Mount Baker // Skiing the Coleman Deming Route in Winter

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2020
  • Mount Baker is an awesome mountain. The peak is that much more mind blowing when you can scale its heights on a sunny no wind day. You can see a lot of iconic landmarks from the summit of Baker. Glacier peak, Rainier, and Olympic National Park. If, and that’s a big if, you can catch it on a good day like we did. On this episode we climb and ski Mount Baker via the Coleman Deming route. Skiing from the summit to the car provides nearly 8,000 ft of descent. Snow conditions ranged from ice to 6 inches of light powder. Definitely a radical day with a little of everything.

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  • @AlexV1014
    @AlexV1014 3 роки тому +236

    Someone said this before and it's still true, most underrated UA-cam channel.

    • @Evanturar
      @Evanturar 2 роки тому

      Shhhhhhh.. Just outstanding.

  • @traviss8354
    @traviss8354 3 роки тому +271

    My favorite part of the video was Christof's 3 mediocre tips that consisted of 4 tips. Now that's some prime Amateur content right there!! ☺️

    • @cnuila
      @cnuila 3 роки тому +28

      Ha! I'm glad someone caught that:)

    • @0SKBooth0
      @0SKBooth0 3 роки тому +4

      I think they/he should keep this going as a new segment in the films.

    • @WhereKentWent
      @WhereKentWent 3 роки тому +2

      No kidding. Christof is awesome. 😂

    • @IanBenedict
      @IanBenedict 3 роки тому +1

      The holy trinity

  • @mikemcintosh9933
    @mikemcintosh9933 3 роки тому +147

    People around here do not always do Baker on skis in a day, but when they do - we don't call them Mediocre :)

  • @bassomatic1871
    @bassomatic1871 3 роки тому +115

    You can tell it is a fun and leisurely day when no one pukes.

  • @sendmorecondor
    @sendmorecondor 3 роки тому +107

    Am I the only one extremely inspired by these guys? I have goals and aspirations to do pretty much everything they do! (Maybe just a tad bit slower)

    • @xzavierbristol5713
      @xzavierbristol5713 3 роки тому +4

      Dude same. Hella inspiring.

    • @gmckemie4281
      @gmckemie4281 3 роки тому +16

      No you are not. Before I started watching them; my attitude towards running was something to do if someone larger was chasing me. Now I have taken up trail running

    • @JordanGreenPNW
      @JordanGreenPNW 3 роки тому +3

      You're not alone!

    • @tomswadley5431
      @tomswadley5431 3 роки тому +15

      At 71 years old, I can never do the things they do. But saying that , they are still one of my primary inspirations to get outside , hike , work out etc and have fun and make the best of the adventures that I can do !!

    • @bidenadministrationischina5091
      @bidenadministrationischina5091 3 роки тому +1

      I found them after I got ankle surgery hahhahaha

  • @alecwilliams9234
    @alecwilliams9234 3 роки тому +33

    "Just had to pop-tart it." Iconic.

  • @micktaylorppraisal
    @micktaylorppraisal 3 роки тому +29

    "If you're going to do something that you are never going to do again, make sure it's on the right day."

  • @1Deejay7
    @1Deejay7 3 роки тому +114

    I need a friend like this, solo hiking is fun but lonely 😕

    • @IdRatherBeHiking
      @IdRatherBeHiking 3 роки тому +8

      story of my life

    • @JoshHway
      @JoshHway 3 роки тому

      What state are you in?

    • @frogfeet2121
      @frogfeet2121 3 роки тому

      NEVER SOLO HIKE I HAVE A FRIEND WHO DIED FROM THAT😪

    • @frogfeet2121
      @frogfeet2121 3 роки тому

      @@JoshHway that sounds not right

    • @THEtdub77
      @THEtdub77 3 роки тому +1

      If you're in WA I'll be your hiking buddy!

