wisskier]

Loved this interview, WTG, young man!

[@chasjo7260]

So glad that he was there.

[@kimberlythompson926]

Great job! What an amazing human being. Thank you.

[@fredgardon336]

you're amazing dude!

[@Coppretta]

How wonderful! Very cool dude

[@711yada]

Everyone should know how to slack line. We used to practice on one when I was on the Univ. of Colorado ski team.A-Basin ROCKS!

[@PlayGtr]

What an awesome dude! He us a nicer more humble Spicoli.

[@debraromero4385]

Way, way too damn cool 😎.... And this dudes attitude is off the chain.

[@username-pw9rh]

Just bought my first slackline after hearing this story and wondering what the heck slacklining was. He was right about having a weird feeling that this would help spread the sport xD

[@brettneuberger6466]

I love this kid!

[@carinfelska5774]

Awesome thanks young man

[@annawarner1078]

What a great public relations man for Arapahoe Basin. You are really a hero. I'm interested what he is doing nowadays (it is 2021).

[@bigeyetuna6228]

God Bless this dude🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚

[@crawfordboulder1]

I think I'll start skiing A Basin a bit more. : ) Well done, Mickey, A Basin Ski Patrol and all!

[@maggied8468]

Real sweet guy

[@mikesathome]

cool dude. love to ski some pow with him

[@sharonhunter337]

Yes. Glory To God. A Sovereign God put this slackliner there and timed the patrol there.

[@catalinababy6068]

God bless you

[@goodmab61]

Love him!

[@mrf2091]

God bless you forever! 🙏🏻

[@diannelane7143]

Wow you are awesome..god bless yoiu!

[@findis4515]

You should put your backpack on your lap on a chair lift

[@katieecat]

wow! what a man

[@carinfelska5774]

Wow I love it 😀

[@MeghanChenoweth]

Mickey Wilson, the myth the man the legend, Utmost respect & high praise & mad respect on all levels...Agreed, "Thank god u are a slack liner"😅 *Im thinking a film about the "life of a professional slackliner" needs to be made. I'd cast you as the lead no question. Your sport is insane & thrilling & would love to know more about it, very intriguing to say the least & just seeing the pictures from your Ellen interview?!? Wow.😅 Much love to you & your friend, What an amazing situation you were placed in, I can't even imagine... THIS guy? Is the definition of a role model. A real life role model 🙌😇 #praisetheslacklife #theellenshow #mickeywilson #moviescriptidea #professionalslackliner

[@christiantorres8858]

This man needs compensation

[@spookyspice8600]

a bae! when i heard about it i thought for sure it would be on pali or norway cuz there those old 2 seaters never thought it woldve been lenaway .what a hero

[@k.e.fowler1388]

thank for the crazy daredevil people that like skiing. I loved my time living in summit county. "Had to work two slides there. Thanks for b\humanity!! GO a basin

[@Raescrivener]

So rad.

[@Godgirl1966]

With a broken hand!! Lets start a million dollar go fund me for him!! 🥳😘🥰💞💯

[@PlayGtr]

This dude isn't about money, you can tell. Thus dude us about living life to the fullest and great snow on an awesome mountain.

[@lollipop7458]

Wow. I guess this stoner was absent (shocker) the day his teacher explained HUMILITY. This is amazing. I've never ever heard anyone give themselves so much credit about anything in ever. Wait. N. Koreas "dear leaders"!

[@shaleyvale272]

I would like to try slack lining

[@carinfelska5774]

So honestly

[@Azamari21]

You happened bro, if you hesitated at all

[@Orion227]

Never heard of slack lining

[@birg8356]

Never knew what slack lining was prior to this

[@tinklvsme]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@azmtb93]

🤘🏼

[@hung1396]

How did the slack line skills help him in this case? Didn’t he just crawl on the line to the chair or did he walk it like a tight rope

[@Glotglot]

Sorry, what is slack lining?

[@jimbrannan5825]

AKA tightrope walking but not as taut.

[@earth4665]

Spicoli jr.?

[@GameChanger597]

Mickey: "It was totally random." No it was totally God. He used Mickey to rescue him. Nothing is a coincidence where God is involved.

[@611mellissa]

I agree.

[@Quantum36911]

Yes! It was God intervening.