The FIFTY - Peak Obsession - with Jeremy Jones - Line 17 & 18/50

[@pf6797]

Seeing Cody immediately back Bjarne’s decision, without question or hesitation was inspiring.

[@mtnrgr275]

Thanks for making a ski movie with great risk management discussions. Too often the "stoke" media skips over the vital discussions during route planning and risk mitigation, too just show the glory payoff shots. As a former mountain SAR professional and current weekend warrior, I really appreciate seeing the way you handle the hazards and group dynamics of turning around.

[@princecrane1277]

FACTS. Cause best believe if you in ANY backcountry program, avalanche class, or out really doin it those discussions are always being had. First ski movie I truly seen where they legit have the talk and turn back. Can't brainwash erybody watching into thinking you jus send it all the time that's dangerous.

[@justchirpin3080]

Come on now bud. You were a volunteer ski patroller next to slow signs…..

[@theboy6435]

@@justchirpin3080 Was gonna get mad at you but then I saw your username and I gotta respect it lmao.

[@asobamohammed3622]

2è

[@Phallas-vo9nc]

Revisiting all of the old episodes now that the new ones are coming out. Man I forgot how real and raw this series was while being stunning from a filmography perspective. Absolute props boys - stay safe!

[@alpinejonny]

Every episode I wonder how you and Bjarne will possibly outdo your storytelling, but then you do, and we get this kinda thing. And here we are. Best video series in the history of youtube? Sure, i'll throw my vote into that hat.

[@CodyTownsend]

We definitely put a bit of extra work into this one. I wanted to show it outside of online at theaters and film festivals. Probably keep doing one "Super Episode" like this every year.

[@alpinejonny]

@@CodyTownsend Banff film fest worthy, without a doubt, was it shown earlier this month here?

[@aaalllen]

i can't decide between that bonus rescue video or this one

[@CodyTownsend]

Got denied by Banff! Guess i’m a little to underground for those big shots!

[@tomasjavurek1030]

Perhaps the best skimo series, but not outdoor in general. I honestly think that the best outdoor is the czech one called Onsajt. Otherwise, this definitely competes with fency series from arc'teryx, salomon, the north face, petzl etc. It is simply good.

[@michaelharris8144]

I love that an inspirational snowboarder and two inspirational skiers can work together without competition or even really mentioning the different platforms. I don't like how separate the two implements are in videos. I ski, my brother snowboards and we do it together. Another amazing episode all around and teaming up with a snowboarder just enhanced it.

[@CodyTownsend]

Yeah man, I feel like the days of even mentioning the differences of the platforms we ride are over. We all just mountain people that like to slide down slopes at a high rate of speed.

[@Trailsthatflow]

Pick your tool and slide....simple

[@jimrichardson-h7y]

On the 2nd tour of The Fifty, and I should keep a note pad next to me to put down all the questions I have when I meet you one day. I think this is the greatest series of videos the ski industry has. Entertaining, motivating, educational, and real. Fukin awesome.

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you and keep those notes on your phone to remember when that day happens

[@kimb2582]

I love watching the boys hang out and you spying on mountains with your new binocular sponsorship. But mostly, I have a tremendous respect for the bushwhacking and effort you put in to get to the top of these mountains. I am a professional bushwhacker (I live in coastal BC) and so that is my favorite footage. So stoked you decided to reinvent yourself because this is the kind of content the interwebs need!

[@danielscully9356]

You should get sponsored by zombie slasher!

[@TheStubertos]

I'm not a regular watcher of this kind of content but even as a complete beginner I can see that there are some great group dynamics here. You communicate so well and understand each other. You also look like a lot of fun to be around.

