The most efficient skiing in the world is extremely dangerous

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

‼The no skiing after 12 rule does not make it safe before 12 of course.. Skiing powder at Skyway is just about the most dangerous skiing you can do any time of day, except for maybe the north face of Le Midi. Do not go unless you are prepared to risk your life racing avalanches like the locals: instagram.com/reel/C2dDwJyoBhi/?igsh=NHk5eDloeGYyZ2py

[@Freekement]

Just wondering, did you do an avi-check before dropping in, or were there any checks done by locals previously that day? Or did you just drop in praying that it wouldn’t rip/you could outrun the avalanche?

[@Starky04]

The ski cuts at 2:50 were done in attempt to trigger a slab avalanche. That's why he was roped in - if it slid he wouldn't be pulled down by it. That said, I'm just pointing out one of the checks he did, I'm not saying it was enough - I'm not knowledgeable enough to judge that.

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

@@Starky04 you receive 10/10 points for this observation.

[@rufusthebunny8018]

Hey niko, I hate to break it to you, but sun valley idaho has a six seater lift that runs at 22 miles per hour and does 3500 vertical feat. Although after skiing both the skyway monte bianco and sun valley, I must say that the skyway is way better.

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

@@rufusthebunny8018 Oh man! we went to the wrong lift

[@Olderthanyoda420]

After a hiatus of 5-6 years, I had fallen out of love with skiing, its culture, the hyper commercialised resorts, almost nothing resonated with me anymore. I believed I was done with the sport entirely. Last year a friend introduced me to your videos and ski touring and it suddenly clicked. It was a childlike joy all over again. Have logged like 40 days since last year... Not to sound over melodramatic, but I cannot express enough gratitude for how you've help me rediscover and explore a sport I grew up with. You're one of the most inspiring extreme sports athletes of my generation. Keep up the good work!

[@sojubandit8591]

Leezzgoooo

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Glad to hear it! Could not agree more about the resorts. There’s freedom in the hills and I could not be happier that you’re back in them again. Have a good winter🫡

[@anonymous134y]

sounds like you just hate North American resorts. Europe is bigger, longer verticals, cheaper averaging at like 40USD for a day of skiing/cheap ski out hotels due to the amount of them, no lift lines, better lift infrastructure. They usually have like 50 chairs for resorts This is why every good skier in North America ends up ski touring the backcountry

[@Olderthanyoda420]

@@anonymous134y I’ve never been skiing in North America. Only the Alps and the Balkans (both Europe), but I can imagine it’s worse there in terms of commercialism and sustainability.

[@otomarjupiter45]

But 40bucks for a day is a little far fetched. Avg is something like 65$. But still a lot cheaper than US.

[@xdmulte4256]

That is the most efficient ski film shooting, goddamn an entire vlog in like 45 minutes time?

[@ianzinnerphoto]

Haha right?!🤘

[@conanobrennan53]

probably about twice that. 10-15 mins on the way up each time.

[@poppachoppa8956]

@@conanobrennan53 its ok math is hard

[@conanobrennan53]

@@poppachoppa8956 ? they just magically got to the top in like a minute each time? lmao

[@12YearOldHiker]

@@conanobrennan53 yes lol, i thought this lift was one of the fastest. Prob like 5 min to get to the top

[@AfternoonPost]

Kristor's front flip was classic. Amazing recovery and he just sounded real surprised and happy.

[@jakobmelchior6701]

You can do 1000m offpiste runs at Sörenberg/Switzerland and the gondola also runs every 15 min. No stopping at 12 o'clock though 😅 they used to hold a last man standing race there where the gondola started at 30 minute intervalls and then got shorter and shorter.

[@AndreiKucharavy]

La Chaussoure in Verbier is ~930 m / 2800 vert and has a constant cabin flow from the bottom, 9:15 - 16:15, taking ~ 6 min 30s for the trip up. If the snow is fresh and there is no one, this is pretty efficient as well.

[@lesliewagner100]

Wild ride! Nice touch with the calming music the last few seconds. . .I needed that! 🔥😳🤯

[@JensenHess]

Thanks for yet again another beautiful gem. You're videos get me so stoked. I'm skiing Telluride for 7 days in three weeks. I can't wait!

