The FIFTY - Line 22 & 23/50 - Mt. Washington, NH - The Eastern King of Backcountry Skiing

[@TomanOnTrail]

You hit the nail on the head at the end Cody: a huge draw to the East coast backcountry vibe is the community. People who are out there getting after it regularly see such a wide range of conditions that the general community buzz and stoke grows so much prior to a storm. A huge underlying part of the community is appreciation: for the mountains, for the adventure, for the conditions. East coast skiers are frequently humbled by less than ideal conditions it truly makes the good days great.

[@jacobkwda8011]

well said dude

[@CodyTownsend]

Well said my friend. It's why so many strong passionate skiers come from the east. Iron sharpens iron.

[@christopherjones6273]

When the mountain is white and the sun is shining bright forget about all the rest

[@JK360noscope]

@@CodyTownsend I guess granite sharpens granite too, huh? Got me rock hard during stoke season anyway

[@tylerhammmond]

@@JK360noscope sus

[@shredcavemedia3764]

always a good day at TUCKS when you can ski all the way down to your cah guy!

[@skipanther]

How late in the season can you do that,I'm guessing late April/early May!

[@tylerbourn8065]

@@skipanther depends on how much snow we get n if we get a bad January thaw or not, we get a fuck ton of rain I'm April, but tucks and mount washington stay pretty covered untill about mid April unless it's super cold in April

[@thejayway242]

@@skipanther I skied tucks May 19th for my 16th birthday last year, and it was pretty good. Although we could not ski down the entire way it made for that much more of a great memory. We just hiked up with our regular boots with ski boots attached to our packs holding our skis as well. We stayed at the little chalet there, great food.

[@skipanther]

@@georgelee3155 That's awesome,there probably isn't a lot of room to do a bunch of turns by then.I live in the south where any kind of skiing is over by March,wish moving wasn't so expensive!

[@mattjax16]

The sherb was indeed in

[@fredkinch]

Best episode yet. Adding that extra element of the “soul” of each place takes it to a whole other level. And that’s exactly what makes skiing so great. Turns are the goal of skiing, but they’re not the point.

[@CodyTownsend]

Well said Fred. Cheers.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Mt. Washington is one of those places where you really cannot explain it to someone - especially if they are from the West. You have to experience it up close and personal to even begin to appreciate what it is.

[@predatorpwr]

@@juniorjohnson9509 so true, such a special feeling to it, humbling and inspiring.

[@RyanDunfee85]

Thanks for coming up and givin' 'em the beans with us Cody!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks for the beta, the comedy and the good times amigo.

[@Hans_Wilsdork]

You were definitely at Black Mountain in the beginning of this video. Hidden gem

[@smokingbluegrass]

Another great episode! "look at central, it's riding like a frickin golf course up there guy , chipper right off the top, give er the beans , get in front of the boots and point em downhill!" HAHAHAHA! "yes boy!"

[@Snakke40]

There's a lot of quotable moments in this series, but I think this one is a top contender with just the sheer happines and spontanity of it all!

[@_cameraboy]

"Yeah this ain't California, with the Baywatch and ya'Powda snow. It's frickin' cold out here."

[@owensweetland342]

@@_cameraboy "in your purple onesies."

[@charleacc1]

That guy got the north country lingo down, bud. Drag yer ass up above there. Take yer skins off and run ‘er hot! Fuckin A!

[@FELiPES101]

Even though the weather was freezing when you went to tuckerman you had a crystal clear bluebird day which gave you some amazing shots that really captured the size and experience it offers.

[@zachprescott8784]

And the snow looked pretty mint considering the fridgid temps

[@juniorjohnson9509]

I have to laugh at "skiers" who want to complain when the temps are low enough to make the snow nearly perfect. When the snow squeaks under your boots and skis, the conditions are going to be nearly perfect all day.

[@michaelharris8144]

Again, I love that you don't exclude snowboarders. So many video are one or the other and the reality is that boarders/skiers are friends and we're all after the same thing: fun in the outdoors on the Mountain. This video also highlighted the most important part of skiing for me, Community. I live in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and ski exclusively at Blue Mountain. It is not a mountain. If it was only about the skiing I would be done with it but the people I get to spend time with while skiing keep me going back. Another great episode.

