THE SCARIEST CHUTE SNOWBOARDING IN AUSTRIA

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In this video we take a cable car to the top of St Anton in Austria for some steep chute snowboarding. We found an extremely steep chute to snowboard down that had pockets of fresh snow near the rocks. To make our way down these chutes we had to do quick hop snowboarding turns. It felt like we were doing 180's down the chute. We did two laps of this extremely steep snowboarding and TJ and I both agree that it was the steepest run of our lives. While at St Anton we also checkout out some of the Austrian food on the mountain. We ended the day by meeting with some fellow snowboarders from Europe who are also passionate about snowboarding! This was an incredible day in Austria excited for more travel vlogs to come! Thanks for watching!

[@Gwiedert]

I only now realize how blessed we are having the alpes in europe...

[@tankmaster1018]

Its really crazy terrain out there man... I'm in the US and the closest we get to terrain like that is on ski resorts in the Rockies. We have a shitload of ski resorts out here but I can count on one hand how much have terrain anything like the Alps, and I'm just talking about similar style riding, not anything like those views out there! That being said, we have some pretty great tree/glade riding out here in North America. Checkout some videos from Whitefish Montana or Jay Peak!

[@nikeboy44]

tankmaster1018 ive been to jay peek and its pretty cool im from canada in th bc or in alberta we have pretty good mountains wistler , banf , jasper

[@dewisselspeler9080]

@@tankmaster1018 the only place in north america that is as beautifull/beautifuller than the alps is lake louise. Thats some place I really want to visit

[@tankmaster1018]

@@dewisselspeler9080 Hey dude, funny you say that! I have been trying to plan a Lake Louise trip for years now... If you were gonna go up there to ski/snowboard, what mountains would you visit during a week trip lets say?

[@dewisselspeler9080]

@@tankmaster1018 I never been their so I would not know. I meant that with looking at photos Lake Louise looked the most like the alps to me

[@martinwrightart]

My first ever experience of snowboarding in mountains was at 'St Anton' going from a local mellow slope in the U.K. to this was one hell of a way to learn quick! First day, first run, I got lost from my group in a white out at the top of the mountain. Sat on my ass alone, unable to board effectively, had no idea where I was or what a piste map was. As I sat there a helicopter flew in and airlifted a body bag right where I was sitting! I was like that's me next.. I finally grew some balls and had to go down this step ass, chopped up mogul hill to reach my group. It was not fun, but something I'll never forget. Sometimes in life you just need to have a little confidence in yourself and go for it. I've been back to Austria every year since, 6 seasons in now!

[@vincentvdl]

cool story, as I beginner me too got myself in a sketchy situation, nice memories afterwards

[@toxicgiraff3tv502]

Wow

[@1Flyingfist]

Damn.... 😓 Stay safe. A friend of mine went between piste markers in fog, instead of past them. He had cheap £10 goggles from TK Maxx and they steamed up. He kinda went off a small cliff. It kinda freaked him out for the rest of his life. He is so cautious now, because he has a daughter and is married.

[@jasonfrost5025]

"It was not fun, but something I'll never forget." Lol, this is how I feel about like every black with moguls that's just ice. I don't enjoy it at all. I like actually boarding/skiing, not just constantly flipping back and forth at no speed and sliding down ice.

[@sihotech]

holy mother of all trail maps. It's 10x the size of my local resort.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Haha! The trail map is crazy!

[@spicytango]

Try coming over to Val Thorens (France) or Verbier (Switzerland)

[@IsNgRt]

And its probably 100x of mine !

[@cllris]

You guys need to hit up 3 vallees. Cheeky folie douce dance in VT and that courage juice for the park.

[@benwedgwood3196]

It’s bigger that all 4 resorts combined in niseko

[@CantStopMiguell]

You guys are how I wish I had buddys that just love to snowboard and just to explore and not only on the mountains just in general. Man I look up to you guys! Keep it up!👊🏽

[@TheBrotherPrime]

The terrain looks so different to anything I've experienced! Just rock and snow with not a tree in sight

[@mattmorgan98]

Chris Henrich Chris Henrich There are no trees because that place is too high (9,222ft) compared to Whistler (7,800ft).

