Wow at 61 he crushed that. Luv his first words after, “wow that was stupid” stupid awesome!!! Well done. Was looking forward to this episode, luv seeing a Mt that has serious challenge. Visited earlier in year, my new fave Mt.
I am a local, and I have hiked the Headwaters many a time, but I always backpack carry my skis. Watching you guys carry them gave it an entirely different perspective. Made it look a lot scarier. I have also tripped going down into Hell's Roaring and my life flashed before my eyes, I was just praying I still had my skis and poles! Cool video!
the tram WAS NOT open, so no - I did not ski big couloir or anything else up there! really incredible mountain and im so stoked i was able to share it with my dad who just turned 61!
That hike looked insane. Could hear your dad say “I’m just trying to survive it.” That looked like some of the steepest inbounds terrain. I’ve done some gnarly hikes where you just say to yourself, “don’t drop a fucking ski here!” Just watching that got my heart racing. Sick video!!
Your timing is just amazing this year. Right before I went to Utah/Brighton/Alta and Deer Valley you were there, I just got back from Jackson Hole 2 weeks ago and you were there, now I am heading out to Big Sky in 3 days and this video pops in?! Love it! I am 40 and your dad is a beast man. As someone older getting his prospective is super helpful because sometimes I see what and how you ski and I think "No way". The fact you dont have more subs is astonishing to me. Great content, great editing and too bad the season is coming to an end.
You can tell your dad has been skiing a while. Great technique that you learn with long 203 -205 older skis is my guess. The way the new skis allow dudes your age to rip it up like you do is so great . Im 66 and love the fact you and your dad rip. Also worked at Big Sky back in 78'. Had to hike to get to the a - z chutes. Lots of steep but you had to want it to get it. I think Big Sky is typically just north of the major snow belt that is just south from West yellowstone down to the Tetons. Jackson and Grand Targhee get very consistent big snow years while Big Sky is hit and miss. If you ever hit Big Sky in a big snow year it is amazing. Thx for the vid.
Algorithm puts this one back up tonight. Freakin' sick. You are a billy goat and Papa Joe is also a beast on his birthday. The early at the top boot packin' it in makes me anxious. An exhibition!!!You nailed it all. So proud to see you about to skyrocket!
Big sky was my home for about ten years, but that was about 15 years ago. I worked full time (except for powder days and hunting season) as a carpenter back in the Yellowstone Club (the private resort behind Bug Sky), and bartended and part time work on the mountain (to get a season pass). I spent my summers living out of my van on the river around Ennis, the Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers while I worked, fished, and DH mountain bikes all of that country. 17-27 years old was the damn prime of my life lol, now I’m 40 and “stuck” in Minnesota :/… Love the vids (especially of Big Sky).
@@LucasCatania17 my buddies told me they went to Big Sky last year and said the same thing! Hoping next szn will be better for me and I can make it out there 🙏🏻
So awesome to see you ski with your dad. He ripped it. I still ski with my uncle (he is 74 and still one of the best skiers I know). At 52, I now get to enjoy trying to keep up with my 2 boys (17 and 14).
Ya! Stoked you liked Big Sky, if you're ever back lets rip or if you're back in the summer we should fly fish. Conditions have been rough this year, but y'all absolutely ripped it. The Tram has been slide for life but finally had some refreshers so it's been skiing like a dream...not to rub it in or anything.
Nasty man. Just nasty. My only wish is that you had a hero 10 going on Hell Roaring. That pitch has got to be soooo steep. Hard to tell with the Max. Regardless, way to go. Big sky looks awesome and you and your pops crushed it. High five.
it is fun to see a video of my home mountain. When you walked around the rock it doesn't show how scary it is. It was really scary in the old day before they installed that rope to hold on to. It looks like you are there very early season. You have very strong legs. The video doesn't show how steep Hell Roaring is. I can't believe you hiked that without strapping your skies to a pack. Hopefully, you can come back and ski some other runs. North Summit field puts headwaters to shame. Unless you can afford a helicopter you can't beat it. Unfortunately, you visited Big Sky when we had the worst snow since the ski area opened I hope you come to visit us again.