[@johnlarsen2851]

@codytownsend first off, I really need to stop watching these right before I go to bed cause my heart rate is out the roof and I cannot go to sleep. Secondly, I know there are a lot of people coming together to create the magicalness that is "The Fifty," but holy cow there is something about your persona, your wit, and your ability to slowly and deliberately draw people in. Watching this project just brings in such an awesome feeling, thank you for sharing it! To you and all of your team (I speak out of sheer selfishness) please continue to be safe, listen to your instincts, and speak up if you're not feeling something, thank you for sharing this!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you so much Josh. I appreciate the kind words. Means a lot. All the best to you dude.

[@SuccessinTech]

Great short. Congratulations to Bjarne and Cody.

[@chriswyatt9869]

Saw this in recommended. Gave it a watch and loved it, then realised its part of a series and there’s loads of videos. Over the moon. Got my entertainment for the next week or so

[@mikeshaw009]

I have zero desire and lack the necessary skills to do anything remotely close to this, but I absolutely love watching it. I feel very fortunate to be able to follow you along your adventures and to be able to watch your videos for free on the internet. Thank you so much for putting so much effort into making these videos. I like how long this episode is and I would love to see longer episodes in the future. I can't wait for the next one. Good luck and stay safe.

[@mhsigrist]

I'm glad I invested 32 minutes of my life to watch this. Inspiring!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thank you for investing that time into this flick. Much appreciated.

[@DMC619]

It’s honest so important to trust your friends and what amazing decisions making, if one’s not feeling it you all leave together. Team work makes the dream work.

[@MAL-yt4yh]

Late comment as I have just discovered ''The FIFTY - Peak Obsession''. I am excited to see this series. It stands out and differentiates itself from the hype videos by the reality of skiing steep slopes with a cohesive and responsible team of great members that call a spade a spade. So refreshing to see real skiers that actually measure risk-reward, and give us these great videos. Goodspeed!

[@nielssonneveld]

Codyyyy im not even a skiier but i just love your personality and you and your skiiing. Keep up these video's they make me feel so relaxed. Love you man!

[@bigmtn77]

I love how you show there are endless learning opportunities out there in the mountains. It's comforting to see the group dynamics as you cooperate to work as a team. You have each other's backs, and you have clearly shown that we're all sharing a love of our passion as we live to shred for another day of adventure and no objective is more important than life. Stay safe out there and best of luck! Thank you for sharing this beautiful film!

[@paraheaps]

I....cant....get....ENOUGH!! I think i have watched every episode twice now. What an amazing life!

[@fjordbear3050]

Fav episode, watched 8 times

[@1971jwing]

Incredible, thank you for sharing. Much love in your life forever.

[@rvhmon656]

John's Jerry guitar is the the most beautiful and stunning sounding thing I've ever heard...yet it has its own soul through John. Damn I'm impressed...takes me back to the Warfield yet it has it's own direction forward...Timeless and futuristic at the same time. We've warped the dimensions of time and space.

[@jimborainbird2311]

Not sure who was more scared, you or me Cody when Jeremy is talking about getting over crux "slab" section! I am living my extreme skier life vicariously through you. Love, luck and happiness from Chamonix

[@CodyTownsend]

I’d guess we were. Though we felt really comfortable with it, it was a low probability high consequence scenario which is always scary.

[@edwardlobb931]

Over the top, for perfect integration of drone with helmet cams. The best! Thank you.

[@thecharlestonchew197]

I’ve never climbed anything like this but for me, when things start to get dicey, that’s almost when I enjoy it the most because of the focus it requires and it’s a puzzle of safety. There’s no greater puzzle than life! You, my friend are a badass. Thank you for sharing these!

[@firstplacelast2]

Thank you guys for letting the drama of the mountain play itself. Beautifully done.

[@susannewilliams]

Hey, just a word of total appreciation. That you ski it, that you film it, that you share your tips with us. Brilliant storytelling. Totally captivating. You just have such a great presence. Learning from you with each episode. Keep em coming! (Thanks for Purl Speed Wax, Yeti Thermos and the MSR snow brush!!!) - " To learn the mountains in a whole new way!" - YES.

