Crazy skier drop in A to Z Chutes at Big Sky Montana extreme skiing video.MP4

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  • @tmazing
    @tmazing 11 років тому +324

    "drop in" is used very loosely here

  • @extreme_ryan_delena
    @extreme_ryan_delena 6 років тому +197

    For all the guys saying he sucks, you clearly have not been down Lower A-Z. It’s steep and very technical. I was lapping up there today with a level 3 instructor/guide and we dropped Gutterball, which has a very similar drop in. he side slipped down the rocks, just like this guy, and he’s an awesome skier. This terrain is no joke.

    • @kaminarichan5039
      @kaminarichan5039 4 роки тому

      Ryan Delena yes!!!!

    • @KoshFr
      @KoshFr 2 роки тому

      Cool man 👍

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT Рік тому

      True. Many times I have not looked to smooth, yet I am a pretty good skier (ex instructor.) I take on challenging terrain.

    • @Spirited_skiing
      @Spirited_skiing Рік тому +5

      Clearly all of the commenters would have triple back flipped in
      I mean look at the person as soon as they are in a place that’s not terrible coverage, they are clearly a very good skier lol

    • @pickles191
      @pickles191 Рік тому +2

      The hike and runs are so sketchy. I did 1st fork with the guide u skied little couloir with. It had snowed a lot, and there was better snow on three forks than anywhere else. The person still told me “don’t even turn, just slip the top.” Tells you how sketchy these runs are.

  • @grizzkid795
    @grizzkid795 5 років тому +41

    I'm sure the camera angles make it look mellower than it really is. I imagine most of the people talking shit would be gripped in there.

    • @tomkenny5864
      @tomkenny5864 Рік тому +2

      yes they would

    • @jameshuntsman6046
      @jameshuntsman6046 Рік тому

      It looks mellow at first until he takes off, then it’s obvious how step it is with how fast he picks up speed.

  • @MrJimmydeez
    @MrJimmydeez 11 років тому +33

    If the rocks were not so damn sharp in Big Sky he could have made a few turns at the top, but you don't want to screw up getting in, so good job on taken it easy and living to ski another day. The actual skiing he did was good those chutes are steep, fast and narrow.

  • @The1320master
    @The1320master 11 років тому +22

    a to z chutes are no joke, my bro lived at big sky in 2000 and we shredded these ,and yes they are steep !! love big sky !!

  • @briantophyk5221
    @briantophyk5221 11 років тому +46

    Hello,
    To the person who filmed this video (FrontRow Steve). You dont have to convince me, the camera never does justice to a super steep ski slope. Awesome photography and even better skiing. The person skiing was just being tactical in the first 50 seconds of the video, nothing wrong with that. I think he nailed after that, again great job. By the way, Jimmydeez is spot on with his assertions.

  • @ohcrapitsmrG
    @ohcrapitsmrG 11 років тому +2

    I am going to defend the guy again saying am very certain none of the people writing negative comments have actual footage of themselves on double black . A- Z chutes is an actual double black with rough rocky faces. The internet is too fearless behind their computer screens.

  • @jimanderson5082
    @jimanderson5082 Рік тому +1

    I was in a road band and we played at Big Sky Resort. They gave us free ski rentals and lift tickets. I hit an icy spot at the top of a chute called "Little Tree". The edges on the skis were not sharp and I skidded about 1/4 mile all the way to the bottom and hurt my knee. The ski patrol was at the bottom when I came to a stop. He said, "You sure put on a go show". lol I managed to keep my skis below me but couldn't even see where I was going cause the snow and ice came up over my skis and obscured my view down hill. We played music at Whiskey Jacks and I had to sit on a chair to play my guitar cause my knee hurt so much. :)

  • @deafication
    @deafication 12 років тому +4

    Actually, he was getting into the appropriate position, which is the mark of an expert, not an amateur. An amateur would have dropped off of the rocks and crashed. You have to have a plan to ski a steep chute like that. If you fuck it up off of the bat, you rag doll the rest of the way down. Then you are at the mercy of whatever you run into.