[@petercort3566]

"Interesting to get through on skis" describes the east coast most days. and cold.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

The incredible range of conditions - from deep powder to blue boilerplate - that you have to conquer every year is what makes east coast skiers so damned good technically.

[@timfredrickson3889]

@@juniorjohnson9509 “incredible range of conditions” lol you mean ice, hard ice, soft ice, cold ice, ice with 1 cm of pow, snow but it melted in the day and turned to ice, etc.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

@@timfredrickson3889 Yes, that is exactly what I meant, since I grew up skiing there and still have friends who ski ( recreational and race) there for the last 50 years.

[@charleacc1]

I’m glad they touched on two points- 1) conditions are almost always not great, and 2) there’s a lot more going on in “East Coast” skiing culture than Pow Porn. But that looked like a great day actually.

[@stewartdillard7199]

Love the series! Quick correction; Mt. Mitchell in NC is the highest mtn on the east coast @ 6600ft

[@rowdypowripper]

Cody out here dropping false facts.

[@tijust66]

It's the most prominent in the east

[@johnrflinn]

This is great. I have movies and slides from my parents skiing Tuckerman's ravine in the 40's with long hickory skiis and bamboo poles with 8 inch baskets. They used seal skins under their skiis to climb up Tuckerman's Ravine. They did tell me that one die hard skier actually schussed Tuckermans from the top without turning. This is amazing considering the state of the art skis that were used in the 40's.

[@MrHardPressed]

Great video. Brings back memories. I telemarked from the Alpine garden, down Diagonal, down the trail and picked up some nice glades via the creekbed highway to Pinkham back in 87 when I was the caretaker at the Harvard Cabin. When there is deep snow, there is Plenty to ski all the way down to the road from the top. Skied it all in Tuckermans, Huntingtons, and the woods/creeks all the way down to Pinkham from 86-88.. Had access to the best of days and conditions. Mt. Washington will always be a highlight of my life for 2 winters.

[@BeGravity4]

I’m not a skier and I still think this series is one of the very best things on KZbin

[@CodyTownsend]

Cheers Jacob. Much appreciated.

[@stumpy25lbs]

I'm watching a couple episodes of the Fifty every day, from the start. Loving the way it's evolving over time - more mountain info up front (map, distance, vert etc) and the way there are more and more friends every trip! And the way it makes me feel! Thank you Cody and Bjarne 🙏🏼

[@riveringmovie5046]

I had given up on ski movies. Too many big drops with no soul. This came up on my feed, and I am so glad I spent the time. Passion, community, and nice music when needed, but never overbearing. I grew up on the East Coast, but never had the chance to ski Tuckerman's. This was a great trip back home. Really well done. I'm down under now. Perhaps you will make a trip out and make some turns in New Zealand.

[@CubieMe]

Love the map visual, very helpful with understanding the day's progress!

[@cloonancpatv3828]

Always something uniquely special about the New England mountains.

[@Matt-vo1ge]

Hell yeah, was going to go do some work then this popped up. Just grabbed a coffee, Happy Days.

[@justus8453]

Haha same here bro. Priorities ;)

[@smokingbluegrass]

no doubt, I pretty much always find myself dropping the ball for the "50 update!"

[@victorcortes7184]

Awesome video. We're truly blessed in this country to have so many different ski experiences, mountains, and ranges to enjoy. This video highlighted that, especially the local community. Glades of Vermont, ravines and chutes on Mt. Washington, deep and steep in the Rockies, ski mountaineering on the volcanoes of the Cascades, Tahoe, insane heli lines in AK, it goes on. Rip your turns wherever you are, Cheers

[@CodyTownsend]

Couldn't agree more!

[@JasonOgasian]

I really like the videos where you're out skiing with a local crew. That group vibe is really relatable for a lot of skiers I think. Great video.

[@CodyTownsend]

I really like skiing with the local crew. It gives you such a feel for the place, the mountain and the community. It's been a big goal of the project to climb and ski with locals, whether they're underground or heroes of the sport.

[@adrianjfussell]

Where I started backcountry skiing - so nice to see in the Fifty project. Many good memories at the Harvard Cabin. Thanks for the vid guys.

