Is this BC's Best Lift-Accessed Backcountry Skiing?!

[@riseandalpine]

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[@andya688]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous, you've out done yourself with those shots. Blue sky above and river of clouds below with plenty of pow and ghosts to satisfy frosty the snowman. Reve sure sucks I just can't figure out why anyone would ever ski there 🤔lol. Couple beers on me! Mucho appreciado!

[@riseandalpine]

Appreciate you keeping the beverage fund topped up Andy! I'll have a cold one with the team in this miserable mountain town ;)

[@bc_dave]

@@riseandalpine Big fan! Welcome to the Stoke. Lemme know if you sticking around... I know Kick and Red must be on radar LOL you've already done enough damage here 🤣

[@ZevIsert]

Wake up to a new video of yours, wife's still asleep. Watch it on mute. Now I can rewatch with sound later today, for even more Revy hype!

[@ZevIsert]

Even without the sound, this was a beautiful video! I love skiing those lines on days like that!

[@riseandalpine]

You rock Zev! Super lucky this is your backyard dude.

[@underGearedFtw]

Put on Bluetooth headphones mah boi; I have to do the same 😂

[@Coconautify]

You've outdone yourself on this one mate... magnificent country, conditions, and awesome skiing/boarding... cheers for that!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for coming along. So glad I had the cameras rolling for this one.

[@Rocker15210]

What a couple of RIPPERS for some laps out there!!!! Spent the last 3 seasons in Golden at Kicking Horse and just moved earlier this year, Revy is my Home mountain now! Super Stoked to see the early season love for the resort, and beyond, out here on your channel. You are a bit of a guide for me at this point, looking forward to the rest of the season, and you are to blame! Love the content!

[@riseandalpine]

So stoked for you to explore Revy! Sweet you got to experience Golden and now another kick ass mountain town.

[@gavinsibbald2766]

Videography and views are stunning. These ski touring videos are just awesome! Well done James!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Gavin. Hard to make a bad video with conditions this amazing.

[@stephen-he4iw]

with that blue sky above and those clouds below this is the most B-E-A-UTIFUL view I've seen!

[@riseandalpine]

Couldn't ask for more amazing conditions! Thanks for tuning in.

[@johnadamo5140]

9:28 to 9:45 just might be the most scenic ski photo/video I've ever seen. Thank you, James and team

[@chek6303]

Just spent a few hours on one of our more local mountains skating on sluff/ice. Can't complain for a 30 min drive from my door - I'm lucky - but still watching thiiiiis...mind blowing beauty.

[@grumpyone5963]

What a great day that was. Amazing scenery and great powder. Thanks for sharing👍🇬🇧

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for coming along!

[@Destiny-I-Draw-Things]

Going down the Mountain that you climbed is more than gorgeous! Rockies are keeping so much secrets... So much secrets to discover 👀

[@riseandalpine]

A lifetime of beautiful lines to ski. I love BC so much :)

[@skiingenjoyerbased]

always a good day when rise & alpine uploads!

[@riseandalpine]

First :)!

[@Yooouser584]

Another fantastic video. This winter already rocks! I can not wait to see what pow videos you have waiting for us over these next months.

[@riseandalpine]

So damn excited for the rest of the season

[@chuzzwade288]

O… M… G… Lines of the season, so early in the season! WOW! 🤩

[@riseandalpine]

Still stoking about these. Can't beat days like this.

[@cherlgolja5402]

Amazing ! Your warm my old skiing 73 heart ♥️ 😊

[@riseandalpine]

🥹

[@tricepratops]

The best thing bout my brother in law working at revy is the discount on those outpost burgers. Unironically one of the best burgers in Canada.

[@riseandalpine]

Dude. In my top 3 all-time burgers. I eat a lot of burgers. So damn good.

[@scottpratico1315]

Sweet sidecountry day James. Your channel just keeps getting better.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Scott! Can't beat a day like this.

[@shawneggers4484]

Unreal! To think your season just started too. Unbelievable!

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

I always dig the mix of tunes from DJ Hot Sawce. U got a broad musical horizon for a young feller.