My buddy hit up Big Sky last year, said it was awesome! Going to try for next year myself, until then, gonna being in PC on the 30th for a last hurrah! A late Happy B-day to your Dad....I'm not to far behind him Ha! Still planning to rip it up for the next 20 or so! Always good vids Lucas!
My best recommendation for getting skis on on like really steep bad spots like that is just to lie down get the outside ski on first and then push the back of the ski to get it in for the inside ski
Glad you finally made it up to my home mountain but apologies for it having the worst conditions I've seen in years. You did experience the most difficult "run" at Big Sky which is the Headwaters hike. Congratulations for not killing yourself. Even in good snow years, those chutes are narrow! Hope you return in a good snow year and really see what Montana skiing is all about.
man you and your dad are such an inspiration. a few years ago I went to Keystone and one of my roommates was 74 years old. At first I didn't believe it but it was true. And he skied better than me. keep it up and stay safe.
Great video as always. Awesome that your dad is such a good skier! Looking forward to your ski resort ranking about the end of the season and would like to get a good laugh out of seeing the bottom of your skis... Big Sky rocks in so many ways. But there are rocks everywhere even on pow days because there is so much wind that blows the snow off in steep areas. Big Rock Tongue under Challenger lift says it all....
Great video as always Lucas! I dont know if you noticed there was two large rocks screaming down the fall line @6:44. Wow so glad that didnt strike anyone :o
EXCITING STUFF!!! I'm sure the tram is, indeed, 'something else,' Lucas, but you and your dad on those Headwaters Chutes were both exhilarating to watch. (LOVE how your dad has that "ski style" GRACE that was part of ski instruction 'back when.' Not to mention the guts to ski 3 Diamond chutes. BRAVO!) PS. The most "exciting incident" for my twin Lynn I traveling to Big Sky was when we were driving along that final long winding road that takes you to the resort. The sun was rapidly setting, and maybe I WAS a tad above Speed Limit in my anxiety to reach our hotel before dark, but we got stopped by a cop car. After he explained to us that we were somewhat above the speed level, I apologized and admitted that we were very uncomfortable driving up that narrow winding road in the dark, and that THAT probably contributed to our 'extra speed.' LUCKY FOR US, he empathized and did not give us a ticket. Just advised us to maintain the speed limit. WHEW!!!! We were headed to the Huntley Lodge and enjoyed our week at Big Sky, but wished we were proficient enuf to ski the "Big Girl/Boy" pistes! (Also enjoyed the cool town of Bozeman on scarce snow days.) 🤠 Thanks for such an enjoyable vlog! & ⛷Happy Birthday to your dad! 🚟⛷
Swift Current 6 is their newest D-Line Doppelmayr that was installed during the summer of 2021. She is the fastest, heated bubble lift in NA. That bar restraint feature is fairly new and I’m for it. Loon’s Kanc8 has it as well.
Another great video Lucas, your father has balls of steel doing those triple black runs with you-respect!! Hope in the second Big Sky video you get to ski Big Couloir
WOW!!! What an amazing video! I love that you could ski those crazy, rocky chutes with Papa Joe. I was nervous watching that hike up, but you both made it down like pros. What a great way to celebrate his birthday! :)
Like your videos Lucas.. your film and editing is really good. I wish I could tell how steep some of those runs are.. video doesn't do it justice. Nice job.
Sheesh! This is my second time watching this video, this time shortly after coming back from my first days of this season - last monday and tuesday at the bird. Wow. That ski through of Hell Roaring was hair raising! I had fun on the thanks for the memories chute last week in Utah but it now looks tame by comparison! The last time I was at Big Sky it was before the Headwaters/Moonlight Basin was included in Big Sky's lift tickets. Snow looks great, but it is so committed - once you've dropped into the top, it doesnt seem like there would be any hike-outs to bail until you're out, committing you to multiple mandatory straightlining and serious speed through some narrow chokes. Cant wait to ski there in early March!
Dude...shoutout to your Dad for hanging with you! We just took our Dad out t o Jackson/Targhee for a long weekend trip. Awesome to be able to still get some turns in with pops :)
12:01 Bottom ski goes on first, sir :) Joe has a awesome ski style - very smooth, stable and in control, which is really the right way to ski this type of terrain.
