First Deep Day Of The Year!

[@Jdubsleddin]

I love how Dawson just laughed at the ski guide, Dawson always just so chill no matter what happens to his sled, or during the day!

[@codyarnold5672]

As a couple have stated, I would go to the local sled club to report the incident with the helj skiers, then go to the heli skier outfit and report the incident with the company, and clubs, zero need for that, can easily get along for that short window of time

[@Captndarty]

Much easier and more effective to go to the guys house and have a talk out back by the dumpster

[@j.b.1593]

The club has absolutely nothing to do with that area. The heli-ski outfit is a foreign owned capital company that would privatize the back country and lock out sledders if they could. And there's a good change the guide isn't from anywhere around here either.

[@brettgregg3103]

I sled in BC, and I've done a fair bit of sled access skiing, so I enjoy both sports. The problem with Heli-Skiers is their culture of entitlement dating back to the late 60's. They actually think they own the mountains. It is 100% public land and unless they actually own the land (they don't), they can't kick you off, report you for tresspassing, or harass you. There are a few anomalies to this, one being Island Lake Lodge near Fernie, where a group of Skiers/snowboarders purchased the land from Shell Oil +30 years ago. Therefore it is private land. -Heli Skiers can drop pretty much anywhere, where sledders are extremely limited to where they can ride. -Heli Skiers are typically not Canadian, they are ultra wealthy Americans or Europeans. -Helis are louder and produce more emissions than snowmobilers -Heli Skiers (as Matt says), do not contribute to the local economy like a sledder or even resort skiers would. -A Heli Operation's License of Occupation will give them access (tenure) as the exclusive Heli operation to use that mountain. Same as a hunting outfitter given a LOO (exclusive zone) to guide on land that prohibits all other outfitters from guiding on. A L.O.O. does not ban motorized access like an environmental closure does, typically the only License of Occupation that can ban sleds are ski resorts (which makes sense). Pretty messed up a Heli can drop Euro Tourists on mountains with environmental closures, and they are completely closed for sledding for Canadians.

[@robertguenther1961]

The heli skiing guide would make me wanna ride there more lol

[@specializ20]

Congratulations, you would then loose that location. The money always wins

[@truecrimeyo]

@@specializ20 people dont care that much, once a trail is blocked, they will simply bypass the gate. saw it alot around here, people cry all the time over noise and tourist bring their race can on trail sled and dont care about the noise they make. im kinda one of those who run a race can on my mountain sled and dont care about repercussion, they tow your sled in qc if your caught with racing exhaust

[@specializ20]

@@truecrimeyo what are you trying to explain here?

[@truecrimeyo]

@@specializ20 whoever win the spot sled will keep getting there

[@specializ20]

@@truecrimeyo millionaires and billionaires who heliski will shut down sled zones faster then you can blink. Follow the money. You are completely missing the point. It's a sad reality.

[@E33Tpro]

I bet that ski guide is one of those green party members who barks at the moon every time they see people having fun.

[@Johno530]

lol but takes a helicopter to ski? Doubt it. Probably just a shitty entitled dude.

[@E33Tpro]

@@Johno530 They usually have no problem flying in private jets all over the world either so, different strokes for different folks you know.

[@tylerp5494]

@@Johno530nailed it

[@KTMGREG55]

That’s the type you answer with “ Mr daddy’s dick “ 😂

[@ohhh_____1]

Probably just mad because there’s a drone flying around when their heli is trying to come in and land. Heli’s and drones don’t mix.

[@grantduininck6238]

Bummer that heli guide was so sour... probably just jealous you guys got to rip all day and he was stuck following sub-par skiers 🤣 PUBLIC LAND BABY

[@robertsinclair]

Entitled Attitude likely derived from his internal Righteous Environmentalism. I know people complain about two stroke emissions, can't be worse than the ~500kg/hr (3.16kg co2 per kg of fuel) the heli's put out...

[@Mr.Snowboard]

@@robertsinclair The heli ski guides are not environmentalists. They are well aware of the amount of fuel they burn everyday and the carbon footprint of the guests traveling to the area.

[@nate390]

Your guy's response to the heli ski guide was so Canadian, talk shit like that in America and you're likely to catch hands.

[@Jim-uy2qe]

Yeah absolutely right. Would be nice to see him in town, but like he said they aren't there spending money.

