The Craziest Weekend Ever at Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb was hit with the biggest storm of the season. On Saturday morning we woke up to bluebird skies and 52cm of fresh fluff. Whistler Blackcomb is back on top baby! As expected the crowds were massive as everyone in the lower mainland wanted a slice of this powder skiing paradise. I mounted insta360 cameras on all my friends helmets so we could capture the powder skiing pandemonium. store.insta360.com/product/x3...
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00:00 - intro
00:32 - first tracks
02:48- getting weird
05:10 - more pow
05:45 - 7th Heaven Opens
06:51 - Horstman
08:00 - shark bite
08:40 - sapphire bowl
09:53 - you like spice?
10:52 - climbing showcase
11:54 - line of the day
13:00 - blow hole
13:35 - glacier pow
14:52 - initiation
15:16 - down to the bottom

[@banana007gb8]

most underrated ski channel, deserves more views

[@johnklaus9111]

At least 10k more than this! 😊

[@decerzgaming]

I AGREE

[@chazbickel4518]

👍👍 I've been on the lift with people who bust out his hot sauce

[@PatrickBlackburn]

You took the words right out of my mouth, and I snowboard and still love this channel.

[@riseandalpine]

That makes me so unbelievably happy @chazbickel4518

[@chazbickel4518]

Powder life...yeeewwww!!! The-adventure Rob cam is 👍👍.. We got 50 inches this week in WA. Let's go!!

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyyye glad you got dumped in WA. Let's goooo!

[@mikeredston2209]

Adventure Rob killin it with the commentary!! Looks like a super fun day boys!!

[@riseandalpine]

Rob's commentary was gold. His grunts at the start too had me dying laughing. So legendary!

[@rocketmanrc]

- 47 today at Louise with windchill ... I think I'll just watch your vids ... all day .

[@riseandalpine]

Holy Ballz that is cold. Did they even keep the mountain open?

[@will3057]

I think we can officially say winter is back even the mid Atlantic and Washington dc, USA is getting snow. Stoked for the rest of the season, let's hope we stay in this same weather pattern.

[@riseandalpine]

Rockin' and Rolling!

[@fastjazz]

What a TREAT!!! Great trio!! More duo more trio...and more mom!

[@riseandalpine]

I'll make it happen!

[@theliltoni22]

I love this vid dude you and your boys are hilarious. Need more misadventure rob commentary for sure

[@riseandalpine]

We can make that happen!

[@hollycalvin9156]

Loved hearing Rob’s commentary😂. I can’t wait to ski Whistler this weekend!

[@riseandalpine]

Misadventure Rob was born for the big screen!

[@lucasbrunton1975]

I was just at the top of my line on the glacier when I saw you three pop over the ridge with the insta360s on your heads, instantly recognisable haha. Keep it up man

[@riseandalpine]

No way LOL. 3 dudes with antennas coming over the ridge. Too funny hahaha

[@shayneknox6247]

More than just a UTube channel the dudes a journalist and videographer! Thanks 🙏 for everything

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Shayne!

[@FinduroVR]

Love the homie cams! Really what skiings all about, getting those sexy fresh tracks WITH the boys all day non stop! Was one of the best ski days I’ve had in a long time, if not ever- but holy shit my legs be burning this week now 😂

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you got in on those freshies. Skiing is so much better with friends. It's what life's all about!

[@biff2bart509]

Awesome video capturing the stoke this day - people were just super smily and even not too angry about the lift lines (and yes they were big, but manageable with a few smart choices). I skied this day along with several die hard Whistler skier friends. We all agreed that it was possibly the best day in the past few years. The only things that could make it better were: 1) more base and 2), less people! (good luck on a Saturday!) Early morning camp of Whistler Gondola got us up by 9AM. 3 Emerald laps before the crowds got really bonkers, then made executive decision to camp the Harmony lift line. About 35 mins later, it opened. We were probably chair 80 to get up: straight over to our favourite place which was Sun Bowl: it's a bit off the radar and the tricky entrance keeps people away. Pretty much only a handful of tracks down it. Repeated this in Harmony for another great Sun bowl run, then followed by a straight shot under Harmony: mostly cut up, but some nice 5-10 turn stashes here and there. Then over to Symphony where we skied right onto the lift (no lineup for our first two runs?????) and a few Rhapsody bowl laps. By that time, we were pretty cooked and it was 2pm. A quick Harmony hit to Little Whistler (still lots of fresh pow there) and finish the day with some coffees at Roundhouse. Total vert was over 6000m of pow. Unreal day... Sunday didn't suck and then they got another 30cm+ on Tuesday with sun here and there. BTW: I wear knee pads on days like that day - just so much stuff under the snow when the base is still thin and you're in the trees :) Great video as always and fun to see the comradery with your buddies!