  • @ChrisWColeman
    @ChrisWColeman 3 роки тому +49

    Great video, as always.
    I really appreciate the extra details you include. The pre-morning hotel, mcd being closed, trailhead prep, skin track skiing, etc. That stuff is rarely shown on other ski videos - they just focus on the summit and beautiful downhill turns. I watch for all the little non-beautiful turn parts. Keep up the good work - and keep filming the non-sexy parts of your adventures.

    • @xzavierbristol5713
      @xzavierbristol5713 3 роки тому +7

      100 percent agree. My favorite parts of the vids lol

  • @eucLogic
    @eucLogic 3 роки тому +11

    Honestly..places like Mt. Baker just make me so happy to live here in Washington. I live in Seattle and from our unit, we can step out onto the patio and see the Olympic Mountains and Cascades. We get the clearest view of Mt. Rainier daily and to me? Its perfection. I love this state.

    • @edboy484
      @edboy484 3 роки тому +2

      I grew up just north of Bellingham and I had an amazing view of the sun rising over Baker every morning. It makes me grateful to have grown up in such a beautiful area

  • @nirek.sharma
    @nirek.sharma 3 роки тому +14

    Sage wisdom from Christof right here

  • @andrewokerlund5689
    @andrewokerlund5689 3 роки тому +18

    You guys should definitely check out the enchantments in the middle cascades near Leavenworth Washington.

    • @alexvaj3444
      @alexvaj3444 3 роки тому +1

      Definitely would like to see the MA crew run the Enchantment hike thru. Plus it can't be more crowded then the trailhead at Mt. Rainier right?

  • @JohanFredriksson1
    @JohanFredriksson1 3 роки тому +8

    One of the best channels on youtube! Can't click fast enough on the notification.

  • @nitantpandey882
    @nitantpandey882 2 роки тому +1

    A year later, I say this again, the most underrated youtube channel!

  • @TheJarrodh
    @TheJarrodh 3 роки тому +7

    Mmmm Pizza at chair nine, can't go wrong with that!

  • @phin422
    @phin422 3 роки тому +5

    Man, the blue of those glaciers looks so pretty on the mountain.

  • @edwardhewer8530
    @edwardhewer8530 18 днів тому

    Excellent video of my old stomping grounds. (Mount Vernon) Loved Mt Baker and miss the mountains living in Sydney. Cheers.

  • @beeclimbing9954
    @beeclimbing9954 3 роки тому +1

    Classic, "...we get to that summit and it's windless and sunny, is that too much to ask for?" Happy Birthday Danny! I'm glad for once your "...is that too much to ask?" got answered to your satisfaction :-)

  • @weave_girl325
    @weave_girl325 3 роки тому +8

    😍😍 so beautiful, can't believe this mountain is in my backyard, did a hike earlier in the year, a ridge walk just under baker. Such a gorgeous mountain ❤

  • @chazbickel4518
    @chazbickel4518 3 роки тому +6

    Great to see you guys back in my home state! WA is beautiful and has it all from ski to sea.

  • @andysaverageoutdoor7473
    @andysaverageoutdoor7473 3 роки тому +3

    Always need to take time to take photos of each other posing majestically. You guys are fun to watch.

  • @AncientAccomplishments
    @AncientAccomplishments 3 роки тому +7

    I get so darn excited when I see they’ve released a new video! This is probably my favorite channel right now. The Virtual Sherpa is pretty awesome too for mountaineering and hiking.

  • @codyvanderberg3910
    @codyvanderberg3910 3 роки тому +2

    The mountain in my backyard! I love it when these guys come up to WA!

  • @benc.8103
    @benc.8103 3 роки тому +1

    Christof you are my spirit animal. I too have friends that are willing to sacrifice me to the unknown, claiming they could rescue me. Fun to watch another awesome video.
    Happy belated Birthday Danny. Can you gift everyone who comments a sweet Mediocre sticker? 🙏

  • @frtz8609
    @frtz8609 3 роки тому +3

    Since Europe is back in a full lockdown, i ran out of outdoor-things to watch two weeks ago. Then i found you guys and pretty much watched every video there is. Fantastic stuff, thanks for keeping my summit-hunger well fed!

