Tree Riding + Tree Well Safety

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In this video me and my buddy Garrett ride through the trees at Mt Bachelor and stop to talk about tree safety and tree wells. It was an incredible day of exploring the mountain and finding fun ways through the trees. Tree safety is an important topic especially when riding on a new mountain.
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[@LasershotsHD]

Best snowboarder in the trees saying "I hope this goes back to the chair" hahaha

[@440CRF250x]

zoidburg woop around 3:00 had me dying

[@Yurppppppppp]

I knew about the dangers of avalanches but never realized riding through trees could be so dangerous. I think it helps to have an avalanche pack with the shovel and transmitter, etc on you when you're riding trees as well.

[@erikaconstantino4923]

Thank you so much for bringing awareness to the tree wells i had never heard of them untill now. I started snowboarding 3months ago and I've been working on riding near the trees and I'm always riding alone. I'll definitely be more cautious and I'll look for more information on how to get out of one. thank you so much.

[@spearkidhawaii6057]

Awesome videos! Great instructions. I had a hard time with jumps and Ollie's last year. After watching your videos I finally figured out jumping and carves. Thanks for the help.

[@fitdoc565]

A 24 year old boarder and 19 year old skier were both killed in tree wells yesterday at Mt Bachelor. These were unrelated incidents :(

[@cherithrolph8016]

I'm so glad you have posted this video Kevin. My friend recently died from falling in a tree well in Whistler. I was clueless of this danger until it happened. It's awesome that you are teaching people to be as safe as possible along with all the fun stuff you film.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Cherith Rolph Yeah, its really tragic what happened in Whistler. That was actually what inspired me to bring awareness to the topic.

[@collinthefirst6141]

One of the most important things for every rider to know. Great video. 👍🏼

[@florencelang]

Love how much fun Garrett sounds like he's having!

[@SnowboardPaul]

awesome 👊 that looks so much fun through those trees!! good tips too

[@Max-zq7ek]

Favourite KZbin Channel by far greetings from germany :)

[@April5525]

he holds the pole so steady. this is my favorite video.

[@QtmMtrlzr]

Nice snow! Our local hill (Lee Canyon, Las Vegas) ended the season 2 weeks ago.

[@newttella1043]

Another tip for avoiding tree wells, never make a turn close to a tree well on the uphill side as the snow could collapse down into the well. If you have to turn close to a well, do it after on the down side.

[@fijillian]

Great video and great advice.

[@justinwilley4835]

That is my dream right there. Backcountry through the trees and in fresh powder. Perfect!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Justin Willey If you get the chance check out Mt Bachelor. I really loved the tree riding there!

[@justinwilley4835]

+SnowboardProCamp ill try. Thatnks. Keep up the great work. I love ur vids

[@AlfieDobinson]

Argh i just came back from a snowboarding holiday and it was sick and watching this just make smell jealous! XD I managed to pull of a 360 thanks to your vids :)

[@johannesschuster9435]

Thanks for the good hints! :) nice video as alway!

[@gillianmariepearce]

Awesome advice!!

[@marvinciesi9995]

I am sooo jealous :D I really like it when you are holding the cam behind you...i dont know its just nice to see wants in front of you and how you are you reacting Loved the Video =)

[@robinsloekers8506]

Nice video, you need to make longer ones!!!

[@warpwoop3202]

Sweet video! When you use the pole for your camera, have you weighted the handle area? With my pole (made from an old hockey stick) the end where my gopro sits is way heavier than the handle, so it gets awkward to carry after a while. Do you know any ways to fix this or make it better? Thanks!

[@irigel]

I'm a fairly new snowboarder (about 3 season) the first time I heard of tree well was this year after stumbling some KZbin video about tree well. I'm somewhat scared now cus I. Remember this year I had just started some tree runs everytime a good inches of snow hit the local ski resort. I usually do it by myself too. There are times that I would hit a tree and fall on a well but never up side down so I guess I'm pretty damn lucky and would always shrug it off. I'm such a newbie 😫 I'm definitely not doing tree run without a friend anymore.

[@bobbybushe2774]

ok ive been making my first videos snowboarding and one thing from yours that i love is how steady your shots are. how do you keep it so steady on a pole? I tend to twist the direction i turn.. thank you if you answer.

[@JordanCournoyea]

Hey man sweet video. I have two questions I was hoping you could answer for me. 1. Do you use any post production stabilization? 2. Audio sounded pretty good on this. Is this a GoPro in the skeleton case or did you have external mic hooked up. Thanks and keep making sick videos.

