The Best of BC’s WORST Ski Season

[@j.p.6228]

Can’t wait for 24-25. Let’s pray La Niña does us some favours 🙏🙏🙏

[@DarkDramon]

Reports are saying it'll be a relatively weak la Nina, but is a sign that it will building in strength for the next year (hopefully)

[@zhichengdong-xe2zw]

The 2024-25 winter will be a La Niña so hopefully it’s like the 2022-23 winter season, not the 2023-24 horrible ski season.

[@goonar4210]

It already is

[@riseandalpine]

Fingers crossed!

[@blueleafy7167]

@@DarkDramon Hey atleast it's better than last year (hopefully)

[@andrewskakun7041]

Frickin great recap of last season!! Always a pleasure to watch you make some turns!!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Andrew! Always a pleasure to have you tuning in.

[@andrewskakun7041]

@@riseandalpine You're welcome!!

[@ElotMan79]

i'm too ready for this season

[@riseandalpine]

Tell me about it hahahha

[@alaindionne1641]

Was my first season back since I was a teen (15years) got 77 days at silverstar last season and absolutely loved it! Can’t wait to see what a “good” season looks like 👍

[@riseandalpine]

77 days! That is absolutely wicked. Should be even better this year.

[@muddyhumber]

Have a great season. I'll be right here watching (and skiing)!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks!

[@gregorychristensen5165]

That Christmas suit is legit. I love the outfits people wear on the hill. I have a cheetah print suit I wear in the spring. Makes people smile 😊

[@riseandalpine]

I bought that suit from a site called naughty elves like 10 years ago and have so gotten my moneys worth. Best 70 bucks I ever spent. Wear it to every Christmas party.

[@lightly_weathered_chicken]

Let’s hope this season is better than the last

[@riseandalpine]

There is a high probability that it is much better!

[@andya688]

All in all it was still a fantastic season you just had to find the snow and Rise & Alpine is a master snow finding craftsman. Can't wai to see what adventure you and friends get into this season. I remember and cherish ever single video. Here's to a a snow blessed mega dump 24/25 season!!! ❄⛷

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks so much brother! Going to make this season the best EVER. Couldn't be more stoked to share it with you.

[@craigiannucci9914]

I thought the season in Colorado was bad. We only got 350 inches in vail and it was inconsistent, but after seeing how much it rains in BC, I’m very grateful.

[@riseandalpine]

Yup - things get wet out here.

[@Yooouser584]

Here I am studying at midnight and boom... rise and alpine uploads... time to close the books and have some fun! Would you say that over the last years the snow fall has gone down out in BC? I am really scared about the future of skiing. I hope we still have long seasons with plenty of snow. But it seems like that may be fading away.

[@riseandalpine]

I honestly haven't been alive long enough and focused on skiing and snow to give you a decent answer. I think a reduction in snow is inevitable with climate change. I can see the glaciers disappearing every year. I bet we've got many good years, but the long term future of skiing for my grandkids will be bleak, especially at lower elevation resorts.

[@SenseiDecay]

Got my liquid courage in the mail today, both flavors are super good. Looking forward to using them in the upcomming season for the boost in ski power, haha. Keep up the awesome work with the videos, you make the best ski content on youtube and it isn't even close. 🔥🔥

[@riseandalpine]

Right on! Stoked you love the sauces. Excited to see how they work on the hill!

[@getmilk5276]

this is straight out of a fantasy book for east coasters 😭😭 where I'm from, our season ends in march at the very latest and never starts earlier than mid-december.

[@riseandalpine]

We are spoiled out West!

[@sonyaoutside]

What a great recap of the 23/24 ski season. Looking forward to turns in 24/25. Let it snow, let snow.

[@riseandalpine]

The season is just about here!

[@AskSebby]

Hoping for a good season :)

[@riseandalpine]

Me too!

[@gavinhauth9408]

Such a great vid. I’m coming for the first time this year and am stoked

[@riseandalpine]

Sick!! Should be a blast.