[@riseandalpine]

Dude. I think you won the Whistler flow for the day. It's insane how good a day is when you can line up the chairs and laps like you did. I should follow you around for a day hahaha.

[@noelbuckley]

Yeah, sometimes it works out well and sometimes it doesn't. I have had the opposite too, like 1+ hour lineups on 7th. Pretty much this exact weekend last year (MLK 2023), the 7th lineup was INSANE... Jan 6th We avoided Peak chair on purpose. Xmas trees / west bowl, etc.. were probably all amazing. But Symphonie is way less busy and has amazing skiing and when it's deep, we just want it deep and untracked for as long as possible, regardless of terrain :)

[@rol7979]

Best ski channel!!!! 🔥

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks :)

[@yomojoe1]

we all need a ski buddy like Rob

[@riseandalpine]

Everyone needs a rob! Maybe we should rent him to the highest bidder?

[@jenniferelliott6824]

as a whis local and rider I love seeing the terrain unmarked or unexplored to gander off too, love the content

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Jennifer :)

[@RobGleeson36]

Loving the crew setup! The Spice Boys! Would love to see more of the view from below looking back up at someone else coming down. And maybe some follow cam views. Love your work man! ❤❤

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Rob! Working on mixing in some more angles when I'm not skiing alone. Spice Boys is hilarious hahaha

[@belowtwenty]

I'm loving all the character development on the channel lately, please keep giving out cameras to other people.

[@riseandalpine]

Will do! It's fun giving some airtime to all my favourite people that I love to ski with.

[@epacris78]

Fantastic viewing from different people. Mis-adventure Rob was awesome

[@riseandalpine]

The misadventure rob line had me howling while editing :)

[@johnklaus9111]

Hoping to get at least one day like this during 23/24 season! Congrats! Glad you having fun! Send some snow this away!!!! 😊

[@riseandalpine]

Hope you get a day like that too John!

[@KrebsHD]

Best Ski Channel on KZbin this is Gold Content

[@riseandalpine]

Thank you so much! So stoked you're loving the videos I'm putting out.

[@AKFortyKevin25]

Cameras and commentary for everyone!

[@riseandalpine]

Absolutely going off :)

[@paultrudel9791]

Nice work, we finally get to see what kind of skier you are thanks to Rob and buddy #2. Great to see some snow finally made it your way James, we got some scrap leftovers from your storms and we now have more snow than rocks at LL. Keep posting, love the videos.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you got some scraps. Maybe I'll have to come visit LL soon if it's filled in and ready to go!

[@emich34]

saw you guys on the hike up to peak.. what a day! and tuesday was even more glorious pow though no sunshine

[@riseandalpine]

Tuesday was awesome, but I think Saturday was the winner for sure!

[@trashhook]

I went with my group’s misadventure Rob to Silver Mt this past Thursday. I agree even ⛷️ skier group needs an adventure Rob.

[@riseandalpine]

Love that :)

[@anthony_chow]

I love seeing everyone's perspectives!

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked it. Hoping to do some more of these!

[@jameswilkinson3949]

Love it, we just had a 75cm bluebird in the french alps, was insane. Your vids get me so hyped to ski

[@riseandalpine]

75cm bluebird... Holy cow. Would love to ride a day like that in France

[@TomSkis]

Been waiting on this vid since the storm🔥 good job brotha!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Tom. Hopefully you got in on the storm as well!

[@davehornsby7174]

Rise & Alpine 3D edition !!! Turn & Burn boys !!!

[@riseandalpine]

'Turn and Burn' LOVE IT!

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Rob did OK. It's nice to see the same footage from a different angles. Amazing......

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked the mix of angles. Hopefully you got some of that recent storm this past week, the skiing was going really good!

[@johnbow72]

Loved you and the boys shredding the new powder James .😊😊

[@jameslee7961]

We had an epic pow day on Tuesday as well w/ 50cm+ of freshies on the island!!! Watching you guys ripping down those chutes almost makes me want to ski… almost… lol 😂

[@riseandalpine]

Sick!!! Did you rip washington?

[@jameslee7961]

@@riseandalpineyessir!!! Temps stayed cold to bless us with some rare champagnish pow!