@@LucasCatania17 I guess you prefer doing a 180 with one ski on to get it downhill and then get your other one on? Seems very odd but to each there own..
This video was intense and so much fun to watch! Watching you guys get to the triple black was as much fun as watching you ski them. Plus, I love skiing with my kids, so I can definitely relate...except for the triple black diamond part! :) ...and Happy Birthday Joe!
Great videos! From the east coast makes us excited (my son and I) to hit up some of these western resorts. Speaking of THE EAST, how about a New England vlog tour one day??? Sunday river, sugar loaf are our favorites..
New to your channel lucas, absolutely loving it though! Very well built content love the b-roll transitions in the editing as well as the detailed dialogue and experiences you have or have had on the mountains! Keep it up one love🙏🏻
WATCH OUT FOR THE SHARKS!!! Unbelievably cool mountain with some crazy terrain...but boy does it get rocky. Was out there in January and ski patrol kept saying "watch out for the sharks" because of all the rock exposure, gotta be careful. Pumped you guys had a blast and as always love the content my friend!
Damn just missed you in big sky. Was up there for a few days and u ripped the one day i didnt go, was in bridger that day. Amazing stuff on that moutain, was also bummed the tram wasnt open plus lack of snow but its so sick out there. Definitely going to return there soon
My strategy for getting skis on in steeps: 1) dig the brake in, then support the front of the ski with a ski pole 2) cross feet to get the first ski on 3) repeat #1 without having to turn around
Man, the base and edges of your skis must hate you after this trip. I imagine you do a lot of repairs? And I agree with your assessment of Big Sky. So much terrain. So much good stuff.
@@LucasCatania17 We managed to figure it out when it frees for you to assist it but were in complete panic until then. The second ride up we could hear the chair operators scream at the chair ahead of us to lift as it was approaching. I yelled at them while this was going on like somehow they should have known better and then explained that this happens to everyone on their first ride and they had my permission to do the same on their next ride to the next newb. I’m easily amused.
1. Great video quality! Offers some good scenes and lets us know what it really looks like! 2. Nice flash on Hell Roaring for a first decent! One caught edge and you were in the cheese grater for sure! 3. Got your skis crossed on Firehole! PUCKER! 4. I guess the triple black diamond isn't just an advertising scheme! 😅
Big sky is the BEST. Next time you’re there definitely checkout the moonlight basin area, gladed tree runs at the bottom of rocky chutes?? What else can you ask for
@@LucasCatania17 I see 1 ski patrol? And 2 others who entered the narrows before you? The rule in steep terrain is that you drop one at a time (rockfall - snow - ice - collision etc) especially on something like headwaters. Next time make sure to wait a min or two before dropping in, that was an accident waiting to happen. Cheers, glad you enjoyed big sky!
Was just in Bozeman this past week. Skied Big Sky and was a bit disappointed in the conditions. Then hit Bridger Bowl and same story. Just chose the wrong week to come I guess :( Praying for more snow next winter!
I am here for it and am sure it is another good one but will have to watch later because it’s DUMPING snow right now at Cottonwood Canyons (Brighton specifically) and have to get after it! haha
Wow at 61 he crushed that. Luv his first words after, “wow that was stupid” stupid awesome!!! Well done. Was looking forward to this episode, luv seeing a Mt that has serious challenge. Visited earlier in year, my new fave Mt.
Haha yes he crushed it indeed! It was so stupid we went up and did it again!!
@@LucasCatania17 You might be a bad influence for your dad :)
I am a local, and I have hiked the Headwaters many a time, but I always backpack carry my skis. Watching you guys carry them gave it an entirely different perspective. Made it look a lot scarier. I have also tripped going down into Hell's Roaring and my life flashed before my eyes, I was just praying I still had my skis and poles! Cool video!
the tram WAS NOT open, so no - I did not ski big couloir or anything else up there!
really incredible mountain and im so stoked i was able to share it with my dad who just turned 61!
Rock on Joe! 📢📢⛷💨 Thanks for sharing 🤘
Happy birthday to papa joe!
