Average Snowboarder Takes a Top to Bottom Run at Mammoth Mountain

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @elygivati3942
    @elygivati3942 Рік тому +130

    I cannot be the only one appreciating the little “woo” every time he does something he deems fun or cool

  • @trixzy9995
    @trixzy9995 2 роки тому +118

    For those curious, I am pretty sure he took the gondola up to The Summit, went to the right of the mountain until he got to Cornice Bowl, then down that till he got to saddle bowl, went past McCoy and straight into Broadway. Overall the path he took isn't way too difficult, consisting mostly of Blues and 1 or 2 Blacks, but you should definitely have the experience and skill under your belt before you send it. Nice job dude 👍

    • @Town_Country96
      @Town_Country96 2 роки тому

      😂

    • @ashercollar399
      @ashercollar399 Рік тому +3

      Done Cornice a couple times and the first time I did it, it was supposed to be my first blue black but my brothers tricked me and it was the scariest thing I had ever done.

    • @jayliew1634
      @jayliew1634 11 місяців тому

      it seems he's still going extremely fast

  • @bronyraur661
    @bronyraur661 2 роки тому +41

    Did the same run and trust me when I say, that too piece where everybody was stopped is ALOT steeper than it looks. Major props for sending it

    • @albertsun3393
      @albertsun3393 Рік тому +5

      I could also hear the crunching, that was pretty icy...

    • @atothepowerofthec8660
      @atothepowerofthec8660 9 місяців тому +2

      yeah regular cornis conditions not that bad if you just are careful its mostly people waiting cuz cornis is crowded and mostly has just that single choke point the ice turns don't last for long either

  • @inperspective
    @inperspective Рік тому +6

    Glad you posted this - really gives the audience and idea of what the day was like. Great run - and felt like I was able to experience it with you.

  • @Mbeck250
    @Mbeck250 Рік тому +17

    As a snowboarder for decades (and at Mammoth), I would say you are a little more than "average". Nice run.

  • @rudy_dstroys1821
    @rudy_dstroys1821 Рік тому +4

    I just tried snowboarding for the first time yesterday at Big Bear....I loved it and still have a lot to learn but seeing this just inspires to keep trying!

  • @charlesholmes834
    @charlesholmes834 2 роки тому +112

    Yeah dude, I agree with some of the other people. You are not average. You are advanced

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому +12

      haha thanks, I appreciate that! I always think of the pros as the "good" snowboarders, and so I'm very "average" compared to them. but yeah, maybe not so average in reality

    • @benfranklin1039
      @benfranklin1039 5 місяців тому

      Sonny Bono was an average skier.

  • @DUSSIVlog
    @DUSSIVlog 2 роки тому +33

    Amazing! You are not average but great snowboarders!! What a incredible run!

  • @mpix00
    @mpix00 Рік тому +5

    Very Nice! I spent the winter there in 2001 and That run was always a fun run to take! Love The Trees out there! I was 25 years old and it was an Epic Time

  • @thatsapaddlin828
    @thatsapaddlin828 2 роки тому +15

    I dig your riding. You have a very relaxed style. I need to get like that.

  • @Nivedmc1
    @Nivedmc1 Рік тому +2

    You literally ride like me!! Pretty relaxed! I love it bro!

  • @MexicaNumber1
    @MexicaNumber1 2 роки тому +4

    Cornice Bowl Baby! I love Cornice down into St antons or world cup! Clean run Brother!

    • @GravTsport
      @GravTsport 2 роки тому

      That looked like Scotty's, not Cornice Bowl.

  • @DiscoBird
    @DiscoBird 2 роки тому +32

    Your ankle control looks great especially while buttering, edge control can be tough. One of the biggest mistakes I see riders making is strapping in without pulling up their pant legs, this can cause the material to get stuck and reduce mobility in your legs. Mastering balance over the edge your using will help with skidding during your turns and bending down to pressurize during the turn's apex will further activate the your edge.
    Try lifting your front foot's toes while lowering your back foot's toes, this will torque the board and give you a new way to manage direction change. Adding angles on the respective knees will decrease the arc of your turn considerably as well.
    Hope you have a great season, looking forward to more vids!

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому +3

      Great insight! Definitely gotta pull those pant legs every time haha

    • @LG-yp7ot
      @LG-yp7ot 2 роки тому

      What do you mean adding angles??

