The FIFTY - 46/50 - Bloody Couloir - The End

[@localgemskier9410]

I’m sad to see one of the best series on youtube end. Bjarne cinematography is movie production worthy. Cody’s storytelling in these episodes is very heartfelt. I’ve watched every 50 episode at least 5 times. You two are amazing❤️

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you so much man. 🙏

[@Whistler326]

Your sentiments echoed by this Cdn ....total addiction ..Bjarne Cody and the many friends on the journey...(OMG)

[@tylerholthouse9359]

well said!

[@l3agel]

@@CodyTownsend This series is at least half the reason I took a mountaineering semester. Thank you

[@l3agel]

The other half was equal parts to COVID cabin fever and learn to climb outdoors.

[@markmaher665]

As a newish (last 3-4 years) backcountry skier I feel pretty confident that this series has saved lives. Modelling proper behavior is more powerful than we may give credit and you and Bjarne's consistent will to turn around and NOT ski the line when it's not appropriate (Mt Superior, Split, many others) is strong antidote to summit fever and the near ubiquitous attitude to "just send it". Thanks for the show of strength and humility.

[@michaelyoung3337]

This is the best comment. Turning back is always an option and I love that this channel shows that. I have also turned back on Mt. Superior :)

[@Whistler326]

Strongly agree with your sentiments....Cody trust his intuition as well as being safety minded the entire time he is mountaineering....

[@taotracy4431]

@@michaelyoung3337 I know they should have turned back before they even started the project

[@deannilvalli6579]

Very good points.

[@mattshapcott903]

Cody, Bjarne, it's been a privilege. Yeah the pics have been stunning, but what captured me was your sense of appreciation for and humility in the mountains. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@tribeonetwo]

My gut is that they’re doing full length movies for the last lines! 🤞

[@miketomilowitz2043]

Yeah, or including the last 4 into one epic film serving as an homage to the whole project, which hopefully wins all sorts of film festival awards. That'd be sweet.

[@kpotter78]

That would be amazing!

[@houstonbuffalo4514]

Hope you are correct - 3 episodes for season 5 seems like perhaps the money ran out??? All of us go back and like and share every video, subscribe if you aren’t, eyeballs equal dollars and this sort of stuff needs a lot of eyeballs!!

[@jakecohen5739]

@@houstonbuffalo4514 I don't think that's it, I think it's more that the last 4 lines are all so serious and so weather dependent that they didn't want the requirement of making episodes to lead them into a sense that they had to keep trying every year. Hopefully, we'll all watch Cody finally get Comstock and St. Elias someday, and maybe he'll manage to ski Robson and University. But I assume he wants to abandon the burden of making it part of the series and just try to ski them if and when he can. Like he said, though, it's not the end of the project, just the end of regular episodes. I think it'll be all the more amazing when we see him crush one of those four lines when it randomly drops in 3, 4, or 5 years!

[@joefish6546]

​@jakecohen5739 yeah seems like a story they've chosen not to tell. I respect that, maybe a project like this is always destined to end this way. Or maybe there will be a mind blowing comeback in a years time. If so, I'll be waiting to watch. Been great having this project over the years to follow.

[@yetigonecrazy]

I think my favorite part of the whole series has been getting to know Bjarne Salen. The lines, the friends, the epicness, everything else about this project is almost beyond description. And yet, getting to know the guy behind the lens for so much of it, the guy who's been there with Cody the whole time, with his extra dry sense of humor, has been the most rewarding to me. It hasn't just been Cody's project to me, it's been Cody and Bjarne's project. Its only fitting the last shot of this episode is a hug between you two! Thanks so much for everything over the past five years, fellas. It's been an amazing show!!

[@mcgilling]

My most anticipated video so far, looks like it might be the last episode? Pretty sure he flew out to Mt Saint-Elias last season but maybe wasn't worth putting an ep together for it... Going to miss the series, it brings joy, one of the best on YT. My ideal scenario is Cody and Bjarne make their own fifty best lines they want to ski in North America and go get them. As someone that has never been there, I love seeing the scenery, travelling and cool mountains over there. The first two seasons were great as there was an episode every week or so. It would be cool if they went back to doing more lines per season, Cody is great at telling a story so I wouldn't care if the lines are super easy and not spectacular.