[@ShaveWhales]

The cameras on everyone was a great idea!

[@riseandalpine]

Stoked you liked it!

[@garymoore3317]

awesome footage James. And loads of fun. Love it 😊

[@garymoore3317]

You boys kill it 👍

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Gary!

[@jhana9220]

Dangg James!! This was an absolutely awesome day you had. I was smiling while watching the whole video. You and the boys really kicked ass. I can't wait to get back to whistler. Love the new perspectives.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Jhana!

[@zephyr707]

11:57 this was so exhilarating, worth having the extra cams to capture that moment

[@riseandalpine]

Best moment of the day for sure!

[@henrywickens7985]

I fvking love watching you ski bro i dam hope i meet u on the mountain one day❤

[@riseandalpine]

I hope so too Henry! Don't be afraid to say hi.

[@dennisgoetz3521]

Great day - thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the multiple cameras and varying commentary from your friends. Well done!

[@riseandalpine]

So glad you liked it Dennis, was an absolute blast putting this one together and seeing/listening to the boys perspectives while I was editing

[@alecdsm]

dope!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Alec!

[@alecdsm]

@@riseandalpine love the videos! From a snowboarder

[@ccarmichael]

sweet footage! you ever venture into Khybers? would love to see some thicc glades :)

[@riseandalpine]

Yup! I love skiing Kyhbers. It's probably just about ready to go now. Glades are the bes!

[@Joshkarovist]

Whistler is awesome. Skiing it rn

[@riseandalpine]

Sick!!!

[@Patchesmcgee123]

Ya win sum and ya dim sum 😂😂 love Rob's commentary

[@riseandalpine]

Misadventure Rob!

[@Denizz._]

Another amazing video ❤

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks dude!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

"James fell" He sure did 👌

[@riseandalpine]

LOL

[@woody6856]

Thanks for posting, brings back memories!

[@riseandalpine]

Glad I could bring ya back to the whistler days!

[@woody6856]

@@riseandalpinenot that I even skied half the runs you showed, but it literally had me remembering the backside of blackcomb! Great vid, I want rob to always have a buddy when he’s in the woods like that :p

[@user-fi9cm6pc4d]

Finally the wait is over.... no not the pow... but the video.... keep them coming!!! totally agree with Mr banana under!! 😎

[@riseandalpine]

Hahaha So jazzed that you were waiting for this one. Was a lengthy edit with all the camera reframing but hopefully I made the wait worth it!

[@carsonskiing]

SOOOO JEALOUS You are so underrated- Deserve 1 million+ subs

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks so much Carson. I already feel super grateful to have the amount of amazing people that I do in this community.

[@jonahcox-ut1fd]

Damn that looks awesome! Yeah i deffo thought the use of other perspectives was cool. It was cool to also see ur skiing from other perspectives aswell.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked it Jonah! I also found it fun to watch myself haha. All I ever get to see is my POV

[@Teeeeeeeeeeeeem]

Those sharks are killer

[@riseandalpine]

Biggest bite I've ever suffered hahaha

[@rogerlong2314]

Wow, I’m 75 plus years and ski Whistler a lot, must say, I’ve not skied those runs……… have fun, be safe!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Roger! It's crazy how much terrain there is to explore on this mountain.

[@grumpyone5963]

Looked a great day with that pow. Loved the additional camera footage, shame about your wipeout, it looked brutal but we didn’t half get a good view of it!😏 Rob’s commentary was great, as was yours.🇬🇧

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked the multiple camera antics. Fun seeing what everyone else is experiencing. Going to keep my eyes peeled for sharks after that tumble.

[@RoyBoyGamingYT]

Keep up the quality content! Surprised you’ve not go 1m subs yet!!!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Roy Boy, really appreciate that motivation

[@MrGurosa]

Comment #4. "Any rocks ahead? If there are, we'll all be dead"

[@riseandalpine]

LOL

[@surfcruzer]

50k for this man here! Tell ur neighbor.

[@riseandalpine]

Sharing my videos with people who you think would like em' is the biggest form of thank you. You Rock!

[@goose9472]

We need more rob content lol

[@riseandalpine]

More Misadventure Rob!

[@unpaved7040]

How many runs can you get with a crowd like that?

[@riseandalpine]

Usually about 6 runs in a day. But, if you play your cards right, they will be 6 insane runs. More vert than you could pull off in the backcountry!

[@scottydonald]

Did anyone else laugh when you covered the snowboarder sitting in Spankys????!!!!

