The FIFTY - Line 20/50 - Mt. Shasta - Party Mountain

Mt. Shasta is a lot of things to a lot of people. For skiers, it's seven-thousand vertical feet of perfect corn skiing on a late spring day. For Cody and Bjarne, it represents the end of Year 1 of The FIFTY. Joined up by a bevy of Tahoe friends, the crew sets off on a perfect June morning for the lengthy climb and lengthy ski. Filled with goofing off, good friends, Hawaiian shirts and some damn fun skiing make for a fitting end to a hell of a season in North America. This episode features Scott Gaffney, Michelle Parker, Kyle O'neal, Jeff Dostie, Brennan Lagasse, Megan Michelson and Ming Poon.
This is Episode 21 for The FIFTY, and line 20 completed by Cody Townsend. The FIFTY is a project following Cody Townsend as he attempts to climb and ski all fifty of the lines and mountains chronicled in the book, "The 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America." The series documents Townsend's journey's, travels, challenges and each line and mountain listed in the book. It's a journey through the most majestic mountains and ski lines in North America along with a unique insight into how skiers make decisions in the backcountry, how they plan, navigate and safely move through the mountains and the people that dedicate their lives to the mountains.
Mt. Shasta is also known as Úytaahkoo by the native Karuk people, Ako-Yet by the native Ajumawi, Bohem Puyuik by the Wintu people or also known as Waka-nunee-Tuki-wuki by the surrounding mix of native Shastan tribes.
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Thumbnail photo by Michelle Parker.
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[@kaysenklingler5110]

“Shasta...slightly easier than unmedicated childbirth.” 😂

[@thelodestone]

One of the best things about The Fifty is you get to see pro-level skiers making the same loose rubber-leg turns that the rest of us make after a tiring summit push.

[@Ty-nq4fh]

Loved every episode. Wish there was 21 more already :). I would love to see a segment dedicated to Bjarne. I don't think we ever really learned his story and how you two became acquainted. Can't wait for the rest. Best backcountry content 2019 EZ.

[@jollygiant3450]

This! Bjarne is half of the show! LOVE Cody, but Im also in love with Bjarne :P

[@ScottLowrey]

Haha Gaffney "I'm kinda outta shape but at least I'm old." I feel ya brother!

[@PhilippKlein]

Is it just me or is this a video about the most perfect skitouring day ever? Skiing off a volcano in perfect weather with a bunch of your best friends... I mean, does it get any better? Thanks Cody and Bjarne for producing the best series of 2019, to another amazing year!

[@CodyTownsend]

It was really a highlight of the season. It shows how skiing can be fun in so damn many ways. Cheers.

[@lauraschinagle1652]

made me so happy to see some women out there!

[@CodyTownsend]

More coming in 2020!

[@maxcalifornia94]

Being a native of CA, I’ve always appreciated how much the Golden State has to offer. #hellyeah This looks badass and definitely added on my list.

[@johnberude4335]

Heck yeah Cody!! That's us y'all buzzed at the summit at 8 minutes! It was darn fun to watch you and the crew party-shralp off the summit block! I'm happy to share the short videos I snagged of your Screaming Spread-Eagle if you'd like. Way to keep at this monster of a project, and hopefully we'll cross paths again this season!

[@CodyTownsend]

Oh nice! What a day up there eh?

[@littleboythunder]

Man this should be getting so much more recognition.

[@robertbeightler1473]

My first climb with ice axe and crampons in 1987 when I was 37. Tried it three more times and I got older and didn't get to the summit. But started rock climbing when I was 48 and fell in love with that now 70 still climb and ski. Climbed Cathedral peak in Yosemite five times as a belayer.

[@rorymacomber2085]

Shasta was my first crampon and ice axe ski too! Definitely a magical mountain! More Bjarne!

[@PaulBeiser]

Thanks Cody, what a great way to end the first season. Also nice to see your kind words about Bjarne. You guys are a great team.

[@stevekratz3273]

I thought this was a You Tube pipe dream until I saw episode 10. Love it. Counting the days until season 2!!!!