[@riseandalpine]

Gotta keep ya gents grooving

[@alainbrouillaud484]

The “En Fuegoness” continues!❄️!❄️ I think the folks at Revelstoke should hook you up with a free pass at least! What I admire is how you truly ski the whole mountain. I cannot wait for the next one 😊⛷

[@riseandalpine]

I've actually got an Ikon & Epic pass so I can ski almost everywhere (cost me $3k or so for both). But it allows me to give honest reviews of mountains. Already made my money back LOL.

[@markovukovic3196]

Will be at Revy next week! Cant wait bud. keep rockin it and shredding it. Love from Calgary

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for the love from Calgary. Enjoy revy!

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

I hear Red has the most snow for an early season in 19 years, braj. Might be time to extend that roadie...

[@riseandalpine]

NO freaking way dude. That's what I like to hear.

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

@@riseandalpine Gotta keep my dudes, groovin'

[@LachyM2808]

So jealous you get to ski such beautiful lines, will definitely be moving to BC in the future

[@JaoElho77]

This is my new favorite channel, very well-produced content with beautiful quality! It makes me want to move to BC so much and ski in such paradise...does anyone know any place there that might appreciate a recent graduate engineer from Portugal xD?

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Jao. You gotta move to BC dude!

[@jg123mtb]

Crazy beautiful you’re one of the only KZbinrs I watch so good

[@riseandalpine]

Really appreciate that!

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

That was classic when snowboard buddeh, slew-footed skiing buddeh...LoL

[@snowlover3675]

Keep your eyes on the coastal storms. When its predicted to hit hard, get your ass to Mt Washington and Mt Cain on the Island! Insane terrain at both ⛷️

[@riseandalpine]

Cain and Washington would be so damn fun! Just have to bite the bullet with the ferry cost LOL

[@snowlover3675]

@ Right? It’s definitely a big cost. Hopefully you’ll get there one day! Love your content!

[@LOST4C]

Absolutely amazing looking pow

[@riseandalpine]

Just the perfect consistency! Snow of dreams.

[@LOST4C]

@@riseandalpine W

[@maplesyrup5303]

Rise and alpine video after a full day of skiing? Couldn’t ask for a better day 🎉🎉

[@riseandalpine]

Unreal! Where did ya ski today?

[@maplesyrup5303]

@ Banff sunshine!

[@charettelouis]

Finally some quality content (aka snowboarding) on this channel 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, you riding with @SnowboardProCamp would be stellar !

[@riseandalpine]

Glad I could finally provide some quality content for ya! Would be a blast to ride with Kevin. He's the OG of YT mountain vlogs.

[@Beardy34]

That’s my uncle Michel! 🤙🏽

[@mrmambo3461]

Whatsup man! Stoked you got to see this!

[@Beardy34]

@@mrmambo3461 sick stuff man! Looks like a blast! Glad you are doing well. 🤙🏽

[@BETERSFARGO17]

I love this guy😊

[@riseandalpine]

Love you too!

[@KennethBohuslav]

I love these touring videos more than anything

[@riseandalpine]

Appreciate that Kenneth!

[@robskiing]

That’s heli ski territory wow

[@riseandalpine]

Dude. So good. When the snow flies over the head, that's when you know!

[@alecpurcell2175]

Booked the flight back to Whistler from the UK for the last half of season, buzzing

[@riseandalpine]

Great call!!!!

[@sonyaoutside]

Awesome Video and great skiing!

[@Loveofpowder]

See you out there soon! Stoked!

[@martinrupp3919]

This is real alpine off-piste skiing. Amazing. At this time of the year. But then you are so far up north in the ski-world. Keep up the good riding and stay safe out there. In Europe you would always wear avalanche backpacks with "beeps", shovels and probes as well as airbags (nowadays). How about Canada? Is it avalanche safe?

[@nickskier1]

Going backcountry its absolutely necessary to carry a probe, shovel, and Avalanche beacons in Canada as well. You can see in the video too, most people carry hand radios to talk to each other in groups and follow safety guidelines to ensure the whole group doesn't get caught in an avalanche. Some people wear airbags, but they're expensive so not sure how popular they are.

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

Avalanche risk is high in many parts of the Canadian Rockies. even some on resort skiing is in avalanche prone areas. Lots of snow patrol, and avy control.

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Martin! We are lucky to have lots of aggressive avalanche controlled off-piste terrain in North America. In this video in particular we were in the backcountry so we had all of the avalanche gear and training. Canadians are serious about avalanche safety.