    • @codyvanderberg3910
      @codyvanderberg3910 3 роки тому

      Yeah it's a game changer when you find Mediocre, isn't it?!

  • @bendyer1465
    @bendyer1465 Рік тому

    Thank you for the beautiful videos, you guys deserve an Oscar or something

  • @LukesHomeTube
    @LukesHomeTube 3 роки тому +2

    You guys continue to prove you all are in a different league than just about everyone else! Great video! Great 👍 work!

  • @ltgornon
    @ltgornon 3 роки тому +2

    livin the life we all want to live. So rad

  • @mattabbott6303
    @mattabbott6303 3 роки тому +20

    I am so here for this. Have y'all ever heard of or done the Ptarmigan Traverse? Seems up your alley. Slash I'll take you up there if interested :)

  • @reallydutch2
    @reallydutch2 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the adventure. Great trip and great editing!

  • @figurado1
    @figurado1 3 роки тому +1

    You folks offer the full package. Great story, videography and editing, great ski talent and not too much distracting music. Thanks!

  • @oldtiredsailor4267
    @oldtiredsailor4267 2 роки тому

    Climbed Baker via Roman Wall in 1972 and spent the night on the summit in order to see the sunrise on the summer solstice. We woke up before sunrise and sat there peering east to see the first rays come over the horizon. Finally figured out that we were looking toward the northwest and the sun was already over the horizon. The bottle of excellent scotch we had carried to the summit probably was the cause of our disorientation.
    Never the less - felt good about the climb and being 25-years old and "tough" we were proudly starting down the wall when two "OLD GUYS" (maybe 50?) came over the top headed up and carrying skis. They had driven down from Vancouver BC that morning, hiked to the summit and then were going to ski back down. No big deal - they had lost count of how many times they had done that.
    love your channel - lived and climbed everything, year round, with B'ham as our base 1970 - 1980.

  • @forestdweller512
    @forestdweller512 Рік тому

    Epic conditions🎉. Another great video

  • @grbhargav888
    @grbhargav888 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on your 100th Video! Amazing content, you guys are great Inspiration!

  • @Skibbidyboobop
    @Skibbidyboobop 3 роки тому +2

    You guys are fantastic! No shortage of snow here in our backyard. Clear day at Baker is a huge win!

  • @foxyMamaIdaho
    @foxyMamaIdaho 3 роки тому +3

    I always feel better when I know that The Big C (Christof) is there to make sure Danny get's home safe and sound so he can get to his favorite activity....Christmas shopping for his mother-in-law (something from the Dollar Tree would be just fine.)

    • @cnuila
      @cnuila 3 роки тому

      He's been pestering us constantly to help him find the perfect gift for his favorite Mama Roxanne!

  • @brianharder7714
    @brianharder7714 3 роки тому +3

    Always love these. But on this one, I'm waiting for the glacier travel critics to start chiming in. I've my popcorn ready.

  • @MKxpl
    @MKxpl 3 роки тому +2

    glad you guys are doing this so I dont have to

  • @Evanturar
    @Evanturar 2 роки тому

    One of the best MA vids ever. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular!

  • @akusantafe
    @akusantafe 3 роки тому +6

    And the tips at the end: What a bonus! Now I'm ready! The ultimate truth about everything: Make sure you do it on the right day.

  • @rickblodgett9133
    @rickblodgett9133 2 роки тому

    Hey Danny my cousin really likes your. Adventures . He’s doing the Haute this
    This summer . I enjoy your UA-cams a lot watching you and your buds having fun . Keep it safe

  • @jessismallz
    @jessismallz 3 роки тому

    This channel gives me so much life 💙 love you guys

  • @Saint_Studios
    @Saint_Studios 3 роки тому +1

    You guys are the best! So inspiring and entertaining. I loved the tips at the end!😂

  • @erikseymour1
    @erikseymour1 3 роки тому +1

    Also loving the new gear, and new music too! What an evolution. What an episode!!

