The White Giant: A Mission to Ride the Lyngen Alps' Steepest Lines | Krister Kopala

Last year, Rab athlete Krister Kopala dedicated his season to riding some of the most unforgiving lines on Jiehkkevárri, the highest and arguably most remote mountain in Norway's Lyngen Alps.
With its 1100 vertical meters of rock, ice, snow and no fall zones, the massive South Face, was by far the most intimidating line of them all.
'The White Giant', documents Krister’s journey on this impressive mountain and his project to ride the steepest lines of his life.
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[@Sam-cj3wv]

criminally underviewed

[@RobJohnson]

It’s great to see the attempts that don’t work, they are such a big part of real life and are an important part of being transparent and therefore inspire people in a positive way.

[@AndreiKucharavy]

Also "only 45 degrees feels flat" is quote you need to frame. That's a great summary of the spirit.

[@alphubel1000]

so sick, thanks a lot guys. I is such a pleasure to see you riding. all the best & have a good season ending 2024. From Munich - all the best! Daniel

[@boopmcbloop8648]

Maaaan Norway churns out some of the most badass athletes. Cool

[@TorinBarnesYT]

some of the most insane snowbording i've seen recently! Bravo Krister and Vetle, compelling storytelling

[@patrickblaney8220]

I've been looking forward to this. Nice work!

[@slimigan]

Outstanding job you guys - insane line. Phenomenal production.

[@camilleburger2893]

Well done. Thank you for taking us onto this journey. Kudos to Vetle :-)

[@philostrat8029]

It's great! Thank you for such amazing footage. This is good work guys👏😍

[@Aday442]

Thanks for doing this!

[@tizianopero]

Awesome piece of art. Just incredible!! Thanks to share 🏂

[@joemaxie4468]

Outstanding, so well done..excellent production..good job Krister..😊

[@vid_praprotnikcuric]

Always nice to see a little bit of insight into what does it take to ski such lines!, bravo Krister and the team!

[@HealthCoach-TaiChiGung]

I love this. So great to see people having fun 8n the mountains and so one with them as well as depth of understanding about conditions and when to come back another day. Thank you for sharing !

[@Ulrik007watch]

Wow, just wow… credit is deserved where credit is due!! Amazing

[@AndreiKucharavy]

That's some mental lines you guys went for. Really happy you managed to get them and even happier you survived the process.

[@neilbower123]

Excellent film. Gripping & inspiring. Thanks

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Great film, that mountain looks ridiculously steep. So many great things to learn from this video I can carry forward into my own films.

[@MrTraxxy]

What Krister does on his board is just unbelievable. Incredible stuff.

[@nedkelly2677]

Glad you are alive guys.That was terrific 😊

[@simonkanatschnig5158]

Unbelievable stuff, you guys should get way more attention!!!! Great content 🙏🏼💯

[@calvinmay]

What an insane piece. The riding, storytelling, filming

[@mathiasweinreich1100]

Yeees let's go Krister you are such a beast. Amazing production as always

[@chrisroub-4-181]

You are absolutely MAD!!!! Grats guys and well done!!

[@danielzenner]

Gorgeous cinematography. Congratulations on the amazing achievement!

[@brianpayne626]

Really Amazing, Guys!

[@catcandyify]

Fantastisk film!! Takk!!

[@RabEquipment]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

Way to shred, and all of you have the bravery of lions. And way to earn your vert. It's so extra satisfying. Plus put together a big time high production value mini documentary. Plus all the other accurate accolades here in the comments. The aerial videography and other footage is polished and gorgeous too. I spent a lot of winters skiing the Tahoe area mountains on and off piste. I've skied some of the steepest stuff in NorCal, Utah, Whistler, etc. and can't imagine tackling the sheer verticality of the upper pitches. Even with powder and softer snow. Other than avalanche anxiety I used to feel safe on extreme steeps with fresh snow and low avalanche risk.. But never at those pitches. As you pointed out, the exposure and objective danger is Defcon 1. No mistakes allowed. Period. Pretty rad stack of accomplishments all in all. Anyway, I enjoyed the heck out of it. The bonus is that backing track at 16:38. Sick tune. 😎 Thanks and best in your future endeavors!

[@jeroenlurling2970]

Respect

[@MXrider763]

absolutely epic!!

[@manuellacoste5671]

I cried. So beautiful.

[@jameshayden33]

Amazing !!

[@kristofferrefsnes4528]

Wow wow wow, incredible!!💥

[@topboyfanboy]

Awesome film, krister always manages to make want to go snowboarding

[@edwardlobb931]

Getting wiped out by a mistake vs. conditions. Conditions prevail. This is an excellent overview of conditions which might confront one at any given time. Perhaps not quite as far, or steep, or less maneuvering room for a short distance. Endless variations. Before cell phones, and air rescue, the envelope had not expanded to this level of risk. Very graceful.

[@Phoxinsocks]

Well done! What a set of lines.

[@johannesen3522]

Wow. What a thrill. And with music from ISÁK. Awesome video!

[@iiDiiOZ]

Rått! Fantastisk jobba!

Instant classic 🎉

[@erinb4919]

This is really mind blowing!! Next level

[@Joeyfingis]

What an absolutely crazy line. This is epic.