[@P.Trick93]

@DC j Yep right. In the Alps, at an altitude of 1800m or 5900ft, there aren't growing trees anymore because it's too cold the year over. (not more than 6,4°C, about 40 Farenheit)

[@vladgeorgescu4049]

That's because you are over 2000m, I don't know how is it in the US, but in Europe threes don't grow over 2000m, cause of the lack of oxygen.

[@aaalllen]

Heavenly tops at around 10k ft and has evergreen trees at the top. It's not cold the whole year though.

[@humpmasterflex22]

aaalllen the climate and latitude comes into play. For example on the east coast, clingmans dome in NC is the tallest mountain in the apalachain range at 6600ft but they had to build a cement viewing tower to be able to see over the trees that still grow at that elevation. Now go up to the north east in VT/NH/NY and trees stop growing at about 4500 feet.

[@smilersonly]

the music really added to the beauty of what you guys were doing - i felt like i was right there with you

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Guaranteed this video did not do the angle justice.

[@kibster1000]

Perpetual Student yea things never look as steep or as big in videos

[@taconator1213]

Looked fuckin steep as shit to me, thought they were gonna die

[@yasharmj1717]

yeh it's steep af

[@denizendreamer5163]

Hehehe, yep it's steep, & they didn't even take the steepest, narrowest Schindler chute 😉

[@DeffoNotToucan]

can confirm it's WAY steeper than it looks

[@sammymartinez763]

Watching you guys cheers those pretzels during this coronavirus outbreaks hits different now

[@MsSnudie]

Just before you arrived, a lot was closed because of the avalanche danger level 4/5 and 5/5, you‘re lucky you were able to ride where you did. Keep up the great vids!

[@RizZy28]

me & some friends were there from 17th - 21st, basically 5 runs open & that was it, nearly got stuck in St Anton the 1st night due to the roads being closed due to avalanche risk, crazy amounts of snow fell.

[@ceioceio2598]

Nice way to get killed by avalances...

[@joshuaschaffer6371]

What a beautiful mountain. So steep and craggy. Kevin's butters were looking pretty good there. I think his butter skills have improved recently. The snow on the main part of the mountain looked really nice. Intense video.

[@brianstokley9918]

Gorgeous, ancient mountains. Ridiculously challenging terrain. Great vid.

[@lukasschmitt481]

Nice Video and nice editing. However you guys should give advice on avalanche and off-piste safety. As you said yourself, this looks nothing like the Whistler runs and therefore there are dangers you guys dont't see and know without the locals. Even though avalanche reports say its safe, there still might be rocks close beneath the snow. Locals know their mountains and know the runs, stones and difficulties. Would be nice to see you guys get some locals to take you off-piste, so there is some safety-advice involved. This Video encourages people who dont know what they are doing, that dont know the three avalanche checks, that dont know terrain and dont know the dangers to hop fences and just try ("as SPC showed, its easy"), which often gets people killed in the alps. Stay safe guys, hope there is more content comming.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Absolutely! If we get some powder on this trip we’ll talk more about avalanche safety and get some pro advice. Will have to invest in a full avalanche bag at some point soon! If that run a fresh snow on it we would haves definitely needed the locals advice!

[@lukasschmitt481]

Enjoy your rides today and stay safe :)

[@nomadtrails]

They don't know about avalanche safety. You can tell by the reply above "will have to invest in a full avalanche bag" as if thats what avy safety is about. They shouldn't give advice on this... They're very irresponsible. But the youtube comments are piling up on all of their off-piste videos, and I hope that will result in them getting training and equipment, and then doing a video about it, and keeping it featured in every backcountry / off-piste video from then on. But I wouldn't hold my breath about that.

[@gus4327]

Nomad Trails yes they know nothing about it and every time you comment there videos about that they give very hazardous answers. The basics is not a airbag its a beacon, a probe and a shovel

[@davidfick3786]

Went to whistler few weeks ago lmao the double blacks though

[@tomerhadad4023]

On of the best, if not THE best snowboard blogs on youtube.. Keep up the good work

[@chrisgarland9381]

Awesome video. I really like the music your selected for this one. Makes me want to visit there someday! Love the channel

[@tynagler-1076]

U guys have taught me a lot and increased my confidence by a lot😂😁👌🏻🔥💯 I liked the vid too😂

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Amazing!

[@bozoner]

this is how i feel like while learning snowboard on the beginners slope

[@hilohottie123901]

Beautiful and scary! You killed it! Thanks for sharing!