Hope you have avi gear, cuz when and if you go back, it would be a shame if you couldnt do it because you forgot avalanche gear.
NOOOOOO thats a bummer that the tram was clossed that has some of the best snow hope you come back again
Love the videos man. So much effort put into each and every one. Glad to see you getting more recognition!
thanks so much graham!
Another great video. I'm headed to Big Sky New Year's Weekend for the first time!!! Thank you - your video is a very good reference.
That hike looked insane. Could hear your dad say “I’m just trying to survive it.” That looked like some of the steepest inbounds terrain. I’ve done some gnarly hikes where you just say to yourself, “don’t drop a fucking ski here!” Just watching that got my heart racing. Sick video!!
thanks matthew! thats exactly what he said haha. he was pretty serious at that point! no room for error on those ones!
Joe the Legend...Proof that the stoke never fades! Big Sky hardly disappoints and spent many a day doing turkey trotting! What a memory!
exactly! stoke never goes away!!
Your timing is just amazing this year. Right before I went to Utah/Brighton/Alta and Deer Valley you were there, I just got back from Jackson Hole 2 weeks ago and you were there, now I am heading out to Big Sky in 3 days and this video pops in?! Love it! I am 40 and your dad is a beast man. As someone older getting his prospective is super helpful because sometimes I see what and how you ski and I think "No way". The fact you dont have more subs is astonishing to me. Great content, great editing and too bad the season is coming to an end.
awesome man! perfect timing as i think they are going to get more snow too!! and i appreciate the kind words man! have fun up there!
Big Sky looked amazing, Happy Birthday Joe ! Glad you got to spend time with your dad, those are memories you will always cherish.
exactly! such a good weekend to experience that with him!
You can tell your dad has been skiing a while. Great technique that you learn with long 203 -205 older skis is my guess. The way the new skis allow dudes your age to rip it up like you do is so great . Im 66 and love the fact you and your dad rip. Also worked at Big Sky back in 78'. Had to hike to get to the a - z chutes. Lots of steep but you had to want it to get it. I think Big Sky is typically just north of the major snow belt that is just south from West yellowstone down to the Tetons. Jackson and Grand Targhee get very consistent big snow years while Big Sky is hit and miss. If you ever hit Big Sky in a big snow year it is amazing. Thx for the vid.
definitely gonna go back on a big snow year!
Thank you for showing me parts of Big Sky ill never be good enough to ski myself. Love that mountain so much. I hope you enjoyed your time here
thanks for watching! definitely will be back!
Algorithm puts this one back up tonight. Freakin' sick. You are a billy goat and Papa Joe is also a beast on his birthday. The early at the top boot packin' it in makes me anxious. An exhibition!!!You nailed it all. So proud to see you about to skyrocket!
Big sky was my home for about ten years, but that was about 15 years ago. I worked full time (except for powder days and hunting season) as a carpenter back in the Yellowstone Club (the private resort behind Bug Sky), and bartended and part time work on the mountain (to get a season pass). I spent my summers living out of my van on the river around Ennis, the Gallatin, and Yellowstone rivers while I worked, fished, and DH mountain bikes all of that country.
17-27 years old was the damn prime of my life lol, now I’m 40 and “stuck” in Minnesota :/…
Love the vids (especially of Big Sky).
Big Sky looks so freakin' epic! i can't wait to check it out someday. Happy birthday to Papa Joe! What an absolute inspiration
big sky is sick dude. definitely put it on your list if you enjoyed jackson/targhee!
@@LucasCatania17 my buddies told me they went to Big Sky last year and said the same thing! Hoping next szn will be better for me and I can make it out there 🙏🏻
So awesome to see you ski with your dad. He ripped it. I still ski with my uncle (he is 74 and still one of the best skiers I know). At 52, I now get to enjoy trying to keep up with my 2 boys (17 and 14).
thats amazing chris! you have a lifetime of fun ahead of you!
another great video and especially with your dad in it, happy b-day to him
thanks for watching stephen!
Those looked like two beautiful runs. Thanks for sharing.