[@hankmishima4798]

One of the best ski/board videos I have seen. Thanks for all the work creating this video! Every minute is excellent.

[@CodyTownsend]

Wow, thanks!

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

All these three guys are not only amazing athletes, they can read the snow condition and also predict the weather around them. They have so much experience.....amazing work! Thank you guys!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

You guys make it look so easy!

[@DarkSliders]

If easy is touring for 17 hours then sure

[@snowyman42]

Hi Kevin!

[@mbal4052]

@@DarkSliders yes doing something you love and are well trained for is easy 😉

[@skeight976]

as of 11:30 this is most real Jeremy jones doc I have ever seen, so good. that river crossing Yikes. Its so stoke how Jeremy is spotting you. skier and snowboarders do get along. i started skiing and switched now going to switch back or just everything snow fun. snow is just fun. my first time watching your channel. did we all realize how good life was before the suckiness. pray for snow

[@charlesparkermertens]

So cool to see Meteorite in pow...Myself, bill copeland, and thomas haupt attempted Meteorite march 5th and we had to turn around due to snow conditions...the day before we skied the diamond and while snow was not great it was doable...On meteorite we made it just above the lower shrund and called it. Snow was too firm and would have been a puckering survival ski...not worth it...Can't wait to go back...WELL DONE!!...such a long day.

[@CodyTownsend]

Awesome Charles. Yeah, my first time trying to climb and ski Alaskan lines in hardpack was a terrifying ordeal. Agree with you a ton, it's just not worth the survival ski. So much better to wait for more ideal conditions on big steep lines like Meteorite. Best of luck next time!

[@Shrd247]

Feeling the power of the mountain now!👍

[@glennpace9783]

22:47 beer hidden in bibs. Classic!

[@CodyTownsend]

Good find.

[@damienmccutcheon506]

Jones in the man! Remember the first time I saw him riding I was just like whaaaaa f**k I don't even like boarding but this guy rocks! P's what you and Bjarne are doing totally awesome, love the safe attitude and honesty stay safe and have a blast boys looking forward to all the episodes!

[@CodyTownsend]

Much appreciated man.

[@damienmccutcheon506]

@@CodyTownsend Loving it dude, best bit will be seeing you guys doing the 50th. The safety first and honest approach is just what the ski film industry needs IMHO. Maybe I'm getting old haha!

[@adrianjfussell]

@@damienmccutcheon506 totally agree. for all the conservative backcountry skiers and splitboarders, this is the real deal

[@danahauptmannova7939]

Fantastický stream, díky 👌👍🍀🌹

[@PaulBeiser]

Cody, Bjarne you guys outdid yourselves (again). Took me a long time to watch this all the way through because I watched so much of the descents again and again and again.. :-). I can't even imagine how difficult it is but you all (and Jeremy) make it look easy and fun, even though I'm sure it's not all the time. Pontoon was gripping at the end, great discussions and plans. Bjarne's hard work capturing the moments (and having to ski those STEEP lines as well) is appreciated and he's so damn good knowing the angles, lines, moments. Loving all of these episodes and learning a lot and you all are just rock solid in so many ways (and good humor :-). Best, Paul

[@woodsoncole5077]

Great Great opening sequence and great wisdom and confidence of knowing when its not right...

[@kristapple]

Over 18,000 views and not even a 1,000 likes? What’s wrong with people? I think this is your best episode yet! Some superb filming and it gives you a real feel of what it’s like on the mountains. Keep it up, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃

[@robertgoodwin4730]

I laughed and cheered and yelled and my adrenaline spiked off the charts! Just WOW! You know life is good - GO LIVE IT!

[@andriskii870]

What an awesome movie. This is such an inspiration...

[@sokbok]

loved the animations showing the ascent lines and the music was good too. keep sending!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brianharder7714]

That shot from the summit of Pontoon as you start sliding down the ridge is stunning. Great conditions, especially for that crack of ass start...LOL. Leisurely, comes to mind.