    • @grantcanty7294
      @grantcanty7294 Рік тому

      @@LG-yp7ot my guess is he means bending the knees more, but honestly very confused lol

    • @droptopp3479
      @droptopp3479 Рік тому

      the pant tip is great lol, most of us dont notice that as much because we just want to strap up and go. Ive noticed my pants is always getting tucked in with the strap and it does really lose mobility for heel and toeing on the board

  • @kenc30
    @kenc30 Рік тому +1

    Love it man! Looks like a fun resort.

  • @JD5milk
    @JD5milk Рік тому +1

    Amazing job, fist time I went to the top I slid 150ft backwards down climax

  • @humblyright
    @humblyright 9 місяців тому +1

    Watching this, reinforces my decision not to try snowboarding, and to stay on my skis. Beautiful run man!

  • @jokersuper9004
    @jokersuper9004 4 місяці тому

    На трассе из за вас нету снега одни камни, дай вам Бог здоровья братья скрибуны.

  • @brewtank6738
    @brewtank6738 Рік тому

    This place looks beautiful and super fun!

  • @battleaxe6108
    @battleaxe6108 Рік тому +1

    I miss doing this might start getting gear again and start next year haven’t in like 8 years

  • @Litty2Shoes
    @Litty2Shoes Рік тому

    I think I became “above average” last year in my opinion. YOU ARE ABOVE AVERAGE. Going faster than most on that mountain and you’re able to bunny hop. Most average riders I see on the mountain every week can’t ride like this

  • @ivanazirojevic3544
    @ivanazirojevic3544 2 роки тому +13

    This guy calling himself average humbled me. Give me a snowboard and let me show you what average means 😂

  • @shashiekka7917
    @shashiekka7917 Рік тому +1

    I have had this now for about 2 weeks. It was a gift for my 9 year old, he loves it. First time ever on a snowboard and it's held up fine for all of his spills. Money worth spent in my books. The board is nicely constructed.

  • @doudymac
    @doudymac 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid bro. Can't wait to hit Mammoth. 👊🏽

  • @land471
    @land471 2 роки тому +2

    Great run! Great video! So refreshing you being humble! Not enough of it any more! Do more of these yaaay👍👍👍

  • @lokchan9399
    @lokchan9399 Рік тому +2

    if this guy is average then I barely got out of my mother's womb.

  • @huntersmith4079
    @huntersmith4079 Рік тому +1

    Pretty cool logo of Kilroy on the board

  • @engineear5571
    @engineear5571 Рік тому

    Average snowboarder: casually bunny hops over small bumps.

  • @hwoarang2001
    @hwoarang2001 Рік тому

    Looks fun. The snow looks better than east coast ice

  • @sherpa6071
    @sherpa6071 2 роки тому

    Accurate title. Great quality video.

  • @michaelkoss5060
    @michaelkoss5060 Рік тому

    pretty sweet send down cornice. what happened at 5:18 lol?

  • @33danally
    @33danally Рік тому +1

    Wait....you are an average snowboarder? Great job!!!

  • @wakeupmary7411
    @wakeupmary7411 2 роки тому +1

    If your going down cornus you dont need to take gondola they have a chair then you can hit Mccoy

  • @derrick211000
    @derrick211000 Рік тому

    You had me thinking i could do a top down run then i realized you went down broadway... Im going to need a little more practice.

  • @andrescurls29
    @andrescurls29 Рік тому

    really cool and great riding. do you like to ride park too?

  • @omgness1234
    @omgness1234 Рік тому

    What time of year is this? Thinking of going to mammoth in late February or march.

  • @callmed.7171
    @callmed.7171 2 роки тому +1

    A glance behind before cutting across the hill wouldn't hurt. If anything makes you average that's the thing.

  • @Droneswithnolan
    @Droneswithnolan Рік тому +1

    is the run steep

  • @rockaliciousgamer5832
    @rockaliciousgamer5832 2 роки тому +1

    Good stuff Brutha, keep consistent with the content. I’ve been wanting to pos videos on here for a while now u just motivated me more to start posting

  • @booniedavillier504
    @booniedavillier504 2 роки тому +4

    Carving nicely

  • @krankertigaz
    @krankertigaz 2 роки тому +1

    Fast and safe for everybody!

  • @shimmyshimmyyay235
    @shimmyshimmyyay235 2 роки тому +1

    this was reallyyyy satisfying idk why lol

  • @purpletopturnip4113
    @purpletopturnip4113 Рік тому

    That looks pretty fun dude

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe Рік тому

    What's the difference between a snowboarder and a vacuum cleaner? On a vacuum cleaner the dirtbag is on the inside.

  • @derrick211000
    @derrick211000 Рік тому

    That was my favorite run you made it look so easy.