[@brendanmurphy7312]

backyard tree wells are triply af

[@islandoutpost]

Backcountry guides have told me that wells around smaller trees (8-10 ft) can actually be much more dangerous than larger trees. So watch the smaller trees too when skiing or riding in a deeper snowpack. Also try to avoid making your turns directly above a tree. If you fall, the likelihood of ending up in a well is much higher.

[@mylifeasslates1477]

I think to get the channel even sicker Upload more frequent Have it as a goal . Upload every other day or what ever you feel is possible. Keep shredding out in mount bach and whistler

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+my life as slates Thanks for the advice man! Gonna try and keep more and more videos coming!

[@Cookie2501]

+OTCMike USMC it's hard to film like that, it throws off your balance

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+OTCMike USMC Cool! I try and mix up the shots, but I'll try and get more of the views from behind.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Stay tuned for the important message at the end of the video!

[@Mahlz]

+SnowboardProCamp These are the type of videos that I love man. The "iphone Snowboarding Vlog | Whistler Powder | Hitcase" video is one of, if not my favorite video of yours. Would love to have more of these to watch during the grueling summer months. By the way, how do you get the audio to capture your voice so well on the gopro? Do you have an external mic/separate mic for that? EDIT: Just saw the comment beneath this one. (You use the open backing)

[@MrMastrmonstr]

how can someone in texas with little money start snowboarding?

[@jacobwadstrom6915]

MrMastrmonstr depends on where, if youre in North Texas drive to Los Alamos, New Mexico for Pajarito Mt

[@tjmontoya6209]

SnowboardProCamp you're the greatest kevin

[@nicholasberggren4635]

I have been riding trees since November, this is my first season, I knew hitting trees is obviously dangerous but I didn't realize how dangerous tree wells are.

[@PresentingReality]

such good advice.

[@0liverq]

lol your friend was like yooooo weeeeeeee and stuff like that

Tight tight tight:D Nice Tuco Salamanca reference Garett:D

[@rwilh144]

love the videos!

[@iamkeir]

How do you get such good sound on your camera? I use a GoPro on pole but the sound is muffled (although it is inside a waterproof case) - do you use any mic/other equipment? Thanks :)

[@josephcai9]

Hey i was just wondering, what snowboard jacket are you guys wearing, they look sick!

[@ironmooss1946]

Riding in the trees always scared me, but it's actually a blast

[@AC2605AC]

Once again another great tutorial. All the videos really helped my progression. Posted a video recap of the season trying to incorporate your lessons. Search for GoPro 2K: Winter 2018 Recap.

[@neonjellybabiesxo]

Your mate looks like a fun dude

[@austinrydberg5850]

What wax do you use ??? I just got a button blunt and I hit the slopes once with the factory wax and the board is all white on edges and even in middle. I am wondering if I get some base remover or do hot wax remove .. What should I use guys ?

[@samsterfisher9048]

nice spot!!

[@blakehastings3966]

There was recently a man named Blake that died at China Peak Ski resort in Huntington California. Pray for him. I didn’t know him but we share names. He died in a tree well just like this that I have skied passed many times. Thank you for teach this lesson on tree well safety. #rideforblake

[@socalcars1856]

Is your sandbox a wake helmet? I am trying to decide between a Bern and Sandbox

[@Cado702]

I got stuck once in a tree well at buttermilk-aspen! I was riding alone and took me great effort to climb out of it, specially since I went heads first =( Took me a couple minutes and lots of efforts hahaha xD

[@jordanb0011]

Hey keven, she kinda pole do you use for your GoPro?

[@grahamfox4279]

I love you Bachelor!

[@pumpedupgaming5419]

man I would love to go riding with you guys that mountain looks amazing

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Dacota Cagle Where do you ride?

[@pumpedupgaming5419]

+SnowboardProCamp copper mountain in colorado i went at least once a week. this year was my first season on a groomed mountain but I've been riding since I was 8 haha I grew up on a mountain, hit a line and hike back up that's how I learned. I learned alot of my stuff this season though from your videos so a big thanks for that!

[@SilverBulletTrade]

where is this places that you snowboard on? Is that on mammoth?

[@tc860]

a wild garrett appeared... yaooo

[@hugocharneca7651]

So can you ride up the banks of tree wells?

[@timmybob5741]

mt bachelor is mmmint 👌is it a all round year snow resort

[@guiguilepagna]

Hey Kevin, do you use an external microphone or the GoPro internal mic ? Your sound is super clear for a GoPro camera, chatting and even riding ! Or maybe you mount it with the Frame (no case) ?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+En Vadrouille I'll check out some external mics for sure. I've just been using the GoPro with the open door backing. It's hard to find a setup where you can get good sound and not worry about getting everything wet.

