The FIFTY - 36/50 - Shredding The Patriarch with Hilaree Nelson & Jim Morrison

[@dontdoit2893]

Had to come back after I heard the news today. Hilaree was truly one of a kind. She had such a large impact on so many of us who love being in the mountains. Hope you’re doing well Cody.

[@AnnHollingshead]

"Large impact on so many of us"

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

I found myself really appreciating Bjarne in this one. How he seems to get everywhere to get incredible shots and perspectives. Also, music choice was spot on- the ethereal sounds on the ascent and the hard driving ones for the descent. Also, always lovely to see the glow of the mountains on the face of a beautiful woman after a long day engaged in Adventure.

[@CodyTownsend]

🙏🙏🙏

[@sayathusan8758]

@@CodyTownsend ŕb

[@amylaverdiere2452]

Yeah! His work here is insane!

[@lytrell1326]

If you don't respect Bjarne then you don't deserve to be on camera.

[@christopherorman5769]

Hilaree, you are an inspiration. The world, these mountains and those big lines will miss you.

[@ZonDog]

Love these multiple day outings. That was not an easy route.

[@Hikingindepth]

I agree, it looks so dang remote. Episodes like these are my favorite.

[@charlottewright5306]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Cody. Hil was such a badass, thank you for introducing her to me and thousands of others through this video. SLAY THE PATRIARCHY!

[@domesticterrorist483]

You wouldnt exist if it wasn't for the so called "Patriarchy".

[@chrisscanlon3717]

God Bless the Patriarchy

[@californian2344]

The work that Bjarne puts in for those shots is amazing. The stamina to do that is crazy. Awesome video as always!

[@groundcontrolgainesville4841]

Bjarne is my hero. He's such a unit

[@stevenette4738]

So good that I never realize he is there until I see footprints going up the mountain with 3 people still below. Shit, he climbed that all ahead of them.

[@wrenpyle7098]

Hilaree's ski down lhotse was the first line that got me interested in big mountain skiing and seeing a woman do things that no other human had done was so inspriring. sending love to everyone in her life

[@MurCurieux]

Came back to pay my respects to Hilaree Nelson. Amazing adventurer, truly.

[@AnnHollingshead]

me too. I almost forget she was on this adventure.

[@AndreiKucharavy]

13:35: That was pretty ass-clenching, glad to see you recovered rather than tomahawking your way down.

[@f-chem]

Yeah, with bindings locked out, too!

[@dagwood527]

Yeah, and tomahawk off that cliff 😆

[@steveilg6134]

Cody’s sleeping bag; Scene stealer!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing with us! Keep crushing!

[@PETRULLO17]

What sleeping bag is that.

[@dajalle]

@@PETRULLO17 Mammut Protect

[@edwardcolhoun6360]

Hey Fifty Project crew, I just got my wisdom teeth out this morning and am curled up in bed in quite a bit of pain. I was super psyched to see that you guys had posted, couldn't have asked for anything better to distract me from the pain. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!

[@CodyTownsend]

Heal up and thanks for the kind words.

[@brianharder7714]

I remember when some friends skied this many years ago and took only a few pictures. Nice to see the full value of this incredible line. Good memories of Alex and Hans. The boys would be proud.

[@susanappleby2414]

I knew you made it but I was biting my nails watching. The video is amazing but I want to praise the audio too. The squeak and crunch of the snow while putting your boots on was 10/10

[@MarcoClimbsClassics]

Misread this as "Shredding the Patriarchy" 😆

[@Musicismynirvana]

If only…

[@skyjockbill]

Hard to believe she's gone, what a loss. Heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.

[@AndreiKucharavy]

Dude! Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison are absolute madlads - was not expecting you to ski together and still it's amazing you did! Also, hope you said hi to MTAvalanche guys - their avalanche briefings are so good I am watching them every single time it comes out even from here, in Switzerland!

[@willd2156]

Was very saddened to hear of the passing of Hillaree Nelson. Climb in peace friend ❤️

[@evercent]

Hilaree shredding the patriarchy and an inspiration to so many women. Her loss is felt deeply.

[@markomalley5351]

By far Bjarne’s best work! And also the raddest sleeping bag I’ve ever seen. 👌

[@bikerdude923]

Having lived in Montana for several years (unfortunately not there anymore) I can confirm, it gets wicked cold there especially in the mtns, I remember a couple winters where when it hit 0deg Fahrenheit the shorts and T-shirts came out again because the day before it had been 40deg colder (ie. -40F). I miss MT so much, I'll get back there some day. P.s the cold makes for some of the lightest snow in the world, aka, "cold smoke". *chief's kiss*

[@martineast1787]

The roar of a great spirit passing... RIP Hilaree.