  • @markdirigible9062
    @markdirigible9062 11 років тому +6

    if you turn your head about 45 degrees to the left you get an idea how steep it is.... cool the rudeness, kids.... please

  • @smacpats6379
    @smacpats6379 6 місяців тому

    One could argue the title is misleading but there's no conceivable way to enter this faster so I don't know how people are giving the skier any flak. There's a ton of exposure on this line and it's undoubtedly a no-fall zone. The entry is well-executed, interesting, and entertaining to watch. If you disagree, you're not into this type of skiing and just not the target audience for this video.

  • @lucasnash4224
    @lucasnash4224 11 років тому +2

    You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. The A-Z chutes are crazy. It is the camera angle that is throwing you off. These chutes are some of the steepest in-bounds skiing in the US.

  • @benstefonik5411
    @benstefonik5411 11 років тому +7

    Dude you sound like a awesome skier and a super fun guy. I'm really impressed with how you dissed that skier. Totally rad.

  • @TruthThink1
    @TruthThink1 11 років тому +13

    3:30 = when the action happens
    You're welcome :-)

  • @MrJimmydeez
    @MrJimmydeez 11 років тому +2

    Ok when you get to Big Sky I can take you up there and we will see. Its about 65 degrees at the top and jagged rocks that are barely covered up. You guys can huck it from the top and we will call the ski patrol to come clean you up.

  • @zaichiki2000
    @zaichiki2000 11 років тому +11

    That was awesome! Whoever comments bad stuff is just jealous

    • @Ooohhhhardaaahhh
      @Ooohhhhardaaahhh 8 місяців тому

      I don’t understand it. He took his time and executed it perfectly. 😂

  • @2WhiteAndNerdy
    @2WhiteAndNerdy 11 років тому +5

    Good vid, and good skiing. Anybody talking smack here obviously hasn't sat at the top of the chutes. I live in Big Sky now, and trust me, the A-Z's and Headwaters are no freaking joke. I'd love to see a proper video response filmed there from any of the posers talking trash.

    • @Chris11249
      @Chris11249 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly lol. This is steeper and more importantly, narrower than it looks on the wide angle camera.
      BTW how is the big couloir? Seems like on a powder day it'd be relatively low risk. Otherwise I'm not sure I'd do it, even on a snowboard.

  • @JiNjStEr
    @JiNjStEr 11 років тому +9

    This video is incredible. It has great suspense and an especially scary (and snowy) cliffhanger.

  • @BuildTheSandbox
    @BuildTheSandbox Рік тому

    It's basically a vert drop entry and you have to shoot the rocks during the drop. If your not comfortable dropping in very for 15 feet then taking sharp turns it's treacherous. Looks like a fun place to ski. When in doubt, chicken out ski again tomorrow 😅😅😄

  • @ohcrapitsmrG
    @ohcrapitsmrG 11 років тому +1

    I think it is stupid that the internet giving the skier crap about this tough run (steep with sharp rocks). What is even more ridiculous is the fact that most of the people posting negative comment have video posted on green runs (more pointless videos).

  • @Mattmillerhahaha
    @Mattmillerhahaha 12 років тому +13

    hey idk why people are saying mean things. i really enjoyed ur video!!! thats looks super hard! i ski Bridger B. so i havent gotten a chance to see these shoots yet. but i have kinda explored most of BB so i think i might come here and try some skiing! looks sweet! you guys look like a good group of skiers id love to ski with u guys!

  • @jameshuntsman6046
    @jameshuntsman6046 Рік тому +1

    Wow, nice turns. He did a great job with his control in the fast paced zone.