[@FritzFrank]

Stunning video, it was gorgeous up there!

[@riseandalpine]

So stunning. Thanks for coming along.

[@muffinsthacat9903]

I am abt to finally go skiing 😀

[@riseandalpine]

Hell ya!

[@JCPTECH]

thank you for sharing the dream

[@riseandalpine]

My pleasure brother. Thanks for coming along.

[@jwommy10]

what a great Wednesday for rise and alpine to upload

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for being here!

[@Bandyrobs1]

Looks incredible. Stay spicy!

[@NathanHiebert-l5m]

Sick views😱, awesome snow🫠, what more could ya want!🤤 Love it!

[@riseandalpine]

Best day ever!

[@brettbrocoff6955]

Insane video

[@riseandalpine]

Such a good day! The dream!

[@robpace881]

oh my insane!!

[@riseandalpine]

Mind blowing day!

[@chazbickel4518]

Blue Bird !!!!! ⛷⛷⛷⛷⛷

[@riseandalpine]

Can't beat it Chaz!

[@slck9404]

Hey James, I've been following the journey for almost 2 years I reckon; I've found the way you conduct your videos to be just the thing to brighten my morning. I am curious what type of Walki Talkies you guys use to brace the cold and communicate on the slopes? Thanks. Anyways, keep the videos coming!

[@riseandalpine]

So honoured to be part of the morning routine. I use the rockie talkies. Swear by em’

[@slck9404]

@@riseandalpine Thank you! Will be looking into them after seeing the success you have with them 🤟

[@petraglissmann7258]

Great video!!!!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Petra!

[@SudokuWarriorApp]

I-35 WITH THE TOP DOWN

[@SudokuWarriorApp]

for anyone else putting this on their ski playlist (because it took me a while to find) it's Lords of the Land by Xavy Rusan

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyeeee - the one and only tune!

[@vik8664]

Gonna be at revy starting Feb 13th, share some of these spots my dude. Or just meet us 🤠

[@riseandalpine]

Enjoy brother! Feb should be filled in real nice.

[@jasonstrongman1089]

I only 3 rd pole skin up!

[@riseandalpine]

Jason has a horn!!!!

[@EpicUnderscoreJdog]

Hi! Long time viewer, but seldom a commenter. These videos are always crazy amounts of fun! Always a ray of sunshine. Now, I always dig your song choices... and this time, the song or songs you used are so much fun that I had to google the lyrics. Incredibly, no matter what I search, I can't seem to find them! Can you tell me what songs you've put in for "up Montana Bowl" and "up Kokanee"? I just HAVE to know, now. It sounds like Rick Danko (The Band) and Jim Croce (?) found a slide guitar and listened to Sgt. Peppers all night. Or maybe the white album, I don't know. Hope you can help! Good luck on your powder hunting endeavours, although by the looks of it, you've got that under control. - (another) James

[@chek6303]

love that slide piece with that bluebird day

[@jameslee7961]

This right here makes me want to blow all my money on split boarding gear!!!

[@riseandalpine]

Do it 😂😂😂

[@GijsDeshittyEngineer-qy2ti]

im going to the alps this winterbreak😁 Another video😍 sadly i dont have enough money for the insta360

[@zacheryandersen]

As an old, top heavy, skier I'd like to ask a huge favor. Whenever you get back to Whistler/Blackcomb could take a little time to put together a video of super chill, low input runs for old knees?

[@riseandalpine]

That would be a pretty cool video to put together. Chill but amazing runs.

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

Good call.

[@daveytayNZ]

My dad loved a run called Cruiser on BlackComb, just my 2c. Personally all the groomed runs an Blackcomb are the bomb. Get them early and mid week and they just go and go with nice looping turns. Whistler's blues have a problem in that they go kind of across the mountain so it is two turns right and one left or the other way as you descend. The grooming is just as good but Blackcomb has cut the runs so they go DOWN!

[@smurfy-u4z]

get my guy to 100k subs

[@Denizz._]

banff (sunshine village and lake louise) or revy. Im going to one this year not sure which one to.

[@riseandalpine]

Such a hard call. All are good. Don't forget KHMR too!