[@steveilg6134]

Better pray for snow, bro. Durango native. We’re in marginal spring conditions rn…🙏🏾❄

[@hitzz3567]

“This isn’t America, you can do what you want” Lol too true these days

[@r00kiet80]

True for skiing and wrong for literally everything else lol

[@barahans123]

@@r00kiet80like what?

[@r00kiet80]

@@barahans123 guns, cars, boats, housing, freedom of speech etc. the list is endless Skiing is the exception and not the other way around

[@pistolen87]

I only ever skied once in the US, in Vail, and the amount of terrain that was off limit was such a bummer. Signs that said you'd lose your skipass if you went offpist and potentially criminal charges.

[@yvindstra6340]

​@@r00kiet80In many European countries you have the freedom to roam where ever you like in nature. And of course we also have the freedom of speech. You can keep all your automatic rifles and inefficient trucks.

[@Miikka799]

Hey Nikolai! I just wanted to say that you are my favorite ski/snowboard youtuber of all time. The cinematography and the editing skills are amazing, as well as the confidence to post your skiing mistakes! (reference to the video in Norway where the snow cracked & chased after Kristor) Thank you for making my day!

[@Conetc]

Niko, come ski Tuckerman's Ravine on Mount Washington this spring! You will love it and there is so little quality footage of the skiing up there.

[@AfternoonPost]

Seconded! I am in too

[@theoneandonly1167]

Honestly this will probably be my favourite skiing film ever! The story telling is amazing and the story itself is, in its entirety, 100% relatable. Thank you for making a film about us! Keep on keeping on!

[@tavakessler]

Killer sound design on this one!

[@domesticterrorist483]

That was great to watch, fantastic place to ski. Season pass eh`? Looking forward to loads of cool vids from Chamonix.

[@matthiaskrallinger]

yet another banger. thanks

[@jordie_shaw]

not gonna lie, im in new zealand and watching your content not only gets me hyped for the ski season but also you got me into touring

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Glad to hear it!

[@hpsvideo]

I like your videos for many reasons, the great skiing, the atmosphere and the way you film and produce them. I would like to see a video about everything you use to make them, like you did with your ski gear. What types of cameras and their configurations, the drone, post-production, ... And probably another “behind the scene” type to see how you film on the ground.

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Thank you! Thinking about this, but it's really hard to do on top of actually making the videos, because it means you need someone BTS. Will hopefully do one in the near future

[@oceanman859]

all im wondering is how one gets to this kind of level in skiing, I myself already start shitting my pants when going 50km/h on open terrain

[@calebwenger7924]

This is a great question. I want to continue progressing but I’ve stalled out a little.

[@thatmarcusallen]

honest answer? Train as much as possible (i.e. weights, cardio, flexibility) and ski as much as possible. But the number one thing is WHO you are skiing with. All the best non & professional skiers I know ski with people that push them. Only a generational savant can get the the top level alone.

[@sammcdaniel1564]

Ski with people better than you. Go to a clinic or take some lessons. Pattern your movements in the gym. (Like the samsara programs) also having a good cardio base helps with endurance. The movement patterning was a game changer for me.

[@sammcdaniel1564]

Skiing at a high level is about coordinating movements. If you work out and don’t practice that you’re doing yourself a disservice.

[@domesticterrorist483]

Their big balls lowers their center of gravity making it hard to fall over, works like ballast.

[@frederikconradsen3786]

Love these frequent releases! You guys rock🫵

[@WHITEboi633]

“This is not America, we can do whatever we want” founding fathers rolling in their graves

[@nelsonmeaney6795]

Niko we need a vid of you taking over Verbier

[@puglord71]

Loved this video! So fun and high energy!

[@BoulderingBobat]

that was sick

[@phillipalvarez4768]

WHAT A VIDEO!! I love it!

[@domnicdrakon]

He is living my dream!!!!!! TSYM for sharing it would probably be me in 10-20 yrs.