[@CodyTownsend]

Stoked it connected with you. Cheers.

[@finnpommerenke5852]

POV: Your a snowboarder watching the series and you still love it

[@Jobother]

Get a split board and get after it!

[@word67]

Welcome to NH! Been following your series and what a treat to see this. NH Native ( 1949.) Skied Loon Mtn today and planning a Mt. Washington trip soon. Again a pure treat.

[@CodyTownsend]

Cheers Charles

[@andrerichard628]

I was born in Portsmouth, NH. Thanks I'm living in California now almost 20 years. Good to see anything from back home. Skiing rips, one of my first loves.

[@Jerroldjorgen]

Cody and Bjarne, this may be my favorite video yet. Loved the longer format and overall editing. I have followed Andrew Drummond for awhile so it was nice to see him in the film. It would also be cool to get your thoughts on what you would do differently for each line from approach, to other general travel tips, or gear choices. Sort of a top tips for anyone else looking to do this. Keep of the good work!

[@jimferoce4862]

Skied Tuckermans Memorial Day weekend of 86 (87?). Climbed to the base of the bowl hand carrying skis, boots and poles. Totally gassed, climbed face of bowl via carved set of steps. Geared up, scorched down one time and called it a day. Totally worth it.

[@ParkingLotBacon]

The vibes are all-time in this one!

[@mauricepowers8079]

Great video guys...I did Tucks in 85'...gotta love New England...feast or famine I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@EpicRydVideo]

We're loving every episode, but that was extra special to watch here living in midcoast Maine!

[@speterlewis]

Boy, did you guys get a great day! Been climbing and guiding here for almost 40 years, and it's so good to see westerners enjoying our little hills. You did us proud.

[@CodyTownsend]

That's awesome to hear. I wanted to do the East justice and happy it resonated with you and many others. Thanks.

[@dankgenetics9663]

Best back country content there is. Inspirational

[@jsaash3517]

Spent the last two nights watching the entire series Brilliantly done. You capture the essence with humor humility and gratitude. Much thanks from an old SLC / Tahoe ski bum with bad knees!

[@rageoid]

Just getting to the whole series. Binge watching. I am immersed in the whole process, especially of getting up. Never tried skinning but now am looking hard at it (with a guide !).

[@CodyTownsend]

Awesome Dan. Stoked to hear. Don't listen to that Ian guy, you're correct in your thinking. Have fun out there and stay safe.

[@Creeder991]

This is truly awesome. It feels so good to see you out east doing Mt. Washington. I am glad you had such a good time and got to check two classics off your list.

[@chrisloef6252]

Now that you skied the "Classic" come back and get the full East Coast experience with a jaunt further north to Maine's "Mighty Katahdin" and top it off with a trip to the Chic Chocs up in the Gaspe'. You won't be disappointed! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG2qGavqcd5pZI

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

Katahdin is annoying as hell to get into though with the winter permit submission and late gate opening plus reservation needed to enter

[@chrisloef6252]

@@KrazyKrzysztof It isn't ideal because you are locked into the dates that you reserve, but it is essential due to the mission of Bater State Park. The advantages are that you will never run into people who "shouldn't" be there and you feel like you have the entire 200,000+ acre park to yourself. If you do hit it right, then you'll always cherish it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG2qGavqcd5pZI

Yaaaaaas, Chic Chocs is a must!

[@christopherdorner925]

Mt chocura is a great one as well. Great views of the pemi wilderness

[@entwouanne]

U can ski Katahdin??

[@danielchisena6609]

Love that east coast crunch!

[@donfrance3]

We spent 2 nights on that mountain. Very windy. Lots of type 2 fun. Looks like you guys had great weather and pretty good snow. Highest wind speeds recorded in the US up there at the weather station. I fondly remember all the people at "Lunch Rocks" when we skied down Tuckerman's during a brief window of sunshine and less wind. That is real avalanche country up there. The ski down was an adventure with about 4 plus miles of riverbed on the way out. Thank you for this video.

[@evantownsend1031]

(I love the FIFTY) Correction: Mount Mitchell in North Carolina

[@extreme_ryan_delena]

Blake did my AIARE 2, we’d kept in contact. I was super jealous when I saw you guys got out. Glad you liked our little neighborhood Cody

[@taylorsmith437]

I had him for AIARE 1...pretty cool dude.

