There’s few voices I can listen to about the outdoors and yours is one of them, way to be.I always dig your sincerity, that you never stop doing the work, and you’re humble and real about it. For ski mountaineering inspiration I hope you’ve seen the series “The Fifty” done by another great outdoor human being Cody Townsend. I live a similar process now of focusing in on clear goals each year/season…the challenge is how not to compromise too much for the sake of earning a living. This waters down what is realistically achievable and turns us into sleepless weekend warriors. My mantra is “No Bud Light” - meaning do as much of the real thing as possible and don’t get stuck training and practicing the same old little stuff all the time (“the local crag or the piste”). If you don’t know, Bud Light is a watered down American beer that is a poor substitute for a real beer. Best luck on your outdoor progress! -
So excited for you ! I'm tru hiking the HRP this summer. Maybe I can improve your ski & ski touring skills next winter. I often goes to St Lary, Piau or in the Alps. Enjoy your summer and merci !
Brother I am so excited for you! I have followed a very similar course and at 50 and after 1000s of adventures this is what I’ve learned. Like you said, there is nothing more fun than fast and light, see more do more, feel more free and comfortable! No need for extravagant travel either. For me, as a decent athlete and strong rock climber this is what I’ve found. Climbing highly technical routes fast and light is somewhat contradictory, especially for me, just a descent athlete. . .not super human. Generally even a couple nights out worth of gear weighs less than a technical rock and or ice climbing kit and both together. . . Not fast or light. . . And generally uncomfortable nights too. I have by far the most fun using less tech gear, staying fast and light, and scrambling hard/soloing inside of my comfort level
if i didn't have a full time job and a morgage I'd being doing the same as you as I have exactly the same goals. Trying to stay fit for the mountains in the Midlands of the UK is hard enough but I'm hoping to be able to spend more time In the hills come summer/autumn
What would you recommend for someone who had a series accident in the army, went up to 29stone, been inactive for past 10 years since but managed to loose 10 stone so far through eating healthy. Now I feel I’ve received from injuries which took years. And I can train. I’m 42 and I’ve quit work to study an outdoor leadership degree. I want to get in a 4000m mountain in next 2 years, then a 6000 and then 8000. But I’m a student in limited funds with a family. I can literally train everyday all day if I could from now on.
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It is so humbling to hear someone with so much experience saying "I need to become a better outdoors person". :)
Difficulty, suffering, fear, downhill, away from people, and rugged wild areas - that is Nirvana defined. Nailed it,
There’s few voices I can listen to about the outdoors and yours is one of them, way to be.I always dig your sincerity, that you never stop doing the work, and you’re humble and real about it. For ski mountaineering inspiration I hope you’ve seen the series “The Fifty” done by another great outdoor human being Cody Townsend. I live a similar process now of focusing in on clear goals each year/season…the challenge is how not to compromise too much for the sake of earning a living. This waters down what is realistically achievable and turns us into sleepless weekend warriors. My mantra is “No Bud Light” - meaning do as much of the real thing as possible and don’t get stuck training and practicing the same old little stuff all the time (“the local crag or the piste”). If you don’t know, Bud Light is a watered down American beer that is a poor substitute for a real beer. Best luck on your outdoor progress! -
So excited for you ! I'm tru hiking the HRP this summer. Maybe I can improve your ski & ski touring skills next winter. I often goes to St Lary, Piau or in the Alps. Enjoy your summer and merci !
Thank you for a great video, very inspirational! Have a great day!!!!
So inspiring! If anything, I have grown to enjoy your content even more, since you voiced what you truly want going forward.
Brother I am so excited for you! I have followed a very similar course and at 50 and after 1000s of adventures this is what I’ve learned. Like you said, there is nothing more fun than fast and light, see more do more, feel more free and comfortable! No need for extravagant travel either. For me, as a decent athlete and strong rock climber this is what I’ve found. Climbing highly technical routes fast and light is somewhat contradictory, especially for me, just a descent athlete. . .not super human. Generally even a couple nights out worth of gear weighs less than a technical rock and or ice climbing kit and both together. . . Not fast or light. . . And generally uncomfortable nights too. I have by far the most fun using less tech gear, staying fast and light, and scrambling hard/soloing inside of my comfort level
Karl, that is a great comment, very real insight...you are a master of this craft, nice of you to post on this channel! 👍
Very helpful video. Thanks so much...getting ready to make my own list now! 👍😊
Fascinating, thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next adventures!
Really appreciate the info man… Keep going and I look forward to following along
Great to see such focus, that's the way to achieve.
That was great Chase 🙌🙌
Thank you & Good luck🙌🙌🏴
My goal is to ever come across you up in the mountains and say hi!
If you’re in the Pyrenees the chances are pretty good hahaha
@@ChaseMountains I am! 50% in the pre-pyrenees though. Planning a week throughhike inspired by yours... I'll let you know if I get around doing it :)
It’s like this, in time you will rise up the challenges to not get bored. You should try also ice climbing!
Much respect.
if i didn't have a full time job and a morgage I'd being doing the same as you as I have exactly the same goals.
Trying to stay fit for the mountains in the Midlands of the UK is hard enough but I'm hoping to be able to spend more time In the hills come summer/autumn
It is everytime so interesting to listen to you, Chase! You're so humble, calm and focused.
Have you ever tried telemark? I think you'd like it!
I would love to try telemark but I don't see the equipment around much, maybe I'll try it in Norway one day!
I saw some videos of telemark on the Pyrenees and i thought there's a vibrant community.. i was wrong then!
Thanks for the inspiration @ChaseMountians ! 💯🏕️
exploring the terrain and trails near home with my aging scout-dog :)
can't keep my mouth shut on forth thing. Fastest descent would by with wingsuit ;) If you're not a skydiver yet, I'll teach you!
What would you recommend for someone who had a series accident in the army, went up to 29stone, been inactive for past 10 years since but managed to loose 10 stone so far through eating healthy. Now I feel I’ve received from injuries which took years. And I can train. I’m 42 and I’ve quit work to study an outdoor leadership degree. I want to get in a 4000m mountain in next 2 years, then a 6000 and then 8000. But I’m a student in limited funds with a family. I can literally train everyday all day if I could from now on.
My Elements program man!
@@ChaseMountains Thank you!! I’ll look now. Hope you’re doing good.
@@ChaseMountains ordered. Thank you very much. Chris
What’s your next goal?
My next goal is to move into a position in avalanche forecasting in the winter and to gain that experience needed to do more solo trips.
i'm not very confident. but i'm starting a thru of the sheltowee in a couple weeks!
climbing Mt Barney! New to hiking, so building up my fitness
The JMT in August! (John Muir Trail, CA, USA)
Te Araroa end of this year! Was gonna start one of your programs as prep when I'm back and settled so any advice as to which one would be great!
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