[@kristyfoster5585]

Thank you. You all make me feel young. And I am old.

[@nicolenew1708]

SUPER AMAZING

[@deannilvalli6579]

Best of this series I've seen so far. It just really captures the feeling of the moment, the joy and... well joy.

[@ThomasEntertainment1]

This is by far the best series on KZbin (or maybe just in general). Every episode is a fun, beautiful adventure, and Cody's constant stoke is infectious! Thank you guys for all your hard work. Can't wait for season two!

[@questadventure6594]

So awesome guys. What a journey, it has been a honour to come along for the ride. These videos have inspired many many young mountaineers (including my 8yr old and 10yr old ones) to both push themselves but also respect the mountain, to only take what the mountain gives, and go until it doesn’t make sense anymore. All the best for the adventures to come!

[@benrosenberg2287]

My lord that is an absolute squad.

[@dannelson1982]

Best series on KZbin! A refreshing group of motivated, skilled, yet humble ski pros! Can't wait for season 2.

[@Luthjo]

Loved the community feel of this one. Whole video was spectacular ... Cody's rollerblade button up at the end almost outshines the rest ☀

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

I love mt Shasta I had the privilege of exploring 30 years ago. What a magic place, I felt in the real heart of the US culture. That place is engraved in my soul. Congrats you guys, and very special for Bjarne!

[@Stolpe0228]

You get so happy every time watching this film, pure ski happiness. Thanks Cody and Bjarne for this serie and production.

[@paperboy7364]

You and Bjarne must be uber fit after climbing and skiing all those lines. Have loved watching season 1!

[@evanmerrick390]

Longtime fan, first time caller. I hate this word but the way I see it this project is nothing short of epic.

[@ericreid7965]

I think I speak for everyone when I say, Thank you Cody for an epic year of truly inspiring videos. Your efforts are inspiring an entire generation of ski mountaineers.

[@MrsJoJoJones]

Love this. Grew up here, building my family here, work at our hospital here...I have a healthy healthy respect for this mountain with no desire to summit her...but I love her! Fantastic video!

[@peterhyperman]

What a wonderful merry bunch. T-Rex on skis though, pretty rad.

[@jackkirkendall8890]

Thanks Cody and crew for a great first year. Concerning Shasta...you decsribed your feelings for the mountain very well. I share your sentiments as it was back in 1968 on spring break from my senior year in high school that my climbing and mountaineering partner, Joe Hajny, and I summited on bright spring day for our first 14er. I have not been back there since so your tour with the crew reminded so much me of that day and the joy of shared camaraderie.

[@cristoforosboikos6089]

This is my favourite. This is why we all ski our snowboard. Sharing great experiences and having fun with our friends in the mountains. Nice one Cody

[@Gabagool93]

Great first season boys. Enjoy the time off. Much deserved.

[@Whistler326]

The beauty of learning about the 50 late ( you get to go back and catch up on all the insanity), Gaffney always brings McConkey to mind (Always) Rip Shane....Saucerboy was my FAV, as was Game of Gnar.....had to laugh when Scott says, stupid people do stupid things.....lmfao!!! Cheers, B

[@FaaipDeOiad1]

'You've been on our 180" projector all year, thank you for the great content! keep going!!

[@muddyhumber]

What a party of luminaries! Thanks for a great year of vicarious adventuring from the couch.

[@daverainey...AK1911]

Yea Man...thats a great intro...done in true Mountain Hippy style! Love Mt. Shasta...what a blast to do it with friends...love the quote "I'm a little outta shape but at least I'm old" Love this series!

[@gentryaustin]

True victory lap. Love it.

[@JS-yj7ow]

Skiing volcanos is fun, and this video was a hoot!

[@yetigonecrazy]

This left me with such a huge smile on my face. Thank you, Cody and Bjarne. These have become so much more than just ski porn. I am so excited for Season 2!