Ya! Stoked you liked Big Sky, if you're ever back lets rip or if you're back in the summer we should fly fish. Conditions have been rough this year, but y'all absolutely ripped it. The Tram has been slide for life but finally had some refreshers so it's been skiing like a dream...not to rub it in or anything.
definitely gotta make it back there next season.
Surprising how smooth Hell Roaring looked despite the scree field all around it. Well done, gives us something to aspire to!
yea it was actually quite nice once you got into it!
Nasty man. Just nasty. My only wish is that you had a hero 10 going on Hell Roaring. That pitch has got to be soooo steep. Hard to tell with the Max. Regardless, way to go. Big sky looks awesome and you and your pops crushed it. High five.
thanks brother! yeah - gotta figure out a better way to showcase the steep terrain out there while still keeping a wide FOV
it is fun to see a video of my home mountain. When you walked around the rock it doesn't show how scary it is. It was really scary in the old day before they installed that rope to hold on to. It looks like you are there very early season. You have very strong legs. The video doesn't show how steep Hell Roaring is. I can't believe you hiked that without strapping your skies to a pack. Hopefully, you can come back and ski some other runs. North Summit field puts headwaters to shame. Unless you can afford a helicopter you can't beat it. Unfortunately, you visited Big Sky when we had the worst snow since the ski area opened I hope you come to visit us again.
My buddy hit up Big Sky last year, said it was awesome! Going to try for next year myself, until then, gonna being in PC on the 30th for a last hurrah! A late Happy B-day to your Dad....I'm not to far behind him Ha! Still planning to rip it up for the next 20 or so! Always good vids Lucas!
awesome tony! plenty of ripping ahead of you. enjoy!
Your Pop’s a Beast! I’m 55 and I pray I’ll be going as strong with my Kids in 6 years, very cool!
awesome man you will be!!
My best recommendation for getting skis on on like really steep bad spots like that is just to lie down get the outside ski on first and then push the back of the ski to get it in for the inside ski
good idea!
Glad you finally made it up to my home mountain but apologies for it having the worst conditions I've seen in years. You did experience the most difficult "run" at Big Sky which is the Headwaters hike. Congratulations for not killing yourself. Even in good snow years, those chutes are narrow! Hope you return in a good snow year and really see what Montana skiing is all about.
no need to apologize stuart! the conditions made for a spicy time there! the headwaters has been some of my favorite stuff i have skiied in a while!
I loved big sky when we went there skiing, I was still skiing the greens. Love to go back now I can ski blues and blacks.
man you and your dad are such an inspiration. a few years ago I went to Keystone and one of my roommates was 74 years old. At first I didn't believe it but it was true. And he skied better than me. keep it up and stay safe.
So cool seeing you with your dad. Chill, fun vid.
thanks dan!!
I love this mountain. We came in Feb and they got some pow so we got to go on the tram. We went on big couloir it is so hard. Great Mountain.
wow thats sick man! stoked you got on the tram!!
Best channel I have found in 2022. Keep up the awesome work🤙🏼
awesome thank you nick!
Just went to Alta and there was a foot of powder, it was the best day the season for me, and then you upload, this day can’t get any better
awesome man!! sounds sick
Happy birthday Papa Joe, my 15-year-old son and I skied Park City just 2 weeks ago. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
thats awesome man! so stoked youre skiing with your son!
Cant wait to see your Big Couloir vid one day - great stuff, Big Sky is legendary
thanks justin! im stoked to give that a go one day.
YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I’m so stoked to go skiing tomorrow! Great footage
awesome man im stoked for you!!
Happy Birthday Papa Jo! Another great video Lucas!
thank you louise!!
Video was sick. Big sky was sick. I was the dude in the orange who came up to you Sunday morning at the base and said what up! Sick seeing you there!
awesome man thank you for saying hello! hope you had a good trip!
Great video as always. Awesome that your dad is such a good skier! Looking forward to your ski resort ranking about the end of the season and would like to get a good laugh out of seeing the bottom of your skis... Big Sky rocks in so many ways. But there are rocks everywhere even on pow days because there is so much wind that blows the snow off in steep areas. Big Rock Tongue under Challenger lift says it all....
thank you KZ!!
Love Big Sky. Nice skiing making the best Hope you can get some March storms.