[@TheGorillaZilla]

The Worst Part Of Skiing Is Waiting For The Next Season 😢😢😟😟

[@ShaneSKIS-lz6qo]

For real

[@riseandalpine]

Absolutely! It also makes it that much more exciting when it gets rolling again.

[@mackie_p]

Big ol dump everywhere last night!! This video has me hyped for this season!

[@riseandalpine]

The dump was good!

[@AlexM-zc7ib]

Wow, big shout out for you by Lucas Catania on the video he released this morning!! James is 'the king of youtube vlogs'....

[@riseandalpine]

Super kind words from him!

[@alainbrouillaud484]

James…. Yeah the weather did suck BUT it finished with a skigasm! Your adventures through BC and Alberta were the real treat. I couldn’t get enough of it 😊 Boy you did down a shitload of hot sauce. 2025 will be awesome. I hope you make a few more road trips ⛷

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Alain! Lot's of road trips on the agenda. Planning a year for the books.

[@chrisbrown05819]

Getting my October turns in on Wednesday. Then I will have have completed turns all year as well. Keep it up.

[@riseandalpine]

Amazing! Love the turns all year community. Had no idea it really existed until this year. Best thing ever.

[@Jay-tc9on]

Great video. Absolutely love your channel. I would have thought that September would be the hardest month to ski because in October you usually get some fresh snow

[@riseandalpine]

It totally depends, usually it snows in Oct but if it doesn't things are mega dire.

[@bjorn6993]

im so ready for my first ever season at Whistler Blackcomb, hope to see you on opening morning!

[@riseandalpine]

See ya there!

[@BeetsByHometownBrew]

That's an action-packed season, fella.

[@riseandalpine]

Couldn't really beat it!

[@vakrui]

Hoping for a good season up at Apex this year. My skills have improved drastically in the past 2 seasons and wasn't able to get as much of my potential out in the 2023-24 season. This year will hopefully be one full of fresh powder dumps and good conditions all around BC!

[@riseandalpine]

Excited for all the fun you're going to have this year!

[@gregvanosch969]

Was chatting with a old buddy i used to work with at Ski Hemlock back in the 90's , he lives not far from Baldy and going to go check it out this year with , also get to bag free accom's like a good dirt bag ski bum , lol hahahaha

[@riseandalpine]

Unreal! That's the way to do it. Baldy is sick.

[@MM-jn2ny]

You should make up a road trip map that shows the best places to ride throughout the season and where you can ride right up until summertime. I know I'd appreciate it and I imagine many other people would too.

[@stephen-he4iw]

this is going to be your best season yet!!!

[@Yooouser584]

I have the same feeling of optimism. I hope after years of ski seasons deteriorating quality this will be the season we get everything back. As for James, I know this will be his best season yet. I can feel it in my gut.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Stephen! Should be a wicked one.

[@Subalpinism]

huge fan of that new into! Rethel will go down in the history books hahaha

[@riseandalpine]

Can't beat a fart in an intro. Rethel was Ridiculous.

[@gingergingey9949]

Amazing.. Living life 1000 percent! Inspirational ! Way to chase the dream....Pow...

[@riseandalpine]

Gonna ski pow until I can't ski no more!

[@thomaspetersen1590]

Yeah baby, another vid = another great day

[@riseandalpine]

Love it!

[@LaltorOnline]

LOL your "no snow" is an east coast pow day 🤣can't wait to move out west for some real mountains and real skiing

[@riseandalpine]

Moving out west will be the best decision of your life!

[@cvn6555]

KH in early February- not good. Little snow, less visibility. We were told not to bother hiking to Dutch Wallet- the one run we all were intent on.