[@riseandalpine]

That guy came out of nowhere. Camera saw him long before I did. Glad all I got him with was some snow spray hahah

[@scottydonald]

a very different shark!@@riseandalpine

[@KZ-yu4jz]

The creek skiing... 😂 The three cameras was great. Looked like an epic day outside of the lines...

[@biff2bart509]

Yeah base was barely a meter: still thin in places, even if the snow has drifted over two feet deep in some spots. But there were creeks galore all over the place, even higher up. Skiing in the bottom of bowls and in the trees, you had to be careful: lots of 4-5' deep holes around. Good news is that these two dumps got the base up 50-60cm!

[@riseandalpine]

Such a good day! Creek skiing was so Weird hahah

[@AlexSKIandMTB]

Yet another banger

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Alex!

[@jawdahn]

Glad to see even good skiers fall 😅

[@riseandalpine]

Falling happens :)

[@riseandalpine]

If you ain't falling you ain't trying!

[@johnbow72]

Thanks!

[@riseandalpine]

John Dude! You're keeping me fed :). Thanks brother!

[@johnbow72]

@@riseandalpine God , I hope not ; unless you are eating hot pockets and top ramen . Lol 😆😆.

[@binnsieb2003]

adventure rob, you’re an inspiration

[@riseandalpine]

Misadventure Rob is the hero Whistler needs!

[@onecutmedia]

more cameras ;)

[@riseandalpine]

Still dizzy from this edit hahaha

[@jeffreyjolly6854]

Amazing Video.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@msft5022]

What were the poles you said to get?

[@riseandalpine]

Deorum Apollo Freeride Ski Poles. They are bombproof and designed by some amazing Whistler Freeride skiers. They've also got a handy go pro/insta360 mount option on the top that I love. If you're looking to cop some feel free to use my affiliate code (RISENALPINE) for 5% off. www.deorumski.com/discount/RISENALPINE

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Great POV skiing !

[@riseandalpine]

Stoked you enjoyed it Shawn

[@Wandering_whatsnext]

Triple stoke. Hell yeah! 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️

[@riseandalpine]

Triple the stoke. Triple the sauce!

[@PKMz3ta]

Dude 3:31 was SKETCHY! Glad that didn't end with a tib/fib....

[@riseandalpine]

Super sketch but as long as you keep the tips up and lean far back, I haven't had to many issues skiing on weird surfaces

[@tyoung9012]

still super dry for most other Canadian ski destinations. Lake Louise or bust this weekend!

[@kylegoplin]

Nice video man

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Kyle

[@Lantea13]

Wish I was there.

[@riseandalpine]

Wish you got in on it too! So fun! There will be another pow day!

[@Llb77hsj777]

so pretty, wish i was back in canada.

[@riseandalpine]

I'm lucky to see it all the time and the beauty never gets old!

[@jwemps]

Can’t have adventure without misadventure.😂

[@riseandalpine]

Line of the Year!

[@anonymous134y]

whistler needs to update their lift infrastructure to at least compete with 100s of mid-tier european resorts on the world stage. Waiting more than 10 minutes for a old crappy chairlift from the 80s is unacceptable, especially when you're charging 5-10x the amount of a european ski resort at 150 pre-sale, and 300cad day of. Example resort twice the size of whistler in europe is about 50-60CAD for a day pass the day of and about 300CAD per night for a ski out hotel actually on the slope. This is the reason why you see more backcountry skiers in NA and why Europe wins every Olympic medal in skiing. People don't want to wait in lines all day for a 4 person old chairlift that isn't suited for -25C with heavy wind. Great channel though watch and like every vid!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for watching all my vids! Would be sweet to get some new lifts. An 8 pack on 7th heaven would be epic!

[@__Nate__]

Would love to see some great commentary from rob again!

[@riseandalpine]

We can make that happen!

[@2204JCM]

Things have definitely improved but Still not enough snow.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you liked it Anthony!

[@colesmith4305]

Buddy cams are a vibe

[@riseandalpine]

Gotta get them going more!

[@lorcanduffy9590]

Think misadventure rob needs his own channel exclusively getting lost in the woods

[@riseandalpine]

I'd pay good money for that too!

[@petergodward751]

Awesome video bro! I just arrived from Australia. Looks like another storm coming Tuesday Wednesday. If you around mate would like to catch up.

[@riseandalpine]

Not sure if I'll be up for the storm yet but enjoy it dude!