[@nicklovato4330]

Amazing video! Who knew there could be drama in the middle of nowhere in the mountains

[@briansnider9314]

Nothing better than sitting down to watch a Muskoka freerider while dreaming of pow days, and listening to the horrible sound of rain hit your roof on the east coast. Weather sucks

[@peterjovanovski7609]

as an aussie over here, watching your videos matt are a blast! keep up the great work. a few "polite" aussie slang terms incase you're confronted by another heli ski guide "dont be a pork chop" "stop being a toss pot" "you're a wanker mate" jealous about your snow conditions compared to ours, keep up the good work. cheers

[@v4vDrJoker]

Great video!! Just know Matt, that if you ever should be pondering a 60min episode.... None of us would be complaining. Just saying with all the footage Im sure you go through to cut down to a "usual" length, I for one would love to see it all. Still super jealous of your adventures and abilities. Happy sleddin!!!

[@adamlee4252]

I would not have been so polite to that ski guide

[@FErdr20]

Whats with the entitled heli ski guide.. 'go back to Alberta.' As if his commercial interests in the back country(crown land), where he guides people who are often from outside BC supercedes individual Canadians right to enjoy crown land.. He can't even stand on a environmental soap box as that heli burns a fuk of a lot more fuel than those sleds.. and has zero emissions standards it must comply with compared to these sleds.

[@robertsinclair]

Sounds like he spent the summer googling sick burns and was just rifling them off at the first opportunity he had.

[@Tjohnson_83]

Most of this clowns clients are prolly from Alberta spending cash.

[@whatthedeuce091]

@@Tjohnson_83 Most of this clown's clients are probably from China.

[@bobbyenglish7803]

​@@Tjohnson_83and the company he works for has its HQ in Banff, ALBERTA

[@Tjohnson_83]

@@bobbyenglish7803 nowadays you have to watch everything you say or think before you talk you might think that person is a nobody from Alberta yet you just shit talked to the guy who has one of the most viewed sled channels on the net

[@notnate2894]

Definitely watching this soon as I'm done work and can't wait to you get the kitty back an the condition get even better make it prove itself

[@matthewgregg3979]

If the zone is open and everyone knows its legal, the guide has no basis for complaining. He can easily take his guests somewhere else and wait until the zone is closed to sleds in a couple weeks.

[@JoeBoyle-pe5mw]

Exactly. That being said, if I was out sledding and saw heli skiers in a zone, I’d probably go ride somewhere else.

[@tylerp5494]

except thats not how it works, 90% of tenures are open to recreational sledding all year, mosy commercial ski operations have no additional rights to the land (unlike a ski hill where they pay for and enjoy “exclusive tenure”

[@tylerp5494]

@@JoeBoyle-pe5mwif they werent dicks, whenever a guide gives us grief we proceed to tear up whatever snow is left; they dont own the land

[@riverratt8626]

@@tylerp5494 They (Heli) have the option of just going over 1 more mountain past where the sledders are. They just don't want to burn extra fuel so they end up bitching out the Sled community. As far as I'm concerned they should charge there wealthy foreign clients a bit more and go further out past the sled areas. Problem resolved. As the crow flies, us snowmobilers are not that far from where we park our trucks, like it would be 10 to 15 min max in a helicopter, so they can easily go a little further past the Sledders.

[@magnusbailey6652]

It’s a Cariboo closure starting Jan 1st.

[@racer65069]

Dawson sled is always on cutoff!! 😁Need somes weight in the clutch!

[@mrbean57]

Matt next time tell them you are from Revelstoke you just bought a house there ...that guide needs to chill .

[@Olivierl.77]

he is from Ontario loolll

[@ALLiDOoO]

@@Olivierl.77 he owns property in revelstoke.. loolll

[@SplitJV]

I’m a heli ski guide and I love seeing anyone out there getting it, and never respond in the way the guide did. I think what makes me a bit nervous is having the drone share airspace with the helicopter.

[@aerohokie]

Not just a bit nervous, a drone in the air around a heli is incredibly dangerous. My guess is that's why he was grumpy.

[@rayough6133]

Man you have such a great crew to ride with! Awesome seeing you and the guys back at it! Missing the Orange coat !

[@HankMarducas]

I love Dawson's continuously positive attitude and he's always smiling. Why is his sled bouncing off the rev limiter like that?

[@kootenaycat]

Matt, feel free to call Front Counter BC and complain about that guide (and therefore the company they work for). I called about a company near Rossland a few years ago and the person at Front Counter was not happy with the guide. They had a talk with the company owner and he actually got back to me with an apology of sorts. They don't have exclusive rights to the terrain, just exclusive commercial rights to use it. Keep up the awesome content! Enjoying it as usual!!!