[@CodyTownsend]

First off, thank you for the kind words. So appreciated. While I would love to be producing weekly episodes like we did in year one, I can tell you there is no way I could handle that workload again. It was the single most stressful, difficult and exhausting year of my life. Bjarne and I lived on the road for 5 months straight, were simultaneously publishing, editing and making episodes on top of each other. I almost burned myself out entirely after one year of it...plus now, I have a son added into life. So the focus moving forward will still be adventuring, skiing and making films, but just focused more on quality as opposed to quantity. Thank you.

[@AdiFury]

So every 2 weeks then👍😂😂

[@jldickerson3]

@@CodyTownsend - These types of choices are what I've appreciated most about the overall 50 project. The times you and Bjarne agonize over pushing the last 100ft to reach the summit vs turning back to go home safe, and now, choosing to say, "No" because life isn't feeding the KZbin Audrey Jr (Little Shop of Horrors). The heart expressed throughout as you grapple with growing into new responsibilities and priorities really resonates with me as an adventurer, and something that's lost on the the vast majority of content consumers. I'm excited that you're stepping back while you're ahead, and choosing a life that keeps you and your family team stoked on the encompassing totality of life's abundance! Look forward to what's next, and thankfully for how much you've given already.

[@mcgilling]

@@CodyTownsend Thanks for your reply, all the best for your future adventures, and looking forward to more content in the future! Great episode, again!

[@SchmidtymeTimbers]

​@@jldickerson3 This 100% ! Couldn't say it better so I'll jump on in with your good words here 🤙

[@nobodyisbest]

Thank you, Cody Townsend and Bjarne Salen.

[@SacredStoke]

What an incredible ride it’s been. You pulled me and probably millions of other people deeper into the mountains and deeper into community with this series. Wopila kola. Hecetu yelo.

[@CodyTownsend]

One of the best things of this entire project was meeting you buddy. Thank you.

[@casualuser8064]

I think eventually this series will come to be regarded as one of the most important chronicles of skiing that exists. As poor as the conditions may have been for some of the descents, it very well might be the best footage we will ever see of those routes. Can’t wait to watch what you both create next, there’s no better outdoor team on the planet in my estimation.

[@tonyfernandez-sardina4191]

This has been my favorite series of ski-related videos. Period. Full stop. The touring & skiing notwithstanding, it has been the human factor which has been the best part. The preparation, the openness regarding the challanges, the willingness to accept that Nature dictates & man humbly concedes, Cody's goofy humor & Bjorne's dry wit playing off each other, the various characters that have accompanied them all came together to result in an incredible series. But what I most liked was Cody's willingness to make Bjorne an equal.partner on this adventure, even as he was the "face" of the project. His respect for Bjorne is evident. Gentlemen, I hope you will bring us more epic content in the near future. Meanwhile, I guess we'll have to rewaych The Fifty all over again! Peace!

[@stanrey7]

Congrats to you and Bjarne! It was a treat getting to ski 1 of the 50’s with both of you and you will always be my favourite colleague!

[@erikseymour1]

Double back flip in the house!

[@GSAirTherapy]

THIS is why KZbin is amazing. We get to see productions that would not ever hit the airwaves. Thanks for taking us on the ride(s), Cody & Team!

[@jonbellamy6243]

Best KZbin series EVER. CODY & Bjorne, you are right up there with the best and everything you’ve shared. It’s been a privilege to watch you grow. Love backcountry skiing, love and respect mountains …

[@peterpope2538]

I've loved every minute of this series. You and Bjarne could film The Fifty Classic Bunny Slopes of North America and I'd watch it. The fun of the series isn't in the finishing of the Classic Lines project, its in the storytelling of the lines that you got to ski and the stunning visuals that you captured. Thank you for all of it.

[@wasoota]

As a dad I knew when the kid showed up this show was down for the count. Thanks for the rides and the vibes.

[@tjb8841]

Cody and Bjarne, this has been my favorite “tv show” since its inception. Mountains, friends, tough times and good ones, personal growth, it had it all. This is what “reality tv” should be. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

[@BourderijKabouter]

I am a snowboarder, and this skiing project has been one of my favorite things over the last few years. Thanks for sharing 🤙

[@CodyTownsend]

Great to hear!