[@riseandalpine]

Too bad! We caught it decent in March, always a roll of the dice, but the dice were loaded the wrong way last season

[@Theboys_biking]

Nice video

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks1

[@shayneknox6247]

Let the games begin 😂

[@jasonstrongman1089]

You’re a beast brother. Lots of turns all year hey? You missed a bunch of golf tho😂

[@riseandalpine]

You don't want to see me swing a club hahahahaa

[@thespacechannel1220]

You should ski at whistler. It got like 45cm of snow and the alpine is sub-zero.

[@riseandalpine]

I don't ski on the resort pre-season, but I'll catch the snow elsewhere!

[@bubbawid6051]

Bounce back La Niña ski season on the way!

[@riseandalpine]

Bounce back should be big!

[@patrickmcmillan8285]

might be buying your hot sauce for some liquid courage alternate this season lol

[@riseandalpine]

Sick!!!!

[@remusician]

[@lovetoride9646]

That was quite the ski season.

[@riseandalpine]

Best ever!

[@jacksheehan2033]

So good! Are we getting Rise and Alpine beanies for this season? Need a new one for my Japow trip!

[@riseandalpine]

Japow!!! Jealous dude. That's gonna be sick.

[@tarfeef101]

I expect an adventure will be in order after this next mid-week storm. Only problem is the whole "work" thing but I am optimistic I'll find a way around that problem :D

[@riseandalpine]

Get after it! Quite a bit of snow stacking up :)

[@patchcuratolo5201]

“We accidentally had a few too many beers on the first night” lol

[@riseandalpine]

These things happen!

[@LindenChewter]

you should go to whitewater in nelson great pow an bacoundry

[@riseandalpine]

WhiteWater is the best! Didn't manage to make it there last year but went the season before.

[@yycaviation]

you shoud try to get the first chair in Canada again!

[@riseandalpine]

We'll see what happens!

[@owenwalker1]

Hell yeah!

[@riseandalpine]

HELLL YA BROTHER

[@zhichengdong-xe2zw]

Snow at the base of Cypress mountain. Oct 30 2024 5pm

[@jameshanson5610]

A nice dusting of snow is waiting for you on Whistler!?

[@riseandalpine]

Don't worry. I don't miss a storm. But I don't ski Whistler pre-season. Can never risk getting my pass pulled.

[@jameshanson5610]

@@riseandalpine Fair does, I wouldn't risk my pass either. I'm looking forward to your videos this winter. Hopefully I will be back out there winter 25/26.

[@shayneknox6247]

I just finished looking at the Mount Washington ski camera I am desperate!

[@riseandalpine]

It's coming!

[@martinrupp3919]

Why not try mountainbiking? I bet you would be good at it!

[@riseandalpine]

To be honest, I have no interest. It's an amazing sport but the risk is too high for me. I love skiing so much I don't feel the urge to get on a bike as falls are so much worse. Wouldn't forgive myself if I got injured for skiing. Also I love fishing. Until I don't get super psyched about the sports I love I see no reason to spend gobs of money and start something new.

[@Denizz._]

We better get a blue bird powder every day this year

[@riseandalpine]

That would be amazing.. But if it happened every day it would become less novel no?

[@thekrestovians3243]

hit white water this year

[@riseandalpine]

Would love to get to WH20 this season

[@R4Z0R-t8y]

R u gna go on the first chair this year too

[@riseandalpine]

We will see if I can pull it off

[@R4Z0R-t8y]

@@riseandalpine where do you think it’s going to be at

[@FritzFrank]

El Nino can suck it!! But we got out there anyway and made the best of the season that was!! 🔥🍻

[@riseandalpine]

Exactly! Gotta just get out there and smell the roses.

[@CallMeAstro]

Why did whistler close at only -22c?

[@riseandalpine]

Weak western infrastructure LOL. -22 at the base was like -30 up top before windchill. Pretty moist compared to other places cold weather. Chairlift cables ice up and Pipe's all blew in the chalet and gondola. Also probably unsafe for lifties at -40 after windchill. But mainly, western resorts are weaker than the East.

[@RandomActsOfMusic1]

You know it was still a fun season.