[@sunnyduubs]

Aww damn I enjoyed that video. The music was on point!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks Qaesar!

[@joebertotto7220]

You guys have the definition of my dream life. Making videos, riding and traveling the world all with your homies. Crazy if I could do something like that

[@maximiliankirsten9211]

Like the guy in the back at 4:28 got shot or something 😂

[@justforrfunnn]

Love the choice of chill music. Sort of contradicts the intenseness of the terrain lol. That mountain looks scary af

[@timchamings5956]

Broke my arm and had to cancel my planned trip to Austria this year. Not snowboarding hurt more than the break! Can't decide if your channel is keeping me sane or driving me mad!!

[@brijnich]

Great to see the comments on using Avi gear. When you get to Laax you'll see its even more big mountain skiing at over 3000M at Sass Fee and Zermatt 3,500 - 3,800M. When you get to Avoriaz be sure to buy the full PDS Pass as it will cover the entire 600KM of skiable area and will give you access to the Swiss Side of the Resort. If you went "on tour" you would do well to ride the same run twice. The freestyle / slopestyle park is in Avoriaz, you'll see it easy. If you only intend to ride the park then you only need the Avoriaz pass not the full PDS Have a look at "The Stash" which is on the way down to Les Lindarets Bowl. There is also a few tree runs in this area. In the Les Lindarets bowl you'll see the Ardent Bubble, follow the run through the bowl area where all the lifts are. It's a flat section so you'll have to walk about 100m not far so you end up on a run that follows the bubble. From here on your right you'll see a small run into Goat Village. It's a decent place to stop for a coffee, crepe, food etc. From there you ski down to the bubble and can head back up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nVkp95grxsq9k You can always try the Swiss Wall to test your nerve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX65YpKZj62hrrM

[@adhanos]

Bri Nic Zermatt the best od the best in Europe .

[@turtlezed]

Dont you guys feel this is defo the best year of content because of all the travelling and huge variety of input? I'm absolutely lovin' it and the combo of davidsjones / Matt Maniaci is just the icing....where they all going next ?!? JAPAN, NO WAY MAN ! !......thats gonna be unreal....film shedloads boys.....I'm extremely envious right now.....have a great time.. :¬)

[@gillianmariepearce]

Wow, looks incredible!!

[@JayVizcarra]

Grew up boarding in Northeast U.S., then lived near Tahoe for a bit before living in Europe for past 4yrs. Warning to folks growing up boarding in U.S. The alps are no joke. With over 5 countries and resorts nearing the thousands, its def some of the best boarding in the world. Plus they really know the meaning of Apres Ski! Great vid guys

[@HonestFinance]

Always fun!!

[@jergut007]

Awesome filming style today! Loved it... I was wondering if you could do a video of just a long series of turns. Like 10 mins of you going down mellow slopes. I feel like watching a lot of basic turns will help a lot with learning as well as the great technical advice you give. Thank you so much

[@cristib2007]

This is amazing guys!!

[@MrNated25]

That looks like so much fun! Need to book a trip ASAP!!

[@3x7r4kr1spy]

As an austrian its always nice to watch videos like this

[@nikolaivonmoltke1975]

Best video you guys have ever made!

[@Slimer72390]

I love this guy’s soundtrack in all his videos

[@Retriz4life]

Venturing out into unknown terrain in the alpes can be very dangerous so be careful out there. Also avy gear is useless if you don't know how to use it. Stay safe

[@kosycat1]

plus it looks like those rocks would just tear you to shreds!

[@maximehacquin2315]

While riding in the alps or very steep/glacier conditions, caution always prevails, going over that red fence would have been a real no go for me, this spot could have become a perfect death trap in seconds. Be careful, mate

[@mountainlife2411]

This music is relaxing.

[@jamiemulford988]

That was nuts! Looks straight down. Exhilarating feeling of accomplishment after an intimidating run like that.

[@cerchcerchington359]

Dudes that was a sick run, u guys killin it this season

[@denizendreamer5163]

Schindler! The old Schindlergratbahn, my favourite chair on the planet! 30 year old detachable triple chair, up some of the best lift accessible terrain anywhere in the world. Pity the chair was replaced by a gondola this season. Not such an intense feeling skirting across the top of the chutes at the top anymore. But at least the new Schindlergratbahn gondola makes access to the chutes, the front face & the eastern face even easier, especially for snowboarders. Thanks for showing people around such a cool mountain. Pity you guys didn't get great snow there. I live for powder days on Schindler!

