INSANE OPENING DAY at SNOWBIRD resort!!

[@LucasCatania17]

not even sure if you could count that as an opening day!! below is a rank of the opening days we've experienced this year: 1. snowbird 2. copper 3. vail 4. park city 5. keystone 6. loveland 7. arapahoe basin 8. breckenridge 9. winter park heading up to snowbasin today!

[@brandonwilliam2618]

Enjoy snowbasin. That’s where I started skiing! I love that place

[@BreauxSegreto]

Sick Opening Day

[@dreggs6]

Need to add steamboat springs to that list this week. But snowbird looked sick.

[@jackfiester3397]

Stoked for the Snowbasin trip!!!!

[@SushiChefOttoBlum]

Good opening. But not even close to sickest ever....

[@josiahsimmons9866]

Wow, what a start to the season, to think, this was the beginning of one of the most insane seasons of all time.

[@bruhkamp]

Holy ish! I can't believe how great the Cirque looks for this early in the season. So happy for you and everyone back in UT.

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Brent! Looks like winter out there!

[@petermeglis]

Blue bird, pow day, opening day, in November. Doesn't get much better than that. That sound of skiing pow at 13:53 is pure bliss dude. I'm so glad the GoPro can pick that up.

[@LucasCatania17]

Seriously dude. The sounds of skiing are beautiful

[@johnkoss7280]

Lucas, I'm 61 and just viewed your Targhee stop. Was there 16 years ago and it ripped then as now. I am a very recent addict to your videos. The videos make my heart smile, keep up your freedom homie. John

[@LucasCatania17]

Love that John. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch

[@22wakedude]

My grandpa used to be a cat mechanic at snowbird, somehow he ended up being able to cop an old big wooden “Gadzooks!” Sign. It’s still hanging up in my grandparents living room and I think it’s pretty awesome

[@LucasCatania17]

that is so cool man haha what a legend

[@ash-beartv7785]

That’s pretty sick ngl

[@justinbayola]

Getting all the love and pow you deserve. Thanks for the stoke and thanks for taking us along for another awesome ride!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks brother! Solid day out there.

[@susankeefer5981]

So happy to see you back, Lucas! Insane conditions early at Snowbird. I’m so jealous! Hope that you make it to Alta also. Happy Trails!🤘

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Susan! I’ll be at Alta Monday!

[@susankeefer5981]

Excellent! I’m just catching up on your videos this season and was that Ryan Cochran-Siegle you shot at Copper? If it was, I’m a huge fan. He absolutely killed it last year in Italy. I follow the US Ski Team on the FIS tour. That was an awesome job you did!

[@grandillusion52]

Something about seeing you ski the Utah resorts gets me PUMPED dude!!! we're blessed with this early season this year man so stoked to see you not taking it for granted!!! LFG

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha thanks bro! I love the Utah mountains dude. Who knows if we’ll get any more snow this year so gotta get it while it’s here 😂😂

[@ynot0714]

Did my first Utah spring ski at Snowbird back in "89. Loved it ever since! There is a reason for the "Greatest Snow on Earth"! Be there soon!

[@LucasCatania17]

Wow man 1989 musta been nuts at da bird!

[@augustwest5273]

Snowbird is my all time fav mountain as well. Lived in Aspen worked at Snowmass for a few years but I always come home to Snowbird. Dick Bass and crew did a wonderful job building such a wonderful family resort

[@LucasCatania17]

yes snowbird is #1

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

Dude, your mom looks almost exactly like my mom. Kind of took me back for a second, even sounds like her. Used to ski the bird decades ago, thanks for taking me down some runs, brought back some good memories.

[@LucasCatania17]

hahaha thats wild man! maybe they are dopplegangers

[@morgananderson9647]

Holy crap!!! Those conditions were amazing for an opening day. They probably need some additional snow to open my favorite run "Regulator Johnson". I love skiing the scrub brush over there. Seems like hardly anyone ever skis that section!!! Thanks for bringing us along!!! Mo-

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks morgan! definitely an amazing opening day!

