bummer, I retired but still follow the weather in that area. Has been a rough spring. not much of a story so I'll share mine.
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bummer, I retired but still follow the weather in that area. Has been a rough spring. not much of a story so I'll share mine.
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Well, shit. If you didn’t even get to the top, I’m not watching.
Well damn. After reading BFD's story, it is probably for the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik
I assume ya'll hit the Cali classics this season so what's left now? Just St. Elias, Robson and University? That's a heavy list.
Damn Leo that was a heck of a story. Tremendous fortitude just to survive it. I imagine a hamburger sure tasted nice once you got back.
Jesus BFD that's the stuff of nightmares! Thanks for posting that.
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BFD, what year was that? Crazy man!
BFD, actually interviewed Mike Ivers son Wayne Ivers so heard a bit about that attempt. So many stories from people that have been in storms on that mountain have told me they’d never go back. It’s gotta be one of the most violent weather areas in the world. This year was just a brutally bad spring up in SE AK so we didn’t want to re-create that story. Will be back though
No love for the skull and roses hat? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
the year was 1992. Sadly MIke Ivers died in June of that year. He was flying back from the Alsek after checking on some rafters. Gulf Air had a log in their office that was a great history of climbing in that area. After Kurt died someone else bought Gulf Air. I was never able to find out what happened to that log. A good place for it would be the AAC Library in Golden. Do the Ivers still have the log? Alka I though you were flying with Claus. Were you having him pick you up in Yakutat?
Welllll shit man, that sucks! It’ll come around one of these yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik
BFD, awesome story although not an experience I would like to have for myself.
Bummer about the non-send for you Cody, but the mountain will endure.
I’m trying to find that log too. I have some leads but it’s gonna be hard to track down.Quote:
Originally Posted by BFD
Claus wasn’t Mountain flying this spring. Had his Otter down for FAA air worthiness upgrades and is pulling back on flying climbers in general. Part of our challenge getting on the mountain has been the retirements and general aging out of the OG bush pilot generation with little replacement from younger generations. It’s a dangerous ass job and it’s only getting more challenging with costs for them so if you don’t absolutely love it, there is little reason to fly climbers onto remote mountains these days.
New episodes in 3...2....1?
Cody just released this trailer and it looks really good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ASuU4m-No
"Two professional skiers, two new mothers, one sponsorship. A quirky documentary style film capturing the highs and lows of two women determined to succeed with side-splitting, hilarious moments.
Starring: Elyse Saugstad, Jackie Paaso, Cody Townsend, Reine Barkered, Leanne Pelosi, Indiana Townsend & Tor Paaso.
A film written, directed, filmed and edited by: Adam Gendle, John Verity & Hersha Patel"
"I'm way better at being less competitive." Lol. This looks entertaining.
Hellooooooooooo that's Elyse's + Jackie's release. Big difference and a lot of work on their part.
It was released on Aqua's YouTube feed which makes it appropriate for this thread IMO. No one said it wasn't their work.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
Yeah. Not trying to imply anything other than that. Just saw he posted it and was involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
Well, my mistake then. His channel will get some eyeballs on it for sure.
Deleted - somehow posted in the wrong forum.
Wrong thread. But that trailer and the title are awesome.
It should have its own thread.
When thing one was born. Wife and I tried to figure out how to still ski 30+ days. We made it happen.
PS. Those gals are milfy as hell. And way better skiers than me.
I definitely am happy to have my own milf. And one that rips and makes funny ski movies. I am biased of course, but this movie is really good. I think it's going to stand out for parents as much as non-parents as it's pretty damn stand-alone funny. I hope it crushes.
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Originally Posted by Core Shot
Can't wait to watch with my MILF. She showed me the trailer last night. Good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik
Any details on how/when this is getting released? In time for annual family-rager wax party late Oct? Or is it going on tour?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik
As of right now, it will be showing at a few film festivals like High Fives, IF3 and has been submitted for a bunch of other festivals like Banff, Mountain Film, etc... But for online release, most likely coming out in November on a widely dispersed streaming platform. Still working on those details but will hopefully have an announcement soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by doebedoe
Yeah, rad shit coming!Quote:
Originally Posted by davjr96
Gitrdun
"oh man, I gotta wait until Oct 4? Wait - that's today!"
Weather's got me feelin like it's still early Sep.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnLEn8G70fE
Long format!
That was freaking solid work. Well done dude.
Edit to add: Love the long format
Really fine work fellas! Both on the line and the film. You captured the stress and doubt so well.
I'm biased because the Eastern Sierra is my favorite place but this was fucking awesome! Well done!
Pretty slick.
But thank you no Thanks on that line. A lot of these hardcore lines in the alps are mainly tick boxing rappel stuff like this in Bad snow. Not my cup of tea.
That was intense. Great episode / film and worth the longer running time.
Great episode. Hope you can do more longer episodes like that. Decision making on attempt 2 was inspiring.
I mean I too hope I can do longer episodes as it definitely presents far more of an opportunity and challenge as a storyteller. But at the same time, in order to keep a feature length episode entertaining, it usually takes something in reality like what we experienced with Split and that isn't something I necessarily would like to repeat too often. But thanks for all the props guys, it was definitely one of my favorite stories to put together and favorite episodes in the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucasfng08@gmail.com
Stoked for another season. Was going to give split a go in 05, didn't happen. The Sierra is huge!
Beauty episode.
Echoing what has been said above: When you guys booted back out of the line after dropping in on the second attempt was the best part for me.
Bravo!