I have watched every single episode. You guys are legends.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you Frederic

[@pauldrohan3054]

So bummed! One of the most genuine and refreshing ski mountaineering adventure shows on KZbin. The places you took us and the people we met along the way. Brilliant! Thank you Cody & Bjarne.

[@trevorreynolds1147]

Ya’ll started this adventure right as I was teaching my 6 y/o how to ski. Together he and I have watched every one of the episodes. And the intervening 5 years skiing at Taos has made him a fair little ripper, for a kid that lives in Oklahoma anyway. On more than one occasion, especially early on, he say thing to the effect of “I feel like Cody” and then put his hands in the air and hoot. Thanks.

[@thecma3]

Man, to be honest I had more hope for "still making episodes, but abandoning the fifty," than "still skiing the lines, but done making episodes." But I'm happy they're doing what's good for them, so congratulations!

[@CodyTownsend]

Just stay tuned, there will be more to come.

[@recklesstoboggan]

Your first touring experience 20 years ago is so similar to my first touring experience a few years prior to yours. The fun, passion, inexperience, and bravado of youth,... and the stupidity, ignorance, and sheer luck. Being amongst it hooked me, and I've been learning ever since. Dropped out of touring because of a few hard losses; I wasn't involved, but lost several good friends in several incidences. Days when I was "Mr. Safety" and decided it wasn't my day to go out for a walk, and both the relief and the guilt were crushing. Eventually got back into touring, after a while. To paraphrase conversations I've had with MikeD, skiing is not worth dying for. And I'm still here doing it, and a mix of touring and resort is something I'm going to do, to continue to do, for as long as I possibly can. Thank you Cody and Bjarne. It's been a trip.

[@scottpratico1315]

A long strange trip. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@timpenney2262]

Bravo! Thanks for taking us along- every one

[@russchessler8550]

Thank you Cody and Bjarne for all the Beautiful videos !!! Move to Mammoth in 92, did Bloody twice in 94 and 98. At 65 years old still getting out on my splitboard. Good Luck on the other 4, Safe Travels !!!

[@raphaelwellig5066]

Hello everyone Thank you for the impressive film. Congratulations! This is a magnificent high mountain world. I wish you good mountain and ski tours. With alpine greetings Raphael Wellig

[@michae8jackson378]

I'll keep watching everything you do Cody. You're such an inspiration to us all. I'm old, 63, and you help me get out and live my life. Thank you for all you do. I hope you do get the last 4 lines, but even if you don't, whatever you do, safe travels!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Michael. That's really amazing to hear. Thank you.

[@petercogan3396]

@@CodyTownsendmichael - just for the record: i'm 63, but i'm not old in any way.

[@davethelawguy]

Proud of you, Cody. When we interviewed you at SIA after your line of the year, you were already a badass skier. Now you’re a badass human. Keep reminding us how to stay curious, adventurous, and humble.

[@mattwoodward7688]

Thank you Cody and Bjarne and friends. We will all miss these amazing videos. I’ve watched them all. They continue to inspire and motivate me. I wish you all the best.

[@neverforgettr2276]

Much love brother

[@danielchisena6609]

Thank you Cody and Bjarne. This series has been by far the best to watch on KZbin for the last couple of years. You boys took many of us through the pandemic years and kept things about mountains, how to safely plan and execute back country missions without the moral grandstanding the way other big named mountain outfits I won’t name spend half a video on. You introduced us to your tech stack, your kit, your planning approach, your backcountryX files with your routes, and the video quality has been amazing. You both deserve big awards for this. Really very well done! Thank you, it had meant a lot

[@alpinereviews]

Damn I can't believe it's been 5 years. I started watching this when I started Skiing and working in a ski shop. I've lived every episode.

[@JK-zi1rg]

It has been such a pleasure to be taken along on this journey. To see first hand what it takes to pull these descents off, the planning, the humility, the guts, the respect for the mountains. And the story telling, such great story telling. It has made me a better back country skier and all of us better humans. Thank you, can't wait to see what comes next!