[@adrienguinebertiere]

these are like the best condtions on the east coast. cottonwood canyons are something else!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yeah man it’s a whole different world up there

[@Guitargate]

Cirque looks KILLER. Stoked for you brother. Can't wait to get out there myself.

[@LucasCatania17]

it was incredible for opening day!

[@jacksultan8146]

Alta and Snowbird truly are the best hills in the world.... Definitely nailed that comment

[@JHSports]

8:51 the cliff at meadows I was talking about is just a little bigger then that! You got this!!

[@LucasCatania17]

For sure dude

[@bryancarvo3070]

that was absolutely insane...that tower 3 run/chute towards the end looked soooo good!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Bryan! Best run of the year!!

[@Steve-Utah]

Snowbird will always have a place in my heart!

[@LucasCatania17]

the best place out there!!

[@tt55k]

Opening day snowbird , no one knew what an epic year it would be ! I knew it was going to be a big snow year even if all the experts said it wasn’t , but I did not know it would blast through all records . What a year , had a lot of fun watching your videos enjoying the snow.

[@brennanmiller-jones4088]

When I thought the stoke couldn’t get any higher Lucas hit me with “I’m now heading over to Peruvian!!!”

[@LucasCatania17]

haha couldnt leave that whole side out!

[@Kevin-cn1ls]

Loving the quality, consistent, daily uploads. Stoked to start the season in 49 days. Wish I was skiing now.

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks kevin! stoked for your first day dude

[@justsomedude8118]

Snowbird opening that much terrain on day 1 is what legends are made of. Gotto hoot and hollar under a lift line, though!

[@LucasCatania17]

yes man they are legends!

[@jonnynails]

Wow, just wow. Such a sick opening day. Stoked for you. I seem to keep missing the storms and rope drops. Now watch your channel more than any other snow channel. Shhhh, don't tell buckhouse.

[@LucasCatania17]

it was so sick man. sickest opening day ive ever been apart of haha

[@jaymontgomery3330]

Way better then those opening days in Colorado! Snowbird is an incredible place!

[@LucasCatania17]

Not even a comparison!!

[@auonx6281]

Man, Snowbird always lives up to expectations, what a sick video!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes dude so sick!!

[@JHSports]

Come on the elk was hungry for that pow!

[@LucasCatania17]

I know, I could have used the stoke elk b

[@robertregimbal8403]

dawg your like in every ski vid i see in the comment 😂❤

[@are_u_kay]

KNEW YOU WERE GONNA BE AT SNOWBIRD HAHA. Went to Alta and conditions were also AMAZING. Keep up the dope shots!

[@LucasCatania17]

thats sick dude alta looked amazing!

[@markusr.322]

Hey Lucas, what a sick opening day again! You already got a lot of snow in the early season. I hope we will get a lot of snow in Europe soon too!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Markus! Yes hoping it makes it your way too 🙌🏽

[@jz31964]

Wow!! Love hearing that powder “poof… poof” sound on opening day!! Thanks for the awesome report brother!

[@LucasCatania17]

The sounds of skiing dude!

[@timtimlikespizza]

The views and scenery in this video are absolutely STUNNING! 😮❤

[@LucasCatania17]

It’s so beautiful dude!

[@SilkOCE]

Lucas and his JJ's. Name a better combo

[@LucasCatania17]

hahaha ill wait..

[@gradyhester4456]

trip booked to the bird and am thankful for the inspiration, bro... on to the next one! g

[@LucasCatania17]

lets goo grady sick

[@pararescue88]

I was right there with you, snowbird never disappoints!

[@LucasCatania17]

Never a bad day at the bird!

[@grantcalvin]

So genius to do all these opening days. Keep killing it!

[@LucasCatania17]

thanks grant!

[@cvn6555]

Looks amazing. Hope the snow keeps coming all season!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yup me too haha

[@jacksultan8146]

That was totally insane some really crazy turns you were putting in there just barreling down that's feeling is so cushy

[@LucasCatania17]

haha thanks jack!

[@TheSlandis]

Your comment about rocks at Snowbird is true. The mountain is a ton of granite. You can hit "rocks" after 100". Of course, they aren't rocks, but granite. I've skied there on and off for 35 years, and probably had 6 season passes. I hit a rock yearly every time I do there.