  • @badb0yz6790
    @badb0yz6790 11 років тому +13

    You know you can ski right past those rocks :)

  • @RichHarveys
    @RichHarveys 12 років тому +6

    I agree this video could have been edited to one minute or less. As far as the difficulty of the line though, based on all the gopro skiing I've done (this looks like a gopro vid ya?), and the video I watched of these chutes from the normal perspective, they look like pretty full commitment "no fall" type chutes. Also, it looks like there could be some shark fins lurking in that first area of snow he steps down into which would make dropping into it a potentially really bad call. Nicely skied a

  • @sgwa11
    @sgwa11 10 місяців тому

    This reminds me of surfing some days. You could wait and paddle around for 3 hours and all your rides might total maybe 120 seconds. Well worth the tradeoff though

  • @sunshinevancouver
    @sunshinevancouver 11 років тому

    like he's not a bad skier, but i think the reason why ppl gave so many dislikes is because the title said "crazy skier" and the first 10 seconds made you believe that he's gonna bomb down the whole thing in lightning speed. But then, he didn't, so we were all disappointed. And ruining his skis in the process didn't help either, i mean, there's only about 1.5 meters of rocks, and it's all gravy underneath...

  • @scottysols
    @scottysols 4 роки тому +43

    Jerry did just about everything *except* dropping in.

  • @Finsup561
    @Finsup561 6 місяців тому

    What rope handle was he using to drop in over the cornice?

  • @dmitryspivak4586
    @dmitryspivak4586 Рік тому

    Did they bring their own rappel rope or is that fixed up there?

  • @xentrix111
    @xentrix111 Рік тому

    best thing I have seen today

  • @gammaraytube
    @gammaraytube 10 місяців тому

    Good for your effort. As a former ski instructor I recommend building up to more challenging terrain, so you can learn at a level that isn't too challenging - adrenaline pumping. Brave to show your efforts. Keep it up and consider a few lessons - it will make skiing even more fun.😅

  • @kronbons
    @kronbons 11 років тому +5

    Ohhh God do I hate that feeling but love the reward! Nice turns on the way down! Don't listen to any haters that was fully legit albeit hard to watch (never is easy).

  • @brennansmith4670
    @brennansmith4670 Рік тому

    what camera r u using? how do u get it to look so steep

  • @fanaof1
    @fanaof1 6 місяців тому

    when i film, i flatten the horizon. It is certain that the slope is really huge n this place but the way of filming gives distorted images compared to reality. Which remains enormous, that's without any doubt. It's a really crazy place here.

  • @wilson223
    @wilson223 11 років тому

    You must be the gnarliest guy on youtube

  • @jaekn
    @jaekn 11 років тому

    I couldn't watch to the end. Does he slide the rest of the way down?

  • @bshepa9502
    @bshepa9502 11 років тому

    Oh and Mr. Nash, there are runs in VT that are steeper than A to Z. But none the less they are knarly

  • @twochordcool
    @twochordcool 12 років тому +3

    yeah man - respect - I'll never do that. Even if I got good enough and thought I could pull it off. Just seems too risky - something goes wrong something goes REALLY wrong.

    • @MrSkifastoo
      @MrSkifastoo Рік тому

      I witnessed a fall from this area last March. The skier had to be sledded out.

  • @konastinkykid
    @konastinkykid 3 роки тому +9

    Some say hes still sidestepping over rocks to this day

  • @SkiDaBird
    @SkiDaBird 11 років тому

    because its easier to go straight off the traverse than to pull a jump turn after climbing down the rocks. You'd be surprised how easy it is to mess up on stuff like that.

  • @thisisnotmyname3064
    @thisisnotmyname3064 6 років тому

    Trying to get up the courage to board the A-Z chutes. Thanks for the video!

  • @patriotfox7192
    @patriotfox7192 Рік тому

    I never finished the video. Did he fall into it or did they have to pull him back up?

    • @chrisallen2005
      @chrisallen2005 Рік тому

      Sucks to be you. Watch the video you crybaby.

    • @patriotfox7192
      @patriotfox7192 Рік тому

      @@chrisallen2005 nah, it’s way to boring. I’m busy actually skiing. .

  • @ericshenefield3355
    @ericshenefield3355 Рік тому

    There's four minutes I will never get back!

  • @515ventures3
    @515ventures3 Рік тому +1

    Fast froward to 3:30!!! Trust me!!!

