Kicking horse is the best. Amazing terrain, in bounds. Big respect to the patrollers trying to keep everything safe
@cvn6555 Жыл бұрын
Going there for the first time this season. Is there a lot of hiking to terrain?
@erinb4919 Жыл бұрын
@@cvn6555 yes... almost all best terrain is hike to... hike up T1/T2, ozone...fingers crossed for a good snow year ;)
@BrandonBaileyIG Жыл бұрын
My life was saved by this crew... I'm forever thankful!
@mycatumz6402 жыл бұрын
Defiantly a fun place to ski. The patrollers have a fun job but also very serious. Hats off to all Ski Patroller's.
@ratlips43632 жыл бұрын
I started at the age of 16, Patrolling Ski Acres at Snoqualmie Pass in the mid 60s. Made my way to the German Alps, and then back to Lake Tahoe. Great days, great people, and the idea that we were there to help was a fantastic feeling!
@Indarow Жыл бұрын
Ski patrol should be the highest paid department on the entire mountain, on *every* mountain. And I say that as a Snowmaker in Colorado. Patrollers put their own lives on the line to serve, protect and save people every day. Patrol always has my utmost respect.
@firedog4512 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I patrolled for almost 20 years before I became a firefighter/medic. Then enjoyed another great career. Still love those ski days though. I’ll be at Schweitzer next year in Idaho
@owencoventry24352 жыл бұрын
Schweitzer is a great mountain. Truly an underrated gem.
@normferguson27692 жыл бұрын
I patrolled 17 years, 15 of them as first aid instructor. I worked in oil and gas as an engineer and got moved to a different city every few years. The first objective once we found a new house was to find out where Canadian Ski Patrol was trolling. Back then it was common to kick the volunteers out and hire paid patrollers. After a few years hills realized their 6 paid pro trollers did not match 23 volunteers on weekends.
@Ruger44Redhawk2 жыл бұрын
@@owencoventry2435 How is Schweitzer? We live here in Idaho and I've only skied Sun Valley and that was for free because we played the Sun Valley Suns hockey team in a full contact tournament. Sun Valley was awesome! But I've always wondered how Brundage, Tamarack, Schweitzer, Lookout, Pomerelle, Lost Trail, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole compare. I have skied most of the Utah resorts, Park City, Alta, Snowbird, Deer Valley because my brother went to the U and played hockey while also almost becoming a professional skier and I tried following him down those double blacks at Alta and man those were steep.
@pauldoan83912 жыл бұрын
The laughter said it all thanks to all you pattorlers for keeping it safe for us cause I wouldn't know what to do with out you love and kisses 😘
@SnootchieBootchies272 жыл бұрын
Honestly, when I see nothing but full side to side ski cuts (no fun turns) when I get up there to slay pow, I know one of two things is true; either conditions are extra spicy, or whoever did control on that route is new. Go ahead and ski, you've earned it
@michaelolson98812 жыл бұрын
The sign of a true ski patroller, medical tape repair on the glove fingers
@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists9 ай бұрын
This was very entertaining! When I made my living patrolling one of the biggest mountains in the US, yes it was very serious, but we also pigged as much powder as we could while setting up the lower mountain since avalanche terrain is usually on the upper mountain. It was a well earned perk for a tough job! We also had secret stashes, but they were legitimately closed to the public for real safety concerns. One of those places was a narrow slot with a cliff band in it. The char ran over the top. I was standing at the top of the cliff figuring out my line one day when a guy on the lift looked down and instantly named the "run" .... he dubbed it "shear madness". Such a great name!
@DMSparky9 ай бұрын
On a bad day Kicking horse can be brutal. On the best days it's got to be one of the best hills in the world for a very advanced skier. Unbelievable terrain off of T1. I grew up skiing there and it's pretty hard to find challenging terrain when going to other resorts now.
@AbnerLi5 ай бұрын
Got inspired every time rewatching this video. Thankful to all the ski patrols out there!