[@MrKmichaelw]

You two are absolutely amazing

[@SHAYZAC]

It’ looks so beautiful there! I go to Banff/Jasper all the time but this resort is on another level!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

I’ve never been to Jasper or Banff but it would be awesome to compare!

[@fadviews6036]

Props to the skills in filming! You guys don't get enough credit on it, and editing! I'd like to see a second cam to catch how you guys film each other when you're trailing the subject or even better, leading. A little behind the scenes clip would be sweet.

[@juanobando1804]

I went to Austria thanks to you!!!

[@rappy90]

This is my second season snowboarding, my best friend got me into it last year, your videos were a huge help and very detailed! We're going down to Sugarloaf next week! A bit of an upgrade from Ski Wentworth here in Nova Scotia!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Amazing! Happy to hear that the videos helped! Hope you have some great snow in sugarloaf!

[@gnargnar4976]

JAW clinching last run bro. Super sick

[@timzle9640]

Really cool video!!! I also rode down this chute but 1 month ago🤘🏽

[@dillweed2155]

yo this was gnarly!!

[@Vondestylez]

Awesome guys 🙌🏻

[@jadendamato9224]

look at it he is standing straight up on the edge of a face with only his edge of board in the snow

[@Salvonaman]

Going to Söll in the Tirol range next week, this has got me pumped!

[@mona7345]

i've been to st anton snowboarding and it was literally the best place ever❣

[@bradyellison7230]

that looks like so much fun out there, I bet it is way steeper though then the camera makes it look

[@ryantaylor3574]

Great vid, great soundtrack.....

[@armandoleyba92]

I was like this looks kinda familiar, now I remember I was here last summer when there was no snow. I went hiking. Pretty cool area, wish to revisit some time with my snowboard.

[@snowboardbocamp6047]

beauty of a vid, but I have a question, what are your optimal settings for the gopro?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks! We film at 1080, 60fps, Linear mode. With the karma grip!

[@charlesblackmore5425]

Massive fan of the videos I feel like you should address when and when not to hop fence. This video sort of encourages this and the local rescue team will skip rocks off your head If they catch you. Again huge fan keep it up.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks for the advice. As far as we know the fence was there because it was so close to the chairlift and not to stop people from going around. We probably could have said that in the video though.

[@charlesblackmore5425]

SnowboardProCamp no worries bud I’m sure you two scoped it out properly from the lifts or something. Have fun in Austria!

[@boji_03]

Austria looks crazy different to Thredbo in Australia that I'm used to. So jealous, can't wait to explore the world and carve it up!

[@ejbalshan]

Love the Arbor

[@blackfederalgaming6419]

Simply... Wow 😱😱👍👍😎

[@mitchellsnell2712]

I worked in Anton for 4 seasons. Huge resort, and serious steep sections, on and off piste. Avalanche danger there is the real deal. Every season anywhere between 1-6 people would die because of avalanches. Having the gear was a must going off piste! Had some of the best lines of my lfe at this place. Broke my hip first season while off piste, but other than that, it was a crazy 4 seasons of powder and partying!

[@Sapperbreeze]

Hey Kevin welcome to Europe man this is my second season snowboarding. I learned in here i have been in Austria a few time(im stationed in Germany). By any means im at your level but your videos give me a lot of help as i progress. I hoped that you had posted these tips a few weeks ago when i did my first black diamond. And other thing So what are yo telling me that i will not have this much fun in USA .

[@stefaniest.5543]

Haha cool he says "Dankeschön"😂👍

[@Indarow]

The second you dropped into that chute, I just said “hoooooly shit... O.O” That was nuts dude.

[@only_one0928]

dude nice video!!! also i really like ur board what board is it?

[@jisterKIS]

Love the tech on this board. But I'm a big guy couldnt get it unfortunately. Just getting into snowboarding finally.

[@Grubiantoll]

Looks like heaven.

[@N.aattee]

That part you were at at 5:30 looks so fun

[@pastorgschlag44]

I almost feel your next day leg pain. Kevin developed some fluidity on a steep runs. Nice.

[@Frankie431]

Great video, missing El homie Chris.

[@versicolor1989]

Nice soundrack!

[@jeansandmyshirt]

i enjoy your videos. great advice. noticed you don't wear ear protectors with helmet. is it ok to take them off or keep them on?