  • @scottcolvin4138
    @scottcolvin4138 Рік тому

    Amazing… I love to ski.. but couldn’t do that. High respect for yall

  • @Shwarmageddon
    @Shwarmageddon 10 років тому +1

    I get it took a long time but a to z chutes are steep as shit and you cant just bomb it right away. you have to get past the rocks at the top and then it is good

  • @twochordcool
    @twochordcool 12 років тому +3

    I have to admit - thought he was hesitating because he was a scared amateur in over his head trying to prove something...then at the very end of the video he put that thought to rest! Well done - impressive!

    • @Peter-zg3em
      @Peter-zg3em Рік тому +2

      he's moving very deliberately. definitely experienced.

  • @McDaidUSA
    @McDaidUSA Рік тому

    Great skiing but is it worth ruining your skis for that?

    • @lol-em6bj
      @lol-em6bj 23 дні тому

      would it be worse to ruin your life and maybe never touch a pair of skis again? absolutely fucking not

  • @jackrodgers1404
    @jackrodgers1404 11 років тому

    I hope his skis were brand new... I woulda just hopped lifted the skis and hoped that the core shots weren't too bad...

  • @misterfunnybones
    @misterfunnybones 12 років тому

    It's the Better Off Dead "K12," but steeper & with more rocks.

  • @Quadikorn
    @Quadikorn 11 років тому +3

    Nice man! Only one problem. It's way more than 45 degrees. =)

  • @jeremy9876543
    @jeremy9876543 12 років тому

    The conditions look great, I am guessing from the way he is standing up that the chute is around 50 degrees, maybe a degree or two less than that. It looks like the guy has the run totally figured out except the drop in seems pretty vile with what are probably a bunch of semi submerged rocks. Do these ever get packed in by skiers?

  • @MOAB-UT
    @MOAB-UT Рік тому +1

    Skip to 3:30 for an anticlimactic finish. Never looks the same on video as being there. That much I can tell ya.

  • @USAsnowboarderMThood
    @USAsnowboarderMThood 11 років тому +1

    Once you are strapped in its really not that bad, its the hike in boots that will get to you

  • @toms455
    @toms455 Рік тому

    RIP to those skis when does he drop in

  • @hclark6053
    @hclark6053 Рік тому

    Is it too steep to hike down and clip in after that 1st set of rocks?

    • @smacpats6379
      @smacpats6379 6 місяців тому

      Far too steep to even entertain that

  • @saintrroy
    @saintrroy 7 місяців тому

    I’ll add, notwithstanding complaints but it is definitely worth showing the entire entry stepping down anchored by holding the ski patrol rope which I’m sure you edited cause it was all of 4 mins, but actual process probably longer but it’s very informative and honest. This crap of people editing videos and showing all these high speed descents is not credible as they edit out the ‘hard parts’ where they stopped, walked, side-stepped, slid on their arses etc. Excellent video, thanks .

  • @tylereyth8637
    @tylereyth8637 11 років тому +3

    Give the guy a break... it takes huge balls that most of you dont have to do that.

  • @Bonbonsrcool
    @Bonbonsrcool 12 років тому +2

    Anybody else think it looks a hell of alot longer then is acually was! But mad props to that dude.

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 12 років тому

    Dont listen to these guys, I can tell that is a very steep line, he did the right thing and took his time , you can tell he is not only strong but smart. thanks for the post

  • @KirbeyAlt
    @KirbeyAlt 5 років тому

    Jeez, these comments are toxic. They just wanted to ski a extremely challenging run! And to add on, they didn’t change their mind at the top! They went in. I admit, yes, there should be editing, but still.

  • @brianclark8080
    @brianclark8080 11 років тому +1

    I will give him the benefit of the doubt, that sun-facing slope always is variable and could have bony, flesh tearing volcanic rock for the first 20 feet of that chute up to the constriction and being the first one of the day/season is always nerve racking. Most of you idiots commenting are gapers, tram downloaders and poseurs. If you would like to see for yourself, come hike with me on the other side of that ridge (the Headwaters) I'll be glad to show you around. (for a large fee).

  • @bruzote
    @bruzote 11 років тому

    Exactly. Why did I need three posts to say that? I was just puzzled by the title I was figuring I must be missing something.

