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  • Mountain Rescue Aspen and the HAATS Unit from the Colorado National Guard work together to evacuate a man who had fallen on North Maroon Peak with a Blackhawk.
    September 21, 2013
    For more information please contact Mountain Rescue Aspen directly via www.mountainrescueaspen.org

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  • @seangalvin5832
    @seangalvin5832 3 роки тому +84

    My pops was the man helping load the people into that chopper; he had the pleasure of working with the Mountain Rescue Aspen crew for about 30 years before he was whisked off this planet a few years ago in a tragic avalanche accident. I remember how he mentioned that he helped lift these people in despite having a few cracked ribs himself hahaha... He was a hero and I am going to miss him till the day I inevitably join him. Here’s to all the brave people out there willing to risk their necks saving and recovering other people who have stumbled into trouble on these treacherous mountains! May we all be capable of learning from their compassion. And thank you for uploading this video, it's a great way to help remember the man that he was.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому +10

      Johnny was the best of the best. He is sorely missed.

    • @kristrails07
      @kristrails07 2 роки тому +5

      A lot of people rescued by him will miss him once they know he is no more.
      All due respect to him.
      Amen

    • @MrA1582000
      @MrA1582000 2 роки тому +3

      Your Dad is a hero, no doubt

  • @redwormcharlie
    @redwormcharlie 7 років тому +320

    Damn, I can't even fly that well in a video game. That pilot has skills that pay the bills.

    • @Quantum-Bullet
      @Quantum-Bullet 3 роки тому +2

      In which video games are you trying to do that?

    • @botyaltotertutal468
      @botyaltotertutal468 3 роки тому +4

      @@Quantum-Bullet GTA V?

    • @Staroy
      @Staroy 3 роки тому +5

      BF4

    • @neovo903
      @neovo903 3 роки тому +4

      it's harder if in game (if you had a sim setup) you can't feel the helicopter compared to real life
      not trying to take away from the pilot, he's insane

    • @andreaswwilhelm
      @andreaswwilhelm 3 роки тому +1

      sure as shit isnt making bank from the Colorado National Guard

  • @scottinedwards444
    @scottinedwards444 3 роки тому +15

    I live In Eagle County, Colorado, where these Blackhawk pilots are based (HAATS). The men flying these UH-60s and CH-47s train other pilots to fly these types of missions. You can rest assured that if you get into a bad situation on a climb, or anywhere in the backcountry in CO, you have the best available people coming to save your butt. True unsung heroes. The mountain rescue groups are badass, too!

  • @Inness54
    @Inness54 8 років тому +116

    That was a "hold your breath and be very still" moment. Great flying, and I bet one very relieved pilot.

    • @raleighkellyc9375
      @raleighkellyc9375 3 роки тому +1

      Oh yeah this great skill ful flying pilot is top p.but try doing this under firing the pucker facter goes way up

    • @HaiNguyen-no3le
      @HaiNguyen-no3le 3 роки тому

      Kkvv wsw1

  • @surfcruzer
    @surfcruzer 4 роки тому +124

    Holy guacamole. Like pulling up to the store. Too smooth.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  4 роки тому +3

      Just another day for HAATS and MRA. :)

    • @TedSourcy
      @TedSourcy 3 роки тому

      @@geniocristo5297 We dont care about what you think or see Genio

    • @bhimtv647
      @bhimtv647 3 роки тому

      Za

  • @taiyoctopus2958
    @taiyoctopus2958 3 роки тому +8

    Some beautiful scenery for a rescue.
    Pilot maybe part of a team of heroes... but he's also a very lucky pilot indeed to fly around in that natural beauty and save lives.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      I believe they would agree with you.

  • @trudygooddollar5209
    @trudygooddollar5209 11 років тому +39

    Wow
    one wheel 14000 feet edge of a mountain 2 minutes
    most people can't park between the lines at the grocery store
    unbelievable job
    great to know the man rescued is ok
    thank you to HAATS for your commitment to keep us all safe

  • @darrylfoster2893
    @darrylfoster2893 11 років тому +27

    right on man, I cant believe we do this stuff, I always love working with you guys.......definitely pros!

  • @boystainey
    @boystainey 3 роки тому +151

    I bet those rotors were like “Christ, give me air” at that altitude lol.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому +19

      Yup

    • @mugglepower
      @mugglepower 3 роки тому +12

      Jesus spin my rotors XD

    • @ItsEpicXD
      @ItsEpicXD 3 роки тому

      Wym

    • @anderskaring5742
      @anderskaring5742 3 роки тому +2

      @@ItsEpicXD rotors need air to spin. Thin mountain = bad for rotor

    • @flybeep1661
      @flybeep1661 3 роки тому +12

      Aspen elevation is about 8000ft. This is easy peasy height for a blackhawk which can go easily double that height with leftovers.