[@Jay__EL]

Bjarne is the GOAT

[@MrTiconator]

this footage is so sick, big respect, winter comeee!!!!

[@mrtominboulder]

Great Work, Thank You - Tom

[@donfrance3]

Awesome type 2 fun .... thank you for educating and showing us all these amazing places with no lifts.

[@tonymozak7864]

Awesome... love your work! Keep it up Cody & Bjarne.

[@marcusmaximus77]

I can't like this enough!!! This whole series is amazing. Inspirational!

[@russman109]

Hell YES Cody Townsend! Love your project, and I really dig your videos man. I appreciate that you show the "real" side of climbing lines on foot and the true complexity of it. And the actual suffering lows, and drunk on stoke highs. I'm stoked to see the bindings I built for Jeremy too! Almost nobody can ride lines the way he can. Love it!

[@CodyTownsend]

Thanks Russ. Much appreciated. It's definitely been a goal of the project, to show what goes into climbing and skiing big mountains, which is as you said, complex.

[@mpk4076]

Great work Cody. Best wishes from Europe.

[@bhalldds]

@CodyTownsend Watching you analyze, storytell and hammer these lines is super inspirational. Everytime I watch your videos, it gives me excitement about my next mountain adventure. Keep it up!

[@at6686]

I’ve done 7000’...in a weekend. Absolutely amazing.

[@mrmike11231]

oh boy we got a twofer! dreams do come true! Nicely done!

[@andygendron]

Keeps getting better

[@derekmurrow5665]

Crazy to me that you only have 26k followers. I keep telling all my MTB buddies about this series. There seems to be a ton MTB content like this but nothing else ski related. You are have found nice niche for adventure ski filming.. I am hooked. Keep up the amazing content and stay safe.

[@slimigan]

Just rewatching all these gems - can't wait for this season's (2022) Canada lines!

[@brionbrown8475]

Incredible!! , YOU GUYS ARE ANIMALS!

[@theadventurer6426]

This is a great short film. Good luck on all the other classics!!

[@MrFL08]

Huge kudos to keeping this going, it’s a truly superb watch and it’s the only video I immediately click on when a new one is released. Keep up the great work and be safe.

[@gohullboy]

Best video yet! BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@neilbower123]

Such a great series of films; so inspiring, even for me stuck in UK. Cheers

[@badriver434]

Thanks Cody-love Mr. Jones-your guys legs must be steel! I'm just an old white hair shredder that appreciates your knowledge-be safe-Peace

[@susanappleby2414]

Yay!!! I like this format too.

[@jacquestejeda5554]

That was a great vid!!! I love the combination of snowboard and ski. Jeremy is the sensei but I think you and Bjarne are right there too. Great team, great vid.

[@jimster9303]

Love the moose head in the lodge, and the beautiful scenery!

[@fugitivephilo]

Beautiful, amazing work Cody. I really appreciate the insights into the route finding, climbing, risk, which is what makes your project so valuable, as well as such great storytelling.

[@whitesalmon0925]

what a bunch of legends!! mad respect!!

[@mikesandydotnet]

Simply awesome, Cody. Thanks.

[@AlpineShenanigans]

What a GODDAMN face, that was rad! Appreciate how you guys also put safety front and center in these vids, definitely helping to protect some people for sure

This was outrageously good

[@incidentalist]

"Got some bear spray?" "Nah but we got a shotgun." LMFAO!! 🤣😂 After watching the end of the Grizzly Man last night maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea!! This stuff is amazing, TY for the time and effort you put in to this!! As someone who's been skiiing nearly 40 years I really appreciate it!! Now, I think I'll stick to the slopes 🤣

[@riverwoodruff5986]

Saw this at the Backcountry Film Fest Premier, and it was awesome! I'm gonna go watch it again in McCall, please come Cody!