[@kh5063]

That guide was for real? What a DS, there is plenty of backwoods for all of us, we can’t ride what they like to ski anyhow. Thanks for representing Matt

[@2WheelKam]

Throttle to the bar all day! Nice ride fellas!

[@robgoffroad]

You should contact the heli ski lodge and tell them about him.

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

This video is a great example of why you have the following you do Matt. You have a good eye for sharing the experience. Keep it up.

[@mik_maccc]

Those Silky big boy saws are legit.... until you break a blade. looks like another great day of riding!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I thought one was breaking for sure

[@Shane-55]

Used my silky fairly heavily and it's only got a couple teeth missing excellent saw for clearing single track on dirtbike as well temu has a identical saw alot cheaper too I may give a go

[@mik_maccc]

@@Shane-55 same. I have only ever broken one blade.

[@R1Kyle]

I want the Jerry's, they are the best. When do they arrive.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

The new year

[@thor82ak]

@@MuskokaFreerider LoL, I wonder what their response to the ski guide would have been....

[@josephgeisser111]

I like how u put the name on each sleds! And amazing film! Love it! Keep it up!

[@jerrysouthwick]

Ive got skidoo with a 175 inch track and an aftermarket turbo. That would be fun as heck on deep day like that!

[@xjchase]

16:25 sweet freaking pull. I'm sitting at work and that got me freaking stoked 😅🤘🏽. One thing after all these years that I think would be cool for the vids is every now and then put like what time of day it is in one of the corners

[@dtracy03ss]

Quick note to my Last comment we all had Mod Sleds max 150 hp but the Mods saved us from Stucks many times as we rode off Trail as much as on, looks like you guys had All kinds of fun!

[@d-hub877]

Heli skiers think they own Blue River too. They can take their money and shove it. Thats public land. I’m born and raised in BC’s interior and i am sick and tired of the rich and wealthy thinking they can take over the recreational areas of this province. From sledding to hunting, the deep breathers and rich and wealthy continue to take more and more from the rest of us. It would have been a much different situation for that guide if the crew i ride with were there. Keep it up Matt, the comments on this video are stacked with support. The BC snowmobile community runs deep. It’s not going anywhere.

[@riverratt8626]

What an epic area for tree riding, the tree spacing is perfect. Good video Matt, keep it up. You need to get the 174 out in the deep POW.

[@patheron7812]

Your panoramic drone shot is unbelievable, I'm going to look at it again.

[@TMB5BER]

That helicopter ski guide was a GOOF

[@williamhamill813]

They are profiting off of public ground so some rich people can get fresh tracks. You are the public. Go ski something the snowmobiles can't ride. Also don't be a jerk off just be cool.

[@JoeBoyle-pe5mw]

Well, lots of private industry profits of public land, like logging, so that’s a red herring. Ski something the sleds can’t ride? That’s getting increasingly harder and harder. You see the terrain you can get a turbo 165” up? Just “rich people”? What about locals out ski touring? Dude, powder is increasingly becoming a coveted resource. Everybody wants it, and there’s more and more riders (sledders, skiers, snowboarders) looking for first tracks. If all riders don’t learn to get along and everybody respecting everybody else’s rights to enjoy public land, land managers are going to get involved and you’re going to see more and more closures. Heli ski ops bring a lot of money and jobs to areas and have a LOT of political clout. They make better friends than enemies.

[@MrRicobadass]

@@JoeBoyle-pe5mw not to mention if we are going to make the claim abou profiting. matt is doign the exact same thing. albeit on a way smaller level but his vidoes are monetized and hes just out looking for the same thing they are. no one owns any of what they want to ride on so just share it. its a big mountain im sure it'll be fine.

[@themeach011]

​@JoeBoyle-pe5mw ive seen designated heli ski areas before when sledding. They had signs up and everyone respected the area. If it's dual use then it's first come first serve. We go to radium all the time and there's tons of ski and snowboarders that ghost ride their sleds down the hill. We always leave them be until they've tracked up their spot and moved on and then we'll go ride it once they're done. That guy was pretty rude so getting along has to go both ways. Also there's hardly any sledders out there yet so can't tell me everything is all tracked out on the first day of a 3 foot reset.

[@williamutech4055]

Another great day on some deep pow. Keep it up Matt!!

[@cyclonefanatic5450]

Dawsons sled is so raw! Love that rev out

[@joel387ktm]

Silky saws are the best out there

[@johnclarke8180]

Love the drone footage, thanks for sharing Matt!!