[@guiguilepagna]

+SnowboardProCamp I know man ! Audio is terrible with full case. But then with open case, it gets risky for your GoPro (your sound is still pretty good amazingly). Here's what I've been thinking for best sound : recording the sound (when talking) separately on your iPhone with earplugs ! (From the mic of the Apple earplugs). You'll have your earplugs on the screen sure, but what's wrong with that when snowboarding ?? I'll give it a try before the end of the season. Tell me what do you think of that. Cheers from France.

[@wes1432]

i always used tree wells as nature made ramps lol

[@iohseriiodiabodione1395]

the vids are great

[@tallyswervo5543]

Nice helped a lot

[@ChrisCazabon]

I was nervous just watching you fly through the trees around the 4:15-4:50 area

[@edoardocrotti2471]

goooood job!!!

[@kensmith6972]

It’s true Garrett suffocating in snow is dangerous ✅😎

[@sammeyer6852]

I actually fell in a tree well yesterday. There was a 4 year old laying in the middle of a tree trail, so instead of running her over I had to bail into a tree well. I was able to get out but i did have my friend.

[@akomlsg-crew4116]

Nice powder

[@Sam77p]

A few months ago I was riding on a small trail through trees and it was warm and the snow was unstable and the trail collapsed underneath me and I lost control and hit a small tree and broke my ribs.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+The Hobbit Sam Sorry to hear that man!

[@jeltedj74]

I once fell in a tree well, backwards but luckely i did have my brother with me so he was there to help me out

[@thomasmargison8847]

how do you navigate through the trees

[@hugonoormets]

Hey, Kevin... Hoping that this comment will go to your reading comments video, but where do you find these mountains where the trees are... Im living in Estonia! (Go look that place up)

[@michaelford1124]

what make is your riding jacket?

[@letrippyhippie3903]

one day i was going down a tree path next to a 10 ft drop couldn't heel side edge so i couldn't get to toe side edge fast enough and ate it

[@kyleclaussen9134]

You should try outback the lift👌

[@jasonlang282]

This is my first season watching you, do you continue all year? Or just stop in the summer

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Jason Lang I'm going to continue all year! Whistler and possibly Mt Hood in the summer. Also a trip to New Zealand or Australia might happen. Thanks for watching!

[@AilisonCarvalho]

+SnowboardProCamp Chile or Argentina Kevin, the Andes are beautiful. :D

[@ajn.mychannel4864]

+SnowboardProCamp Don't come here in Aus... I have been snowboarding here before and its pretty ordinary, the runs are short the mountains are small and there is little snow... On the other hand it is a great experience to learn how to ride in these conditions... although it is challenging and not as fun (imo) (I am doing all my comparisons here to places in Japan such as Hakuba where I go instead of Aus..)

[@dreadiedude]

+SnowboardProCamp It depends what type of riding you're after really. NZ has big open alpine expanses and ZERO trees on the resorts. Australia has abit of alpine stuff, but riding through eucalypt trees is an experience unique to Australia. Personally I would recommend Perisher in Australia over the other Aus resorts, but I can't make any recommendations on NZ resorts other than the few around Queenstown/Wanaka seem to be popular.The snow is abit hit and miss, both in NZ and Aus. Late July to early September is best in Aus. There can be periods with little to no snow, but it can also get some large dumps (20-50cm) in good storms.Some backcountry on the main range (Kosciuszko National Park in NSW) is a lot of fun too.

[@ajn.mychannel4864]

Dreadiedude #1980 I think Falls creek is the way to go because everyone from Sydney goes to Perisher so Falls is a bit quieter with more runs ect.

[@tomappelboam1765]

Hey Kevin, thanks for all the great content. Currently I live in England and i can only get to the mountains for a total of about 1 week a year. I am on a very limited budget but have spotted a board which would suit me for under 200 dollars. is it worth buying it considering that I still need to buy bindings and boots, or would I be better off just renting my kit every time?

[@ELCNUmorFnaMehT]

What board is it that you saw? Definitely buy your board and other equipment if you can get the chance, it beats renting equipment by a mile. As it's coming to the end of the season the prices will have already started dropping so you may be able to find some good bindings and boots at a decent price.

[@tomappelboam1765]

Its called the DC focus i think. Im trying to get into park riding a bit more now that i can fs and bs 180 and can board slide boxes etc. Opinion of the board? ELCNUmorFnaMehT

[@ELCNUmorFnaMehT]

+Tom Appelboam I'd say it's definitely a good first board, plus if you are leaning more to the park/jib side of snowboarding but still want something to take all over the rest of the mountain then it's a great choice. I've always found that you can find DC boards for dirt cheap if you look in which you will get A LOT for your money's worth from them (I've got two DC MLFs).