[@riseandalpine]

Super fun!

[@2and20]

How do you afford this lifestyle? You have a dope jeep, great ski gear, buy lift tickets at tons of hills, don't seem to work (haha), etc. Teach me your ways? If it is rich parents, tell yours to adopt me

[@SkiBikeBoys]

youtube is his lifestyle, in the summer he worked as a Garbage man part time tho. ikon and epic pass is a great way to ski wherever you want all season long for a lot less. he gets sent gear to wear because it helps sponsor the brands when they see him wear it in his vids.

[@riseandalpine]

I don't own a jeep (friends cars). I drive a truck. I worked full-time as a salesman before taking the channel full-time in winter last year. The channel makes me enough money to get through winter but I work in the summer as a garbage man. I've bought my gear over the years because I'm a skier and now I have lots of sponsored and discounted gear because of the KZbin channel. I have an Epic pass and because of the channel mountains hook me up with lift tickets if I ski there. Running a KZbin channel is harder than any corporate job I ever worked. When the camera's aren't rolling I'm pulling 14 hour work days. Life is amazing though. It's not rich parents, it's hard work and making your lifestyle work around skiing. If skiing is your first priority in life you can easily pull 50+ day seasons all while working a full-time job.

[@2and20]

@@riseandalpine

[@scollyutube]

Worst? Surely 2015 was worse, there still wasn't any snow at Creekside and Blackcomb bases in early March that year......

[@riseandalpine]

I didn't start skiing Whistler until 2019 and wasn't in BC in 2015, also I'm fairly young so my test batch is small! Worst since I've started skiing at Whistler.

[@JeepV4]

it aint november yet

[@riseandalpine]

It isn't?

[@JeepV4]

@@riseandalpine its october...?

[@zhichengdong-xe2zw]

Where is April?

[@ironymatt]

7:29

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks! had a spelling error in my timeline so it didn't show up.

[@Californiadream-I-loves-NADOS]

Worst season: pow,pow,pow, no snow :(, pow, pow, no snow :(, pow,pow Not terrible😅

[@riseandalpine]

It was wicked!

[@Aidan-hd5re]

why would you catch a fish just to mess up cooking it and let it go to waste? kinda screwed up tbh.

[@riseandalpine]

Are you the DFO hahahha??? It didn't go to waste homie. I tried to cook it properly and burnt it. People burn food by accident all the time. If you're concerned go back and watch the video, I enjoyed every bite.

[@Aidan-hd5re]

@@riseandalpine guess I missed the part where you ate it. kinda strange to try and cook a whole fish on a pan tho. heres how to filet one. Start at the backbone above the pectoral fin. Press your knife down until you can feel the spine, then make a downward cut that extends behind the pectoral fin and ends at the belly. Don't cut too deeply, since you want to avoid damaging the organs. Gently lift the meat to make sure it is detached from the head area.

[@ironymatt]

Brother you gotta learn how to say names correctly; it's "Soo-Dan" couloir, and Mt "Chee-Am" Really great video otherwise, can't believe you found that much white fluffy stuff throughout last year's muck

[@riseandalpine]

I wondered where that kid went who was always correcting my spelling in grade school hahahhaa. People have tried to correct my pronunciations for years... can't teach an old dog new tricks, let's call it an accent.

[@mtnphot]

Worst ski season? Try 2014. Most ski areas didn't open because there was no snow.

[@riseandalpine]

I wouldn't know. I was still in highschool, skiing grouse when I could and focused on baseball.

[@colinoxenham6124]

2015 was still worse

[@riseandalpine]

I don't remember it, I was still playing baseball and not focused on skiing.

[@colinoxenham6124]

@@riseandalpine You didn’t miss much!

[@rocketmanrc]

Looking forward to seeing Mom in 2025 ... just sayin....

[@riseandalpine]

Mother Alpine will of course be making an appearance

[@leefp6719]

First 😊

[@riseandalpine]

Legend!!