[@KTMGREG55]

Are you gonna bring the Holiday Jingle Bells Kitty out again ? It’s kinda festive with all those bell sounds and the rattling it makes 🎄🎉🎊😂🤣

[@UTBanjo]

I wish I could justify a new sled every(or every other) season. The turbo power would be nice! I have a pair of '09 Summit Xs that have several mods, and I just make sure one is always running.

[@annazowada7684]

“We got dasher and dancer and prancer and donner and blitzen” 1:31

[@BenetbenetLive]

Was just out today, not quite enough snow had to turn around but I’m praying it snows overnight🙏

[@ryansutton5904]

That's why you should only use Eagle Pass to go Heli skiing they are awesome......... Sounds like that CMH Guide was just having a bad day. There is enough terrain and powder for everybody. As Taylor Swift would say,....you just need calm down..............................lol

[@coltonpeare1917]

Enough about that heli guide. What a sick day you got on video here . Awesome early deep days.

[@bertosborn2769]

Love the content. Miss the daily. I get it. Miss the Jerrys. Look fwd to more with the mod sled! Keep it up bro! P.S. i turned 49 this year. Just starting to rip like upper intermediate. Side hill like a boss, not gotten a hop over yet. This is the year. You aint old till ya quit.

[@tega365]

Matt... you need to get your munster finger throttle on your sled(s); see you're having issues with cruise. Awesome video's! Hope the rest of the season is as good as it's now!!!

[@Dan.Davis.tightlines]

Dang! It started to look like the Jerry’s were back in town. 😂

[@riverrunner1971]

There’s been a lot of discussion about the interaction involving a heliski guide, but it’s important to consider a key detail: a drone was in the air while a Bell 212 helicopter was operating nearby and approaching a pickup location. Drones pose a significant safety risk to traditional aircraft, especially in these scenarios. This is a critical aviation safety concern that pilots and guides must address. It’s likely the guide was communicating the situation to the pilot, who may have been understandably alarmed. That said, while the guide’s response could have been more measured, it’s a reminder of the importance of clear and respectful communication in high-risk situations like this. A calm explanation of the safety risks would have been more effective. This isn’t meant as criticism of anyone involved, but rather as an opportunity to understand the broader context and the risks associated with drones and aviation. These incidents highlight the need for continued education and awareness about the safe use of drones in areas where aircraft are operating.

[@chrismarshall6294]

Long hair buddys sled sounding sweet coming up that hill

[@averykienbaum2904]

BRO DAWSON IS ENJOYING THE BOOOSTTYYY 900 SOOO MUCH 🤣🤣 LIMMMMY!! 🤟

[@aarontrenton1730]

POWDER First come first served… 😂😂😂😂 Salty heli guide…😂😂😂

[@Drew-in-NoDak]

Next time you see the guide and ask him if he wants to come along for a ride. Maybe he's just jealous

[@NewfieJ]

Deadly video, was those fruity skiers serious?! Buddys lucky to make it back down the mountain, ye boys are too nice 🤘thanks for sharing 👍

[@208Ridgerunners]

Early bird gets the pow!

[@specforged5651]

You lucky bastards! Still waiting for our first real storm down here in Utah. Although it was the opposite last year. It who gives a shit about last year! We need snow NOW!

[@richardjones5635]

Mt bikers -vs- dirt bikers, skiers -vs- sleders. Same ol' shit.

[@ALLiDOoO]

except skiers are dumb...its not even cool or fun lmfao.. go walk around in snow shoes around town and its a similar experience.

[@namelesskat4814]

@@ALLiDOoO sarcasm?

[@beadblaster9508]

Fantastic video. You guys have to much fun. I see some of the forecast have 2-3’ of snow coming for the mountains around Revelstoke in the next week plus more on the horizon.

[@AnonAnon-e7r]

Ski Doo maps are a joke! Crumbs delete you cannot search or save waypoints without being plugged into a phone and the group ride only works with the app and phone it's pointless

[@doctordannn]

What is your favorite packout? I see some days you rock the half pack, some days the full, some are deeper than others. Which is your favorite?

[@samiam4240]

The big display gauge is such a con job IMO...I love Skidoo, but until they get the big gauge figured out and can talk to polaris so buddies can see each other, I'll stick to the small gauge and install my own GPS.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I won’t be ordered the big screen again. I was excited that it finally had gps without your phone connected but i still don’t use it

[@samiam4240]

@@MuskokaFreerider right on. Too bad the Ski guide was such an ass. There's trouble brewing in Steamboat Springs (Rabbit Ears) between the Back Country Ski outfitters and the sledders. Edit: seems to be a common conflict...