[@pizza6447]

honestly, this is the thing thats somewhat keeping me alive rn. thank you niko, youve saved my live. saved me from making my relatives sad. thank you

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Stay alive buddy❤️ Death seems tempting in its tranquility, believe me I know, but we literally have all the time in the world for that later. We only have one shot at life, and even if parts of it are shit there’s beer, love, couloirs and powder too. Hope you feel better and experience more of the good bits soon. Hugs🫶

[@marklambert8111]

This video is a work of art

[@iambs11]

your content is 10/10 really stoked i found your channel

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Thank you🙏

[@TerjeMathisen]

This looked scary! More than 30 years ago I was living in Utah, near the end of the 1991/92 season I did 11 (afair...) back-to-back runs down the fall line underneath the Snowbird gondola, hitting the same car every time around. I think this was about 10 km vert in 3+ hours. Probably not doable today due to far more skiers/lift lines. 😞

[@powgn]

Epic laps! But in case you're not aware, JHMR Tram in Teton Village, WY serves up 4,139 feet every 12 minutes. If you're ripping and load direct without a waiting line, it can be done.

[@dasimon123]

I managed 10 tram runs there in one day. Conditions weren't conducive to much off-trail skiing, but there were practically no lines and so I thought I'd make it my personal challenge. Can't remember if I caught consecutive trams, though.

[@Lukas-ph9uf]

Any new video's coming up? I love the way you incorporate storytelling in your video's

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Coming up this fall :)

[@ryleytls4950]

Where is the video I’ve been waiting you haven’t posted in 7 months :(

[@__-dy9gv]

This is far from the most vert/time you can get. in Val Thorens the cime caron lift takes 4min to do 900m with fill time its more like 5min. so around 10km vert per hour or 32k feet per hour; It is possible to do 1 lap per gondola but it is exhausting. and I am sure there is much more vert/hour elsewhere. Very cool skiing tho

[@TravelTheWorld4Ever]

Cime Caron is really tough to make in my opinion. The long walking disance on the top and the first few meters not beeing especially steep, makes it really hard to catch each and every time. Especially on a little more crowded days when the filling times are usually a bit shorter. But I agree, it's possible. I'd go for Mayerhofen (Ahornbahn) to make it a little easier. Just over 17.000 feet per hour are possible there. 1300 m per run, 4 runs an hour, 7 min time from exit till the next gondola. It's a little less than in ValTho (about 200 m/h), but more realistic to make. I'd only count the traveled hight downwards, so Cime Caron makes up to 5400 m/h (17.7k feet; 6 runs) possible, while Ahornbahn allows for 5200 m/h (17.1 k feet; 4 runs).

[@DanboShaw]

I saw mountain guide Dave Searle posted on his Instagram last week climbing over the same rails at Monte Bianco -- but he didn't race to make the next gondola. I'm also guessing he did it earlier in the day...[EDIT: I'm wrong on both counts!]

[@kriskopa]

Hehe I skied with Dave that day, and we did race to make the next gondola, we also quit riding at 12.00 :)

[@DanboShaw]

@@kriskopa I stand corrected! I guess I didn't get the full story from Instagram...

[@Nabroc2]

#1 most underrated youtuber

[@flizzyfinn]

Soo nice, videography is on point as always

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Glad you think so!

[@rufusthebunny8018]

Hey niko, I hate to break it to you, but sun valley idaho has a six seater lift that runs at 22 miles per hour and does 3500 vertical feat. Although after skiing both the skyway monte bianco and sun valley, I must say that the skyway is way better.

[@lol-em6bj]

sun valley is underwhelming

[@maxwellerickson7066]

@@lol-em6bj not that much powder honestly

[@matteofoglia1322]

Niko did you see the eletric snow mobile that were used in the x-games?

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

No but I want it

[@taigamotors]

@@Nikolai_Schirmer we’re ready when you are 🤙⚡️

[@tarfeef101]

@@taigamotors send him one!

[@Simonjburgess]

This place looks incredible!

[@john.a.johnsen]

So, what's up with using feet instead of your native metric metres, Nico?

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Most of my viewers are Americans, and 16000 sounds like more than 5000 hehe!

[@boddysurfer]

@@Nikolai_Schirmer You skied 500 000 cMetres is and hour!! 🎿😎

[@DMSparky]

The fact that this type of terrain is just untouched in Europe is mind blowing. I think I need to move to the alps.