  • @JohnTYoung
    @JohnTYoung  11 років тому +68

    Hi Darryl! First off, a huge Thank You. Please pass that along to your other crew members. You guys are The Best.
    I did not get any video from the second landing. I was a bit busy handing you poles and packs. I shot some from inside, but none of it came out at all. I'll blame that on my un-familiarity with the new iOS7 on my phone. Next time I'll have it dialed.

    • @mtf_nine_tailed_fox385
      @mtf_nine_tailed_fox385 3 роки тому +17

      Yo... This comment is 7 years ago
      The video is 5 years ago....
      Wtf

    • @bruce_dev
      @bruce_dev 3 роки тому +17

      this had me fucked up but the video must have been private/unlisted for 2 years

    • @caturlifelive
      @caturlifelive 3 роки тому +1

      Happy New Year

    • @indubelbase8053
      @indubelbase8053 3 роки тому

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  • @bebek112
    @bebek112 11 років тому +51

    extremely amazing ! very good pilot skills !
    respect for the pilot !

  • @stephenkittle6586
    @stephenkittle6586 2 роки тому +1

    Those pilots that have to rescue those people deserve all RESPECT in the world for flying that close is AWESOME!!! I climbed that peak and it has many areas you need to pay attention because of the exposure!! We are lucky to have rescue services that included helicopters and pilots that can fly like that !! 🚁🥰!!

  • @jamesmahurin2169
    @jamesmahurin2169 11 років тому +9

    Great job capturing the awesome skill of the pilots and the hard work of the rescue crews. What a view when the UH-60 flies away!

  • @gregflintard2195
    @gregflintard2195 3 роки тому +1

    so lucky we live in a country that rescues people like this

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott 3 роки тому +3

    WOW! I saw the thumbnail and thought this HAD TO BE photoshopped.
    This is friggin' amazing!

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому +2

      Those HAATS guys are friggin' amazing

  • @W01Fernandez
    @W01Fernandez 11 років тому +13

    Yah HAATS guys! I went to that school January of 2012. CW4 Ballard was my instructor pilot. Those pilots are quite good at what they do and are the best in the army to handle those high altitude approaches and landings.

  • @jillotron
    @jillotron 11 років тому +2

    This is the most inspirational thing I have seen in ages. Especially the comments on this page. I live and work in Aspen. I have such an incredible peace of mind knowing there are amazing people like this to rescue me if I am ever in danger. I have shared this video to my friends and family in Georgia. Everyone is in complete awe.

  • @SusanValente
    @SusanValente 11 років тому +15

    Freakin awesome helicopter flying there.

  • @thomasdecarlo8543
    @thomasdecarlo8543 10 місяців тому +1

    That was some excellent excellent flying

  • @otmfit
    @otmfit 11 років тому +3

    Heros..... Thanks for all you do up there..

  • @tylerprince59
    @tylerprince59 11 років тому +1

    MRA and HAATS are awesome. Keep up the incredible work.

  • @spook187
    @spook187 11 років тому +11

    Awesome flying :)

  • @brownc72
    @brownc72 11 років тому +6

    That was some damn good flying...similar to what they do in Afghanistan on the regular with the mountains. I would not be surprised if these pilots had similar experiences in combat prior to this effort. I am a fellow Guardsman and highly impressed...GO GUARD!!!

  • @southern1084
    @southern1084 11 років тому +2

    Nice work guys. That takes skill and bravery. Much respect.

  • @herminigildojakosalem8664
    @herminigildojakosalem8664 3 роки тому

    Amazing pilot skills. Surgical flying! There really are those born to fly, and this pikot certainly is one of them.

  • @AngryNotSoOldHippy
    @AngryNotSoOldHippy 11 років тому +19

    This is one of the reasons why I always carry flagging, whether I'm in service or not. Basic helicopter ground training is something I should work up in a one-hour presentation.

  • @waylonk2453
    @waylonk2453 3 роки тому

    I always feel a sense of comradery watching people help an injured person into a helicopter

  • @thomasmusso1147
    @thomasmusso1147 3 роки тому

    Respect .. hats off to the Rescuers and specifically the Pilot.