[@andreasschmitt-sody1203]

Best of the series yet, if there are any "best". All are very inspiring! Gear question: What are those snowshoes/crampons hybrids that Jeremy is wearing?

[@tacotodd398]

They are called verts if you havnt found out in the last 3 years

[@marktwiddle]

Can't wait to watch your descent on Stimson! Love the series soooo much!

[@scotttrippel9736]

Nice Change up, enjoyed that

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

That intro shot is incredible.

[@dam8087]

Absolute quality as always

[@kadenmckibben9986]

I live in Alaska and I recommend coming back many times in the future!

[@steveilg6134]

OMG, that was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awes(om)e!!! THANK YOU ALL! BEST EVER! congrats on the Pontoon redemption! Noble Effort, Wise SkiMo'ing! this ol' timer really appreciates your transformation from a Heli Skier to a "Sacred Sweat" Warrior! head bowed deep....

[@cantona0823]

showing some love from nepal. hoping to run into you someday, some corner of the world! skiing has opened up a whole new world for me since i was introduced to the sport some 3 years ago, only wish i'd havehad he opportunity to learn it earlier in life! keep sending it! cheers brother!

[@benoitarnoult5673]

awesome film such a great atmosphere. What do you use on top of the crampons to climb up?

[@MrKRidin]

Great stuff and it's awesome to see two legends ganging up for an amazing project, skiers and snowboarders tend to be more like competitors and don't gang up, so it's cool to see some shots of the best of both worlds in one vid, incarnate by two legends. Cheers from Chile.

[@maccrispino8064]

I catch myself cheesing all the time watching these

[@jazzman3508]

Great work cody! You're very inspiring and the shots and videos awesome! Thank's to bjarne!

[@JohnSmith-dz4wh]

Great clip. I appreciate you showing the decision making and smarts.

[@jeffspicoli2643]

Thanks to everyone who made this short film possible. This was so good! I didn't want it to end! I'm glad there are a lot of mountains ahead! Great job! Let's see more short films ... it's worth the wait!

[@scarsofthenorthjd1066]

Awesome episode 👏👏

[@neilbower123]

She of the best lines I've seen you ski in the skies. You're a very lucky boy f'Sure

[@BlindstuffMTB]

Phenomenal short film. You and Bjarne keep outdoing yourselves with this series.

[@ProSpeedflying]

Great video! Watched all your episodes. Waiting for more 😉

[@charlielucas5372]

You guys are great! I really like the way you take the viewers with you, I can almost feel the cold.

[@corrbox2]

Thank you for sharing this fantastic experience guys. You are amazing adventurer's as well as WAY above normal excellent boarders and skiers. The filming was excellent. Bravo to your crew the filming and editiing they did. I am sure none of them had it easy carrying all that camera filming gear withh them up the mountains, and in the helicopers. You guys are all in amazing physical shape. Keep taking care of yourselves, and be careful on future "adventures"! This is wide mouth open, watching hiking, skiing, boarding, and all else. It was an enjoyable time for me viewing your adventures from the beginning to the end. Thanks again.

[@stargazeification]

Man jeremy jones is the best!

[@rikardtvedby3206]

Great episode and awsome skiing!!

[@vzlaeli]

What an epic project!!!

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

its great to watch your decision making .. respect to you and the guys for turning back.... always a tricky decision-when so close to the summit It shows the level of experience in the party that everyone was thinking it at the same time ...... and managed to vocalise it before the point of no return love the cinematography too

[@warrenbevan1257]

So, so good. Long format is amazing. What a day on top Pontoon! Perfect. Play Phish!!!!

[@killmore88]

Excellent work. Never miss an episode. Excited for more!

[@scblurlt1962]

really enjoyed this short film version , I hooked on the series can't wait for this winters edition @codytownsend stay safe and same to all your cohorts

[@chriskutlina5743]

soooooooooo awesome!!!!! LOVED IT!!