Thanks Kenton! We’ll see what happens!
Great video as always Lucas! I dont know if you noticed there was two large rocks screaming down the fall line @6:44. Wow so glad that didnt strike anyone :o
i saw that! pretty crazy haha
This was a killer video man. Big Sky skiing is all time, and stoked that you loved it (despite the rough snow conditions).
dang those chutes we gnarly my guy! you guys slayyyyed them
Thanks brother!
I’d recommend lost trail if you ever come back to Montana especially on a hood powder Thursday there
Lookout pass and snowbowl are also awesome smaller resorts in montana if you ever come by
sweet thanks man!
Can you believe that hike didn't have a rope when it was newly opened with the exposure at points below it? LOL Delightfully sketch.
EXCITING STUFF!!! I'm sure the tram is, indeed, 'something else,' Lucas, but you and your dad on those Headwaters Chutes were both exhilarating to watch. (LOVE how your dad has that "ski style" GRACE that was part of ski instruction 'back when.' Not to mention the guts to ski 3 Diamond chutes. BRAVO!)
PS. The most "exciting incident" for my twin Lynn I traveling to Big Sky was when we were driving along that final long winding road that takes you to the resort. The sun was rapidly setting, and maybe I WAS a tad above Speed Limit in my anxiety to reach our hotel before dark, but we got stopped by a cop car. After he explained to us that we were somewhat above the speed level, I apologized and admitted that we were very uncomfortable driving up that narrow winding road in the dark, and that THAT probably contributed to our 'extra speed.' LUCKY FOR US, he empathized and did not give us a ticket. Just advised us to maintain the speed limit. WHEW!!!! We were headed to the Huntley Lodge and enjoyed our week at Big Sky, but wished we were proficient enuf to ski the "Big Girl/Boy" pistes! (Also enjoyed the cool town of Bozeman on scarce snow days.) 🤠 Thanks for such an enjoyable vlog! & ⛷Happy Birthday to your dad! 🚟⛷
wow what a story! it sounds like you and your twin have had quite the life haha!
Another awesome edit. You really nailed those chutes with confidence.
thank you andrew!!
Just found your channel yesterday and you're at my home mountain ahah! hell yeah awesome video, sick skiing
thanks robert!
Very cool. Will be there this spring. So looking forward to it. Will be doing liberty bowl this trip. Psyching up for it!!
Swift Current 6 is their newest D-Line Doppelmayr that was installed during the summer of 2021. She is the fastest, heated bubble lift in NA. That bar restraint feature is fairly new and I’m for it. Loon’s Kanc8 has it as well.
it was sooo nice haha. i could get used to the heated seats!
Happy Birthday Joe...Well done!
thanks man!!
Hey, I was just in Big Sky. probably parked next to your Van. Oh Well. great video skiing on Headwaters.
awesome man!
Another great video Lucas, your father has balls of steel doing those triple black runs with you-respect!! Hope in the second Big Sky video you get to ski Big Couloir
haha thanks neil! hes definitely courageous. and maybe next season!
WOW!!! What an amazing video! I love that you could ski those crazy, rocky chutes with Papa Joe. I was nervous watching that hike up, but you both made it down like pros. What a great way to celebrate his birthday! :)
thanks gail! so stoked i was able to do that with my dad for his bday!
Like your videos Lucas.. your film and editing is really good. I wish I could tell how steep some of those runs are.. video doesn't do it justice. Nice job.
thank you allen!
Sheesh! This is my second time watching this video, this time shortly after coming back from my first days of this season - last monday and tuesday at the bird. Wow. That ski through of Hell Roaring was hair raising! I had fun on the thanks for the memories chute last week in Utah but it now looks tame by comparison! The last time I was at Big Sky it was before the Headwaters/Moonlight Basin was included in Big Sky's lift tickets. Snow looks great, but it is so committed - once you've dropped into the top, it doesnt seem like there would be any hike-outs to bail until you're out, committing you to multiple mandatory straightlining and serious speed through some narrow chokes. Cant wait to ski there in early March!
Lucas, I'm curious if you had ever skied that line before, or if you navigate those choreographed moves on sight?