  • @derrick211000
    @derrick211000 Рік тому

    Love mammoth it is so great.

  • @1239bassman
    @1239bassman 2 роки тому +2

    Nice man! Was that road runner to cornice bowl?

  • @snowp1z
    @snowp1z 2 роки тому

    Nice video bro, keep up the good work! And yes, I would consider you advanced as well.

  • @raymelgaming2337
    @raymelgaming2337 Рік тому

    Good job, I was wondering what the name of your board was! It is sick!

  • @imripeh
    @imripeh 2 роки тому +1

    Sheesh good ol cornice bowl

  • @vtre6337
    @vtre6337 2 роки тому

    Very good video, need more of these

  • @wil_dro9916
    @wil_dro9916 Рік тому

    Is that a kilroy on your board? That's sick

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  Рік тому

      Haha yep! It’s the Burton Kilroy twin model

  • @hellogreg1973
    @hellogreg1973 Рік тому

    Shadows are great

  • @FullOilBarrel
    @FullOilBarrel Рік тому

    There is so many snowboarders in USA seeing this as someone who only skiis in europe

  • @billgabert3944
    @billgabert3944 Рік тому

    Average? C'mon Bro, nice video! 🙂👍👍

  • @Puzzoozoo
    @Puzzoozoo Рік тому

    For the 2025 or 2026 season I *might* go there myself - ski not board -, but as I'm in Britain, I'm looking at £3k + for the week. Depends as always on finances and income.

  • @earlyburg
    @earlyburg Рік тому

    Nice lines!

  • @davidday2373
    @davidday2373 2 роки тому

    Heading up there this week for the first time. Good runs for simple cruising/carving down? (no need for speed)

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! You should score some great conditions. Runs off of eagle express are mellow and wasn’t crowded when I was there a week ago. If you want a bit more speed take chair 9 up and just lap that all day

  • @checkpointsecurity
    @checkpointsecurity Рік тому

    60fps looks great

  • @TooMuchLuggage
    @TooMuchLuggage 2 роки тому

    You are pretty good and it's beauty day. You got a new sub a new friends from Las Vegas

  • @Droneswithnolan
    @Droneswithnolan Рік тому +1

    you are above average

  • @JaysouL_official
    @JaysouL_official 2 роки тому

    id love to ride on the mammoth slopes

  • @benfranklin1039
    @benfranklin1039 5 місяців тому

    OK video. No concern for anybody else to be safe. Going way above average speed and dicing around other patrons. I'll give him 1/2 credit for not stopping and blocking trail. Going so fast could never avoid a collision with a bro. Wear a helmet for sure at Mammoth.

  • @Coachstuvent
    @Coachstuvent Рік тому

    So peaceful

  • @NSMO647
    @NSMO647 Рік тому +1

    Good run, the "average" boarder side slips the entire run just scraping snow off the face. You are way beyond that.

  • @Lenhadefogo
    @Lenhadefogo 2 роки тому

    Cool video. Are you in big bear often Nick?

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Not too often, I try to make it up there a couple times every season..trying to go this weekend though!

  • @l33america
    @l33america 2 роки тому +2

    edit: "above average" snowboarder. or just change it to "ripper"😆

  • @sanapilewis2411
    @sanapilewis2411 2 роки тому

    That run is so fun

  • @eugene_ok
    @eugene_ok 2 роки тому

    Not the best snow condition to make speed records, but some skidding was not necessary, could of just make a turn. Overall nice descent.

  • @LJ_S1K
    @LJ_S1K 2 роки тому +1

    I would say you are better than average. If you can ride down the whole mountain "switch" just as comfortable as your natural position than I would say you are advanced. That is just my opinion tho lol, anyways cool video I was just there a couple weeks ago for 5 days and I was practicing my switch riding a lot haha

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree with you! I try to get in switch riding just as much or more than reg, not quite as comfy as reg yet but makes riding a lot more interesting!

  • @gogglebro9421
    @gogglebro9421 2 роки тому

    …and no skiers were injured in the process.

  • @johnvu6560
    @johnvu6560 2 роки тому

    Nice run dude, what board you ridin'?

  • @titusmcentee3580
    @titusmcentee3580 Рік тому

    Shoot if this dudes average than i must still be a beginner!

  • @georgiebaird8814
    @georgiebaird8814 Рік тому +1

    if thatss considered average, then i don't even make the beginner cut lol

  • @igorstojanov9030
    @igorstojanov9030 2 роки тому

    How long should I practice from zero to this style?