@MrTcrean2222 жыл бұрын
Been there. Worth it. No boot pack too long.
@cmacski40666 ай бұрын
Kicking Horse is LEGIT! Cannot wait to go back!
@fernandog.aguirre27912 жыл бұрын
Great video, great editing and filming! Love Kicking Horse culture! Yes, no cells phone or shopping culture! Not a frendly place for snoby and yuppies skiers and their disgusting attitude. This place is only for those onces that really love skiing and this place! Hardcores skiers only!!! Hats off to this place and the locals!
@cvn65559 ай бұрын
I am heading there this year. I have heard it is kind of like Jackson. Any advice or recommendations?
@neverforgettr2276 Жыл бұрын
Maybe my favorite segment of all time. Thanks very much.
@benjaminmartinez95692 жыл бұрын
Love this content! Thank the Trollers at your local hill people, they work very hard to keep you safe.
@tallrobshortpants71902 жыл бұрын
Went to Kicking Horse during Vancouver Olympics, it was phenomenal. Have wanted to return ever since.
@rezs3592 жыл бұрын
Come on dude, you’re totally up there skiing the POW before the rest of us get any! Lol
@KillerWhale8062 жыл бұрын
they only do that "to get down", I'm sure he's frowning with boredom under that mask. lol
@jhcoverdrive92872 жыл бұрын
I met a patroller who started down the path for just that reason, lol. Maybe first chair was just the icing on the cake for him. Snowboard instructor from Tahoe (Northstar and Squaw) here: they do get fresh turns...they know the snow and terrain better than most people at the resort. If you ask, they usually know the BEST spots at their mountain on any given day. And thank them, dag nabbit, ski patrol is in a way the glue that binds a resort together; they do more than you think, much more than you usually see as just a skier or snowboarder.
@bertramranftl51592 жыл бұрын
The special thing is, that a gondola brings you up 1200m true vertical drop without any middle station. So it is a very effective Skiarea.
@johnfarmer35062 жыл бұрын
That place just made the bucket list
@DogWhoFilms2 жыл бұрын
“Mountains make poeple happy”, - DJ Koppenaal (There are those 10-15 minute windows where the sun, and light interact with the atmospheric conditions at 9-11k elevation that are completely magical.
@JNOSNOW9 ай бұрын
Kicking horse was one of the most wild ski resorts I've ever been too. Glad we went there on day 3 or our trip instead of 7 cause I'd rather have no strength left at Red mountain than the horse.
@miketrbojevic54142 жыл бұрын
Thank you ski patrol!
@captaindoeverything8 ай бұрын
in the good old days of forecasting and patrolling we were always the first out there doing our 'comparative snow structural tests' . . . someone has to do it to keep the people safe, see ya down the road
They all shred, but the dude in the green pants is a monster.
@rahkinrah19632 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU - ALL SKI PATROLS!
@brunospasta7 ай бұрын
0:27 i was kind of expecting him to say: "And yeah, that summs it up pretty good" :D
@stan4now3 жыл бұрын
Kicking Horse Coffee + Moosehead + Skill + Hard Work + Safety + Teamwork = Ski Patrol Magic Kicking Horse is the best lift-served bc/big mountain skiing in British Columbia and anywhere. It's also the powder capitol of the world. See You All Soon! Eh? Special Thanks to all the patrollers who fight the fires in summer. Serious Double-Duty. Warren Miller was one of the original extreme skiers. Only WME could make the best patrol video.
@achiltsompanos4472 жыл бұрын
Best safety gear hands down: bacon in your back pocket!
@simpsons7212 жыл бұрын
Being on your period works better!
@jhcoverdrive92872 жыл бұрын
Totally agree when combined with a healthy respect for what can happen in snow like that...I’ve met people who thought they could treat backcountry like they were hiking a sledding hill because they had a beacon. Needless to say, not a crew I chose to ride with, lol.