[@AString95]

The intro music is perfect

[@davidcampbell3738]

Arrive in Anton on Sat! Sick video guys!

[@jls1337]

hey @SnowboardProCamp and @BoardArchive do you guys bring waxing and tuning gear on your trip? or just take your boards to local shops for maintenance?

[@K9SARSHEPINOIS]

I am not saying there guys are not good snowboarders because they are but they don't exactly crush these shoots.

[@Nizzon.]

@SuzNHey why dont you start a channel and post some instructions?!

[@jasonfrost5025]

@SuzN You don't see extreme pro's going down fast on steeps either, they do the same exact thing until it's safe to do what you're talking about. The second you lose control is the second you potentially end your season (or life).

[@ivanallenenns]

I have done stuff like this in Argentina and Chile definitely good fun to do the technical stuff

[@davidte35]

Awsome video guys. Quick question, what camera and gimble did you use for this footage?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks! The GoPro 6 and Karma Grip. There are link in the description to check them out.

[@davidte35]

SnowboardProCamp oops...sorry. didn't read lol Thanks again ☺️👍🏻

[@ryanc1037]

So epic you guys!!!!

[@imogenjenkinson601]

the black diamonds you did are amazing on a powder day

[@benerikson]

black diamonds and double black diamonds aren’t a thing in europe it’s varies but it mostly goes green blue red black and then just off piste

[@trailnomade]

Oh man. Im such a big fan of your videos. I was on last Saturday in St. Anton and I didn't know that you are also there. That's a pity. @TJ: Thanks for your recommendation of the Lobster The Sender. I bought it last weekend. The board fits perfect for me.

[@Billytheshit]

Been exactly there one week ago.. 3 days before someone died in an avalanche.

[@minuscarnival8611]

You two are out of your damn minds. Never in a million years would I do that. Absolute mad men

[@unfunny2258]

Minus Carnival this is extremely easy, or at least at the speeds they were at

[@ryanward5770]

That looks like an amazing chute, looks so cool and it's not very tight either

[@MountainLife603]

My dreams look somthing like this 😍

[@bjjpract]

great recovery, btw!!

[@zwintonyk]

Looks insane. You guys need to get to some of the technical runs at kicking horse or revy

[@FireRowz]

That is insane. How are you liking that Arbor board on the super technical terrain?

[@Tokes232]

I wasn’t worried about you guys for one second! These guys are always super careful

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks man! You got our backs!

[@CaliforniaAdventures]

Agreed!

[@Yakazuka]

That was sick.. really wish I could go :D

[@cole.d.2732]

You guys make me wanna go snowboarding sooo bad I’m going up to Wyoming the 10th and we’ll be snowboarding

[@davo1822]

The Hunter where in Wyoming?

[@cole.d.2732]

Davus I don’t really know rn but somewhere near Jacksonhole

[@kiwimate1307]

that backround music was catchy af lol

[@Ossadtchii]

I went to St.Anton last year. Amazing resort. Be sure to visit Krazy Kanguruh and Mooserwirt for some Après-ski. Just before 5 PM Mooserwirt plays The Final Countdown by Europe just as the people come in from the top of the slope for a beer! (It got pretty crowded, but was a cool sight to see)

[@CantStopMiguell]

I put in my head that one day I'll be out riding somewhere like that weather it's with friends or by myself I want to snowboard like that!!! One day!

[@calumyule]

good video guys!! hopefully can meetup on a trip in the future

[@timhogg9525]

Schindler chutes are a lot of fun.. even more so with some decent fresh on them. Steepest chutes I’ve ridden. A fall at the top and it’s a long way down!! Gotta say though... you definitely should have the holy trinity with you when you’re doing this stuff.

[@treplay8846]

You really took your time you are not kidding

[@snowboard1805]

There are steep lines in Les 2 Alpes, France, almost identical with this one but narrower, when I went, unfortunately, all the snow was so icy that we had to give up half way down and take the chicken lane :), I will try it again this year, maybe the condition will be better!

[@Baru21212]

i was skiing there a year ago. it was great

[@danielweinstein2749]

I wish they had mountains like these where I live.

[@nazarioudinese6085]

Good adventure!

[@tonyhaseman5877]

crazy how good you guys are and slow your going and to think guys like Trice would barrel them runs full speed