[@lovetoride9646]

James, I've been following you almost from the beginning of your youtube career, this video is the most beautiful of all you've made. The scenery in the introductory minutes was awesome. The scenery makes my skiing look like as though I'm on a bunny slope in eastern North America. From about 12:55 it looked as though you were traversing a very dangerous spot. Was it dangerous?

[@thomasfyfe4153]

You inspired me to get an insta360 x4! Going to start making videos just like yours and hopefully see you on one of the north shore mountains or Whistler! What editing software do you use and what other cameras are you using to make your content? Trying to get into it and want to start on the right foot. Your videos are always the best!!!!!! Thanks

[@bradmacdonald7626]

Heading to Revy mid Jan!! Getting amped

[@riseandalpine]

Sick!!!!

[@happy_run]

I was in a gondola here yesterday with a sticker that said “ski fast burn ass” 🤔

[@riseandalpine]

You're kidding! Maybe one of those kids I gave a sticker too last video popped it there hahaha

[@sigspearthumb9574]

How does your buddy with the board hike ? it seems like he ski tours then magic hes on a board ??? Do two skis with a weird binding combine to make his board ?

[@riseandalpine]

He's got a split board! It is designed to split apart for the climb like skis and back together for a snowboard on the way down

[@sigspearthumb9574]

@ my small English piste bound mind has been blown

[@baumskank]

Wow Great vievs and video

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for coming along!

[@jacksheehan2033]

Man this van life suits ya! I know you love your trips within Canada but have you ever been overseas skiing/would you consider it? As always insane shots, Yeww!!

[@SirchiefAlot]

Where have you been camping out in the van?

[@riseandalpine]

Just on different streets and one night in a buddies driveway!

[@toto7568]

Throw back to your ranking vid Bro caught the stoke ❄️

[@riseandalpine]

Still #7 ;)

[@MM-jn2ny]

Is the F1 Shifty down and out for good? Notice you are renting a Camper Van now

[@riseandalpine]

Karma sponsored me with the campervan for the week, it is so wicked. F1-Shifty is still good to go, just had to install a new drive shaft.

[@Holeysocks464]

@@riseandalpineThe Karma Van owners are good friends of ours, great people! Love and Peace from an old boy at SunPeaks, great videos! Cheers.

[@roelofv3995]

Dude your channel is growing fast as fuck! Shredding on piste and on KZbin!

[@andreaswimmer6864]

Third pole⁉️ Didn't that give ya a head ache?😂

[@bayfish_9156]

Let me know if/when you are coming to mt.baker in Washington, I would love to ski with you here, and in your reply to a previous comment of mine you said you want to come back to baker. Also I don't know about whistler, but Mt.Baker ski area expects a good amount of snow this weekend!

[@riseandalpine]

Fire me a dm on instagram

[@gerloczyek]

Did you pay the exorbitant 187$ day pass? I still have sticker shock... 4 years ago it was around 80$. Thanks, Justin!

[@riseandalpine]

Yo Justin! I bought the Ikon and Epic pass. Only way to make ski travel affordable. Day passes are just way too ridiculous.

[@gerloczyek]

@riseandalpine LOL, I meant thx, TRUDEAU... 😁😁😁

[@travisfinlayson4137]

whats your favorite radio in the backcountry

[@riseandalpine]

I use the rocky talkie. BCA has some good options too.

[@thomasroy1032]

Yoooooooooo wsg bro

[@riseandalpine]

What's good Thomas!

[@thomasroy1032]

@riseandalpine ur vids are great keep it up man it looks soooo fun

[@Andrew55McDonald]

Even though you’re recording in high quality, are you still exporting at 1080p / 30 fps?

[@riseandalpine]

I export in 4k/30fps 80mbps. In my editor I export at 4k 66mbps. KZbin allows for 4k uploads but usually compresses MBPSS to 50.

[@Andrew55McDonald]

@ got it, thanks!

[@prod.t0biii]

hi

[@riseandalpine]

hi!

[@craigiannucci9914]

Looks horrible😂

[@riseandalpine]

Still bad

[@travisroberts6766]

Revelstoke sucks Your videos suck Your skiing sucks Insta 360 sucks… But I still love my ex wives… both of them… Keep up the sucky work!!!

[@Ca_milo_G]

mate F duke, go for freeraider (atk)