But the footage here is so good, I wouldn't mind it to be a twelve minute video. On the other hand most youtubers would be showing their talking faces for twelve minutes.
great advice and awesome drone footage man. I'm australian (no ski mountaineering) but just moved to spain, now i can get into it every weekend., thanks heaps for making this video!
Thanks for this vid. Totally new perspective for me. Managing risk when you have a much higher level of acceptable risk. Instead of just sticking to the safer stuff how to stay safer when skiing the risky big lines.
This is the most helpful and concise video on skiing in avalanche terrain EVA! I had seen it somewhere (autoplay video on Facebook I think) about a month ago and it came to mind. I have been searching for a solid hour, SOOO glad I found it!
This is a horrible basis to have if you want to "ski in avalance terrain". First of all, you should _never ski in avalance terrain_ . Of course, everybody knows that some people live and die for those steep hills, so it at least acts as a general pointer to everybody that it is a big step to take for your own safety. Next step is learning about avalanches. How they start, when they start, why they start, where they start. Where they end up. Next step is learning rescue. Experience being buried under "just" a meter of snow (it gets really hard to breathe, and this is just loose snow compared to very compact like it will be when an avalance stops). Learn how to use a seeker, learn how to find and dig out someone. Next step is learning to take snow samples. These 3 above is the absolute minimum of knowledge any rational human being planning to travel on, to, near, or through avalanche terrain should have. Then you also have some steps regarding measuring angles with improvised equipment, using map and compass, planning routes on a map (and following them), with avalanche terrain highlighted with a marker, THEN you have the steps this guy is talking about, which are just very very basic tips you should keep in the back of your head if skiing off piste, assuming you somehow missed this knowledge during any of the previous steps. Best regards...
Definitely the best tips for staying alive to ski another day. That and doing quick CT ' s on the ascent. BTW, it ain't the size of a man in a fight, it's how much fight is in him. No terrain is safe if the probability is high.
Very cool and thanks for these important tips. As a family we have done only lift access backcountry with our kids - though as they get older we hope to get them all touring. Important tips indeed. Just subscribed to your work- I remember when your name was mentioned in All I Can - we were like - 2 million VERT.. Insane.
Excellent information every bit of it important. Please let people know the importance of the ski cut. Putting pressure on the slope from the top in a controlled way to establish the stability.
super advice. i always think worst case scenario, sometimes a few meters over in any direction makes a big difference. should keep uploading more, you could make a living out of it ya know
Great video. Concise and specific. All seems good common sense but there are loads of times I have been blissfully unaware of these things when I should have been paying attention. Thank you.
These are ok "tips" but as Greg said, "they're not fool proof" and they're no substitute for some proper training. For example: looking behind you is a good idea, but it's not going to do much if you're already in the middle of a huge fractured slab rocketing down the mountain at top speed. That's a catastrophic place to be in.
"These tips have kept me alive for years" Are you saying you've never taken a full (or even a minor) avalanche course?!? How about you point people to educating themselves instead before starting backcountry summit climbing/downhill skiing??? Or is this video made for people who's already done all of this, _know where safe spots literally and mathematically are and know how to plan routes properly, and measure and improvise in the terrain itself?_ It's extremely insulting as someone who's basically skied since 2 years old (in the unreliable Norwegian mountains most parts of soon 30 years) _and_ have gone 3 years education _later in life_ regarding outdoor life, focus on winter mountain, that it is insinuated that anybody can watch a 3 minute video summing up just common sense, and these people will go out there and think they'll be safe??? Sorry if I'm misinterpreting the whole thing or who the target audience is, but that's also a problem if it's not very clear to the "common man" that this is not enough for you to go wherever you like whenever you like and not be completely unprepared for the many lethal dangers of the winter mountain. I'm not trying to scare people away from accessing the most beautiful parts of life you can have, I'm trying to say that you should be as prepared as you can to preserve your safety and the well being of your family and friends: properly educating yourself (and also listening to experienced people) is the first step to do that.
elitist alert. no reason for you to assume this video is a replacement for proper education. youre the only one whos offended. youre obviously just trying to feel high and mighty for a sec. enjoy the video and the tips like everyone else, you could probably learn something too
I am sorry this upset you. I agree at some point in the movie I should have included that taking courses is essential. I created this video for people that have followed me for years, that know and understand that I am a fully certified ski guide in canada, and have taken courses since 1998 on avalanche safety and mountain travel. Education is key, learning from various mentors is key, which in the end creates your own mountains sense. Which will ideally keep you alive for years to come. Again, sorry I upset you.
The only one who feels insulted is you. Anyone who comes to UA-cam and watches a (good!) 3 minute video and thinks that it can contain all they need to go out and ski anywhere should not be anywhere on skis, including the magic carpet at the end of the piste.
Most youtubers would have fluffed this into a twelve minute video. You win the brevity award! Great simple advice!
But the footage here is so good, I wouldn't mind it to be a twelve minute video. On the other hand most youtubers would be showing their talking faces for twelve minutes.
Nearly 4 years later and this video is finding an entire second life. Thanks Greg!
great advice and awesome drone footage man. I'm australian (no ski mountaineering) but just moved to spain, now i can get into it every weekend., thanks heaps for making this video!
Thanks for this vid. Totally new perspective for me. Managing risk when you have a much higher level of acceptable risk. Instead of just sticking to the safer stuff how to stay safer when skiing the risky big lines.