  • @FlyingRagilein
    @FlyingRagilein 3 роки тому

    Excellent teamwork of the guy looking out of the window and the pilot.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      Their teamwork is amazing for sure.

  • @mhuff29
    @mhuff29 11 років тому +1

    Skilled as always, hats off to fellow Colorado guardsmen.

  • @fgmmusic
    @fgmmusic 11 років тому +1

    Wow. Well done, and thanks for your service.

  • @Genuinespaceman
    @Genuinespaceman Рік тому +1

    My father is the commander of HAATS right now. It’s nice to know that this film has still lasted this long and it’s quite the eyesight to see how close you guys have to get near rocks and dangers to rescue someone else! Props to you guys!

  • @vidright
    @vidright 3 роки тому

    Absolutely professional work. And, by the way, balls of iron. Congrats!

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      I agree. Thanks for watching.

  • @kokonana4086
    @kokonana4086 3 роки тому

    Hats off to the pilot. So good at what he's doing.

  • @Ekstrax
    @Ekstrax 3 роки тому

    Man America you have the coolest looking helicopters. Pretty sure the chinook, black hawk and apache are my favorite machines on this planet! Sadly i'll never get to learn to fly one haha. Thx for the great video

  • @Awon2zip
    @Awon2zip 11 років тому +2

    Hats off to the crew and skilled pilot

  • @jonathanwalker8730
    @jonathanwalker8730 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing how still that aircraft remains, especially when you consider the unpredictable air currents in a mountainous environment.

  • @mengels
    @mengels 3 роки тому

    That was amazing. Hats off to the rescuers, in chopper and out. I puckered when they stepped into chopper.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      We did too.

    • @mengels
      @mengels 3 роки тому

      @@JohnTYoung kind of grin to hear that, and I'm glad you have caution in those situations but can get through it. I'm a pilot but I have fear of heights when on the ground-which doesn't make sense to me and I have admiration for those who can overcome it. I pictured a sheer drop of 1500 feet on the other side of the rock they were stepping on.

  • @jessicapereira2963
    @jessicapereira2963 4 роки тому +10

    Excelente pilot....!!!!

  • @epicscreenname989
    @epicscreenname989 6 років тому +2

    One of my favorite maroon bells Blackhawk rescue vids 😂😅
    Please Lord never let me be that guy.

  • @mcgowan116
    @mcgowan116 11 років тому +1

    Amazing what our Mountain Rescue team accomplishes

  • @devildog6899
    @devildog6899 8 років тому +159

    That is what our mission in Afghanistan has produced pilots with balls the size of bowling balls. Awesome skills.

    • @williamjarrett3468
      @williamjarrett3468 4 роки тому +5

      Devildog 68 US Army 11B 4life bro and I second what you said

    • @Hambone571
      @Hambone571 4 роки тому +3

      Awesome, just awesome.m

    • @dallasyap3064
      @dallasyap3064 4 роки тому +2

      Hell yeah

    • @neurobook
      @neurobook 4 роки тому +33

      You don’t need wars to produce great pilots. What bs.

    • @andeusmc2030
      @andeusmc2030 3 роки тому +5

      @@neurobook Touche, you don't, but you can also find a great wealth of knowledge and special abilities from those who have flown combat missions.

  • @darrylfoster2893
    @darrylfoster2893 11 років тому +9

    Killer Vid bro, do you have any from the second landing? I was the guy calling that landing in! I always get nervous anytime they say we're going to The Bells......by the way, great work up there!

  • @Theoriginalbubbafett
    @Theoriginalbubbafett 9 місяців тому

    There are situations where you can’t fake skill, it just shines through.

  • @brownc72
    @brownc72 11 років тому +1

    Pretty certain the stick with the streamer is to show the pilots wind direction similar to a wind sock at an airport or when we pop smoke to show them the landing zone.

    • @epicscreenname989
      @epicscreenname989 6 років тому

      brownc72 yes you are right about that. Improvised wind sock but it does the job

  • @tk45440
    @tk45440 3 роки тому

    That was fking amazing. to bring a helicopter in with the slope on one side, and touch one wheel, so rock steady. great pilot and spotter. awesome!

  • @georgeg6036
    @georgeg6036 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @kympolrc
    @kympolrc 3 роки тому

    Пилот просто красавец! Уровень мастерства просто зашкаливает! Честь и хвала!

  • @ryanbaek6274
    @ryanbaek6274 3 роки тому

    Thanks to the pilot, this was uploaded on UA-cam, not LiveLeak.