[@rbbachrach]

Love Tuckerman’s Ravine.Skied it several times in my youth . It’s all about the beer in the parking lot after a great day of wiggling ! (ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR ) All skiing is good. Some skiing is better , Every run is the best! FIRST RUN- Last Run- ALWAYS THE BEST RUN - Everyday we wake up is a good thing ! Keep on wiggling down the ski hill ! WhenEver You Can ! RB

[@somewhat7]

that sound the snow was making underfoot, if you know, you know. Frickin' cold. Alba Adventures sent me here, so happy i saw this!

[@ericziemba9188]

Holy crap! I had convinced myself that I saw your doppelgänger, or a mirage, but you actually were in NH! Saw you hanging out at Black Mountain while I was doing the Last Skier Standing!! Great videos! Stay rad!

[@CodyTownsend]

Yup. Twas I. Was impressive to watch you fanatics get after just a gnarly event. Good on ya!

[@midi510]

When I skied Tuckerman’s in the early nineties, there were a ton of people who just came to sit on the rocks and watch. Like groupies. It was a warm spring day, though.

[@joedillier7113]

Best episode yet.

[@mickanderson3593]

Bloody great to watch your travels Cody ,coming from Australia it's amazing to see the peaks and lines you and your crew climb and ski and board down ', then have a beer at the bottom love it .... Best of luck on the rest of the remaining climbs and stay safe and the crew Cheers Lads

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Mick!

[@Bcskier44]

Morning work meeting was definitely put on hold to watch this episode. Classic east coast day, weather and conditions wise ⛷️❄️

[@mikecronan550]

Man, I have never seen Huntingtons like that EVER! YOU ARE SO LUCKY.

[@bjbhehir]

Grew up skiing New England, moved to Tahoe 35 years ago and never returned to New England in the winter to ski again!! Most of my ski buddies in Tahoe are from New England, they're typically the best all around skiers. So glad I learnt to ski in New England as a kid, it makes you a much better skier and really appreciate to West Coast conditions!!

[@scnomad3626]

Nice to see our local hill featured! Andrew is a good dude. Please though, it is not Tuckerman’s Ravine. Tuckerman never owned it, it is simply Tuckerman Ravine.

[@shredcavemedia3764]

SEE YOU AT TUCKERMANS RAVINE GUY! STAY IN THE FRONTS OF YOUR BOOTS BUB! AYUH!!

[@thelisa11]

SC Nomad Thank you for pointing this out!

[@scnomad3626]

Ian Holmquist yes, far too many people get it wrong.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Head up Tuckerman's guy, take a left and hit the Lake of the Cloud kid!

[@stephenclark15]

I met Andrew a couple days ago at his business, super nice guy very nice to talk to and really friendly. Pretty much everyone I have met up here in New Hampshire is really friendly, awesome place, and even better people

[@kylegriffin7872]

Mountains out east aren't as tall and intense, but goddamn if we don't love them just as much. The white mountains offer me the peace we all seek when we go out into the mountains

[@CodyTownsend]

Agreed man. It's what I saw, the equal passion despite the unequal size. For me, love of the mountains is far more important than size of the mountains.

[@csedan510]

I woke up this morning thinking about how to find out what the "actual" conditions were like up at Tuckerman's, and here you are. I've gone up the last 2 years in early May and was definitely too late. Being able to ski out all, or at least most of the way is KEY. Good job fellows, welcome to the East, it looks like you had great fun.

[@cameronclark1345]

Person: "Can I be a part of your video?" Cody: "Is your name Forrest?"

[@cameronmackie9209]

This sounds a bit like skiing in Scotland. Sure we don't get the deepest powder or the longest seasons but its the community. Hundreds of backcountry skiers waiting for their moement to shine in Scotland. On a good day we have the best skiing anywhere in the world but the community sticks together through seasons and conditions that done give much snow. I personally love to see proper backcountry communities thriving, ours in Scotland certainly is with major big lines that are in condition once a decade.

[@paghal11]

Glaswegian here, now living in the Western US. Was thinking exactly the same as I was watching this video. Skied knee deep powder in Colorado five days last week, but definitely no stranger to Scottish concrete with rocks poking through either.