Bummer conditions weren’t great, but always love the resort wether it’s dumping hard or Icy! Been there through the best and gnarliest
Dude...shoutout to your Dad for hanging with you! We just took our Dad out t o Jackson/Targhee for a long weekend trip. Awesome to be able to still get some turns in with pops :)
amazing man! love the father/son duos!!
Let's good papa Joe!! That hike was insane! What a beast!!
Haha yes for real!!
12:01 Bottom ski goes on first, sir :)
Joe has a awesome ski style - very smooth, stable and in control, which is really the right way to ski this type of terrain.
Not on terrain that steep sir :)
@@LucasCatania17 Yes, still on terrain that steep...always bottom ski.
I respectfully disagree
@@LucasCatania17 I guess you prefer doing a 180 with one ski on to get it downhill and then get your other one on? Seems very odd but to each there own..
This video was intense and so much fun to watch! Watching you guys get to the triple black was as much fun as watching you ski them. Plus, I love skiing with my kids, so I can definitely relate...except for the triple black diamond part! :) ...and Happy Birthday Joe!
haha yeah honestly getting to the chute was more difficult than the actual skiing itself! thanks for watching!
Great videos! From the east coast makes us excited (my son and I) to hit up some of these western resorts. Speaking of THE EAST, how about a New England vlog tour one day??? Sunday river, sugar loaf are our favorites..
thanks adam! maybe once i ski all the resorts out west first haha
New to your channel lucas, absolutely loving it though! Very well built content love the b-roll transitions in the editing as well as the detailed dialogue and experiences you have or have had on the mountains! Keep it up one love🙏🏻
Glad you like it my friend!
Big Sky is my absolute favorite resort I have been to. You'll have to make another trip sometime when the tram is open.
For sure! The tram was open the day before haha
Joe's comments were amazing lol! Another great vid keep it up!!
haha yes dude hes a legend!
Cheers to Papa Joe, and Cheers to another great video Lucas! Thanks for keeping our stoke levels higher than giraffe p..... ;)
Hahaha love that man - thank you for watching!!
WATCH OUT FOR THE SHARKS!!! Unbelievably cool mountain with some crazy terrain...but boy does it get rocky. Was out there in January and ski patrol kept saying "watch out for the sharks" because of all the rock exposure, gotta be careful. Pumped you guys had a blast and as always love the content my friend!
thanks connor! its definitely a rocky resort for sure! heavily snow dependent but im stoked to come back when conditions are extra good!
Damn just missed you in big sky. Was up there for a few days and u ripped the one day i didnt go, was in bridger that day. Amazing stuff on that moutain, was also bummed the tram wasnt open plus lack of snow but its so sick out there. Definitely going to return there soon
for sure an amazing mountain and definitely gotta get back there when theres more snow next season!
You’re making me wanna convert from snowboarding to skiing lol
Let's go! It's awesome to see Joe in the vlogs! Happy belated birthday to him! Be safe out there guys!
heck yeah man! thank you for watching!!
@@LucasCatania17 No problem!
Joe's analysis of the mountain never fails to make me smile haha
haha yea he usually goes over the top!
Glad you finally made it to Big Sky! I just wish it had its usual snowfall - so much more rocky than normal!
definitely gonna have to go back!
Happy Birthday Papa Joe!! That was some sick terrain!!
yes for sure dude!
Hey lucas! Enjoyed the "'Father and Son" skiing. Joe is still looking good!!!
Thanks Barbara! Joe is built to last!
My strategy for getting skis on in steeps:
1) dig the brake in, then support the front of the ski with a ski pole
2) cross feet to get the first ski on
3) repeat #1 without having to turn around
sounds like a good strategy man!
That hike is terrifying without a pack to hold your skis lol. I'm sure you'll enjoy Bridger as much if not more once you make it up!
ahh yes i wish i brought my pack up to hold my skis haha. didnt know it was gonna be like that!
Man, the base and edges of your skis must hate you after this trip. I imagine you do a lot of repairs? And I agree with your assessment of Big Sky. So much terrain. So much good stuff.
i actually barely do any work to my skis haha. maybe once a season i will get a tune but thats about it. skis are more resilient than people think!
