Last of the Ski Bums - Zurs AT & Jackson Hole WY

Dick Barrymore's classic 1967 film follows ski bum Ron Funk and his buddies as they score the best snow in the world, from the Alps to the inaugural season of Jackson Hole's tram.

[@ejochum33]

thank you so much for posting this video!!! one of those "last ski bums", herbert jochum from austria, is my father!!! we didn't even know this video excisted - but definately will keep it for our following generations to see and appreciate!!! THANX AGAIN!!!

[@FOODInnovators]

My Dad was Mike Zuetell way cool next generation.

[@KCJbomberFTW]

That’s incredible!!

[@rds990]

I was one back in the day....a ski bum. I was from Chicago and "bummed" in Jackson Hole two seasons (1971-1972). It was interesting. Problem was I was 19 and thought there'd be girls everywhere. Jackson back then was virtually unknown. It was a big, badass mountain so there were few tourists and even fewer GIRLS. We did Ok tho, and used to run down to Alta and Park City from time to time for more action. I lived in the attic of a lodge at the base of the tram (5:55 The Alpenhof to the right of tram bldg) ....$30.month. No windows. Just a bed and bathroom. Cool to see here the Sojourner which is now the 4 Seasons). Spent my nights at the Moose, or more often the Stagecoach in Wilson. Good times. Ski bums are POOR tho. No money.

[@jackshaw2512]

We lived in JH for >15 years as well from the late 80's to late 00's - right around the corner from the Stagecoach for 5 years, and out in Teton Village for 10. And bartended at the bar in the basement of the 7 levels - formerly the Bearclaw, then the Village Café. You guys had it made in the 70's, all that powder and nobody except the locals knew how to ski it. Cash poor, lifestyle rich! "My life is better than your vacation" is a popular bumper sticker in JH to this day.

[@rds990]

@@jackshaw2512 Yeah I played in a broomball league right at 7 Levels (broomball had never been heard of back then) with all the locals in the Village. After games we'd drop down into the bar at the 7 Levels. It was really great being able to ski every day. Not much grooming back then, and the Hobacks were open a LOT ! Only lifts back then were Tram and Thunder chair (which was brand spanking new). On Apres Vous were 2 chairs. For those that cannot picture it....the only lodges back then were (starting left to right as viewed from entrance)..... The Holton Inn, The Hostel, The 7 Levels, The Alpenhoff, and the Sojourner. There were two small condo buildings over behind the Holton. The Mangy Moose was there, and a gas station and post office bldg. That's it.

[@MrDogonjon]

@@rds990 I dropped out of music school, (classical / Jazz guitar) in 1980 to teach skiing for a year. Never wanting a music career I was recruited to play bass for the ski school band we called "freebeer" because we played mostly for free beer and didn't rehearse because people always showed up giving us free beer... it was a good plan... I wrote some songs we played them at a wet T-shirt contest at the Kandabeer ski/ beer chugging race for Schnee Voguli. Many bands and beers have highlighted my ski bumming career of 40+ years. I played my bosses wedding at Mt Hood and many weddings at 11.000 ft at Mammoth.

[@MrDogonjon]

@@rds990 I dropped out of music school, (classical / Jazz guitar) in 1980 to teach skiing for a year. Never wanting a music career I was recruited to play bass for the ski school band we called "freebeer" because we played mostly for free beer and didn't rehearse because people always showed up giving us free beer... it was a good plan... I wrote some songs we played them at a wet T-shirt contest at the Kandabeer ski/ beer chugging race for Schnee Voguli. Many bands and beers have highlighted my ski bumming career of 40+ years. I played my bosses wedding at Mt Hood and many weddings at 11.000 ft at Mammoth.

[@FOODInnovators]

My dad was Mike Zuetell, good times in the late 60s.

[@Valaiskibum]

Amazing! What a legend.

[@duanehill4615]

@@Valaiskibum Mike Zutell was also my dad...he got around back in the day...

[@camgreer]

Bob Smith wearing his new no-fog goggles and a puffy orange down coat that looks like it coulda been made from a Frostline kit. Honestly, I never did have a pair of Smith goggles that really stayed fog-free.

[@rayslater150]

Great skiing

[@elbonchita]

thanks very much for this great video. herbert jochum is an amazing person.

[@qfudgedoggy]

Love it! Also a huge fan of Endless Summer by Bruce Brown. It is amazing how similar the two movies are.

[@jackshaw2512]

Dick Barrymore and Bruce brown were neighbors and soul brothers. Needless to say they shared a lot of ideas...

[@murjh]

Hope to see more!

[@humblewoodcutter6542]

I love watching pepi ski. Thanks for posting. Can anyone tell me whether he's still with us?

[@kosycat1]

back in the day's people actually could actually ski well! lol

[@MrDogonjon]

Consider that by their perception their equipment is modern and the technique is new. No groomers... just natural mountain conditions. contrast with now and our excuses must improve and we must make it less fun.

[@charleshultquist9233]

HEAD 720s 207 cm oh yeaaaaahh!

[@boosterski]

oh I was born too late

[@normferguson2769]

The mountain is still there!

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

Are you really a bum if you own the hotel?