[@panda12333]

well all this stuff here in europe is completely uncontrolled so the chances for cravasses and avalanches are very high. doing stuff like this is actually life threatening and there really is a substantial chance you will injure yourself or die thats why so few people are doing it

[@thealavigne1]

I was eating dinner while watching this and felt so much pressure to eat quickly...woof

[@larssol1]

Damn, how I love ❤ these vlogs!🎉

[@mletsyuk]

Love this place in Courmayeur! Is the old gondola steel working or it's only a new one?

[@doerrf]

Hey Nikolai. I really enjoy watching your videos! always super exciting…by the way…you got new boots…is it the new Scarpa? Did you try the new Dynafit Ridge Pro?

[@stephenbouchard8075]

Great video Nikolai

[@VITALIIVEIKCHANNEL]

Great video, as always!

[@nielubiegdyktospatrzyjakje3909]

What is the model of backpack You guys using? This boxy thing on right shoulder does not look very trigger'ish like most avalanche packs.

[@ohmygosch]

Sickest ski video idea ever!

[@brucemacneil]

15 years ago this would have been the greatest ski video ever made.

[@joshmaxwell8767]

Comments you think are nice but actually are not xD

[@grantogard2271]

15 years ago was 2009… maybe 30 years ago

[@burak-dn2pw]

70 years ago this would have been the first ski video ever made

[@Menon9767]

Insanely backhanded compliment

[@Raraoolala]

What am I missing with the timing of the gondolas here? Most mountains I've been to have continuous lifts/gandolas - thought I have never been to European sites like this.

[@paupoch4807]

I love bootpacking videos, but this full throttle all the time is such an awsome thing to watch too. Nice videeooooo, gaaaas.

[@nilsb.4199]

Beautiful!

[@beckcurtis8190]

I NEEEED to know the gopro settings

[@Keln02]

This year, I wouldn't do any of that. Temperatures are exceptionally high. Half the mountain could come down on you in an instant

[@MattGoesSkiing]

How fast did you end up going when you pointed them straight down? Had to be quick!

[@SimonRolland123]

My fav place to ski !!

[@SkrotusMaximus]

Subscribed! Awesome content

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Thanks Colton

[@Forrest_404]

Great video again Niko.

[@NubHazeNL]

Your videos are awesome. Only downside is that we do not use imperial systems here in Europe. Better use metrical;)

[@bossage_]

Do you run the regular gopro with no attached lenses? Do you do wide, or linear, or superwide. This would help lots

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Just regular, yes. With an ND8. Full frame 8:7

[@profondoabisso]

welcome to my place!! I guess 5/12/2023!! it was an amazing day!!

[@steveilg6134]

Final coffee and chocolate count?!😂🤓🙏🏾❄

[@EndriuGolara247]

Incredible video ❤

[@cellokid5104]

Why not use alpine style bindings on a run like this?

[@Subalpinism]

always stoked to be along for the ride! Loving the verts counter 👌

[@benderpeter]

sick - as usual!

[@CarolDote]

always stoked to be along for the ride! Loving the verts counter

[@kocot.]

haha, cool trick to count 15min from the beginning of the couloir and not when leaving the top stating? :D Anyway, nice job opening Pasarelle.

[@Conetc]

Metal in ski videos!? More please! ❤

[@scottyoung3716]

Awesome video…I wonder if you could get 16K per hour from the new challenger lift at Sun Valley?

[@thomaslambert6007]

always the best hola from a tasmanian in santiago chile 🌏🌎🌍🌐

[@Olly.]

'This ain't America, you can do what you want' XD

[@skimonyoung]

The cesso run was insane🤯

[@RG-mx3ch]

Quick question : how do you guys warm up before those kinds of runs??

[@kylerexford1311]

Coffee and croissant

[@kriskopa]

@@kylerexford1311 Diz true

[@skilllessbeast7416]

I mean if you have doing this stuff for years on end and aren't freezing beforehand your body can take it. For example Magnus Mitdbø is known for his lousy warm-up.