[@kekseron]

4:23 Codys logbook: "It's line 36. I have officially become a walrus."

[@brbuck12]

😂😂😂😂

[@mikebonaldo3556]

I really enjoyed hearing you all talk about that cornice and the thought process behind your decision. It would be cool to see more of that (or a separate edit even).

[@CodyTownsend]

Just showing the process...not much more to add though than what we said there.

[@mikebonaldo3556]

@@CodyTownsend thanks! I just meant more of that kind of content in future videos.

[@cren1676]

The scenery for this episode is just insane!

[@caverpilot]

Best series on YT! These are great Cody! I love that you aren't scripting or overproducing this - it feels real and we feel like we are *actually* getting to know you - thanks for being so open!

[@ablackshedd]

Another awesome adventure. Crazy climb. Great filming and skiing. :) thanks Cody, Bjarne and team.

[@CodyTownsend]

Our pleasure!

[@randyspotts5069]

I have seen the North Face feature with Hillaree and Jim on Lhotse. You and Bjarne definitely picked ideal partners for this "Fright Night" feature. Great 21/22 season opener!

[@KapitanWalnut]

That looked like one heck of a journey! And you crammed it all into a 15 min video?! You should have a second channel where you release "extended cuts" of choice adventures

[@kevinw1129]

Another awesome film. Cannot believe how you skied the steep top part of that line. You make it look so easy Cody. 💪💪💪💪💪 I loved the film of Jim and Hil’s descent of the Lhotse Couloir. There’s a challenge for when you complete the Fifty. Awesome lines on mountains around the world?!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks 👍

[@brockbenavides7185]

Rest Easy Hil ❤️

[@JahsiuP]

You guys rock. There's no other stuff like this in the net. This should be obligatory material for all backcountry newbies, who think it's easy to ride a line. Big balls under that cornice !!!

[@easternbluebird9371]

Best line on the fifty yet!

[@NahtShure]

Y'all are F'ing crazy. This is one of the best ski videos I've watched. Ever.

[@mmau]

Best program on the internets, great video

[@samuellowe-anker6913]

Cody and Bjarne, your stuff has always been inspiring to me but this one hit especially hard. I had no idea this line was even in the book, but have always wanted to get out and ski some of the lines my dad put up. Thanks for your greatly entertaining bushwhacks and sufferfests. I'll be bummed when you finish the 50 and there are no more new ones coming out! Also kudos to Hilaree and Jim... they slay!

[@CodyTownsend]

Hey Sam, thanks f’n awesome and hope to meet you and your fam one day. Greatly inspired by Alex and Conrad and it seems like you and your brother are carving out a unique path as well. Thank you for the kind words, so very appreciative of them coming from you.

[@GraysonKingVT]

AWESOME episode!! I definitely experienced some serious butt-pucker just sitting on my couch here! 😗 You're a legend Cody. And the diverse range of even bigger legends you get for guests is inspiring in and of itself! Not to mention Bjarne: The superman+maestro behind the lens. SOLID work man!

[@CodyTownsend]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@0hn0haha]

That brief comment about the snowmobile... yeah. Its definitely fun, and hard work sometimes, but it's nice to shut it off and start skinning . The noise is thrilling, and the silence special. Beautiful machines.

[@chrisbatten8]

Cody "...and I've got some really very good partners with us"... Me: ..Erm Wow Ski Mountaineering Royalty, def looking like it's going to be an even more Amazing episode of the 50 than usual...!!!! Unbelievably Dramatic Epic Climb up the face of the Patriarch & Amazing Skiing too...!!!! Thank You Guy's Such an Incredible film & Just Mind-blowingly Amazing Scenery too...!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

[@mstott22lax]

Ok what sleeping bag is that Cody? Genious!

[@CodyTownsend]

It's a Mammut Perform Down sleeping bag

[@Nykinkanava]

@@CodyTownsend Or is ist Mammut Protect Down?

[@fuori_piste]

Great outing. These videos are so inspiring and make me want to push my own limits. I love the realness of the videos and how locals are always involved. Cody, you and Bjarne are humble and true role models.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you Michael

[@dlevi67]

A bit late, but a heartfelt thank you! One of the best lines and films of The Fifty so far (and it's not easy to choose, either!)

[@stevielightnin9771]

Glad to see you fellas finally challenging yourselves.