[@dereksprigler9276]

Cody Townsend, dude I just found you last weekend, and now I’ve watched all of the episodes and exited for more to come. There’s few you tubers who are as entertaining as a personality and what you do is mad incredible. This is like adventure archives for me. Love to sit and digest East episode. I’ve been looking in from a window in the mountaineering lifestyle for awhile, as a hiker. But maybe I need to make the next jump and try to learn some skills. Much appreciated my guy. It’s been really fun

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks so much Derek!

[@DarrenRashJr]

Great episode to end the season on. Looking forward to season 2!

[@steveilg6134]

thank YOU for Year One!!!! my daughter and i have BINGED on your stuff all autumn and early winter! sooooo good! head bowed to Barjne, as well; AMAZING FOOTAGE! too bad you ended your thank you sentence to him with a preposition! HA HA!!! Rest well and we eagerly await next season! Namaste from Durango!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Steve. In terms of grammar, as a linguist, I have a different definition of what's grammatical...:)

[@steveilg6134]

@@CodyTownsend Ha! then you must have read my books! keep sendin'!

[@morganash3623]

Thanks so much for making these videos Cody and Bjarne! I'm out for my second winter in a row with an injury, and these videos keep the stoke alive. It's one thing to read about it after the fact, but it's an entirely different thing to see it all as you two worked this project. I'm stoked to see the next 30 lines go down! Be safe and keep crushing it out there!

[@mtadams2009]

Any time you can spend a day in the mountains with good friends is time well spent. As I age this is becoming more important than almost anything and I no longer take it for granted. Thanks for sharing.

[@gsmhikerdude]

Low key funniest part was at the end when the dude crashed off the snow into the parking lot

[@coolflippers]

I just crashed into the parking lot yesterday at Stevens after a glorious day of hike-to and chest deep fluff, by west coast standards. Smacked my face on the ice in front of traffic. Walked back with a busted face.

[@iansigman1651]

@@coolflippers It's called Bumpy Flats for a reason

[@RusTsea196T]

Hey, they said "to the CAR"!

[@sullykid363]

Always looking forward to these. Great work!

[@notsure2558]

Great season! Thanks for sharing and inspiring

[@delltodd7111]

what an amazing group and fun day!

[@timhafner255]

Love the intro. Great episode as always, Cody & Bjarne.

[@Simon-wj9zv]

That was really cool mate....nothing better than a cruisey day with great friends !

[@jonathank.7670]

That was some great ending of the season. Love it!

[@farcanaussie]

much respect dude. Can't wait to return to the North American mountains from the land down unda! Peace & love

[@FrictionCollective]

So good! Can't wait for season 2!

[@Psychichousewives]

This is fantastic! Great capturing of the experience of getting to the peak and thrill of going down - and the stunning beauty and atmosphere of Mt. Shasta! I’ve been to the peak twice and it was a life changer at that time in my life. That video brought it all back. Thank you!

[@alpinejonny]

You guys make my week.

[@megancarp8714]

good vibes all around! love every aspect of this video

[@supersquid166]

Sierra spring. Nothing else like it!

[@californian2344]

Loved this one! Enjoy your sufferfest lines but this one just looked like pure fun going up and down!!

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Great video. This might be one that my aging steel knees might be able to handle, Cody!!!

[@nageladon9091]

I've been sharing this with everyone I know who skies. Keep it up dude! Epic stuff.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Your adventures make me smile and inspire, always keep on keeping on!!!

[@donavonmorgan5510]

Rock on! Can't wait for the next season...

[@dundeedolphin]

50 versions of perfection.

[@midi510]

When Michelle said she was nervous, was she worried about shitting her pants? Good to see Scott still getting out. Had a fun day skiing Squaw with him and two of the DesLauriers brothers probably 15 years ago.

[@CodyTownsend]

Yup. Nailed it. Montezuma's Revenge worry.

[@hunteremigh7899]

My favorite episode yet! I love the series, thank you so much for the amazing content! I feel inspired, motivated, excited, totally gripped and most of all STOKED!! You guys rock. Seriously, thank you for sharing this journey!