@superyamagucci2 жыл бұрын
@@simpsons721 then how about bacon in your - never mind…
@eliahjannicky8192 жыл бұрын
As a backcountry snowmobiler here in Utah for over twenty years, the best safety gear is the six inches between your ears. Fools get lured into bad situations. Fresh pow is and will always be tempting.
@ahabsbane2 жыл бұрын
@@superyamagucci hot pocket! 😆
@BrennenL2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!
@mattsealey43142 жыл бұрын
Good video it was really cool watching close ups of people's faces every 7 seconds.
@Extra.NeverSA2 жыл бұрын
omg. Character development before 0:46. So good. I thought the narrator's face should show up a tad early cuz the vocal signal wasn't the best but man, the story telling. That's what this video is at. So it's not easy to make a great documentary style ad. Great stuff!!!
@Banks2018 Жыл бұрын
This is a SWEEEEEET video
@navigator1969able9 ай бұрын
One more day in the office
@darrentylor54732 жыл бұрын
It's a magical place in its own right...
@FaithandActiondotnet2 жыл бұрын
Really great editing & narration!
@fourlakes9 ай бұрын
Gotta love patrollers that can rip it anywhere the crazies can…
@dangosselin83632 жыл бұрын
Just got the oec and avi 1, cant wait to be one of the team!
@elainesandman98749 ай бұрын
It is incredible what the human body can do and take. Also the incredible curiosity that led to the incredible people intelligent enough to create the science that lets these incredible patrolers do their job. So glad to hear they love it and have a passion for it. My ski Instructor flows like liquid mercury and is passionate about teaching skiing. Even to all the work it takes to be part of the organization that examines instructors for advancement. Thanks for sharing their stories, the gorgeous cinematography.
@EinarOfBC Жыл бұрын
lol... A love lettter to Ski Patrol... and then most of the footage they show is uncontrolled areas. "Look at all the work we do to over here to keep the mountain safe!" "Awesome work! we're going to hike about 500m away so we can film the fresh snow you haven't touched!"
@cvn65559 ай бұрын
A large amount of the terrain at this resort requires hiking. Have to be in good shape.
@CurriedBat2 жыл бұрын
Making those Cochises flop! Not the tightest turning ski in the quiver... but oh gosh, the glory.
@josiahhorning28132 жыл бұрын
Found my dream job
@zacharywiebe51122 жыл бұрын
The laughing at the end was stuff of nightmares
@markovka38702 жыл бұрын
motivated to be a skii patroler at kicking horse!
@slydogy417 ай бұрын
Think I missed my calling by, "about"( in my best Canadian accent) 30 years
@joshcorley17866 ай бұрын
I’m really trying to do this.
@vladislavberishev19492 жыл бұрын
Good vibes, love it 🤙
@NT-oq2nf2 жыл бұрын
Way too cool, getting paid to SHRED!
@SolaceEasy2 жыл бұрын
May Canada always have snow.
@j.r.23532 жыл бұрын
ok now that I know the purpose of my life, how do I get to this?
@corndog94822 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think they deserve first turns.
@Wallstreetavarice2 жыл бұрын
Love Kho, but saying these lines are a 10 minute hike away is a bit of an exaggeration
@OatwayProductions2 жыл бұрын
they actually are tho
@AuroraBoarder12 жыл бұрын
Depending on how fast you hike.
@arthurcichowski968210 ай бұрын
@OatwayProductions are you up for offering any details as to where I may find some lines as seen in the video ?? Please and thank you 🙏🫶
@cjsawinski9 ай бұрын
I don’t think there’s any cell service in any of my favorite spots in this world.
@joro860410 ай бұрын
Big fuckin' ballz. I'm glad I'm not even 10% good enough to consider going there. Looks sooo scary.
@user-yf3vj1zh3y2 жыл бұрын
海外すげええ
@ЕваМорозова-д1т5 ай бұрын
30 Days Of Surviving Alone In The Forest, Build
@Pasquale004 Жыл бұрын
So dope! Thank you for everything you to shit safe!