[@evandean3944]

The couple who **skied Lhotse** choose to sideslip the entry to that couloir, roped. I guess after a certain point everyone decides not to press their luck too far! Huge props to Cody for skiing the whole line, turns from the top. Though I think you could have safely checked it off roped as well. Scary just to watch, let alone imagine skiing.

[@CodyTownsend]

I went first and reported back the turns weren’t worth it as it was quite sketchy right there. So they smartly got on rope. Plus I can’t say what I did was pretty. But yes you are right, there are times not to press.

[@edwarddapra7674]

I thought the same thing, but does seem like roping that section was safer way to go. Another great video by Cody and his team.

[@amyalvarado3762]

I 😘 ve this series. Thank you!!!❄️❄️❄️❄️🌲

[@Ryan-qs1jr]

What an epic adventure! Sweaty palms and divine views from my office chair. And the video cut was great too. I'm subscribing for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottfederoff353]

Kinda of ironically I just turned 50. I wish I still had the endurance and guts to do this type of stuff. Truly impressive beyond belief. I finally get to put my boards on the 28th. Cannot wait. Thanks for getting me through the off season.

[@lukasschneider7964]

Waited a year for it - finally got my fifty classic ski descents of North America for Christmas! #🥃 🎄

[@BaseDrifterAbroad]

Cody, I've been enjoying your videos so much and they have given me such a broader perspective and appreciation for the amount of work what you're doing takes. I'm in Chamonix right now and today I took the lift to the top of Aiguille du Midi, overlooking Mont Blanc. At the top of the station there's a small ice tunnel you walk through and then you're standing at the top of a steep and very narrow ridge. There's a gate that experienced skiiers can go through to descend (or ascend) the ridge. I stood there for about 20 minutes marveling that people could do this, then got to watch a few people open the gate and work their way across the ridge. Just stunning to watch them move so carefully across such a dangerous feature. What you're doing is on another level, so much respect. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us!

[@colinbrochard]

NGL its easy to forget how hard Cody rips... the you see him grease the entrance turns here, while the ski mountaineers opt for the rap in. Props.

[@CodyTownsend]

Cheers Colin!

[@mbearden]

Been watching since the beginning and you guys keep delivering. Awesome descent...love what you're doing, keep it up but stay safe!

[@CodyTownsend]

Much appreciated!

[@dinobatchelor9404]

Next week I turn back into a skier! The family and I are off to France for Christmas! Gonna pretend I can ski like Cody T! I hope Covid doesn’t balls it up again! Wish me luck!😀

[@Jamesbell360]

So inspiring. I look forward to more learning, and more exploring around my local Mount Ruepehu in NZ this season. Thanks for he solid mahi bud.

[@justinrickard4005]

Hilaree was such a bad ass, her legacy will always remain.

[@MrNoneskull]

That one really looked like an adventure, from here at home. The cold, the trek in, the steepness, the technical section....it "felt" remote and gnarly. I enjoy following your quest very much.

[@todgunter6674]

I can testify that it is remote, for the lower 48 at least. Hiked back there a couple of summers ago to climb the Beckey and was adopted by a pack of mt goats for the 3 days we were there. No one else around.

[@Ripdrdoom]

when you refresh until its released

[@offpiste312]

Beautiful climb. Epic line up and down! ✌🏼❤️👊🏼

[@jergleason15]

Hell yea. Favorite content on the internet is back! Great to see Cody and Bjarne back at it. Stoke is high for this season and your videos are lighting it up. Let's goooooo!

[@billyhaas9960]

This brings me back to a trip I hadn't thought about in a while. It was early May and Fabs and I had just skied on Robson and were driving south in search of a bit more skiing and stopped in Cooke. I'm not sure if the 50 book was out yet, but we had Tom's "Select Peaks" and had been drooling over the North side of Glacier for a while (One day I'd like to go back and try the AC Traverse, Alex and that crew were having so much fun in their heyday). A few days of good skiing around Goose culminated with a run down the Patriarch. I remember the turns down that upper ramp were a new to me combo of facets and ice. Fabs went first and after a few hop turns he made a hard right turn to tuck in against the rocks and let out big yell. When we hit the bottom of the Patriarch, we slapped crampons back on and And1'd with the Becky which skied much better as I remember. When we got back to camp Fabs was so psyched he convinced me it would be a good idea to go up and ski the West Face as the sun was setting to go catch the refreeze in the alpenglow. The next day it got really warm, we ate some pancakes and we went home. Formative trip for us for sure, and thanks for the cool video.

[@dereksmalls7808]

The Patriarch with the matriarch herself!