[@LucasCatania17]

yea for sure!

[@daver7013]

Awesome awesome awesome, love the footage, they have a lot open. Thanks for the journey.

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks for watching dave!

[@Tmac327]

YESSSS!!! What better way to start a day skiiing than by Skiiing Snowbird on Opening day! Great videos, glad I found your channel!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thank you Tom!!

[@jtooOn2c]

I love and hate these videos, u make some great videos, show me what great ski resorts there are, but I hate that I cant have the fun you have. I cant wait to finally take my board out. Great video as always!

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha my bad man. I’m stoked you take time to watch them dude!

[@JHSports]

Great vid as always! Looks like a super sick opening day!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Josh!

[@crazyweirdproductions]

Wow what a day, wow, stoked that you got such an epic opening day at the Bird in November....whaaaat!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yessir!! Thanks for watching dude

[@C.oleCarson]

Cirque laps on opening day!?!? So sick Lucas another banger

[@LucasCatania17]

Right dude?! So insane

[@DresGottheJuice]

Unreal! Pray for at least a few days like this in New England this season

[@LucasCatania17]

will do man!

[@gregdavis9497]

Glad u had a great day riding at the bird. 25 yrs of riding the bird, easily the top opening day. private resort, walk on chairs all day. . snowbird was nice enough to give the employees a ski day before opening in gad valley so peruvian gulch was the place to b first thing, pretty much untracked with a great traverse put in to make to the top of cirque which was blower first thing. wish i could met u, and showed around. have a great season

[@LucasCatania17]

That is sick dude!!

[@fredianacci8283]

My legs are burning just watching you. I have to get back to Snowbird this season. Thanks

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Fred! Awesome place snowbird is

[@fredianacci8283]

@@LucasCatania17 I think that we are definitely going to get back there before February. Love the Mineral Basin side despite only one lift. Think snow!

[@TheSlandis]

Were you staying in the Thaynes area in PC?

[@kevinturner6281]

dude I need to get over to the states, that looked seriously epic! I've just booked my second week of skiing in the alps for the 2023 season...January then March, can't wait!

[@LucasCatania17]

Wow dude that is super rad! Alps are sick

[@brianstecklermusic]

Wow that was ridiculous. I love Snowbird too... I got to ski 4 days last year at Snowbird/Alta. Such great mountains... running top to bottom laps on the Gondola... come on! Not to mention the backside. Let us know when you're coming to CA... I'm a mid-week Sugar Bowl skier!

[@LucasCatania17]

cant beat the bird haha! ill be in ca in december!

[@fuori_piste]

Dude! Bummed it there back in 95-97. I’m so jealous. I’m in the Dolomites now and the mountains are pretty but the snow is shite!

[@LucasCatania17]

That’s so sick! Crazy to think what it was like back then

[@fuori_piste]

@@LucasCatania17 the 95-96 season was so good that we didn’t even go up the canyon on our days off unless it was a foot of fresh, which was very often.

[@JHSports]

Was the aerial Tram running?

[@LucasCatania17]

No it was not

[@mint_stick]

its always weird seeing videos like this, because I work here so its just a normal day for me. I forget that this is so many people favorite resort and they just come up here to ski cause they love it.

[@LucasCatania17]

probably the best resort in the entire country!

[@mint_stick]

@@LucasCatania17 glad you love it! im working the baby lifts this year so I'll never see you but I'm glad you're out on the mountain ripping the snow

[@shawneggers4484]

Unreal Lucas!! So sweet. Go live the stoke!!!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thank you Shawn!!

[@ag-smith]

The crunch of the snow @13:00 omg 😫

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha so satisfying

[@moniquetempleton604]

My favorite place. Mentally skiing the runs with ya🏔

[@LucasCatania17]

awesome monique!

[@ericrjennings]

Where do you store your R6 while skiing? I was using a capture clip but that would require removing the joby all the time.