[@MarkApplin]

@cody I hope life is treating you kindly. I hope you are okay with what’s happening. You have some lovely people around you. Thank you for bringing some smiles and escapism to me in England. I’m sure you will continue to do so, somehow, if that is your wish. Ride on cowboy. ❤

[@andyhart4329]

Josh and drew are two of the nicest people i have gotten to meet in the ski industry.. Great guys with a great attitude on life!

[@joemaxie4468]

Thank you - Bjarne & Cody... beautiful locations, amazing cinematography & stories..Safe journeys..God bless..

[@jonrobjames]

I may have shed a tiny tear with this series ending. Its been amazing to come along on your adventures, and inspiring for my own adventures.

[@CodyTownsend]

You and me both. I got a little choked up watching the end for the first time. Thank you Jon.

[@mountainguyy]

The sheer authenticity, intelligence, connection and wonderful vistas of this series is what made "The Fifty" so special for me. Cody and Bjarne, thanks SO much for taking us on a truly unique journey - and I use "journey" in EVERY sense of that word. The lessons we've learnt, the excitement we've shared with your achievements along the way and even a few of the tears I'm sure a few of us have shed at a couple of moments reflecting on friends lost....it's been incredible! I look forward to seeing what's next, but in the meantime, enjoy that family time, enjoy those runs WITHOUT a camera tracking your every move and above all, continue to enjoy life and stay safe! 🙏

[@kevinshaw8539]

Well done Cody, Bjarne , crew. Enjoy whatever the next adventure, chapter brings.

[@gregoryoyan9529]

Cody, you're a legend. Thanks for years of epic storytelling! I hope you do finish all 50 lines. Cheers, brother, and buenas noches!

[@micpatzy93]

They say that you should never meet your heroes but I like to think of Cody and Bjarne as homies I haven't met yet. Since leaving the mountains a few years ago, this channel has kept me feeling involved and I will always cherish that. Thanks guys ❤

[@CodyTownsend]

I like that. Thanks

[@jerrydelyea5820]

I’m glad Cody and friends are keeping this going. Inspiring content, great people, mountains.

[@matthias929]

Thanks fellas. Can't find anything to say that hasn't already been said by others. But the community owes you a ton. Love yall.

[@christopherorman5769]

Thank you Cody and Bjarne. I hope you know that these videos provided a great primer for backcountry travel and evaluation of terrain. No, it is not the end-all-be-all (go take your avy courses folks!), but I think it did help educate skiers. That seems like a pretty amazing legacy, when you think about it. All the best.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Chris. It's cool that so many people took something away from our journey. If that's the legacy this series leaves, then I'm incredibly proud of what we did.

[@outdoorgearreviews8502]

"Never call last episode - two more, skip the second"

[@robertgore9449]

Thanks guys. It’s been a blast. I’ll be here any time you come back. It won’t be the same until you do.

[@paultrudel9791]

Thanks Cody and Bjarne for the privilege of bringing us along for the ride, truly enjoyed it over the years. Peace out

[@elbowspeak]

Biz mazel, Cody. Thanks for taking us along for the ride 🙏

[@taotracy4431]

imagine having all that money behind you and skiing a classic line the last one of the show series in mid to poor conditions. epic

Wow, feels like an end of an era... I'm sad the series is over but that sadness is nothing compared to the joy I got from watching this saga. Respect!!

[@tomandersen7511]

Thanks a lot for hours of excellent entertainment 😊 and looking forward the the continue.. 👍😉

[@Caliban1616]

It's sad to see this come to an end. What an amazing journey it's been to follow--we've also learned a ton, been inspired, had fear instilled in us, and joy outpoured. We'll miss you guys!!

[@deannilvalli6579]

It is really sad to see this end. I started watching about the time of the pandemic, and it was a real treat to see people doing things outside that I could not. (OK, I can't ski THAT well under any circumstances.) And as the series went on, it was great to get to know Bjarne, Cody, and the rest as individuals.