@Skibbidyboobop2 жыл бұрын
Patrollers should get plenty of first turns! They know how to ski "out of bounds terrain" so as not to upset the "Karen's"
@ceoofshanghaicorn309611 ай бұрын
where can i sign up???????????
@cnaomic2 жыл бұрын
How do you get a job like this? What qualifications and who do you need to know?
@fernandopo63992 жыл бұрын
Try volunteering with the Canadian Ski Patrol. Get training and experience, then you might be lucky enough to get paid to do it! (I know, it happened to me).
@JeanMarcSkopek2 жыл бұрын
CSP is a really great experience too. You will be a way better first aider at the end of your first year
@normferguson27692 жыл бұрын
Cell phone service is needed if you fall in a location where patrollers might not find you.
@anthonyteichroeb9172 жыл бұрын
I've never thought of patrol people as dirtbags. They earn the right.
@StevenQDeadrock2 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't Kicking Horse have cell phone coverage??? It does have service....unless you're skiing out of bounds on the backside.
@DM-hw4cr2 жыл бұрын
They think it's a "dirtbag job". A little exaggeration there buddy.
@forbiddenfruit.garden46722 жыл бұрын
Definitely not dirt bag out in big mountains. Northeast on the other hand, these patrollers are out and bout hitting first tracks. I’ve seen them while skinning to the top bright and early.
@montgomeryx38522 жыл бұрын
How does thd heli hanson channel on ly have 6 thousand suscribers.
@normferguson27692 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem I had at Kicking Horse was getting to the bottom lodge after skiing hard all day. Wobbly legs are psychologically so annoying!
@ptk4212 жыл бұрын
What's so rewarding about being a patroller is all the cribbage
@CurriedBat2 жыл бұрын
Dafuq, they have a cannon? I want one.
@fernandopo63992 жыл бұрын
More like a howitzer, I think....
@matthewklim73982 жыл бұрын
Kyle, no one thinks that... seriously why would you have that belief
@matthewklim73982 жыл бұрын
we thank you all for your service
@paulgallegos9842 жыл бұрын
Kids ski videos
@proverbalizer8 ай бұрын
6:50 that was sketch, landong on trees is not fun
@MrCharleyq3 жыл бұрын
She’s wasting a lot of coffee grinds, I would scale back her ‘grind amount’ on the breville.
@Breyfogle1263 жыл бұрын
That's what you took away from all of this..?
@MrCharleyq3 жыл бұрын
@@Breyfogle126 beside being a good psa on ski patrol and making me want to visit kicking horse more than ever, not really, her coffee grind waste needed to be pointed out by someone. I choose to be that guy for some reason yesterday. Also I rarely post.
@michallasan36952 жыл бұрын
From my experience, these stupid machines always grind too much, even at the lowest setting. This is why I always set the grinding time manually, by the eye.
@MrCharleyq2 жыл бұрын
The breville espresso machine has custom grind settings. Also you can stop the grind in mid-grinding action by pressing the puck inwards to stop the grinding.
@michallasan36952 жыл бұрын
@@MrCharleyq As for my answer to these custom settings, read my previous comment again. As for the manual control, I prefer to push the portafilter for the whole time and release the push to stop grinding, because releasing is quicker and less motion than pushing again, thus more control and less spilling. I release just when grains start spilling to the brims of the portafilter.
@paulhomsy27519 ай бұрын
You could do without the totally disconnected music.
@SuperValcron2 жыл бұрын
Only one inaccuracy. It is 100% a dirtbag job 😂 just happens to be a dirtbag keeping you safe.
@davidn.25552 жыл бұрын
So is this an ad or something? Why should I go here this season from California?
@tallrobshortpants71902 жыл бұрын
Just to get out of CA.
@misterfunnybones2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it's an ad for Helly Hansen gear & Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, BC. Skiing & snowboarding are all about the weather, so destination skiing is always a gamble. Who knows, maybe Cali will have an amazing snow year.