[@LucasCatania17]

I just put it in my backpack

[@ericrjennings]

@@LucasCatania17 awesome. I’m headed to park city for the first time in January and skiing many of the places you’ve been in your last few videos. I’m subbing … maybe you can give me pro tips for my trip

[@coolyayayayaya8262]

Wow! this place looks amazing, the only place I really ever skied was in Breckenridge but this place looks phenomenal especially how there's so much snow this early.

[@tt55k]

More snow coming around a week from now !!! Awesome video!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes!! That’s what we need

[@RangerCmat]

I cant wait to get some turns in myself. You make going down those double look so easy.

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks man. Stoked for your first turns

[@JHSports]

Looked at the trail you map you gotta send camonix chutes! Looks narly

[@LucasCatania17]

For sure dude

[@robinrichards3884]

I love your enthusiasm ❤️❄️❤️ I too am a big fan of LCC, can’t wait to make it up there

[@LucasCatania17]

How can you not be stoked in the mountains??

[@northside_r1]

bro this is great content! you getting stoked and excited is awesome!! keep it up, you're motivating us all!!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks brother! Stoked you enjoy it.

[@samp4584]

cant wait for the season to start in the east coast，watching your vids make me so excited

[@LucasCatania17]

Awesome dude. Glad they get the stoke rolling

[@samj1499]

Just wondering, what makes you choose Snowbird over Alta? I'm from the east coast and have skied both about 6-7 times but Alta has always my favorite.

[@LucasCatania17]

I realize just like the tram aspect of snowbird and being able to hit the cirque so easily off the top but Alta is a super close second!

[@thoopra]

love snowbird. I'm going to brighton on the 30th but soon will be getting day passes at snowbird. looks amazing there.

[@LucasCatania17]

nice dude! two solid resorts!

[@jacksultan8146]

One of the best powder ski resorts in the entire world My brother and I spent a lot of time there in the '80s I was telling you that Lucas that place is unbelievable moisture content of the snow can be anywhere from 6 and 8% on a really dry storm super powwows

[@LucasCatania17]

yes man nothing like the utah snow!

[@Zorbino88]

Definitely got me stoked for the season!

[@LucasCatania17]

Heck yeah dude stoked!!

[@robertstevens1766]

I'm curious how you got up to the cirque from Gadzoom. Thx.

[@LucasCatania17]

We just kept traversing across the lower cirque and eventually you intersected the cirque just before daltons draw and Mach schnell

[@rmnley]

Insane conditions! Pre-thanks giving! Mad jealous

[@LucasCatania17]

For sure dude! Just nuts up there!!

[@daviddreyfuss1529]

INSANE! That's the only word for it. February in November. Best video yet. 👍

[@LucasCatania17]

So true man! Thanks for watching.

[@MrHardcoregamerLP]

You got me tearing up due to joiy IM SO READY

[@LucasCatania17]

lets goo dude

[@sorenhieggelke7997]

Do you think your gonna make it our to mt Hood Meadows this year ? Also are you going to big sky opening day on the 23 ?

[@LucasCatania17]

Yeah I’ll be at meadows this year! But no I won’t make it up to big sky for opening.

[@scottaiken210]

Siccckk day to say the least....Bassackwards always get you there! Coverage looked good as well didnt here to much clatter.....my dishes are still sitting there while i watch the video!

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha thanks Scott! It was gorgeous out there

[@josephcatania2681]

Super invigorating video! Can't wait for face shots!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks joe!

[@samuelames1592]

So dope man. Can’t wait to hit this when I get back to the states!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes dude it’s a must!

[@ChasingVertical]

Do u always use the narwhal mount with the GoPro Max on the helmet? Or just trying something different? Thanks 🙏

[@LucasCatania17]

I just started using it but I like it.

[@adamturner8423]

Great video man. Totally know that feeling of stoke you had on the first lift where it’s like your heart / guts are in your throat and your almost speechless, just beaming with excitement. Great way to describe that special feeling. Keep up the stoke and amazing content

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks Adam. Sounds like you know the exact feeling I was experiencing :)

[@justinbayola]

solid knee to waist high florida scale... yeah it was a pow day! Lessgo!