[@mikehorti]

A sad day. We always knew it was coming. But I’ll miss this. A lot. An incredible journey and adventure to be taken on that I, and many others, will otherwise never get the chance to undertake. Thanks @CodyTownsend and team for the ride over the past 4-5 years. Legends! 🙏🏼

[@The0rnate]

It’s been an amazing series and I look forward to seeing when productions for the last 4 find their way onto the interwebs in coming years. Thank you for bringing us along in the journey. I always thank the mountain for passage now because of this series. It’s a beautiful way to respect our world.

[@Schubskii]

One of the best video series I have seen to date, hope you keep producing top notch content, even if no more fifty project video happen

[@DoctorDugong21]

Congrats on what you've done so far, for the growth of the channel, and thanks for the great entertainment! I came in somewhere in the first 5, and watching you and Bjarne's journey on the 50 has been really enjoyable. I'll probably never do any of the 50, but your videos inspire me to get out and go on adventures. I very much hope we get to see the rest of the 50, whenever that happens. And I'd also love to see other non-50 adventures, gear talk, etc., you guys have a great video style.

[@coltencrowe]

Been a blast watching this series over the past 5 years. The first episode came out right around when I put skins on for the first time. Thanks for inspiring us all and being such a great role model for the industry, showcasing humility, growth, and some bad-ass skiing!

[@CodyTownsend]

Glad you like them. Thank you Colten

[@KevinBarnett1]

Cody and Bjarne! What an inspiration. Way to give yourself permission to do what you feel is right for you and your family. Staying tuned!

[@michaelthomson8065]

Cody is the man.Thoroughly enjoyed this series.I lived in Mammoth Lakes for 10 years. With friends skied Bloody Mt. twice.Back in the early '80's.On metal edge Telemark skiis,3-pin bindings,and leather boots.There's nothing like being in the mountains, and backcountry skiing.

[@babunito]

This series is the second best series ever made. After The Sopranos of cause. Thanks a lot for making it happen!

[@Kodlak15]

I am bummed this series is coming to an end, but thankful to you and everyone who was involved in it for sharing the adventures with us. This series encapsulates what snow sports are all about to me. All the best to you, your crew, and your family ✌️ Excited to see what you do next!

[@chrischitwood1108]

Dude thanks so much. I appreciate you making it such a small deal about “ending the fifty search” get home safe, that’s the goal.

[@CodyDuncanPhotography]

From one Cody to another, thanks to you and Bjarne for many hours of wonderful mountain lines...

[@rsmiii]

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, Cody and Bjarne!!

[@bossmann7592]

what fun!! sure will miss the 50!!! thanks for the last 5 years!!

[@hassebir]

Don't care how or what just dont stop sharing adventures you two fellas. It's so much like being there with the mates. Thanks a bunch for all the gooood hours until now and best of luck forwards ;-)

[@scottgentry1012]

Inspiring Project that holds the human connection at its core. Josh's Mullet certainly takes the podium for hair style!

[@JonasBodin-to6vs]

Just want to thank you for a truly great series. Have had a injury for the past two years and these storys has been true motivation for my rehab. Keep on what you are doing! Bjarne: Så jäkla gött att se en som lever livet som det ska levas. Kör på!!

[@destt]

Thanks for the ride Cody & Bjarne!

[@christopheblanchi4777]

The Fifty is one of the most epic journey ever. This entire series has been an inspiration and has redefined to me what an adventure should be. Will keep tuning in and rewatching those epic lines and fun times!

[@sfeller]

Its like coming to the death. A little empty of the heart. And a great memory. Thanks for letting me go up the mountain and down the mountain with the various teams that were there. I also appreciated all the suffering. Suffering makes for great stories. Thanks!

[@Dream-season]

Dang, I can’t help but be bummed … the best thing to ever hit KZbin!!! Also, thank you, it’s been a fun ride!

[@kenjones4564]

Cody, i want to thank you so much for taking me in a world that i have never been. 40 years ago i did some winter hiking in the white mountains which i loved. Thanks so much, Ken

[@jackb55391]

I had always wanted to get into backcountry skiing but was very intimated and none of my friends were into it. This series gave me the confidence to just go for it and sign up for an Avy 1 by myself. I now have a buddy I recruited and we've done ~10 tours together. This show 100% gave me the push to do it, and now I have something I can pursue for a lifetime. Gracias 🙏

[@JS-yj7ow]

Have to say, I did a 2 bike, hike, car shuttle, ski up one ridge across a glacier, and down another ridge years ago. Fun stuff. But a litter bittersweet knowing this is the last 50 vid. Hope to see more of some extraordinary content of something in the future.