The coolest place! this was a great video id love to go there someday
Thanks Ella! Definitely worth a trip
Can't believe you didn't show my shuttles. How did you get to the vase area????
I walked
Papa Joe is a legend. Watched all the way through 🔥👌
hell yeah dude i appreciate that!
you got it my man!@@LucasCatania17
Go ski bridger and rip the ridge!!! The jobs and fingers the z chute apron the nose the super coulair are so awesome
for sure! bridger is on my list for next year.
I think everyone has that same experience on that chair on their first time. I was thankful we were not the only ones.
hah yea i was a bit blown away!
@@LucasCatania17 We managed to figure it out when it frees for you to assist it but were in complete panic until then. The second ride up we could hear the chair operators scream at the chair ahead of us to lift as it was approaching. I yelled at them while this was going on like somehow they should have known better and then explained that this happens to everyone on their first ride and they had my permission to do the same on their next ride to the next newb. I’m easily amused.
Next to Big Sky is the most exclusive Pioneer Mountain (Yellow Stone Club) where only the wealthiest Americans are allowed to ski.
that would be cool to check out!
Except on employee ski days, where the entire face of pioneer gets a proper rip and tear from the crew!!! God do I miss that….
@@devinclark6025did you used to work there?
im so happy that you finally skied big sky
I am too!
Stoked you made it up to big sky and thanks for taking time to ski with me.
hell yeah dude it was so fun! thanks for showing us around.
That was epic. Joe absolutely nailed it!!
joe crushed it!!
So glad your channel is now starting to blow up mate!
I appreciate that man!
I like the rock vibe of this video. Well done sir! 👏
Thanks Jesse! Felt fitting for being in Montana!
yall should check out the ridge at bridger bowl while ur up here.
Not up there anymore but maybe next season
1. Great video quality! Offers some good scenes and lets us know what it really looks like!
2. Nice flash on Hell Roaring for a first decent! One caught edge and you were in the cheese grater for sure!
3. Got your skis crossed on Firehole! PUCKER!
4. I guess the triple black diamond isn't just an advertising scheme! 😅
Working as a ski tech I always keep spare pieces. Always get a kick out of being able to get somebody’s gear fixed up so they can shred!
haha we are very grateful for you!
Big sky is the BEST. Next time you’re there definitely checkout the moonlight basin area, gladed tree runs at the bottom of rocky chutes?? What else can you ask for
hell yeah man will do!
Could you do a review for your Montec gear? I've been looking into it and not sure if I should get insulated one or uninsulated.
possibly!!
So sick!! My old stomping grounds. U need to ride Bridger you wont regret it🤙dope edit
thanks mike! Its on my list for next year!
You snaked the guy in all black on the narrows on hell roaring- lucky you didn’t collide when the run re-connected 😬
yeah theyre were too many people on that run
@@LucasCatania17 I see 1 ski patrol? And 2 others who entered the narrows before you? The rule in steep terrain is that you drop one at a time (rockfall - snow - ice - collision etc) especially on something like headwaters. Next time make sure to wait a min or two before dropping in, that was an accident waiting to happen.
Cheers, glad you enjoyed big sky!
Was just in Bozeman this past week. Skied Big Sky and was a bit disappointed in the conditions. Then hit Bridger Bowl and same story. Just chose the wrong week to come I guess :( Praying for more snow next winter!
bummer man. looks like bozeman just got a solid storm after we were there haha
Those runs were absolutely insane!
yes man they were wild!
I’m going to ripping big sky on Saturday so exited
Awesome dude have fun!
Damn, we got 8 inches of snow in Big Sky last night. Wish you got luckier with condition and could do Big Couloir but still a great vid!
thanks man! gonna have to go back with more snow.
Bro those chairs are so fancy those are insane look so luxury
heated seated with a bubble!
Crazy
I am here for it and am sure it is another good one but will have to watch later because it’s DUMPING snow right now at Cottonwood Canyons (Brighton specifically) and have to get after it! haha
Hahaha yes go get the goods!!
I was there the day before you were there and it was terrible! You guys gotta back when they have proper snow.
Yes definitely looking forward to going back!