[@thecabinguy3006]

I sure hope you guys told that guy where to go and how to get there and it just didn’t make the video. He basically asked for one of you guys to rearrange his nose.

[@bronsonwhite7238]

Loving the videos. Like the new style of videos.

[@sniff1197]

day one asking for a REAL old iron summit video

[@scotdeno5866]

Love your videos !! best out there by far!!! The wrap on the new Doo is killer

[@kevintaylor3571]

Dawson was playing the bugle 📯 🎺

[@73farmer]

That is the most insane thing I think I've ever scene!

[@zp9898]

Apparently there's a refreshing on that gauge ! Here's hoping it puts the toppo lines back

[@The250wtf]

Love the “go back to Alberta” as if BC boys don’t sled 😆

[@sickjohnson]

Those drone shots at 20 min mark were very cool Matt! I would definitely make a formal complaint about the sky pole rider...dude is off his meds or the owner with a vested interest! Hell if that didn't work I would apply to get a court restraining order.

[@AdamHammarstroom]

Nice video. Do you know how much compression you should have in polaris pro rmk or any other sleds?

[@IM2BASED4THISPLACE]

NICE WORK BOYS

[@nicolasnicolas3048]

👌👌👌 awesome ,some pow episode

[@Danimal100]

oh you bad guys , you should put all that snow back where it was for those skiers hahahaha. I've been told to go back to Alberta by other sledders , must be something in the water 😆😆😆

[@crodles]

you probably wont, but a small 12v battery for emergency when you cant start the sled and need to be found

[@257Tony]

Everybody wants the 154, until days like this! 175 would have made that look a bit easier :D

[@teachdougie8139]

Easy isn’t fun… 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I need to get mine up and running

[@257Tony]

@@MuskokaFreerider Can't let Dawson have all the fun!

[@ethantolton5235]

We just got a taste of this back home Muskoka, atleast a foot and half

[@Skidoo_Riderz38]

So excited to see the mod sled in this type of riding 🤘🤘

[@cinnamanstera6388]

Maybe not on the deep days but would love to see the return of the front bumper cam.

[@edhunter3838]

you guys realize what an amazing place that is ??? !!!!! holy shit

[@735Films]

Dawson's sled sounds sweet. Loud. But sweet.

[@robertsinclair]

If you started a patreon, could that be used to fund daily vlogs? Eventually? Love the content, wish there was more!

[@eviltweetsoffroad]

Silky saws are the best and they don't break the bank either.

[@sumitxrs]

Muskoka Matt, saves the Albertan's 🎉

[@douglpickles]

Imagine thinking you own the mountains, that guide was a complete jackass. Awesome snow conditions. By the way you aren't old! WTF! Another Great Video Matt!

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

Awesome beautiful coverage! Looks like a ton of fun!

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Thank you.

[@EricksonFreerider]

What is the fuel caddy you use with your simcoe pack out system?

[@farming4g]

I guess ski guides take after bicyclists... both think they own their roads and paths. Public land - you paid licenses and housing for snowmobiling, you are following the rules, they can go eat rocks. Glad you got some of that of video... one guy to ruin the mood really for an epic day.

[@toy4rnr]

Not running a finger throttle on your sleds anymore? Seems like last year you began leaving the stock thumb throttle in place, any reason or just easier?

[@albertamuddin1]

Y'all way too nice to the skiers.

[@SomeGrump]

oh man..... this looks amazing. I'm so jealous (of so many things you have going on)

[@jadenreeves5308]

I’m BC born and raised and it sucks to have a ton of people in the mountains, but I make my living off of Alberta tourism and so does that guide he should check himself lol.

[@Roesy_850]

The mountain is for everyone heli skiiers can go pound salt 😂

[@aksas6428]

The heck is wrong with Dawson sled it’s not keeping a steady for throttle😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kcm241]

Matt I was just wondering if you could tell me what protective wear you use.

[@Jim-uy2qe]

Damn that looks fun. Great vid. Thanhs for sharing 💯🔥🔥

[@kindenlock]

Does Dawson’s sled have a rev limiter on it?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I thought it was over revving too but it’s not

[@nathanmarsh2699]

Awesome content as usual…but you guys are rolling on 42s. What’s that? In rock crawling, we went from 33s, to 35s to 38s to 40s…then 42s. (Tire diameter , in inches, not centimeters lol). It made it too easy, a ton of us went back to 35s (NA 850) maybe 38s(9R). Might not be as exciting but it’s a lot of fun to get ‘there’. Keep it up!