  • @n0p3e
    @n0p3e 11 років тому

    No hate, but why didn't he drop in from the top?

  • @johnshuler8688
    @johnshuler8688 Рік тому

    Thought he was going to side slip the whole thing after 3 minutes of crawling out on to the slope

  • @dan53520
    @dan53520 11 років тому +1

    Well I can safely say that I would be dead trying to go down that. Then again I live in Iowa and haven't been anywhere but Iowa or WI skiing. Hopefully that will change next season.

  • @dannypratt1127
    @dannypratt1127 Рік тому +1

    This was the most painfully slow drop in give yer balls a tug

  • @jacekjarzabek4626
    @jacekjarzabek4626 10 років тому +2

    why don't you show everyone how you do it? That rope is there for a reason - you do not want to make mistake and tumble - this is not about impressing anyone but about having fun - once he cleared the rocks he did great

  • @susannewilliams
    @susannewilliams 11 років тому +1

    All you haters have posted videos of you doing it in those kind of boney conditions of course.....

  • @a833k352
    @a833k352 11 років тому +1

    Not saying I wouldn't have chosen to take a different approach but its easy for all you to talk shit on this guy when the closest you've ever been to a "no fall" zone is UA-cam . A-Z is no joke in boney conditions like this but all of you CO front rangers and east coast weekend warriors wouldn't know bc you'll never make the trek

  • @richpellegrin7713
    @richpellegrin7713 Рік тому

    Hold your screen diagonally, so the people standing appear vertical, as they should. Then you see how steep this really is.

  • @stormkid198
    @stormkid198 11 років тому

    I think i got worse at skiing by watching this. Now i have to ski brown shorts at revy fast tomorrow to make up for it.

  • @philpockoski4411
    @philpockoski4411 Рік тому

    We will be skiing there in Feb. No way in Hell would I try that. Kudos!

    • @dereks7061
      @dereks7061 Рік тому

      Was just there! Worth taking the chair that goes to the team for lookout… shit gives me chills… all the beacon, shovel, etc warnings - “expert terrain” danger signs. I’m decent on a board, fuck that 😂

  • @MrHubert159
    @MrHubert159 11 років тому +1

    oh wow double blacks that's intense!!!!! While obviously it would be steeper in real life, he did make it a lot harder than it needed to be. However, it's all good because he made it down in one piece and thats all that matters. As for the hate, you can't past a video on youtube without expecting some degree of hate.

  • @bruzote
    @bruzote 11 років тому

    All you "haters"? We're not hating really - just annoyed that someone lied to us in the title of the post. If the poster calld "My friend facing his fears going down a steep run" we would just thumb it down and call it boring. I've gone down slopes that nearly all advanced skiers in ski clubs would pass on. Yet I have never posted a video. If I do post one, it will be for my family and friends, not public access. Better people than me should brag - "phenoms", not fourteen year-old intermediates.

  • @Ghostyfrost9688
    @Ghostyfrost9688 Рік тому

    This is insane. Def would not ever fuck with that lol

  • @bruzote
    @bruzote 11 років тому

    Almost n turning skills seem needed - one could point and go fast and run it out? This just does not seem gnarly, unless you are an intermediate skier or an advanced skier who does not have the experience to realize this is within his capability. Is there some 65 degree drop or is it narrower than it looks, or what?

  • @hfl3rd
    @hfl3rd 11 років тому +1

    Where I agree he was a little timid at the top ( to say the least) and he probably didnt need a line either, Big Sky is a really exposed mountain where the conditions are super variable with hidden jagged rocks.. That section of the A to Zs is not a place one should just go charging. Also, you can see that theres really not that much snow in there. Id bet it had been days since the last snow fall and he's still getting fresh tracks. Any nay-sayers should post themselves or shut up

  • @nothanks9488
    @nothanks9488 11 років тому +2

    Ah yes, the infamous arm chair skiers... "Some say, that they can ski the highest gas peaks on Jupiter without any oxygen at all. All we know is they are called (insert name here).