[@CodyTownsend]

On point!

[@steve927art]

Fantastic video. That was a solid adventure and definitely rugged all around. Those couloirs on Glacier peak are really intriguing.

[@CodyTownsend]

They are!

[@gregknipe8772]

best yet. thank you.

[@miketorre16]

Love the MAKE AMERICA DEEP AGAIN hat

[@thelethalmoo]

13:50 man the face you got bac from that with the inside ski. I think my legs would have imploded

[@neilbower123]

Another quality episode, cheers

[@michelemeixner7604]

Most Excellent!!! Big congrats on #36, totally epic & awesome.

[@alvlogs6102]

Love to see this, your whole journey has been more than an inspiration. Thank you all

[@mikeqiu2426]

Dang the new soundtrack's dope

[@BenChorba]

Stepping it up this season for sure just incredible!

[@brianemunroe]

That looked like a lot of work! Glad it was a success!

[@Creeder991]

Another epic episode. I loved the fact that it was two lines, climb down then climb back up to ski the second, makes it more challenging which also means more rewarding. Wonderful job. P.S. Some of the lines you do are unbelievably steep it would be amazing to see more skiing footage in the video.

[@timlarsson1451]

This was so good! Nice work!

[@mariamueller1946]

The mummy bag with armholes! That's amazing.

[@CoachWindell]

GREAT episode.

[@Salvatore7921]

Fantastic footage by a Bjorne. Nice 👌

[@wickedloud1995]

Stoked for St. Elias!

[@Hawk100Clemens]

Cody, love these vids and sharing the experiences. Seems like it’s been a while since Peak 36. Hope you are well and pushing forward to complete the 50.

[@jeffreyrhoades1305]

Such nice work! Executed perfectly and filmed to perfection. Thanks team, mega stoked after watching.

[@CodyTownsend]

Our pleasure!

[@Mr10damers]

Such great content in all your videos, keep up the great work you crazy folks. F-en EH!!!!

[@velpay]

Such a good video, unreal skiing. Loving the multiple day trips!

[@CodyTownsend]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karabennemsi1923]

Great adventure, congratulations!!

[@chrishewson3277]

Can't wait for polar star, that's going to be epic.

[@bradleysmith428]

HOly crap! I thought the ascent hooked left past that cornice (what I now know to be Beckey), I didn't realize they had to go up that couloir underneath that cornice. Wow. interesting call. Cool to see the decision making process and the positive outcome. And then the snow quality at the top! and the downclimbing! wow. so cool. this was the most technically interesting episode in a while! so much to unpack. And no floor or footprint under that tent? Looks like he dug it out and reinforced the walls. Maybe there is a ground cloth under the pad, but that seems to be it. I like that. Amazing. I love the FIFTY more and more with every episode. I think it should be turned into "The HUNDRED."

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you, so appreciated

[@Nuont]

Really enjoyed the myriad of skills that you needed to complete this one! Everything from winter camping, to alpinism/mountaineering. I can’t wait to see you take on the Polar Star Couloir in the Arctic Circle. I can think of a few people to collaborate with on that one!

[@snowhrs]

Fantastic as always! Interestingly, music caught my attention.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you very much!

[@sebastianwhalin743]

Loving the guests lately! Jim and Hilaree are the baddest of asses

[@dam8087]

This was a really great episode, nice work guys

[@bradmacdonald7626]

Can't wait for Baffin Island

[@Benzknees]

Yikes, that looked pretty darn steep for such an icy surface!

[@davemanago7678]

4:23 now i know what i want for christmas....cody's sleeping bag

[@burdonwilliams]

love the string music with the edit

[@soccerslider102]

She was the most badass athlete in this video.

[@zrdespain]

Love the Larry Enticer sleds lol

[@patrickrochford466]

awesome video once again hope the author can find another 50 to write about keep it up

[@rens7355]

Great stuff! Is it over though? i though "it aint over til you get to the car". DID YOU SURVIVE?

[@tomdalrymple1289]

That looks spicy

[@freddiehunter8629]

Best ep yet, proper ski mountaineering. How did you ascend the rope Cody? With a jumar or just a prussik, looks like a skinny rope!

[@RobertLesterMountainKing]

Rip Alex! Hans and Kris are badasses!!!

[@nickgmoney]

so good!

[@efsandstrom]

Awesome episode, looks like some really unbelievable country to be in! So very curious which sleeping bag that you are running that has armholes! Looks like a game changer for winter camping

[@wetwoodchuck]

What! Codys sleeping bag is the best part of the video.