[@EpicRydVideo]

Secret to life right there! Thanks for spreading the good vibes!🤟

[@ChandlerShepherd]

Thanks for adding the native names of these mountains. Also this looks like such a fun day!

[@avening1974]

Cody, you are the man. Say Hi to Bjerne!

[@encubist]

I really love this series, as it makes an old man like me re-live my youthful mountain adventures vicariously through you and your friends. Of course in reality, my adventures were not quite as extreme, didn't always have a Cody putting the 'party' in climbing party, and I would have been last up the mountain. But I can watch and pretend I am there. Thank you! I am going to watch the whole series if you finish the whole series! Quite the undertaking and I really really respect your fortitude in doing this.

[@chrisheimerl5862]

Waiting daily for the next episode. You two are killing it. I can only dream of stuff like this, so I watch your experiences. Bravo.

[@BrooksMore]

Thank you guys so much. Looked forward to every episode. My wish for you next season is a wireless headphone sponsor, binocular sponsor and underwear sponsor. Can't wait for 2020!

[@CodyTownsend]

Ha. Well I use AirPods but don't want to lose them in the mountains, got binocular help from Maven and choose not to wear underwear under long johns on personal preference. But I still would take all of what you described!

[@MrTCFIRE]

So good...keeping the stoke alive!

[@ohwowthatsgood]

That looked like fun. Congrats on a successful year 1.

[@mathieuperrino2286]

Such a good vibe. Love it !

[@mickanderson3593]

Great vids Cody looking forward to watching the next round

[@tandresen01]

This was great! Found you around episode 3 and have been excited for every video! Cheers to the end of the 2019 and a magnificent 2020! Y'all rock!

[@RyanRidesPGH]

Good vibes on this one! Excited for season 2!

[@richardboyle2829]

Favorite episode so far That was too cool

[@outerbike]

Great capper to the season! Love the spring-ski-end of season vibe with the whole gang. Strong posse! Cheers from Moab, UT!

[@CodyTownsend]

Cheers amigos.

[@myphone9831]

They make the climb look so easy and pleasant 😂

[@Ranar14]

Shasta in the Spring/Summer FTW!

[@jakobkaare-rasmussen6474]

Amazing video! Maybe a bonus episode on your truck setup!

[@WorldFlair01]

Great show. Thanks for inspiring 🙏

[@donfrance3]

Season 1 is my favorite season ... waiting for next season to be continued !

[@genepi748]

Thanks for this new episode Kiss from France mates

[@paulherrmann4923]

good vibes just as always

[@FSEVENMAN]

Epic season good job Guys.

[@dougaldmacdonald9505]

Really enjoyed this season. Looking forward to Year Two!

[@MurCurieux]

Stoked for season 2!

[@Dizzlaeus]

Great content as always Cody and Bjarne. Doing my part to get the views up for the logos on the front and back scroll and looking forward to so many more of these as you tackle them in 2020.

[@scotttrudeau]

Life goals - to receive the title of "spiritual mountain guru"

[@brownshugga8295]

Wow 👌 amazing don't u just love God for all these creation ❤ u gotta hand it to him ❤

[@russkundalini249]

Yeah that made me chuckle 2 😂🙌🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@fxo1024]

A beautiful ending !

[@dareangelmusic]

Dude I love your energy apart from what it takes to make it up and down each time! Really enjoyed the 2019 adventures and can't wait for more! Happy 2020!

[@andrewdavid68]

Nice one Cody. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesJackson-jv4pf]

Stellar/ love it/ Happy Winter!

[@andysmith8789]

you guys deserved an easy one! Those wind/snow/steam formations at the summit are weird.

[@thehappytramper1988]

Congrat on a great 2019!

[@michaelb1761]

I'm guessing that you filmed this in December. Unbelievably good weather on Shasta for that time of year. Nicely done.

[@CodyTownsend]

It was in June

[@theedavierg4581]

Damn.. These videos are amazing. Keep up the amazing work. You deserve so many more views and subbs then you currently have.