[@LucasCatania17]

haha yes dude les gooo pow pow

[@andy5478-MTB]

Another great video! Why not Alta next? Not enough open yet? My first and only time(last March) at Snowbird the visibility was ZERO most of the day unfortunately -- I hope to get back this season for a redo. However the next day was bluebird epic at Alta.

[@LucasCatania17]

Just have a feeling it’s gonna be super packed up there on the weekend, so just gonna do Alta Monday!

[@smooth-e7539]

I'm stoked man! I know this one will be another banger!

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks dude! Hope you enjoyed.

[@bonrodgers4096]

Sick ❄️❄️❄️ so much open stoked for you.

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks bon! Such a beautiful day.

[@jacksultan8146]

Are you on the high traverse or what Little early season for that

[@LucasCatania17]

we caught the high traverse towards the very end just before daltons draw

[@Alex_bruck_7]

INSANE MAN THATS WHY THE BIRD IS THE BEST

[@LucasCatania17]

Seriously dude amen!

[@VenturaIT]

Cool how you get those shots like someone in front of you has the camera... incredible snow for November. Where's the real estate near this place?

[@LucasCatania17]

not too much real estate around here. some places up little cottonwood canyon, but not like you have at other resorts.

[@VenturaIT]

@@LucasCatania17 I'm in California obviously... used to Tahoe... seems like the mountains in Utah don't have many places to live among them? Does everyone just live down in the cities?

[@douglasslifkin4924]

Sick video. My home mountain Blue mountain PA opens on Friday and I have Jackson hole booked for 1/24-2/1

[@LucasCatania17]

Nice dude! JHMR is gonna be sick

[@andreabontempo643]

It looks so beautiful up there. Would you say Snowbird is for experienced skiers mainly. I haven't skied in over 20 years. Just moved to Utah and i want to ski again. Looks like an awesome day!

[@LucasCatania17]

Yes definitely snowbird is probably one of the most advanced mountains out there. I think 70% of it is advanced terrain. I would recommend something like solitude or park city to get back into it!

[@andreabontempo643]

@@LucasCatania17 yeah I heard Solitude is great . I learned how to ski over 44 years ago at Park City . I hear it’s way crowded now . Thanks for the info . Love watching your videos . Scares the heck out of me when you are tree skiing 😳

[@marianconde4507]

Awesome opening!👍👏🏻

[@LucasCatania17]

yes it was!!

[@AviationGod222_YT]

Killington opened around yesterday.

[@LucasCatania17]

Nice!!

[@hburgmudbogger]

It was my first time at snowbird and omg it was insane! No lines and so much terrain open.

[@LucasCatania17]

Wow dude sick day for your first time there!

[@tealkeep4341]

Are you going to snow basin this year?

[@LucasCatania17]

Was just there today!

[@m.e.9974]

Nice quiet pow under lift line .floatin

[@LucasCatania17]

Floating

[@Kylmayfi1]

Lmao the dude whacking his pole for the stoke

[@LucasCatania17]

Haha dude whatever gets ya going!

[@akim2007p]

Why you are on an old skies? Or was it recorded before you get your new JJs?

[@LucasCatania17]

I explained it in the video when I was getting my skis out

[@akim2007p]

Sorry, missed it! Sick video and sick condition! So great to see so many people recognize you! Because they are watching your channel! 👍 Keep it up! Hoping for great skiing season!

[@gregoryburns2376]

Bro that lower cirque run!!! 🔥

[@LucasCatania17]

Sooo nice

[@stangl_danglz1656]

Hype!!!!! Always amazing shots and clean edits

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks bro!

[@jgg0207]

Also my favorite resort, wish I could have made it up there! Awesome video

[@LucasCatania17]

Thanks James!!

[@gregcarr807]

Shaping up to be a monster year in the Cottonwoods. Could be one of those 700" years :).

[@LucasCatania17]

Let’s hope so! Gotta get some snow!

[@gavinsouza8019]

Nice Montec jacket btw, just bought one myself...

[@90hippy123]

Do you have a mic by your mouth when riding? Is it a mic attached to the 360 cam? Curious on your audio setup! Sick video

[@LucasCatania17]

im using a wireless lav mic hooked up to an external recorder!