[@petermakrauer6176]

Cody & Bjarne! THANK YOU. It was clear things needed to get closed out in the series, but please know that all you have done has been a constant source of joy, excitement and kinship for so many skiers. Can't wait to see what y'all get up to next!

[@BrettPelletier]

Well, we all knew this would come to an end eventually one way or another. Thanks so much for the amazing ride!!

[@Em_Echo]

Cody, Bjarne and extended Fifty fam - Thank you for the epic adventures. Buenos noches…for now.

[@ottosabina4532]

Utmost respect for the years and years of incredible art documenting your time in the mountains. As a skier who grew up watching you rip big mountains in classic matchstick productions to where you are now its been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you for the hard work and insight. Excited for the next chapter.

[@KootsD]

I enjoyed every second of this adventure! Cody and Bjarne are such a good backcountry team, hope they continue to film together over the coming years. Thanks to them for showing the world how to safely get after it!

[@BevMtnGds]

Thanks to the FIFTY crew. Awesome series. Keep the faith!

[@stephendebenedet3277]

Well done team fifty! Thanks for sharing the adventures🍸

[@MatthewAnderson-uv3cr]

What a great way to celebrate all this 50 project highlights. Ive been along for the ride since day 1 and have loved every second of it. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge , skills, learning and resources required to safely enjoy time in the back county. Also for including us through the suffering, joy, friends and family, natures beauty as well as being your authentic , funny grounded selves. 🤙

[@erikseymour1]

I dont even want to hear the news I know I am about to hear. This series is so good.

[@jamiewilliamson9687]

Might be my favorite episode! Great work, totally encapsulates the feeling of getting out in the mountains with friends, even if the snow conditions aren't the best. I'll be looking forward to the other releases in the future!

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

Thanks for the good times, Cody!

[@brandondiem9415]

Keep giving them the beans Cody! Thank you and your partners for showing us the Lines that most of us can only dream of taking.

[@susanwaltz9630]

Proud of you, Cody and Company! Thanks for the journey!

[@bda01001]

I will never have the skill to ski any of these lines but even so, I eagerly awaited each episode. Each one was better than the last in terms of storytelling and amazing cinematography. You and Bjarne - and all you friends - drew me into an adventure I never knew I wanted to take. You are both amazing and I truly hope your journey continues and you let us come with you now and again. Until we see you again - safe travels.

[@kirklundmark1581]

Awesome, simply awesome. Thanks for the laughs and arm chair adventures.

[@zacdavis9806]

thank you cody and bjarne (and everyone else) for the videos you have made, and the videos we hope you make in the future.

[@christophermcghee1663]

Knowing it was finite has not made this easier. Loved it, will rewatch and continue showing my wife the joy of skiing through your excellent videos.

[@sweetwater1962]

Thanks Cody and Bjarne!! I will continue to follow what ever content you guys decide to post, its been super fun! Keep bringing us along on your adventures...

[@pmuri7]

Bitter sweet but a singular work of art in all. Great work, everyone.

[@SeaLeigh]

It’s been so much fun being witness to this series! The stories, the views and those “maybe that’s not for me…how are they…”’moments. Until next time!

[@allochris]

Well congrats to almost completing this 50 project & having started on another one: Fatherhood. Your son & you will be spending a lot of precious moment together in the next decade to come. Just remember he will grow up so fast in a blink of an eye & you will be missing it more than the mountain fomo in the meantime. Enjoy your next life journey & we look forward seeing to you, Elise, & your son doing some family ski mountaineering together in about 15 years or so!!!

[@EricHartnett-wh1lv]

Cody and Bjarne, this series has been an inspiration to many, myself included. Be one with the mountains 🙏🙂

[@logankeckes9981]

My favourite ski series ever! Thanks Bjarne and Cody!

[@Basketballisgreat3045]

What an awesome series. Thank you Cody and Bjarne!!