[@SKIADK]

Thank you for this. I'm a hiker did every high peak on the East Coast but Godfather Mountain in NC, I stopped my voyage on the AT at Roan. And Mt Washington. Going to climb it this summer. I only saw it as a kid, when we visited NH years ago. Appreciate the Ski the East Love ❤️

[@pete1072]

23! Nearly halfway there. Anyone else getting pumped that the fifty party, watching them all the whole way through might be a reality soon?!

[@CodyTownsend]

Oh it'll be a reality real soon.

[@chriskutlina5743]

So awesome that you guys did Mt. Washington! I was just in that area 10 days prior to you. I fell in love with that part of NH. One of these days I will ski Tuckermans for sure.

[@danielchisena6609]

When did he ski this line?

[@chriskutlina5743]

@@danielchisena6609 I think 19/20

[@owensweetland342]

"This isn't LA with your purple onesies or whatever!" Lmao! Classic.

[@charleacc1]

Lol!!!

[@buaboy]

I think one of the great thing about the White Mountains community is that most of us were born and raised here, this is our home. Even though there are bigger mountains, better views, and fresher powder, we will always remember where we started from.

[@CodyTownsend]

Your home is always special and I sensed that about the Whites. It's home for so many diehard skiers. Truly a special place.

[@petercogan3396]

i skied Tucks when i was 14 with H Adams Carter, aka "Bad Ad" (1914-1995), a total badass before the word was invented. 46 years later, my gear is a bit better, but the backcountry vibe is the same. Cody: glad you and your gang could experience some classic New England turns. Love all the Epics; keep keeping it safe.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Peter.

[@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt]

Reppin the North East! Adirondacks of New York is 20 minutes from my house so thats where i am basically every weekend hop you guys enjoyed the White mtns!

[@theskipioneers5269]

Nice video! Really highlights what the East coast has to offer. Love skiing here!

[@blahblahbbllaahh]

Skiing Mt. Washington with Grimace! EPIC!

[@jessedelmage6034]

Another awesome video Brotha! Always look forward to watching your episodes!

[@joconnor4511]

I’ve grown up riding in the NE but Mt Washington always amazed me. It’s like the Rockies over on the east coast

[@timotheverrette5988]

Love your vids and happy to see you here on the east coast! Glad you enjoyed our beloved White Mountains!

[@peter.studenik]

This episode was so great. Pure fun and a great ride.

[@bronsonwhite7238]

My home state. So sick. Love the videos man.

[@lifeoftheman]

Saw that this was posted last night but I saved it to watch it properly in the morning just to get a good start on the day. Love the series man, stoked to see more! :D

[@PaulBeiser]

Fantastic! Bjarne unreal drone shots of Cody skiing down.. LOVE it!! I like everything about these videos.. tnx!

[@RogerZJr]

Thanks for giving some love for the East! I live out west now but grew up skiing back east, this one brought back some fond memories.

[@MountainLust]

Andrew is a local legend for sure, his channel rocks. I think I was hiking just down range that day and yea it was kinda cold but skies overall have been pretty decent this season.

[@Trailsthatflow]

This series makes me happy !

[@michae8jackson378]

I love all the shot w ski area in the background! Badass! Thanks for speaking so well of the east coast! I’m from upstate NY where we get lots of lake effect so we get some good conditions....but yea it’s east coast normally! It is a culture!😎😎😎👊👊👊

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

I have watched all of these and it was so inspiring. I have only been skiing for 5 years. I would so hike up but don't think ski down would be possible haha Just want to say great series.

[@charlessawyer836]

I am born and raised on the eat coast. It is where the hardcore skiers and snowboarders are. Thee we east is cold. I was going to the top of whiteface on lift with wind chill it was -50 f. Coldest lift ride I have ever experienced

[@christopherdorner925]

Grew up climbing washington in the winter, used to do a research trip up three times a winter in college. Can't wait to take my splitboard up now that I don't have to pack down a ton of snow and ice samples.

[@bsperoz]

So you were just in MY backyard, huh? (I ski Wildcat, the mountain across from Tuck's) 11:25 Hey! There I am! (If you squint you can see me on Wildcat over there...)