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому +3

      I’ve been riding about 4 years, maybe 10 days on average a season. But I grew up wakeboarding and now surf a couple times a week so that probably factors in

    • @igorstojanov9030
      @igorstojanov9030 2 роки тому +1

      @@NicksVanLife thank you for your reply. Yes definitely other sports help. I haven't done anything sinilar but will be a challenge. :)

  • @jayphive2468
    @jayphive2468 Рік тому

    Sweet!

  • @evanwalsh8808
    @evanwalsh8808 2 роки тому

    Was this before or after the last big snow storm?

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому

      Before! Going up to Snow Summit this weekend so hopefully still something

    • @evanwalsh8808
      @evanwalsh8808 2 роки тому

      @@NicksVanLife oh right on, im actually headed to mammoth tomorrow, hoping conditions are good.

  • @MohamedAhmed-st7kv
    @MohamedAhmed-st7kv Рік тому

    That long go damn😂😂

  • @jupark5066
    @jupark5066 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely not average, that’s slope is for experts only and black diamond.. nice

  • @tyalexander8154
    @tyalexander8154 Рік тому

    You can take the back side
    It's easy

  • @markrosenquist8259
    @markrosenquist8259 2 роки тому

    Sick!🙌🤙

  • @sllzdnk4860
    @sllzdnk4860 Рік тому

    This made me think I’m an absolute terrible snowboarder if you’re an amateur

    • @DoPtRiGGa
      @DoPtRiGGa Рік тому

      Nah this dudes really good lol Not sure why he put average in the title he's quite advanced as a rider

  • @soceity7102
    @soceity7102 2 роки тому

    Chuckles I’m confidence

  • @camerongrayson7868
    @camerongrayson7868 2 роки тому

    What Board you on?

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому

      Burton Kilroy Twin Camber! I've had it for a couple years now and love it. Tons of pop for doing quick 180's on the groomers too

  • @Cr00klynsFinest
    @Cr00klynsFinest Рік тому

    Bro, im an average boarder and i cant even do that run lmaooo im sliding down the whole way down on my back

  • @jasminewirth3290
    @jasminewirth3290 Рік тому

    Great job ❤! But I noticed you were using your arms I’m the turns , try to give the snowboard time to turn. Otherwise, you are not average ,!!

  • @austynferrell6025
    @austynferrell6025 Рік тому

    Average snowboarder lololol yeah we'll go with that. Bruh is literally flying past everyone

  • @Drew_Mason
    @Drew_Mason Рік тому

    I get bombing the hill is one thing, but why aren’t you carving and enjoying the slope? Most board turns seemed like stalls instead of turns/carves. You did one press switch I recall, but could easily butter more on the flats (you hinted at it.) you say you’re average and I’m not much better, but you could just easily use the hill and your skill better. I know mammoth well, you did good.

  • @BipityBopity93
    @BipityBopity93 2 роки тому

    Lobby of Riders Republic be like 0:20. Lol

  • @ttulinsky
    @ttulinsky 2 роки тому +5

    you are not average. The people you were passing are average.

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  2 роки тому

      touche

    • @impulseuphonium
      @impulseuphonium 2 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing. I'm pretty average and you would smoke me.

  • @HighSpinSwingSpeed
    @HighSpinSwingSpeed Рік тому

    Far above average

  • @guillermodominguez5165
    @guillermodominguez5165 Рік тому +1

    Average snowboarder doesnr jump or switch

  • @paintball4life21
    @paintball4life21 Рік тому +1

    You’re definitely not an average snowboarder if you can make it down Cornice like this lol. Camera does zero justice for this run, Cornice is pretty damn steep 😂

    • @NicksVanLife
      @NicksVanLife  Рік тому

      Thanks! It was sketchy that day too had to send it for the vid

  • @jym2r
    @jym2r Рік тому

    wooph

  • @louismahon6834
    @louismahon6834 Рік тому

    the people on this slope ride so slow its weird

  • @MohsenShahghasemi
    @MohsenShahghasemi 2 роки тому +1

    Dude, you aren't average!

  • @Mathewteen20
    @Mathewteen20 2 роки тому

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @ximenadelatijera
    @ximenadelatijera Рік тому

    Lol. This is not average. At the very least blue and black level.

  • @pejmanjavaheri9758
    @pejmanjavaheri9758 2 роки тому

    There is nothing average about this!? You are as pro as pro can get!

  • @squidkilla117
    @squidkilla117 2 роки тому

    Definitely average, but that's ok.

  • @dillonvillon
    @dillonvillon Рік тому

    I don't know what average snowboarder even means. I'm fine with blacks, but can't do a stupid jump lol