  • @xzavierbristol5713
    @xzavierbristol5713 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Danny! Loved the vid, one of my favorite ones! You guys are living the life!!!

  • @rogaia
    @rogaia 3 роки тому

    Oh my god! Unbelievable I'm so jealous. It is my daily dream. Every day I'm watching it's west face from my balcony. Gorgeous... thank you.

  • @grantlandwalker9599
    @grantlandwalker9599 3 роки тому

    Phenomenal as always!!

  • @sdpy15
    @sdpy15 3 роки тому

    Love these videos! Thanks for sharing, the comradery is priceless and yall have a great chemistry.

  • @eganfo
    @eganfo 3 роки тому +1

    What a great adventure. Awesome weather, view, conditions, and no crevasse rescue. I live in Edmonds, WA and see Mt. Baker every day. I appreciate your vantage point from the top.

  • @seywerd
    @seywerd 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant guys- living vicariously through you. Baker is one of my favourite mountains having grown up in the Fraser Valley.

  • @BackyardHiker
    @BackyardHiker 3 роки тому

    YES!!! The ski videos are back with an awesome hike! CONGRATS!

  • @Lucas.jp13
    @Lucas.jp13 3 роки тому +2

    You know I busted out the notepad for that final minute.

  • @robynwood550
    @robynwood550 3 роки тому

    What an adventure! Thanks for sharing.

  • @curtmoore9216
    @curtmoore9216 3 роки тому

    Great to see the ski season opener! I especially liked Matt's line that if you are only gonna do something once, wait and pick the right day!

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite8177 3 роки тому

    Another fantastic adventure, thank you for taking us along.

  • @sawyerstever5933
    @sawyerstever5933 3 роки тому

    I am constantly amazed that these guys continually produce content that looks and feels amazing all the while making the arduous climbs look effortless. Inspiring stuff.

  • @arjunski
    @arjunski 3 роки тому +2

    Baker is awesome!

  • @dulcereal7943
    @dulcereal7943 3 роки тому

    Love waking up to a new video!

  • @tomswadley5431
    @tomswadley5431 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Danny. And much respect for this new video. Enjoyed it as always. Y’all continue to inspire this 71 year old guy.

  • @WhereKentWent
    @WhereKentWent 3 роки тому

    Love the Danny, Matt, and Christof crew! It's classic.

  • @chronicstar
    @chronicstar 3 роки тому

    Ooooo-weeee that's pretty! Good job guys!

  • @davidwilliams3285
    @davidwilliams3285 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! You sure picked a great day! Keep it going guys, it's a lot of fun watching these.

  • @ericstout2281
    @ericstout2281 3 роки тому +1

    Nice. Back in my neck of the woods again! I ran into you guys at Rainier years back but was hoping to again. Love when I see a new video. Keep up the great work. Incredible filming all around!

  • @davidh2299
    @davidh2299 3 роки тому

    one of your best videos for sure

  • @davidfantle6721
    @davidfantle6721 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous footage, awesome day! Been up Baker 6 times, but never skied it. Thanks for the beautiful video :)

  • @timjames1274
    @timjames1274 2 роки тому

    So awesome! Very inspirational channel. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @Victor47930
    @Victor47930 3 роки тому

    Great way to spend your birthday - the weather was the karma Gods rewarding you for awesome videos.

  • @MusicBent
    @MusicBent 3 роки тому

    Happy birthday Danny! Keep the tradition going!

  • @robertturner1308
    @robertturner1308 3 роки тому

    Wow! Amazing shots. I love your videos. Thanks and happy birthday!

  • @kitcarson1388
    @kitcarson1388 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Danny. I enjoy your videos SO much.

  • @justinmh12
    @justinmh12 3 роки тому

    I love the 80s inspired track during the decent! Nice touch.

  • @AliceFordAdventures
    @AliceFordAdventures 3 роки тому

    I love you guys, and your videos. Inspiring me to challenge myself a bit more. Definitely need to get out into this area.