This is the most helpful and concise video on skiing in avalanche terrain EVA! I had seen it somewhere (autoplay video on Facebook I think) about a month ago and it came to mind. I have been searching for a solid hour, SOOO glad I found it!
This is a horrible basis to have if you want to "ski in avalance terrain".
First of all, you should _never ski in avalance terrain_ .
Of course, everybody knows that some people live and die for those steep hills, so it at least acts as a general pointer to everybody that it is a big step to take for your own safety.
Next step is learning about avalanches. How they start, when they start, why they start, where they start. Where they end up.
Next step is learning rescue. Experience being buried under "just" a meter of snow (it gets really hard to breathe, and this is just loose snow compared to very compact like it will be when an avalance stops). Learn how to use a seeker, learn how to find and dig out someone.
Next step is learning to take snow samples.
These 3 above is the absolute minimum of knowledge any rational human being planning to travel on, to, near, or through avalanche terrain should have.
Then you also have some steps regarding measuring angles with improvised equipment, using map and compass, planning routes on a map (and following them), with avalanche terrain highlighted with a marker, THEN you have the steps this guy is talking about, which are just very very basic tips you should keep in the back of your head if skiing off piste, assuming you somehow missed this knowledge during any of the previous steps.
Best regards...
Great video! Most backcountry tips and tricks videos just talk about risers- it’s nice to have such a well made video be about safety!!
Good job, editing, filming and everything.
Good tips. Especially the ski from top one.
Very helpful Greg.
Short, helpful and experienced informations, thank you! Thumbs up!
Henry
Definitely the best tips for staying alive to ski another day. That and doing quick CT ' s on the ascent. BTW, it ain't the size of a man in a fight, it's how much fight is in him. No terrain is safe if the probability is high.
This was awesome. Cheers
Thanks for the vid Greg Hill.
Thanks Greg
More videos please Greg!
Very cool and thanks for these important tips. As a family we have done only lift access backcountry with our kids - though as they get older we hope to get them all touring. Important tips indeed.
Just subscribed to your work- I remember when your name was mentioned in All I Can - we were like - 2 million VERT.. Insane.
Excellent information every bit of it important. Please let people know the importance of the ski cut. Putting pressure on the slope from the top in a controlled way to establish the stability.
trippy crystal snow! wow
super advice. i always think worst case scenario, sometimes a few meters over in any direction makes a big difference. should keep uploading more, you could make a living out of it ya know
Hi Greg, I appreciate the information. Am a colleague of Carl Lems and out skiing at kicking horse and revel stoke... (but not like you)
thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Cheers
Lots of good information in less than 4 minutes!
Thanks
Great video. Concise and specific. All seems good common sense but there are loads of times I have been blissfully unaware of these things when I should have been paying attention. Thank you.
2:15 should tell that to the guy who was chased down a ski hill by a bear
Thanks for the tips dude!
great video and tips... but "I've managed to stay alive for years" isn't exactly a great endorsement for backcountry skiing hahah
people should understand that backcountry activities are dangerous and paying attention and learning is key
Song at beginning?
Nice vid man, deserves many more views
thanks, it has done well on Facebook and is slowly creeping up on youtube, ideally saving lives.
i don't understand anything...i ski in a ski resort
These are ok "tips" but as Greg said, "they're not fool proof" and they're no substitute for some proper training. For example: looking behind you is a good idea, but it's not going to do much if you're already in the middle of a huge fractured slab rocketing down the mountain at top speed. That's a catastrophic place to be in.
"These tips have kept me alive for years" Are you saying you've never taken a full (or even a minor) avalanche course?!?
How about you point people to educating themselves instead before starting backcountry summit climbing/downhill skiing???
Or is this video made for people who's already done all of this, _know where safe spots literally and mathematically are and know how to plan routes properly, and measure and improvise in the terrain itself?_
It's extremely insulting as someone who's basically skied since 2 years old (in the unreliable Norwegian mountains most parts of soon 30 years) _and_ have gone 3 years education _later in life_ regarding outdoor life, focus on winter mountain, that it is insinuated that anybody can watch a 3 minute video summing up just common sense, and these people will go out there and think they'll be safe???
Sorry if I'm misinterpreting the whole thing or who the target audience is, but that's also a problem if it's not very clear to the "common man" that this is not enough for you to go wherever you like whenever you like and not be completely unprepared for the many lethal dangers of the winter mountain.
I'm not trying to scare people away from accessing the most beautiful parts of life you can have, I'm trying to say that you should be as prepared as you can to preserve your safety and the well being of your family and friends: properly educating yourself (and also listening to experienced people) is the first step to do that.
elitist alert. no reason for you to assume this video is a replacement for proper education. youre the only one whos offended. youre obviously just trying to feel high and mighty for a sec. enjoy the video and the tips like everyone else, you could probably learn something too
I am sorry this upset you. I agree at some point in the movie I should have included that taking courses is essential. I created this video for people that have followed me for years, that know and understand that I am a fully certified ski guide in canada, and have taken courses since 1998 on avalanche safety and mountain travel. Education is key, learning from various mentors is key, which in the end creates your own mountains sense. Which will ideally keep you alive for years to come. Again, sorry I upset you.
The only one who feels insulted is you. Anyone who comes to UA-cam and watches a (good!) 3 minute video and thinks that it can contain all they need to go out and ski anywhere should not be anywhere on skis, including the magic carpet at the end of the piste.