  • @leswoodburn5764
    @leswoodburn5764 Рік тому

    That's the thing with the A-Z chutes, you only get it wrong once!!

  • @at1970
    @at1970 Рік тому

    When your buddy finds out you borrowed his skis that day.

  • @ozerib
    @ozerib 11 років тому

    Why did you film it for 4min? Nothing is there until the end!

  • @tomkenny5864
    @tomkenny5864 Рік тому

    after watching more of it he actually did pretty good

  • @justingodin7806
    @justingodin7806 Рік тому

    all that skiing skills but he had to do all that bullshit on the first 10 feet??? Just go bro! You got it!

  • @bruzote
    @bruzote 11 років тому

    Why didn't he just commit, drop from the lip, shoot the gap between the stones, pull a hard right stop-turn to slow down/stop (*if he felt the need*), and then continue carving or maybe doing jump turns? I don't know, if this is supposedly some gnarly chute, my perspective must be off.

  • @KoshFr
    @KoshFr 2 роки тому +1

    Yo I ski, but the hardest thing I’ve ever done was a black, and it was almost as steep as a double black, but I’ve only been skiing one year, and I’m 13 so I think that’s pretty good, but props to this dude, I couldn’t do that

    • @MrSkifastoo
      @MrSkifastoo Рік тому +1

      Start easy and build confidence. If you stay in control your can ski until your 90s.

    • @StCreed
      @StCreed Рік тому

      everybody can do blacks. Sometimes head first. The problem I have is doing them while staying in full control instead of a sort of panicked semi-fall :)

  • @specialtymachining
    @specialtymachining 11 років тому

    Dude: Bring your rock skis!

  • @skireal5
    @skireal5 11 років тому

    why so many dislikes:
    - boring - who want's to see so much waiting
    - it's not steep but sharky - jump over it! - there is an easy exit!
    - do you think if you sit down you won't slide down?! Ski edges are musch stable!

  • @corks8807
    @corks8807 11 років тому

    thats actually really steep. the gopro makes everything look kinda flat

  • @Mattmillerhahaha
    @Mattmillerhahaha 12 років тому

    i enjoyed it.

  • @Rubyzx501
    @Rubyzx501 11 років тому

    What'd the prob? Looks like a chute barely making 40 degrees or so. Pretty weak.

  • @susannewilliams
    @susannewilliams 11 років тому

    Hmm...you have a point about the over-dramatic title. "In too deep" - would have been better. But the kid did it anyway...and it is so much harder than 99.9% of the skiing population will ever drop. Why not just encourage the little grom?

  • @phillyskidog1
    @phillyskidog1 11 років тому +1

    This guy obiviously can't execute a jump turn, otherwise he would have been able to actually ski this chute. He climbed up there and got scared of the tightness and rocks. Pansy!!!

  • @sivayamsiva9343
    @sivayamsiva9343 2 роки тому

    Thrilling performance, please take care 👍

  • @ryanlarsen9235
    @ryanlarsen9235 Рік тому

    Good job or ruining the base of your skis.

  • @tearfromtheclouds825
    @tearfromtheclouds825 9 років тому +1

    still like the vid though. gotta be careful on the steep stuff. i was wondering how they were gong to navigate through that upper rocky part...

  • @missmandy9105
    @missmandy9105 Рік тому

    Best skier in Ohio 😐🫠🫣🤭🫢🫡🫣🤭🫢🫡😁😊🫠😐☺️😀😉😞🤬😕😅👱👱‍♀️🧑🧑‍🦰👩‍🦰👥👦👩‍🦱🧑‍🦱👨‍🦱🫂👶👧🧒👤😆😁😄😃😀🥹😅😂🤣🥲

  • @kygodragon4782
    @kygodragon4782 11 років тому

    You went to the top of a mountain to climb down it on skis ? hmmmm something wasnt right here

  • @haroldtruffman
    @haroldtruffman Рік тому

    OK, any time you can see the curvature of earth from the top of your run, you may have gone too far.

  • @jimsuley4667
    @jimsuley4667 Рік тому

    Heck ya... that's bad ass...