  • @PlanetNomads
    @PlanetNomads 11 років тому +1

    SAR and HATTS, you guys are great.. good to see the guy climbed into the H60 rather than being hoisted

    • @vampiresforesl
      @vampiresforesl 3 роки тому

      Why did he need to be rescued? Looked like he was moving just fine.

  • @mickcarson8504
    @mickcarson8504 3 роки тому +1

    I love the Blackhawk, it's so stable. 🙂👍

  • @sen7167
    @sen7167 3 роки тому

    This is so beautiful

  • @dredbud9272
    @dredbud9272 7 років тому +2

    That was impressive. I'm surprised they didn't drop a basket for the rescue .Without the skills and bravery of these people you would certainly die if you were injured up there

    • @epicscreenname989
      @epicscreenname989 6 років тому

      D Redbud depends on the extent of the injury, the weather, your own preparedness and will to live. Not taking anything from the pilots though, that’s some impressive stick work

  • @AndrewLuecke
    @AndrewLuecke 11 років тому +2

    Thats some great piloting skills

  • @decler-gt7nu
    @decler-gt7nu 3 роки тому

    Absolutely insane flying skills! That pilot has got brass balls "I hope those people were worth it '

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      Always. Thanks for watching

  • @przemekklok
    @przemekklok 3 роки тому +1

    Pilot is incredible, with big eggs.

  • @Dragonito12
    @Dragonito12 11 років тому +7

    If The Pilot Just.... sneeze :O Nice skills

  • @Thepriest39
    @Thepriest39 3 роки тому

    Superb flying skill. One gust of wind and it could have been over for the helicopter crew.

  • @igatian1951522umare
    @igatian1951522umare 11 років тому +2

    good job,素晴らしいパイロットですね。

  • @crashj
    @crashj 11 років тому

    So the guy with the stick & the pink streamer is there to guard the rotor from striking the rocks? I was surprised the rescued person was not on belay in any way? Those are the procedures? Great job.

    • @epicscreenname989
      @epicscreenname989 6 років тому

      Hardie Johnson improvised wind sock is what it was

  • @nilla123wafer
    @nilla123wafer 3 роки тому

    I hope they make a 3 hour movie about this

  • @АндрейШмырев-х8н
    @АндрейШмырев-х8н 3 роки тому

    Вертолетчик высокого класса!!!!Лайк!!!! В СССР ,а ныне в России есть не хуже! В горах Афганистана и Кавказа наши вертолетчики не хуже трюки выделывали!!!!Да и вертолетчики МЧС не отстают ....

  • @ffrreeddyy123456
    @ffrreeddyy123456 4 роки тому

    So tense and worried the entire time I watched the video. Not sure if it’s common to recover someone from the edge of a mountain without a basket or rope to hold onto. That is really impressive even without knowing the full extreme of the difficulty.

  • @nedstudios6490
    @nedstudios6490 4 роки тому

    I saw Chinook do a rescue. Pilot laid the tail of the heli, ramp down in the show the front hovering over several hundred foot on this very steep snowy mountain. He backed that sucker up to that steep mountain like a pickup truck and spent,, what seemed like forever hovering there picking up everyone. Thank you Afghanistan War. Produced some very good pilots.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  4 роки тому

      We have access to Chinooks but the rotor wash is so off the charts that we rarely use it. Plus it's hoist is through a tiny hatch in the floor. But it sure is nice when you need to bus some people in.

  • @thegrandup4678
    @thegrandup4678 3 роки тому

    Профессионально отработали. Красавцы. Всем чистого неба над головой!

  • @johnnymnemonic6671
    @johnnymnemonic6671 3 роки тому

    May i ask why didn't they have the backpacks on they're backs? They do realize that every second the waste F'ing around, the greater the chance of something really terrible happening to everyone?

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      They should have. They took them of during the long wait for the Blackhawk.

  • @argophontes
    @argophontes 11 років тому +1

    Beautiful one wheel, guys.

  • @novaprospects
    @novaprospects 3 роки тому

    Absolutely mind blowing.

  • @alabamacoastie6924
    @alabamacoastie6924 3 роки тому

    That's some serious skill on display! I'll be t that pilot flew in the Air Force 160th SOAR. They are Tier One.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      HAATS are the their teachers.

  • @andersgale9544
    @andersgale9544 3 роки тому +1

    How can the helicopter maintain this altitude, with the pilots heavy balls on board?!

  • @austin1839
    @austin1839 3 роки тому

    Either require people to sign a waiver to be rescued OR once rescued send them a bill for the entire cost and go after them until it's paid in FULL!