[@tomappelboam1765]

yeah it's much cheaper than other alternatives. Anywhere that you know about which sells cheap bindings? ELCNUmorFnaMehT

[@ELCNUmorFnaMehT]

+Tom Appelboam The cheapest bindings I can find on the net are some Rome United bindings on Surfdome for £66. I don't really have any experience with them so you may have to do your research on them or if anyone on here is kind enough to give their opinions and experiences on them. You may be able to find cheaper on EBay but in terms of online shops that is the cheapest I can see so far.

[@steliocontos82]

what goggles r u wearing?

[@cjpablo]

what american authors remix is this? it's sick!

[@bradenatchison7731]

When you live in Ohio and you've never had a pow day so this doesn't relate :(

[@leachy952]

Braden Atchison lol u don't have any pow days in Australia either, it's all slushy, if not ice or just fine snow

[@caitlinwest272]

When you live in the UK and the only mountains you have are in Scotland which is a 6hr drive away and too expensive anyway :(

[@outofcontextdude130]

Caitlin West, oof size large

[@caitlinwest272]

@@outofcontextdude130 pahahaha

[@kylemartin4010]

Tree wells are like venus fly traps. The trees are carnivorous in winter, having to rely on fresh meat for energy, in lieu of sunlight.

[@jamesnordin7418]

What helmet is that?

[@tylerripley5339]

My dad was at bachelor hitting the backside a few years ago and when he got home that day he saw that they pulled a dead body from a tree well on the run he did that day. The lady had died that day! Tree wells r sketch

[@dean3583]

I always wonder how come the selfie stick doesn't move side to side?

[@toaster7239]

Delboy they get a drone to fly really close in front of them and hold the stick for balance

[@mylifeasslates1477]

Your so rad

[@gusthom3866]

you think the trees were tight in that one spot? well you haven't been to Australia then!

[@lakutemoore6780]

I wish I could go all year

[@KingCraftMinecraft1]

do you think it is worth getting a season pass to resorts

[@wellmax3749]

Depends how much you go. At my resort it's cheaper to get a pass then buy lift tickets ten times but prices vary everywhere

[@QtmMtrlzr]

Tree wells are awful, I think we've all fallen into them at some point. Can be scary to work your way out of!

[@cameronpollard7526]

Where did you get your helmet from?

[@tomappelboam1765]

+cameron pollard it's a sandbox helmet, from around the whistler area

[@kyleclaussen9134]

Nvm u did do that one

[@lukedivinere5522]

Thank you for not using the 360 camera I love when you use the GoPro

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Luke Divi haha! I left the 360 camera at home for this trip.

[@Stuartslittleskateboard]

our mnts havn't been open for like a month :(

[@gunnarsolvigumundsson3273]

What type of pole do you use? I want to get one but i dont know where i can buy it

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Bananatetur I'm using a GoPole. I bought it at BestBuy.

[@gunnarsolvigumundsson3273]

+SnowboardProCamp thank you so much! Love your videos man, keep up the good work❤️

[@Captain8urrito]

haven't ever seen snow in person.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+SamTheSalamander one day!

[@DiguxLLC]

A local company out of Seattle, WA started a kickstarter a few days ago developing tech to help save people's lives up on the mountain. Check it out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/outsiderdevice/outsider-the-weatherproof-wearable-remote-for-acti

[@playgroundchooser]

Tree Ninjas Unite! :-D

[@rickybobby115]

Too bad New York has had like zero snow this season:/

[@Patrick-jx1yo]

I almost died in a treewell. Inverted for hours. It was the worst experience I’ve ever had. Never went in the backcountry again.

[@jordanlewis1124]

hey i live in oregon

[@fuzzygnar3093]

Go ducks!

[@learningguitarforchicks]

I ride at bachelor

[@araneuskahlo]

I wish I could find people to ride with

[@huntergreen1988]

I always ride trees solo 😬

[@emmacrickmer8908]

If I waited to have a partner to ride through trees with id never be able to go out snowboarding honestly

[@splitzkee_]

Fell in a well in Utah, pretty scary

[@theparadigmshift74]

Did you die?

[@SeanParslow]

KUHKAHHHHHHHH!

[@sharkboysjax409]

those trees look sketchy

[@daltonwalker734]

Use the tree to get yourself above the snow perhaps

[@mayayam]

i came here to find tøp mashups what