[@colter7300]

you really don't need to. even stretching isn't necessary, just kind of happens easily

[@LaurineGuisti]

Is it legal to go snowboarding skiën yourself from this mountain? Love you videos btw!

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

So that's 12,000ft by 12pm. Good enough eh! Though it could've been 16,000 with that 1st tram...wow!!

[@Joepvn]

they did 4 runs, would've been 5 with the 1st tram. Pretty sure it's still not the most efficient skiing in the world (a steep chairlift is faster), but probably the fastest steep skiing laps. Just checked the numbers for my favorite lift in Baqueira, comes out to about 8000meters/24000ft of freeriding in 3 hours, easily more if you're just bashing pistes.

[@FaithandActiondotnet]

@@JoepvnThat's pretty crazy!

[@kinguniteds8469]

Nikolai where are you bro you all good? we are waiting for a new vid hope one drops soon!

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Alive, and making new vids. Will be a few slower months before they come back :)

[@kinguniteds8469]

@@Nikolai_Schirmer Nice bro, will be waiting!

[@kungflufighter1184]

I was there last week and there is no snow 😞

[@juddbaer4580]

I like that the thumbnail catches your attention with 0.3 miles per hour

[@zambo6910]

man where you at???? y'all need to upload!!

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Coming this fall!

[@BigMtnRyder]

My quads ache just from watching this! LoL

[@AndreiKucharavy]

"Am I blinking" is the new "Is this thing on?"

[@WEEBLE_FORCE]

On a snowboard too Holy shiiiiiii

[@sup3richard802]

Time goes by... and I still wonder, videos after videos, why Niko doesn't have + Million youtube followers ...?

[@jeknoable]

Hahaha this edit is epic!

[@BenWoods1]

incredible

[@gaemrpaterso-ri2jd]

ever been to Jackson Hole Wyoming

[@davidderboss7493]

Sick dude

[@louiswodon7775]

Why do you use the impreial system when you come from europe?

[@generalaxel]

Wow!

[@Matti3582]

05:21 cesso in italian means toilet. i think its a reference of the sh*t show that awaits you btw: you could win the gopro awards with the awesome clips that you take. keep the good work up.

[@Tom-dt9gs]

it's because the rifugio torino sits above the canale del cesso i guess the old refuge used to throw their shit down there

[@FranFerioli]

The gondola was closed as they were waiting for "avalanges to clear". Unsure what the lady at 1:50 meant exaclty, but that's what she said. godd thing he "didn't understand anything".

[@8skywalker8]

I skiied the Passerelle today and the speed and control with which these guys are skiing these lines is incredible! Respect @nikolai 🫡

[@JMcKaySV]

Standard skier, always waiting for the snowboarder...

[@casparvanrooijen6401]

Is it legal to go snowboarding skiën yourself from this mountain? Love you videos btw! ❤

[@skilllessbeast7416]

I think you currently need a insurance waiver for off-piste skiing in Italy.

[@jebotipasmater]

​@@skilllessbeast7416How about freeride avvy-controlled pistes, such as the Col Margherita in San Pellegrino?

[@KIMAUSTAD]

hey nikolai are you from norway

[@misterfunnybones]

The most vertical feet skied downhill in 24 hours by a male is 107,822.73 m (340,462ft 1 in) and was achieved by Steinmayr Matthias (Italy) in Olang - Kronplatz, Südtirol, Italy, on 14-15 January 2011. ... and I thought my 20,000 meters in 7 ½ hours was impressive!?

[@mimapaa]

Nice 🔥

[@topghoudini1285]

i think I saw you at Grenoble airport 10 days ago. was it you?

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Never been there :) maybe I have a secret twin somewhere!

[@topghoudini1285]

Maybe. I was convinced it was you because he was wearing the exact same orange puffer that you have ;). Carrying a few ski bags also.@@Nikolai_Schirmer

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

0.o how fast did you get going at 5:35?

[@LoganWhitaker]

It pisses me off that stuff like this is public access in Europe. Here in America and thing like this would cost hundreds of dollars with so many restrictions

[@Nikolai_Schirmer]

Well it’s still pretty expensive in Europe. But yes, not as many restrictions