  • @nishinabraham
    @nishinabraham 4 роки тому

    Pilot is a gem 👏

  • @madmax10101
    @madmax10101 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing flying skills

  • @AviatorGamer
    @AviatorGamer 3 роки тому

    Man that pilot has great skills 😳

  • @3DKotE
    @3DKotE 3 роки тому

    Is this on the planet where we are now?

  • @piotrciach1126
    @piotrciach1126 3 роки тому

    Kolejny Kozak za sterem. Wielu jest pilotów ale tych co tak latają zapewne można policzyć na palcach kilku dłoni. Widząc tą akcję ratowniczą człowiek od razu czuje się bezpieczny w górach bo wie, że gdy zawiedzie są ludzie którzy go uratują. Dla tych co ratują wielkie pokłony i szacunek bo mimo wszystko oni nie są nieśmiertelni.

  • @megarobot356
    @megarobot356 3 роки тому

    Helicopters are really Awesome!

  • @zrx4me1
    @zrx4me1 3 роки тому

    Amazing pilot skills.

  • @phildown99
    @phildown99 5 років тому

    He didn't look like he had fallen?

  • @BonBonBonni
    @BonBonBonni 3 роки тому

    Great work 👍🙏

  • @dillydilly7722
    @dillydilly7722 3 роки тому

    One wheels are pretty routine for inland rescue, probably a pretty easily mission for this crew.

  • @mohawkdriver2504
    @mohawkdriver2504 3 роки тому

    Routine extraction with Las Vegas Metro Police Search and Rescue Team and its rotary wing pilots working the mountains surrounding Las Vegas on at least a once a month basis. I always carried a pruning saw so I could cut away tree branches to make a LZ large enough for blades to clear. Occasionally lowered on cable because of tree density and extracted the same way.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      No trees to prune at 14000 feet. No air either.

  • @DecentRecruit
    @DecentRecruit 3 роки тому

    How much would it cost me to get airlifted out? I do quite a bit of rock climbing and hiking. I should probably get health insurance as well.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      Mountain Rescue Aspen never charges for rescues.

  • @crashj
    @crashj 11 років тому

    Just trying to learn the procedures here, Hans Jung, sorry you sat on a sharp pointy object the other day.

  • @AlpineShenanigans
    @AlpineShenanigans 3 роки тому

    That's wild, can't imagine the bill for something like that

  • @GregFliesVR
    @GregFliesVR 3 роки тому

    Wait top scrolling... i bet the alg brought us here. do you flight sim by chance as well, friend?

  • @danielmartinezjaramillo
    @danielmartinezjaramillo 3 роки тому

    el mejor helicoptero del mundo par multitareas, exelente en Colombia hay muchos BLACK HAWK

  • @DaBeast34
    @DaBeast34 3 роки тому

    Great pilot

  • @dallasyap3064
    @dallasyap3064 4 роки тому

    Awesome pilots with awesome skills

  • @Simonfreediving
    @Simonfreediving 3 роки тому

    Amazing staff!

  • @vampiresforesl
    @vampiresforesl 3 роки тому

    Do climbers eventually have to pay for rescue, after intentionally putting themselves in dangerous situations for the purpose of recreation?

  • @Theninjaonthemountains
    @Theninjaonthemountains 4 роки тому

    great pilot!

  • @kasiaboron8880
    @kasiaboron8880 11 років тому +1

    Well done !

  • @jesushernandez5532
    @jesushernandez5532 3 роки тому

    Thank you 😎

  • @failtolawl
    @failtolawl 3 роки тому

    Thin air and high winds. That's tough and I am not sure how many other helicopters in the world could have accomplished this.

  • @georgehill3087
    @georgehill3087 3 роки тому

    I assume those that were left behind were other search and rescuers.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      Yes, they were. And the Blackhawk came back for us in the same spot.

    • @georgehill3087
      @georgehill3087 3 роки тому

      @@JohnTYoung Ah, interesting. I thought y'all had to hike back down.

    • @JohnTYoung
      @JohnTYoung  3 роки тому

      @@georgehill3087 We often do, and there is no guarantee of a pickup, but the crew had so much fun making that one wheel they wanted to do it again.

  • @User-sssss-543
    @User-sssss-543 3 роки тому

    Please accept my respect !

  • @sabinshrestha315
    @sabinshrestha315 3 роки тому

    Do they have to pay for the rescue?

  • @운동찍먹러
    @운동찍먹러 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing control..

  • @PanMarkus123
    @PanMarkus123 11 років тому +151

    GET TO THE CHOPPA