[@gba.87]

Really love your videos! Little suggestion: the background music often makes it hard to get what people are saying, at least for us non-native English speaker. You could consider to lower the volume a little bit :) Cheers!

[@walkerpercy8702]

Agreed, would get a better sense of the environment w/o music.

[@michelleleclerc6262]

Awesome footage. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@ethanbrown1235]

I was waiting for the Tucks episode! that's my backyard, there's definitely a reason I live in SLC now...

[@zachprescott8784]

Was waiting for this episode. Much love from New Hampshire!

[@peterkrekorian]

Been waiting for this episode to drop since the first one was made. East Coast represent.

[@adammarcinkowski5911]

East is Beast! Glad you were able to make it out to this side of the country

[@LindaBurgin]

Cody, Mt Mitchell in the Black Mountains of North Carolina is actually the highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684', Mt Craig, also in the Black Mountains, NC, is the second highest at 6,647' and Clingman's Dome in the The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC is 6,643', and the third highest. Mt Washington is 6,288' but definitely your cup of tea, weather wise. Ski on!!! Love watching your videos!

[@Mulvihill646]

So stoked I got to see you guys when you were traversing over to Tuckerman. Really couldn't have asked for better weather that day! Love the new video format too

[@CodyTownsend]

It was such a great day.

[@deannilvalli6579]

I hope Cody and Bjarne will be able to continue this series soon, despite all the hurdles currently in the way. They are past the halfway mark now. Keep going boys!

[@kevinfowler7856]

Great episode! Did not mention the wind on Mt. Washington. One of the windest places on earth. Cool of him to come to the east coast.

[@scottnormand5858]

Great job Cody profiling my home turf. Tucks is the real deal having skied out west for years. Definitely not to be taken lightly. Keep up the great work🙏

[@sonoma314]

Hi, I'm Forrest and this is my other brother Forrest. ...Forrest Frizzell, dude hit the cool name lottery right there, for sure

[@1mattmoose]

Great video! But the highest mountain on the east coast is Mt. Mitchell in NC.

[@lemolo]

@@ianholmquist8492 Or just, Northeast

[@Trekking365]

Was about to make the same comment. Gotta rep NC!

[@robmoran5461]

Ha! I was just getting ready to say that... All good either way and we know what he meant. Cant wait for the next ep

[@jeffberry5490]

1mattmoose Whoops your right Mt Mitchell is higher than Washington

[@speterlewis]

The skiing is typically better up this way, though...

[@joeldavies12]

East coast skiing's depiction in the US reminds me a lot of the depiction of Scottish skiing here in Europe. Nonetheless, the community and atmosphere up in Scottish Highlands also seems to have the same allure.

[@chrisbrown05819]

Man you hit the jackpot with conditions. We rarely get these conditions anymore. In the last 15 years, we’re seeing much more warmer temperatures/warmer days. Thus turning these places into an ice luge.

[@itskarlbrah]

Awesome! So cool to see you in our neighborhood. Keep up the great videos!

[@nirek.sharma]

Thanks for showing what we have to offer :) #skiTheEast

[@bstrac77]

Great video Cody! Awesome that you came out East. Keep it up.... love these videos!

[@2120edm]

Great video guys. The whole series is very inspiring. I even brought some new gear, got up at 4am, climbed a mountain and made a video about it. ⛷👍

[@CodyTownsend]

Hell ya!

[@johnthane7837]

Stayed at the Harvard Hut many times. Ice climbed all over the area, as well as doing ice climbs on Mt. Washington many times. We hiked up the descent route one New Years day. It was dark, cloudy and snowing. Then all of a sudden, my wife and I popped up above the clouds, and it was very beautiful weather all the way to the summit.

[@vanmanpaul]

Been binge watching this project for days!! I love it!! You guys are doing some really cool stuff. Excellent videography Bjarne! Netflix level series here

[@stephennogay987]

the guy in the beginning is friggin hilarious ,i had to watch it like twenty times

[@edm781]

Favorite quote from a ski mag article 15 yrs ago about skiing New England & Wildcat Mt across from Tuck's. The writer is talking about how brutally cold & windy the storm is they're heading into. One of her "New Englandah" hosts exclaims back, "This ain't a stahm! This is like SUMMAH!"