[@sammcdaniel1564]

So sick!!

[@davegibson2810]

Badass! You guys got it.

[@StanleyMagidson]

Bravo!!!!!

[@chancestack]

Great docu

[@the6ig6adwolf]

White subtitles and snowy backgrounds 👌

[@kriskopa]

😅

[@DigitalGaming920]

amazing!!

[@elecreations]

That was crazy!

[@SwiftAnthony]

Incredible film, music, nature

[@yusele]

Unbelievably epic.

[@vincentweis]

Wow Krister, weel done!💯

[@nateone6632]

You look legit like the characters in SSX the snowboarding game. Even the drop in looked incredible with the ice axes

[@JoshLifts05]

bootpacking up that is nuts, crazy video

[@lishawu4214]

How AMAZING!!!!!!

[@thehimalayantravelleruk]

Awesome work

[@kingsalami142]

SUPER SPICY!! Congratulations to Krister & crew for riding one of the most intense lines I've ever seen! That initial traverse made my butthole pucker! Stay safe, guys!

[@mcgilling]

15:42 wow heart in the mouth stuff!

[@benjamingruber8983]

It’s a pleasure to watch movies like this! Just insane work:)

[@connordangercarey]

Best movie of 2023!

[@2richants]

I was like there some serious riders coming out of Europe and soon realized its the same ripper from Nikolai channel. Absolute charger.

[@hughdell4770]

Looks so fun

[@MJY8290]

10:59 true respect to the mountains

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Unbelievable skiing/snowboarding skills on show, tough hike up but the scenery was stunning when the mist had lifted, super sick indeed! Those avalanches looked more than a bit sketchy, Russian Roulette indeed and the final descent was insane. Cheers Alan

[@adrianqx]

Im so glad the world has such crazy people !

[@ForTheDrivers]

Amazing, earning those incredible downhill lines there!

[@henriklegernes534]

Rått!!

[@robertedwards4401]

Insane lines, incredible production, and the music is great too 🔥

[@RabEquipment]

Glad you enjoyed the film and music choices!

[@mg3434]

@@RabEquipmentwicked riding! what's the song at 16:38?

[@rockhopper9804]

@@mg3434 I believe this is a Norwegian band called Nonne. Their tracks which are very few are on Spotify and KZbin but curiously enough not this song.

[@josephheili1392]

Incredible

[@JM1675]

10:13 This comment really touched on the essence of the lifestyle you guys are living! Made me pause and reflect for a bit.

[@JussiTaka-so8xr]

Yeah Krister!

[@chrisvi7598]

damn, that edit is beautiful

[@ValenteThomas]

Brilliantly executed!!! Question, what font is being used for the ‘GIANT’ title?

[@janhustak5016]

Great work and strong storytelling! I would love to join such adventure one day as additional camera or drone pilot .. just let me know 😉

[@lubo3614]

Good job guys! What is the split you ride this lines? Also do you ride hard boots? Tx for your answer Sl

[@CarolSilva-tr3ed]

I want to live adventures like you guys

[@johnward654]

Hooray

[@MikeGeeezyy]

Like the singing lady said at 21:36: "Hell noooo, hell nooaaooo. . " 🤣😅

[@mg3434]

That was a crazy traverse and wicked line. Does anyone know the song at 16:38? Love from Canada

[@McGovernGolf]

the traverse at 13:17 was intense

[@rockhopper9804]

That was thoroughly enjoyable. Really good filming. What is the music at 16:38? Just a perfect for your ride.

[@thephore]

Ikke normal - Nonne

[@stevenpage8847]

Wow! Holy shit.

[@martinrouhan47]

Who has the tracks ?? Some epic tunes in this !! I wana know !!

[@morikozaku_1]

Does anyone know the name of the music playing on 16:30?

[@Gameozlr]

Amazing video. You guys are fucking crazy, I am getting scared just watching this shit. Cheers from Copenhagen :D

[@jalanG10]

All I can say is.. Holy smokes!

[@benyhuckaby7478]

Krister is the most progressively ridiculous split-board mountaineer in the world atm... change my mind. Rab - Send my man to AK and watch him leave a vapor trail down the snowpack

[@Homiejeff]

POW in April!?!!!

[@jakewright5080]

Does anyone know what hardboot setup Krister uses?

[@OgreBunion]

Key Eqiupment Disruptive boot and Phantom bindings i think.

[@mettflow2648]

Time to send it down obel gabelhorn my man

[@jaapjappie1749]

krister is my god.

[@kivvm]

sticking pole in the ground and hooks up. "Im standing safe now". Fuck that was a scary part :) insane film!

[@martinh1309]

think he was standing on solid rock too though but yes

[@jurgenkogel9823]

🤗

[@oblivirator]

Krister Krister Krister holly fuck det der e så fucking crazy.. stay safe dude

[@santwoodstudios2565]

❤ Kristen

[@AVA21398]

16:38 song?

[@KRZAKICKS]

weee

[@conorlinehan4434]

Terrible conditions lol. You all got more lucky then not.

[@SplitPhotography]

Man that last one was sketchy as H!

[@jimsykes6843]

I'd rather stay home and watch it on KZbin.