  • @JorgeLuisUrsua
    @JorgeLuisUrsua 3 роки тому +1

    Let's gooo!!! and Christof if back! 🔥🤙🏼

  • @supernovaf1
    @supernovaf1 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video and great choice of music throughout to add to the atmosphere. 😎🏔

  • @jamesj3325
    @jamesj3325 3 роки тому

    Love it! So cool

  • @ropehnd
    @ropehnd 3 роки тому

    The clarity of this footage is stupid good. Looks like an awesome day.

  • @brianc201
    @brianc201 3 роки тому

    best episode yet

  • @chrisc9869
    @chrisc9869 3 роки тому

    Stunning guys well done!

  • @manfredseidler1531
    @manfredseidler1531 3 роки тому +1

    Your handle is understated, your abilities are understated, your accomplishments are understated and your future plans are underrated... perhaps that's your point. Well done again

  • @herkusr01
    @herkusr01 3 роки тому +1

    Freakin rad guys, keep crushing it!

  • @Dscill
    @Dscill 3 роки тому

    Another great video!

  • @michellelee427
    @michellelee427 3 роки тому

    It was awesome as always!

  • @nicholaigardner8150
    @nicholaigardner8150 3 роки тому

    Ballin Sick Hike!

  • @ralphwerner5117
    @ralphwerner5117 2 роки тому

    Man I am so Envy these Guys. Really cool video and what a great day you guys had :) Loved it :)

  • @samuelsmith9999
    @samuelsmith9999 2 роки тому

    We’re skiers and climbers based in Cordova Bay, BC. Grateful to live in the Saanich territory. We see the sunrise over Shukshan every morning. I’ve summited Baker. Great video … You had me at “Sha-shu-gee”. It happens.

  • @mikefink9176
    @mikefink9176 3 роки тому

    Excellent video and audio record of your day!

  • @vipermadman
    @vipermadman 3 роки тому

    So awesome!

  • @Anduin5
    @Anduin5 3 роки тому

    So awesome, and what a perfect day to do it

  • @30m3
    @30m3 3 роки тому

    Great content as always.

  • @LearnMYOG
    @LearnMYOG 3 роки тому

    Happy Birthday Danny, living in PNW these days and love Baker area. Summit is def on my short list and seeing you ski down it makes me want to learn to ski that much more.

  • @gygantor360
    @gygantor360 3 роки тому

    I love you guys, this was epic! You really have mastered how to shoot these. I love the view @ 13:55, Lawrence of Arabia in the snow!

  • @kdub501
    @kdub501 3 роки тому +1

    Matt's got a new mustache for the climb. Digging it

  • @gualdus
    @gualdus 3 роки тому

    Es increíble,que día ,que ascenso y que descenso ,puro skimo...me dais envidia...sana👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @cnuila
      @cnuila 3 роки тому +1

      Gracias por ver el video! Fue un dia maravilloso. Que suerte tuvimos!

  • @captainkielbasa5471
    @captainkielbasa5471 3 роки тому

    I love the new music! Keepin it fresh

  • @grahamhyde8355
    @grahamhyde8355 3 роки тому

    Happy belated birthday, Danny! I thought I could see you 3 from my house in Van!!! Wasn’t sure until the coolest video was released. 🤪 Good job to all of you. Keep up the good fun.

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic 3 роки тому +1

    Best adventure team on the UA-cam, every video release is a holiday! How you don't have many more subs is a mystery to me 🤷‍♂️ But what a day, pure perfection! 😍 Another epic video guys!

  • @jonathandefoy6376
    @jonathandefoy6376 3 роки тому

    Matt looks like a fire boss with that mustache, I going to have to get use to it. looking good Matt.

  • @jrdirtjumper
    @jrdirtjumper 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed the final thoughts commentary! 🤙

  • @diegograbiel9711
    @diegograbiel9711 3 роки тому

    Love this channel

  • @BluegrassBackcountry
    @BluegrassBackcountry 3 роки тому +1

    Man, these are the most epic birthday gifts I could ever think of. I need to ask for something like this!😅