[@Dward34]

Was just wondering where you would recommend doing a season in Canada. I've mainly been looking at revelstoke, whitewater and fernie but all have pros and cons which would you say is best?

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Carlos, I guess it really depends what you're looking for. I've never really lived at any of them so it's hard to say. Revelstoke would have a bigger social scene than Nelson and Fernie but no where close to Whistler. Skiing-wise they all rock! Maybe someone who's lived in these places can help you better than me in the comments.

[@gavinsibbald2766]

Awesome video. What is the reason the T - Bar isn’t running. I remember taking that thing in 1996. Does it even work?

[@riseandalpine]

I think it's because the base is too low, I don't think the t bars can reach the snow yet

[@jasonthomaslaxdal333]

Halfway through I was howling 😅

[@riseandalpine]

Stoked I got you laughing

[@thomasroy1032]

bro here where i live we just started getting snow our first real storm was over 2 feet o snow and today we getting even more there is something like 3 or almost 4 feet of snow

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyyeee 4 feet of snow is absolutely insane! Did you get to ski it yet?

[@DonnyOnTheDownslope]

Why isn't showcase T-Bar open yet even to this day?

[@riseandalpine]

It needs enough snow to open. It's probably getting reasonably close now.

[@KrauseJames]

What are the plain grey nordica ski that your using this winter

[@riseandalpine]

Those are my Nordica Enforcer 115 frees. Favourite ski, but I finally broke them a few days ago.

[@jackyboi8832]

I got fist chair on the new fitzimons 8 that day but that’s cause I showed up at 5:45am after that I was just lapping Garbo cause there was no line

[@riseandalpine]

Garbo laps are so gangster! Stoked for you!

[@Ghastify]

im bouta go

[@riseandalpine]

Right on! Enjoy.

[@ccpmarch1980]

Mix it up! 🤙🤙

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyyeee

[@ccpmarch1980]

@@riseandalpine I meant with the footage from the other lads head cams. It was super cool all the different perspectives. Happy you guys are finally getting some snow! 103cms, that’s fuckin crazy

[@ardini3089]

I have a suggestion for a better pov, mount the sticiking pad of camera in front of helmet not on the top you will have a better view!

[@riseandalpine]

Such a good tip. Thank you! I agree that it looks better, the issue is that I hate the feeling of the pressure on my helmet and goggles, I find it throws me off balance. Maybe if I get a new or different fitting helmet I could resolve this and improve my mounting.

[@ardini3089]

@@riseandalpine I didn’t now that ,just had my preference and wanted to share it with you and to help. Thanks for the good content though!

[@riseandalpine]

@@ardini3089 Thanks dude. Do you find the forward mount feels alright. What helmet/goggle combo do you use?

[@ardini3089]

@@riseandalpine I don’t have a expensive combo I have goggles and helmet from a brand called rockbros I like how they go together and don’t feel any pressure from the camera

[@mikaelvellmun7228]

What atomic maverick is the one guy riding? 88ti 95ti 100ti?

[@riseandalpine]

I think James is on Bent Chetler 120's and Robs is on Atomic Backland 100's

[@MidnightPolak]

"Rob & Alpine"

[@riseandalpine]

A new channel in the making :)

[@HawgRiderBC]

I think you guys are crazy to ski conditions that are marginal, but I liked the 3 cameras on 3 different skiers effect.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you enjoyed all the perspectives. Were definitely pushing the limits of the snowpack and giving our skis hell this winter hahaha

[@destrometro8239]

How does my guy have 2 extra insta360s laying around lol.

[@riseandalpine]

They hooked the boys up for me!

[@stephen-he4iw]

get rob his own channel!

[@riseandalpine]

Let's start a petition for Rob to quit his job and start a KZbin channel!

[@MrIsomer]

Don't follow Rob in early season conditions...

[@riseandalpine]

Don't follow Rob at anytime... unless you like misadventure hahaha

[@JustinTurdoCastro420]

so complaining has stopped nice!

[@jasonthomaslaxdal333]

I know know what a shark attack is 🤔🤔🤔

[@riseandalpine]

Me too hahahaa

[@hopsterbb2571]

Most overrated ski resort on the planet…the Disney lines are wonderful!

[@10ksubsnovideos]

Your clips: ⛷ Rob’s clips: ✈️

[@riseandalpine]

Get Rob a KZbin channel 2025!

[@blairdickie1235]

My Spirit is with you.🎿👍

[@riseandalpine]

Glad I could bring you along for the ride :)